The Straits Times, 15 August 1952
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Title Section20 1952-08-15 1 The Straits Times MALAYA S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 SIXTEEN PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1952. if PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS20 words
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Article, Illustration327 1952-08-15 1 Dyaks give the tip-off and hunt is on From MANNING BLACKWOOD KUCHING, Thursday. HEAVILY-ARMED police patrol is today searching the jungle near the Indonesian border for a gang of terrorists. Land Dyaks told the police they saw the gang only ten miles from where a policeman327 words
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304 1952-08-15 1 Judge says: Jury loathe to convict on corruption MALACCA, Thursday. \f R. Justice Abbott acquitted a Public Works iTZ Department official in Malacca High Court today of a charge of corruption. Then he told the jury: "Whenever there is a clear case of corruption in this town, there are always304 words
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Article13 1952-08-15 1 8.0.A.C. ANNOUNCED LAST NIGHT THAT COMET SERVICE TO SINGAPORE STARTS NEXT WEEK.13 words
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125 1952-08-15 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. THE POSSIBILITY of sending men or arms from the Federation to help Sarawak wat mentioned by the High Commissioner. General Sir Gerald Templer, to the Conference of Rulers today, the Straits Times understands. No discussion, however took place. The 21st125 words
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Article33 1952-08-15 1 DENVER, Thurs. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Republican presidential nominee, today rejected an invitation from President Truman to go to Washington for a confidential "briefing" on the international situation. -A.PAP - 33 words
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Article160 1952-08-15 1 MURDER IN GRAVE ALLEGED JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. ALLEGATIONS that a man was "ordered to lie on his back in a newly-dug grave and was speared three or four times were made at a resumed murder trial at Johore Bahru today. Neo Ching is alleged to have murdered Peck Teow, on160 words
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Article75 1952-08-15 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. EIGHT armed terrorists visited a Sakal village in the Teluk Anson district of Perak. gave the headman $15 and ordered him to buy food for. them. They threatened the villagers and warned them that they would return to collect the food the next75 words
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Article122 1952-08-15 1 MALAYAN police are looking for an Indian woman, Mrs. Nargris Hassan, nee Saraswati Daphne Suppiah Thaver, and her six-year-old daughter, Asha Hasan. They disappeared last October a month after arriving in Malaya for a holiday. A letter which arrived at the Straits Times office122 words
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Article61 1952-08-15 1 LONDON, Thurs. The Order of St. John is sending 25 welfare teams to resettlement areas in the Federation at the request of Sir Gerald Templer, High Commissioner, it was announced today. Two sisters, Miss Marjorie Miller and Miss Nancy Miller, of Ipswich, will be the firstReuter - 61 words
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99 1952-08-15 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. A COMMUNIST terrorist escaping from an RAF air strike deep in the Pahang jungles was killed yesterday when he walked into the rifles of a waiting police jungle squad. The man wore uniform and was challenged. He decided99 words
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Article24 1952-08-15 1 Home Guards fired or three terrorists who enter ec a kampong in the KuaU Trengganu district of Trengganu. The terrorists fled.24 words
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Article26 1952-08-15 1 MANILA, Thurs.— Fire in a I copra warehouse in Ceb" City on rrbu Island Injured three fire.r.en and causedamage --if.imated at US$l,- 500.000.— Ai>.26 words
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96 1952-08-15 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. SINGAPORE police officers are to be sent to the new Police Training College for training when it opens at Kuala Kubu shortly. The Assistant Commissioner in Charge of Training, Singapore Police, Mr. R. W. Calderwood, visited the site of the college96 words
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Article47 1952-08-15 1 LONDON. Thurs. BRITAIN'S Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, and Miss Clarissa SpencerChurchill were married ac Caxton Hall Register Office here today two days after the announcement of their engagement. Mr. Churchill, the Prime Minister, who Is the bride's uncle, was the principal witness.—Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article29 1952-08-15 1 MANCHESTER, Thurs. The Manchester Guardian will start printing news on its front page in the autumn. At present the Guardian carries advertising on page one. AP.AP - 29 words
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Article22 1952-08-15 1 The north-bound train was fired on by terrorists in the Qua Musang district of Kelantan. There were no casualties.22 words
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Article45 1952-08-15 1 MACAO, Thurs. The fiontier between Macao and China remained closed today following the fifth meeting yesterday of negotiators trying to settle the recent border clashes. Only a few vegetables and flowers reached the Portuguese colony today from China's nearby Lapa Island.45 words
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Article45 1952-08-15 1 JAKARTA, Thurs. The Times of Indonesia, quoting the Bandung- dally, Flkiran Rakjat, says 640 estates producing rubber, tea, and quinine in West Java are considering closing down because of bad security and a decrease of prices in world markets.— AP.AP - 45 words
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Article107 1952-08-15 1 WASHINGTON. Thura. OUSS I A and China wen supplied with about 82. NX) tons nt natural rubber ii 'he first half of 1852. the US ■"■■•rrpr*^ Oppartmpzit re p ''ted today Britain was the chief sup- plier. shipping 59.000 tons to Russia. American officials said this107 words
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Article285 1952-08-15 1 $161 in. PAID OUT IN WAR DAMAGE KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A TOTAL of $161 million had been paid out in War Damage claims in the Federation and Singapore up to the end of July, the acting Chairman of the Commission, Mr. S. Chamier, said in Kuala Lumpur today. Of this.285 words
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Article69 1952-08-15 1 PEYRUIS (France). Thurs. REWARDS of £300 to £400 sterling have been offered for the capture of the murderer of the British Drummond family. French detectives sale* here today. They Delleve mon^y will help to loosen the t^igues of peasants In the Alpine foothills where Sir JackReuter - 69 words
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Article41 1952-08-15 1 MOSCOW. Thurs. The Soviet Union sports committee has conferred the title of "Honoured master of sport" on 12 men and women who won Gold Medals in the Olympic Games at Helsinki, the newspaper Soviet Sport announced today.— Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article213 1952-08-15 1 2 bombs thrown in S'pore TWO bombs were thrown by terrorists in Singapore last night. Two Chinese youths have been detained. FIRST BOMB was thrown into a Singapore Traction Company bus at Collyer Quay. There were three passengers in the bus but the bomb did not explode. SECOND BOMB was213 words
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Article41 1952-08-15 1 A 45-year-old Chinese woman was arrested in Amoy Street, Singapore, last night after she had slapped a Chinese towkay, snatched bottles of mineral water off a wayside ice-seller and hurled them into a nearby coffee shop.41 words
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Article22 1952-08-15 1 Police last night raided 60 opium dens In the Chinatown and Beach Road areas of Singapore. Twenty people were arrested.22 words
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Advertisement95 1952-08-15 1 Latest Detifss Jut Received ENGAGEMENT j#sV_ WEDDING f/gtiftd ETERNITY JSil^v DRESS RINGS display at G. C. de SUVA BROS. Jewellers i, RaHle* Place. Singapore 1 H«m S3IIS. Y/i" SELF PRIMING PUMP tfk I Weighs only «5S?^ 65 pounds. Fully automatic self-priming no valves or adjusters giving quicker prime and larger95 words
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Advertisement12 1952-08-15 1 ■ta^^y. _^JL it's no puzzle is so popular! Its brimful of goodness12 words
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Article190 1952-08-15 2 CORONATION ROOMS WORRY HOTEL MEN LONDON, Thursday. THE CORONATION Accommodation Committee, formed by hotel keepers to cater to as many visitors as possible, met in secret yesterday. They then started to look for rooms, more rooms, and still more rooms. If they have not already made reservations, overseas visitors toReuter - 190 words
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Article87 1952-08-15 2 OTTAWA, Thurs. RANDTTS are a special hazard to forestry operations in the Federation of Malaya the sixth British Commonwealth Forestry conference was told yesterday. Mr. E. J. Strugnell, told the enference that bandits considerably hampered exploitation of Malaya's forests, which cover 24 per cent of its landReuter - 87 words
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Article20 1952-08-15 2 WASHINGTON, Thurs. U.S. battle casualties in Korea reached 114,685 yesterday, an increase of 375 since last week— AP.AP - 20 words
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Article34 1952-08-15 2 OSLO, Thurs.— Mrs. Alan Means, of the United States, has been elected new chairman of the Girl Guides World Committee. Count* ss Estelle Bernadotte, of Sweden, was elected vice-chairman Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article64 1952-08-15 2 U.S. grows own rubber for tyres ALBANY, California, Thurs. A PROCESS which gives the United States a degree of self-sufficiency in producing high quality natural rubber vis announced yesterday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Some of this rubber, extracted from Californiagrown guayule, has been made into heavy truck tyresAP - 64 words
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Article56 1952-08-15 2 OTTAWA, Thurs.— Canada is expected to send a team of scientists by air to take part in the atom tests in the Monte Bello Island:;. This would be Canada's first direct participation in an atomic explosion and her first connection with one since the United StatesReuter - 56 words
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90 1952-08-15 2 LONDON. Thurs. The I Daily Telegraph yesterday spoke about difficulties In the future recruiting of Gurkha soldiers for service under the Brltlsn crown. "The Indian Communists I and more oddly, the right-: wing opposition are pressing 1 JlMr. Nehru to close90 words
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Advertisement215 1952-08-15 2 OPENING TODAY 3 Shows: 3. 6.15 9 15 p.m. Columbia Picture 1001 Thrilling Adventures! 'THE MAGIC CARPET" Starring Lncille Ball John Afar with Patricia Medina In Super Clnecolor DIAMOND THEATRE Today 2 Shows 3.30 7.30 'ANDHAMAN KAITHI' (Tamil) Starring: M. G. Ramachandran, K. Sarangapanl it T. K. Saraswathi A little215 words
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Advertisement836 1952-08-15 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 4.1 DEBENTURE STOCK 1930/70-80. NOTICE is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Stock will be closed from 18th August 1952 to Ist September 1952. both days Inclusive, for the preparation of Interest Warrants in respect of interest due on the above Stock for the836 words
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Advertisement695 1952-08-15 2 NOTICES LUNAS RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED (Incorporated in the Colony of Singapore) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Interim Dividend of 15% less 30% Income T x In respect of the year ending 31st October. 1952. will be paid to shareholders on the Register on the 26th August. 1952. NOTICE IS695 words
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Advertisement880 1952-08-15 2 PUBLIC APPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS are Invited for the post of Broadcasting Assistant in the Malay Section of Radio Malaya. In the first instance the officer will be based on Malacca, but he will be liable for service anrwhere In the Federation of Malaya or Singapore. Salary: $156 x 12 234 216880 words
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Advertisement245 1952-08-15 2 Bfh Day: Last 3 Shows! 3.15-6.30-9 15 p.m. NAIMA AKEF Bcllydances to fame in "EL NIMH" Tense Egyptian Musical with English Subtitles Distributed by: South-East Asia Film Co. OPENING TOMORROW "KHAZANA" (Hindustani) ROYAL 3.00, 6.15 H. 15 "SHRIMATIJI" (Hindustani) REX Johore Bahrn Now Showing 3.15, 6.45 A 9. IS "CYRANO245 words
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Article222 1952-08-15 3 Military court starts inquiry on disturbances ALEXANDRIA, Thursday. CEVEN HUNDRED PEOPLE have been arrested or held for questioning following >ng riots yesterday at the industrial village a -fr cl Dawar, near Alexandria. Those convicted of instigating or leading the riots will be tried for highAP - 222 words
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Article137 1952-08-15 3 GERMANS 'PRODDED' REBELS NEW YORK, Thurs. NEWSWEEK magazine said today German military advisers helped and "prodded on" the organisers of the military coup in Egypt last month. The item said: "Contrary to the Press reports which gave General Naguib all the credit, his was not the guiding hand. "The coupReuter - 137 words
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Article76 1952-08-15 3 OTTAWA, Thurs—Canada's Defence and Productior I Minister, Mr. C. D. Howe j said last night that Canada would provide Britain with about $150,000,000 worth of armament this year as a free gift under mutual aid. In addition, Canada was purchasing this year about 51 00,000,000 worthReuter - 76 words
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Article53 1952-08-15 3 HONG KONG, Thurs— One i British national serviceman 1 i was killed and five injured I when a mortar bomb accidj entally exploded yesterday in the New Territories. The dead soldier belonged to the Royal Norfolk Regi- ment but was attached to the i First MiddlesexReuter-AAP - 53 words
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Article, Illustration31 1952-08-15 3 A FLORAL space ship, escorted by crew in space suits, pictured at the Battle of Flowers at St. Helier, Jersey, in which it was awarded first prlie aa the beat exhibit.31 words
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Article100 1952-08-15 3 TALAL IS SHORT OF MONEY AMMAN, Thurs. r Til. Jordan government is considering how much money it will allow ex- J King Talal, who is a re- j latively poor man. The former King, now men- i tally ill with little hope of i recovery, must have a gov- i100 words
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Article34 1952-08-15 3 TOKYO. Thurs. A street I campaign is under way to get a million signatures for a petition for the release of i Japanese war criminals held by Japanese and foreign gov-ernments.—Reuter.-AAP.Reuter; Reuter-AAP - 34 words
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Article41 1952-08-15 3 ATHENS. Thurs. The Grepk Army General Staff said today a Greek patrol was fired upon yesterday by Bulgarians. The Greeks, on their own territory, were surprised in a daylight attack and replied with machine-gun fire.— A.P.AP - 41 words
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Article54 1952-08-15 3 LONDON, Thurs. Egypt's Landlords Union has protested against interference with rents in Cairo. Building would cease and thousands would lose work. The protest, which followed the government's announced intention of a new taxation policy with rent limits, urged that rents be left to the "free play ofReuter - 54 words
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Article25 1952-08-15 3 WASHINGTON. Thurs. president Truman today appointed Admiral Alan G. Kirk, former Ambassador to Moscow, as Director of the Psychological Strategy Board.25 words
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Article, Illustration48 1952-08-15 3 ltii, "SMaal'ul OiKi." in Hollywood, Yvonne de Carlo, who has arrived in Britain to make a film. Although rumour has linked her name with those of the Shah of Persia and Prince Aly Khan, Yvonne remains unmarried. She designs many of her clothes herself.48 words
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143 1952-08-15 3 TOKYO, Thursday. rpHE Mayor of Kobe, where the two British 1 sailors are in gaol for robbery, arrived in Tokyo yesterday to confer, with the Foreign Minister on steps he should take to secure the sailors' release. I The Mayor, Mr. Chujiro IReuter - 143 words
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Article36 1952-08-15 3 NSW YORK, Thurs. A Pan-American World Airways plane landed here today with an unexpected passenger— a newborn baby girl. The baby, weighing about 61b. and the mother were reported well. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article21 1952-08-15 3 I* JERUSALEM, Thurs.— The ■I Israeli Minister of CommuJi nications, Mr. David Zvi Pin■J kas, died here today aged 57.21 words
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Article22 1952-08-15 3 COLOMBO, Thurs. The Polish freighter Hugo Kollataj ssilect from here last night with 240 tons of Ceylon rubber for China.22 words
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112 1952-08-15 3 LICQ-ATHERY, France, Thursday. A 1 DOCTOR went 1,000 ft. down into the earth today to treat a cave explorer who had fallen and hrriken his back and jaw. B doctor travelled two half hours on a steel owered into the Pierre Martin cave toAP - 112 words
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Article68 1952-08-15 3 KHATMANDU, Thurs. \fING Tribhuvana broadcast today announcing the assumption of all powers. The King's action marked the first occasion since the Rana family hereditary prime ministers seized authority over Nepal 106 years ago that the Nepalese monarch has actually ruled his own country. Since the NepaliAP - 68 words
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Article51 1952-08-15 3 CAIRO, Thurs. Fathia Hanem Fuad, youngest sister of ex-King Farouk, has asked for a higher allowance, Cairo newspapers say. She was deprived of her title ard all attached prerogatives by a decision of the Crown Council in 1950, after she married a commoner in Los Angeles.AP - 51 words
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Article51 1952-08-15 3 TOKYO, Thurs— A leading Japanese social worker, Mrs. Miki Sawada, is to visit the United States next month to find home for illegitimate children left in Japan by the occupation armies. Mrs. Sawada estimated the number of such children at possibly as many as 200 000Reuter - 51 words
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Article32 1952-08-15 3 SAN DIEGO, Thurs. Tlie destroyers Gregory and Marshall collided at sea about 50 mHes west of San Diego early yesterday. No one was injured and neither ship required assistance.— A.P.AP - 32 words
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Article30 1952-08-15 3 LAUSANNE, Thurs. Seventeen year old King Hussein I of Jordan told a press conference today that his return to Amman had been fixed for Aug. 24. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article118 1952-08-15 3 VIENNA, Thurs. I A LAWYER looking after -A. Hitler's legal interests in Austria has asked a court to tule on whether the ex-Fuehrer is dead or ailve. The ruling* Is wanted in connection with the struggle for ownershiD of a famous painting, "The ArtistReuter - 118 words
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Article92 1952-08-15 3 LONDON, Thurs. THE markets were again generally bright and yesterday's firmness was maintained. The Kaffir market again enjoyed fair popularity and although buying was not aggressive sellers were scarce at current levels. They encountered some profit-taking which put some below the day's best but the undertone was still92 words
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Article26 1952-08-15 3 LONDON, Aug. 14— Cash Buyers £942. Sellers £944; Forward Buyers £935; Sellers £936; Settlement £944 (up £10). Turnover: a.m. 140 tons; p.m. 70.26 words
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Article30 1952-08-15 3 LONDON, Aug. 14.— Spot 26Ud., Sept. 25* id.. Oct. -Dec. 25Hd.. Jan.Mar. 25d., April-June 24*4(1., Aug. c.Lf 25% d., Sept. cXf. 25% d., Oct. cJ.f. 25*4(1. Market: Easier.30 words
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Advertisement76 1952-08-15 3 I HUNTLEY& PALMERS wj first name you think™** I BISCUITS «U HUITIfT MUMH lisctlTS «tE M»«uf*CTß«te >■ ENCi .»< J^enr MALAYA: Sim* Ovby 1 Co. Ltd.. Sln|»por* J 4\ y .v. .va'W.".w..'.v. v .v.w i SPECIAL TEXTILE I tAJLS 1: HERRINGBONE SUITING 58" |i $3.90 A YD. j: FRENCH SILVER76 words
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Advertisement68 1952-08-15 3 Its not too early to think of CHRISTMAS FOOD PARCELS Singapore COLD STORAGE Co.. Ltd. A few drops of J EYES' Tnde Enquiries to: SANDILANDS BUTTERY CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG KUALA LUMPUR IPOH 1^ fiopual rrea/t/ I MH^Htj B^ti^Mte^B wry 3kT/l /Ji fewc w m 1 TROPICAL SUITS LIGHT, MID68 words
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Article, Illustration571 1952-08-15 4 Noni Wright - Noni Wright By "A Scout is a Brother to every oher Scout, no matter what A VISIT to Castle Camp In Kuala Lumpur any day this week proves how true that is. Language, custom, creed make no obstacle to boys of many countries and even more races571 words
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Advertisement138 1952-08-15 4 J REPEAT PERFORMANCES WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST rf THURSDAY 21 AUGUST In aid of J p SINGAPORE ASSN. FOR THE BLIND SINGAPORE LEPROSY RELIEF ASSN. J rf (<( < TABLE BOOKINGS *^2§C V J AND TICKETS AT f J RAFFLES HOTEL p Sponsored by CHINESE LADIES ASSOCIATION J Space by Courtesy138 words
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347 1952-08-15 5 K. LUMPUR, Thurs. r[E recent challenge hv Kuala I umnur ».inLin»i ««.,««m« municipal councillors to members of the public, to provide evidence of bribery and rnrninrinn in th» m,,ntln,«»Ji«, K« municipal services, has so far failed to produce any results. The Municipal President, Mr.347 words
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Article, Illustration65 1952-08-15 5 ELEVEN of the Federation Regiment's 12 'supermen' pose in the dress uniform, with the High Commissioner. General Sir Gerald Templer at King's House Kuala Lumpur. From left (sitting): Khong Kirn Kong, Abdullah bin Samsudin, General Templer, Victor Nelson Stevenson. Asna bin Mohamed Sutan; (standing) Gui Poh Cbui. Thong Chee Sin,65 words
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Article238 1952-08-15 5 $750,000 SCHEME READY KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE Malayan Association for the Blind plans to start building work on the Princess Elizabeth School in Johore Bahru next month and on the Gurney Training Centre and Hostel in Kuala Lumpur in October. The two projects are estimated238 words
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171 1952-08-15 5 Liner leaves today with 900 troops THE 10,000-TON liner Cameronia "the Service families special" diverted by the War Office from the Australia route to help speed more than 3,000 Servicemen and their families home from the Far East, arrived in Singapore last night. The Cameronia is one of the three171 words
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Article55 1952-08-15 5 An R.A.F. man, Philip David Walter Thurston, claimed trial in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday to a charge of stealing a bicycle valued at $30, belonging to S. Karuppa, from Siglap Market early yesterday morning. He was allowed bail of $100 in one surety55 words
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Article68 1952-08-15 5 Today's Radio SINGAPORE 10 am News; 10.05 Matinee; 11 Brass Binds; 1 p.m. Radio Orch.; 1.30 News; 1.4S Art Van Damme Quintet; 6.1S News; 6.30 Announcements; 6.35 Man Behind Toe Camera; 6.50 Forces' Favourites; 7.30 Light Orch. Songs; 8 New out of Africa; 8.15 Llaette and Harry Hackmeyer; 8.30 Friday68 words
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Article20 1952-08-15 5 MUAR, Thurs.— Tan Miah and ChongYap Yee were fined $15 at Muar for breaking the curfew at Tangkak.20 words
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Article86 1952-08-15 5 IPOH, Thurs. Six students from English and vernacular schools In Perak have won awards under the Talk Ho Diamond Jubilee Fund set up by Federal Councillor, Mr Toh Eng Hoe, of Taiping. The awards are for essay competition in English, Chinese and Romanised Malay. The winners86 words
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Article98 1952-08-15 5 1 3 had incomes of $200,000 HTHERE WERE 13 people in A Singapore last year with incomes over $200,000 a year, five more than In 1950, say statistics issued by the Income Tax Department yesterday. But the tax payable by these IS persons was $895,170. against the $922,382 paid by98 words
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Article94 1952-08-15 5 OFFICER ON BRIBE CHARGE IPOH, Thurs. A 27-YEAR-OLD European Customs officer, D. J. Mackay. was today arraigned before Mr. J. R. Whimster in the Sessions Court on a corruption charge. The charge against Mackay was that he "corruptly accepted $500 from Teh Peng Sooi at his Mackay 's) quarters on94 words
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Article105 1952-08-15 5 SHB memo angers staff assn. rpHE Singapore Harbour 1 Board Staff Association, at an emergency meeting yesterday, decided to protest against the new "Board Service Memo." The meeting agreed that the association's executive committee should submit suggestion to improve the present working system. The Board's memo states: "The Board is105 words
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Article73 1952-08-15 5 IPOH. Thurs.— Eighty applications, including seven -from women, have been received for the first award of three scholarships by the Government for non-Malay nationals in Perak. The Selection Board, with the Mentri Besar as president, will sit tomorrow. Amcng the applicants are three who73 words
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Article40 1952-08-15 5 IPOH, Thurs.— The president and members of the Perak Han Kang Kong Hoey, Ipoh, will be hosts at dinner at the association premises in Brewster Road on Sunday, the 18th anniversary of the Federated Teochew Associations of Malaya.40 words
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185 1952-08-15 5 PAN ONG SERG, a bus conductor, said at a Singapore inquest yesterday that when he saw a woman standing on the steps of a moving bus, he stretched out his hands for her, but it was too The woman, Chua Suah, aged 33,185 words
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Article38 1952-08-15 5 KLANO, Thurs.— Members of the Estates Staff Union, Klang, entertained thek secretary, Mr. V. S. Appacutty, to a farewell tea party yesterday. Mr. Appacutty is leaving for Ceylon soon. The new secretary is Mr. T. Kumaran.38 words
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Advertisement329 1952-08-15 5 ".the makings of high adventure Some friendships have the makings of -'J-i high adventure. When a man and a woman embark together on a voyage of discovery, Kho knows what enchanted worlds they j^jsffiS]-LJk^ »\ill chance upon. And, like ail explorers, ragi* they will think they got there first, and329 words
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Advertisement240 1952-08-15 5 HKUM/i putv, k safemilk\ jk KLIM is superior quality cow's milk, produced I under strictest sanitary conditions. Yes, and the I J specially-packed tin protects KLIM so that you V get milk as fine as the day it left the farm. Buy' U KLlM— milk that you can always depend240 words
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252 1952-08-15 6 SAYS MR. HOLIDAY S 'pore answers Tokyo complaint JAPAN has been buying rubber at two to three cents below normal prices and this is partly to blame for the inferior rubber she has been receiving, in some cases, from Malaya, the chairman of252 words
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112 1952-08-15 6 60 men who wanted to be nurses.-. MORE THAN t>i) men caused a stir yesterday when they turned up at the St. John Ambulance Brigade headquarters in Stamford Road, Singapore, for a new class on home nursing. "They caught me by surprise," said ""Mrs. T. V. Rogers, the District Officer,112 words
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202 1952-08-15 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. MR. LOKE WAN THO, cinema magnate and multi-mllilonaire, will now get $10,500 more than the sum assessed for his land situated 1 1,2 miles from Port Swettanham which the Selangor Government compulsorily acquired for railway development in July 1951.202 words
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Article69 1952-08-15 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— former special constable, ">ng Too Choon, who had a rged provisional driving licence and who failed to return his authority card, was today fined a total of $450 by Mr. A. P. Jack in the Kuala Lumpur First Magistrate's court. Ong pleaded guilty69 words
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Article25 1952-08-15 6 KOTA BAHRU. Thurs. Federation of Malaya Police Band will beat the retreat on the sports ground. Kota Bahru at 5.30 p.m. on Satur-25 words
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Article64 1952-08-15 6 JOHORL HAHRU, Thurs. Dr. K. Coomarasamy, of Johore Bahru, has been elected President of the Ceylonese Association of Johore South for the coming year. Other officers elected were: Vice-president, M. K. Chelvathurai; hon. secretary, Mr. P. N. Singam; hon. treasurer, Mr. C. Sellathurai; committee, Mr. A. F.64 words
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Article208 1952-08-15 6 S' pore TV camera for Coronation rpHE TELEVISION CAMERA, used at the Singapore Radio Exhibition the first to appear in the Far East will be one of a battery of T.V. cameras televising the Coronation next June, one of the organisers of the exhibition said yesterday. To cover the Coronation208 words
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Article45 1952-08-15 6 IPOH, Thurs.— Two cases of polio, one a boy aged one-year-and-a-half and the other an eleven-month-old baby girl, have been admitted to the Batu Gal ah Hospital. They are children of Indian labourers on Gopeng Estate in the Kinta district.45 words
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Article399 1952-08-15 6 SMUGGLING ALLEGATIONS PENANG, Thursday. TIAT i s a lie", Mr. A. B. W. Pennell, director of Shriro (China), Ltd. said in the Sessions Court today to allegations by R. A. Coulson-Gilmer, former Penang branch manager, that he had instructed him (Coulson-Gilmer) to smuggle American goods399 words
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Article45 1952-08-15 6 Singapore Indians will celebrate their fifth Independence Day today. Th e Indian tri-colour will be flown on all Indian homes, and business premises. There will be na official ceremony, because the official independence day celebration is on Jan. 26, Indian Republic Day.45 words
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Article115 1952-08-15 6 GAOLED FOR RADIO FRAUD pATRICK D'COTTA was yes- terday sentenced to a total of four months' imprisonment by the Singapore Fourth Magistrate, Mr. E. H. D'Netto, when he pleaded guilty to three charges of criminal breach of trust of two radios and a gramophone, valued at $678. Inspector Michael Chong,115 words
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Article25 1952-08-15 6 KLANG, Thurs.— Fifty new lights are to be put up in the centre of Klang's Station, Main, Tengku Dia Udin and Rembau Streets.25 words
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Article52 1952-08-15 6 KOTA BHARU, Thurs Officers of the Kelantan St. John Ambulance Brigade entertained Miss I. Richer, Brigade Organiser, to dinner at the residence of Mr. Chua Ewe Eng. Messrs. S. K. Thuryrajah and Lee Keng Chuan were decorated with the Meritorious Service medal by the Sultan52 words
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227 1952-08-15 6 THE pretty 22-year-old wife of a Malay soldier told a Singapore Court yesterday that she was raped by a neighbour during her husband's absence. Charged with raping her was Othman bin Mahmood, 22, a gunner attached to the Royal Ar'.i'pry, Blnkang Mali. The227 words
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Article, Illustration45 1952-08-15 6 SOME of the 60 men interested in home nursing who gave way to 72 women at the St. John Ambulance Brigade headquarters in Stamford Road, Singapore, yesterday. A new class had to be formed 'or th c men. Straits Times picture.45 words
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Advertisement189 1952-08-15 6 WIIMM wore nutiyphy nadio More signal, less noise... Jlffl TMIJIT 1 'I'W^FIIll WlT^t MODEL TA 160 R lll'll I if 11l ll 1 I RADIO GRAMOPHONE 1 V] i V i|; \l > jj Ml I I'll In contrastio many radiograms, the ijii j jlj 111. jli front ratio is189 words
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271 1952-08-15 7 Bedok squatters work on new land 'pHE Paya Lebar squatters who were moved to Bedok three months ago to make way for the new airfield, are now helping the Singapore Land Office to drain the land before the October rains set271 words
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201 1952-08-15 7 Food supply will improve in 2 years' A CONSIDERABLE increase in supplies of homegrown foodstuffs will be achieved in the next two years, says Mr. T. F. Carey, Commissioner for Co-opera-tive Development, Singapore. Mr. Carey's annual report, published yesterday, says the economic conditions of people In the Colony were better201 words
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Article164 1952-08-15 7 Cash donations totalling $3,722 have been made to the Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Associaion. Kamala Cub. (proceeds Irom Kamala Bazaar) $1,500; Maliyu Publishing House. (1.000: The Sikh MoneyLender* 1 Association S500; The Singapore Flower Show. 1300; Lanka JeweJers. (100: Rediflusion lS'pore> Ltd $70; Medical Hal.. Donation Box S5O; The164 words
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Article60 1952-08-15 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Penghulus attending an 11day refresher course in Kuala Lipis were given a talk today on court procedure by Mr. E. M. Smallwood, President of the Sessions Court. Pahang. Later they watched proceedings in court. They also heard Raja Abdul Jalil bin Raja Badiozaman,60 words
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Article144 1952-08-15 7 CHINESE LADIES ASSOCIATION: Rendezvous wiib Eve. Raffles Hotel. p.m. SPORE TRADE AND BRITISH RADIO EXHIBITION: At Happy World from 6pm AIRFIELD CHATEL: S rls' UXe Brigade parade and classe* at FairHeld Qlris' ScnooJ Nell Road. 3.30 ML VIESLKt M.7JT.: Fellow.) Ip meetIng at Church Halj. Fort Cannlnc Road.144 words
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Article260 1952-08-15 7 Snkttatioai Mmbl* to load sheddlnc lodar awe: OAr BM.M.C. McKltchle, Brsddpll Rite Akiajt.ll* EataU, ItCmad Golf Vtmk. Windsor Paj-fi. SekUr Pampi, Nee Soon. SrlrUr Wireless. I nlted Rubber Plantations MentaC Hoapltal. Trafal(ar Estate, New World. Perak aid.. Jutland Rd., Bendemeer Rd Ban Jalan Sultan. Sumbawa Rd.. Beach Kd..260 words
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Article31 1952-08-15 7 KLANO, Thurs.— Dr. (Mrs.) Irene Rajaratnam, wife of Dr. V. Rajaratnam, of Leela Dispensary, Kuala Lumpur, has gone to London for a medical course in one of the hospitals.31 words
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Article29 1952-08-15 7 MUAR, Thurs. For disorderly conduct. Ng Kee Piow and Tan Chew Leong were each fined $10 at Muar. They fought each other in the Paradise Park.29 words
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Article181 1952-08-15 7 r[E Singapore Blood Bank ran out of O group blood yesterday and urgent appeals had to be I sent out for donors. The bank was in a good position over the week-end but heavy calls during the last two day-, especially on Wednesday, when there181 words
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Article, Illustration40 1952-08-15 7 S£VFN LOVELY Pakistani ladies at the cocktail party given by their Trade Commissioner in Malaya. Mr. M. H. E. A. Bait;, at his residence in Coronation Road West, Singapore, in celebration of Pakistan's fifth year of independence. Straits Times picture.40 words
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61 1952-08-15 7 IPOII, Thurs. THE Deputy Commissioner for Labour, Perak, Mr. K. C. Wilkinson, is trying to effect a conciliation in the dispute between the Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Company and its employees' union. The union has given the company a 14-day strike notice beginning last61 words
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Article60 1952-08-15 7 MUAR, Thurs. Harry 8. Byrne, 25, appeared before Muar Magistrate on a double charge and was allowed ball of $300. He was charged with causing the death of a woman, Hong Tuan, through rash or negligent driving not amounting to homicide and with causing grievous hurt60 words
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Article131 1952-08-15 7 The committee of management of th e Musllmln Trust Fund Association, Singapore, has appointed the following to its various sub-committees: S. M. A. AlsagofT WakafT fund: Messrs. Syed Hussein bin All Alsagoff. M. J. Namazie and Syed Esa bin Hassan Almenoar. Orphanage: (a) care of orphtns: Messrs. Syed131 words
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Article154 1952-08-15 7 SCHOOL CADETS PLANNED KUALA LUMPUR, Tiiurs. HLANS are being considered to start the Federation Cadet Corps with 500 boys, the Straits Times was told today. Details have not yet Deen worked out, pending approval by the Federal Legislative Council of a Bill providing for the formation of the corps. It154 words
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Article, Illustration24 1952-08-15 7 MR. I. W. BLELLOCH, who is president of the Malayan AAA championships at Ipoh today and tomorrow. Mr. Blelloch is the British Adviser, Perak.24 words
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Article49 1952-08-15 7 IPOH, Thurs. Solomon, 56, who offered a Malay policeman a bribe of 50 cents after being arrested for leaving his bicycle unattended on Aug. 5, was fined $150 in the magistrate's court. He was fined an additional $10 for leaving his bicycle unattended.49 words
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Advertisement338 1952-08-15 7 YOU.too.may be one of the MILUONS who suffer from VITAMIN&MINERALcy^/^^ L^rTifi^^ f hil w e hea d t Try this Proved Way Bade to Health Happiness Wh»7W*re«Mcinicf«laCTTo«shatt umfltnt from iff Jrwm >'• tit Put/* Any .pclli, ac moff fm work or pU T O»«. VIKELP i, rich m Inm. Cslcmm.338 words
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Advertisement383 1952-08-15 7 /slil^iiF^R AMBASSADOR Radios are universally known for their unexcelled quality with excellent performance and superb technique in constructionMODEL 949 AC or AC DC. 9 Valve Receiver Twin speakers. Price $420/- less 10% for Cash (Federation Duty Extra) OBTAINABLE FROM GUNN CHIT HOE CO., LTD. 241, KIMBERLEY STREET, PENANG. Sole Distributors:383 words
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Obituary35 1952-08-15 8 PEARCE: Louise Elvira nee Cnunter. on Aug. 14th, at the General Hospital. Singapore, dearly beloved wife of James Pearce, of Brunei, and loving mother of Rita. Ovnttua, Richard and Joan, of Perth. Western Australia.35 words
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Article38 1952-08-15 8 MRS. P. O RITCHIE wishes to express her heartfelt thanks to all those who sent messages of sympathy and wreaths, and who attended at the funeral of her beloved husband In the Church and at the graveside.38 words
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Article21 1952-08-15 8 THE most exclusive and expensive hatg created by Dorothy Carlton are now on display at Madeline Ltd.. 278, Orchard Road21 words
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999 1952-08-15 8 The Straits Times Singapore, Fri., Aug. 15, 1952 Labour Pains There is a challenge to the 3 Independence of Malaya Party i. in the vigour with which the j efforts to develop the Pan- Malayan Labour Party are being pursued. It is not at j the moment a serious challenge,999 words
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Article43 1952-08-15 8 SYDNEY. Thurs. Rism? floods have forced 1,500 people from their homes and poured over the main shopping centre at Maitland. a New South Wales colliery town. Warnings of major floods have been given nut in other northern towns.— ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article42 1952-08-15 8 Attempt to kill minister SAIGON, Thurs. Police here said today a Vietminh terrorist tried to assassinate < Vietnam's Finance Minister, Nguyen Huy Lai, near his home. y A sentry fired three shots < at the intruder, who was < seized after dropping Reuter-AAP 1 1Reuter-AAP - 42 words
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Article40 1952-08-15 8 CAIRO, Thurs.— The Air t Minister, Lord De Lisle and t Dudley, arrived in the Suez c ..anal zone yesterday on the second stage of an 8,000-mile nspectlon tour of the Middle Sast.— Reuter. IReuter - 40 words
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Article, Illustration973 1952-08-15 8 D. F. KARAKA - INDIA: NEXT ON MAO'S LIST FOR 'LIBERATION? D. F. KARAKA By LONDON. AT a secret conference of the security officers of the Indian Army, Mr. Nehru, Prime Minister of India, was warned by his advisers of a new threat to India's north-eastern frontier. Chinese troop movements in these regions, he973 words
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Article, Illustration632 1952-08-15 8 LONDON. A PRIZE for high-powered enterprise must go U the two men who advertised their cars for sale at different spots on the bends ol the arterial road leadini from London to Southern and back over the August Bank Holiday week-end. Thousands632 words
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Article415 1952-08-15 8 On the Margin Flying rhino ANE is not to suppose that the case of Nepti, the eight-month-old tiger cub reported and pictured yesterday as havinj? departed .or London in a QANTAS-B O.A.C. freighter, is unusual. Tiger cubs have been flown oil n before, and, as it happens, we have before415 words
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Advertisement9 1952-08-15 8 Letiers loathe editor will be found in Page 129 words
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Advertisement112 1952-08-15 8 P/MPff X^ (Zeiss Subsidiary) I LU BINOCULARS Eight and Six Power ssar»sr fft^*oPTiciA^ Sknip [^^^S "Just what the OPCUM mlercd" MI F to avoMj the clotting, cioggiiig iKVI ond corrosion caused by ~yi3A common ink*. A twitch to S^^' Skrip can tan% many dollars \-^Y ln cot "y r«poir» or112 words
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576 1952-08-15 9 'WE' VE NO SKELETONS,' SAYS CLAIMS MAN War Damage team 'tried to do hard job with honesty' KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE WAR DAMAGE commission "has no skeletons in its cupboard and has nothing of which to be ashamed," the acting chairman, Mr. S. E. Chamier, said in Kuala Lumpur today.576 words
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Article, Illustration31 1952-08-15 9 THE children of Corporal an d Mrs. 6. Emery were their own porters as they boarded the troopship Cameronia in Singapore yesterday to sail to Britain. Straits Times picture.31 words
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149 1952-08-15 9 SINGAPORE TO START ANTI-RABIES CAMPAIGN SINGAPORE will coon start an all-out drive against rabies Both the Government and City Council Veterinary Departments will take part Mr. A H. Foster, acting Chief Veterinary Officer, told the Strails Times yesterday that posters, signs and cinema slides would be dispayed soon througrhout the149 words
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Article56 1952-08-15 9 In Singapore last month 261 people were fined $16,630 for failing to display priw tags; 129 were fined $12,300 for selling cigarettes above the displayed price and 10 were fined $695 for selling incorrect grades of rice. There was only one case of fcllin? suckling pigs56 words
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Article32 1952-08-15 9 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs.Abdullah bin Mohamed was fined $450 In th P Police Court, in default three months imprisonment, for attempting to smuggle 31 sarongs from Singapore. The sarongs were confiscated32 words
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127 1952-08-15 9 AN EMERGENCY meeting of the Singapore Government Administrative and Clerical Services' Union, on Wednesday resolved to ask i the Colony Government to speed up negotiations to settle the salary revision claims of members of the General Clerical Services. The resolution asks the union's executive127 words
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Article37 1952-08-15 9 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. I Liaw Mok Cheng was charged in the Police Court with contravening an order made by the Mentri Besar. Johore, I restricting his residence, and was allowed bail in $1,000 pending trial.37 words
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Article48 1952-08-15 9 Mr. A. Frughtniet and Legislative Councillor Mr Wong Pak Choi, both of the Federation, are now in Singapore examining the former Straits Settlement accounts for final settlement between the two territories. These accounts show a credit balance of $33,500,000 in favour of the Federation Government.48 words
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Article27 1952-08-15 9 KUALA KANOSAR. Thurs. —The 7th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia will be celebrated by Kuala Kangsar Indonesians at the Indian Association premises on Sunaay.27 words
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Article243 1952-08-15 9 'POINT OF CONTROVERSY' KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. A "HIGHLY CONTROVERSIAL" resolution, seeking to limit membership of the Independence of Malaya Party to all present members, subjects of the Rulers, British subjects and Federal citizens, will be discussed at a special general meeting of the Kuala Lumpur243 words
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Article80 1952-08-15 9 About 300 guests, including the Commissioner General. Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald and the Governor of Singapore, Mr. J. F. Nicoll, were present at a cocktail party given in Singapore last night by Mr. M. H. E. A. Baig, the Trade Commissioner for Pakistan in Malaya, to celebrate80 words
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Article33 1952-08-15 9 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. The fifth anniversary of Indian Independence will be celebrated by the local Indian Congress with a tea party at the Public English School on Friday at 5 p.m.33 words
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116 1952-08-15 9 MR. FRITZ GMUR, secretary of the Post, Telegraph, Telephone International, said in Singapore yesterday that the living standard of Colon] postmen, is far behind that which the P.T.T.I regards as satisfactory. He said: "I have visited a few Singapore postmen's quarters and found116 words
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Article27 1952-08-15 9 Family remittances to China from Malaya last month totalled $1,923,934.49. Of this, $1,249,067.68 was sent from Singapore and $674.e66.81 from the Federation.27 words
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Article19 1952-08-15 9 JOHORE BAHRU, Tvrs Untversity Week will be held in Pontian from Aug. 30. The target Is $10,000.19 words
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244 1952-08-15 9 MRS. MENON'S CASE IS SENT TO BLYTHE rIE case of Mrs. Vilasini Menon, Singapore's nrst elected woman Legislative Councillor, wanted by the police on a charge of abetting criminal breach of trust by her husband, Mr. C. G. Menon, a lawyer, has been referred to the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Blythe.244 words
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Article235 1952-08-15 9 Technical men sign salary pact PENANG, Thurs. AFTER nearly a year's negotiations, the Federation Government and the Malayan Technical Services Union have signed an agreement on revised salary scales. Mr. G. Leo. president of the Union, said today that the agreement covtred technical assistants, technicians, overseers and junior technicians. He235 words
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Article91 1952-08-15 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. MISS Teoh Gim Hock, of Penang, who was awarded a Queen's Scholarship last year is sailing for Britain on the Corfu on Sept. 4. She will study for an honours degree in mathematics followed by either the M. Sc. degree or a course91 words
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Article16 1952-08-15 9 The Malayan Olympic team will be televised at the Happy Worfd Stadium tonight.16 words
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63 1952-08-15 9 WOMAN LOST BAG WHILE AT THE ALTAR rE HANDBAG of a Filipino woman was stolen from the vestry of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Singapore yesterday morning. She left the bag in the vestry when she went to arrange flowers at the altar. The bag contained $28, an63 words
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Article250 1952-08-15 9 Jakarta keeps traders guessing INDONESIA'S new rates *of foreign exchange for imports announced this week is still keeping Singapore traders guessing. They won't know till Indonesia makes the n.-xt move whether to expect a trade expansion or a bad recession. Indonesia has announced three different exchange rates foi imports. They250 words
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Article108 1952-08-15 9 Singapore Revenue officers, who were told by a ship's cook. Kwan Por, that he had no dutiable goods to declare, searched him and found two packets of raw opium in his shoes, it was stated in the Third Police Court yesterday. Kwan pleaded guilty and was108 words
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Advertisement71 1952-08-15 9 All the world i uses s^ff PRICED SO LOW /Z$W/ THIS CALCULATOR PAYS for itself with BUTA FEW MINUTSS //\//y// DA/LV u SB j^ j o*^^^M m^3^&^afc»^^a i 7 7 ,^^s^^^S'^'^Bl«kl^*^ Wt r V/ Q«BCBS?*sfrtfrnE KUALA R°NE. OLTD.0 LTD. IPOH (INC IN ENGLAND) LUMPUR SINGAPORE PENANG (ESTABLISHED 45 YEARS IN71 words
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Advertisement115 1952-08-15 9 IDE Of^ WITZERLAND OM i A SUPER-WATERPROOF fIUTOITIfITIC 26,000 aircrews of the RAF. and the R.C.A.F have successfully tested the Omega Seamaster Furthet, science confirms the facts after a 72 hours stay in a 120°F oven followed by a sudden immersion in an ice-cold bath the Seamastrr's accuracy remains as115 words
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Article, Illustration618 1952-08-15 10 From GRAHAM JENKINS in Hong Kong AN all-out drive Is under way in New China to recover industrial and rural production and stimulate the inter-flow of trade between urban and country districts, according to reports reaching here. Dozens of newspapers and daily broadcasts from ManchuriaReuter - 618 words
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Article254 1952-08-15 10 PETER HILL - PETER HILL From in London I SAT in the Riverside Theatre of the Battersea Festival Gardens the other day watching a Malayan badminton star, Dickie Lee (of Penang) play an English international, H. J. Wingfleld, in a stirring game. As Dickie Lee smashed a fast return254 words
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Article, Illustration90 1952-08-15 10 You, too, can be a subma rine and remain human. All you have to do is to provide yourself with a one-man Schnorkel. This, you remember, was the German inven~ tion that enabled submarines to remain submerged for weeks on end. Pictures show: (above)90 words
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Article, Illustration284 1952-08-15 10 By a CORRESPONDENT A FEW days ago, Mr. M. Ramzan, one of the backroom boys of the Pasir Pan Jang power station, left for India to convalesce in the cooler climates of Bangalore and Kodaikanal. Incessant work and the mental strain of seeing three of his men die284 words
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Advertisement190 1952-08-15 10 Important Announcement^ 4 1 1§ All ec^ co^V*. I I U 1 I l9l> VV re ■Blip j why is j W W breast-milk 1 Because Lactogen is a complete milk food— prepared In addition Laaogen contains extra Vitamin A— from pure full -cr earn cow's milk. for building resistance190 words
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Miscellaneous324 1952-08-15 10 The Straits Times Crossword T" 2~" 3~" T~ 1 5~"" 7 I ]8 9 -1- II I 12 13 I* 15 l« 8 22 2 II 26 27 H^" 29 so j sT" ACROSS 7. Mountains In a cool-scun l.g 1. Counf (6). country (5). 5. Conspicuously take on a324 words
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Article, Illustration592 1952-08-15 11 BRIAN CROZ BRIAN CROZIER talking about FILMS rpHERE is still time, fortunately, for me to join my colleagues in praising "Viva Zapata". If there has been a greater film in the past four years, I have not seen it. I am Impressed by the generosity and592 words
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Article582 1952-08-15 11 FINE— but no subtitles i FEW months ago, I saw a Mandarin film called "Song of Romance", starring Li Li Hwa, and thought it compared with anything being produced in London, Paris, Rome or Hollywood. I have just seen my second Mandarin film, "A Lonely Heart", and it confirms my582 words
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Article, Illustration87 1952-08-15 11 Here are JANET LEIGH, PETER LAW FORD and LEWIS STONE in a scene from "Just This Once" Janet is a lawyer who has the job of administering the affairs and closely guarding the expenditure of million-' aire playboy Peter and it was Judge Stone who gave her the job.87 words
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Advertisement203 1952-08-15 11 11a.m., 1.45, 4.15, 6.45 9.30 p.m. Paramount presents PORT OF A THOUSAND DANGERS wLUn s«t I I^^M 1 V v Starring f RONALD REAGAN RHONDA FLEMING -SBIB^ a "d introducing DANNY CHANG I^TOMORRO^ WILD IN ITS SPECTACULAR ADVENTURE! WENDELL COREY W|(h CVD CHAR Sst NOW ON "THE GREATEST SHOW ON203 words
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Advertisement173 1952-08-15 11 MOVIE NEWS NOW SHOWING ON SALE NOW at r > I CAPITOL-REX-ROYAL-SUN 11.1 45, 4, 6.30 &930 Ir m *3br thrills' ySV&MMf' J ACTIONS! ffO^MORR^^IID-^IGHT! -.GEOiRGE MONTGOMERY mourn f!cn« S Tomorrow At 9 a.m. "BRAVE~BULLS" Sunday At 9 a.m. "WYOMING MAIL" (Tech.) < COMING THE GREATEST MUSICAL COMING MBMviKi» EVER173 words
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Article667 1952-08-15 12 THE vegetable "importers'' of Singapore do not appear to be quite clear about the definition ol a •middleman." Your apparently well-informed reporter in your issue of Aug. 12 tells us that: 'Vegetable importers said that there was no way in which the middleman could operate667 words
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Article, Illustration18 1952-08-15 12 and remember, one mere win and you lose your weight a.'tcwance so we'll wait for tha big one18 words
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675 1952-08-15 12 The case of the broKen-aown boilers rE Radio Scientist "listened with interest" to Mr. McNeice's radio talk last Thursday on Singapore's blackouts. I listened also with interest, which soon turned to disappointment, however, when the talk was concluded without Mr. McNeice giving us any information on what the Electricity Department675 words
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Letter219 1952-08-15 12 READ with keen interest the news item concern- ing the Singapore Children's Society which appeared in the Straits Times of Aug. 9, headed "12 learn a job to help children". As this job is mainly or»- to and look infant strapped on its ganised help after the219 words
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Letter396 1952-08-15 12 FUTURE OF T.V. m THE COLONY rE letter from "Caveat Emptor' presents the strongest case against television coming to Singapore. However, the basis of it is no more accurate than was Mr. Boon's article. He states authoritatively that the cost of a small television station would be about double the396 words
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Letter77 1952-08-15 12 DETAINEES THE POINT ADSUM" in his letter in the Straits Time of Aug. 14 has missed the point. We all agree that he is right in how Communists should be treated. "Lawyer's" point would appear to be that one should .have some check on the abuse of powers granted. In77 words
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Letter72 1952-08-15 12 IAM a Government employee with a monthly income of $277.50. 1 have five children and three are attending school. My European counterpart with a monthly Income of $1,500, and the same number of children, is being paid children's allowance, or rather dependants' allowances, as they call it.72 words
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Advertisement107 1952-08-15 12 BUILT FOR THE LOAD TCS Li^^'i?^) APVAMfCE pESIGN TRUCKS *sjb J-- ij tip |Kf j 1M- —a jf"^" u-f >$.-. I P^BT^a^aWLfiafl ■■■P* Chevrolet Trucks are safe, sure and ruggea The model iPustrated. with spacious stake cost amazingly little to operate and keep type body and factory built cap, aceom--up107 words
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Advertisement473 1952-08-15 12 The PORT of LONDON AUTHORITY A Sclj-gorerning Public Trust for Public Scrria London the Premier Port of the Empire equipped for all types ol ships and cargoes. rW fiiH particular* apply s SENEML UMAGta. POII OF LONOON AUTHORITY. LONOON. E.CI RHEUMATISM 4&M IT LINIMENT ftfi T /l| Pain of sciatica,473 words
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194 1952-08-15 13 RUBBER MARKET DULL Price unchanged T^HE Singapore Rubber I 1 A the featureless tenden over the past few days, y grade closed at 86 7/8 c Wednesday's closing pric arket continued to show y which has developed sterday, and August flrsi nts a lb. unchanged or In the last .nine194 words
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Article93 1952-08-15 13 1 WASHINGTON. Thurs i Japan today became a full member of the World Bank i and the International Monei tary Fund. In a formal ceremony at the State Department, the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Eikichi Araki. signed the articles of agreement of the twin financial agencies. JapanReuter - 93 words
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Article15 1952-08-15 13 TJlu Benut Consolidated Rubber Co. Ltd. produced 45.000 1b. of rubber !ast month.15 words
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Article23 1952-08-15 13 MO. 1 R.S.S. September (In L^ U.S. cents): Tuesday's Wednesday's closing closing 30.65 bid 30.60 biJ 30.75 asked. Tone: Dull.23 words
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Article50 1952-08-15 13 LONDON, ThursrThe belief-hat le shortage of jute was ending ras expressed by the Financial Imes. "Crops In prospect In Pakistan nd India are on such a scale that le chronic postwar shortage of Us commodity seems by now to broken," It said in an editorial. -Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article124 1952-08-15 13 The Malayan Exchange Banks Association announced agreel rates of exchange to merchants yesterday as follows:— i BUYING Air Mall T.T. O.D. 30 U st. oOd*t. London 2 4 116 2 4 3 32 2 4 7 32 2 4 5 16 90 d.st. or 120 d.st.124 words
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76 1952-08-15 13 MELBOURNE, Thursday. INDUSTRIAL shares lacked strength on the Stock Exchange today and falls greatly outnumbered rises at the close of trading. Some declines were sharp. Courtaulds (Australia) dropped 1/- to provide the steepest decllne but Broken Hill Proprietories, Drug House, Dunlops and Electro Zinc76 words
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Article42 1952-08-15 13 Share mart quiet The Singapore Share Market was quiet yesterday, particularly the tin section. Investors showed slightly more interest ln industrlals which resulted to price appreciation. Rubbers continued to be ignored. Price changes announced by the Malayan Share Brokers' Associalion yesterday were:-42 words
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Article98 1952-08-15 13 MELBOURNE> Thurs.-Business experience of the present winter could not altogether be* accepted as a true guide to the prospects ot the National Bank of Australlasia Ltd., it was said in a re- Jewl ew of Australian conditions some°of y the Influences which had dampened industrial activity98 words
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Article97 1952-08-15 13 Business was done in ccconut oil in Singapore yesterday at $37 V> —$37% per picul f.o.b. Sellers 1 were $38 and buyers $37 >4. Copra deals were transacted at $24 a picul f.o.b. with buyers at $23^ and sellers $24 Vi. No transactions vere reported97 words
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Article29 1952-08-15 13 LONDON, Thurs.—A total of 126 British ships of 500,930 gross tonna?e was lald UP at BrltUh and Irish ports on July 1 this m year. —Reuter.Reuter; UP - 29 words
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Advertisement1335 1952-08-15 13 (Vo 1 IB MANSFIELD CO,, LTD. g PosMge opoie) All other D P BLOB FUNNEL LINE Depts Carrier's option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW. LONDON ft CONTINENTAL PORTS Due Sails P. S'hom Penang Potroclui for Marseilles, Liverpool Glasgow Aug. 15/17 Aug.1,335 words
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Advertisement583 1952-08-15 13 1,100 bound for Swatow BANGKOK, Thursday. SHIPPING services between Siam and China, suspended since last November, are being resumed this week. Two Ngow Hock Shipping Company's steamers, the Mvi Hock and Daviken, will leave today and Saturday I respectively for Swafow carrying between them 1,100 I Chinese passengers. Reuter- AAP.583 words
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Advertisement495 1952-08-15 13 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCANOINAVIAN/U.K /CONTINENT Spore P. Sham Penang OBia for Bonokok 20/22 Aug. 19/19 Aug. 18/18 Aug. Patagonia" for Bangkok, Saigon H'kong, KoDe, Yokohama 29/30 Aug. 28/28 Aug. 27/27 Aug "Meonia" for Bongnok 16/17 Sept. 14/15 Sept. 12/13 Sept. Indro" for Bongkok, Saigon? H'kong, Manila, Kobe, Yokohama495 words
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Advertisement555 1952-08-15 13 JAVA NEW YORK SAILINGS Royol Rotterdom Lloyd Hollond-America Line Nederland Line RofferdcTi Rotterdam Amsterdam HALIFAX, BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, BALTIMORE, MOBILE, NEW ORLEANS Spore P. Sham Penana SSffV;;;-- 3 s^ 26/ V^ P *f£E ■"CfEuu," 9/15 Sept. 16/17 Sept. 18/19 Sept! Rokl (SMN) 17/24 Sept. 25/26 Sept. 27/28 Sept. Accepting555 words
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Article430 1952-08-15 14 Has improved since B. Timah KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. pAYEUR, an attractive-looking four-year-old by Recognition, ran his best trial yet when he beat Seal Prince (Percival) in a 3-f. tryout in 37 4/5 wide out on the training track at Kuala Lumpur this morning. With430 words
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Article201 1952-08-15 14 Epsom Jeep - Hoong Pao shows a bit of speed Epsom Jeep TRACK NOTES By 1IOOXG PAO. a chestnut by Phideas, has trained on well ince his two races at Bukit 'inah last month. With 'Porky' Donnelly astride, this 3 y.o. ran f. in 38 1 5 this morning. The, Minx (Ellery) worked201 words
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Article55 1952-08-15 14 'Caldbeck' replay on Saturday IPOH. Thurs.— The replay of 'he Caldbeck Cup (Federation rone i final between the Ist Bn. Worccsters and the Green towards win take place on Joturday on the Chinese Assembly I'll ground. The previous ma'ch, played last "'.:nday, in Ipoh ended in a 2-2 i r55 words
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Article199 1952-08-15 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. (^AU FIELD (late Jeddak), a j good-looking bay by War Lord out of TolgUsa iby To'gus), moved aapr:s6ively over 4f. at half pace here this morning. This 3y.0. has the making of a useful hundicapper but I doubt he is forward199 words
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Article29 1952-08-15 14 KINGSTON, Jamaica Thurs. British West Indies have been girea perariesion to enter the Dsvrls Cap international lawn tennis competition It is understood that they will eater next year.—Renter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration99 1952-08-15 14 MOOR, Hertfordshire, Thurs. Bobby ;ocke. South African holder of the Bri- >, Jsh Open oolf title, was in splendid forrt I /csterday when he carded a record break- V ng 63 for the West course in the first round of the £1,500 LotusReuter - 99 words
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Article468 1952-08-15 14 TEANNETTE, with Albert Spencer astride, made trackwatchers check their stopwatches twice when she* reeled off 3 f. in 36 3/5 on a pretty fast track at Kuala Lumpur this morning. It was without a doubt a spectacular track performance by a Class 4 sprinter and468 words
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Article48 1952-08-15 14 IPOH. Thurs.— Estimated expenditure of the Malayan A.A.A. championships here tomorrow antf Saturday amounts to about $8,000. The Perak State Government beads the list of contributions with a 15,0©« Rift. The Federal Government* has donated $1,000 and the Perak miner, Mr. Chcong 4am $1,000.48 words
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Article131 1952-08-15 14 SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Tliurs. A STRING of 20 thoroughbreds sent by the Aga Khan to the yearling auction sales here were Mid last ninht for a total of $173,000 ab;ut £61.760 sterling X The highert price received for 3ne of these was $29,000 (about CReuter - 131 words
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Article106 1952-08-15 14 LONDON, Tkors.— Yesterday'! Be»ttlsh ItMW Cap soccer remM« were: DIVISION "A" Aberdeen 2, Heart of nßdoKhfar 4; Airdrieonisaa I. Dundee J; OelUe 2. Par** Thistle i; r«lkirk 2, East Fife I; Illbciiiliii 5 St. Mliwn 2; Qoeen of the Sowtt 0, Third Lanark 3; Saith lUw. iAP - 106 words
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Advertisement21 1952-08-15 14 IT« s^^^t^^^M t £>-j i/ flip r^' 1 Hrn") HP I industries workers, so take f vBKS£ I jT I s^s^B^Rs^kss^r^^^^^^^s*4Sßtfsk^kW21 words
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Advertisement356 1952-08-15 14 2OZS. TINS I OSS. TINS SINGAPORE tt.45 FEDERATION 52.G5 rpOMORROW you must face a crowded day. So what? As light up your Balkan Sobranie Smoking Mixture, tomorrow is as unreal as yesterday. You live in peace and contentment and let your smoke run rings round every worry. That is the356 words
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769 1952-08-15 15 England build winning total SHEPPARD GETS HIS TEST 100 THE OVAL, London, Thursday. QN a placid wicket which, the experts think, will v increasingly take spin as the match progresses England have scored 264 for two wickets and set the foundation of a winning score in the fourth and final769 words
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Article122 1952-08-15 15 LONDON, Thurs. r«OUNTY cricket close of play scores today Kent v Middlesex (Dover). Middlesex 100 (Wright 5-27) and 185 for 5. Kent 244. Derbyshire v Glamorgan (Derby). Derby 182 and 97. Glam. 140. Gloucestershire v Leicestershire (Cheltenham). Gloster 274 (Crapp 110) and 96 Leicester 204122 words
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Article131 1952-08-15 15 In a SAPA Dtv. 3 A Lt-gue (tame played at C.Y.M.A. yesterday Immigration S.C. beat Wonderlads 4 2 in a fast and interesting match. Immigration S.C. did most ot the attacking in the first half and Kadir Yassin scored in the 10th minute. Their second goal followed131 words
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Article47 1952-08-15 15 Following are the entries lor the All-India ru?by tourniunent to be held in Co:ombo in late September and October: One team each from S nga pore, Karachi, Bombay, Madras and Combined Services (Ceylon), and two teams each from Calcutta and Ceylon.47 words
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Article61 1952-08-15 15 The team to represent I.R.C A in the quarter-nnal of SAFA Junior Cup-tie against Windsor Rovers at Jalan Besar Stadium at 4 p.m on Sunday will be chosen from: Paul, Velu. Phillip, Ragunathan Kallmuthu, G. Suppiah, Majid, Z. M. Kassim, N. Nadarajah, V. Nadarajah, S. Krishnan.61 words
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270 1952-08-15 15 'Pro' charge— Kedah soccer squabble ALOR STAR, Thurs. poi R regular State players will boycott Kedah's Malays Cup match against Combined Services at Alor Star tomorrow unless they receive a'n apology from the Kedah Football Association's vice-president, Tnan Syed Abdul Rahman. The players goalkeeper San Kwok Hln. centre-half Yahaya ArifT,270 words
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Article254 1952-08-15 15 Europeans 5; Indonesians 2. EUROPEANS, combining effectively, had little difficulty in defeating erratic, bottom-of-the-league Indonesians, in a SAFA Community League game at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. Indonesians were the first to score, in the ninth minute, through Concenciao, who hit through an Aziz pass. Keeping up the254 words
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192 1952-08-15 15 mIIIC KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THIS year s Lornie Road speed trial will be held a^°?K "«1 ay> Sepi J 1 s'artine at 8 a.m. Sponsors Z*. h S^a nn Sor Motor Sports Club in conjunction over a level, tramacadam road about 40192 words
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Article185 1952-08-15 15 M.B.S. TOUR ITUALA LUMPUR'S Methodist xv Boys School soccer team kept their unbeaten record yesterday when they beat Victoria School 1-0 in a thrill-packed match on the Victoria School ground. M.B.S. owed their victory in great measure to the fine display put up by their centre-forward185 words
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Article100 1952-08-15 15 In a badminton match played at Victoria School Hall yesterday, Methodist Boys School scored their fourth consecutive victory when they beat Victoria School by four games to two. Results (M.B.S. mentioned first): Singles: Ong Eng Hong beat Low Wing Djin 15-12. 15-10; Loh Poh Wah beat100 words
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Article55 1952-08-15 15 SOCCER DIV. 3A: Tempenia Rovers t CYMA at Geylane; Social A.P. t K.M.L. at CYMA. BUSINESS HOUSES: Sfane Darby v Shell at F A N; Pulau Bakofn v SCS 'A' at SCC padaorHandHsbank v Mansfield at Fairer MALAY SCHOOLS soccer final, Jalan Besar. CRICK KT St. Joaepbs v55 words
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Article92 1952-08-15 15 After a blackout had prevented Dlay In the first session last night In the Singapore Table Tennis junior Inter-club tournament, a good crowd saw a big upset In the second session when the fancied Chung Hwa S.A. were beaten in a key match by the Chin92 words
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Article20 1952-08-15 15 iMaT; £H\Bl\, h n ft) nd .TOMORROW: High 0858 (7.2) and (6 3) 143 (27) and I 3«20 words
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Advertisement254 1952-08-15 15 L^M?^ MORNING OR m K^r^ §jp AFTERNOON TEA AVAILABLE t^£?^?£j&M*? IN ATTRACTIVE Mb PACKETS m§^&sß AND TINS. m^&^^^^ delicious J i?ii^:l3 x MEREDITH DREW LTD. X f »iNS BiGGfil liSCUit 6akl I SOLE AGENTS JOHN LITTLE AND COMPANY LIMITED SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG CAPSULES the fishman chop. mm% \M assures254 words
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Advertisement235 1952-08-15 15 If you want a smart, smooth-running trouble-free bicycle that will keep its gleaming finish for many years it s time you had a B.S.A. Strongly made, yet light to ride and easy to control, this B.S.A. Sports Roadster Bicycle is ideal for the long-distance cyclist. Smartly finished in gleaming enamel,235 words
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Article, Illustration1197 1952-08-15 16 Fijians, Africans will test pride of Singapore rrHE 31st annual Malayan Amateur Athletic Association championships, which begin in Ipoh today, have attracted a record entry (217) and, with the presence of several outstanding Fijian and East African athletes, the meeting promises to be the best1,197 words
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224 1952-08-15 16 MANY RECORDS LIKELY TO GO IN FIELD EVENTS "CTELD EVENT records at the Malayan championships are teas durable than the track. The oldest record standing Is Ghumanda Singh's 41ft 3in. in the shot putt (1934)— and that is In danger from the Fijian, Luwakl, who has recorded 41ft s\in. Four224 words
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Article, Illustration254 1952-08-15 16 SINGAPORE'S supremacy last year the Colony w< wUI be challenged as seri The Colony probably will have the services of last year's triple winner, Teng Pel Wah, only In the 4xllo yards relay according to present plans. On, this season's performances Pay Slebel of Selangor must254 words
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Article198 1952-08-15 16 MEN 100 YDS: ltoee P«h Kim S«af (1931); L. D. K. CaBen (1933); Km Yon* Chin (1937); Sidique Merlcan (1951). 220 YDS: 21Jtee L. D. E. Cnllcn (1831). 440 YDS: 56sec L. D. E. Cullen (1931). 880 YDS: Imin. 59aec AUm Sher (1939). MILE: 4min. 27.2s«*. Alim Sher198 words
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Article58 1952-08-15 16 Kuala Lumpur's Methodist Boya School soccer team kept their unbeaten record yesterday when they beat Victoria School 1-0 in a thrill-packed match on the Victoria School ground. Loh Poh Wah scored for the winners. In a badminton match at the Victoria School Hall Methodist Boys School58 words
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Article54 1952-08-15 16 Results of the Singapore Business Houses League soccer matches played yesterday were: East AslaUc S.C. beat Malay:' u Airways S.C. 5-3. (Scorers for East Asiatic were: Ahmad Anr.in (4), and Nielson. Airways scored through Bohran (2) and Wan Khong). Malayan Breweries beat Imperial Chemical Industries J-054 words
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Article53 1952-08-15 16 TJADIO MALAYA will broadcast commentaries on the Malayan A.A.A. championship* from Ipoh today from 3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and tomorrow front .1 p.m. to 3 p.m. between the racing broadcast from Kuala Lumpur. There wUI also be recorded interviews from the championships broadcast at 9.45 p.m.53 words
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