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Title Section18 1951-04-14 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1951 PRICE TEN CENTS.18 words
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Article223 1951-04-14 1 Corruption at polls alleged by Councillor A DEMAND for a committee to be set up to investigate allegations of corruption during the Singapore election will be made by an elected Councillor, Mr. N. A. Mallal, when the new Colony Legislative Council meets. Mr. Mallal, who was223 words
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Article, Illustration162 1951-04-14 1 A LANCASTRIAN freighter aircraft returning to make a three-engined landing at Kallang airport, Singapore, last night ran off the runway into soft ground and lost an undercarriage. A wing was also damaged. Petrol was sprayed over the end of the runway, but there was no fire.162 words
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Article31 1951-04-14 1 A freak storm in Singapore last night flooded roads in the Buklt Timah-Tanglin area to a depth of 7in. In some parts of Singapore city there was no rain.31 words
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Article77 1951-04-14 1 COLOMBO, Fri. QEYLONS contribution to the Colombo plan for South and South-West Asian development will be Rs.1,772,000 a year for three years, Mr. J. R. Jay awar dene told the House of Representatives yesterday." The Commonwealth foreign Ministers' meeting nere in January initiated the sixyear £1,868,000,000Reuter - 77 words
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Article66 1951-04-14 1 DURBAN, Fri.— Mr. Manilal Gandhi reached the halfway stage yesterday in his 14-day fast to purify himself before he commits breech of apartheid laws as a protest against the Union Government's racial policy. He was exhausted and weak and except for his daily bath and morningReuter - 66 words
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Article59 1951-04-14 1 THE Commissioner-Gene-ral, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, who pulled a lee muscle while playing: badminton a few days ago, limped into Kalian* airport, yesterday and wan met by a man with his foot encased in plaster. The other casualty was Capt. G. Mustard, X.L.M. representative in Singapore,59 words
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Article197 1951-04-14 1 TOKYO, Friday. THE reinforced Red air force in Korea and Manchuria probably has the potential now to attack the United Nations ground troops, the United States chief of Far East Air Forces warned today. This is indicated, he said, by the newly constructed airfieldsAP; UP - 197 words
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Article63 1951-04-14 1 FLORIDA, Fri. JAMES A. RAND, President of the Remington Hand Corporation, announced today that Gen. Mac Arthur will go to work as a director of his firm within the next 90 days. He said he will confer with Mac Arthur within a few weeks in NewUP - 63 words
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Article204 1951-04-14 1 THE prompt action of two 8.0.R s saved the lives of two Chinese who were trapped in a blazing van which overturned into a drain at Dempsey Road, Singapore, last night. The van caught fire after i 10-ms one of its rear wheels when h204 words
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Article31 1951-04-14 1 CAPE TOWN Fri— Wool prices dropped an average of 15 per cent, at the Cape Town wool sales yesterday with 82 per c^nt. of t£e offerings with-Hr-M-i A P31 words
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Article91 1951-04-14 1 Irr.ni Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Fri. THE National Association of Labour Students' Organisations, the Universities' section of the Labour Party, at its annual conference today, passed resolutions opposing the introduction of conscription and the direction of manpower and collective punishment in Malaya in the absence of popular91 words
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191 1951-04-14 1 NEW DELHI, Friday. THE Gaekwar of Baroda, one of India's fabulous x princes, was deposed by the Indian Government today in favour of his 21-year-old son, Prince Sateh Singh. The famous race-horse owner and spender loses his titles and privileges and the lifetime annualUP - 191 words
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Article115 1951-04-14 1 AMERICA TO RATION METALS WASHINGTON, Fri. AMERICA is to reintroduce its wartime scheme of rationing scarce materials to military and defence industries, it was announced last night. The Government said the 'controlled materials plan" would guarantee the delivery of three basic munitions metals— steel copper and aluminium—to defence and vitalReuter - 115 words
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Article64 1951-04-14 1 ...AND BRITAIN CUTS EXPORTS LONDON, Fri. Britain is to reduce exports of steel, said the Supply Minister, Mr. Strauss, who announced that supplies to the domestic market would also be restricted because of the defence programme. Licensing control would be extended to exports of semifinished steel, pig iron and alloyReuter - 64 words
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Article136 1951-04-14 1 MANILA, Pri. 'J'HE police of nearby Pasay city today charged the parents of a girl, aged three and a half, with keeping her for three months In a dark closet, virtually unfed, naked and at the mercy of mosquitos. The child, Olivia Samson, was found136 words
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201 1951-04-14 1 LONDON, Friday. T*WO British seamen had been killed and six British adults and two children injured in the Persian oilfields disturbances yesterday, said Mr. Herbert Morrison, the Foreign Secretary, in the Commons One Italian seaman and nine Persians were also killed and201 words
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Article25 1951-04-14 1 MISSING HONG KONO, Fri. Mao Tse-tung was not on hand again at another big Peking diplomatic function on April 5 Hungarian National Day25 words
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Article, Illustration29 1951-04-14 1 PiUNCE CriALERMPOL (left), a captain with the Samese Battalion fighting in Korea, trudges alonp a road on the central front with an American Lieutenant-Colonel.— A.P. picture.AP - 29 words
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Article71 1951-04-14 1 TAIPEH, FrL VICE-Admlral Harold Martin, Commander of the United States 7th Fleet, arrived today for a fourhour visit of Talpeh. At a Press conference herald that the purpose of the 7th Fleet's presence in Formosan waters was to guarantee that there would be no invasion of Formosa.Reuter - 71 words
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Article132 1951-04-14 1 5 Reds raid S 'pore school piVE unarmed Chinese 1 yesterday threatened the staff and 150 pupils of the Chong Nam Chinese School, Siglap. Singapore, and stole 26 identity cards. The robbers, described as "strangers in Siglap villagp," were on bicycles. The school principal last night said that the robbers132 words
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Article66 1951-04-14 1 LONDON, Fri.— Britain has increased rubber shipments to Communist China since the Korean war, official figures showed today. Mr. T. F. Cook. Undersecretary of State in the Colonial Office, said 77,624 tons of rubber were shipped to China from Malaya and Singapore in 1950 andUP - 66 words
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Article57 1951-04-14 1 LONDON. Fri.- Britain today officially confirmed that Marshal Tito has asked for arms from the United States, Britain and France In addition to a request for raw materials. The Foreign Office said Yugoslavia oibmitted a list of the armaments it needs and three-power consultations on theUP - 57 words
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Article235 1951-04-14 2 4 TASMANIAN psychologist, Dr. A. Chnreher, is A working his passage to Britain in the s.s. Dominion Monarch to be near "the firi I have been waiting for all my life". His bands are cut and calloused from peeling potatoes and scrubbing pots235 words
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Article24 1951-04-14 2 WASHINGTON, Fri.—Announced American casualties in Korea reached 59,396 yesterday, an increase of 846 since last week. The total includes 8.941 killed in action.24 words
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Article24 1951-04-14 2 LAUSANNE, Frl—Sir Stafford Cripps is responding to treatment for the abdominal ailment which complicated his tubercular spinal infection, his doctors said yester-24 words
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Article33 1951-04-14 2 NONNA, Fri.— Fifteen thouand civilian workers at defence establishments near here yesterday called off their four-day-old strike. A committee is to study the Government's retrenchment proposals which caused the strike.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article, Illustration39 1951-04-14 2 Pifcrt ANGELI, 18-yeax-old Italian star, has arrived in London where •Teresa," the film in which she appears, is having its European premiere. "For me, love scenes are the most difficult part of filmmaking," she says.39 words
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Article51 1951-04-14 2 CAIRO. Friday. THE wedding of King Farouk to Miss Narriman Sadek will take place at Koubbeb Palace on May 6. a Palace announcement said last night. The ceremony will be attended by Prince Mohanwd Ali. heir apparent, members of the royal family and high officials.AP - 51 words
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Advertisement742 1951-04-14 2 NOTICES NOTICE It Is hereby notified that Mr. Then 8le Yonf la no longer employed by the firm M Shrlro (China) Ltd. and U not autnorized to transact any business en their behalf. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Mount Emilt Swimming Pool Notice is hereby given that Mount Smlly Swimming Pool win nut742 words
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Advertisement203 1951-04-14 2 NOTICES THE PEIANG TURF CLUB |1. N COURSE CASH SWEETS The reduction In the price of these tickets from $2*o to $I*o having proved a successful innovation at the recent Spring Meeting, the Committee have decided tor the convenience of the Members. that in addition to the usual Advance Bookings203 words
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Advertisement741 1951-04-14 2 NOTICES/] tiOTICE The Establishment of 8. P. H k SH.VA, Singapore. Kuala Lummi and Ipoh, win remain cloaed or buatness on Saturday the 14U> Vprtl In observance ol Staihalesc lie* Year. PAJAM UNITED (Incorporated In Hngapore) I INTCKIM DIVIDEND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ihat the Directors have declared in Interim741 words
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Advertisement262 1951-04-14 2 NOTICES P.W.D. TENDER NOTICE TENDERS from Contractors registered in Class "B" and above, will be received by the State Engineer, P.W.D., Johore up to NOON on the 18th April. 1951 for the CONSTRUCTION OF A GOVERNMENT ENGLISH SCHOOL AT MERSING. Full particulars are obtainable from the State Engineer, Jobore and262 words
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Advertisement175 1951-04-14 2 THE UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK LTD. (Incorporated in India) able: P. 0. IWi: lfill UCOBANK Tel. Managers Tel. Office: ***** Residence: ***** A BRANCH OF I THE BANK I WILL BE OPENED 3, Collyer Quay, Singapore Off Monday, the 16th April, 1951. Polishing your shoes daily with Brighter longer life for175 words
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Article296 1951-04-14 3 ON MONDAY His first visit to U.S. for 14 years TOKYO, Wednesday. QENERAL MacARTHUR will leave for the United States by air on Monday. He has been away for 14 years of war and turbulent peace. The general will be accompanied by his family. It willUP - 296 words
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Article, Illustration57 1951-04-14 3 COUNTESS Mount bat ten is watched by her husband. V iceAdmiral Earl Mountbatten, as she pulls the lever to launch H M.S. Duchess. The destroyer is the seventh of the Daring class, has an overall length of 390-feet and a beam of 43-feet, Her main armament will consist57 words
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Article65 1951-04-14 3 NEW YORK, Fri. jy|ORE than 2,000 longshoremen walked off 12 New York piers yesterday and started a noisy parade to the waterfront park to protest against President Truman's dismissal of General Mac Arthur. No ship movements were affected. At Davenport, lowa, police sought a 21-year-old manUP - 65 words
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146 1951-04-14 3 DEMOCRAT ACCUSES MacA OF 'BLUNDERS' WASHINGTON. Fri. T'HE Democrats counx ter-attacked Republican outcries in Congress today with the demand for an investigation of General MacArthur's conduct of the Korean war. House Democratic leader, Mr. John W. McCormack said the dismissed general should appear before the appropriate committee to be questionedUP - 146 words
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Article28 1951-04-14 3 PARIS, Fri— The Foreign Ministers of six Western European countries began meetin? yesterday to complete and then sign the Schrmni coal and steel pool plan.— P.28 words
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Article34 1951-04-14 3 NEW YORK Fri. JIjORE than 60,000 teleiri grams were delivered to members of Congress and the White House between 2 a.m. Wednesday and midnight following the sacking of General Mac Arthur. rrp.34 words
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Article174 1951-04-14 3 Door to peace is wider LAKE SUCCESS, Fri. I TNITED Nations diplomats believe President Truman has opened wider the door for peace talks with Communist China by dismissing Gen. MacArthur and restating peace factors in 'his speech on Wednesday. They said it is Peking's move now. These diplomats, who declined174 words
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Article63 1951-04-14 3 LONGHOPE, OAKNEY, Fri. —The Longhope lifeboat battled through towering seas for 13 hours yesterday to rescue 24 of the 41 members of the crew of the Swedish tanker Ojaren whkh struck a reef in the Pentland Firth. The lifeboat planned a second trip through the howling63 words
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Article226 1951-04-14 3 LONDON, Friday. SOME of the Daily Worker's activities in reporting the Korean war looked like "treasonable offences", said the Defence Minister, Mr. Emmanuel Shinwell, yesterday in London. He added the government is having some difficulty deciding whether to prosecute the Communist Party organ. "No other chargeAP - 226 words
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Article, Illustration221 1951-04-14 3 T MOSCOW, Friday. HE first Soviet newspaper to comment on General Mac Arthur's dismissal said yesterday "the aggressors are clearly seeking a scapegoat for their reverses in Korea". All newspapers published a dispatch from New York declaring that Gen. MacArthur was supposedly removed becauseAP - 221 words
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Article19 1951-04-14 3 GENEVA, Fri.— The World Health Organisation conference has begun discussing health controls for 'he Mecca pilgrimage. Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Article55 1951-04-14 3 'Bandits' aid Vietminh PARIS, Fri. A FRENCH official said yes- terday that Chinese soldiers identified in northwest Indo-China are "bandits." There are about 500 of thjem and they are of no political significance, he added. Told of reports that the soldiers had been seen in Chinese Communist uniforms, he saidAP - 55 words
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Article92 1951-04-14 3 PARIS, Fri. CIR Charles Mendl, &0-year-old former British diplomat, will be married to Yvonne Reilly, a Paris girl, on Sun. day, friends of the couple confirmed yesterday. Sir Charles, former press attache at the British Embassy in Paris, was the husband of the late92 words
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Article135 1951-04-14 3 Britain to send more troops LONDON, Fri. DRITAIN plans to in- crease her armed forces in Korea by several thousand men, possibly 5,000, according to a military source here. The British now have about 12,000 men in Korea. Plans were underway to establish a full division of Commonwealth troops which135 words
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Article117 1951-04-14 3 LONDON, Pri. A FULL-SCALE quarrel is going xx on between the United States and Britain over which nation is to get the overall command of the Mediterranean, British sources said today. The argument has held up the appointment of Admiral William Fechteler of the United States117 words
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Article21 1951-04-14 3 LONDON, Fri.— Dr. Karl Gruber, Austrian Foreign Minister, will visit Britain from April 24 to April 26.— Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Advertisement184 1951-04-14 3 BIRDS EYE (Q) FROSTED fOODS V_> help yourself to health.... We have installed m refrigerated self service display case... you just reach in and pick out your own special flavour-fresh fruit and vegetables. Make your choice from Strawberries (Whole) J4o Z 5 Strawberries (sliced} JOoz 1.1 5 Raspberries JOoz 1.15184 words
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Article, Illustration306 1951-04-14 4 3 police pay cheques to injured Chinese teachers APOLOGY FOLLOWS AN INCIDENT From Our Staff Correspondent TELUK ANSON. Frt rpHREE schoolteachers injured following a handgrenade incident in Teluk Anson on Dec. 23 received cheques and written apology in Teluk Anson police court today Before the court accused of causing hurt306 words
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Article72 1951-04-14 4 French come Turks go A Hastings flying ambulance with 28 French casualties from the Korean war arrived at Changi airfield, Singapore, last night. They are being accommodated in the R.A.F. Hospital. Changi. until they can be flown to England, by the trunk route air a noulance service From England, they72 words
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Article39 1951-04-14 4 Tan Teow Liat. a 27-year-old mee-seller. was sentenced by the Singapore First District Judge. Mr. H. E. Kin&don, yesterday to one month's imprisonment for failing to produce his identity card at Jalan Sultan on April 12.39 words
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Article154 1951-04-14 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. NEGOTIATIONS affecting 25 bodies and unions which rejected the Benham proposals may be held in the Federal Legislative Council Chamber this month, Mr. G. Fricker, secretary for the negotiations told the Straits Times today. However, the venue154 words
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Article37 1951-04-14 4 TWO FOWLS COST MAN $40 From Our Own Correspondent. JOHORE BAHRU, Fri Malawi, an Indian Muslim, was fined $40 or two weeks' imprisonment for having two fowls suspected to be stolen or fraudulently obtained today in Johore.37 words
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Article18 1951-04-14 4 A small attap shed housing rubber was destroyed in a lallang fire at Jurong. Singapore, yesterday18 words
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190 1951-04-14 4 QHIPS, loading and discharging cargoes by the wharves at Singapore, yesterday dipped their flags in salute to H.N.M.S. Van Galen, a Dutch destroyer, bound for Korea, when she passed and berthed alongside Godown No. 17 to re-fuel. Her stay by the wharves was190 words
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Article24 1951-04-14 4 a pistol, robbed the Chinese occupant of a house In Singapore's west coast of cash and valuables worth $1,367 early yesterday morning24 words
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Article144 1951-04-14 4 fHE 8.8.C. is to end its relay service of Hindustani broadcasts from Colombo. The relay will be made daily from Tebrau in Malaya at 9.30 p.m. (local time) from May 13. Tebrau which has two 100kilowatt transmitters, is the British Par R*jrt*»rm -ftrnarf. mitting station here.144 words
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Article77 1951-04-14 4 A MALAYAN Chinese girl, n Khonjj Son Gaik, was a mannequin at a fashion show held in London. The show was organised for the display of British cotton and rayon fabrics. Miss Khong went to London to attend a dress-mak-ing coarse at a technical college. She said77 words
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Article38 1951-04-14 4 KAJANG, Fri.— Five Malay boys and a girl who originally lived at Jenderam yesterday returned to Kajang after being released from the Kluang detention camp In Johore. They were among the 34 released this week.38 words
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Article73 1951-04-14 4 BODCA THRIFT LOAN COMMITTEE The following were elected to the management committee of the B.O.D. Civilian Employees Cooperative Thrift and Loan Society in Singapore: Mr. S. T. V. Lingam (chairman); Mr. K. G. Mathews (secretary); Mr. K. Velupillai (treasurer); committee: Messrs. P. Atchutan, V. Krishnapillai. V. Ratnam. Klrpal Singh, T.73 words
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208 1951-04-14 4 JENDERAM 3 THEFTS, BUT NO LOOTING KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. THE Kajang District War Executive Committee today admitted that there were three reports of theft made during the evacuation of 1,500 residents of Jenderam, but maintained that there was no looting at the time. In a statement, the committee stated that208 words
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99 1951-04-14 4 \f ORE than 5,000 Sikhs in Singapore celebrated iTI their New Year Day, the Vaisaki, yesterday. The Sikh Ourdwara at Queen Street held a 48hour prayer meeting which ended yesterday morning, after which food was distributed. It was New Year Day for some Hindus99 words
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Article92 1951-04-14 4 FAREWELL TO MR. C.F. SMITH More than 100 members of Sime. Darby and Company's staff yesterday held a farewell tea party at their Club premises for Mr. C. F. Smith, retiring managing director of the Company. They gave Mr. Smith a watch. Making the presentation. Mr. Goh Hoo Teck. expressed92 words
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Article97 1951-04-14 4 From Oor Staff Correspondent KUANTAN, Fri. A TIGER killed a full-grown bull yesterday at Kempadang, Kuantan. The officer in charge of a mobile cinema unit was walking near the village with a guide when a woman stopped him and said: "Tolong lembu" (save the cow). The97 words
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Article53 1951-04-14 4 The Governor has approved the promotion of Ft./Lt. J. C Behague Malayan Air Training Corps, to the rank of So./ Ldr. with effect from June 22. 1950 He has also approved the promotion of P/O R. Park. MATC. to the rank of Ft./Lt with effect from53 words
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Article27 1951-04-14 4 The period of emergency in Singapore has been extended by a further three months commencing from April 22. a Government gazette Issued last night said.27 words
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Miscellaneous73 1951-04-14 4 Today's Radio SINGAPORE 10 a.m. News; 10.10 Close; 12 Malay; 1 p.m. "Saturday Ballroom"; 1.30 News; 1.50 Plentation Music; 2 Spore Racing; 5 Malay; 6.15 Children 6.40 Fred Waring his Pennsylvanians; 7 News; 7.15 "Police and the People"; 7.20 "Listeners' Choice"; 7.50 "Spotlight on the Emergency"; 8 "Hook, Line and73 words
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180 1951-04-14 5 IMPROVEMENTS recommended for Chinese education in Malaya would not be made at the expense of Chinese culture, said Dr. Wu Teh Yao, United Nations official, who, with Dr. William P. Fenn, is making a survey of Chinese educational problems in Malaya. They180 words
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Article100 1951-04-14 5 From Our Stall Correspondent SEREMBAN. Fri.— The need of a common culture in Malaya was urged by 23-year-old P. S. Markandan who won the first oratorical contest sponsored by the Negri Sembilan Youth Council. He hoped that the Malayan Youth Councils would carry on the good100 words
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Article73 1951-04-14 5 Awards totalling $35,758.51 have been approved for payment of 140 claims by the Investigation Committee apDOirited by Government under the Civil Liability Rules. The number of claims received up to date Is 308 of which 202 have been considered. It is requested that all claims under the73 words
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Article23 1951-04-14 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Fri— He Yin. a woman, was fined $75 in Batu Pahat yesterday for having illicit samsu.23 words
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Article168 1951-04-14 5 SCHOOLS REFUSE DODGERS gEVERAL Chinese middle school students In the Federation, who made plans to continue their education in Singapore to avoid being drafted under the Manpower Regulat ions, have unsuccessfully tried to gain admission into the Colony's middle schools. According to the principals of local Chinese schools, applications have168 words
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Article71 1951-04-14 5 Nine Universtiv of Malaya students— six Chinese and three Eurasians will be sworn in as Special Constables of the Singapore Police Force at the Oei Tiong Ham Hall today. They represent the first batch. Twelve other students will also laxr me oath. Professor C. Northcote Parkinson71 words
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Article, Illustration114 1951-04-14 5 CIXTEEN-year old Habsah v binti Haji Alias who married 25-year old Chupri bin Rohani, of the H.M.S. Laburnum, yesterday, wore two bridal costumes. In the morning, she was dressed in a Javanese style dress of white satin with a white lace veil. In114 words
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Article91 1951-04-14 5 THE Singapore Oil Millers Association have reduced the price of coconut oil from $1.25 to $1.10 a bottle The price of a 28-katty tin is now $27. It cost $28.50 before. The Deputy Controller of Supplies, Mr. W. W. Jenkins, said yesterday that the reduction followed91 words
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Article35 1951-04-14 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Fri.— The Penang Rubber Exchange Ls now officially Known as the Rubber Trade Association of Penang. This change was sanctioned today by the Assistant Registrar of Societies.35 words
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Article129 1951-04-14 5 TODAY. BRITISH RED CROSS Handicapped Children's Club outing, Katong Park, 10 a.m. to noon. STUDENTS' CIRCLE. H. Tan Accountancy School, committee meeting, 20 Malacca Street, 2.15 p.m. CHINESE Y.M.C.A. Selegie Road, body building, 4 p.m., basketball, 5 p.m., badminton. 5.30 p.m., movie circle show, 7.30 p.m Y.M.C.A., Orchard129 words
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Article53 1951-04-14 5 Officials of the Singapore Harbour Board yesterday declined to say why 1.700 packages of dates, which were unclaimed, had been withdrawn from public auction. The dates were discharged is Singapore on March 26 from the s.s. Silver Ash and were ordered to be sold by pub'.ie auction53 words
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Article38 1951-04-14 5 From Our Own Correspondent. JOHORE BAHRU. Fri Tang Peng Chua. of Scudai. who was found with chandu. was bound over in $200 for 20 months during which time he has to be treated.38 words
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Article276 1951-04-14 5 Health men get no answer 'THE World Health Orga- nisation Epidemioloeical Intelligence Station, Singapore, cabled South Korea's Minister of Health in March asking for information about smallpox and typhus epidemics south of the 38th Parallel. So far he has not received a reply. The cable read: "Please cable informaton regarding276 words
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Article51 1951-04-14 5 CALL FOR 'PAHANG ALLOWANCE' From Our Own Correspondent. RAUB, Fri. THE Government Clerical 1 Workers' Union, Raub. will ask Government for a "Pahang allowance" to meet the rising costs of living. It was stated that ?oods which cost $1 in Kuala Lumpur cost $1.30 in Raub and $1.50 in Kuala51 words
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Article153 1951-04-14 5 TTHE man, found dead last Tuesday evening at the A foot of Penahg's famous Pagoda at the Kek Lok Si Temple in Ayer Itam, was yesterday identified as Mr. Eio Soon Hock, a Singapore textile merchant. Mr. Eio was identified by his 62-year-old mother. Madam153 words
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Article, Illustration45 1951-04-14 5 NEW AUSTRALIAN OFFICIAL, HERE MR. T. K. CRITCHLEY. the new actinic Australian Commissioner in Malaya, who arrived in Singapore yesterday by KLM from Jakarta. Mr. Critchley has recently been touring South -East Asia for his government on aspects of the Colombo Plan.— Straits Times picture.45 words
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Article63 1951-04-14 5 The familiar black-hulled 5,800-ton Kutsang which has been trading In Far Eastern waters for 23 years, leave.* Singapore for Hong Kong today on her last voyage und^r the present owners— the IndoChina Steam Navigation Company. On her arrival in Hong Kong after completing her63 words
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Article169 1951-04-14 5 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Frl. A YOUNG Chinese Muslim miner whose fiancee last week embraced the Islamic faith so that they could be married according to Muslim rites, was shot dead by bandits today. He was 24-year-old Tajuddjn Liew Why Toof. son of Mr. Liew's169 words
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748 1951-04-14 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat., April 14, 1951. A Children's Ward? One thing that is badly needed at the Singapore General Hospital is a new children's ward, so that babies can be put into the existing ward and children between the ages of eighteen months and five or six years748 words
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Article313 1951-04-14 6 Last Saturday in these columns comment was made on the pensions paid to widows of men of the Chinese and Eurasian companies of the Sinpore Volunteer Corps who were massacred by the Japanese after the surrender of the city and special attention was drawn to the plight313 words
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118 1951-04-14 6 Fifty Years Ago THE BAD HATS IN SELANGOR (From the Straits Times of April 9—12, 1901) THE Captain China and Mr Hare between them are quietly, clearing Selangor of bad characters by getting them deported. Mr. Hare is establishing a reign of funk among the evildoers. Some, to avoid deportation,118 words
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Article, Illustration10 1951-04-14 6 Photcg.aju by Yong Peng Stuny REFLECTIONS IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL10 words
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Article, Illustration1062 1951-04-14 6 AS the man who made the Japanese Emperor renounce his divinity. General MacArthur must have a pretty good idea how President Truman is feeling these days. But Mr. Truman is meeting with a lot more criticism than General MacArthur did. Whatever MacArthur has been called on1,062 words
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Article983 1951-04-14 6 J HAVE a really curious and unexpected bit of Singaporeana for the record this week. You remember that last Saturday I mentioned Jalan Datok Burma, off Tampenis Road, and asked who the Datok was. Well, today I can give you the answer. Mr. Yeo Hal Seng, who lives in983 words
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Advertisement816 1951-04-14 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. ENGAGEMENT THE ENGAGEMENT was anpounced between Mr. Gouw An Ho, 2nd son of Mr. Mrs. Gouw Gim Hnng and Miss Yeap Poh Krr, 3rd daughter of Mr. Mrs. Yeap Man Seng both of Singapore. MARRIAGES HAMLIN-8CHAFFER. At the Mi-ihodlKt Church, Seremban on Monday fth Apr.l, 1951, George Hobert816 words
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Advertisement32 1951-04-14 6 EVERBRIGHT OPTICAL CO. Offering Complete Sei-vices essential to Eye Comfort flf Visual Efficiency. (1) VISUAL ANALYSIS (2) VISUAL TRAINING (3) GLASSES IF HEEDED C S. CHONG, OPT. D. 19, CHULIA ST: S'PORL32 words
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Advertisement7 1951-04-14 6 famous TIGER BALM collection Masterpiece of Distinction7 words
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Article263 1951-04-14 7 GAOL FOR RED: $100 FOR A CLERK PHANG Hood Guan. aged 21, a clerk with the Oversea-Chinese Bank, Singapore, was given a $100 reward in the Singapore First District Court yesterday for helping to arrest a 19 year-old Chinese student found with Communist posters at Seng Poh Road. While giving263 words
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Article62 1951-04-14 7 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Fri Pleading: guilty to a charpe of speeding, Seah Kirn Soon pointed out that his lorry number was 7723 and not 7733 as stated In the charge. The magistrate amended the number and <ined him $40 after saying that62 words
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Article541 1951-04-14 7 New Council will advise Govt, on production From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. THE formation of a 15-man Rubber Producers' Council for the Federation of Malaya, which will be representative of all rubber interests in the country, was announced by the Government today. "For541 words
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Article, Illustration59 1951-04-14 7 NEW SINGAPORE LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLORS yesterday met the Colonial Secretary. Mr. W. L. Blytbe. in the conference room of the Colonial Secretariat. Picture shows: Mrs. Elizabeth Choy (nominated). Mr. Ahmad bin Ibrahim (nominated). Mrs. Vilasini Menori. Dr. C. J. Paglar. Mr. John Laycock. M r H. J. C.59 words
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204 1951-04-14 7 ELECTORAL rolls for the Singapore Legislative Council and the Municipal Commission will be open today for two months in the nine electoral districts. I Voters can register from 1 to 5 p.m. every day except Sundays and public holidays. The officer204 words
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Article165 1951-04-14 7 Election may await Whitehall THE election of unofficial members of the Singapore Legislative Council to serve on the Executive Council may be delayed because of the absence of the necessary statutory amendment to the Colony's constitution. The Order in Council for the Colony, published as a gazette notification in February,165 words
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Article75 1951-04-14 7 Special traffic arrangements will be observed next Tuesday at the official opening of the new Singapore Legislative Council. Between 9 a.m. and noon no vehicle can park in the Empress Place car park or on the roads on the north side of the Victoria Memorial75 words
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Article70 1951-04-14 7 AN open finding was yesterday returned by the Singapore Coroner. Mr. E. Ebert, on the circumstances surrounding the death of a seven-month-old boy. The child died in hospital on ApriS 1 from pneumonia following caustic soda poisoning At an earlier nearing the parents of the boy70 words
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Article45 1951-04-14 7 Mr. Edgar Ansel Mowrer, American war correspondent and author, who arrived in Singapore yesterday from Jakarta by KLM will lunch with the Commissioner-Gene-ral, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, today. He said that the dismissal of Gen. MacArthur was a "great act of political courage."45 words
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Article165 1951-04-14 7 rE eleven toughest members or the R.A.F. Regiment (Malaya) put on a show for their "high command" at Chang! airfield. Singapore, yesterday. For more than an hour they performed physical training exercises In the boiling sun. each man taking his turn at commanding the squad. Then165 words
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Article138 1951-04-14 7 'ARRESTED 'SHIP FOR SINGAPORE THE Chinese Communist tanker Yunghao which was requisitioned by the Hong Kong Government on Thursday left there under tow on Thursday night, manned by a Royal Naval crew, bound for Singapore. I She is expected to arrive in Singapore late on Monday or early Tuesday morning.138 words
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Article53 1951-04-14 7 When Kert Chiang Kurt, a carpenter, was stopped and searched at a road-block in Tiong Bahru Road. Singapore, on Thursday, two cigarette rackets fell oft* from him. The packets contained 72 hoon.s of opium In the Singapore First District Court yesterday. Kert was fined £100, or53 words
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Article151 1951-04-14 7 Two North Bridge Road shop-assistants, Yahaya Maricar, 24, and Abdul Majeed. 20, were sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment each yesterday for assaulting Mr. D. K. Broadhurst, Assistant Commissioner of Police snd other police officers during the riots. The Third District Jsdge allowed ball of $5,000 In151 words
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Article, Illustration39 1951-04-14 7 A FUUCKMAM sued on guard last night beside (his van which overturned and caught fire at Dempsey Road. Two 8.0.R.'s showing great presence of mind saved two Chinese trapped inside. Straits Time* picture.39 words
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Article95 1951-04-14 7 \H emblem showing a hand holding a hammer smashing down high prices will be awarded to all shops in the Tanglin district who agree to co-operate with the Singapore Consumers' Association to prevent profiteering. The Association has circularised shops inviting them to price-tag all goods.95 words
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141 1951-04-14 7 ■"PHE Air Ministry, in London, has given authority x for Malay Gunners in the R.A.F. Regiment (Malaya) to be "signed on" for 22 years' service and thus qualify for pension, F.E.A.F. Headquarters anr nounced last night. Details of the scheme are being worked out141 words
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Article22 1951-04-14 7 From Oar Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Frl Tungku Ampuan Besar, sister of the Sultan. Is ill. A daily22 words
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Article39 1951-04-14 7 Twenty-four people died from tuberculosis and two from diphtheria, in Singapore, according to the Municipal health statement for the week ending April 7. There were 159 deaths against 758 births lor the date.39 words
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Article25 1951-04-14 7 Kmbi Ow Own Correspondent. JOHORE BAHRU. Frl. Atan bin Ahmad, a wireman. was charged at Johore Bahru with stealing $85 and two25 words
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Article115 1951-04-14 7 'Head' buys chillies from boys rYS of the Singapore Victoria School Civics Club had their headmaster as a customer at their stall In the Katong Market yesterday. Mr. R. F. Bomford, the headmaster, who was seeing "how the boys were doing" had bought a packet of dried chillies. For the115 words
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Article27 1951-04-14 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Fri Ng Yew Kirn, of Layang Layang. was fined $10 in the police Court today for riding a motor cycle without a licence27 words
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Article25 1951-04-14 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Fri.— Mr. Wong Yon has been elected village headman and chairman of the 33rd mile Ayer Hltam Road Re-settlement Village area.25 words
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Article214 1951-04-14 7 Maria appeal alerts troops HHROOPS will be station- ed in every police division throughout the Colony on Monday when the Singapore Appeal Court hears the appear in the Maria Hertogh. case. The troops will take up positions tomorrow and the Commissioner of Police, Mr. J. P. Pennefather Evans will describe214 words
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Article66 1951-04-14 7 A SINGAPORE Govrrnrru nt stenographer who my< d up his money to study law n Britain, yesterday returned a full fledged lawyer He is Mr. Geoffrey Abi-hr-ganaden. son of a retired Government pensioner Mr A. Abisheganaden. and an <id boy of St. Andrew's School, Singapore. Mr.66 words
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Advertisement96 1951-04-14 7 (household appliances^ For A Woman of Taste H.M.V. ADJUSTABLE STREAMLINED HAIR DRYER A-,**. $47. Adjustable stand makes it unnecessary to hold the dryer The most modern and beautifully designed. See them on display at all leading Department Stores and assure yourself of its usefulness Sole Distributors: E. S. ISAAC CO.,96 words
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Advertisement37 1951-04-14 7 I FAMOUS 2 J FOOTWEAR- fafay'ss fas -fCs foes BkAV 1 X SHOES FOR COMrORT 1 AND DURABILITY M From $35.00 Pair MSOLE AGENTS:J^^ 0^ SINGAPORE. (BUSH RADIO <^ A BUSH RADIO PATENT DEVICE FOR LOGGING SHORT-WAVE STATIONS.37 words
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285 1951-04-14 8 Woman who lost husband, six children, tells of house blaze k MAN IN BLACK WITH CAN* ALLEGATION AT a Singapore inquest yesterday a woman and her brother accused a carpenter of setting flre to their Beach Road Reclamation home and causing the death of 11 people. The woman, Tang Lian285 words
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Article, Illustration48 1951-04-14 8 ENVOY MEETS GIMSON «±W KrPKESENIATIVt ot the Government ol inti.a, Mr. M. Gopala Menon. presented n«s credentials to Sir Franklin Gimson at Government House Singapore this week. From left: Mr. Menon. Sir Franklin, and Mr. S. J. Than who has been acting as Representative in Malaya P.R. picture.48 words
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Article117 1951-04-14 8 |>ECAUSE of the difficulty of getting steamship passages to Britain, Singapore Municipal Commissioners have agreed that Municipal officers may travel by foreign lines if accommodation cannot be found In British ships. Subject to the approval of the President, the difference in the cost of higher passages117 words
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165 1951-04-14 8 Resigns over Dumeresque's retirement A SINGAPORE lawyer, Mr. Richard C. H. Lim, yesterday afternoon resigned from the Pan-Malayan Advisory Council on Broadcasting because he could obtain no satisfactory explanation from Government of the circumstances leading up to Director of Broadcasting Mr. John Dumeresques retirement. He said. "I wrote to the165 words
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Article267 1951-04-14 8 Rubber has had a week of nerves THE rubber market of the past week can be described as nervous, says Lewis Peat's market report, issued yesterday. The unilateral action of the British and Malayan Governments in instituting an allocation scheme to countries other than Britain, the sterling Dominions, Canada, Eire267 words
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Article74 1951-04-14 8 From Our Staff Correspondent. PENANG Fri THE Penang Harbour Board Staff Association has proposed to the Penang Harbour Board to re-open negotiations on the date to implement salary revisions of the "floating" staff. The proposal was made to Mr. P. A. T. Chrlmes, chairman of the74 words
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Article41 1951-04-14 8 JOHORE BAHRU, Fri.— Tan Sang Ho, of Singapore, who said he was a smallholder, was charged today In Johore Bahru with the theft of rubber from an estate. He claimed trial and was allowed $500 bail pending hearing.41 words
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Article85 1951-04-14 8 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Fri. The annual inter-Indian Schools Singing Competition was held last Sunday at the Ramanathan Tamil School, Bukit Mertajam. The function was presided over by Mr. D. B. Sandosham. Judges were Mr. G. Mohamed Khan, Mr. William David, and Mr. M. N. Uthuman Mydin.85 words
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Article105 1951-04-14 8 Ke.sutuan Kampong Kembangan officials for 1951 are: President, Chee Embee bin Haji Ibrahim; Vice-presidents Che Dahlan bin H. Modsin and Tuan Haji. Red wan Jin Haji Pallil; Hon. secretary, Che Musa bin Yusof; Asst. secretary, Che A. Ghani bin H.imid; Hon. Treasurer, Che Moin bin H. A.105 words
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Article174 1951-04-14 8 From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Frt. AN assurance that the negotiators on the staff side would exert their utmost to secure fair salaries was yesterday given by Mr. M. Arokiasamy. president of the Government Clerical and Administrative Staff Union. Federation. He was speaking at174 words
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Advertisement225 1951-04-14 8 (S^- HA 1 f k V/(h if Ihe future will make history too I i n.ive re.il ii^niticance a birthday anniversary must mark somemore than a mere passage of time The history of the Americii International Assurance Com. p ny should be |udt;ed in terms of I the benefits and225 words
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Advertisement202 1951-04-14 8 __f jK^kS^ l^^^ •I IP* I ir *^L/^^ WHOW A LOCAL AIPLINE HELPS A COUNTPy PROSPER Good communications not only follow a country's growth— often they must prtc«d« it; just as the railway opened up America's "Golden West" so. today, in British Borneo for instance. C.P.A.'* ,^f regular flights to202 words
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Miscellaneous376 1951-04-14 8 24. not upon the order of Straits Times Crossword (9). 'M 2M 2 ii 3 HI 4 HI 5 IH 6 HI 7 Hi 8 I 1 msect CL in cheH* mists' shopi (10). 9 w: l 0 3 Ma V be a landlord (8). ISSSS j S. Friday's dish376 words
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291 1951-04-14 9 IT is to be hoped that steps will at last be taken to punish those responsible for allowing grossly overloaded lorries to career dangerously about the highways of Singapore. In most civilised countries, the offence of overloading haulage vehicles is viewea with some gravity; Indeed.291 words
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Letter116 1951-04-14 9 TWO MALACCA SENTENCES LAST Saturday in the Malacca court an illiterate Malay woman, a rubber tapper, was sent to prison for one year because she took $2.50worth of scrap rubber belonging to her employer. Four days later in the same court an educated clerk employed in a Government Department was116 words
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Letter55 1951-04-14 9 IT may be remembered that In 1949 and 1950 the Singapore public had a rare opportunity In friendly contests like "Talentime' 1 and crooning contests sponsored by Radio Malaya and film distributors. Since these contests were such firm favourites among their various fans In Singapore, won't the sponsors55 words
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Letter41 1951-04-14 9 ON Tuesday night all nine Returning Officers for the Singapore Legislative Council elections, after being Introduced at the microphone. said The number of votes cast for the candidates are as follows D. ROBERTSON. Singapore. (A singular solecism.—Ed. S.T.)41 words
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228 1951-04-14 9 Quietness by day, orgies by night, in a 'hotel' I" WISH to support in the strongest terms Mr. John Jacob's recent letter regarding the urgency of stopping the licensing of hotels in residential areas. The authorities do not seem to have taken any notice of complaints from the public, or228 words
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Letter119 1951-04-14 9 TOHERE Is widespread rumour X In many parts of Kelantan. especially Kota Bahru and Pasir Mas, that fish caught In the seas off the coast of Kelantan is not edible any more Rumour says that a certain kind of worm exists in the intestines of various119 words
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Letter112 1951-04-14 9 TO advertise the splendid film "All about Eve" as "All about the sexes and why there are two" is, in my opinion, a piece of most unscrupulous misrepresentation designed to lure at least one wave of the sex-hungry element to a first-rate motion picture play which, apart112 words
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Letter129 1951-04-14 9 SURELY there is something wrong with entertain* ment seekers of Singapore? A fflm. admittedly outstanding, recently ran for seven weeks, yet the promoter! of a really first-class, polished ice show have had to withdraw it after two weeks. That the show is in the top grade aid129 words
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Letter107 1951-04-14 9 Fwas Interesting to notice the timely and sober letter of warning to the leaders of UMNO written recently by Mr. Samuel Narayan of Kuala Lumpur. These leaders should take note of the state of affairs in other countries where the reins of Government have been handed,107 words
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Letter364 1951-04-14 9 ABSORB IT' I HAVE read with interest the letters in the Straits Times on the subject of a "Federation of Borneo." In my view, the State of Brunei must first be incorporated with Sarawak before the latter federates with North Borneo Brunei, at Its present size.364 words
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172 1951-04-14 9 SELF-R ULEAND THE SONS OF THE SOIL DEADING through the thumbnail sketches of the candidates who stood in the Singapore Legislative Council elections. I was struck by the fact that the majority of them are people who have little claim to call themselves sons of the soil. I am no172 words
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Letter148 1951-04-14 9 MR. Duncan Perera's mis-. leading letter in the Straits Times of April 7 paints a wrong picture of what transpired at the Ceylon Federation central committee meeting on March 29. Mr. Perera did not walk out behind Mr. Rajasooria. He participated In the discussions and deliberations of148 words
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Letter77 1951-04-14 9 IN the Straits Times of Mon- day, April 9, there appeared a Reuter report of a Colonial Police Commissioners' conference in Britain. It says: "The talks have revealed how slowly but surely Colonial police forces have changed from the more or less military conception, with which they77 words
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171 1951-04-14 9 I HAVE lived In this country for a number of years, and am a Federal citizen. As such I am entitled to ask the Ceylon Federation of Malaya to clarify* Its stand on the nomination of a member to the Federal Legislative Council. A notice171 words
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235 1951-04-14 9 "DOH Plantations Ltd.'s letter in last Saturday's Forum contained a lot of no ißformation as to why the local retail price of Malayan tea should be 125 per cent, (in the past two weeks increased officially to 160 per cent.) above the export price.235 words
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Letter174 1951-04-14 9 1WAS intrigued by "Interested's" letter of April 2 and by Mr. Denny's reply thereto, of April 7, on the "Barisal Guns." According to LieutenantCommander R. T. Gould, in his book entitled "Enigmas", the term "Barisal Guns" Is used to denote certain remarkable sounds, resembling gunfire, but174 words
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Letter45 1951-04-14 9 IF a philanthropic American can start a fund to aid India in a famine, why can't Indians everywhere overseas, including Malaya, help with either m6ney or grain? I hope that Indians in this country will take note. V. P. NATHAN. Kajang. Selangor.45 words
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Letter116 1951-04-14 9 Cost of Living WE congratulate Mr. J. D. Mead on his courage in disagreeing with the recommendations for an increase in Cost of Living Allowances. It Is refreshing to find that we have at least one man who is not a "yes" man where Government, proposals116 words
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Letter152 1951-04-14 9 •TflAXPAYBR," who described J. the "Tap Test" on Wednesday, is presumably In the happy position of not being unduly affected by the riling cost of living, or Is content to lower his own standard of living In an unselfish effort to brine prices down. While I152 words
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Letter75 1951-04-14 9 |X)R once a committee (the F Benham Committee) has been able to solve a problem outright wisely, reasonably and satisfactorily. Its efforts are widely appreciated. So many committees have been formed to solve the problem of salary schemes without material success to date. but against strong protest and75 words
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Advertisement81 1951-04-14 9 M>)H[l[& 1 {tt M&ftftfiti( 1 k SEWING MACHINES Why does the world of experts talk of the ADLER Machine? I Because it not only looks good but IS good Because all material used is scientifically tested. 1 Because every machine it tested before sale. Because every ADLER Machine is sold81 words
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Advertisement71 1951-04-14 9 w^jf^ To New York /mL^ "constellation" \A jzr New York only two and a half /zp dp days from Singapore when you ffir 4zr travel by KLM Constellation, <r /m jffir Departures from Singapore fflf A wr jfo every Tuesday, Friday and y /jar 'Jr. Sunday. JT #1# U..1 Off*.71 words
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Article300 1951-04-14 10 London Stocks LONDON. Frl. rpHE London Stock Exchange X ended the week on a cheerful note. Selected industrials were prominent with firmness and with province* reported as buyers of textiles and electrical equipment Issues. British Government funds however, were uncertain, losing ground at the outset, but rallying toward the close.300 words
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Article487 1951-04-14 10 TIN: $585 1/4 A PICUL SINGAPORE, Fri., Apr. 13— 5585.25 (down $22.75.) £1,165 a ton in London LONDON. Kri. April 13. —Spot Buyers £1,165; Forward £1,135; Settlement £1,170 (down £80). Turnover: a.m. 150, p.m. 150 tons. Slameae 23/3 24/3 Id Sione Southern KinU 14 IV3 Malayan 31/- Si/- cd 9487 words
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Article37 1951-04-14 10 'THE Malayan Exchange Banks Association announced yesterday that control direct rates for Canadian dollars were: Buying T.T. 34 15 16, Airmail (0.D.) 35 1 16. (90 days) 35 5 16; Selling T.T. O.D. ready 34\37 words
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Article35 1951-04-14 10 HONO KONO. Fri. P*REE market currency exchange for Hong Kong dollar* was quoted at the close today as follows: US$l HK$6.O3' t (cash): HKS6.O7 (T); £1 HK515.50: one tahil of gold HKs3l3> U.P.UP - 35 words
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Article476 1951-04-14 10 NOTWITHSTANDING Thursday'! rise in SterUnf 11 Tin snares on the London Stock Exchange, the Malayan share market remained quiet in the Mining and Industrial sections yesterday. Rubbers eased slightly In I sympathy with the drop in I the commodity price. Quotations announced by the Malayan Sharcbrokers' Association yesterday476 words
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Article213 1951-04-14 10 IN a still nervous Singapore rubber market, the price of the commodity yesterday dropped another six cents in the Ib. for April firstgrade shipment. The drop, again, was attributed to a second' reduction in prices for all grades by the General Services Administration this time by213 words
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Article63 1951-04-14 10 rE Singapore copra market eased slightly yesterday on lack of buying support. A small volume of business was done at $53% a picul. and further buyers remained at $53 V 4 with sellers quoting $54. Coconut oil was dull, with seller! at $88 a picul and buyers holding63 words
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Article95 1951-04-14 10 SHIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board godowns at 4 p.m. yesterday were: 44 Vilnus, 40-41 Rajah Brooke, 3«-39 Tjibesar, 36-37 Patroclus, 31-32 Steel Apprentice, 33-34 Olenflnlas, 2930 Gertrude Maersk, 27-28 Kutsang. 25-26 Kepong, 26 Belaga. 23-24 Inverbank 21-22 Kistna, 19-20 Benloyal, 17-18 RNS Vengalun 15-16 Pres. Monroe, 13-1495 words
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Advertisement1026 1951-04-14 10 McALISTER tfc CO., LTD. Telephone No 5906. ELLERMAN tfc BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LIMB LONDON, HAVRE. ROTTERDAM LOS ANCELES. SAN FRANCISCO, HAMBURC PORTLAND SEATTLI b VANCOUVER ifld ZStSfS rtt cargojor Cervtra, South m.t CITY Of POONA m.s SUNNYVILLE Spore P. Sham Penang Spore P. Sham Penang C 10-11/18 Apr. 19/20 Apr. 21/221,026 words
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Article609 1951-04-14 11 TO 2-1 WIN Inside-forwards cost Rajas game Tiger S.A. 2; Kota Raja 1. ■TOE season's biggest League crowd saw a brilliant Awang Gabos spark Tiger S.A. to a two-one victory over Kota Raja in a Singapore A.F.A. Senior League game at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. Eel-like Gabos609 words
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Article104 1951-04-14 11 JJEAVY rain marred the gala organised by the Ceylon Sports Club at Balestier Road yesterday evening to mark the Ceylon National Day. The fancy dress hockey match was completed before the downpour began, however, and was a side-splitting spectacle. The Ceylonese Commissioner for Singapore and the104 words
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210 1951-04-14 11 Kamis Pakir take YMCA doubles title HKAMIS and A.G.B. Paklr yesterday won the Y.M. C.A. open doubles title by beating C. K. Pang and F. F. Sullivan 6—1. 7—5. The first set was all over In a few minutes with Kamls and Pakir playing at the top of their form.210 words
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Article204 1951-04-14 11 TVDWN by three goals to one 10 minutes from the end, Stanvac S.C. staged a remarkable recovery to score two auick goals to draw against the Hongkong Shanghai Bank S.C. in their S.A.F.A. Business House "A" league soccer match played on Praser Neave ground yesterday.204 words
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Article155 1951-04-14 11 A RMY won the India Cup In the Singapore lnt«r-Services boxing championships 1950-51 at R.A.F. Changi last night. Prizes were presented by Gen. Sir John Harding. S.S.I. Webb received the Cup on behalf of the triumphant Army team. Full results: Flyweight: W O Carroll, R.A.F., bt.155 words
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Article29 1951-04-14 11 COPENHAGEN, Frl. lITITH two matches to be played ff later, Denmark was leading 5-0 in the badminton international against England at Oentofte Copenhagen last night.29 words
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Article38 1951-04-14 11 LONDON, Frl. Yesterday's English League soccer results are: League Three (Southern) Leyton Orient 0, Newport County 3. League Three (Northern): Bar- row 2 Wrexham 0. Other Match: Brighton and Hove 4, St. Johnstone 1. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article401 1951-04-14 11 pRICKET teams for the weekV/ end are:— SINGAPORE REC. CLUB Today 223 B.O.D. at SRC, 2.15 p.m.: E. Le Mercler (capt.), G. E. Bogaars, N. Boudweyn. O. Clarke. J. GaliMan, D. Keyt. B. Klelraan. D. Kmseman, J. Martens, J. G. Reutens and L. Theselra Tomorrow t R.A.F. Changi401 words
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Article89 1951-04-14 11 rE second swimming competition for boys' clubs, under the auspices of the Singapore Youth Council, will be held at Mount Emily Swimming Pool today. Jalan Eunos Boys' Club. Bukit Timah Home, Queen Street Boys' Club, Katong Boys' Club, Prince Edward Road Boys' Club and the89 words
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252 1951-04-14 11 LONDON, Fri. ALL over England county cricketers report for practice and training tomorrow to pr (pare far the wainn which will be featured by the tour of the Sooth African team. The Sooth Africans, with a young side, play their first nr against WorcestershireAP - 252 words
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Article462 1951-04-14 11 By Our Cricket Reporter THE three leading teams in the senior tournament —Singapore Cricket Club, Ceylon Sports Club and Singapore Chinese R.C. enter the fourth week's fixtures tomorrow with S.C.C. taking on Indian Association on the padang, and Chinese and Ceylonese engaged at Hong Lim462 words
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Advertisement339 1951-04-14 11 1 showing^^JrUJUuf J?®** T BEST BET II is an VJ I^^^i^MMUSlCAU^^^^^T KATHRYN, MARIO, DAVID GRAYSON LANZA NIVEN TEHIi TOAST OF I II CARROL NMSH llffiS MITCMU lIICfIMO HACEMAN CIINTON SWWfK MM Makes The Musicals! >^======= TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT SOUNDING THE CALL TO THE WEST'S MOST AMAZING ADVENTURE... JOSEPH COTTEH JEFF339 words
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Advertisement168 1951-04-14 11 I Morning Matinees At 9 a.m. Today: "BAGDAD" in Technicolor Tomorrow: v MARK OF THE GORILLA STARTS TODAY I S TERRIFIC TIMES! 11 a.m., 1.45, 4. 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. SAVAGE FEROCIOUS!.... I Outdoor Drama? Thousands of Red JTn^yp Indians G Wk? on the 51 f^. Warpath! <A JPF Warner168 words
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Miscellaneous46 1951-04-14 11 IVA!riHOE drawn by peter iacksox II «nTM kAU ao^t,,, g^^^*^B^rJjC^£S»>.~ "^v3| 11^ w i o 'll'' 11 T t CM "°"-i "o the tooting mi »t I II «mix -it -v^j tiCutc^B^H l^fcl^S'sS'J^^^^^^^. l^^t _iV v'^B^SQH Of O* wl WILI MA»I JU4' o«»tition with OW> luitsl46 words
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399 1951-04-14 12 EPSOM JEEP - Has benefitted from last run but watch Decanter ByB v EPSOM JEEP HORSE won more impressively at Bukit Timah on Wednesday than Bella Marie. Always in touch with the leaders, this grand-looking chestnut was merely cantering when she hit the front at the distance.399 words
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Article1233 1951-04-14 12 Today's card at Bukit Timah is given below. Double tote will be on Races Six and Nine, Big Sweep on Race Eight. Race 1—2.00: Class 2, Div. 5— Abt. 6 F. 1 The Arcadian 9.00 "Playmate Stable" Martin 2 434 Pot Luck Mawl 8.1S Mr. Se Mrs.1,233 words
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Article923 1951-04-14 12 YEANNETTE has broken the ice and can now be confidently followed in any race beyond a mile in her present class. Unless she belies her breeding she is by that great French sire Tourbillon out of an Asterus mare Jeannette should be able to stay the923 words
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Article158 1951-04-14 12 EPSOM JEEP CALL BUY POINTER Race 1 POT LUCK POT LUCK POT LUCK 2.00 Grand Day Grand Day Ursinla LrsJnia UrslnU Grand Day Race S PERVERSE PERVERSE HURRY UP 2.30 Blue Eyes Gancho Perverse Modest Flutter Hurry Up X:ro Race S UALWAY GREER GALWAY GREKR JOHN HAM158 words
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172 1951-04-14 12 fiAPE Horn attempted to make all the running over a mile last Saturday with 8.13 but failed to cope with Waterloo's final flourish. Cape Horn stuck it out like a true stayer and he was by no means disgraced. It was only his172 words
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251 1951-04-14 12 CUP DISPUTE Perak man for F.A.M. meeting From Onr SUff Correspondent. IPOH. Fri. THE Perak Amateur Football Association has elected one of its officials, Mr. S. H. Dowse, as an observer to attend a council meetinK of the Football Association of Malaya to be held on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur.251 words
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Article53 1951-04-14 12 King Gforge V School, Seremban, scored a five-one soccer victory Raffles Insti'ution a*. R.I. ground. Singapore yesterday. Scorers for the visitors were Majik (3 1 and Victor <2>. Raffles' centre-forward, Kok Peow, was responsible for his team's only goal. On Thursday, the visitors bea:53 words
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176 1951-04-14 12 THREE out of 36 horses finished in this year's Grand National, the world's hardest race. Pressmen yesterday previewed the Pathe newsreel, which Is being screened at all performances today at the Capitol. The thrills and the tragedy began when the tapes went up. Pathe176 words
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Article49 1951-04-14 12 Three Singapore table tennis champions, Low Kum Seng, Chua Kirn Hearn and Chan Pook Kee, will give exhibitions at the finals of the University of Malaya's second annual table tennis championship to be held at 2 pjn. today at Harrowa Hall, Faculty of Medicine, Singapore.49 words
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Article166 1951-04-14 12 TODAY. RACING: Singapore T.C. April MeeUng last day. SOCCER: Singapore Schools t Johore Schools at Victoria School; Div. 2: Katonr Sajarah v C.A. 'A' at Geylang; Div. SB: R. N. Keppel Barracks v HQ. 32 Coy BAMC at Barracks; Services Lge: S.D.SJt. v R.A.P.C. CRICKET: S.C.C. v S.C.R.C.166 words
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Article18 1951-04-14 12 There was heavy rain at Bukit Timah last evening and the going today will be heavy.18 words
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109 1951-04-14 12 Perverse a 'past-the-post' proposition DERVERSE looks a "past. I the-post" proposition for Race 2 today on his splendid showing against Sudan In his first appearance in the country on Wednesday. This three-year-old by Derby winner Dante is likely to go far. Not a very bright lot Is engaged and Perverse109 words
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Miscellaneous30 1951-04-14 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 2 30 a.m. (7.8>, 4.44 D.m. (5.9); 9.41 a.m. (1.8), 9.03 p.m. (4.9). TOMORROW: 3.20 a.m. (72). 6.47 p.m. (5.9): 10.51 a.m. (2.3), '0 21 n.m. (5-3l.30 words
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