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Title Section18 1951-04-25 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1951. PRICE TEN CENTS18 words
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470 1951-04-25 1 SINGAPORE HALTS BUILDING PROJECTS Medical plan hit Blythe J)RASTIC curtailment, for the present, of all Government building projects for Singapore was announced by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. W. L. Blythe, in the Legislative Council meeting yesterday. Replying to adjournment speeches on price control, housing and inflation, Mr. Blythe described Government's470 words
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Article125 1951-04-25 1 This journey was not necessary "DECAUSE their names on their ration cards did not t"l'cy with those on their identity cards— the spelling being slightly different— 1.000 people went to the Sinyapore Rationing Office in Orchard Rood pes-erdav to change their family ration cards for individual cards. A" official of125 words
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Article240 1951-04-25 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday rVHE Member for Works and Housing, Mr. J. D. A Mead, will be the first "Unofficial" to answer a question for his department since the changeovr. when the new Federal Legislative Council m-?ts tomorrow the first of the240 words
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Article25 1951-04-25 1 TOKYO, Tues. All Communist candidates in Nagano Prefecture, most radical area in Central Japan, were defeated by the Conservatives in yesterdays elections. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article99 1951-04-25 1 98 DIE IN ELECTRIC TRAIN FIRE TOKYO. Tues. AT least 98 persons died and another 200 were injured in an electric train fire at Yokohama today. The American Provost Marshal announced that seven American servicemen were among the dead. Their names have oeen withheld pending notification of their next ofReuter-AAP - 99 words
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Article24 1951-04-25 1 CHICAGO. Tues. Mr. Charles G. Dawes, 85, former vice-President of the United states, under Coolidge died last night of a heart attack.24 words
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Article, Illustration281 1951-04-25 1 MALAY WINS GEORGE MEDAL HPHREE European police lieutenants and a Malay special constable who showed outstanding bravery and complete disregard of their own safety in action against the bandits, have been awarded the George Medal, it was announced in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. These are the first George Medals to be281 words
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Article, Illustration31 1951-04-25 1 GEN. MacARTHUR drives through crowded San Francisco streets to a civic welcome while thousands in offices drop torn up paper in the street in the traditional American welcome. A. P. picture.31 words
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Article277 1951-04-25 1 TOKYO, Tuesday. j IELT.-Gen. Ridgway, U.N. Commander today f made a flyinjj visit to the Korean front and JJ.'' 1 "The battle is joined. It may well prove oecisive. "It appears the attack Is another major effort by the enemy to drive United Nations forces from KoreaReuter; UP - 277 words
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Article22 1951-04-25 1 WASHINGTON, Tues.— The United States Government announced today that civilian rubber supplies will be increased 10 per cent in May.22 words
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Article85 1951-04-25 1 Iron rule' woman has love nest RANGOON. Tues. A WOMAN has established an iron rule in Com-munist-occupied territory adjoining the border of the Pegu and Hahthawaddy districts north of Rangoon. Buxom Ma Saw Mya, reputed lieutenant of the Rea Flag chief, Thatein Soe, is described by refugees as more cruelAP - 85 words
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Article37 1951-04-25 1 ILE DE YEU, FRANCE, Tues.—A cake with 95 candles Is ready here for exMarshal Petain's birthday today. The condition of the Imprisoned ex-Marshal, who is seriously ill was described last night as stationary.—A.P.AP - 37 words
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Article30 1951-04-25 1 Thieves broke Into a rubber dealer's shop In Amoy Street on Sunday night and took six bundles of rubber weighing 11 piculs and 30 katls, worth about $2,550.30 words
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Article, Illustration46 1951-04-25 1 PROTECTED by an umbrella the Governor, Sir Franklin Gimson takes the salute at the farewell parade of the R.A.F's No. Z Regional Band In heavy rain, on the padang yesterday. In spite of the rain the parade was carried46 words
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308 1951-04-25 1 fHREE Dakotas and a Sky master airliner from Darwin, were div«rt e d from Kalian; airport to the R.A.F. airfield at Tengah yesterday when a violent two-hour storm lashed Singapore and blanketed most of the island. The R.A.F. stopped night-flying operations bver Singapore308 words
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Article61 1951-04-25 1 A middle-aged Chinese was attacked by another Chinese In Bugis Street shortly after midnight. He was sent to hospital with a slight head injury. Eye-witnesses said his attacker ha'/ chased him from one end of the street to the other and then hit him with61 words
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Article193 1951-04-25 1 WILSON: I STAND BY PARTY LONDON, Tues. MR. Harold Wilson, former President of the Board of Trade, tonight pledged"" to support the Labour Party and the Government. He told the House of Commons that he disagreed with the Budget estimates. He did not think the £4,700.000.000 arms programme was possibleReuter; AP - 193 words
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Article27 1951-04-25 1 CAIRO, Tues— The Muslim Brotherhood Association, outlawed since 1948, came back to legality last night when Parliament adopted a bill regulating non-political associations. A.P.AP - 27 words
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Advertisement307 1951-04-25 2 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS APPLICATIONS are invited for appointment as Nurses on Jhe following salary scale: Student Nurses: 85 x 5 95 (Examination) Trained Nurses: 130 (Efficiency Bar); Staff Nurses: 140 x 10 200 Bar 310 x 10 340. 3. Candidates for appointment under this scheme must have attained the age of307 words
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Advertisement506 1951-04-25 2 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS HOSPITAL ASSISTANTS: Applications are invited for appointment as Hospital Assistants on the foUowtof salary scale:— Probationers: 85 x 6 95 (Examination), Timescale: 130 x 10 200 (Exam. Bar) 210 x 10 300. Special Grade B: 310. Special Grade A: 330 x 15 405. 2. Candidates must be Federal506 words
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Advertisement720 1951-04-25 2 PUBHt APPOINTMENTS THE RUBBER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MALAYA. A vacancy exists for a Laboratory Assistant In the Pathological Division in the salary scale $90 x 10 $310 per mensem, followed by a super-scale of $320 x 15 $380 entry into which is by selection. In addition a cost-of-llving allowance at720 words
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Advertisement757 1951-04-25 2 NOTICES i' AUCTION SALE OF SINGAPORE PROPERTIES including A Seaside Property at East Coast Road A a Tanglin Residence in Nu.'sim Road, both with Vacant Possession, to be held in our Sale-Rooms Nos. 4 4-1, Collver Quay, on TUESDAY Ist MAY. 1951. at 3.30 p.m. 1. ORANGE GROVE ROAD. Freehold757 words
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Advertisement498 1951-04-25 2 no rictij NATURALISATION NOTICE Is hereby given that Lam Ming Poh otherwise known aa Johnson Lam of Quarters No. 3, C.I.D. Building, Singapore, is applying to the Governor for naturalisation, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalisation should not be granted should send a written and signed498 words
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Advertisement123 1951-04-25 2 '-T- rviODEL 156 Eight wavebands with full bandspreading. An r.f. stage on all bands gives high sensitivity. SINCAPORE AND PENANC $395/FEDERATIOK OF MALAYA $435/Sole Distributors For Sin pore Sole Diitnfautori For Muar KOSTER CO., LTD. OTHMAN YUSOFE RADIO CO., 304 -L, ORCHARD ROAD. 49, |ALAN ABDULLAH. Sole Agents: S. P.123 words
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Article268 1951-04-25 3 SH A WCROSS NEW TRADE BOSS Minister No. 3 q v its: MPs pledge loyalty to party LONDON, Tuesday. QIR Hartley Shawcross, Attorney-General, was today appointed President of the Board of Trade, and Mr. Alfred Robens Minister of Labour, in succession to Mr. Sevan and Mr. Wilson. The announcement cameReuter; UP - 268 words
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194 1951-04-25 3 U.N. CAN'T STOP THE REDS IN THE AIR WASHINGTON, Tues. THE United Nations forces couM not stop a "determined air offensive" unless they could bomb enemy bases in Manchuria, said Lieut.Gen. G. Stratemeyer, Air Commander in Korea, today. We are almost certain that the Reds are building up their airReuter - 194 words
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Article49 1951-04-25 3 OSLO, Tues.—The 33-year-old son of the Norwegian Vice-Admiral Manielseh. was has been arrested in Oslo on suspicion of espionage, the police stated. Edvart Manielsen. son ot Vice Admiral Manielsen, was arrested while talking to a foreigner, believed to be a diploma:, it was stated.— Renter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article42 1951-04-25 3 HONG KONG, Tues. >THE NEW CHINA newi J apency last night announced the arrest of Bishop Francis Ford of the Maryknoll Mission of America, and his secretary. Miss Joan Marie Ryan, near Canton. They were accused of espionage. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article115 1951-04-25 3 NEW YORK Tues. THE atom bomb, 1951 model, 1 is a 'five-ton mechanism resembling a big hot water tank with a rounded nose," Look Magazine said yesterday. The. magazine said: "A completely assembled bomb is an ugly thing like nothing else on earth. Men inUP - 115 words
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Article48 1951-04-25 3 LONDON. Tues. THE Daily Telegraph said today that Mr. Churchill might not make his scheduled visit to the United States next month because of "the home political situation." The Conservative leader is scheduled to speak at the University of Pennsylvania on May B.—AP.AP - 48 words
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Article35 1951-04-25 3 WASHINGTON. Tues.—The United States Defence Department yesteday called for the conscription of 1.200 doctors during July. August and September. Officials said there had not been enough volunteers to fill medical needs.—Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article46 1951-04-25 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Tues. The UTiited Nations Security Council will meet here tomorrow tc continue its discussion of the latest Palestine border altercation between- Israel and Syria. Ma-jor-General W. E. Riley, Chief of Styff of the Palestine Mixed Armistice Commission, was scheduled to testify.—U.P.UP - 46 words
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Article109 1951-04-25 3 TEHERAN, Tuesday. DERSIA'S Parliamentary Oil Sub-committee today proposed that a liquidation board be set up immediately to seek agreement with the Anglo Iranian Oil Company on oil nationalisation. The sub-committee passed two alternative schemes for nationalising Persian oil to the full oil committee. Both schemesReuter - 109 words
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Article23 1951-04-25 3 LONDON, Tues—Mr. Edwin Arthur Chapman-Andrewe, British Minister in Cairo, has been appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Beirut, Syria.—Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article20 1951-04-25 3 CAIRO, Tues.—The Egyptian Chamber of Deputies postponed until next week the debate on Anglo-Egyptian relations which was tc have20 words
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Article, Illustration43 1951-04-25 3 ARM OF THE LAW weighs on the head of demonstrator who got a little too excited outside the Old Bailey London, last week during th c trial of seven dockers accused of inciting strikes. Mounted police are seen in the background. A.P. picture.AP - 43 words
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Article245 1951-04-25 3 NEW YORK, Tuesday. THE New York Times today urged the dispatch x of a "substantial military mission to Formosa to supervise the use of American aid and help In some technical fields". •This," said the New York Times "does not mean that the United StatesAP - 245 words
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Article41 1951-04-25 3 LONDON. Tues.—Mr. B. H. Johnston, head of the Japan and Pacific Department ol the British Foreign Office, left London yeesterday for Washington to assist Embassy officials in their discussions with the State Department on Japanese peace treaty matters.41 words
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Article61 1951-04-25 3 BERLIN, Tues— American authorities yesterday be- gan investigating the disappearance of German Baroness Amelie von Thielmann, who vanished in the Soviet zone where she had gone to Settle some property affairs. The baroness, a 52-year-old widow, left for the Russian zone with her maid. When theAP - 61 words
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Article77 1951-04-25 3 COOCH BEHAR, NORTH EAST JUDlfi, Tues. THE West Bengal Government yesterday stated that violent demonstrations here on Saturday when six people were killed and 30 injured after police opened fire, were led bv Communlits Troops continued to guard important centres after the food riots,77 words
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Article70 1951-04-25 3 PAKIS, Tues. The Big Four Foreign Ministers' deputies remained in a deadlock yesterday when they began their eighth week of talks to produce an agenda for a foreign ministers' conference. The 36th meeting of the Deputies was marked by a sreech by M. Andrei Gromy#o, theReuter - 70 words
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Article144 1951-04-25 3 JAKARTA, Tuesday. OITTER wrangling for seats in the new cabinet between Indonesia's two biggest parties the Mashumi (Muslim) and the P. N. I. (Nationalist)— is the reason for the country being without a government for five weeks today. Cabinet members Suriman and Sidik, of the MashumlAP - 144 words
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Article65 1951-04-25 3 MANILA, Tues. PRESIDENT QUIRINO declared that "Filipinos should not feel disgraced that they have to ask for help frcm the United States. Speaking at a luncheon, he said, "We are helpless and penniless and we need help so that we can comply with our commitment In the generalUP - 65 words
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Article223 1951-04-25 3 BANGKOK, Tues. SIAM'S Premier Phibun Songgram said today that the United Nations' determined stand in Korea has saved this small kingdom and neighbouring countries from the clutches of the Chinese Communists. The Premier, who is Field Marshal of the Siamese Army as well as a powerfulAP - 223 words
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Article78 1951-04-25 3 LAKE SUCCESS, Tues.— The authorities In Malaya have told the United Nations that in spite of their efforts to abolish opium smuggling. "Immense profits" continue to be made in the illicit drug traffic. In a report to the United Nations Narcotics Commission, the Malayan Governments saidReuter - 78 words
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Advertisement174 1951-04-25 3 morning health drink MOUNTAIN MAID Orange Juice! it's the pure pasteurised juice of fresh oranges, rich with the natural goodness of the fruit, free from preservations or colouring. A small glass contains .the juice of at least two oranges! 16 =>„ 60 centt (Singapore) COLD STORAGE Singapore Cold Storage Co.,174 words
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174 1951-04-25 4 Will attack as soon as ready IT is believed that Communists are re-organn-ing in Singapore and will resume activities as soon as they are ready, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. W. L. Blythe, told the Colony Legistive Council yesterday morning. The security situation in the Colony during174 words
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Article134 1951-04-25 4 Posed as detective: charged From Onr Staff Corrrapundent. SEREMBAN, Tues. "^yUEN a magician was arrested and taken to Self mban police station he postcl as a detective with the Anti-Corruption Branch at Kuala Lumpur, it was alleged ftt Seremban yesterday. Rambharan, a 24-year-old Bengali magician, pleaded cot guilty to pretending134 words
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Article80 1951-04-25 4 from Our Own Corrcspundi-.i'.. LONDON, Tues. TWrNTY-FIVE West Riding Yorkshire, police officers have responded to the Home Office apptal for volunteers to serve for three years with the police in Malaya, states Captain H. Studdv, Chief Constable. Captain Studdy was a member of the three-man committee80 words
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Article73 1951-04-25 4 A verdict of "found drowned" was returned yesterday by the Singapore Coroner. Mr. Choor Singh when an inquiry was he!d on Donald Grant, a 26-ycar-cd sailer who was found dead in the Stores Basin at. the Naval Base on Apr: "i. Grant was found by a Royal73 words
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Article64 1951-04-25 4 PROTEST AGAINST RATES SEVERAL thousand squatters of Kampong Tionp; Bahru ure protesting against a Singapore Municipal ruling to increase their assessment. Mr. P\ves Sye Chow, tecretary of the Tioiig Bahru Community Centre said yesterday that the squatters were seeking the assistance of his committee to take the matter to the64 words
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Article63 1951-04-25 4 Ponusamy Ganasana. a 27-year-old Singapore Harbour Board labourer, was yesterday sentenced in the Third Police Court to four months' imprisonment when he was found guilty c# pausing hurt to a fellow labourer. Val'.asamy Ayavoo said that he and Ponusamy were arguing about conditions of work when63 words
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Article57 1951-04-25 4 From Onr Own Correspondent. MUAR Tues.—Charged in Muai* Sessions Couit with criminal breach of trust of a rrotor cycle valued at $050 bclunsin^ to Chan Wah Sweo. pt. &urnei Mati, an Indian. S. Raju, aged 24, claimed trial and wai allowed bail of S(057 words
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Article, Illustration101 1951-04-25 4 EXECUTIVES of the Standard-Vacuum Oil Company, Malaya-Siam Division, have been meeting in Singapore for the last two days in a cost and sales conference. This is their second conference of this nature. attending as visitors are Mr. C. B. Beaulie, of the Philippine Division, and Mr. I. J.101 words
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229 1951-04-25 4 From Our Own Correspondent BUKIT MERTAJAM, Tuesday. QJELAMAT bin Haji Yusoff, 33-year-old driver of the Kedah British Adviser, was fined $6,000 today, in default 24 months' gaol, for being knowingly concerned in a fraudulent attempt to evade $661.32 duty on $1,442.35 worth of perfumery, cosmetics229 words
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Article54 1951-04-25 4 From Our Staff Correspondent. PEWANG, Tues. proposal by the MaUyowncA Federal Transport Service Company to operate a bus service in Province Wellesley will be discussed by the Province branch of UMNO at a special executive committee meeting on Thursday. It will be held at Province54 words
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Article112 1951-04-25 4 SEGAMAT SHORT OF TIN MILK SEGAMAT, Tues. FERE is a shortage of condensed milk in Segamat. An agent of a popular brand of milk told the Straits Times today that supplies had been reduced because of nonarrival of imports. "I normally require 1.000 cases a month but I usually get112 words
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Article24 1951-04-25 4 Dr. J. Coutts-Milne has been appointed member of the Singapore Labour Advisory Board in place of Mr. D. Smith who has resigned.24 words
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105 1951-04-25 4 jygORE than 40 Singapore trade unions, with over 50,000 members, will attend the inaugural meeting of the Singapore Trades Union Congress on May 20 at the Clerical Union Hall, Rangoon Road. Singapore. The delegates will discuss and ratify the constitution of the T.U.C., and105 words
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185 1951-04-25 4 QNE of the last public functions to be carried out in Singapore by Major-General Dermott Dunlop, the G.0.C., will be the laying of the foundation stone -on May 3 of the $1,200,000 new NAAFI Club. It is being built on vacant185 words
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Article75 1951-04-25 4 From Oor Own Correspondent. SEREMBAN, Tues. Officials of the Negri Sembllan Government Servants' Cooperative Thrift and Loan Society elected at Seremban recently are: President, Tungku Mustapah bin Tungku Burhanuddin; vice-pre-sident, Mr. S. Tamby Rajah; chairman, Mr. F. Chong Teck Quee; secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. Neelapillai; committee,75 words
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Article20 1951-04-25 4 SEGAMAT, Tues.—R. M Michael, an English-speaking Indian, was fined $5 at Segamat lur being drunk and incapable.20 words
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Article148 1951-04-25 4 PARASITE IN FISH HARMLESS From Our SUIT Correspondent. PENANG, Tues POM the number of substantiated reports and the high degree of infestation of fish specimens it is "reasonable to deduce that there has been an epidemic of parasites in Malaya's fish," the Director of Fisheries, Mr. D. W. Le Mare148 words
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Article50 1951-04-25 4 From Onr Own Correspondent. MUAR. Tues.—lnche Mohamed bin Ahmad, Assistant Inspector of Malay Schools, Muai>» has been transferred back to Segamat. He came here last year to act fot Tuan Haji Shukor bin Haji Ismriil, Inspector of Malay Schools, when he wont on a pilgrimage to Mecca.50 words
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365 1951-04-25 5 'The Jungle twins' have killed 4 Reds 'Johore is proud of them' fEORGE Medal winners Corporal Osman bin Adam, aged 22, and Police Lieut. Robert Graver, aged 24 known in Johore as the jungle twins have accounted for four bandits so far. i Corporal Osman comes from Muar, and Police365 words
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Article46 1951-04-25 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU. Tues Law Ah Tee, of Singapore, when charged at Johore Bahru with speeding said that he drove a 40 h.p. car and so could not have been doing 50 miles an hour. Law was allowed bail In $200.46 words
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170 1951-04-25 5 Aided hurt under Red fire wins BEM From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. T EBAI Dusin bin Jenubi, a religious teacher of the Ist. Battalion, Malay Regiment, has been awarded the British Empire Medal for attending the wounded after a train derailment in the Triang area of Pahang. Lebal170 words
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Article84 1951-04-25 5 INTERFERENCE from 1 Radio Saigon has been chiefly responsible for the "cacophony of cat-calls, whistles and bells, heard by listeners In the Federation when they tuned in to Radio Malaya for the Friday news broadcast during; the past week. The French station has promised there will be84 words
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Article94 1951-04-25 5 rE Malayan ship Pelandok, under Lieut. A. F. Wllcocks, Royal Navy, left. Singapore on Monday for a training cruise to Malaya's west coast ports. The cruise will enable, the crew of 50 ratings, including men wtio have recently completed courses In gunnery and communications in the94 words
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Article131 1951-04-25 5 SPEARS IN BODIES FOR PENANCE From Our Own Correspondent TELUK ANSON, Monday. 4 FEATURE of this year's Sithiraparuvam festival, A celebrated at the Thendayuthapani Temple durinr the week-end, was the large number of devotees doing penance with tiny spears and hooks stuck to their bodies instead of carry-in* kavadis. as131 words
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Article72 1951-04-25 5 At the annual general meeting of the Serangoon English School Old Students' Association the following were elected officials: President. Mr. Lim Choon Meng; Vice -Presidents. Mr. S. C. Ting and Mr. Sim Cho Lang. Honorary Secretary, Mr. Tan Thye Peng: Asst. Secretary, Mr. K. Naglah; Honorary Treasurer,72 words
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Article35 1951-04-25 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Tues. For storing 41 cases on the five foot way of his shop and causing an obstruction to the Dublic. Ngeh Mooi Kirn was fined $10 in the Police Court today.35 words
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Article84 1951-04-25 5 SINGAPORE AST SOCIETY. exhibition of the work: of local artists. British Council Hall. Stamford Road. 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.n. CHINESE V.M.C.A.. Selegle Road, joint staff meeting, 11.30 a.m. basketball, 9 p.m., badminton. 5.30 p.m.. table-tennis. 7.30 p.m. T.W.CJm. KATONG SENIORS. Handwork. 9t. Hilda's School. Ceylon Road, 484 words
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Article, Illustration45 1951-04-25 5 This Green Bus had part of its side ripped off yesterday morning when It collided with a lorry laden with rubber on Bukit Tinuh Road. Three passengers were injured. Traffic police ar_» seen inspecting the da mated bus.— Straits Times picture.45 words
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Article33 1951-04-25 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues Haji Sanusi bin HA. Karim, of Batu Pahat, was fined $210 in the Police Court today for attempted evasion of duty amounting to $23.60.33 words
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106 1951-04-25 5 A BOUT 250 students in the Teachers Training College in Singapore complained "We're hard up." Reason: They have not received their first month's wages yet. These students Joined the college about six weeks ago and the hardest hit are those from the Federation. Two106 words
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Article75 1951-04-25 5 APPROVAL in principle has been given by the Public Utilities Committee of Singapore Municipal Commissioners to the application by the Island Golf Club for th* lease of an additional 200 acres of Municipal catchment area land for the purpose of an 18-hole golf course75 words
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325 1951-04-25 5 Election pledges fust be kept: Laycock WHAT HAPPENED AT THE COUNCIL THE Progressive Party will not scale down its election programme, Mr. John Laycock, Progressive member for Katong. told Singapore Legislative Council yesterday. Mr Laycock was referring, on the Council's adjournment, to tne statement by the Governor of Singapore Sir325 words
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Advertisement100 1951-04-25 5 MO9TDtUaCH6 corntiou Vltß WSTEP '-HEAW IN AM INSTANT/* If ITS IO*N«'( "i *«r IV M /j^bm m%4\ mW jfaHawLj Morning Coughs Don't let niumihg and nlfhl cou-,n-Ing. attacks of BmiKhitii or Asthma ruin sleep and enei'K.v anutliei d.iy without trying MBNDACO This great Internal medicin« works thru the blood, thus100 words
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Article17 1951-04-25 6 THE ENGAGEMENT la anrminced between Frederick John Barretto and Dulcla aVmlne Lambert, on 21st April, 1951.17 words
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648 1951-04-25 6 Part of the truth about the decision to control rubber exports was extracted yesterday when Chamber of Commerce representatives on the Singapore Legislative Council asked whether the industry was consulted before the decision was taken. The Colonial Secretary admitted that there was no648 words
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Article422 1951-04-25 6 The drastic curtailment of Singapore Government building projects, announced in the Legislative Council yesterday, is a radical decision for the administration to take without consultation with the Council. And a reply to speeches on the adjournment was not altogether the happiest way of announcing it. For422 words
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Article, Illustration784 1951-04-25 6 From O. H. BRANDON WASHINGTON. TS the inglorious dismissal the end of General MacArthur, the crusader? Is it the end of a great crisis in the Truman Government? These are the main questions Americans are asking themselves now. without having a clear answer. The country784 words
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704 1951-04-25 6 ¥\ATO E. E. C. Thuraisingham's speech at the Pan- Malayan Teachers' Conference held in Ipoh certainly shows that our Minister for Education has grasped the most important issues confronting both administrators and educators in the Federation. It augurs well for the future when our704 words
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Letter172 1951-04-25 6 THE public must have had 1 a rude shock when they read In the Sunday Times that a public-spirited member of the public had been prosecuted at Kota Bahru for giving alleged false evidence to P.O. Box 5000 a charge which was not substantiated by the172 words
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Letter116 1951-04-25 6 '^CJON of the Soil," in hi* 0 letter to last Saturday's Forum headed "In Indian Colours," criticised Mcs. Vilaslni Menon's dress at the opening ceremony of the Singapore Legislative Council because she wore the colours of the Republic of India. Instead of attacking an individual, he might116 words
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Letter59 1951-04-25 6 IT Is very disheartening to 1 note that the worker* of Singapore are to be deprived of representation on the Legislative Council. As far aj I know, workers in almost every country are represented on all important councils. It seems to me that nominated59 words
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Article412 1951-04-25 6 On the Margin That Word Again! I THOUGHT I had conclusively proved to the Comptroller of Income Tax and the Comptroller of Customs to say nothing of the Comptroller of Manpower that their archaic titles were as bogus as "Ye Olde English Tea Shoppe." but the argument goes on. I412 words
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Advertisement762 1951-04-25 6 UORDON SMITH. TO Stir Wife II Or. C. I. CHxdoo BBiltb. on I 22nd April. 1951. son. AlUtair Gorton ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MR V. 8. WLTENDRA family lhank relatives friends who tent wreaths and attended the funeral •f his beloved son. MRS. R. K. LALITHA DEVI, wife of late Mr. R. K.762 words
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Advertisement92 1951-04-25 6 RECORDS ■TBKL SMITH—RhvtbB OrganUt. •ITS Mambo Jambo. Cuban Cutie. 4M2 Steamboat Raf, Maple Leaf Rag. 4817 Slelph Ride. Bring bar out again. 4470 French Can Can Polka, Galloping Comedians. 4575 Three Little Words. The Windmill Song. 4002 Teddy Bears' Picnic, Fiddle-Paddle. 4089 By the Waters of Mlnnetonka, Parade of the92 words
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Advertisement120 1951-04-25 6 THE COMMERCIAL UNION' CROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO.. LTD. UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY, LTD. PALATINE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. LIVERPOOL VICTOR1 A INSURANCE CORP: BRITISH GENERAL INSURANCE CO., LTD. MNCAPQfJ. »BPH. tO 107. Tat SOTT. tO U* 47 Tel. 574. IrMcfc Miinjai; Ucal Manager: C W. WARRIn. I REID120 words
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Article257 1951-04-25 7 'Difficulties in way of united Malaya greater 9 JLjR. Thio Chan Bee, Progressive Party member for Balestier District, suggested yesterday that the possibility of a confederation of Singapore, the Federation, Brunei, Sarawak and North Borneo, should be explored. Mr. Thio Chan Bee, who was speaking on257 words
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Article, Illustration29 1951-04-25 7 A SECTION of the large crowd that thronged the Rationing Office in Orchard Road yesterday to renew their old family ration cards for new individual cards. Straits Times picture.29 words
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Article230 1951-04-25 7 TWO Boyanese and a Malay, who bound, gagged 1 blindfolded and then robbed elderly Mr. Leonard D'Cotta of his watch and two rings at Telok M-ita Ikan on Dec. 13 during the riots, were found guilty of gang robbery, house trespass, dishonestly retaining stolen property,230 words
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236 1951-04-25 7 CINGAPORE Buddhists have made elaborate arrangements to welcome Dr. G. P. Malalasekera. president of the World Fellowship of Buddhist Headquarters in Ceylon who arrives in Singapore by air tomorrow afternoon on an official visit. Professor of Pali and Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies,236 words
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Article73 1951-04-25 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Tues.The Kuala Lumpur Theatre Club will be presenting "And Then There Were None" oy Agatha Christie at the Police Depot theatre Rifle Range Road, on Friday and Saturday starting at 9 p.m. Admission to the play Is free and73 words
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Article41 1951-04-25 7 50 BAIL Freoi Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues Zalnum binte Yunlt, aged 18 was today charged In the Police Court with attempting to commit suicide by throwIng herself into the Sungei Segget. She was allowed ball in $50 pending trial.41 words
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Article94 1951-04-25 7 From Our SUIT Correspondent IPOH, Tue*. If EMBERS of the Perak Lrx branch of VMNO have stated that some students of Malay schools have been called up under the Manpower Regulations. Raja Omar bin Raja Ali, general secretary, UMNO, Perak, told the Straits Times today: "These94 words
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Article104 1951-04-25 7 From Our Own Correspondent. JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. Kasiram, former sub-treasurer, Batu Pahat, again failed to appear at Muar Assizes to answer a charge of criminal breach of trust of $8,657, belonging to the University of Malaya Appeal Fund. The prosecution applied for the bail bond104 words
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Article68 1951-04-25 7 The Colonial Secretary. Mr. W. L. Blythe. yesterday assured Mr. Ahmad bin Ibrahim (Nominated) that h P would look into the serious problem of sanitation and develop* ment In the kampongs of Geylang Serai and Kampong Ampat. Singapore. During the adjournment in the Singapore Legislative Council meeting yesterday.68 words
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Article73 1951-04-25 7 From Our Staff Correspondent IPOH. Tues. THE acting secretary general of the MCA. Mr. Y. C. Kang, told the Straits Times today that he will write to the various state or settlement branches askin* their views on the open door policy discussed at last Saturday's73 words
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Article105 1951-04-25 7 rREE Chinese—Poh Ben« I v«n. Knh i ni-v s«n> «nrt Yong. Koh Lock Seng and Tan Quee Lim—were charged yesterday in the SinKaDore ,fh Jl at Third Police Court with cheating a storekeeper of 5? casts men cheated Mohammed Ymo« bin Abdul Rahman, ttorekeeper Of105 words
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Article458 1951-04-25 7 $4,000 transfer deal denied MR. Kuntne Shaw, cinema magnate and owner of Capitol Flats, was sued in the Singapore Supreme Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Fletcher Rogers by a former cabaret girl, Miss Lily Chan, of Kirn Van Road, Singapore, for possession of a Capitol458 words
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Article201 1951-04-25 7 From our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. CECURITY forces battled a 30-strong gang of bandits in the KOTA TINGGI area of Johore today and it is believed one bandit was killed during the engagement. Another bandit was killed in the BATU GAJAH area of Perak. He201 words
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Article65 1951-04-25 7 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Tues.— Having thrown acid over several people, Par Peng, of Kangar Bahru, locked himself in a room and set fire to the building. When the door was forced, he was found to have cut his throat. He died hi65 words
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Article222 1951-04-25 7 YAP Ah Hock, aged 25, was sent for trial In Singapore yesterday charged with the attempted murder of a detective, Ho Yew Chong. Ho told the court that while walking In Lorong 3, Geylang, he saw Yap following him. Yap, he said, had a revolver.222 words
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Article, Illustration67 1951-04-25 7 THE YUNG HAO (above) requisitioned by the Hong Kong Government, which arrived in Singapore yesterday for reconditioning after being towed for ten fijtys by the tug. Salvalour with the destroyer. Charity, escorting. Right: Commander J. A. C. Henley, commanding officer of H.M.S. Charity, of the Bth Destroyer67 words
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Article40 1951-04-25 7 The Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association has nominated Dr. E. Laidlaw Thomson and Dr. L. M. Ram of Singapore; and Dr. O. F. Weat and Dr. ft. L. Bynoe of the Federation of Malaya as members.40 words
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32 1951-04-25 7 SPEEDSTER FINED From Our Own Correspondent. JOHORE BAHRU, Tue-.— R.V. Taylor, of Singapore, was fined $20 at Johore Bahru for speeding at 45 miles an hour when the maximum was SO m.p.h.32 words
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Article250 1951-04-25 7 Seized tanker may go toKorea THE former Chinese Communist tanker, Yung Hao, seized by the Hong Kong Government on April 8, arrived at the Singapore Naval Base yesterday, and was "immediately boarded by a naval constructor party for complete refitting. It was towed from Hong Kong by the tup. Salvaldour.250 words
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Article66 1951-04-25 7 The Singapore Legislative Council meeting yesterday sanctioned the appointment of an adcJ/.ioTial advisory committee to hear the objections of detainees under the Emergency Regulation?. An amendment to the relevant regulations was then sought by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Wl. Blythe. The number of dltainpes had increased considerably and66 words
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Advertisement31 1951-04-25 7 Good Companions with a bouquet one g/ 4fc^^s^SBBr a departure from the II fffijf WORLD FAMOUS SusCE 1818 A new Radio at a price YOU can afford. MODEL Sl l4 $199.8031 words
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Advertisement80 1951-04-25 7 "DAINTY WHITE" TEA»ET FOR PERSONS:WITHOUT TEAPOT $33/50 SET TEAPOT INCLUDED $47/50 SET COFFEE SET FOR 6 PERSONS:- $27/50 SET MORNING SET FOR 2 PERSONS:- $l7/50 SET MATCHING REPLACEMENTS AVAILABLE TEA CUPS AND SAUCERS: $2/25 EACH PLATES r ROUND: $1/75 EACH T ittle 1 < SINGAPORE MK«|BH 'ALWAYS A STEP AHEAD80 words
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Article, Illustration691 1951-04-25 8 Stockpiling on wrong side of line Blythe J)ESTINATIONAL control of rubber exports was introduced by the Singapore Government to prevent Communist Chinese stockpiling this "most important strategic commodity," the Colonial Secretary, Mr. W. L. Blythe, told the Colony's Legislative Council yesterday. Mr. Blythe was replying691 words
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Article48 1951-04-25 8 MR. C. K. Dasaratharaj (Rochore) was told at yesterday's meeting of Singapore Legislative Council that consideration is being Riven to the institution of representative negotiating machinery on pay and conditions to cover Government employees. It will not necessarily be under an independent unofficial chairman.48 words
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Article194 1951-04-25 8 MEN and women aged between 25 and 35 may be able to win a scholarship to England if they are interested in youth work. Two scholarships, one for a man and the other for a woman. i>re available for British subjects of Malayan domicile the194 words
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Article137 1951-04-25 8 PRODUCTION of tinned 1 pineapples in Malaya this year is estimated at 40 million cans and the industry today is being re-built on foundations which ensure much higher standdards of technical and economic efficiency than in pre-war years This is stated in a brochure prepared by137 words
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Article183 1951-04-25 8 A CHINESE woman yesterday told the Singapore Coroner how a friend walking beside her was shot In the back of the head during a disturbance in Tiong Bahru Road in the December riots. The Coroner, Mr. Choor Singh, returned an open finding on the death183 words
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Article106 1951-04-25 8 Probe into alleged sea arrests AN inquiry would be' made into allegations that fishermen of the Colony west coast had been arrested by the Indonesian authorities, said Mr. W. L. Blythe. Colonial Secretary, at the meeting: of the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday. Mr. Blythe, In a written reply to a106 words
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Article44 1951-04-25 8 The Singapore Government said yesterday that the question of cost of living allowance for pensioners had been under consideration for some time, but It had not yet been found possible to reach a satisfactory solution. The matter would receive further study.44 words
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244 1951-04-25 8 HOUSING AID LIMITED BY PUBLICMONEY No Singapore housing board yet THE Singapore Government does not propose at present to establish a housing board, it was stated in the Legislative Council yesterday in reply to questions by Mr. Thio Chan Bee (Member for Balestier). Mr. Thio had asked whether the Government244 words
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Article24 1951-04-25 8 SEGAMAT, Tues. Because they overcrowded their cars, Teo Lai and Ibrahim bin Mat were fined $20 each by the Segamat Magistrate.24 words
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Article41 1951-04-25 8 THERE were 333 people detained in connection with the riots, Mr. Lim Tew Hock was tolO at tbe Singapore Legislative Council yesterday. The reply added that an advisory board had been established to hear objections to detention.41 words
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Article203 1951-04-25 8 1 SUGGESTION that the British Government should be asked to divert part of the $160,000,000 Interest-free loan it haa offered for the rehabilitation of the rubber and tin industries in Malaya, towards meeting the cost of Singapore's housing requirements was made by Mr. Thio Chan203 words
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Advertisement85 1951-04-25 8 CH£CK YOU* T//M£P t/fff FOR TH£ r//M£ OF YOUR l/F£ Singapore 159, Cecil Street- IVnang 13, Church StreetINSIST ON KIWI BLACK Wl A ox blood, rw an o KB 1 FOR THE TIME Of YOUR LIFE, LOOK ABOVE. HARTLEY'S JAMS MARMALADES Hartley's jams and j^r^ |g!j Marmalades are i j\p<85 words
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Advertisement126 1951-04-25 8 Who ever heard of a recipe for W4SER M a■■ V^^BH 4 ly (Hi tjA I ~~"1 9 I Ik ill Even the water used in Pepsi -Cola has to conform I? 111 an exact n 8 standard of quality! Every drop if j/illi \l filtered and refiltered. Every drop126 words
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Advertisement361 1951-04-25 8 •IRTY TEETH DEVELOP, INTO BAD TEETN! Proper rare of the teeth H essential to good health. It you do not give your teeth regular attention, they become dirty and decay seta In. Decayed teeth emit poison which frequently cause* bad health. Decay usually start* where teetb join gums, in spaces361 words
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Article, Illustration1829 1951-04-25 9 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON. \IOST citizens here are feeling thoroughly depressed by the unending run of fantastically evil weather. Many of them are infuriated by the Transport Commission's proposal for yet .•mother steep rise in rail fares and particularly in the city worker's season1,829 words
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Article104 1951-04-25 9 Looking At Life FOREIGN confidence S men are strictly "not < i wanted" in this country these days. With the Festival of Britain opening on May 3. the cops have let it get around in the United States. Canada, and Aus- tralia that London is no > town for hnge104 words
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Advertisement70 1951-04-25 9 '^^^^^/V^^BJ The Singer 1 500 is small enough overall to simplify city X^K^J^^fc /Wf^tff] parking. Large enough inside to scat 5-6. A miser W t l 8J a uttoß or nar< wwo r t B 'B n *peeds but y^-^l^^^t^/JgF^f^j/i an aristocrat in road manners. A new British thorouijh'^§^^\x*!L bted70 words
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Advertisement10 1951-04-25 9 From next week the London Letter will appear on Tuesday.10 words
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Advertisement219 1951-04-25 9 On Pan American "s new aJ^% Double-decked Clipper* Service to the U. S. A. Cl (VIA /MANILA) #'/J* NOW mm sleeps in 11ST-TO-GOODB COMFORT In Pan American's luxurious Sleeperette* at no extra charge. Or in a full-size berth free of charge to Honolulu only $10 from there to the U.S.219 words
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Miscellaneous297 1951-04-25 9 Straits Times Crossword Z.'%r&2fl2* p-pi li-m I -|e I -b I I. "I Dastlme <5) DO wn 3SSS Us is^S An le t0 pick U P l5 > §i§ «SS §§l a From carpenter I caught §H Sis thU disease (7). 9 §1§5 «0 3. Vehicle for Instructing acH| mmmm297 words
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680 1951-04-25 10 Council vote against motion halving $500 p.m.pay 'MOVE AIMED DELIBERATELY AT LABOUR PARTY* A MOTION to reduce to $250 the monthly allowance of $500 payable to Unofficial members of the Singapore Legislative Council was yesterday defeated by seven votes to six. All 1 the official members abstained from voting. Mr.680 words
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Article189 1951-04-25 10 A FTER a delay of nearly one hour while engineers hurried to repair a mechanical fault in one of the port engines of a BOAC Constellation, five Singapore Chinese women teachers left for Britain yesterday for a ten-week summer .course sponsored by the Education Department.189 words
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Article89 1951-04-25 10 From Our Staff Correspondent. IPOH. Tues. A WALKING stick and a pipe were found on the bridge in Jalan Datoh. Ipoh, last evening from where it is believed 67-year-old Lee Sin jumped into the Kinta River. Lee Sin's body, found floating about 500 yards from89 words
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159 1951-04-25 10 gINGAPORE Government has set up a small working party to advise what increase in cost-of-living allowances to Government employees is advisable, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. W. L. Blythe, stated in the Singapore Legislative Council yesterday. Mr. Blythe was answering Mr. Thio Chan Bee (Progressive,159 words
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Article52 1951-04-25 10 From Our Own Correspondent. TELUK ANSON, Tues.— Bail of $100 each was offered Munlsamy and K. George when they claimed trial to a charge of theft of two bundles of firewood valued at $10 belonging to Nova Scotia Estate, Teluk Anson. The case was postponed to52 words
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Article73 1951-04-25 10 '"ITt.S 111 Own Co "e«P«>ndent. ct^V^i Tues.— A police constable, Hashim bin Mohamed Saman, who faced three charges at Muar was granted $600 bail after he had claimed trial. He was charged with putting a woman in fear by threatening to arrest her family and burn73 words
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Article38 1951-04-25 10 From Our Staff Correspondent. IPOH, Tues.—Several paintings by the principal of the Ipoh Poi Lam Chinese School, Mr. Khoo Seong, were among those sold at a recent exhibition whictv realized $3,000 for the school's extension fund.38 words
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Article, Illustration25 1951-04-25 10 MR. A. HALLIDAY, Singapore's Supervisor of Schools, poses with the five Chinese women teachers at Kallang airport yesterday. Straits Times picture.25 words
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Article304 1951-04-25 10 From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. A FEW hours after the 200- yard long Madras bridge over the Klang River had collapsed, the nearby Sidney bridge started vibrating and breaking its moorings. From late yesterday afternoon, when the alarm was raised that the second bridge might304 words
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Article29 1951-04-25 10 From Our Own Correspondent TAIPING, Tues.—Mr. E G. Farrington has arrived from Penang to assume duties as Chief Suveyor, Perak, succeeding Mr. R. Wilson who has retired.29 words
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Advertisement310 1951-04-25 10 LAjI r 4.15. WVf**^kS ajjrmTT^iW b 45 DAY iiiMi^.lo ~Z^~ \MLLEY*fTENI>EKNESS l^T g A lIPUIIIC PRODUCTION color 1 OPENS TOMORROW! VAN JOHNSON in an entirely m ok |«lil«r«lifte!" with ARLENE GLORIA DE TOM DAHL HAVEN DRAKE IL==^==^AN M-G-M PICTURE Fls^^llfl BTmi^af 9 9 877WT8 Last Four Shows BMrnAallTßl M\m 2310 words
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Miscellaneous263 1951-04-25 10 Today's Radio SINGAPORE PENANC 10 a.m. News from K.L.: 10.10 10 a.m.— 5 pm As S'pore- B Close; 1 p.m. Heinz Alexander at "Listeners Calling"- 7 As Spore the Capitol Hammond Organ; 1.30 7.30 "Band Call" (BBC Variety News; 1.45 "Lunch-Time Prom.; 2 Orch.); 8 Radio Doctor- 8 10 Interlude;263 words
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Article300 1951-04-25 11 LONDON. Tues. A LTHOUGH market men ft. remain cautious awaiting developments in the home political situation there were bright features on the London Stock Exchange today British Government stocks returned to favour and steady buying of long-dated issues lifted prices *>y three-eighths. Closing middle prices ol selected stocks,300 words
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Article34 1951-04-25 11 HONG KONG, Tues. P<REB market currency exchange (or Hong Kone dollars was quoted at the close today as follows: US$l HKSe.M'i (cash); HKS6.2I .(T); £1 HK515.50; one tahil of gold HKs326.—Ur.34 words
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Article39 1951-04-25 11 THE Malayan Exchange Banks Association announced yesier'day that control direct rates for Canadian dollars were: Buying T.T. 35 3 16. Airmail (0.D.) 35 5 16, (90 day?) 35 9 16; Selling T.T. OJ3. ready 34 13 16.39 words
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Article920 1951-04-25 11 From A Market Correspondent I ONDON'S disappointing response to the optimism experienced in the local market on Monday resulted in quieter conditions in the Malayan share market yesterday. Without buying support, prices were inclined to ease. Quotations announced yesterday by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association were: INDUSTRIALS \.«i Brlckt920 words
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Article39 1951-04-25 11 SINGAPORE. Tues., Apr. 24—5578.12J (down $1,871). £1,175 a ton in London LONDON Apr 24.— Cash Buyers £1,175. Sellers £1,185; Forward Buyer, £1,155. Sellers £1.160; Settlement £1.165 (up £5) Turnovers: a.m. 130 tons, p.m. 10 tons.39 words
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Article221 1951-04-25 11 MARKET STEADY CHORT COVERING and speculative inquiries had a steadying effect on the Singapore rubber market yesterday. The price of firstgrade for May shipment rose five cents alb. above Monday's close. The mr.rket opened on a steady note with business In early lots passing at $1.93 alb.221 words
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Article44 1951-04-25 11 /-IOPRA was easier In the Singapore produce market yesterday, sellers quotim? a picul and buyers bidding $48 3/ i. Buyers held off In the coconut oil section, where sellers quoted $82 a picul. Pepper prices remained unchanged in a quietly steady market.44 words
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Article64 1951-04-25 11 CHIPS alongside the Singapore Harbour Board godowns at 4 p.m. yesterday were: 44 Helios, 4243 Teiresia, 40-41 Kampar, 38-39 Chandpara. 36-37 Ulysses, 33-34 City of Chicago, 31-32 Benavon, 21-22 Mentakab, 19-20 Bradeverett, 15-16 Carpentaria, 13-14 Bellerophon, 11-12 Weltervreden, 8-9 Nordhval, 6-7 Javanese Prince, 5 Larut, 4 Beluru, 1-264 words
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Advertisement1406 1951-04-25 11 MANSFIELD tic CO., I incorporated in Singapore) BLUB FUNNEL LIKE C iiikii option to proceed ma oth.r ports to load and discharge cargo SAILINCS LIVERPOOL CLASCOW LONDON fr CONTINENTAL PORTS Ova Sails P. S ham Penang r ioik.mii toi Liveiuooi Apr 30 May 10 Anteai toi Liverpool. Dub'm Glasgow May1,406 words
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Advertisement415 1951-04-25 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS To New York and Boston v 1a Ceylon, India. Egypt and Mediterranean Ports. Singapore P. Swettenham Panang "PRES. ARTHUR" Cdns. 23/24 Sails 26 Apt. 27/28 Apr. 29/30 Apr. "PRES. BUCHANAN" 1/7 May 8/9 May 10/12 May "PRES. HARDINC" 18/24 May 25/26 May 27/28 May "PRES. VAN BUREN"415 words
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Advertisement499 1951-04-25 11 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINCS FROM SCANDINAVIA/U.K./CONTINENT: Spot* P. Sham Penan* "Nordhval" for Bangkok C. 8/9 "Panama" for Bkok, Saigon, H'Kong, Manila. Kobe Yokohama 4-6 May 1 3 May 29-30 Apr. "Selandia" for Bangkok 22-24 May 20-21 May 19-19 May "Malaya" for Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila. Kobe Yokohama 26-29 May "Kina"499 words
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Advertisement846 1951-04-25 11 McALISTER tfe CO., LTD. Telephone No 5906. ELLERMAN BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LINK LONDON. HAVRE. ROTTERDAM ft LOS ANCEUS. SAN FRANCISCO, HAMBUBC. PORTLAND SEATTLE ft VANCOUVER u i^id. No h Porti sfiKhK fcT 1 6 touMl CITY O» CNICACO mfc $0NNYVItL| Spore P. Sham Penang Sport P. Sham Penang C 33-34/26 Apr.846 words
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Article402 1951-04-25 12 Kuala Lumpur run ideal for him From EPSOM JEEP KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. A PACKET was dropped on Billdaw on the last day of the Singapore Turf Club April Meeting at Bukit Timah— on-the-eourse punters wagered and lost $22,275 on him but in my opinion this402 words
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Article19 1951-04-25 12 KUALA LUMPUR.Tues. A brisk shower fell this afternoon and the ffoinr for tomorrow's races will be soft.19 words
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Article747 1951-04-25 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. BEST bet on tomorrow's card at Kuala Lumpur is Caravan in the Class 5, Div. 3, s|-f. sprint (Race Two). On Saturday this speedy gelding had his race won at every stage except in the last couple of strides Atom Boy,747 words
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Article44 1951-04-25 12 U.K. SOCCER LONDON, Tues.: Following are results of 'matches played yesterday in the English Football League: Div. 3 (Southern): Bristol Rovers 3, Watford 0; Port Vale 0, Brighton and Hove 1. Div. 3 (Northern): Darlington 2. Bradford City 1; Mansfield Town 1. Wrexham 1.44 words
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Article71 1951-04-25 12 Peter Thomson the Australian golfer, arrived In Singapore yesterday by Qanta- Constellation from Sydney on his way to London where he will compete in the British Open Oolf Championship. Thomson who is 21, won the last New Zealand Open Championship. He told the Straits Times71 words
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Article57 1951-04-25 12 LONDON, Tues.—The British Livestock Export Co.. have several English horses awaiting shipment to Malaya. They are Farlington, Blue Cobbler, Primed, The Bermudian. Le Renardeau, Strip the Willow, and Pilot's Point. There is difficulty about shipping space and It is not possible to say when57 words
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Article32 1951-04-25 12 EPSOM, Tues.—Mr. A. Aman's Barnacle won the Great Metropolitan Handicap run over two and a quarter miles here today. Lord Rosebery's Forethought was second and Mr. T. Jarrold's Wenceslaus third.—Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article120 1951-04-25 12 EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER :ace 1 2.45 FOUNTAIN LADY Atom Age Martini BALAM Fountain Lady The Raven FOUNTAIN LADY The Raven Martini aee X 3.!0 CARAVAN Epsom Down* Ganymead EPSOM DOWNS Caravan Ganymead GANYMEAD Caravan United Pisces ace t 3.55 MR. S. A. Alpha Baroness MB.120 words
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Article724 1951-04-25 12 TODAY'S race card at K.L. is riven below. Doable Totee wiU be on Races Two and Three and Six and Seven. The Bijr Sweep will be draw n on Race Seven. Horses scratched from all engagements are: Autumn Balloon, Hurry Up. Grand Day, Master Bruce. Asia. LaWan,724 words
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Article212 1951-04-25 12 'PHE Governor's Cup, carrying stakes of $8,000, for J- Class 1, Div. 1 horses and to be run over a mile and a quarter, will be the main attraction at the Singapore Turf Club Summer Meeting on May 26 (Saturday)', May 30 (Wednesday) and June 2 (Saturday).212 words
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Article29 1951-04-25 12 TODAY: 12.08 a.m. (9-3), 1.24 pjn. (8.1); 6.47 a.m. (—0.4), 6.48 pjn. (3.4). TOMORROW: 12.44 a.m. (01), 2.18 pun. (7.5); T. 33 ajn. (—0.3). 7.25 pjn. (jttj29 words
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Article90 1951-04-25 12 DOYAL Engineers and Royal Army Pay Corps will meet In the final of the Parker Cup nccer competition at Tanglin today. The kick-off will be at 8 p.m. Teams are: B.E.: Cpl. Walker; L/Cpl. Tape, Cpl. Wlllshire; S.Q.M.3. Moore; Sapper Roger, Cpl. Higglns; Sapper Carrol, S.90 words
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Article47 1951-04-25 12 Owing to heavy rain the following soccer matches In yesterday's 9.A.F.A. leagues were cancelled or abandoned: Div. 3, Indonesia "A" V IH.O. "A"; Div. 3A, 3"pore C.S.A. v C.V.M.A.; Business House League: M.P.H. v Hongkong <fe Shanghai Bank and Slme Darby v Stanvac.47 words
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264 1951-04-25 12 Rain robs Pulau Brani of two certa in po ints A TORRENTIAL thunderstorm which swamped Singapore late yesterday afternoon prevented League leaders Pulan Brani from making certain of another two points in the Singapore A.F.A. Senior League. Seven minutes from the end of their match against the Singapore Recreation Club264 words
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72 1951-04-25 12 St. Andrew's table-tennis team created the biggest upset In the inter-school table-tennix championship tournament by beating Chinese High School, tipped to win the championship, by 5-4 at the Great World stadium last night. Raffles Green v A.C.C.S. was postponed to April 29 owing to last72 words
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247 1951-04-25 12 HIVILIANS will not be at their strongest when their team neet Combined Services In the ourth annual cricket match which vllt take place on the padang en Saturday and Sunday. C. Colling, thejeftarm spinner. Is not available, and it is almost certain that S.247 words
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Article68 1951-04-25 12 SOCCER: Parker Cup rin.l R.E. t R.A.P.C. at Tanglin; Div 1: Amicable A.A. v Tamil B.A. ai stadium; Dir. 2: Police v Ko.j Raja A at Geylang; Div. 3B Tlong Bahru Rangers v Bt. Tim.il S.C. at CYMA; Business Use. Lge B: BaU S.C. t N.T.S. at Police68 words
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Advertisement790 1951-04-25 12 JLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from Page 6) >11l HIONN *ANI KM EUROPEAN lady (29) seeks ,1 situation in Singapore. Receptionist prelerred. Typing. Full or purt-tlme. Box A5163, S.T. EUROPEAN manager large branch office seeks more prospective employment. Fully experienced Shipping. Import, Export and Rubber etc. Offers to Box No. A5119. S.T.790 words
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Advertisement868 1951-04-25 12 FOR SALE AVAILABLE early May— 7 eft Kelvlnator Refrigerator, guarantee still running $750. 6-valve PYE Radio with Oarrard Pickup $350. AU as new. Box No. A5129, ST. FOR SALE: Dining Suite: Attractive design, table, sideboard, 6 chairs, 2 armchairs it small cabinet, $850. 1 Desk $190, Book shelf $70 and868 words
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