The Straits Times, 19 December 1956
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Title Section21 1956-12-19 1 aveb ace iTTTri i miium sale iueem The Straits Times tittup New*** Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1956 15 CENTS21 words
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Article236 1956-12-19 1 WE DON T WANT INDEPENDENCE MARRED* Retiring British Adviser gives a warning against communalism Blood may flow if... JiMIORF. HAHIU\ i ue*. Mcrdcka could be marred by [pourings of blood" unless Malaya itself of eommunilism. warning was n the Johore state today by the Bri;riser, Mr. D.236 words
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Article, Illustration301 1956-12-19 1 KIDNAPPED OFFICER: 'SET -HIM FREE OR... THREAT Stock well's hint on Egyptian prisoners IJORT SAID, Tues.— 1 The Anglo-French force commander, Lt.Gen. Sir Hugh Stockwell, gave a strong hint today that British troops may take Egyptian prisoners out of Egypt with them if a kidnapped British officer, 2/Lt. Anthony Moorhouse.Reuter; UP - 301 words
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Article216 1956-12-19 1 16 SOLDIERS INJURED IN LANDSLIDE IPOH, Tuesday. SIXTEEN British and Gurkha troops were injured, eight seriously, during a landslide at the Cameron Highlands road this evening. i The troops were in an armoured car of the 15/19 Hussars and a truck of 1 6 Gurkha Rifles which crashed about 200216 words
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Article55 1956-12-19 1 TOKYO, Tues.— Police said today that two children were killed and seven others seriously injured when the roof of a roller skating stadium in Haboro (Hokkaido) collapsed under the weight of a heavy snowfall. Pcfice said about 50 child- j ren were playing in the jReuter - 55 words
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Article280 1956-12-19 1 MAGYARS GET BIG WELCOME HOME BUDAPEST, Tues.— Hundreds of cheering Hungarian sports fans today welcomed their country's depleted Olympic team back to the capital they left last month at the height of the national uprising. Crowds waited for more than an hour and a halt in chilling winter log toReuter - 280 words
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Article37 1956-12-19 1 BUDAPEST, Tues.—Hungary's Communist Government announced today it had arrested nearly 400 "rebels and criminals" in the past 24 hours in a new attempt to stamp out "counter-revolutionaries." Mass trials are expected to follow.— UP.UP - 37 words
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Article36 1956-12-19 1 PARIS, Tues. The National Assembly today began a four-day debate on foreign policy which is due to end on Friday after a demand by the Premier. Mr. Mollet, for a vote of confidence.— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article176 1956-12-19 1 LONDON, Tues. Dato Abdul Razak, the Federation Education Minister, was the guest of honour at the annual dinner of Malayan students in Brighton last night. A spokesman of the Malayan Commission here said today that Dato Abdul Pazak told about 80 students, most of whom areReuter - 176 words
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Article127 1956-12-19 1 AN ENGINE of a giant Pan-American Stratoclipper A caught fire at Singapore Airport yesterday and for five minutes there was danger of a blaze threatI ening other planes. Thirty-eight passengers had boarded the four-englned plane. They Included the British Hißli Commissioner in India. Mr.127 words
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Article25 1956-12-19 1 TOKYO, Tues. Japan has ordered two 1,800 ton destroyers, making a total of nine destroyer-type ships in her slowly rebuilding navy. -A.P. 1AP - 25 words
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Article33 1956-12-19 1 JAKARTA, Tues— The trial of a Dutch citizen, Hendrick Debraal, charged with subversion against Indonesia was indefinitely adjourned yesterday after the judge fainted during the testimony of a police inspector. U.P.UP - 33 words
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Article, Illustration256 1956-12-19 1 Three-hour operation in Sydney to save little Beng Lam's eyesigh t From MASSEY STANLEY Sydney, Tuesday here have won the first round in their fight to save the eyes of little Ang Beng Lam, the eight-year-old Singapore girl whose sight was threatened by a brain tumour.256 words
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Article23 1956-12-19 1 KATMANDU. Tues. Group Captain Peter Townsend left here for India in the eoursp of his round-the-world tour by car.— U.PUP - 23 words
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Article82 1956-12-19 1 AIRWAYS MEN TO STRIKE THE 600-strong Malayan Airways Local Employees' Union has decided to so on strike because the company has not given a "satisfactory" reply to its 51.000,000 "goodwill remuneration" claim. The strike date will be decided at a general meeting of the union to be held tomorrow. The82 words
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Article394 1956-12-19 1 Boyd meets Tengku, Lim From RONALD BAXTER ONDON, Tues. The two Chief Ministers from Malaya and the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Lennox Boyd, today took part in their most imimportant talks yet. Tengku Abdul Rahman. the Federation Chief Ministor, was the first to call at the Colonial Otlicc at 11.30 a.m.394 words
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Article42 1956-12-19 1 COLONY SHOOTINd l.hn Hoc. Chooi. M'lioiislv Mounded wlnu tun robbers shot him in ln'>>( and arm as he rv~ rirtrj them at Victoria I.irk. Singapore, early iliiv morning. KDKN AND IKE LONDON, Tw (old Commons In- wanted iiu-cthic with Kisfiilioui42 words
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Advertisement23 1956-12-19 1 X*MAS_ GIFTS THAT WORTH HAVINC BUY EARLY FOR SELECTION VALUE p. H. HENDRY Mmuhicturing Icwellcr h Bnd«c Road. Sing.iporc-6. Ctop~~tTO Famous /or yua/tfy23 words
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Advertisement22 1956-12-19 1 Jf I 'J^ It Mmdlom* |I 5 J| |il lifhttr \A v 9 fi| w >l \^Xm9^^o^ 1^ odou'l«t» RoiMSON f*~w carton22 words
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Article, Illustration116 1956-12-19 2 THIS PHOTO FROM SINGAPORE WON FIRST PRIZE IN A WORLD CONTEST STRAITS photographer Sam Kai rave's were not the only Singapore photographs to win anawar^ in the 1956 Best Press Photographs of the Year Competition in London. This is also a Singapore picture and it116 words
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Article481 1956-12-19 2 HALL ROMNEY - HALL ROMNEY PoWs, INTERNEES CAN'T EXPECT ANY MORE From LONDON, Tuesday. REPLY to a question in the House of Commons indicates that British ex-prisoners of war and internees are about to receive their last share of compensation from Japanese sources and cannot expect any larger481 words
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128 1956-12-19 2 HOUSTON. (Texas). Tues. Women went shopping here yesterday with just a dressing gown over their nightclothes all they need to wear for America's newest drive-through grocery. Customers never need to leave their cars. A shopping basket is clipped to the driver's door, and128 words
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Article86 1956-12-19 2 BERNE. Tues. A memb*] of the Hungariai who remained I Informing th( 8 ernmrnt he back to Hungary was p: pelled toda; His expulsion ramc after the dtecovi of asp rinc working against Switzerland and a neighbouring counti probably Austria Several people are undo. arrest.Reuter - 86 words
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Article21 1956-12-19 2 PHOENIX Twelve peoi yesterday when which the> plowed ir.t. Speeding v a level skirt* of the citj21 words
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Article18 1956-12-19 2 MANILA customs seized an Illegal R old bars v" $000 000 aboard Kong-bound UiNlcoUM M«rs* AI18 words
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Article237 1956-12-19 2 GETTYSBURG, Tues.— vl President Eisenhower and the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Nehru, drove here together from Washington yesterday and went straight to th P President's farm to start their four-day talks on world affairs. Their discussions are expected to cover the world situation In theReuter - 237 words
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Advertisement178 1956-12-19 2 another new multigrade oil. (shell) MOTOR Ol^o^^ 000 X2§&£^ Many motorist* already know the great Shell X-100 Motor Oil 20W/40 designed advantages of using the remarkable Shell specially for those motorists who prefer a multigrade oil Shell X-100 Motor Oil heavier multigrade oil than iow/30. It iow/30. Now. to cover178 words
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136 1956-12-19 3 Cable flashes G.I. BRIDE HAS TRIPLETS -AGAIN YORK, Tues.— G.l. bndp Mi>. Francos Blankrnship. 37. has given birth <rcond set of tri- The new babies are all The first triplets. one of whom died, wor" born four years ago. The ton are a boy and a <y it is aReuter - 136 words
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140 1956-12-19 3 ld\in>\ Tues.— A former I ihour M.P. said today th.it the perfid> of (John I ii>tcr Dulles over S.n has made Machiavplli look likr i N.iint." Mr Minlev Kvans. who rrM^nrd his seat because of divorcement over Labour's Suez policy, said in ,i140 words
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88 1956-12-19 3 BRITAIN FLIES A STRANGE CONTRAPTION' LONDON, Tues British aviation engineers today eased th e veil of secrecy around a five-jet plane combining fast forward speeds with the ability to take off and land vertically. Newspapers hailed the plane the SC-1 as putting Britain ahead of the Inited States and Russia88 words
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Article241 1956-12-19 3 COMMITTEES REPORT ON IRKSOME DISCIPLINARY PRACTIG M>sf commanding officers 'very sensible about this matter' wh? eh the U'Lroffi mc di 9c 1 i P |in »'-y Prices SS3, £2?* decided to cli and have come in for a good deal of criticism. TheReuter - 241 words
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Article, Illustration103 1956-12-19 3 .R ANTHONY EDEN—pictured here with Mr. R. A. Butler, who has been acting as Prime Minister— on his return from a threeweek holiday in Jamaica. Political circles in London regard Sir Anthony's position as Premier as being in the balance. He was due to meet103 words
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131 1956-12-19 3 A champ's children take the count TAXMAN WANTS THEIR CASH WASHINGTON, Tuesday. THE trust funds which ex-heavyweight champion Joe Louis set up for his two children must go to pay tax claims, judicial authorities decided here The reason: Louis was insolvent and heavily indebted to the Income Tax Department when131 words
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Article50 1956-12-19 3 LONDON, Tues. Malayaborn Mr. Philip Fernandez, head elephant keeper at Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester, for many years, has died in a Manchester hospital at the age of 68. He recently claimed that he had walked 20.000 miles alongside elephants giving rides to children at the zoo.50 words
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Article34 1956-12-19 3 NEW DELHI, Tues. The Indian Government and the British-owned Assam Oil Co. have agreed to form a new company to carry out exploration for, and production of, oil in Assam. Reuter. IReuter - 34 words
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Article278 1956-12-19 3 LONDON, Tueo. Cloeing middle prices of selected stocks not including stamp duty were LOANS Consols £50 9' 16 Funding 4. £85 9/16 —1 16 War Vu r £69 BANKS Men an tie (£5 1 *3 29 32 1 32 Eastern £5» £6 +1/16 Chartered (£1) 33 Hongkong ($125)278 words
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Article23 1956-12-19 3 IXJNDON. Tues. Ca«h *>uyerB £795. sellers £787 forward buyers £777 V Mlers £780. Settlement £788. Turnover am. 225 tons p.m. 30 ton-23 words
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Article33 1956-12-19 3 LONDON. Tues. Spot 31 \d Feb. 31\d.. Mar. 31 ad. April-June 31'<, d. July-Beot in\d. On Dec r?o d. Jan. r.i.f. 31\d Feb. elf 31 ',d, M«r. c.l.f. 31d. i Tone Easy.33 words
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263 1956-12-19 3 U.N. TO USE BRITISH SALVAGE FLEET PORT SAID, Tues.— r Maj.-Gen. E. L. M. Burns, the U.N. commander, and Lt.-Gen. Raymond A. Wheeler, the U.N. canal clearance chief, have agreed to recommend that British and French crews be used in opening the Suez Canal, British naval authorities said last night.AP - 263 words
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Article34 1956-12-19 3 TOKYO, Tues. Coastguard officials said today that a Philippines patrol boat seized a 99-ton Japanese tuna fishing boat with a crew of 22' last night and towed it to Luzon Island. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article28 1956-12-19 3 TOKYO, Tues. Japan's fourth international trade fair, to be held here next year has 564 more applications for exhibit space than can be filled. A.P.AP - 28 words
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Advertisement370 1956-12-19 3 Make yours a Happy Christmas I with the latest HI-Fl* t >a**^ w nwJo^^ tA^- q *******^*"**«'M*W>WWWMß<agM€BßißßOgrlßWMaMßßtMy^. k»Jb The Supreme Radio of all Times! S ggr* The NORDMENDEII !oQI HI-FI TONE REGISTER BE gi sWI is the latest VK II j Achievement -^^g/ f A MtftMjW ill FIDELIO. a clastic370 words
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Advertisement232 1956-12-19 3 PENFOLDS WINES for Christmas /S if" Si?- ra CHABLIS BURGUNDY SAUTERNE CLARET GRAVES HOCK "MINCHINBURY" CHAMPAGNE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS APPEAL Let your Christmas Cift t o the sick and suffering be a Blood Donation at the Singapore Blood Bank Tel: *****. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO. LTD. jASHA'S X'MAS SALE j 1§232 words
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535 1956-12-19 4 SPECIAL BRANCH MAN WAS GIVEN SOME NAMES AND TOLD: 'ARREST THEM' Defence lawyer's query over swoop on union premises during riots niD the police have "reasonable grounds" to raid the premises of a branch of the Singapore Factory and Shop Workers' Union in Bukit Timah535 words
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Article, Illustration86 1956-12-19 4 THE CHILDREN of Government House employees had their annual Christmas party yesterday at which the Governor, Sir Robert Black, and Lady Black were present. They staged a concert of 18 items which included dances and comical sketches. Th e Social Wel- fare Department ifctri butecl86 words
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210 1956-12-19 4 WOMEN SECTION APPROVED T»HE British European x Association in Singapore will not be a political party nor will it affiliate itself to any political party. The association's position In the political field was clarified at its first general meeting by the chairman. Mr. A.F. Thorne210 words
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Article185 1956-12-19 4 WITHIN 30 minutes of an armed robbery i a rub*f ber estate at Jurong Road, Singapore', last night police caught a car and detained five men. A farmer's wife. Tau Nooi Huay. 40. was robbed of $200 In cash and several thousand dollars worth of185 words
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64 1956-12-19 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Federation Government Ministers and planting employers bad a preview today of the Malaya Film Unit's production "Doing Nicely Thank You"— a film on the work of the National Union of Plantation Workers. The union spent about 512.000 on the film64 words
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Article56 1956-12-19 4 No tax returns two fined Two businessmen pleaded guilty in the Singapore City Court yesterday to charges of failing to submit their income tax returns for 1955 and 1956. The owner of Leong Radio Co., Leong Kucn, was fined $650 on the charges and Cheong Tuck Kee. a partnrr in56 words
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Article29 1956-12-19 4 Memtx Y\\c\ SquaJ will fir Jor their Night- part Quay, on Fi Proci admission p each Will b Year treat of St And:: Hospital On29 words
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Article16 1956-12-19 4 Mr. Just.,-. Justice B n Whjatt, mandu, M< holiday tner turn to the < night16 words
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Article26 1956-12-19 4 The written examination for the Associated Beard of the Royal Schools of Music, London, will be held In Singapore on Saturday. March 9, 1957.26 words
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169 1956-12-19 4 SPEAK OUT ON POLITICS CHRISTIANS ARE TOLD /CHRISTIANS should Vmake their voices heard on civil and political issues. Bishop of Singapoit, the Rt. Rrv H W Baines. Writing in "The c the St. Ancir. 1 tthednl magazine, th? B: Christians to creat< public opinion and see is done on the169 words
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Article174 1956-12-19 4 PENANO, Tues. Malaya's strip-tease Queen. "Lady Tarzan" Rose Chan, may not be allowed to fight pythons or other animals, when she returns to perform In P^iang at the end of the week. "If we find that Miss Chan intends to wrestle with animals which are174 words
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Advertisement258 1956-12-19 4 mfw >-^?^ v v :> i*iT^^^B&ra» tUMMcNTARY jfef^bjfer®^- '~-> v^B» XM|&. fl UAQT'C 11 11 If vt i^.- 1 r Jbhß m i bI;!] flHfl MADYKU mMnt*Mm*L&* w m i it Ib daua '^inrn cur P™BBb3BK^B Ml Jlaftft^ V-iH l 'yH I?' >»HmM I U t U On L Jp258 words
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302 1956-12-19 5 TAN TOCK SAIK - Kenny's parents prayed and boy at death's door grew well again TAN TOCK SAIK THE DOCTORS SHOOK THrn. mjqn BPT By GRAVELY the doc tors gathered round the cot of a little boy in the Singapore General Hospital and talked in whispers. Then they turned and told his anxious father:302 words
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Article20 1956-12-19 5 The Singapore Chamber Ensemble's Christmas concert will be held at the St. Andrew's Cathedral at 6.30 p.m. tomorrow.20 words
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Article62 1956-12-19 5 PENANG, Tues. A gang of about 30 rowdies set on a chingay party last night while it was practising on the Esplanade. Several Chinese youths were balancing flags on the padang when they were involved in an argument with the hooligans. The rowdies attacked the62 words
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Article34 1956-12-19 5 The "Miss Malacca 1956" contest, the first of its kind in the Settlement, was won by Miss Cora Theseira. Runner-up was Miss Doreen Lee and Miss Gladys Tan v.as third.34 words
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Article, Illustration27 1956-12-19 5 SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Kenny Scow. the boy who was saved by "a miracle" plays with a ball in the garden. Straits Times picture.27 words
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Article220 1956-12-19 5 SPEAKER FOR JOHORE COUNCIL JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. —The Johore State Council is to have ft Speaker presiding at meetings for the first time, instead of the Mentri Besar. The date of his appointment was not mentioned when the council approved a motion to amend its standing rules to enable the220 words
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218 1956-12-19 5 CAROLS irom the air— ihat is Kuala Lumpur s share of. the big plans for Christmas now being drawn up by the R.A.F. and Australian and New Zealand air forces. Voice aircraft, returning from routine operations over Kuala Lumpur will broadcast tape218 words
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145 1956-12-19 5 MR. LEE CHOON ENG, Legislative Assemblyman for Queenstown wants the Singapore Government to follow the Federation's example In compiling a price list of all essential commodities to protect the public against profiteering. Mr. Lee will ask the Minister for Commerce and Industry, Mr. J. M.145 words
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Article67 1956-12-19 5 SEGAMAT, Tues. Chfa Chin Koon. 83-year-old Johore State Councillor and secretary of the Segamat branch o f the MCA was acquitted today without his defence being cailrd in the Sessions Court' here on a charge of making a gjj to have made a false statement ti< assist a67 words
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Advertisement328 1956-12-19 5 ,rv caused* ,-is ami pimples in adolest may mean pernl v. .mng. "Enamel" n spt >i, quickly and fcfrj them, restoring yoin •ivianUy. Ask your "ynnsttor-Bkamel" Eskamel* Conceals as it heals ut i C.I. (M»l»y*) Ltmit»O r," sQuay.Sinfapora Men I njoy Williams AQUA VELVA \/dl\/, wmmm icr Shave Lotion l(328 words
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Advertisement149 1956-12-19 5 \y 5 a B'ft a "d k fMf /^^^^^J^HiHHe?for yourself WB^^^^^^K^^^^^Jr^ft J SYMBOLOFIHnIITT M Sole Agents Service Station: M. PRAGER LTD., > 59. Cecil Strwt. Singapore- 1 For Christmas Giving gj '.I E.P.N.S. HORS D'OE'JVRES SETS E.P.N.S. ENTREE DISHES $72.50 to $175.00 jjl Oblong Shape $95.00 E.P.N.S. CHIPPENDALE WAITERS S149 words
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Miscellaneous291 1956-12-19 5 POLICE BAND: Public con- Balestler Road— motorUt-s selfcert Esplanade Gardens, 6 p.m. repair class 7.30 p.m. to 7 r£ SOCIAL WELFARE: Christmas •> 1 1 t r v CLUB- Weeklv P 8 for underprivileged children, ROTARY CLUB. «««*'> Prinsep Street, centre. 5 p.m. luncheon meeting Christmas cLOTHFMi SHOP at St.291 words
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Article30 1956-12-19 6 The Kampong Silat Community Centre will give a Christmas party to all its members' and their children at No. 6 Silat Crescent, Singapore, at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday.30 words
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Article281 1956-12-19 6 'WE DON'T NEED YOU ANY MORE' 'pHE Singapore Government has told 14 expatriate officers that their services will no longer be required when Malayanisation takes effect on Jan. 1. The rest of the 416 expatriate" civil servants have been offered continued employment for periods varying281 words
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184 1956-12-19 6 'DULL' WOMAN BANDIT TO DIE FOR CARRYING HAND GRENADE IN POUCH SEREMBAN, Tues TOW MUI FONG, a year-old woman, who Joined the terrorist organisation after her husband had deserted her was today sentenced to death by Mr. Justice Neal in the Seremban Hifh Court. Low. described by her counsel, Mr.184 words
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191 1956-12-19 6 SPEEDING SOLDIER WHO KILLED FOUR IS FINED $1,000 KAJANG, Tuesday. A BRITISH soldier convicted here today of causing A the death of four women by a negligent act was fined $1,000 or six months' Jail. He was given a week to pay the fine. Ptc Gordon Francis William Hall of191 words
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Article31 1956-12-19 6 Headmasters of eight Government and Govern-ment-aided English secondary schools in Singapore yesterday visited six Army unit s in the island to see the British and Malayan soldiers at work.31 words
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142 1956-12-19 6 Two minds, one spot: soon it got too hot FOH, Tues.— A fortuneteller assaulted an astrologer when they vied for a favoured spot in the People's Park here, the Magistrate's Court was told today. The fortune-teller, Chung Kal Choon pleaded guilty to assaulting the142 words
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138 1956-12-19 6 Murder bid— youth found beaten up in drain A 17-year-old hawker. Neo Eng, was found by a police patrol lying unconscious with multiple Injuries in a drain In Woodlands Road, Singapore, at about 12.20 a.m. yesterday. The police patrol was investigating a reported riot in the vicinity, when they came138 words
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Article168 1956-12-19 6 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. Johore will be workIng on a deficit budget next year, Dato Wan Idris, the Mentri Besar, told the Council of State this morning. He said the recent Increases in Government salaries and the loss of revenue from the Currency Surplus Fund were168 words
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Article54 1956-12-19 6 Dr. Chong Poh Kong, who appeared in a Singapore traffic court yesterday on a summons charge of failing to conform to a traffic halt sign while driving a car at the Junction of Ken* Lee Road and Tnomson Road on March 6 last, was acquitted and discharged without54 words
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Advertisement164 1956-12-19 6 REGAL in name REGAL in quality KitijGeoraelV OOl&titchWhiskij A PROPRIETARY BRAND OF £lTi THE HIGHEST STANDARD fe The Distillers Agency Limited I 5>.. BOEJSTEAD A CO., LTD. SINO/POKK KUALA LUMPU* »CN*NG M»i,r, in Comfort a I and Speed gM Leave Singapore every Tuesday x m 'vpirm^f at 12.30 i»oob in164 words
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Miscellaneous86 1956-12-19 6 RADIO MALAYA *Preffraaunea thai marked can be received by listeners In Malacca Short wave 49 A 41m. Medium wave 476 m., 343 m., 366 m. and 279 m. P.M. M.oo Wednesday Serenade; M.30 News: *1.45— 2.00 Three Or More; 6.00 Programme Summary; 8.02 6.65 Mall Bag; *6.56 Singapore Share Market86 words
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Miscellaneous71 1956-12-19 6 Regional SINGAPORE Short wmve 41m. Medium wave 476 m. A.M. 7.16 Time Signal And Opening Announcement; 7.18 Morning Serenade; 7.30 News; 7.35 A Date With Music: 8.00 News Headline; 803—8.30 A Date With Music; P.M. 6.00 Music Prom Broadway; 5.15 Memo From The United Nations: 5.30—0.00 Tea Dance; 6.55 6.5671 words
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242 1956-12-19 7 Sponsors reluctant to take full aid from Government 'We don't want to be controlled 5 piVE big Singapore Chinese schools built at a cost of about $5 million may be closed next year. They have 7,500 pupils. The reason is that the Hokk i242 words
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Article60 1956-12-19 7 A new 30,000-ton tanker Savina which was built in innoshima, Japan, is expected in Singapore today on her maiden voyage. The local agents for the Liberian r registered Savina said the ship would stay in the Colony for a few hours to take on bunkers,60 words
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Article36 1956-12-19 7 Opened— 2 new post agencies The Postmaster General, Malaya, announced yesterday the opening of two new postal agencies in Singapore. They are at the 7V 2 milestone, Tampines Road, and at 4} milestone Bukit Timah Road.36 words
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Article22 1956-12-19 7 A labourer, Ng Yang Hee, 60. died in fall from a lorry while at work m Robertson Quay, Singapore, yesterday.22 words
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Article, Illustration206 1956-12-19 7 ASIAN 'SCHWEITZER 9 WILL BRING HEALTH TO WILDS OF SIBU Dr. Ding returns with a wife and a mission YEN YEARS ago a prorr A Chinese School, Sir first Methodist Crusade America. Now Dr. Ding Lik Kiu, 36, has returned to the Colony with science and medical degrees and an206 words
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Article58 1956-12-19 7 Mr. Jimmy Choo, the Singapore amateur magician, will give two performances today— one for leper children at Trafalgar Home at 3 p.m. and the other for orphans at Kinloss Mess. Orange Grove -Road, at 5 p.m. He will also give a show at the Telok Aver58 words
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Article60 1956-12-19 7 Mrs. P.M. Thomas, the mother of Singapore's Minister for Communications and Works, Mr. Francis Thomas, died in England on Monday after an operation. She was more than 70 years old. Mrs. Thomas, who lived In Gloucestershire, went to a Cheltenham hospital about a week ago for60 words
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Article43 1956-12-19 7 The Governor of Singapore, Sir Robert Black, yesterday appointed eight hew City Councillors. They are Messrs. Leslie Rayner, J. R. McDougall, Lee Chiew Wing, Tan 800 Teck, Sect Leong Seng, Theo Leijssius, Abdul Hamid bin Allwie and Miss Wee Kiat Neo.43 words
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Article239 1956-12-19 7 TUC chief says Ford denies workers 9 right to organise THE president of the Singapore Trades Union Congress, Mr. S. Jaganathan, yesterday said that the real cause of the dispute between the Ford Motor Co. of Malaya and its employees' union, was the management's refusal to recognise the239 words
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Article57 1956-12-19 7 PENANO, Tues—An origjnal armorial shield of "D" (Chinese, Co., 3rd Battalion. Straits Settlements Voluntcer Force (Penang and Province Wclleslcy Volunteer Corps), was on display when "old soldiers" of the company neld their annual re-union ''^/sKJe 1 of three salvaged after the last war— is now in the57 words
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Article165 1956-12-19 7 N.C.O. is back in the ranks KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Cpl. Keith Edward Carpenter, 22, of the Royal Signals, Malaya Command Signals Squadron, was today reduced to the ranks and ordered to forfeit two months' pay by a district court martial here. He had pleaded guilty to three charges of allowing165 words
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Article71 1956-12-19 7 KUALA LUMPUR Tues The first member of the National Association of Womens Institutes in Maiaya to be sent for six months' training in England. 24--year-old Che Kamsiah blnte Ibrahim, returned to Kuala Lumpur by air today She was met by the Sec-retary-Organiser of N.A.W.I. M..71 words
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Article29 1956-12-19 8 it Word, H» (minimum). MRS. LOW HONG CHYE Thanks all friends and relatives for the sympathy and kind thoughts In the lass' of her beloved husband Hong Chye.29 words
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Obituary123 1956-12-19 8 U Word* tip {.minimum). THOMAS: MRS. P. M— Dearly loved mother of Honourable Mr. Francis Thomas and Eng, at Cheltenham on 17-12-56. Deeply regretted. MADAM LIM GEK LIAN NEO •ged 51 years, wlf e of Mr. Wee Teow Poh Manager of Chung Khlaw Bank Ltd., i North] Bianch). passed123 words
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Article20 1956-12-19 8 U Hordt HO (minimum) GLASS SLIPPERS. In Silver or Gold Just Unpacked. Town and Country, Meyer Chambers Raffles Place.20 words
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Article34 1956-12-19 8 20 Wordt flu (minimum). I9OBEL. JIMMY and Wee Michael Myles tf Wearne Bro- thers. Ipoh, Wk.i all friends the compliments of the season. Regret no cards. Salvation Army Babies Home. Ipo' benefits $100.34 words
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616 1956-12-19 8 The Straits Times Singapore, Wed. Dec. 19, 1956. Japan Joins The U.N. Japan will become today the 80th member of the I United Nations. Her admission is certain. The vote of 1 the General Assembly may even be unanimous, for there i was no opposition in the Security Council last616 words
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Article302 1956-12-19 8 Who is to blame for the rising prices? In their anxiety to escape the odium of responsibility, both the Federation Government and the trading community have overstated their respective cases. The Government maintains that its new taxation has caused increases in only a few items. Smoked salmon, detergents,302 words
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Article244 1956-12-19 8 What is to be the future of the 400 temporary teachers in the Colony who were recruited when there was a shortage of qualified teachers? The Singapore Alliance of Teachers, which represents them, quite understandably is of the view that temporary teachers, trained or untrained, should be retained244 words
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Article, Illustration1536 1956-12-19 8 LLOYD MORGAN - MEN AGAINST THE SEA LLOYD MORGAN Shipwrecked, they cheated death by ■MM not fully Thes, or n "■"•'osf at s stot^nts 0 mt l 2£ "•'"We infor regards f/, e pjy cfco/ogica/, p/lysico/ a d C/In W| of survival. THE chroniclers of sea sagas will accord a high place to1,536 words
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Letter109 1956-12-19 8 pHARLEY CHOY seems to be very amused over the request of the Federation's Minister of Agriculture to Malayans to eat more Malayan fruits so that millions of dollars could be saved a year for the good of this country. This request of the Minister, in Charley Choy's109 words
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115 1956-12-19 8 NO public body appears to have given serious thought to tht problems facing the Federation's 10.000 War Department employees after Merdeka. Retrenchment now seems to be inevitable. It is heartening to note however, that Singapore's Chief Minister has in mind the future of th e115 words
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Article233 1956-12-19 8 I "17IVID descriptions of encounters with sharks and I T other biting fish have been published from time I I to time. Critchley (1943) has given a graphic account I of the sufferings of men on Carley floats In tropical climates who were exposed to the attacks233 words
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Advertisement636 1956-12-19 8 Straits Times k Free Preii j F»r Hrn ceriT«ni«nc« of odver- tlMfl our r*pr«*.nrotiv. of lit floor, SINGAPORE COLD STOR- ACE, ORCHARD ROAD, will r»«tirt small od««rtucmtntl end mwtrt to box numb«r». Classified •dvtrtlMmants may •lie b« handed to: CITY BOOK STORE LTD., Winchtster Hou.t, Collycr Quoy, Singapore. t MR.636 words
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Advertisement99 1956-12-19 8 MALAYAN RAILWAY SEASON TICKETS SAVE MONEYThe rates for monthly and quarterly season tickets on the Malayan Railway are as follows:--(a) Monthly tcason tickets between any two specified stations not mow than 50 milet apart: clatt clati elan 2iml 3rd $4.50 $2.20 $1.50 per mile per month Minimum cfargt $4.50 per99 words
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Advertisement77 1956-12-19 8 Qsraip7 CHRISTMAS DECORATION will brighten your home this C There's a wide variety of sets from— all inexpensive and econom. Advertisement ot the general electric C Representing THE GENERAL ELECTRIC C I JAPAN VACATION TOURjgjF Organized inclusive TOURS In *?™5° n and JAPAN commencm with c«l ••SANGOLA" on Ist May77 words
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Article105 1956-12-19 9 MISSING' GIRL FOUND AT WORK T\N pOH BEE, the ate 18-year-old ißirl from Sitiawan wu missing since ;t Thursday, was yesfound staying i friend In Kirn oad in Singapore Mr. Tan Say culony merchant her there, told Times: "She > Chun* Cheng nool. Mid me she was did not let105 words
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Article174 1956-12-19 9 TRIED TO SAVE VICTIM i NGAPORE coron-j court yesterday tided a police for a gallant to help a riot tim amid a hostile crowd. Inspector Ong Eng j g traffic police who I re twice to disperse Spring Street on C iest was on a174 words
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Article29 1956-12-19 9 The Singapore Lodge Theosophical Society is giviag a Christmas treat for underprivileged children of Bedok village at the Bedok Methodist Church hall at 5 p.m. on Sunday.29 words
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415 1956-12-19 9 Bribe evidence only 'a meagre mite, admits prosecution CASE WITHDRAWN: ARMY CIVILIAN OFFICER FREED fHE prosecution in a corruption case admitted in a Singapore court yesterday that its evidence amounted to only "a meagre mite." Saying this, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. A. V. Winslow, withdrew a charge against an415 words
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Article70 1956-12-19 9 TOM TWO ARROWS COMING SOON KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. A Red Indian, "Tom Two Arrows," otherwise known as Mr. Thomas Dorsey, will arrive here from America in mid-February to perform Indian war dances for Boy Scouts. His visit has been organised by the Federation Boy Scouts Association for the combined centenary70 words
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Article, Illustration231 1956-12-19 9 SHE WIGGLES TO WIN A PERMIT TO STAY OVER CHRISTMAS I s "CMVE years ago Mexi-=-T can belly dancer Laline Francis danced for ex-King Farouk of Egypt. He gave her a E $45,000 diamond ring. E Yesterday she danced for the Singapore Con- troller of231 words
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Article57 1956-12-19 9 Miss Pauline Cheng will present a gift from the Singapore Recorded Music Society to Brother Ignatius, brother director of St. Joseph's Institution, during the interval of the society's weekly recital programme at the school hall tomorrow night. The gift is In appreciation of the help57 words
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Article241 1956-12-19 9 CHANGE OF NAME AND BUSINESS nuBBER companies which have sold out their estates in Malaya c to build powder magazines for ships, operate a farm in England and take shares in a film for manufacturing aircraft accessories. Malay United Rubber Estates Ltd. has changed its241 words
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Article106 1956-12-19 9 'Large measure of agreement' RAUB, Tuesday. A SETTLEMENT may soon be reached between the management of the Bukit Korman gold mine and 500 strikers. "A substantial measure oi agreement has been reached between the parties." the Deputy Commissioner of Labour Pahang, Mr. E. O. Waller106 words
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Article, Illustration85 1956-12-19 9 40 years with same firm NEVER the kind of man to wander from one Job to another, Mr. Ang Boon Tuan, 61, retires from the shipping firm of Mansfield and Co. in Singapore at the end of this month, after 49 years' service. Mr. Ang joined the firm at the85 words
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145 1956-12-19 9 rE young Italian pianist Annarosa Taddei showed good musicianship and fine interpretative qualities in her recital last night at the Victoria Memorial Hall. She was especially pleasing In the early Italian work Sonata No. 4 by Pewettl. In the Waldstein Sonata by Beethoven, she played145 words
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Article132 1956-12-19 9 IPOH, Tuesday. ANE of the best-known personalities in Malayan turf and sports circles. Mr. Chan Lai Hong, 43 died this afternoon at Batu Gajah Hospital, where he had been a patient for nearly a month. Mr. Chan owned a string of race horses and served In132 words
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Article58 1956-12-19 9 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues Inche Mansor bin Hajl Bakrl took his seat in the Johore Council of State today and for the first time the council had a representative of the Malay Chamber of Commerce. Inche Mansor was nominated in place of Dato Won? Shee Pun, who58 words
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Article28 1956-12-19 9 Mr. John Lloyd, secretary of the Children's Society, will speak at the Singapore Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow. The subject: "Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."28 words
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Article31 1956-12-19 9 A pedestrian, Musawal bin Hassan, 38, wa« fatally injured when he was knocked down by a car near the 7 3 4 milestone East Coast Road, Singapore, yesterday.31 words
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Article, Illustration153 1956-12-19 9 A 'WHITE LIE' AIDED MERCY MISSION AN R.A.F. doctor, who recently parachuted into Christmas Island in answer to an SOS, said on his return to Singapore yesterday that, but for a white lie, his plane would probably not have reached its destination. He is F/O John Wilkinson (below) of the153 words
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Article67 1956-12-19 9 The 4,153-ton Danish ship Kirsten Skou which went aground 30 miles from Jakar. ta 20 days ago is still fast. Singapore agents for the ship said that the latest in- formation received from the master of the stranded vessel was that a storm which sprang up67 words
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Advertisement46 1956-12-19 9 For Christmas Cheer (arLsljeifjg BEER and STOUT m m -LACE! PLUNDER! PASSION! J|A BANDIT, HERO. LOVER! W£*m I A Columbia Picture nr^ 5 A Sptial Cinema Scop* Cartoon REX -PAVILION opens roMOKAOw; Vl «et Heautiful SALMA from ZARAK in person t in the Rex lobhy today.46 words
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Advertisement110 1956-12-19 9 >^X these features £L^»^sj£^^ (and miny more too y numerous to mention) ...HIGH imo Vm«o combine to make the CEIED gf^ PORTABLE or^S; your ideal writing partner I lT^ 3 fo' full dtwh J/lE EASY write, phone or coll: IjfwH E C REv R E Y R DUNCAN ROBERTO LTD.110 words
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184 1956-12-19 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday. LEADING banks in the Federation would rally to the «upport of the Government If it decided to float loans to finance its $1,000 million development plan, the Straits Times was told today. The spokesman of a prominent bank184 words
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Article273 1956-12-19 10 has some cows," he claimed. He said that following the accident two years ago. his company had offered Padayachi $4,000 in amicable settlement but this was rejected. As she had taken legal proceedings, he added, the firm could not give her an ex-gratia payment "on principle." The273 words
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Article28 1956-12-19 10 PENANG. Tues. There is a big rush for artificial Christmas trees here now because the Botanic Gardens will not allow its trees to be cut.28 words
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Article137 1956-12-19 10 DAD weather warnings are given 24 to 36 hours ahead "ample time" for kelong dwellers to get to safety, said Mr. I. G. John, director of Singapore meteorological service yesterday. But they must "heed our advice" if they want to cut their death tolls137 words
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Article69 1956-12-19 10 KOTA BHARTT. Tues. The Kelantan State Information Officer, Inchp Ibrahim Izzudin bin Yusoff. is leaving Singapore at the end of this month on an educational visit to the United States. He will spend two months there on a leadership grant under the international educational exchange programme,69 words
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Article84 1956-12-19 10 15 cooks prepare rice for 5,500 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Fifteen cooks are working together in a huge kitchen at Semenyih, South Selangor, preparing rice four time* a day for the Tillage's 5,500 inhabitants. The central cooking scheme was introduce! on Monday. The villagers eat 2,700 katis of rice a day84 words
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Article46 1956-12-19 10 PENANG, Tues. Lack of funds has limited entries for the Municipal Centenary decorated vehicles parade to be held on the night of Jan. 1. "We have only eight entries," Mr. Cheah Seng Khim, chairman of the organising committee, told the Straits Times.46 words
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Advertisement184 1956-12-19 10 -icefresh.tinfllin^-fresh s >"v' S V '^~.< jk For healthy GUMS HHfV You'll feel that healthy tingle— it tells you that brushing with new Gibbs S.R. Toothpaste stimulates the gums fltt^l^^Pi to resist infection. S.R. stands for Sodium Ricinoleate B^^^P™^s <z~ mm 'he substance that dentists Hfljßk M^F^ssi use to clear184 words
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Advertisement202 1956-12-19 10 It must be good C3p There is no drink L3d more enjoyable tha t^iijPS Today-better than C C r k-*fllllllH l| lhe connoisseurs (jvounic uk BORN 1920-STIU GOING JTRONG CALDKCR MACME6OR A CO., LTD. (,-k^h pHfe 'ij&j' iKi ill 111 R. E. MORRIS CO.. LTD 1 BK 18, BATTERY RD..202 words
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Miscellaneous185 1956-12-19 10 Straits Times Crossword IH "2"! s pn Bl. v 1 !i rp"j 2A i 1 iii 1 1 _HlBii@lbzßli__lZ SpZSZ^ZIZSZBZIS ACROSS 1 Leas than nine stones in a ring (13). 8 Part of some plant maybe (7). 9 Example a rag man (7). 11 Part of this vehicle faces backwards185 words
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Miscellaneous135 1956-12-19 10 14 He should govern on straight lines (5). 15 Nimble, but mostly delicate (5). 17 Vehicle sounds to have a very good appearance! (8, 3). 19 Descriptive of lace, shawls, and chestnuts (7). 21 Springing up not without odour (7). 24 Cut out for the chef (5). 26 Nothing to135 words
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Article, Illustration1342 1956-12-19 11 Alexandre Metaxas - Twilight of Soviet Communism THE YOUNG RUSSIAN IS CRAVING FOR HIS FREEDOM Alexandre Metaxas This is the first of a swii of articles on Russia's g awakening. The writer is a Russian-speaking French journalist W recently back from the Soviet Union. J r By Soviet regime provides its young people1,342 words
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Advertisement345 1956-12-19 11 Cutting wed? MM. f ,m£jk yjp^P .^sMpMagSa^B livv^M a^F TLt^WsSKa^s^^ Mfl^X V BK^H^jftr^B^HlnV*^^Bl B^sT I\\ '^EH Sfcial Ly Many of this year's brides are solving the wedding present lems of their friends in this simple manner the bride unates a store, to which she indicates her choice of the many345 words
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Advertisement334 1956-12-19 11 'Q Ototch whisky... there's W^ a)^_ cc a fine, honest drink for 1 BOH f) 'If you, appropriate to every »J Sb occasion. In Haig you ffi, 'JS savour Scotch at its best, ft SS distinguished by the rare 0 character that befits the JK product of its oldest £******334 words
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Article, Illustration223 1956-12-19 12 rE Olympic Games no doubt gave a great impetus to the keen collectors of Firsi Day Covers and, now the next issue to which we turn our attention is the recent North Borneo Commemoratives. This deals with the 75th anniversary of the granting of the charter. The223 words
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Article, Illustration267 1956-12-19 12 Dear Boys and Cirls. There was a record number of entries for th» jumbled cities contest where the printer had been taking liberties with the spelling. Most of you were very clever about it and it was extremely difficult to choose the w»n-267 words
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Article, Illustration736 1956-12-19 12 The four Scouts go out in a boat. The engine breaks down and they drift away from the shore. The day is almost gone and they realise that no-one knows they are out. Now read on. T*HE boys sat and look- ed at each other bleakly. They736 words
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Article, Illustration91 1956-12-19 12 ¥l£fl£ are some simple decorations for your Christmas n tree. Trace the outlines of the Santa Claus, bell and star on a piece of white drawing paper. Then cut out three copies of each. Fold down the centres as marked by the dotted line and91 words
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Advertisement171 1956-12-19 12 jffifl*^^ If you want to W n c P°P v^ ar ...you've got to look smart FOR WELL-GROOMED, HEALTHY HAIR, USE BSilvikrin TONIC HAIR DRESSING ,A i«i«i ml* lit Ho/ua tf or shining brass < copperware l'\ 'HH Wrf ■kHi H V M£er AAANV 'MPOKTANT PEOPIE EVERY* OAY BUT i171 words
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Advertisement31 1956-12-19 12 Please enrol me as a member of the Wise Owh Civb and tend me a badge. I am enclosing six C.C.C. coupons and a stamped sell -addressed envelope. Name ■.<.•.;..•.. .1 Addreu31 words
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Advertisement515 1956-12-19 12 Btaulilul Yang Kirtifn 'avowitt concubine r.i the tmperor Ming Huang ol the fang Dynasty 9 uicd la diner (or him on an emerald qrttn f"4 t disk at til* Pilace ol Eternal Yoirtk. Equally S the killed kervell to Hop a mutiny which I trCj. had bee* caused by the515 words
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Article, Illustration1281 1956-12-19 13 STRAITS TIMES SPECIAL FEATURE Tiger roaming the bush caused wave of terror LJANTANOOLA I Shock for snipe shooters who stumbled on answer 1 4 TALL, raw-boned youth jjazed sleepily round no hi c v through the South Australian countryside ezrW™ rBC J gg d |ate 18 9O'«. Horror came toDaily Mirror - 1,281 words
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Advertisement10 1956-12-19 13 M THE NUDES I I OF PIERRE m RENOIR W10 words
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Advertisement178 1956-12-19 13 Hercules __-^^^HB^ Choose Hercules, the bicycle that HHRjRJRJRJRjMi if champions ride to victory! Choose Hercules, V the first British bicycle to finish successfully in the Tour dc France■W RB the world's toughest cycle racel MVRRfIRM^^ THE FINEST BICYCLE BUILT TODAY SOLD BY ALL LEADING DEALERS representatives: T. V. MITCHELL A178 words
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Miscellaneous152 1956-12-19 13 /f*».v 3ioryan. 3M.D. Deeply in lave r ~tE9. AND TUAT 1~1l |^f AND >OU KNEW \l I MOKE THAN KNEW T LOOK, WINSLAP6 DOWT V THERE 5 OJZ V? BP^ fMOe MV FIKST J V^L *WIE THEN ?)l HER, PR. MO«6AN LET THS STDBY &ET AKOvhD 1 TWIN 6 ABOUT152 words
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349 1956-12-19 14 By Our Market Correspondent pROFIT-TAKING and lack of real oversea orders brought the price of rubber down in Singapore yesterday and January first grade buyers f.o.b. closed at $I.lo| per pound. This was 1£ cents less than on Monday. The premium on349 words
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Article224 1956-12-19 14 The Malayan Share Brokers Association reported: "Trading xas generally quiet in all sections Singapore and Federation brokers reported the following business done yesterday:—Gammon $1.98; W. Hammer $1.52 1a; Henr> Waugh $1.60; Malayan Cement $1.66'^; Metal Box $1.65; Robinson Co. ords $1.65: Straits Steamship $15; Wearne Bros $3 x224 words
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Article163 1956-12-19 14 Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange: noon prices per picul yesterday were: Copra: quiet; Dec. $27';; buyers, $28>* sellers. Coconut oil: quiet; bulk $424 sellers drum $46 < 2 sellers. Pepper: steady; no business reported done; Muntok white $123, Sarawak $122, special Sarawak black $86 < all up $2i. Singapore163 words
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Article146 1956-12-19 14 January first rrade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed in Singapore yesterday at $I.lo** per lb.. down IT* cents on Friday's closing priceThe closing tone was barely steady. Closing prices In cents per lb. yesterday were:OFFICIAL: No. 1 R.S.S. Spot fob. buyers 114, sellers 115; No. 1 R.S.S. Jan buyers146 words
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Article35 1956-12-19 14 The following November rubber crop* were harvested:— Ayer I Panaa 88,600 lb Glmealy 82.500 lb.: Kluant 62.500 lb.: Pajam 107.000 lb. Talisman 23,400 lb THnk Anaon 51,793 lb.; ana I lv Benut 38,500.35 words
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Article196 1956-12-19 14 Ships lying alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected today are: Bayer.steln 1 2, President Adams 4 5. Agostino I Bertanl C.P.. Gorgon 67. Seiko I Maru 89, Bendoran 11, Bemvyvis 13 14. Autolycus 15 16, Thorstrand 18 Esan Maru 19 20, Larantuka N." Wall 4, Rawang196 words
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Article59 1956-12-19 14 AUSTRALIAN STOCKS here today \f > subdued and M g£» were small and irr«,i were shelly ea.^ 8 ml, !ffV&* Bank of N.SW 55 Mount Lyell Hill Br s°0 ken Hi:; Mount mow:: Western "mi:,::. Ampol Ex. Oil Search Aust. Consofind" A.P.M Bradford b. mm*,,. Oourtaula Dunlop Hec. Zinr. Pelt59 words
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Article61 1956-12-19 14 The Malayan Txclun,, d, Association changes in its rates to rrVv yestcrdav (all i Canada: bimi> K ll* O.D. 3l\V, credit bills. 3 P, trad. Sellinf T.T. oj Canada 31. On the fre, fxrhanfe nurk« Hon* Ron* ye. dollar was quoted at' 610" cash and 6.14' t for61 words
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Advertisement368 1956-12-19 14 i PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS APPLICATIONS are Invited from Federal Citizens for appointment as House-keeper (female). Zainab Girls' School, Kota Bharu, Kelantan early In January, 1957. Salary scale $223- Al4- 307/324 -Al4- 366 per mensem plus current C.O.L.A. Applicants may be appointed direct I 'o any point on the salary scale I368 words
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Advertisement493 1956-12-19 14 NOTICES fE METAL BOX COMPANY OF MALAYA LIMITED (Incorporated In Singapore 1 MOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN u an Interim Dividend of 6% ■ss 30% Income Tax) on acjnt of the year ending 31st of irrh. 1957, has been declared yable on the 17th of January S7 to Shareholders on the493 words
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Advertisement651 1956-12-19 14 NOTICES )VEJtN>IENT OF THE COLONY OF SINGAPORE 3% 194« REHABILITATION LOAN 1962-1970 Notice to hereby given that the insfer register of the above Loan II be closed from 3 lit Dfcenrt 5 56 to 14th January 1957 both ys Inclusive, lor the preparation Interest Warrants. By Order I-he Hon«konr And651 words
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Advertisement746 1956-12-19 14 TENDERS TENDERS Tenders will be received up to noon 31.12.56 for making and supply and delivery of uniforms to Malayan R.N.V.R. Headquarters for the year commencing from 1 1 57 Specimen of uniforms may be Iseen and particulars of tender 'obtained, at the Offlce of the Malayan R.N.V.R. Headquarters, Telok746 words
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Advertisement463 1956-12-19 14 KNUTSEN LINE orient iervici fROM CANADA/US PACIFIC PORTS 30 DAYS bailing San Vancouver Francisco i pot e C. iwei. Henant Fmjp'i Cjertrud Bakka 20 Dec 21 I Ellen Bakke 8/10 |an 11 Jan 13 |m 11 Krittinßakke 29 Dec 28/30 |an 31 |an 2 Ftb II h Anna Bakke 5463 words
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Advertisement1255 1956-12-19 15 ,1:240$ MANSFIELD t* CO,, LTD. T.i, Ml I Hnes) (lixorporoted in Singopore) £U THE BLUE FUNNEL LOTS rpfior to proceed v,c other port, to load ond aischorge^o $AIL ,N« to LIVERPOOL. GLASGOW^LONDON 4 CONTINENTAL PORTS Dv P. Shorn p, nooo r .,,M1« for L'pool Glosgow on fof Llverpocl 20 D1,255 words
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Advertisement925 1956-12-19 15 IPFTTJ^T^JTTWH PTS^HH^VIH BAST ASIATIC LINES OUTWARDS SAILINGS FOR BANGKOK AND/OR FAR EAT Penong p. S'hom Spore "SALANDIA" mm9m 7' NA 31 DM/ 3 Jan "MALAYA" 14/) 9m I#/1f Hrn 2g/2) j#b HOMEWARDi SAILINGS FOR GENOA, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG. COPENHAGEN, GOTHENBURG, OSLO •SlLAmbia- 5P r P- Shorn Penong C.R, "iiiii F.J^925 words
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Advertisement964 1956-12-19 15 Na THE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD SINGAPORE (Incorporutad In the United Kingdom) S LINES SAILINGS TO U.K. 4 CONTINENTAL PORTS S'pora P. Shorn Pining BENCLEUCH for London, Rottardom. Hamburg 21 Dm/ 7 Jan 2VM Da* 8/ t Jan BENDORAN for Liverpool, Rotterdam 11/2S Jen IJ/1S J.n 14/17 Jan BENATTOW for964 words
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Advertisement1148 1956-12-19 15 MeALISTER tft CO., LTD. TEL: No.: ***** ELLERMAN tV BUCKMALL KLAVEMESS LIME LONDON, HAVRE, ROTTERDAM, LOS ANGELIS, SAN FRANCISCO HAMBURG SEATTLE. VANCOUVER 4 PORTLAND ond for USA. North Atlontic Ports Accepting cergo for Central 4 South ond Conodo via Colombo Americe r "jw- "rag, 4/10 Jen 11/13 Jan 14/14 Jen1,148 words
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Article, Illustration1045 1956-12-19 16 ROGER BANNISTER - ROGER BANNISTER By MENTAL STRENGTH IS BECOMING WINNING FACTOR APART from the atmosphere of friendliness so A successfully created by Australia, there were two outstanding features of the Melbourne Games. First, the incessant, irresistible surge of1,045 words
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Article80 1956-12-19 16 SYSC TO RUN A LEAGUE The Singapore Youth Sports Centre, In conjunction with the Singapore Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation will run a basketball league in February. The league, which will be opened to all boys In Singapore, will be run In three divisions lower, middle and upper. The organisers expect80 words
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Article34 1956-12-19 16 D. M. Black and Miss Browd. with 33 points, won the December 18 holes mixed foursomes (stableford) competition of the Royal Singapore Golf Club. Runner.s-up were D. H. Clendon and Miss Ackers.34 words
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225 1956-12-19 16 BIRMINGHAM, Tues. PETER WATERMAN (London retained bis British welterweight championship here last night when he beat former British lightweight champion, Frank Johnson (Manchester), who retired at the end of the tenth round with a damaged eye. This was Waterman's first defence of theReuter - 225 words
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Advertisement262 1956-12-19 16 CATHAY OR(i\MSATION ATTRACTIONS I ICATHAYi on:NS TODAY! "'^^lij II «.m., 1.45, 4.15, 6.45 St 9.50 pjn, I j He didn't Kis* Mr Crushed! He Didn't Propose He Demanded! I I He wm thr most Passionate Painter of them all! I —^Hfc- lGil RE¥[ALI!<G UFMNSPIMI STuitt cttK HIHEO! j Lsf r262 words
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Advertisement529 1956-12-19 16 TODAY TOMORROW fit p|T ft a g* 11».m., 1.45,4,6.30 A -Unpm. UAll fek? ...when a Girl falls in few ith 5 »hf s Mon Lovrly than Kvr, 'nu, n %l LOW I I "JS YAN<; Cm.R < V* C FRIDAY^ 9* BURT LANCASTER— TONY < IRTK VI ft? GINA LOLLOBRKiIIM529 words
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Advertisement953 1956-12-19 17 sill VMONS WANTED tt Jj (Mtn.)— Box St ett. txtra. -OR DOMESTIC BKRVANTS Eiisopean Chinese Asian ii.lahic from Labour Agency, Phone *****. 191 .sreet, Singapore. i OMMODATION VACANT I Mm.) Box St ttt. txtra. KI'KNISHED Bedslttlng Suitable European (iirl. All Conveniences. area. Tel: *****. FLORAVILLB". 130 toad, charming double/ ndatlon.953 words
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Advertisement734 1956-12-19 17 TUITION 10 Word. U (Mln.)-Box St tU.txtra. DRESSMAKINO, Embroidery rree Tuition given provided you iWn and purchase Pfaff Sewing Machine. Chicago Institution, 15 Mohamed Sultan Road. Singapore. CAMBRIDOE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE Examinations: Take Art as one of Your Oroup Subjects. For Comprehensive Training writ* Box A 6377, B.T. LEARN TO DRIVE,734 words
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Advertisement874 1956-12-19 17 REAL ESTATE WANTED tt Wordt tS (Mix.) -Box St tf.tMtrm UROENTLY WANTKD: Bungalows, two-storey houses, vacant building sites, shop and terrace houses etc. List your properties with us. we are ready to serve you! Singapore House, Land is Estate Agency. 338/342, Telok Ayer Street. Tel: ***** (Opposite Anton Circus). FOB874 words
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Advertisement556 1956-12-19 17 VEHICLES FOR SALE It Wordt ti (Mtn.)— Box tt ett. txtrm. A GOOD SELECTION of Reliable Used Cars of various makes. Hire Purchase arrangeable. 283 Orchard Road, next Pavilion. Tel: *****. AUCTION SALE of 2ndhand Motorcars. Various Makes. Postwar Models. Good Running Condition. H.P. Terms arranged. Held every Sunday at556 words
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Advertisement463 1956-12-19 17 FOR SALE It Word. U (mn.t-Hox >« rt, axtto REFRIGERATOR Crosley Shelvador 7.8 c. ft., still under guarantee. Excellent Condition. Cost $960 wUI sell $550/.- 258 Alexander Avenue. Opposite B.M H. AVAILABLE for immediate sale one M cv. yd. Thew Loraine Excavator complete with Drasline, Showel and crane attachments, Practically463 words
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Advertisement373 1956-12-19 17 $100,000/ Charm Contest $1/- Entry coupons for this easy Charm Competition can now be obtained frorr the following Agents in Singapore:1. Alhambn Theatre. Beach Road. Singapore-7. 2. Camay Cinema. Dhoby Ghaut. Smgapore-7 3. Chinese Swimming Club. 21 Amber Rd Smu.ipore-15 4. Cheng Trading Co.. 49/51 North Bridge Rd S'pore-6 5.373 words
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Article367 1956-12-19 18 EPSOM JEEP - BLUE ICE DOES WINNING GALLOP EPSOM JEEP PENANG, Tues. DLUE ICE ha s shown promise in his initial races and should get his winning break at the Christmas-New Year meeting at Penan?. This three-year-old went like a winner on the training track this morning. Ridden by Ted Larkin he reeled367 words
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Article111 1956-12-19 18 SEREMBAN, Tues.. HUNTERS Football Club of Mysore were held to a 2-2 draw by Negri Sembilan on the tion padang here today. Play was dull throughout and the Hunters were lucky not to have lost. They trailed 2-0 at one stage. Their forwards missed many scoring111 words
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Article32 1956-12-19 18 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— A hattrick by former Selangor cen-tre-forward Manmohan Singh enabled Police Reserve Unit to beat Royal Air For'.e 3-0 in a soccer friendly on the Depot ground today.32 words
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Article54 1956-12-19 18 GENEVA, Tues.— Hungary's National Junior football team last night announced its dlsbandment. with all its members having, apparently, decided to remain abroad individually. Latest news Is that they will separate, some remaining In Switzerland while others will go to various countries including Germany. Latin America, Belgium,Reuter - 54 words
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Article50 1956-12-19 18 NEW YORK, Tues— Rocky Marciano, the retired world heavyweight champion, declared last night he would not return to the ring even If he was offered a million dollars. Marciano thus quashed rumours that he might return to the ring to fight Floyd Patterson In June. U.P.UP - 50 words
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Article501 1956-12-19 18 V. P. NAYAGAM - V. P. NAYAGAM Cecilia may b« Ober Cap *«wpri«e* move BY INDIA'S SUPERIORITY IN SINGLES CONCEDED KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. MALAY A may make one change from the team which beat Hong Kong 6-1 when they meet India in the Asian Zone Final of the Über Cup501 words
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Article, Illustration87 1956-12-19 18 Perak u-omen's badminton team, who created a big upset in the Heah Joo Seang Cup competition when they beat the favourites. Penang, 6-1 in the final, pose here with the runners-up after the match. In the front row are the Perak players (from left). Chin Phee87 words
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Article179 1956-12-19 18 WATER POLO SQUABBLE WILL BE BEFORE SASA ON FRIDAY T»HE Singapore Amateur Swimming Association has A convened an emergency meeting to be held at the Chinese Swimming Club on Friday. At seven that evening, Hingapore's swimming ofnciaLwill study reports from tne manager of Singapore's Olympic179 words
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Article28 1956-12-19 18 WATERLOO. Lancashire, Tues. Waterloo defeated Cambridge University by 1 1 points to three in a Rugby Union match here yesterday. They led 8-3 at half time.28 words
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Article131 1956-12-19 18 jtfß. A. D. MUNROW, Director of Physical Educa- tion at the University of Birmingham, gave his first of three public lectures at the Singapore Youth Sports Centre yesterday. Mr. Munrow talked on the various sporting activities offered to th e 700 first year students at131 words
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Article104 1956-12-19 18 SINGAPORE Cricket Club trounced H.M.S. Sim ban C 4-1 In a scrappy friendly hockey game on the padang yesterday. Simbang were the first to score when centre forward Austin sent in a high flick past goalkeeper Farmer in the 10th minute. This lead did not104 words
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77 1956-12-19 18 Gil Langley bows out with century ADELAIDE. Tues (ML LANGLEY, the AustraT lian Test wicketkeeper. made a grand farewell to first class cricket by scoring a century yesterday for South Australia against New South Wales here. Bat La n Kiev's righting 100 in his final innings before retiring from cricketReuter - 77 words
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Article155 1956-12-19 18 LONDON Tues. TIM PARKS, the M.C.C. and Sussex all-rounder who should have left London by air today for Johannesburg to rejoin his M.C.C. I teammates became ill shortly before the aircraft was due to leave. He was taken of! the plane which left without him. Parks,Reuter; UP - 155 words
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Article68 1956-12-19 18 PERTH Tues.— Queensland are In a strong position for victory over Western Australia after three days in the four -day Sheffield Shield match here. Helped by a knock of 83 from lefthand Test batsman Ken Mackay, Queensland scored 287 for four in their second innings afterReuter - 68 words
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Article48 1956-12-19 18 BOSTON. Tues. Orlando Zulueta. 28-year-old Cuban boxer, sprang a surprise here last night when he outpointed Larry Boardman, leading contender for the world light- weight title, over ten rounds. Boardman, eight years younger than his opponent, was no match for the more experienced Cuban. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article99 1956-12-19 18 Mr. N M. VASAGAM, secretary of the Federations Olympic contingent who has been in a Singapore hospital for the past week, flew home to Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Mr. Vasagam told re;x>rters at the Singapore airport before taking off: "I have been very ill. The mental99 words
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Article63 1956-12-19 18 IPOH, Tues.— Perak's rugby team to meet Selangor in an H.M.S. Malaya fixture here on Saturday is: Lee Kool Meng; M. R. Sabapathy D L. Anderson, Yau Seng Yoon V J. Grylls; Lool Kum Pak, H. C'Pigou (capt.); A. T. Shine, O. B. Allsop J.63 words
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Article63 1956-12-19 18 DURBAN Tues. Natal, set to make 249 in 170 minutes to beat the M.C.C, had lost four wickets for 19 runs at tea on the final day of the match here today. M.C.C. declared at 150 for seven in their second innings soon afterReuter - 63 words
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Article123 1956-12-19 18 PERTH, Tues RAMANATHAN KRISHNAN. the 19-year-old Indian tennis player whose form in the Davis Cup Interzone, final against the United States won praise, is likely to spend some tim e in Australia next year. Before leaving by air for Calcutta today ho said he hoped to123 words
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Article166 1956-12-19 18 A fist, then afoot H n E PUTS mJ OPPo mT our 1 cham, many admirfl J: pada, seT' h had not one of their t. The Club .-cored a and a go Two in, further. I forward Stohard blows with then Btoh scrum-h;,', high kick McGeew,,-a k The ipoh166 words
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Page 18 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous39 1956-12-19 18 Rl'GGgR Police v RASC Thomson Road: S.C.C. "A" v RNAS SembawanK. padang; R.A.F. Seletar v Nee Soon, Sflft.tr; Royal Signals v S.E.R., Signals ground SOCCER Friendly: Alexandra F.T. v Fermuda Boyan, Geylang. HOCKEY Friendly; SRC v R.X. Police, padang.39 words
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