The Straits Times, 1 January 1953
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Article283 1953-01-01 3 Heavy industry production is still rising i WASHINGTON, Wednesday. FTHK U.S. MUTUAL Security Agency yesterday reported a continued rise in output this year jn Western Europe's heavy industries and /■trriculture. It said the rise reflected the emphasis placed by tVasteni Europe on building production facilities to TheReuter - 283 words
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263 1953-01-01 3 Dr. Nunn May visits to serve Britain LONDON. Wed DR. Alan Nunn May, released k.frwn prison yesterday aftci serving a sentence for be- l nying: atomic- secrets to Russia said today "I think I acted rightly The 41 -year-old scientist who served six years and eight months of a 10-yearReuter - 263 words
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Article56 1953-01-01 3 TOKYO. Wed. Japan ha? in** its first post-war plane md soon will b P mass producing It. It will cost M533.0n0. A two seater training plan* 1 built of Japanese narts hut powered by an American engine, it has a cruising speed of 110 m.ph andUP - 56 words
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Article23 1953-01-01 3 LISBON. Wed. Portugal's J>oJ budget provides for a total expenditure of £769,000 000 "•nirh is £23.000.000 more than in 1952. -ReuterReuter - 23 words
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Article53 1953-01-01 3 ACCRA, Gold Coast, Wed. The People's Parly, led by the Prime Minister. Dr. Kwame N'krumah. Is to petition the Queen for self-government for the Oold Coast In 1953. The petition will ask that an Act granting independence by passed by the British parliament and Gold Coast AssemblyAP - 53 words
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Article46 1953-01-01 3 WASHINGTON, Wed. Mr Serge Rubinstein, wealthy Rus-sian-born financier, last ni&ht lost a 10-year fight against government measures to deport him. Mr. James McGranery order- cd immigration officers to take him to Ellis Island pending deportation for evading conscription during the war ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article, Illustration63 1953-01-01 3 On board tbe cruiser Helena, on his way back from Korea, President-elect Eisenhower talks with members of his Cabinet. Left to right: Governor Douglas McKay (Secretary of the Interior); Mr. Herbert Brownell (Attorney General); Mr. Charles E. Wilson (Secretary of State); Admiral Arthur Radford (Pacific Fleet Commander); Mr. George M.63 words
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Article168 1953-01-01 3 80 STRIKE OVER A PROMOTION LONDON, Wed. A STRIKE by 80 British railway shunters because a West Indian coloured worker was promoted ended in London last night. A spokesman for the strikers denied that the strike was due to a colour bar. The men •fcJeeUd to the West Indian tilingReuter - 168 words
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Article24 1953-01-01 3 CAPRI, Wed— The Mayor of Capri Signor Prozz:llo, has offered the island for any meeting between President-elect Elsenhower and Marshal Stalin.— Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article39 1953-01-01 3 BREMERHAVEN, Germany, Wed.— Three Greek sailors suffered severe burns yesterday In a fire in the Greek liner Columbia The fire was quickly brought under control by the crew and Bremer haven fire brigade APAP - 39 words
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Article141 1953-01-01 3 CAIRO. Wednesday. pENERAL MOHAMMED NAGUIBS chief military and political adviser yesterday reaffirmed his statement of last month that Egyptians would resort to guerilla warfare if Britain did not withdraw her troops from the Suez canal zone. LJeut-Coloaiel Gamal Abdel Nasser, a leading member of Fsypt'sReuter - 141 words
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Article75 1953-01-01 3 VATICAN CITY. W«?<L— Pope Pi'is XII. In an encyclical letter released on Tuesday attacked Communist persecution of members of the Latin arm Oriental rite of the Roman Catholic Church, many of whom have been dispersed, gaoled or exiled to Siberia since World War 11. Catholic recordsAP - 75 words
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79 1953-01-01 3 RODNEY BRODIF, 15-mu.th-oU H^M^ta^^tod by ■orrery earlier this month twmm his brother, Roger, yesterday underwent the tr* of a «erta« of plastic rarffery operations. Doctors at Illinois Nenro-PiyeklftJHe HoopiUl said a large flap of k»I» wm placed over Us Uaia whleh was leftReuter - 79 words
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Article222 1953-01-01 3 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. PRESIDENT TRUMAN yesterday ordered that mili--1 tary and economic aid be continued to Britain, France and Italy even though they have shipped U552,500,000 in strategic materials to Soviet bloc countries. I The president made the i order under the escape clause of theUP - 222 words
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Article46 1953-01-01 3 LONDON. Wed. Britain s coal output for 1952 was over 2.500.000 tons more than in 1951. said the Ministry of Fuel and Power. Provisional totals for the 52 weeks to Dec. 27 were 224.939.--200 tons compared with 222,--256.500 tons last year.— ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article158 1953-01-01 3 Fleeing Redkills two in plane MANILA, Wed. A PASSENGER, believed to be an escaping Communist, yesterday forced at gunpoint a Philippine Airlines DC-3 plane to fly toward the Chinese mainland. Nationalist fighters intercepted and forced the aircraft to land on the Chiomen Island, 25 miles south-east of Amoy. The (junmanAP - 158 words
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Article18 1953-01-01 3 LONDON. Wed Mr. Eden, the Foreign Secretary, will broadcast on foreign affairs next Tuesday evening Reuter.Reuter - 18 words
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Article13 1953-01-01 3 MILAN. Wed.—Police'yesterday arrested rive people found with 21b of morphia.— A.P.AP - 13 words
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Article52 1953-01-01 3 WASHINGTON, Wednesday. fjpHi: U.S. Government yesterday said the Federal Bureau i.' Investigation would check the loyalty of all America ti applicants for posts In the United Na lions Secret a-iat. A grand jury had s*id that many disloyal Americans had found their way into the UnitedReuter - 52 words
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Advertisement31 1953-01-01 3 HP "Hi I LINDETEVES I M mi M wish S| all their 5 M friends and patrons r a A I 3 Happy I 3 1 Prosperous Hi New Year Q »?>>31 words
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Advertisement349 1953-01-01 3 As WE STEP ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE NEW YEAR WE WJSH EVERYBODY PROSPERITY AND UNENDING HAPPINESS AT THE SAME TIME WE RESOLVE AGAIN TO SERVE YOU TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY TRADITIONAL TO THE NAME WASSIAMULL'S HIGH STREET Presenting from London, a thousand Compliments 0 Greetings! As I349 words
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Article, Illustration36 1953-01-01 4 FIVE OF THE PEOPLE HONOURED BY THE QUEEN (from left): Mr. M. J. Rufan, Mr. R. B. Homer, Mrs. B. H. v Oon, Mr. F. J. McHufh and Mr. C. Thornton.36 words
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Article, Illustration1051 1953-01-01 4 C.M.G. Mr. M. J. Hogan, *he Federation's Attorney-General, who took over the Government when bandits murdered Sir Henry Gurney. As Attorney-General, he was responsible for the tremendous mass of legislation which had to be drifted to deal with the Emergency. C.B.E. Mr. F. P. Egerton planned1,051 words
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Article, Illustration698 1953-01-01 4 0.8. E. CANON R. K. 8. ADAMS, has been in the forefront of the educational world In Singapore for the last three decades and as Principal of St. Andrew's School, he has played a prominent part in moulding the character of the youth of Singapore His698 words
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Article, Illustration263 1953-01-01 4 HPHE K BE. Ls awarded in the New Year's Honours List to Air Marshal A. C. Sanderson, C.-in-C, Far East Air Poroe. The 0.8. E. goes to Sqn -Ldr. P. J. Hicham, senior officer In charge of administration at Air Headquarters, Hong Kong, since October 1950263 words
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Advertisement190 1953-01-01 4 KißLiiiioiiiiciiri. fiij IP? THAT WE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SOLE AGENTS FOR MINIMAX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS THE SIGN OF SECURITY UP} hUc^uL M 111 l(^srr? VI W |p "B" TYPE 0 SODA AND ACID TYPE Capacity 2 gallons for Office*, Works, Factories, Railways, 4 Cinemas, Etc. SALES OH REFILLS ARE SUPPLIED FREE190 words
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Article118 1953-01-01 5 Detective helps women in chase TWO Singapore Chinese women, calling for help as they chased a man on a bicycle enlisted the aid of a detective, who caught a snatch- thief in possession of a $400 gold neci lace At 10.15 on Tuesday night, a I woman was walking home118 words
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193 1953-01-01 5 Make it a year to remember— Nicoll From Page On* industry grows, cur credit la good, and our financial position sound. It Is the nope of all of us that these continue to be so. "Progress, however, is never achieved by waving a magic wand A surer path is that193 words
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340 1953-01-01 5 Lockhart lists the factors leading to success KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. J'HE heavy blows against the Communists in 1952 had brought a feeling of sober confidence to the people, said the deputy Director of Operations Gen. Sir Rob Lockhart. in an interview with340 words
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Article50 1953-01-01 5 KUALA KANGSAR, Wed Nasaruddin bin Abdul Majid 19, was fined $20 or one week's imprisonment by the Kuala Kangsar magistrate for attempting to cause hurt to Thangavelloo with a knife The incident took place on Nov. 16 during a football match at Kuala Kangsar padang.50 words
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Article23 1953-01-01 5 KUALA KANGSAR. Wed Wong Fook, 20 was sentenced to three months' gaol for stealing a pickul of tobacco leaves at Taiping.23 words
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102 1953-01-01 5 PENANG, Wednesday. AN extra platoon for the Federation of Malaya Voluntaer Reconnaissance Corps Is being raised and there are still a few vacancies Mr J E Miller an officer of the corps, stated today. The original platoon, with the extra platoon, will start their 1953102 words
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Article23 1953-01-01 5 KUANTAN. Wed Found fighting in Sungel Lemblng, Hong Beng Teong and Lee Keng were each fined $10 by the Kuantan Magistrate.23 words
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Article21 1953-01-01 5 KUANTAN. Wed. Chan Hock, a bicycle dealer, was fined $30 for not having a licence for his trlsha.21 words
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Article37 1953-01-01 5 MUAR. Wed. Because of the drought, the water supply In Muar has been restricted and is available dally from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.: 12 noon to 1.30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.37 words
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Article, Illustration234 1953-01-01 5 DARK PATCHES IN 1952, BUT: KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. 4 LTHOUGH 1952 was a year of dark patches, it was nevertheless, one of steady progress for the movement In Malaya, Mr. M. Arokiasamy, secretarygeneral of the Malayan Trade Union Council, said The council was234 words
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78 1953-01-01 5 Jakarta trip for Penang trade talk PENANG, Wed. PNANG'S Economic Officer, Mr. A. H. Stoneham. will visit Jakarta next month to discuss Penang trade with Indonesia He will investigate the advisability of a Penang trade delegation going to Indonesia. Mr. Stoneham is expected to hold talks with the Indonesian authorities78 words
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Article38 1953-01-01 5 TAIPING, Wed.— Ong Boon Kah was fined a total of $200 for failing to record parti- culars of goods he had bought I and sold, as required under j the second-hand dealers' ordinance.38 words
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Article66 1953-01-01 5 KUANTAN, Wed. Seven trisha riders alleged in the Magistrate's Court that a detective sergeant took their identity cards and ordered them to go to the police station if they wanted their cards back They also alleged that the detective came to the station ten minutes after their arrival.66 words
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Article31 1953-01-01 5 KUANTAN, Wed— Wai Hong, a tapper, was sentenced by the Kuantan Magistrate to three months' gaol for retaining a stolen shirt. The police recovered the shirt from a pawnshop.31 words
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Advertisement179 1953-01-01 5 A HAPPY NEW YEAR and GOOD PICTURE-GOING! gf% In 1953 as in the past the best pictures X^Cy will be at the Shaw Organization Theatres i ffiiffflitfii now lowing" t^siS^tmmmm NOTE changed times 10.30, 1.15, 4.00, 645, 9.30 Charles Chaplin AN INSPIRING DRAMA of LOVE! LAUGHTER! and TEARS! Released thru179 words
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Advertisement164 1953-01-01 5 WISHING ALL OUR PATRONS A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! I MIGHTY ENTERTAINMENT From 20th Century Fox TO START THE NEW YEAR WITH FUN AND SONGS! I (gSBgA) 1^ STARTS TODAY 11 a.m. 1.30, 4, 6.45 9.20 p m MORE THAN THE MIRACLE OF THEIR COURAGE You'll Cheer THE MIRACLE164 words
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Miscellaneous426 1953-01-01 5 RmmmAbm^s^m K. LUMPUR REX: Bead Of The River H a.m.. 1. 3. 6.30, 9.15. ODEON: Ivanhoe 10 30 am., 12.45 3.15 630 ;J».JS. PAVILION: FesUval Mood (Mandarin) 1, 3, 6.30, 9; Ducheas Of Idaho 11 ajn. COLISEI'M: There's A Girl In my Heart 3 630 9; Kirn 11 a.m 1426 words
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Miscellaneous95 1953-01-01 5 STOKE UIAKV FKKt.NC*: Final diy MUioot at Poochow Method ut Church. M Race Court* TELOK MIT.; Picnic at Telok llata Ikan Tratuport leavta church at 235 Telok Av*r Street, l 45 a.m. BT. JOHN A.MBI'LAM'E ASSOCIATION; Fj-st-tid ciass at neadquarters. Stamford Road. 5 30 p m. BSITfISB RED CROSS SOCIETY-95 words
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Obituary21 1953-01-01 6 MR. N. APPUDURAI, retired Head Master, Government English {School, Bentong. died In his residence at Vaddukoddal, Cry ion, on 50.12.52.21 words
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Article50 1953-01-01 6 MR. MRS. O. SCULLY thank ail relatives and friends for their presents and innumerable services rendered on the occasion of their marriage on 27.12.52. MR. MRS. T. P. BODESTYNK wish to thank all relatives ana friends for their good wishes, valuable presents and attendance •n their marriage on 26.12.52.50 words
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Article27 1953-01-01 6 THE Singapore Art Theatre Is holding at the British Council at p.m. on Friday. January 2nd, an Open casting reading for Its February production. All welcome27 words
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Article298 1953-01-01 6 Malaya will read with pleasure of the bestowal by Her Majesty the Queen of the honour of Knight Commrnder of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George on the Governor of Singapore, Mr. John Fearns Nicoll, and the Deputy High Commissioner in the298 words
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Article532 1953-01-01 6 Malaya has had a remarkable year. Not perhaps a year which many have "enjoyed," but remarkable for the turn in the Communist war. It was a year which began depressinijly. The High Commissioner had been murdered, and there was uneasiness in the speculation as to his532 words
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Article243 1953-01-01 6 There has been a curious sequel to the trial in Kuala Lumpur, in camera, of a European police officer. In the Sessions Court there is now posted a notice warning court staff that disciplinary action will be taken against any one of them who communicates to243 words
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Article74 1953-01-01 6 fTHOSE of us who read ■I "Voter's" letter in your issue of Dec. 25 cannot help but agree with the sad truth he wrote. Kampong Chia Heng happens to be very small too small to draw any attention to its plight in the eyes of the City74 words
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Article1956 1953-01-01 6 MALAYA'S future seemed gloomy on New Year's Day, 1952. Sir Henry Gurney had been murdered and, despite the Briggs Plan, the terrorists seemed to fight on with undiminished vigour. Tin was under the shadow of an American embargo an buying. Only the high price of rubber1,956 words
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468 1953-01-01 6 'PHE letter by Mr. Medlycott -I (Dec. 25) I found very interesting, especially the paragraph referring to retiring at 55 years. Why any man should be considered too old for work at 55 is beyond all understanding. I am an employer, and468 words
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Article465 1953-01-01 6 IN wishing the patient readers of this half-column all tfie wordly success in 1953 for which they have hoped in 1952. and personal weal and content beyond their fondest hopes, we feel it ought to be, l added that the state of gracal in which one should465 words
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Advertisement18 1953-01-01 6 RANGE OF OUTSTANPIMG i I l**U WOOLLENS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SELECTION AT REASONABLE PRICES PHONE: 6535 Zt.CHUUA STREET18 words
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Advertisement76 1953-01-01 6 YJT ILLUMINATED DEVICES and FLOODLIGHTS 1953 "^^"1953 CORONATION CELEBRATIONS AOVT. OF THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.. LTD., Of INCLANO SINGAPORE MALACCA KUALA LUMPUR PENANG i. m c c Own a "MERCURY" Outboard Motors Proven for t^~T""'iv Quality tr^^r^ ReliabiUty "^^^■V Durability Performance PS| I Sole Afente:— (U~ SOON CHEONG LTD. !|»t^-=J76 words
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Article165 1953-01-01 7 Record crowds usher in the New Year SINGAPORE ushered in the New Year with a million dollar toast last night. Most of the Ttoney was spent on liquor. The favourite drinks were: champagne, with linner, and whisky with the dancing. The troops drank beer— at165 words
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Article201 1953-01-01 7 Curfew on area in Malacca KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. f?iROM New Year's Day, a ■T large part of the Alor Jajah police district, Malacca ■.•ill come under curfew. The area affected lies east nd south of the following oads: The road from Kenone to thr north gate of impann Ampat village,201 words
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Article24 1953-01-01 7 Mr. I. G. Salmon, managing )irector of MacLaine and Vatson Ltd., returned to the olony yesterday after long in Britain.24 words
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Article53 1953-01-01 7 The Singapore General Post Office will be open today from 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other post offices and postal agencies in the Colony will be open from 9 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. There will be no delivery of letters. Money order and savings bank facilities will53 words
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Article50 1953-01-01 7 Special committees will be set up by the Pan-Malayan Labour Party hi Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang to receive a British Labour Party mission on a week's visit to Malaya from Jan 21. The mission will conduct a fact-finding tour of the Federation and Singapore..50 words
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Article, Illustration231 1953-01-01 7 The wish of the man-in-the street: Let the bosses smile more often DOSSES should smile more, a "man-in-the-street" said when asked by the Straits Times what he wished most for the New Year. This man said that he worked with bosses who had "frozen" faces. "Nothing seems to thaw that231 words
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Article105 1953-01-01 7 HIS 1953 HOPES FOR TOWN KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. rpHE New Year wish of Kuala J. Lumpur s Municipal President, Mr. A D York, is more amentlties for the people. Mr. York said- "I hope that for Kuala Lumpur. 1953 win proev a prosperous year for all and that trade will105 words
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Article86 1953-01-01 7 KOTA BAHRU. Wed.— A fine of $6,000. or six months' Imprisonment was impose^ by Mr. H. L. Wriggleworth President of the Ssssijns Court on a 50-year-old woman, Sin Siu Eng, who pleaded guilty to being in possession of 23J tahils Of chandu In Kuala Krai86 words
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Article164 1953-01-01 7 Rulers hope 'war' over this year KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. IN A NEW YEAR message to the people of the Federation, the Rulers said: "It Is our earnest hope and prayer that the New Year will see the end of the Emergency and the total defeat of the enemy, both In164 words
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Article79 1953-01-01 7 PENANO, Wed— A New Year appeal "to all Indians to answer the call of humanity" has been made by the Penang and Province Wellesley committee of the Madras State cyclone relief fund. "A little sacrifice at this time would go a long way to alleviate distress,"79 words
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Article59 1953-01-01 7 Three firms. Lee Shlng Cheng and Co.. Leong Chuan and Co., and ,Hup Thye Co. who wer c summoned In the Singapore City Police Court yesterday for causing obstruction to five-foot ways, were fined $25, $25 and $20, respectively. Lee Shing Cheng and Co. was also59 words
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Article38 1953-01-01 7 Mah Yong Tung, one of the partners of Mahua Construction Co.. who pleaded guilty to causing obstruction to the five-foot-way, was fined $100 by Mr. Denis D'Cotta in the Singapore City Police Court yesterday.38 words
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Article148 1953-01-01 7 'Give examples of faith 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. EXAMPLES of faith and conviction by Christians could help to hasten the end of the Emergency In Malaya, the Rev. B. J. Gurney-Fox, Vicar of Selangor, said in a New Year message today. Christians should remember that148 words
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Article82 1953-01-01 7 Rubber tour of Japan 'success' ]t|R. E G Holiday, chairman i"I of Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, who has been on an Inspection tour of the Japanese rubber industry, left Japan by ship yesterday on his way back to Singapore. The Japan Rubber Manufacturing Association said Mr. Holiday's visitReuter - 82 words
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Article50 1953-01-01 7 Air Vice. Marshal D. V. Carnegie. Chief of Air Staff. Royal New Zealand Air Force, has arrived in Singapore for a few days stay. H e is staying with the Com-mander-ln-Chlef. Far East Air Force. Air Marshal A. C. Sanderson, and Mrs. Sanderson at Air House.50 words
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Article39 1953-01-01 7 TELUK ANSON, Wed Charged with desertion from the Chui Chak Police Station on Nov. 23, Osman bin Budin, 23, a special constable, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. Osman had a previous conviction for a similar offence.39 words
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Article34 1953-01-01 7 PENANO. Wed. No new Justices of the Peace have been appointee in the New Year honours list This l s the first time this has happened in Penang.34 words
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Article26 1953-01-01 7 Syed Alwi Road. Singapore, between Serangoon Road and Lembu Road, will be closed to through traffic for three weeks while a sewer Is laid.26 words
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Article119 1953-01-01 7 First yarn at the new mill By Our Market Correspondent T*HE first yarn was produced at the new mill of 1 Malayan Textiles Mills. Ltd., Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, yesterday. The trial run was completely successful and marks the beginning of a textile industry119 words
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Article54 1953-01-01 7 Yap Kirn Hock was yesterday charged in a Singapore court with stealing a motor-cycle on Christmas morning from the Rex Theatre car park. Yap was also charged with escaping' from police custody on Tuesday, five days after his arrest for the alleged theft. The case will54 words
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Article99 1953-01-01 7 Labour to form a 'third force' ASIA'S first Socialist Conference alms at forming a third force to combat Communism and the imperialism of Western demoracy, said Inche Mohamed Sopiee, chairman of the Pan-Malayan Labour Party, In Singapore yesterday. Inche Sopiee leaves this morning with the party's general secretary, Mr. Lee99 words
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Article25 1953-01-01 7 Mr. P. H. Steed, manager of the General Electric Company, returned to Singapore by BOAC Comet yesterday six months leave In Britain.25 words
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227 1953-01-01 7 VKW YEAR'S EVE has never meant much to the Malay fishing community of Woodlands village, Singapore. It is not a Muslim festival and the people are too poor. But last night there was a big party there. It was the biggest the village has227 words
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Article323 1953-01-01 7 Strike hits anti-Red fight VAVAL motor launches 11 used to guard thJ^ I Malayan coast and shelV Communist coastal lairs s are being held up in the Singapore Naval Base because of the strike of 10,000 base workers. A Navy spokesman, Lt Cdr. K. A. Crawley, said yesterday that Royal323 words
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Article20 1953-01-01 7 PENANG. Wed. Thieves broke into a house In Pragin Road and stole $800 In cash and sewing thread.20 words
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Advertisement35 1953-01-01 7 ask *7f06*n60i14 about PARKER-KNOLL Complete with tight ARM CHAIR coven, material allowed C AHI f\ •t $8.00 per yard I/ Mch WE WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS I A PROSPEROUS 1953. WE ARE CLOSED TODAY. ROBINSONS35 words
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Article, Illustration301 1953-01-01 8 They will be on same footing as sighted workers KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. MALAYA'S 13,000 blind people will start 1953 1 with a New Year gift that will give them a place in the community as contributing: and equal members. They will be treated as301 words
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Article84 1953-01-01 8 The Malayan Indian Coniress at a meeting on Dec. 28 formeri a new branch at Ban(lng. Kuala Langat. Mr. Daniel Jayaratnam was A«cted president. Mr P. R. Shandran. vice-president, and Mr. K. V. Nadarajah. secretary .Other office-bearers were: Messrs. 5. A. Perumal (aaristant secretary K- Duralsamy84 words
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Article52 1953-01-01 8 SINGAPORE will be represented at the conference of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East to be held in Bandoeng, Indonesia, on Jan. 26. Government delegates will be Mr. Andrew Gilmonr, the Colony's Director of Commerce and Industry, and Mr. L. E. K. Averill.52 words
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Article, Illustration114 1953-01-01 8 MR. AND MRS. I. A. BRANSON celebrated their silver unniversary on the same day that Mr. and Mrs. G. Scully were married. Standing, from left, are: Miss M. Branson, Mr. E. S. Scully, Mrs. R. T. Melville, Mr. M. P. Woulfe. Miss J. Boswell, Mr. R. C. Scully, Mr. C.114 words
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Article143 1953-01-01 8 PENANG, Wednesday. MALAYA may start large-scale cattle farming in future. Mr. C. W. Wells, the Federation's acting Director of Veterinary Services, said In Penang today. "But we would have to import more livestock if the standard of animal husbandry is to Improve In this143 words
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Article45 1953-01-01 8 PARIT 3UNTAR, Wed. Mohamed bin Ujai 22. was charged with having caused hurt to Ismail bin Ahld on June 12. at Parit Hajl Aman, Bagan Serai. He claimed trial. The case was postponed to Jan. 12. Bail of $200 was allowed.45 words
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Article28 1953-01-01 8 The Singapore branch of the Royal Engineers' Association will hold Its annual general meeting on Jan. 19 in the Garrison Gymnasium, GUlinan Barracks, at 8 pro28 words
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Article36 1953-01-01 8 Mr. T. Hart, sales manager of the Oeneral Electric Company telephone works in England, arrived In Singapore by BOAC Comet yesterday. Mr. Hart will inspect the company's many telephone Installations in Malaya.36 words
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Article23 1953-01-01 8 KUALA KANGSAR, Wed. Dr. (Mrs.) K. V. B. Pillal, Lady Medical Officer, Kuala Kangsar, has returned from study leave in Britain.23 words
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Article90 1953-01-01 8 New course for adult learners rpHE Singapore Council for 1 Adult Education will start a 20-week course on "The World Around Us" on Jan 14 at the British Council Hal). Mr. Keith Payne, adult edu- cation officer of the British Council, will conduct the course. To be held every Wednesday90 words
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Article28 1953-01-01 8 TAIPING. Wed— lnche Abu Bakar has been appointed Welfare Officer, Taiping. in place of Miss Ma Tek Onn who is going to Ipoh as probation officer.28 words
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Article29 1953-01-01 8 KUANTAN. Wed— Teh Soon Hock, charged with extortion of $100 from a lorry driver, was given bail of $500 till Feb. 9 when he will be tried.29 words
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Article218 1953-01-01 8 JOHORE BAHRU, Wednesday. BECAUSE OF the "very poor" response to the recent appeal for nurses, the Johote Government has recommended to the Federal Director of Medical Services that trained nurses from India be recruited. the acting Principal Medical Officer for Johore, Dr. Mohamed Sallel218 words
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Article129 1953-01-01 8 Perak Red Cross drive for funds IPOH, Wed. SEVEN Red Cross teams, each comprising a trained nurse and a welfare officer now serve the 75 villages, new villages and kampongs in Perak. Working In clinics i.nci travelling dispensaries, they treat an averagt of 3,000 people each month. This is stated129 words
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Article62 1953-01-01 8 PENANO Wed— All dogs in Province Wellesley must be vaccinated against rable s from Jan. 2 Owners will be given until Fiib 24 to comply with this ord -r. An onlclal statement issued today warned that dogs would l be shot and their owners prosecuted62 words
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Advertisement444 1953-01-01 8 .Jpk CHLORO-PEP Chlorophyll Toothpaste DESTROYS MOUTH ODORS wHK^^M H A# LaS#/ CHLORO-PEP Brings You The FULL BENEFITS Of A Chlorophyll Toothpaste. |H|^^E. |S^^2§ R~> How TO* Wonderworking Chlorophyll Dentifrice Makes Possible 4 WAY MOUTH HYGIENE. <^WB&m£\ M^'wk Treat Yourself to a Miracle Of Mouth Hygiene every time You Use This444 words
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Miscellaneous212 1953-01-01 8 CmriDARV -*5 A^t Van Damme Quintet: 7 Anniversary; 7.30 Radio Trio; 7.45 a w rw 1 Racing: 5 Listeners' Choice: 6IS Hook Line A Sinker; 8.15 Oliver 630 am. Tamil Music; 6.40 News News; 630 Radio Scientist: 645 Twist; 8.45 Classical Requests: 9.30 In Tamil: 6.45 Chinese Music: 7 Halls212 words
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Article, Illustration548 1953-01-01 9 NADEANE WALKER - SKIRTS GOT LONGERSO DID FACES NADEANE WALKER PARIS 1952 From in Paris THE Paris fashion world launched no style revolutions in 1952. But skirts got longer and so did some designer's faces. For ie was a year of more r setbacks than triumphs for the fashion trade. The dressmakers gotAP - 548 words
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Article, Illustration143 1953-01-01 9 VIRGINA - VIRGINA says k/|ANY restaurants and cinemas are now air-conditioned, and it is time women started getting coolconscious clothes for the evening. Lately I have noticed some gay young things dancing in pretty evening dresses with fluffy sweaters over their shoulders this looks terrible. ft C KETCH ED here143 words
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Article, Illustration552 1953-01-01 9 UNITED STATES Men only THE first hotel for men A only, has just been opened in New York. Women will not be allowed to enter it and it is run entirely by .a male staff. The hotel is— it seems—intended principally for confirmed bachelors but It will552 words
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Article358 1953-01-01 9 Set your own hair By PATRICIA COMPTON OF all your features the hair |d the only one which can actually be changed to improve your appearance. But before dashing off to try out that fascinating new hairstyle, make sure that your hair is in good condition, lustrous and "squeaky" oleaji.358 words
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Advertisement38 1953-01-01 9 M.M. 43 W ELEPHANT COOKING OIL It's refined quality impresses all who use it, try some for yourself and you'll never use any other brand. HO HONG OIL MILLS iii»J LTD. 65 CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE 1. TEL: 5911—5913.38 words
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Advertisement100 1953-01-01 9 M HAPPY j iM AND I PROSPEROUS j I H NEW YEAR j I W*L. "^"^MsMssVß ll^ A I SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG CE-9SR _j^^b y^ Cussods Ji^^Ks WH ITE Across mil &&>bt/ rowet-et ft Cusson^ §r fi+4 totg fot tu/tU m Kjwdet MIMOSA ipagSSg MUSK ROSE LILAC TALCUM POWDERS100 words
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Miscellaneous420 1953-01-01 9 34. The lady to nold the sUkaa (5). The Straits Times Crossword ftlSSwSSmss.'^-ih. ~*nd (7). SO. Bpithet for down entrant (II). 12 3 4 5 6 i||7 down ckkc r- «cck t-^- v— ——r— w^ Oreed for caviare (T). isl S^S HI S?%> I Part of a ship to maintain420 words
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Article182 1953-01-01 10 One cent regained on featureless market By Our Market Correspondent DUBBER gained a cent on the local market yester- day and closed at 92£ cents a lb. for January first grade before the New Year holiday. The price rise was Influenced I by182 words
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Article111 1953-01-01 10 A VKR Pmnas Rubber EaUtc Ltd, has made a forward sale of (50 tons RMA 1 ribbed smoke sheet for delivery f.o.b. Malayan ports at the rate of 10 tow mcnthly. Jan/June 1953, at 95% cents a Ib. Ttll'K Anaon Rubber EsUU LU, has made a forward sale111 words
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Article13 1953-01-01 10 SINGAPORE, Wtd. Tin price: $471.75 a picul (down SI).13 words
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Article62 1953-01-01 10 Slnfapare Chinese Produce Exchange (noon prices) Copra was easier at S39 1 per plcul fob tyjyers and Ml sellers Coconut oil: $60 sellers. Pepper unchanged: Muntok (white) $530 a plcul sellers; Sarawak $525; Lampong (black) $430 (down $5). Lewtg and Peat (closing prices): Market quiet at $41 a62 words
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Article20 1953-01-01 10 Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging (N.L. working covered 140,000 cubic yards and won 353 piculs of ore In December20 words
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Article42 1953-01-01 10 NEW YORK. Wed. No. 1 R.S.s. March contract (in IS. rcnU per Ik.): Monster's Twediys clastaf rloslru 31 00 ta 11.4- U 11 40 UsmM SUM BnaVsi Tone: ImgmUr (■nofflchU). All principal American markets will be eraaM an Jaa. 1.42 words
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Article154 1953-01-01 10 CHIPS. tJongetde the Singapore Harbour Board (odowna yesterday were Brooklyn HeUJhU 1/2: Poo Hslang 4/S: Pultala: CP Kina 6/1- Sunnyvllle. Shlllong 11- Radnorshire 13/14: Binfang 18. M.ngslore 19 10: Klmanls. J3'34 Benlomond 2»'JO: Talthyblus. r,ft» Pretoria 29/30: SchledWk 31/32: Clytoneus 33/34- Terntea. 14- Ra)ah Brooke SO. Bentonc.154 words
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Article80 1953-01-01 10 HONG KONG, Wed. MONEY orders tent from Hone Konc to India. will be expressed ia pounds sterlinf only from Jan. 1, Instead of In rupee* M at present, according to an announcement by the Postmaster General, Mr. L. C. Savillr, here last night. Mr. Saville80 words
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Article256 1953-01-01 10 SINGAPORE Share Market closed the year on a firm note, with strong buying interest in tins and industrials at the higher levels, but few sellers. There was sooie selective I buying In the rubber section. Price changes announced by the Malayan Share Brokers' Association were: Bdjer*256 words
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Advertisement1435 1953-01-01 10 R£3 MANSFIELD tfc CO., LTD. Sffl p c „r ao (Irvorporoted m Singrt^mrt) All other D« s t BLUE rUNNBL LIMB Dept. Carrier's option to proceed via other ports to load and rti«-Kaio. cargo SA UNGSU LIVCnPOOL, OLA'^OW, LONDON ft CONTINENTAL PORTS Due Sails P. Sham Penang 1 Tyndareus for1,435 words
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Advertisement527 1953-01-01 10 BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD. Par U.K./CONTININT Spore f St»otT> Panono BenvorHch for Liverpool, Qosgow, ,j^ Rotterdam, Hamburg la rerr 8 753S Z,c A a^ mouth /7J^--1 1 H u O r< LOndOn It/24 J~. IS/27 Jan. It/M Jan. B Tve^" h Grasgo V w on Ar^werp 23/30 Jaa. 91 J«./527 words
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Advertisement513 1953-01-01 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCANDIMAVIAM/Ust/CONTINEMT S'pora f- S'hom Panong "Kme" for Melbourne Sydney. Brisbane (not loading local corgo) "fienia" for Bongkolr 1 1/1 B Jaa. "Molocco" for Orokarta, Bongkok, rrjorono^oko^mo^ 10 »V-» 4- "/IT Jan. •'m^'-rttr TOk bOf ™ll'« WUm 13/14f*. SAILINGS TO CONTINENT ft SCANDINAVIA For CesMnbo, Aden,513 words
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Advertisement1055 1953-01-01 10 McALISIER tfc CO., LTD. TIL: No. 5904 ELLERMAN <Ss BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LIMB LONDON. HAVRE BOTOTIKOAM t $AM ANCIseo HAMBURG PORTLAND, SIATTLE A VANCO IC« and for U.SA., North Atlantic Ports and Canada via Colombo Accepting cargo for Control 4 South "CITY Of IWANSIA" Am.rkim Ports P. S'hom Penong SUNN Y1,055 words
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Article143 1953-01-01 11 MY best-of-the-day at 'enang today Is Stormy t-.ari (Race Seven). This Magic Red four-year-old won over bit. on Boxing Day in such convincing s:yle that I am confident he will bring off a double. Dande Bay, a rapidlyim proving three-year-old cou!d not cope with Stormy Wizards143 words
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Article22 1953-01-01 11 rl£ weather in Peaaju remains bright and sunny ud the roiag today should again be very g*ot, reports Epsom Jeep.22 words
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277 1953-01-01 11 EPSOM JEEP - Best Bet's finish will beat rivals over 7f EPSOM JEEP By gEST BET gained full marks for his gallant second to up-and-coming Broadside in the Christmas Cup over a mile on Boxing Day, and 1 am confident this workmanlike Panorama gelding will step up on that form and take the277 words
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Article147 1953-01-01 11 EPSOM JFCP Ml. BOY I'OINTI-.K RACE 1 2.15 DANTE'S IDYLL Balmoral Bridge Gay Eiuifn HAMKS IDYLL Balmoral BrMfe Gay Ensiita H. BRIDGE Jeannetfe n«nt«-, MyH %CE 2 -'.< FLAME «'FOREBT Aiild R«ekh> Pax Haven OOMARIDAIRN «.c.ri«e Tail Lhjht UOWNG Oomaxidura Tall Light OBSEBVATION Some Clan Lefebvre OBSERVATION M147 words
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Article856 1953-01-01 11 length over s'^f. on Bonne Day With 2-Ib pull and over« I am confident he will turn the tables on i Arch Side. Keenest rival to Wonder Lad may At Bukit Timah tn November, this Pull Bloom mare coasted home a convincing IV4--tenith winner over856 words
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Article110 1953-01-01 11 LOS ANGELES, Wed JACK KRAMER, the United States professional lawn tennis promoter, confirmed yesterday that he has made offers to Prank Sedgman and Ken McGregor, the Australian Davis Cup stars, to Join his professional touring "circus". He said he had offered Sedgman a guarantee of $75,000110 words
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Article27 1953-01-01 11 MUAR, Wed. Cheng Hwa, thli year's league cfmmptona, <luf»it»Xl the Rest 5-S In the annual Champion* v Rest soccer match hen.27 words
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Article1129 1953-01-01 11 SIARTERS and probable jockeys for today, third -Jay of I the Ponaiiß Turf Club Christmas New Year meeting, are given below: tbe Big Sweep will he drawn on Rare 8: Race 1—2.15 p.m.: Cl. 4. Div. 5—5 Furs. 1 T6B Warrior Bagby Jr. 9.00 Mr. Wong ft1,129 words
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Article86 1953-01-01 11 MIAMI. Wed. »poNY Dospuito. an 18-year-old apprentice Jockey, yesterday set a new world riding record by bringing home his 389 th winner of the year. He was riding at Tropical Pack and wanted three winners to equal the record. Winning the second third and fourth races, heReuter - 86 words
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412 1953-01-01 11 JACK FINGLETON - AUSTRALIAN TEST SELECTORS GET A ROASTING JACK FINGLETON From SYDNEY, Wednesday. rpHE Australian Test selectors are now receiving: -1 from all directions the blast and contumely they thoroughly deserve for choosing the same twelve players to mcc*. South Africa in the third Test as lost the second Test. Had the412 words
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Article99 1953-01-01 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed i JJM KEB PONG. Selango-v badminton singles runner-up, was absent and a wa'kover was awarded to Abdullah Plrus In the senior inter-team singles competition l-.st night. Deaptte this setback. Mprrydale beat Bpringdale 3-2 and qualified to meet Lien Hwa. the holders In the99 words
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Article211 1953-01-01 11 THHE Southern Quadrangular of the Malayan hockey touna^ I ment. between Negri Sembllan, Malacca. Johcre and Singapore, will take place In Malacca Jan. 17 to 19. The champions of this Quadrangular meet win meet the Northern Quadrangular champions In the Anal during the Chinese New Year211 words
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Article53 1953-01-01 11 PARIT BUNTAR, Wed-Nt|.ig Tebai RecreatiM dub beat the Black and WrUte soccer team of Parlt Buntar by two goals to one in a friendly match here yfsterday th™ aC K i" d Whlte scored flrrt through Meng Hoy, but Seek Tean ek two for the winners in53 words
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124 1953-01-01 11 Big news for. Cricket— a coach in 195 KKST news for the New Year for Singapore's crirkcl lavrrs hi thai a MUh front the M.'J.C. will probaMy make a m\ m >n:h clay in Ur niunv la 1953. The prp-ident of the mh. ipwe < ricket AfaadaUan, Mr. Andrew (.ilaMar.124 words
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Article81 1953-01-01 11 ADELAIDE Wed. AUSTRALIA 'B Prank Sedgman today defeated Tony Trabert of the Unite.l States 7-5. 8-1, .0-8 Ito make it four straight tennis 1 victories for the Aussie* tn tho Davis Cup challenge rcund. Lanky Vie Seixas then salvaged one victory for the United States81 words
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Article22 1953-01-01 11 KOTA BAHR". Wed.— Kelantaa and Trengganu will meet for tho first tl"*- Ui a rugby match hera on Friday.22 words
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Advertisement505 1953-01-01 11 1952's BEST SELLER V*^ RADIO MADE IN GERMANY 1 *afeWi-. I l^rlTlKr/'iii' Ta"~ gs-aff a^a\ vil^E i2n^ K MODEL 260WT, 6 VALVES AC AC/DC A Available Throughout Malaya A. Singapore H Sole Agents: RhEINVIGA RADIO MALAYAN DISTRIBUTING CO. L 76, MALAY STREET, PENAMC. HAVE YOU DOUBTS DIFFICULTIES IN MAINTAINING YOUR505 words
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Advertisement112 1953-01-01 11 (T% MUST BE SEEM TO BE BEUEVED BIGGEST WRESTLER iag#" IN THE WORLD ■S fs^^BS German Giant 1 S| GARGANTUA ||||pf ;^i^ T7l T Weighs 493 lbs. S^K 'A here only for two weeks s^s!iW Hit Opponent Thit Saturday 1 CORRIE PiSETORIUS W*&<* S I^V 8 Rf«ul«riy Lift His Weight112 words
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Article645 1953-01-01 12 By THE SPORTS EDITOR LET US make 1953 a real goahead year in Malayan sport a year in which we will accomplish a number of things we have wished to see happen in the past but have been, for one reason and another, robbed of.645 words
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Article, Illustration336 1953-01-01 12 SENTINEL - SENTINEL By YOU watched nearly every big soccer match last season, said the Sports Editor. Name the footballer of the year and tell our readers the reason for your choice. •Orders is orders," I reflected unhappily, and so I lay my neck upon the chopping block for336 words
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255 1953-01-01 12 By EPSOM JEEP BIGGEST racing thrill of 1952 was Entertainment Us magnificent win in one of the oreatest ever Gold Cuv finished at Bukit Ttmah in September. Every racegoer who saw it will remember the tense excitement that prevailed when Entertainment 11. Mubarak, The255 words
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Article, Illustration870 1953-01-01 12 rr\HE LEADING PLAYERS of 1952 in Malaya's ten most popular sports apart from soccer were nominated as follows by a poll taken among Straits Times sports reporters all over the country: ATHLETICS MALAYAN a.nd Singapore records for 440 yards hurdles at his first attempt hi the senior870 words
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Article637 1953-01-01 12 JANUARY 12. Rugger: H.MS. Malaya final; Perak beat Combined Services 29-6, XX. 24. Badminton: Wong Peng Soon beat Ong Poh Lira in Singapor singles final; Miss Helen Heng won women's singles title. 26. Rugger: North beat South 16-12, Spore. 29 Golf: B J. Newey best R637 words
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1416 1953-01-01 12 was your biggest sporting thrill of 1952? Straits Times sports reporters put this question to sportsmen, officials and fans throughout the country and nearly every one of those interviewed had a different answer. i But two men who agreed were Thomas Cup player1,416 words
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Advertisement782 1953-01-01 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from Page 6) "accommodation wanted AMERICAN FIRM seeks home from May Ist, 6 months or permanent. Tanglln, Holland Road area. 3/4 bedrooms, garden. Phone *****. WANTED a shop house to rent either in Kuala Lumpur Batu Road, or In Johore Bharu. Jalan Ibrahim. Please reply Box No.782 words
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Advertisement42 1953-01-01 12 We Wish ALL OUR CUSTOMERS and FRIENDS A Happy Prosperous New Year jj fOCo/fyr Quay Smgapore <g Wishing our many t H Friends a Happy jg£ and Prosperous ,<j New Year. S h ANN PENG TRADERS LTD. SB jgß SINGAPORE FEDERATION $842 words
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