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Title Section18 1951-04-20 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1951 PRICE TEN CENT18 words
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Article, Illustration237 1951-04-20 1 Advances in Asia threat to Europe WASHINGTON, Thursday. QEN. Douglas Mar Arthur told the United States Congress today that in the Congress were, rentred the hopes and aspirations of the entire hu-rian race. He said he did not stand there as an advocate of any237 words
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Article94 1951-04-20 1 Wiltshire goes on sick leave R C. B. Wiltshire. De- puiv Commissioner of Police. Singapore, accompanied by Mrs. Wiltshire, 1 t; Singapore by the Corfu yesterday for six months' sick vacation in Britain. Mr. Wiltshire, who was 1) -ii 23 years in the police force, has seen service in a!most94 words
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Article77 1951-04-20 1 TEHERAN, Thurs—Striking oilfield workers promised a Government delegation today they would return to work immediately if the AngloIranian oil company, would pay them wages lost during the strike period, a Persian Government announcement The Government said It hoped the company would accept the workers' demand. If77 words
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Article26 1951-04-20 1 PARIS. Thurs.—The "Big Four" Foreign Ministers' deputies again failed to make any headway yesterday towards agreeing on an agenda for a Foreign Ministers' meeting —Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article155 1951-04-20 1 UOPES of Singapore trade unions for representation on the Legislative Council were shattered yesterday when the Colonial Secretary informed the Singapore Government and Municipal Labour Union that "it is not proposed to allocate seats specifically to trade unions". Strong protest from unions is expected.155 words
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Article60 1951-04-20 1 PARIS. Thurs. Genera] MacArthur's return to America "is a lesson In democracy" for the whole world, the newspaper Laube said today. The paper approved the fact that the General was getting a hearing and said: "In Russia. Rumania. Hungary and Czechoslovakia, any man who deviate* fromAP - 60 words
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Article, Illustration23 1951-04-20 1 EIGHTEEN-year-old Liana Boettcher of Phoenix, Arizona, who has been chosen as Queen of the Phoenix world's championship rodeo23 words
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Article91 1951-04-20 1 LONDON, Thurs. OIR Hartley Shawcross, the Attorney-General, said today he had decided there would be no arrests for the theft of the Stone of Scone from Westminster abbey. He told the House of Commons the theft was a "vulgar act of vandalism," but he said: "I91 words
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Article35 1951-04-20 1 WASHINGTON, Thurs. American casualties in the Korean war up to last Friday totalled 60,775, an Increase of 1,378 over the previous week. The total included 9,195 killed. 40,181 wounded and 10,899 missing. AP.AP - 35 words
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Article111 1951-04-20 1 PARIS. Thurs. |>RITAIN was reported today to have complained that France without consulting her. had Informed Germany of her agreement to the eventual abandonment of the Allied Ruhr control authority. delegation to the signing of the Schuman coal-steel pool treaty yesterday said the protest was delivered by111 words
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Article522 1951-04-20 1 WASHINGTON, Thurs. DRFSIDEXT Truman did not plan to turn on his television set to see GeneI ral Mac Arthur's appearance before Congress, his press secretary said. The secretary, Mr. Joseph Short, said: "He has an appointment." He was referring to an appointment with the Secretary ofReuter - 522 words
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Article68 1951-04-20 1 LONDON. Thurs. rE President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Harold Wilson, told the House of Commons today that he would be "prepared to consider reducing" British exports of newsprint If there wax any further danger to imports. He said the Newsprint Supply Company, had informed him68 words
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Article, Illustration66 1951-04-20 1 HAN SINiJ KH'AMi, aged star of the documentary Aim. "A Citizen of Singapore," met the Governor, Sir Franklin Gimson, at the Cathay cinema last night at the premiere of this film as well as of the 20th Century Fox Royal Command film. "The Mudlark." With Han are his parents and66 words
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Article151 1951-04-20 1 HWACHON FALLS TO U.N. TOKYO. Thurs. UNITED Nations troops today entered Hwachon and an armoured task force drove to within three miles south of Chorwon. as an Allied offensive on the central front pressed in on the important Chorwon-Hwachon lateral supply highway. Patrols pushed to the eastern and northern sidesReuter - 151 words
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234 1951-04-20 1 T»HE United States Government has drawn up 1 plans to send six Malayan leaders from the Federation and Singapore on a visit to America as part of a world-wide scheme which embraces 42 countries. Names of those chosen who are understood to include Legislative234 words
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Article70 1951-04-20 1 SCHOOLGIRL HIT BY BULLET PENANG, Thurs. KUALA Lumpur school girl. 18-year-old Chua Hin Huang, was slightly wounded this morning when a gunshot struck her on the arm at the Modern Hotel in Muntri Street. Her condition is not serious. The shot was discharged from a pistol belonging to Chua's friend,70 words
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Article212 1951-04-20 1 LONDON, Thursday. MR. Anthony Eden, Deputy Con icrvative Leader, asked in the House of Commons today whether the proposed U.S. Australia-New Zealand defence pact could not include Malaya. The Foreign Secretary. Mr. Herbert Morrison, replied: "We will bear Mr. Eden's plea in mind, but weAP - 212 words
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Article26 1951-04-20 1 LONDON, Thurs. Air forces of Britain, U.S., France, Belgium and Holland will hold a three-day exercise over Europe at the end of May. AP.AP - 26 words
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Article48 1951-04-20 1 MELBOURNE. Tburs. A DEAF scholar who lip- read his way through lectures, received the Bachelor of Education degree at Melbourne University yesterday. He is 26-year-old Pierre Patrick Gorman. Mr. Gorman already holds the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree and a diploma of education.48 words
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Article25 1951-04-20 1 GEELONG, Thurs. The Shell Oil Company of Australia has decided to build a £4,000.000 oil refinery in Geelong, 45 miles from Melbourne.25 words
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Article170 1951-04-20 1 Seabed dragged for Affray PORTSMOUTH. Thurs. T>HE Navy sent out minex sweepers today in a last desperate attempt to locate the submarine Affray while some of her crew of 75 may still be alive. The Affray vanished oa Monday off the Isle of Wight Minesweepers dragged heavy lines over theReuter - 170 words
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Article74 1951-04-20 1 DETROIT, Thurs. CENATOR Arthur VandenJ berg, who switched from isolationism to internationalism in the middle of World War II and became Republican Foreign policy leader, died, aged 68, last night. The Michigan senator wsu stricken with illness in 1949 when he was at the height of hisAP - 74 words
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236 1951-04-20 2 MINISTER QUERIED ON MALAYA PRICES LONDON, Thursday. M R. Woodrow Wyatt, Labour, asked in the House of Commons last night what were the intentions of the Governments of the Federation and Singapore about price controls and the publication of fixed prices of essential commodities. He also asked to what extentReuter - 236 words
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Article64 1951-04-20 2 35 NEWSMEN FOR U.S. TRUTH TOUR' NEW YORK. n»«rs. THIKTY-FIVE editors and jotiraaligts from 14 countries are due to reach New York on Monday for a "tour of troth" throughout America. The parly will fly to eight cities, visit factories And om>es to study CJ.S economy. The tour is sponsored64 words
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Article186 1951-04-20 2 NEW DELHI. Thurs. THE high cost of American j goods resulting from devaluation of sterling-linked currencies has made Ceylon turn to Britain. Japan and India for cheaper articles. Officials here said that the United States, formerly the principal supplier of printed cotton poods, came fourthAP - 186 words
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Article79 1951-04-20 2 BONN. Than. THE Western Allies yesterday announced the> would split the gigantic Nasi cl emical and explosive trust I. G. Farben into three large and six smaller conce: ns. Their decision brought to an end six years' talk on how to break up the trust which beforeReuter - 79 words
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Article62 1951-04-20 2 LONDON. Thurs MR. John Dugdale, Minister of State for the Colonies, yesterday said that the rubber conference now being held in Rome was a continuation of the conference held in London in February. The British Colonial and dependent territories delegation included advisers from the European andReuter - 62 words
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Article36 1951-04-20 2 ROME. Thurs. Princess Elizabeth .and the Duke of Edinburgh began the second week of their Italian holiday today after being guests at a big dinner dance given last night by Commonwraith envoys here.— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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92 1951-04-20 2 SFORZA: OFFER REDS NO- ATTACK PACT WASHINGTON, Thurs. THE State Department has "unuer study" a letter Irom the Italian Foreign Minister, Count Sfcrza, suggesting that the Noiih A.iantic Treaty powers should offer Russia and other Communist countries a non-ag-gression pact. A. 3tat« Departmentspofcesman said the letter ihad been transmitted to92 words
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Article27 1951-04-20 2 PERTH. Thurs.—A senior volunteer fireman visiting Perth Tor brigade demonstrations is still blushing. He was summoned for parking alongside a fire hydrant.— Reuter-AAP.Reuter-AAP - 27 words
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Article26 1951-04-20 2 MANILA. Thurs.—On condition that the money is spent only in sterling countries, the British Government has given $205,000 to the Philippine Government Rp'iter26 words
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Article, Illustration45 1951-04-20 2 SIR RALPH Stevenson (right), British Ambassador to Epvpt, with the Egyptian Foreign minister. Mohamcd Salah Eddin Bey. Jt ks reported in Cairo that the Ambassador took Britain's reply to Egypt's demand for evacuation from the Suez Canal lone and unity with the Sudan. A.P. picture.AP - 45 words
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Article, Illustration35 1951-04-20 2 IV". II FRANZ Herren of f.crr"?.tiy wfeohre pr*t~n«»d a new fuel mate into bricks from coal or wood dust mixed with grease tram meat retm»*«ts. The holes in the Mode inTernse Ms conbustibili'y. AJ». ni-tiire.35 words
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92 1951-04-20 2 'I did not back bomb China plan' ROBERTSON TOKYO, Thurs. IIEUT. Gen. Sir Horace Robertson, Commonwealth commander In Japan, said yesterday he never supported any proposal to bomb Manchurian bases or extend the war from Korea. He was referring to American reports purporting to be statements he made at aReuter-AAP - 92 words
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Article147 1951-04-20 2 ¥<HE Gibraltar Chronicle, which had a 10-day 1 world scoop on the battle of Trafalgar in 1805, will mark its 150 th anniversary on May 4. The Chronicle, a fourB, tabloid-size dally, is third oldest newspaper le Commonwealth. Only Quebec Telegraph and Montreal Gazette are147 words
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Article66 1951-04-20 2 SYDNEY, Thurs. r ,FHE guide for guests notice over the telephone at one of Sydney's most expensive hotels said: For room service before 8 a.m. dial A The guest dialled A." A said Sorry, sir, but there's no room service before 8 a.m." The guest quoted the instruction. Yes,66 words
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Article38 1951-04-20 2 LONDON, Thurs. Allied and West German military experts resume talks in Bonn tomorrow on the possible inclusion of German armed forces in the Western defence system, according to a usually reliable source— Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Advertisement746 1951-04-20 2 NOTICES NOTICE Derlfn* used by Tootal Broadhurst Lee Co. Ltd., of Manchester, England on their fabrics imported into and sold in the Colony »f Singapore and the Federation of Malaya are retristered •rd ar* protected under the United Kingdom Designs (Protection) Ordinance 1938. Legal Proceedings will be taken acninst anyone746 words
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Advertisement723 1951-04-20 2 NOTICES ESTATE AND E/TECTS OF TAN rom THIVW. I.ATE «F TELL'K A WON DCOEAKD NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby liven that .•II persons having claims against the estate of the abovenamed deceased should a'.ve notice thereof in writing to Mr. Tan Poh Aun of No. 1, Anson Road. Teluk Anson. as723 words
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Advertisement205 1951-04-20 2 li STANDARD AND TRIUMPH SERVICE Jgljgj^A Uft repair shops are equipped with the V^^X latest appliances and these modern aids set the seal to customers' satisfaction. Repairs and maintenance are carried out by skilled motor mechanics and we carry a comprehensive stock of spares lor Triumph and Standard \\\t owners.205 words
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Article272 1951-04-20 3 PEKING: DEADLOCK MAY BE BROKEN Sacking of Mac A 'impresses Reds' LAKE SUCCESS, Thursday. THE group of 12 Arab and Asian nations, trying to find a way to end the Korean war by a political settlement, reported yesterday that it had received the first indication from Peking that the deadlockReuter - 272 words
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Article171 1951-04-20 3 'KEEP OUT THE CALL-UP DODGERS' From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thurs. MR. W. L. WYATT (Labour) will ask Mr. James Griffiths, Secretary of State for the Colonies, to consult with the Governments of Singapore and the Federation on the advisability of disallowing anyone between the call-up ages who leaves the171 words
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Article71 1951-04-20 3 JERUSALEM, Thurs. QNE Arab shepherd vai killed, one seriously injured and another detained yesterday in an armed clash on the Syrian-Israeli border, an official announcement here said yesterday. The Arab shepherds were tending their flocks on Israeli territory in the Beit Jibnin area, the announcement added.Reuter - 71 words
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Article39 1951-04-20 3 HONG KONG. Thurs—Chinese anti-aircraft batteries at Shumchum, a towin on the Chinese side of the frontier, opened fire today when three unidentified planes flew over Chinese territory. None of the planes was hit.—Reuter.-AAP.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 39 words
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Article61 1951-04-20 3 LONDON. Thurs. LONDON underwriters tripled the insurance rate today for ships sailing between Canton, Hone Kong. Kowloon and Macao. In this area recently several British ships have been fired on by Communist artillery, or intercepted by Chinese Nationalist patrols. The new insurance rate for "war.AP - 61 words
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Article239 1951-04-20 3 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, Thursday. THE Leach Report on the Singapore Riots has not x yet been presented and Mr. John Dugdale, Minister of State for Colonial Affairs, told the House of Commons that he was unable to give the date for publication. 1 Mr.239 words
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Article60 1951-04-20 3 WASHINGTON, Thurs.— The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, considering the grain for India Bill yesterday, discussed whether the grain should be Riven as an outright gift or whether part of it should be sent on a loan basis. The chairman, Senator Tom Conn ally (Democrat) said60 words
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Article, Illustration40 1951-04-20 3 LJmmHM i.O^stwltE, vice- chairman of the Cri.ish Housewives' League, burns her ration book in front of the Houses of Parliament as a protest against the rationing system. When she had finished, the policeman took her name. Reuter picture.Reuter - 40 words
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Article216 1951-04-20 3 LONDON, Thursday. jl/IR. Winston Churchill appealed to the United iTI States today to give up the supreme command of Atlantic pact navies. Renewing his bitter attack on the Labour Government for acceptance of the appointment of an American admiral to the post, Churchill told theAP - 216 words
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100 1951-04-20 3 NEW YORK. Thurs. VfR. Nehru, Indian Prime Minister, warned today that it would be "a very dangerous thing" to isolate Communist China. He said it was the Isolation of Russia after the Revolution that made that nation a bitter opponent of the West. In anUP - 100 words
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Article, Illustration21 1951-04-20 3 PRESIDENT Antonio Oscar Carmona, of Portugal, who died on Wednesday at the age of M.21 words
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Article81 1951-04-20 3 LONDON. Thuri. rE Bribery and Secret Commission Prevention League blamed housewives for giving tradesmen small presents for preferential treatment over their neighbours. The men who accept "tips" —money, cups of tea or cigarettes are often more case-hardened than the bigtime offenders, said the League. "The man who accept*Reuter - 81 words
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Article58 1951-04-20 3 LONDON, Thurs. GIR Cecil Weir is to vacate the chairmanship of the Dollar Exports Board at the end of June. The Board, he said yesterday, will then undergo a major transformation and its executive responsibilities will go back, under plans now being worked out, to theReuter - 58 words
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108 1951-04-20 3 LONDON Thurs. rpHE bomber is "the beat 1 safeguard for peace." Marshai of the Royal Air Force Sir John Slessor, Chief of Air Staff, declared today. "The fighter plane alone is powerii es S'. "In an age of atomic air power and guided missiles the108 words
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Article199 1951-04-20 3 From Our London Correspondent LONDON, Thurs. RUBBER interests in London are alarmed it the extent of pilfering. Sanderson and Co. in their April report say; "Unless active steps are taken to discourage it it may well become an important economic factor in handling rubber." Sandersons say199 words
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Article108 1951-04-20 3 DURBAN, Thurs. MANY Indians in Durban began a 24-hour fast today in support of Mr. Manila] Gandhi's fast to protest against South African racial segregation laws. The 14-day fast of Mr. Gandhi, second son of the late Mahatma. ends tomorrow. Fellow Indians were asked by theReuter - 108 words
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Advertisement118 1951-04-20 3 IMC™S SICKNESS !S§l Wkh Kwelh, you can tnjoy trtTel by land, set at B air, confident jn will not ba tick, Thammall, C^aW^SSSIO easily-fwallowod tablets art taft and absolutely C*W&EkXBP eenaia La their control orer the ftomach otrre*. tS^WSr^i Taken befonfc tarring your journey, thty eniurt STTa»M S>^ that you118 words
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Advertisement172 1951-04-20 3 Changes in Cold Storage Delivery Service From MONDAY 30th APRIL there will be only ONE DELIVERY A DAY TO ALL AREAS and orders must reach us by 4 p.m. on the previous day. NO SUNDAY DELIVERY COLD STORAGE Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. fe> i>! TISSUES J& C^W^ IM^ For172 words
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Article291 1951-04-20 4 Textile dealers complain of export chaos SINGAPORE textile dealers yesterday blamed the Government's ban on exports to Hong Kong and other countries for the over-stocking which has caused the Harbour Board to refuse storage in transit sheds. "Singapore depends on its entrepot trade,' 1 said the291 words
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Article185 1951-04-20 4 CUSTOMS UNABLE TO GET MEN A LOSS of efficiency in the Singapore Customs and Excise Department is already being experienced through the serious shortage of senior staff. In the annual report of the department Mr. H.S.J. Lloyd, Comptroller of Customs Singapore, reveals that there has been a 25 per cent185 words
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Article109 1951-04-20 4 j TWO middle-aged Chinese I were yesterday tentatively j charged in the Singapore Second Police Court with intentionally withholding evidence in a murder case from the police. They were Ong Chin Poh. 56. and Ec Nam Nam, 50. It was alleged that Ong. i knowing that109 words
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Article, Illustration68 1951-04-20 4 FIVE CHINESE left Singapore by air yesterday for a 10-week course in teaching methods at the London School of Oriental Studies. From left are: Mr. Lum M11 11 Chak. Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Mok To Leong, Kuala Lumpur; Miss Wong Sou Kuan. Sereiuban; Mr. Lee Tune Hin. Ipoh.68 words
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Article49 1951-04-20 4 Irom Our Staff Correspondent IPOH. Thurs.— A car driven by King Kong col'ided with a bullock cart at the junction of Brewster and Laxamana Roads, Ipoh, this morning. One of the bullocks was slightly injured. In the car with King Kong was George Zbisko, another v restler.49 words
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Article201 1951-04-20 4 BOARD HITS AT RAF CHIEF THE Changi R.A.F. Station Commander was criticised yesterday at the Singapore Rural Board meeting for planting casuarina trees alongside a road leading to the air station. Mr. E. Galistan, an unofficial member said the Station Commander should have obta'ned the permission of the Board before201 words
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Article30 1951-04-20 4 RAUB. Thurs.— Officers of the 2/7 Gurkha Rifles were entertained to a farewell cocktail party at the Raub Government Club. The unit „-ii] cpnn be nosted elsewhere30 words
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Article222 1951-04-20 4 'My lorry skidded,' says driver A FINDING of death by misA adventure was returned yesterday by Singapore Coroner Mr. E. Ebe.t. on two motor cyclists. Fit. Sgt. J. W. Bradford. 40. of R.A.F. Ten•*ih. and A Makbu Ahmad, 31, an Indian driver, who were ii lied in an accident. The222 words
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207 1951-04-20 4 Chamber tells Reds: 'Shelve your rules T^HE Chinese Chamber of Commerce decided L yesterday to cable the Kwangtung Communist authorities asking them to withdraw regulations requiring overseas Chinese entering China to have entry permits from the Kwangtung Overseas Chinese Committee in Canton. This action is in support of a joint207 words
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Article, Illustration42 1951-04-20 4 SCENE FROM A SKETCH, Modern Girl, performed during the Hindu New Year celebratons by the Malacca Ceylonese Association. From left: Miss T. Ponniah. servant girl; IVTiss T. Mailvaganam. modern girl; and Miss P. iVliilvaganam. house mistress.— Yong Heng picture.42 words
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250 1951-04-20 4 THE University of Malaya is having difficulty in recruiting teaching staff, particularly in the faculties of medicine and dentistry, the Registrai Mr. W D. Craig told the Straits Times yesterday. "A number of appointments have been made in the arts and science faculties recently," Mr.250 words
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Article49 1951-04-20 4 At the first business meeting next Tuesday of the reconstituted Singapore Legislative Council, Mr. C. R. Dasaratha Raj (Labour—Rochore) will ask whether Government will consider the setting up of negotiating machinery, headed by an independent unofficial chairman, to go into Government employees' discontent- over the Benham recommendations.49 words
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Article45 1951-04-20 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.— Oon Fong. a 43-year-old man alleged to have been banished from Malaya in 1934 and found living at Kuala Lumpur, today appeared before the Kuala Lumpur First Magistrate No plea was recorded and the case was postponed to April 2645 words
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Article70 1951-04-20 4 Because her husband left her after forcing her to borrow money from several friends and relatives for him, a 34-year-old woman, Wong Wai Chin, tried to commit suicide. Yesterday in the Singapore Second Police Court she was bound over in $200 to be of good70 words
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Article42 1951-04-20 4 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Thurs.— The public canteen at Menglembu. three miles south of Ipoh, was blown down during a heavy rain storm on Tuesday. Nobody was hurt when the roof collapsed Roofs of sevens other buildings were al*o42 words
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Article58 1951-04-20 4 FAINTED ACQUITTED Arumugam Mariappan, 25, of Beo Lane, charged in the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday with fighting two Indians, in public, suddenly fainted in the dock. Mr. T.E. Smith, the magistrate, adjourned the Court. Later Arumugam was acquitted and removed to the General Hospital. The two other Indians, Munisamy58 words
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Article35 1951-04-20 4 The Liberty Musical and Dramatic Association, Singapore, will hold a dinner, in honour of Dato C. J. Paglar's election to the Legislative Council, at the New WVld on Monday at 7.30 p.m.35 words
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Article190 1951-04-20 4 Public won't get park back OINGAPORE'S Pasir 13 Panjang Park will nut be available to the public when it is de-requisition-ed by the Military in June. The Rural Board decided yesterday to let the Government occupy it when the army leave. The Pasir Panjang Park, about, five acres of open190 words
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Article53 1951-04-20 4 Worn Our SUO C«rrespondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thur.s Mr. F. N LJoyd-Willams h:is been appointed Deputy Director of Broadcasting in the Federation. He succeeds Mr. H. W. Jackson who is now in Singapore as acting Director. Mr. Lloyd-Williams, who is Deputy Director in Singapore, is expected in Kuala53 words
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Article56 1951-04-20 4 The Singapore Rural E( rd yesterday agreed that llu-sub-station planned for Nei' Soon was as urgent as the one for Bulflt Tlmah. It had been pointed out to the Board that the Sl'.J.i ■■>■) provided in the budget would not be enough for both substations56 words
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Advertisement271 1951-04-20 4 THE SECRET OP A 1&& CREAMS ttjj|BLj?ipl I t-UlVl your twofold \fc^v\\\ V l| beaut/ routin*: M 1 EVERY NIGHT, cover your face f I with Pond's Cold Oeam, and I smooth it in, allowing the rich, For fair, lovely skin, you need a twojoia beauty care, night oily cream271 words
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Article, Illustration301 1951-04-20 5 British admiral opposes bombing of Communist bases in Manchuria KOREA NOT PRIVATE LITTLE WAR'- ANDRE WES VICE-ADMIRAL Sir William Andrewes, who commanded the British, Commonwealth and V.S. ships in the Korean war, said in Singapore yesterday that he did not believe in the bombing* of Manchurian bases. He could see301 words
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Article113 1951-04-20 5 A CLARIFICATION of Government* policy towards the December riot detainees will be sought at Tuesday's meeting of the Singapore Legislative Council by Mr. Llm Vow Hoc* (Labour—Keppel). Mr. Llm will want to know the number of persons detained under the Bnergency Regulations in connection with113 words
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Article64 1951-04-20 5 From Our Own lorrmponarni RAUB Thurs.— Twenty students and three teachen ol the Chung: Chlng Chinese School Raub are now on a study tour of Malaya, travelllnc by land, sea and air. The party went from Raub, tn Kuala Lumpur by bus and from Kuala64 words
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Article36 1951-04-20 5 Under the auspices of the Overseas Pakistan League of Sm^apo»e and under the chairmanship of M. J. N*unazie, "Iqbal Day" will be oei«»brated this Sunday at 10 a.m. at No. 31 Loront 12. Geylang.36 words
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Article65 1951-04-20 5 V.M.C.A.. Raffles Quay. Malay brgtr.ners* class. 8.15 am. and 6. IB p.m., Mandarin class, 10.90 a.m. < lIINFSE T.M.CA., Selegie Rcw.d music class. 2.30 pjn., badminton, S pjn basketball, S.BO p.m., table-tennis, 7.30 p.m., mouth organ band, 1.30 pjn. V.M.C.A.. Orchard Road. S.P.C.A. meeting. 5 30 p m.,65 words
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Article69 1951-04-20 5 The Singapore Government and Municipal Labour Union yesterday welcomed the recommendation of the Municipal Service Committee for uniform wage-rates for dailypaid Municipal employees. The Service Committee has asked the Municipal Engineer to draft a uniform wage scheme with other heads of departments. Mr. R. K. Palayan. the69 words
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Article65 1951-04-20 5 A« a memorial to Mr. K. E. Imrie. of Singapore, who was killed in an air crash In Hong Kong, the Chlne&e agency for Nestles Milk Is giving a cheque to the Director of Medical Services, Singapore, to buy medical equipment. The cheque presentation ceremony65 words
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Article60 1951-04-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. —Dr. A. E. Duralsamy has been appointed a temporary unofficial member of the Federal Legislative Council. A former Government doctor now in private practice he xilla the 75th Council seat which beccne vacant as a result of the appointment of Dato E. E.60 words
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Article46 1951-04-20 5 MUAR. Thurs.—Tallb bin Mohamed Dall, who was stated to have escaped from the police lock up at Johore Bahru last December, was arrested at his home at TanJong Oading. After being charged m the Muar Magistrate's Court, the case was transreired to Johore Bahru.46 words
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Article, Illustration39 1951-04-20 5 EIGHTY DELEGATES rrprr entm:; <ij;ht Methodist Youth Fellowship chapter* in Singapore left by train jrestttfay iiiormns f«r Kuala Lojapur u> aUeud the Senthera District M.YJF. Institute at Kuala Lumpur's Methodist B^ s>39 words
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Article, Illustration39 1951-04-20 5 LANGDON MEETS HIS SUCCESSOR MR. ANS MKS W. R. Langdon in their Grange Ko horns, with Mr. John Goodyear (ri«ht) who takes over from Mr. Lang don who sails this morning for the U.S.A. on retirement Straits Times picture.39 words
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Article153 1951-04-20 5 DUNLOP TO OPEN ART SHOW llf AJOR-General D. Dunlop will open the Singapore Art Society's second annual exhibition of the work of artists resident in Singapore, Malaya and Sarawak, at the British Council Hall at 5 p.m. today. Sixty-nine local artists have submitted more than 300 pictures, of which 195153 words
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Article40 1951-04-20 5 The US. President Lines Bports Club last night celebrated Its first anniversary with a dinner at the Chinese Swimming Club. Among the guests were the general manager of President Lines, Mr. S.P. Healy. and Mrs. Healy.40 words
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Article140 1951-04-20 5 German 'marks' on goods made here fJNLESS there U international agreement on tha use of enemy alien trade marks the position In Singapore will get worse, Mr. A. H. Harrison Registrar of Trade Marks, said yesterday Local-made products with pre-war German trad* marks have treen found on the market he140 words
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Article112 1951-04-20 5 RECRUITMENT for Singapore's Special Constabulary has dwindled to between 35 to 40 a week althoujjh there is a demand for nearly 500. the Commandant, Major J. P. Tham said yesterday. The accent was still on Chinese, he said. The literacy rate has been lowered to Its barest112 words
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Article156 1951-04-20 5 OWNERS of the eight Malayan ships recently detained in Lhok Seumawe, North Sumatra, have decided to submit a joint compensation claim for losses from the Indonesian Government. The owners held a meeting in Penang last week to decide on the llnet on which156 words
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Article70 1951-04-20 5 From Ov Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs Wong Pent, of Kota Tings i, who drove a three-arfe lorry at 32 miles an hour against a speed limit of 20 m.p.h. for that type of vehicle, was fined $40 by the Police Magistrate today. Ang Ah Poon,70 words
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Article18 1951-04-20 5 KLUANO, Thurs. Mr. 8. Subramaniam Chettlar. of BT. MR. VR.. Kluang, returned from India yesterday.18 words
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Article75 1951-04-20 5 OINGAPORE Polka yesterday warned cyclists to lock their bicyc'.-es with strong steel chain and a good padlock. Police said that more than 100 bicycle* are reported stolen every month. They added that the chances of gett. ing a stolen machine back were yery remote, because thieves dismantle75 words
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Article379 1951-04-20 5 COLONY BEST RUN IN FAR EAST SINGAPORE is easily th« best organised city in the Far East, says the departing U.S. Con-sul-General, Mr. W. R. Langdon, who sails with ills wife for America in r.he President Monroe today after three years in the Colony. Mr. Langdon has spent all the379 words
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Advertisement163 1951-04-20 5 HohfffG Hi* OWN I di s~\^^\. I ral Htm fAattfy V v< J y As the youngsters mark off ■<"■"' another notch against the door post, recall how a complete diet IIpGE leads to the normal growth they are so proud ef. Brand's Essence of Chicken should be a part163 words
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Article27 1951-04-20 6 IT IS announced with much regret that the propD-^d marriage of Mr. A. Nadarajah, Central Eleciii<ity Board. Raub to Miss M. -nraah of Seremban ls canc<l!rd.27 words
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Article35 1951-04-20 6 MISS E. ST. I.EGER PARSONS If. CH. S. (Chiropodist) Registered Medl.-al Auxiliary has commenced Ice at Marigchal Building. Ampang Road, K.L. Surgery hours 9 n.m. to 8.30 p.m. by apnointment only. 'Phone K.L. 4251.35 words
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657 1951-04-20 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Fri., April 20, 1951. Congestion in the Port The Committee of experts which is investigating the serious congestion in Singapore Harbour will have to cut some red tape if there is to be an immediate improvement in a situation which threatens to become" desperate. Long term657 words
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Article440 1951-04-20 6 At Baling, Kedah, last Sunday there took place a simple ceremony, celebrated by a Malay tiffin and presided over by the District Officer, at which the co-operative collection of kampong latex in the district was handed ovor by the originators of the scheme, Seong Heng and440 words
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Article, Illustration907 1951-04-20 6 JAPAN AWAITS HER OPPORTUNITY Richard Hughes, writing from Tokyo, considers that, as her peace treaty approaches and fears of Communism grow in the Far East pOR Japan's leaders the pending peace treaty is a magnificent opportunity to use the West's fear of Communism to gouge advantages out of the West.907 words
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431 1951-04-20 6 I NOTE that the president of the Civil Servants' 1 Association of Malaya has left for Vmdon to discuss with the Secretary of ovate fo. tne Colonies the question of recruitment ot moic r^u.-opeans for Government service in Malaya. I wonder if he will be431 words
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Letter255 1951-04-20 6 rnHE heading "No Bonus For 1 Estate Men" in the Straits Times ol today (Thursday) is misleading. The M P. I. E. A. has strongly recommended its members to grant bonuses to their estate Asian staff, but has Qeclinpd to lay down any formula for the calculation255 words
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Article480 1951-04-20 6 Smoking Out Beet ]y|ORE advice for Mr. Newlngton on the problem of the bees outside his bedroom window. The following is from "Planter's Wife": If Mr Newlngton has the strength of mind to wait, the beei will build for a while, store honey. »nd then leave. I480 words
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Advertisement694 1951-04-20 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. DEUCHAR: April l«tt>. In Penang. to Marian, wife of Ce.pt. Jlavid Deuchar, R.W, a son Z>ouglas laa. ATKIN-BERRY: On AprU l»tta. t Worthing, Buasex, to Anore, wife of M. I. Atkln-Berry, a aon, David Michael. LAMPRECHT: To Roaemary, wife of Paul Lamprecht, at the K.K. Hospital, on AprU694 words
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Advertisement62 1951-04-20 6 -i-x READERS Digest (AMERICAN EDITION) Ntd Strength for Thet« Oty« Boy Girl? TK« Mystery of Sox How to Civo Your Child Socwrity Stalin's Target for Tomorrow 0 Book Section The Reader's Digest Murder Cite The Real Soviet Story Life of an American Workman ■tc. Itc. Etc. 11l March Issue Wow62 words
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Advertisement119 1951-04-20 6 R.V.i|lC|l^ |fl*^i DPTICIHN Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticum I-hkl Fellow Worshipful Co. or Spectacle-Makers (Ens Freeman of the City of London By Appointment to HM Forces. South East Asia 6 Raffles Place Singapore Phone ***** 9■ EVEN THE BOTTLE IS BETTER/ V' s^^ NO DEEP DIPPING, NO GROPING INTO fihk^.l INKY119 words
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Article347 1951-04-20 7 Rubber dea lers get over early confusion THERE has been practically no delay in dealing with rubber export licences in the Federation since Government enforced destinational control restrictions on April 9 on all rubber leaving Malaya. Except for shipments to Hong Kong and other countries347 words
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Article, Illustration16 1951-04-20 7 PROF. B. 11. SHEAKES, speaking; at the university last night. Straits Times picture.16 words
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150 1951-04-20 7 IN Singapore one In ten marriages fail to produce conception, said Professor B. H. Sheares, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Malaya, in his inaugural lecture at the Central Hall last night. Addressing a large audience of robbed professors, lecturers and150 words
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Article79 1951-04-20 7 Anzac Day will be commemorated in Singapore on Wednesday by a service at 7.00 a.m. at the Cenotaph. The Governor of Singapore, 6ir Franklin Gimson, will lead the ceremonial laying of wreaths followed by the acting Commissioner for Australia. Mr P. K. Critchley. Also taking part in79 words
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Article77 1951-04-20 7 2- STOREY LIMIT ON FLATS From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. THE Kuala Lumpur Municipal Town Planning Committee today decided that flats in high-class residental areas should not be built more than two storeys high. But in special cases it will consider three-storey flats. The Committee approved an application77 words
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Article131 1951-04-20 7 3 MORE BANDITS BAGGED From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. •THREE more bandits have 1 been killed in the Federation. Two were killed in the Bahau area of Negri Sembilan and the third was shot dead in the Mentakab area of Pahang. The bandits killed in the Bahau area131 words
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Article31 1951-04-20 7 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. Hassan bin Haji Manan. a lorry driver of Muar, who fai!ed to stop when signalled by a policeman vns fined $40 today.31 words
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Article73 1951-04-20 7 From Our Own Correspondent KAJANG. Thurs. Two young Indian labourers. M. Naitham and Samutram, were yesterday convicted for fraudulently having; two sacks of padi, pieces of matting, bowls and frying pans, and also for being in a prohibited area Jenderam. Naitham was sentenced to two months'73 words
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Article57 1951-04-20 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs Mr. P. p. Narayanan and Mr. M. P. Rajagopal, president and general treasurer of the Malayan Trade Union Council, will be entertained to tea at the Johore Postal and Telecoms Club tomorrow at 4.30 p.m. The hosts will be the57 words
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Article, Illustration232 1951-04-20 7 ]t|R. John Laycock, Progressive Party Legislative iTI Councillor, last night told members of the University of Malaya Historical Society he agreed that the Commissioner-Genp'- r >i was beirv* paid too high a salary. Mr. Laycock, who was speaking on "Present day Politics in232 words
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Article, Illustration53 1951-04-20 7 JOHORE PARADE THE CHINESE traditional wedding costume (left), worn last night at the Johore Bahru international fashion show by Miss Mcc Lin Liau. CENTRE: Che Azah binti Onn cuts a charming picture with a white Pakistani dress with sari. RIGHT: A western style evening dress worn by Mrs. Cora Danker.53 words
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Article239 1951-04-20 7 Han Sing Kwang says 'thank you' NINE- YEAR-OLD Han Sing Kwang, poised and selfconfident, leaned forward to the microphone held down towards him and said what he had been waiting to say for some time —"I thank you for this warm welcome." Han was on the stage of the Cathay239 words
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Article44 1951-04-20 7 A 30-year-old Indian driver, George Johne, was yesterday bound over In the Singapore Third District Court In $500 for six months when he was found guilty of using criminal force with Intent to outrage the modesty of a nine-year old Chinese girl.44 words
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Article24 1951-04-20 7 Mrs. Vilasini Menon will hold a public meeting in front, of Block 68. Seletar Naval Base, on Sunday to thank her electorate.24 words
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Article259 1951-04-20 7 A WHITE sari worn by Azah, daughter of Dato and Datin Onn bin Ja'afar, traditional Chinese dresses worn by Malay girls and sarong-dresses worn by Europeans, were features of the International Fashion Show held last night in Johore Bahru in aid of the Johore Welfare259 words
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Article109 1951-04-20 7 A^NE-legged Chinese boy ill soon be able to walk -ut his crutches. He will -ie first to be sent by Singapore Social Welfare Department to Kuala Lumpur for an artificial limb. He has been in Buklt Timah Boys' Home for two years. He lost his leg109 words
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142 1951-04-20 7 Singapore to send five to UK camp ■pHREE young men and two girls have been chosen to represent Singapore at the International Youth Camp to be held at Chigwell. England, In July. Mr. A. M. Cherian. president of the Singapore Youth Council said that the five are Mr. Douglas Gomez,142 words
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Article121 1951-04-20 7 Scouts told: take pyjamas From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs TWO scouters and 11 scouts, who are to represent the Federation at the International Scout Jamboree at Salzkammergut, Austria, have been warned not to rely on sarongs as sleeping attire in Europe. They have been told to take with121 words
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Article83 1951-04-20 7 Mr. M. V. del Tufo, Chief Secretary of the Federation, yesterday declined to comment on a letter published in Wednesday's Straits Times in which a writer, "Makan Gaji" expressed surprise that Mr! John Dumeresque, former Director of Broadcasting, should have been granted 18 months' paid leave before83 words
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Article20 1951-04-20 7 KLUANO, Tnurs— Mr. A. Kanagasundram,Meteorlogical Cadet, Port Swettenham, has been transferred to Eraser's Hin. His successor will be Mr.20 words
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Article346 1951-04-20 7 RIOT WITNESS IN FEAR, SAY POLICE £N application was made yesterday in the Singapore Second Police Court at the opening of the preliminary inquiry into an alleged riot murder, for a prosecution witness to give his evidence in camera "for fear of reprisals." Tentatively charged with the murder of 25-year-old346 words
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Article172 1951-04-20 7 From Oar Own Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. T'HE Registrar of Statistics, Mr. H. L. Barnett. said today that certain export figures of tea last month had been Incorrectly given by the exporter. A controversy has been goIng on for some time in the letter column172 words
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Article32 1951-04-20 7 The road opposite the Holland Road Police Station was named Ens; Hoe Road yesterday by the Singapore Rural Board. The name was suggested by the Pasir Panjang Rural District Committee.32 words
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Advertisement69 1951-04-20 7 i A i hULALDam SLIDINC DOOR Fittings TROUBLE FR££ THROUGHOUT THE YEARS Technical Advice and (.jidance given in selecting the mo*t suitable gear foi any purpose. t0 *nOOOn 0000 Yoxx can't be efficient with Fagged Eyes. V*^"^ Jumpy Nerves. Eye Strain. Frequent Headaches. Don't Delay! Consult our Optician Today. NEW69 words
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Advertisement48 1951-04-20 7 m LIME FRUIT ™R cordial I'm MADE FROM FRESH Ilk WEST INDIAN |R AN ESSENTIAL )Ht^i EVEKV SI.7S BOTTLE SOLE AGENTS SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG NOW AVAILABLE I EXAKTA-VAREX CAMERAS AMATEUR PHOTO STORES LTD. 109. North Bridge Rd. Spore Pbone 6589 "The Store for Top C^.u*.* Values'* I48 words
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Article269 1951-04-20 8 'Market system unsatisfactory 'pONG Bahru may be the next district where price-tagging will be introduced shortly as a result of voluntary efforts of people in the area. Some of the stall-holders in the new market at TionR Bahru have already agreed to mark up prices,269 words
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Article170 1951-04-20 8 ASIANS SAY: UNFAIR' CHARGES of "unjust and discriminatory treatment" are being made by Asian business circles In Singapore against the working system of the War Risks (Goods) Insurance scheme in Malaya. The scheme, first of Its kind to operate in this country, was Introduced by legislation in April, 1941. Asian170 words
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Article100 1951-04-20 8 Fiom Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. DEDUCED sales of textiles may force prices down in the next two or three months, a leading Federation importer said today. Stricter Government control on re-export of textiles from Singapore to neighbouring countries has hit the business badly, he100 words
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Article43 1951-04-20 8 From Our Own Correspondent JOHOREBAHRU. Thurs. Holding that as the offence was committed In 1942. during the Japanese occupation, the Police Magistrate today cautioned and discharged Yap Yeun Heong, a goldsmith, who failed to register the birth of his son In43 words
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Article114 1951-04-20 8 More for price tag firms From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. THE Federation Government has offered to issue additional import licences to business firms who are willing to support the fight against inflation and price rackets. In a letter to all chambers of commerce, the Member for Economic Affairs,114 words
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Article39 1951-04-20 8 Forty-four technicians from Germany who are on their way to Australia to work on the Snowy River hydro-elec-tric project, arrived In Singapore yesterday afternoon by BOAC York aircraft. They will continue their Journey to Sydney today.39 words
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Article39 1951-04-20 8 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. Chew Liang Watt, a mechanic, was fined $150 today for possessing 47 packets of cigarettes on which duty had not been paid. Chew was travelling In a naval lorry.39 words
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Article82 1951-04-20 8 S'pore septic tank thieves ORGANISED gangs of thieves, taking advantage of the shortage of building materials in the Colony, have been stripping lavatories and septic tanks of lead and metal fittings in residential districts in Singapore. Police said yesterday that though the thefts had not yet reached serious proportions, they82 words
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Article, Illustration67 1951-04-20 8 SOME of the Navy, Army and Air Force Chaplains who have been attending a refresher coarse in Penan I*.1 They are pictured with the Bishops of Singapore and Lincoln (centre) who conducted the course Also in the picture are (fourth from left) Wing Commander R. Wynne-Powell Station Commander. R.A.F. Kuala67 words
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Article501 1951-04-20 8 RIOT ORDER AT POLICE STATION VI K S. M. S. A. Jones, Cadet A.S.P., told Singapore iVI First District Court yesterday that he saw two Europeans "covered with blood" leaning against the gates of Geylang Police Station on the first night of the riots while501 words
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Article69 1951-04-20 8 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. Members of the Church Council of St. Christopher's Church, Johore Bahru. for 1951 are: Vicar's Warden. Mr. R. G. H. Thompson. People's Warden, Mr. L. A Wong, Secretary, Mr. D. J Stevens Treasurer, Mf. J. C. Litton Sectional representatives Mr69 words
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Article34 1951-04-20 8 From Our Own Correspondent PORT DICKSON, Thurs. Mr. Tan Cheng Hoon, Chinese interpreter, attached to the Magistrate's Court, Port Dickson, has been transferred U> Kuala Klawang, Jelebu. HLs fiUMHpr if Mr. Tarn Bw«e34 words
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Article84 1951-04-20 8 New Johore co-op has $29,817 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. INCHE Ibrahim bin Abdul 1 Rahaman, the State Secretary, presided at the first meeting of the Johore Bahru Co-operative Society yesterday when the bylaws of the society were adopted and a committee of management elected to run the84 words
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Article, Illustration46 1951-04-20 8 Forly-&ix Bren gun carriers were removed from tbe Singapore docks yesterday, whic h will be transhipped to British Army units in the Far East. Picture shows four 8.0.R.s being towed from the docks in one of the carriers. Straits Times picture.46 words
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140 1951-04-20 8 Complaints on elections explained SINGAPORE'S Supervisor of J Elections, Mr. G. G. Thomson, yesterday explained certain allegations against the conduct of the recent Colony elections. Whatever the reasons for changing polling day from April 7, "they had nothing to do with the political advantage or disadvantage which might accrue to140 words
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172 1951-04-20 8 TTOE three Services' unions in Singapore are to ask A their employers for an early decision on their demands for better medical facilities. Fallowing the Singapore Government decision not to tthe same medical faclto Services' employees :orded Government ser- the three Services aule» recently submitted172 words
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Article211 1951-04-20 8 'Elect more to Johore Board From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. A RECOMMENDATION that there should be a majority of elected unofflcials on the Johore Bahru Town Board has been made by a Board committee reporting on elections to the State Council. The number of elected unofflcials suggested is211 words
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Article44 1951-04-20 8 The Singapore Rural Board yesterday decided to go ahoi'd with the Ulu Bedok village bv. pau scheme at the 63 mile Changi Road The chairman Mr. J. A. Harvey, said the Board hid acquired land for the by-oass In pre-war days.44 words
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Advertisement277 1951-04-20 8 OPENING TODAY! 1 Shows— J, «.1B A 9.15 pj». 20th Century-Pox's THE BLACK ROSE 1 In Technicolor— San. Apr. 22nd at 11 a.m. Parumount's "1 RENCHMAN CREEK" —In Technicolor REX JOHORE BAHRU Today at 11 30 a.m. •TNION PACIFIC" T>d»y 3 Shows: 3.15. 6.45 A 9.15 "H\B% ARISS" (An Egyptian277 words
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Miscellaneous78 1951-04-20 8 Straits Times Crossword 1 3 |*1 p~i F"T UK 6 mi 7 Hj 8 1^ Hi 75" 111 |Il!LllIll ACROSS. 12. ContriUon showing deslr? I 1. Otherwise symbolic of York- re'orm (9). shirt ia. 4). 13. Pointed (6). a. He helps In the business of 17. This suit can't be78 words
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Miscellaneous156 1951-04-20 8 21. One girl, three articles tu>. 25. "To sport with in tl:» shade" (MUton) (9). 28. A concert between states (6). 27. The element* under mist 28. Delicate difference In s!u:ii? (8). 29. Weighing apparatus (9) DOWN. 2. Rope with noos« (8) 3. Alarm varying in cost <ti> 4. Athletic156 words
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Article, Illustration393 1951-04-20 9 VAN Johnson is lurn ing out to b e <uie of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, ranging from musical comedy to drama, if not with ease, with considerable agility. Rome of his parts notably in "Duchess of Idaho", I thought were a little unkind to393 words
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Article232 1951-04-20 9 BRUCE FRASER talking about FILMS secret service, like the Brigade of Guards, requires a piiVate income. Trevor Howard and Jean Simmons gambol through tn is comedy thriller with an air of faint embarrassment at all the bizarre streaks, which keep appearing, including a sort of beaming meet round the lake232 words
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Article, Illustration27 1951-04-20 9 Nineteen-year-old unknown Pauline Stroud, who has been chosen for the leading role in Frank Launders film satire on beauty queens, to be called "Lady Godiva Rides Again."27 words
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Article, Illustration442 1951-04-20 9 T^EW playclothes and A beachwear shown in Paris tend, on the whole, to favour a covered-up look. "Halfmast" trousers, tightfitting and lopped off just below the knees, and long trousers thai taper at the ankle, are the prime favourites. JACQUES FATH shows a pai>442 words
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Article, Illustration168 1951-04-20 9 HERE is a short dinner-cum-c< new slim line, the panel tff ,model is in navy blue satin, with ;the flying panel which flows from 1 Designed by Helen Rose for i combines simplicity with good ta; ledging the new fashion demands. Even a not-so-good figure v168 words
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Article171 1951-04-20 9 BY CHAPMAN PINCHER A MID-TWENTIETH CENTURY scientific version of the violet-scented cachou. I which considerate Victorian > husbands chewed on their way home from an evening's < hard drinking, will be In the shops this week. It Is a tiny tablet of concentrated chlorophyll the stuff171 words
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Advertisement260 1951-04-20 9 s 1 aplecW l Buckski« and Pj Canvas Shoes, W« Pith Helmets, JIT 3J| Belt.. Cr.cket Snowene while cleaner LIQUID OR IN BLOCKS tXIRA WHITE 1 CLOTHES «f CKii 1 1 lkuwm bLUb In crt« i >jsi rime ensures chat extra |jj whiteness without damaging 'he fabric _^^^^*yg> %■> jft^~260 words
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Advertisement388 1951-04-20 9 YOU, too. may be one of the MILLIONS who suffer from VITAMIN&MINERAL^>fc/cW That is why you feel Worn out. Nervous, Irritable, Have head--aches, Lose Weight, Worry 19 Try this Proved Way Back to Health Happiness Whrn you'rtin««nic, feel nervous, h»v« teaplant from deep down in me Patifit, diziy sprlls. ao388 words
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Article314 1951-04-20 10 LONDON. Thurs. ffiHE London Stock Exchange 1 bristled with bright features today. Industrial ordinary shares continued their recent upward surge and were Joined by shippings. Cunard gained 2/D at 45 shillings on dividend of 124 per cent, for the year against 10 per cent.. Peninsular and Oriental were314 words
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180 1951-04-20 10 CHIPS in the Singapore Roads and alongside the Singapore Harbour Board godowns at 4 p.m. yesterday were: Outer Roads: Hai Hsuan. Maxwell Brander. Benavon, Sibervet, Baud, Eastern Venture, Waiwerang, Fred Clover, XJlysses, Helios, Rondo, Nortest, Chandpara, Salte 52, Pres. Arthur, Kola, Steel Navigator. Salte180 words
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Article234 1951-04-20 10 I RUBBER MARKET Sellers out: price down five cents a Ib. From A Market Correspondent I^HE Singapore rubber market opened steady yesterday, with buyers bidding $1.90* a lb. for May first-grade, but the tone eased later as a result of local and up-country selling. The undertone of the markc. was234 words
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Article37 1951-04-20 10 HTHE Malayan Exchange Banks A Association announced yesterday that control direct rates for Canadian dollars were: Buying T.T. 35 1/16, Airmail (O.D.) 35 3/16, (90 days) 35 7 16; Selling T.T. /O.D. ready 34 11/16.37 words
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Article46 1951-04-20 10 SINGAPOre Thurs.. Apr. 19.-^574 (up $7). n/k 1 1 1 Xl#l#U 9 ton in LOItOOn LONDON. Ttanrs.. Apr. 19. I Cash Bayers £1.170 Sellers I £1,180; Forward Bayers I £1,140. Sellers £1,145 Settlement £1.165 (up £45). Turnover: a.m. 10, p.m. 5 tons.46 words
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Article120 1951-04-20 10 rpHE copra section of the S.nga- pore produce market eased slightly yesterday with sellers »t $50>4 a picul. Business was done at this level. There were further sellers at $51. Coconut oil was quiet with sellers at $84 a picul and buyers at $81. Pepper was steady120 words
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Article34 1951-04-20 10 HONG KONG, Thurs. FREE market currency exchange r tor Hon? Kong dollar? wa? quoted at the close today as follows: US$l HK$6.O5 (cash): HK$6.O914 (T); £1 HK515.50; one tahil of gold HKs3l4?i.—OJ».34 words
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Article127 1951-04-20 10 Interest in Tins revives tl/lTH better demand for TT Tin shares from London, interest in this share section revived locally yesterday, and prices In many cases Improved. Industrial* were firm. Rubbers inclined to ease. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association yfsterdav were: INDUSTRIALS IB Petrol 44/»127 words
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Article118 1951-04-20 10 Frm Our SUfl Correspondent. IPOH, Thun. A FINAL dividend of 30 per cent, making a total for the year of 45 per cent, was approved at the eighth general meeting of Malayan Producers Ltd., at Changkat Kinding Estate, Tanjong Rambutan. Mr. Kenneth Brown, presiding, said he118 words
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Article84 1951-04-20 10 LONDON, Thurs. PENINSULAR and Oriental Steam Navigation Company directors meeting yesterday, decided to pay the usual dividend of 2'i per cent actual less tax on the Preferred stock for the halfyear to March 31. 1951. The Board decided also to recommend at the annual meeting onReuter - 84 words
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Advertisement1411 1951-04-20 10 MANSFIELD *fc CO., l incorporated in ».ngapore) BLOB FUNNEL UMB C.irnrr s option to proceed via ether ports to lead and discharge cargo SAIUNCS to LIVERPOOL. CLASCOW LONDON b CONTINENTAL PORT* Uuo jail* P. i ham Panana Patroclus toi Ma-seilles, aojaoj Lverpool Clasgow Apr. 19/20 Aut.medon for Liverpool Apr. 301,411 words
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Advertisement399 1951-04-20 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS To New York and Boston via Ceylon, India, Egypt «ne Mediterranean Ports. P Swettenham fenang "PRES. MONROE' Cdas. 15/16 Sails 20 Apr. Omit. 11/22 Apr. "PRES. ARTHUR" Cdas. 23/24 Sails 24 Apr. 25/26 Apr 27/28 Apr. "PRES. BUCHANAN" 1/7 May 8/9 May 10/12 May "PRES. HARDINC 18/24399 words
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Advertisement493 1951-04-20 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA UK /CONTINENT i'pote P. Sham Penang "Nordhval" for Bangkok 21-2J Apr. Port 'Panama' tor B'kok. Saigon. H'Kong. Manila. Kobe 6 Yokohama 4-6 May 1 i May J9-J0 Apr. "Seleadia" for Bangkok 22-24 May 20-21 May 19-19 May "Malaya" tor Bangkok. Hong Kong. Manila. Kobe493 words
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Advertisement888 1951-04-20 10 MeAUSTEH A CO., LTD. reWphon* No 5906. ELLERMAN <k BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LINS LONDON HAVRE. ROTTERDAM a LOS ANCCLCS. SAN FRANCISCO. HAMBURC PORTLANO SEATTLE 6 VANCOUVER U^ NO J£ £$££> H A jt-f- 6 Soulh BM CIT) O» POOMA SUNNTVILLt P. Sham Penang Spore P Sham r>enang In Port/21 Apr 22/2}888 words
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Article534 1951-04-20 11 South Africans in England But batting carries a question mark CAPETOWN, Thursday. TWE tenth Sauth African cricket team to tour Britain, now on the high seas, will be faced by 4 task whose magnitude can best be gauged from the harsh fact that of dieReuter - 534 words
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207 1951-04-20 11 Bolton avenge Cup defeat by Newcastle LONDON. Thurs. FA. CUP finalists Newcastle United, who eliminated Bolton Wanderers > in the tournament earlier this season, were beaten one-nil by Bolton in the First Division of the English League yesterday. Former England cen-tre-forward Lofthouse scored the winning goal. Huddersfi^ld Town saved thexneervesReuter - 207 words
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123 1951-04-20 11 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.—The High Commissioner. Sir Henry Uurney, and Rt. Rev. R. W. Bainea, the Bishop of Singapore, will play for Mr. N. J. A. Foster's XI against i.he Police cricket XI on Saturday. The game -will start at 2.15123 words
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Article103 1951-04-20 11 SIKGAFOKE 10 a.m. News from K.L.; 10 JO Close; 12 Malay; 1 p.m. Radio Orch.; 1.30 Kews; 1.45 American Jazz; 2 Light Music; 2.30 "University of the Air" (Talk: "The Senses", by Alec Rodger); 2.45 £xccrpis from Mozart's opera, "The Marriage of Figaro"; 3.45 Talk: "Visions of the103 words
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Article188 1951-04-20 11 from Our Staff Correspondent IPOH, Thurs. fUIE Klnta Swimming Club 1 will shortly be revived. This wat decided at a meeting held last night with Mr. Wong Peng Sam presiding. The meeting decided to form a proprietary club wtth an authorised capital of 5500.000. For188 words
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Article, Illustration37 1951-04-20 11 A Pvtfttt Bakom forward pu s his right loot up lor inspection by a Breweries defender »n Incidrnt vest«rday at Y.Vi.C.A. ground in a Business Houses Lge. A game which Bukom won 5—25 2 Straits Times picture.37 words
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418 1951-04-20 11 LETTER FROM A WEIGHT-LIFTER WEIGHT- LIFTERS with the interest of the sport at heart must surely want to see an end to the feud that exists between Singapore and the Federation organisations. In the Federation itself the various weight-lifting associations are not in agreement among418 words
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Article164 1951-04-20 11 MALAYANS' EASY WIN IN OSLO OSLO, Thurs. TH E Malayan badminton team easily won their matches against Norwegian players in the tournament which started in Schoeyen Tennis Hall in Oslo last night. Four singles and two doubles matches were played and also a mixed doubles match in which Norwegian womenReuter - 164 words
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Article55 1951-04-20 11 From Our Staff Correspondem KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Playing in the S.C.R.C. invitation tennis tournament this evening, San Kok Keong. Joint-holder of the Selangor lawn tennis doubles title, gave Leoog Hoe Yens, former singles champion, a hard fight ia the open singles in three-set lmtch.55 words
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Article66 1951-04-20 11 Krom Cm Owi Correspondent. RAUB, Thurs. —Pahang will meet Selangor In a friendly Inter-State rootbali game at the T.P.C.A. ground, Kuala Lumpur, tomorrow. The probable Pahang line-up tomorrow is: Oapt. Brookshaw <K. Lipis); Tan Bi&k Biah, Pong Put Sboon (Kaub i; Lbn Boon Bok (Bentong), Compton (Raub),66 words
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Miscellaneous34 1951-04-20 11 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 9.4S am tMU, 10.15 pm (7.9); 3 43 am (.2.8), 4.05 pm (17) TOMORROW: 10.29 am (6.B), 10.40 pm (8.3); 4.16 am (1.0), 4.37 pm (1.8). fVANTHOE DRAWN BY PFTFR UCkSn\34 words
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Article263 1951-04-20 12 Shahpere looks set for victory KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. DELGIUM, Haoma, Shahpere, General and Fifty D Grand may be the -only five out of an original field of 13 to face the barrier in the Class 2, Div. I, 7-f. handicap at Kuala Lumpur263 words
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266 1951-04-20 12 From Our SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. FRESH from their victories at Bukit Timah. Eetinue and Full Stop attracted quite a lot of attention when they were taken out in turn by Doug McPherson for a canter on the Kuala Lumpur266 words
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Article172 1951-04-20 12 ISLAND Magee seems to thrive on work. Improving with every gallop, this Irish-bred five-year-old eclipsed his previous track performances when he dashed over 3f. in 40sc. In a tryout with an unnumbered horse on the K.L. training track this morning. Island Magee is engaged In the172 words
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Article141 1951-04-20 12 THE Island Club April Mixed Foursomes was won by W Cmdr. E. P. Howell and Mrs. Tapper with a net score of 69 >95— 25 '-=69'- >. The following were the next best cards returned:Mrs. James and Loke Wan Tho 83— II'-^IVj; Mrs. A. Weeks and W141 words
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Article275 1951-04-20 12 S ANLANA AND RIO GRANDE VERY FIT KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. C ANLANA (Crowe), Windsor Laddie (Mawi) and J Fountain Lady (E. Donnelly) sharpened up with a lively sprint up the straight on the K.L. tralnln? track this morning. i Sanlana and Windsor Laddie, both recent winners at Penang. flashed past275 words
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Article, Illustration47 1951-04-20 12 A PL'LAU BUXOM forward gets the ball away to the left win* during: an attack on the Breweries »oal as two defenders close m. This move led to the first of four quick goals scored by Bukom m their 5—2 win at V.M.C.A. yesterday. Straits Times picture.47 words
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Article, Illustration538 1951-04-20 12 Sunday's tournament cricket By Our Cricket Reporter tLTITH a lead of only one point over Ceylon Sports Club, the Singapore Cricket Club may be hard put to it to keep their position at top of the S.C.A. senior tournament table when the fifth week's538 words
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Article49 1951-04-20 12 r DAY'S issue or Singapore Free Press will include a four-page racing special complete with a form guide for all horses entered for the Selangor Turf Club April meeting opening at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. There will also be special features by Allan Lewis and Trespasser.49 words
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Article494 1951-04-20 12 /CRICKET teams for the weelcV# end are:— KliAI.SA ASSN. Sunday v Army at Khalsa (round (Section' A tournament): Balwant Singh, Gurdlal Singh, Cr.oor Singh, Wazlr Singh, M. B. Singh, Gurnam Singh, Sharma Singh, Rabinder Singh, Avtar Singh, B. S. Soin, Balwan Singh. Reserves: Makhan Singh, Amar494 words
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Article138 1951-04-20 12 pONFINmo their opponents for the major part of the game to their own half, B.OU.C.A. "A" had little difficulty in beating Young Men's Muslim Association by two goals to nil in a S.A.F.A. Division 3B match played at St. Georges Ro*d yesterday. Somar, the Y.M.M.A. goalkeeper,138 words
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Article236 1951-04-20 12 PULAU BUXOM beat Breweries five-two in a Business Houses League A fixture at the V.M.C.A. ground, Balestier Road, yesterday, after trailing one-two early in the second half. Then four quick goals settled the issue. I The early exchanges were even and Bukom led one-nil236 words
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336 1951-04-20 12 I. R.C. 3; Indonesians Nil. rpHE Indian Recreation Club did not have to 1 struggle very hard against Indonesians at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday and taking things in leisurely manner they collected another two points in the Singapore A.F.A Senior League, winning336 words
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Article67 1951-04-20 12 From Our Staff Correspondent. IPOH, Thur«. A ONE-MILE circuit ofl Ashby Road will be the venue of standing start speed trial organised by the .Perak branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya and the Peralc Motor-Cycl* Club for Sunday, May 13. The programme .of IS67 words
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283 1951-04-20 12 Socceritesget full points off Rajas CTAR SOCCERITES, second last in Division II of the Singapore A.F.A. league, scored their first points of the season when they beat thirdplaced Kota Raja by three goals to two at Geylang stadium yesterday. Soccerites created an early surprise when they cut through Raja's defence283 words
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Article73 1951-04-20 12 SOCCER: Dlv. 1: R.E.M.E. r S.C.C. at stadium; Div. 2: Falhul Karlb H.M. Dockyard at Of lang; Div. 3A: RNAS Sembawang r Blue Rovers at CYMA; Business Hse. Lge. A: Fraser Neave v Shell at YMCA; Bus ness Hse. Lee. B: Rotterdam Tradi'ig v Mansfivid at Farrer Park;73 words
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