The Singapore Free Press, 11 January 1954
1954-01-11
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Title Section21 1954-01-11 1 The Singapore Free Press Largest Afternoon Sale m Malaya. No I I'M.'. Singapore, Mon., Jan. 11, 1954. Price 15 I ts.21 words
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Article, Illustration849 1954-01-11 1 10 children m jet crash POMETS m regular service with British Overseas Airways will not be grounded as a result of the Singapore-London jet's crash 10 miles off Point Calamity, the southernmost tip of the Mediterranean island of Elba yesterday. Twenty-nine passengers including 10 children and849 words
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Article123 1954-01-11 1 MALAYAN MAIL LOST: DETAILS Free Press Staff Reporter Director of Posts, SingiMr M. L. Durrant ning announced that posted m Singapore bOKtt after p.m. on Jan. 7, and up to 7 Friday, Jan. 8 for lin, North and South ica and Europe (except and Switzerland^ ost on the crashed i123 words
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Article22 1954-01-11 1 Rubber Market I with a quiet tone this with first srade Janu>ment, at 56* 4 cent a unchanged since Satur«e.22 words
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Article, Illustration22 1954-01-11 1 picture. WMM hurt when this car overturned In Holland Koad e the Botunic GardeiLs this inuriiiiig.- F.P.F.P. - 22 words
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Article205 1954-01-11 1 Film man was twice lucky JUST MISSED CRASH MR. VICTOR PAHLEN, American film producer, cancelled his seat on the Comet at the last moment because he heard it had been delayed on its way to Rome. When told of the disaster he said: "My (iod how terrible. It's incredible. IReuter; A.P. - 205 words
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241 1954-01-11 1 DESCRIPTIONS of the three gunmen who shot at a watchman of Seiclene laundry m Delta Road last niffht tally with those of the killers of Mr. Guok Sins Inn, manager of a bus company nearby. I Serja Singh. 27. who spoke to the thfee Chinese241 words
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Article30 1954-01-11 1 Manager killed in ambush Free Press Staff Reporter Mr. John Basil Ritson, 40, manager of Bukit Pilah Estate, Bahau, Xegri Sembilan, w.is killed by terrorists m an ambush this morning.30 words
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Article15 1954-01-11 1 Valuables worth $1,G71 were .stolen from lour Europeans m cable Road, Singapore, yesterday.15 words
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Advertisement37 1954-01-11 1 T||||r||li^ §m MOST LIKE^T|j/ Er?^-1 MOTHERS MILK x r«t AVAILABLE AT ALL LEADING STORES THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. 33, Raffles Place Singapore Cold Storage Arcade, Orchard Rd 39 s en g p o h Road, Tiong Bahru.37 words
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260 1954-01-11 2 Russia may say: Let's all quit Germany by 19 55 IM'SSIA may propose at the Berlin conference this 1V month that all foreign troops be withdrawn from Germany by the /n\4)i of 1955, diplomatic sources said m London last night. Mr. Molotov, the Soviet Foreign Minister. is also expected toReuter - 260 words
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Article, Illustration134 1954-01-11 2 TOWNSEND'S FRIEND, A COUNTESS (M.OSE companionship between British Group Captain Peter Towntend Air Attache at the British Embassy m Brussels, ;<nd a 34-year-old Dutch Counter was confirmed at t lie Hague yesterday by her relatives who could not say whethei the two had any engagement plans Group-Capf Townsend waa posted134 words
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Article, Illustration295 1954-01-11 2 India asks U.N. to meet on Korea WEST PLAN TO END DEADLOCK INDIA has asked far the reconvening of the Inited Nations (General Assembly on February 8 or 9 to consider the Korean question. Mrs Vijayalakshmi Pandit. Indian President of the Assembly who is now In Delhi, is expected toReuter - 295 words
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Article93 1954-01-11 2 The aim -a free world market 4 BOUT 200 delegates from 20 /V Commonwealth and West European countries will meet m London on Jan. 29 to discuss closer economic and social ties between Europe and the Commonwealth The three-day conference will be presided over by Herr Herman J. Abs, German,93 words
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Article31 1954-01-11 2 Mrs. Elizabeth Gertrude Stern, who wrote under the name of Eleanor Morton, died m Philadelphia at the age of 64. Her latest book was "The Women m Gandhi's Life."31 words
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427 1954-01-11 2 One was ill 35 WERE ON COMET THAT CRASHED M f Jo c hn St^ el employee if! of Sarawak oil fields vh was go ng to Britain for llrBe m medical treatment, was one the 29 passengers on board the Comet that crashed Meditteranean yesterdaMr. Steel of Redcar. Yorkshire,Reuter - 427 words
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Article27 1954-01-11 2 The Military Governor Teheran yesterday arrested lamala Maikaedeh who resign^ last month from the Cab General Fazlollah Zahedi. *as announced. Golamala Maikaedeh viinister of Roads.27 words
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Article, Illustration39 1954-01-11 2 picture. T. C. Woon The ipirKaal leader of the Bombay Bahrj community, Dr. Mardar Tahcr Saifucldin having lea with the Con•missioner<irneral. Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald at "Millaig," the C.G.'l resicj«nr»\ during; hi.s recent visit to Singapore.-T.C. Woon - 39 words
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Article, Illustration61 1954-01-11 2 ERIC OLIVER, world chamPion motor-cycle side-car driver, tested Britain's new road circuit which may rePlace the old T. T. course. Oliver, who has won th« world championship four J«mes, sped round the 11-mile Clypse circut and later gave an enthusiastic report. Picture shows Oliver, with passenger,61 words
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Article27 1954-01-11 2 The cows, horses, dogs, foxes, and badgers that lived m trie Luenebur^ area of Germany set a unique record for 1953. They bit 85 people.27 words
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Article196 1954-01-11 2 ini.EVKN Dutchmen In Jakarta J and fUlHloem W(Tl> arr«st« i r< ntly on charges <>t being involved m Man-^ aetivitlei iv West Java Pendlni further Investigate r. m official comment has been made The Dutch High Commissioner '.s office .11 Jakarta haDot been informed yetReuter - 196 words
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Article80 1954-01-11 2 MOSCOW Radio told yester- I iTI day of a hunter, Otto Geiker. who at 126 years is still killing wild animals m the rugged Khabarovsk area m the Soviet Far East. Geiker'.s kills include more than 200 bears, several tigers i and countless wild boars, cA.P. - 80 words
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192 1954-01-11 3 Give us the dollars to buy copra, they plead OIL MILLS FACE SHUT DOWN Free Press Staff Reporter SINGAPORE'S eight big oil mills and a dozen ones have severely cut production of edible and cooking oil because of the strict copra i xpoii restrictions imposed by Indonesia, Mr. Lim Kirn192 words
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Article, Illustration33 1954-01-11 3 CUTTING THE CAKE picture. Mr. Cheung Kun Khai helps his bride, the former Miss Wong Fong Meng, to cut the cake at the reception after their wedding m Singapore on Saturday Free PressFree Press - 33 words
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Article45 1954-01-11 3 Kardaad, alleged to be 17 :hief of the Communist rground m Greece. arrested In Piraeus. Athens. sought Kardassi :ths and a reward million drachmas red for his caplarged with murder.-, inal acts against Greek g the German oc- the civil war.45 words
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284 1954-01-11 3 Ong Poh Lim tells of Borneo's 'hairy being' PERAK'S story of the thive "ape-humans" has brought m a tale from Thomas Cup star. Ong Poh Lim. On<> told yesterday of a similar creature which was caught m a forest area m Southwest Borneo, near the Sarawak border, some 20 years284 words
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Article129 1954-01-11 3 Free Press Staff Reporter WORK has started on the Singapore Chinese YMCA's four-storeyed million-dollar building at Teluk Aver Basin, its president, Mr. Homer Cheng Hui Ming, said yesterday. The building is intehdeu to provide facilities for the "cieadind kid*' 1 In Singapore's Chinatown. There Will129 words
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Article37 1954-01-11 3 The Formosan provincial Social Affairs Department announced yesterday that 39,099 unemployed were registered throughout Formosa. Most of them were m the 21 to 25 year-old group and more than one-third were illiterate U.PU.P. - 37 words
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Article, Illustration59 1954-01-11 3 picture. IIUI urr.up at the cocktail party celebrating the opening of l V« Cathay Hotel m Singapore on Saturday. Left to 'Wj: Mr. Lan Trquhart (Personal Secretary to the (iovernor J| Sarawak), Mrs. Toni Leong, Mr. Tan Chin Tuan (Deputy MMenl of the Singapore Legislative Council),Free Press - 59 words
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Article, Illustration104 1954-01-11 3 B arrier to nuisance Singapore's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. R. Calderwood, put up this road block inside the General Hospital grounds m Sepoy Lines because he objected to lorries and oUier vehicles using the road as a short-cut between Neil Road and Outratn Road, and disturbing the peace of the104 words
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Article164 1954-01-11 3 applications for the entry of women and children from China. Sorre./rrf them had applied before rfcp ordinance came into force Sifting these applications was not easy, though special provisions existed lor the entry of alien women and children, Mr. Ha x worth said. Free164 words
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Article20 1954-01-11 3 Mr. Ohulam Mohamad, Gov-ernor-General of Pakistan, has invited President N»'guib >f EKypt to pay state visit to Karachi.20 words
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Advertisement135 1954-01-11 3 WINNERS of BULLDOG GUINNESS STOUT $3,000 Strong Men Competition 8 share the prize of .53, 000 with their selection 4987 5 6 1 which was considered l»y the judt;e> to he the b«M. The lucky people are:C. S. (HI A c o Ban Guan Ilin. Goperig Perak WONG SENG POII.135 words
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385 1954-01-11 4 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY. Jan 11, 1954 Opinion THE COMET SINGAPORE was shocked today by newa of the Comet crash. The sympathy of everyone here Will go tO the relatives of the 29 passengers and .six crew who lost their Jives. It will be a big blow to British385 words
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Article, Illustration489 1954-01-11 4 William Barkley - T he Duff-Cooper Romance William Barkley LAST WEEK'S RUNAWAY LOVERS RECALL A LOVE MATCH THAT FACED PARENTAL OBJECTION BUT ENDURED FOR 34 YEARS By nUFF-COOPER called the la.st chapter of his autobiography, "End of a Career". He was only 63 and yet. as if with premonition, he wrote that evening489 words
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Article135 1954-01-11 4 IN his autobiography Duff Cooper writes this verse to his wife: Fear not, sneet love, what time can do. Though silver dims the gold Of your sojt hair, believe that you Can change but nut grow old. And here are other quotes from his book:— 4 WRITINC m my135 words
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Article116 1954-01-11 4 on active service and the Km r**c predominate I HAVE always hj<j a tC3 t respect tor the politic.il tu d ment of women, although I have never thought that the Home of Commons was the right .mm m wfich they should display it.116 words
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Article29 1954-01-11 4 This inner progrtuivh love between two huvn ingt is a jnost marvellous thiiii Hugh Walpole. A man should keep hii friend' ships m constant repair. Samuel Johnson29 words
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Advertisement49 1954-01-11 4 CALLING ALL SCHOOLS AND CLUBS WE STOCK A VIRY LARCE COLLECTION OF SMALL AND LARCE CUPS SHIELDS MEDALS AS THE BICCEST IMPORTER TO MALAYA, WE CAN SUPPLY THEM AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES S. P. H. de SUVA 45 High Street, Singapore 6 Station Road. Ipoh. The Embankment Ku.W.t Lumpur.49 words
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Advertisement57 1954-01-11 4 And nothing wears so well as /JOHNSONS^WAXI tot 'to K,-d a t j e h ßle v, Woi t«k« It! f M Tkh m, d 'a-c.i a rc !tcli end pni.r. tt e I t< cc d 9-90 k«i MM f n.ih ig} I J l «""i 9 \j b.^Ttc57 words
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Article266 1954-01-11 5 Plea will go to Council THE PLIGHT of the majority of 1,093 boys m Singapore who are unable to seek secondary education because they failed m the entrance examination to Standard Six last year will be raised at the next meeting of the Legislative Council.266 words
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Article, Illustration26 1954-01-11 5 picture. Baby Boy sits at the wheel with Sonny Boy as passenger, while father Mr. C. H. Cioh adjusts the engine Free PressFree Press - 26 words
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Article96 1954-01-11 5 A Mau Muu "court" sentenced two African nurses from a Nairobi hospital to have their fingers cut off and eaten by dogs and then to be strangled, a magistrate was told m Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday. The terrorists' "court" was held m a barber'sReuter - 96 words
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Article40 1954-01-11 5 r -Gon Sir Charles Loewen, Commander-in-Chlel Brin Land Forces, Far East, and 1 v "n arrived m Hong > Saturday on hi* wav 1 Singapore tfter a holi- C mada. «taj m Hong Kong •ys then fly here.40 words
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Article112 1954-01-11 5 VfISS Christiane Martel. 17--a"1 year-old French beauty, and handsome Ronnie Marengo, of Stockton. California, were married yesterday m a .simple double ring ceremony at the Church of Annunciation m Stockton. The wedding m which Father John Glasky officiated ended a three month whirlwind courtship112 words
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Article253 1954-01-11 5 r ~T 80,000 children In J n?apore, returned to their this morning to and new teachers kj of Christmas them are about 9.000 who will be going to ie first time. *ire distributed, m jent .schools, 45 aiaed about 53 private Mr T. p. M253 words
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Article129 1954-01-11 5 KATONG Life Guard Club, Singapore, will soon detail volunteers for duties on beaches m the area. The club is the first of many others tc be formed m the Colony. Singapore life savers hope eventually to provide beach safety measures on an islandwide scale. The129 words
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293 1954-01-11 5 G. T. BOON - S'pore man's cat (home-made) is world's tiniest G. T. BOON By IN a small Singapore room, home of a Chinese couple and their four children, I found one of the world's smallest home-made cars The midget, with a two-stroke 100 re, engine, is 4ft. long and V 2 tt. wide,293 words
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Article293 1954-01-11 5 i^kknch omcUUj yesterday ■T viewed with alarm Si.ur.'s effort to woo two Indo-Chinese states away from France and set up a Pan-Buddhist bloc m S')uth-east Asia. A French .spokesman m Saigon sjid he thouyht the French could defend the area bettor than Siam but Can hodia293 words
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Miscellaneous147 1954-01-11 6 MANDRAKE, THE MAGICIAN by Lee Falk and Phil Davis pKTii^sl |#sJTsS|g] [ISM^rT --TOBCYOURUWFUIYs^I*/' POPPA. EYES OPEN, /t" THl^n/^ p WEODEO HUSBAND?! I DOjL? 0 "\f7^2^ \f fcr> 1 TARZAN by Edgar Rice Burroughs rHE SAINT by Leslie Charteris i|ill '|(|l FffT /yvE C ANJ SUCTl N THEM* "l ASSURE you147 words
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Miscellaneous589 1954-01-11 6 YOUR LUCKY STAR JM>KN TODAY. considerubl. genius i M makeup. OrifiwU, lat/eniivc Hith executi>e u1 you arc a hi, |g nuk. |„n, plans and thin see that til' are properh «\e. uted are happiest U(i| u things out on a |ifantl< and dislike havin* t,, UUu v of detail work589 words
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168 1954-01-11 7 Britain is losing supersonic race GRAVE warning that Br is In danger of fallebind the U.S. m the nt of supersonic was Riven by the of BritUh Aircraft "rsthat the next jump will be well beyond U nd barrier, the society In this sphere that aircraft industry faces severe challenge,168 words
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Article, Illustration140 1954-01-11 7 Wives weep at gaol terms MEN TOLD: SEE THEIR MISERY ttIAN sobbed at the back of the court while men ere being sentenced at the Old Bailey, London. 'No, no." she cried out. tnenti later othei mcd and one besterical Lord Chief Justice. Lord p lused and told the i140 words
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Article125 1954-01-11 7 4 COUPLI married !7 years ago anrl divorced eight months i«o arc togethei again. The shock of having a decive nisi granted agair..st her for cruelty had made the wife change her attitude towards her husband. Mr. David Henderson, his counsel, told Mr. Justice Him. ml125 words
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Article28 1954-01-11 7 Momnouthshi iaked police to the increasing number the River Usk beare Lakin? serious ■But the swan is a ird. .so police have to the Lord28 words
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Article, Illustration425 1954-01-11 7 Class distinction m schools? FV) grammar schools encourage class JtiKllsftionT No, they foster "an aristocracy 1 of intellect," said their champions at a Buxton, England, conference. First shots in defence of the grammar school were fired by Mr. M. T. Evans. J; if Queen ElizabethA.P. - 425 words
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Article22 1954-01-11 7 In a bid to win passengers from airlines, railways in Western Argentina are to serve free meals to travellers.22 words
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283 1954-01-11 7 should wife fuss baby or husband? llfHO should come first— the ff husband or the baby A judge .considered the question n the Divorce Court in London. This young wife was wrapped up in her baby, and the husband, making no allowance [or that, thought she was neglecting him." said283 words
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Article112 1954-01-11 7 House blast traps three sisters MRS. NELLIE SOLOMONS, 82, I and her sisters, the Misses Jane 80. and Jessie. 70. Rich-ard-s'nave always been together. They have all lived m the game house at Sarum Hill. Basingstoke, England, for 35 yeais. They were together as usual when a sudden explosion brought112 words
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Advertisement22 1954-01-11 7 fld|^3 S French Vermouth Lord Calvert Canadian LORD CALVERT fejg^j CANADIAN WHISKY Sole Agents: Maclaine Watson Co., Ltd. SINCAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANC22 words
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Article, Illustration55 1954-01-11 8 Top left: Mrs. M. Burke and Mr. M. A. Morrissey demonstrate the tango. Above: Mr. W. Horst and Mrs. J. Sheppard, enjoying their sateh, are m high spirits. Left: Mr. and Mrs. B. Reynolds, whose seventh wedding anniversary it was, take the Hoor for an "Anniversary Waltx." The thirsty crowd55 words
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Article, Illustration142 1954-01-11 9 Harbour Board Police Dance IVfORE than 250 people attended a New Year dance al the Singapore Harbour Board police mess. Schoons band provided the music and Mr. B. Reynolds sang over the microphone. Mr. G. Pyburn gave an imitation of the late Al Jolson. And there was a tango demonstrationChew Boon Chin - 142 words
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Article, Illustration418 1954-01-11 10 RADIO AUDIENCES SOAR DESPITE the enormous Coronation boom. TV is Itsing its hold on its audience. 8.8.C. audienc"; survey figures reveal. .-h^ Fever than one In thrw now bother to switch on. A year RgO the proportion was one m two. lii sound radio,Reuter - 418 words
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Article, Illustration25 1954-01-11 10 LOVELY hiaiia Decker, British film star, enjoying herself at a Stack Knuland. She has a leading role m the film con edy,25 words
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Article108 1954-01-11 10 WIFE SEES HUSBAND DIE IN BUS A BUS drjver die:! at his wheel. A woman .stopped to watch. She discovered that the man \va> her husband. It happened m Fleet Street. London. Driver Henry Georie j Butt, aged 43. was driving to- wards the garage at Hackney. Keith Buckling, aged108 words
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Article, Illustration396 1954-01-11 10 FAROUK COULD NEVER RESIST A CLOCK A KINO B ransom? An Arabian Night's tn'a.sure house? How do you describe the fabulous Jackdaw collection accumulated by the exiled xKlng Farouk ol F.^ypt Sotheby's the London auctioneers who have been presiding ovn the dissolution of v.ust fortunes for 200 years. Issued the396 words
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46 1954-01-11 10 Mervyn Harris, 10-year-old son of a cowman at Home Parm, Upper Froyle. Hampshire, Inhaled it when blowing up a toy balloon, and. sticking I m his throat, it killed him, it was said at an inquest at Alton. Verdict: Misadventure.46 words
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Article188 1954-01-11 10 Brother hid shot man' s gun 4 BILLET wound was found m the head of a farm labourer who was at first thought to have been killed by a hit-and-run motorist. But there was no gun beside the body. Then the gun. which was home-made, wa s found at the188 words
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Article85 1954-01-11 10 THIRTY YEAR OLD John McLoughlin. who for the rest of his life will always speak m a whisper, is to set il 6,875 damages for the car crash which robbed him of his voice. Agreement was reached before the hearing of an action m Dublin High Court85 words
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Advertisement46 1954-01-11 10 INCORPORATING RADIO MALAYA NEWS ALL THE BEST MX UHOADCASTMXG I Full Programmes Hams Serve free world II est Indies r. England Classical music #1 *#/*•>. r ttinese music. Film reviews, ("artoons and Puaales m Picture section PRICE 30 CENTS I FROM AIA NEWSAGENTS ON SALE TODAY I46 words
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606 1954-01-11 11 COLIN FROST - COLIN FROST by pOUNREAY, Scotland. ry NREAY, Scotland1' mark the name well. lecaying village, home 40 people. And the Of a new and richer on the chill cliffs of northern shore Bribuilding her first— and the world's first atomic power years that plantA.P. - 606 words
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Article, Illustration63 1954-01-11 11 photo. The medals of Baron Munchausen, the world's "grandest liar," were recently sold at m auctio n m Germany. An American bought them for £20. Munchausen is a famous name m literary history on account of the amus ingly mendacious stories known as the "AdventuresPopper - 63 words
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Article217 1954-01-11 11 HOWARD P. ADAM, Milwaukee jeweller, can drill a hole m a human hair and thread another hair through it. But he does not do it to collect bets. He does it to impreta students m clock and watch repairing at the MilwaukeeA.P. - 217 words
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Miscellaneous335 1954-01-11 11 Bridge Hand Nortfc-Sottk vulnerable and m Hore North dealer NORTH IRAST J v 4 q 2 J C I 4 (JQU KQOA J 8 6 4QH3 *OUTH *AX f A X 10 9 A X 10 TN f>idding Jtnl East South Weet ''ass 24 All pass Ah ALLOWED to pass335 words
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Miscellaneous296 1954-01-11 11 Today's Crossword ACROSS to her. (4i; I a suior's nothinu 1 Is this one linked up with th" 1 with this Musical instrument? (8»; Cinque Ports? (6»; 4 An early morn- C Oi I appeM m something next to in c form of transport? <6.; 9 Trim, an add '5»:296 words
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Article, Illustration673 1954-01-11 12 The Pressman's postbag PLAN TO BEAT COMMUNALISM WHENEVER an attempt is made to extend the scope of democratic forms of government m countries of the East, problems arising from communalism have to be reckoned with. But the existence of obstacle to the efficient fll ment that b fully respond In673 words
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Article133 1954-01-11 12 I QUITE a^ree with "Singaporean" who .said that .some traffic testers are rude to "L" driven during the test. When I took my test recently one went a.s far a.s to .slap my l«'ti when my left foot touched the dutch The tetter went further and criticised133 words
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Article37 1954-01-11 12 li IIAVI: you a «r»usc? *l II iv.- you a bright idem? llavr you s, en any thin^ ttaaaft or unusual? Then write to the PItIiSSMAN and tell oth.i> uliout it m his POSTBA(i— briefly.37 words
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Article44 1954-01-11 12 Bus plunges 40ft., 2 die Tnvo men were killed and 25 people hurt when a bus rolled down a 40-foot embankment on to a railway line at Coytrahene near Bridgend Britain. Soldiers and I squad of railwaymen moved the wrecked bus off the line44 words
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Article121 1954-01-11 12 IN your Dec, 26, 1953 issue of 1 the Free Pres.s. m the p B?.p column. "Inquisitive Indian* 1 ol Sele^ie Road question ed the propriety of the Raffle.. Place, USIS omoe flying the American Flag when there is an ordinance In force m the colony121 words
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Article, Illustration187 1954-01-11 12 Are policemen infallible Letters must be short AIRS. CYNTHIA KOEK may have good reasons for A banning the much talked about film "Heart of the Matter," but a survey by the Free Press cameraman showed that the public refuse to accept the reasons given by her. It the film reveals187 words
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Article187 1954-01-11 12 ImiL cut Counci] v Committee still ud Its mind about taxis. To th« man-;-: JJJg, m(l the whole If they have made a fee i they >hjuld sUck to it and lJ sway with the wind ol criti> Ism and the blank refusal so187 words
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Article, Illustration95 1954-01-11 12 Sir lan Fraser. war-blinde.i chairman of St. Dnnftan's saM at the Marylebone. funeral service for Miss Dorothy Pain, a former, matron of 3* Dunstan's: "She wm a itirtl* Ingly beautiful youns woman m her scarlet commandants dress: "Though I never saw her. this picture has95 words
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Advertisement66 1954-01-11 12 SfllMi^niu f\ Mi The weekly issue of the STRAITS BUDGET can nc sent by Air Mail to ;mv address m the United Kingdom ■it an inclusive rate of FOR SIX MONTHS If you want the "BUDGET* while on l*a?e or wKli to make an "Air -subscription on behalf of your66 words
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Article, Illustration702 1954-01-11 13 Sylvia Short - Sylvia Short HERE ARE SEVERAL RECIPES FROM THE ROYAL KITCHEN photo. by I LONDON. MUCH HAS BEEN said ->!,,: the sumptuous •nets and exotic foods Ich the Queen and rtnee Philip will be able njoy on their Comonwealth town but. m both the Queen andReuter; Popper - 702 words
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Article, Illustration234 1954-01-11 13 the tastiest recipes is as follows Cut some cold cooked mutt >n irlo sir all squares. trimming Off the fat and gristle. Cook two finely chopped onions in butter then add the meat, a pinch of mace ;ind cover with a &ood stock. Cook slowly for234 words
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Article225 1954-01-11 13 NEW YORK. THE NIGHTCLUB sensation of the year has undoubtedly been Miss Marlene Dietrich, the moi-i glamorous grandmother of them all. For a record breaking £10.000 a week, the 53-year old film star has been packing 'em in at Las Vegas' opulent Sahara Hotel by singing225 words
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Advertisement37 1954-01-11 13 OUR YEARLY PERMANENT WAVE REDUCTION for any type of Wave HELEN CURTIS COLD WAVE LUSTRON ZOTOS Price $20/-. Consult Miss Vicky, MICHELLE BEAUTY PARLOUR, 13, Battery Road. Singapore- 1 Pfcowe 6233. I Open all day Saturday. I37 words
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Article, Illustration601 1954-01-11 14 VETERAN - INDIA ARE THE DANGER IN THOMAS CUP VETERAN By -but keep an eye on men from Thailand IHE TEMPERATURE tf Thomas (up IVvcr last wr«k following Ihr draw ol the Pacific and Asian /ones and will continue to soar until it reaches its peak In May m-xt year when Malaya601 words
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196 1954-01-11 14 Commonwealth cricketers held to draw THE match m Madras between the Madras Cricket Association and the Commonwealth XI rndcd m a draw yesterday. The Commonwealth scored 271 and 166 lor three declared and Madras 241 and 91 for tlirtf. Commonwealth first inning* 271. Sl( OND INMNO K. Mfuleman Ibw bowled196 words
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Article23 1954-01-11 14 SKNT) your vote for >L*laya's "Sportsman of 1953"' to: "Sportsman of the Year.' Singapore Free Press. Cecil Street. Singapore.23 words
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Article160 1954-01-11 14 rpHE New Zealand Rugby JL Union touring team seized their chances against Ireland on Saturday and ran out 14-3 winners In a hard-fought match at Dublin. The Irishmen lost the game because they failed to make best use of their point-scoring opportunities. Murphy, for instance,Reuter; A.P. - 160 words
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188 1954-01-11 14 ROSEWALL SEEDED IN 'FOREIGN' LIST AMERICAN Bill Talo'Tt will be Ken Rosewall'i partner ol the Austrcikan t( nnli ham] loiuhipc commen--1 en Jan. 22. 1 usually pain with EUwewall, but Hoad will mUi the B ice ol ll military len r■■ rraktrt, Amtriho .r top attsHasji m Mm i BAMReuter - 188 words
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432 1954-01-11 14 Don't they want to win the Grand National? By A Special Correspondent THE entries for the Grand National (March 27) were published last week. There were only 56. Now peop/e are saying that the greatest steeplechase m the woito is feeling the effects of competition. I DISAGREE. It Is true432 words
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204 1954-01-11 14 British racer's protest upheld in Auckland COOPER Bristol, drive Horace Gould of Bri was yesterday judged I finished second Instead oi 1 In Saturday's 210 miles Auckland international Grand tro motor race. Gould had protested that n had covered one lap more two the officials had credite with. He claimedReuter - 204 words
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Article62 1954-01-11 14 IITLADISLAW Skonceckv TT Polish international men's singles m the RjCU de France international lawn tournament m Pari.v Attacking strongly throw" 0 beat Bernard Destroy French number one by 9-4 Mme. Susan Chatner 'i who as Miss Partrdce played m the ■ritWi WJ Cup team. tookReuter - 62 words
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Article, Illustration447 1954-01-11 15 Henricks and Chapman finish second 2~man team broke SUNDERLAND HAVE SPENT £100,000 \\7TTH the transfer to Sunderland from Birmingham City today of Ted Purdon. the South African centrefoi'vard. Sunderland have since the close of last season spent almost £100.000 sterling on players. Purdon cost them about £17.000 It was ieari'edReuter; A.P. - 447 words
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167 1954-01-11 15 rNY Trabert's smashing straight set victory over <■ Hoad at Adelaide on Saturv to win the South AustrcfrTennia Championship Australia's Davis Cup :ency to the very roots. dnef Daily Mirror carried s with the large black headrrabert pulverizes Lew Hoad" an added: The result showsReuter; A.P. - 167 words
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Article51 1954-01-11 15 PEGASUS football club English amateur cup holders, arrived at London airport on Saturday after a three weeks' v?sit to Hongkong. Dr. H. W. Thompson, the team manager, said conditions were against Pegasus, who lost their three gamos. "The pitches m Hongkong were like conccte," he51 words
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Article51 1954-01-11 15 Reuter The New Zealand cricketers were well placed to try for the third win of their South African tour at the end of the second day'.s play against Griqualand West yesterday. Thr tourist* then led by 155 runs with all their second innings wickets landing. The match endsReuter - 51 words
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Article524 1954-01-11 15 JOHN FARROW - JOHN FARROW Rv LTHF little boys of English soccer took on the big shots m Football Association cup matches on Saturdpv nnH out rame a bier croo of shock results. SURPRISE IN A DAY SURPRISES WAS THE DEFEAT OF WOLVERPTON WANDERERS. FIRST N LEADERS AND524 words
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Article95 1954-01-11 15 TPHK 15 F. A. Cup third round matches drawn on Saturday will be replayed as follows: Tomorrow, Jan. It: Oldham tthlttic v. Ipswich Town. Wednesday. Jan. 13: Fulham v Grimsby Town, Luton Town v Blackpool, Norwich City v Hastings t'Jiited. Sheffield I'nited Sheffield Wednesday. Tottenham Hotspur vReuter - 95 words
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Advertisement303 1954-01-11 15 CAPITOL today SEdj/Jj 4J I i r flH 1 1.00 a.m.-l .1.-i-l i:, r» SPECTACULAR THE j^^^k WA««EI SPARTACUS" Finalfflb Ki'iii (THE <;i.AI>IATOR) j^ IIM NEXT CHANGE N \f^Qf §lUCI THE 67ORY OF I 1 MNr_ ftfek^ %^^r\ GRACE MOORE! J mmmmmmmmm^^ l*4hki?Lovtel COMING! LkathrynGrayson i ■iim«r^» -•WAHNfH BIKM. I*\303 words
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Article180 1954-01-11 16 CAVILAN MUST DEFEND BEFORE OLSON ATTEMPT •THI NATIONAL Boxing \ssmiation announced its quarterly rin« ratings today, and Wlffsted that Kid Gavllan should defend his welterweight title a»ainst Carmen Basilio before entering the middleweight (n S Sh M >!l(l be enter the middleweight class and mccl180 words
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Article394 1954-01-11 16 HWUM 1(111 (hampion no 'LagkaJ ee«tt«jeTers Olltltanihll bovrrs 1. Board Charles; Nino VaMes; J. Dan 1 4 Rol md LaSI v Hamwrabtc mentl— 1. Earl Wails; 2. Don Cod 3 Bob Satterfleld; 4. H. ihaui 5 Harry M itthews; 6 Clan ii- 7 C >!<•> Will.ice: y, lonimr394 words
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Article, Illustration156 1954-01-11 16 ALLAN LEWIS - BILLET RETIRES AFTER 41 YEARS A LLAN LEWIS bi SI X \l'i s RACING otiii i ji Rate Billet leaves Malaya This month on retirement. He has been m Malaya for 41 years as jockey, trainer and Official starter to the Straits Radttf Association. Daring ins jtan m a j«»«k«->156 words
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Article123 1954-01-11 16 MALAYAN hockey has been dealth a hard blow capt. Frank Reynolds, the English international, will not be available to coach the 22 players selected by the Malayan Hockey Councillor special training. Reason is that Reynolds is being posted back to Britain by -the Army authorities.123 words
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Article50 1954-01-11 16 tpaffy hanxock. the Australian :!vv. euht who battle Orient j champion Tanny Campo m Singapore nearly two years ago. leaver Australia .11 Jan. 16 for Manila where lie haa ok for two fights. 1 meets C\im|K) m Manila on ti. His other opp.-nem has not been named.50 words
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Article63 1954-01-11 16 Flight Lieutenant. Michael Short of the Royal Air Force Changi. was fatally injured early this morning, when an R.A.F. van he was driving crashed irtto a lamp post near the Bukit Timah cemetery. He died "on his way to hosil. Eye witnesses of the ac-63 words
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183 1954-01-11 16 Free Press Correspondent SINGAPORE youth boxers— l Bin all— are reported to •5 be fighting HI for their opening louts tonight against Western Australians m FremantV. Officials accompanying the Colony team are confident that their boys will retain the Aw Chens Chve trophy,183 words
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Article110 1954-01-11 16 MAY HITS 124 Trueman fit ON A PERFECT wicket, England replied with 237 for 5 wickets to Jamaica's 187 on Saturday. Cambridge University's Peter May scored 124 before nis wicket. Compton batted^ duedly ror 47 before he playon to Esmond Kentish. The match will be resumed today. The Jamaica attackA.P. - 110 words
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Article30 1954-01-11 16 BvMuium's Davis Clip tennia team Jacques Brlchani and Philippe Washtr— won the BelgiUß-Philip-pinei invitaMonai tournament 4-1 :\fter taking yesterdaj a two final sinflfla matches m Manila.- A.P.A.P. - 30 words
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