Malaya Tribune, 8 October 1949
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Title Section63 1949-10-08 1 MALAYA Tribune BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE Tel: Tribune" Spore LARGER SALES THAN ANY AFTERNOON PAPER IN MALAYA Phone 3811/3 Nine the Published simultaneously at Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. TWELVE PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1949 PRICE TEN CENTS. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE LONDON REPRESENTATIVE E. Maurice Glotoer,63 words
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505 1949-10-08 1 A sDoknKm.n r„. c- T™ l l0 Staff Reporter A ™Tt Ch amber of Commerce said last nißht Double Tentht rh! Slm f<,t| o n Ust chin on "he ne new na 8 of CI >wa w"U not be flown505 words
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292 1949-10-08 1 S TOP PRESS Red Flag: —No Ban Yet But— Although rules of courtesy are against the flying of the new Chinese Communist flag, Singapore Government will not ban it unless circumstances suggest that its appearance on October 10 is likely to disturb the peace. This is the meaning of a292 words
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Article48 1949-10-08 1 A.P. Canton, Fri.—There were indications the Nationalist Defence Ministry plan to trans- j fer to Chungking within a few days, although official confirmation was lacking. One high Government official predicted anonymously that the entire Government would be established in Chungking within a month.—* A.P.A.P. - 48 words
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Article147 1949-10-08 1 (Tribune Staff Reporter) Talks are now going on between the Indonesian Republican authorities in Northern Sumatra and the Dutch to bring about more cooperation in trade and' communications pending the outcome of the round table conference at the Hague. Singapore mercnants are now allowed to trade147 words
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105 1949-10-08 1 U.P. WASHINGTON. Fri. -The State Department today reported that the Nationalist warships had re'eased two American ficightcrs halted off Shanghai on October 2. while trying to run the Nationalist blockade into Shanghai. A State Department spokesman said the United States was "gratified" with the releaseU.P. - 105 words
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Article67 1949-10-08 1 Reuter. COLOMBO, Fri. Prime Minister Don Senanayake announced today that Ceylon intends to establish her own navy. He was speaking at the formal transfer of the British minesweeper Flying Fish to the Ceyion Royal Naval Reserve. The Flying Fish which arrived at Colombo late in AugustReuter. - 67 words
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Article, Illustration56 1949-10-08 1 Mrs.lva Toguri A' Aquino- -who <va4e broadcast s from Japan during the war nder thr name of Tokyo Rose. She is seen here being led trom the Federal Court in San Francisco by Deputy Marshal Herbert R. Cole, after being sentenced to 10 years gaol and a fine—A.F. Photo. - 56 words
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194 1949-10-08 1 REPRESENTATIVES of 23 oversea universities will be among the large crowd of people who will witness the Foundation of the University of Malaya at Raffles College today. The ceremony starts at 3 p m. and ig expected to last for an hour and194 words
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Article20 1949-10-08 1 Reuter. DAMASCUS, Fri. Communists demonstrated in Damascus today carrying banners with the slogan: 'Down with Anglo-American imperialistic schemes."—Reuter.Reuter. - 20 words
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139 1949-10-08 1 A.P. LONDON. Fri. An editorial in the London Times today predicted that "messages from universities all over Britain will greet the new University of Malaya, on its Foundation Day. tomorrow. It is the first Colonial university that has sprung into being, fully armedA.P. - 139 words
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Article22 1949-10-08 1 Reuter. RaNGuuin, Fn. —Horuia'a Ambassador in Nanking, U Myint Them, has been instructed to return to Rangoon for consultations. —Reutei.Reuter. - 22 words
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Article25 1949-10-08 1 U.P. BONN, Fri.—lne West German government tonight denounced its new Soviet zone counterpart as an illegal institution which does not represent the people.—U.P.U.P. - 25 words
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Article72 1949-10-08 1 A.P. LEEDS, Fri. For 11 days, artists and critics studied admiringly an abstract painting called "Composition' at a local art show. Today, a more observant viewer discovered it was hanging upside down with the painter's initials topsy-turvy in the upper left hand corner. ArtistA.P. - 72 words
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Article271 1949-10-08 1 Reuter. LONDON. Fri. World new rubber consumption totalled 1.257.000 long tons in the first eight months of 1949. up 32.500 ton s over the corresponding period of 1948. according to estimates of the Secretariat of the International Rubber Study Group. World consumption of natural rubber inReuter. - 271 words
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Article46 1949-10-08 1 A.P. COVENEY ISLE, England, Tri. The rector of Coveney complained on Friday that the craze for popular songs at British weddings is getting out of hand. The next thing you know, he said, they will be dancing the conga in the aisle.—A.P.A.P. - 46 words
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Article31 1949-10-08 1 A.P. OSLO. Fri.—Telecommunication tolls from Scandinavia to other nations will be increased by 25% on Nov. 1. Tolls between Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Sweden will be unchanged.— A.P.A.P. - 31 words
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354 1949-10-08 1 -But Some May Still Be On Free List ni atvtitrc Tribune Staff Reporter |Ji.AiNlli,Kb and miners are puzzled by what they believe is a serious—<hon«rh wno nave recently applied for protection have been told that they must pay for tne specials themselves-—or go without354 words
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Article115 1949-10-08 1 Reuter. THE HAGUE, Fri Technical groups of Dutch and Indonesians attending ih>-round-table conference here on the future of Indonesia met today to study the future organisation of the aiehiaelago's Army and Navy. A Dutch spokesman said their work was well advanced. Later the Steering Committee of theReuter. - 115 words
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Article62 1949-10-08 1 Reuter. AMSTERDAM. Fri. Dr. Lambertus Palar. Indonesian representative at Lake Success, said here tonight he beMeved che Dutch and Indonesians would find solutions to the problems facing The Hague round-table conference without United Nations intervention. Dr. Palar, who has been in Holland for about a weekReuter. - 62 words
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Advertisement75 1949-10-08 1 CARPETS I Sot, inxuriouft, and beautiful mm carpets from /JmX\ the great carpet the j/^fj^ Full range available. Phone 2867 V^^aT The Old Capital 31, Stamlurd Road, Singapore. The perfect underwear for men MERIDIAN UNDERWEAR j We have received a consignment of these quality vests with V necks and sleeveless.75 words
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Advertisement83 1949-10-08 1 RIGHT ON TIME! with a watch or clock serviced by YICK WOH HING 429, North Bridge Road, Singapore Phone 7922. MODERN JOGET'S MOST rOPULAR TUNE "NONA BERKAIN BATEK" I FROM THE FILM "PISAU BERACHUN" STNG BY THE ONE AND ONLY I AHMAD. C. 8. I WITH OSMAN AHMAD AND HIS83 words
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Article407 1949-10-08 2 More Bandits Killed Tfian Ever KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. HIGHER rate of bandit casualties have been inflicted by the Security Forces during the last three weeks. A greater number of contacts also have been made with the bandits. Federation Police Commissioner, Mr. W. N. Gray told407 words
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116 1949-10-08 2 XI," ALA LUMPUR, Fri About six scholarships provided for under tho Colonial Development and Welfare Fund scheme for higher odu cation are now available for tuf'ents, who will undertake courses of training ovviseas This was announced in a Federation press release today. These scholarships Will116 words
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Article40 1949-10-08 2 There were 689 births in Singapore during the week ending Oct. 1. There were 147 deaths. The chief causes of mortality were: tuberculosis 23, pneumonia 16, enteritis 11. beri-beri 6. convulsions 6. dysentery 4 and malaria 1.40 words
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Article20 1949-10-08 2 Friday. October 21. will be a public holiday in the State ot Selangor on the occasion of Deepavah.20 words
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Article53 1949-10-08 2 A Colonial Police and Fire Brigades Long Service Medal has been created. Members of the two services must have completed 18 years continuous service on or after- March 23. 1934, to qualify for these awards. During this period they must have sho-wn a clean record, rxemplnty character53 words
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Article190 1949-10-08 2 Kuala Lumpur, Fri. THERE is no general censorship in force nor do the Emergency Regulations contain provisions for postal censorship. Federation Chief Secretary, Sir Alec Newboult, told the press this today. He added: "But under paragraph 35 of the Post Office Ordinance. 1917, the High Commissioner190 words
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Article74 1949-10-08 2 MALACCA, Fri.—Malacca's Resident Commissioner. Mr. W. C. Taylor, has told the press that rehabilitation of the Batu Borendam. airstrip is complete. He said that there are 190 miles of metalled road in the I settlement. 81 miles of which have been remctal'ed since the liberation in addition to74 words
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Article51 1949-10-08 2 MALACCA, Fri.—Mrs. G. C. SenanAyake, sister of "Mr. P. G. M. G. Mahindasa, jTp., of Malacca, arrived by Air Ceylon in Singapore recently after an absence of 21 years from Malaya. She is staying for a few days with Mr. Mahindasa in Malacca before returning to51 words
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Article40 1949-10-08 2 There have been fourteen arrests in the Federation in the week ending Oct. 5; five in Kedah Perhs and nine in Malacca. People detained under Emergency Regu'ation 17 on September 30 numbered 5.329 of whom 4,311 were Chinese40 words
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Article, Illustration15 1949-10-08 2 The Sultan of Ke lan tan yesterday visited Radio Malaya where he recorded an interview15 words
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Article, Illustration79 1949-10-08 2 Above: Picture shows tho main conference room of the Victoria Memorial Hal decorated tvfth the flags of the Lnited Nations. Tlie flags represent most of the states attending the meeting of Inland Transport Experts. Right: Fonr delegat< at th«« meeting of Inland Transport Experts. From the left:79 words
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162 1949-10-08 2 ]UR. C. C. TAN, Singapore Legislative Councillor and President of the Progressive Party, will star in a Rediffusion English programme during University Week. Mi. Tan will conduct a programme consisting of interviews with people of vaiious nationalities in the Rediffusion studios on162 words
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Article35 1949-10-08 2 The British fi:m "Quartet" was screened at the Victoria Theatre yesterday evening in honour of delegates and observers attending the U.N. Conferences as well a« the members of the ECAFE Secretariat Staff.35 words
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Article69 1949-10-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A Federation press release today announced that awards of Queen's Scholarships have been made to Dr. Omar bin Din of Alor Star and to Mr. Thong Saw Pak of lpoh. The award to Mr. Thong is subject to proof of his Federal Citizenship for69 words
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Article78 1949-10-08 2 Representatives of the Colony's rattan goods employers and employees met before the Deputy Commissioner for Labour, Mr. C. W. Lyle. yesterday to negotiate on proposed wage cuts affecting 120 workers engaged by ten or" biggest rattan shops. The e.aployers had proposed to cut workers' daily wages78 words
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Article605 1949-10-08 2 OSWALD HENRY - by OSWALD HENRY PAVILION: THE HISTORY OF MR. POLLY —A very human story with a strong ap peal, providing John Mills a splendid opportunity to mak( memorable the role of Alfred Polly, the "little man" who sought and found happiness en the open road. The film Is a605 words
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Advertisement96 1949-10-08 2 LAST DAY! 11 1.45-4-6.39-9.30 Special Morning Matinee TOMORROW at 8.45 ajn. Jennifer Jonw* in ''DUEL. IN THE SUN" tn Technicolor Reduced Prices: Upstairs $1.00 —Downstairs .50 ets. ST 111 S TOMORROW! GREAT WALL STUDIOS present Their latest Mandarin Super PAI_KWONG YEN_CHIN HAN FEI JT \ada/( a it ro-Nicm' BASED ON'96 words
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Advertisement83 1949-10-08 2 SI'NDAY DISPATCH "It';; Jolly being with Mr Polly" SUNDAY PICTORIAL Mr. Polly hits the Jack™ MANCHESTER GUARDIAN vKuch good taste very well acted a very funny ilm OPENS TODAY B/ftmie FOUR SHOWS PAVfLi®! i A ,r r oft ft on CONOmONEDi\i B BJI3K J Arthur Rank Presents JOHN MILLS *SALLY83 words
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Miscellaneous189 1949-10-08 2 KNGUSH PIK*Ht4JHttS 9 Variety Bandbo*"!! ,n Anne.. Vr^rZ,L iaw*a Hl, |> Ternent His Ur*h~t.~ r >- with si*. Th„ p &sr££*&£<x »8» £55.1.5r5« ter» <*.h<J,I,. 1«. V. lJ.t6 p.ni. r.ogr.mme Sum- 6 s '-lit 111 5£ SSfeWfe asss KfW; j^, r>rrs not t tiose I>own. Nele< t, 1.0« N nu189 words
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539 1949-10-08 3 fHE French delegate at the Inland Water Transport Experts meeting at the Victoria Memorial Hall, Mr. Jean Vernisse, yesterday asked whether a canal through the Isthmus of Kra cbnnecting Thailand and Malaya would not immeasurably shorten the route between India, Burma, and539 words
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Article114 1949-10-08 3 j.nc general of in Singapore wader tho -Essential Rc4u!aUtrns wtJl be termii-ted Another bill giving powers to contlnu* to properties for a period cr 12 months from j an ?«I!?l?& r introduced this mo th. by the Attorney GeneraVMr. E. J. Davles •n£ stated there114 words
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Article34 1949-10-08 3 Mr. N. R. Mistri has presented $20,000 to the UniverS^ of J? ala y a Endowment 2H* r recent donations ■are $5,000 from the Phoenix 5,1 000 from Dr. A. C. Jap.34 words
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Article, Illustration62 1949-10-08 3 Little Miss Tay Peek Ting, 10, is one of the youngest players who will take part in a short sketch. entitled "Neath the Scepter of Susan." at the Variety Entertainment to be presented by the Foochow Methodist Church in aid" of its building fund. The entertainment will be62 words
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Article57 1949-10-08 3 Part of Coleman Bridge over the Singapore River at the junction of Hill Street and New Bridge Road will be closed for a week While repairs are made to the decking above the bridge. Repairs will involve the closing of half the width of the carriageway57 words
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Article, Illustration47 1949-10-08 3 This Vauxhall smashed into the tree opposite the benel»e kiosk at Ttong Bahru Road on Thursday night. The ear belongs to Dara Singh, the wrestler. A friend of his, who was in the car, was taken to the General Hospital with an injured arm.47 words
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113 1949-10-08 3 THE Federation of Malaya has agreed to forego an f allocation of 5,000 tons of rice from Burma to alleviate the threatened shortage of rfce in Ceylon. This decision was taken at yesterday's meeting at Phoenix Park of tho Rice Subcommittee113 words
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Article24 1949-10-08 3 Mr. W. R. Malinowski. a member of the United NationSecretariat Staff, has arrived in Singapore in connection with the forthcoming ECAFE Conferences.24 words
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Article47 1949-10-08 3 The Government announced yesterday that people who intend to remit money through Chinese remittance shops do so at their own risk. The Government requite deposits or bank guarantees from remittance shbps but this; does not mean that the Government guarantees the soundness of these institutions.47 words
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Article, Illustration34 1949-10-08 3 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seah after their marriage at the Singapore Registry recently. The bride is the former Miss Annie Urn. Mr. Henry Seah is with the Municipal Secretariat.—Raffles Photo. -Raffles Photo.-Raffles Photo. - 34 words
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92 1949-10-08 3 With the co-operation of the Department of Social Welfare, the Cathay Cinema Is giving (as part of its 10th Anniversary celebrations) a special programme of cartoons and shorts to pooi children who cannot normally afford to go to the movies. The films arc being92 words
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Article17 1949-10-08 3 Mi*." Lim Kih-i Serif been re-appointed to the Board of Licensing Justices for another three years.17 words
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Article288 1949-10-08 3 T.HE Ceyloncsc Community in Singapore and tho Fede?ation were -hoetfcd to hbar of the death as" rt restart 'of a motor' accident. of Mr. Benedict Prmmah, Ceylon's Deputy Dirncttif of Socia' SerVices and recently Chairman' of the T.L.O. Conference in Singapoi c. Condolence messages fiom his riuhierous288 words
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Article72 1949-10-08 3 The next Colony Court of Appeal will assemble in the Supreme Court building on Monday. The Chief Justice. Mr. Mm ray-Aynslcy will preside. The other judges who.will take part are Mr. Justice Evans and Mr. Justice Gordon-Smith. The place of Mr. Justice Brown, who72 words
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82 1949-10-08 3 the theft of 3G pieces of dry branches from the Forest Reserve at 6 milestone, Buk't Timah Road, cost two women. Chean Choon Yoon. andWoon Ah Yeo. both 37. one month's simple imprisonment each after they pleaded guilty in the Fourth Police Court yesterday.82 words
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Article51 1949-10-08 3 After the Public Relations Office had finished showing a film to labourers at Havelock Road on July 25, Jarsar Singh, 51 year-old jaga, cm the cable connecting film projector to the generator. The damage amounted to $120. In the Third Police Court veaterday Jarsar was fined51 words
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226 1949-10-08 3 MISS JANE HO, of the Nanyang Girls' School, was chosen the best speaker by the ballot vote of th" student audience, and second best by the'four judges, at the public speaking Contest held last night at the British Council Hall. Pupils from' twelve, Singapore schools226 words
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Article52 1949-10-08 3 The winnncr of the Essay Compctitlbfl tor prizes presented by the GoVeTnor of Singapore oh "Commemoration Day" was Miss Bun YOke Lan. of the Methodist Girls' School. Singapore. She wi 1 read her essay over the Schools Network of Radio Malaya on Friday, October 14, at52 words
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Advertisement232 1949-10-08 3 Last Day: 3.00, 6.30 9.15 p.m. By Popular Request KiUtut Rut tuna AM Yueo in '*.ADIS DESA" (l„ Matey rO-NITE AT MID.MTE Republic's "FEDERAL AGENTS vs I XDERH ORLD INC." (Whole Serial. Tomorrow at 11.00 AM "COBRA WOMAN" (In Technicolor) 3 SHOWS DAILY 3 6.15 9.T5 I».M. Adventjire as hie;232 words
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Advertisement202 1949-10-08 3 HEY. FELLAS! IT'S A CINCH! Wff SWi ETEST a Ii'SICM, IN WB ANY LANGUAGE! A FRANK Sinatra <, WILUAMS /Al Kelly r\ Si**' Q w EDWARD ARNOLD MPI JULES MUNSHIN f HK 2Sf ADDED ATTRACTION liXttfgfc* M.G.Ms SILVER ANNIVERSARY SHORT:— "SOME «i rsii: BEST** Cavalcade of thl? Best Pictures from202 words
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Article, Illustration462 1949-10-08 4 Pearling Is Risky, But It Has Its Compensations Here's Where Your Pearls Come From, Madame BROOME, on Roebuck Bay. high on the tropica! north west roast of Australia is famous for its pearls and pearl shell. The fabulous £AlO,OOO pearl, "Star of the West" wan fished up462 words
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Article257 1949-10-08 5 SE A.P. LAKE SUCCESS, Friday. A PLAN to ban use of the atomic bomb except against a nation tagged by the United "Nations as an aggressor was reported under discussion in tlie U.N. Informed sources said the proposal has been discussed in several delegations, but nothingA.P. - 257 words
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Article19 1949-10-08 5 Reuter BELGRADE, Fri. The Yugoslav Foreign Office tonight expelled eight employees oi the Polish Embassy in Belgrade. ReuteiReuter - 19 words
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Article, Illustration47 1949-10-08 5 The Camera catches a woman picket about to club an unsuspecting man as violence flares in the lo week old strike at the Bell Aircraft plant in Buffalo, New York. At the extreme left, a deputy is starting to swing his club at the woman.47 words
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337 1949-10-08 5 A.F. NEW YORK, Friday. JHESE may be dog days but the dogs are dogging it. And this (you should pardon the expression) is a doggone shame. The trouble is, the dogs aren't co-operating. Cats get into the news. So do elephants andA.F. - 337 words
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Article63 1949-10-08 5 Reuter. BOMBAY. Fri, The first Indian-made 5-valve superheterodyne radio made its debut here recently. Pi educed at the Nationa Radio and Engineering Company cf Bombay, the "Pramukh" that is its name -is claimed to be "the best available band-spread receiver for the tropics." Tlie same firmReuter. - 63 words
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Article26 1949-10-08 5 WASHINGTON, Fri. The U.S. State Department summoned its'envoys in seven Eastern European countries today to London for an "inlorma!" conference on October 24.26 words
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149 1949-10-08 5 A.P. NORWICH. ENGLAND. Fri. The Nazis torpedoed a ship out from under John S. Crowfoot in world war 11. He came up smiling. He spent weary months ?hting the desert war in North Africa and his ncr .es never quivered. Then came the longA.P. - 149 words
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148 1949-10-08 5 A.P. LXDORE. Central Fri.—Thakur Harwar SrfF. Jatrirda 1 (landlord) nrtwada, recently Lre methods of his K'-ain hi.; 12 hours learm-^^Bl* t t| When Mad P: Union wi India, f! oiifl of those w! to sum udHrr his 20 d tstates n tor vigorousA.P. - 148 words
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Article52 1949-10-08 5 U.P. ST. PAUL, Mlnnes< Fri. The American Federa oi Labour's 68th annual /ontion today instruct the union's top officers tf nev/ their efforts to un bj] Unions in the country I one 5g [about crganizati __i n eluding the CIO anc r o hn Lewis' United Mine tcrU.P. - 52 words
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Article175 1949-10-08 5 U.P. YUMA. Fri. rhc tiii tinic v/T- a charm tonight i two forme: Navy Bien Bob Woodhou c and Woody 3ngcnrard, as they swishe low over the Yuma Municia Aiiport at 7.18 p.m. to set newworld record fo: satined end ii anc flying. Lh( tv.oyur.iaU.P. - 175 words
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Article85 1949-10-08 5 Reuter-AAP. TOKYO. Fri—There was little reaction in Japanese broadcasting circles to the news that ""Tokyo Rose", the Jap-anese-American who was convicted of broadcasting demoralising propaganda to the Allied troops in the Pacific had been sentenced to ten veers' imprisonment and payment of a $10,000 fine. Employees ofReuter-AAP. - 85 words
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Article99 1949-10-08 5 A.P. PEARL HARBOUR, Friday. A U.S. Pacific Fleet spokesman confirmed yesterday that all Mars seaplanes have been grounded. He added he did not have any details immediately: The Philippines Mars arrived safely at Honolulu on September 6th alter cne of it* engines dropped into theA.P. - 99 words
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Article138 1949-10-08 5 U.P. BANGKOK, Fri Rear Admiral Thamrong Nawasawat. former Siamese premier, wno, has been a political exile for nearly two years, is back home with a guarantee of Immunity from arrest. There were even reports in political circles that Thamrong is slated to become deputy premierU.P. - 138 words
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Article17 1949-10-08 5 Reuter. MOSCOW. Fri. The Russian Orthodox Church has staited an in.er nutio.ial peace mission. Reutei.Reuter. - 17 words
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Article145 1949-10-08 5 Ten hour Baby Uses phone AAP. SYDNEY, Fri. A ten hours' old premature baby I "spoke"' to his mother over a telephone after he s had been rushed over 800 1 miles by ear and plain- to j Sydney for special treati ment to save his life. i I TheAAP. - 145 words
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92 1949-10-08 5 LONDON*. Fri Anoth«i .stray cat St raved into the story of Dick WhittingLon yesterday 52G years after his death. The uninvited black cat strolled into a parade of medieval pageantry opening the celebration marking the death of the Lord Mayor of London, whose fortune,92 words
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Article152 1949-10-08 5 U.P. WASHINGTON, Fri. Th.Joint Congressional Atomic Eheigy Committee voted unammously today to open a new atomic inquiry after icceiving "new information" requiied hy Air Force Secretary W Stuart Symington. There was immediaL. peculation that the Committee wants to know how many atomic Weapons th,.U.P. - 152 words
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Article95 1949-10-08 5 U.P. PARIS, Fii. Film producer and a critic duelled over a woman's honour today. Will Rozier. producer, nicked the arm of Francais Chalais. a crit'c, in a three-minute clash of swords in a forest arena carpeted with r.utumn leaves. Chalais, looking more womdedU.P. - 95 words
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Advertisement272 1949-10-08 5 5 tell 75zol SIT. WANTED CONDUCTOR Dresner well Jxperlen td in replanting/fact of?. mm now. Please write Box A2BBl. M.T., S pore (L.6SM). 'EXPERIENCED Bookkeepei Accountant seeks position. Can also work, a.-> Cash Chief Clerk. Available immediately. Box A2BBC'. M.T.. S'i>oro. (L.»>9o». EXPERIENCED shipping clerk, familiar with general shipping routine;272 words
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Advertisement116 1949-10-08 5 WANTED i WANTED smaP upjight inane I in good condition. ;'ta'o make dad price to Box A2BS6. II T WANTED Zeiss Super ikonta rompur shutter coupled range finder. Particulars to P.O. Box 661. Singapore. > <H. 674». MASSAGE MASSAGIST Das. 71 p. mTe. (Lond.;. CM. (Eng.). 25 years experience. Oil-massage116 words
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Advertisement321 1949-10-08 5 GOLD 106, X ;i Best Food Served in Town EUROPEAN CHINESE DISHES IST CLASS ATTENTION a«d SERVICE PRICE MODERATE. OPEN DAILY TELL MIDNIGHT MOOI CHIN RESTAURANT BAR Phone ***** 480, North Bridge Rd. Singapore. (Corner of Purvis Street) gg l j MALAYAN RAILWAY ACCELERATED I DAY MAIL TRAIN SERVICE PENANG321 words
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Advertisement281 1949-10-08 5 I' l.N' A NG'IAL RSQDTRE Jiuud/. loan gooff purpayable «50/. monthly prln•■.p.n including interest for 14 M*M)u D.-.n A 2568, M.T., Spore <G.67U1. COIH 1; be _rcm -n!v. White ha7i made black at Maison- Moderne Hairdresser* 126. Orrhatd Piiot a£g M-Pointmein, %C* OVIMODAIION frttT ><'>. (two rhiMn-r.; L. •";'>""'* n><ommodatio„281 words
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Article530 1949-10-08 6 TO-DAY sees the opening of Malaya's own university. Another keystone is set in the arches of democracy. From the university, when it rises to its full stature above the Straits of Johore, will come a steady stream of young men and women to mould the future530 words
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795 1949-10-08 6 WAN TIN CHIN - What significance has the University of Malaya for us.? We have had many views on the subject except those of the younger generation who will one day study at the University. We, therefore, print on this page, the two essays which795 words
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Article1066 1949-10-08 6 MARJORIE HO - SECOND PRIZE ESSAY By MARJORIE HO RAFFLES GIRLS SCHOOL NOW that the University of Malaya is materialising, Malayans are thinking of the part it will play in the life of their country. The answer cannot be given in a few sentences; nor can we be1,066 words
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Article942 1949-10-08 6 LOUIS TRICHARIT - By LOUIS TRICHARIT N.P, lI7HEN I lived in the ft Transvaal, South Africa, I had a friend interested in the mystery of bird migration. He gripped my attention once by showing me a bird with a tiny ring on its foot: "That bird has flown allN.P, - 942 words
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Article304 1949-10-08 6 TELL the average woman she's a genius, and what happens She immediately begins wondering if you are trying to break it to her easy that her years are showing, her noso, needs powdering—or her face needs lifting. In any case she takes the compliment with deep suspicion.304 words
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Advertisement43 1949-10-08 6 ETERNA G AMMETER ORIS 16, Colly er Quay Singapore. No Increase In Price In Spite Of Pound Devaluation For ail School Hooks and Supplies Printing, Stationery etc Go to PETER CHONG CO., Singapore, Malacca, Seremban, lpoh, Penang, etc. {1 VISIBLE 80 h I43 words
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Advertisement54 1949-10-08 6 %MM MALMA MARCHES »ARD I WE ARE MAYIXG A 1 AfIVERSM|v XOW 1 IT COSTS MONEY I But It Is For Our Children's Benefit Wont We Contribute I For Our Children's Future? LOOK OUT FOR BRICK COUPON'S ON SAT. 15th. MILLIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE Space Kindly Donated By Messrs.54 words
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164 1949-10-08 7 U.P. CAIRO. Fri.—Police said today that they had smashed a Communist gang organizing a coup d'etat with the aid of two beautiful girls, who acted as runners from their secret underground headquarters. Officials said a raid on tne gang s headquarters was carriedU.P. - 164 words
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Article111 1949-10-08 7 A.P. SAUG\R, Central India. "1 Professor A. Bhansah, a follower of Mahatma Gandhi, stated he would undertake a "long" fast in protest against the employment of boys and girls below" 14 years of age in bidi (an Indian indigenous cigarette) factories. Bhansali has undertaken fourA.P. - 111 words
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89 1949-10-08 7 U.P. SAN DIEGO. California. Fri.—The Neptune Bomber which the Navy says is capable of carrying the atomic bomb landed here at 17.57 GMT completing a non-stop flight from an aircraft carrier in the Atlantic via the Panama Canal. The twin-engined bomber took off from theU.P. - 89 words
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Article54 1949-10-08 7 Reuter. BERLIN. Fri.—"Operation Plainfarc" —the British part of the Berlin airlift —ended today when a Royal Air Force Hastings landed at Gatow from the British zone base at Schleswigland with a cargo of coal. The airlift began at the end of June 1948. The American counterpart—"Operation Vittles" endedReuter. - 54 words
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1122 1949-10-08 7 HUGH LAMING - By HUGH LAMING Reuter-AAP Correspondent BAT A VIA, Fri.—The armed active ghosts who for four years haunted Dutch army convoys and outposts have today become the regular army of the Republic of Indonesia. "You cannot fight ghosts with tanks," a senior Dutch army officer remarked1,122 words
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167 1949-10-08 7 A.P. WASHINGTON, Friday. THE Philippine Navy wants the United States to supply it with depth charges for use against submarines reportedly trying to slip Communist agents into the Islands. This was disclosed today ir an interview with the head ot the Philippine M;!ita~y MissionA.P. - 167 words
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Article29 1949-10-08 7 A.P. SUEZ, Fri. The British aircraft carrier, Unicorn, has sailed from Suez for the Far East after being aground for five hours in the Suez; Canal. -A.P.A.P. - 29 words
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Article58 1949-10-08 7 U.P. HONGKONG, Tri.—Percy Hodgson, President f the Rotary Internationa', arrived here from Japan for a two day visit of the British colony and China's capital, Canton, after which he will leave for Manila. Hodgson will be guest of rotarians on Friday night at a dinner. During his worldU.P. - 58 words
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Article62 1949-10-08 7 Reuter. NEW YORK, Fri.—Bandits operating in pairs in Boston, Massachusetts, and in Montreal, Canada, stole more than $30,000 in armed holdups today. In Boston they held up the fashionable Cop:cy Plaza Hotel and left with a $16,000 pay roll while in Montreal two others escaped withReuter. - 62 words
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Article170 1949-10-08 7 Reuter. BUDAPEST, Fri. The Hungarian Government alleged tonight that it had recordings to prove that Mr. Wallace Harrison, former British Legation employee here, had volunteered to work for the Hungarian police in exchange for release of a woman from custody. At the same time the GovernmentReuter. - 170 words
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Advertisement102 1949-10-08 7 MALAYAN AIRWAYS TWICE WEEKLY SERVICE TO SANDAKAN NOW OPERATING FARE FROM SINGAPORE $300. MANAGERS: MANSFIELD CO., LTD. TELEPHONE 5021 TELEGRAMS "TERBANG" 2—3 iRAFFLES HOTEL I BY REQUEST BAiN'D CONCERT ON SUNDAY AT 9.30 P.M. IN THE MOST COLOURFUL SETTING IN TOWN THE POLICE BAND THE MALAY DRUMMERS 40 PERFORMERS NO102 words
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Miscellaneous24 1949-10-08 7 %f ti i I I OWNS T BEAT V &XCOOZE fez -> x v your businessl THE bottom of THIS p IT— US FO' j24 words
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Article, Illustration64 1949-10-08 8 L Men of the U.S. Ist Air Lilt Tank Force watch one of their plain-* being y loaded with fuod at Main Airport, Frankfurt, I (Germany), on Sept. 30. A few minute* later, af- ter a special farewell I ceremouv, It took off for 164 words
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283 1949-10-08 8 U.P. SEOUL. Friday. DESIDENT SyngDian Rhee of the Korean Republic said todax that his government could take North Korea and unite the country, but he had been warned that doing so might start a third world war. '"The people in the northU.P. - 283 words
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410 1949-10-08 8 A.P. NEW YORK, Friday. fHINESE ability to devise problems which are diflicult to solve has given rise in the Western world to the term "Chinese puzzle," as descriptive of anything intricate. That term appropriately represents the chaotic condition to which civilA.P. - 410 words
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Article21 1949-10-08 8 A.P. COWES, England. Fii. The yacht Cowslip, a present for the Duke, of Edinburgh, was launched here today. A.P.A.P. - 21 words
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Article94 1949-10-08 8 Reuter-AAP. MELBOURNE. Fri. Children in a street at Goelong (Victoria) discovered several neatly rolled "bundles of paper" in a doorway. They were playing with them when a passer-by noticed that the "bundles of were Wads of banknotes. He collected all the notes he could see auuReuter-AAP. - 94 words
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181 1949-10-08 8 A.P. KASHMIR. Friday. The present ceasefire line in Kashmir :nav someday become the faundarv between India and Pakistan, informed observers here suggest. Such an eventuality would give India by far the best on the bargain. It holds three-quarters of the State now, includingA.P. - 181 words
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Article74 1949-10-08 8 Reuter. LAKE SUCCESS, Fri The Nations Social Committe will ask the General Assembly to call on al! member states to abolish registration of prostitutes. The Committee decided to include in the proposed international convention to suppress prostitution an arUcle asking all governments to eliminate anyReuter. - 74 words
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162 1949-10-08 8 U.P. WASHINGTON, Fii. The United States Navy today put one an ti-unification office t under house an est and succeeded after once failing in getting Congressional Committee to exclude the public from the hearing, at which another admiral will present hi« views. CaptainU.P. - 162 words
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Article89 1949-10-08 8 U.P. ANN ARBOR, Michigan. Fri.—Senator Arthur Vandenberg left his bed on Wednesday for the first time since a recent major lung operation and "continues to make excellent progress," the University Hospital reported. A hospital bulletin said Vandenberg, who underwent a six-hour surgery for the removalU.P. - 89 words
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Article113 1949-10-08 8 Reuter-AAP. SYDNEY, Fri. When a cat has kittens it's nothing new- But when a dog abducts them aqd won't let her have them back it, tends to create a bit of hostility. This state of affairs arose when pet cat. Tarzana. had a htter in, Dalmatian Misty'sReuter-AAP. - 113 words
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Article238 1949-10-08 8 A.P. KASHMIR, FRI. TALL, fur-capped Muslim traders from China's Sinkiang province are again making their way through high Himalayan parses to se}l carpets and silks in In-dian-held Kashmir. The traders" caravans take 40 days for the 400-mile journey, on the hard trip from Yarkand andA.P. - 238 words
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Advertisement693 1949-10-08 8 For !>-.■(!.»u. Antwerp. Rotteritjun, HsuMKUfg A Hui|:--«V ,r *Wft. t'»*»«j|. BENMACDHUI 7—9 Oct. -f BENALBANACH God. 29 30 18—20 Oct. 15—17 Oct. BENAVON 30 Oct.— 5 Nov. 6-7 Nov. 8-10 Nov. BENVENUE 22- 27 Nov. 28 29 Nov. 30 Nov.—2 Dec. -i .Also tall* and Mombasa. For Liverpool, <ita*gw\t, iniiiltn,693 words
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Advertisement618 1949-10-08 8 SHIPPING JAVA NEW YORK SAILINGS L,ovd NEW ORLEANS, BALTIMORE. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK. BOSTON, HALIFAX. Spore T. S'bam. Penary ♦Weltevreden 11 15 Oct. 16/17 Oct. 13 Oct. Km-. m>nt passenger accommodation available. HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW V O R X, PHfLAOiC'.PHIA, MOBILE, NEW ORLEANS Iximbok fSMNi 18/24 Oct. 25/26 Oct. 27/28 Oct.618 words
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272 1949-10-08 9 USIS. WASHINGTON, Friday. World new rubber consumption totalled 1,257,000 long tons in the nrst eight months of 1949, up 32,500 tons over the corresponding period of 1948, according to estimates of the Secretariat of the International Rubber Study Group. World consumption of natural rubber inUSIS. - 272 words
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Article96 1949-10-08 9 iT :iE rUbber commodity market j was extremely quirt ve.steriav and there v. hitd'iv an witness recorded. The prices u'ed unchanged from vesterilav. Closing prices w. re Buyers Se'lers iNo. 1 Oct. RSS 43 "h 44 U NT>. 2 Oct. RSS 42** 42H No. 3 Oct. RSS 3996 words
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Article95 1949-10-08 9 Singapore produce markets were mostly quiet and idle yesterday. Nominal pepper prices again skyrocketed yesterday. Black pepper exgodown rose from $540 to $600 per picul while white pepper rose from $630 to $700 per picul. The London pepper market was quiet on Thui sday with the absence of95 words
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Article111 1949-10-08 9 PARIS, Fri. Indian Government o'hcia's here are putting the Ani hing touches on a "several md'ion pound" trade agieerm it v. t ratafee, M M 'i r l S cre»ary cf the Indian embassy said today. Sincv the recent foreign Currency devaluations there ha,s been considerable111 words
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Article45 1949-10-08 9 Latest times for posting at the G P.O. for Thailand, Burma, Southern India. Northern India, Pakistan. Western Australia. Eastern Austra'ia. Medan, and the Federation will be 6 p.m. today. Latest times for Hongkong, Japan and South and Nortn China will be noon today.45 words
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Article25 1949-10-08 9 Ti»e Market Currem v" rate.* for Honnkon*; Dollar* are a.s follows: > Selling Buying T.i'./0.0. T.T. O.l). HonjrkonK 53 3/4 53 1/4 53 3 1»;25 words
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Article110 1949-10-08 9 Reuter. BRUSSELS, Friday. According to usually wellinformed circles here the Belgian and Britten Governments have jointly submitted a draft agreement for the control of world tin production to the Working Committee of the International Tin Study Group at The Hague. The draft is due to beReuter. - 110 words
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Article176 1949-10-08 9 U.P. LAKE SUCCESS, Fri. The United Nation reported in a world economic survey "the most important sing'c fact for the world as a whole was the significant increase in food supplies resulting from a very favourable harvest in 1948—1949. Inflationary pressures diminished in Europe dut toU.P. - 176 words
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Article135 1949-10-08 9 Hongkong Siam Trade May Drop U.P. ||ONGKONG, Friday. Exporters here look for a sharp drop in trade with Thailand as a result of the recent Japan-Thailand trade agreement, the Far Eastern Economic Review reported. Most of the goods heretofore shipped from Hongkong to Thailand were re-exports from abroad, largely JapanU.P. - 135 words
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Article42 1949-10-08 9 NEW DELHI, Fri.—To encourage maximum exports of tea. the Government of India have decided that the Indian export allotment of tea under the Indian Tea Control Act. 1948. should be declared at 435 million lbs. for the year 1949-50.42 words
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Article42 1949-10-08 9 Singapore, Fri. i London made a number ot offer* of tins to this market at lower prices and this canvd an easier tendency !oea!!y and j prices were a train marked 1 lower. Industrials remain- Ced mainly unchanged. J42 words
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Article137 1949-10-08 9 331T35&L8, Fri.—Britishb t-m! y cars are selHn? Use hot ca!<e< in Belgium as a result of po.st-devaluatlon price slashes. Vivid notices In car dealer's windows prcc'air.iing amazbsg 20 per oeh*. redncT on-< aie attracting C"*s*Om t ;ter than som- dealer b. d them. What U BOrmi'ly pHeJ137 words
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Article816 1949-10-08 9 INDUSTRIALS Buyers Sellers Atlas Ice 15.50 16.50 Alex. Bricka Pref. 2.40 2.50 Ord. 2.15 2.224 8.8. Petrol 39/ 40/3 B.M. Trustees 7.50 8.50 Con. Tin Smelt Pref. 21/- 22/Ord. 14/9 159 E. Utd. Assur 40.75 41.75 Est. Trust Ag. 7.00 8.00 Fed. Dispensa. y 6.50 7.00 Fraser816 words
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Advertisement230 1949-10-08 9 W mum ».,„i), V 55 ewe* m .HlliVlLi; v PALMERS ii is nns t-'KbSH? IK Ail d.c above WjfSlr 2 b am f uiV- available in or cm C*WBVM. ASSOkiED *l fij/t .'£>' MMI Mf rfr# popular H c> P. AGFNT Your dentures CLEANED without effort s r-jJent will den230 words
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Advertisement610 1949-10-08 9 THE HO HONG S.S. CO. (1932) LTD. 65, CHOUA STREET, PHONE 3944-8 (Incorporated in Singapore PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES To PALEMBANG, DJAMBI, PAKAN BARGE, RENGAT and BAGAN SI API API. "HONG ANN" Sall.i for PaVmhMg Got. 11 "HONG SOON" Sails foi ttengat Oct. 9 "HONG TAT" Bails fo Pakan Baroe Oct.610 words
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1659 1949-10-08 10 BIG FIELDS WILL FACE STARTER From ALLAN LEWIS PENANp, Friday. CONTINUOUS rain since Sunday has kept the tracks very heavy. A let up on Wednesday did nothing very much to improve conations. As the*rain started again at one a.m. last morning and1,659 words
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Article131 1949-10-08 10 I RACE ONE CI. 4 Div. 3—6 F. S VICTORY Court Jester Sheffield Plate i RACE TWO CL 4 Div. 4—6 F. PRATTLIN' lime Veii Star Range j RACE THREE CI. 4 Div. F. TE TAXI i Innishmakill Ma muse Outsider: Little Lady > RACE FOUR131 words
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Article120 1949-10-08 10 Playing at the home court Swing Badminton Party beat United Lads Badminton Party t'B Team) in a badminton game 4—3. Results (Swing players mentioned first): SINGLES: Chua Huat Soon lost to Wee Teck Yean 10—15, 11— 15. Lim Kee Tim beat Robert Lim 18—15. 15—9; Thio120 words
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Article49 1949-10-08 10 A.R ROME. Fri.—The Italian Boxing Federation today ordered that one minute of silence be obseived at all price fights in the country this week in memory of Enrico Bcrtola. Italian heavyweight, who died suddenly in Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday following his meeting with Lee Oma, American Heavyweight.A.R - 49 words
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Article888 1949-10-08 10 DELOW are the acceptors and non-nc r T is weights and jockeys for todays tpcps pit Penan?. The Big Sweep will be drawn on Rpop RACE ONE 2.30 P.M HORSB6 CLASS 4. DIV. 3 r. n Sheffield Plate < 9.00 "Twoiay Fni't?'" HoDDs Court Je»4*r (Flannery) 5.13 M/s888 words
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109 1949-10-08 10 Reuter. LONDON. Fri.-The Indian lig lightheavy weight boxer. Mac Joaclnm, who represented his country in the 1938 Olympic oames. is out to put India on the professional boxing map. After the Olympics last year Joachim like it so much in England that heReuter. - 109 words
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Article77 1949-10-08 10 Reuter, ASCOT, Berkshire, Fri.--racehorse. Astrakhan, presented to her as a wedding present hy the Aga, Khan, ran splendidly on her debut in the six furlongs Sandwicic States here this afternoon to finish second. The race was easily won by six lengths by Sir Percy Lorrine'sReuter, - 77 words
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Advertisement478 1949-10-08 10 /Mk THURSDAY |1 7>ro m*ir purtuutvs by tioyn |I Derision delicate, floral matching your daytime self. Vibration glowing, exotic for the more luxurious you of a_/ttr r/ar/t. j B Goyn't new trugrnnce* 4?m 'B mingle and harmonize. tl Change from one to the other at I 111 a or even478 words
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Advertisement237 1949-10-08 10 THERE SHOULD BE MO MISTAKE WITH OUR SCIENTIFIC PHOROPTOR INSTRUMENT 1 Proper Glass w *n Pmji> resting is what you '.ant {or your Precious Eyt>, THE GBEAT CHINA OPTICAL CO., No. 334, North Bridge Road, Singapore-. £tect*i* J INDUSTRIAL ALL PURPOSf SPRAYER UNIT j With the TRIPLE '3' Feature* }j237 words
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Article, Illustration42 1949-10-08 11 This time shot by Madon, Singapore Ma- s «!on, Singapore Mn'.ays' i right ivtag is a goal. The S ball slipped oft Johore »«»aikeeper Yah a y a's i bands into the net. —TrlT bunr Picture. -442 words
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396 1949-10-08 11 set of goal-happy Singapore Malays went all out to give the Johore Malays a nine-nil trouncing yesterday when the teams met for the first time for the Sultan's Gold Cup soccer competition at Jalan Besar Stadium. Incidentally, this victory quailed that of the Selangor396 words
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Article151 1949-10-08 11 U.P. NEW YORK. Fri. Big John Mize's ninth inning pitch single touched cfi a three-run rally today and gave the New York Yankees a fourthree victory over the Brooklyn Dcdgeis in the third cf a world series. The triumph which came to the American Leagae championsU.P. - 151 words
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Article40 1949-10-08 11 ST. ANDREWS. Scotland. Fri.—Charles Ward of Little Aston. Birmingham. Britain's most successful tournament golfer, today bent John Bertcn of Hi'isido. Lancashire by a single stroke in the 36 holes playoff fcr the Dun lop Masters £1.205 tournament'40 words
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463 1949-10-08 11 JHREE records were smashed at the heats of the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association held yesterday at the Sincanore Surimmmo- r»i,.u rhr record breakers were Tan Cheng Hoe of the Chinese Swimming Club Misses Joyce Van Tright, J. Amers and Pat Van der Touw463 words
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Article36 1949-10-08 11 HONG KONG, FTi. The Central News Agency said today that revival of the Far Eastern Olympics has been agreed upon and will be held in Manila in the second week of May 1950.36 words
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Article, Illustration517 1949-10-08 11 C'G to kick-off at 5.15 p.m. tomorrow UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA FUND SOCCER JHE All-Singapore team will clash with the Federation of Malaya at Jalan Besar Stadium tomorrow to add more dollars to the University of Malay i Fund. Last Sunday's game against the517 words
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Article169 1949-10-08 11 ALL ruund progress in the social and sporting activities ot the Singapore Recreation Club was reported at the 62nd annual general meeting of the Club held at their pavilion pea terday. r»r. C. J. Paglar. the president, said that the membership of the club bad Increased169 words
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192 1949-10-08 11 VI ELDING a definitely superior team the Singapore Colts yesterday trounced the Singapore Cricket Club XI by three goals to nil at hockey. Centra- forward N. G. C. Vowles was outstanding for his speed and tai tics He scored two goals. Inner right192 words
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Article52 1949-10-08 11 Reuter. DURBAN, Fri. The fifth Australian cricket team to tour South Africa and Rhodesia arrived here in rainy woather today from Freemantie. The Australians will play 25 matches during their tour, including five Tests against South Africa. Their first match again-t Zululend at Eshowe starts onReuter. - 52 words
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Article120 1949-10-08 11 SAN FRANCISCO. Fri. MAX BAER, the butcher boy from Livermore, who rose to the heavyweight champion of the world over the prostrate form of Primo Camera in 1934. today announced "a comeback." Baer says he is "about" 40 years old. The handsome actor-night club performer120 words
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Article104 1949-10-08 11 SAN FRANCISCO, Fri. EZZARD CHARLES, NBA heavyweight champion, today said he "certainly was glad that Joe Louis was planning a comeback and he hoped he would get a chance to meet the former champ in June. Charles and his manager Jake Mintz, both were elated over104 words
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Article54 1949-10-08 11 Following have been selected to play hockey for S.A.L.S.U. against Naval Headquarters on Oct. 10 at Farrer Park: Bakar Hassan; Darshan Singh and Mohd. Ali; Govalam, Bakar Sidek and Balwant; Khalaff; Mohd. Jam at, Wong Siew Choon, Tan Seng Tong and Kamdan; Reserves: Chan Koon Poh. Ishak and54 words
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Article64 1949-10-08 11 KING KONG makes his first reappearance in Singapore wrestling tonight when he meets Hardit Singh of Punjab at the Great World Arena. Dara Singh will be pitted again a masked opponent, the Blue Masque in the main supporting bout. Jack Gallento meets Leow Kwong Seng,64 words
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Advertisement97 1949-10-08 11 50 rears of Integrity —Drink Gold Leaf and be sure of consistent quality The quality of Gold Leaf ranks highest among Teas of Topmost Choice. CONTRACTOR for Electricity, Water, Sanitary and repair. Ask CHENG KONCFELECTRIC SERVICE 160, Victoria Street, Phone ***** Spore. i 7,7 ~"n i~ GANDHI ASTROLOGER Health, wealth"!97 words
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Advertisement128 1949-10-08 11 NOTICE TICKETS for Miss Malaya 1949 Beauty Contest this Sunday at "South Winds" are on sale at Rufnah Miskin General Stores, Mr. W. Chan Kok Quan, 593, Serangoon Road, Singapore. SALEOF SCRAP METAL Approximately SI tons of are to be disposed of by local sale at Royal Air Force Station.128 words
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Advertisement654 1949-10-08 11 EstatetflvANA MOHAMED ISMAIL BIN NAINA SAHIB, deceased late of No. 86, Mangis Road, Singapore, who Aied on the 25th day oi July, 1945' Pursuant to Section 29 of the Trustees Ordinance (Chapter 59). NOTICE is herehv given that creditors and any other pervms having claims against chc estate of the654 words
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Advertisement594 1949-10-08 11 SITS: VACANT WANTED by old established importer one experienced lady stenographer and one efficient lady typist. Good salary assured. Apply Box A 2897 M.T. Spore. EXPERIENCED stenographer wanted by British import firm. Apply with full particulars skating salary required to Pox A 288:! M.T., Singapore. APPLICANTS are invited tor the594 words
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243 1949-10-08 12 ECHO OF MVRRAY MURDER A.P. HONG KONG. Friday. The China Mail, Hongkong's oldest English newspaper was fined $3,000 on a contempt of court charge in the Supreme Court today. The charge arose out of Mail's editorial on the acquittal of Kenneth M. PiersA.P. - 243 words
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Article198 1949-10-08 12 U.P. HONG KONG, Friady. THINESE Communist troops were reported today to have occupied Kukong, strategic communications hub 118 miles north of Canton. The Red possession of the city severs the main supply line from Canton to some 300,000 Nationalist troops in northern Kwangtung province. Unofficial reportsU.P. - 198 words
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Article182 1949-10-08 12 A.P. WASHINGTON. Fri.—lnternational experts arc preparing to investigate again two contradictory world ills —hunger on the one hand and food surpluses on the other. The one il causing untold physical suffering to mi'lions of people in impoverished and backward areas. Thcother is threatening economic disorders forA.P. - 182 words
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105 1949-10-08 12 U.P. Admira l Arthur Radford told Congressmen today that the Air Force's 8.3« is a "bad gamble with National security" and would be "useless defensively and inadequate offensively" in an atomic war. Radfor. Pacific Fleet Commander and o top spokesman for navalU.P. - 105 words
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91 1949-10-08 12 Reuter-AAP. SEQUL. Southern Korea, Fri.-President Syngman Rhee of the American-spon sored South Korean Republic said today that the Chinese Nationalist detention of two American ships carrying Marshall Aid cargoes for Korea was "jeopardising" Sino Korean friendship. The President said he was alarmed at reports that the NationalistsReuter-AAP. - 91 words
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Article76 1949-10-08 12 Reuter. WASHINGTON, Fri.—Mr. John Snyder, United States Treasury Secretary, today issued a thinly veiled warning against too rapid depletion of the International Monetary Fund's dollar resources. He pointed out that the Fund's exchange transactions to date had aggregated $725,000,000, of which $708.--000,000 had been concentratedReuter. - 76 words
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Article25 1949-10-08 12 U.P. MANILA. Fri.- Secretary of Commerce and Industry Cornelio Balmaceda may head the Philippine delegation to the ECAFE conference in Singapore this month.—U.P.U.P. - 25 words
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Article53 1949-10-08 12 U.P. MANILA, Fri. Ambassador Myron M. Cowen will fly to Singapore Sunday to attend the regional conference there of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East. Cowen. who heads the American delegation will be accompanied by a number of advisers, including Alexander Lipsman andU.P. - 53 words
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Article49 1949-10-08 12 A.P. BOENOS AIRES. Fti. The Argentine Government Trading Agency lapi has fixed the wheat price at 270 pesos a metric ton. compared with 310 to 360 pesos previously. Old corn has been slashed from 210 pesos to 170 pesos and new corn from 270 to 195.—A.P.A.P. - 49 words
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Article87 1949-10-08 12 A.P. BERLIN, Fn. Under the leadership of German Communists Russian sate'lit* Republic was rnoclaimcd in East Berlin today. The German Peoples Council, hi-herto a pro-Soviet public lorum without any legal powers, voted unanii.i oiioly today to become immediately the powerful Lower House of the "German DemocraticA.P. - 87 words
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Article108 1949-10-08 12 Reuter. BERLIN. Fri. German sources claiming close contact with Soviet headquarters said today that Col. AVxis Yelisaiov, acting Soviet Commandant of Berlin, had ordered the withdrawal of the entire Soviet garrison from the city by next week. i The garrison numbers about 3.090. The men willReuter. - 108 words
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Article36 1949-10-08 12 MALACCA, Fri. Among the larger donations promised to the University Endowment fund are: Mr. Ec Yew Kirn, J.P.. $1,000; Mr. Yeow Cheng Luan, $1,000; Mr. Chua Poh Siang, $500; Mr. Tan Swi Chav. $500.36 words
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Article1006 1949-10-08 12 General TODAY UNION DANCE PARTY: Adelphi Hotel at 8.30 p.m. STRAITS CHINESE M V U. "Talent ime" at 3. Kampong Kapor Road. All members and friends are welcomed--8.00 p.m. ANs»ON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: Special General i ing at 52A. Nelson Road 7 30 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF M A LAY1,006 words
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Article, Illustration216 1949-10-08 12 I.ate as it was, the troup of Shakespearean players (above) who arrived by plane yesterday, saw a Singapore— The Constellation aircraft was delayed 5 hours at Ka rachi. The troup of eleven will leave for Melbourne today where a four-week season of Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing216 words
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Article219 1949-10-08 12 U.P. CANTON, Fri.—Authorities said today that Leonard Clark, 42, San Francisco explorer, will be tried on manslaughter charges of killing two friends if police can gather enough evidence. Clark is accused in the fatal shooting of Wi'lard Freeman. 41, formerly of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and HaroldU.P. - 219 words
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Article30 1949-10-08 12 Reuter. NEW YORK. Fri.— South Africa has successfully completed negotiations for a $10,000,000 loan from a group of United States commercial banks, it was confirmed here today. Reuter.Reuter. - 30 words
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150 1949-10-08 12 (Tribune Staff Reporter! Johore Bahru, Fri. The Johore Bahru branch of the United Malays National Organisation decided at a meet ing yesterday to cable the Sultan of Johore to return as soon as possible. The meeting also resolved that Dato Onn be allowed to150 words
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Article106 1949-10-08 12 THE production capacity of the tin mines in Banka and Billiton. which had dropped to a fraction of the prewar level, has again risen so greatly that production is higher than in 1938. In 1948, the Banka mines produced 174.197 quintals of tin ore.106 words
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70 1949-10-08 12 Kuala Lumpur. Fri. The High Com missioned cf tne Federation. Sir Henry Gurncy. was represented by the British Adviser m Negri Scmbilan. Mr. H. P. Bryson, at the funeral today of Mr! Benedict Ponniah, deputy director of Social Services. Ceylon Mr. Ponniah died in the70 words
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Article78 1949-10-08 12 Competition is now open to a limited number of students in Malaya for fellowship and scholarship opportunities in American colleges and univcrMties for the academic year 1950-51. This was announced recently by the United States Information Officers in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Interested students in Singapore can78 words
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Article30 1949-10-08 12 A.P. Bombay, rtt randit Nehru. Indian Prime Minister, left by plane for London today o*i his way to the United States at the invitation of President Truman A.P.A.P. - 30 words
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Article22 1949-10-08 12 A.P. LAKE SJCCLSS. Fri. Israel announced today that •ad is contributing suopfr worth US$5O.OOO fo. th het of Aiab refugees.—A.P.A.P. - 22 words
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Article179 1949-10-08 12 Reuter. lock Exchange was quiet to ?h-« an d s,i rhtl v easier when ir fd Brt»«h Government deelJiietl by around a JtH er percen t on some scattered selling. The section ever, was never reaUv tested small losses were fairly i-en eral in industrials but' her" againReuter. - 179 words
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