The Singapore Free Press, 28 April 1953
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Title Section19 1953-04-28 1 The Singapore Free Press Largest Afternoon Sale m Malaya No. 13.690 Singapore Tues., Apr. 28, 1953. Price 15 C\s19 words
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Article, Illustration452 1953-04-28 1 CITY ECONOMY IS DEMANDED U 49 M m AfJ MMtiSi tnt nvtv tabs tv&lcipitwci By SIT YIN FONG IF the Singapore Government has cause to economise, the City Council has even more reason for doing so. So said City Councillors this morning, commenting on Government's move to cut costs by452 words
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Article, Illustration31 1953-04-28 1 picture. French troops and supplies are pouring into Laos to halt the Red invasion. Picture shows French troops arriving at an airfield m Laos, U.P.U.P. - 31 words
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190 1953-04-28 1 Laos king: 'Why quit? We stop the Reds' riMIE sick King of Laos won't JL quit Luang Prabang, his capital. Crown Prince Savang will also stay. They believe that FrancoLaotian troops, armed with American weapons, will halt the Communist invaders. King Sisavang Vong, 70, is suffering from gout and acuteA.P.; U.P.; Reuter - 190 words
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Article147 1953-04-28 1 Secret Ike pact on Indo-China? DEMOCRATIC representative. Mr. Clement Zablocki. said m Washington yesterday trie Eisenhower administration ha* entered secret international agreements cne of which might involve American troops m Indo-china. Mr. Zablocki said despite Republican protests against secret agreement*, the new administration has evidently and necessarily entered into secretU.P. - 147 words
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Article27 1953-04-28 1 Sin l.i pore Rubber Market jPene I quietly this morning JJth first May shipment, »t 70 1 2 cents a pound, unCoanged from yesterday's close.27 words
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Article41 1953-04-28 1 Crocodiles devoured several natives who fell into the riv-r Limpopo. Mozambique win n a raft carrying a bulldozer sank. A Portuguese engineer, a German technician and three otlu r natives employed on construction work on a bridge escaped.41 words
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Article64 1953-04-28 1 Mr. John Eber, who was re-^ leased on Feb. 23 alter 20 months' detention, is leaving Singapore on May 22 for an indefinite stay m England. •It was with great reluctance that I decided to leave the land of my birth. But* I will come64 words
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Article91 1953-04-28 1 Free Press Stiff Reporter A 35-year-old Singapore Cantonese ran amok In a house m Pagoda Street yesterday. He slashed another Chinese on the head with a meal cleaver before being arrestee! by the police When a radio car arrived the man was waving the cleaver m i91 words
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Article136 1953-04-28 1 ROGER YUE - ROGER YUE BY SINGAPORE detectives yesterday cracked down on a new secret society— the "Ei Tok Lip" of the 08, gang. They arrested three men m Killiney Road. Yesterday's round-up followed a spate of secret society activity m- the Colony m recent weeks. Mr.136 words
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Article, Illustration31 1953-04-28 2 pic ture. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH is seen chatting with Sybil Doe (left) and Margaret Haie at the Jubilee dinner of the Land Aaents Society at London's Park Lane Hotel. PopperPopper - 31 words
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Article258 1953-04-28 2 Spearheaa now iz mutes atvay VIETMINH spearheads closed m on Luang Prabang, the royal capital of Laos, from four directions last night, and the hereditary prince of the state called urgently for United States aid. The foremost Red "spearhead was only 12 miles away.U.P.; A.P.; Reuter - 258 words
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Article251 1953-04-28 2 SIR WINSTON Churchill was greated with uproarious cheers yesterday on his first appearance since his knighthood m the Commons, which he first entered when a young man of 25 m the last century. The new Knight of the Order of the Garter walked quietly intoU.P. - 251 words
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Article83 1953-04-28 2 CROWN Prince Akihito of Japan. 19. arrived m Southhampton last night aboard the British liner Queen Elizabeth irom New York. He will represent his country at the Coronation on June 2. The Crown Prince was received aboard the lfrier by Mr. Marcus Cheke. representing Mr. Eden,83 words
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Article60 1953-04-28 2 India is making overtures for the barter purchase of 1,000.000 tons of wheat annually from the Soviet Union over the next five years. The barter offer was made to Moscow a month ago and the Soviets now have asked India's ambassador there Mr. K. P. 8.60 words
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132 1953-04-28 2 He faaints after 225 hours at piano HEINZ ARNTS, German piano marathon champion, collapsed at his piano yesterday after playing for 225 hours while his French rival carried on. They started their competition m a local cabaret m Le Havre, France, several million notes ago with the Frenchman, Robert Serjjil,A.P. - 132 words
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Article50 1953-04-28 2 rpHE new Government of 1 Prime Minister Mr. Mohammed Ali. arrested former Punjab Province Minister, Mr. Mohammed Husain Chathe, last night at his home under the Public Safety Act. Mr. Husain Chetha was minister during demonstrations m the Punjab m March against the Ahmadiya religious sect.50 words
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Article28 1953-04-28 2 The Swiss federal authorities announced yesterday that they had broken an Israeli spy ring m Switzerland but that its leaders were able to flee abroad.28 words
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258 1953-04-28 2 Secret of lady M.P.'s room, says speaker A LABOUR Member of N* A ment, Mrs t. M *ZT' Bessie" Braddock y^ denied she was i».;^ rda; snormg on a bed m tU^ of Commons' ladies 00S Striding indignantly upuu,. Speaker, Mr. W. S. Mrs. Braddock handed hR ropy of aA.P. - 258 words
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Advertisement153 1953-04-28 2 ffim full n^i^ CORONATION p^^^^^^ BARGAINS FOR EVERYBODY I "Pequot" Col. Bedsheets Indian White Bedsheets Plain Rayon Ojar^te 81" x 108" 54 X 90 BUM rinvi^* SS SALE PRICE $42.00 p. pr. SALE PRICE .00. short Chiffon**" y""Pequof Col. Bedsheets American Cotton Blanket* 72 x"" pticF SO ea Chinsang Fillament153 words
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Article25 1953-04-28 3 General Mac Arthur wants to visit the Philippines. Mr. Anthony Story, president of American Distilleries Company of New York, said yesterday m Manila.25 words
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309 1953-04-28 3 POLICE GUARD H.K. SHOW AT S'POREPARK oOLIOVVING a near-riot on Sunday ni^ht, extra T sinS a P ore P olice sto °d °y a t the Hanny World Stadium, last night to see the newly-arrived Hong Kong noW R irls— the Argentina Vaudeville Troupe through their second Colony performance. All309 words
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Article, Illustration48 1953-04-28 3 A BEVY of prcity hula dancers meet four members of the film company preparing to shoot "From Here to Eternity" at Scho field Barracks m Hawaii. Just ar/ircd by plane are (left to right). Montgomery Clift. Frank Sinatra, Deborah Kerr, a'ld Burt Lancaster picture. U.P.U.P. - 48 words
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Article216 1953-04-28 3 FREE BUS TOUR OF CITY FOR 7,000 SEVEN thousand poor people m Singapore will De taken round the city during Coronation Week and shown how the Colony celebrates the crowning of the Queen. They will also be taken to film shows, amusement parks and on picnics and get special food216 words
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103 1953-04-28 3 looking far 'sis' was hard fur Khoo |\l W and dumb Khoo Loke hi out: came down to Singapore from Negri Sembilan to look for his sister. He landed m the Social Welfare Deppartment. Khoo's story was published tn the Chinese press the following day. His sister read it. And103 words
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Article78 1953-04-28 3 H.K. -China trade jumps DESPITE a Government embargo on shipment of ate^ c goods to Communist China. Hong Kong s trade nth the Heds increased during March. The Chinese mainland re Gained Hong Kong's biggest customer T TQti4fiO«ooo an Exports to China last mon th totalled US$ r l4 608A.P. - 78 words
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245 1953-04-28 3 Indian brides come hurrying to Singapore MORE INDIAN brides are coming to Singapore nowr from India to marry their fiances here because they fear they may be affected by immigration restrictions to be imposed soon on newcomers to the Colony. This is a departure from the traditional practice amon« families245 words
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Advertisement90 1953-04-28 3 M Jt a /f 1 I V%rVWWWV%S (Bwruruis I Ml Ready to wear Black Dinner Jacket Suit 5205 .00 > I Shirts with Soft Marcella Fronts |'om .00 I White Marcella Waistcoats ro J 22 c from 6.50 Dress Sets I > 1 Black Nylon and Rayon Sox from J90 words
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The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, April 28, 1953.
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Article389 1953-04-28 4 Opinion THE JOBS FREEZE AN economy drive is now beginning. The Singapore Government has announced thct it is taking on no more recruits indefinitely v nless heads of departments can satisfy tone Financial Secretary that their needs are essential. Other money-saving measures are also to be eniorced. such as closer389 words
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Article660 1953-04-28 4 BERNARD WICKSTEED - Even Malan's Men are Anxious Now BERNARD WICKSTEED HATRED IS POISONING SOUTH AFRICA says PRETORIA. AS part of the South A African news picture you must meet the taxidriver I had m Pretoria the other night a monstrous great chap with a Ronald Colman moustache and hands that could crush660 words
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Article237 1953-04-28 4 BEACHCOMBER - BY THE WAY BEACHCOMBER jags '-^S SKILLED craftsmen used to draw the Taj Mahal on a bit of cardboard one-tenth the siz c of a farthing, or write Milton's "Comus" on the back of a postage stamp So f«. so good a s the stock-broker said when the actress refused237 words
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Article68 1953-04-28 4 FURTHER development of the television-telephone is foreshadowed m the report of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research just published. The television-telephone —the Americans call it "phonevision"—was shown at last year's national radio exhibition. The set there was the size of a kitchen and cost £1,000. Two68 words
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Article, Illustration383 1953-04-28 4 Car Sale 'Brakes' Are Off Motoring with: Courtenay Edwards r is obvious ..hai Mr. R. A. Butler's budget tax concession is goins to have a healthy effect on British car sales- and that many motorists m Britain will have to wait quite a long: time for cars they could have383 words
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Article90 1953-04-28 4 THE value of the British cycle and motorcycle industry's exports m 1952 was £43,846--473, an all-time record and an increase of over £1,000,000 on the previous year. The export of pedal cycles reached a fresh record, both m number and value, some 2.788,--640 machines, worth ,C 23.757-,-282, being90 words
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Advertisement15 1953-04-28 4 TROPHIES WORTHY OF GREAT SPORTS EVENTS S. P. H. de SUVA SINGAPORE. K. LUMPUR IPOH15 words
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Advertisement46 1953-04-28 4 Only "PLUMROSE" could make them so delicious! Every party is d success when you senv Plumrosc COCKTAI FRANKFURT ,ml VIENNA SAUSAGES. They're easy to serve, m so many different way* aad their surprisingly hw prices arc a boon to any hostess. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., H*46 words
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Article408 1953-04-28 5 Tenants feel unsafe: Rent revolt •N 7 is spreading follows Cumberland Lane: Foundations are sinking. Heavy floods during rain.s make it impossible to distinguish drains from ground. Unsafe for children to play. Silat Road: Leakage m ground floor houses. Walls are cracking so badly that families408 words
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104 1953-04-28 5 THE four-mile route for the dragon procession planned by the Singapore Chinese community has been approved by the govern me-nt Coronation Committee. Mr. Ng Aik Huan, a leading member of the Chinese Coronation Committee was told so yesterday by Mr. D. K. Broadhurst, Deputy104 words
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Article, Illustration80 1953-04-28 5 Model post office for B. Timah ANEW model post office designed experimentally for the Singapore Government by commercial architects, is going up at Bukit Timah. It will be ready m two months. If it works as well as it looks, two other post offices like it •HI be built at80 words
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Article, Illustration27 1953-04-28 5 THREE SENIOR SCOUTS from the sth (St. Anthony's) group seen removing furniture for a Singapore householder on Sunday—the first day of "Job week".27 words
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Article160 1953-04-28 5 Free Press Staff Reporter SINGAPORE Malay leaders are considering asking Government help for thousands of Malay students who go to school hungry because their parents are poor. Something should be done immediately for poor students, especially those living m the rural areas and kampongs, the leaders160 words
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Article198 1953-04-28 5 SCOUTS HUNT FOR JOBS— IN THE RAIN Free Press Staff Reporter. rpiIREE thousand Boy Scouts m -I Singapore went Job-hunt-ing on Sunday morning m the rain. Many found work polishing shoes, scrubbing floors, painting chicken pens and weeding ♦he garden- on the first day of "Job Week."' Several senior scouts198 words
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Article38 1953-04-28 5 University of Malaya students raLsed $1,263.40 from a variety concert last week In aid of 40 members of the university's Historical Economics and Geographical Societies, who will saend their holidays In July tourin? India and Ceylon.38 words
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Advertisement30 1953-04-28 5 CLEARANCE SALE 20% TO 30% REDUCTION GOWNS FOR ALL OCCASIONS AMERICAN AND LOCAL MADE At.— Altas do\v\ Shop (Adelphi Grill Entrance) roi i >i.\\ vrm:i;i-s ronfc-u. k The Cockpit FHOMt30 words
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Article, Illustration477 1953-04-28 6 GIRL VISITED TEACHER AS DORMITORIES SLEPT Court told ALONE m a classroom with the assistant headmaster, a 15-year-old schoolgirl told him she loved him, it was alleged at Bishor/s Lydeard, Somerset. The girl gave evidence that the teacher replied it was onK "a schoolgirl's passion" and told her she shouldHan Hai Fong - 477 words
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235 1953-04-28 6 TOU seem a decent lad, but for goodness' sake let this be a warning." said the Common Serjeant, Sir Hu^h Beazley, to a young man he conditionally discharged at the Old Bailey, Simpson Cleghorn, bar- ber, of Lake Street, Bast Bowling, Bradford,235 words
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296 1953-04-28 6 3 walk in fear of him, say police "i HAVE interviewed three people m this case and they all tell me they walk m fear of this man," said Det. Sgt. George Mullen at Lambeth, London* He was opposing bail fc Sidney Christodoulou, 23-year-old waiter ot Princedaie Road Holland Park,296 words
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Article, Illustration42 1953-04-28 6 LOVE LY DEBRA LOVELY, black-haired Debra P aaet. Hoi:y?c>ood star, rehearses a scene m the 20th Cen tury-Fox Technicolour musical, Marching Along:* It's a nice change of pace from her dramatic role as Cosette m the V ictor Hugo classic, "Les Miserables."42 words
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163 1953-04-28 6 Judge rules: Wife can sue husband for rape A CHICAGO judge's ruling that a wife may sue her husband for rape has brought letters of comment from as fai as Pak stan. Capt. H. H. Rahman-Gani, of Karachi, wrote to Circuit Judge Julius 11. Miner on his April 8 decree,A.P. - 163 words
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Article40 1953-04-28 6 A woman who slept through the flight from Paris to London Airport was half-way down the steps of the plane when the steward shouted: "I think you might need these, madam." He handed her— her shoes.40 words
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Advertisement48 1953-04-28 6 I Tonight A Sightly QUEENIE PAUL >> presents The Sun- Kissed Cuties m IP! A^> e VhJfc AFT E R DARK REVUE Featuring the FAMOUS FRENCH CAN -CAN at the Capital ttvstaurant RESERVATIONS ***** f tt yr -rvte* WW fIggILSSSJ #^Bj^. THE WORLD'S THINNEST AND SMARTEST \^B <f\f (,1148 words
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416 1953-04-28 7 THE WOMEN WHO LIVED AT PC'sADDRESS STATED to have 22 years' service m the Metropolitan Police Force, a constable told the London Sessions Appeals Committee that he was quite unaware of the activities of two women who had accommodation m the same house as himself. The constable. George William Earl416 words
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Article, Illustration16 1953-04-28 7 This lovely girl is Charlotte Austin, a Hollywood newcomer. She is under contract to 20th Century-Fox.16 words
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Article79 1953-04-28 7 'BOB-A-A JOB' BROKE LA W Three Boy Scouts broke the law when they set up a shoeshine stand m a London main street to raise money for their "Bob-a-Job" week. That is the ruling of Pontypridd (Glam.) that no one under the age of 18 shall be employed as a79 words
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118 1953-04-28 7 JOAN EDWARDS, 24-year-old doctor's wife who was "spotted" m an amateur stage show will play one of the leading parts m "Latin Quarter" at Blackpool Hippodrome this summer. She will co-star with comedian Max Bygraves and Windfred Atwell, the West Indian pianist. Red-headed Joan—118 words
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Article183 1953-04-28 7 4 FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD schoolboy won a prize at an A amateur film festival— but he was not at the prize- giving. •'I had to do my homework, he explained. The boy, Roy H. Burdon, of Glasgow Academy, won his prize at the Scottish amateur film183 words
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Article76 1953-04-28 7 THREE YEAR -OLD Robert Stacey was accidentally shot ■"jta an air rifle. His aunt. Mrs. Mauicen Churchill, of Stradlings Road, Weston. Bristol, said: to play, I pointed my husband's air rifle at him and said 'Bang, oang; My ftngsr caught the lri gger. and76 words
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Article18 1953-04-28 7 Mr. Gerald Fitzmaurice has &e *n appointed chief lesal adJs* W the British Foreign Office18 words
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Article54 1953-04-28 7 VVERY time an occurre d m Miss Adelaide Hall songs from the Saville Theatre show "Love from Jtiay Whittling sound was heard. «.i,„ broke But she finished her part and then explained she hr ke her gentgl bridge just before t he show and had to go54 words
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Article83 1953-04-28 7 Girl who lost her hair— and died A SIXTEEN YEAR OLD girl was tormented by the taunts of boys she had known at school after she suddenly began to lose her hair, a Birmingham coroner was told. The girl, Barbara Gertrude Smith, was found dead by her stepfather near the83 words
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Article, Illustration70 1953-04-28 7 Scantily— clad show girl Glen Craysom blows with all her might—hut there's no music, despite the expert tutelege of Dagenham girl piper, Jon Lee. The backstage leason was at Broadway's "Latin Quarter", where the Dagenham girls on their U.S» tour— are appearing m the show "Folle Parisienne".Reuter - 70 words
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Advertisement234 1953-04-28 7 I Fly "Kangaroo" Service for Value VARIETY! 1 I *V"H»f RELAX ON A I Pit "9»f en route to LONDON I I xS^^liC^l STOPOVER m any of 5 I I gfc-hQaSwA" «-»A v famous European cities I V^T ia^^^i*sK) NO EXTRA AIR FARE M V WmW\ ajg*^! LA a Only234 words
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Article, Illustration483 1953-04-28 8 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PUT ON A SHOW i. I f; Sa J H concert 3* 1 Right: L H Circle. g| from tin t\ I flfl fieZoic; s id 1 chancellor if am proud L^ audience enjoying the variety L Tiong Ham hall, University of \j)eanna Tan, Mary Hoe and Debbie483 words
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Article94 1953-04-28 9 I Above: James Copley, lecturer m English at the University, makttg "an unacaihmic Ircturc" that was a great comic success. He said: "My lecture is on lecturing. If we want to make our students happy, we must make our lectures snappy.* The Samba Romance was given (left)94 words
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Miscellaneous171 1953-04-28 10 TARZAN by Edgar Rice Burroughs j several quick vou_eY6 c?p »uu.ers smzsrxs.-sas.~c cJp > sava&e 'IsTHE SAINT by Leslie Charteris SSpJSfTlP^ «1 7»£0Oa*af7KAVra*V can we do?/ scientific mvs€lf, &VMyW/^W77/#/^4W£Y.yVv\ CQMfS 0O*W W S&V £4 j| TO 8EGUIMEAJ P^V^j fleleW 1^ I i^S^^ S^>*. '^^^t* V^^^X jBi^ eaaeananaiainJ JANE by Hubbard171 words
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Miscellaneous768 1953-04-28 10 YOUR LUCKY STAR [JORN TODAY, yo Ve malic, strong-headed determined. Onc e you VT» teeth into something of?** •et go. Your ambiUon/a'e ffi and you are determined t 0 wf h suecesn in life. j Your sense of duty is strong n j once you nave committed n ything, yo.768 words
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Article, Illustration447 1953-04-28 11 STEFAN ANDREW - STEFAN ANDREW by 1' The skill of British jewellers finds glittering testimony m a 1:20,000 diamond -and -palladium suite created for Coronation Year and shown m London. The suite, which consists of a ncckLice, bracelet and earrings, forms a jewel casket m itself since447 words
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Article94 1953-04-28 11 rpHE FIVE Burke Brothers— A total ages 386 years believe men can be happy if they just stick together and keep away from women. James, 72, Thomas, 75, Michael, 77, John. 80, and Pat, 82, all live together m a singlestorey thatched cottage at Killeen, CountyA.P. - 94 words
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Article, Illustration332 1953-04-28 11 Neither side vulnerable South dealer ALTHOUGH the American t*am's bidding methods stood luL as superior to those used by Swtd>n m the Worlds Champion." lap match Played earlur this year, not all of the swings favoured <h» three-time champions. This wa.s the bidding at the t ble where332 words
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Advertisement147 1953-04-28 11 $4,000 MUST BE WON IN nns ne w ffit(eX B EER CONTEST J*7J> hi A IIP" 1/ if *B 11 If f^^\ I I \i nti ill I STEM GLASS PILSENER GLASS TUMBLER STEIN EARTHENWARE MUG SILVER TANKARD 1 b ~n GLASS MUG CRYSTAL TUMBLER PEWTER TANKARD Bt'LES OF EIMTIY147 words
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Article, Illustration27 1953-04-28 12 picture. The "Argentine Troupe" of Hong Kong song and dance girls who are giving shows at the Happy World Stadium. Singapore. Free PressFree Press - 27 words
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Article77 1953-04-28 12 He does not want to judge girls Mr. Frank Sawbridge, 39-year-old councillor at Hunstanton. Norfolk, has refused to go on the rota of councillors to attend the preliminary heats of the town's £200 ideal holiday girl contest. "I don't want to st»il the fun of other councillors who like this77 words
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Article, Illustration196 1953-04-28 12 Free Press Staff Reporter SINGAPORE medical experts agree with Mrs. E. H. D'Netto. beauty specialist, that vigorous slapping of the neck with face cream could lead to goitre, and that smoking and drinking are enemies of a good skin. Mrs. D'Ketto gave these warn, imgs196 words
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Article31 1953-04-28 12 A strike by 2.000 Brisbane dockers yesterday caused 300 tons of meat for Britain to be left behind when the 13.587-ton British ship Suevic sailed from Brisbane at noon.31 words
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Article24 1953-04-28 12 Eight hundred and sixty overseas Chinese arrived m Hong Kong yesterday from Indonesia and Singapore on their way back to China.24 words
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Article271 1953-04-28 12 t a 7 i m Where traps will he ln\f\ for road hogs SINGAPORE'S traffic map has been brought un to d to show the bad spots where most accidents ore. The new danger spots are: Holland Road t n Tw Timah Village; 9th milestone. Thomson271 words
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Article107 1953-04-28 12 AFTER reading the letter from "Not Satisfied" and the comments it provoked, I should like to say how the main issue seems to have become obscured. To me it appeared that: A, -Not Satisfied" was a Britisher. B, That "Not Satisfied" has only recently arrived m the Cclony or107 words
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Article86 1953-04-28 12 WHAT right have the Singapore mata-matas to stop the traffic when a police officer leaves the Central Police Station m South Bridge Road? I was riding pillion on a friend's motor-cycle the other day when a police officer's car drove out the station at 5.30 p.m. A86 words
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Article43 1953-04-28 12 GOVERNMENT should make teaching of Chinese compulsory m English secondary schools. Chinese is an important language m the Colony. A knowledge of it would enable our children to secure jobs m Chinese firms. D. S. V. Tourner Road. Talking themselves into it.43 words
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Article174 1953-04-28 12 AS a car owner, and therefore a road tax payer, I want.. to make a protest about the condition of Flower Road. Paya Lebar. The bottom half, from Serangoon Road to Highland Road, is m first class condition, but \he top end is positively dangerous, even for pedestrians.174 words
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Article17 1953-04-28 12 Karen rebels have dynamited and wrecked two armoured trains m the Pegu sector,northeast of Rangoon.17 words
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Article98 1953-04-28 12 NEPAL'S rebel leader, K. I. Sinfch, missing m Communistheld Tibet since January, 1952, is seen m this photograph which his supporters describe as the only one ever made available to the Press. Singh, a 47-year-old veteran of the British Indian Army staged an unsuccessful coup after his escape98 words
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Article30 1953-04-28 12 Two British frigates, the Bedale and the Lamerton, were turned over tv the Indian Navy yesterday and became the Godavari and the Gomati— after rivers m India.30 words
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Advertisement32 1953-04-28 12 Any grouse? HAVE you a grouse? Have you a bright idea? Have you seen anything strange, or unusua'? Then write to the PRESSMAN and tell others about it m his POSTBAG briefly.32 words
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Advertisement38 1953-04-28 12 Matters must he short RADIO WEEKLY INCORPORATING RADIO MALAYA NEWS ALL THE HEST MiX RAMP MO I Feature?*, tartoou*. Ruaot*?*. Short Story I»n i i*«tg»» Film Hadio Highlight* PRICE iO CENTS FROM ALL MBWSAC««T» ON SALE TODAY I38 words
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Article747 1953-04-28 13 Ihe Singapore Doctor says AN INDIAN, forty years of age, dragged himself with great difficulty into my surgery. He was out of breath after the short walk from my waiting room to my consulting room. H e turned up every six to eight747 words
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410 1953-04-28 13 by Howard C. Heyn WHEN A DOCTOR dis- covers that a patient is fatally ill should he tell him? Yes, says Dr. Philip J. Yogel, even if the patient is neurotic a chronic worrier. "If you don't tell him." Dr. Yogel added, ,4A.P. - 410 words
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Article, Illustration48 1953-04-28 13 'Does not look like a village smithy to me' The old gentleman doesn't quite know what to make of this object of art by Blaseo Fairer, the "Art Smith" which wa« on view when the 64th "Salon des Independanta" opened at the Grand Palais in Paris.—i photo. PopperPopper - 48 words
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Advertisement374 1953-04-28 13 CROOKES HALIBUT OIL 3&^ite^ I ESSENTIAL "<W figfl for healthy growth, <*y v^ am* strong teeth, and \\l# i^^^ l^'V sturdy limbs. Buy a bottle today! 1\ m •TV LaTararararararararararararararararaT W\ aW v i trS 1 n ♦**""> ii k m\m^im\mWP^ J \l\ v v»»o T .p Atmmm^S^m^m I I374 words
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Article, Illustration597 1953-04-28 14 TRESPASSER - BACK HARRINGAY ABOVE ALL EACH WAY TRESPASSER Second day of S 'gor races By IN VIEW of the heavy track and the uncertain jockey arrangements, it is difficult to recommend anything with confidence tomorrow, second day of the Sehuiffor Turf Club's April-May meeting. Two sound each-way bets, however, should beFree Press - 597 words
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Article257 1953-04-28 14 Horses not accepting SCRATCHINGS known to date are: Harringay, frooif Gedacbt, Bras Queen, Black Pulot, Albert M. Lillypad, Oracle, Kiss Awake, Beauman, Kind Hearted. Ursinia, Trent Fall, Thirlmere and Bright Boy. Wit-h a handy weight he should run out this mile. Trent Fall cannot be ignored m any CI. 5257 words
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Article127 1953-04-28 14 rpHERE are twenty probable starters for the 2.000 Guineas, first classic race of the year, being; run over the Rowley irlle at Newmarket tomorrow. They are. with jockeys: Aureole (W. H. Carr). Windsor Star (L. Piggott). Propititation (A Breasley), Tosco eunfixed >. Prince Christian (D Smith).Reuter - 127 words
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Article34 1953-04-28 14 Singapore's H. Khamls was beaten 6-4. 6-1 m the final of the All-Ma-layan Milays tennis tournament by Yon bin Mian of Johore They met at the Royal Johore International Club on Sunday.34 words
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Article53 1953-04-28 14 Ru;bT I'nion: Ebbw Vale 8 Abtravon 0: Penzance and Newlyn 3 Gloucester 14; Pontypool 16 Neath 5; St. Ives 0 Bridgwater and Albion 3; Torquay At hie ie 0 Swansea 6; Royal Navy 11 France "B" 20. fju-t'v Ira sue: Fea'aersfne Rovers 2 Bradford Northern 13; Warrington 7Reuter - 53 words
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Article128 1953-04-28 14 Day 's problem race THIS is the most open race— CI. 5. Div. 3 6F— of the day. Beauman ran sixth to Picture House on Saturday over 5F., but the extra half furlong will suit him. The opposition will come from Y«»i»K pair Acoko and Golden Bea*. Agoko was a128 words
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Article179 1953-04-28 14 Here's a good thing— De-win DE-WIN looks a good thing m this race— Cl. 5, Div. 1— 1 Mile. The early 24 F. straight stretch will enable him to warm up. He is usually slow m finding his stride. De-win's only win so far was over 9F. on the K.L.179 words
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197 1953-04-28 14 15 jockeys are free to ride —BUT.... THERE are three important questions Wn i ch concern tomorrow's ran*. Will the Stra^ r'*' Association back up the decision of the Selaneor Turf Club stewards'? Will the Selangor Turf Club stewards review >*>? case m a new light and rescind the suspensions*197 words
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Advertisement29 1953-04-28 14 r^fc^^.^\.* bbl^Yb^H ras ax at >P i|| M> Kb ar Jal aV tkrl ay r!3 **MBfc>w **•<» flrct-CIaSS too V will talTttat Yo^° llar -M <; 18 nM KujLi Lumpur *W*29 words
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Article290 1953-04-28 15 IT WAS AUSSIE NIGHT LAST NIGHT They win 8 fights T^HE West Australian boxing team put up a brilliant display last night when they won eight of the 10 fights against the Federation of Boys Clubs, Singapore at the Police Training School. There was plenty of hard hitting. Two fights290 words
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Article, Illustration412 1953-04-28 15 picture. Chinese Athletic 4J I.R.C 1. CHINESE Athletic, who hold an unbeaten record m the Singapore Amateur F.A. Senior League, along with the Tigers, scored another impressive victory yesterday when they trounced Indian Recreation Club at Jalan Besar Stadium. The Indians started off nicely and appearedFree Press - 412 words
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Article25 1953-04-28 15 Fifty-five entries have been received for the Selangor Novices Badminton Championships which open on May 1 at the Selangor badminton hail. Kuala Lumpur.25 words
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Article69 1953-04-28 15 rpHE South Korean soccer 1 team lost to All-Hong Kong by five goals to three m the first match of their Hong Kong tour. The South Koreans led by two goals to one at half-tlmo and three goals to two five minutes after resumption.69 words
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Article40 1953-04-28 15 Representatives of Prance. Italy. Belgium West Oermany and Rpiln Mnndav derided to rreate a European Basebill Federation British and Dutch baseball <r- ,ons sent uora they a|)|>rove the idf.i aJ.d their later afflluiiion M f\]>r; U40 words
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Article89 1953-04-28 15 WINNING all three of h< matches played last n -M Singapore elimlpated J ohare from the Chua Choon Leoni State tennis competition. The encounter took place *j th». Singapore Badminton Ha.i instead of Johon Bahni becau c of' ram The two remaining U be played oil toda89 words
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Advertisement82 1953-04-28 15 R£X LAST DAY 11. 1.45, 4, 6.30, 9.30 If* UNTAMED* r\ I#COTTEH WINTERS BRAgT ~i Tsmorroir BURT LANCASTER m "MAN OF BRONZE" PAVILION TODAY TOMORROW 1.45. 4 6.30 A 9.30 I HONEYMOON DEFERRED Kieron Moore Sally Ann Howes From THURSDAY" "CASABLANCA" TODAY: 3.15-6.30-9-15 p.m. Chocolate-charmer Suraiya charms one and all82 words
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Advertisement300 1953-04-28 15 »ay*^ sCDAY DAILY 11 am -I 15-4.15— 615 ROGERS TRIGGER I r-/^ C<Ml()U»*GMi<a>4MU iwvaiw > rmj9m y i\ggJß! tegs CHANCE!^^ NEXT CHANGE M-^M ~*^\W>fXl t m4 A. wmmm txylor ssks l%\ W m^ m^ mmm mmmn m A m mV9Bmm CHARITON ki "*l X ELEANOR HESTON 2 \r&- f Ol300 words
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Article232 1953-04-28 16 Four jockeys (WHO HAVE NOT BEEN SUSPENDED) won't ride Free Press Racing Correspondent THE SELANGOR TIRF CM B faces a new rrisis. The four jockeys who escaped suspension— Herb Charles, Frank Hudson, Abdul Mawi and M. Y. Poshni- h&ve not accepted riding: engagements for tomorrow. Jockey Jackie232 words
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Article287 1953-04-28 16 R.E.M.E. first in League THE Royal Engineers are NOT at the top of the Singapore United Services Division One soccer league. The result of a fixture which was brought forward takes the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers ahead by a fraction on goal average. R.E.M.E. have played eight matches, taking287 words
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Article40 1953-04-28 16 WONG Peng Soon, Cheong Hock Leng and Malacca's Charlie Scow leave by air today to play badminton m Kong Kong and Bangkok. Sponsoring the tour Is Mr Kum Soon Heng, who will accompany the three players.40 words
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Article71 1953-04-28 16 English League Division l: Sunderland 4 Cardiff 2; Division 3 (South): Milhvall 3 Colchesier 1: Division 3 tNorthc Scunthorpe 1 Wrexam 2. SCOTTISH LEAGUE Division A: Airdrieonians 4 Tn.rd Lanark 2. Glasgow Charity Cup first round: Patrick Thisie 2 Queens Park 2. Queens Park won the match onA.P.; Reuter - 71 words
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Article47 1953-04-28 16 Entries for the Singapore Badminton Association's juni:r championships for men\s singles and doubles, women's singles and doubles, and mixed doubles, to be held en July 4. must reach the hon. secretary of the SingaDore Badminton Association, co Shell Co., McDonald House, before J_r.e 20.47 words
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Article45 1953-04-28 16 The following SAFA Div. 3C games were postponed yesterday due to heavy rain. United SO. v. Post and Telegraph SO., at Geylnng; Star Soccerites "A" v. Cosmos S.C.. ut MFA ground; and Serangoon MY. v. Blue Rovers at CYMA ground.45 words
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Article34 1953-04-28 16 Mrs M. San and Mrs. O. Anderson (33 34) won the UUMI ClubLadies Foursomes <9 holes* competition played on Friday. Runneis-up were Mrs. T. Y. Wong and Mrs. E Burrett <36».34 words
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Article35 1953-04-28 16 beat Egypt by four matches to one m their European Zone first round Davis Cup rr e m C.:iro o:i Sunday and so qualified t3 j meet Dana-ark In the at cond.35 words
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Article, Illustration316 1953-04-28 16 'Joe won't get caught again' JAMES J. BRADDOCK talks tsbout Jersey Joe Walcott's chances of regaining fits world title from Rocky Marciano HHHERE is a parallel be- tvveen my fight with Max Baer and the coming title fight m Chicago between Rocky Marciano and Jersey Joe Walcott. It is primarily316 words
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Article122 1953-04-28 16 THE Singapore Olympic Sports Council intends to campaign for the abolition of Entertainment Tax on amateur sport. The body will meet shortly to discuss the matter m full. At yesterdays annual general meeting President Mr. C. C. Tan said: "It is a shame that the122 words
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Article206 1953-04-28 16 Mcdonald bailey bri. 11* TISII OLYMPIC SPRINTER FROM TRINIDAD, WAS OFTI CIALLY NOTIFIED YESTERDAY THAT HE HAD BEEN SUSPENDED SINE DIE BY THE SOUTHERN COMMITTEE OF THE BRITISH AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. The action was taken for an alleged breach of the amateur rules m an advertisementReuter - 206 words
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Advertisement274 1953-04-28 16 CLASSIFIED ADS. ACCOMMODATION VACANT ONE large room with verandah and bathroom attache., suitable couple and child. 15 Scot's Road. Tel. *****. SELF -Contained double room with attached bathroom and verandah available m very central European guest house. Children no objection. Rin<* 7905 between 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. MODERN Furnished274 words
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Advertisement51 1953-04-28 16 CANADIAN (Smwa^ SJ_XH_GI_ W%M K^M**m3££&2& mm^&l ti*yi':.'. fw r By __J* F_. ____i <• > i ff MP m you ,sk for 3 r rHe 'i b.and. you will b. v* jL $?k#JSS**^ PLUME "—Chum Safaw". 'RED INDIAN— Pi"* S lm BREAKER —Cohoe Sa*"«*' "POLARIS"— Sockcye S-hnoa-Scfangar P'striDutocs HOCK LEE51 words
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Miscellaneous34 1953-04-28 16 Today s ties r DAY'S Singapore United Services League fixtures: DIVISION ONE: F.B.W. v. Royal Signals: R.E.M.E. v. RtA.O.C; R.N.A.S. v. RAF Tengah DIVISION TWO: R.A.F. Changi v. at. A. M.C.J R.E.M.E. v. R.A.P.C.34 words
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