The Singapore Free Press, 1 February 1950
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Title Section17 1950-02-01 1 The Singapore Free Press LARGEST AFTERNOON SALE IN MALAYA SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1950. PRICE 10 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration357 1950-02-01 1 START H.-BOMB, SAYS TRUMAN 'To cope with aggression WASHINGTON, Wednesday. gEEN as confirming: widespread conviction that Russia with the powerful backing of her allies may precipitate a new world war, President Truman yesterday ordered work to start on the hydrogen bomb, potentially the world's most terrible weapon of mass destruction.Reuter - 357 words
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Article45 1950-02-01 1 Soekarno may skip S'pore Mart Kem.rter RE police > ired extenmeasures at rport today rival of Dr. President of States of it it is now tether his j here. istar S.n^apore. Lj morn- was :..t a net rta office not the In I cm Dr R45 words
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Article16 1950-02-01 1 r B-rlin I and the n 'f q-. .->- 'her have bftn U.P.U.P. - 16 words
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94 1950-02-01 1 T.U.C. ISSUES 'VOTE LABOUR' MANIFESTO LONDON, Wed. BRITAIN'S powerful Trades Union Congress, m an official statement last night, urged all its 8.000.000 followers to "vote Labour at this most crucial election" Observers believe the statement was inspired partly by the fact that a large section of the trade union movementReuter - 94 words
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Article, Illustration38 1950-02-01 1 picture. The Officer Administering the Government of Singaport. Sir Patrick McKerron, showing keen interest m an enrolment centre m Kuala Lumpur on Monday, when leading Chinese signed up for voluntary work during the Federation's "Anti-Ban-dit Month." Free PressFree Press - 38 words
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Article12 1950-02-01 1 Anglo-Indian talks on sterl-■-.iiances ended at New jrestei ReuterReuter - 12 words
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Article26 1950-02-01 1 The Philippines government has rejected a request by Washington for permission to station US Marines as guards m the U.S. Embassy compound la.- A.P.A.P. - 26 words
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Article36 1950-02-01 1 Free Press Stuff Reporter OPERATING m the Jelebu area of Nef?ri Sembilan last night, a party of 2 2 Gurkhas killed two bandits and recovered two rifles, a hand grenade and ammunition.36 words
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Article25 1950-02-01 1 The Officer Administering the Singapore Government, Sir Patrick McKerron, will address the South-East Asia Central Conference of the Methodist Church tomorrow morning.25 words
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Article29 1950-02-01 1 The Hungarian Government has banned publication of all maps of the country and has ordered everyone possessing military maps to surrender i them within 30 days.- A.P.A.P. - 29 words
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Article63 1950-02-01 1 Free Press Staff Reporter FROM today 8.0.A.C. will operate a 14-day holiday service from Singapore-Hong Kong and back to Singapore at special rates. The special rate will only apply to return tickets utilised within the 14 days and will be available only to the end of May.63 words
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Article24 1950-02-01 1 The U.S. Vive-Consul, Mr. Oouglas MacKiernan, earlier -ported mKsing, is safe after .1 hazard' ;is journey out of northwest China,- ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article150 1950-02-01 1 Free Press Stall Reporter SINGAPORE police and Naval Base police are jointly investigating the death of a Somali seaman, Shari Mohamed, a^ed 34, who was found badly injured on the deck of a naval frigate H.M.S. Loch C.lendhu at Selttar early on Moiidav morning. Mohamed,150 words
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Article70 1950-02-01 1 DUNKIRK, Wed. FRENCH .soldiers from Lille yesterday loaded American lorries on the cargo ship Auray '9,176 tons destined for Indo-China. Dunkirk dockers, who had refused to load the lorries, topped work on the ship when the troops arrived but went bark to work In the afternoon.Reuter - 70 words
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Article107 1950-02-01 1 VAMPIRES CONTRARY TO KORAN Y. P. Malay Correspondent of a vampire O couple begging for alms and stalking victims have spread to K»dah from Penang. The acting Chief Kathl of X Uah m a pronouncement to Malays m the State warned them against levlng the rumours p ntlng out that107 words
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Article32 1950-02-01 1 5,000 MISSING FROM AUSTRIA agents have been O responsible for the kldnapplna: and deporting of at least 5.000 persons In Austria since the "nd of the war. the Austrian police said yesterday32 words
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Article23 1950-02-01 1 Gray in S 'pore Free Press Staff Reporter Mr. W. N. Gray. Commissioner of Police m the Federation, arrived m Singapore last night23 words
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122 1950-02-01 1 S'pore pines earn for Australia MELBOURNE, Wednesday. lIOISEWIVES m Australia had a hard lime buying 11 tinned pineapple last year and what they could buy came from Singapore. Reason was that Australia exported 91 per cent, of its own tinned pineapple to Canada to earn dollars and imported from Singapore.A.P. - 122 words
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Article53 1950-02-01 1 ITALIAN officials debated for two days about the type of tea they should serve Mr. Bevin. the British Foreign Secretary, when he arrives m Home this afternoon and then decided it would be tactless to ofl'er him China tea. Instead he will be offered a cup53 words
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Article102 1950-02-01 1 'MAO WILL ATTACK INDIA NEW YORK Wed. GEN. Chiang Kai-shek. Chinese Nationalist leader, claims that the Chinese Communists plan eventually to attack India, according to an interview published yesterday m the New York World Telegram. Chiang was reported to have said that the Communists were not pausing to consolidate theirReuter - 102 words
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Article29 1950-02-01 1 A fire has damaged 100 houses and a number of warehouses on the Island of Ampon, East Indonesia. Total damage Is estimated at 10 million guilders.29 words
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Article14 1950-02-01 1 Japan will abandon practically all police controls within a year.- ReuterReuter - 14 words
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Article70 1950-02-01 1 r FHE Singapore Sinhalese L Association will be celebrating Ceylon Dominion Day with a tea-party at Robinson's Cafe on Saturday. Feb. 4. for which 500 invitations have already been issued. There will be a ceremony early m the morning at the Sinhalese Buddhist Temple at Outram Road,70 words
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Article41 1950-02-01 1 The coroner yesterday found there had been no gross negligence "amounting to criminal negligence" m the deaths of ten of the 64 victims of the sinking of the British submarine Truculent m the Thames estuary on Jan. 12. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article58 1950-02-01 1 Free Press Reporter [NUSUAL freight on last night's Cathay Pacific SkyL* master from Bangkok were two peacocks and two 'hens. The bird which attracted a lot of attention at Kalians .V«r;j.-rt. were ?»ent to Mayfield Kmneto where they will be looked after until they leave by Constellation58 words
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Article159 1950-02-01 1 PARIS, Wednesday. ENHANCE told Russia last night that relations r between them had been altered "gravely" by the Kremlin recognition of the regime of Ho Chi Minn m Indo-China. The French note of protest to Moscow said the the Soviet decision violated the principles ofReuter - 159 words
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Article103 1950-02-01 1 SO many eye -witnesses have confirmed stories of the weird behaviour of inanimate objects at a New South Wales dairy farm that some researchers have attributed the happenings to poltergeist. At Mr. Lawrence A. Wilkinson's farm at Tarcutta V.vlley, IS people have been present m the dairy103 words
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Article135 1950-02-01 1 'Help us' appeal by Tibet NEW DELHI. Wed THIBET yesterday appeal- ed to all neighbouring countries to help her oppose the Peking-threat-ened invasion by the Chinese Red army, t In a broadcast heard feebl? here, a voice, speaking In English, said Tibet had never recognised Chinese suzerainty and the TibetanU.P. - 135 words
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Article110 1950-02-01 1 •pHREE Municipal Commit X tee decisions approving applications by Rediffusion (Singapore i. Ltd.. to erect v. single feeder m Queen S" an iron bracket m Eu Ton? Sen Street and a music circuit across a Municipal building m Hill Street, were referred back :itte«' by tht> C Mr.110 words
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Article31 1950-02-01 1 The marriage of a Catholic and Protestant can be an- nulled If the Catholic or Protestant baptism was not properly performed, according i to a Vatican statement U.P.U.P. - 31 words
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Article18 1950-02-01 1 Th-> automobile industry tn the United States built i 6.238.038 motor vehicles last year. A.P.A.P. - 18 words
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Article30 1950-02-01 1 The Nation s )f t. a consultative assembly appointed by Emir Idrlss-el-Senussi. yesterday :iarate administrations for Trlpolitanla and Cyrenalca but with FecWal union under the Sonusst dynasty.- ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Advertisement51 1950-02-01 1 &£0 \aMrmmSmmm j with SNIDER'S VITA-FRESH AMERICAN CATSUP 14 oz bottle 70 c a bottle of Snider's Catsup *ab!e and m the kitchen Use to your favourite meat and Season your stews and soups. "asserole dishes with it The tomato flavour is something -nptingly delicious COLD STORAC^ CM Storage Co.,51 words
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Advertisement60 1950-02-01 1 '*llllf If •••••Illlllllllltl** »l ■1 1 111 Illllllf •HM It Mil ••#•••<••**•*•> Smart. and Chic! NEW PLASTIC HANDBAGS Just Arrived A NEW DELIVERY OF LADIES PLASTIC HANDBACS IN REFRESHINC NEW STYLES. THESE INCLUDE IMITATION MOROCCO, CROCODILE AND LIZARD SKIN. IN EYE CATCHINC COLOURS OF BROWN TAN. CREY. RED AND NAVY.60 words
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Article912 1950-02-01 2 The Mystery of Asthma THE SINGAPORE DOCTOR IHAVE been suffering from asthma for many years. I am sometimes free from it yor months. Then it suddenly starts at flights. I used to take ephedrin regularly which gave me relief, but lately it has had no effect. Could you tell me912 words
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Article202 1950-02-01 2 'rHE Bristol Aeroplane Company. builders of the 130-ton Brabazon plant 1 are 40-years-old >n February 19. It i.s unlikely thai the Brubazon will make any special flipht to celebrate the company's birihriay. '•I don't think the Brabazon "s test p r ocramnip could be inter-202 words
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Article506 1950-02-01 2 JAMES ROSS - THE EARTH IS ON THE WOBBLE JAMES ROSS By *"FHE earth is no lon- ger spinning perfectly, but is wobbling like a running-down top." states Prof. Auchinlesfl Brown, a marine surveyor m the United States. It would seem, according to Professor Brown, that unless man can break up the colossal506 words
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Article, Illustration452 1950-02-01 2 Glamour Girl of the Future The Chapman Pincher Column I THIS is hdtt scient ists picture the glamour girl of the future— a ten-foot-tall giantess 1* barrel-chested body, stumpy legs and beady-eyed, oval head Their preview is based on three indisputable facts: i The human species is rapidly increasing in452 words
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Advertisement73 1950-02-01 2 '•••■••••■••••■••■■•■■■■■■•■•a Always at your service Singapore Dispensary rj IWHOLBSALI RKTAIL DISPENSING CHEMISTS) > I" !«■> ORCHARD ROAD TIL. XO^OO PERFUMES, COSMETICS, TOILET REQUISITES PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS PROPRIETARY MEDICINES > m I- DRUGS AND CHEMICALS 5' m m I- OrnCl HOURS: WEEKDAYS H.;io A.M. to fi p.m. > I* SUNDAYS 8.30 AM73 words
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Advertisement83 1950-02-01 2 ACHES «L fp J PAINS M^WV^' $PF£OT EFFECT! YE Ifili' ol)l When the pain oi headache, neuralgia or other minor Ills is a burden, blessed relief comes quickly with 'Tabloid' 'Emplrln* c Compound, Its rapid action relieves with•ut harmful effect upon heart or body Ask (or this well-known product o<83 words
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Miscellaneous255 1950-02-01 2 F.P. Crossword No. 90S CD co ci ~iF K-* 1 1 IT! 1 tlilll 1 I I I I CLUCi AC Ross 1 Felicitate < 12 7 Tooth .s>: 9 Fruit <ti); 13 Unpaid (4); 15 Prods <s'-. 16 Volcano '4>; 17 Sonority t9>; 21 Ruler »9>. 23 Holes »4);255 words
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Miscellaneous203 1950-02-01 2 YOUR LUCKY STAR DOKN today, you have a v J v number of talents and Ul J nl > competitive world are too inclined to scatter *nclined to be moody, your energies Find out >0U re either terribly decarly m life, uhat you want J,? >SM d or l^' •"<"■-203 words
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Article, Illustration318 1950-02-01 3 SECRET WARFARE NOW A FINE ART Importance of underground LONDON, Wednesday. UNDERGROUND movements, developed to a fine art m the Second World War, will increase m importance as a weapon of future warfare, according to Lieut. -Colonel F. O. Miksohe, wartime director of secret operations m France. "Whatever form a318 words
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Article88 1950-02-01 3 CINCINNATI Ohio. Wednesday lit NT X at the Bethesda Hospital here passed gist day m a coma on Dec. 31, 1949. for the seventh consecutive year, Christ:er for patient "X". a 54-year-old man, was allotment of predigested food, tube-fed *hp no.^ facials said the name hasA.P. - 88 words
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Article66 1950-02-01 3 1* H E Mtteh shipping and tradln? firm of Jardine Matheson. many of whose ships have run the Nationalist blockade to Chinese Communist ports, are to sell the Qt £714--000 worth of soya beans from Communist China. Jardine Matheson has chartered a ship which will procarryReuter - 66 words
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Article25 1950-02-01 3 ea of television and radio m America last reached the record figure of US$B5O millions due c: to expansion of television auction ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article65 1950-02-01 3 RESTLESS urge to cycle when he left school .ntren years a*,, caused a Melbourne man. Jack l -\\i^ rfud Now at 33 h ha > travelled n.m )0.«M)0 miles roaming around Australia and i oui six bicycles. VI hohhv during his travels has been gmrißg InReuter-A.A.P. - 65 words
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204 1950-02-01 3 SAN FRANCISCO, Wednesday. r rHE Chronicle wondered editorially yesterday if the 1 disturbance on the planet Mars.* witnessed o n January 16 by Japanese astronomer Saeki. may not have been caused by a meteor. "The one that left the meteor crater m Arizona.A.P. - 204 words
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Article65 1950-02-01 3 MR Anthony Eden told a meeting recently that the Conservative Party, if returned to power after the general election, would call an imperial economic conference at an early date Mr. Eden, deputy leader of the Conservative Party, added: I am convinced that there is .scope forReuter - 65 words
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Article62 1950-02-01 3 JAPAN'S Premier, Mr. Yoshida J has indicated that his Government was awaiting only the signing of the peace treaty to plunge into international competition m shipping. He told the Upper House that Japan could not send ships openly to foreign waters until the treaty wasReuter; A.A.P. - 62 words
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Article84 1950-02-01 3 BURMA INDIANS END TALKS THE All Burma Indian Congress on Monday concluded its third annual session m Rangoon after passing several resolutions, one of which urged the Indian Government to establish six consular offices m impr' tant Burmese towns where I:idlan s lived m large number. Another resolution urged theReuter - 84 words
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Article17 1950-02-01 3 Most Australian people want the £1 restored to sterling par, according to a Gallup poll17 words
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Article53 1950-02-01 3 GEN. Douglas Mac Arthur yesterday gave a send-off to 10 Japanese women leaders departing for the United States to observe American women's role m social, political and economic affairs. He said that Japanese women's post-surrender emancipation from feudalism was a most "far-reaching and dramatic transformation"Reuter - 53 words
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Article47 1950-02-01 3 The Leipzig firm of Kari Neubert nas developed a shorthand-writing machim 1 for the blind which is capable of a maximum speed of 260 syllables a minute. The former stenotypes. based on the Braille idea, had a top speed of 200 syllables, A.P.A.P. - 47 words
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Article37 1950-02-01 3 After four weeks of legislative activity this year, the US Congress has 'sent Just one bill to the White House signature— a resolution authorizing President Truman to proclaim Febru. as "National Children's Day37 words
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Article31 1950-02-01 3 The Netherlands Government has appointed Mr. A. H. C Gieben and Dr. J C. De Beu.s first and second Acting High Commissioners under Dr. H. M. Hirschfeld m Indonesia. A.P.A.P. - 31 words
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Article189 1950-02-01 3 SOIRABAYA, Wednesday. 'THREE corvettes, including one built m Canada m 1943, are being refitted for the new Indonesian navy at the naval base here. The Sourabaya Naval base, one of the best equipped fleet repair bases m South-East Asia and now under the control of theReuter - 189 words
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Article115 1950-02-01 3 COLONIAL RESEARCH SERVICE LONDON. V> T'HE formation oi a Co Research Service. designed to bind top( scattered research worker, of the 40 territories of ihe ttrttish Colonial Empire, announced yesterday by Mr David Rees-William.v IL Secretary for the Colonie The object Is to ere:: service with salary, tern service andReuter - 115 words
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Article, Illustration63 1950-02-01 3 Every link must be perfect m the massive cables that anchor the 83.600 tons of the Cunarder Queen Elizabeth, and these men have the muscle-straining task of straightening them for inspection m the King George V drydock at Southampton. Each mighty link m more than 900 feet of anchor cable63 words
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Article51 1950-02-01 3 DR Mahmud Hus.v Pakistani Deputy Forest, Minister, has left Karachi for Capetown for a tripartite conference on the treatment of Indian and Pakistani n < tionals In South Africa He was accompanied by two advisers. Joint Foreign Seer tary. Mr. Anhtar Huand Foreign Under-Secr Mr SujadReuter - 51 words
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Article45 1950-02-01 3 OFFICIAL quarters haw described as "hlgr. gerated" reports by Te 1 Radio and a reliel asency that as many as 1.500 persons were feared dead m rfloods and earthquake southern Per They said the known toll m the two d 42. U.P.U.P. - 45 words
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Article63 1950-02-01 3 Jl SI as John Stephens, New South Waif* BWtaMMT, touched the finishing line m a heal «»f the Oitle* Amatenr Swimming Ctaha 100-year*. championship ifootloiii; Mallet leapt from thr water m front of him It «mi grabbed by a quit k-thinkiru' •Arial jnd presented to Stephens asReuter; A.A.P. - 63 words
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Advertisement110 1950-02-01 3 I Sidney \jjSBSF' X ;j TORCH His ORCHESTRA. GREAT WALTZ— Selecton (Johann Straus* E ***** J V WALTZ (Bayne* NTED BALLROOM (Tcye» E ***** m RY WIDOW SELECTION <Lehar> T*o Parts r^ Opening Chorus; Vilia; J M .c Finale (Act I); The Cavalier. .J Ir. Mv Heart: Maxims: I Love110 words
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Advertisement76 1950-02-01 3 Greetings for Chinese Nezc Year r There is a feeling ot restfuiness throughout ol L the house. Worry and anxiety have given L place to relief and cheerfulness Jo BABY IS ON COW GATE NOW Look at him! All chuckles and chubbiness weight increasing sound bones forming r brimming with76 words
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Miscellaneous119 1950-02-01 3 WHAT'S ON IN K.L. RKX: Beautiful Bkna« from Ba>hful Bind. I'AVILION: Madame Spy and Cheyenne Rt.und-up COLISEUM: TjioeiiK Wanara (Malay. ODEON: Whisky Galoro. CATHAY: Man ayarkaia.si (Tamil. MADRAS: Airmata Men^allr I/chitarom <Malay) CENTRAL: Inbftvalll (Tamib. WRFSTLIXG: B B Park. IPOH RKX: tik- Walls oi Jericho SUN: Velalkari < Tamil >119 words
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Miscellaneous831 1950-02-01 3 Bridge Hands SO UUU9 players greet the posfliflfton of ace-queen combinations a* heaven-sent Norih-South %ulnerabi» opportunities to take finesses, that South dealer this hand is doubly interesting. NORTH It was described by I. T. Sun m a recent issue of Bridge World 5 J I I Magazine. 0 X 6831 words
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531 1950-02-01 4 The Singapore Free Press WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 1950. THE LEAK IN THE DAM Si > .-MiARPLY is international entlon being drawn luuo-China by the ibtned efforts of Radio P King, tendentious statements from Taipeh and disCv bout the recognition of Bao Dais governireiii by the rest of the <■ the531 words
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Article, Illustration1195 1950-02-01 4 FLORIDA: KJVEN here m Palm Beach, among the snobs and the nabobs, the British election is news. The Palm Beach Daily News, whose masthead slogan is M 53 Years devoted to society sports, hotel, cottage, and club life m Palm Beach," now devoting some of its front1,195 words
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Article516 1950-02-01 4 Neville Cardus - Elgar Was He Really Great? Neville Cardus -By- TWO {Kissel's m a recent article aroused criticism. Tlk'\ were: -Outside England, Elgar has not escaped the suspicion of having heard the echoes of the muse, rather than her own voice speaking for him and through him." '"Can we say of any516 words
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Article, Illustration557 1950-02-01 4 PRESTO - Symphony Orchestra for S'pore PRESTO Music Topics by THE SiugjporTe mnsic world, ;d'ter ;i period of quiescence, has stirred into life with a vengeance This week comes (lie surprising news tluit Singapore is to have its own symphony orchestra and string orchestra. Both hope to begin rehearsals this month and557 words
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Article, Illustration19 1950-02-01 4 "Ho, no— the village girls weren't good enough tor him— HE ucii going to marry (jorgeous Qmmig ufn.i Ht19 words
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Advertisement15 1950-02-01 4 I Modern j I Jewellery by EI'ROPGAN I CRAFTSMEN H.SENA, LTD. IiA.Nt.hOK. »M \A:\G. si\<;ai*okk <15 words
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Advertisement12 1950-02-01 4 At VJ BY VVVV >■ s Nou; obtainable m Pints Splits \GLNTS: CALDBECKI12 words
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Miscellaneous419 1950-02-01 4 NEW RECORDS \<Kturf for strins SfdNStn J:.t tenoi I voice SMSM to bt liorodin) played by tin- IMiil- BCtMtog from some deep vault «ad SMSS.'&SJLSS: nx it.is. drowns him wbenen This is sir Malcolm Sargent's >v rd 2 thr cresl of transcription ol the slow move- V?uJ*2?? i Z' h::s419 words
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Article434 1950-02-01 5 FILM DOLLARS: QUERY IN COUNCIL What Colony spends m U.S. Free Press Staff Reporter QUESTIONS on the expenditure oi U.S. dollars permitted by the Singapore Government for the importation of cinema films will be asked by Mr. C. C. Tan (Municipality SouthWest) m the Legislative Council on Feb. 21. Mr.434 words
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Article18 1950-02-01 5 Mr J. M. Gallic*, M.C.S.. has been seconded for service as Secretary of the Police Mission.18 words
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Article, Illustration130 1950-02-01 5 SIM SEES FOR HIMSELF I ree Press Staff Reporter h i 1 1 X trtmi i friend m the United States has \oung Singapore Chinese stenographer ;jp his mind to study m a l\S. university. ee-year-old Sim Teng Klang, who nance company, leaves tomorrow University130 words
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Article115 1950-02-01 5 STRATFORD PLAYERS DUE IN S'PORE Free Press Stall Reporter TH E Stratford Memorial Theatre company, numbering 30, is arriving at Singapore tomorrow by Qantas Constellation from Sydney. The company is headed by the wellknown Shakespearean actorprouueer, Mr. Anthony Quayie. A tour of Australia has just been completed, m whlci) Shakespeare's115 words
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Article56 1950-02-01 5 Free Press Staff Reporter The Johore Bahru Rifle Association range beside the Johore English College will be formally opened by Tungku Mahkota tomorrow at 430 p.m. The OCC&SIon Will be marked by a tea party and shooting competitions. Each member is permitted to Invite three guests, for whom56 words
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Article88 1950-02-01 5 Free Press Staff Reporter IN the Municipal Commissioners meeting yesterday. Mins \ni> I.aycock Pros? ressive East Ward moved reference back of a proposed scheme for the provision of a public swimming pool and pavilion, public children's playgrounds and paddling pool, with a public cur park,88 words
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Article211 1950-02-01 5 Free Press Staff Reporter AT the request of the committee of Raffles Museum and Library and with the approval of the Singapore Government, it is proposed to set up a working committee to investigate and make recommendations for lh« improvement of library services m Singapore.211 words
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Article163 1950-02-01 5 Free Press Staff Reporter THE Government of India Is expected to make* a demand to Hong Kong to stop further deflection of gunny bags and other jute goods to South Africa failing which no fresh quota for import from India will be issued to that Colony An163 words
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Article, Illustration46 1950-02-01 5 picture. BISHOP Clement Hockey of India (left) who arrived m Singapore by plane yesterday to attend the Far Eastern Central Conference which opens today. He was met by Bishop Arthur I. Moore of New York (right) who is the presidim: Bishop for the conference.- Free PressFree Press - 46 words
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Article17 1950-02-01 5 Mr. H. J. Frank. Assessor, War DamafTo Commission, Singapore, has been transferred to Kualn r.iLjLLLh^.—17 words
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Article, Illustration47 1950-02-01 5 picture. MR. D. VV. Kermode. Britain's first Ambassador to Indonesia. Mrs. Kermode and their two daughters Lois (extreme left) and Deborah (extreme right) who arrived m Singapore yesterday m the Oranje on their way to Jakarta. Both girls were born m Japan. Free PressFree Press - 47 words
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Article1170 1950-02-01 5 Free Press Staff Reporter IN a lively two-hour Municipal debate yesterday 1 on the proposed appointment of a local man to the post of Deputy Water Engineer, Mr. Pat Johnson (Labour-North Ward) spoke of "veiled threats" and the acting Municipal President, Mr. T. P. F. McNeice,1,170 words
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Article53 1950-02-01 5 Burfact nail is < xj>ected m Singapore today from Egypt, Ovlon, Great Britain. N. I: Em-. Europe, North and \v. Africa. West Indies. India and the Fed' ration. LatMt times for posting .--urface mail today a' the GPO are noon for North B .buan. Brunei M:r; .-r.d Australia 4r>53 words
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287 1950-02-01 5 Free Press Staff Reporter TWO hundred Singapore rubber mills closed down last year because of a shortage of raw materials normally imported from Indonesia. Only 150 mills m the Colony are still functioning but their capacity is restricted by a continued shortage of287 words
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Article, Illustration28 1950-02-01 5 MR. John A McQuilkin, general manager of the Standard-Vacuum Oil Company m Singapore, who leaves on retirement for the I'nited States tomorrow after 23 >ears m the Colony.28 words
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Article54 1950-02-01 5 gIR Eugene Iflllinton Drake. who arrived m ttng this morning m the course ol a Far East tour, will speak c: "Entilish thoughts on Fr a: the Victoria Ifcmoiiil Hi at 9.30 pm. tomoctOW The lecture, which will m English, is open to mergers of the Alliance54 words
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Article34 1950-02-01 5 Mr T. \V. Ons has i ed his appointment m the Advisory Committee w tuted under the Ener Regulations, l!* 48. Mr Chong Jin has now temporary mHuber of 'he Advisory < -^c34 words
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Advertisement39 1950-02-01 5 Ideal for r- Travelling Beauty Cases m a wide selection of styles, from 59.50 to $I?_O.CC TRANSPORT STORAGE LTD. INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDER* 173, CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. HEAVY LIFT EQUIPMENT LOADS UP TO 25 TONS PHONE 6577 Director: RONALD PEEK39 words
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Article, Illustration2052 1950-02-01 6 The clue of the haughty major by FABIAN of the YARD nAKTMOOIVS sul len gates opened m 1929 to release handsome Gilbert Carstairs, who walked out leaving four years of life behind. He had paid his debt to society Winter snowflakes made a halo m his dark hair. A touch-2,052 words
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Article32 1950-02-01 6 DIE to pressure on Np.u-e. the refalar Wednesday short story h;is been held over. It will appear In the mina- zinc section of the Free Press on Saturday •♦<32 words
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Article161 1950-02-01 6 New £6 million loan floated LOSI)> -mi* SOUTHERN RHODESIA, first Kn money, announced a £6.ooo.ih>< „t 98 yesterdaj n These terms were cons London Stock Exchange men J£ section staged a recovery lr< says Reuter's financial oorrespoi were fractionally down on bai Tin shares were irregularly lower while rubbers made161 words
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Advertisement112 1950-02-01 6 Phone 5159 TODAY 11. 1.45, 4, 6.30 9.30 pin Homing Show Tomorrow 9 a.m to I MPI KOK WAI T/ Teefe. LAST S SHOWS 11. 1.43,4 8 N "0 P»> L v ~.x-u P vV I FRSDMacMURRAY "'-i' >> 1 REAL THRILLS Actually filmed ON THE SPOT! "AMAZON QUEST" p,112 words
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Advertisement79 1950-02-01 6 LUXURIOUS LISTENING with "H/S MASTERS VOlCt The Outstanding Pet Jut via nee. Craft sma nsh ip and Tone Qual\*\ •j^^~^r*k Traditional to 'His Master's 1 o/Yv is limply illustrated h\ Ky^ this superb Radiogram. H» Mode/ 530 C ***** Cash Price $945 ///>v PurchdSi £W»wft $150 15 Monthly Payttu 6079 words
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Miscellaneous193 1950-02-01 6 Mdndr^kß Exclusive to the SinnajHirc Free Press m Malaya HH3 I SHOOT ME.I I THEN SHE PUSHED I I TOO LATE.CwiEF.i I Hmm~im\Hl I I SHE'S CRAZY ABOUT 1 1 1 DOUBT IF r WHY, THE— ME OUT OF THE CAR I KNEW SHE'D r 1 FUR HAIR. THAT ERMINE.193 words
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410 1950-02-01 7 ALLAN LEWIS - ELECTRIC TIMING OF RACES AT BT. TIM AH ALLAN LEWIS Week-end test successful By r pHE Singapore Turf Club, always ready to install the most modern aid to horseracing, will be using an electric timing device for all races at the forthcoming Spring meeting. This progressive club were first m410 words
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Article, Illustration37 1950-02-01 7 picture MRS. L. Brotherton's Freebooter (J. Power m the saddle), one of the fancied candidates m the Grand National, to be run at Aintree, Liverpool, on March 25. Freebooter is trained by R. Renton of Yorkshire.— ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article, Illustration33 1950-02-01 7 picture. hUIIID the Combined Services' goalkeeper, interfrom Eastern Counties' player D. Cook when ins met at Aldershot recently. The game n win for the Services by three goals to two. Army News ServiceArmy News Service - 33 words
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Article465 1950-02-01 7 ili.li U>. wh* scored a double at the Perak Turf .l.inuary meeting concluded on Saturday, promoted from Class 3 to Class 2. I v ius. another which landed a double sal been up a class, with Baroda i was promoted following his successful first run at465 words
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Article56 1950-02-01 7 v tl inter 8m > np-'t m fr-in Royal 13 and Ro>al > >; iri todu* I V i\ v»nn the n X \F, a I >ut thi> \t-.ir I who v t"i!.i> at "> II M 9 terror \l V N\\ on Wf Fek 8. at t56 words
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Article90 1950-02-01 7 W Australia win easily western Australia yester- day beat South Australia by 116 runs In their Sheffield Shield match at Perth. Western Australia scorec 1 277 and 239 to South Australia s 208 and 192. Bob McLean made 92 for South Australia. Peter Dorm, Western' Australia's left -arm fast-medium bowler.Reuter; AAP - 90 words
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Article82 1950-02-01 7 4 fixtures for S 'pore cricket XI SINGAPORE will play four inter-State cricket matches m the cumin? season The first against Selangor will be over the Easter holidays— April 8. 9 and 10 at Kuala Lumpur. On June 17 and 18 Singapore will meet Malacca, at Malacca. The dates of82 words
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Article32 1950-02-01 7 JOHORE BAHRU.. Wed. THE monthly medal go].' competition at the Royal Johore International Club for January wil von by G. L. and E. N. Callander, with a score of 69.32 words
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Article26 1950-02-01 7 AUSTRALIA'S IUSO Davis Cup n te. m «m announced yesl MM follows: Frank Oedgnmn, K. G. Worthington, J. Bromwlch and Mrrvtn Ro«e A.A.P.A.A.P. - 26 words
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Article178 1950-02-01 7 THERE was no fast work at Bukit Timah this morning, when the Nos. 2 and 3 grass tracks were opened. Very few hcrses were out on the main tracks, toe bulk of the work being done on the sane' rir.g at the stables. Kaiserine (Lansdownt,178 words
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Article153 1950-02-01 7 Close finish in 6 3/4-m race LT. WARD, of the 23rd Regiment, Royal Artillery. turned back a strong challenge by Spt. Shaw of IS. Staffs, m the last 100 yards to emerge the victor by some 10 yards m the gruelling 6 3 4 mile cross-country run ponsored by theA.P. - 153 words
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117 1950-02-01 7 "CVDUR mat.Mfs m the j?.C C.'s rugger lournament were played cIT yesterday ;»nd resulvd aa foll.nvs- O.H.Q i beat RE ME 33-0; S.H.B. 'A were defeated by R.A.SC. "A 3-0; Changi -A" beat R.E.ME. A 10-3; Chasers beat Shell 9-0. In another match at Bttkil I117 words
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Article140 1950-02-01 7 'THE tca:iLs for the All Blues rugby final to be played at Ku;ilu Lumpur this Saturday are: Singapore: Patrick Yee; Tahar. K. Leembruggen, Yin Kee. Niaz Shah; A. Vijiratnam, Fong Sze Fook; J. Hosle. Abdullah Majid. Ngon, T. Ricketts. A. Read. G. McCully. Tan Teik Kirn and140 words
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Article29 1950-02-01 7 Tin Norwegian ship, Pranctsviiie. beat the British Military Hospital by UK go Is to on;.- m a game of soccer played at ttn H'^oi??! ground yesterday.29 words
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Article91 1950-02-01 7 Amarnath f or Lanes club LAMARNATH. the India Test cricket all-rounder and former captain, is to be m England this coming sunnier to relieve Frank Wor t 1 of the West Indies as professional with Radc "iffe. the Lancashire League club. The Ra^riifrp Club v* agreed to relieve Worrell forReuter - 91 words
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Article89 1950-02-01 7 Ri MANIA yesterday won the Corbillon Cup, the women s w&m event by beating Hunpary by three matches to two m the a,U tennis Intcrgroup finals. I.ater yesterday Israel beat India by five carries to three. Earlier results were: Bwaythling < men's team event)— Group A:Reuter; A.P. - 89 words
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Article46 1950-02-01 7 In a friendly hockey match played on t.he Singapore Cricket Club Padang yesterday, the S.C.C women's second string beat the Women's Royal Air Force second XI by two goals to nil. The scorers for the S.C.C. were Miss S. Tonkin »nd Mrs. M. Farwell.46 words
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Article178 1950-02-01 7 rilK Malayan Chinese Football Associations Sino--1 Malay team will play an extra game m Manila. Originally, they were down to make four appearances. The tourists will meet an All-Filipino team tomorrow evening. They beat the Manila All Star-* 3—o last evening at Rizal Stadium It wasU.P.; A.P. - 178 words
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Article183 1950-02-01 7 "PHE Filipino-American Docusen brothers of New Orleans had a bad night m the boxing ring on Monday. Favoured Maxie lost by a. ninth round t.k.0., to Guillermo Giminiez, Buenos Aires lightweight, m a scheduled ten rounder here Bernard dropped a surprising 10 round decision toA.P. - 183 words
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Article256 1950-02-01 7 COLLOWING are football fixtures for Saturday, Feb 4» EMtil HI II- %< I t:— l)l\ I rlirmingham > \r-»n lllj.kpnol v M.in.hrvtrr L Itollun v P.Tt-m mth (helve i v ItokC l»rrb> I ivrrpool r'vrrton \»lon Villa HuiMi-r>tit-IJ I Wolves M.tnchrste r I v Iturnlrv MmI. II.256 words
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Article, Illustration22 1950-02-01 7 photo. ACTOR (Tulloh up) being J«*d m b> Mrs. Martin after winning the ninth race at Iptih last Saturday. Scoops Amateur ServiceScoops Amateur Service - 22 words
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Article89 1950-02-01 7 Free Press Staff Reporter JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. JOHORE postal employees have formed a recreation club, *ith Mr. R. C. Endyvean, the Controller, Posts, Johore, as patron. The following are the first officebearers of the Club: Inche Ibrahim bin Yacob (president), Inche I. Samad bin Awung (Vice-president),89 words
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264 1950-02-01 7 Thompson 's bid to regain title fails OOBERTO Prioetti of Italy retained his European lightweight championship last night at Earls Court, London, by outpointing Billy Thompson „t Britain over 15 rounds m a dull, dreary fight. Two years ago, Thompson took the title from Proietti, but lost it to KidA.P. - 264 words
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Article107 1950-02-01 7 CINGAPORE Olympic and Sports Council collected a total ot more than $8,000 to tlefrav expenses for sending the Malayan contingent of athletes and weightlifters to compete m the EmpinGames to be held m Auckland New Zealand beginning on Feb 4 This sum included a donor107 words
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Article58 1950-02-01 7 WELTERWEIGHT ciiumpion Ray <"Supar"i Robinson scored a technical knockout over George La r "w-r < 149 Rwi Philadelphia, on Monday Birht m the fourth round of *eh» duled ten-roun,; non fight m New Haven IV M In the fourlh RMU Robinson dropped Larover wi'li t "lghtU.P. - 58 words
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Advertisement52 1950-02-01 7 for HEADACHES and PAIN 9 <iia!«ble sugar coated tablet. Eaten tike a sweef. c quired. 2ws not upset digestitn. t«« AMI A SO»S LTD 'EF.AMG HUAU LUMPUX I*U TELL rS 4 J ABOUT MRS. V^ PfIfiADINE a.' fVi.«r mating. n mid ruin, />ul »/ie kHHfi my pulse 'i 9$ lu-o."52 words
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Advertisement104 1950-02-01 7 I L^r i f LIFEGUARD I 1 MILK 'S^i raise your child j^s n M LIFEGUARD MILK CO.. LTD. Q S5 36 Medeiros Buiid'ng r>Vcre J Telephone: ***** WHEN THE OFFICE CI.OSI —WHY NOT MEET YOLK FRIENDS !N THE ■I G« H. CAFE WE REMAIN OPEN TILL O T. I104 words
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Article38 1950-02-01 8 COLBORNE: To Rae and Peter on 28th January, at *-he Binnsar Hospital, a son. BEZDEN To Betty, wife ol Tony Beeden. FederaUon _of Malay* Police, on January 25tn. ■fl Kuantan Hospital, a sister for Valeric. Angela Mary.38 words
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Article79 1950-02-01 8 The engagement is announced between Mr. Tan Hood Poh 3rd son of Mr. Tan Tong Seng the late Madam Lee Eng Chek to Miss Ong Poey Neo. eldest daughter of Mr. Mrs. Ong Chip Van. MR. AMEERALI R. JUMABHOY BSc of Singapore, the eldest son Of Thr Kon'ble Mr.79 words
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Obituary30 1950-02-01 8 M .te DONALD: On 27th Jan 19 i on Sabui Estate. Karak. m Mpckie MM Mac Donald. jj fCSn, kiUed by bandits, int^rm^nt look pl^re on 28th Sam MM30 words
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Article118 1950-02-01 8 NEW BID TO GIVE AID TO S. KOREA WASHINGTON. Wed. TH E House Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday approved the bill authorising the appropriation of U. 5.560-,-000.000 for aid to Korea In a second attempt to get Congressional approval of this legislation. The New York Herald -Tribune said yesterday that, shouldA.P. - 118 words
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Article15 1950-02-01 8 A U556,000,000 loan Ml been given to Syria by Saudi Arabia A.P.A.P. - 15 words
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261 1950-02-01 8 U.S. WAR CHIEFS CONFER WITH Mac A. Firmer policy m Far East TOKIO, Wednesday. PESUMPTION of large-scale U.S. aid to Gen. X Chiang Kai-shek's regime, revival of the move for an anti-Red alliance m Asia and Emulation of a clear-cut U.S. policy m the Far Fast are expected to resultA.P.; U.P. - 261 words
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Article, Illustration30 1950-02-01 8 President Elpidio Quirino of the Philippines, who was yesterday pronounced fully recovered from his recent kidney operation, is here seen convalescing at the John Hopkins Hospital m Baltimore. Maryland- A.P.A.P. - 30 words
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185 1950-02-01 8 GLASGOW, Wednesday. \Bf- YEAR-OLD Scotswoman, Mrs. Jean Mcßride, pleaded guilty m Glasgow to inventing "three mythical babies, including a set of twins, and swindling a seaman out of £600 fo 4 their support.' She was sentenced to four months' jail. The prosecutor saidA.P. - 185 words
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Article185 1950-02-01 8 MANILA, Wednesday. AMERICAN agencies and American citizens were charged yesterday with responsibility for 80 per cent of the irregularities m the disposal of hundreds of millions of T.S. dollars worth of surplus property m the Philippines. Representative Hermenezile Atienzu told the Lower House of Congress, "InA.P. - 185 words
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Article48 1950-02-01 8 'Americans are child -like' AMERICANS are 'simple. very rhild-likr. and exceedingly desirous of being friendly." Mrs. Vi.iayalakshml Pandit. India's Ambassador to the United States, told the Indian Parliament m NewDelhi yesterday. She added ihat the average American is > much too busy to read about I other countries. A.P.A.P. - 48 words
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Article19 1950-02-01 8 Eight persons were killed and 18 injured m a rain storm m Japan on Monday. U.P.U.P. - 19 words
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Article43 1950-02-01 8 LONDON. Wed BRITISH and European heavyweight champion Bruce Woodcock appealed for money for charity at a boxing show. A woman offered M 2 if he would kiss her. He did. She added a bonus of 30s. U.P.U.P. - 43 words
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Article127 1950-02-01 8 WASHINGTON. Wed. rrHE U.S. Atomic Energy 1 Commission disclosed yesterday that it had begun research into the use of atomic power for driving warships, sutr.r.irines and aircraft. A land-based prototype of a thermal reactor suitable for submarine or ship propulsion will be m the design stageReuter - 127 words
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Article108 1950-02-01 8 PRAGUE. Wednesday LAMPOONING Madame Chiang Kai-shek, the Czech trade union newspaper Prace, said the 3eneralissimo'B wife "is trying to become a modern Joan of Arc by brandishing pork instead of a sword. The newspaper was referring to Madame Chiang's statement that she Intended to issue pork,A.P. - 108 words
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Article30 1950-02-01 8 Britain's consumption ot beer fell by 4.000,000 barrels Last year because of higher duties Imposed by the Exchequrr. an Allied Brewery Traders' Association official said yesterday.- ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article31 1950-02-01 8 Ten thousand Colt revolvers, which were being smuggled into Siam foT the Chilian Communist underground, were seized by the authorities on Monday on the Bangkok river wharf ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article93 1950-02-01 8 IVXNDIT NEHRl T heatedly told the New Delhi ParliaI ment yesterday: '1 dislike being pushed about or bullied, and I represent Asia when I s;i> we are not coins to be pushed this way or that. The Indian Foreign Minister was denying a state ment thatA.P. - 93 words
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Article, Illustration41 1950-02-01 8 photo. Mustafa El Nahai Pasha, veteran Wafdi.st Party leader and Egypt's new Premier (right), receives congratu ations from his predecessor. Sirry r»sha, at the royal palace m Cairo after King Farouk entrusted Nahas Pasha with formation of a new Government. A.P.A.P. - 41 words
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Article21 1950-02-01 8 i on the Nt" Stock Exch.iiu-. were fi mixed In ilow stock mark. sion yesterday. Transfer* iOO share*. A.P.A.P. - 21 words
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Advertisement237 1950-02-01 8 M)K SALt FOR SALE 150 HP. Electric Motor A.C. 400 V 50 Cycles. Japanese Make Air-Compressor M.x Pressure 1000 lbs p.sq.inch. Stages, cap. 17.5 cub. ft./min. air-lrtake. Sulphur Dioxide Comores^ors OifTer?nt Sixes Pulleys. etc. To be id: New Singapore Ice Works n i nuN BEGINNERS Feb. (Col. Quay. Mid. Rd.»237 words
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Advertisement36 1950-02-01 8 PAVIUUH 1 mo rONr>i7inNFn Phone 6903 OPENS TODAY! 2, MS, 6.30 9.30 pro. Any resemblance between this picture and complete insanity is ABSOLUTELY INTENTIONAL ivilu jkiLfw-4 ::Mt co'M\ lt'.s*d ~~*jtir whs dcwb'r cwies the '"•^•'^>" d;«i)!f crosser36 words
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Advertisement239 1950-02-01 8 Britain is making the 1 goods you Deed I Designing for yoar needs now has first resources and skill. She has studied you' ~enu,atf has welcomed your buyers m greater numbcrj Exhibiting at tt* British Industries Fair 3,000 will reveal the latest products of nine* every country overseas 16,000 buyers239 words
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Miscellaneous31 1950-02-01 8 THE SAINT by Leslie Charteris |B^ v /READ THg *^x S// ■VaZ/i I. T EVtRx KNOW vOJS y VOt/\ lf^^ CP COURS6 Y^feC— J^ J^^^f^ 4 S f *>TTl£ [JH!NK KILLED31 words
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Miscellaneous13 1950-02-01 8 HIGH TIDES Today: I 1" a.m. ILM P Totnororw: 10.0.% am ILSS |>m.13 words
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Title Section10 1950-02-01 1 Free Press CHINESE NEW YEAR Supplement Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1950.10 words
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Article, Illustration621 1950-02-01 1 It's a time for outings, prayers and feasts KUO SHWE explains the customs of China's greatest festival v tin- mys glamour irally belongs si <>IH' .ni*K cc llh«t is associated am tries m the gels tlic New Yrjr s< m >» pennrestrained when the elebrate m po many Ltter-day intel-621 words
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Article202 1950-02-01 1 A.S. LEE - A.S. LEE by WHEN the (hints.' New Ytar approaches, ihinatown is flooded with an assortment of goods both edible and otherwise. Shops are so stacked full ilh New Year sundries, thai stalls are extended on lo the five-fool ways and even Into the roadside. There are202 words
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Advertisement53 1950-02-01 1 vv NO. 11. O'ALMEIDA STREET (OFF RAFFLES PLACE) SINCAPORE We sell tropical fish of all J and aquaria of manw types. j Our specially prepared fish provide adequate supplies of minerals and nutrition for ''sh in a clean form. "Whiteare easily cured by our fish ies We also advise and53 words
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Advertisement55 1950-02-01 1 you have not already /mid a visit to our SHOWROOMS u c i n vile yo u to inspect our stock of almost 1000 MORNING V\l> AFTERNOON DRESSES No two alike Linens, Cottons Lambskins Silks NOTHING O\ ER 325 1 1 D*ALMEIDA STBEET (off Baffiet PUrr) Oncn P tf> 555 words
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Article, Illustration2315 1950-02-01 2 S.C. GEORGE - S.C. GEORGE by gKIIINi) (he Sorcerer trotted a small Chinese boy carrying at one end of a bamboo pole scanty supplies of food and clothing and at the other end a weathered black-lacquered cabinet whose many drawers contained charms, amulets and the ingredients for potions. The boy was2,315 words
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Advertisement233 1950-02-01 2 Beautiful Carpets are now Available from SHROFF'S. In attractive designs, durable, smooth and cheap. Latest selections of carpets for New Year art on display. Visit us at your convenience on week days between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Branch: AuENTS SHOWROOM Branch; 139 Baru Rd 47/49 Stamford Rd.. 32 Bishop233 words
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Advertisement163 1950-02-01 2 For Your New Year s SHOPPING m u^^mmm* Visit I TAJMAHAL STORE ♦or COLD AND SILVER BROCADI LADIES' UNDERWEAR CC TON AND SILK PIECE CO ETC.. AT MODERATE P& J ti iimiiiHHl lIHNNMHNHwMIIIII'.Kii 23 HIGH STREET, SINCAPOM Telephone 25 49 LOOK! I wo, Offer FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR \^H JLm.163 words
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Article, Illustration406 1950-02-01 3 Simpang Lima - Simpang Lima by pOUR miles from Malacca and close to the main MalaccaMuar road stands a Chinese temple m spacious grounds, a temple which though of recent date houses a deity whose history goes back a! least two centuries. The temple is dedicated to406 words
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Article, Illustration449 1950-02-01 3 Huang Hsien- sheng - Huang Hsien-sheng .4 TALE FROM CHIXESE FOLKLORE by I/l Nd Yeh-chang \\;is ;i<lt'|»t ill bird language, thai is to say, he could comprehend and inlerprel Ihe chirping of :i bird. One day, while he s beguiling himself leisurely m the house, he heard bird singing <^n the449 words
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Advertisement212 1950-02-01 3 CHINESE NEW YEAR I GIFTS your Opportunity to call and see lovely things that *re on display at 45. High Street, Singapore. The Embankment, Kuala Lumpur. 43 Station Road. Ipoh. > something for everybody m .ATCHES DIAMOND RINGS, CICARETTI ES BRUSH SETS. OR JEWELLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. J i S212 words
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Advertisement268 1950-02-01 3 I thr n7 taS JjQ^JJ^^^a '10 WAVE BAND LUXURY jgCSffl|m BANDSPREAD RECEIVER i ljf~~^ \J Ao.C'i rtiponH to popular demand for i^^^^^A ftand*prca4 K«c«i*«r «nh equ'vaWnt par. fcg^ 'ornikMl t« CtM f*nvou« pff»i' «V <> C ~O»«rt**«" T«n piwi it«iril tp«(iai ImMH I ««tr» w d>o »utpwt |MWk| I|~ \1268 words
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Article, Illustration509 1950-02-01 4 MARIAN WELLS - MARIAN WELLS by IN RURAL Sin- gapore, Chinese New Year has two meanings for the squatter farmer— it is :i time for rejoicing, visiting, and going to the temple as is the custom with all his fellow-folk, and it also means509 words
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Article303 1950-02-01 4 K.S. Yuan - K. S. Yuan by Monk's Hill. Ayer I lam. v Chinese deity whoso frankness is often disconcerting hut whose for-tune-telling is always accurate, is becoming the most consulted |*god M of the Chinese m Penang. Its shrine, an insignificant affair m attap compared to303 words
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Advertisement59 1950-02-01 4 W- ■>* > I ■-FJ^ .^^fe*- y. 2 W*- JE NANYANG MFG.CQ.LTD. >-^ OFFICE 574.N0RTW BRIDGE ROAD. TEL.4813. j^ FAiIDfTf !Q 115.51 6W1T PARJWffi.TEi.B63I3- A3^/* JKU. A Good Vision must %Jr be from a good i Optician. A good fiM^fKt^ptJM^t Optician must have JSKOm a instrument. j^ jnßLufwjp'' Hp -ate59 words
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Article, Illustration686 1950-02-01 5 K.S. Chia tells about old-fashioned China's esc, be ng or old, conser- hap Ihe loth Ist moon, ear old romance but i CUS- for romfor lei I on. of ear festi:o a and I of ted. se na ..:•> :::ued to be on .:i a686 words
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Article600 1950-02-01 5 V.R. Balakrishna - V. R. Balakrishna as experienced by '•VAN 1 111. called <>ut the old lady as she gol into the Imis I'cit was already pullp away from the curb Holding v big kel stuffed with a hundred :m<l one things with both her hands, 1 wriggled600 words
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Article, Illustration395 1950-02-01 6 MEI MEI explains the Chinese love for their festivals. CHINESE New Year J falls this year on February 17. The Chinese have from lime immemorial observed their New Year according to the Lunar Calendar but with the advent of the National Government, the Gregorian Calendar395 words
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Advertisement274 1950-02-01 6 IDEAL FOR TROPICAL CLIMATE SPORTS-SHIRTS By I an Heusen and Hendan Available m all Sizes *SHERMAN NECKWEAR Ties, Bow-ties, Clipper Bows Latest assortment just unpacked *GAN T N E R Swim-trunks, Shorts m Cotton, Rayon, Nylon Enjoy Your Sicim-time Now M\ (sftyCUf&C RECORDS I LISTEN TO Jp^k MEL TORME^dj^^lgy \>.'\274 words
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Advertisement171 1950-02-01 6 Wishing our y Chinese friends HAPPY NEW ]AR WITH A P^l (^Q^G AUTOMATIC EB©@lBB> effi^ WITH THE NEW IMPR(V jp IS SIMPLICITY ITSELF. As a Special New Year Offer Price $65.00 nted ENQUIRE FROM YOUR RAD! Sole Agents: H. A. O'CONNOR Co., Ltd. LAIDLAW BUILDING ;^e 3e aw »c GANTNER171 words
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Article, Illustration350 1950-02-01 7 WEI SHAO- KEN - He never tired in his search for truth WEI SHAO-KEN by AS the thoughts of Christians at Christmas turn to Bethlehem, so the thoughts of a great many Chinese at their lunar new year turn to the little town of Kuf'ow m southern Shantung province. Like Bethlehem. Kufow has only350 words
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Article206 1950-02-01 7 PAUL FEI - THE MYSTERY OF CHINESE NAMES PAUL FEI L v \y 1■: s t E n N E w s usually call themselves by their given names, but the Chinese, :is m most things, do just exactly the opposite. By using their surnames iirst instead of their given names, they say206 words
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Article, Illustration17 1950-02-01 7 Confucius asks three of his disciple, their ideas about an ideal government. <Fr, a seventeenth century woodblock).17 words
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