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Title Section12 1953-02-23 1 The Straits Times TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1953. 15 CENTS12 words
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Article, Illustration383 1953-02-23 1 He rejects Government offer to release him— but with restrictions JOHN EBER, the Singapore lawyer who has been detained under the Emergency Regulations for two years, has turned down an offer of release by the Singapore Government. The offer W:|S made on Saturday, after383 words
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Article80 1953-02-23 1 U.S. ARMY PRISONERS RIOT TOKYO, Sun. THIRTY American Army prisoners were injured yesterday when they clashed with military police in a prison compound in Pusan, South Korea. Two wer P admitted to hospital. The compound contained 137 "maximum custody" prisoners sentenced to punitive discharge from the army and up toReuter-AAP - 80 words
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Article106 1953-02-23 1 GOING ALL 'HIGH BROW IN MUSIC rjINGAPORES music Jjj are becoming mote and "high-brow." Tl~e Colony's music shops have all reported a minor bonn in sales ->f classical music records The boom be^an about '.he middle of last year wnen new kmg-pUylng records were first sold locally. Tin- manager of106 words
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Article95 1953-02-23 1 Bandit on list killed KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. ONE terrorist wa s killed by Security Forces today In the Kulim district or Kedah. He wa< Lian Hoo. who was on the Kedah police "wanted" list. Lian was shot when Area Security Unit No. 79 attacked :our bandits in a camp. The95 words
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Article105 1953-02-23 1 Biggest in India's 5-year plan CALCUTTA. Sunday. PRIME Minister Nehru opened India's biggest power plant yesterday as part of a programme to Rive the nation a hydro-electric and irrigation project similar to the Tennessee Valley Authority m the United States. ♦> Construction of the plant, located atUP - 105 words
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90 1953-02-23 1 Truman gets $1,800,000 for memoirs KANSAS CITY, Sun. > fR. Harry Truman, the form<'r President, has sold the rights to hi s memoirs to I:, Magazine for 5600.00U .M 51.800.0001 say s a New York a port. He announced this during hi* first formal Press conference since he left theReuter - 90 words
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Article45 1953-02-23 1 CAIRO, Sun. -Fahmy Guirpuis. also known as George Fahmy. an Egyptian lournallst arrested Cast November in a roundup of suspected here, is to b<- tr:< d for espionage before military court. Twenty others arrested ii Mhr .same time have been discharged. -Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article45 1953-02-23 1 J 201 rescued WASHINGTON. Sun. The United States Air Force .said today that 201 United Nation.-. nirmen. .shot down or forced to parachute behind memy lints, were rescued from the Mart of thp Korean war in June 19M) to the end of Janunry 1053.- Renter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article37 1953-02-23 1 LONDON. Sun. -An Influenza epidemic has killed 1,544 persons in the 160 biggest towns of England and Wales so far this year, the Health Ministry said yesterday. Another 3.652 died from pneumonia.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article49 1953-02-23 1 MIMIC HERE 'Little Miss Echo* Pretty, auburn-haired Gloria Alton, 19, Britain's youngest mimic, flew into Singapore from London yesterday with two other artistes to entertain troops in Malaya. Dubbed "Little Miss Echo," Gloria arrived by Qantas Constellation with Kirn Taylor, a soubrette, and Alistair McHarg, a pianist and singer.49 words
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Article41 1953-02-23 1 MEXICO CITY. Sun. At least 36 persons were killed when two street oars that collided at high speed at Belrn De Las Flores village, 15 miles south-west of Mexico C.ty. One hundred passengers were Injured.— U.P.UP - 41 words
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Article73 1953-02-23 1 'Army is ready' MOSCOW, Sun.— The Soviet Government newspaper Izvestia said today, on the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Soviet Army, thai "if the instigators Of a new war were to attacK our frontiers they 1 will be met and crushed by the fully-armed heroic SovietUP - 73 words
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Article59 1953-02-23 1 TOKYO. Sun.— The Foreign Minister. Mr. Katuo Okasaki, today said that two Diet members wiil soon go to SouthEast Asian countries to study the Japanese contribution in! the development of natural) resources. Mr. Okasaki said the Jap- 1 anese Government was doing its bestUP - 59 words
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167 1953-02-23 1 German arms king to sell his 'empire' AGREEMENT OH MR._ KRUPP BONN, Sun. THE former German armaments king. Mr. Alfred Krupp. will have to sell all his holdings in the coal, iron and steel industries by I'ii.n under an agreement between the Western powers and the Germans. Allied and GermanReuter - 167 words
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Article55 1953-02-23 1 REDS BOMBED 14th raid in month I TOKYO. Sun. The Allied Air Force sala today that 17 Superforts last night and early in is morning pounded a .-jirs^hng Communist ?uppl--centre 10 miles west of Chongju. I It was the 14th time this month that Communist installations in the western supplyReuter - 55 words
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Article, Illustration318 1953-02-23 1 STOCKHOLM. Sunday. DETAILS of alleged blackmail against the late King Gustav V of Sweden were told by two witnesses yesterday in the most sensational trial of its kind in Swedish history. One witness claimed that two Communist editors had accepted money from a convicted318 words
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Article87 1953-02-23 1 BURBANK, California, Sun. Lockheed Aircraft today published the first details of a new four engine turbo-propel-ler transport plan? which, it tsaid, was designed to fly faster and higher than any such plane now in use. The ulane Is designed to fly, assault and support missionsReuter - 87 words
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Article54 1953-02-23 1 BERLIN, Sun.— Western Air Lines and German officials have put the refugee airlift to West Germany on a fullscale emergency basis. Officials here said yesterday that under a new scheme starting tomorrow 1.500 East Germans would be flying daily from West Berlin by theReuter - 54 words
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Article51 1953-02-23 1 NEW, YORK. Sun.— Relatives of Julius and Ethel Rosenbersg, condemned to die for atom spying, have asked the 12 jurors who found them guilty to appeal to President Eisenhower on their behalf. Rosenberg's sister, Mrs. Ethel Goldborg, said Identical letters had been sent to all 1251 words
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Article46 1953-02-23 1 At a meeting of the general committee of the Perak Progressive Party in Ipoh yesterday, a resolution was passed supporting the petition for Le e Meng. Copies of the resolution are* being sent to the Sultan of Perak and the Attorney-Gen-eral.46 words
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Article151 1953-02-23 1 FORT Ml \l>l MARYLAND. Sun. A FORMER VM. Army censor, whose book on lUtrea accused <ien. Douglas macArthur of "a most serious security break which proved costly in casualties," was convicted yesterday of evading army censorship. An Army court martial convicted Col. Melvin B. Voorhees, 50, formerReuter - 151 words
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Article, Illustration64 1953-02-23 1 MRS. WEE PIIAIK GAN. the' only Chinese woman at the English Bar, who appeared with Mr. Dingle Foot at the > Privy Council hearing of the petition by Lee Men*. Malaya's 25-year-old girl bandit, for permission to appeal against her death sentence. Mrs Wee daughter of Mr.64 words
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Article230 1953-02-23 1 Munich's worst riot since war MIMCH. Sunday. SEVERAL people were injured and others arrested when 6,000 Communist demonstrators and 600 armed policemen clashed here yesterday in Munich's worst disturbance since the war. The incident occurred when police closed a Communist rally in a huge hallReuter - 230 words
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Article18 1953-02-23 1 VATICAN CITY. Sun.— The Holy See and Syria have agreed to exchange diplomatic representatives.— Reuter.Reuter - 18 words
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Article128 1953-02-23 1 Wiima sails in today SIGNAL RECEIVED THE Finnish tanker Wilma will sail into Singapore harbour this morning after lying off Sultan Shoal 18 miles out tor the last eleven days. The vessel signalled the harbour pilot yesterday asking to be brought to the immigration anchorage and then to the eastern128 words
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Article80 1953-02-23 1 Leader's warning CAPETOWN, Sun. Mr. Jacob Strauss, Opposition Party leader, .said yesterday that South Africa stood on the brink of a precipice in race relations after nearly five years of Nationalist Government. He told a United Party meeting at Bredasdort, Cape Provincr. that unless the colourReuter - 80 words
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Article60 1953-02-23 1 PENANG. Sun.— A five-year-old girl. Loo Mcc Yong. died last night durine a heavy rainstorm which swept across Penang and caused a hut to collapse in Tanjong Tokong. An elderly woman, Sin Sal Moy, who lived in the same hut, was injured. Loo wa s60 words
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Article61 1953-02-23 1 ST LOUIS, Sun. DT. Louis University has announced a course on space travel believed to be the first of its kind in the world. It will be offered through the university's college of aeronautical technology. A first step will be a course dealing with latest developmentsReuter - 61 words
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Advertisement110 1953-02-23 1 5 P H de SILVA +S t*6** sr S'MfAPomt 6 "I deplore the use of mathematical fractions and scientific equations in descriptions of one's food, Susan, but there must be some outstanding reason for the excellence of our humble loaf, of late." "There is a reason, of course and it's110 words
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Advertisement40 1953-02-23 1 BING GRONDAHL AND ROYAL COPENHAGEN ART PORCELAIN H. SENA LTD. SINGAPORE. PENANG BANGKOK. Tiger Testimon ia Is Mr. JO GLURR, the amazing juggler, states: "On the balance of things, TIGER is tops!' 4TT.53 Distributors: F ra j»r O Ntavt l»d.40 words
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Article193 1953-02-23 2 LONDON, Sunday. /'IIII.F has joined Argentina in demanding that Britain replace installations she has removed from Deception Island in the Antarctic. Both countries rejected Bri-i tish protests that the installations were "Infringement of British sovereignty 1 and each asserted its claim to the territory. ArgentinaReuter - 193 words
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Article178 1953-02-23 2 WASHINGTON, Sun. MR. Alexander Wiley, chairman of the Senate Foreign I Relations Committee, yesterday described as "disappointing President Eisenhower's proposed resolution condemning Russia for subverting secret wartime pacts and enslaving the free peoples. "I should hope for a strengthening of the draft resolution in orderUP - 178 words
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Article52 1953-02-23 2 JAKARTA, Sun. A conference on natural rubber service will be held at Bogor, 30 miles southwest of Djakarta tomorrow. Inche Mohammed Sardjan, a minister, will speak at the man of the Committee of Rubber Study Group. Inche Sarjarawo will discuss the position of rubber in interI nationalReuter - 52 words
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Article37 1953-02-23 2 LONDON. Bun— Field Marshal Sir William Slim, who takes over his post as Australia's Governor-General next month, was received by Queen Mary at her London home, Marlborough House, yesterday. Lady 81im was with him.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article31 1953-02-23 2 MOSCOW. Sun. Marshal Vassily Sokolovsky has been appointed Chief of Staff of the Soviet Army repla'in? General of the Soviet Army S. M; Shtemenko. it was d:sclosed yesterday. U.PUP - 31 words
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Article40 1953-02-23 2 MONTREAL, Sun.— Two people were killed and 18 others Injured— three severely— when a Canadian Pacific Railway train cut a lorry in two yesterday at a level crossing at Mount Laurier 160 miles north of Montreal.— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article57 1953-02-23 2 LORDHALIFAX 111 in Ceylon COLOMBO. Sun— Lord Hallfax, Britain's wartime ambassador to the United States. Is recovering In a Colombo nursing home frcm an attack of broncial pneumonia. He became ill on board ship while en route with Lady Hallfax to Colombo for a twoweek holiday as the guest ofAP - 57 words
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Article49 1953-02-23 2 MANILA Sun.— More than 30 i people were drowned yester- day when a ferry boat sank in the Cagayan River, Northern Luzon Province, after being caught by strong winds. Only 10 of those on board including the boat's captain were saved— Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article81 1953-02-23 2 CAIRO, Sun. MR. Abdel Rahman Hakki, Egypt's Ambassador de- j signate to Britain, said yes- terday before leaving to take up his new post, that he was most confident that an understanding would oe reached on the outstanding Issues between the two countries. "The British are a practicalReuter - 81 words
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Advertisement852 1953-02-23 2 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS STATE OF TRENGGANU DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION OVKRSKKR Applications are Invited for the temporary post of construction i overseer In Kuala Trengganu. I Applicants must have extensive 'experience of high grade reinforced j concrete construction. Salary will bn in the scale of $150 x ti "2'ti852 words
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Advertisement769 1953-02-23 2 NOTICES BOARD OF LICENSING JUSTICES SINGAPORE NOTICE OK QUARTERLY SESSION A quarterly season of the Board of Licensing Justices for Singapore will be held In the Court of the District Judge and First Magistrate in the Criminal District and Police Court Building, South Bridge Road. Singapore at 2.15 p.m. on769 words
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Advertisement722 1953-02-23 2 NOTICES P. W. D. TENDER NOTICE TENDERS will be received at the Office of the State Engineer, Pahang, at Kuala I.lpls, up to 3.00 p.m. of the 4th March, 1953. for Repairing Timber Bridges In Bentong and Temerloh Districts for period 1.3.53 to 31.12.53 Pull particulars are obtainable from the722 words
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Advertisement234 1953-02-23 2 P. W. D. TENDER NOTICE TENDERS are Invited for the Lease, of the Government Rest House, Malacca, for a period of three years commencing on 1.4.53 and ending 31.3.56. Application for tender form must be accompanied by a deposit of $100 (cash or cheque). I All tenders must rfach th»234 words
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Advertisement143 1953-02-23 2 BRIDGES Portable Electric Oribital Sander Motor, 1 h.p. AC/DC type Voltages 110, 200-220, 230-250. Sanding pad describes 4,000 movements per minute. Net weight 1 0 lbs. Sanding pad 71" x 4s"Sole Agents: MACLAINE STOKVIS (m) LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG |i|Rg me stasi ciut^tr HS\CjF A GHOST STOR Y By143 words
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Article260 1953-02-23 3 US guns for Vietnam troops WASHINGTON, Sun. UNITED States military authorities are study- 1 inpr plans to arm and rquip new regiinenta of Vietnamese troops to help f French Union forces battle thr Communists in Indo-China. usually rrliablo sources said yester-; day. This iniiiturv help would be a big partReuter - 260 words
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Article63 1953-02-23 3 WASHINGTON. Sun— Mr. Charles Bohlen's nomination as United States Ambassador to Moscow la expi-ctrri to be announced soon by President Eisenhower Mr. Bohlen. now a State Department Counsellor, is a specialist on Russian attains and .speaks the language fluently. H r served si the United State.sReuter - 63 words
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Article56 1953-02-23 3 PARIS. Sun. rE larges lip mene shipping company. Osaka Bhown Kalsha. is to reopen its long distance routes. Including Its commercial serrlce, to Europe ?.oon. The company has been represented in France tinea 1918 by the French shipping firm, Messageries Maritimes. Its President. Mr. Takao Itoh.Reuter - 56 words
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Article223 1953-02-23 3 3-point scheme handed to Persian chief TEHERAN, Sunday. NEW ATTEMPT to break the Persian oil deadlock was made yesterday when Mr. Loyl Henderson, United States Ambassador to Persia, 1 Save the Prime Minister, Dr. Mossadeq, three proposals. All the three proposals have the approval of both the British223 words
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Article107 1953-02-23 3 This is war, Red Dean was told MONTREAL. Sun. DR. Hewlett Johnson. Red Dean of Canterbury, said In Montreal last night that the recent purge trials in the Soviet Union and eastern Europe "may be because they must clear the decks for war." Addressing the CanadianSoviet Friendship Society, he saidReuter - 107 words
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Article59 1953-02-23 3 LONDON. Sun. Two British experts will fly to Brazil on Wednesday to organise Urn building of a" big tyfe producbl| WOrkj at Sao Paulo, it was announced today. The factory, expected to begin production before the end of the year, will help supply the country's needs andReuter - 59 words
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Article43 1953-02-23 3 LONDON. Sun-Th? British and Jordan Governments are discussing a proposal to reinforce British troops stationed on Jordan territory in face of mountins tonsion between the Arab state and Israel Britain has a nvc-year-»ld treaty with Jordan guaranteeing her frontiers.43 words
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Article67 1953-02-23 3 SEOUL. Sun. Marsha! .V.phonsc Juin. of Franrp. comI mander of the Eastern European ground forces, arrived at kp advanced air base on the K'Tonn front today. Almost immediately, he went with the United Nations commander. Gon. Mark Clark, on a lieht plane tour of Korean installations.Reuter - 67 words
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Article59 1953-02-23 3 LONDON. Sun. Britain's I delegation to the meeting of I the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe to be held in Geneva next month, will be led by the Marquess of Reading, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs. The commission will meetin? from Mar. 3 to May 18Reuter - 59 words
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50 1953-02-23 3 ANKARA. Sun. Turkey's I frontier with Bulgaria, closed 15 months aco when Turkey refused to accept gypsy migrants from Bulgaria, was reopened yesterday, the Turkish Foreign Affairs Ministry announced. It said the Bulgarian Gov- ernment had recently decided to take the 'gypsies' back.— Rrutrr.50 words
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137 1953-02-23 3 MONMOUTH. WALES. Sunday. AIR. Harold Wilson. Labour Member of Parliament and former President of the Board of Trade said here last night that Senator Joseph McCarthy and others were creating "a reign of terror" i n the United States by their "interference" withReuter - 137 words
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Article55 1953-02-23 3 SOMEWHERE IN KOREA, Sun.— The army's new bulletproof shorts have been tested under fire and proved they can ao the job. officer* said today. Two men, wearing the nylon layer shorts, were wounded by a mortar burst on parts of their bodies not covered by theUP - 55 words
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Article37 1953-02-23 3 PARIS. Sun.— The French Communist Party's evening newspaper Cc Soir yesterday announced that it will cease publication on March 1. Cc Soir, founded in 1937. has been losing circulation, rapidly in recent months.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article39 1953-02-23 3 ATHENS. Sun— Yugoslavia's Foreign Minister, Gerfcral Koca Popovich, will arrive here on tomorrow to take part in the final stages of the neßotiations for a "friendship agreement" between Yugoslavia, Greece and Turkey, it was announced yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article34 1953-02-23 3 HONG KONG, Sun. Communist China yesterday rtlliieed nil harbour fers In the ports of Dairen. Tientsin. Tsingtao, Shanghai. ana Canton by 45 per cent, the Communist, New China News agency said.— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article, Illustration87 1953-02-23 3 NOT EXACTLY like the places Goldie the lioness has been used to. Big motorcars, busrs, streets and shops. But not a soul in sight. When the people of Memphis. U.S.A., heard that Goldie had escaped from her cage at a circus, they all got off the87 words
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192 1953-02-23 3 Reds asked to exchange sick prisoners PANMI'NJOM. Sunday. GEN. MARK CLARK today asked two senior Communist commanders in Korea to co-operate in the immediate exchange of seriously sick and wounded prisoners of war. Gen. Clark. United Nations commander, made the request in a letter to the North Korean leader. Gen.UP - 192 words
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Article82 1953-02-23 3 The village massacre men freed BORDEAUX. Sun. rIRTEEN French citizens of Alsace, forced to join Hit--1 ler's storm troopers during World War 11. were released lrom Boudet prison yesterday. They had been sentenced la&t week to prison terms for their part in the wartime massacre of 642 French civilians IUP - 82 words
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Article64 1953-02-23 3 MADRID. Sun. Senor Alberto Martin Artajo. Spanish Foreign Minister, left for the Philippines by air on the first stage of a 16.000-mile trip aimed at strengthening Spain's ties with several Far Eastern nations. First object of Senor Artajo\s Journey, which will last 25 days, is toReuter - 64 words
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Article41 1953-02-23 3 HEMSWORTH. England. Sun. Mr. Patrick GordonWalker, Labour M.P., said here yesterday that the only way out of the delence impasse in western Europea was for Britain to propose and take part in an effective and workable European army. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article65 1953-02-23 3 PARIS Sun.— The French Communitt Party today warned its provincial branches to watch out for secret police microphones installed in their meeting places. The warning, published in the Communist newspaper 'Humanlte,' claimed that radio installation was found by "vigilant comrades in the hall where theReuter - 65 words
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Article63 1953-02-23 3 RANGOON. Sun. ¥N a four-hour attack after m'.dnlgnt, 400 Karen rebels yesterday stormed Thonze. an important town on the road and railway to Prome, 70 miles north of Rangoon, it was reported yesterday. The garrison resisted, bnt the rebels smashed their way Into the town, burning downAP - 63 words
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Article236 1953-02-23 3 BIGGEST TALKS ON ASIA TRADE MANILA, Sun. ABROAD review of Asian trade conditions and the sagging demand for its raw materials are I prime topics scheduled for the second trade promo-; tion conference of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East opening here tomorrow. Nearly 200 delegates andAP - 236 words
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Article58 1953-02-23 3 SYDNEY. Sun. A twenty-four-year-old Sydney woman and her "twin" .sons, born 56 days apart, are all the "excellent condition,"' hospital doctors said today. The case is believed unique, though a gap of several days between the birth of twins is common. The mother already hasReuter - 58 words
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Article35 1953-02-23 3 WILKES-BARRE. Pennysylvania. Sun Yorkshire-bom Mr Allen Haywood. executive vice-president of the Congress of Industrial Organisations, one of America's two big trade union groups, died here last night after a heart attack. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article31 1953-02-23 3 MANILA. Sun. President Qu.rino of the Philippines announced last night that he had authorised the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.— Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article32 1953-02-23 3 HELSINKI. Sun.— The staff of the Israeli legation in Moscow, headed by Minister S muel Eliasehiv, arrived in Helsinki by train yesterday on their way back to Tel Aviv. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Advertisement142 1953-02-23 3 THE Iti-ivitij SHIRT; FOR THE OFFICE OR THE FIELD. AVAILABLE 1 IN ALL SIZES, COLOURS DESIGNS. by YALE V I ARROW 'M'GREGOR I I SAKANA I HAWAII 1^ I HALLMARK" /'I i WASSIAMULL'S I Nunm ihim mi. n st. HH II > W^ 2^ 7^ SINGAPORt O fJLj A«enn: Si«i(jpere142 words
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Article, Illustration1292 1953-02-23 4 By A SECURITY OFFICER T3IS year, the "Specials" start demobilising. For nearly five years they have been almost exclusively responsible for the defence of Malaya's rubber estates and tin mines, and the personal protection of planters, miners and other1,292 words
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Article, Illustration649 1953-02-23 4 BRIAN CROZIER - BRIAN CROZIER By SOME people paint because they are fascinated by the eternal problem of reproducing what their eyes see— which means that they must train those eyes to see straight and persuade their hands to do what they are told Others paint because649 words
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Advertisement124 1953-02-23 4 with powers of endurance proved by repeated international successes Effortless high spcrii; brilliant acceleration, stability and accuracy of control; guperb comfort and luxurious appointments \:yt these qualities make the lovely new Sunbcam-Talbot 90 (he uportsman's car of the year.. Arrange for an exhilarating trial run TODAY! "The Times" of London124 words
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Advertisement186 1953-02-23 4 1 Meet t t. Scotland's .^_J Favourite JOHNNIE WALKER SCOTCH WHISKY The fashionable drink everywhere John Walker Sons, Ltd., Scotch Whisky Distillers. Kilmarnock, Scotland Smoke BANKERS CLUB Pure Virginia Cigarettes of the Highest Quality, In Vacuum Tins of 50's. (Made in U.S.A.) Sole Agents' F. A. BARTHOLOMEUSZ LTD., P. O.186 words
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Miscellaneous284 1953-02-23 4 Straits Times Crossword 7 1 j 4 |H 5 6 j I?' ACROSS 6. Chaconne or bolero, for rx1. We may see her If we nre ample willing to put down a penny Near cones lanag.) .9). i9i 10. In Loch Np.ss perhaps <7>. B. Tree that likes a lot284 words
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Article109 1953-02-23 5 'Documents were not Red papers' KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. T AM KAM. 22. a woman, was *J discharged, not amounting to an acquittal, at the Sessions Court yesterday on charges of passing documents to the terrorists. Mr. J G. Adams, president of the Sessions Court, told the Straits Times afterwards that109 words
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Article40 1953-02-23 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. More than 2.000 scouts from all over Selangor gathered at the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, today to re-afflrm their scout promises, anfi commemorated the birthday of the founder on the movement. Lord Baden Powell.40 words
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Article65 1953-02-23 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun.— Th« Federation Adult Education '< Association held its first annual meeting in Victoria Institution hall today. A bank balance of $6,220' wa s roDortod. The following were elected: President: Mr. Rsah Joo Joo Seang vire-presldent: Mr. K. V. Thaver and Dato Zainal Ab'din Din65 words
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Article, Illustration449 1953-02-23 5 FRANCIS WONG - FRANCIS WONG SO CHEAP, SO GOOD, SA V MEN FROM U.S. By F ARRIS Weatherford and Russel Shellhammer are two of 2,000 American sailors who've had "one helluva time" in Singapore over the week-end. They both landed here yes- terday from the U.S.S. Rooks, I one449 words
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Article64 1953-02-23 5 IPOH, Sun— A 31-year-old housewife. Tan Geen Eng, claimed trial in the Sessions Court yesterday when charged with causing grievous hurt to Van Sye Pucn on Friday at Kampong Java. Tan was said ito have assaulted Van with an Iron rod. The case was postponed to64 words
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Article38 1953-02-23 5 KLANG. Sun.— Contribution to the flood relief fund for Britain should be sent to the district officer, Klang, who will forward money collected. Cheques should be made payable to the district officer and endorsed "Flood Relief."38 words
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Article20 1953-02-23 5 RAUP Sun.— The Red Cross Society's flag day will be observed in Raub district on March 7.20 words
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Article91 1953-02-23 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. rIRTEEN-year old schoolboy Wong Kenar Onn was drowned in the incomplete OCympic swimming pool of the Selangor Chinese Amateur Athletic Association this afterDoon. Won* and two friends went for a swim In the half com- pleted pool wnlch had %een\ Oiled by91 words
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Article154 1953-02-23 5 THE Singapore Admiralty Local Staff Union, representing the 500 office workers in the Naval Base, may demand similar rates of salary and allowances to those of Colony Civil servants. The union president. Mr. V. G. Anantha Narayana Iyer, said yesterday that a resolution154 words
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Article116 1953-02-23 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. rE Sultan of Selangor yesterday laid the foundation stone of the new $168,000 St. Gabriel's School in Kuala Lumpur which will accommodate 350 students. Building will start soon and is expected to be completed by September. Nine classrooms will be built at first,116 words
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Article65 1953-02-23 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. Chai Lai Chin, a Kulai shop- 1 keeper, was fined $100 in the Police Court today for retain- j ing 174 ration cards belonging to his customers. I Chai was also fined $100 for having 322 katis of pulot rice in circumstances which65 words
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Article50 1953-02-23 5 One hundred and thirteen people gave blood to the Singapore Blood Bank last week. They include 30 m?n from the R.A.F. Sctetar. six from the "Stanley Angwln" Cable and Wireless Depot and six from the Police Reserve Unit. Jalan Eunos. Transfusions given totalled 105.50 words
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Article21 1953-02-23 5 The University of Malaya Endowment Fund now totals $4,917,661. Donations received last week amounts to $18,974.29.UP - 21 words
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Article38 1953-02-23 5 IPOH. Sun— Prior to his departure to Petiang on transfer, Mr. E. Q. Harris, manager of Borneo Motors, Ipoh branch, was entertained to dinner by members of the Ipoh staff, agents and contractors of the company.38 words
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Article25 1953-02-23 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun— Mr. J. A. AfcLeod. senior executive engineer, PWD. Johore Bahru. and Mrs. McLeod, have left for Britain on leave.25 words
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178 1953-02-23 5 Protest by teachers on allowances BOYCOTT FAILS IPOH. Sun. of Government--1 aided English schools in Perafc yesterday ignored a ca»l to boycott their meeting and adopted by a majority of 132 votes three solutions relating to their retiring and housing allowances. The resolutions arc to be forwarded to the Deputy178 words
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Article108 1953-02-23 5 House burgled A house in Sims Avenue. Singapore, was burgled nn Saturday while the owners were at the races. Cash and valuables worth $1,140 were stolen. A ceffee-shop assistant dashed out into Albert Street j early that morning and shout- i ed for help when three masked108 words
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Article26 1953-02-23 5 SEGAMAT. Sun.— The $20,000 Segamat public library build-, me is nearing completion. Government gave land for the building and part of the cost.26 words
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Advertisement271 1953-02-23 5 TODAY -rjly 4\i l t\ l a ,T DAILY! j^HilLUiLl' 11TH BIG 'PAY!, B3TiTBT¥> I■! "WA LAST DAY/ oOlOier pnwFR TECHNICOLOR .^i^V*.V IYKUIMt IUVILIV y THE'"]f" v KILLER IS AT LARGE! f PEf'ER LAWFORO P^-^^S i jHeh Bra "^^^^l 1111 tmii- inui iiniiHtii! BssJß) 1111 Ii1 'i 1:1 -r-iiiimnr mm271 words
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Advertisement257 1953-02-23 5 tfZZjmrjßm now showing Fm^F-? V*&s 1.45,4,6.30,9.30 COLUMBIA PICTIRKS presents |j^ STANLEY KRAMERS s^V' Starring REX HARRISON LILLI PALMER The Only Motion PictDrjO^Nfel \nt a umrtl is SI'Oh i:X I Ray Mil land THE THIEF Rrlrasrd thru IMTFP ARTISTS I ON STAGE ffitlllMll^ 11th DAY Queenie Paul Presents The Sun -Kissed257 words
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Article25 1953-02-23 6 THE Family of the late Mrs. F.W. Chan thank all friends and relatives for their kind expressions of condolence, and for their wreaths. I25 words
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Article43 1953-02-23 6 THERE Is an air of distinction about Madelines gowns, they're so absolutely right for every occasion. THE STAGE CI.UB presents I Trespass by Emlyn Williams on March sth, 6th and 7th at Victoria Theatre, 9 p.m. Box Office now open at Robinsons.43 words
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Article620 1953-02-23 6 There have been few more I important Federation blue i books than the report on the establishment, organisation and supervision of local auth- I orities, by Mr. Harold Bedale. i 1 The very title conveys the j complexities of Mr. Bedale'a j enquiries. It is a document620 words
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Article464 1953-02-23 6 Every heavy storm which floods Singapore is followed by a smaller storm which rages round City Hall. It is towards Empress Place, however, that these waters of wrath should flow. While the Singapore Government cannot control the weather with quite the same efficiency that it464 words
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Article219 1953-02-23 6 The free world cannot trade on a one-way street. The *ficond Henry Ford's criticism of the restrictive tariff policy of the United States was outspoken, but not so very much in advance of intelligent public reaction in America to Europe's appeal for "trade not aid." Mr. Ford's219 words
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1259 1953-02-23 6 CHARLES FOLEY - CHARLES FOLEY By Daily Express Foreign Editor SO this is Formosa, the embattled Pacific island of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. Explosions rend the air. Across the dust-nlled square troops clatter. There is the flash of weapons. The shrill sound of Free China's anthem echoes1,259 words
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555 1953-02-23 6 Tli is Land Acquisition Bill is "probably unique' ance on the same lines? It might be entitled "The Government Servants (Ineffl- j ciency Enab'irg. Ordinance'! and need only have one claus° i as follows: "No act or omiMioa by any I Government servant shall be questioned i n any Court555 words
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Letter103 1953-02-23 6 DR. Paglar In his reply to Mr. D'Rose stated that "it is moral law to legalise th« bookie". I presume that Dr. Paglar ls a Christian. Could he be good enough to enlighten me as to where this can be found in the moral law? It103 words
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Letter225 1953-02-23 6 AFTER reading the leader in the Straits Times on the case of Lee Meng, I am of the opinion that if this woman hangs it will be a reflection on British justice and a disgrace to those who have so mucn to say about guiding Malaya225 words
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89 1953-02-23 6 "AH HONGS'* comment on ■tX the need for "Operation Service" in Singapore deserves support. Throughout the Federation Col. Young's campaign has been universally acclaimed, and his statement that the rank and file of the Federation Police Force have taken enthusiastically to it Is most heartening to89 words
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Letter164 1953-02-23 6 ONE can understand "Stock- I broker's" objection of last Friday to what he considers a breach of confidence In the j matter of the Midland Bank I Executor and Trustee ComI pany he would probably be j very'perturbed if the reasons j given to persuade a seller164 words
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Article530 1953-02-23 6 Hour-hunt RAFFLES HOTEL Is not what it used to be, to judge by the Straits Tlme s nlc s of 50 years ago. It may be remembered that on Saturday the I snippets lrom half a century ago referred to a Java's en- counter with a w.Ui530 words
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Advertisement880 1953-02-23 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. E. W. KUHN TO YEO OON GEOK i on 18.2.53 at the Registry. McQUADE: LEICESTER: On, J»n. 24. 1953, at St. John Evangelist, Farncombe, Dr. P.i trick John McQuade to Rosalie, younger daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W.S. l«elcester. SITUATIONS VACANT IMMEDIATELY required experienced Provisions Salesman. State references:880 words
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Advertisement11 1953-02-23 6 Us N f V f'* con re k QuAr, s'POKe. Jfip11 words
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Advertisement122 1953-02-23 6 IfI^OPTICIfIN Fellow Institute Ophthalmic Opticians (Eng) Fellow Worshipful Co. of Spectacle-Makers (Eng) Freeman of the City of London By Appointment to H. M. Forces. 6. RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE PHONE: SO64X K-I^^AAJ^JB J^aib^aW^^^a^^^^basd Xaw mk m mmm sold by all dispihsarus pwg stohis firsfjaid FOR COUGHS, COLDS^AND BRONCHITIS At the first122 words
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Article160 1953-02-23 7 Social centres to reduce crime f RIME in Singapore could be curbed if Government helped to run community centres, tho City Councillor, Mr. s 0 F Manyam, told the Strait Times yesterday. He said that hooliganism yas rampant in most isolated nousinK estates because youths did not know how to160 words
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Article91 1953-02-23 7 TWO MALAY COLLEGES Higher level urged KUALA LUMPUR. Sun Government should take steps tp raise the standard of the Sultan Idris Training Colieee. Tanjons Mallm. and the Malay \Vomen\s Training ColiTi, Mala ca tn that of the English school emlflcate class Th:s is contained ln a memorandum sent to the91 words
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Article22 1953-02-23 7 SEOAMAT. Ban. With the Installation of an additional engine, new shophouse* in srenmat have been supplied with electricity. v.22 words
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Article336 1953-02-23 7 BE NEIGHBOURLY— A.S.P. That's the way to foil prowlers, he tells vigilance corps j^n assurance mai Singapore ponce would ncip the recently formed Jalan Besar vigilance corps was given yesterday by Mr. M. J. C. Maine-. A.S.P., Kandang Kerbau. But, he added, residents In the area must get to to336 words
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Article134 1953-02-23 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. DELEGATES of the Selangor Mill Workers' Union, at their first conference in Kuala Lumpur today, accused their employers or exploitation and decided to draw up protests. The meeting was attended by 25 delegates, all Indians. They expre.ssed dissatisfac- Hon over the method used134 words
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Article87 1953-02-23 7 People meeting late planes at KaKang Airport. Singapore, will bo able to wait in the comfort Of the lounge n two or three days' time. At present, the bar i n the lounge must close by 12 midnight under licensing laws The L!censin s Department.87 words
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Article101 1953-02-23 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.-Moy Bok Chog. a salesman, was charged at the Sessions Court yesterday with assaulting Mrs. Lep Yoke Heng on Jan 15. The case was dismissed after \V>y apologised. Mrs. Lee said that there had been an agrument about Moy's family leavine the house where they101 words
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Article44 1953-02-23 7 Two Sin R apore girls will soon be wearing shoes made from the skin of the 12-foot python they helped to kill yesterday ™£eirls Jackie Burnett with 7h f tacked the P^ h J n Se^'kfne^S" 6 P llC^ laUnch44 words
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Article32 1953-02-23 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun Tan San Pee, of Kulal was lined $100 in the police court today for building a twostorey shophouse on State land without authority from the Town Board.32 words
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Article23 1953-02-23 7 The Singapore Malay Seamen's Union, at an emergency general meeting yesterday decided to amalgate with the Malaya Marine Officers 1 Association23 words
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Article221 1953-02-23 7 PENANG, Sunday. A SI AN Government workers do not grudge expatriate officers their family allowances, but they want equal treatment with their European colleagues. Inche Mohamed Sopiee, chairman of the Pan-Malayan Labour Party, said today. He was commenting on a Straits Times report that Federal221 words
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Article47 1953-02-23 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun.Lt. Jabbar bin Jaffar. acting District Home Guard Officer. Pontiam. while visiting Kampone Jawa yesterday to open a now Home Guard post there. collaDsed and died of a heart attack. The funeral took Dtace this morn'ng at the Jalan Mahmudiah cemetery.47 words
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Article162 1953-02-23 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. "Jl/f ALAYA Ls losing $50,000,000 ■L" worth of property and 50 human lives annually through fires, Col F P C Watkins. flre chief of the civil defence, said in Klang VPSterciay. He was addressing 6,000 people. Including the Tengku Ampuan, Selangor, at the162 words
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Article, Illustration48 1953-02-23 7 TWO thousand children were entertained to a New Year party at the Chinese Swimmini Club on Saturday. Olympic swimmer Nco Chwee Kok cave a demonstration. Mrs. Loke Wan Tho gave away the prizes. Picture shows the "Horse Racing" stall and "punters." Straits Times picture.48 words
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205 1953-02-23 7 Tenants who gave tea money told to quit flats EU)rR Singapore Improvement Trust tenants, three 1 of whom confessed having given tea money when the S.I.T. probed into corruption in April. 1951, have been given 48 hours to quit their flats. Court orders requiring them to move were pasted outside205 words
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Article90 1953-02-23 7 T^HE Singapore Education Service (English schools' scheme has been accepted ln principle by Colony teachers, thp secretary of the Teachers' Union. Mr. V. Victor, said yesterday. Mr. Victor said that the union, however, reserved its right to negotiate on certain points in the scheme. The decision waa90 words
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Article64 1953-02-23 7 For these workers The Singapore City Council may spend about $1,000,000 trfis year on more better accommodation for its 500 employees and their families at Pontian and Gunong Pulai water works. The City president. Mr T P F. McNeice. the Water Eng:- neer. Mr. W. S. Stredwick. and the64 words
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Article116 1953-02-23 7 K.L. hostel for Malay students KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. THE Muslim Welfare Committee. Selangor. plans to j build a $30,000 hostel in Kuala Lumpur, for Malay student* in the town's English schools. The committee, which is i awaiting approval of a sit e for the proposed building, hopes to meet the116 words
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Article58 1953-02-23 7 BUTTERWORTH. Sun Co-operative stores on estates have proved more successful than in towns and kampongs. Mr. R. Saravanan, senior Co- i operative officer, told the Straits Times today. But, he added, the success or failure of such stores depended largely on the support given by estate58 words
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Article35 1953-02-23 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun.— UMgku Jamaliah, cousin of the Sultan of Johore, died today at the age of 75. The funeral takes place at the Jalan Mahmudiah cemetery at 9 a.m. tomorrow.35 words
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189 1953-02-23 7 SOCIALIST CLUB FORMED AT THE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY of Malaya students yesterday formed a Socialist Club. This is the first political club to be established in the U Diversity. Mr. 8. Woodhull, the publications secretary, said that it was decided to form a socialist club because "Socialism is so much in189 words
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Article138 1953-02-23 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. THE Kuala Lumpur branch of the UMNO Youth League has decided to ask UMNO to catl a meeting of all political parties to discuss the formation of a united national front for Malayan independence. This was stated to th P Strait* Times138 words
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Article50 1953-02-23 7 ALOR STAR. Sun. The Kedah Government Junior Medical Staff Union decided last night to ask the State Government for a "better deal" for its members. Several speakers at the meeting protested against "Unfair and discriminate treatment"; others alleged they had been "threatened" by heads of departments.50 words
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Article44 1953-02-23 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun Dato Sheikh Abubakar. presirtent of the Johore Bahni branch of St. John's Ambulance Association, and his wife. Datin Fatimah b!nt<» Haji Abdul Majid. were amon< 57 men and women who wer<> nresented with First Aid and Home Nursing certificates.44 words
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Article51 1953-02-23 7 The Student Christian Movement of Malaya observed the World Student Christian i Federation's 'Week of Prayer* wi'.h a united rervicp at the Oei Tiong Ham Hall of the University of Malay a jrtstcrday The service was nducted by the Archdervnn of Bti pore, the Yen R b!n51 words
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Article70 1953-02-23 7 Singapore was flooded again yesterday. Water was knee-deep in Orchard Road from the junction of Paterson Road to Cuscaden Road. Traffic approaching the City from Holland and Orange Grove Roads was diverted by police inio Granpe Road. In two hours, rj.197 inches of rain fell in the70 words
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Article23 1953-02-23 7 REGAM\T. Sun. About 1.800 acres :n Mukim Pogoh Bccamat. havo been set asido to tnrm the K.impong Genuanc Malay Reserva'ion23 words
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Article76 1953-02-23 7 MR \EE AH TIN. a^d 56 of Pun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. |MM4 IWM i><\-<refi;lly on Sundnv rmunc n.S.M at 60. Aliwal Street. Singapore, leaving liehind his beloved H'Mher. wfe. 4 «>rvs Ah I^tt Ah Say. Ah Kit. Mm Sen. 5 daughters 1 noni-ln-hw. Tong Fone Hin. Soone76 words
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Advertisement214 1953-02-23 7 <j vmo -all Foioinc chuir uJD T~ tnjk 1 x in' when folded up. a a. t m < Weighs only 6 Ihx Xhitf.^fuJl FOk THE MOTORISTS Speciulli, desinned for all occasions. The PIC-PAC > Is desic/ned to oire Deck-chair comfort. The frame is ttronglV constructed in lif/ht alloy attractively214 words
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Advertisement103 1953-02-23 7 FOUR WAY TOPCOATS WATERPROOFS Also a full ran*;*' of skirts slacks ircMMb SOU vc;kn rs: little^ SINGAPORE 1. Of fhe tcntci of mm. none it more tiigfiry priicd than that of «i<ht. If your eyes arc Smut, but you h.ivc headache or "Tired feeling" while Mt reading, your vision it103 words
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Miscellaneous86 1953-02-23 7 The weather WEATHER statistics throughout Malaya yesterday were: Minimum temperature: (7.30 p.m. on Feb 21 to 7.30 a.m. on Feb. 22 1: Singapore (74 degrees), Penang (72), Kota Bahru (72), Kuala Lumpur (71), Ipoh (72), Kuantan (71 1. Maximum temperature: (7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Feb. 22k Singapore (85),86 words
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1258 1953-02-23 8 MORE ACTIVITY IN THE LOCAL SHARE MARKET Rubber prices improve By Our Financial Correspondent THE share market opened quietly on Tuesday after the lonjr week-end closure for Chinese New Year. During the short week covered by this review the market was reasonably active in industrials and tin shares and a1,258 words
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Article352 1953-02-23 8 THE federal Legislative Council next month will give a first reading to a Bill (Employment Ordinance i consolidating and bringing up-to-date labour legislation. Generally, the Bill seeks to "modernise and rationalise the present Labour Code" which it will revoke with the exception of chapter 12.352 words
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Article97 1953-02-23 8 The following dividends were announced during last BREWERIES: second interim, six tents. making 12 cents to date, for year ending June, payable March 14. books close March 9 AMALGAMATED TINS: 8 per cent, payable March 27. SOUTHERN K I N T A: second interim 124 per cent, making97 words
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222 1953-02-23 8 T*HE following business was reported In the Singax pore share market during the period February 17 to February 20: Industrials: Fraser Neave $2.47 i 2 Federal Dispensary $2.45, Cammon $2.90, Hammer $3.10, Malayan Breweries $4.52' 2, Oriental Telephone 62/-, Robinson $4.10, Sime Darby $2.35,222 words
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858 1953-02-23 8 EXCHANGE CONTROL BILL REDRAFTED Exemption powers to be extensively used scheduled territories." If that is the intention it should be incorporated in the I Bill itself as it seems most undesirable and completely unnecessary to enact a clause which the Government has no intention of observing. Discretion CLAUSE 34 of858 words
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Article418 1953-02-23 8 T*HE labour situation A was generally quiet throughout the month and industrial relations continue to be peaceful, says the Labour Department report for January. In Penang, the Indonesian ban on rubber tradr is affecting smokehouses, rubber-packing godowns and crepe manufacturers. Even the small quantity of rubber coming from418 words
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Advertisement137 1953-02-23 8 yields 6 pints k Ma Wf yield* 15 pints' y\St^"^ I <. of pure Full Cream Milk C^\ mm J^ s^—A: |(C^ G/51S t ■ft7/J &-J Pull creaM Your Grocer sells IYIILIV in its most convenient form c Yes your grocer nells milk pure full cram country milk from which137 words
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Advertisement676 1953-02-23 8 GRAND AIR TOUR SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES SYSTEM TO THE CORONATION vitiring ITALY SWITZERLAND CIRMANY HOLLAND BILCIUM FRANCI INCLAND 40 DAYS INCLUSIVE TOUR Departure Singapore 2nd M«y »ii Bangkok To Rome Arriving 4* May Commencing Ovariand Tour Arriving London 3 1 »t May 10 Day« In London Laava London 10th |une Arriving676 words
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Article169 1953-02-23 9 LONDON STOCK MARKET LONDON. Sun. rpHE London Stock Market X yesterday showed an improvement over recent days and most sections moved higher in slightly expanded activity. Gilt-edged, however, experienced the usuat Friday quietness. Among industrials, engineerings as well as stores and tobaccos had a useful quota of upward movements withReuter - 169 words
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Article96 1953-02-23 9 rE Buklt Palong Syndicate Ltd. which owns a rubber estate in the Port Dlckson district of Negri SemblCan. earned a profit of $57,242 in the year to September last. Two interim dividends, totalline 20 p<T cent were paid during the year and no final distribution !s recommended.96 words
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Article795 1953-02-23 9 TIIK following quotations were those of the Malayan Sharebrokers Association, Singapore, at the close of business on Saturday: IMIIMKIAI-1 Bujrn 15 -.-I'SSa.-.-.::.: ft? Con Tin Smelt Prrf 11/Eutr'n Onltid" J w' 19 Ojj Fed. Dispensary 2.4S 2*" Fr p«f e« <;» Ord, 1-45 1M Gammon." J 90795 words
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Article183 1953-02-23 9 NEW YORK, Sat. THE New York stock market yesterday experienced the third successive limited^ recovery movement from a dip to new f 953 low earlier this week. Thp extent of today's rr- covery was cut down to fractions in late dealings by an increase in proftt-tak'.ne In183 words
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Advertisement1492 1953-02-23 9 S&? £2 MANSFIELD <Sc CO., LTD. [20 Passage (Incorporated m Singopore! All other BLUE FUNNEL LINE D#pM Carriers' option to proceed via other ports to load and dlscharga cargo SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, LONDON CONTINENTAL PORTS Due Sails P S'riom Penonrj Teucer for Liverpool Hovre Feb. Jl/JJ Feb. 24/2S Cakhos1,492 words
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Advertisement581 1953-02-23 9 REN LINE STEAMERS LTD For UK/CONTINENT S'pora P S'hom Penong t lencrunchon tm Liverpool, Dublin, Homburg, Antwerp I" Port 25/21 Fee. '""^dom, LoOdon C. 13/14 24/24 F*. 27 F.b./ 1 Mor Bn-onow for Hovre, London, Rotterdam. Middlesbrough 27 F.b/ 3 Mor. 6/ 7 Mar 1/10 Mar. t Bennevis for Avo-vnourh,581 words
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Advertisement571 1953-02-23 9 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAILINGS FROM SCANDINAVIAN/U K./CONTININT Spore P Sham Penong "Patagonia" for Adeline. Melbourne, Burnt. Sydney (not looding locol corgo) 24/24 F.b. In Port "Lalondia for Bongkok 7/1 Mar "India" for Bangkok. Saigon Hrwjkong Monila. Kobe, Yokohomo 11/20 Mor 16/17 Mor 13/13 Mar "Malaya" for Adelo'de, Melboumo. Sydney (not571 words
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Advertisement1193 1953-02-23 9 McALISTER <Sc CO., LTD. TEL: No. 5906 CLLERMAN <k BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LIMB LONDON, HAVRE ROTTERDAM A LOs SAM .p. ANC ,SCO. ond for U.S.A NoV,h G At.o-«,c Port, ">RTIAND, SEATTLE A VANCOUVER. Accepting cor r, tor Cntral A See** 1.1. "CITY OF SIRKENHEAD" t Am.neon Ports Spore P. Shorn Penano,1,193 words
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Article, Illustration583 1953-02-23 10 By CYRIL COS SOLLY HEMNICWAY: THE WRITER AS ARTIST. By Carlos Baker. (Princeton and Oxford. 305.) THE ART OF ERNEST HEMINCWAY: By John Arkins. (Peter Ncvil 155.). USED to think that when a book was written about a living author he was certain583 words
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Article640 1953-02-23 10 ARTHUR RANSOME - ARTHUR RANSOME By RED MAINS L: By E. A. Pye. (Herbert Jenkins. 155.) THIS is a book that will make many of us more than usually restive. It tells how an overworked doctor and his wife, accustomed to take their noli days in hired640 words
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469 1953-02-23 10 COMPULSORY EDUCATION IN INDIA: lUncsco. Paris. 7i. 6d 4 POPULATION Ct £X 362.000.000 growing at the rate of one per cent, annually, an averace per capital income of Straits $162 per year, social conditions which hamper government reforms, an adult illiteracy rate which469 words
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Advertisement39 1953-02-23 10 ,puco C|\/|UJ for that odd job! /FSttt^w Ejsy t0 use> quick df y in s« 11 > high gloss, hard wearing, Y\~X/li i6eal for use on wood and metal. 1 1 Imperial Chemical Industries (Malaya) Ltd. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG39 words
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Advertisement346 1953-02-23 10 W rpHE Pipe World is almost V A universally v man's world— where in the smoke clouds W) there is no nonsense about srx <s|) V > equality, no question of who is V the Lord of rreation, and, if flf. there is any conversation at jA 'v x-v all,346 words
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Article893 1953-02-23 11 Cardiff score for first time in nine weeks LONDON, Sunday. hopes of landing the double the league championship and the Cvp met with a twin blow when they were beaten by the odd goal of five at Blackpool yesterday. They lost two valuable points and someReuter; AP - 893 words
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Article, Illustration44 1953-02-23 11 THOMSON, the Chelsea goalkeeper, just gets to the ball before Birmingham inside forward Purdon in the F.A. Cup fifth round tie at Stamford Bridge on Feb. 14. Legweary Chelsea, after three replays against West Bromwich Albion in the preyious round, lost 4-0. Reuter picture.Reuter - 44 words
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Article314 1953-02-23 11 DIVISION I Blackpool S Arsenal 2 Bolton 0 Aston Villa o Cardiff 6 Manrrn-U-r 0 hrl-.a 0 Charlton 1 Derby 1 Burnley 3 Manchester U. 0 Wolves 3 Newcastle. 1 Liverpool 2 Portsmouth 5 Sunderland 2 Sheffield Wed. 1 Stoke 0 Tottenham 4 Pretiton 4 West Brom.Reuter - 314 words
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Article1077 1953-02-23 11 i ii. i nn i^iiin P W D L P APts Burnley 29 14 10 5 49 32 38 Wolves 31 14 9 8 61 50 37 W. Bromwich 30 17 3 10 49 44 37 Preston 28 M 8 ***** 36 Arsenal 27 14 7 61,077 words
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163 1953-02-23 11 BELFAST, Sunday. EDDIE and David Choong, Malaya's badminton brothers, who are students at London I'niversity. dominated the Irish open championships here last night. Between them, they won three titles. Eddie Choong had no diffi- culty in retaining his men's singles title, beating the EnglishReuter - 163 words
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Article101 1953-02-23 11 PORT OP SPAIN, Sun. WITH half their wicket* sul! to fall, the West Indies had gained a first innings lead of one run over India at the end of !he third day of 'he third TeM match here yesterday. At close of play the West101 words
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Article294 1953-02-23 11 AUSTRALIAN ROUNDUP YIARJORIE JACKSON, iTI Olympic sprint champion, was carried from the track with an injured anklr in Sydney yesterday. She wiil not run again this season. Miss Jackson, who won the 100 and 200 metres sprints at Helsinki, collapsed with a sprained ankle soon after WinningReuter - 294 words
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Article86 1953-02-23 11 LONDON, Sun. Yesterday's Rugby League results were: Barrow 28 Liverpool Cl'y 1; B.i f ley 11 Hull 18: Belle Vi» Raneers 7 S r Helens 20. Bradford Northern 12 Wigan 7; Bramley 0 Leeds 28: Halifax 32 Castleford 14; Huddwsfield 29 Fra hers'one Rovers 10. Klnes'on RoversReuter - 86 words
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Advertisement296 1953-02-23 11 l7 lH ■|«200) IK- I PUncnum and to plrotrd tn l_f t Whrthrr ifa the Goldrn Platifnum ■W\ (with 'inlimnhlMr rhromril push- B th»i Ihrym prniirl 01. \lr 'fci [j Its best to bui| 1| M*Of IN VB INGUMO A/OW A I/A /CABLE M§ SEW/CE" 80// Po>nt^&r a/if [$/'2s^^f^ c296 words
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Advertisement275 1953-02-23 11 ~*~^~~^~~~MMfV«MIrVMrVWMMrVVIrVI^^ SWIMSUIT CONTEST $5,000 $5,000 M t t. *_> sg r'" M CVT ALOSG IHiTTKO LINK WHAT Y«H' HAVK TO DO TO WIX In this week's SWIMSUIT CONTEST you are asked to place 7 of the 10 Swimsuits by "Cole of California", which are displayed above, in the order in275 words
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442 1953-02-23 12 RACEGOERS went on a betting spree at Bukit Timah on Saturday. The Club handled a turnover of 51.408.660— 5637.600 on the unlimited sweep. 5124.630 on the cash sweep. 5622.545 on the totalisator and 523.890 on the double tote. Governments share from j the totalisator442 words
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Article106 1953-02-23 12 LOS ANGELES Sun pHANLEA. ridden by big race v^ "specialist" Eddie Arearo. yesterday won the 100.000 Santa Anita Derby to give the Calumet Farm stable victory in this event for the second successive year. Arearo was In great form to keep Chanlea going In a desperate106 words
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Article39 1953-02-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun—Brigadier M. A. Green, former manager of English Test cricket teams in Australia and South Africa, has arrived to take up the position of secretary in :he Selangor Golf Club. Kuala Lumpur.39 words
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Article18 1953-02-23 12 Combined Dorkvard beat Tamil B.A. 4-1 in a fi ,-lly soccer match 9t the Dockyard yesterday.18 words
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Article601 1953-02-23 12 VyEKiHTS for the second dar of (he Singapore Turf j Club February Me»(ing on Wednesday pre given below: CL. 2, Div. I— 6 F. Short Hairs 9.00 Birthday Gift 8.10 Stormy Wizard 8.08 Bunga 8.07 Mctrostar 8.06 Vasoo da Garaa 8.05 Klce King 8.04 ounsil 111601 words
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Article76 1953-02-23 12 CIXTEEN goals were scored In two friendly sotcer niatclie.s played at Farrer Park yesterday. Far East Flying Boat Wing Unit tSi beat Bukit Tlmah S.C. by threa gOills tO tWO. Suka Hainai Boys team beat Golden Eagle by .six goals to five. Scorers for Suka76 words
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Article56 1953-02-23 12 BUT-I'EHWOKTH. Sun: CINCIAPOKK Combined Soviets 13 beat i it itt- ii XI by 8-u in a y frifiidly hockey match here today, lleitens XI lncludeU seven Penang state players. Durrani scored five u«l.. L.iwc.two and M^Kenzle one. Frank Reynolds. OombtaMd Services captain, was in Jieat form.56 words
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Article27 1953-02-23 12 Rovers St. beat RNAS iSemba--.vangi 6-1 at soccer at S?mbawang yesterday. Torr.my Misson <3i, Boon Leong (2 1 and Dutia scoied for Rovers.27 words
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Article32 1953-02-23 12 TAIPING. Sun. Kinta Europeans I "A" with three North players, easily hit, the Perak Rugby Union seven-r.-.«ide competition here yesterday by beating 12th Royal Lancers 'A" 1.-8 m the final.32 words
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Article22 1953-02-23 12 LONDON. Sun.— The Scotti-h Cup third rrund replay between Votherwrll and Aberdeen will take place t Motherwell next Wednesday. R"titer.22 words
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Article197 1953-02-23 12 LONDON. Sun.— Yesterday's Rugby Union results were: Guys Hospital 0 Aberavon 9: London Irish 3 Balh 3 London Scottish 13 Munches' er 3; London Welsh 11 Mca'.h 14; Middlesex Hospital 9 Not's 9: Old Alleynians 14 Aldershot Services 8; Old Blues 8 United Services i Portsmouth iReuter - 197 words
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Article255 1953-02-23 12 LONDON. Sunday. DEREK DOOLEY, the 23-year-old Sheffield Wednrs- day centre forward whose right leg was amputated last Wednesday, sent a telegram of good wishes yesterday to George Thompson. Preston Nor h End goalkeeper, who was involved In the collision with Doolev which ended the latter's255 words
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Article190 1953-02-23 12 tvinetlfn-y>:ar-old Ralph 111I 11 Plai. of R.A.F. (Changli, who ■M in.! Ing bla debut In Singapore tviliii'. U'.u the Colony's best iMtn vi become champion perluniur al tlie Inland Ramblers iw „i. r..nu\al held on the S.C.I:.C. ground yesterday. Plaice was first In both the open190 words
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Article33 1953-02-23 12 Pljvlni' soccer at Tengah yesterd:iv Indi.m Recreittlon Club mm bMtan 3-t by Royal Air For, Tengah. The airmen scored through Wells. Kellv and Flusthra. Salhudtn j scored for IRC. I33 words
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Article324 1953-02-23 12 Not yet, says Pallett r PHK general attitude in Malaya towards athletics has not yet reached the stage when it would be profitable to maintain a resident professional coach, the senior English A. A. A. honorary coach, Mr. George Pallett, told the Straits Times yesterday. Before a resident324 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous69 1953-02-23 12 SINGAPORE TIDE TOI».\Y: Huh MM 1 8.0 1 and 2042 .liTi Ijii 1309 (2.41. TOMORROW: Hmh 0631 (7.7) and 2191 iTli Low 0041 (6.2 i and 1442 '2 Hi. IKKKKV: SIM luiiii-t k.o. tin.. I \.n-il> "A" Har irrws, SRC ff IMIIIII. MNXlli i mil.iiiml Kuroprans v/ Srrvicrs. |udmj. St.69 words
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