The Straits Times, 16 November 1953
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Title Section13 1953-11-16 1 The Straits Times mat**** Established 1845 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1953. 15 CENTS13 words
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Article255 1953-11-16 1 Primary classes have I 32,000 of 'wrong age 'f H YMY. arc more than 32,000 children of the "wrong" school age attending primary classes in Singapore schools and 22,000 of the right age who do not go to school. The "wrong aae* 1 children arc cither below255 words
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Article, Illustration108 1953-11-16 1 PICK THE TUNES WIN $5,000 ANOTHER $5,000 Musr-Bc-Won contctt in the "Pick rhc Programme" icrics begins tod.iv You arc asked to imagine that you have h^cn given the opportunity to present ,i programme ot record-, or popular runes From .1 list of nine light vocal numbers, you must choose seven108 words
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152 1953-11-16 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Sunday. EIGHT armed and uniformed terrorists murdered an elderly Chinese villager with a Sten gun fitted with a silencer in Layang Layang new village in the Kluang district of Johore on Friday night. The terrorists waited until a police patrol had passrd152 words
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107 1953-11-16 1 LONDON, Sim. European' newspapers generally agreed yesterday that the attempt to subpoena former President Truman over the Harry Dexter White affair harmed U.S. prestige abroad. Most papers blamed "McCarthyism" for his move The most outspoken comment came from the Stockholm Liberal Tibningen which said:107 words
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Article52 1953-11-16 1 JERUSALEM. Sun— Mr. David Ben-Gurion, Premier and Defence Minister, begins the final phase of his campaign to achieve voluntary retirement from Israeli politics. Although he is not resigning his membership in th< Israeli Parliament, he intends to travel to Jerusalem for its BSSSSOHS only on very specialAP - 52 words
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Article46 1953-11-16 1 COLOMBO. Sun Ceylon Government secrets are leaking out to foreißr powers. An authoritative source said today that the Government is greatly perturbed by reports that Government workers were supplying official information without authorisation to diplomatic representatives of some foreign Governments here. UP.UP - 46 words
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Article23 1953-11-16 1 The R.A.F. search for UM missing Valetta transport a.rcraft which disappeared wnh seven men on board last Wed-i nesday abandoned yesterday.23 words
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Article217 1953-11-16 1 LONDON. Sun i THE Queen's Christmas Day broadcast, to be made trom New Zealand this year, will be preceded by a special version ol the traditional round the world programme Including menaces from Sinpaporc and Hone Konc This yiar'.s thrme will be "The Queen's Journey TheReuter - 217 words
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233 1953-11-16 1 The door is still open, Russians insist MOSCOW, Sun. PE official Communist newspaper? Pravda and Izvestia asserted today that Russi; does want a Foreign Ministers' conference. They complained tnat Russia's latest note to the three Western Allies, as we. as Foreign Minister V M Molotov's statement at a Press conferenceAP - 233 words
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Article77 1953-11-16 1 CANBERRA. Sun— The Australian Government has appointed Mr Allan S. Watt "Roving" Ambassador in SouthEast Asia. Mr. Watt will be Australian Commissioner in Singapore with the rank of Ambassador. The Minister of External Affairs. Mr. Richard Casey armour.cine the appointment, said Mr. Watt while having his headquartersReuter - 77 words
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Article43 1953-11-16 1 SAIGON. Sun. M. Marc Jacquet, French Secretary of State for the Associated States of Indo-China. arrived here today from Paru He said France earnestly desired to remain an associate of Vietnam. Laos and Cambodia within the framework of he French Union.43 words
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120 1953-11-16 1 LONDON. Sunday. CIR WINSTON CHURCHILL has forestalled a row at the beginning of Parliament's business next week by conceding an opposition demand that the period of military conscription in Britain— now two years— should be reviewed annually by Parliament The week opens with a debateReuter - 120 words
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Article12 1953-11-16 1 PARIS. Sun- A new wave of polltiral trr.-orism is sweeping12 words
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208 1953-11-16 1 FARMER ADMITS DRUMMOND KILLING, POLICE SAY GDIGNE. France, Sun. ASTON Dominici, 77-year-old farmer, has confessed to the murder of the Drummond family 15 months ago. police said here today. Dominici was confronted last night with his two sons, who have accused him of slaying Sir Jack Drummond. the British nutritionReuter - 208 words
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236 1953-11-16 1 THE Laurentian Valley, a 7,250-ton British freighter, was re-floated yesterday afternoon after being aground in Singapore harbour's western roads for nearly 21 hours. The vessel grounded between Blakan Mati Island and Little Sister Island at 7 p.m. on Saturday while leaving harbour. She was236 words
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Article48 1953-11-16 1 WASHINGTON. Sun. —The US Navy will start officia. use on Wednesday of what it calls "the world's most powerful radio transmitter 1 design ed to make instant contact with >h.ps and shore stations anywhere on earth Its cost is Ms 42 million. A.PAP - 48 words
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Article, Illustration38 1953-11-16 1 THE COLOURS 01 the 4th Singapore Company ot the Boys' Brigade were presented to the Gcylang Methodist Church yesterday. Picture ANN Warrant Officer M. Doray passing the colours to Miss Dorothy Poey.— Straits Times picture.38 words
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Article107 1953-11-16 1 LONDON, Sun. DR. CHEODI JAGAN, deposed Prime Minister of British Guiana, was asked at a meeting of the leftwing National Council for Civil Liberties today if he was a Communist. He replied: It is difficult to understand what a Communist is, because thereReuter - 107 words
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Article76 1953-11-16 1 A 17-year-old Chinese was waylaid by four men on a path off Temperls Road. Singapore, on Saturday night and robbed of a wrist-watch and his bicycle. Two of the men were armed with daggers. The youth. Thian Choy. a basket-weaver, told the police yesterday that tw76 words
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Article47 1953-11-16 1 NEW YORK. Sun. The American Society of Tropical Medician and Hygiene said yesterday that yellow fever us spreading northward through the jungles of Central America. In recent weeks the disease has killed many monkeys and some people in northern Nicaragua. A.P.AP - 47 words
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Article265 1953-11-16 1 Tito: No war on Trieste BELGRADE. Sun. PRESIDENT Tito offered today to surrender Yugoslavia's claim on Trieste provided Yugoslavia la allowed to annex the rest of the free territory of Trieste Zone A Kb said there would be nr war. His surprise proposal was advanced as a compromise solution toAP; UP - 265 words
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Article38 1953-11-16 1 VIfTNVM < KING MfftMnm HANOI Su.i Vt-tnam. Secret polio aSOM inred toiay they h.-.-:, smash< d Chinese >p MSjttS)| CO persons. -jr p™ •lent of CMnei CSflssMSd t Party in They als<. radio transmitter three recep»i»i> crntati38 words
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Article27 1953-11-16 1 MANILA. Sun. Formation of the South-East Asia Cinema Producers' Association will brgin here on Tuesday with the film officials from seven countries including Malaya participating.—U.P.UP - 27 words
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Article28 1953-11-16 1 NEW YORK. Sun.— French Ambassador Benri Bonnet told a lunch audience at Manhattan college yesterday that "France is no longer In danger ~>i going Communist." U.P.UP - 28 words
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Advertisement149 1953-11-16 1 SINGLE STONE FLAWLESS WHITE DIAMOND KINGS From $300/- to $3000/--or More S PH. de SUVA, 45, High St.. Singapore. Thr I nih.mkmrnl. K. Lumpur. Station Road, Ipoh. Could it possibly be. Susan, that 'Jingle Brlls' is being whistled around thr house to remind ■a of thf fast approach of the149 words
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88 1953-11-16 2 ROUND WORLD IN FOUR DAYS IS HIS AIM MANILA, Sun. MR. Aubrey Conk man. associate editor of the Popular Mechanics magazine in the United States, who was trying to set up a new world record for world flight via commercial airliners was a brief visitor here today. He arrived in88 words
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220 1953-11-16 2 By PATRICK CHEE KECAUSE of three recent seizures of opium in Singapore totalling 100 lb. the price of opium has risen to $800 a pound, the Straits Times was told yesterday. This is almost double what it was a year ago. The relentless220 words
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261 1953-11-16 2 PRICE OF A BRIDE IS STEADY AT $100 -$3OO WHILE rubber and tin prices continue to fall, one quotation remains steady in Singapore the bride price what is a fair price for a Chinese bride? BetweFn $100 and $300 according to Chinese Affairs officers and Social Welfare workers interviewed by261 words
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Article55 1953-11-16 2 MANILA. Sun— Nearly complete returns officially released by the commission on elections tonight showed Presidente'ect Ramon Magsaysay was maintaining his 1.500,000 vote margin over President Quirino. The poll today had tabulated 2.754.778 votes against 1.325,000 for Mr. Quirino. Less than 10 per cent of the votes remainUP - 55 words
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Article36 1953-11-16 2 PARIS. Sun— Gen. August:n Guillaume. Resident-General in French Morocco, yesterday called on the Finance Minister, Edgar Faure. to find a market for 3.670.000 surplus bushels of barely produced by the protectorate this year. —A.P.AP - 36 words
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Article36 1953-11-16 2 NEW YORK, Sun— American manufacturers are making a concerted effort to sell more of their products abroad at the New York Export ShowMore than 200 firms have thou.'^nds of products on display.— AP.AP - 36 words
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121 1953-11-16 2 NEW DELHI, Sunday. "THE Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Nehru, warned the A United States and Pakistan today that a military pact between them would have some very far-reach-ing consequences in the whole structure of things in 1 South Asia." Commenting at a news conferenceAP - 121 words
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Article86 1953-11-16 2 TOKYO. Sun. -The United States Vice-President. Mr. Richard Nixon, arrived herr today to begin a six-day visit to Japan. As Mr Nixon waited on the steps of the plane the police tried to lay down a long red carpet but the wind kept blow, ing itReuter - 86 words
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Article34 1953-11-16 2 LONDON, Sun. London's first "skyscraper" flats 12 storey blocks which tower 112 feet above the City streets— •were opened yesterday by Dame Isobel Cripps. wife of the late Sir Stafford Cripps Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article, Illustration30 1953-11-16 2 MR. A SIMPSON, the Trade I'nion Adviser, talks to danre hostesses at an anniversary party given by the Singapore Dance Hostesses' Association yesterday. Straits Times picture.30 words
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Article, Illustration27 1953-11-16 2 DR. AND MRS. M. C. BAIN, of Caldecott Hill, Singapore, cut the cake at their silver wedding anniversary celebration at the week-end. Straits Times picture.27 words
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177 1953-11-16 2 LONDON, Monday. ■pHE Government has announced a £500.000-project that will give Britain commercial television programmes before the end of next year. The plan has various safeguards against the abuses which many Britons fear would follow the introduction of advertising into programmes. TelevisionReuter - 177 words
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Article204 1953-11-16 2 TELUK ANSON. Sun. DATO Panglima Buklt Gant.ang. Mentrl Besar of Prrak. and leader of the National Association of Perak attacked the U.M.N.0.-M.C A Alliance here today. He was speaking at the formation of the third branch of the National Association here. He described Teluk Anson as204 words
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Article69 1953-11-16 2 COLOGNE, Sun— Dr. Thomas Dehler, the Parliamentary leader of the West German Free Democratic Party, appealed to France yesterday to decide in favour of the European Defence Community. Speaking at a congress of the North Rhine West Phalian Free Democatic Party, Dr. Dehler said the FrenchReuter - 69 words
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Article30 1953-11-16 2 LONDON, Sun. -The directors of London's famous Savoy Hotel have asked the Board of Trade to investigate recent dealings in the company's shares in the Stock Exchange. —ReuterReuter - 30 words
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163 1953-11-16 2 LOW COST, MASS AIR TRA VEL IS PROBLEM CIVII, aviation authorities In the Malayan-Borneo region are faced with the problem of reconcilllng high cost of maintenance and operation with the public demand for low cost second class air travel. Another problem Is that with the great progress in civil aviation,163 words
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Article82 1953-11-16 2 LONDON. Sun— Lord Montagu 27-year-old bachelor peer and a him producer friend were alleged In c°« rl yesterday to have given half a crown to two young Scouts whom they are accused of indecently assaulting on the Montagu Estate at Beaulieu one of the stately homes ofReuter - 82 words
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Article67 1953-11-16 2 $32,000 for rescue men LONDON. Sun.— An award of £3.753 iM532.000) was announced yesterday for the ship's company of the BritLsh destroyer comus which went to tne assistance of the British m rrnant ship Peter Star wh<-n she grounded on Pratas Reef. Hong Kong, in 1951. The award, announced inReuter - 67 words
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Article25 1953-11-16 2 TEHERAN Sun.— A wo'f seized and ate a seven-year-old boy on the outskirts of tns town of Harroabad in Az»*r aijan.— A.P.AP - 25 words
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Advertisement312 1953-11-16 2 If your accounting co«U ri««, let Burrougha reduce them... If your hilling operation* are alow, Burrougha npeeda them up! Bring to tout busineaa this amazing Burrougha tjrpewriter-aeee-untina; machine; ace it at work and ob~ aerve how it aarea you time and money. Let at chow you the eurpriaing qualitiea of312 words
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Advertisement92 1953-11-16 2 f< %>hV c otl y mci i Jl \LlJ»%r?&y MASTIRS Umin,»,d Secret S- A^ E vict" Padlock. Sole Agents CHIN HO CO. (S). LTD. SINGAPORE -KUALA LUMPUR PENANG V6e C6c*&ie (Route üßa Singapore/ RlitKoon $304 50 < 4 *>- Singapore/MergHi $224.35 j^f Penang/ Rangoon $208.35 Penang/Mcrgyi $128.20 Rangoon/Bangkok 93.00 )7.92 words
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Article344 1953-11-16 3 Britain wants South Pacific defence link LONDON, Sunday. gRITAIN is secretly charting a wide new defence system in the South Pacific to supercede the ANZUS (Australian-New Zealand United States) Alliance. The protect is being canvassed now among Commonwealth nations, including Malaya, informed diplomats reported. The United344 words
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Article, Illustration56 1953-11-16 3 AN AVRO CANADA Cf I" 1 climbs almost vertically high above the cloud line. This plane is a long range all-weather interceptor designed by Avro Canada to Royal Canadian Air Force specifications. It is the first jet in the Commonwealth to be equipped with internally-stowed rockets. The plane was completedReuter - 56 words
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Article138 1953-11-16 3 BUFFALO HERD MUST DIE MOMBASA. Sun. A PUBLIC meeting here last night pronounced the death sentence on a herd of 20 tame buffalo which have been roaming Mombasa's outskirts ror 20 years The buffalo a familiar sight to residents and a No 1 tourist attraction were condemned by the GovernmentReuter - 138 words
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Article, Illustration72 1953-11-16 3 KVKKI fIAB the Vienna Society fur the Protection of Animals prrsrnt nnti.il- to animals which have saved men's lives. Mr. Wilhelm ll.tr.mt. of the society, is shown with Brahma, a German htintinu doe. which cot a medal for saving his master from falling into an abyss in the Alps. Next72 words
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Article, Illustration31 1953-11-16 3 PRINCESS MARGARET, wearing a Ihrcc-quartcr length fur ct.at over her lull -skirted gown arrirr\ at Clntirior's Hotd. London, to attend tlte annual dinnrr of the Anglo-ftorse Society. -Renter photo.Reuter - 31 words
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Article63 1953-11-16 3 COLOMBO, Sun. THE United States Ambassador, Mr. Philip Crowe, railed on the Prime Minister. Sir John Kotelawala, yesterday and expressed the regrets of the United States Government for a newspaper article written by the wife of an embassy officer. Mrs. Bruce Palmer, wife of the embassy information63 words
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Article94 1953-11-16 3 WASHINGTON. Sun. Senator Homrr Ferguson < Republican" said here yesterday he was confident "no application has been made 0 KH automobiles" to China. He was also confident that the Government would reject any application by a United States company to sell cars in China. InReuter - 94 words
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Article181 1953-11-16 3 IKE'S WARNING TO CANADA OTTAWA, Sunday. PRESIDENT Eisenhower deplored Russia's "arrogant" attitude when he addressed a joint session of the Canadian Parliament yesterday. He warned Parliament that U.S.-Canadian security plans must recognise Soviet ability to launch an atomic attack on Xorth America. i With membersAP; UP - 181 words
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Article58 1953-11-16 3 TOKYO, Sun.— A "Save the Abbey" appeal sponsored by the British Embassy here and publicised by the English language newspaper Japan News had today produced the equivalent of M 51.530 after only three days. The local campaign was in response to appeals from London for fundsReuter - 58 words
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Article35 1953-11-16 3 BAGHDAD. Sun.— lraq anrt Saudi Arabia have reached full agreement on a unified oil price policy for companies operating in the two countries, the Iraqi Economics Minister. Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Jalali. announced yesterday.—ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article216 1953-11-16 3 Chiang's 6-point plan for China TAIPEH, Sun. T^HE Kuomintang, ruling body Aof Nationalist China, adopted a six-point programme foi strengthening the nations anti-Communist front under President Chiang Kai-shek at yesterday's final session of the third plenary conference. Chiang, director-general of the party, told the central committee that an emergen-y session216 words
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Article28 1953-11-16 3 WASHINGTON, Sun— Alger Hiss, central figure in the first big espionage uproar after World War 11, gets a chance of a parole next Saturday. U.P.UP - 28 words
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Article28 1953-11-16 3 NEW YORK, Sun— Dr. Herbert Eugene Ives, physicistscientist sometimes called the •father of television." died at his home on Friday night. He was 71.— A.P.AP - 28 words
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Article26 1953-11-16 3 HONG KONG. Sun. The Japanese peace and friendship delegation has left Pyongyang for Peking after a six-day stay in the North-Korean capital. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article139 1953-11-16 3 NEW YORK, Sunday. THE United Nations main Political Committee today postponed voting on various disarmament proposals in the hope that a compromise can be worked out which would be acceptable both to Russia and the Western powers. Mr. V. K. Krishna Menon of I IndiaUP - 139 words
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Article44 1953-11-16 3 BERLIN. Sun.— The antiCommunist Information Bureau claimed yesterday to havp learned from sources in the East German Foreign Ministry that the Foreign Ministers of the Soviet Union. China and the East European Communist States would meet in mid-December, probably in Moscow. —ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article38 1953-11-16 3 LONDON, Sun— Mr. E A. Vasey, Kenya Finance Minister, who came to London to Mk for financial help to tide the colony through the emergency caused by Mau Mau terrorism, will fly home today. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article31 1953-11-16 3 MADRID. Sun. Admiral Arthur Radford, chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Spain yesterday on the last leg of his European inspection tour. UPUP - 31 words
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Article21 1953-11-16 3 MOSCOW. Sun, The Soviet Government has banned visits by foreigners to five more areas, it was announced today. -U.P.UP - 21 words
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Advertisement203 1953-11-16 3 TAIKOO CUBE SUGAR is the whitest and purest cane sugar you can buy. Available in 1 Ib. cartons, '^£22^0 Distributors UTJ3pK SINGAPORK COLD STOKAGI CO.. LTD :iIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIItJIIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIMIIC3IIIIIIMIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIt3IIIIIIII^ x /'DA A/ Wk 2^L Many More i \m 6 "AN O fj are the Money tfJL 4£*lßJJm*Sl IST Saving lt€m *F that203 words
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Advertisement257 1953-11-16 3 rls it silk or Cotton?-" YES, YOU WILL WONDER WHEN YOU SEE f /Alb lAUM A/^m it is of I•• B^ Queenly Smoothness Crease-Shy M Elegance Mil JkQ^|^3*iJT- M 1 WASSIAMULL'S 1 LADIES DEPT. HIGH ST. I ftem WWWIMUR BEHEST QUALITY OIL-BOUND WASHABLE WSinHrtß) ftlSw^ M w Tl H J>257 words
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Article, Illustration817 1953-11-16 4 WILLIAM FISII - WILLIAM FISII Hv m nit DOWN the narrow streets of Chinatown, where threestorey slums tower above teeming thousands 01 saunU-rW shoppers, pavement craftsmen carry on their Sdes and crafts through boom and slump. When times were good they worked 14 hours a day, seven days a week. Each817 words
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Advertisement163 1953-11-16 4 jt^n^£, l^l^^X9li^luk<^'~ET^W9 r a^L^t- W&'^^^mr^^^^^t? /j(P, IU ik i ail aH^L^_^^W^C^L JEt^B&O^^ i^B^*4> J^B^* "£j^T^77^« I 1 i Hf^ iC- 'ifr^ j» jffK*l2C^V^^Bm^4^^^^^«3V*^*^ r ißs^Bs* M^^^ .^m t^ N E SC AF E IN THE JUNGLE Day in. day out unceasingly watchful a patrol of the Security Forces penetrates deep163 words
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249 1953-11-16 5 Kuala Lumpur squatters to make way for three newmarketsl KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. THOUSANDS of squatters living in three areas in Kuala Lumpur may soon have to leave their crowded settlements, where the Municipality plgns to build up-to-date markets. The Municipality has written to the District Officer asking that priority for249 words
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Article154 1953-11-16 5 CATS DOGS OVERWHELM MISS BACH FRST it was dogs they wanted Miss L. E. Bach to find homes for, and then it was cats. Daily the animals were brought to her house in Tomlir.son Road, Singapore, to be found new owners. But supply and demand did not always meet. Some154 words
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Article34 1953-11-16 5 MUAR. Sun. A woman. Chia Gek Huay. was fined a total of $28n for possessing apparatus for distilling liquor. She was arrested in a house in Parit Jawa resettlement area.34 words
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Article, Illustration39 1953-11-16 5 INCHF ABDUL K.\I)IR MARK AN. (richt) who returns to India today after 50 ye*rs in Singapore, greets a friend at a party given forJiim in Ipoh l.ane yesterday by Marican and Sons. Straits Times picture.39 words
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129 1953-11-16 5 THE average earning a month of the Singapore City Council's labour force was $120.31 in August compared with $119.34 in July, says a payroll report. The councils wage bill for August $1,260,295, including rent and otner allowances was nearly $17,000 higher than for129 words
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Article45 1953-11-16 5 MiIAR. Sun.— Buang Din Haji Othman and Ahmad bin Kadi who were jointly charged with 'ight others with rioting, were bcund .over in $100 ior six months. It was said they assaulted Jaffar bin Omar at the sth milestone. Jalan Bakri.45 words
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Article21 1953-11-16 5 SEGAMAT. Sun. For allowing a ferocious dog to go unmuzzled, Sinniah. 35. of Voules Estate, was fined $10.21 words
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Article22 1953-11-16 5 SEGAMAT, Sun— The Segamat English School will have six additional classrooms next year. Work on the extension is almost complete.22 words
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Article158 1953-11-16 5 Today's Radio SINGAPORE 7|| Morning Stars; 730 Ne-*s; Mi Melody Mixture; 8 Rhythm In the Sun; 8.30 Malay Housewives' Corner; 8.57 Schools: 9.50 Close Down; 11.10 Schools; 11.30 Close Down. 1.01 Matinee- 1.30 News: 1.45 Ballad Time; 2 Schools; 250 Close Down. 5.30 p.m. Tea Darce: 6 LI: tenrs' Choice;158 words
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Article66 1953-11-16 5 Ai r Vice-Marshal P P. J. McCauley. Chief of Staffdesignate, Royal Australian Air Force, arrived »n Singapore yesterday by Qantas-8.0.A.C. Constellation from Sydney on his way to Britain on a factfinding tour. He may spend two months in Britain before returning to Australia to take over66 words
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Article41 1953-11-16 5 Twenty-four hours after he i had been swept away while j bathing in the Tebrau River j Johore Bahru, the body of Abu Talib. a Singapore City Council labourer, was recovered yesterday 60 yards away from where he disappeared.41 words
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Article79 1953-11-16 5 Railmen plan one union KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. A proposal to combine railwayman s unions into a National Union of Railway Workers was discussed today at a meeting sponsored by the Malayan Railways Traffic Operators Union. Six of the 11 existing unions agreed in principle to band themselves into one body.79 words
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Article186 1953-11-16 5 A SINGAPORE City Council officer must have served at least five years before he is eligible for a housing loan. The Council's housing loans sub-committee has rejected a proposal by the Local Senior Officers Association that those with less than five years' service186 words
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Article180 1953-11-16 5 Red Cross appeal for funds LADY SANDERSON, president of the Singapore branch of the British Red Cross Socletx. spoke over Radio Malaya last night on the activities of the society in the Colony She said the society required $80,000 a year. Ot this amount between $40,000 and $50,000 was needed180 words
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Article26 1953-11-16 5 MUAR. Sun.— Tan Lai Chia was acquitted of unlawful pot^ssion of 71| katis of sheet rubbrr at Kampong Tensa'.v The piosecution withdrew the charge.26 words
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Article25 1953-11-16 5 MUAR, Sun. Rahim bin Hamid, a retailer of ration rice, was fined $70 for falling to display price labels at Kampong Gombang Langa.25 words
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Article12 1953-11-16 5 SEGAMAT, Sun.— The Segamat Chinese School held its anniversary celebrations yesterday.12 words
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Article77 1953-11-16 5 IPOH. Sun.— Malaya con- sumes the most condensed milk in the Far East, said Dr. G. F Hepkema. a Dutch busi- nessman who gave a dinner party to about 60 members of Perak Distributors Ltd and the Perak Coffeeshops Asso--1 ciation last night. Dr. Hepkema77 words
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Advertisement227 1953-11-16 5 I The Remington Rand Printing Calculator 1 is a high-speed calculator and adding machine! II You get more for your money when you invest in I Remington Rand Printing Calculator! This one mjchin* I gives you automatic division plus 'ns'antaneoui ft addition and subtraction. I Its 10-key keyboard it raty227 words
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Miscellaneous219 1953-11-16 5 SINGAPORE DIARY Polirr Band: Public performance Public Relation* Office: Mobile nt King George V Park 5.30 p.m. lo Film Units Ire* shows at Delta 6.30 p.m. Ganges Welfare Association and Slntapore I'nion of Journalist*: Pulau Semaku, 7 p.m. Luncheon meeting at Adelphl Coral .5 ,.5 ftlm ,j, ow New Room.219 words
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Obituary148 1953-11-16 6 JO Honl t $10 (minimum) MRS GOH SOON KIAM (Mdm. Teo Ah Bit > aee-| 8?. mo her of late Goh Terk Chiang ißaii Kla i passed away peacefully on 15-11-53 at 729. Upper Se"-.ingoon Road Funeral on 17-11-.")3 al 5 pm. at Bidadari. A. B AMBROSE brlovrvl father148 words
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Article72 1953-11-16 6 :u H.iids fin 'minimum) MRS J G. HANNA and her daughter Cnrol Ann would like to take this opportunity to t'Tink .ill who fent meat lge« of condolence during her rerent h^eivement The family of Ihr l-.fr NTrf Chua Hoon Monc inpe Ec Njfan >nd relative* who p.itd ncht72 words
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Article171 1953-11-16 6 10 Horrf-, 5/« (minimum) DOR IS Grdrir? h.<s returned to Fine tpi rp with an intprestinß collection of beautiful ttv.nps. NOISE TROUBLE? Try OhropnxAntlphones $1.50 per bnx of 6 from your druggist or M. Praeor Ltd.. Singapore. P.O. Box 1051. LLOYD TRIESTINO. The new prssencer bookinc office Is nowsituated171 words
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Article805 1953-11-16 6 When one of Russia's two Deputy Premiers gives a full scale Press conference he sets in train a search for th» motive. Mr. Molotov's clarification of Soviet policy for the benefit of the world Press was the first such interview that any Russian Foreign Minister has given805 words
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Article287 1953-11-16 6 Colonial problems have thrust themselves so forcibly upon the attention of the House of Commons in post-war years that it is not remarkable that many MPs have a feeling that something should be done to enable them to soe some of these territories for themselves and287 words
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Article192 1953-11-16 6 The United Nations commodity conference on tin opens in Geneva this morning. A somewhat leisurely examination is expected of tin problems and the possibility of an international agreement on production and prices, for it is anticipated that the conference will not complete its business much before the end192 words
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1014 1953-11-16 6 FRANCIS WONG - FRANCIS WONG By <T*HEY don't smile much at Kulai. Senai new village is grim. A nervous bustle hangs over the township of Ayer Hitam. Curfew begins at seven. The road leads on. Through interminable miles of troubled jungle. Past police posts, barbwired1,014 words
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176 1953-11-16 6 EVEN though I had been] suffering from asthma off and on for the last nine years, the very idea of getting into a hospital was a nightmare to me. However, recently the sickne&s became so acute that, much against my wLsh. I was forced to176 words
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Letter192 1953-11-16 6 Examination nerves EVERY year we hear that the education authorities and the teachers ate shocked to learn that the majority ot the Malayan candidates failed I to obtain a "C" in the English language subject. As a candidate I think I am able to I explain the reason. I haveAP - 192 words
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Letter152 1953-11-16 6 IF YOU DON'T I PAY TAX... rERE is one vital point j in connection with 1 the Income Tax Ordi- j i nance which has been j I forgotten by the general i j public. As the law now i I stands the Commissioner- i General, the High Com- j152 words
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Letter124 1953-11-16 6 MR. H. E. Tyeb Khan, president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce. Penang. Is reported to have said: (a) that shop assistants may demand more pay because Indian busine.ss houses cannot import cheap assistants: (bi that more than 2,000 shop assistants at present in Penang are guaranteed124 words
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Letter677 1953-11-16 6 OBJECTIONS TO THE LAND BILL WHE Land Acquisition Amendment Bill was read for the first time in tne Singapore Legislative Council on October 20 It is a bill which will have a very profound effect on quite a large section of the population of the Colony and in these circumstances677 words
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Letter149 1953-11-16 6 IT was stated in your issue of November 12 that apart from the 170 school boys and girls and some present and former members of the Executive. Legislative and City Councils and the Rural Board. members of the public were conspicuous by their absence and half149 words
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Article463 1953-11-16 6 Who knows? IHAVF. some news from Aitralia about the progrcs (if the Intrrnaticinal Hou.^c appeal to build a crntrr for Asian itudenti attending Melbourne University. From what I hear things seem to be going w^-l and ther-' has been a genrrous response. Particularly moving Is a letter463 words
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Advertisement552 1953-11-16 6 Straiti Times Free Pren foi th< convenience ot sdvarflMn, our r*pre%«ntotivc at lit floor, SINGAPORE COLO STORAGE., ORCHARD ROAD, will WWH tmoll odvcrttttmontt ond oniw«r» to bo» numbers. Clonltied odv«rtlMin«nti mat jlvo b* handed to: CITY BOOK STORE LTD. Wlnchettar Houw Collyar Quay, Smqapor. CITY BOOK STORE LTD 93 Tanajin552 words
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Advertisement105 1953-11-16 6 6 RAFFLES PUCE. PHONE ***** x OPTICIANS K. t. MEYER FN A o D OPT BELL D ilv OPT a S.T.C. F.AOA 5«««««««««««««««<«<««<<«<<«<«<««<«<«<<<(<<<«««««««« <<< <:(^ For really fine tailoring I Winter I I H. B. WINTER CO.. LTD. 18 C. BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE!. V '»)»»»»^)»)»»»>m»V)»V))»»»S)»S)l)i)>nu\ V V a Irish Bloodstock105 words
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176 1953-11-16 7 $100,000 in back pay for Govt. men KUALA 1.1 MPIR. Sun THE Federation (iovirnmcnt has acrcrd In rrdin-p the increment scales for certain catrenrirs af skilled dailydated workers from dvr to thrcp yrars. effective from Dec. 1. IMS. This means th.it the Government will have tn pay at least SlOft.ooo176 words
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Article57 1953-11-16 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Thr 6elanßnr Govrrnmrnt Clerical Services Union, ai it- annual meeting hcrr- today, decided to support the establishment nf n national union of government office worken represent Inc all sovcrnment clerks and Hdministrativr workers in the Federation. The mrotine authorised the union's executive57 words
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339 1953-11-16 7 These councillors are 'stooges of Govt.' says candidate CWING music, blunt speeches, accusations,; challenges and four meetings made yesterday the busiest day so far in the Singapore City Council election campaign. With only 20 days to polling day, candidates stepped up the pace of their electioneering and in the process339 words
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Article, Illustration90 1953-11-16 7 TWO FINK BAKIKS after the ir christenings at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, yesterday. ABOVE: Sally Vivian II. i\ ward in the arms of her mother. Mrs I. A. Hayward. wife of a Public Works Depart ment engineer. is seen with her endmnthers. Mrs. A. T. Wallwork (left)90 words
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Article127 1953-11-16 7 'MAKE OUR TOWN THE BEST' PENANG, Sun. THE Labour Party's aim is to make Penang the "best town in the Federation." Mr. P. B. Ramanathan. Labour candidate for Kelawei. said j n n campaign speech at Pulau Tikus market today. Urging more cultural amenities, he said a .start could be127 words
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Article67 1953-11-16 7 SEGAMAT. Sun. L. H Hall. 32-year-old planter, was offered $1,000 bail after three Charges had been read out to him in the Segamat Court He was alleccd to have broken the curfew on Batu Anam Estate, to have attempted to take food out of a restricted67 words
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Article123 1953-11-16 7 KUALA. LUMPUR Sin.. EMPLOYEES of the Malayan Railway in Kampong Paya. two miles from here, are dissatisfied with their garters. The 100 families in the k.mpone have petitioned the Traffic Manager. Malayan Railway, asking for "decent" quarter* They allege that the quarters ;ue like cattle-barns and that123 words
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79 1953-11-16 7 TAIPING. Sun. > rMNE weather yesterday > brought large crowds to a J fun fair and exhibition he!d > by Taiping Rehabilitation Camp at the circus ground on its fourth anniversary. The fair will go on till Monday. The camp is now79 words
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Article43 1953-11-16 7 Mr. M. L. Durrant. Assistant Postmaster General. Hong Kong, has been appointed Director of Posts. Singapore He succeeds Mr. W A Cooper, who is on leave prior to retirement. Mr. Durrant will take up his new duties about Dec. 9.43 words
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Article45 1953-11-16 7 Sincaporr Malay Women's Welfare Association will celebrate the last day of the Muslim month of Raibtul Awwal Ml Sunday with a feast fnr Muslim women and children at 49. Desker Road Tin president. Che Zahara binte Noor Mohamed. appealed for contributions45 words
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Article55 1953-11-16 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun.— The Johore Bahru Town Council is i still finding it difficult to deal with building plans to be sited on areas not yet zoned The Council has set up a I town planning committee, with Dato Sheikh Abubakar as chairman, to ask the55 words
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117 1953-11-16 7 HE LAUDS AID FACILITIES FOR BLIND KUALA II MPIR. mim QIR CUIU MACKENZIE, consultant on blind welfare to the United Nations, told the Strarts Times today it was heartening to find that realistic facilities for the blind were being introduced in Malaya. Mr Ohitha himself blind, arrived here yesterday with117 words
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Article55 1953-11-16 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.— The Kuala Lumpur Youne Malayan's Club held a dance at the Chenwu stadium last night to raise funds for building. Miss J. Ra.jeswary did a snake dance. Mr. Lip Honp Mcnc and Mrs. Shirley Kok a taiißo exhibition, and Mr. W. Tune and Miss55 words
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106 1953-11-16 7 DADIOS. RADIOGRAMS and the latest models of acoustic equipment will be on show at St. Andrew's Cathedral War Memorial Hall. Singapore, today. The exhibition Is being put on by William Jacks and Co. Malaya) Ltd., in connection with the annual Philips Radio convention.106 words
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Article49 1953-11-16 7 Rationed rice in Singapore will no longer include broken rice. In previous rations. 20 to 30 per cent of broken rice were included. "With this change it is hoped that there will be an increase in the purchase of rationed rice." a Government statement said.49 words
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Article47 1953-11-16 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun.— The UMNO-MCA are Jointly sponsoring a concert, and variety show at the Capitol Thcatrr. Johore Bahru, tomorrow and Tuesday. There will be two shows n each day at 6.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. On Tuesday the magician Wong will perform.47 words
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Article114 1953-11-16 7 University: 'I'm glad' —Mr. Tan MR. TAN CH T N TUAN, Deputy President of the Singapore Legislative Council, said yesterday that he was 1 glad the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malaya. Sir Sydney Came had reviewed i the question of the university and suggested further consideration in view of114 words
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Article33 1953-11-16 7 About 200 workers employed in the Petrol business at Singapore's Woodland Pasir Pantang Road area yesterday decided to join the Singapore Petrol Workers' Union and establish a branch.33 words
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Article28 1953-11-16 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun.- Mr. Eric Wee. president of the Singapore Youth Council .vill civr a talk to the Rotary Club of Johore Bahru on Tuesday.28 words
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Article148 1953-11-16 7 'I KNOW PEOPLE'S WANTS' KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. HAVE lived in Bungsar 1 Ward for ten years. I know what the people want.' Mr. K. Gurupatham. independent candidate for the Kuala Lumpur municipal elections, told the Straits Times today. Mr Gurupatham said that if elected, he would work to improve the148 words
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114 1953-11-16 7 LEADERS PLAN T.B. APPEAL IN JOHORE JOHORE BAHRU. SunCommunity leaders met here yesterday and discussed plans for a joint appeal for Lady Trmplers Fund for a T.B. hospital in Kuala Lumpur and a sanatorium in Johore. Committees were appointed to make a State-wide appeal for funds for the two schemes114 words
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Article49 1953-11-16 7 TAIPING. Sun -Mr. Choo Joo Peng, youngest brother ot Dr. Choo Joo Kong of Kuantan, will marry Miss Teoh Saw Ee. eldest daughter of Madam Ong Slew Poh. at the Hokki n n Hoay Kuan. Taiping. on Nov 28. A reception will be holi after the ceremony.49 words
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Article17 1953-11-16 7 KOTA TINGGI. Sun.— The ban on drawing full rice ration in Pengerang has been lifted.17 words
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Article187 1953-11-16 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. rE RICE Production Committee's report is still being considered by the Federation Government's Executive Council, it was learned here today It is believed that some of the Committee's recommendations have been sent back for further consideration beniMf of financial implications Eight months ago,187 words
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Article, Illustration208 1953-11-16 7 DELTA OF HIS DAY ONLY DID 70 M.P.H. DELTA-WINGED planes, the aviation industry's latest development in faster-than-sound aircraft, are nothing new to a man who has just arrived in Singapore he was flying them 40 years ago. Mr. P.A.F. Hunt, who recently retired as chief engineer of the Kuala Lumpur208 words
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Article40 1953-11-16 7 JOHORE. BAHRU. Sun. Seventy-one youths from a',l over Johorr attended a conference conducted in Johore Bahn; by Mr. R Allen, the Youth Adviser to the Federation Government They discussed yniith clubs their management and jjeneral programmes.40 words
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Article151 1953-11-16 7 .Minimum temperature: (7.30 p.m. on Nov. H to 7.30 a.m. on Nov. 15): Singapore 73 degWML Penang 75, Kota Bahru 72, Kuala Lumpur 74. Ipoh 73. Kuantan 71. Maximum temperature--17.30 am. to 7.30 p.m. on Nov. 15 1 Singapore 88. Penang 85, Kota Bahru 87, Kuala Lumpur 88. Ipoh151 words
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Advertisement151 1953-11-16 7 VliCrrm BE MISSED! jfcl j CHRISTMAS JntX COMBINATION '«pfr OFFER MARCONIPHONE GARRARD < MODEL T2BAT 6-VALVFS "^fc^Tffl^"'''^^-^ $325.00 3 COMBINATION PRICE $295.00 only (Spore Price) DONT DELAY Buy and save while this special offer still lasts. You get two for less than the price of one. FROM MARCONIPHONE AND GARRARD151 words
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Advertisement198 1953-11-16 7 t P EMK L S '«<>. TRADi RADIATE SHEER BEAUTY AND ACCENTUATE NATURAL CHARM. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL DOUBLE STRINC 'LOTUS' PEARLS NECKLET MADE 14" 15" OR IS i 17~ LONG LOMC INCLUDING PASTE CLASP COMPLETE IN CASE SIZE 14" x 15" $21 50 15" xl 7 $23.50 THESE LOTUS198 words
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Article, Illustration741 1953-11-16 8 ROSS - This Diana is a dead mistress ROSS »y DRYDKN'S "Secular Masque" provides both title and allegorical framework for Mr. de Polnay's new novel: the Diana whose chase had "A Beast In View" Is the dead mistress of a once successful dramatist, who has injudiciously called his vulgar and shrewish wile,741 words
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Article363 1953-11-16 8 ROGER LAWRIE - ROGER LAWRIE THE END Of THE WORLD. By Kenneth Heuer. Colbncx 8< WHERE do we go from here? What advances do the next 50 years hold? Kenneth Heuer, an American scientist, has given the answers in a new and startling bok which has the benediction of the363 words
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Article180 1953-11-16 8 COMET HICHWAY. By Harry Hensscr (|«kn Murray. 10*. 6d.) AT one period during the last war, I lived for wpeks in a mud hut in Eritrea, waiting, seemingly endlessly, for "something to pen.I was ineffably bored, but the man who shared the hut with me was180 words
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Article, Illustration997 1953-11-16 8 RAYMOND MORTIMER - Hopes, high spirits and shadows of tragedy RAYMOND MORTIMER B> A WRITER'S DIARY. By Virginia Woolf. Edited by Leonard Woolf. I Hogarth Presi. 18t.) THE anxiety, the exA citement and the obstinate, regular, harassing labour of a writer's life are here revealed as never before in English, that is, for997 words
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Advertisement335 1953-11-16 8 PJOY INDONESIAN HOSPITALITY TRAVEL WITH SPEED jhjf GARUDA CONVAIR LINER {M TWICE WEEKLY TO FROM '*V BANGKOK MEDAN PALEMBANG gjj FOUR TIMES WEEKLY fe TO FROM jfi| Jxj DJAKARTA 1?JB Booking office. &s^« UNION BUILDING GROUND FLOOR ,V S(j Tel. 7869 PP KgKiffcP tNDONES/AN A /R WAYS Tp^ijSSl ENSIGN'S J335 words
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Miscellaneous132 1953-11-16 8 Straits Times Crossword a~"""" s"" 7"~ 5 I 7 a "io" "JT" 1 _ll I"~ I i §H 23 2* I|| 25 T26 j SssSs y^ "28" 1H29~ I ESSSSS I p^_ i ■ii'»»ii I i i i in ACROSS 15. No "chickens" (8). 1 Bar break (but a caveat132 words
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Miscellaneous247 1953-11-16 8 28. Typical farm worker is>. Jfl. Wear of "a certain rich man" (4. 5). M. International? Exactly (3. 3. 3. sj. dohx 1 Elsewhere pleaded 3. He has scarcely a meal between lunch and dinner (3-6). 4. These birds seem settled for the nlitht 18). 5. Chamberlain and writer <6>.247 words
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Miscellaneous310 1953-11-16 8 BRIDGE ON the rare occasions when the laws governing irrecularities favour the offending side the only reasonable way to look on it is the application of thr old "rough with the smooth" principle. One such example occurred in a recent rubber when the following hand was dealt at pame all310 words
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Article, Illustration1878 1953-11-16 9 Straits Times DAILY Feature: TRUE stories of History. Adventure, Art, Geography, Science, Exploration. Disaster TOMORROW SIR BERNARD SPILSBTRY AND THE EASTBOURNE MURDERER IHE 2,000 residents of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, were troubled and depressed on Sunday, October 8, 1871. A brooding,1,878 words
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Advertisement129 1953-11-16 9 CORDIALS AND SYRUPS 1 I//// Marir in South Africa from chnicr frrsh Truit AVAILABLE IN MANY FLAVOI RS Tradr Enquiries Invited To Sole Distributors: MALAYA BORNEO. CAMAY brings you Softer, Smoother Skin! i At. Tr a^i^^**" Win hearts and hold romance with t «ofier, smoother com-pU-x.^n. You ctn with your129 words
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Advertisement226 1953-11-16 9 Smith-Corona OFFICE TYPEWRITER A BEAUTIFUL MACHINE 1 TO DO A BEAUTIFUL TYPING JOB! Sfclf Agents: TYPEWRITERS (MAUYA) LIMITED T ftiff UUMOII *****. P.O. 00X. 1152 £q ll T ..aA LOKt HI OIILOIIO. lUIU LUMPUR c pC« fll 31. lUCI ITIttT. FERMI \j? PREMIER GROUP HANWORTH LANE CHERTSEY sroc« s JUST226 words
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Miscellaneous405 1953-11-16 9 TUE AttABMAX AIGtITS ll. iviii. In aid nf Ilic ama/in; irhrra 'ailr llu n lire in to tell I sold l.i\ Ixluii: in: ir. iu,li,.i, :idvpnlurf« of Prince Ahmed, the Mated ndvcntiires in his own and d.c irir.l l.rrome a Irartri. Sullnn Sharhriar said ttiat surclv >vi.rrN. ••Hnvinic inln il405 words
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Article904 1953-11-16 10 T*HE following quotations were those of the Malayan A Sharebrokers' Association, Singapore, at the close of business on Friday: i I.M > I I K i > I B»»*ri ra Srllcn Ilex. Bricta Prefa 2.1 v Ord» 370 ktia* lea i 3.2» ».B. Petrol 3*/6 1M Irualeea904 words
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Article227 1953-11-16 10 LONDON. Fri A SUGGESTION that rubber plantation companies should form a rubber foam manufacturing company was made by Mr. E. D. Money, chairman, at the annual general meeting of Chembone (Malay* Rubber Company yesterday. Mr. Money said that it had been argutd by officials of rubber research227 words
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Article132 1953-11-16 10 AN improvement of almost £Alom. In the results nf Australia's overseas trading for the first quarter of the current financial year comparer) with the September auarter o} 1952 is shown in official figures issued in Canberra. On overall trading, exports exceeded imports by £A 33-.-703.000 compared with132 words
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Article136 1953-11-16 10 FACTORY sales of motorvehicles in the United States totalled 5.772.071 for trJ first, nine months of 1953. exceeding the comparable 1952 figure by nearly 49 per cent., according to the Automobile Manufacturers 1 Association. This year's nine-month salos included 4.827.449 passenger cars. 941.879 motor-trucks and136 words
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Article114 1953-11-16 10 rE success of the diesrl-nnsjinr-d Ferguson tractor, made by the Standard Motn r Company, has encouraged \hr Standard Company to prodmv diesel-engine cars More than 40 per cent, of the Ferguson tractor output consists of die.sel tractors. It Is learned that diesel versk>ns of the Standard estate114 words
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Article64 1953-11-16 10 Mr. G. Henderson Falrmairt has been appointed a director of the Kuala Reman Rubber Estates, a subsidiary of Parian* Consolidated Company. He Is also on the Board of the parent company. Mr. R. F. McNair Scott has left the Board of Kamuning (Perak) Rubber and Tin Company. He did64 words
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Advertisement697 1953-11-16 10 NOTICES NOTICE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION BELANGOR BRANCH. PoM of Secretary Treasurer position filled. Applicant* thanked. NOTICE The Annual Re-union Dinner Social of the Institute of Science wli: bo held on Friday, 11th Dec. •t 7 p.m., at the Capital Blue Room. Dress, optional. Will former Students contact Benny Fang. In.it. Of697 words
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Advertisement380 1953-11-16 10 NOTICES CHANGE OF ADDRESS MPS CORPORATION have pleasure to advise their clients and business friends that they have now moved to their new office at 36 Crpss Street. 2nd. Floor. Telephone 70»l. NOTICE 1 have, as from Ist November. 1953. left the Nanyang Structural Co., Ltd. and have now established380 words
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Advertisement352 1953-11-16 10 NOTICES KEW ESTATE, LIMITED (Incorporated in Singapore) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the thirty-fourth General Meeting of the Company will be held at the registered offlce, 24, Mcdeiros Building, Cecil Street, Singapore, on Friday, 27th November. 1953. at 12 noon to receive accounts, to approve payment of Directors' fees and352 words
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Advertisement374 1953-11-16 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS APPLICATIONS are Invltea for vacancies In the clerical branch ot the Sarawak Government. Salary scale $72 84 x c 120 x 12 264. Points of entry Qnpendent on applicant's educational qualifications and previous experience. Applicants appointed will be eligible for cost of living allowance from 10% to 50%374 words
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Advertisement1457 1953-11-16 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS APPLICATIONS for appointment as PROBATIONER TEACHERS In the Department of Education, Singapore, will be received at the Education office. Palmer Road. Singapore. (P.O. BOX 746) until 15th December. 1953. A. QUALIFICATIONS: (I) Nationality— (1) British subjects born In Singapore, the Federation of Malaya. Sarawak. British North Borneo or1,457 words
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Advertisement26 1953-11-16 10 MITSUI pQ LINE tASTftOUND ROUND THE WORLD SERVICE Europe P«i.en« Sin«o»o.t Han, Kon, iapmH C.F. SHARP <Sc CO., (M) LTD. UNION BUILDING. SINGAPORE TEL: SlttV-l. 210*726 words
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Advertisement1554 1953-11-16 11 fti 4 MANSFIELD dc CO., LTD. .mm 'pS.^' (.negated in Singapore) ft BLUE FUNNEL LINE D D Carriers' option to proceed via ether parts to load and discharge cargo SAILINGS te LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, LONDON ft CONTINENTAL PORTS Due Soils P. S'hom Penong Peleu. for Moncilles, Liverpool Glosoow Nov. 14/14 Nov.1,554 words
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Advertisement995 1953-11-16 11 !f^l£ ::^s^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^?^y»|jii EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCANDINAVIAN/U.K./CONTINENT Spore P. S'hom Penong "Menehurte" for Bangkok, Soigon, Hongkong, Monila, Koba, Yokohomo 1/1 Dae. 10/10 Nay. M/*?"*?--"Fohtria" for Bangkok 7/ 8 Dae. Dag. 5/ S Dae. "Lelendle" for Bongkok 29/19 Doc. "Java" for Bangkok, Saigon, Hongkong, Monila, Kobs ft Yokohama 11 Dee/995 words
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Advertisement1022 1953-11-16 11 BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD. SAILINGS to U.K. and CONTINENTAL PORTS S'pora P. S'hom Penoio Benlomond for Avonmouth, London, Rotterdom, Newcostle In Port Bonolbanach for Liverpool, Glatgow, Dublin Autwerp G 2S/24 20/22 Nov. 23/24 Nov. Bonmhar for Havre, London, Rotterdom, Hull 21/17 Nov. 18/10 Nay. 1/ 1 0^Beawyvl. for Avonmouth, Liverpool,1,022 words
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Advertisement1295 1953-11-16 11 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. ELLERMAN BUCKNALL TEL N 0 LONDON, HAVRE, ROTTERDAM, KLAVBJJESB I.IWJE HAMBURG ft HULL LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, and for U.S.A., North Atlantic Ports PORTLAND, SEATTLE ft VANCOUVER and Co-iodo via Colombo Accepting cargo for Central ft *>vjth CITY OF SWANSEA American Ports Spore P. Shorn Penang1,295 words
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847 1953-11-16 12 PRICES IMPROVE ON BIGGER TURNOVER Sentiment also better: buyers exceed sellers By Our Financial Correspondent IT is pleasant to be able to report a decided improvement in the Singapore share market last week. A much better sentiment developed, due to no single reason, and prices showed some improvement in the847 words
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Article452 1953-11-16 12 New company registered ANEW company, named Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Australia) Ltd. was registered in Sydney on Friday The authorised capital II £3 million The company will manufacture petro-chemicals and light gases at Silverwater on the Paramatta river near Sydney. It is intended to issue immediately 1,325,000 ordinary452 words
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Article76 1953-11-16 12 I Of 46,177 tons of ribbed] smoked sheet rubber shipped from Malaya in October, 20.251 I tons No. 1 and No. IX, 8,327 tons was No. 2, 11,589 tons was No. 3. 4,408 tons was No. 4, 962 tons was No. 5 and 640 tons was other76 words
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254 1953-11-16 12 THE following list of business in the Singapore share market is reported by Fraser and Co.. for the period November 7 to November 13 inclusive: INDUSTRIALS: CT.S. Ords 23,3. Fraser Nravo ords $1.90, Gammons $2.85 to $2.95 to $2.90, Hammers $2.77 /2 Hongkong254 words
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Article87 1953-11-16 12 THE following dividends were announced hv companies operating in Malaya and Siam last week:— SIME DARBY Co.final 5 per cent, making 10 per cent for year ended June, payable November 27, books close November 23. PAH AMi CON.: final 30 per rent making 55 per cent for year87 words
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Article84 1953-11-16 12 AMSTERDAM A DEADLOCK is reported in the negotiations between the United States and an Indonesian delegation regarding the exDort of Indonesian tin to the VS. in the year beginning ADril next Indonesia wishes to continue exporting 18.000 and 20.000 tons per annum to the U.S. on the84 words
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Article654 1953-11-16 12 Tin and rubber nuarkfts TIN OUTPUT AT POST-WAR PEAK r[E price of tin last week showed a gradual rise from $308.75 a picul on Monday to $311.75 oit Saturday, the highest price reached since September 24. The net gain on the week is $3 a654 words
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Advertisement339 1953-11-16 12 now iirt-jiTifldßl If f<45 4 SHOWING I l//'. 4§g| 6.30, 9.30 LATEST! NEWEST! GREATEST! rffriraMi H <'.\'t 0 btintj*'! A\!U\M MM in an EPIC i'ICTURE of L #H an EPIC ADVENTURE! J|% 11/rjllifi ijaiLSLLJ M m f Tariff rEyrnttrn m/oi/f)i/tk ii l 9 B cjecA/i/eo&t' During tnr entire vason of339 words
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Advertisement316 1953-11-16 12 jTI CATHAY ORGANISATION fHi ATTRACTIONS 5 SHOWS OH(m 3^M~i V 4 WY" I'- 00 a.m-1.15-TAHAVI ■"11l 1/ 415 fi4s I JUAY! SBsUst i ij :n pm Friends, Singaporeans, Countrymen! voi ii ro>n: to si i; i \i s\it O\l\ TO PIIAISi: HIM! M-<l-M Presents MARLON BRANDO JAMES MASON JOHN GItLGUD316 words
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Article278 1953-11-16 13 Arsenal 4 Bolion 3 Aston Vlllm 5 Middlesbrough 3 Blackpool 1 Tottenham 0 Cardiff 1 Manchester V. 6 Chelsea 2 Burnley 1 Iliiddrrsfirld 2 Sheffield Wed. Manchester CltyO Newcastle n Portsmouth 1 Preston Shrffirld U. 1 Charlton 1 SunderUnd 3 Liverpool Wolves 1 w. Bromwlrh 0 SECOND DIVISION BlackburnReuter - 278 words
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1039 1953-11-16 13 MULLEN GOAL IN FOURTH MINUTE BEATS WBA LONDON, Sunday. A GOAL by England's left-winger Jimmy Mullen in the fourth minute proved sufficient to give Wolverhampton Wanderers a win in a thrill packed struggle with league leaders West Bromwich Albion yesterday and so narrowed Albion's lead in the first division to1,039 words
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Article, Illustration35 1953-11-16 13 GAY CARNIVAL (Boujroure) is led in by Mrs. Bougourr after winning the second race (Cl. 3, Div. 2, 5> 2 f.) at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Gay Carnival won by three lengths. Straits Times picture.35 words
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Article28 1953-11-16 13 MERSING. Sun. In a fast an^ thrilling hockey game. Rovers be*»: Llahtntng by 2-0 on the Town Paciang yesterday. Tay Kwang Seng scored both goals.28 words
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Article40 1953-11-16 13 LONDON. Sun— Terjv Allen of London, who recentl> failed in his old to win the world flyweight title from Yoshio shirai is to defend his British title against Eric Marsden of St. Heleas on Feb. 21. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article170 1953-11-16 13 Pinza was star of 1953 season LONDON. Sun. 'THE brilliant running of the coit A Pinta, who gave newly-knlght-ed Sir Gordon Richards his first Derby win, was the highlight of ttie 1953 Coronation flat racing season which ended in mud and rain yesterday. Though the Queen just failed to winReuter - 170 words
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Article190 1953-11-16 13 W Bromwlch 18 13 2 3 27 22 28 Wolves 18 11 5 2 45 26 27 Huddersfleld 18 11 3 4 35 19 25 ',urn ley 18 11 0 7 39 32 22 rharlton Ath. 18 10 1 7 42 35 21 3olton Wand. 17 8 5190 words
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Article198 1953-11-16 13 P W D L P A pts Dnncaster R. 18 12 1 533 19 25 Leicester C. 18 9 7 2 38 23 25 Everton 18 9 6 3 37 27 24 Notu Forest 18 10 3 5 41 26 23 Rotherham U. 19 10 1 8 35198 words
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Article414 1953-11-16 13 SOUTH P W D L F A pUs Ipswich 20 14 5 1 44 19 33 Readme 20 11 4 5 41 30 28 Southampton 20 12 2 ***** 26 Brlßhton. Hove 19 11 4 432 22 26 Norwich City 20 10 4 6 31 26 24 Leytcn414 words
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Article288 1953-11-16 13 DIVISION A P W D L T A pU Qpc-ii o South 11 8 1 2 31 14 17 Hearts 11 S 2 4 24 1R 12 St. Mlrren 10 S 2 3 16 15 12 Dundee 11 4 4 3 15 14 12 Aberdeen 10 S 2288 words
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Article427 1953-11-16 13 BRISTOL. Sunday. A CAPACITY crowd of 21.000 sa w the All Blacks team win the fifth game of their tour with an 11 0 victory over Western Counties here yesterday. The toutists, who led 6—o at half time, scored one goal, one dropped goal and oneReuter - 427 words
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Article81 1953-11-16 13 AMRITSAR, Sun.— C. V. Gadkari. the Indian Test player was top-scorer with 78 In a North Zone total of 267 for 9 made here yesterday in reply to the Commonwealth touring team's score of 396 for 5 declared. The 3-day match ends today. After BenReuter - 81 words
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Article83 1953-11-16 13 LONDON. Sun. Yesterday* Rugby League results were: Barrow 15. Feat hfrst one Rovers 8; Bradrord N 3. York 7; Bramley i 9. Win an 19; Castleford 14, Doncastei 10; Dewsbury 15. Liverpool C. 14; Halifax 16 Batley 6; Hull Kingston R. 3. Wktnes 10; Hunslet 6, Huddersfield 12.83 words
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Advertisement623 1953-11-16 13 NOW Qantas links Singapore BANGKOK an alternate route on the Kangaroo Service KAKAvnI hi\ :.j>:<*7 IV i f s— —^'•a V BANGKOK Is now an alternative portof-call for Qantaa •^^'rfV s constellations operating the Kangaroo Service tr> London in V \&i T^wT^^C parallel partnership with 8.0.A.C. Ka«', twice weekly tenice*623 words
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477 1953-11-16 14 Lye Huat, Sivaganam set best times in speed trial From EDIN PETERS MALACCA, Sunday. THAN LYE HUAT (Singapore) and Rajaratnam Sivaganam (Scremban) put up the best performances for cars and motors cycles respectively at the third annual Malacca half mile standingstart speed trial, held at Batu Berendam Road today. Lye477 words
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Article, Illustration14 1953-11-16 14 MADI.IS (Charles), winner of Race Three at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Straits Times picture.14 words
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455 1953-11-16 14 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By BRIDGE LAW II looks earmarked for top class racing in Malaya. His five-length win in the Class 3. Div. 1, 5-1-f. race at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday had a very definite Class 1 tag about it. Smartly455 words
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Article352 1953-11-16 14 Robert Lim goes to next round SBA TOURNEY SINGAPOREs rifting badminton star. Robert Lim (Greenwood!, fresh from his victory on Saturday over S. A. Durai. former All-India champion, cleared hLs second hurdle in the Singapore Badminton Association's men's open .singles event when he defeated clubmate Lim Wei Lon 9-15 18-17.352 words
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Article45 1953-11-16 14 The City Councils Finance Committee will meet today to reconsider an earlier decision not io install floodlighting at Jalnn Besar stadium durlnc ir>M. A SAFA spokesman will a Herd the meeting to argue thai Installation or fioodlichtinc will increase revenue from the stidlum.45 words
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Article66 1953-11-16 14 LEEDS. Erpland. Sun— England snatched a double win over France in 'able tennis matches at Leeds and Pe»«rboroush last nicht. At Leeds, the English men's team beat Prince 5-2. while at Petcrooroitfh the French women went down 3-6. Both Richard Bercmann. who won 'he Ftielish sinclesAP - 66 words
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Article44 1953-11-16 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Selangor State XI. in a praciice game on the padang. were beaten by a ante* hockey eleven, composed mainly of schoolboys, by one-nil. The goal wa« scored by inside right L. Jayatilaka in Urn second half.44 words
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Article263 1953-11-16 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. SELANOOR FA. Cup holders TP.C.A. recovered from a 1-0 deficit at half time to retain the Poppy Day soccer cup by beatiriß league champions Indian Association 4-1 on the Police Depot Rround today Indians were the better side in the first half263 words
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Article76 1953-11-16 14 HONG KONO. Sun. The Swedish DJurgardens Boldklub football team today swamped a Hons Konc selection by eight co i«. to one In the second game of th I Hone Kong visit. At half time the Swedes led by <— fl Hongkonj saved a comnlet" trounclncReuter - 76 words
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Article68 1953-11-16 14 PERTH. Sun. Western Australia passed thp 400 mark fnr the fourth time in Sheffield Shield cricket when they carried their first innings total to 402 against South Australia yesterday. South Australia scored 111 for four wickets, aft'-r losing Neil Dansie for a "duek 1 with theReuter - 68 words
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Article79 1953-11-16 14 BATU PAHAT. Sun -Work nas begun on Batu Pa hat's $15,000 sports stadium and It Is expected to be ready early next ye.ir. The fences have been erected and work is now being done on the 440 yards athletics circuit. The Jonore athletic meet will be'79 words
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Article235 1953-11-16 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun YfALAYAN HOCKEY COUNCIL 1 J Umpires Board will |mh ways of raising the standard ni umpiring at a meetlnc to be held on Nov 28 at ScrcmbHn. The board comprises one delegate from each of the states affiliated to ho M.H.C. Col.235 words
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Article154 1953-11-16 14 Van B and Bougoure on top again WINNING three races on Saturday. the last day, the formidable van Breukelen-Boucoutp combination again came out on top at the Selangor Turf Club November Meeting. Garnet Bougoure topped the Jockeys' list with four winners, two seconds and three thirds, while M van Breukclen154 words
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Article286 1953-11-16 14 SINGAPORE CORINTHIANS, who have earned promotion to the second division, won the S.A.F.A. junior cup final at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday by beating R.A.F. (Seletar) "A" by two goals to one. But their sucess was due at I least as much to the mistakes of the286 words
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Advertisement177 1953-11-16 14 tSLZfeA^A -EYE WM^ STRAIN *W^"*^Si THREATENED MY JOB I bad to keep reMingrm ured, smart- At night I couldn't read or tew. ing eyes. My work suffered ra» Mother suggested Opiren. "It v bead ached the boss complained. wonderful for eye-strain. she taid. I used Optrex regularly. It kept my177 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous60 1953-11-16 14 HOCKEY DIV. 1. LBAOOI: S.R.C. v Ovlon S.C. SRC padang. DIV. 2: I'nlversity v Wanderers. It. Timah Rnad. DIV. Bl YMSA v SHB Police. SHB (round. FRIENDLY: Indian Assn. v Combined Schools. I.A. RIGGER S.C'.C. "B" v B.E. on padanc (Maj. James); RAAF "W v All Blues. Tencah (F Lt.60 words
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