The Singapore Free Press, 12 May 1953
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Title Section21 1953-05-12 1 The Singapore Free Press Largest Afternoon Sale m Malaya m May IS, 1933. Price 15 Cts. Xq ***** Singapore Tues., way21 words
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Article173 1953-05-12 1 3 CAPITAL CITIES ARE SHAKEN ChurehttVs great speech— Page Two THE proposal of the Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, m the Foreign Affairs debate m the House of Commons last night that there should be a speedy meeting of leaders of the Bis Powers, appears to run contrary to U.S.173 words
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Article, Illustration825 1953-05-12 1 M.P.'s call for arms curb on Chiang MR. PHILIP NOEL-BAKER, (Labour), a former Secretary for Commonwealth Relations, said m the House of Commons last night that it was absurd to hope for a settlement m Korea. Indo-China and Malaya while trying to get Formosa to fight Peking. Mr. Noel-Baker was825 words
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82 1953-05-12 1 F£" Foster Dv us the Suez Ca n a tlSh tro °P s irom But th al zone m a^. order diate use On hlk^ for imme »orld m th ehalf of the free T* S d t.nn d e i rReuter - 82 words
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129 1953-05-12 1 RED CHINA claimed last night that American planes had bombed the Manchurian cities of Antung and Lakushao on Sunday and yesterday. Mr. Chou En-lai, the Chinese Foreign Minister, protested last nit»ht to the United States against "the violation of Chin ese territory and the killingReuter - 129 words
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Article123 1953-05-12 1 Dust store sends Comet back A BRITISH Overseas Airways Corporation Comet west bound on the Singapore London service with 26 passengers returned to Dum Dum airport m Calcutta last night because of a dust storm after a three-and-a-half hour flight. Two planes a Comet and a Dakota crashed m northernReuter - 123 words
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Article61 1953-05-12 1 WHILE walking along Grange 1 ff Road. Singapore, yesterday with two friends, a young Chinese college girl was suddenly confronted by seven youths. One of them came up and snatched her bandbag. The three girls shouted for help. A passing Volunteer .special constable he<rd their cries61 words
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Article19 1953-05-12 1 V TORNADO rOftlillf through West Texas yesterday struck the town of Waco, demolishing a six-storey office building19 words
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Article159 1953-05-12 1 His criticism of French policy on Indo-China will arouse strong emotions m Paris, and his open support for Zionism will do the same m the Arab world. But on all three controversial matters— a East-West top level meeting, the Middle East and Inao-China— which may well arouse159 words
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Article32 1953-05-12 1 Singapore Rubber Market opened this morning with first grade, May .shipment, at 69 'h cents 'a pound. 13 8 cents below yesterday's close. Tone was quiet J and slightly easier.32 words
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Article146 1953-05-12 1 WIIMA MEETING U.S. SHIP A U.S. government source m Washington confirmed I \t night that an American tanker is to take over the jet fuel cargo which has been aboard the Finnish tanker Wiima m Singapore harbour for many weeks. He saW that the Wiima would leave the harbour and146 words
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Article2275 1953-05-12 2 CHURCHILL URGES TOP LEVEL TALKS Why should we be frightened of a try: gIR Winston Churchill told the House of Commons yesterday that he believed a conference on the highest level between the leading powers should take place without delay. He was opening a twoday foreign affairs debate. He saidReuter - 2,275 words
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271 1953-05-12 2 Highlights of speech which startled Commons POINTS from the speech were 1, A Korean truce is the first aim and he saw no reason why the new Communist eight point plan could not form the basis for agreement on prisoners -of- war. O, it would be a mistake to believe271 words
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Advertisement32 1953-05-12 2 that M "V li^-'1^ j i>^]j# Proprietors, v JJJ 00^ M Jjft^^^^J^^ly leBs f v °u* >ed local! tief. QyranGi MjmMi'sco teh If Cw.X 52.1 Distributors: Fraser 6 Neave Ltd r r32 words
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Article310 1953-05-12 3 'Living m condemned I houses and didn't know Chinese families totalling EVEN Singapore Vj in t e 0 Vr^ n t of the S BO people will appeal M( Neice today for a atv Coonnl, wr. d olition orders against m ce n X k and zinc310 words
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Article, Illustration100 1953-05-12 3 Wife of man Yard Can't arrest THE M-year-old wife of Norman Morton -Stewart —the man Scotland Yard cannot arrest— has left for Australia. Her destination, Fremantle, is only seven miles from r>rth where he is living. Said Mrs. Barbara Mor-ton-Stewart: "I am not going; to meet my husband It's merelyPopper - 100 words
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Article33 1953-05-12 3 Three hundred and thirtyseven Indian Jews out of 2,395, who emigrated to Israel, have returned "because of the colour bar which exists there," the Indian Parliament was told yesterday.33 words
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Article29 1953-05-12 3 The Indian Navy yesterday formally launched a new air arm with the commissioning of the first naval air station at Cochin naval base m South India.29 words
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Article33 1953-05-12 3 Rafael Gomez Hurtado. 30. son of Colombian President Laareano Gomez, was killed with two friends on Sunday m a private plane crash on a flight from Barranquilla to Bogota.33 words
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Article104 1953-05-12 3 Panther gang lived off crime acc^d It in t u Munic h yestrrday ed r °K e rand crtS tW Urmi^fSC they l h mo st m o f S1^ c the war re m thwr lts me mbers Ils aileepH arlv teens At the age of 16, Warner rficfediy104 words
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Article, Illustration53 1953-05-12 3 WOLFGANG STREHLAU, 25--year-old trapeze star of the Berlin Busch Circus, is m hospital sufferijia from jaundice. He said yesterday: "I miss the cheering crowds. This awful silence m the hospital makes it even more so.'' Wolfgang is expected to be discharged soon. He is shown on53 words
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Article112 1953-05-12 3 A CORONATION Bible is en route to four-year-old David Seweli m Kuala Lumpur to bring him into the Coronation celebrations arranged by the peopCe of Kingsley Road. Runcorn. Cheshire. David, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Seweli of Kampong Lanjut Tin Dredging Co., where112 words
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Article107 1953-05-12 3 A HOUSE FOR BOYS TO TEAR DOWN I A SCHOOLMASTER. Mr. J. B. Preston, told the Town Council of Hatfield, England, yesterday it should build a house for child vandals to tear to pieces. Mr. Preston is a member of a special committee set up by the Council to findA.P. - 107 words
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Article36 1953-05-12 3 Fire caused by an electrical short 'circuit, raced through a newly-built stable at Beulah Park race track m suburban Grove City Ohio, yesterday, suffocating or fatally burning 18 horses valued at U5552,000.36 words
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Advertisement32 1953-05-12 3 0 J» -tf- i i Mil CT i [RllZ^z< 111 mm a^ jb M A 0 and Aniline \|J/^ Moke his journey a pleasure with this new "TWO SUITER" ROBINSON Co Ltd32 words
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Article369 1953-05-12 4 Opinion TOWARDS UNITY THE first stop toward some form of fusion o Singapore and the Fede ration of Malaya ha been taken. That is th< broad meaning under lying the creation of Joint Co-ordination Com mittee for the two territories. The task before the Committee can be briefly stated. It369 words
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Article, Illustration679 1953-05-12 4 JAMES KING - JAMES KING THE NEXT CORONATION WILL BE HIS BUT THIS TIME.... By SO Prinre Charles is not after all to attend the Coronation. He will not sit m th-* Abbey and see the robed Archbishop anoint his mother, the Queen and place on her light-brownA.P. - 679 words
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Article167 1953-05-12 4 BEA CHCOMBER - BY THE WAY BEA CHCOMBER Q THERE is a dog m America who has his name and telephone number m a telephone directory. I caj» imagine the fun when a human being is Riven that number. Who is that I can't hear a word Is that Battersby Well, don't growl167 words
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Article575 1953-05-12 4 lIALF the world still cannot read or write. Asian and African illi terary figures are particularly high, says a recent U.N.E.S.C.O. pamphlet. In Asia the figures range from 92 per cent for INDONESIA, and 91 per cent lor INDIA and NORTH BORNEO down to 34575 words
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Advertisement18 1953-05-12 4 Finest Diamond Rings and Eternity Rings U. S. de SIL V A Jcuvllcrs. 106, Orchard Road, Fhone *****.18 words
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Advertisement56 1953-05-12 4 How to make HONEY... It r? MJ^ like IMPERIAL BEE HONEY But why bnthcr -alien Cold StoniHe luis the very same t/titiff already packsd m convenient jars? It's delicious so givi the wkoU family treat h:iy three or four j<irs! You will be glad you bought it at Cold Storage.56 words
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186 1953-05-12 5 TRADE TO FIGHT TO KEEP COUNCIL SEATS asdleaders meeting to plan protest Free Press Staff Reporter «oc Chinese trade leaders are planning to oiNGAPORE chln 'fi" terms" against a move to be gtt?-s r^a^? c uncii i Tolish th r e n J!! s r t ee w ui h186 words
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Article, Illustration56 1953-05-12 5 LT CMDR W K. FOSTER and Sub. Lt. Sped AgU, two f the 26 "saboteurs" of the Ropal Malayan Naval Volunteer Reserve were caught m the glare of a S.H.B. Police patrol boats searchlight when they tried to sneak into the harbour area early on Sunday. They were56 words
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Article44 1953-05-12 5 THE ban on smoking m buses m Singapore has puzzled an official of the Hock Lee Amalgamated Bus Company. He said yesterday: "I don't see why smoking m buses should be banned when it is allowed m aeroplanes and crowded cinemas?"44 words
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Article28 1953-05-12 5 A Filipino film actress greeted soldiers with kisses m Manila yesterday when 40 officers and 707 men of the Philippines 19th Battalion came home from Korea.28 words
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Article182 1953-05-12 5 They'll get two acres each Free Press Staff Reporter SINGAPORE Government will soon give two acres of land each to 419 farmers at l lu Bedok to grow more food. They will be encouraged to prow vegetables and breed poultry. The land will be allotted182 words
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108 1953-05-12 5 72 'efficient work men from Hong Kong MR. W. S. Black, agent of George Wimpejr and Com- pany. yesterday praised the 1 efficiency of the Hong Kong workmen brought to Singapore to help build the power station ar Pasir Panjang. "They are a credit to the colony they come from"108 words
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Article78 1953-05-12 5 *ay uid Blve the "right thMe eyelets were Mr. Haxrorth refered to a recent incident at Collyer Quay when two cars pulled up to let a cyclist to cross t£e road and said: "These drivers have shown courtesy". "If all motorists do that, he said,78 words
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176 1953-05-12 5 These men want a chance to start life anew Free Press Staff Reporter THEY are a mixed lot m the House of Detention at Pearl's Hill— former carpenters, drivers, tailors barbers, painters, fishermen and rubber tappers. But they all want jobs to start life anew. "They would make good, too,176 words
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Article25 1953-05-12 5 Syrian troops yesterday were ordered to help civilians fight an invasion of locusts threatening the country from the south and south-east.25 words
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Article38 1953-05-12 5 The American cargo vessel Henry Steinbrenner, 4,345 tons sank off Isl? Royale, Lake Superior yeste"day. There were 38 men aboard. A 60-mile-an-hour gale ripped the cargo hatches off the vessel before .she went down.38 words
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Article177 1953-05-12 5 TEACHERS WANT MORE AID Free Press Staff Reporter. SINGAPORE'S 2,000 Chine.se schools' teachers want the Government to raise grant-ma-ids to Chir.ese schools to the same Jevel as those given to Englu»l; schools. They wh: send a petition to the Director of Education. It is being drafted by a twoman committe177 words
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Advertisement49 1953-05-12 5 Gold Coronation Charms STATE COACH. CORONATION CHAIR, ROYAL CROWN, BEEF EATER, ROYAL CYPHER, STATE HERALD, WESTMINSTER ABBEY CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL Now available at S. P. H. fl«- SILVA, SINCAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR COME TO SHROFFS CORONATION CARPET SALE BARGAINS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE AT 47/49, STAMFORD ROAD. V^UvlVllV*' PHONE 36+849 words
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Article, Illustration348 1953-05-12 6 This man was glad he struck mother-in-law AROADSWEEPER who was once a public schoolboy and an officer m the Horse Guards told the magistrates at Sheffield that he struck his mother-in-law and was glad he did so. It was the third appearance before the Bench m 10 days of Steuarl348 words
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Article196 1953-05-12 6 Sails out to injured seaman A WARTIME SOS sea surgeon was called from church and taken out m a lifeboat to aid a seaman who was lying seriously injured aboard his ship. The seaman, Andrew Wilby, was fluriK against a bulkhead as the 336-ton coaster196 words
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Article111 1953-05-12 6 Call-up boys have teeth troubles TH) make them fit, nine out of ten call-up boys Joining th e Army need dental treatment. ThU conclusion is based on a survey of 500 selected as Army drivers. The survey, by Captain A. Cl. Green, Royal Army Dental Corps, shows that nearly 36111 words
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Article, Illustration38 1953-05-12 6 photo TWO-PIKCE BATHING SUITS are still fashionable m Germany, especially if the bathing belle used a parasol of white roiaured plastic. Incidentally one needn't h.v <»<. „h«,« chows to look tops m a swim suit.- UPUP - 38 words
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Article97 1953-05-12 6 /^AN five men do the work oi v> Mtl An Interesting •nt is afoot to te.st a theon that ny«- literary bare better th:m one when H to wiitjn^ a thrl it i.s understood that Le lie Hwtl^r, Mlehael Cn Uurence Meynell, Houithold nua Dennla97 words
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Article114 1953-05-12 6 GUNMAN TURNED AND RAN THREE youne men 1 with their f acesm; and one waving what W ed like a revolver chased out of a 'J5 office at Luton by It? I year-old petrol p L a n J i The attendaur Ar th ur r was m the gara114 words
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Article65 1953-05-12 6 WOMAN'S beauty is an illusion created mainly by man. Mr. W. T. McGill Master of the Incorporated Guild of Hairdressers, Wigmakers, and Perfumers, said m London. "In th P animal kingdom the male struts around with the fine feathers, and the female is the dowdy partner. When65 words
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Article28 1953-05-12 6 The Argentine Federal Poliw have arrested 220 people ie Buenus Aires and the provinces suspected of plotting the bombings which have occurred Intermittently since March 2.28 words
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Advertisement127 1953-05-12 6 SECTIONAL BOOKINGS available to J^M KARACHI DJAKARTA r^ r C 1 and ny airpor, en r.u« TOr bdH 'ICQ Fly "Kangaroo" Service to Middle East, Europe Enjoy super cabin service, finest nr Auc+p^li^ food, complimentary meal-time U sCraiia... drinks on 4-en^'ined Constellations—famous international =r airliners, manned by the world's /i127 words
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Article345 1953-05-12 7 v fifth form secondary schoolgirls told TffO 16-y«?V r d es fi i S ning, Sussex, that while out TV magist rates at^ m^ who invited them to pick the country i» CT proses m a wood. there led t thp What *?J court o345 words
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Article, Illustration14 1953-05-12 7 picture. Begum .\ga Khan arrives at the International Viim v »l at Cannes.- U.P.U.P. - 14 words
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Article20 1953-05-12 7 Frank Panella, who composed "The Old Grey Mare" died m his sleep m Pittsburgh yesterday. He was 75.20 words
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103 1953-05-12 7 JHE American fiancee of a German prisoner-of-war who gave himself up after seven years In the United Mates hired a lawyer yesterday to fight for bis freedom life lawyer told newsmen m SUm 1 that he ta kur had •amed another lawyer, an103 words
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73 1953-05-12 7 A 'timid' boy dives to help playmate 'PEN YEAR OLD Michael Ryan, described by his mother as "the chicken-heart-ed one of the family.'* dived fully clothed Into a swiftly flowing river m a vain attempt Ito save a nine-year-old playmate. And Mich.iel cunnot swim. It was while he was playing73 words
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Article, Illustration57 1953-05-12 7 picture. Six students of the Art of Dance Studio perform Javanese court dance at the concert m aid of the Coronation Fun Fair for poor children held on Sunday m the Victoria Memorial Hall. Singapore. Left to right: Dawn Teh. Patricia Foo, Rose Eberwein, Leonie Koenitz,Free Press - 57 words
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254 1953-05-12 7 She was 'a pretty bad 'character at 13 pEFERRIXG to a 13-year-old girl mentioned m two trials at Bucks Assizes at Aylesbury, Mr. Justice Cassels said: 'I would not put it beyond her to do anything or say anything." Det. W. Huggins said the girl was now m a remand254 words
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Article107 1953-05-12 7 HE SWIMS TO AN UNDER SEA CAVERN JON LINDBERGH, scienti-fic-minded son of the famed flier, swam a 150 feet under water m inky darkness to discover m the Siarra what is described as one of the largest submarine caverns m Western United States. The Oakland Tribune, m a copyrighted story,A.P. - 107 words
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114 1953-05-12 7 ONE DIED— AND 48 ON TRIAL FOR MURDER FORTY EIGHT grim faced men were charged with murder at Clay, Virginia, became, the prosecutor said none would individually admit flrin? the shots that killed a 29-year-old non-striking coal miner. One miner was killed and three others were wounded last Thursday m114 words
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Advertisement49 1953-05-12 7 was a rebel ted theN«tic mai «T/!V" En 9***4 m 1951 because he Elr Hcwus£ aUI Ufl ha di^ d Bray. Co. V^^TomZT^ m ***»*> and imi /fa fonSi owr/le factor. He refused n. fi&in National n a letter t 6IWi lei ani Then he took a farm m Ireland.49 words
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Advertisement52 1953-05-12 7 Does greying, faded hair dim your charm Ineao will restore the radiance of youthful, natural colouring *#^w swiftly, indetectably and permanently, m one application. f/)\ May be used before or after permanent waving f Mad <j m 18 Natural Sbodef jjC^— Z^-^^C^^ \vailaMe <// tjtadi*i Oispemarw "~^a* < THE FEDERAL52 words
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Article, Illustration478 1953-05-12 8 JOSEPH YEO - A Picture Page Your Mouth Make Water JOSEPH YEO MUSLIMS HOLD EXHIBITION CAMS Pictures by story by FOR the first time m the Some of them were designed m exhibition hrn 1 history of Singapore, the form dolls' houses, the cakes Soan exhibition of cakes p c th^L a as.cNORMAN COTTERELL - 478 words
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Miscellaneous257 1953-05-12 10 MANDRAKE, THE MACICIAN by Lee Falk and Phil Davis S\\ iNSVtBHEARO ||TRUf,KiNOIOTHAfiJ I WHO IS SHE? I SHE LIVES BEYOND i THE I IwhAT Oip"YOUMEAN-| I HER SLAVES TARZAN by Edgar Rice Burroughs THE SAINT by Leslie Charteris [GIVE SOME "oTthAtT^ r i WOW'T PORGET IT PAYlNo^i tt^^i l^' r257 words
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Miscellaneous619 1953-05-12 10 i YOUR LUCKY STAR gOBN TODAY, )ou irtmendous intr.tal f i( ;md Know how to plan thirri a lar^c scile. «,u are mainiv t h intellectual who must have probi(>n» thai utili/«- s both con* centration and Mental judgment' Otherwise, you Mi! l very bored with |if« and never be619 words
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Article, Illustration641 1953-05-12 11 CONSTANCE FOLEY - CONSTANCE FOLEY says BUCKLEY MANCHESTER. x/rtrmCANS have a A M deep rooted idea that nnt shouldn't do anyfi that machines can j n for them. d0 Th c men are mechanised down to the smallest nrnress at work, and it s the same641 words
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Article, Illustration123 1953-05-12 11 THIS SEEMED a rather prosaic hand when it w as played by Rapee of the American *am m the world championship m at<:h against Sweden. Although Rapees ps\chlc spade South away from a SsinTK l^, and reSUltrd m his tR lhe ot diamonns. since l diamond fin<.sse was123 words
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Article, Illustration34 1953-05-12 11 photo. A reversille cape edged with black wool fringe is featured m this green-yellow-black cotton dress created by Susan Small and shown by Caley's of Windsor. The cape matches the dress.- ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article232 1953-05-12 11 OWITZERLAND nationa'ised her railways long before Britain even thought of doing so. But the Swiss Federal Railways have not lost their ~ense of salesmanship. Their recently issued 16-page booklet giving particulars of bargains should be studied by other railway chiefs. There is such a variety of232 words
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Article, Illustration64 1953-05-12 12 The Royal Ceylon Navy has only t ne ship, the minesweeper. Vijaya and she's at Grimsby awaiting the Spithead Coronation naval review. A refit is proving so expensive that to vivr money she is being kept m dry-dock as long as possible and the crew are64 words
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65 1953-05-12 12 Police sit, woman and child stand IS the public to presume that Singapore's policeman with travel concessions have priority over fare paying passengers on public transport. Yesterday while travelling m a bits along North Bridge Road I encountered Singapore's version of "Operation Service." Two constables wete sittinp majestically and serenely65 words
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Article94 1953-05-12 12 IT looks a.« if the Singapore Improvement Trust Is developing a Lilliputian .settlement m Upper Aljunied Road, for the settlers will require only 25 feet of land per family, or more Wouldn't it be a happy thing if the poorer folks could be reduced to Lilliputian proportions? But94 words
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Article184 1953-05-12 12 PEDESTRIANS may be brought under police orders at police-controlled crossings m Britain and, ir the same legislation now being consider d the law concerning cyclists may be tightened up. The Bill designed to increase road safety, now being pi, pared by the Ministry of Transport It184 words
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Article340 1953-05-12 12 Strict watch on f^ant imports Onion disease was a mystery DR W N. SCOTT, Acting Agricultural Officer, Singa pore said yesterday that people importing plants in'o Singapore should get plant health certificates from |h# country of original and the approval of the Singapore Agricultural Department. Otherwise,340 words
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Article, Illustration48 1953-05-12 12 piclure. Oirls of (he 2ml District Corps (Chinese) of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Singapore, who paraded at S<poy Lines Malay School being inspected by Dr. G. ilaridas. Brigade Commissioner. Dr. Hand is later presented hadg< s of appointment to the ure&idents of the various divisions. Free PressFree Press - 48 words
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Article156 1953-05-12 12 RIVAL MAYORS TO BOX V riHVO middle-aged Philippines 1 1 politicians ha\> decided to settle a political dispute m a boxing ring. The protagonists ire ActingMayor Vicente del Rosario oi Cebu City and Jose Rodgriguez. the acting chief executive. Billed as the "century's battle of the Mayors," the unique scrap156 words
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Article35 1953-05-12 12 Britain has warned Es;ypt that talks on evacuation of Britain's Suez Canal military base may collapse unless Premier Nej;uib backs down on his demand for Egyptian control without string.s atteched, Briti.sh informants said.35 words
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Article, Illustration96 1953-05-12 12 {> London a foreman Samuel Sydney Evans set a booby trap to catch thieves. He placed a can of caustic soda on top of a door so that it would fill on whoever entered. I'nfortunately it was not a thief who was caught m the trapPaul Popper - 96 words
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Article71 1953-05-12 12 A gown firm director who said that he cut his finger when trying to open a beer bottle at a party lost his action for damages aguinst a beer bottling firm at Manchester Assizes. He claimed that his €25 suit was ruined by blood from71 words
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Article15 1953-05-12 12 Jacob Malik, the new Russian ambassador to Britain, arrived m London yesterday.15 words
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Advertisement32 1953-05-12 12 Any grouse? HAVE you a grouse? Have you a bright idea? Have you seen anything strange or unusual? Then write to the PRESSMAN and tell others about it m his POSTBAG briefly.32 words
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Advertisement67 1953-05-12 12 The week!, issne of the STRAITS BUDCiET tan t>* sent by %Ir Mail U) an> ;ul«Jr«sv m the I'mted Kingdom at an inclusive rate of $24.00 FOR SIX MONTHS i If voo »».nt the "Budeef while on leave or *u» n to ma9r tn "Air subscription" on behalf of Home67 words
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Article244 1953-05-12 13 glared a twentyEuropean I %?rin X the last three yea ?s it began to thin on S forehead and on thp S of my head Look, now I have scarcely an.' centre and the usurious growth of hair on Je temples and on the244 words
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Article353 1953-05-12 13 The SINGAPORE DOCTOR says..... any indication as to their real condition, whether they were naturally dry or oily. Upon examining his face closely, however, it appeared more oily than usual, with slightly dilated pores. This was an indication that most probably the sralp was also oily, the top and not353 words
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Article, Illustration60 1953-05-12 13 per photo. her father *Z °I J Vatford nc London, looked puzzled when ST d s^nge exhibit at the British Inexhibit dS»i,?!J lll K |lla ;u M y a dults uere also PU"led. The mol* u r P o f the Watf ord Ch<k »"icalPopper - 60 words
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Article299 1953-05-12 13 Alton L. Blackeslee - SCIENTISTS FIND THE REAL BOSS' Alton L. Blackeslee by A tRTr D Sf m the b aln seems to be SffiS? gland of the a£VF n--*x hnm, prodl "'tion of spur n '"Men danger you lT dl glands to This Kianrt nßht °r run. mus Sciemi if t e hA.P. - 299 words
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Advertisement325 1953-05-12 13 m <s Thanks to Crookcs Haiibut O.i -A y \fysb a wise family that takes this valuable form of vitamins A t i fm/^J^^\ and D t The Fincs^ md CROOKES HALIBUT OIL U- JZ%r DISTRIBUTORS: THE CROOKES LABORATORIES LTD. lOHN LITTLE BUILDING. RAFFLES PLACE. SINGAPORE. "YOU, too, may be325 words
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514 1953-05-12 14 JACKPOT II CAN SCORE A DOUBLE Second day of Penany races By TRESPASSER lACKPOT II (late Swordfish) won first time out on J Saturday so easily that he must be backed for i double tomorrow, second day of the Penan* Turf Clubs May meeting. This Fairey Fulmar youngster is obviously514 words
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Article, Illustration28 1953-05-12 14 Horses not accepting FOLLOWING horses will not start tomorrow: Hector. Kind Hearted, Show Girl, Rosalind, Pride of Burma, La Naturiste and Three Dimension. Munlee is a doubtful starter.28 words
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Article508 1953-05-12 14 THE DAY'S BEST BET -TAKDEER I TAKE Takdeer to win this race Cl. 5, Div. 2-7 F He scored over this distance at XL when, ridden by Basri with 7.09, he beat Hurry Up and Picture Fan. He was next third to Fort View over a mile with 7.06. Both508 words
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Article37 1953-05-12 14 Oovernment Printing Dept. beat Immigration B.C. by three goals to two m yesterday's SAFA Div. 3B tie at Oeylang Stadium. Printers scored through M<»rsukl. Maniam and Rahmat Kader Ynssin notched both goals for Immigration B.C.37 words
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Article29 1953-05-12 14 Customs SC. beat Star Socrerites "A" by two goals to nil In a SAFA Div. 3C lea«ue fixture «t MFA cround yesterday TalJb gained both goals.29 words
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Article251 1953-05-12 14 By GEOFFREY SIMPSON MORE mile o races, including a bid to reinstate himself i as national champion, are] on the summer schedule I of Roger Bannister, Britain's fastest ever miler but don't ask him if his target is that elusive time of four minutes, m spite251 words
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Article185 1953-05-12 14 DIG HIT looks a good thing In this Cl 3, Div. 3-3 F. event He was slow In finding his stride on Saturday, but made up ground nicely to finish a length behind the winner, 35 MM. At Buklt Thnah last month he wa.s185 words
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Article, Illustration330 1953-05-12 14 David is going to be a parson DAVID Sheppard, 24-year-old England cricketer, told after the recent M.C.C v. Yorkshire match at Lords of the decision he had made after a three year dilemma. He is giving up big-time cricket to entei the Church. Test player David said: This will be330 words
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Article203 1953-05-12 14 FRANCOIS Deupres Northern Light, one of the chief French fancies tor the Epsom Derby tad three other entries for tni* racing classic were beaten m the 3,000 Pnx Hocquart over one mile four furlong! at Longchamp on Saturday. Winner of the race regarded as an importantReuter - 203 words
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Advertisement173 1953-05-12 14 Circus Busch Berlin 1 m| I areas. This circus trill not ilijr^^ I «i-> I I perform m any othfr place L^^^Tf I present location, daring the fl j JHK 6 p.m. and 9 p,m. ,-A^v I j Come early to avoid disappoint* I ment. Bookings for Special Boi <$pP^^173 words
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Article281 1953-05-12 15 hussies storm to innings win nNGUSH cricket, slumped E into the doldrums yes,.rdav as the Australians sted their way to an ,S victory -their third 'four games— against Tounty champions Surrey at the Oval. The Australians won by an them A sSan bowling and the hos-281 words
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Article41 1953-05-12 15 Army Depot Police scored a fivetwo victory over 61 Company Royal Army Service Ccrps m yesterdays MO.R. League fixture at Fairer Park. Dfpot Police scored through Ismii! '2. Awang (2). and Won. Ali and mad scored for RASC.41 words
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Article, Illustration395 1953-05-12 15 lEAGUE leaders meet m today's Singapore United Services soccer schedule. A victory for Royal Air Force Seletar Corinthians over Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers would take them to the very top of the table. The Corinthians have moved up to second place m the first division395 words
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Article143 1953-05-12 15 rpHE possibility of Jimmy Carru- thers defending his world bantamweight title m Sydney this year is still up m the air. Carruthers and his trainer, Billy McCoi.%ell. are m South Africa where it Is proposed that the champion has two more fights before returning to Australia.143 words
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Article44 1953-05-12 15 TODAY'S Singapore I'nited Services Association Football League fixtures are: DIVISION I: HI Mi: v. RAF Seletar Corinthians; R.N'.A.S. v. Royal Engineers: RAF Changi v. HMS Terror: RAF Seletar Athenians v. Royal Signals. DIVISION II: G.H.O. v. R.E.M.E.: R.A.M.C. v. RAF Seletar Spartans.44 words
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Article33 1953-05-12 15 Ch;mgi Lodger* beat Flying Boat Wing two-nil m a soccer match played at Chanel yesterday. Daly and Crooks were the scorers. Both goals were netted m the second half.33 words
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Article355 1953-05-12 15 Trueman hurt m RAF game BATSMEN had a happy hunting day m yesterday's county cricket programme. Top honours went to Arthur Fagg, Kent's veteran opening bat. He knocked up a merry 261 not out the highest score of his career against Notts at Nottingham.A.P.; Reuter - 355 words
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Article116 1953-05-12 15 BRITAIN'S Davia Cup No. I, Tony D Mot tram, beat Felicissimo Ampon, of the Philippines, 4-6. 6-3, 6-2. 3-6 6-3 after a gruelling battle m the final of the Shirley Park lawn tennis championships. Mottram's victory wm gained by his more powerful stroke play. Whenever he116 words
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Article36 1953-05-12 15 Guthrle SC domir.rted play to beat Bafu 9C by three goal* to nil In their s=Hn?apore BuMnesa Houses Div 2 soccer tie at River Valley Road yesterday Scorers were Mansoor (2) and Gosman.36 words
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Advertisement144 1953-05-12 15 ?ssc LAS I z u4Yj!^^y 11 a.m.-1.45-4.13-(i 15 !».3Q D.m. etTty rmlph v |y. IaYESMZ S *w«iiiii'»«»w» g^H STARTS THURSDAY! 'VCmJIbI r r\ KIRK ;g^tt I DKNER DotGLAS ALTER DICK /4ia» PIDCEON POWEU -i ilriß THEB&Aiinfviil KEW AIHANBKA OPENS TODAY 11 a.m. 1.30-4-6.45 and 9.30 p.m. I My II S144 words
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Article, Illustration258 1953-05-12 16 Triple champ cracks m last two sets DORIS HART yesterday upset tennis queen Maureen Connolly m a gruelling three-set match to win the women's singles championship m Italy's International Tennis Tournament. M AI Doris came from behind to beat 18-year-old Little MO" 4—6. 9—7, 6—258 words
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Article229 1953-05-12 16 DROBNY THRASHES HOAD BROAD-SHOULDERED Jaroslav Drobny won the men* Jingle* championship of the Italian International Tennis Tournament, yesterday with a crushing 6-2, 6-1, 62 defeat of Australia's Lewis Hoad. 14 years hi* junior. Tli- 32-y»»r-old self-exiled C»ech outmanoeuvred and over-powered the 18-yenr-f Id Hoad with blistering serves and drives to229 words
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Article24 1953-05-12 16 An English welterweight, All Wllburn scored a point* victory over South African Ace Chocolate m a 12-rounds bout at the Melbourne Stadium.24 words
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Article36 1953-05-12 16 PATRICIA ABEYEGOONA6AKERA. .second daughter of Mr. Mrs. Walter Abejregoonaaakera died at four this morning. Cortege will leave 31. Balmoral Road at 5 p.m. today for cremation at the old Japanese Cemetery, Ylo Chu Kang Road36 words
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302 1953-05-12 16 ALLAN LEWIS - Magnificence impresses on Penang track ALLAN LEWIS From FEW TRAINERS took advantage of the second track In Penans this morning, which was m fcood condition for galloping i after overnight rain. With the exception of Airport. Takdeer and Dundonald, fast work was mainly confined to .spurting over the last two302 words
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Article78 1953-05-12 16 AUSTRALIANS Lewis Hoad and Ken Rosewall, both beaten by ex-Czech Jaroslav Dorthy m the singles, came back strongly to win the men's doubles m straight sets from Drobny and Budge Patty. The two young Australians looked like new players m their doubles team, as they overpowered78 words
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Article235 1953-05-12 16 A.A.A 2, Fathul Karib 2 UATHUL KARIB S.C. can count themselves lucky to have held Amicable Athletic Association to a draw m ar thrill-packed Singapore Amateur F.A. Div. 1 tie at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. The teams were alternatively m arrears. Amicables, displaying235 words
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Article33 1953-05-12 16 /CONFRONTED with an all-out v^ boycott by horsemen and jockeys, the Hollywood Turf Club late yesterday called-ofT its opening today. The announcement was made, by the Track Board of Directors.- A.P.A.P. - 33 words
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Article41 1953-05-12 16 Woodbridge Hospital triumphed over Singapore Traction Company by four goals to one m a soccer friendly at the Hospital ground yesterday. Mohd Raffar (2), Mat Morn and Zamuldeen scored for Woodbridse. Arshad gained both goals for S.T.C.41 words
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Article29 1953-05-12 16 BalesMer United beat BODCA by three goals to o"ne m a soccer friendly at P T ground. Kasman scoring all three goals. Malaik scored for BODCA.29 words
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Advertisement55 1953-05-12 16 SERVICE for the owner-driver For the assistance and convenience of customers and to solve that PARKING PROBLEM" Fitzpatrick's Syce w Talib," is now on duty at Orchard Road daily* He will assist you to park or take away your car for parking and bring it The store where you can55 words
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