Woman returns to jungle amid Malayan bandit menace
Mrs Isobel Robertson home on sick leave from Kuala Kuba Bahru district in Selangor recounts life under siege. Long Pin, once commander of the Malayan Races Liberation Army, was killed for a £2320 bounty. She details nightly guards, curfews, armored travel, and longing for fear-free peace as she plans to return to the estate with her husband.
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Isobel Robertson
Kuala Kuba Bahru
Selangor
Long Pin
Kuala Lumpur
Dom
Tem
Mrs Robertson
Bungalow
Aberdeen
Scientists Grow Fats From Weeds Chlorella Promise
British and U S researchers explore Chlorella or pond scum as a rapid source of plant fats carbohydrates and vitamins. Dr Fritz Gumpert says mass production could be achieved with sun water CO2 and a few acres, potentially easing global food and fuel needs.
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Essen
Britain
United States
Fritz Gummert
Topdressing Pastures with Superphosphate Guidance
Victorian agrostologist advises optimizing limited superphosphate use by applying to clover-rich pastures, avoiding overgrazed or potash-deficient land. Warns against early heavy spring dressings on cracked clay and suggests later applications for hay fields and recent subterranean clover introductions.
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Department of Agriculture
R. L. Twentyman
Yorkshire
Victoria Eyes Large Rise in Electricity Output
The Victoria State Electricity Commission plans a new public loan of 31 million pounds at 4.28 percent to fund expanded generation. Chairman RA Hunt said plant and equipment are ready or on order, aiming to deliver about 200,000 kilowatts extra capacity by year end.
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State Electrity Commission
Ra, Hunt
World Killer No. 1 Tuberculosis Health Message
United Nations Health Council calls tuberculosis World Killer No 1. In Victoria 1950 deaths reached 400 with 1200 beds occupied. Thousands aged 20 to 35 affected. Early detection via chest X-ray reduces new cases. Free medical service available. everyone urged to attend X-ray surveys annually through municipal units.
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United Nations Health Council
Victoria
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