The Singapore Free Press, 26 December 1950
1950-12-26
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Title Section19 1950-12-26 1 The Singapore Free Press JLARGEST AFTERNOON BALE IN MALAYA SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER >«, 1950 I'KM I Us I N| N19 words
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Article252 1950-12-26 1 Reds 24 miles from Seoul JPFApoi.*nc TOKYO, Tuesday. v S ()l a lar^ c Communist force stabbed to within 2 miles of Seoul yesterday, "hile on the east coast of Korea 105,000 men completed the biggest evacuation m United Mates military h.story and prepared for another252 words
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Article78 1950-12-26 1 THE TEST ENGLAND ATTACK KEENLY P run a n Morris D artnership *°r the third 1 >nd Test at M B was B Ice ill keep W I tnd M S 10 1 iky v Bailey Bedser m .1 to I nci wj ird c I 1 er. I :i78 words
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Article, Illustration327 1950-12-26 1 TFree Press. Stall Reporter HE SOUTH-EAST Asia Muslim Missionary Conference, which ended its two-day meeting m Singapore yesterday, adopted a nine-point resolution calling for "all necessary steps to secure the successful prosecution" of the Nadra appeal. Appealing to all Muslims to contribute to tho Nadr tea]327 words
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Article79 1950-12-26 1 LONDON. Tues. IT WAS a white Christmas 1 for many people In the north ol England. On Christmas Day snow foil over a wide area of Westmoorland, Cumberland. Durham and Northumberland and was two inches deep m places. Much of the rest of Britain hadReuter - 79 words
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Article31 1950-12-26 1 Tlie Singapore Fire Brigade had a quiet Christnns yesterday, the unlv call Delng to put uut b ftre which broke out on a motor i1 Queen Astrid Par!:.31 words
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Article119 1950-12-26 1 GIRL THIEF ADDRESSES STUDENTS 4RMIT ■•5k I>r<NS Slin Xr lt^ y^n i iz Chinese souths, Including (hi is yesterday morning rooked stodenti md teachers of the Eni Chinese srhoul m Tanjon« Katonr Road of nearly Isi Identity cards One girl entered i t speech demanding thai I cards and telling119 words
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Article39 1950-12-26 1 Ipoh bomb kills soldier KL'ALA HMFLH I A Barnsa i terro i The grenade ti the june: Shin Street and Tal Police lmme< I ofT I, Chinese d foi (j A' d and U •urity a in 1 I■'39 words
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Article215 1950-12-26 1 LONDON, Tuesday. npilE Stone of Destiny properly belonged to the Scottish people said Mr. John MacCormick, Rector of Glasgow University, commenting on the tone's disappearance early yesterday trom Westminster Abbey. "I hope that whatever the outcome of the present ad venture the Stone will ultimatelyReuter - 215 words
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Article105 1950-12-26 1 NEW DELHI, Tups. 'J'HE Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Robert Menzies, on his way to London for th« Commonwealth Prime Mkiisters' conference arrived at New Delhi last night fn>m Calcutta m an Indian Air Force Dakota. Mr. Ifenzteg who was accompanied by his wife and daughter wasReuter - 105 words
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Article56 1950-12-26 1 The A3 a Khan said m Bombay that India, "by virtue of its peculiar geographical position, rast m power and great reputatl for wisdom," might escape involvement if a thir I war breaks ou". He .said he hoped the f J il would think twice be-A.P. - 56 words
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Article20 1950-12-26 1 The Mr Roberto Ro&sellini s, "The Miracle banned n New York I I "officially and pei mom." ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article29 1950-12-26 1 Lt -General Walton H Walker, Eighth Army Commander who was killed m a > accident In Korea will be buried In Arlington National Cemetery near Washin, DC A.P.A.P. - 29 words
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Article, Illustration12 1950-12-26 1 For that kind of money Mac. they'll SELL you th- h rse.12 words
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Article45 1950-12-26 1 ALLAN LEWIS - ALLAN LEWIS From rENANG. Tuesday. MY best bets lor tuda>'s Penan races are PLAYTIME. TEMPEST Mid OUST JESTER. The «s expected to be very f;i>t. Trespasser's best bets are .iI'CTOR and JEANNETTE. See paj;e >even for latest !mits from the track.45 words
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Article59 1950-12-26 1 NANKING DOWN TO 500,000 The Chinese Communist buck to the land movement has shrunk the population of Nanking from 1,100,000 to a mere 500,000. The policy of sending intellectuals to the country for production work has made the former Chinese capital a dead city. This Is especially .m) at nightReuter - 59 words
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Article73 1950-12-26 1 REQUEST for an air-M> i i<v .<> yesterday inlerrupt'-fl Ihc Christmas celebrations <»i a Dakota squadron at 1 ;in^i. A coastal boat, the lion* Sian. VU a week overdue aftrr X uini; Singapore for Kemanan, South Tn i ii. A DakoLi fround Iht Won? Sian safely anchored ««'f73 words
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Article103 1950-12-26 1 Free Press Staff Reporter 4 HANDGRENADE was thrown into the Rendei- vous Restaurant m Bras Basah Road last night. It exploded near the bar but no one was hurt. There were 25 people m the restaurant at the time of the explosion but not one103 words
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Article36 1950-12-26 1 A total of 486 people have been killed m Christmas aci dents m the United St Fifty-six died m fires, two m air crashes and miscellaneous accidents accounted fur 57. U.P.U.P. - 36 words
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Article22 1950-12-26 1 An «!apore Traction C b -s failed lust til Quay v.hen the return of conductor to the arsonist to flee.22 words
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Article, Illustration48 1950-12-26 1 CHRISTMAS IN SINGAPORE. Top. palicnts «.i W'.jrd 8 set up then decorations at ihr Tan I Sen* Hospital. Dr. W. .1 Victors, thr Director of Medical Beit ices, k in ih»* h tcki; round. Bottom. (.re<n Howards drink a toast at their Christmas l«ltch at Belaranf Barracks. Chanri48 words
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Article24 1950-12-26 1 I rac Pton Ir pi In PENAJ p| nig p. police i of Porrtk Lane and J I was b24 words
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Advertisement38 1950-12-26 1 6/f75 of VALUE I FREE ftl custom t CHsNA CRAFTS Bnd?e Roid. *****. O.c. 31$t Dec. only SMEDLEY'S Quick frozen GREEN PEAS and BROAD BEANS FITZPATRICKS FOOD SUPPLIES I (FAR EAST) LTD. 60 66 ORCHARD RD. TEL. 5039 <38 words
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Advertisement19 1950-12-26 1 > ri for ns e )|^TLi|{ond outside z' MANUFACTUM PAR. MALAYAN PAINT WORKS LTD SI ME. DARBY CO. LTD. J19 words
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Article563 1950-12-26 2 Don McCormick - A BLACK MARKET IN BRIDES Don McCormick By ORIDES are still be- ing bought and sold m Britisn colonies. The full facts of this widespread practice will shortly be made known m a report co the polonial Office. The report which is now being prepared m London, will show how563 words
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Article, Illustration25 1950-12-26 2 Debbie Reynolds, M.G.M.'s tt( n-auc dynamo of talent and energy is a beacn enthusiast and spends every spare moment bask m a m the sun.25 words
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Article22 1950-12-26 2 Three Japanese industrialists who will guide Burmese industry In some of its velopment plans have left Tokyo for Burma.— ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Article296 1950-12-26 2 |MMES of national emergency always produce ronsciencemoney for the British Chancellor of the Exchequer. There was quite a lot of it at the outbreak of the last war, during the slump of the early thirties and m the 1914 war. The 1949-50 national accounts show the item of296 words
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Article704 1950-12-26 2 Jeannette - Jean net te By IDEALIST YjRS. Ida Rosenthal, 11 co-founder with her husband of the Maidenform Brassiere Company, about whom an article appeared m one paper recently under the headline 'The U.S. Bosom U Dropping' seems almost, too good to be true if you are searching, as I704 words
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Article, Illustration187 1950-12-26 2 KLL 8.0.A.C. airliners— the Hermes. ArgatUUtU, Straton cruisers, and Constellation* are now painted white, blue and silver for utilitarian as well as decorative purposes. Experiments have proved that cabin temperatures have been appreciably reduced ivhen the upper surface of the aircraft was painted white. Practical tests vere carried187 words
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Advertisement226 1950-12-26 2 .9 Ar.ywnere under the sun you're safe with mRDENA SUNPRUF CREAM Use this wonderful filter cream to protect your skin from too much sun. With it you can tan gradually the healthful way or use it generously to keep a delicate skin fair and smooth. Apply it to face, arms226 words
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Advertisement8 1950-12-26 2 Ask TOr f Ctuie'ttc&rt' Sole A\ f r8 words
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Miscellaneous59 1950-12-26 2 New Crossword No. 236 rOjBWFJ^ "^|^^b^b^~j^ ~t?^^^^^=~^^^"^ I^S 1 7 iSIRRf i o i o i ••^■■i <. i s ACSOSS French ca| c 7> 8 s■ effective (7). 11 ■8». 13. 11 18. 0 le i. A ta f f( i ~.i i h .> 11 c seen In59 words
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Miscellaneous70 1950-12-26 2 Solution To Crossword No. 2^4 Arross: 1, Disfigtltf Bellringers. f>. Or:irh. 10. Rt;t*;i. |I, Scorn. 12. l,Ttrh. n. Stand to arms 15. Competeni D*wn: Til. Far f hlng dip. 4. <it Post. 5. Re-enact r, Blouses. 7. Lshes. 3, Avar ido. 14. R m. Crossword No. 133 Across: 1. r,70 words
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Article154 1950-12-26 3 ILBUQUERQtJE, New Mexico, luesday. |\K I imoln l upaz of Albuquerque, New Mexico, v.is Surprised to find there were four claimants t<> a disc he had been trying to identity for a month. U.S. Navy Research Department was first to lociu-' a claim, saying they wantedA.P. - 154 words
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Article19 1950-12-26 3 '.t-ci to W as denying re to bla s in Cairo -.'mining reS Canal.— ReuterReuter - 19 words
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Article313 1950-12-26 3 ABYSSINIA GROWS BIGGER Ruler's interest m education ADDIS ABABA, Tuesday. JJAILE SELASSIE I, Emperor of all Ethiopia, wil soon see his empire enlarged with the addition of neighbouring: Eritrea. The United Nations Special Political Committee voted on Nov. 23 to placeEritrea under his rule, m a federation of the twoA.P. - 313 words
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Article, Illustration42 1950-12-26 3 pnoio. \ti 13 i.»u t N«»rv\.»\ ipiHLii hristmas trr P is plau-d m position f>v a mac the T^itliirj place overlooking M:'di>or skatins rink of Rockefellet Plan m New York < ity. It i^ K». kfelirr p«Ure's 18th Christmas trrc i> _i A.P.A.P. - 42 words
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166 1950-12-26 3 Herring catch exceeds expectations LONDON Tut .s. MORE than 430 million herring, worth 1:1.042.000, have been landed m ten weeks m the East Anglian tishlng season. For the fishermen the seahas been a gamble which has come oil" far better than they expected. The gross earnings of their fleet m166 words
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Article56 1950-12-26 3 Shipments to Manila from the United States have Dem exempted from the American Export and Licence Regulations which became effective December 3 this year after ••the timely and determined representation of the Philippine Government." The Philippine Government gave assurances that it would prevent United StatesU.P. - 56 words
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Article, Illustration28 1950-12-26 3 pnoio. Mr. I eonard (irr;:i ot Hampstead demonstrates the stop to novice ski-ers on the "dry 1 ski training course m the Rangers Drill Hall. Tottenham. London. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article93 1950-12-26 3 LONDON, Tues. THREE young ex-soldiers who became steeplejacks because they found ordinary jobs "too tame" are providing people at Sutton. Surrey, with a "trapeze show, without safety nets They are Reg Burnell. 29--year-old ex-Commando, of I EastonvUle-gardens. llford, Essex, and Bob Munro. 23. and Dave Doran.93 words
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Article45 1950-12-26 3 The British Defence Minister, Mr. Emanuel Shinwell, has Issued Christmas greet in-j.s to all British Forces. He expressed special sympathy with the men serving abroad m "discomfort and hardship and said they were "gallantly responding to the call of duty/*- ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article, Illustration324 1950-12-26 3 Sometimes the "right]* Wd uhobtosay what ,t *lltil i freak M this one') £*olfc»ft hi* risk South diagnosed Eas, s S> notrump bid as very probaSd hue with a heart opening) C°lSoSth bid only three hear (A) That he m^ht make it. «B That if he couldn't. he324 words
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119 1950-12-26 3 COLOMBO, Tues. /COLOMBO'S Zoo authorities Vj are most excited about the latest addition to their "family"— a crow. It is now white m colour, with pink eyes pink beak and pink feet! This rare specimen has just been given to the zoo by aReuter - 119 words
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Article, Illustration13 1950-12-26 3 FOR THE LAST TIME, BUCKLEY. STOP CALLING THIS A COLD WA* ,2-sa13 words
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Article20 1950-12-26 3 Th< R < Sir left London by air I I Jjp^n. after ronsultatiom at the Foreign Office. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article183 1950-12-26 3 LONDON, luesday. THE Soviet Government has partly defaulted on payments to the Canadian (iovernment under a £7,142,000 compensation pact for ths PMsamo, Finland, nickel mines. The mines, formerly owned by the Riant International Nickel Company of Canada, were ceded to the Russians m September 1944 under183 words
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Article271 1950-12-26 3 PARIS, iucsday. 'THE Paris Beaujon hospital now has a "hone bank" established on much the same lines as the now widely used "blood banks". Treatment of bone diseases, so difficult to cure before World War 11, has now becjme almost routine, and skull, hip, leg, and271 words
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Article53 1950-12-26 3 Bombay Customs officials have seized 98 kilogrammes of contraband gold, estimated to be worth £71.250. from four Italians who arrived at Santa Cruz airport from Europe. With this record catch. customs officials believe they have clues 'o a wki international gang, smuggling gold by air and53 words
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Article25 1950-12-26 3 ANTI-BOMB SPEAKER KIDNAPPED \NILA 1 Aupmo who of 1 |)O. as t 10lI Ol I He was kic: I unidentified of < he i I ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article82 1950-12-26 3 AISTKAIJAN polic have be«M learchimf lor two racket missini; on il> uav from Woomera < rrt rocket range, to Sydney. It was to have been shown at an exhibition m Sydnrv Town Hall; passe.l through Broken If 11. on a l«;ri\; lijn not been heard of since.82 words
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Article49 1950-12-26 3 KARACHI MAY GO DRY Karachi Muni< ipal Art rirv up Karachi the c m Paki^ buy a l?2?-i drink Cor prohioitU n im'-> irlier m all ftvf vinccs of 1 has recommend I prohibition i<. r th? I capital "to irom this dangerou m i is ruining their A.P.A.P. - 49 words
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Advertisement32 1950-12-26 3 lm Cdnndbsieurs DRINK AS AH I L9JNI%ADIN6CQ.LTD. 57. ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE. TEL. 8567 1 D£ LUXE BX 706A $390- lass 10 utors M. E. NATHAN 25 29. ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE Phone 407,32 words
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Advertisement85 1950-12-26 3 AMSTERDAM p WITH DIRECT CONNECTION TO fl LONDON A Less thav /6* hours after leaving Kallang m a luxurious KLM Constellation, you arrive at London Airport ju<t annther example of the excellence of the KIAf r se rv ice. Pla nes lea ye every If ft da y. Wednesday Friday.85 words
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Miscellaneous224 1950-12-26 3 ?nd Sinker; 7.45 'rhe Jack Smith SINGAPORE igw; 8j iva ,o M-gJ^ (B! t H VTWOKR) 9 30 News; 9.45 -Andre Kostelane'z Orchestra; 10 Take It From Her"; 9 am. Programme; 905 In 10 30 Da ncp Music Round-up; Holiday Mood; 9.30 The Waltz n3O CLO SE DOWN, and the224 words
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Miscellaneous167 1950-12-26 3 YOUR LUCKY STAR BORN today, you have exceptional concentration to any purpose which you deem worthy of your attention. You are original and inventive. Given the opportunity to go your own way and work things out as you desire them, you will reach an outstanding success quite early m life.167 words
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515 1950-12-26 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY Dec 26. 1950. Pacifism is not all T Church fcaa olten been -bused fur not giving a :;c;en?ly active lead m preventing war and. when i on "his poi.u. of its leaders j ..:i.u*l> expressed opinion that war is justified m certain circmnttancei When those515 words
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1678 1950-12-26 4 Hall Rommey - Hall Rommey ■;X^^^j^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^g^^^^^3^^^gg Bill 'Asia is the bark door of the capitalist and imperialist powers 9 ALTHOUGH m the seven-hour Commons debate on the international situation, initiated by the Prime Minister's report on his talkfl with President Truman, members were mainly concerned with the recent tnreatening1,678 words
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Article, Illustration36 1950-12-26 4 Kciu Vouiitf Conservative's, pictured at a ent meeting of fh^ir Commonwealth and Empire Weekend School. YYitli them are Mr. Norman and Miss Barbara Balhetchet, from Singapore and a large number of other36 words
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Article405 1950-12-26 4 A. C. Duffield - A. C. Duf field By TVO Uganda today goes the credit and the honour of being the first country m the British Commonwealth to show courage and imagination m tackling the cost-of-living problem. Recently the Uganda Government announced that they haye abolished Customs duty405 words
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Article, Illustration14 1950-12-26 4 If we insist on British troops leaving fc-gypt who's RMag to »"> a" this junk?14 words
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Article500 1950-12-26 4 Five months to go for Festival .13 V •s*+s>s Our London Correspondent QN May 3 1951, the King will stand on the steps of St. Paul's and declare the Festival of Britain open to the world. It is five years since the project was mooted. From London to Belfast, and500 words
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Advertisement28 1950-12-26 4 I Ids*! New Year Gifts m SILVER i J Brush Sets Manicure Sets Scent Sprays 4 U.S. de SUVA j 106. Orchard Road, Singapore, t Tel: ***** I28 words
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Advertisement51 1950-12-26 4 THE ROAST BEEF OF OLD ENGLAND was never better than the Prize Beef we offer you from QUEENSLAND Rolled Roast Beef Rib Roast Sirloin Your favourite cuts from the prize-winners of the Royal National Show, Brisbane COLD STORAGE ORCHARD ROAD BRANCH 2 Ho 13, Batttry Rd. New Dresses for all51 words
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Article939 1950-12-26 5 TRADE SURPLUS MAY HIT $1000 MIL All records go m boom year Free Press Special Correspondent MALAYA m 1950 had the most prosperous year m her history, with her overseas trade reaching record levels both m volume and value. For the first time since the liberation the country has a939 words
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Article, Illustration32 1950-12-26 5 picture. 3 JSfe? Seng ls helped h v Acting Matron. i-J Miss Fletcher, to receive his present from Santa llaus at the Tan Tock Sene Hospital Sineaoore on Christmas Day.— Free PressFree Press - 32 words
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Article217 1950-12-26 5 g aid daugh i d and his [3 T and cousin Era'n :v.bank*Jst V- fc 9 mile r: V(>s J£ld Lai v H n v •JJJ TS:: during the rhrtstmas E%- th his k in R"bb '<»ry '£?frday morn:: Lai "J 4^! rather and217 words
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Article117 1950-12-26 5 FR one man m Singapore. tbb Christmas will be one i oe remembered for a long Beit Sgt. G Jeffrey of the lojtl Army Service Corps. hrii Lompur. who was all yesterday when joined fr his wife arid three children, Maureen, tseveni MiJtael, (four> and Stephen117 words
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Article223 1950-12-26 5 Free Press Staff Reporter radio history was made last night m the 8.8.C. Christmas programme Christmas Journey For the first time ever, London said "Over to Singapore" and Singapore replied. Sitting at the microphone, m the B.F.E B.S. studio at Thomson Road just before 10223 words
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Article85 1950-12-26 5 rE first Christmas Eve and Christmas Day babies to be born at Kandang Kerbau Maternity Hospital. Singapore, this year are girls. Mr. and Mrs. Lim Hong Fong of Claymore Hill had a daughter born to them shortly after midnight on Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs.85 words
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Article, Illustration47 1950-12-26 5 picture. ABLK Seaman R. B. Vallance (left) just back from Korea, with his elder brother Cpl. F. A. Vallance. who has been fighting: the bandits m Negri Sembilan, at Green Howards Christmas Lunch at Selarang Barracks, C'hanei yesterday. This was their first meeting since 1948. Free PressFree Press - 47 words
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Article141 1950-12-26 5 Free Press Staff Reporter FOl'R Eurasians who caught a Chinese youth shortly after the burning of a yellow-top taxi m Flower Road, Singapore, on Sunday night were congratulated by the acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. R. C. B. Wiltshire, yesterday for their public spiritedness. Soon141 words
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Article, Illustration24 1950-12-26 5 picture. MR and .Mrs. Edward Anlhonv N<ullv. after tneir ucadini ftt the fhureh of the Good Shepherd. Smuapore, this morning.— Free Press Free PressFree Press - 24 words
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Article30 1950-12-26 5 The Chinese Swimming Club will hold a New Year dance for its members and their frlenrts on Saturday, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the new pavi'*on.30 words
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Article170 1950-12-26 5 MacDonald welcomes Muslim talks Free Press Staff Reporter 'pHE Commissioner-Gene-ral, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald. sent a congratulatory message to the South-East Asia Muslim Missionary Conference which ended its twodav deliberations yesterday. The message read: "Religions and the spiritual values which they enshrine are challenged throughout the world today by forces170 words
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Article48 1950-12-26 5 A SPECIAL building for the purpose of testing taximeters ivill be erected shortly at the Registrar of Vehicles Department if the decision is conUnned at the end of this month by the full body of Singapore Municipal Commissioners. The expenditure involved makes a total of $9,00048 words
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Article, Illustration348 1950-12-26 5 Free Pivs> Stall Xe 4 >ori r pit tun*. T*HE five children of Mr. Francis Perrir;». wl.o murdered m the recent Singapore riots. ..rr having a gay time with Christmas toys presented b\ friends and well-wishers at the horn? of :ncir Uncle Joe m FowlieFree Press - 348 words
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Article64 1950-12-26 5 Officials ol the Students. Circle. H. Tan Accountancy School. Singapore an President Mr Thomas Warn Vice-Presidents. Mr. Fu Wa Chu: Mr. Che e Kirn Khoon, Mr H Tan Hon. Secre: Mr V W. Koh: Social ami Litrary Secretary. Mrs. M A w Connor; hon. Treasurer. Mr. Chan Yik64 words
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Article27 1950-12-26 5 A 27-year-old Indian C. Raghavan. w*i .tabbed the rhest last night Thomson Road He was taken to th« Singapore Qenenl Hospital In a serious condition27 words
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Advertisement55 1950-12-26 5 The Long Awaited "CORDUROY" Come Early to Select The Colours of Your Choice Iff 17 Popular Shades Suitable for »>s Slacks and |ackets and Equally Suitable 3r Udy Slacks. Costumes and Top Coats. Limited Stock TAILORING OEPT. Ist Floor FASHIONABLE FAMOUS AMERICAN "CORO JEWELLERY" IN £ARRINGS. BRACELETS BROOCHBB fk NECKLETS.55 words
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Advertisement37 1950-12-26 5 CHRISTMAS IS OVER REMIND raP lUU.«*. £^pp 3V2DAYS NEW YEAR GIFTS If and prepare for ai^MH* HOGMANAY CELEBRATIONS ORDik YOUR fIHDL AT IRS Vffffff LANSON CHAMPAGMt AMD OTHtR r*OVIUON% NOW '*o* DADIUCAiI AND siNtMOti KUDHiJUN coy Miiitm37 words
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Article761 1950-12-26 6 PENANG HEADING FOR CUP VICTORY Ooi Teik Hock beats Piruz Free Press Staff Reporter PENANG, Tuesday. WINNING two singles and four doubles yesterday, second day of the triangular badminton tournament, Penang now lead Perak and Selangor with nine wins out of 12 games played so far. The Settlement need only761 words
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Article168 1950-12-26 6 Robinson knocks out Stretz SUGAR' Ray Robinson. American Negro world welterweight champion knocked out Hans Stretz, former German middleweight champion m the fifth round of a ten-round non-title fight at Frankfurt last n. It was Robinson's last fi m Europe before returning to the United States. Stretz was down mReuter - 168 words
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Article, Illustration34 1950-12-26 6 picture. BRADLEY, the Nottingham goalkeeper, flings himself at the boots of Robert the Coventry City centre-for-ward, during the soccer match at Coventry on Dec. 15. Nottingham won 2-1 Paul PopperPaul Popper - 34 words
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Article, Illustration479 1950-12-26 6 r KIM-FACED Hank Qucntenmeijer, 6 ft. tall, HO lb Duttv former Olympic heavyweight boxing champion, who after the war, killed two Japanese Kempetai officers In Burma with his bare hands because they tortured him, has arrived m Singapore for his fight with Tommy Nutter at479 words
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Article93 1950-12-26 6 YESTERDAYS UK Rugby Union results were: Llaneliy 27. Universities Athletic Union 5; BVUMN 26. WaLsonlans 3: Macs teg 3. Aberavon 0; Noafh 18, London Welsh 11. Rueby League results were: Barrow 5. WorUngton Town 43; Castleford 9. Wakefield Trinity 41: Ha! fax 9. Huddersfleld 5; Leeds 21.93 words
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Article53 1950-12-26 6 g. DAVIDSON (Sweden i and J. Drobny < Egypt t yesterday entered the quarterfinals of the men's singles m the India lawn tennis championships at Calcutta and will meet Tony Motlram < Britain and N. Nath < India respectively Davidson beat Tftikha Ahmed (Pakistan* 0 l 253 words
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437 1950-12-26 6 Id. Nu k Barone. Middle* rights: r^mpion J»w Riv Rob.: son. uJ2 Dgve2 oi Ai: H.indolp*. Turpia n. Rob^r- Villemtiii Fraiv Welterweights: Ch*mpioo Rm I i Cosloer S Cubi Bill Grth»BL Eddie Thfl»^ i^umpior. H| '•m Davis. n«ti on, Tommy Campbell, jg|^ Iralher-wfigh's Chaaaki:437 words
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Article53 1950-12-26 6 PEORGE Gaiiford. manager W of Sugar Ray Roblmon, last night denied report* that he had signed a contract fnr Robinson to right DaveBtiifc m Australia. Robinson is m Frankfurt U fight German Hans StrDavid Blank a Sydney Business man, had said that Robinson had agreed to fight53 words
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Advertisement105 1950-12-26 6 Fs£2 )2kfamw' 1 |l ::.r.-..:vi-'».l."» p a\ alb-Ea< t l«a I iim a. Freaei Slarrin; new romantic pair Medina Yousri Farid v Marat* t rnn; t. ypt's \i». I Inoi M MUMMED BAKKAIt I \< l n\». BiAM I S I XOVEL SONGS a^—^ I V lV^^^^^ "^•HB ffw ITa105 words
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Advertisement59 1950-12-26 6 CorUkSS lI I i lIM II f jf*^p— "GirardPerregaux Note ihe dignity of design which is tt once modem, )et classic This distinctive beaut) plui the precision performance (or which these watches arc famed, make Guard IVncgaux a distinguished gift... a cherished possession. •OLE AOENTS Singapore To: IfMfl n B59 words
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Miscellaneous149 1950-12-26 6 mdtidr^kS Exclusive to the Singapore Irvi Press m Malaya /j^ /^^v V^^ »^NAftDA IS WITH Mb. P^^W| v\«t 'vet mi y"-"^ IV THE HRST TIMB ANO ONLY fr~7| ARE YOU THE OAfrK ONE? IS THAT NARDA 1 tS^^^'jW/^T*" WQUNOEOYOU/ IW'^gSrri JANE Exclusive to the Singapore Free Press m Malax a149 words
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Article915 1950-12-26 7 ALLAN LEWIS - PLAYTIME IS SAFEST BET FOR TODAY ALLAN LEWIS /fon/ going at Penang From PENANG, Tuesday. fHK prevailing opinion at the racecourse this morning »vas that today's programme is one ,f the hardest offered to racegoers for some rime. The poms will be rock hard which is sure to jectsome of915 words
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Article221 1950-12-26 7 ALLAN LE S TRESPASSER EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER R l°n siViTd J p.a" R SE?2£ IMn SETS. PLATE Royal bolnty eastern gold Ea*ler n Gold wiJ L f fZZZfJ^H Eastern Gold Mfc« Linot Linor Inited Pisce« Sheffield Plate lnit*d Pi-re. RACE 2 THE RAVEN THE221 words
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Article121 1950-12-26 7 THE announcement last week-end of suggested rankings, rarely if ever disputed, from the committee of the United States Lawn Tennis Association has added a new zest to conjectures on next year" s Wimbledon. This new ranking list, which awaits only the approval of the parent body at the121 words
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Article251 1950-12-26 7 yESTERDAYS U.K. soccer results were: ENGUM LX U.I L DIV. 1 \r>»-nai 0 Miikf 3 BUffc|«d Liverpool O t hariton Avton Villa 1 Drrb.v C. 1 'I ullriihaui 1 I \tit(.n 1 llurnley 1 I ulliam I) l.ollon 1 iiu.i.i. i -in id 1 W«£vea I MiddUNimmKh251 words
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Article33 1950-12-26 7 At close of play the Commonwealth touring cricket team had scored 171 In reply to the West Bengal Governors XI score of 166 m their cricket maich at Calcutta yesterday33 words
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Article54 1950-12-26 7 JJRITAIN S champion Jork«\ Gordon Richarcis. paid a tribute to the rv ability of Australians at a dinner for the retiring u><--keys. Michael Bear-. Tommy West on. "Competition from v quarter is welcomed L ILsh riders," he added, -but owners should not b»- bl 1 to the wealth54 words
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Article20 1950-12-26 7 King is I— Tiffing his racing string by U three colts and three ftilus from the National Slud.20 words
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261 1950-12-26 7 VERNON MORGAN - 'Continental habit' in soccer flayed VERNON MORGAN From pOREIGX football trams, almost without Ntteption, were regarded by the British as Mag gui tv of foul play. Not dirty play, which is a terf different matter, but foul play. They do not obe\ the rules regarding: obstruction and they an muchReuter - 261 words
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Article43 1950-12-26 7 LOU ("th< T<. the nai I i ■;ick m m one les professional n. A howling crowd ol 29 nairi do tin (it id and tore down goal-posta after Grozas game-winning Meld ro 16: h of the season.- A.P.A.P. - 43 words
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Article288 1950-12-26 7 VERNON MORGAN - V ERNON MORGAN From (X7ITH two cases of alleged "rin^in^"' on the British Turf now being thrashed out m the courts, suggestion! are being put forward that the Jockey Club and National Hunt Committee follow the United States and Canada, > name but two nations, andReuter - 288 words
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256 1950-12-26 7 TPHE news that the American colt, Prince Simon, is x to return to the United States and not contest the Ascot Gold Cup, as was originally planned, may be said to have lessened interest m that great race, though it is still soReuter - 256 words
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Advertisement217 1950-12-26 7 TC iT- BOXING NIGHT at RAFFLES GALA DINNER BALL Crackers, Carnival Novelties Etc. FLOOR SHOW MAGI) A DIDIEK and MOLINA OLAF MELVIN Dancing from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. CASTILLO'S ORCHESTRA Directed by GERRY SOLIANO with Vocalists ROSAI IK and FREDDIE JANSKN Diners $12/- Non-diners $5/Tables cannot be guaranteed unless217 words
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Advertisement78 1950-12-26 7 NOW SHOWN', 11. 1.4"). 4, <i.30 A, |J| p.m. A great ACTION picture ALIVE with excitement! t&dreast/.: J?S v Island \jj\^ BOB: t RCBtfiT NEWTON-BASI. £fONE9 PH4KMX -Ka^ X »El\ &EPATED WATEP CO.. ITR 1 rvOHl 1700 S7O« 5 1*" FIVE SHOWS AT ♦uo'indVj.Vn, Columbia* SUPER V \C met 4^^^78 words
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Miscellaneous320 1950-12-26 7 Today's card A CCEPTANCES for today's Penang: races are: RACE 1—2.15: CLASS 5, DIV. 3—6 FIRS. 1 000 Royal Bounty Percival 9.00 2 000 Red Plane Woods 8.13 3 000 Couit Jester Bacby 8.12 4 000 Kinta Valley E. Donnelly 8.11 5 300 Sheffield Plate Charles 8.08 6 200 United320 words
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Miscellaneous323 1950-12-26 7 Charles 9.00 2 023 Pendragon Woods 8. 11 3 -00 Rc.pewalk J. Donnelly 8.09 4 003 King Arthur Poshni 8.08 ft 023 Sir Trislram Healey 8.06 6 012 Tantalus Tulloh 8.04 7 000 Allworth Bagby 8.03 8 320 Happy Quadrant E. Donnelly 8.02 9 000 Nerolia Spencer 7.13 10 000323 words
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Article20 1950-12-26 8 s IMP. l i .m^ On? 5 v 1 i X < Lock, ac It. A t i r of20 words
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Article21 1950-12-26 8 ia d t la Chin i r oi M 11 ORD ai I 1 i I < of V I :> T21 words
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Article24 1950-12-26 8 < tho i o write them I :i due None, S:i <. Pah.r. APPAKUDI hark. he I rei nded Unt funeral I I ,nd roncio'ence24 words
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Article335 1950-12-26 8 U.S. X'MAS GIFT TO HONGKONG Export embargo is lifted HONG KONG, Tuesday. r F!H: RELAXATION of the United States export embargo for Hong Kon<j made Christmas a merrier festival for businessmen m Hons Kong and the news was given more prominence In the local pros than dispatches of more far-reachingU.P. - 335 words
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Article68 1950-12-26 8 .V ORLEANS, A SPECTACULAR blaze aboard the tanker Esso Imore, which for a time the port of New waa brought under control yesterday after a llvehour ba: The fire broke out the previous night after the 10.080--tnker and a tow oi oil were m rollision mReuter - 68 words
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Article74 1950-12-26 8 Yohanan Remati. represenative of the United Israel campaign, said In Hor.g: Kong that large sums of money wore desperately needed to provide aid to half a million new Immigrant* who have flocked to Israel since the establishment of the new state. Remati, .son of the IsraelU.P. - 74 words
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Article, Illustration32 1950-12-26 8 SURVIVAL JACKET This jacket, with bandages and water purifying tablets, was designed for people who might survive the initial blast of the atom bomb and who must evacuate their homes or factories.32 words
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Article241 1950-12-26 8 LONDON, luesday. r rili: SPIRIT of Christmas triumphed, if only lor a 1 brief holiday, over the fears of a war threatened world on the birthday of the Prince of Peace. In Bethlehem of Judea, scene ot the first Christmas, pilgrims from nvny lands knelt241 words
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Article42 1950-12-26 8 New Zealanders' Christmas travels was paralysed by the Auckland rail strike which began at midnight on Saturday" and developed into a national issue during the week-end. There was no sign of a settlement up to Sunday night.- ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article32 1950-12-26 8 The world's longest telephone line has now been established, linking Peking with Moscow, states Peking Radio. The line is 7,500 miles long, and came into operation on December 12.— U.P.U.P. - 32 words
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Article82 1950-12-26 8 LONDON. Tues. 'pHE "Empire News" says that Britain is faced with "its most serious food crisis since the war be?an" because of the meat shortage. The Sunday paper states that Britain has m store only enough carcase meat to maintain a ten pence ration for fourA.P. - 82 words
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Article61 1950-12-26 8 seventeen people died m a train crash near Victoria on Saturday night. Over 100 were hurt, including at least 20 seriously. The accident occurred when a crowded train of 15 coa<he> left the rails and overturned ftboifl 60 miles south of the coastal city of Victoria.Reuter - 61 words
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Article15 1950-12-26 8 About 1.000 New Zealand troops arrived m Manila yesterday aboard the liner Ormonde— z ReuterReuter - 15 words
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Article59 1950-12-26 8 fEORGE Bernard Shaw. 94, is m hospital m Los Angeles with a broken left hip, suffered when he fell from a car. A retired Boston businessman, ho is not related to the George Bernard Shaw who died last November 2 at the age of 94 of comnlicat ionsA.P. - 59 words
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Article, Illustration29 1950-12-26 8 RECRUITS ALL These mountaineers of the Thais tribe have been mobilised by the French to meet a Vietminh attack which is expected shortly m the region south-west of Lackai.29 words
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Article24 1950-12-26 8 inrre of Europe a highest ranking Communist leaders are m Moscow on visits, leading to speculation over some new Kremlin move.— A.P.A.P. - 24 words
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Article97 1950-12-26 8 HONG KONG. Tues. THE first two American freighters since the United Slates eased its economic embargo against Hona: Kong began unloading cargoes In the Col^nv yesterday including 3j)00 bales of much needed eoiton. rhe American Economic Attache. Mr. Ralph Hunt, received notification on SaturdayU.P. - 97 words
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Article42 1950-12-26 8 Fire early yesterday caused minor damage m the Paris Opera House. The blaze, apparently caused by a smoker's carelessness, broke out shortly after v Christinas Eve performance. Firemen had the blaze under control within 30 minutes.- A.P.A.P. - 42 words
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Article184 1950-12-26 8 WASHINGTON, Monday. PRESIDENT TRUMAN, m a nationwide broadcast, on Christmas Eve, called upon his people to join In a "crusade of prayer' for peace "which is the fruit of righteousness". A special day of prayer, devoted to the revival of faith, would be held throughoutReuter - 184 words
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Article28 1950-12-26 8 The I lia, Mr. Joseph B. Chifley, has returned home from Bat hurst hospital where he was treated for a heart complaint since November 27.- ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article194 1950-12-26 8 LONDON, Tuesday. T*HE KING said In a world -wide broadcast last night that mankind must make the most momentous choice of its history and decide between the creeds of love and hatred. "For", he said, "if our world is to survive m any sense thatReuter - 194 words
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Article35 1950-12-26 8 Continuing their operation! against Communist Hukbalahaps without a let-up even at Christmas time. Philippine ground forces yesterday killed 32 outlaws m latest encounters m various parts of Central Luzon. ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article79 1950-12-26 8 Bio French sweep near Saigon SAIGON. .mum**- were 7 led and an important «S base area swept cleaii^ combined French operatic m the Travmh J^^H south-east Cochin -Chin. J* ported a French armPJJ* muniquFrench naval air and tm» •d the drive m the rirh reukiJi of Stiw? The aft nekA.P. - 79 words
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Article50 1950-12-26 8 Mr Winston Churchy spent a quiet Christmts e» im his s*ate at the i Mamounia m Marrafc* Morocco n. Sir K»'n?:pth A: son Governor of Gibr. and Lady Andersui. Cane. British Consul-Gr m Morocco, and his da er. Miss Joan Cane. w. ith Mr. Churrhil! r suite- ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Miscellaneous77 1950-12-26 8 Today: 00 3ja.m; 11.26 p.m. Tomorrow: 1 mia.m: 12 noun. THE SAINT by Leslie Charteris :^TLW^ i Au ftfr^, ME LAP, HOLD TBEL; EVE IT Oft \'Ou RisG THAT BEIJiF YOU DON'T I LVJJ^ASD 50. I SUPPOSE V C T M^mZ^ I STi LL-OR I MIGHT FILL YE J NOT,77 words
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