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Title Section24 1956-12-01 1 AVERAGE BAIM CERTIFIED SALE EXCPfffiffS 7*- n n n The Straits Times Not*" 1 1 Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1956 15 CENTS24 words
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Article157 1956-12-01 1 i>last 50 yards from platform Nehru appeals to the crowd of 20,000: "Keep calm! Don't embarrass our guest' First reports: Seven injured DELHI, Fri.— 1 Terrorists today off i bomb 50 Is from an outdoor I where the ChiPrime Minister, Chou Kn-lai, and Indian Premier, fehru,AP; UP - 157 words
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Article33 1956-12-01 1 Fri— The worst in the history of the weeping through LZing country at Western Queens- p and cattle losses are to be tremendous not yet be accurately Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article31 1956-12-01 1 »RK. Fri. An d scientific ortion to pool the atomic the non-Com-I was proposed V Mr. John J. lead of the corpo:h built the world's übmarine, the A P.31 words
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Article, Illustration52 1956-12-01 1 PRINCE CHARLES (arrowed) takes part in his first game of football. Ploying with him are boys from the school he joins tor recreation i\c League club scouts were present and if they had been the Prince wouldn't have impressed them. (Full story in52 words
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Article, Illustration520 1956-12-01 1 Third grim find: Murder theory out SINGAPORE POLICE are now almost certain that three people whose bodies were found in the harbour this week died accidentally. The murder theory was ruled out after the third body was brought ashore yesterday520 words
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Article63 1956-12-01 1 LONDON. Fri. Princess Margaret was formally called to the Bar last night and became an honorary barrister of Lincoln's Inn. She Ls the fifth member of the Royal Family to be called to the Bar. The others are the Queen Mother, the Duke of Edinburgh,63 words
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Article108 1956-12-01 1 YOU could win a fortune in the "More About Eve" Committee Charm Contest. How? By showing your judgment of charm, filling in a simple coupon and entering it with a postal order for $1 as fee. In making your bid for the $100,000 prize you will also be108 words
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Article244 1956-12-01 1 Ah Ho fled in his underwear KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. rw*HE story of how Negri Sembilan's No. 1 terrorist escaped almost certain capture and fled into the night clad in his underwear only to be shot dead later was revealed here tonight. He was Ah244 words
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Article53 1956-12-01 1 SAIGON. Fri. The South Vietnam Government has called on the United Nations to stop a "mass slaughter" it declares is under way 4n Communist North Vietnam. It said the Communist authorities there "have undertaken a bloody and inhuman repression against the populations of numerous localities who have risenAP - 53 words
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Article36 1956-12-01 1 KATMANDU, Fri. Thirteen people, including one woman, have been given prison sentences ranging from six to 42 months for allegedly attempting an "armed coup to overthrow" King Mahendra's government. A.P.AP - 36 words
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Article31 1956-12-01 1 JAKARTA, Fri. At least 17 people were drowned and many are missing in floods which yesterday and today struck the north Sumatran city of Medan and neighbouring villages. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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140 1956-12-01 1 A worker's 'dependents 1 Wife, child and 2 dogs NEW YORK. Fri. A shipyard worker at Jacksonville, Florida, who admitted claiming two dogs as dependents in his 1953 income tax return, was acquitted by a Federal Court jury yesterday of attempting to defraud the Government. Willie King. 49, told theAP - 140 words
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Article35 1956-12-01 1 NEW YORK. Fri. The battleship Mississippi. the oldest ship on active duty in the U.S. Navy before her "retirement" earlier this year, was sold yesterday for scrap for more than U. 5.51.500.000. AJ.35 words
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Article52 1956-12-01 1 LONDON Fri— Sir Winston Churchill, 82 today and reported to be "very much better" after a heavy cold, is reading congratulatory messages from all over the I world and looking for- ward to two birthday parties. Both are family occasions with children and grand childrenReuter - 52 words
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Article13 1956-12-01 1 ALGIERS, Fri. French troops killed 50 nationalist rebels yesterday.— AJ.13 words
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199 1956-12-01 1 UP TODAY: PETROL in MOST of MALAYA Blame it on Middle East situation ITU ALA LUMPUR, Fri. The price of petrol in most parts of the Federation will be increased by one cent tomorrow and in some olaces by two cents because of increased freight rates. There will also be199 words
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Article58 1956-12-01 1 BONN, Fri— A West German newspaper reported today from Vienna that Soviet and Yugoslav troops clashed recently on the Yugoslav frontier and 18 Russian soldiers were killed. The newspaper said the Russians, commanded by a sergeant, crossed the frontier from Hungary into Yugoslavia in search ofUP - 58 words
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Article163 1956-12-01 1 18,000 hit by the floods EIGHTEEN THOU•Ci SAND people in Johore have now been hit by the floods. About 6,000 have been evacuated, 6,000 are jobless and the rest have lost homes, crops or poultry. This estimate was given to the Straits Times yesterday by a Johore Government spokesman who163 words
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Article28 1956-12-01 1 EGYPT PI II. (Ill BY CHRISTMAS LONDON. Fri. Diplomatic officials said Hnlain bad advised I.S. most British troops would b<- withdrawn from Egypt I>\ Christmas. A.P.AP - 28 words
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Advertisement58 1956-12-01 1 m YOGHOURT NOURISHES WITHOUT FATTENING SEACON LTD. JALAN CHENGKE? 4 Terrace Houses Left! i rooms with Bathrooms attached, "dern conveniences, Asphalt Road, Fencing, Freehold. From $16,350/- inclusive GILDING LOANS AVAILABLE FRANKEL ESTATE iungalow Sites still available v«ur own type of house ACONOMIC HOUSING iS THE BEST VALUE yer Chambers, P.58 words
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Article, Illustration452 1956-12-01 2 inmiiMiimiii William Hickey &oes to watcK Charles's first fcame of football and comes to this conclusion: innnwmiiK Never a tumble in 45 minutes are they making it too soft for him LONDON, Fri. After watching Prince Charles play football for the first time with a452 words
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Article66 1956-12-01 2 'catching on in Europe' ji SS flourish 5 country o j people." He explain- a predicts t] after hi, B l IschoSU; Europe. To end ar The Dalai Lama t«. to affairs tem^r am glad to nity of ex] appreciation I which mai are making towards ti;, countries ai; of66 words
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Advertisement196 1956-12-01 2 I d& otAQ SUPERSHELL h D3uj n ink fm '9 .J^"^™ mm^" "^^P»fiBEW -^JHk Premium Supershell with I.C.A. means mor« ■j Bbs f<W*o^. M^f v: V'. r 1 **>>t- power and better performance for your car. It ,J i^^ ml^^^^(K3| A ||M| nfrM^fc,- jd^S overcomes "knock" giving you more miles196 words
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Article, Illustration618 1956-12-01 3 Aid Hungarian refugees —urgent plea SJO MILLION NEEDED: CABLES TO MORE THAN 80 COUNTRIES vl W N>BK,ftUJ The Tinted Nato da y asked nl orc than 80 coun- ies to help the Hunj an ivtiifft'es as of urgency. tary-Gen-Dag Hamri. and the High Commisfugees, Mr. I, appealed .;llion for theReuter - 618 words
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Article52 1956-12-01 3 BELGRADE. Fri— Reports of a reigrn of terror in Communist Albania reached here last night. It was said that 20 people were killed when police fired on a crowd demonstrating against a coal shortage and that many arrests had been made to stem a mounting wave ofReuter - 52 words
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139 1956-12-01 3 11 Y OFF BAGHDAD PACT NATIONS* WASHINGTON, Friday. THE UNITED STATES Government said last night ild view "with the utmost gravity" any > the territorial integrity or political indeTurkey, Pakistan, Iraq and Persia. The statement, approved by President Eisenhower, followi i reports ofReuter - 139 words
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Article69 1956-12-01 3 SIR ANTHONY LOOKING 'QUITE FIT' 1 STON Jamaica, Fri.— Sir Anthony Eden, who inch of his time in in tin- sunshine irrivi-d here on t three weeks of tnd relaxation, is now quitr fit. t.ililc-tennis and I lot So far he has t (.oldeneyes, his irl.iv home. He has hadReuter - 69 words
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Article21 1956-12-01 3 YORK. Fri.— Benny nd bis band will I Dec. 2 for their Far m tour. They will play Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article195 1956-12-01 3 Rift with wife 'scandalous rumour' I ONDON, Fri. The L* Daily Sketch yesterday agreed to pay "substantial damages" to the Duke of Norfolk, England's leading Catholic layman and a close friend of the Queen, for printing libellous articles about his married life. The settlement followed195 words
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Article22 1956-12-01 3 NEW YORK, Fri.— A slowdown by longshoremen delayed the sailing of two liners yesterday, spokesmen for shipping companies said. A.P.AP - 22 words
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Article, Illustration44 1956-12-01 3 A NEGRO woman watches robed Ku Klux Klansmen walking in Montgomery, Alabama, shortly before a cross-burning rally in the evening. Circulars advertising the Klan meeting read: "We believe in white supremacy. We need you you need us."— A.P. picture.AP - 44 words
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Article261 1956-12-01 3 Closing middle prices of selected stock Including stamp duty were: LOANS Consols 50^4 Funding 4% £85 +V 4 War ZW'c 2«B'i BANKS Mercantile (£5) £3 15/16 Eastern (£5) 6% Chartered (£1) 33/9 Hongkong ($125) £86% INSURANCE Com. Un. cuts.) 76/6 +/1 Eoyal ™/6 prudential 39V* INDUSTRIALS Can Pac.261 words
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Article257 1956-12-01 3 At last U.S. gets oil moving WASHINGTON, Fri.— The United States today launched its emergency plan to help Western Europe meet the critical oil shortage resulting from closure of the Suez Canal. Fifteen American oil companies were authorised, with President Elsenhower's approval to co-ordinate their efforts to help meet theReuter - 257 words
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Article83 1956-12-01 3 UPRISING IN CUBA IS PUT DOWN SANTIAGO, Cuba, Fri. Armed civilians battled police in the streets here today in what appeared to be an attempt to overthrow the Government of President Pulgencio Baptista. The fighting started at 6.10 p.m. Singapore time when armed groups attacked police stations in various partsAP; UP - 83 words
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Advertisement9 1956-12-01 3 TONIC yk\ WATER Ask for it by Ask for9 words
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Advertisement222 1956-12-01 3 Come and see our CHRISTMAS DBSPLAY of Wjjjfe^^-Vi CHICKENS ijmt~^^^^ y> HAMS ,/I^RS •*^j^^?ii~?\ JWiki PUDDINGS l'^ stztt^ MINCEMEAT (^^W M CRACKERS (^l^l^&^C(^ CHOCOLATES \r** Everything which spells Christmas! j ORDER EARLY jf HL SINdAPORE COLD STORAGE CO. LTD. f CHINA SILK JJ X SUPERIOR QUALITY U. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN^ Pure222 words
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287 1956-12-01 4 'I heard horn— then the lorry hit me WOMAN DESCRIBES FATAL CRASH JfAJANG, Fri. A 19-year-old rubber tapper told the Sessions Court here today how her mother was killed in what a defence counsel described as "one of the most tragic and frightful accidents in the history of Malaya." Chin287 words
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Article, Illustration121 1956-12-01 4 ANIMALS CAME OUT TWO BY TWO The barkiuu of dogs, grunting of pigs, cooing of pigeons were some of the noises that came from the 5,732-ton 8.1. freighter Okhla. when she docked in Singapore from Australia. The floating menagerie consisted of two emus, four red kangaroos, two wallabies, two gulla121 words
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215 1956-12-01 4 8 officers chosen for top job test TO GET 'BEST POSSIBLE' TRAINING EIGHT Singapore Government officers have been selected to fill supernumerary administrative posts to test their "suitability" for promotion to Part II (Senior) of the Administrative Service. They were chosen fromamong 61 candidates by a i "special" selection board215 words
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146 1956-12-01 4 CUSTOMS MEN SEARCH FLOATING GOLDMINE penano Fri. Customs officers today continued their search (or more than $500,000 worth of gold believed to be hidden aboard the China Navigation Covessel Hanyang. Since its arrival from Sinpore yesterday, the ship has been sealed off for an intensive search. No one has been146 words
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Article16 1956-12-01 4 Negligent— s3s SEOAMAT, Pri.— Dellanoce Lello, 58, of Singapore was fined $35 here for negligent driving.16 words
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Article180 1956-12-01 4 r THE young Japanese A pianist Yoko Kono proved herself to be a most accomplished artist in her recital at the Victoria Memorial Hall in Singapore last night. She played with a surprising maturity for one so young and has a beautifully fluid180 words
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Article54 1956-12-01 4 The German freighter, Weserste'n, temporarily "stranded" In Durban because oil companies refused to bunker her, \a due In Singapore on Dec. 8. five days behind schedule. She is bound for China. The local agents do not know how the Wesersteln got bunkers to enable her54 words
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Article34 1956-12-01 4 SEOAMAT, Fri.— Phang Kok Cheong, 18. alias Phang Vok Foo, of Jerhentah New Village, was sentenced by the Sessions Court here to two and a half years' jail for possessing terrorist documents.34 words
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Article70 1956-12-01 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— The National Union of Teachers has decided to offer $50 for the best design for a union badge. The design must Include the full name of the union (National Union of Teachers, Federation of Malaya) and the motto. "Together we shall prevail." Entries70 words
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Article141 1956-12-01 4 OPENED: HOME FOR AILING CHILDREN SINGAPORE* for chiidi 11 yesterday by nor's wife, will be niied to ca within then The $50,000 boo sea at Tar.,; commouat.- 25 ween the for periods of up t months. It win give many a J children a chance to st R 8 before141 words
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Article26 1956-12-01 4 The Goan con Singapore will cele feast of St Fri: with a solemn High the Church of SI Victoria Street, on Sunday"' 8 a.m26 words
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Article18 1956-12-01 4 SEGAMAT. Frt valuations and assessment properties in the i Town Council area is o: for inspection.18 words
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Advertisement112 1956-12-01 4 M BL^&g* YOURS FOR MODEST Jf^Bp a3 sJ|^^ MALAYA'S jlfeJKi POPULAR PfSfi^n 1 motor scooters Another new shipment NOW at all Malayan Branches! Model D 975.00 Model LD -$1100.00 Range of Accessories and Spares available Sole Distributors:— BORNEO MOTORS Singapore Kuala Lumpur Ipoh Malacca Ptnang Seremban Butttrworth Jewclton Kual* B«Uit112 words
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Advertisement139 1956-12-01 4 I $Sh\ hacks HACKS medicated sweets will speedily cure j most persistent cough. Pleasant tasting, giving quick relief from throat and chest congestion, they j are the ideal remedy for people of all ages Sole Agents for Federation of Malayi. Singapore I Borneo Siam BARKATH STORES LTD., I, Union Street139 words
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Article186 1956-12-01 5 NO VISAS —SO 25 MAY LOSE JOBS ABOUT 25 British j A citizens from Singapore working with a Dutch oil firm in Pulau Samboe fear they will lose their jobs through non-renewal of their visas by the Indonesian Government. Inche Jaffar bin Mohamed AH, 32 who has been employed by186 words
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159 1956-12-01 5 'Don't get rid of expats too soon' A WARNING to the Singapore City Council not to accelerate Malayanisation unnecessarily or to dispense with expatriate officers before local men are ready to take over was piven at a council meeting; yesterday by Mr. F. L. Lane, a nominated member. He was159 words
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371 1956-12-01 5 Asia knows freedom must be economically sound editor ASIAN nationalism A has now entered a second stage in which it is recognised that independence must have economic foundations. Mr. H. C. Taussig, founder and editor of Eastern World, a magazine on Asian affairs published in London, expressed this opinion in371 words
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Article74 1956-12-01 5 More than 63.000 people will go to (he polls throughout the Federation today to choose 22 representatives to three municipal and five town councils. The seats will be contested by 22 Alliance. 10 Labour, three Malayan Party, one Progressive Party and nine Independent candidates. The74 words
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380 1956-12-01 5 The case of the man who built himself a better house J'HE Singapore City Council has one law for the rich and another for the poor in the way they build their houses, a Colony magistrate's court was told yesterday. Mr. F. B. de Souza. counsel for Chua Boh Guan,380 words
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Article29 1956-12-01 5 The Fairfield Girls Schnl. Singapore, will hold a fun fair on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to raise funds for its final extension project.29 words
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Advertisement133 1956-12-01 5 t^ rp CHRISTMAS GIFTS A*. FOR x< sL Model 67 Light bci?c children's Icirhcr shoes with impregnated Dura bend leather soles. Sizes: 4— 8; S pore S 5.90 Fed. S 6.50 4odel 08 Strong leather shoes for boys. Cushion crepe soles. Also in brown. Spore Fed. 9— lU S 9.90133 words
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Advertisement284 1956-12-01 5 .i...a..i.i....i4 .4. 4 4 4 4 i i i> ANNUAL E X'MAS SALE I NOW ON All Prices Are Reduced! ■4(< Largest selections or u'lttM. Ideal Gifts for |k *t Ladies and Cents B^» SILK BLOUSES > SLIPS 6r NICHTDRESSES *■>- m Sjff^rfff T LINEN TABLE-CLOTH *g^ Bfc HANDKERCHIEFS !f\--ll284 words
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Miscellaneous256 1956-12-01 5 TODAY V.W.CJI.: Christmas bazaar, 5, Raffles Quay, 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. opening by Lady Scott, wife of Commissioner-General. "MORE ABOUT EVE" in aid of Singapore Youth Sports Centre, Raffles Hotel opening by Governor, Sir Robert Black. 9.30 p.m.. festival of fashion and ta BUKIT TIMAH YOUTH CLUB: Grand social256 words
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Miscellaneous104 1956-12-01 5 I ball and "Bride of the Year" contest Praaer Neave hall. River Valley Road, 8 pan. to 1 a.m. V..M.C.A. (Orchard Road) Movie Circle show Barefooted Contessa" 8 p.m.; Chess Club 3 p.m.: PARELF Cup billiards tournament 6 pm TOMORROW CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS HOSPITAL RESERVES: Picnic at South Winds. Jurong104 words
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126 1956-12-01 6 Colony UMNO has big plans for Merdeka Day rPHE Singapore branch A Of .UMNO is planning: to celebrate the Federation's "merdeka" day next August on a big scale. Plans to mark the occasion in which other communities would be invited to participate, would be drawn up in the near future,126 words
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327 1956-12-01 6 4 lmmigradon^a bottleneck of discourtesy, long delays^ A SINGAPORE Assemblyman, Mr. William Tan (Liberal-Socialist) yesterday accused the Immigration Department of being "a deplorable bottleneck causing discouragment to visiting businessmen and great inconvenience to the public." Mr. Tan said he had received numerous complaints at327 words
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Article, Illustration58 1956-12-01 6 pair. George Mendoza, 18 and Loretta, 12. came second. About 1.000 people packed the cabaret to watch the competition. Straits Times picture. SUNNY LOW, 16 and his sister, Betty, 12, who won the first prize at the cha-cha-cha competition at the Great World58 words
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Article42 1956-12-01 6 Roof collapses three hurt A woman. Tan Ah Kan, 30. and two children were Injured when pqjt of the roof of their house in Shaik Madersah Lane collapsed yesterday morning. They were treated at the General Hospital and allowed to go home.42 words
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Article31 1956-12-01 6 BENTONG, Fri. The Women's Institute here has decided to visit nearby tin mines and rubber estates. It will also hold weekly meetings to teach members cooking, sewing and handicrafts.31 words
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Article29 1956-12-01 6 Mr. Sadar Amir Azam, leader of Pakistan's four-member delegation to the Colombo Plan conference in Wellington, arrived in Singapore by BOAC from Karachi yesterday. He leaves today.29 words
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Article70 1956-12-01 6 |?REIGHT rates on cargo from Malaya to Australia go up by 10 per cent from today because of increased costs of operating ships. This increase was decided by the Straits-Australia Conference, representing ship- ping companies operating from Malaya to Australia. Mr. H. B. Noon, the conference's70 words
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Article137 1956-12-01 6 A COLONY PLAN TO FIGHT T.B. T»HE Ministry of Health will start inoculating all new-born babies with B.C.G. vaccine against tuberculosis in January. The parents' permission will be obtained first. This was announced by the Director of Medical Services, Dr. R. H. Bland, yesterday. Dr.137 words
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Article56 1956-12-01 6 Five Chinese who were tried at the Singapore Assizes on a charge of murdering Licw Poh Chuan. 70, in his house in Beach Road on July 22 were acquitted by Mr. Justice Whitton yesterday. They were Liew Choon Keok Liew Man Huat, Onn Ann Hock. Onn56 words
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Article31 1956-12-01 6 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri.— Mr. Justice Neal. in the High Court here yesterday, admitted Mr. Francis TlangSiew to the Bar of the Federdatlon on the application of Mr. A. P. Rajah.31 words
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Miscellaneous299 1956-12-01 6 Straits Times Crossword B—"—— 9 16 9 ill 70 iH 22 24 mmm ACROSS the gods (6). 8. They are not even built on 6. Emulate Ko-Ko and Dr. sand: (7. 2, 3. 3). Arnold? (8). 9. To rail against a river is to 7. Condensed terminological In* react oddly299 words
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519 1956-12-01 7 Chung Ling: 'Fir m K handling was vital' STUDENT INDISCIPLINE -BY RAZAK KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. piRM action to put down the student demonstration at the Chung Ling High School in Penang was necessary to prevent the "infection of indiscipline" from spreading to other schools, the Minister for Education, Dato Abdul519 words
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Article, Illustration93 1956-12-01 7 Who knows this little girl lost? THE SOCIAL WELFARE Department, Johore, is trying to find the parents of this girl, who was found wandering in Johore Bahru on Thursday. Aged about 11, she gave her name as Kek Tai Hee and said that she had come from Singapore with her93 words
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Article57 1956-12-01 7 KUALA TRENGGANU Fri —The Ulu Trengganu branch of the Pan-Malayan Islamic Party has decided to protest against the increase in rates by the Kuala Brang Town j Board. Inche Omar bin Abdul Rahman and Inche Harun bin Piluz will represent the branch at the congress of the57 words
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Article34 1956-12-01 7 The annual fun fair in aid of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Catholic Young Men's Association will be held in St. Joseph's Church grounds at Victoria Street tomorrow.34 words
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Article30 1956-12-01 7 Representatives of more than 90 Muslim and Malay religious, welfare. literary and political bodies in Singapore will meet tomorrow to discuss aid for the Egyptian Red Crescent.30 words
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92 1956-12-01 7 The Japanese ConsulGeneral in Singapore, Mr. Ken Ninomiya, yesterday sent a letter of thanks to Win* Commander A. F. Fcgen, Officer Commanding, No. 205 209 Flying Boat Squadron, R.A.F., Seletar, for the squadron's help in saving the lives of the 37 crew of92 words
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Article26 1956-12-01 7 TAIPING, Fri.— The Kempe Club here will hold a social and dance at the town hall here tomorrow in aid of the club fund.26 words
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Article, Illustration117 1956-12-01 7 Economic adviser— at $48,000 T»HE former economic adviser to the Commlssionerx General for South-East Asia, Dr. F. C. Benham. will be the new economic adviser to the Chief Minister of Singapore. Mr. Lim Yew Hock. He succeeds Sir Sydney The Government is seeking a supplementary117 words
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Article116 1956-12-01 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Revenue officers will remain open to the temptation of corruption even if they are paid high salaries, Inche Abdul Majid bin Lamsah. general secretary of the Asian Customs Services Union, said today. He was replying to a Straits Times editorial headed "Buying116 words
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Article64 1956-12-01 7 Kandang Kerbau Hospital in Singapore may soon be recognised as an obstetric training centre. Prof. A. M. Claye from Australia and Mr. G. S. Gibberd of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. London, will arrive in Singapore today to investigate the possibility of establishing its64 words
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Article29 1956-12-01 7 IPOH, Fri— A 19-year-old girl. Lee Tak, was stabbed during a quarrel in Anderson Road this afternoon and was admitted to the hospital. Police detained a man.29 words
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Article145 1956-12-01 7 FIVE MEN, arrested by British soldiers in connection with the October riots, were all acquitted in a Colony court yesterday of a rioting charge. The judge, Mr. Eu Cheow Chye, told them. "Count yourselves exceptionally lucky." To the prosecutor, Senior inspector Lai Behari Singh,145 words
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Article40 1956-12-01 7 Seven youths were acquitted in Singapore yesterday of charges of damaging a Post Office van, overturning It and setting it on fire while they were allegedly members oi an unlawful assembly in South Bridge Road on Oct. 2640 words
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Article178 1956-12-01 7 UP GOES PRICE OF LOCAL SHOES KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Locally-manufac-tured canvas footwear and other rubber goods will cost more from tomorrow. Local rubber goods manufacturers said in a statement today that their canvas shoes with rubber soles will be dearer by about five cents a pair with corresponding increases in178 words
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Article20 1956-12-01 7 SEGAMAT, Fri.— Mr. W. L. Harris, A.S.P. has succeeded Inche Yahaya bin Jamalludin. D.S.P.. as O.SJ»J3. here.20 words
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598 1956-12-01 8 The Straits Times Singapore, Sat. Dec. 1, 1956. Getting Out Of Suez The tone of Mr. Selwyn Lloyd's Suez statement to Parliament strongly suggests that British withdrawal from Egypt will be accelerated in the next few days. The United Nations' forc c is being rapidly built up. It is now598 words
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Obituary18 1956-12-01 8 2. Word, $10 (minimum). HARRIES: On 29th November 1956 at Cannes John Wathen Harries formerly of Singapore.18 words
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Article57 1956-12-01 8 20 Words $10 (minimum). CHAN: Kirn Chool, Kirn Hoe. Kirn Hal and Mrs. Chin Yoon Ngean thank all Friends and Relatives who attended the Funeral of their beloved Mother, Mrs. Chan Kok Huah, nee Low Piany Keow. They also thank those who sent Wreaths, Scrolls, Telegrams and Letters of57 words
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Article361 1956-12-01 8 Kulai where 174 suspected supporters of the terrorists have been arrested was last in the news a month ago when two of its Home Guards were killed together with a detective corporal. It was a well planned attack, and there was some evidence that the terrorists carried361 words
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Article211 1956-12-01 8 Kuala Lumpur Municipal Council is considering setting up car park meters. It is not clear, however, whether this is a device to extract additional cash from the harassed motorist or whether the intention Is to provide more parUng space. One Councillor has observed that meters in shopping areas211 words
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Article1335 1956-12-01 8 CYNICUS - As I was saying. CYNICUS by WHOSE of us who swim A rattier less expertly than do the human fish In the Melbourne Olympic pool will not be bothered by the new rule which forbids swimming under the water instead of on top of it. I suppose that under the1,335 words
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Article, Illustration10 1956-12-01 8 SELF-HELP Photo by Edward Mak tlllllllllllllllllllllllllilllHiiiiliin ■■■mint ■■■■■■■■••■•■■lEdward Mak tlllllllllllllllllllllllllilllHiiiiliin mint - 10 words
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681 1956-12-01 8 SIMON MAYNARD - SIMON MAYNARD (XHE of the few remaining VJ paradises in this world of ours is shortly to undergo a face-lifting operation. For Tangier that narrow strip of International territory on the coast of Morocco racing the Straits of Gibraltar the nature of the operation681 words
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Article71 1956-12-01 8 (From the Straits Times of Nov. 30. 1909). A LARGE portion of Pahang is practically unknown and unexplored and the advent of the 'Iron horse', and roadmaklng can only result In the opening up of the vast resources of the State, mining and agricultural land, and valuable71 words
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Advertisement768 1956-12-01 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. 20 Word, $19 (minimum). GRANT: Buiigsar Hospital, on Nov. 30, to Louise nee Leembrugpen, wife of Brian, a son Owen Michael both well. CUNNINOHAM.—On 29th. November at Kandang Kerbau Hospital, to Patricia, wife of James Christopher Cunningham a son (James Patrick). 20 Words $U (minimum). CHIN-BEEDEN: The 1768 words
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Advertisement68 1956-12-01 8 SIGNALS for EYE-EXAMINATION:-1. Not seelnf well at distance or near, 2. Frequent headaches, 3. Eyes leel tired or uneasy, 4. Can't read or write comfortably. In extreme cases, iJ <M|n ftt and nausea, loss of appetite it vomiting. I r~~J W3BK&WKmw Our technique and procedure In visual analysis with the68 words
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Advertisement294 1956-12-01 8 THIS i CHRISTMAS BE A RECORD GIVER- S^ffl TCHAIKOVSKY /'P^ Swan Lik.. Ballet. Op. 20; Sleeping f? Jfl Beauty Ballet Op. 66 \w"K«' M f/ Philharmonia Orchestra conducted t>l IJ Herbert von <«,«,. 3K%wi *9k tmwLmrrZSl BEETHOVEN 7J ■sa^l "Corislan" Overture. Op 6Z H T a Symphony No. 2in D294 words
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Article267 1956-12-01 9 SELANGOR BLAZE DESTROYS «w 0 F 23 SHOPHOUSES WHILE TENANTS ARE OUT BRIGADE TOO LATE: RELIEF IS RUSHED TO 235 HOMELESS ULU YAM LAMA, Friday. r\Rl) destroyed a row of 23 shophouses in this r north Selanpor village last night, while most n f the267 words
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Article78 1956-12-01 9 irOH. In— An R.A.F. S> (a in ore helicopter landed on the padang 1,1 the heart of th» town this iimniing. Stadenti from nearby mlumils took time off from their lessons to line the field for their fir-t dose look at a helicopter. The helicopter was later78 words
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Article310 1956-12-01 9 ALOR STAR, Frl The Raja Muda will present the State long service medal to 10 Government employees at the District Office, Kulim. on Sunday. Recipients are: Messrs. bclu 1 Razak bin Osman. T. Chinnapah. R. Govindasamy. V. Ganeson, Man bin Ibrahim. S. Raman. Yahaya310 words
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Article, Illustration35 1956-12-01 9 Police drag harbour for missing car— and bodies of two more crash victims A MARINE POLICE launch (above) with underwater lines and grapples dragging the sea-bed off Sooth Quay, Singapore, yesterday for the missing car.35 words
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Article, Illustration35 1956-12-01 9 Mr. TAN TIONG MENG, who collapsed at the Trafalgar Road beach after Identifying the body of "his son, beh g helped by the police to a car Straits Times pictures.35 words
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Article152 1956-12-01 9 Government seeking approval rpHE GOVERNMENT is seeking approval for a $15 A million loan to the Singapore Telephone Board to finance its big development programme next year. The Financial secretary. Mr. T. M. Hart, will ask the Legislative Assembly to approve the loan at the152 words
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Article, Illustration68 1956-12-01 9 Winner of design contest MISS CHUNG YUN-01. 20, (above), a Senior II student of the Chung Cheng High School, has won the $250 prize in the Label Design Competition sponsored by the Singapore Ministry of Commerce and Industry. There were 109 entries. Her prixe-winninr label spotlighting Singaporemanufactured goods will be68 words
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Article41 1956-12-01 9 Two men, one armed with a dagger, stopped a cyclist. Pay Chew Chwee. in Rochore Road Singapore, about 3 a.m. yesterday and robbed him of a wrlstwatch, a gold ring and a fountain pen. worth altogether $100.41 words
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Article40 1956-12-01 9 Motor-cyclist in fatal crash A motor-cyclist. Ens? Ngah Song, 24, was killed in a collision with a lorry at the 7»,b--mile. Bklt Timah Road, Singapore, yesterday. Eye-witnesses are asked to contact Inspector H. L. Miranda at Sepoy Lines. Tel. 2400.40 words
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Article49 1956-12-01 9 A motorist, Tay Thian Cheong, of Rochore Canal Road, was fined $30 by a Singapore traffic court yesterday for failing to give way to pedestrians at the junction of Upper Cross Street and New Bridge Road, where there Is a pedestrian crossing, on May 30 this year.49 words
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Article27 1956-12-01 9 The annual meeting of the Singapore Government Officers' Co-operative Housing Society will be held at the S.C.S.A canteen. Empress Place next Wednesday at 5.15 pjn.27 words
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157 1956-12-01 9 - rFIND out how much petrol be had stolen from an Army lorry, a young Mala* soldier lit a cigarette lighter and peered into the Jerry-can he was carrying. The can exploded and set the vehicle on fire. This was revealed157 words
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Article180 1956-12-01 9 FAR-REACHING decisions on the future set-up of broadcasting in Malaya may be reached in Singapore today at joint Colony and Federation Government discussions. have already taken place on a proposal that Radio Malaya's job should be handed over to an independent corporation. But there Is180 words
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Article66 1956-12-01 9 Rudeness in port a probe Singapore's Director of Medical Services, Dr. R. H. Bland, said yesterday that he would Investigate the complaints of Penan* Y.W.C.A. delegates that they had been rudely treated by Port Health officials On their return from a conference in Japan. The Y.W.C.A. delegates claimed that one66 words
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Article18 1956-12-01 9 SEGAMAT. Frl. Inche Ooyub bin Abdul Manas has been elected chairman of the Segamat Welfare Committee.18 words
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125 1956-12-01 9 Insured fishermen scheme next year KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. 1V —By the middle of next year fishermen on a "good portion" of Malaya's East Coast will be insured against death or injury. And, said a spokesman of the Ministry of Agriculture today, by the end of 1957 all 75,000 fishermen operating125 words
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Article73 1956-12-01 9 The entrance examination for the University of Malaya, In Its present form, is likely to be abolished. Discussions on the form of a new examination are I now taking place between the Governments of Sin- gapore and the Federation, University authorities and the Cambridge Examination73 words
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Article27 1956-12-01 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Garden School here is holding Its annual concert on Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. The programme Includes songs, dances and plays.27 words
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Advertisement258 1956-12-01 9 Stanley Black his Orchestra. I xrlusinlf, nn DECCA K»rard« Stanley Black stands in the forefront of this New Generation. Milliotis knoio hi s nam c his kind of ie as u-ell as they know their own likes dists. And Stanley Black is emphatically one of their LF.1007 Stanley Black Latin258 words
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Advertisement201 1956-12-01 9 WALL'S-the\ f tastiest sausages 1 i you can buy 1 Teodci, meaty Wall's Sausages 1 Mmmm 1 what a dish to set before a hungry family. And the tempting a Mm MM T smellofgoldenbrownWall'sSausagcs T II MM A sizzling in the frying pan promises a M H«A meat appetising meaL201 words
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Letter112 1956-12-01 10 IWISH to support "AntiHypocrite's" views on our local censorship. I cannot understand why some Westerns which have so much violence and brutality have been passed for screening and Japanese and French films which have a little spice in them have been either banned or cut. I112 words
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Letter131 1956-12-01 10 RECENTLY there was talk of fortnightly pay being introduced in government service. As the year is drawing to a close it would be of benefit to all employees if this scheme were implemented In January, 1957. Receiving the full December (1956) salary on or about the 20th means131 words
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Letter91 1956-12-01 10 T AM bewildered Having ■1 recently arrived in Singapore with the intention of purchasing a car for use during my stay I am now having second thoughts. Apart from the frightening sight of traffic which makes London and Paris appea r as quiet residential areas, I witnessed the91 words
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258 1956-12-01 10 What van unemployed waitresses da A PROPOSAL to ban Muslim women working as waitresses in coffee shops and restaurants to be tabled at a forthcoming conference of the Singapore Branch o' All-Malaya Muslim Miss. .ry Society is a wellintentioned move. But it will also cause hardship to those unfortunate women258 words
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Letter124 1956-12-01 10 rpHERE is something radlX cally wrong with trade union organisations. There is ignorance of principles and theory of trade unionism. Any Tom. Dick and Harry can set himself up as a trade unionist. This is because the Government has neglected to provide a trade union124 words
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Letter54 1956-12-01 10 IN September, the Surveyor General advertised for technicians, and I believe there were many applicants. In the second week of October, there were Interviews for three days by the Public Service Appointments And Promotions Board in Ipoh. Since then, my friends and I have not received any54 words
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Letter59 1956-12-01 10 Unemployed ex-constables I APPEAL to managers and dealers, to help those ex-Servicemen and volunteer constables who are at present out of employment. Some of them have been out o f jobs for a year and over. Some ex-Servicemen and volunteer special constables are well educated and some of them have59 words
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Letter156 1956-12-01 10 TN his letter (S.T. Nov. 24) Mr. j. K. Hill said that he would like to see a list of the 32 countries which pay a greater rate of income tax than is now proposed for Singapore and the Federation of Malaya. The Federation Is156 words
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Letter105 1956-12-01 10 I AM bewildered to learn that the Federation's Ministry of Education has Introduced a rather unusual policy. towards the registration of children for Primary Classes for 1057. They want the parents or guardians to bring along their children at least three times before granting an105 words
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Letter34 1956-12-01 10 DON'T you think that critics of Dato Abdul Razak. Minister of Education, should examine his statement on the closing of Chung Ling School, before criticizing his actions E. A A. Prai.34 words
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Letter37 1956-12-01 10 Call it merdeka avenue MAY I suggest to our Chief Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman that the Victory Avenue' in Kuala Lumpur be renamed •MERDEKA AVENUE" on the day this country gains independence? L. BAHAKI DIN Sungei Siput37 words
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Advertisement303 1956-12-01 10 Not a shadow oj" a doubt —with fotex iHk Wherever you are L« whatever you do JS/ljgr (L\!j you're sure of lasting mr^^B^mhh^ sure your secret is j m safe with Kotex. I !>*^H^Bf\ Kotfx is made to hold its shape, IPP^F V stay downy soft and assures you V303 words
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Advertisement162 1956-12-01 10 I household antiseptic y SAVLON is Non-poisonou.. Power- Ki^ ful and Cleansing containing PWrt%v< two of the most modern antiscptict— ''Hibitane' and 'Cctavlon' it i* the perfect antiseptic for First Aid. the Nursery and Sickroom. Personal Hygiene. Midwifery. Napkin and Linen Disinfection. Dandruff, and as a Cargle and iMouthw.»h. H162 words
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Article, Illustration1356 1956-12-01 11 STRAITS TIMES SPECIAL FEATURES Java king sought British goodwill and arms aid g His tnva envoys were knighted in London THE London Gazette for July 13, 1682, contained an interesting announcement: he ambassadors from the King of Bantam, having taken leave of His Majesty, (who gave them his letter toHTS - 1,356 words
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Advertisement204 1956-12-01 11 usg Rexona WF i^^^^r^^^^. A green Rexona Soap puta the glow of health into K^sSNsS%MSjjS&mSm' y oar cheeks leave* your skin clear and radiantly W&^lml^^m&Bm^' H beautiful. Rexona Soap contains Cadyl an exclu- 7 ~'9' Z™ '■■'<■ ,f Bl sivo blend of nwt lll^^ ««1« that soothe and A JK-**204 words
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589 1956-12-01 12 RUBBER PRICE EASIER FOR FIRST TIME IN WEEK By Oar Market Correspondent WITH covering for December shipment largely satisfied and buyers holding off yesterday, the price of rubber in Singapore was easier for the first time for over one week. The easier movement was also assisted by profittaking and after589 words
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Article145 1956-12-01 12 December first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed in Singapore yesterday at $1.13>s per lb., down one cent on Thursday's closing price. The closing tone was steady. quiet. Closing prices in cents per It). yesterday were: OFFICIAL: No. 1 RSS. Spot f.o.b. buyers 113 -V sellers 114 1 No.145 words
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Article143 1956-12-01 12 Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange: noon prices per ptcul yesterday were: Copra: steady: Nov. (Nominal) $27? i buyers, $28 I sellers; Dec. $28'. buyers, $29 -.> sellers. Coconut ell: steady; bulk $45 sellers. drum $48 1 3 sellers, Pepper: steady: about 100 tons of business reported done; Muntok white143 words
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499 1956-12-01 12 ffIHROUGHOUT this week I the Singapore rubber market has had the bit between its teeth report H«Ud»y, Cutler, Baih Co. Ltd. Neither London nor New York have at anytime caught up with. the parity here but nevertheless persistent buying has iteadily advanced the price.499 words
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Article360 1956-12-01 12 The Malayan Share Brokers Association reported: "Industrials were steady quiet, tins erratic with a slightly firmer tendency towards the close, and rubbers firm." Singapore and Federation brokers reported the following badness done yesterday:— B. B. Petrol 48s. 3d.; Fraser ft Neave ords $2.20; W. Hammer $1.55; Henry Waugh360 words
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Article74 1956-12-01 12 AUSTRALIAN STOCKS TNVESTMENT^ 1^ ""let, to rr ;;^i 1 ran«e of Hocks «nSi change here todjw v** were small. Loans 3 Loans 3Vo Con. Zinc Bank of nsv, l*' s'i Mount Lyell N. Broken Hill' Hill 50 Mount Morten' Peko Western Ampol Ex Oil Search' Aust. Conxcl Ir rj A.P.M.74 words
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Article116 1956-12-01 12 Ships l)in e i| O n t s, df h gaporr Harbour K. u ,d or expected today 1-2, Yokohama Man C.P., Benalm: Daltaku Maru No. 13 14, Glenorcliy l Nichisan Maru 19 Wall 4, Kokab 23 Benveg 24, Okhla cotta 29 30. Glen memnon 33 34, 1116 words
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Article30 1956-12-01 12 On the free exchangr mart* I Hone Kong dollar whs quoted a: cash and 6 35 for T.T. St'rlinr was quota onr tarl of (old at 27 V30 words
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Advertisement779 1956-12-01 12 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS VACANCIES IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE 1 BAILIFFS, RURAL BOARD— Salary Scale $152.50x7 50-167.50/ 190x7 50-220 235x15-355 370x15--445 pjn. plus Variable Allowance Total emoluments now range from $193.50 p.m. to $578.50 p.m. Ag« under 27 years. QUALIFICATIONS Standard VIII. Ability to ride a motor cycle an advantage. DUTlES— Checldng, numbering779 words
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Advertisement742 1956-12-01 12 NOTICES NOTICE WITH EFFECT FROM 1.12.56. Mr. Koh Tow Soon is no longer In our employ and has no authority to transact business on our behalf. SIM UM CO. LTD. ANNOUNCEMENT ALL holders of the Hindu Devalaya Sabah Tamil School (Talplng) Building Fund Lottery Tickets are hereby Informed that the742 words
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Advertisement632 1956-12-01 12 NOTICES THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED NOTICE is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Corporation will be closed from the 13th to 20th December, 1956, both days Inclusive, for the preparation of Interim Dividend warrants. By Order of the Board, H. M. HAYWARD Manager ft SecretaryDated632 words
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Advertisement756 1956-12-01 12 NOTICES PRINCESS HOUSE QUEENSTOWN OFFICE ACCOMMODATION Seven storey office building facing Alexandra Industrial Estate shortly available for occupation. About 11.700 sq.ft. Available as single offices or office suites on 3rd. 4th and sth floors. Suitable for commercial or professional offices or consulting rooms. Passenger lift. Ample toilet accommodation. Minimum annual756 words
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Advertisement338 1956-12-01 12 TENDERS MALE BUFFALOES The Department of Agriculture, Johore invites tenders for the following-: 2 buffaloes Tenglu Agricultural Station. 2 buffaloes— Ayer Hltam Agricultural Station. 3 buffaloes Jementah Agricultural Station. 2. Sealed tenders for these animals ex-Statlo" should be sent to Agricultural Officer. Kluang before noon December 24th. 3. The Department338 words
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Advertisement416 1956-12-01 12 KNUTSEN LINE orient service FROM CANADA/U.S. PACIFIC PORTS— 3O D»Y^ Sailing San Vancouver Francisco Spore P. Swet. Pcnans: F m Elisabeth Bakke 30 Nov No OH 1 I Gjertrud Bakke 14/16 Dec 17 Dec 19 Dec 2S Ellen Bakke 8 Dec 9/10 jin 1 1 |.m Ui-n Krisrin Bakke 15416 words
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Advertisement1263 1956-12-01 13 „i:2«os MANSFIELD «c CO., LTD. T«ist,4.t> i* linn. .Ircorporcteo in Singapore ,15 THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE A LINGS "tc IIVErWI!VIaSOOW. LONDON '^CONTINENTaPpS I >" "<■-» HAVt LEFT MALAYA HOMfwl.^ 1 PO T H IYCAON Dakar 6 12— Liverpool U.U) CAP! LAOMIDON (Dakar 10.12— Lendan 17 12) r A p PELEUS1,263 words
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Advertisement865 1956-12-01 13 ■AST ASIATIC LMEB OUTWA D "'UNO* FOR BAN4MCOK AND/OR BAR lAST Penang p. Sham S'poro >ICAMiODIA 4/ 4DM 7/ I Dm ay .DM MtAHOU ***** Dm 14/11 14/17 Dm INA »Jm/ IJm S'pora P. S'hom Penong lILANOU •/»J~ 18/ IB Jm 11/12 Jm Cads Lm4m (Passasigors anly). Laanjor Part Panang865 words
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Advertisement1011 1956-12-01 13 union TMK SEN LINE STEAMKBaI LTD nL N Mfilmppß »"O3 aOmsTi i«M mimmwtmmm biu j,^, IsmAfOM (Incorporated In the Unitad Kinoctom) UNO SAILINGS TO UK CONTINENTAL PORTS S'poro P. S'hom Penang BENALDER for Uverpoo', RoHordorn, Homburg Antwerp *V 4/7/ 4 DM BENVENUE for London, Rotterdam •-11/14/ 7 Dm BENCUUCH for1,011 words
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Advertisement1258 1956-12-01 13 McAUSTER tfc CO., LTd7 TfL.: No.: ***** «I.t.KaWAII ah BOCakK.tM. KLAVMMMM* LUfB LONDON. HAVRE, ROTTERDAM, LOS ANOJLCS, SAN FRANCISCO, HAMBURG SEAi*.4.* VANCOUVER ft PORTLAND and for U.S.A., North Atlantic Port* Accepting «*v«* tor Central ft South ond Conodo via Colombo Amotlm CITt OF MANCHESTER BOU«*INVII*I S'pora P. S'hom Pan mo1,258 words
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Article336 1956-12-01 14 BE BREAKS 808 MATHIAS' RECORD MELBOURNE, Fri. TiflILT CAMPBELL of America, a 22-year-old sailor, won the Decathlon Olympic gold medal here today with a total of 7,937 points, beating the Olympic record of 7,887 by Bob Mathias in 1952. The coloured American and holder of the336 words
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Article159 1956-12-01 14 WOMEN'S 206-M BREASTROKE FINAL 1. Ursula Happe (Ocr) 3:53.1; 2. Eva Saekely (Hun) 3:54.8; 3. Maria Elsen (Ocr) 2:55.1; 4. Vlnka Jericevlc (Yugo) 2:55.8; 5. Katalln KUlerman (Hun) 2:56.1; 6 Helen Gordon (Bri) 3:56.1. WOMEN'S 100-M FREESTYLE (Eight fastest times advance to final): Heat 1: 1. Dawn Fraser (Aust.)159 words
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Article31 1956-12-01 14 Brazil 89. Chile 64; Bulgaria 80. Philippines 72; Russia 56, France] 40; U.S. 101, Uruguay 38. Consolation tourney: Korea 61, Thailand 47; Japan 82. Formosa SI; Canada 83, Australia 38.31 words
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Article17 1956-12-01 14 Yugoslavia 3, Rumania 2: Hungary 6. U.S. 2: Russia 3, Australia 0; Italy 4, Germany 2.17 words
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Article55 1956-12-01 14 FLYWEIGHT Setnl-flnaU: Terry Sptnks (Br.) bt R. Llbeer (Fr.) Mlrcea Dobrescu (Rum.) bt John Caldwell (Br.). BANTAM Semi-finals: Soon Chun Song (Kor.) bt Claudlo Barrlentos (Chile) Wolfgang Behrendt (Oer.) bt Fred Gllroy (Br.). FEATHER Third Round: Erkkl Pen til la fPln.) bt Nasser Olvetchl (Iran). LIGHTWEIGHT Semi-final: R. McTaggart55 words
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Article27 1956-12-01 14 Group A: India 6, Singapore 0; Afghanistan 5, U.S. 1. Group B: Britain 2. Australia 1 (replay tomorrow (Saturday) to j decldt team lor aeinlflnaU). I27 words
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Article283 1956-12-01 14 WOMEN'S 200 METRES FINAL 1. Betty Cuthbert (Aust) 23.4aec (equals World and Olympic record); 2. Chrlsta Stubnick (Ocr) 23.7; 3. Marlene Matthews (Aust) 23.8; 4. Norma Croker (Aust) 24.0; 5. June Paul (Br) 24 3; 9. Gisela Kohler (Ger) 24.3. (Marjorie Jackson (Aust) Is official holder of World record.283 words
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Article844 1956-12-01 14 SINGAPORE HOLD INDIA TO 6*o MARGIN HIGH PRAISE TO DEFENCE HERO DOLLAR and Hardial followed up hitting wildly wide off the mark. In the 22nd minute Gentle came up for a short corner and sent the ball soaring over goal and into the river Yarra 75844 words
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Article86 1956-12-01 14 DOUBLE FOR BLONDE BETTY MELBOURNE, Fri. AUSTRALIA'S blonde Betty A cuthbert today completed a great sprint doable by winning the women's 290 Metres final in 23.4 seconds. equalling Marjorie Jackson's World and Olympic records. Betty, a 17-year-old Sydney schoolgirl, also emulated Marjories feat of winning both the 100 and 200Reuter - 86 words
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Article145 1956-12-01 14 From NORMAN SIEBEL MELBOURNE, Fri. 'FHE Federation hockey A team lost their last chance of playing in the top bracket of the Olympic classification tournament when Great Britain beat Australia 2-1 in the last of the second group matches. England and Australia will have145 words
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Article155 1956-12-01 14 I—2 3 for Aussies in swim MELBOURNE, Fri. AUSTRALIANS made a clean sweep of the first three places in the men's 100 Metres Freestyle when the swimming events of the Olympic Games were resumed here today. Australian champion Jon Henricks set a new Olympic record when winning In 55.4 seconds,Reuter - 155 words
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Article62 1956-12-01 14 MELBOURNE. (|l Italy's Galiano Rossini 1 ds In the Olympic clay pigeon she 3t with 145 hits after the second day's competition. In second place are Smelczynskl. of Poland, and Moguilevskl of Russia with 143 hits each. Malaya's Moe Fu Klat f 59 hits) Is InReuter - 62 words
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99 1956-12-01 14 MELBOURNE, Fri. SINGAPORE yachtsman Jack Snowden continues to do well in the Olympic competition for Finn class boats at Port Phillip. Snowden finished 12th out of 20 but he was locked in a close and thrilling finish with Italy, Sweden. Britain. Germany, Canada99 words
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Advertisement397 1956-12-01 14 CATHAY ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS iCATHAVi NOW SHOWINC! I ii* II 1.45, 4.15. 6.45 9.3* p.m. fW^, C4Jo« •§swnt-©aKd3»B. r. ;THATOertainFBiUNO g^" c««. -TECHNICOLOR yKWYBWH Free Samples of SIGHT SAVERS will be given away TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT _fe"^EKSl_i PAUL NEWMAN "WENDELL COREY I Br *]^118 I WALTER PIDGEON- EOMOND O'BRIE« Wjiii™llß_Bl ANNEFRANCIS-LEFMAgVIW397 words
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Advertisement573 1956-12-01 14 »^5 DEC. ISSUE MOVIE NEWS WoVow"sa,V r 40 <fs. PER COPY BHAW BROTHERS ORGANISATION \tti, fl Wl '>M||()\ S M NOW SHOWING piplTni ■II a.m., 1.45. 4. 6.30 Sc 9.30 p.m. llAl BRIGITTE BARLX)T <the frenc ,V Thte Brilliant Comfdy-that only thr Frrnrh "MAMZELLE PIGALIF"' w.th MISCHA AUER jj French573 words
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503 1956-12-01 16 By EPSOM JEEP BEARER BOND has a grand chance of becoming the first horse to win the Singapore Gold Cup twice at Bukit Timah today, first day of the Singapore Turf Club December Meeting. The rain has certainly improved his chances and I503 words
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414 1956-12-01 16 TUICELY tuned-up after her initial race at Ipoh in September, Interlaken showed her real worth at Kuala Lumpur last month when she routed a Div. 3 field over 6f with 8.7 in heavy going. Right from the start .she was414 words
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Article45 1956-12-01 16 Singapore Civilian team to meet Negri, Malacca in their last HMS Malaya rugby tie today on the padang ikickoff 5.15j is: Parker (Capt.i; Clark, Baxendale, Tay Chong Yew, Ramli; G. W. Watson. McGee: Wilson, Webber; Vallance: Kirkman, Marsh: Gordon, Richardson. Hutchinron.45 words
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Article97 1956-12-01 16 A B. Timah today THERE was a spell of sunA shine yesterday for the first time in days, bat the going up to last evening was still very heavy. TODAY'S Best Bet: Star Sapphire in Race Four. Best Lonjrshot: Full House in Race Three. DOUBLE TOTE will be held on97 words
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Article1265 1956-12-01 16 Todays RACE CARD Race 1 2.15: Class 2, Div. 3— 6 Furs. 1 843 indoubUble 4y Bougoure 8.13 PCL Stable R. Breukelen 2 854 Stealth 5y Ransome 8.10 J. Chlpplndale KP. Lee Daniels 3 745 Crawthorne Wood 4y Smith 8.08 Mrs. R. Yeap Manning 4 —6 Wide Screen II 4y1,265 words
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Article231 1956-12-01 16 DAVIS CUP MEN HERE THAIS WIN BAl).\n\ Tf rpHE Indian Davis Cup players, Ramanathan Krishnan and Naresh Kumar, who played in Singapore earlier this year when they were on their way to play Japan, are here again, this time on their way to Australia where they231 words
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221 1956-12-01 16 T LIKED the way Undoobiable went with Interlaken on Thursday morning. This handsome grey showed fair ability, at Kuala Lumpur last month, when he finished fourth with 8.9 to Interlaken over sf. and then ran second with 8.7 to speedy yuiny over a221 words
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Article149 1956-12-01 16 Straits Times SELECTIONS EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER Rare 1. 2.15. LXnOIBTABLE Intended Potentate INTENDED Stealth UndoubUble INTENDED Crawthorne Wood PotenUte Rice 2. 2.45. TECORA Steam On Battle Creek TECOKA Battle Creek Steam On TECORA Steam On Satisfaction Kace 3. 3.15. CROWN LINK Qulny Slipper Prince TRIWALLA Early Bird Qulnr149 words
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Article398 1956-12-01 16 Mile is right for James Aitch MON SABREUR IS MAIN THREAT TAMES AITCH'S form, J when second with 8.10 to the brilliant Roulette in the Class 1, Div. 2 mile race at Bukit Tmiah in October, should be good enough to take the Class 1. Div. 1 mile (Race Five).398 words
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186 1956-12-01 16 DAPPLE GREY Is right back In form after a brief lapse and over a mile (Race Seven i. It will need a pretty useful Class 2 horse to beat him. This four-year-old grey, one of the few Blue Peter progeny to do well186 words
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178 1956-12-01 16 CROWN LIM LOOKS BEST IX OPEN RACE f-ROWN LINK I. mv h w, J? PrC V Unklater five-year-, wet track pretty through a vei score over 6f with 8 9 in nat Eukit Timah in Sepiem^J and he will be partnered t lockey in lorm B. 1 Quiny showed nc178 words
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Miscellaneous65 1956-12-01 16 TJ'7 7<)j!W 771 J f l RUGGER H.M.S. Malaya: Singapore Civilians v Negri-Malacca, padang. S.W. Borderers v RAF Seletar, Seletar; RNAS Sembawanr v RNZAF, Sembawanr; St. Andrews OB t RAAF. Woodsville; Singapore Asians v Selangor Malays, Thomson Road. TENNIS Exhibition by Indian Davis Cnp players, S.B.A. Hall (8.15 pjn,), SOCCER65 words
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