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Title Section18 1951-05-01 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1545 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, *MAY 1, 1951. <£- PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS18 words
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Article271 1951-05-01 1 Battle for Seoul 'just beginning 9 TOKYO, Monday. rpHE Communists are hastening the final build-up of the second tidal wave of their spring offensive into South Korea. Allied pilots sighted more than 3,300 lorries on North Korean roads rushing Communist troops and supplies towardReuter - 271 words
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Article, Illustration171 1951-05-01 1 FIH'R Chinese youths yesterday afternoon set fire t<» a Singapore Traction Company bus and a ST starter's hut at the Delta Road bus terminus, Singapore. Both the bus and the hut were damaged. .Yesterday's is the first such i incident i':i more 'than a171 words
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Article, Illustration594 1951-05-01 1 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. POLICE and military today swooped on the Mm Yuen-riddled area of Busut in South Selangor and cordoned it off before removing 450 men, women and children to a resettlement area. ~IL -Jyas a smaller, Je«» severe594 words
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160 1951-05-01 1 WASHINGTON, Monday. PRESIDENT TRUMAN plans to ask Congress today for U5560,000,000,000 to run the armed forces in the next fiscal year and buy the most modern planes, tanks, guns and other weapons. Military officials said the i nnn TC~ huge 19d defence budget160 words
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Article61 1951-05-01 1 HONG KONG, Mon.—Chinese reports from Canton said there are about 60 American prisoners of war taken In Korfa In thai, city. They *etc billeted In two foretgnityled houses in "Tungshan suburbs of CantonjA The reports saidrthe first g/jiii) arrived in Canton on April 15 from Hankow. TheReuter - 61 words
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Article25 1951-05-01 1 COLUMBUS, Mon.—jnre i*velled a 36-stall barn at Be\lah Park race track Jrestetdsy Killing 22 thoroughbred ra<e norm's worth an tVtlmattd US$5O.OOO'.— A.P.AP - 25 words
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Article77 1951-05-01 1 BKNALLA, Victoria, Mon. A GOODS train yesterday swept a light car 49 yards along the track, then dropped it undamaged. The car failed to negotiate a bend before the Hume highway railway crossing near Glenrowan and plunged across the lines. Its occupants, Mr. and Mrs.77 words
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Article63 1951-05-01 1 PARIS Mon.— A French military plane with General HarSemann, the French Air ForceCommander in the Far East aboard, was yesterday reported missing in Indo-Chlna. I Search operations for the «nlsstnjr plane, a B-26 Invader light bomber which was on a reconnaissance flight in the Tien YenReuter - 63 words
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Article25 1951-05-01 1 MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Mon. —Crowning of a "Queen of Health," In aid of hospital funds was cancelled here the queen had chicken-pox. —A P.25 words
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Article78 1951-05-01 1 WELLINGTON, Mon.— The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr. Sidney Holland, today branded as "a diabolical act of sabotage" an attempt to blow up a railway bridge near Auckland. The train carrying workers and officials rocked alarmingly when it passed over the bridge on its way to anReuter - 78 words
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Article63 1951-05-01 1 A 21-year-old Indonesian, Mohamed Tatb bin Ahmad, was attacked and .severely stabbed by four men in a kampong off Alexandra Road. Singapore. !ast night. With several stab wounds In his back and neck. Mohamed Talb ran nearly 500 yards to the Alexandra Road police station for63 words
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Article30 1951-05-01 1 A Chinese man about 55 years old, was killed by a taxi at the junction of Lorong 22 and Geylang Road yesterday. He carried no Identity card.30 words
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Article145 1951-05-01 1 Menzies in sight of victory MELBOURNE. Mon. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Robert Menzies, was tonight in sight of his General Election objective— a majority in both the House of Representatives and Senate. It was because a Labour majority in the Senate was able to block the Government's Bills after passageReuter-AAP - 145 words
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Article39 1951-05-01 1 TAMPA. Florida. Mon.— A new employee pressed the wrong button here and set the blades of a giant cement mixer whirling while the men were inside cleaning it. One was killed, the other lost his feet.— A.PAP - 39 words
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Article21 1951-05-01 1 MADRID. Mon. Leaflets were distributed today In Malaga, Southern Spain, calling for a general strike tomorrow —Labour Day.— Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article28 1951-05-01 1 TOKYO. Mon. Japanese labour has dropped Its plan to hold a May Day rally tomorrow In the Imperial Plaza in defiance of a Government ban.— A.P.AP - 28 words
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Article42 1951-05-01 1 VIENNA, Mon.— At least 152 Viennese were Injured, 27 seriously, yesterday when a three-car tram went out of control, sped down a steep hill and overturned on a corner. Vienna's trams comprise three cars, hooked together.— A.PAP - 42 words
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Article177 1951-05-01 1 WASHINGTON. Mon. THE Secretary of State, Mr. Acheson. said today that Russian strategy would be helped if America used Its "major strength" Jn extending the Korean war by bombing Chinese bases in Manchuria. "Korea is not the only Soviet thrust we must bear in mind," he told177 words
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Article52 1951-05-01 1 BRISBANE. Mon. THE American freighter Pioneer Glen. B*2B tons, esterday searched 106 miles of the sea between Sydney and Brisbane for two missing seamen. Th« men were later found asleep in a hold. They were reported missing when the vessel was a few hours out52 words
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Article350 1951-05-01 1 'Prefer our own schemes' fkFFICIALS of the tin v and rubber Industries said in Kuala Lumpur yesterday that they had their own stabilisation programmes. It was unfair to put all the blame for internal inflation on the higher prices ot tin and rubber. Commenting on a report in the Straits350 words
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Article270 1951-05-01 2 EBBW VALE, Wales, Moh. MR. Aneurin Bevan who resigned irom the Cabinet last week, called yesterday for unity in the Labour Party and said "there must be no wi|£»^Bdt idle talk about a split in the Labour movement." "The *»ry fact there Is a ainerenct of opinionReuter; UP - 270 words
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Article64 1951-05-01 2 LONDON, Mon. Peking Radio last night announced the names of two British and two American prisoners of war in Korea. The Britons were trooper Eddie Surridge of East Roydon, Hertfordshire, and Rifleman H. Traynor of Bolton. Lancashire. The Americans were First Class Stanley F. Bartholemew, Jr., ofReuter - 64 words
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89 1951-05-01 2 VATICAN CITY, Won. THE Pope yesterday venerated 25 newly-blessed priests martyred in Tonkine nearly 100 years ago. Thousands of people, including 2,000 foreign pilgrims, packed Saint Peters Basilica for the ceremony. Twa of the martyrs were "-'Tiish Dominican Bishops. Giuseppe Diaz Sanjurjo and Melchiorre GarciaReuter - 89 words
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Article, Illustration55 1951-05-01 2 HAPPY AGAIN: Mrs. Lucille Vogeler. wile oi inr. ivoo^rt A. Voreler, gaoled by the Hungarian Reds on "espionage" charges, all smiles, with her sons, Bobby, aeed 11. (left) and Billy, aged nine, on being told that her husband will be freed. Mr. Vogeler has s'nee joined hisAP - 55 words
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157 1951-05-01 2 DR Necatl Cakir, aged 47, chief of the Turkish News Agency in West Germany, his German wife and their six-year-old twin sons were found dead in their gas-filled apartment in Frankfurt. The bodies were found in the kitchen of their apartment. The doors were locked157 words
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Article98 1951-05-01 2 U.K. papers dearer next week LONDON, Mon. gßlTiaa national and Lon- don evening newspapers, which have so far cost one penny per copy since before the war, will cost three halfpence from Monday next. The newspapers have been forced to increase their prices by a new increase of £14 sterlingReuter - 98 words
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Article74 1951-05-01 2 RAJAHMUNDRY, SOUTH INDIA. Mon. AN Indian doctor has challenged the validity of the Madras State Prohibition Act. Dr. N. S. Reddi of Rajahmundry petitioned at the Madras High Court for legal permission to drink whisky on the ground that it is the only medicine which relievesAP - 74 words
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Advertisement775 1951-05-01 2 NOTICE Ai£ person bavin* knowledge ot the existence of whereabouts of TAN KIM AUN. formerly of 140, Denlson Road, Teluk Anson, reported to have been murdered by a Taiwanese Police Inspector or Japanese Police In Teluk Anson in or about August, 1945. Is requested to contact tne undersigned before the775 words
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Advertisement212 1951-05-01 2 WANG CONCESSIONS LTD, orporated in the Federation of Malaya) The notice is hereby given' that an interim dividend the, thirtyfirst, of three shillings (3s/-) pa: share, less Income tax at the rate of thirty per cent, has been declared due payable to shareholders on the register at the 16th May.212 words
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Advertisement221 1951-05-01 2 NOTICES NOTICE is hereby given that Mr. M.A.X. Marican son of Mowlagany, formerly employed as Manager by Messrs. Eu-Lee LandIng Shipping Co., (Singapore) Ltd.. of D-12A Union Building, Coltyer Quay, Singapore, has severed his connection with EuLee IrB"^«"g Shipping Co. Ltd.. and has no authority to represent Eu-Lee Landing Shipping221 words
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Advertisement70 1951-05-01 2 FEDERAL VETERINARY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS are Invited for Veterinary Department Scholarships to enable selected students to receive Veterinary Training in Australia or the United Kingdom. Intending applicants should consult the Federal Veterinary Department Scholarship Notice appearing as notification No. 1200 on page 472 of the Federation of Malaya Government Gazette70 words
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Article258 1951-05-01 3 Retaliation for seizure of tanker in H.K. HONG KONG, Monday. fHOU En-lai, Premier of China, today ordered requisitioning of all property m China of the British-owned Asiatic Petroleum Oil Company, "m the interest of the public and for our security.** The takeover was confirmed inReuter; AP - 258 words
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Article, Illustration99 1951-05-01 3 SUB-LT. Anthony Frew, who escaped when the British submarine Truculent wm lost with 64 men 15 months aro. was in the submarine Affray. in which 75 officers and men died. Before he could x«t into the control room after Truculent crashed, th« lower hatch closed.99 words
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Article72 1951-05-01 3 MANILA, Mon. MORE of the Communist Hukbalahaps who ambushed five Gls attached to Clark Air Base were believed to have been accounted for by Government forces, it was unofficially reported in Manih today. Government troops yesterday killed 15 and captured six of the Huks near NeuvtReuter - 72 words
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Article32 1951-05-01 3 HONG KONG. Mon. The Shanghai authorities have granted exit visas for another 95 foreigners to leave the city. The group include; 7") adults, 15 boys and five girls.— Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article66 1951-05-01 3 NEW YORK, Mon. Mr. Arieh Ben Eliezer, a member of the Israeli Parliament, and 1 his wife were detained by I United States immigration officials when they arrived in New York by air today from Paris. They were later sent to Ellis Island "for further examination." Mr.Reuter - 66 words
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Article97 1951-05-01 3 HONG KONG, Mon. THE Kwangtung authorities have ordered the evacuation of non-essential civilians from Swatow and Chaoyang, according to a Chinese Press report. The measure was taken as a result of the increasing activity of Nationalist warships off the east Kwangtung coast. The authorities also orderedReuter - 97 words
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Article52 1951-05-01 3 HONO KONG. Mon. A British "people's mission" headed by Mr. Jock Kane errived in Peking yesterday, according to the New China news agency. The delegation was met by several dozen representatives of the Peking Government headed by Liv Ning-yl, vice chairman of the All-China Federation ofReuter - 52 words
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Article31 1951-05-01 3 TOKYO. Mon. Workers of the Kamioka Mining Company called off a strike scheduled to start today following a last-minute agreement reached with the management over a wage dispute. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article112 1951-05-01 3 LONDON, Monday. DKITAIN'S Festival week started today with "candles lighting London's West End shops after a power blackout and shivering workers trudging through snow and sleet from cold breakfasts. An unseasonable cold snap, caught out the power plants being overhauled after the severe winter andReuter - 112 words
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Article52 1951-05-01 3 WELLINGTON, (N.Z.). Mon.— Wellington journalists yesterday voted to condemn sections of the Government's waterside emergency regulations restricting the Press. The regulations were framed to deal with the ten weeks' old New Zealand dockers' strike. The newspapermen declared that the regulations were wrong In principle and harmful inReuter; Reuter-AAP - 52 words
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Article, Illustration32 1951-05-01 3 MR. WILLIAM N. Oatis, Associated Press bureau chief in Prague, who was arrested a week ago, seen working in his London office before beint transferr-1 to Prague. A.P. picture.AP - 32 words
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136 1951-05-01 3 PARIS, M*n. AT four, Jean-Marie Doclot haj been kidnapped 18 times And each time Commissioner Georges Coffin, chief of Mons police, has been called In. Jean, whose parents were divorced two years ago. is sometimes kidnapped by his mother sometimes by his136 words
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158 1951-05-01 3 TOKYO, Mon. MAJOR-GENERAL William Huge, Commander of the U.S. Ninth Corps, said yesterday that the action of the British 27th Brigade in plugging a wide gap torn in the Korea lines was "superb." i Au^jLJjam troops and Canadi^^Bwho bore the brunt of tlP^hinese onslaught inReuter - 158 words
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Article44 1951-05-01 3 TOKYO, Mon.— Four members of the Pakistan purchasing mission arrived here by air on Sunday. They are expected to stay in Japan for about three weeks to purchase machinery and to study the possibilities of getting Japanese technical assistance. —Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article85 1951-05-01 3 SAIGON. Mon. MR. Malcolm Mac Donald, Commissioner General for South-East Asia, arrived by air in Saigon yesterday from Singapore on what he called a five-day fact-finding visit to Indo-China. Later he flew on to Hanoi, where he is to stay until May 2 at the invitation ofReuter - 85 words
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Article20 1951-05-01 3 DUSSELDORF, Mon. West Germany's largest state, North Rhine-Westphalia, has banned a number of Commjjpist and Communist-sponsoYed organisations. Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article32 1951-05-01 3 HONO KONG, Mon.— The \rgyll and Sutherland High- landers returned yesterday from Korea. The main body returned to garrison duty in Hong Kong after eisht months at the front.— UP.UP - 32 words
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Article28 1951-05-01 3 CHATHAM, Mon. Wives and relatives of 75 men lost in the British submarine Affray attended a memorial service at the Royal Naval barracks here yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article22 1951-05-01 3 1L DTEW, Mon.—Ninety-five-year-old ex-Marshal Petaln. who was near death recently, yesterday felt so well he dedned to be medically examined,—Reuter.22 words
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Article, Illustration434 1951-05-01 3 Boom is a blow to Reds -R.G.A. From Our London Correspondent LONDON, Mon. TIHE rubber price has A been only following m the wake of other commodities, said Mr. Egmont Hake, chairman of Rubber Growers Association, at the annual general meeting this morning. At long last rubber producers had comeReuter - 434 words
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Advertisement129 1951-05-01 3 Every day, •r) tM«i IS baking day! Freshly baked in our kitdrans every day, our famous pies make cold tiffin something to look forward to! Veal. Ham fir Egg $1.80 per Ib. .York Pie 1.80 Sreak Kidney 1.60 Pork Pie .50 each Chicken fir Ham .70 Veal fir Ham .50129 words
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Article110 1951-05-01 4 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. THE Crown Agents in London have been asked to send out engineers to study the possibility of building a permanent bridge over Klang river at Klang, following last week's collapse of the •'Madras" Bailey bridge. Selangor State Engineer. Mr. L.110 words
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208 1951-05-01 4 PROOF OF DES RE FOR EEP-Cu^^^| PROGRESSIVE Party Commissioner in West Ward, Mr. C. F. J. Ess, yesterday appealed to all Straits-born to register for and vote in the Municipal and Legislative Council election Speaking on the adjournment, Mr. Es& said208 words
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Article46 1951-05-01 4 From Our Own Correspondent. RAU B, Mon.— The Raub Government Club will hold ■a cocktail party and dance on Monday May 7 when the :he Sultan of Pahang visits Raub. The regimental band of he 4th Queen's Own Hussars vill play.46 words
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Article142 1951-05-01 4 70 schools enter 1,700 exhibits SEVENTY schools have entered a total of 1.700 exhibits for the Singapore combined schools art and crafts exhibition at the Victoria Memorial Hall tomorrow The Chairman of the organising committee. Dr. C. A. Gibson-Hill, told the Straits Times yesterday that this exhibition would be better142 words
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Article52 1951-05-01 4 From Our Own Correspondent. JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. The duty collected on rubber by the Customs at Batu Pahat amounted to $55,020 in March which is more than double the amount collected in the corresponding month last year. Petrol brought in the highest duty $91,145, in the52 words
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37 1951-05-01 4 ROAD REPAIRED From Our Own Correspondent. TELUK ANSON, Mon.— The approach road to Teluk Anson Post Office has been filled up and repaired by the Public Works following a letter of complaint, published in the Straits I'fmes.37 words
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Article21 1951-05-01 4 Chua Ngee Heng, a seaman, was fined $10 in Singapore yesterday for failing to register for an identity card.21 words
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Article, Illustration66 1951-05-01 4 THEY ARRANGE EXHIBITS AiR. WEI THIAM SIEW (le.t) and Professor F. Mason, two of the members of the organising committee of the combined schools art and crafts exhibition, arranging exhibits In the Singapore Victoria Memorial Hill. The exhibition, arranged in connection with the Colony's Education Week, will be opened by66 words
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79 1951-05-01 4 OEVERAL Singapore Improvement Trust tenants have received notices to "quit before the end of this month because their tenancy is considered "unsatisfactory". II The notices were issued by the Board of Trustees. No other reason was given, but tenants were advised to write to the79 words
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Article79 1951-05-01 4 From Oar SUff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. Raja Muda of Selangor who is leaving on an eight-month tour of the United Kingdom was entertained to a farewell dinner by members of the Selangor Recreation Club. The Raja Muda, who is the patron of the club, will79 words
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Article62 1951-05-01 4 Two Chinese, who were alleged to have threatened to kill five Revenue Officers who confiscated money from them, yesterday appeared in the Singapore Second Police Court. Lim Sam Hoe and Kh«o Wang Mong were tentative!y charged with criminal Intimidation intending to cause alarm to the Revenue Officers. Bail62 words
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Article57 1951-05-01 4 FIDES COST $1,007,928 From Our Staff Correspondent. PENANO, Mon. Penang flre brigade last year answered 128 calls. 68 more than in 1949. In his annual report, the officer In charge. Inche ZalnuP Abidln. states that 20 calls were "malicious false alarms." The fire brigade was called out twice to take57 words
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43 1951-05-01 4 50 CENT BRIBE From Oar Own Correspondent. KLUANQ, Mon. Yong Seng Slang, of Lam Lee Estate, Yong Peng, charged with offering 50 cents to Utoh bin Ahmad when caught removing atap from a resettlement camp pleaded guilty and was fined $100 at Kluang.43 words
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Article82 1951-05-01 4 DETAIL liquor dealers said 11 there was no rush to buy whisky before the price went up yesterday. One retailer said that the Increase for a bottle of whisky from $11.95 to $12.50 was too smaU to worry about. The retail price in the82 words
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Article106 1951-05-01 4 The Old Rafflesians' Association at its 21st annual meeting at Raffles Institution Hall re-elected Dr. C. J. Poh president. The following were also elected: Vice-president, Dr. Lee Lian Chye; secretary, Mr. Tan Boon Seng; assistant secretary. Mr. Woon Sui Cheong: treasurer. Mr. Chew Charm Kwan:106 words
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Article36 1951-05-01 4 From Oar Own Correapondrat. JOHORE BAHRU, Mon.— Pt. Abu bin Sakawi, of 221 Vehicle Battalion. Pandan. who drove negligently ana collided with the Pillar of a bridge, was fined 140 in the Police Cou£*36 words
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Article26 1951-05-01 4 From Oar Own Corresponaaat SEQAMAT, Mon.— Charged with theft of timber from Johore Lafcia Estate, 25-year-old Ng Tay Kee waa fined $75 at Segamat.26 words
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Article338 1951-05-01 4 US DRIVER MAY BE CHARGED r THE Singapore Coroner Mr. E. Ebert, yesterday returned a finding of death by misadventure on 65-year-old Ghow Ah Keng, of Sago Lane, who was knocked down and killed by a Singapore Traction Company bus in Kallang Road. Mr. Ebert said that there was insufficient338 words
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65 1951-05-01 4 FUNERAL OF MR ONG SIM HOCK From Oar Own Correspondent. TAIPING, Mon— The funeral of Mr Ong Sim Hock of the Sultan Abdul Harnid College, Alor Star, who died at the General Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, was held in Talping yesterday. Mr. Ong went to Kuala Lumpur to attend65 words
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Article37 1951-05-01 4 From Oar Own Correspondent. IPOH, Mon.— Kent (F.M.S.) Tin Dredging, Ltd., has declared a first Interim dividend of six pence a share for the year ending Dec. 31, 1951, payable on May 16, 1951.37 words
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Article33 1951-05-01 4 #Rom Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Mon.— Pleading guilty to stealing two tins of cigarettes. Lee Swee aged 18, was bound over for a year in $200 at Kuala Lumpur today.33 words
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Article31 1951-05-01 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. Boh Plantations Ltd. today announced that the price of Boh tea is $2.60 a Ib. and the price of Tiger tea $2.25 a lb.31 words
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Article, Illustration257 1951-05-01 4 f TNGKU Abdul Aziz, cousin of the Sultan of Johore, and former Mentri Besar of the State, died suddenly at his home In Haslemere, Surrey, in England, on Sunday. He was 63 years of age. The Regent of Johore. Tungku Mahkota, has ordered the257 words
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Miscellaneous341 1951-05-01 4 CJUHJBT HfMSJn MJI/C/MG AM PROGftiSS \L_ r j,'l '"«v Pi r A*.f may I vtay^ fIRJT SAMMY. YOU HAD I 1 i ATHOMETOPAY. I DONT A HOLIDAY YESTERDAY.k I I riffnTtrti fT~ I --Ft R* F "l "-IKE GOIMG TO SCHOOL.! YOU MEVER WANJTED TO U lllFWl HTl' IIIMSOTIREn I341 words
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Article406 1951-05-01 5 TEMPORARY shortage of materials and high prices might interfere with the Educational Plan to some extent, Mr. A. W. Frisby, Singapore Director of Education, said in a broadcast last night. But, he added: 'I fan assure you that we shall fill every nook and crevice in406 words
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Article70 1951-05-01 5 From Our Staff Correspondent MALACCA, Mon.— Dr. O P. Malalasekera, president. World Fellowship of Buddhists, was given a rousing welcome when he arrived here yesterday for a two day visit. A large crowd packed the historic Cheng Hoon Teng temple last night to hear his70 words
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Article189 1951-05-01 5 BRITAIN'S MALAYA POLICY From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. THE British Oovernmei.i '■> pledge of responsible ■eltgovernment for Malaya means that Malaya can leave Lie Commonwealth when Malayans say they are ready to take over their own affair ■>, said a Federal Government spokesman broadcasting fror.i Kuala Lumpur on189 words
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65 1951-05-01 5 FORMER PLANTER DIES IN FRANCE From Our Own Correspondent. LONDON, Mon.— The dearth has occurred at Nice, France, of Mr. Alastair Keith (Sunny) Maitland, formerly of Kuala Lumpur. The son of the late Provost Andrew Maitland of Tain, Ross-shire, Mr. Maitland v.ent to Malaya as a rubber planter and worked65 words
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Article23 1951-05-01 5 From Oar Own Correspondent LONDON Mon.— Mr. Ivone Klrkpatrick-Caldecot, formerly Chief Justice of Sarawak, has died at Eastbourne. He was 84.23 words
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Article56 1951-05-01 5 The Singapore Chinese IT.M.C.A. will launch a students' thrift campaign today in connection with the Singapore's Educatipn Week. The Studefits and Boys Work department of the V.M.C.A. will appea) to all Singapore students to be thrifty In spending their pocket money. The V.M.C.A. will distribute pamphlets56 words
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Article48 1951-05-01 5 The two-day Malay crafts and arts exhibition— part of. the Colony's Education Week programme in the Kota Raja Malay School. Singapore, ended yesterday when prizes for 20 Malay schools were distributed by Mrs. A. W. Frlsby. More than 15.000 people saw the exhibition.48 words
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Article105 1951-05-01 5 Loan goes on house. in India MR. W. O. Smith, vicepresident of Singapore Pub'.ic Works Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society, at the Society's annual meeting yesterday, urged member* to be more thrifty and more discriminate in taking out loans. He said that many members had applied for loans to repair105 words
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Article357 1951-05-01 5 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG, Monday. MRM R Justice Jobling today dismissed, with costs, iTX the motion brought b y the Penang Municipal President, Mr. H. G. Hammett, against the North Malayan Newspapers Ltd. and Mr. Teoh Thye Moh, editor of the Straits Echo357 words
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128 1951-05-01 5 HOUSES art going up all over Singapore, despite the abnormal^ high cost of building materials said Mr. Lee Kong Chian. chairman of the board of directors, at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Eastern Realty Company in Singapore yesterday. Mr. Lee said128 words
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Article35 1951-05-01 5 From Our Own Correspondent MUAR Mon.— An Italian. Silvio Giorgi, manager of Gersik Estate, waa fined $75 at Muar for failing to cause a register of seven of his workmen to be kept.35 words
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Article45 1951-05-01 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon When charged In the Police Court with being in unlawful possession of a BicycQe, Liang Chua claimed that the cycle was his and was registered In his name. The Magistrate adjourned the case for the claim to be verified.45 words
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Article, Illustration336 1951-05-01 5 680 BOYS, STAFF END ROAMING f T was a red letter day 1 for the Gan Eng Sent; School. Singapore, yes terday as 680 boys an. their teachers move; into their new per manent "home" in Anson Road after wandering several years. With curious eyes, the boys were led to336 words
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Article30 1951-05-01 5 From Oar Own Correspondent RAUB, Mon. Chuah Wool Sin was sentenced to 30 months' imprisonment by Mr. Justice Grant at the Raub Assizes for possession of terrorist documents.30 words
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Article22 1951-05-01 5 From Our Own Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Mon.— Yap Bok Kean was fined $25 in the Police Court today for inconsiderate driving.22 words
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23 1951-05-01 5 NO I-CARD From Our Own Correspondent, SEGAMAT, Mon.— For failing to take out an identity card. Mohamed Gouse was fined $150 at Segamat.23 words
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Article69 1951-05-01 5 EDUCATION WEEK, free film show. Cathay 8.30 a.m., Radio Mlaya talk of the town, impressions of the combined school art and crafts exhibition 8.30 p.m. Y.W.C.A., Raffles Quay, ballroom dancing class, 5 p.m. CHINESE V.M.C.A., Selegie Road, basketball, 5.30 p.m., body building, 5.30 pjn., table-tennis, 7.30 p.m. POLICE69 words
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Advertisement22 1951-05-01 5 ELECTRIC" FO OD MIXER BEATS MIXES CREAMS WHIPS BLENDS UNCES MASHES JUICES Ciitk tke o -Troost ease arvd perfectionMRRIS ONJ IISTER MGWEI;BIgS^LP22 words
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Advertisement121 1951-05-01 5 j^ "constellation" \A it A. New York only two and a half /%f Jwr days rom Singapore when you Mr a JtZf travel by KLM Constellation. jMt' y/fif Departures from Singapore /fir x^ Mr /fa every Tuesday, Friday and y My VW Local Office V J? Jmt yk 1 Finlayson121 words
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Obituary51 1951-05-01 6 KHAN: Mr. N 8. Khan of Messrs. Shafts Radio Bervloe of No 4 Klang Rd, K.L., brother of N E Khan N. A. Khan brother-in-law of M. Jwl«' Gema*. K. A. Gaffoor Spore, passrd away on 28th April. 1951. at General Hospital. Spore, after a short Illness. Upcountry papers51 words
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Article99 1951-05-01 6 THE FAMILY of the late Mr. Heng Mul Keng wishes to thank ,•ll relatives and friends who attended his funeral on 3&.4.51, sent floral tributes, telegrams and .letttrs of condolence and to those •who lent their cars and rendered valuable assistance MR W F MOSBERGEN and "children thank all99 words
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980 1951-05-01 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tues., May 1, 1951. February, 1942 Last week, in the sixth year of so-called peace In the world, Civil Defence made it* official re-appearance in Singapore. A Bill "to make provision for the Civil Defence of the Colony (to quote the official preamble) was introduced in980 words
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Article177 1951-05-01 6 READ with interest that the Royal Commission on Betting, Lotteries and Gambling, formed in the U.K. in 1949, has come to the weighty conclusion that: "The spread of gambling is one of the symptoms of an age in which people have more leisure and cannot or do177 words
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Article, Illustration895 1951-05-01 6 RICHARD HUGHES - JAPANESE LOOK SOUTH FOR ELBOW-ROOM A new one every 13 seconds-^ By RICHARD HUGHES TOKIO. WITH the approach of the so-called Japanese "peace treaty", Australia must prepare to face the strongest bid ever made by Japan for the peace-time right to migrate to the South Pacific to Borneo, the Celebes,895 words
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Letter167 1951-05-01 6 INSCRUTABLE are the ways lof politicians. Kicking away the ladder which helped them to climb has always been the attitude of the power-politicians In all countries and at all times. And how can the Singapore politician be an exception? Tne verve and audacity with which a member of167 words
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Letter83 1951-05-01 6 SINGAPORE is only a fledgling democracy. The monthly allowance of $900 paid to a Legislative Councillor is, in my opinion, a hindrance rather than a stimulant to the development of democracy In the Colony. The public, with Its rudimentary knowledge of democracy, is likely to mistake Council83 words
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Letter469 1951-05-01 6 FOR AND AGAINST REGROUPING "DUNGA Apis" incredible letter of April 27, leaving out any particular merit regarding regrouping, hardly qualifies as an argument. To me It hardly makes sense. Is it to be believed that, before regrouping, times of lorry transport were unpredictable? After many469 words
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Article124 1951-05-01 6 yyiTH reference to Mr. K. O. Cheah's letter in the Straits Times of April 27, I would state for his Information that gambling at the Singapore Turf Club premises Is' legal because Government derives revenue by way of ta__on MembersoX But what about betting tu mn<,u124 words
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Article413 1951-05-01 6 On the Margin The Last \rVoru J DONT want to bore people with arguments over the title of Comptroller, but today I have to pass on what I really must accept as the last word on the subject, at any rate so far as the Income Tax Department Is concerned.413 words
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Advertisement641 1951-05-01 6 At Penan* «n April i n Ml. to Anne, wife Of W j. W«tt«, M.C.8., ft •on. MUMRO. To ChrtsHne, wife o^ William Munro, at KandwrMrbau Hotpttal on 30th Apffl, daughter. LORIMEH -GIBSON BISHOP. On April 27th at St. Oeorgei Church. Penang. Andrew George, •on of the late Andrewboyd Lorlmer641 words
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Advertisement31 1951-05-01 6 EVE"3RIGHT OPTICAL CO. Offering Complete Services msvt6ai ltofw Comfort Visual Effldfinc* v (1) VISUAL ANALYSIS (2) VISUAL rRAINIRG (3) GLASSES IF REEDED C S. CHONG, OPT. D. 1», CHULIA ST. S'PO&L31 words
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Advertisement104 1951-05-01 6 Front Seat Entertainment MOTOR RADIO Model PE 23 CR 6 Volt Battery Supply ■I Wo 5 valve, 5 waveWWBll^^ band superhet fully bandspread on all short wavebands fully tropical ised detacnabl* loudspeaker with provision for extension speaker 3.3 Amps circuit incorporates A.V.C. and negative voltage feedback. Price $225/- tn Singapore104 words
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Article, Illustration251 1951-05-01 7 'But there's no profit racket pOVERNMENT'S charge that tenders for building projects are from 80 to 100 per" cent, higher does not mean ihat a profiteering racket exists, Singapore contractor* told the Straits Times jesterday. one leading contractor iaia that the Colonial BtenUxy. Mr. W. L. Blythe's, statement !n th«251 words
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Article253 1951-05-01 7 Commission told: And WE must answer it J»HE Acting Municipal President, Mr. N. Ward, yesterday announced that the Municipal Engineer's report on the floods in the Colony would soon be presented to the Municipal Commissioners. He was replying to three Commissioners Mr E. V. Davis, Mrs. R.253 words
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Article57 1951-05-01 7 Abdul Rahim bin Abdul Wahab. a 44-year-old Indian, was tentatively charged in ".he Singapore Second Police Court yesterday with the attempted murder of Lee Kwong Lai on April 21. A week ago Abdul Rahim was tentatively charged with murdering Lee's daughter. Lee Yuet Kwal. He was57 words
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Article35 1951-05-01 7 Mr. Jlnda Thlemmedh of the Siamese Fisheries Department, now attending a seminar on brackishwater fish culture In Jakarta will visit Malaya at the end of this month to see the local fisheries institutes.35 words
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Article151 1951-05-01 7 THE venue of the mass May M. Day meeting of Singapore workers has been changed from the Happy World to the Great World arena. The meeting begins at 4.30 P.m. and Mr D. Mungat representative of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions Asian151 words
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Article82 1951-05-01 7 SINGAPORE Y.W.C.A. will O send a representative to the first international camp of the world assembly of youth In England. She is Miss Lucy Lim who will leave in the Chusan o: May 11, with her grandmother. Mrs. Lee Choon Guan. Mrs. Guan is going to82 words
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Article78 1951-05-01 7 From Our SUIT Correspondent. PENANG, Mon.— Four Malay Settlement and Federal Councillors were honoured by the Penang UMNO at a tea party at the E. and O. Hotel. They were: Dr. K. Mohd. Ariff, Federal Councillor who received the C.B.E. in the New Year honours, Inche Yusoff Mohd.78 words
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Article30 1951-05-01 7 Tan Kirn Nee, aged 23. was fined $5 in Singapore yesterday for refusing to produce his identity card at Alexandra Road. Singapore. He said he was drunk.30 words
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Article, Illustration54 1951-05-01 7 OR WILLARD E. GOSLIN. former superintendant of schools in Pasadena, California, who arrived in Singapore aboard the Fcrnsea yesterday with his daughter. Jane, en route t» educational conferences in Europe. Dr. Goslin has been loaned to UNESCO by the National Conference of Christians and Jews.54 words
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Article234 1951-05-01 7 T*HE Singapore Municipality will pay out from A public funds $45,600 to 26 elected and nominated Commissioners as allowance to meet out of pocket expenses. Nominated Commissioner, Mr. Yap Pheng Geek, has decided not to accept the allowance. The amount represents payment for the first234 words
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239 1951-05-01 7 Story 'too big a strain on belief From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. r:E prosecution story that Chief Inspector Mohd. Yusoff bin Bagoo received a bribe to secure the acquittal of a man placed "too great a strain on belief," said Mr. R. Ramanl in the Kuala Lumpur Appeal239 words
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Article24 1951-05-01 7 t£E^£ Wn JOHORE BAHRU. Mon For selling beer without a licence, Lian Teng Seng was fined SlOO in Batu Pahat yesterday.24 words
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Article70 1951-05-01 7 From Our Staff Correspondent PENANG. Mon. WHILE at a wedding "ken- duri" two miles from Fort Cornwallis station signal. Sergeant Abrahim bin Mat Noor was recalled to doty. Cause of the interruption was a signal from the Royal Malayan Naval vessel Pelandok: "We want a launch70 words
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Article, Illustration77 1951-05-01 7 THE birthday of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands was celebrated m Singapore yesterday with a cocktail party at the home of the Dutch Cqn-sul-Genrral, Mr. J. Van Der Gaag. The Colonial Secretary, Mr. W. L. Blythe, proposed the toast to the Queen and Mr. Van77 words
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Article199 1951-05-01 7 Plantation workers may merge FE question of establishing an International secretariat for plantation workers will be discussed at the first Asian regional conference of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions in Karachi from May 28 to May 31, Mr. Dayan Mungat, ICFTU chief in Singapore, said yesterday. Eleven Asian199 words
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Article46 1951-05-01 7 Found guilty of dishonestly retaining a stolen flre-ex-tlngulsher belonging to the HAS.C, a taxi-driver, Toh Kirn Sal, was sentenced in the Singapore First District Court yesterday to six months' gaol Notice of appeal was given. Ball of $2,000 in two sureties was allowed.46 words
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Article60 1951-05-01 7 DROVISION for nine elected councillors out of a total of 15 members Is made In the constitution of the Munlci- Penang Settlement Council. The constitution, granted under the 1950 Local Author- j ities Elections Ordinances, stipulate! that the number o the President. For Penang's first elections60 words
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176 1951-05-01 7 IVIR. James Payne, Australian Trade CommisiTl sioner in Malaya, yesterday assured Muslims that Australian tinned-mutton marked "Mohammedan Killed" was really slaughtered by Australian Muslims. Pointing out that there are about 4,000 Muslims in Australia today, Mr. Payne said some of them are in the sheep-siaughter176 words
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Article66 1951-05-01 7 When found by Mr A. D. Cornelius, assistant manager of the Adelphi Hotel. Singapore, trespassing In the hotel. Neoh Boon Phock produced an Identity card which did not belong to him, It was said In Singapore Second Court yesterday. Neoh wag gaoled for three months for dishonestly66 words
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313 1951-05-01 7 CHINA TRAVEL BAN LIFTED 'TOO LATE' GOVERNMENT'S decision to allow Malayan who went China during the first nine month of last year to return to Malaya withou applying for re-entry visas is an importan concession, Mr. Tan Chin Tuan, Chinese Chamber of Commerce member on Singapon Legislative Council, said yesterday.313 words
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Article157 1951-05-01 7 Medallist wounded in battle From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. SECOND Lieut. Qrenville Francis Nicholas Charrington, of the First Battalion Suffolk Regiment, who was awarded the Military Cross on Saturday was wounded yesterday in a battle with bandits in the Rawang district of Selangor. Lt. Charrington led a patrol157 words
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Article95 1951-05-01 7 From Onr Staff Correspondent IPOH. Mon. A raid by Customs officers on a squatter hut at the 2 1/2 mile. Chemor Road, had its sequel at ipoh Magistrate's Court when a 30-year-old woman, Tan Swee Tong, was charged with being In possession of five gallons95 words
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Article23 1951-05-01 7 Yao Fook Cheong was in Singapore yesterday fined $25 for professing: to tell the fortune of a Chinese In Beach Road.23 words
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Article41 1951-05-01 7 AN unclaimed car s.ized in a Singapore Customs opium haul in Mountbatteu Road last year will be auctioned tomorrow. The car will be auctioned by the police at the Beach Road police station at 11 a.m.41 words
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Article61 1951-05-01 7 From Oar Staff Correspondent PENANG, Mon.— An ordinance to constitute a Volunteer land force for the whole of the Federation will be introduced in the near future, states an official r"ely to Dr. HI K. Menon, tabled before the Settlement Council today. Recruitment will begin shortly61 words
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Advertisement66 1951-05-01 7 I multifoto f COMES TO SINGAPORE/ f the Peter Robinson studios V Announce the opening of a Studio fl. A Socialising in the milltlfotO 4 i system, under the direction of a highly TT V trained European photographer. A h 12 DIFFERENT POSES 1 I PLUS 1 i 1 Cabinet-size66 words
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Advertisement60 1951-05-01 7 *o- -z tap I lIP* •jirllj BOTANY ■> II IN ■p p ■"I NEW SEASON S T 1 SHADES OF I mjj s* Crey, Coffee, Oatmeal, Navy M I «>e Ice Blue, Red, •|i Pink, Buttercup J?' JJai and BfijMmS Duck-Egg Blue $35.00 $39.00 $44.00 THE SFT S.zs 34, 36,60 words
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Article187 1951-05-01 8 Jumqbhoy says Govt. betrays weakness GOVERNMENT has betrayed its weakness in not being: able to stand by, the people against private builders, Mr. J. M. Jumabhoy (Independent, City) told Singapore Municipal Commissioners yesterday. Mr. Jumabhoy referred to Government's decision to curtail Its building programme of schools187 words
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Article334 1951-05-01 8 THE register of applications for Singapore Improvement Trust houses Is closed. All applications received are returned and are not even examined. This was stated by the Acting Municipal President. Mr N. Ward, when replying to an inquiry by Mr. M. P. D. Nair (Labour-North) on why334 words
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Article91 1951-05-01 8 A three-man committee of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners was appointed yesterday to consider appeals arising from the decisions of the Registrar of Vehicles regarding cancellation of vehicles licences. This formed the subject of a motion by the acting President. Mr. N. Ward. The committee wil consist91 words
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37 1951-05-01 8 PRISON FOR YEAR From Our Own Correspondent. MUAR, Mon.— A Javanese, Mat Bor bin Dollah Omar, was sentenced to a year's hard labour at Muar for possession of about four katis of scrap rubber at Sagil Estate.37 words
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Article28 1951-05-01 8 MUAR, Mon. For daring his car at Tangkak without due consideration for others. Ong Siew Chuan was fined $35 at Muar. He knocked down a pedestrian.28 words
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Article, Illustration70 1951-05-01 8 THE BISHOP of Singapore, the Right Rev. H. W. Baines (left) pictured at a garden party yesterday In honour of Mr. Ahmad bin Ibrahim's nomination to the Legislative Council. The party, which was given by the inter-Religious organisation was also in hononr of Prof. Edmund D. Soper, right) an authority70 words
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Article325 1951-05-01 8 Monthly-pay staff may get rise T\HE Service Committee of A Singapore Municipality, is to consider pay rises for Its monthly paid staff The Commissioners decided this yesterday after a debate on Mr. S. S. Manayam's (Prog. North) motion to increase salaries of monthly paid staff to keep them in line325 words
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Article103 1951-05-01 8 All roads approaching the Singapore padang wii be closed to traffic after 3 p.m. tm May 5 when the youth rally in connection with Education Week is held. Stamford Road (between North Bridge Road and Connaught Drive), Beach Road (between Bras Basah Road and Connaught Drive), Connaught103 words
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Article45 1951-05-01 8 Singapore is to have a branch of the Peninsular Malays' Union. The Inaugural meeting will be at the Great World Park on Sunday at 2 p.m. Inche Hashim Ghanl, P.M.U. president, and a representative of the P.M.U. women's section will speak.45 words
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Article27 1951-05-01 8 The Singapore Municipal Commissioners yesterday agreed to take over Lincoln Road from its Junction with Keng Lee Road to the northeasterly boundary of lot 23/4.27 words
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184 1951-05-01 8 A WARNING that the Commissioners should not sacrifice high standards and advocate mediocrity for the sake of appointing local-born employees to certain posts was given in the Singapore Municipal Commissioners meeting yesterday by Mr. Yap Pheng Geek (Nominated). Mr. Yap was commenting on a suggestion184 words
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Article139 1951-05-01 8 THHE Singapore Government was yesterday blamed x for delaying the solution of the colony's traffic problems. i Mr. D. Robertson (Prog.South Ward) speaking on the adjournment at yesterday's ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commission said that Government "has not yet passed the parking committee's report." He139 words
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Article93 1951-05-01 8 rpHE motto for Singapore J. Legislative Councillors should be "Procrastination." This was suggested by Mrs. Robert Eu (Progressive West Ward) in an adjournment speech on Government's delay in deciding on the solution to traffic problem*. She suggested that where possible the Municipal Commissioners should93 words
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Article80 1951-05-01 8 A $20,000 capital Co-oper-ative Stores Society will be opened at Kuching, Sarawak, today. The Society has already 756 members, most of them Government servants. The shop will be at Market Street, Kuching. Mr. D. E. Siddons, chairman of Singapore Co-oper-ative Stores Society, has sent a message of80 words
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Article141 1951-05-01 8 The draft constitution of the Government Afternoon Schools' Association of Singapore was passed at the Inaugural meeting of the association held at Victoria School. The following were elected office-bearers for 1951-52:— Mr. D. E. Sundram. president; Mr. L. Cornwell, vice-president; Mr. K. Shanmugam, secretary; Mr. Tan Song Yam,141 words
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Article, Illustration36 1951-05-01 8 A TIGER which was reported to have killed hjne men in Ulu Duagun. Trengganu, Uas stalked and shot at mid-day over the body of its last victim, a Malay, by a36 words
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Advertisement123 1951-05-01 8 JEW E LLE RY '\r\lS 1 JBCt., Rolletl Gold Jewellery Latest designs, up-to-date fashion*, Medals of "OUR LADY OF FATIMA" a speciality. Colour guaranteed. Manufacturers: X C. lII. V ASSY SO^S LTD., ALWAYS— B. INDIA y Apply Aaaiv.: f L. G. KOSTKA, 197, Bufcit China. Malacca, Motor, Traisf irmr ant123 words
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Advertisement14 1951-05-01 8 c. c. c. Collect six of these coupons to join the Children's Corner Club.14 words
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Advertisement249 1951-05-01 8 Now 1 clean my breath whhe clean my teeth with COLGATE Jl r% DENTAL CREAM f *&ffl becaus* tJIHS 5l& X!^^. <tf" the) dentist FflK^i^^ 1 told me— m W X When you eat, tiny pieces of food get caught between j your teeth. They cause bad breath and tooth249 words
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Article, Illustration40 1951-05-01 9 NUT > bbish—just accustomed to a h gher station in lite are these graceful flamin(jcc;., been with elevated bills as two of the duck community sail in their direction on the sunlit jjond at Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire.40 words
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Article298 1951-05-01 9 Keeping The Shine On Silver SILVER wnich is not in use should be well wrapped up in order to prevent tarnishing, which often happens In a climate such as this To prevent silver trom tarnishing, It is recommended that olive oil be rubbed all over the silver before wrapping It298 words
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Article61 1951-05-01 9 SOLACE foe housew yes whose hands are x>r as smooth and white as tiev used to be comes from the French Impressionist pointer, Renoir "Have you ever seen a fashionable woman wl DS hands you want to pairt?" I he once remarked "Wo- t men's hands are61 words
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520 1951-05-01 9 SUPPOSE most 1 humans suffer from what is commonly called "the herd instinct rather than by being like Greta Garbo who wanted to be alone All the same I had certainly been cursing up hill and down dale as .the repairers and painters were520 words
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Article, Illustration25 1951-05-01 9 HEAVY spu.i rayoi In Vie new San Tropez redbrown is used for these holiday jeans, topped by an every-day white vashable T shtrt.25 words
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Article, Illustration672 1951-05-01 9 NURSE JANET - JfM^7ji^Mj3lx\jA /ll All, mn **n. m. n i By i NURSE JANET OAVE you noticed **how widely children differ in their attitude towards play, especially when by themselves? One child will find a couple of sticks, tie them together to form a sword and become a672 words
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Article115 1951-05-01 9 THIS DOG KNOWS 550 WORDS AFIVE-year-old female dog named Marl has been showing Japanese at exhibitions in Tokyo that she is able to read the alphabet and understands 500 Japanese and 50 English words. Mari can answer questions. She can add, subtract, multiply and divide up to 50, the English115 words
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Advertisement33 1951-05-01 9 This Joho.e baby 'is as full of life as only a healthy f\ tot can be. Cries t ry little and has a wonderful jfc^^r*^J<mJL appetite yes, ycVre rijht.- another Lactogen bzby X/T^X^33 words
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Advertisement21 1951-05-01 9 CEND your queries on Mo thercraft to Nurse Janet, c/o Straits Times Press. Cecil Street, Singapore, enclosing a stamped, addressed envelope.21 words
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Advertisement282 1951-05-01 9 The kindest /2v powder in the Ssjl/ ivorld For more than 50 years ~^L babies have revelled gf '.Jk in its soothing m 3* Mm softness at bathtime 1 T, o Mori /sssr V BABY POWDER THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED 4-51 The STELLAR STYLE., the most popular style of huirdressing282 words
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Miscellaneous363 1951-05-01 9 27. One divided by six (S). Straits Times Crossword uS u>\ JT< e 7? lady have 29. To order (7). DOWN 2 3 4 l b 8 L Mutual benefit association _J I §3$ (8,7). S§|S 3. Military formation, not a |H |H crossed cheque (4. 5). iis>^ saw m»363 words
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Advertisement174 1951-05-01 10 MACARTHUR'S Hour of Glory! _f w*^ IOOMV lOJ* Vfe fffC Bart Its OT ■4^ Manila and TODAY Distributed b > Warner Bros. VERY SOON! YOU'LL LAUGH LOUD AND LONG rnivcrsal-lntrrnationml's WiNNES OF an jg ACADEMY AWARD STARRING James Stewart AT HIS FUNNIEST and BEST! with JOSEPHINE HULL PEGGY DOW Supported174 words
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Advertisement220 1951-05-01 10 HTVVty] it TOMORUOW ,2—4.15—6.30—9.30 p.m. Thb la the story of THAT FORSYTE WOMAN and the three men who were such fools about her! GREfcK. fW ROBERT U^Q ht v* YOUNG T k o.. of JOHN CALSWORTHrS "THE FORSYTE SAGA' .JANET LEIGH U ita hew M-G-M TECHNICOLOR production?] HARKY DAVENPORT x220 words
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Miscellaneous345 1951-05-01 10 c,«r»Dnnr 10.50 Schools; 12 Malay; I—2 p.m. "Adventures of P.C. 49"; 10.30 SIMGAFOKK j^ s pore 2 Schools; 2.50 Close: 6 'To Please Myself": 11 Close. 10 a.m. News from K.L.; 10.10 -Mall Bag" 7 News; 7.12 Interlude; BFEBS Close; 1 p.m. Radio Orch^l.3o 7.30 Jo Stafford Show; 7.45 Radio345 words
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Article299 1951-05-01 11 LONDON. Mon. A DULL and easier tendency prevailed throughout most sections of the London Stock Exchange today with the hnminent end of account and the Korean war situation making for caution on the part of operators. Closing middle prices of selected stocks, as supplied to-the Straits Times by299 words
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Article193 1951-05-01 11 Business small: price around $1.88 From A Market Correspondent THE Singapore rubber market opened the week on a dull and featureless tone yesterday. The volume of business was very smallat prices ranging from $I.BBi to $1.87J a lb. for first-grade, May shipment. The market closed quiet I— with193 words
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Article33 1951-05-01 11 rpHE Malayan Exchange Banks Association announced yesterday that control direct rates Ml Canadian dollars were: Buying T.T. Ss>4, Airmail <OD.) 35%, (90 days) 35 i; SeUing T.T.,0.D ready 34 7 8.33 words
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Article130 1951-05-01 11 Sellers to the fore in Tins TiHE Malayan share market opened the week on a cautious note yesterday, with sellers predominating in the Tin section. Industrials remained steady. Rubbers were neglected. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association wer»: INUL'STaUAU B.B. Petrol 48/6 Fruer Neav» Ords S.«*130 words
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Article153 1951-05-01 11 From A Market Correspe»dent. LOOSE parcels of pepper, total1 ling two tons, changed hands In the Singapore produce market yesterday at ex-godown prices i of $1080 a plcul tor Muntok white and $700 for Lampong black. The ton* was quietly Bteady, and there were Increasing overseas inquiries153 words
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Article35 1951-05-01 11 HONO KONG, Mon. FREE market currency eicnangc Cat Hona Kong dollar? wai quoted at the close today at follows: US$l HKS6.IO' S (cash) HK$6.l5 (T); £1 HK515.70; one Uhil ol gold HKS3I9.— UP.UP - 35 words
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Article41 1951-05-01 11 SINGAPORE, Mon., Apr. 30 $577.12« i (unchanged). £1,172 V 2 a ton in London LONDON. Apr. 30.—Cash Bayers £1,1724 Sellers £1,175, Forward Buyers £1,162} Sellers £1,165; Settlement £1.160 (up £20) Turnovers: a.m. 105 tons, p.m. 75 tons.41 words
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Article36 1951-05-01 11 from Our Own Correspondent. LONDON, Mon. RUBBER company dividends are announced as follows: Bradwall 10 per cent, interim. Kamunlng 15 per cent. Interim. Sapong 25 per cent, final i against six per cent-)36 words
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Article26 1951-05-01 11 MR- f O. Laughland has reiTl signed from the board of Taiping Rubber Plantations. Mr. A. W- Walllch has been appointed a director.26 words
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Article16 1951-05-01 11 ifEPONO Dredging In the quarter to March 31. 1951. produced 68 tons of tin-ore.16 words
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177 1951-05-01 11 CHIPS In the Singapore Roads I=3 and alongside the Singapore Harbour Board godowns at 4 p.m. yesterday were: Outer Roads: Hal Hsuan. Suite 53. Salte 52. Taronga. Sumatra, Ibis. Benvenue San Gcronimo, Almkerk. Surat. Tasman, J. L. Luckenbach. Automedon. Sangola, Bokor. Karossa Eastern Queen,177 words
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Advertisement412 1951-05-01 11 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS Te New Yerk end Bestea Ma Ceylea. ln*a Egypt and Meaiterraneaei Pert*. Sinuoore P Swettennam Penang "PRES. BUCHANAN" 7/15 May 16/17 May 18/20 May "PRES. HAROINC" 18/24 May 2S/26 May 27/28 May "PRES VAN BURIN' JOMav/S laae 6/1 Une 8/ a lane '■PRES. lEFFERSON" 12/18 lane 19/20412 words
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Advertisement485 1951-05-01 11 EAST ASIATIC UNE SAIUNCS «OM SCANOINAVIA/U X /CONTINENT: Spore P Sham Penang "Panama 1 for B'kok. Sa gen, HKong Manila. Kobe Yokohama 6-10 May 3- 5 May JO Apr -2 May "Selandia" for Bangkok 22-24 May 20-21 May 19-19 May "Malaya" for Bangkok, Hong Kong Manila. Kobe Yokohama 27-30 May485 words
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Advertisement986 1951-05-01 11 MoALfSpftl 4 CQ., LTD. Telephone No.' 5906. ELLERMAM ffk BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LIMB LONDON. HAVRE, ROTTERDAM LOS ANCELES. SAN FRANCISCO, t HAMBURG PORTLAND SEATTLE ft VANCOUVER and for USA.. Norfn Atlantic Ports Acceot ng cargo for Central South and Canada via Colombo. American Ports ii CITY Of OTTAWA m.s SUNNYVILLE Spore986 words
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Article479 1951-05-01 12 But 5-0 victory lacked zest Kota Raja 5; Indonesians 0. SUPERIOR in attack and defence, Kota Raja returned to winning form after three successive defeats when they beat Indonesia League by five goals to nil in yesterday's S.A.F.A. First Division league game at Jalan Besar Stadium. Kota Raja toyed479 words
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Article, Illustration31 1951-05-01 12 M F. VILVARATNAM (left) and E. B. Laßrooy winners of the UniTersity of Malaya doubles title at the finals held on Sunday. Vilvaratnam also won the singles title. Straits Times picture.31 words
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85 1951-05-01 12 S.T.C. RAID OVER $2½ MILLION TAX ON SWEEPS. BETS'. OUT of a total revenue of $2,582,832 earned by the Singapore Government* last year from taxes on to t a lisator bete and sweepstakes. $2,573,278 came from the Singapore Turf Club. Duties on sweepstakes paid by other clubs, associations or societies85 words
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Article95 1951-05-01 12 lOLLILADS gained their first points in Division 3B of the S.A.F.A. league when they beat C.V.M.A. one-nil at St. George's Road yesterday. C V MA, who have collected only one point so far. would have gone down by a wider margin had It not been for95 words
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Article46 1951-05-01 12 SOCCER: Dlv. 1: Pulan Brant t R.K.MJC. at stadium: Dlt. 2. R.A.K. Ten«ah Kat Sajaraa at BODCA; Dlv. 3B: Bukit Timafa S.C. t Cosmos at Geylanr i BUSINESS HSE. LGE. A: Breweries v Shell at Breweries; Pu lav Bukum v Borne* Motors at P^dang.46 words
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Article174 1951-05-01 12 The Island Club's April monthly medal played over the week-end resulted in a win for T.H.A. Potts In "A" Division with a net score of 67. "B" Division was won by D. R. Fouts (65 net). The ball sweep held over the second nine was won174 words
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Article77 1951-05-01 12 LONDON. Mon. "PHE Aga Khan's Fralse dv Bols II will not run In the 2.000 Guineas at Newmarket on Wednesday. His trainer, H. Wragg will saddle Royal Serenade (E C. Elliott) and Barshlshl <C Smlrke). P. Mahen rides The Champ W. T. Evans. Sun Prince- D77 words
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Article36 1951-05-01 12 S.C.S. WIN 3 -0 Singapore Cold Storage beat Imperial Chemical Industries three-nil In a Business Houses "B" fixture at Oeylang yesterday. After an uneventful first half Cold Storage sored twice through Ismail and once through Saman36 words
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Article25 1951-05-01 12 In a United Services League tie at Seletar, R.A.F. Seletar beat S.D.S.R. by three-one after leading two-nil at half time. Cpl. Tucker refereed.25 words
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Article20 1951-05-01 12 Tlong Bahru Rangers defeated C.R.E. (South) 7—o In a friendly soccer match played at Fairer Park yesterday.20 words
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Article538 1951-05-01 12 RECORDS OF NEW HORSES From EPSOM JEEP PENANG, Monday. pOUR well-bred English three-year-olds will probably make their bow in Malayan racing at the forthcoming Penan* Turf Club summer meeting. They are Chan till v (late 'Ard Up), Currency Boy II (late Gryon), Gold Rise and538 words
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Article77 1951-05-01 12 DN.A.C. beat 30 Battalion R.A-O.C. by an only goal In a United Services Football League came at Alexandra yesterday. Throughout the game was fast and some very good football was seen for both aides. Neither team was able to establish control of play and both defences worked77 words
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Article68 1951-05-01 12 More than 4.000 people saw the Black and White all-Chinese oasketball team of Manila beat the Penang Chong Leng High School by 64 points to 36 points at the Happy World stadium last night. The Penang team were only nine points behind their opponents In68 words
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Article71 1951-05-01 12 PARIS. Mon:— Jaroslav Drobny. winner of the men's singles tennis title at the Paris international tournament, played the best tennis in the men's doubles on yesterday but lost. His partner, ageing Henri Cochet of France, was not able to keep up. Americans Budge Patty andAP - 71 words
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Article495 1951-05-01 12 PENANG, Monday. WEIGHTS for eight races on the first day, May 5, and four races for second day, Ma y 9, for the Penan? Turf Club Summer Meeting are: FIRST DAT MAT 5 ci.s.div.i— sH*. Invest 9.00 Young Lucius 8.13 Pegasus 5.13 Malleable Mouldings 5.12495 words
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Article159 1951-05-01 12 From Our Own Correspondent. JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. 'THE Johore Bahru District Amateur Athletic Association's 1951 championship meeting will be held on Thursday and Friday, May 31 and June 1 respectively. Entries are Invited from all affiliated clubs and Individuals tar the following events:159 words
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Article86 1951-05-01 12 BRISBANE. Mon. Bankstream, Sydney Cup winner and today's favourite, was beaten Into second place by Prince of Fairies in the A£ 12,000 Brisbane Cup. Australia's second richest horse race, run over two miles at Eagle Farm racecourse here. The winner, owned by MrW. R. Porter, won by threequartersReuter-AAP - 86 words
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423 1951-05-01 12 From JIM CHAMBERS LONDON, Monday. SURREY, joint county champions with Lancashire last year, look forward to another successful season under the captaincy of Maurice Barton, the old Oxford blue who has not carried out his threat to quit the same and spend all hisAP - 423 words
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Article118 1951-05-01 12 There are two changes In tha Singapore Business House, Football Association team to meet the United Service* at soccer at Jalan B«sar Stadium tomorrow. Hln Weng (Standard) and Param (Stanvac) replace Awing Bakar and Boon Seong. The team will now line up m follows: Arshad118 words
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Article71 1951-05-01 12 Results of last night's Interschool table tennis matches played at the Great World are: St. Andrew's "B" beat Raffles (Black) 7-2: St. Anthony's beat Raffles (Green) 5-4; Chinese High School "A" w.o. A.C.C.S. Results of Sunday's matches are: Raffles (Green) beat Chinese High School "B" 7-2: Chinese71 words
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Article75 1951-05-01 12 LONDON, Mon. The England team to meet Argentina at Wembley Stadium in the International soccer match on May 9 we. announced today as follow v Bert Williams (Wolves); Air Ramsey < Spurs Bill Eckemley (Blackburn): Billy Wright (WoU yes) Jim Taylor (Fulham), Harry Cockburn (Manchester U);Reuter - 75 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous28 1951-05-01 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: 6.49 a.m. (7.2), 8.33 p.m. (7.3); 1.25 ajn. (4.6), 1.56 p.m. 1.6). TOMORROW: 8.15 mm. (7.7). 9.W p.m. (7.7>; 2.32 a.m. (3.6) 2.58 n.m. (1.6).28 words
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