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Title Section19 1950-09-02 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1950. It PRICE TEN CENTS.19 words
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Article369 1950-09-02 1 {Ordered To ront Ahead )f Schedule TOKYO, Friday. 11l EN of the Argylls and Middlesex Regiment were tonight preparing to move into battle ahead of schedule as North Korean forces fought their way across nearly all the flat lands east of the Naktong River between HoReuter - 369 words
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Article, Illustration45 1950-09-02 1 STANDING ON tiptoes, three-year-old Evelyn Greenberg (eta a closer look at a bust of Sir Stamford Raffles which was cen.ented on to a brick pillar in Raffles Hotel, Singapore, yesterday. Evelyn is on her way with her parents to Australia from Bangkok. Straits Times picture.45 words
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Article41 1950-09-02 1 From Our St»« Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri —The contract for the erection of a new transmitting station at Glugor, Penang, f^r the Broadcasting Department has been awarded to Quah Sin Khenjt at a cost of $11,540.41 words
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Article64 1950-09-02 1 WASHINGTON. Fri. PRESIDENT Truman today called on the countries of Western Europe to tighten controls on the export of strategic goods and materials to Soviet Russia. Mr. Truman urged this action when questioned at his Press conference about charges by Mr. Winston Churchill that BritainReuter - 64 words
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Article86 1950-09-02 1 WINDHOEK. (S-W Africa). Fri. FE Prime Minister, Dr. Daniel Malan. was assured secure majorities in both Houses after yesterday's Nationalist Party victory in the South-West African elections Its candidates won all six of South-West Africa's seats in the South African Parliament, and 15 of 18 seats InReuter - 86 words
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Article141 1950-09-02 1 HOXG KONG, Friday. j > Senior British police officers were killed and 1 one seriously wounded this morning in the Tsun IV.m area in the New Territories on the mainland opposite Horn; Kong when trying to arrest a notorious sans of bandits. The officers killedAP - 141 words
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Article, Illustration21 1950-09-02 1 A I.- i ii -o!d Rirl ;■;> npi'Jitor in a junior archery tournament held in Hyde Park recently. A.P. pirture.AP - 21 words
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Article75 1950-09-02 1 4 DAIKALASAMY Joseph Louis, a 31-year-old clerk, A employed by the Army at Singapore District, Fort Canning, was injured by acid fumes yesterday afternoon. He was trying to open a jar of acid in his office when the stopper came off suddenly and Adaikalasamy was75 words
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Article18 1950-09-02 1 Rabby. broke his right leg last night in a collision with a taxi at Kallang Road.18 words
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97 1950-09-02 1 SAIGON. Friday. PAMPHLETS urging the people of Saigon to kill the French and revolt were found here last night after a grenade attack by agent of the Vietminh insurrectionary government in Indochina. It is believed lhat the attack. In which four people wereReuter - 97 words
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Article33 1950-09-02 1 LONDON. Frl— The Duke of Edinburgh left London airport la a plane of the Kings Flight today on route to Malta to take over command of the frlfate Magpie.— A.P.AP - 33 words
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Article72 1950-09-02 1 LONDON. Fri. THREE bandits, one of them ■I masked, staged a daylight holdup In a busy London street near Waterloo today and got away with a £2,000 payroll. They drove up to the offices of an Ice-cream company In a stolen newspaper van just as two clerksReuter - 72 words
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Article53 1950-09-02 1 HONG KONG, Friday. ONE British, two American and two Filipino pilots of the Transatlantic Alrlin es, held by the Chinese Communists since Dec. 21 last, have arrived safely in Burma An official of the Airlines said today their release was arranged by the company's Rangoon53 words
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Article, Illustration30 1950-09-02 1 SNIPER PATROL: Members of an American rifle squad. armed with automatic wea pom. search cautiofnly for enemy snipers in a village near the front line. A.P pict ure.AP - 30 words
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Article226 1950-09-02 1 By A Special Air Correspondent SINGAPORE, Friday. AS dusk fell over the South China Sea tonight aircraft and surface vessels turned homewards from the two-day search they have been making for an R.A.F. Dakota which crashed early yesterday about 100 miles from the Malaya226 words
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Article, Illustration71 1950-09-02 1 DR. MARY TAN. Lady Medical Oflicer in charge of the Municipal Infant Welfare Centre who. with her assistaut Dr. Maggie Lim, has written to the Straits Times in an unofficial capacity In reply to charges by Mr. Pat Johnson at Thursday's meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners71 words
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Article48 1950-09-02 1 BERLIN. Fri.— East Germany's Communist rulers rocked the party and the Government today with a startling purge of highly placed officials. Six top men. Including a former Politburo member, were thrown out of the Socialist Unity (Communist) Party. More expulsions were promised— A.P.AP - 48 words
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Article39 1950-09-02 1 Lim Sui Tong, an S.T.C. conductor was knocked down by a motor car while adjusting the trailer of a trolley bus at Kalian* Road last night. He was taken to hospital with head and leg Injuries.39 words
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Article26 1950-09-02 1 MOMBASA. Fri.— The Royal Air Force has handed over Port Reltz— their last station on the East African coast to the Kenya Government.— Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article26 1950-09-02 1 MEXICO CITY, Fri.— Tyre manufacturers are reported to have asked the U.S. Government for a loan to stockpile three months' supply of rubber. A.P.AP - 26 words
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Article108 1950-09-02 1 COLOMBO, Fri. CEYLON is proposing to oust foreigners—mainly Indiana —from clerical and technical jobs on tea and rubber estates, usually reliable aoureei said here today. Almost a third of all «l«rloal estate employees in Ceylon are Indians. European estate superintendents and large numbers of Indian labourersReuter - 108 words
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Article117 1950-09-02 1 LITTLEHAMPTON, Sussex, Fri. FE second privately-In-spired murder charge In British legal history was heard here yesterday when relatives of a murdered girl brought to court the man they allege ravaged and strangled her in 1948 When Scotland Yard dropped the case for lack of evidence, the girl's117 words
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Article21 1950-09-02 1 STOCKHOLM. Fri.— Sweden today rejected a Russian note which accua?d the Swedish authorities of arresting three Sovftt citizens— UP.UP - 21 words
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Article13 1950-09-02 1 Four women and one man were reported missing in Singapore yesterday.13 words
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152 1950-09-02 1 PLANE FLEW ON Mother Didn't See Bride BAD weather over Kuala Lumpur airfield carried an anxious Malayan Airways passenger away from the wedding of her daughter which she had come from Perth 2,230 miles away, to attend. The woman was Mrs. M. M. Barker, of Perth, and over to Penang.152 words
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Article, Illustration35 1950-09-02 1 ('A.MKM.i. ."KJPIs most glamorous film stir, nhn was one of the II people killed in the air disaster neur Alexandria on T!iur>dav. f'amelia. known js "The I.ips. holiday R r»rt in P. 3.35 words
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169 1950-09-02 2 3 Chinese Students Told To Quit The U.S. BOSTON Frt 'THREE Chinese stux dents studying American textile techniques have been ordered to leave the U.S. because of alleged pro-Communist sympathies, though they were sent by the Chinese Nationalist Government. The students were notified on Wednesday by Deputy District Commissioner OliverUP - 169 words
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Article94 1950-09-02 2 HONG KONG, Fri. More :han 60 Communist soldiers were drowned in the West River of Kwangsi Province on Aug. 26 when a barge carrying 140 recruits capsized according to a Chinese Press report. The barge, which was towed by a launch, encountered a swift current and capsized,Reuter - 94 words
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Article40 1950-09-02 2 LISBON, Frl. An earth tremor was reported In some districts of Lisbon, Sintra. Cascuis and Esturil yesterday morning, but no damage is reported so far. The epicentre is believed to be over 500 miles ;ff Lisbon. A. P.40 words
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Article79 1950-09-02 2 LONDON, Friday. Sl-to-o -ned airlines lost C 9.155.481 in the year ended last March 31. This compared with a loss of 19,740,000 for the preceding 12 months. Figures .'ere made public yesterday in the annual reports of tf\r ■>ritish Overseas Airways Corporation and British European79 words
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Article, Illustration40 1950-09-02 2 ON THEIR ARRIVAL at Northolt Airport recently fron holiday in Eire, the Good quads are kept on a tight rein by Mr. and Mrs. Good. Centre (in uniform) is their nnrse and on right their elder sister. A.P. picture.AP - 40 words
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307 1950-09-02 2 HERAKLION, Friday. TROOPS searching for the modern "Helen of Troy" have been ordered back to barracks after agreement was reached yesterday between Crete's two feuding families on the intervention of the island's Governor-General. "Helen" pretty rassouia Petrakogeorgi, daughter of Crete's leading Liberal family was307 words
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Article83 1950-09-02 2 DURBAN, Fri. MR. Justiceßroome granted an interim interdict yesterday restraining the Durban City Council from dismissing 142 Indian employees. They stayed array from work on June 26. "Day of Protest" by non-Europeans against the treatment of non-whites in South Africa and the Government's racial policy. TheReuter - 83 words
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Advertisement346 1950-09-02 2 OTICF^ PERAK MALAYS HIGHER STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS FUND The Board of Trustees Invites applicants for additional scholarships. Candidates who should be Perak Malays may obtain application forms by writing to the Secretary, Board of Trustee-:. Perak Malays Higher Studies Scholarships Fund, c/a Education Office, Ipoh. Candidates must state what course of346 words
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Advertisement385 1950-09-02 2 NOTICp SINGAPORE < MUNICIPALITY TENDERS (Fer particular* see Tender Room. Ground Floor, Municipal Office) FIRE DEPARTMENT: Supply and delivery to the Fire Brigade of uncooked rations for October' December. 1950. Close NOON--6/9/50. BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER. GHQ.. FARELF TENDER NO. DIS/ENGRS/73 1. Tenders are invited for the purchase385 words
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Advertisement529 1950-09-02 2 NOTICES NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME' This is to notify all our friencs and clients that the trade name of my business "EASTERN RADIO A SOUND SERVICE" has been changed to "EASTERN ELECTRICAL A MECHANICAL ENGINEERS". The proprietorship and address remain the same as hitherto. EASTERN ELECTRICAL A MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.529 words
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Advertisement357 1950-09-02 2 FEDERATION OF MALAYA fri tm^ Bursaries— Medical and Dental Candidates who have been accepted for admission to the Faculty of Science, as a preliminary to admission to the Medical of Dental courses, are eligible for consideration for medical and dental bursaries. Such candidates, who have not ttlreedy applied, are Invited357 words
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Advertisement67 1950-09-02 2 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Notice is hereby given that part of Merbau Road (at River Valley Road End) will be closed to traffic as from Thursday August 3 lit. 1950 BY OKDER. THE HORIZON CANE FACTORY 590. Baleitier Road. Singapore. Notice is hereby given that as from the Ist September, 1950. Charles67 words
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Advertisement491 1950-09-02 2 Sr 4-i > I£AM A1 HOkt£ f AcvcAL wa Bff''^Sfc'V''W^ Radio, to-day's grtateit profession, wants trained men ■oral fll ur9antfy. Radio repair angin»»r», sound technicians, fW broadcast aoginaan, a«ecutiva«, etc., ara in big .^b^HR n >*nd. Vast new fields of opportunity are opening L v "P B television, electronics, etc.491 words
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209 1950-09-02 3 FORMOSA: IKS. FLEET TO LEAVE WHEN KOREA SAFE WASHINGTON, Friday. PRESIDENT TRUMAN yesterday gave assurances that the United States Seventh Fleet would be withdrawn, from Formosan waters at the end of the Korean war. The president was asked at his Press conference- whether his recent letter on Formosan policy toReuter - 209 words
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Article68 1950-09-02 3 LONDON Fri. Completion of a £J0.000.000 oil deal between British and American rompanles was announced here last night. As Irom today 1 site in the Thames estuary will be acquired by the Vacuum Oil Com pan v. a British subsidiary of tht. American Socony-Vacuum Company, where inReuter - 68 words
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149 1950-09-02 3 5 BOMBAY STRIKERS KILLED BY POLICE BOMBAY, Fri. [pOLICE opened nre r«- peatedly on Bombay demonstrators yesterday, killing five and woundins 41. Late Ui the evening, violence flared up again, and pollie again opened fire and used tear gas against rioters ai tempting to snatch rifles out of their hands.UP - 149 words
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Article54 1950-09-02 3 HONG KONG. Fri— Tne Ti Chung Shan, a British--1 'istored Chinese-owned coaster bounJ for Tsimtao, has been reported selwd by the Nationalises near Amoy Iv.i rbour. Me-mwhile, It i> raporud that Swatow has ben clow d to ull shipping after a pas•enget vessel lnd ■track aReuter; AP - 54 words
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Article138 1950-09-02 3 POLICE GET FREE HAND RANGOON, Frl. 'J'HE Burmese Parliament yesterday gave absolute freedom of action to Its armed forces and police departments combatting the rebellion, by exempting them from law suits for actions performed during duty. By accepting, without dissension, the Indemnity Amendment Bill, 1950, Parliament forbade civil authorities orAP - 138 words
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Article93 1950-09-02 3 LONDON, Fri. BRITAIN'S Prime Minister Mr. Clement Attlee has warned key Cabinet Ministers to be available for toplevel defence talks in London next week. The Cabinet may meet twice during the week. They are expected to discuss the extent of mdd v s t r iReuter - 93 words
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223 1950-09-02 3 WASHINGTON, Friday. SENATOR Brien McMahon told Congress yesterday that Russia is stockpiling atom bombs and that vital United States agencies, therefore, must be dispersed out of the Washington tarret area. The Connecticut Democrat who is chairman of #ie< House-Senate Atomic Energy Committee, urged Congress toUP - 223 words
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Article47 1950-09-02 3 I mm Our Own Correspondent BANGKOK, Fri.— A Stamps delegation left by KLM plane today 'to attend the Inter Parliamentary union congress to be held in Dublin this month. They have also been invited to visit Britain by the Speaker of the House of Common!.47 words
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Article, Illustration34 1950-09-02 3 SWEDISH CABINET Minister Allan Vougt with nurse Eva Platen at a farewell party in Stockholm recently. Nurse Platen is a member of a Swedish ambulance being sent to Korea. A.P. picture.AP - 34 words
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Article213 1950-09-02 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Friday. ITNITED STATES chief delegate, Mr. Warren Austin, told the Security Council last night that it was "possible" that American planes had violated Manchurian territory. Mr. Austin said the violation, if it occurred, was a "mistake." He suggested the Security Council appoint aUP - 213 words
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Article231 1950-09-02 3 U.K. Exports Earn More Dollars LONDON, Frl. JJRITAIN got $2,530,500,000 in Marshall Aid from April 1948 to June 1950. This was disclosed In the British Government's report to the Economic Co-operation Administration for the second quarter of 1950. published yesterday The report showed that Marshall Aid grants totalling I $1,201,000Reuter - 231 words
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Article, Illustration55 1950-09-02 3 BIZ PERSONS lost their lives and 35 were injured when this passenger express, tiavciiing from Holyhead to Kuston, London, collided with a light engine at Penmaemawr, near Conway, North Wales, in the early hours of Sunday morning The train was carrying holiday-makers andAP - 55 words
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Article144 1950-09-02 3 HONG KONG, Frl. FEARS of a Hong Kong couple that their quadsthree boys and a girl— born on Wednesday in quarter of an hour, would have to be adopted _M they could not afford to keep them have been dispelled The Government, charltj societies and the144 words
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200 1950-09-02 3 Air Experts Fly to Probe Desert Disaster NILE DELTA. Fri. itfß. Warren L. Pearson, chairman of TransWorld Airlines, was flying here from Paris today to probe the cause of yesterday's Constellation crash in the desert which cost 55 lives. Mr. Pearson, who has ordered an all-out investigation, was expected hereReuter; AP - 200 words
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Article83 1950-09-02 3 AMMAN. JORDAN, Frl. JEWS were reported to have attacked Arab territory near Hebron on Wednesday night with two tanks carrying soldiers. They are said to have pierced the Arab lin^s near Beitjibrin. 10 kilometres north of Hebron, opening fire on the inhabitants who exchanged fire and forced them83 words
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Article58 1950-09-02 3 ELGIN (Illinois). Fri.— The Elgin National Watch Company said yesterday that it has begun delivery of a secret safety mechanism for rocket shells 20 days after receipt of a rush order for tile Korean war. The company said the device prevents premature explosion of airplane rockets,UP - 58 words
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Article27 1950-09-02 3 PANAMA CITY. Frl— One man died and three have been injured in a 110-mile hour hurricane which hit the entire Atlantic coast last night— Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Advertisement143 1950-09-02 3 WHY S4#I>SPK/IZ> C/W PAD/0 5 valve (in:<^_..., a w.. /eband supernet. Fully bandspread on all short wavebands. Circuit incorporates A.V.C. and negative voltage feedback. Die-cast chassis giving complete rigidity and reliability. Detachable loudspeaker. Fully tropicalised. Wavebands: 200-250 M: 64-38 M; 31 M: 25 M; and 19 Metres. Sole Distributors: ANN143 words
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Advertisement203 1950-09-02 3 year it. yV t MMMV PLUMROSE /Wlltf BABY FOODS PSJ -tin Apple Puree Carrot Puree Jerusalem Artichoke Puree Vegetable Puree with Veal Vegetable Puree with Liver COLD STORAGE Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. Wmm CS-9 toml i/oa con jltf 70H0NQK0NG /I VIA SAIGON //l\ (OR BANGKOK) /jf M DOWN M203 words
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Article330 1950-09-02 4 Pressure On U.K. By America LONDON, Friday. CALES of rubber to Russia on the Singapore free market may soon be restricted by the British Government, says Associated Press. America is stated to have strongly pressed Britain to take this action. Both the governments are agreed330 words
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Article126 1950-09-02 4 WiltshireTo Act As Police Chief MR. R C. B. Wiltshire, Deputy Commissioner ol Police, Singapore Criminal i Investigation Department, will .act as Commissioner of Police 'in the Colony when Mr. R E. Foulger leaves to take up a new appointment in London at the end of next month. Mr. Foulger126 words
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Article, Illustration46 1950-09-02 4 Gin of BOOKS THE I MTU) STATES Information Service has presented 29 books on sociology and education to the Teachers' Training College in Singapore. Picture shews Miss Margaret K. Beadles, I'SIS librarian, making the presentation to Mr. J. D. Joseph, principal of the college. ISIS picture46 words
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Article100 1950-09-02 4 From Oar Staff Correspondent ALOR STAR, Pri. ALTHOUGH part of their shop had been burnt down, a cigar manufacturer and two of his employees slept on until the arrival ol the fire brigade woke them up early this morning. The fire broke out at Pukan100 words
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Article198 1950-09-02 4 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Friday. FOLLOWING representations from traders, the r Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce has asked I Government to waive its condition that shipment of 50 per cent, of the 1950-1951 quota for Japanese goods must be completed by Dec. 31 this I198 words
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Article74 1950-09-02 4 CEYLON'S Envoy and Minister Plenipotentiary to Burma. Mr. K. D. Susanta de Fonseka. arrived in Singapore last night by CPA Skymaster from Rangoon to attend the rice talks which begin in the Colony next week. He was met at Kalians airport by Ceylon's Commissioner In Malaya,74 words
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Article39 1950-09-02 4 Tan Chin Tuan. of Geylang, was acquitted in- the Singapore Second Police Court yesterday on a charge of attempting to extort $2 from Ang Kirn Ho by putting him In fear of Injury at Lorong 14. Geylang.39 words
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Article134 1950-09-02 4 From Our Own Correspondent SEGAMAT, Thurs. pHAIcOED by his former wife with allegedly using criminal force on her, a lorry driver, Mohamed Deen bin Kadlr, 24, of Johore Labis Estate, was yesterday fined $20 in the Segaxnat Court. He ■v as also ordered to pay $5 as134 words
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Article317 1950-09-02 4 A 50- YEAR-OLD Sarawak Chinese woman, who has conceived 24 times during her married life, and two of her daughi ts are now in Singapore to learn birth control methods from the Family Planning Association. The mother and one daughter hope to form a j similar317 words
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Article, Illustration51 1950-09-02 4 rBIVATE DAVID FREW. «t the Seafortha, who was shot by terrorists in Pahang on Monday, and was buried at Chens Road cemetery, Koala Lumpur, on Tuesday. Picture shows a piper or the battalion playIng the Last Lament as the coffin is borne to the graveside. Straits Times51 words
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Article117 1950-09-02 4 ONE ILL, 2,100 STAY IN SHIP From Oar SUIT Correspondent PENANO, Frl. DECAUSE one child passengiD er was found to be suf- fering from smallpox, more I than 2,100 passengers who I arrived from Calcutta by the ißajula were not allowed to land in Penang today. They will Instead be117 words
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Article28 1950-09-02 4 BEGAMA' r Fri- An Indian tapping inandore, 41-year-old Vellusvn-in, was yesterday fined $4 I-.itc because he w:i* caught with a pilli n rider on his b'tycle.28 words
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Article233 1950-09-02 4 Rice Talks Men Fly In THE first delegates to the international conference on rice, called tw the British Government In Singapore, will arrive by air today. They will be the leprwsentatives of. the British territories of Hong Kong Sarawak and North Borneo and will be Government oflicia!.s. TThe conference will233 words
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Article26 1950-09-02 4 KUALA LUMPUR Fti The inaugural conference io establish the Federation of Government Administrative and Clerical Unions will be held in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.26 words
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106 1950-09-02 4 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Friday. AFTER discussion in private, Penang Municipal Commissioners yesterday evening decided that on satisfactory completion of a six months' period as acting Municipal Veterinary Surgeon. Mr. S T. Paul should be appointed Municipal Veterinary Surgeon at a salary of $520106 words
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Article70 1950-09-02 4 (ING YEW HUAT, provision and wine dealer, attributed his bankruptcy to payment of heavy Interests on loans at his public examination before the Chief Justice, Sir Charles Murray-Anysley, yesterday. Ong, whose total indebtness was $17,000, denied that, his bankruptcy was caused by suffering from heavy gambling losses.70 words
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Article45 1950-09-02 4 Lcong Lum, a 27-year-old Canlonese, was fined $35. in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday, seven days' Imprisonment in default, for being in possession of a pair of gold ear-rings, valued at $18. without a satisfactory explanation as to how h* got them45 words
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Miscellaneous142 1950-09-02 4 T.W.C.A.. Flag Day, Mandarin I begtnneis class. Raffles Q-jay. 10 a.m JI'MOS PHILATELY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION Britixh Council Hall, Stamford Rod'!. 2.30 p.m CHINESE V.M.C.A., Selegle Road. music class 2.3'j p.m.. basketball. 5 p.m.. badminton, 5.30 pjn.. film shew. 7.30 p.m. V.M.C.A.. Orchard Road, chen club. 3 pm., movie circle142 words
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818 1950-09-02 5 Two Spore Women Doctors Reply To Johnson's Criticisms TWO Municipal lady doctors vigorously protested yesterday at allegations made in the Municipal Commission by Mr. Pat Johnson (Independent Labour North Ward) that "lurid jokes" were "slung at pregnant mothers" who visited the Municipal Infant Welfare Clinics. The doctors are the Lady818 words
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Article53 1950-09-02 5 From Oar Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. |>i4D weather prevented mj two Malayan Airways aircraft landina at Kuala Lumpur this evening. It was impossible for both the north-bound and southbound aircraft to land and passengers on both aircraft were overcarried the north-bound to Ipoh and the53 words
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Article333 1950-09-02 5 SHOT FIRED IN BARRACK ROOM 1 X)UND guilty of firing a round from his pistol in a crowded barrack room, and after he was arrested, using insubordinate and abusive language to his superior oificer and damaging Government property, a 24-year-old British soldier. James Meadon, of 1 he Queen's Own Camerii.i333 words
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Article40 1950-09-02 5 Chla Tong Kang. keeper of Che Soon Lock Hotel. Town.;!"Tul Road. Singapore was accused in the Singapore BecoQd Police Court yesterday of failing to enter particulars of lodgers. The case will De heaia or Sept. 26.40 words
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217 1950-09-02 5 1st Battalion of the Devonshire Regiment, who are now in Pahang, will leave for the U.K. as originally olanned and will be replaced by a battalion which has completed refitting and training, stated an Army spokesman yesterday. Some time ago. it was d»--217 words
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Article51 1950-09-02 5 I'rom Our Own (unrspondrnt JOHORE BAHRU Fri.— Cn)h Chok Kim. who is awaiting trial on a charge of bring found In possession of upturn, had his bail enhanced ed ny the Sessions Court from Jijiio to $1,000 because he au.inpted to run away during tli,; course of the51 words
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Article45 1950-09-02 5 JOHORE BAHRU Frl. Wllappu, of Han Yang Estate, was fined :»25 lor being in possession of four ■-•ollons of toddy. "It was ■weet toddy when I first obi nined it but it ferrrenied iimimh beine kepi for some .0." was hTs evrlanntioTi.45 words
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Article, Illustration483 1950-09-02 5 Straits Times Staff Reporter TWENTY four keen young men from all walks of, life in the Federation and in Singapore yesterday i i arrived with their suit cases— some with pillows and sheets— at the Police Training School. Singapore, to start a six months' vigorous483 words
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Article33 1950-09-02 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Fri. Chong Chou, aged 75, who was found' to have no identity card, never having been registered, was sentenced at the Kluang Police Court to nine months' imprisonment33 words
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Article, Illustration54 1950-09-02 5 MR. WONG AH l OOK. chief clerk >l IM mobile ana survey department of the Singapore llatbour Board, who is retiring after 42 years' service seen here receiving a token of appreciation of his lonr service from Mr. J. F. Stein. Chief Traffic Supervisor, Singapore Harbour54 words
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Article166 1950-09-02 5 GURKHA corporal in the 2nd/7th Gurkha Rifles, Jasbahadur Rai, has been awarded the DC M. for "great personal courage, determination and powers of leadtrshlp, In the best traditions ot the Gurkhas." On July 6, Cpl Jasbahadur Ral was commanding the front truck of a two vsfclola166 words
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Article165 1950-09-02 5 TH IR T Y-FOUR fast armoured launches and motor sampans, costing more than $1,000,000, are to be ordered for the Singapore Marine Police to strengthen security precautions along the Colony's coast- line. In addition, the Marine Police are recruiting 160 more men, raising their strength to165 words
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Article75 1950-09-02 5 PENANG. Fri. BECAUSE of the present shortage of senior M.C.S. Officers, only one name was submitted to the Penang Municipal Commissioners when they met in secret yesterday evening to consider the choice of a new Municipal i President to take over from I Mr. H. O. Hammett75 words
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Obituary48 1950-09-02 6 MRS. KIONQ HUN TIONO, aged 85. passed away peacefully •t her residence? 393 Race Course Road on 1 September 1950 at 4. J5 a.m. She leaves behind her boloved son. Klong Beng Bong, several daughters-in-law, grand children and great grand childten to moarn her loss. Deeply regretted.48 words
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Article56 1950-09-02 6 DATTN LEE BIRCH and daughters Of 22- A. Holland Rd., Spore. Wish to thank all kind friends for cards, telegrams, letters, floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy In the sudden loss of their dearly loved husband and father, Dato A. L. Birch. Will an plea.*e accept this as56 words
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863 1950-09-02 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat., Sept. 2, 1950. Mr, Barnes's Task The selection of an educationist of high standing from outside Malaya to preside over the committee which is to inquire into Malay education is one of the wisest things thit Sir Henry Gurney has done. The committee which inquired863 words
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243 1950-09-02 6 Fifty Years Ago. THE SULTAN OF TURKEY (From tke strain Times ol Auf ll. 1900.) IN honour of the Sultan of Turkey's Silver Jubilee, a great many Mohammedan houses in Singapore were illuminated with Japanese lanterns and decorated with banners and flags, most of them being Union Jacks and ensigns243 words
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Article1425 1950-09-02 6 Cynicus - Cynicus I by PASLLY the most inter■Ci esting document which the visiting I.C.P.T.U. delegation added in Malaya to its dossier on trades unionism in Asia was the bitfer memorandum presented by Federation T.U.C. officials. The trade union leaders who wrote it considered It was too frank1,425 words
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Article872 1950-09-02 6 HAVING been lucky enough to come Into possession of a copy of Lieut. Jackson's town plan of 1827, made by the Improvement Trust, I have been poring over this most interesting piece of Singaporeana. The original of this town plan is in Raffles Museum. It Is only a local872 words
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Advertisement713 1950-09-02 6 CLASSIFIED ADS, SWEET— On Ist Sept. 1960 to Mary, (nee Pmse-Watkln), wife of Major K. H. Sweet R.T.R. at B.M.H. Singapore, a son. FARMER. On August 25th IBM at the Gables Nursing Home, Aylcsbury, to Marjone, Wife of O. St. O. Farmer, a daughter (Janet El'.anor) SITUATIONS VACANT BOX NO.713 words
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Advertisement75 1950-09-02 6 TOP IN PRECISION! World Renowned, German I CIY7 BINUXIT L. C I I L. Bx3o BINOCULARS Dtsti in nve Features:— (1) Unrivalled for Resolution of Details (2) No Colour Distortion, Higher Light Transmission snd All Lens-surface* Anti-glare coated (3) Highly built by the sama Skilful Craftsmen snd with the same75 words
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Advertisement21 1950-09-02 6 A (/l/jfJ^Z^l by THE MAKERS oi TIGER BALM ENC AUM TONC I TIGER MEDICAL HALL fl £'$P them all i \s~21 words
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374 1950-09-02 7 BILL TO BAN CHILD MARRIAGE GAZETTED 'Nothing To Do With Party 9 \I K. John Laycock's bill to ban marriages of children in the Colony under the age of 16 was published in the Government Gazette last night. The bill consists of only three clauses and is one of the374 words
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Article196 1950-09-02 7 HINDUS ALSO DRAFT BILL SINGAPORE Hindus are drafting a new Hindu marriage bill for submission to the Colony Government for consideration. This bill, if it becomes law. will ban child marriage among Hindus and limit the minimum marriageable age for girls at 16. The Hindu Advisory Board is expected to196 words
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Article69 1950-09-02 7 A CANTEEN at the Commis-sioner-General's Office at Phoenix Park was broken Into on Thursday night and a number of articles stolen. Three other burglaries were rip>rtcd in Singapore yestertl.iy Mr. L. V Brisk, a European, lost two wrist watches, a l.iuntain pen. and a gold chain,69 words
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Article64 1950-09-02 7 rpHE Singapore Malay 1 newspaper, Utusan Melayu, in an editorial on the proposed child marriage bill, says the Governor and the Colonial Secretary will have to give "their most careful consideration to the question so that religious friction may be avoided." Britain, it adds, has been64 words
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Article125 1950-09-02 7 REPRESENTATIVES Of the Singapore Dairy Farm Labour Union will meet employers at the Labour Department on Monday to negotiate for a pay rise, yearly bonus and other conditions of service for the company's 200 men and women workers. The Union's demands Include a 25 per125 words
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Article53 1950-09-02 7 LEPER COLONY RENAMED The leprosy settlement In Yeo Chu Kang. Singapore, will be known as Trafalgar Home, it was announced in a Government gazette last night. Dr. A. L Greenway. ill be the officer in charge and Dr. L. E. Davles and Dr. Poh Chee Juay have been appointed to53 words
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Article37 1950-09-02 7 A recorded speech of the Commissioner General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, at the foundation stone laying ceremony at the Island Club today will be broadcast over Radio Malaya at 7.15 p.m. today.37 words
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142 1950-09-02 7 A SHIP-CHANDLER whose total liabilities amounted to $120,000, including unsecured liabilities of $90,000, was given his public examination in bankruptcy in the Singapore Supreme Court yesterday. i He was A. JShaik Kader. of Rattles Quay, Singapore, who said tbat he started his business In the Colony142 words
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Article24 1950-09-02 7 Chuo Yuen Seng, aged 37, was acquitted in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday of assisting In a public lottery in Temple Street.24 words
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Article98 1950-09-02 7 ASSURED rents for fixed periods up to five years are being offered by the K.A.F. to property owners In Singapore Island in a fresh Did to overcome the accommodation shortage for Service officers and men and their families. Furnished or unfurnished flats, bungalows and houses are98 words
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Article142 1950-09-02 7 LEONARD Fred Phipps, a European, was yesterday found guilty and sentenced to ont month's simple Imprisonment by the Singapore First District Judge, Mr. H. E. Klngdon, on each of three charg-.'j of "intending to Insult the modesty of a Kuropean woman in Singapore." The sentences will142 words
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Article, Illustration44 1950-09-02 7 A SQUADRON of It-ton armoured can belonging to the Fourth Hassan waiting to be loaded In Singapore on to Haligonian Queen for Hong Kong. The unit left on Thursday for Hong Kong on board the Empire Trooper. —Straits Times picture.44 words
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Article255 1950-09-02 7 r[E administration of the Children and Young Persons Ordinance, known as the Children's Charter, has been taken a step farther by the announcement yesterday of the appointment of a Juvenile Court, Approved Homes, Approved Schools and Places of Safety. The room known as the Registrar's Court255 words
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Article50 1950-09-02 7 From Our Ow» C«rrespoßde»t JOHORE BAHRU. FrL— Mr. Chua Kirn Chuan the last survivor of Tuesday's motor accident on the Ayer Hitam Road died last night at the General Hospital, Johore Bahru. Mr. Chua. who Is a businessman of Muar. was on hU wav to Singapore.50 words
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Article111 1950-09-02 7 fTKJUR members of the Sinv g a pore Redlffusion EmI ployees' Union, now on strike. were Interrogated yesterday by the Singapore C.I.D. It Is understood that they were questioned In connection with the sabotage of Rediffuslon equipment since the strike. One of them, an111 words
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Article107 1950-09-02 7 TTHE Singapore branch of the British Red Cross Society yesterday started an appeal for victims of the Assam earthquake and floods. The Society has donated 100 blankets from emergency stocks U> the Indian Red Cross. It is hoped to send rmjre later. The Indian Red Cross cabled107 words
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Article84 1950-09-02 7 SALLEH bin Mohamed, a 22-year-old Malay, alleged to have raped and robbed a 57-year-old Chinese woman, yesterday was committed by Mr. D. A. Fyfe, the Singapore Relief Court Magistrate, to stand trial in a District Court or a;i amended charge. Amending the charge of rape to a84 words
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113 1950-09-02 7 A 20-YEAR-OLD Ceylonese, B.A. Benjamin, who pleaded guilty in the Singapore Second Police Court to criminal breach of trust of $562.60 belonging to Messrs Oattey and Bateman was sentenced to three months' Imprisonment yesterday i. Benjamin, defended by Mr IV. J. Mendls, gave notice113 words
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Article89 1950-09-02 7 GARAGE OWNER CLEARED C. F. Pope, owner of a garage in Anson Road, was acquitted In the Singapore Third Police Court yesterday of depositing nuts, bolts, screws and other unserviceable parts In his back lane. Crow-examined by Pope, the overseer of he Town Cleansing Department, who served toe summons, admitted89 words
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Article151 1950-09-02 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. 'THE High Commissioner, Sir Henry Gurney will leave by air for Singapore tomorrow and for London on Sunday. He is roms; to London for official talks concerning- South-East Asia but he will also have a short period151 words
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Article64 1950-09-02 7 T»EO LIP LO, labour contractor, was fined $100, hi default one month's imprisonment, m the Singapore Second District Court yesterday, on a charge of possessing opium apparatus at Duxton Hill. On a charge of having a tahll of opium, Teo was sentenced to two months' Imprisonment. Teo, defended64 words
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Article49 1950-09-02 7 Medal and clasp for Adnan bin Raji and medals for 212 other members of the Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, 15 of whom are no longer alive have been approved by the Governor of Singapore. Sir Franklin Oimson. The awards are for long service and good, conduct.49 words
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224 1950-09-02 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. gARLV this afternoon bandits surrounded a Chinese school in a village in Perak. Two bandits then entered the compound and shot dead the Chinese schoolmaster who was taking a physical training class. The bandits then opened fire on224 words
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Article137 1950-09-02 7 SEAMEN'S INQUIRY ON SEPT. 16 r£ Commission of Inquir.r into the Seamen's Re^i- tration Bureau, appointed by the Singapore Government. will hold Its first meeting ;-.c 10 a.m. on Sept. 16 in the Victoria Memorial Hall. Subsequent meetings urn fixed for the same time an l place on Sept. 27137 words
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Article41 1950-09-02 7 Support for Maria Hertogh the Dutch girl who recently married Inche Mansoor Adabi. a Singapore schoolteacher, was expressed yesterday by all speakers at a mass meeting of Muslims called by the Singapore Muslim Welfare Association at the Sultan Mosque.41 words
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Advertisement152 1950-09-02 7 W.V.VAWW%VyV.WWW-' '.SV. V.V.W.V.W* H.M.V. s£)fr\ HOUSEHOLO IJj •I ELFCTRIC J«i*2^jsfc\ APPLIANCES l\ I' Ber.tiu.i AC/DC $29.50 > Controiled Heat Iron No. AC/DC 50 J AC Sl9 AC/DC $20. djjfil rra veiling iron 526.50. iK* I* im' ixl I* Horizontal tea vH AC DC $29. .0 Upright Toaster 4f AC/DC $21152 words
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Advertisement85 1950-09-02 7 jl EVEN THOUGH POINTS ARE OFF FOOD PARCELS jj ARE STILL WELCOME j: IN ENGLAND yWJV.V.V r W.'AV.V.'AW.'.V.VASW.'.W.V.V.* ATTRACTIVE HAMPERS jj i; COST ONLY $23.95 INCLUDING J POSTAGE INSURANCE AND jj CONTAIN AN ASSORTMENT OF j: j i MEATS. FATS. SWEETS. TEA ETC. i| ASK FOR A COPY OF OUR85 words
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210 1950-09-02 8 Union Protests On Toddy Voting Method »PHE North Johore In--1 dian Labour Union has issued a protest against the manner In which ballots are being conducted on certain estates in Johore among the Indian labourers in connection with the proposed re-opening of toddy shops. On one estate, the union claims210 words
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Article73 1950-09-02 8 From Our Own Correspondent KOTA BHARU. Fri Tengku Ahmad Pangllma Raja. State Commissioner. Kelantan Boy Scouts, accompanied by the District Commissioner. Inche Abdul Kader, and Inche S. M. Ishak. Hon. secretary of the Scout Association, inspected Scmts of the Bacnow district today. The Commissioner was met on73 words
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Article20 1950-09-02 8 Mr. Anthony Brooke. exRaja Muda of Sarawak, left Singapore for London yesterday morning on a QEA-OOAC aircraft.20 words
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Article, Illustration72 1950-09-02 8 THE ACTINQ MUNICIPAL President, Mr. T. P. V. MeNetce, with Mr. C. F. J. Em, the Progressive Party Commissioner for West Ward, were yesterday taken for a ride in one of the new motor trishaws which a Singapore motor firm is seeking to pat on the road. The72 words
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Article169 1950-09-02 8 MR. C. W. Lyle, Singapore's Deputy Commissioner for Labour, yesterday issued a reminder that shopkeepers affected by the Weekly Holidays Ordinance "must send in their weekly holidays forms, whether or not they are already observing weekly Holidays. Returns are already one month overdue, although they are169 words
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Article50 1950-09-02 8 MALACCA, Fri. Jaaln police concert party are to stage a show at the Stellar Hall. City Park, here tomorrow In aid of the Malacca Jubilee Boys' Home. Tickets priced at $2, $1 and 50 cents may be obtained from Mr. C. K. Brown, OC.P.D., Central Polloee Station.50 words
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93 1950-09-02 8 A BOUT $15,000, it is hoped, may be raised by the sale of 200 oil paintings by European artists, which is being held at Raffles Hotel, from today till Sept. 10. The paintings were brought by ship from Amsterdam about a fortnight ago. The93 words
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Article45 1950-09-02 8 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. HTHE Malayan Indian ConJ gress is starting a campaign to ask Indian labourers on rubber estates to vote against the re-opening of toddy shops on estates. Thousands of pamphlets Kill be distributed when the campaign starts.45 words
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Article38 1950-09-02 8 The natural Increase of population In Singapore durIng the first seven months of Urn year was 19,586, births ■illing 26,691 and deaths 7,rw. In the week ending Aug. 26 Singapore had 633 births and 204 deaths).38 words
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Article18 1950-09-02 8 Mr. John Grant Watson, Cadet A.8.P., has been appointed a Justice of the Peace [or Singapore.18 words
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Article153 1950-09-02 8 ]tf ORE than 20 families who have been told by the Land Offlre to quit their houses as the site Ls required for a new Government regional school have asked the Department of Social Welfare for help. An official of the Social Welfare Department said153 words
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Article49 1950-09-02 8 from Oar SUIT Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Fri I "•rlsoners on remand or sen- lenced to less than one I month's imprisonment may be confined in the lock-up at Bahau police station in Negri Sembilan instead of being sent to the gaol at Seremban. a Government Gazette says.49 words
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Article139 1950-09-02 8 THE following passengers were among those who arrived at Kallang airport yesterday from points outside Malaya on the various air services. Passengers in transit are not included. XX.M. From Jakarta: Messrs. D. B. M. Douglas, I. F. Ferguson, Hioe Yoen Slien. C. Mahtanl, R. A. Scruton, E.139 words
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Article326 1950-09-02 8 PROFIT FROM TIMBER I AST year, the Forest Department made a profit of $2,573,103, an all-time record. Except for the Emergency, the figure would have been much higher, stated Mr. J. P. Edwards, acting Director of the department, in a talk over Radio Malaya last night. Revej.ue exceeded $4,661,000 and326 words
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195 1950-09-02 8 Rubber: Java Strikes vs. U.S. Control QTRIKES In Indonesia, which appear to be confined mainly to Java, have held the rubber market temporarily, says Lewis and Peat's weekly report, issued yesterday. Rumours of further control o." essential commodities in the U.S.A., however, caused a sharp break on Thursday. At one195 words
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Article39 1950-09-02 8 From Oar Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Fri.— For failing to report his change of address from Yong Peng village to Yong Peng Estate. Au Yong Neng was fined $50 in the Police Court. Kluang. yesterday.39 words
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Advertisement198 1950-09-02 8 NEXT WEEK AT TNE CAPITOL STUPENDOUS TRIPLE ATTRACTION! ONE "WITH THE MARINES AT TARAWA Authentic Battle Film in Technicolor filmed by combat cameramen durinc the actual assault on the beaches of Iwo Jima at 'H' Hour on 'D' Day! THREE I\( ADK.MV WV.Mtl)^^ gf<\ rx^B^ st.ir of "Ail Mm\'*\ SkrTk^.198 words
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Advertisement181 1950-09-02 8 My! jt&j^ MARGARINE !^f^B% tJ9£ tastes jt.-^S n. Kiddies love Stork Margarine i >. spread on bread or biscuits •^V^® y *'-£isf& Mother gives it to them because s ie mows s nourishing is '°*^S t y; I^^ I wc^ delicious. Stork, you V^'',si^^ J sec > s ma^ c181 words
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Miscellaneous199 1950-09-02 8 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD li m «niZl m .t no. ""'firtt dUn i^ CROSSWORD No. 155 j L b JL°d* P i.' L*liL O r »"H«* "m tkt Fla 1 la I TTT h M« I ITT BTT I 5»Jn», do. tl OWM* tor CtQ» uoon thu bank" II I I199 words
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310 1950-09-02 9 IS THE MALAY SCHOOL AS BAD AS THAT? 1"»HE startling statement made by a Malay educationist reported by you on Aug. 24 under a Kuala Lumpur dateline and the heading "Retire Or Sack Malay Teachers", cannot be allowed to pass without comment. He alleged that many Malay school teachers did310 words
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Letter206 1950-09-02 9 WILKINSON, WINSTEDT, DUSSEK THE fate of the Malays is now being discussed by the members of the committee ap- i pointed to inquire into j the educational facilities of that race. The committee consists of Malays and Europeans. Whatever decisions the members may arrive at. I feH sure they will206 words
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Letter238 1950-09-02 9 THE CATTLE FARMS OF KATONG IWAS astonished and shocked to read in the Press some days ago that a man had been fined 50 cents for keeping cattle in his house. I read the report in question over and over again to make sure that it was not 50 dollars238 words
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Letter152 1950-09-02 9 TyiY recollection fs that we were promised a muchimproveri telephone service would be available early this year but surely v geis woifec unJ worse, and WORSE! It is now quite the exception i -ather man The rule to get any number at first dialling: frequently one152 words
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Letter72 1950-09-02 9 A SUNDAY TIMES report staled that some Penang rubber dealers are refusing to accept orders for rubber i from Russia. Stout fellows. It would be a fine effort on the part of the M.C.A. If Its members could get all the Chinese rubber dealers to agree to refuse72 words
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Letter228 1950-09-02 9 PITY THE TRISHAW RIDER KNOWLEDGE of the proposal to motor ise Singapore's trishaws has for days filled my heart with sorrow and apprehension. If thu. scht-me is cai ..d out, the ordinary trishaw drivers will get less income for I anticipate that people will prefer the motorised trishaw to the228 words
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Letter87 1950-09-02 9 YOUR report of Aug. 30, that 102 passengers at Kallang were cleared in 45 minutes, betokens an achievement by the Customs and Immigration officials, but my experience last Saturday was quite the opposite of what you report. I had to remain for 50 minutes for searching,87 words
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Letter180 1950-09-02 9 'New Briggs Plan riE plan described in your editorial of last Monday headed "New Briggs Plan" is nothing new, but an exact copy of the Japanese plan which was in operation during the occupation. Instead of the Home Guard, the Japanese appointed several persons living In the vicinity— known as180 words
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Letter144 1950-09-02 9 J AM penning this at 2 a.m. to the accompaniment of the sickening thuds of jmah jong tiles on the tables of the cafe beiow my flat— a cafe which nightly turns into a small-time gambling joint after it closes for nor- mal business. I have not144 words
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208 1950-09-02 9 Music Next Door: It's One Or The Other! I LIVE in a semi-detached house and an Indian Tamil family live next door. I have a wife and four children, and life has become a misery since I moved into this house. My good neighbour has a Rediffusion set as well208 words
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Letter132 1950-09-02 9 DEAR oh dear Radio Malaya, why in your "Forum or the Air" must we have such bad English? I will not mention names, in case the esteemed member of the "Forum" should feel embarrassed, but I was horrified to hear on Thursday, Aug. 24, "We haven't GOT132 words
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Letter51 1950-09-02 9 I AM writing as a cubicle dweller. I can't find one second of peace with a neighbour switching on his Rediffusion set from morning till night. Can't the studio give a break in the programme like Radio Malaya, broadcasting only at the time when music Is required? TORTURED.51 words
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Letter57 1950-09-02 9 WITH reference to "Malay Paaper's" letter published by you on Aug. 30 and referring to my letter of Aug. 28, I must hasten to correct the impressloy created In his mind that I am a "European Grouser." As a matter of fact. I am an Asian, born57 words
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Letter167 1950-09-02 9 pERAK in recent years has gone far ahead of other States in the Federation with regard to the selection of candidates for appointment as Penghulus Muda. Only those having the minimum qualifications of 7th Standard In an English school and 4th Standard in a Malay vernacular school167 words
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Letter91 1950-09-02 9 Some Time, Never" I AM an ordinary civilian clerk employed by the War Department, and as I need a roof for myself and family, I sent In an application to the Singapore Improvement Trust for accommodation as far back as 1947. Another application was submitted this91 words
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407 1950-09-02 9 THE SMOKERS: FROM DR. WU LIEN-TEH JUDGING by the number of letters published on J the subject in the Straits Times and elsewhere. It looks as If the general public Is wide awake to the discomfort resulting from smoking in cinemas. Just as the general habit of smoking has increased407 words
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Letter83 1950-09-02 9 'PHE Japanese vessel which x recently put in at Singapore without wearing its national flag does not create a precedent in Malaya, as none ol the Penang Harbour Board vessels in Penang wear any flag, although until recently the Red Ensign was flown. It is an offence under83 words
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Letter84 1950-09-02 9 NOWADAYS it is a comi..on sight to see Government officers takins their dogs to ofßres. The r animals make a nuisance of themselves to the staff by roaming about the offices and barking at faces unfamiliar to I her.!. If my memory s-rves me right, in pre-war84 words
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Letter140 1950-09-02 9 TWO friends and 1, on our way to Ponggol for a picnic a few days ago, were stopped by two mata matas at the Ponggol Police Station. We *»re made to raise our srins nigh in the air oka captured bandits and searched from head140 words
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Letter120 1950-09-02 9 A FEELING of great restat present exisi* among the clerks and other Government officers affected by the long-awaited Benham Report because of the di'atory manner in which this matter is being handled by Government. Years have passed and yet a satisfactory .settlement is not in sight.120 words
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Advertisement106 1950-09-02 9 SUPERB RECORDING OF MUSIC AA&iJLj from the film > W •PRELUDE TO FAME" "j^jSlf/f now showing in Singapore SYMPHONY NO. 4 in A Major Op. 90 Italian* Mendelssohn. The Halle Orchestra conducted by Sir John BarhiroUl C H26 Th# Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Serge KouaseviUky DB 7937/39 SYMPHONY NO.106 words
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Article315 1950-09-02 10 LONDON Frl. TODAY'S London Btock ExX change session was largely uneventful. The latest news from Korea tended to make for hesitancy which emphasised the general practice of evening up before the weekend. British Government stocks opened lower but were showing signs of a recovery in the closing stages.315 words
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Article969 1950-09-02 10 From A Market Correspondent /\NLY a little interest was shown by London In v Malayan Tin shares yesterday. Locally there was s'ightly more inquiry at declining prices Industrials were quietly steady. Rubbers were again neglected. Price quotations announced by the Malayan Share brokers 1 Association yesterday were: Bujeri969 words
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Article32 1950-09-02 10 TIN $378 A PICUL SINGAPORE, Frl., Sept. 1 —$378 (down $2.50). £761 a ton in London LONDON. Fri.. Sept. 1 Spot: £760—£762; Forward £7501— £751; Settlement. £764. Turnover: a.m. 150, p.m. 85.32 words
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Article230 1950-09-02 10 Singapore Rubber REPORTS that Britain might arrange to restrict rubber exports to Russia caused the Singapore rubber market to ease yesterday. This, however, did not affect prices, as Indicated by the noon level of 81.314 per n 'or September first-grade. Later in the afternoon, the market steadied, and sellers were230 words
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Article68 1950-09-02 10 TAKUAPA Valley Tin Dredging announces that in August the No. 1 dredge won 462 picuU of ore after covering 95.000 cubic yards in 571 riurs. The No. 2 dreage covered 145.000 cubic yards in 6U3 hours to produce 386 piculs. TZATU Tin Dredging last month produced 78868 words
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Article31 1950-09-02 10 HONG KONG. Fri. FREE market currency exchange for Hong Kong dollars was quoted today a« follows: US$l, HKS6 33: £1. HK»IS 50; one tael of gold HKB297— U.P.UP - 31 words
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Advertisement1303 1950-09-02 10 MAHSFIBLD 6r CO.. LTD* iiu«i in }mg#Doic) BLUE FUNNEL LINE Carrier s .^tion to proceed via other ports te »td and disefcarg. earge. SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL CLASCOW LONDON b CONTINENTAL PORTS Lltu* v<l* S nam feriang 'r^poof C. 21/24 Sept. S S.pt.,/10 S^t. 11/12 Cyclops for Dublin L pool CIS1,303 words
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Advertisement394 1950-09-02 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON. INDIA ECYPT and MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Voore S r\am •'urianaj j Pres Harding 6/10 Sept. 11/12 Sopt. 1171! Sept. Pres. Van Bur.n 29 Sept.-) Oct. 4 Oct. 5/7 Oct. •res. leHersoM 1/g Oct. »/10 Oct 11/11 Oet r>res. Polk 21/27 Oct394 words
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Advertisement498 1950-09-02 10 EAST ASIATIC LIME SAILINGS FROM SCANDINAVIA/U R/ SAILINGS 10 CONTININT/ CONTININT SCANDINAVIA a»/a "AnMain' due abt Sept. 24 Loaam« at imgaoo«a. foi' iwattennam rot MKoni Kobe It Yokohama "anang v mm m Selaridia Go doom 49/30 m/% "Kambodia^ <l b L s^' U '<» Cotomoo. Aoen. foil Saitf. for Bangkok498 words
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Advertisement1024 1950-09-02 10 < Me ALISTER dt CO.. LTD. tlnc<a/HP*a|ed in SrMapote) Telephone No. 59Ot> ELLERMAN «k BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LIMB LONDON HAVRE iutwim LOS ANCELES. SAN FRANCISCO. ROTTERDAM ft HAM.«C T l^" VANC UVt CITY OF FLORENCE Spore V, S^t. TZA CITY O* EVANSVILLE SUr<NYVILLE S oore S'runt 0~. »poie I*, i nam1,024 words
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Article1334 1950-09-02 11 Seventy-Seven Skyscraper Are Also Fancied By EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. T<HE BLESSING, Seventy Seven and Skyscraper are three sound each-way wagers at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow, concluding day of the Selangor Turf Club August-September Meeting. Best bet on the card may be The Blessing to1,334 words
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Article25 1950-09-02 11 KUALA LUMPUR Fri. THERE has been more 1 heavy rain here this afternoon and the going for tomorrow's races will probably be heavy.25 words
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Article151 1950-09-02 11 EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER RACE 1 2 30 SEVENTY SEVEN Admiral Jeanetl« ADMIRAL Kelvin Seventy Seven ADMIRAL Seventy Seven Athlete RACE t 3.00 CINEMA Hariman Marco Polo M'.RCO POI.O Vi.ur Lordship lariman YOUR LORDSHIP Hariman Hunting Music HACK 3 1 30 BIG MONEY Lucky star II151 words
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Article1024 1950-09-02 11 Card of events for today is riven below. Double totes will br on Races 4 and 5; 7 and 8. Big Sweep will be on Race 8. Race 1—2.30: Class 3. Div. 6— 6 F. 1. OCO BcUo Healey 9.00 Madam S. K. TJhln Heddle 2. 0001,024 words
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79 1950-09-02 11 SINGAPORE top the list of entries with 35 men and IS women athletes for the Malayan Chinese Sports Federation meet to be held in the Colony on September 9 and 10. A total of 159 mm and woman from eight state* will be competing in79 words
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Advertisement354 1950-09-02 11 l^HßtßMßMßaMtfcaaaakMftslßaaßiMsaßa For Everybody CLIFTON "BelveJere" WEBB with twelve of a kind in "CHEAPER By The DOZEN" 20th Century Fox Comedy in TECHNICOLOR Co-Starring MYRNA LOY JEANNE CRAIN Plus! "A Chance To Live" This New MARCH OF TIME is about homeless children Not For Prudes if you want an uninhibited night354 words
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Advertisement172 1950-09-02 11 UNIQUE AND DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAIN, AT THE ftlilJllttßFOß PATRONS WHO ARE PARTICULAR 2-4.i5-6.30-9 3n 0 m. GUY ROUE KATHLEEN BYRON KATHLEEN RYAN PRELUDEITO FAME JEREMY SPENSER HRBT SUM JIHI lUTII n, soil nnk.nw.ic Ort.titn Mi HWWIM UHflttm BI'MwION TODAY ?g«J-2 CATH AY Blasting a trail of vengeanc in One vMPPtV&PIhV^ Of172 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous142 1950-09-02 11 TODAY'S RADIO SINGAPORE 10 am News, followed by Emergency News from K.L.; 10.10 Close; 12 Malay; 1 p.m. Dance Music; l News, Weekly Share Market; 1.50 Light Vuslt; 2 Interlude; 215 K.L. Racing- 6.30 Children; 6.45 Ught Music; 7 News, K.L. Race Result*; 7.20 "Listeners' Choice"; "It's Up TO You"142 words
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Article156 1950-09-02 12 A GOAL by Marzukl ten minutes from the start gave Fathul Karib a one-nil victory over Kota Raja "A" In a S. A.F.A. Junior Cup game at Geylang stadium yesterday. It was a well-deserved victory for Fathul Karlb. They provided plenty of fine forward play and156 words
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Article43 1950-09-02 12 Guthrle S.C. beat Straits Times S.C. by four goals to one in a Singapore A.F.A. Business House "B" soccer fixture played at the C.Y.M.A. ground yesterday. J:.fT;ir (3 1 and Wing Kee scored for Guthrie. aiid H. Chelliah for the Pressmen.43 words
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Article, Illustration905 1950-09-02 12 BOY BROOKS AND SEBASTIAN DRAW Flashy Splits Thumb In Rd. 2 By Our Boxing Reporter DOY BROOKS (159} lb), triple champion of th< Orient, and Flashy Sebastian (1543 lb.) fought i draw over ten rounds at Singapore's Happy Worlc Stadium last night. The fight was full of clevei boxing, but905 words
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245 1950-09-02 12 Surrey Win, Share Title With Lanes. LONDON, Fri. SURREY today beat Leicestershire by 10 wicketa In their last county fixture of the season and so tied with Lancashire for the Lnglish county cricket championship. This is the sixth occasion since the county championship was instituted in 1873 that the championshipReuter - 245 words
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Article80 1950-09-02 12 THE NAVAL Base Bowmen will hold their autumn tournament tomorrow at the H.M.S. Terror sports ground 1 at 10.30 a.m. I The shooting programme Is the most comprehensive yet organized and a Western Round will be shot for the first time in Malaya. I A Western Round80 words
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345 1950-09-02 12 NEW YORK. Friday. DRITAIN and not Russia have made the greatest strides toward challenging the United States in the 1952 Olympic Games, an Olympic official said yesterday. Plncus Sober of New York, chairman of the Olymoic track and Held committee, sat inUP - 345 words
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Article278 1950-09-02 12 FOREST HILLS. Fri. MISS Nancy Chaffee. 21--year-old Californian, sprang the biggest upset of the women's singles event of the U.S. Lawn Tennis championships so far by toppling Wimbledon champion Miss Louise Brough. 6-2. 7-5 in the third round yesterday. Miss Brougii failed to captureAP - 278 words
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Article295 1950-09-02 12 Europeans 3; Eurasians 1. MUCH improved Europeans XI defeated the Eurasians by three goals to one in the Intercommunity Leaf ue match at Jalan Besar Stadium Europeans controlled play in the flrst half. Their nippy forwards were constantly dangerous while the defence were almost impassable. Controlling295 words
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Article161 1950-09-02 12 MR. Malcolm Mac Donald, Commissioner General for South East Asia, will lay the foundation stone of the new $400,000 Island Club building I at 5.30 p.m. this evening. J After being introduced by the President. Mr. Tan Chin Tuan. Mr. Mac Donald will Insert a161 words
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Article23 1950-09-02 12 TODAY: 158 a.m. (9ft.) and 1.56 p n. (9ft.). TOMORROW: 2.35 a.m. <Bft. Sin. i and 2.24 p.m. Bft. Sin V23 words
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Article153 1950-09-02 12 CANTERBURY Frl. ■UfEST INDIES completely outplayed Kent today to win their match here by 222 runs. The tourists declared their second Innings closed at 170 for six and then .shot Kent out for 67. Valentine and Goddard. on a pitch which was taking spin, wereReuter - 153 words
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Article77 1950-09-02 12 The following will represent Singapore Base District (Army) cricket XI to play Indian Association today (2.30 p.m.) and tomorrow (11 a.m.) at I.A. ground: Maj. B. P. Smyth-Plgott, Lt.Col. J. P. Knox, Maj. W. L. Simpson, Maj. E. H. Sweet, Maj. I. C. 8. Munro. Maj.77 words
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Article17 1950-09-02 12 The cricket match fixed between V.M.C.A. and St. Joseph's Institution for today baa been ecneelle*.17 words
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645 1950-09-02 12 FAS. COUNCIL RESIGNATIONS REJECTION OF SENIOR ENTRY MAIN CAUSE From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. DISAGREEMENT over the rejection by the Foot- ball Association of Selangor of an application by a Kuala Lumpur sports club to participate in the F.A.S. League was one of the reasons if not the645 words
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