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Title Section19 1951-04-09 1 The Straits Times MALAY AS NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1951 PRICE TEN CENTS19 words
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Article310 1951-04-09 1 Not in sight in the field, says Ridgway TOKYO, Sunday. LIEUT. GENERAL Matthew B. Ridgway, Commander of the Bth U.S. Army, said today that there is no end m sight to the Korean war under present military conditions unless there is a political settlement. He toldReuter; AP; UP - 310 words
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Article, Illustration52 1951-04-09 1 In SPITt of a handicapped left arm. 11-year-old John Kiehn is one of the Singapore Archery Club's keenest lanior archers. He has fitted a locally-made aluminium Imlc'er to hi.s how (seen above). John was one of the < nmp-iitors at yesterday's archery championships at Cluny Road, reported in P. 7.52 words
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Article208 1951-04-09 1 LONDON, Sunday. TpHE first great conference of Colonial Police Com- missioners ended here this week-end with a crystallisation of what the general empire police policy should be. Sixteen police commissioners approved the British Government's desire to encourage everywhere in the Colonial world the same fReuter - 208 words
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Article51 1951-04-09 1 LONDON. Sun.-Mr. Maurice Baker has been re-elect-ed President of the Malayan Students Union. The three main races in Malaya are represented in j the other officials— Mr. Wahab Ghous (vice-president*. Mr. Siow Watt Soon 'secretary) and Mr. T. T. Singam (assistant secretary*. Al! three are studying law.—Reuter - 51 words
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99 1951-04-09 1 MANILA, Sunday. JpiVE hundred students watching a "chain of love" ceremony m the grounds of the University of the Philippines yesterday saw a fighter-plane pilot plunge to his death from 1,000 feet Six times the pilot. 22-year-old Lieut. Jose Dycaico. had zoomed low overAP - 99 words
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Article38 1951-04-09 1 DAMASCUS. Sun. A spokesman of the Syrian military delegation to the IsraeliSyrian Armistice Commission said today that, Syria was ready to resume talks but Israel was unwilling to do so Reuter. (New terms for Egypt.Reuter - 38 words
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Article38 1951-04-09 1 BANDOENG, Sun. Eight planters, of Dutch and Indonesian nationality, were arrested by military police for undisclosed reasons m Bandjaran, West Java, on Friday. Among those arrested was Baron Bentinck, chairman of the local Planters' Association— Reuter-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 38 words
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Article106 1951-04-09 1 rw\HE flrit Hornet twln-en- glned fighter for the R.A.F. in Malaya Is due at Changi early this week. It will be followed by other Hornets to re-equip the Tempest fighter-bomber squadfon at But^rworthfnijil«hgr-i*jwgr operations against the bandits. The first Hornet will be flown in106 words
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Article, Illustration97 1951-04-09 1 MR. JUSTICE T. A. Brown (top) who will act as Chief Justice of Singapore from today during the absence m U.K. of Sir Charles Murray Aynsley. Mr. Justice Brown will continue to live at 195. Watten Estate, and the calling book will be kept at the Supreme Court, at the97 words
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Article60 1951-04-09 1 LONDON. Sun.— Mr. Khoo Teik Ec, senior member of the Malayan Federal Legislative Council, left here for Rome today to attend Vie International Rubber Conference and Study Group meetings as adviser to the British Colonial and dependent territories delegation. The conference is toReuter - 60 words
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Article, Illustration62 1951-04-09 1 MR. M. GC?ALA MENON. the new Representative of the Government of India in Malaya, who arrived in Singapore last night, pictured at Kallang Airport. On Mr. Menon's right is Sardar Jogindra Singh, the Indian Trade Commissioner, and on his left. Mr. R. Jumabhoy, the President of the62 words
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Article189 1951-04-09 1 TAKE HIM AWAY, SAY OWNERS PENANG. Sun. OWNERS of the eight Penanu ships recently de tair.ed by the Indonesians will in future not send any of their vessels to the North Suwiatran post of LJok Seumawe until the Indonesian Government removes the present commander there. This decision was taken yesterday189 words
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Article31 1951-04-09 1 Three Chinese were arrested yesterday in connection with the snatching of a wrist watch from a Chinese in Thomson Road on Saturday night. The watch is still missing.31 words
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180 1951-04-09 1 Two Malayans start trade union course LONDON, Sunday. A TRADE Union Congress course starting here tomorrow, will be attended by two Malayans, Mr. F. Tambov, a trade union officer from Kuala Lumpur, and Mr. Ooi Thiam Siew, secretary of the Penang division of the Malayan Trade Union Council. 1 Mr.180 words
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Article55 1951-04-09 1 C herry blossom in Washington WASHINGTON, Sun. VWORLD problems and political warfare softened m Washington yesterday as the famous cherry trees near the Jefferson memorial reached full bloom. The 600 trms long ago were the gift of the then Tokyo's Mayor, Yukio Ozaki, Yesterday there was a cherry blossom festival55 words
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Article257 1951-04-09 1 TOKYO, Sunday. OKITISH commandos stormed ashore high up on Korea's east coast, only 100 miles from the Russian border, yesterday and blew up 100 yards of rail track and returned to their ship after hours, without losing a man. The commancV; landed under rover ofReuter; Reuter-AAP - 257 words
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Article19 1951-04-09 1 PARIS. Sun.— The Commu-nist-dominated world Organisation of the Partisans of Peace was banned today in France.— A.P.AP - 19 words
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Article18 1951-04-09 1 LONDON Sun. Harry Hemsley. the well-known child impersonator on the radio, died in hospital today. --Reuter.18 words
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Article66 1951-04-09 1 TAIPEH. Sun. THE Chinese Nationalist Defence Ministry today claimed that resistance to the Chinese Communist Government on the mainland is increasing. It said Communist land reform officials dare not appear m the countryside near Swatow. mainland seaport opposite Formosa, for fear of being killed. AboutAP - 66 words
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Article28 1951-04-09 1 WASHINGTON. Sun.— The United States has completed plans to send new American troops to the North Atlantic Pact Army within the next two months. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article586 1951-04-09 1 Federal cabinet takes over From Our Staff Correspondent K. LUMPUR, Sun. AN experiment m self- government begin.j m the Federation of Malaya tomorrow. For the first time five mea who are neither members of the permanent civil service nor elected representatives of the people take over responsibilities for groups of586 words
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Advertisement66 1951-04-09 1 SPH- U SILVA 4..NKK WitT.SM&AFOM PHONI. 7t<o -in 4| sutio»«i.iw». m muwmm.iu.. It's so easy to serve •MOUNTAIN MAID"! .»]H_^^ Chilled asparagus set salad or <n hort J^^^^^tß^^ff doeuvres tastes i wonderful I 1 Heat it gently and /»v fl serve with while /ll^^. ,/V^727 •11 sauce or melted but-66 words
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Advertisement29 1951-04-09 1 LONGINE WATCHES H.SENA, LTD. Singapore. Penan* and Bangkok. J Cfi&tA MAM When prospects are gloomy And feelings are drear I make mine a TigerMalaya' s own beer there's always29 words
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47 1951-04-09 2 (Singapore Johore Branch) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the above Branch will be held at the Adelphi Hotel Roof Garden, Singapore, at 5.15 p.m. on Wednesday 18th April, 1951. By Order of the Committee.47 words
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239 1951-04-09 2 EXPORT OF mUBBER TO COUNTKIES OTHER THAN THE UNITED KINGDOM. DOMINIONS. REPUBLIC OF EIRE. AND THE U.B.A. Exporters Intending to ship rubber to destinations other than the UJC.. Dominions, RepubUc of Eire, and the U.S.A. are warned that, with effect from 7U» April, 1951,239 words
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118 1951-04-09 2 A limited number of scholarships for Malays tenable at the College of Agriculture, Malaya for a period not exceeding three years are offered by the Board of the Rubber Research Institute. Candidates must be between sixteen and twenty-one years of age and must hold Cambridge118 words
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Article405 1951-04-09 2 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITYSECRETARIAT: Probationary Clerks required. Commencing salary $80 per month la Clerical Division Time Scale ($BO A lO 90 BAR 110 x AlO 170 BAR 180 X AlO 230 BAR 340 x A lO 280) plus variable Cost of Living Allowance. Senior Cambridge Certificate or equivalent essential. Probationary period 3405 words
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339 1951-04-09 2 Fuchs —most deadly spy in world history V J I 1 J T WASHINGTON, Sun. THE Congressional Atomic Energy Committee last night named the "four deadliest" atomic spies and stated that their information speeded up the Russian atomic bomb project by at least 18 months. "In other words, if warUP - 339 words
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Article64 1951-04-09 2 LIVERPOOL. Sunday. rruiE British Council of Churches, which represents X nearly all Christian churches m Britain, except the Roman Catholics, yesterday condemned racial segregation and called for the assimilation of coloured people without discrimination. A conference recommended that that legal action be considered to remedy theReuter - 64 words
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Article, Illustration51 1951-04-09 2 U.S. doctor gives nurse first aid A U.S. ARMY doctor Rives first aid to v South Korean nurse on the banks of the Pukhan river on the Korean central front. The nurse was taken prisoner by the Chinese, then released. She was picked up by a United Nations patrol. A.P.AP - 51 words
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313 1951-04-09 2 Wives learn to sew to beat prices EVENING classes in dressmaking In Britain are packed to capacity as the rising cost of clothes compels more and more women to make their own. Alongside this growing move to defeat high costs, an old business is receiving new impetus, for women sewing313 words
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Article40 1951-04-09 2 SPOLETO. Central Itaffy. Sun.— Two fairly strong earth tremors shook this central Apennlne town early today. No damage was caused. Several light shocks have been feflt m the Colfiorito area near Spoleto In the past three days. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article41 1951-04-09 2 PARIS, Sun.— The U.N. Secretary-G c n c r al. Mr. Trygve Lie. arrived In Paris on Saturday afternoon by air from New York on his way to Belgrade. He plans to leave for Yugoslavia on Wednesday AJ>.41 words
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Advertisement341 1951-04-09 2 STEWART McINTYRE, LTD. (In LiquidaU«n). By order of the Liquidators NASSIM k CO., LIMITED. will sell by Public Auction at Kallang Pudding Store foflf Macpherson Road) on TUESDAY. 10th APRIL. 19a 1. commencing at 10.30 a.m. Timber m various sites: Worked Timber comprising Door Sc Window Frames component parts; Office341 words
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Advertisement419 1951-04-09 2 NOTICES APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE OF THE COLONIAL SECRETARY, SINGAPORE NOTICE la hereby given that In pursuance of the 20th Section of the Companies Ordinance 1940 application has been made to the Colonial Secretary, Singapore, foi a licence directing an association about to be formed under the name of THE419 words
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Advertisement251 1951-04-09 2 NOTICES CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD TENDERS will be received mi the Office of the Deputy Chairman. Central Electricity Board, P.O. Box 1003. Batu Road. Kuala Lumpur up to 12 noon on 23rd April 1951, for the construction of 2 Semi Detached Quarters at Bungsar. Plans and Specification may be s'Tn and251 words
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Advertisement331 1951-04-09 2 HEX JOBOfIE BAHRU Today 2 Shows: S A 8 p.m. "TfIfGAMBMtA VAMIAR" (Tamil) Atlaotie Great World Taday 1 Show only at 8 p.m. "FLASH r.OROON" (Serial) San New t\nrld Today 2 Show* 7.1.6 A 9.1S "TREASI'RE ISLAND" (Color by Terhnicolor) Royal at 3.30 A 8.30 p.m. MAkMAIOGI- (Tamil) Far Efficiency331 words
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Article346 1951-04-09 3 Mac A. worries Britain LONDON, Sunday. \IR. Kenneth Younger, British Minister of State, today appealed to the Chinese not to oe misled by "irresponsible statements" made by highly-placed quarters without authority and gave an assurance that Britain would persist in her efforts to getReuter - 346 words
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Article26 1951-04-09 3 TOKYO. Sun. THE Chinese Communists charged today that 80 U.S. planes dropped more than 100 bomb* on three Manchorian border towns last week-end— U.P.UP - 26 words
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Article90 1951-04-09 3 PHILADELPHIA, Sun. ATR Nuri Eren, director of the Turkish Information Office in New York, urged that his country be incorporaated in the Atlantic defence .system. Addressing the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences' 55th annual meeting, Mr. Eren listed three reasons why Turkey should beUP - 90 words
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Article54 1951-04-09 3 PENANG, Sun.— To ensure that there will be "no dislocation of business," the Penang Rubber Trade Association has asked the Comptroller of Customs to clarify 'destinational control" of rubber shipments. The association asks ■whether the licensing will apply to exports to Hong Kong and if54 words
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Article33 1951-04-09 3 BOGOTA Colombia Sun. The Colombian Government has Issued a Decree abolishing price controls from yesterday. Another Decree will be published tomorrow regulating the introduction and removal of foreign capital. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article33 1951-04-09 3 WASHINGTON. Sun.—Republican Senator Robert Taft said last night that President Truman wili become a "dictator for all legal purposes" If he is allowed to send troops overseas without Congressional approval.— U.P.UP - 33 words
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Article, Illustration45 1951-04-09 3 SEAMEN of H.Ms Glory, newly recruited from civilian life in England, on deck tying up their aircraft carrier on arrival yesterday at the Singapore Naval Base. Glory, bound for Korea where she will relieve HMS Theseus, leaves Singapore this morning. Straits Times picture.45 words
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Article90 1951-04-09 3 VIETMINH USE NEW TACTICS SAIGON, Sun. QIX regiments of Vietminh rebels, following new tactical orders from General Nguyen Giap, attacked three French posts north-east of Hanoi, a French communique said today. The attack was m the sector of Sept Pagodes against the French-held posts of Bao Thao, Bentam and Hoang.AP; UP - 90 words
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Article32 1951-04-09 3 LISBON. Sun.— The 7,200 ton Portuguese steamer India, yesterday sailed with about 500 troops to replace the same number of men garrisoned in Portuguese India who are returning home.— Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article147 1951-04-09 3 WASHINGTON, Sun. rE U.S. State Department said yesterday that a second note had been sent to Russia asking for the return of 670 naval and merchant ships received from the United States under war-time lend-lease. A Soviet reply to the first l^^otelr^ebruarvrefus- ed to147 words
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Article190 1951-04-09 3 CAIRO, Sunday. THU British Ambassador to Egypt, Sir Ralph Stevenson, arrived in Cairo last night by air from London with the British Government's clarification of its Anglo-Egyptian Treaty revision terms. It is believed here that the new British proposals are concerned more with theAP - 190 words
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Article84 1951-04-09 3 PARIS, Sun. f)EPUTY Foreign Ministers have failed after 2S sessions to agree on an agenda for a Big Four meeting. Mr. Ernest Davies, British Deputy Foreign Minister, said after the latest session. "Russia's obstructionist tactics have made us begin to wonder whether they are sincere mUP - 84 words
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Article, Illustration41 1951-04-09 3 KVJKOLLxIH Entezam (left) of Iran; Sir Senegal Kau (centre) of India, and Mohamed Fawsi Bey of Egypt, hold a discussion prior to a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly at Lake Success, New York.— A.P. picture.AP - 41 words
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98 1951-04-09 3 NAIROBI, Sun. »pORRENnAL rains In the coastal areas of Kenya and Tanganyika have isolated trains, wrecked embankments, and cut telephone communications. Some rivers rose nearly 20 feet m a few hours. Inland areas of Kenya and the whole of Uganda are cut off fromReuter - 98 words
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95 1951-04-09 3 BOMBAY, Sunday. DOMBAY Government announced yesterday an immediate rise in prices of rationed grains wheat, rice and milo. This is the first price increase since rationing began eight years ago. Unrest Is growing m Bombay India's most industrialised State and a general strike is beingAP - 95 words
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Article46 1951-04-09 3 NEW DELHI. Sun.— The Indian Government last night announced a decision to allow the free export of all types of soft cotton waste and to fix a quota of 70,000 cwts of hard waste for export in the first half of this year.— A.P.AP - 46 words
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Article272 1951-04-09 3 Teheran lifts martial law TEHERAN, Sun. THE martial law imposed m Teheran on March 19 after the assassination of the Premier was lifted last night. But it will stay on m the southern oilfields wher^ 6,000 workers are still on strike. A Government delegation today appealed to the strikers —idleReuter; AP; UP - 272 words
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Article50 1951-04-09 3 WASHINGTON, Sun. TWO American transport planes will fly emergency cargoes of six light aircraft, insecticide and technicians to Persia to combat a serious locust plague. The Prime Minister, Hussef-i Ala, asked for American help and said the locust invasion was the worst m 8t years.—50 words
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Article79 1951-04-09 3 LONDON, Sun. rvXHE Yugoslav news agency L Tanjug reported today that Reis Ul Hadzl Ibrahim Jeflc, a Muslim leader m Yugoslavia, has condemned a resolution of the Muslim Conference m Karachi concerning the alleged sufferings of Muslims m Yugoslavia. He said the conference was "taken m."79 words
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Article56 1951-04-09 3 KOTA BAHRU. Sun.— The Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. L. A. Mas&ie yesterday withdrew the appeal against a Sessions Court decision acquitting and discharging Inche Raja Osman bin Raja Ngha All who as p:ison officer was charged with negligently suffering a fMauner to escape. Mr. Massie said that56 words
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Advertisement129 1951-04-09 3 gjutw* new 35 mm German 1. CouD'ed Range Finder 2. Interchangeable lens mount 3. Synchronised delayed action rapid compur shutter 4. Shutter is automatically cocked when winding the film t.2 lens $325.00 f-2.8 lens $265.00 mcludm 9 eveready cas« AMATEUR PHOTO STORE, 109, north Bridge Read Singapore IN ITS TRUE129 words
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Article, Illustration2812 1951-04-09 4 SINGAPORE WILL GO TO POLLS TOMORROW TOMORROW over 48,000 Singapore voters will go to the polls to elect nine Legislative Councillors to represent them for three years. The 48,1.").") registered electors are over twice as many as the number who registered for the Council elections of 1948. The number of2,812 words
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Article110 1951-04-09 4 1 To work towards a United Malaya with full selfgovernment within the Commonwealth of Nations by rapid stages 2. To end the notorious blackmailing racket in land, housing and food which, in the words of the United Nations Mission. "are strangling Singapore In an iron ring." 3. To110 words
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Advertisement144 1951-04-09 4 Ibg' FOR INSTANT RELIEF FKOM^B t DRY AND IRRITATING COUGH M FUR COATS PERSIAN BOKHARA «M^iflji BOKHARA fiilHl PALACE if|UH Capitcl Bldg., Singapore j i PJ'one 7563 -wl *Ey^S* "Wf Everyone kmnrs thr best I irginia cigarettes are made in VjHnl London; but, fortunately, i hey do not all stay144 words
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Advertisement12 1951-04-09 4 C.C.C. Collect six of these coupons to join the Children's Comer Club.12 words
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Advertisement222 1951-04-09 4 Sintapoie: Tel. 85 If nan* Tel. 18"!. You can effectively COMBAT TOOTH DECAY Brvthing after every meal with listerini Tooth PaMe help« tcduce tooth decay in 3 important ways! 1 It actually helps remove destructive bacteria. 2. It attacks dull film which holds bacteria against tooth surfaces. 3. It even222 words
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Miscellaneous62 1951-04-09 4 jffr PHI E3 Lx! SINGAPORE 10 a.m. News; 10.10 Close; 12 Malay; 1 p.m. 'Monday Matinee'; 1.30 News; 1.46 'Home on the Range'; 2 Close; S Malay; 6.15 -Radio Dance Hall'; 6.40 'Adventures m Music'; 7 News; 7.12 Interlude; 7.30 'Spot the Favourites'; 8 'World Affairs' (Allington. Kennard); 8.15 'At62 words
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Miscellaneous72 1951-04-09 4 of Strings'; 10.15 'Tales Before Midnight'; 10.30 'Roll Back The Oarpet'; 11 Close. PENANC 10 a.m. News; 1-3 p.m. As Spore; 6 "Anniversary Hour'; 7 News; 7.15 American Folk Music; 7.30 'Ray's A Laugh'; 8 As Spore; 8.15 'Come Co the Opera!' {'I* Travlata', by Verdi, contd.); 8 'Forum of72 words
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Miscellaneous72 1951-04-09 4 BFEBS 4.45 p.m. "From the London Editorials'; 5.00 Tchaikovsky; 5.45 'The Debate Continues'; 6 Indonesian; 6.30 Cantonese; 6.45 "Time for Music'; 7.15 French; 7.30 English Half-Hour; 8 'Piano Intermission'; 8.15 Thai; 8.45 Dutch; 9 Kuoy.i; 9.30 Burmese; 9.45 interlude; 10 'Radio News Reel'; 10.15 'Adventures of PC. 49'; 10.45 'Science72 words
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927 1951-04-09 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Mon., Apr. 9, 1951. Objectives in Korea Although reports that Britain and America are sh.arply divided over Korean war aims and peace hopes have been denied, it is evident that their views are not in sufficient accord to permit the publication of an agreed statement on927 words
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Article170 1951-04-09 6 READ with mixed A feelings the report of the Joint Committee on Cost of Living Allowances. The Committee's recommendationsaa c based on the assumption that the cost of living will continue to rise during the next few months. The only object In recommending this170 words
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Article1294 1951-04-09 6 A Singapore merchant, who does not believe that the background to high prices, high wages and high profits is fully understood in Malaya, gives his idea of MRS. Robert Eu 1 and the Katong shopkeepers of Singapore are generally believed to be doing an admirable1,294 words
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Article, Illustration27 1951-04-09 6 THIS IS the U.S. Navy's new *7U-3 "Cutlass" twin-jet, tail-less fighter plane. I combines high-altitude performance at over 600 m.p.h. and extreme manoeuvrability.27 words
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557 1951-04-09 6 The labour problem in North Borneo WfE have read and heard many speeches from Borneo Goverment officials on the progress made since the war, but I believe the great percentage of the public thinks that the progress, apart from the new landIng strips, Is chiefly confined to the temporary and557 words
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Article440 1951-04-09 6 The Red ISetwjrk rpHE Malay driver m the domestic quarters nextdoor, behind our kitchen, has installed a radio set. One morning last week I shaved to the dreamy accompaniment of the Javanese gamelan. Another morning I listened to "Home Sweet Home" m Malay. That was quite pleasant440 words
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Advertisement863 1951-04-09 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. j 1 i J < i i j l BURT-IRBNB. Quietly, at Mstapore on eth April IMI. H»nry Theodore Burt to Joyce Kathleen Irens nee Tobin. MACTXJNALD ffIBMONDHALOH. On Saturday 7t& April 1851 at St. Andrew's Cfcthedrtl, Singapore. Herbert Bpeoc«r Mao* Donald of Kulal Yranf Bitate, Johore, ton863 words
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Advertisement10 1951-04-09 6 SW/SS MADE $195 Limited Supplies available now it COUXtR QUAV'SINOAPORC10 words
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Advertisement77 1951-04-09 6 IFI^OPTICffIM j Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Eng.) Fellow Worshipful Co. of Spectacle-Makers (EnR.) < Freeman of the City of London. i By Appointment to H. M. Forces. South East Asia 6 Raffles Place Singapore Phone ***** TOMORROW YOUMAYNEED yoj2& msk till n BINGAPOPE PRICE 70 cents Obtainable from all chemists77 words
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1055 1951-04-09 7 RUSH OF VOTERS IS EXPECTED AT NIGHT 60 per cent may go to the polls CINGAPORE'S voters go to the polls tomorrow to elect nine members to the second Legislative Council. Votes will be cast between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. m 86 polling stations. The count is expected to1,055 words
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Article, Illustration37 1951-04-09 7 FOUR lil» 1 leaguers in action during a ball game at Rrdok yesterday. The occasion was the picnic and social organised by the Kiwi League for their members and friends. About 115 persons attended. Straits Times picture.37 words
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Article126 1951-04-09 7 f»HE Singapore Art Society on Saturday chose over 200 pictures by local artists for its second annual exhibition from April 21 to 28. Among these are the works of three artists from outside Singapore. They are: Inche A B Ibrahim and Inche Saidin Yahya,126 words
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Article22 1951-04-09 7 An internal security exercise will be carried out by the A and D Divisions of the Singapore Police force today.22 words
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Article153 1951-04-09 7 POLICE AID BOYS OF SINGAPORE ALTHOUGH the idea of adopting boys clubs by Police is now m the Colony, it is not new m the United Kingdom, said the Officer Commanding "A" Division. Singapore Police force, Mr. E. J. Linsell. m a broadcast over Radio Malaya on Saturday night. The153 words
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Article51 1951-04-09 7 Mr. William Courtenay. a war correspondent m Korea for the Kemsley group of British newspapers, has arrived m Singapore to lecture to RAF and army units In Malaya on the Korean war. He will be here for about three weeks. Mr. Courtenay is on his way hcme to51 words
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Article137 1951-04-09 7 It was a printing error MRS. Vilasini Menon. Independent candidate for the Seletar District, was described on manifestos distributed to voters yesterday as "Progressive candidate." "She \s definitely not a Progressive candidate." said Mr. C. C. Tan. President of the Progressive Party. "I hope that the voters of Seletar won't137 words
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Article, Illustration21 1951-04-09 7 CHINESE girls at the Labour Party's final election campaign rally yesterday at Farr^r Park.— Straits Times picture.21 words
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Article153 1951-04-09 7 MR. M. Gopala Menon, the new Representative of the Government of India m Malaya, arrived m Singapore last night by BOAC Argonaut. He was met at Kallang Airport by officials of India House and about 200 members of the Indian community. Mr. R. Jumabhoy. President of153 words
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Article154 1951-04-09 7 Their next target THEIR kit bulging with souvenirs of Malaya and presents for their families and friends, 43 airmen and N.C.O.'s of the Royal Australian Air Force left Singapore by air yesterday for home. For many of the men their immediate target is a gigantic Australian meal, centred by a154 words
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Article206 1951-04-09 7 New start for Jalan Eunos club AN encouraging start was made m yesterday's move by the Malay Settlement Union to revive the activities of the Jalan Eunos Boys' Club, which were halted a month ago when the management committee resigned en bloc. About 100 residents from the Settlement and members206 words
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Article52 1951-04-09 7 CHINESE V.M.C.A., Selegie Road, staff meeting, 9 a.m.. backetball, 6.30 p.m.. badminton 5.30 pjn. V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, extraordinary general meeting of full members, 5.30 pjn., career talk, Mr. Yap Pheng Oeck on "Banking", 8 p.m. SINGAPORE ART SOCIETY, life class, British Council Hall, Stamford Road, 6 p.m. to52 words
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Article, Illustration56 1951-04-09 7 CANON R. K. S. Adams. Principal of St. Andrew's School, Singapore, and Mrs. Adams, pictured at Kalian* airport yesterday meeting their son, Mr. Nigel Adams. 18, from St. Peter's School, Adelaide. Nigel, who was born in Singapore, will be returning to Ad elaide again in August56 words
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Article159 1951-04-09 7 °?-year-old, Ms'rv voman, Marliah, a voter in Singapore elections will remember yesterday for the rest of her life, for she was photographed for the first time. She was "starred" by the Malayan film unit while she talkea to the Progressive candidate, for the Buklt Timah Colony's159 words
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Article205 1951-04-09 7 A P. Rice, in winning the open Malayan round, became the champion archer at the first Singapore Archery Club championships held at Cluny Road yesterday. In addition, he won the open 80 yards shoot and shot the best End of the day with a score of 48205 words
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Article30 1951-04-09 7 Four Chinese entered a house in 303 Yio Chu Kang Road, early yesterday morning and stole $278 worth of Jewellery, $700 cash and two bottles of beer.30 words
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Article146 1951-04-09 7 Large bandit group flees From Our Staff Correspondent K. LUMPUR, Sun. SECURITY forces ex cnanged shots with a gang of between 100 and 150 bandits in the Jasin district of Malacca yesterday. After a short battle the bandits made off. There were no casualties. Two Chinese bandits walked Into a146 words
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Article125 1951-04-09 7 pVDR their performances In th Asian Games held recently at New Delhi, J. W. Van Daat selaar. W. Wolters, B. Mitch' ll and K. Mltchel were presented with silver tankards by Singapore Swimming Club lmnv -"lately after the annual general im'ting held at Tanjong Rhu yes^.day.125 words
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Advertisement62 1951-04-09 7 =BORN 1820 V I STILL GOINGi Good Scotch Whisky JOHNNIE WALKER J»kn Wmllur ie Sen* Ud., Sc«ck Whitky DittUUrt. KUmarnock. Sctlmnd DO YOU NEED ELECTRIC POWER? We have over 10,000 kvv for sale at present in Diesel Alternator units up to 1800 KVA and smaller sizes. Several are new and62 words
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Advertisement99 1951-04-09 7 CORDIALS M AND /%M%\ SYRUPS |Tj||MpMof MADE IN \^^^^m WEST AFRICA i 4mM fromchoice I AVAILABLE IN MANY FLAVOURS $1.00 BOTTLE SINGAPORE Take Care of Your *ra^ Are you tyre that your prospects and hjppi- Wv ym ness art not being hindered by defective mSL. M vision. We are the99 words
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Miscellaneous53 1951-04-09 7 CROSSWORD LOPWOO L>i»C LO T 6 X Si ■»L«R«E»A*C«A»T »NIK D#L ANDBLJDK T«AffIiTRTiIKL»A IV M AN R A C EpLO O ER ROWill Aji TEASPOON KMAffcUGffDgEJiKSHSI MILDEWS Of^C AMIR* iKotWIpMHrWHIB LEI!) S»M INI A TORE OffNffOilE^A^RjßPilT REBOLUTESPI MBET «»E«EDjiR«fAiBJMIE«O DtSTIhTjUr.HTIR The Straits Times Crossword will appear as usual tomorrow. Here53 words
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Advertisement95 1951-04-09 8 WORLD'S /t^^K" LARGEST SELLING I motor oil liviobiloill I IS BEINO USED IN THi X^Z-Il'Ll.*^ i AUSTIN FLEET i OPERATED BY, QMEPSJjS!^ WHY ACCEPT ANYTHING LESS FOR YOUR CAR? 1i I *M L^L i^m ~^fcl tA am til WS^ Jb 9 \A .iff lilw<l I k H T I choose95 words
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Advertisement386 1951-04-09 8 I^e^M»^]l a om P an y n maintaining a rigid I 'fln^S flC*! standard for the water used in making iff Pußi 'i'iiiiiiii)iyi»i »%^|i drink, puts water through a chemical treat|k w lilt 111. ■^fe^r: Wtfm Although Singapore's water supply is some-. #4^- thing to be proud of, further treatment386 words
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Advertisement344 1951-04-09 9 COMCS TO SfMAPOKOgIk (Continued from Page Eight) bonated water with each j^^a^ t > s *»^w_ fli By the time each bottle ot Dacked ,nto, nt0 X 9 lEki, has been subjected to three Before being packed into HSU HBfl M caustic J^^es^iho- C t f^°\ h^h a flnal^nl Jilline344 words
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Advertisement137 1951-04-09 9 (shell) leadership in lubrication THE NEV/ PEPSI-COLA PLANT IN SINGAPORE IS LUBRICATED THROUGHOUT WITH SHELL LUBRICANTS SHELL INDUSTRIAL OILS GREASES SHELL MOTOR OIL OUT OF POWER CUTS. pjgd/ /\0 k. Cetting stuck in Hie lift is one of ■Ap r~~ "*v f| &?y (/%> c esser evils of power failure.137 words
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Article130 1951-04-09 10 Business restricted in U.S. NEW YORK. Sun. mRADING on the Stock X Market was very narrow with weekend considerations serving to restrict the volume of business. The day's sales amounted to only 440,000 shares. Either way price changes were preponderantly fractional with losses m the majority and including numerous pivojals.130 words
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Article127 1951-04-09 10 Runnymede Hotel Ltd., who rtcently announced the intention of issuing one fully paid share free for every two held on April 14 have published the annual report and accounts. Consolidated profit and loss account of the company and its subsidiary company Easttrn and Oriental Hotel Ltd., shows127 words
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Article58 1951-04-09 10 I^AMRA Tin Dredging m March treated 113.000 cubic yards m 343 hours to produce 289 piculs of tin-ore. IT UAL A Lumpur Tin produced 659 piculs of ore m March after treating 85,381 cubic yards m 564 hours. TKDNGKAH Compound No. 3'« March output figures are: 62558 words
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Article402 1951-04-09 10 ALL sections of the Singapore Share Market opened the week firmly, Industrials and to a lesser extent Rubbers improved over the period and Tins remained steady. From April 10, export of rubber from the Federation to all places except Britain, Canada, the sterling Dominions, Eire and America will402 words
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Article95 1951-04-09 10 T ABU (F.MJS.) Rubber Company directors recommend a dividend m respect of 1950 of 45 per cent, less tax, payable on Mar 18. Nett profit before tax £288,551; taxation £159,114; general reserv* £65,000; carry- forward, subject to aduit and usual adjustments. £75.927. (Meeting In London95 words
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Article114 1951-04-09 10 Talisman Rubber Co. Ltd.. earned a profit of $136,091 (77.6%) for the year endfd Dec. 31. 1950. and a final dividend of 30% recommended which together with the interim dividend totals 50% against 15^ for the previous yearNet liquid assets m balance sheet $124,932 are equivalent114 words
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Article54 1951-04-09 10 UARRISONS Crosfield (Malaya) announce the following March rubber crops, in lbs.: Allenby 38,000 Benia Est. 97,000 Jeram Kuantan 72,000 Kundonjt Est 41,000 Mentakab 74.000 Sungei Sagan 125,000 Sandycroft 20,800 Tanjong Pau Est. 51.500 rVTHER March robber crops announced in lbs. are: Bukit Katil Est. 39.050 Perak River Valley54 words
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Article307 1951-04-09 10 rE following business was done during the week: Industrial*: Fraser A Neave Ord. $3.50 to $3.52 Gammon 92.57% to >2.95, Malayan Collieries $1.65 to 91-75, Phoenix 97-50, Robinson Ord. »2.90 to 93.00, Straits Steamship *17.25 to $18.25, Singapore Cold Storage $4.35 to $4.40, Straits Traders $18.00 to $19.00,307 words
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Article28 1951-04-09 10 LONDON, Prl. Apr. 6.— Spot 61d.. May «0%d., June «0%d., July-Sept. s»*d., Oct.-Dec. 55d.. Apr. c.i.f. 60',d.. Apr.-May ci.f.. 60'^d.. May-June cJ.f. 59^d., nom. Market: Steady.28 words
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Advertisement1264 1951-04-09 10 MANSFIELD tit CO., (Incorporateo in Singapore) BLUB FUNNEL LINE Carrier's option to orocced ma other ports fo load and discharge cargo SAILINCS te LIVERPOOL. CLASCOW LONDON b CONTINENTAL PORTS Due Sails P. Sham Penang Avonmouth Liverpool C. 23/24 Apr. 10 Apr. 11/13 Apr. 14/16 Agapener tor Cenoa, Casablanca, Holland. London,1,264 words
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Advertisement397 1951-04-09 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS To New York and Boston via Ceylon. India Egypt and Mediterranean Parts. ■>m»ai»if P jwetlennam r'anant PRES. lOHNSON' Cdns. 38/39 Sails 8 Apr. 9/10 Apr. 11/12 Apr. PRES. MONROE' 9/15 Apr. Omit. 1«/17ApV. "PRES. ARTHUR" 16/22 Apr. 23/24 Apr 25/26 Apr ■PRES BUCHANAN" 1/7 May 8/9 May397 words
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Advertisement472 1951-04-09 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS -ROM SCANDINAVIA, UK /CONTINENT: vpore >, narn Kervani "Erria for Saigon b Bangkok In Port Nordhval' toi Bangkok 20 22 Apr. 17-18 Apr. 'Panama" tor B kok. Sa gon, HKong Manila. Kobe Yokohama 27-2 May 28-29 Apr. 27-27 Apr. •Selandia- tor Bangkok 17-19M>y 16-16 May 15-15472 words
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Advertisement1017 1951-04-09 10 MCALISTER dt CO., LTD. Telephone No 5906. ELLBRMAN 6* BUCKNALt KLAVBNES» LIMB LONDON. HAVRt. ANTWERP LO> ANCELES. SAN FRANCISCO ROTTUOAM HAMBURC PORTLAND SEATTLE VANCOUVER end for USA.. Noith Atlantic Ports end Lanaoe vie Colombo Accepting cargo tot lentiai k South m.g CITY Of POONA o Amene*n Port* Spore P. Sham1,017 words
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Article322 1951-04-09 11 EPSOM JEEP - Plans to fly out more horses B y EPSOM JEEP "DACING m Malaya has a great future and I am 1V really sorry to say g ood-bye," said Mr. O. H. M. Sturgcs, well-known Malayan turf personality and one-time Chairman of the Perak Turf Club who leaves by322 words
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Article234 1951-04-09 11 LONDON. Sun. •yESTERDAys U.K. Rugby resuits were: RUGBY UNION Londoa Irish 8, Exeter 11; Old Merchant Taylors 6. London Welsh V. Old MlllhiUians 3. United Services Portymoi'.th 9; Old Paullr.es 11, London Hospital 11: Richmond 14, Guys 0; Rosslyn 6. Wasps 14; AberI tillery 14. Wes;on-Super-Mare ,3;Reuter - 234 words
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Article41 1951-04-09 11 JOHANNESBURG, Sun. r\ON Cockell. British and European light-heavyweight champion, says he willing to talk terms for a flght against South Africa's George Hunter for the vacant British Empire cruiserweight championship. Hunter is the South African title holder.— AJ».41 words
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Article41 1951-04-09 11 MELBOURNE. Sun. Two of Australia's leading professional cyclists, Victorians Graeme French and Stan James leave on Jury 5 I for Europe as a two-man team. 1 French won the Australian and State 10-mile titles this year— Reut*r-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 41 words
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Article380 1951-04-09 11 By EPSOM JEEP JT was Billdaw first and the rest nov here in Race Two at Bukit Timah on Saturday, opening day of the Singapore Turf Club's April meeting. Away in a flash the three-year-old secured a commanding lead at the half mile and380 words
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Article232 1951-04-09 11 PARIS. Sun. pRANCE defeated Wales at Colombes stadium here yesterday by eight points (one goal, one penalty goal) to three points (one try) in the last of the s.-a-son's Rugby Union internationals. They now take second Dlace to Ireland in the international championship The WelshmenReuter - 232 words
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Article523 1951-04-09 11 WEIGHTS for all eight raeea on Wednesday, second day of the Singapore Turf Club April meeting are: a. a, Div. 4-« Ashok >.«• Atlanta* S.13 ArbiUca 1.12 The Arcadian (late River f el) 8.11 P»t Lack SNu Mm O War 8.08 Grand Day 1.07 OngtvMe «••< Bow523 words
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404 1951-04-09 11 LONDON, Sunday. '■TOTTENHAM Hotspur are almost assured of 1 winning the English Football League First and Second Division soccer championships in successive seasons. With only four more matches to play, they now hold a I six-point clear lead over their nearest rival, Manchester United,Reuter - 404 words
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Article827 1951-04-09 11 LONDON, Sunday. Football League tables are: ENGLISH LEAGUE— DIV. 1. P W D L F APtt Tottenham 38 23 C 77 40 55 Man'ter U. 38 21 7 10 62 39 49 Blackpool 38 19 t 10 75 47 47 Mid'brougb 37 18 10 9 73827 words
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Advertisement380 1951-04-09 11 TWICE DAILY at 6 39 fc 9.30 p.m. ft* Sfi (Reserved) 54 A SI (Unreaerved) »re» Lists and Connection Rates Suspended. DAILY 3 SHOWS at 1 1 a.m. 1 .45 &4 00 "A DREAM W THE RED CHAMBER" in Mandarin INVITATION: If you are pawdnr the Capitol Theatre iHinffti 9380 words
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Advertisement403 1951-04-09 11 I? <a> M^P^m BETTE DAVIS as Margo J^t* Says: "IP I TOLD YOU ALL I KNOW ABOUT •BVF YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE ME— THEREFORE YOU MUST SEE IT FOR YOURSELF" 20th Century- Fox's WINNER OF 6 ACADEMY AWARDS il< Starring Betle Davh, Anne Baxter. George Sander*. Gary Merrill. O!-ste Holm.403 words
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Article1373 1951-04-09 12 Chinese C.S.C, are close behind By Our Cricket Reporter TWE Singapore Cricket Association's senior tourL nament championship looks like resolving into a fight this year between last year's runners-up, the Ceylonese, and Singapore Cricket Club and the Chinese. All three teams won yesterday and left a wide gap between1,373 words
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Article199 1951-04-09 12 THE S.C.A. tournament placings in the senior section after ye&terday's matches are: bowling which showed its real strength In the afternoon when the wicket had dried ojt. At Hon? Llm Green. V's made 122 and Hie Chinese had another bad start when only 61 runs were on the199 words
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Article427 1951-04-09 12 Kota Raja 0 C.A KOTA RAJA lost a valuable point m the race for League honours with Pulau Branl when they wer e held to a scoreless draw by Chinese Athletes In a fast and thrilling S.A.F.A. Division One game at Jalan Besar Stadium427 words
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Article, Illustration18 1951-04-09 12 Tiie C.A. goal up .er i.re uur m Senior Division Soccer at Jalan Besar stadium— Straits Times picture18 words
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Article656 1951-04-09 12 JUNIOR TOURNAMENT T^WO centuries and a hat-trick were highlights m A the S.C.A. junior tournament matches yesterday. The titbit was an innings of 160 not out by A. Jansen m V.M.C.A H's innings win over R.E.M.E. at Balestier m the course of which Jansen656 words
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Article136 1951-04-09 12 CJINGAPORE Cold Storage and the Netherlands Trading Society drew one-all m a Business Houses football League B fixture at the Police ground yesterday. SC.S. were slightly the better team and were rather unlucky not to win. Though both sides threw away many chances the S.C.S. forwards136 words
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Article26 1951-04-09 12 INDONESIAN "A" beat narrowly H.M. Dockyard by three goals to two in a S.A.F.A. Division 2 league soccer tie played at Oeylang yesterday.26 words
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Article388 1951-04-09 12 PARIS, Sunday. QNG Poh Lim surprisingly beat his compatriot Wong Peng Soon, the All-England and Malayan champion, in the final of the French badminton championships today, winning by 15-9, 15-8. Ong thus revenged his defeat by Wong in the final of this year's All-EnglandReuter - 388 words
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Article35 1951-04-09 12 SOCCER: Div. 1: Pulau Brani v Indian R.C. at stadium; Div. SB: V.M.M.A. t Cosmos S.C at C.V.M.A.:; Business Hae l-ce. B: Mansfield* t Malayan Airways at Geylang; Services Lge.: R.A.P.C. T R.N.A.C.35 words
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418 1951-04-09 12 Pulau Brani still on top in Snr. League PULAU Brani United still maintain their leadership in Division One of the 9.A.F.A. League by a single point from their closesb rivals. KoU Raja. Each team haa played six games. 8.0.D.C.A. are third with rina points from seven games. Singapore Recreation Club418 words
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Advertisement175 1951-04-09 12 RACE WEIGHTS IN PAGE 11 Jn^" I 'I^BM^^nS7 'li Awl W ft wMIbDi IT^^ or A] s V %fj If "ilSm Jt? v/| irrj\ L "n" n If m I Vf.' /^a Im^^ "It feels as if there's always some- "His sight is fine!" says Doctor Iho thing in my175 words
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Miscellaneous30 1951-04-09 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 12.09 a.m. (8.8), 12 55 p.m. iB. Si; 6.31 a.m. (0.3), 6.36 p.m (2.6). TOMORROW: 12.31 a.m. (8.9). 1.27 p.m. (Bft.); 7.01 a.m. (0.3), 6.56 p.m. (3ft.).30 words
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