The Straits Times, 15 February 1957
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Title Section17 1957-02-15 1 'Sftn (sQ—- -Ji^SSf^ l A A^ Nat*** 1 tsld 1845 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 15. 1951 15 CENTS17 words
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Article689 1957-02-15 1 DINO'S PARTNER REJECTS 'MALAY PRIVILEGES' CALL 'Malay Governor- General? People must be allowed to choose' 'All should be equal in new Singapore' i re M.C.A. yesput forward prot> o« n after confix demands for Mala) privilege* its political partner n UMNO. door meet- issued a ving:689 words
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Article, Illustration24 1957-02-15 1 CORPORAL Brian Wilkinson signs the register after the wedding. Looking on are his bride and the Army chaplain. Capt. D.A.E. Whitaker. Straits Times picture.24 words
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Article465 1957-02-15 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thursday. may be a new weapon against all-aborigine regiment- -is deration, it was disclosed today. At present it consists of only 30 men but it will probably be considerably expanded soon for its task of seeking out and killing ter- In deep465 words
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Article34 1957-02-15 1 I he wife I dinburfh's being p lison pen tier of husband's •ffr bj separating irom t qpKM Commander resigned th Duke's x< .ilter his announc. hfr -.["ration from arc— UJ.34 words
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Article124 1957-02-15 1 MARLENE ROCKS AS DIAMONDS ROLL LAS VEGAS, (Nevada). Thurs. MARLENE Dietrich rock 'n' rolled on to the stage at a fashionable hotel last nigi.t wearing a j dazzling 10-foot long swansdown rap and a gown dotted with 227.000 diamonds. The lamous actress and singer, who once vowed that rock n'124 words
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Article63 1957-02-15 1 LONDON. Thurs. Police j investigating the fire which I caused several million pounds i worth of damage at the Jaguar car factory at Coventry have not ruled out the possibility of arson, it was reported here todny. About a quarter of the fac- toryReuter - 63 words
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Article31 1957-02-15 1 ATHENS, Thurs. The streets of Athens were deserted at midday today after church bells had signalled the opening of a one-hour "silent demonstration" to support Cypriot union with Greece.31 words
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175 1957-02-15 1 100 buses please, to give public free rides LEADERS of the Singapore Traction Company Employees' Union yesterday asked the management for 100 buses to give the public a free service between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. tomorrow. Drivers and conductors would man the buses without pay. they said. The Assistant175 words
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115 1957-02-15 1 HONG KONG, Thursday. THE death toll in yesterday's disastrous fire here rose to 57 today as rescue squads brought fire here more bodies from four smoke blackened tenements. When the search was call- ed cff at nightfall seven other persons were stillReuter - 115 words
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Article23 1957-02-15 1 TOKYO, Thurs. Japan Airlines announced today that it will add another flight to its Tokyo-Honolulu Sar Francisco route from April 123 words
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Article53 1957-02-15 1 BOAC Britannia airliner on a proving flight from London to Sydney arrived at Singapore Airport at 12.25 a.m. today. Ktler take-ofl from Calcutta the plane was hindered by two thunderstorms and low clouds. Even so It malntaim-d an average .speed of .370 m.p.h. from London to53 words
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185 1957-02-15 1 TAEKO CAME 4,000 MILES TO MARRY CORPORAL IPOH, Thurs.— A Japanese girl who gave up the religion of her ancestors, became a Christian, travelled nearly 4,000 miles to marry the man of her choice, a British soldier, here today. T a c k o Moriharl, 23, daughter of a retired185 words
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Article52 1957-02-15 1 AMMAN. Thurs. A joint rommunique issued here by the British and Jordanian delegations said the AngloJordanian treaty would be terminated by April l at the latest. The evacuation of British troops from Jordan would be completed within six months of the date of termination of theReuter - 52 words
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Article35 1957-02-15 1 PARIS, Thurs. The National Defence Minister, Mr Maurice Bourges Manoury. flew to London today for talks with Mr. Duncan Sandys on the question of the proposed British military manpower cuts on the Continent.—Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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173 1957-02-15 1 FESTIVAL FIREWORKS BURN DOWN 4 HOUSES IN SINGAPORE EH3UR houses were destroyed by cracker j fires in Singapore yesterday when Chinese celebrated the Chap Goh Meh festival. The houses were burnt long before the police lifted the ban on letting off crackers at 11 p.m. The burned houses were in173 words
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Article24 1957-02-15 1 ?OKYO Thurs Ft)ur senior officials of the Indonesian police arrived in Tokyo today fnr an intensive three-week study of Japanese police methods24 words
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195 1957-02-15 1 LONDON, Thursday. BRITAIN today laid before the Atlantic Pact Council in Paris and the Western European Union Council in London plans to cut British troops on the continent by 27,000 men and re-equip the units with guided missiles. Sources close to the Gov- eminentReuter; UP - 195 words
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Article118 1957-02-15 1 Aussies launch atomic rocket fANBERRA. Thurs. The Minister for Supply, Mr. Howard Beale. announced today that the first upper atmosphere atomic rocket ever to be launched in Australia was launched at the Woomera Range yesterday. He said that the rocket reached a height of a little less than 10 milesReuter - 118 words
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Article41 1957-02-15 1 LONDON, Thurs. The Institute of london Underwriters today announced decreases in most instance? of 50 per cent in war and strike, riot and civil commotion shipping risks for voyages to and from ports on the China coast. A.P.AP - 41 words
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Advertisement43 1957-02-15 1 Morf-tfjj ENLARGING Kodak Mnla/<i I .railed Wyff^ STOP PRESS MV( ON SOVIET MID-EAST PLAN LOMMIX. Thurs— Prime Minister Harold Ma. ■mil l.iti told r<«mmHH<s t»day Britain studying "with care" Russia's proposals for Big Power "hands-eff policy in Middie East. A.P. 11 8 tSjilliiiinß43 words
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364 1957-02-15 2 Britain takes lead in scheme for a United Europe THORNEYCROFT TO HEAD PLANNING GROUP PARIS, Thursday. RRITAIN emerged last night as the new leader for a United Europe when the Council of the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation unanimously decided to instruct its experts to draft a plan for aReuter - 364 words
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Article, Illustration49 1957-02-15 2 WJARING a coat with the eassai look and armed against thp weather with umbrella and raincoat, the Queen is seen with the Duke of Norfolk at Hurst Park races recently. Also at the meeting were the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret. Reuter picture.Reuter - 49 words
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Article57 1957-02-15 2 MELBOURNE, Thurs.—Australia's economic position had caused unemployment In all States and the Fed c r a 1 Government should review its immigration programme, the Australian Council of Trade Unions inter-state executive decided today. The executive rejected a proposal by the Melbourne Trade Hall Council an affiliated organisation—57 words
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Article16 1957-02-15 2 FRANKFORT, Thurs. Survivors of Hitler's Auschwitz death camp are to share I £2,500.000 compensation.16 words
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Article31 1957-02-15 2 LONDON, Thurs.— Sir Winston Churchill arrived here by air last night rrom Nice, breaking his holiday In the South of France for a threeday visit to London. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article, Illustration83 1957-02-15 2 No holds barred when Al takes on the bass and the sax goes up in the air BILL HALEY and his Comets get down literally to a sizzlim hearsal session at the Dominion Theatre, where they made thei appearance. On the bass or shouldReuter - 83 words
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230 1957-02-15 2 LONDON. Thursday. JORDAN removed £3,500,000 (about $30 mil.) worth of British military stores and equipment from the British military depot at Zerqa last autumn, British official sources said here yestorday. i i The sources stated that following the Anglo French landings at PortReuter - 230 words
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Article190 1957-02-15 2 'Penicillin aids child victims of rheumatic fever' SYDNEY, Thurs— Two Sydney doctors claimed today that penicillin could help to prevent the recurrence of rheumatic fever in children. They are Dr. Bryan Dowd. and Dr. Helen Walsh, medical officers of Sydney University's Institute of Child Health, who have beenReuter - 190 words
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51 1957-02-15 2 'Get your hair cut' order to Teddy boys SYDNEY, Thurs. Sydney County Council's office staff have been ordered to tidy themselves up. The order bans: long hair, open-neck shirts and green trousers. Green trousers are banned because they are habitually worn by "bodies'' the Australian counterpart of English "Teddy hoys."Reuter - 51 words
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Article61 1957-02-15 2 14 buried by snow TOKYO, Thurs. A heavy snowstorm is hampering the rescue of 14 workers buried beneath tons of snow in Yunotani village, north of Tokyo. An earlier avalanche of snow killed tw 0 workers and seriously injured three others. A police spokesman said the second avalanche buried 1461 words
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Article28 1957-02-15 2 LIVERPOOL, Thurs.— A new British troopship, the Oxfordshire (20,568 tons), sails from here for the Far East on her first trooping voyage on Feb. 28— ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article35 1957-02-15 2 LONDON, Thurs The BBC's broadcasts to Western Europe may be dropped, and there will "certainly be more for the East," said Lord Closford, Foreign Office Un-der-Secretary, in the House of Lords yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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94 1957-02-15 2 Premier ill: Japanese crisis looms TOKYO. Thurs. THE Prime Minister. Mr. Tanzan Lshibashi. is riot recovering from a bout of pneumonia as quickly as expected. There is speculation that his continued absence from the Diet might cause a government crisis. Mr. lshibashi is scheduled to resume his duties one weekAP - 94 words
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Article29 1957-02-15 2 CANBERRA. Thurs. —More than 30.000 British migrants are expected to reach Australia by June 30, despite shipping shortages caused by the closing of the Suez Canal.— Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article29 1957-02-15 2 THE HAGUE. T nickel and cobalt aepoi estimated at 75.500.000 m have been found on in land of Waigeo n New Guinea, the Dutch nounced today -Reuter^Reuter - 29 words
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Article129 1957-02-15 2 LONDON. 1 1 ORINCESS MARGARET paid a rar House of Commons yesterday to ho;i confidence debate on the Goveinmcr policy. Her visit revived speculatlon' that she may soon assume an important post in the Commonwealth. She has been mentioned often in the Press as a possibleUP - 129 words
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Article41 1957-02-15 2 MELBOURNE, Thurs. 50 m.p.h. gale and torrer.'.ii rains have isolated the pan inp port of Broome, nor-' west Australia. The pearlers were recalled to port. All roads became sable and will pn main so for i41 words
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Advertisement36 1957-02-15 2 iir Sunkist for health j| f Y° u c n alwiyi rely on Sunkist Oranges i^T > f£t, for unvarying flavour, quality and sweetness. Nature gave them therr bright orange colour. V B Enjoy bunkist CALIFORNIA ORANGES36 words
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Advertisement22 1957-02-15 2 >^v NFSTUM k NESTLES PRE-COOKED ill^^SJtt 3-CEREAL FOOD FORTIFIED ipr i|- I WITH VITAMINS AND J VALUABLE MINERAL SALTS I %s]?%£* ESS22 words
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474 1957-02-15 3 even Julians 1 developing of .it a i n unch--1 the i fence, Sandy* .mini orthodox weapons to dofend herself in case of an all-out attack by a great power. For this reason Britain was going ahead with the development now almostReuter; AP - 474 words
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46 1957-02-15 3 Spy trial Britons go back to Cairo jail hurs. rned oday that .rion that .mst COUYt hear- -earwere ent red a Feb. 25 a defor a reSvnss ioking hear•he pro- ence James Arab harles :.irconi y of Zarb, 37. Thornton .ciential v— face he proeat h46 words
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Article, Illustration45 1957-02-15 3 THAT SEEMS to be the attitude of Jolly liddler. a perky poodle, as he waits his turn to parade before the judges at the annual Craft's Dor Show, which was held last weekend at Olympia, London. Reuter picture.Reuter - 45 words
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245 1957-02-15 3 NEW DELHI, Thursday. THE Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Nehru,' said in Orissa yesterday that he had "not a» shadow of doubt that if Kashmir were attacked the entire meeting in connection with the forthcoming t genera] election, said Kashmir was not the concern ofReuter - 245 words
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105 1957-02-15 3 NOW HAREM GIRLS GO UNDER LOCK AND KEY BEIRUT, Thurs. Chastity belts, out of fashion since the crusades, are once more in demand in the Middle East. A shipment of 50.000 modern chastity belts has een imported here by a firm that plans to sell them for use in harems105 words
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Article36 1957-02-15 3 DAMASCUS, Thurs.— A military spokesman today accused Israeli forces of ambushing a Syrian patrol in no-man's-land near the Syrian border. The Syrian patrol returned the fire and suffered no casualties, he said. UP.UP - 36 words
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Article43 1957-02-15 3 rs. _A ecked film equip- Uon, 112 Bangkok, making the film "Sea Wall." The storm demolished the sea wall, nearly a mile long, built by hundreds of labourers, for the production. The film features Italian star, Silvana Mangano.— A.P.AP - 43 words
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Article58 1957-02-15 3 BLAST AT ARSENAL KILLS TWO TOKYO, Thurs. Residents in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, ran into the streets last night when a huge explosion completely destroyed a former military arsenal already being demolished to make way for an atomic reactor research station. Two workers were blown to pieces andReuter - 58 words
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58 1957-02-15 3 Suez blocked— shipping boom for Cape CAPETOWN, Thurs.— South Airica's main ports handled twice as much shipping in the last three months of 1956 since the blocking of the Suez Canal as in the last three months of 1955. Cape Town and Durban handled 15,069,467 tons compared with 7,532,668 tons58 words
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Article310 1957-02-15 3 LONDON. Thurs. Closing middle prices oi selected stocks not including stamp duty were: LOANS Consols £54>-2 Funding 4 1 £92* War Mt« £74' i V 4 BANKS Mercantile (£5) £3 31/32 Eastern (£5) £7 1/18 Chartered (£l> 37/6 Hongkong ($125; £90.. INSURANCE Com. Un. <uts.) 88/7 4 +/9310 words
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Article48 1957-02-15 3 TA I P EH, Thurs.— Communist shore batteries on Peikang Island fired 86 shells at Kaotung, an island outpost of the Nation-alist-held Matsu group, the Nationalist Defence Ministry announced. They were covering activities of more than 100 Communist vessels sailing south from Tinghai.—Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article20 1957-02-15 3 NAPLES: NATO land, sea and air units began a three-day exercise to test their defence in Southern Europe. A. P.20 words
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Article25 1957-02-15 3 OTTAWA: Canada has invited the West German President, Dr. Theodor Heuss, t 0 visit Canada after he visits President Eisenhower in Washington next month. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article21 1957-02-15 3 KIEL: Striking shipyard workers ended a walk-out that had crippled North Germany's shipping industry for the past 16 weeks. —A. P.21 words
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Article21 1957-02-15 3 NICOSIA: Two senior women police officers from Britain arrived to study the formation of a women's police force In Cyprus. Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article15 1957-02-15 3 BAGHDAD: President Soekarno of Indonesia has been invited to visit Iraq this year. A. P.15 words
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Article34 1957-02-15 3 NEW YORK: Vienna was selected by the United Nations as the site for the first general conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The date of the conference has not yet been fixed.— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article21 1957-02-15 3 COLOMBO: A delegation from the All-China Federation of Trade Unions is due in Ceylon next week on a threeweek tour. U.P.UP - 21 words
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Article20 1957-02-15 3 WASHINGTON The Greek Foreign Minister, Mr. Evangelos Averoff, met the Secretary of State, Mr. Dulles, for 45 minutes. A. P.20 words
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Article28 1957-02-15 3 LONDON: Britain has again called on the Yemen to agree to early talks on "the restoration of peaceful conditions" along the troubled frontier with the Aden Protectorate. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article24 1957-02-15 3 PARIS: The National Assembly has made it illegal to sell or give alcoholic drinks to children under 12 years of age.— A.P.AP - 24 words
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Advertisement12 1957-02-15 3 Mr mm 4ot v fill *J£m UNBREAKABLE MAINSPRING f SWITZERLAND* BtST S12 words
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Advertisement310 1957-02-15 3 SUPER NEW ZEALAND CANTERBURY DOWN V^. v(r\ ■MR BEST in the World SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO. LTD. STAYING POWER Lister Engineering Ltdj Special otters tor the Week! >) TinMl Jenmy 52/4" $10.00 Hinted American Glazed $1.30 < <( Said Silver Lamil $5 50 Caftan 36" Plaatad Nylon SS.SO snv(r Lqce310 words
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289 1957-02-15 4 Burglar alarms, Alsatian dogs, fences have failed to keep them at bay BURGLAR alarms, Alsatian dogs and fences have all failed to keep Singapore orchid thieves out of gardens. To stop them, a Singapore orchid-fancier, Mr. Max Lewis, has devised a "secret weapon." But289 words
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Article33 1957-02-15 4 ipore Party Ra'ayat will appeal to Muslim organisations and businessmen to support Its campaign for a public fund to build a 582.000--rupiah i about $194,000) hoste] for Malayan students In Indonesia.33 words
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116 1957-02-15 4 12,439 Total number of criminal cases last year SINGAPORE police dealt with a total of 12.439 criminal cases last year, representing 12 per thousand of the population. Secret society members accounted for 2,413 cases. Last year's figures for "normal" crime showed no great difference from the 1955 figures, a police116 words
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Article92 1957-02-15 4 TANJONG MALIM. Thurs.— An estate shopkeeper who failed to keep a stock and sales register of certain restricted articles in his shop as required under "Operation Parchment. was lined $350 or three months' jail in the magistrate's court here yesterday. He was T. V. Peer Mohamed,92 words
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Article25 1957-02-15 4 An R.A.F. Valetta from Singapore recently air-dropped insecticides and medical supplies to an anti-malaria team working in the Klabit plateau in Sarawak.25 words
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Article, Illustration103 1957-02-15 4 THE MEN WHO KILLED THE TOP NEGRI TERRORIST GET HIGH HONOUR INSPECTOR Goh Chin Hee, of the Kuala Pilah Special Branch, who has been awarded the George Medal for the part he played in a hazardous jungle operation which resulted in the death of Negri Scmbilan's Number One terrorist, state103 words
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120 1957-02-15 4 600 cash customers coming in Caronia MARCH 16 will be Tourist Day in Singapore when the Cunard luxury liner, Caronia, arrives here with about 600 freespending passengers amply provided with American dollars The "Green Goddess." as the ship is called, is making her annual round-the-world cruise. On this occasion the120 words
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257 1957-02-15 4 No alarm despite doctors' resignations DR. A. D. WILLIAMSON, the senior ophthalmic surgeon, and Dr. E. G. Hudson, the senior anaesthetist, are two of the officers who have opted to leave the Singapore Medical Department, under the Malayarlisation scheme. Dr. Williamson had already resigned and Dr. Hudson will go to257 words
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Article67 1957-02-15 4 HE GETS TOP MUSEUM POST Dr. C- A. Gibson-Hill will become the n ew director of Raffles Museum when its present head, Mr. M. W. F. Tweedie leaves later this year. Mr. Tweedie came to Singapore as an assistant curator in 1932 and was appointed director in 1946. His successor67 words
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Article216 1957-02-15 4 OFFICIAL spokesmen for the three Armed Services in Singapore, answering criticism by Mr. Tom Hodge, head of the Malayan Film Unit, said yesterday they did "everything possible" to assist cameramen attending their functions. Mr. Hodge had claimed in Kuala Lumpur that the Services were216 words
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93 1957-02-15 4 That $13,210— 'should be more' hint DR. CX. FURTADO Jl Singapore who is to get $13,210 back expatriate pay after a 10-yeer fight with the Government, is not sure that th«> sum mentioned is all he should get A re-employed Goanese pensioner. Dr Furtado is now assistant botanist at the93 words
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Article142 1957-02-15 4 NEW PLANES FOR M.A.A.F. THE G x bert. B yesterday thai l *r<™ Auxnuff Force would. equipped munk aircraft Sir Robe:ing the quarters ai lang alrpori aircraft would b e 0 from the R .™<v pilots for saner > The Fight, of the MAAE ta»n c»« he] proach oi radar,142 words
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Article24 1957-02-15 4 Happy World I pore, was fined Colony court unlawfully putti:. ters. ad\ World Trad. The post' r different parts ol October.24 words
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Advertisement124 1957-02-15 4 ''■.^SfiS^fi&jL range of vans and trucks! 1 1 > UTW^MI wMCT 11m f^ M ■U»4£-^lll F r heep g y |e economy, driver-comfort, power and <"" fj IK^^M^bl^B^K^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Zßßßm^jl finer performance, from the fast, smart 1 ton van to < BBlKkJ^^Jj U mi *hly 7 ton diesel the new ArSTIN range124 words
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Article139 1957-02-15 5 TUC chief gives an assurance or disclose Mr. Lim's statement at this stage." Mr. Sng said, "because it might prejudice any appeal the union may decide to make." The S.F.S.W.U. had only 200 members when it was registered on May 22. 1954 Reliable sources estimate the union's strength just before139 words
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347 1957-02-15 5 GOVERNMENT CLOSES FACTORY AND SHOP GIANT THE Factory and Shop Workers' UnionSingapore's biggest was dissolved yesterday by the Registrar of Trade Unions/Mr. Sng Choong Yee. An order cancelling the union's registration was served on the secretary-general, Mr. Lim Chin Sion^ at Outram347 words
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Article121 1957-02-15 5 FLOATING FAIR A TOP HIT *Take note* advice goes to Europe EUROPEAN consular officials in Singapore have noted for the inj formation of their gov- ernments the success of I the Japanese floating machinery fair aboard the Nissho Maru. Mr. F. Spini, acting consulgeneral of Italy, said yesterday: "It's a121 words
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149 1957-02-15 5 THE MAN WHO JUST CANNOT GO STRAIGHT JOHORE BAHRU, J Thurs. When Oei Seng Kee was tcld in the Johore Bahru magistrate's court today that there were 18 previous convictions against him he replied: "I want to be good but circumstances have always prevented me." Oei was charged with failing149 words
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Article55 1957-02-15 5 Lord Stansgate, who was a British Labour M.P.. for nearly half a century before retiring from politics about 10- years ago. flew into Singapore by PAA yesterday. He was accompanied by Lady Stansgate. Lord Stansgate. who is the president of the Inter-Par-liamentary Union, attended the recent conference55 words
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Article32 1957-02-15 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs.— The Johore Bahru Merdeka Celebrations Committee is to consider the staging of tableaux depicting the past history of the state. They will cost about $3,000.32 words
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Article126 1957-02-15 5 O.H.M.S. being used by sports clubb KUALA LIMPI R. Thurs. A SPOKESMAN of the Federal Treasury said today that postal privileges for official correspondence had been abused. He said reports had been received that they were being used for letters and invitations issued on behalf of Government126 words
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Article59 1957-02-15 5 London tribute to S.I.T. HOUSING in Singapore and the Federation has improved by leaps and bounds." said Mr. G. A. Atkinson, the Housing Adviser to the Colonial Office, in London. He paid particular tribute to the Singapore Improvement Trust and the extensive programme in the Federation resettlement areas carried out59 words
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Article136 1957-02-15 5 rE Peking Government is anxious to send a delegation to Singapore "to investigate the prospects of increasing the trade between China and the Colony." This was hinted in a letter received yesterday from the China International Trade Institute by Mr. Ko Teck Kin and Mr.136 words
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Article37 1957-02-15 5 The Katong branch of the Singapore Labour Front will conclude its Chinese New Year celebration with a big joget party at its premises at 133 Koon Seng Road on Saturday from 7 pm. to midnight.37 words
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Article33 1957-02-15 5 KLUANG, TJiurs. Badrl bin Ahmad, 50; of Simpang Rengam was fined $25 at the Kluang magistrate's court for removing 18 katis of sugar, without a permit from a food restricted area.33 words
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Article38 1957-02-15 5 Chopper attack on man Ong Hai Su, of Somapah Estate. Singapore, was severely wounded on the head in a chopper attack in a house in Jalan Payo Lai on Wednesday night. He was admitted to the General Hospital.38 words
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Article27 1957-02-15 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.— An icecream hawker Ng Kirn Lean, 26. was today jailed for three years here for possessing counterfeit notes. Nk had pleaded guilty27 words
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Article132 1957-02-15 5 T^HE Malay National Congress yesterday announced A that it w^uld hold a rally on March 2 to mark the beginning of its struggle for recognition of "Malay ownership of Singapore." It is inviting* all Malay organisations in< the Colony, including political parties, to attend the132 words
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Miscellaneous178 1957-02-15 5 INDEPENDENT MISSIONARY Diawlnß class at British Council building and weigrit-lifting, 5.30 MOVEMENT- Free film show at Gallery 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. p m.. Judo pracuce 5.30 p.m., TEACHERS TRAINING < OL- Square Dance Club .Ladies Nicht)" CHINESE V.M.C.A.: Oamei 2 LEGE: presents John Gays The Cnap I^^ Men 8178 words
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Article398 1957-02-15 6 ANXIOUS EYES ON RUBBER ESTATES Plantation union may ask for Govt. help to end sub-division KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE Federation's 320,000 plantation workers are closely watching the present trend of Malayans buying over European rubber estates and sub-dividing them into small lots for sale. The executive council of the National398 words
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Article, Illustration108 1957-02-15 6 'Good luck' bees settled in car then its owner won $94 at races THESE bees brought good luck to the owner of the car. Mr. V P. Nayagam, a reporter on the Straits Times staff in Kuala Lumpur, was driving along Jalan Raja when the bees buzzed him He abandoned108 words
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Article26 1957-02-15 6 Because of great public interest in ballet in Singapore the Raffles Library has issued a list of books and miniature scores available there.26 words
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130 1957-02-15 6 TEACHERS HALT STRIKE MOVE AS CHEW ACTS REPRESENTATIVES of about 2,000 teachers in Singapore who last week threatened to strike, will meet the Minister for Education, Mr. Chew Swee Kee, today. The teachers, who are angry over the Government's delay in admitting Normal trained teachers in the Education Service Scheme,130 words
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Article138 1957-02-15 6 Special pilgrimage offer -plus tour of Europe MALAYAN Catholics) will have an opport- 1 unity of making a pilgrimage to Lourdes in Apr.l next year for the centenary celebration? The pilgrimage is being specially arranged by Messrs Thomas- Cook and Son in Singapore and has received the approval138 words
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144 1957-02-15 6 UNIVERSITY DEGREES RECOGNISED SINGAPORE Chinese schools teachers who hold a Chinese university degree will receive certificated teachers' salaries when an interim scheme is put into effect by the Ministry of Education. The proposed scheme, however, does not cover degrees t 0 be conferred by144 words
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Article27 1957-02-15 6 The Chief Minister. Mr. Llm Yew Hock, will address the first meeting of the new council of the Singapore Youth Sports Centre, KallanK. today.27 words
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103 1957-02-15 6 THE THIEF TURNED OUT TO BE HIS CHUM When 800 Kirn Ju missed $400 from his room in Sembawang Road. Singapore, on Jan. 23, he made a report to the police which resulted in the arrest of his friend Ang Han Son*. The report, a Colony court was told yesterday,103 words
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Article80 1957-02-15 6 LABOURER DIES IN ROAD MISHAP AN 18-year-old Singapore labourer. Tan Ah Heng, was killed last night after being knocked down by a military jeep near the entrance to the racecource in Dunearn Road. Two others, Chua Ah Hoe, 14, and his brother Kok Heng, 20, who were walking with him,80 words
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Article155 1957-02-15 6 Congress sends ballet to India fHE 30-m.mbr.r A Francisco Ba.i.* 5 to include Indfa t world tour at??^ al M> matter has bee C al by a special voVg^ U.S. Conurf, Straits Times to Singapore jSJJJ The ballet Jdirector. Mi said the tour had sidlsc-d by the Department "Shortly before155 words
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Advertisement115 1957-02-15 6 x\l m see Rexona use Rexona for the natural loveliness of a healthy skin Pure, p,rocn Roxona gently stimulates and cleanses the -kin. leaving it rlear and radiantly ,i^l <iiK' exclusive blond of natural <>il> thai soothe and jSs i&BiiSmte&~.&&l '^C'^raß BE m Owxona <*** The beauty soap that cares115 words
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Advertisement163 1957-02-15 6 don't let J the grass grow under x your feet f/£frtomi Qualcast commahdo 16" POWER MOWER will give you a lifetime of trottl service and trill rut your latin tit 'I smttothness because its MADE TO LAST LONGER Constructed on very sound engineering principles and made from the finest materials.163 words
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Article80 1957-02-15 7 KUALA LIPIS. Thurs. A detective searched a passeng- er on the "Golden Blowpipe train here on Jan. 13 and j found five slabs of opium in a trouser pocket, the Session Court was told yesterday. The passenger, Mohamed i bin Saman. 57. a padi plant-80 words
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Article, Illustration180 1957-02-15 7 WO LEGAL CASE 9 AGAINST WANTED LAWYER WHO FLED TO PEKING gINGAPORE police have withdrawn the $5,000 reward offered for Lim Kean Chye, the Penang lawyer who fled to Peking early in 1951 when he was being sought under the Emergency Regulations. "There is no legal180 words
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Article211 1957-02-15 7 Now 'Tarzan' wonders about wrestling STRONGMAN Mohamed Zain bin Ahmad, known as the 'Tarzan of Singapore," is not sure if he will ever wrestle with pythons again. The Tai Thean Kew circus contained for the 15th day without Zain's star snake act for the 28-year-old strongman211 words
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Article177 1957-02-15 7 JOHORE'S PLAN TO TACKLE FLOODING JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— The Johore 1 State Welfare Committee wants the Government to secure the! services of an expert under the Colombo Plan to tackle the problem of floods. At a meeting of the com- i mittee last December it was recommended "that the Minister177 words
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Advertisement296 1957-02-15 7 m rppenn Ronson Electric Shaver J gives you a much closer j :que Ronson Foil, which B =-u shle! Is The powerful cuv.ts from I tho skin, is the thlnnes' over made so the blades can iret I I to your skin can give you the I shave of all.296 words
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Advertisement243 1957-02-15 7 Energetic in the tropics? Wiw^'Jii'n is a great helpTAKE VITAMINS DAILY FOR GOOD HEALTH People vlho live in the tropics even those born jj l*j there— can benefit in health by giving attention W^SS^ to their vitamin requirements. P^^^M^UJ^!^ Sufficient vitamins should be obtained fronr food eaten, but many foods243 words
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Miscellaneous507 1957-02-15 7 radio malaya Regional SINGAPORE "Programmes thus marked ran be received by listeners in Malacca. Shnrt "a»e 41m. Medium wave 476 m. Short wave 49 41m. Med. wave AM 715 Time S i pna i an d 476 m.. 341 m.. 366 m.. and 279 m. Opening Announcement: 7.1 b pm507 words
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Article331 1957-02-15 8 20 Wordt tlO (minimum). TOWN fi COUNTRY (High Street! has ju&t received a new •hlpment of Children Swlm.sults, Ladies Blouses and Sportswear. DORIS GEDDES REQUIRES Efficient Secretary. Shorthand. Typing Proficiency Essential. Excellent Salary Offered. Apply Jn Writing in First In.st-.nce. NYI/ON SOCKS CJCts., Singlets. Underpants $I.o'', Doublesheets $3.90, Candlew'.ck331 words
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738 1957-02-15 8 The Straits Wanes Singapore, Fri. Feb. 15, 1957. Splitting The Estates In the almost forgotten days before synthetic rubber was even a suspected rival to the natural product, the rubber company market was the happy hunting ground of the speculator. In those days, fortunately, the only sufferer was the man738 words
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Article475 1957-02-15 8 Chinese booksellers are protesting against the Federation ban on a wide range of Chinese literature imported from Hong Kong and China. Even those who do not agree with the booksellers must confess to doubts about the blanket nature of the restriction and some of its effects. It475 words
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Article, Illustration1185 1957-02-15 8 THE H-BOMB MAY PROVOKE RESTRICTED, SMALL WARS I Britain has just announced that she has almost competed development of a I hydrogen bomb and that she has atomic bombs in steady production. In this article I the MILITARY CORRESPONDENT of THE TIMES, of LONDON, discusses how war I may be1,185 words
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Letter170 1957-02-15 8 IT has possibly not occurred to the Traffic Police that traffic using Clemenceau Avenue, Bukit Timah Road and Dunearn Road in particular, and other routes leading to the Turf Club in general, on race days, is not necessarily going to the Turf Club. Those of us170 words
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Letter87 1957-02-15 8 Non-racegoers suffer too OUR traffic police do a wonderful job In seeing that racegoers get to Bukit Timah on race days with the minimum of delay. Unfortunately it is only the racegoers who do not suffer inconvenience. Is it beyond the ingenuity of our traffic planners to devise some means87 words
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Letter52 1957-02-15 8 T OUDSPEAKERS on trains •Li too! How can the Malayan Railways do this to us? Oh no. spare us from that torture, please. Are we not comfortable enough, as it is, with all that round-the-clock, relentless blaring of Jukeboxes, radios and rediffusion sets wherever we go.52 words
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Letter109 1957-02-15 8 T*HE Employees Provident Fund Ordinance 1951 covers persons who draw a total emolument of up to a maximum of $400 per month, and compulsory contributions came Into force from July, 1953. Since that date, the emoluments of many persons who were affected by this Ordinance in 1953109 words
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Letter87 1957-02-15 8 THE suggestion by Dato A Sir Onn that Indonesians should be admitted to Malaya on a quota system may .sound absurd to some but on the contrary it appears to be the only salvation for the Malay race. My reasons are as follows:— <1) To save87 words
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Letter48 1957-02-15 8 A GOOD number of motorists using the Nlcoll Highway fall to understand elementary traffic rules by keeping persistently to the right at 10 m.p.h. without the least regard for the vehicles behind. The lorry and van drivers are the worst offenders. H. TAT Singapore.48 words
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Advertisement567 1957-02-15 8 Straits Times Free Press 1 I I foi the convenience ot od tlieri our rcprexntotiv* at 1t» r floor. SINGAPORE COLO STOR- AGI. ORCHARD ROAD, will receive imall advertisement* and answer! to bo« numbers. Closnti. d advertisements may alto be handed to: CITY BOOK STORI LTD.. 5 Winchester House, Collyer567 words
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Advertisement88 1957-02-15 8 There's No Substitute for Parents Schools, churches, camps and other agencies can often be helpful, but it's parental Influence for good or for bad that is the paramount factor in shaping a child's character. Here Ls why only the home can give a child the qualities he needs for a88 words
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Advertisement73 1957-02-15 8 As Whittington said to the "PIMM'S N°l /jL comes first" "Turn again, turn Whittington and enjoy a PSfflßl'l N* t< within the x.un.l ol 15..« IVIU ami vsitlii" hi of the Mansion lloii>e that the original Ml the original sprig of borage ami Jice of original gin slin-;. And lie73 words
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20 1957-02-15 9 Ah For,:)orc. g ound •-■day— the lxn- v to a Dream 1 today20 words
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Article101 1957-02-15 9 Acquittal in jaga murder case LUA KIM TUE. 21, a labourer, accused in the Singapore Assize.-, of the murder of 33-yar-old watchman Pal Slnnn at the Singapore Standard office during rly hours of Sept 25 ■ar. was acquitted yesterday. The jury's verdict of "not guilty" was unanimous. Mr. Justice Knight101 words
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Article34 1957-02-15 9 Lee Peck Lang pleaded rim guilty in Singapore yesterday to charges of assaultinn a policeman in court on Wednesday and interrupting the magistrate. Lee was remanded in custody until Thursday.34 words
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Article24 1957-02-15 9 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs.— Mr. T. R. Hepworth. a former Legal Adviser, Johore, has been appointed a judpe of the Johore Supreme Court.24 words
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Article92 1957-02-15 9 rnu UMPIR Thurs.— Malaya's n workers .te owners i "closed 'hP induskiving jobs I the d h* the it ion. no dosed in an\ major Malayirerc held ween represent a- tives of the National Union of Plantation Workers and the Malayan Planting Industries Employers'92 words
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Article32 1957-02-15 9 A ji&latlon cessfully moved a resolution drawing the attention of the traffic authorities to the recent big increase in road accidents and recommending that traffic regulations be strictly enforced.32 words
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Article52 1957-02-15 9 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs Loh Kirn Wah, of Singapore, was charged today with criminal breach of trust of 20.7251 b. of rubber worth $16,278. He was allowed $10,000 bail. The offence was alleged to have been committed in 1954 when Loh was an agent of 152 words
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Article30 1957-02-15 9 The Malaysia Council of Christian Churches formed in August last year will hold its first conference today at the Zion Kindergarten. I, Tavistock Avenue. Serangoon Garden Estate, Singapore.30 words
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Article343 1957-02-15 9 REGULATIONS ARE BEING EXAMINED, SAYS THE HEALTH MINISTER to be an official inquiry into the proportion of fees retained by Governmentemployed medical specialists, claimed in some cases to be in the region of $90,000 a year the 1 9 by The men to conduct the343 words
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Article, Illustration36 1957-02-15 9 RUGAYAH in the pose known to thousands of Malayans in last year's Week-Ender Annual calendar. AFTER her Singapore wedding yesterday to Mr M Brian Emery. Straits Times pictures36 words
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Article241 1957-02-15 9 2,000 WILL HELP IN BIG COUNT TWO THOUSAND en--1 umerators will be recruited by the Singapore Government lor field work: in the June census. The Chief Statistician, Mr. E. J. Phillips, told the Straits Times yesterday that a preliminary census would be held about a month before "Census Day." when241 words
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Article27 1957-02-15 9 The new $20,000 RAF theatre of the Seletar Theatre Club will be opened by the station commander. Group Capt. D. D. Roger, on Feb. 26.27 words
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Article212 1957-02-15 9 11-MAN PARTY WILL SIFT CONTENTS KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. T<HE Chief Minister and Alliance leader, Tengku A Abdul Rahman, is to call a meeting of the policymaking Alliance National Council to consider the report of the Reid Constitutional Commission which arrived here yesterday. I Tengku Rahman,212 words
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Article, Illustration85 1957-02-15 9 OFF: FIRST OF 21 POLICE 'EXPATS' DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT of Crime, Area 111, Mr. Peter Ball (above), the first of 21 senior expatriate police officers to leave Singapore under the Malayanisation scheme, sailed for Britain in the Carthage yesterday. Mr. Ball told the Straits Times that he had been offered a85 words
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Article129 1957-02-15 9 Week-Ender pin-up Rugayah weds CLAMOROUS photo- graphic model, Rugayah Ibrahim, was married yesterday to Mr. M. Brian Emery, of the Federation Survey Department. Rugayah was the girl whose colour photographs were featured on the cover and centre-page calendar in last year's Week-Ender Annual. In 1954 Rugayah was placed third in129 words
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156 1957-02-15 9 TT IS very unfair for the police to ask accused peb--1 pie to wait indefinitely for trial to suit the convenience of their own witnesses, a lawyer submitted in a Singapore court yesterday. Mr. Leslie Rayner. counsel for five seamen charged with disobeying and assaulting156 words
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Article55 1957-02-15 9 Two lorry drivers. Low Ho Chwee. 32. and Tan Ah Tho, 33. were each fined $2,580 In a Singapore court yesterday for possessing 501 b. of illicit tobacco in a car at the junction of Kirn Seng Road and Havelock Road on Nov. 7.55 words
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Article15 1957-02-15 9 KAJANG. Thurs. Fiftyone applicants for state nationality passed their language test here today.15 words
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Article19 1957-02-15 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The Negri Sembilan Government is to set u|> a Council of Muslim Religion* soon.19 words
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Article190 1957-02-15 9 WAGON RAN OFF ROAD Woman 's death was 'misadventure* VLTHILE driving his TT wife and two children home, a man had a "sudden blackout" resulting in an accident in which his wife was killed, a Singapore inquest was told yesterday. The car. a station vafoa, ran off the road and190 words
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Article114 1957-02-15 9 BENTONG, Thurs.— A vegetable grower on the banks of the Chamanc River near here spent most of yesterday plantine young shoots in his garden. When he woke this moraine he found that they had all been trampled down. On the ground were the imprints of114 words
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Advertisement86 1957-02-15 9 is the drink iKS is the Scotch Cjji^ refreshing a Scotch Whisky. J^h-W ou C2n d nn k 't short or k "«r 4 ft- r on as l i e mo °d u^° >' ou L k I but licthcr served neat or 9 Vlt w\ cc d water,86 words
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Advertisement92 1957-02-15 9 ~K t W- tf^s 9 m I STANDARD i «r 'j^*_.__J"P by which j /J^ ilSiimimmimm T^Ar TYPEWRITERS "^^/f ARE JUDGED i SCI STANOAHO V<^^\ TH SUPERMODE| OLYMPIA SG I S >O^^^^-' is a product of one of the largest typ»I writer, manufacturers in the world. SHOWROOM 154. CLEMENCEAU AVENUE.92 words
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Article, Illustration320 1957-02-15 10 SUSAN BARRIE - SUSAN BARRIE PREVIEWING THE WEEK'S NEW FILMS By ROBERT ANDERSON'S controversial play "Tea and Sympathy," which aroused great interest in America and Europe, has been brought to the screen by MGM to make a powerful and very moving film. Starring Deborah320 words
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204 1957-02-15 10 FRENZIED PASSION BUT MISS B. JUST WIGGLES SHAPELY French wench Brigitte Barri.it is one of the most decorative of today's young stars who almost bas Lollo beaten on the curves. She is just as lush as ever in a new French production, "Forbidden Desire." but director Georges Lacombe has given204 words
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Article, Illustration300 1957-02-15 10 The Pelvis prances to a Civil War beat MUST be a glutton for punishment. Everything suggested that Elvis ("The Pelvis") Presley would be hard to take on the screen. But I had to be shown. It would be too embarrassing to give a full account of rock 'n roll Presley's300 words
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Article, Illustration321 1957-02-15 10 LAURIE WESTON - A STIFF UPPER LIP SENDS GERMAN KILLER TO BOTTOM LAURIE WESTON Jy fHE battle of the River Plate was one of the x most skillfully fought naval engagements of World War 11. The Rank Organisation, with a film of the same name, has sought to capture the tension and drama321 words
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Article34 1957-02-15 10 Elizabeth Taylor, honeymooning in Mexico with showman Mike Todd husband number three,' may give up film work altogether. "Being Mrs. Todd is a full-time job," she said yesterday.34 words
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Article232 1957-02-15 10 And Miss Palmer ivoos the stuff shirts FOR those who want to escape from the humdrum routine into a sparkling world of colour, comedy and makebelieve. "Oh. My Papa" is the best morale-raiser for some time. This is a German film with English dubbing. Charming Lilli232 words
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Advertisement452 1957-02-15 10 PHONE: ***** •> a.m., 1.45. 4. 6.30 9.30 p.m. a MAN I \I)I> KOSSANA TODESTA Warnerrolor in WarnerScope. (W. 8.1. iBW V P BRIGITTE BARDOT FORBIDDEN DESIRE lanotherFlreinTheßlood) (8B)J "TOMORROW ft a.m.: (ll\l«.l AT FEATHER RIVER". >l NDAI 9 a.m.: "THEY RODE WEST" (Tech.). a B rmwi m 4t 6.:tii452 words
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Advertisement340 1957-02-15 10 CATHAY ORGANISATION CHAP (,Q|| Wi'i*,".' I mi lM 'Mii lICATHAYI ..JHjgßf I Remember the name ORESTE You'll Never I ,r f^p» wwwwn .BMwiciwit (mmp I MIDNIGHT it s heri-tiik ykars mT^T" V| i TOMORROW contro-. krsial him: a -jf I MORNING Tomorrow flam.: "HEAR! (i| iTIi r, SHOWS 1 Sunday340 words
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Article, Illustration1108 1957-02-15 11 O'REILLY and McCABE, the Inseparables IO.NOI BED i" a big testimonial recently at Sydney Cricket I ,j wert two of the finest Australia has produced. the Inseparables, they are ibe and "Tiger" Bill I illy. paid tribute to the rice the pair gave IthDaily Mirror - 1,108 words
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Advertisement451 1957-02-15 11 THE GREAT MEDICINE TO CURE CCI/tD I \i>7 n Do not be afraid of fever. Take 'ASPßO' yT V f tablets and you will be fit and strong f f/T Vy ft •gain in quick time. 'ASPRO' tablets I \Jf cause a healthy skin action which re- "^A *t |_1451 words
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Miscellaneous115 1957-02-15 11 R<>x Moryan M.D. Sat by amateurs \f HYPNOSIS IS SOMETHIN& T***!^^ W K> HVPMC7TIZE TMAT I I U«J iOU TELL HIM THAT YOU'RE V. 1 flj K^" V Dick Travy 9°* .klktfWffWmßßl KSO TWAT^ YX k/lURPWV ASK 1 n3BF ry 3x^^"" s^iißßß| [AND IN TME VISITOOS'BOOM- I^BfI MCWRftUL W THE115 words
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693 1957-02-15 12 SELLERS SET THE TUNE ON HESITANT MARKET By Our Market Correspondent THE Singapore Share Market is now undergoing a reversal of the trend which was in evidence up to the Chinese New Year holidays and yesterday was again generally easier. There is no "crack" in the market, as far as693 words
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Article159 1957-02-15 12 March first grade rubber buyers i fo.b. closed in Singapore yesterday < at 88 J i cents per lb., down seven- j eighth, of a cent on Wednesday's closing price. The dosing tone was quiet. Closing pric-rs In cents per Ib. yesterday were: OFFICIAL: No 1 R S.S.159 words
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Article52 1957-02-15 12 United States shipments of reDtecoment puaencer ear tTres lr. 19M totalled *****-512 tyres, an fflciw» of < I per cent oxer 1*55 Th.- ir.-^j.^ r-^ -T vdecrees* in tyre *i|—^» for ortIflnal equipment ovtnc to lover new car production, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Aasov elation52 words
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Article43 1957-02-15 12 THE Federation's Acting; Finance Minister has fixed the following prices for calculating customs duties for February 14: RUBBER: 88 cents per lb. COPRA: $448 per ton. COCONUT OIL: $758 per ton. PALM OIL: $812 per ton. PALM KERNELS: $385.50 per ton.43 words
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Article257 1957-02-15 12 Ships lying alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected today are: Tigre 1-2, Idomeneus 4-5, Choysang 6A, SUaat Ball 6-7, Radnorshire 8-9, Hamburg 11, Benvrackie 13-14, Banda 15-15, Maetsuycker 17. Mindoro 18, Larantuka N. Wall 5, Lasem N. Wall 7, Selangor N. Wall 9. Marudu 21-22, Shinyu257 words
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Article11 1957-02-15 12 MMGAFom RUBBU (UP W.62J) DOFB I Prr p., ,u^^^UP - 11 words
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Article78 1957-02-15 12 pronJSSf thouKh n on thi day. Trading and selected derately heavy eased with North Broki while 0,1 Tradlns: w ,s continued Brm Loans 3V, |j Con. Zinc Bank of N.S w Mount. Lyeii N. BroKen Hill Hill 50 Mount Morgan Peko Western Mining" Ampol Ex Oil Search Aust.78 words
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Article95 1957-02-15 12 Singapore CUmtm Prod*,, change: noon terday were:— Copra: gnJtt; $28 Si seller.s; $29 sellers. Coconut bulk 543 seller.s, drum $4" Pepper: quiet; no buHtt ported done; Muntol Sarawak si 1 black SBl (all vi Singapore opra .Wiaii« p.m. prices: Sti Feb. (Nominal. mlnal) $28. Tom li Singapore oronut95 words
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Article27 1957-02-15 12 On the free exchange m'u'l Hong Kong dollar was quoted cash and 6.16': for T.T. Sterling was quoted at 16.11 J one Url of gsj|27 words
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Article26 1957-02-15 12 The (ollowinß fa rubber crops are Malaka Pinda 130.300 Ib, IM Malacca Ml V>" 37.590 lb., Leont Hrn II 61.000 lb.. tat N^ Ik26 words
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Article17 1957-02-15 12 The Sineapore Copra Assonaa postponed its a: ing on Wednesday because there wa* no qinr;17 words
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Advertisement190 1957-02-15 12 SENIOR RUBBER PLANTER with excellent record and credentials, open for jdministr.itivc or prjcticjl rninigcrtcnr of large estate, or group of estate*. Availability by I arrangement. Replies to Box ABS47 Straits Times. K.L. EDDIE AND p^^EBBJE THEIR FIRST MOVIE TOGETHER! Eddie [Debbie Fisher/ Reynolds \l f 6 NEW A 1 1190 words
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Advertisement412 1957-02-15 12 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS KUALA LUMPUR MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Applications are invited from MALAYS only possessing a Senior Cambridge Certii flcate for the post of a SUBi OFFICER in the Municipal Fire Brigade on a Salary Scale of $150 x 12 270 p.m. plus allowances. Closing date: 20.2.57. j 2. Further particulars and412 words
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Advertisement1549 1957-02-15 12 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 4 ■,<•', DEBENTURE STOCK 1930/70-M. SINGAPORE CITY COUNCIL 5% DEBENTURE STOCK 1952/62-72. NOTICE is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Stocks will be closed from 16th February to Ist March 1957. both days inclusive, for the preparation Of Interest Warrant* in respect of interest1,549 words
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Advertisement817 1957-02-15 12 TENDERS TENDER NOTICE Tenders will b« received up to noon of 22nd February, 1957 at the office of the Director of Public Works, Federation of Malaya, Maxwell Road. Kuala Lumpur, for the purchase of one lot of Cast Iron Scrap lying at the P.W.D. Ampang Road and Ourney Road Depots.817 words
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Advertisement347 1957-02-15 12 KNUTSEN LINE orient service FROM CANAOA/U.b PACIFIC PORT!) Sailin* San Vancouver Francitco Vourc r *m# r* Anna ttakke 19/21 Feb 22 Feb 24 F:b Elisabeth Bakke 12/14 Mar 15 Mai Cierrrud Bakke 23 Feb 9 Mat 8/10 Apr 1 1 Ap. I j Acceptins Cargo for Fremantle— calling Cprjld'or FROM347 words
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Advertisement1011 1957-02-15 13 lio s MANSFIELD tit CO., LTD. T.i, 1411 j J c P° rf (12 linesj THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE l%« ol GLASGOW, LONDON PORTS Singopora Due Soil* P. S'hom Penano C42'43 Feb 14 Fab 17/18 Feb 19/20 f.b IB F.b 22 Fab 23/24 Ji 27/28 F.b 23 Mar 3 Mar1,011 words
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Advertisement1024 1957-02-15 13 EAST ASIATIC LINES OUTWARDS SAILINGS FOR BANGKOK AND/OR FAR EAST A T B".n.k.k.n,y WS J-Oi "^a a Z z "X",:* SARGODHA" ,i/ii M M£ONIA B-n.kok anry S^S HOMEWARDS SAILINGS FOR GENOA, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG, COPENHAGEN GOTHENBURG, OSLO "liuinmi" S'tJrr P. Sham Penong KAMBODIA B p ort 7/17 Colls Gvdme omiti1,024 words
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Advertisement1003 1957-02-15 13 b o u.l°d7ng the ben line steamers ltd •%yr SINGAPORE (Incorporated m the United Kingdom) S LINES SAILINGS TO U.K. ft CONTINENTAL PORTS Spore P. Sham Penang BENMHOR for Liverpool, Hamburg 20/23 Fab 24/27 Feb 28 Feb/ 2 Mar BENVRACKIE for London Hull 20/22 Feb I Rotterdam 23 Fab/ I1,003 words
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Advertisement1189 1957-02-15 13 McALISTER tic CO., LTD. TEL No. ***** ELLERMAN 4k BUCK* ALL KLAVEHESS LINK LONDON, HAVRE, ROTTERDAM. LOS ANCELES, SAN FRANCISCO. HAMBURG I SEATTLE. VANCOUVER I PORTLAND ana tor U.S.A., North Atlontie Ports Accepting corgo tor Control aY South and Canado vio Colombo A>R«rice CITY Of POONA MNNEVILLB S'por. P. Sham1,189 words
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Article, Illustration407 1957-02-15 14 THE Singapore General Rice Importers Association are to send a petition to the. Colony Government asking for the abolition of the stockpile system, which they claim is costing local rice merchants over $200,000 a m6nth. Last December, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce took up the407 words
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185 1957-02-15 14 Malaya now imports' more tea from Japan JAPANESE experts of black tea to Malaya have shown a marked increase in recent, months. A total of 318,875 10. valued at $207,933 was imported into Malaya in the first 11 months of last ye^r. This showed an increase of 228,875 lb. over185 words
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Article, Illustration170 1957-02-15 14 SKAL CLUB ELECTS NEW OFFICIALS MANAGER of the passage department of KPM in Singapore Mr. G. van der Sande was elected president of the Skal Club of Singapore at the annual general meeting held recently. Mr. van der Sande Is a pioneer in the shipping industry in Singapore havin g170 words
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Article, Illustration301 1957-02-15 14 Mutton prices up I SINGAPORE importers of Australian sheep are concerned pver the prices of the livestock which they say^the Australian farmers have increased considerably since the war. They fear that if 'the farm- nnn ers make further 'increases, age 10,000 sheep a month local importers301 words
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222 1957-02-15 14 THE annual report of The Manufacturers' Life Insurance Co. shows that in 1956 the company paid out the record sum of £13,998 727 in death claims, matured endowments, annuity payments and other policy benefits. including £1,858,618 in dividends to policy-holders. New business The company222 words
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Article120 1957-02-15 14 Filipino copra exports increase EXPORTS of Filipino coconut products In 1956 showed an overall Increase compared with 1955, according to preliminary figures published in Manila by Associated Steamship Lines. Figures for 1956 were as follows with the 1955 totals in parentheses: copra 986,284 tons, ($l5--145); coconut oil 107,164 tons, (72,875)120 words
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Advertisement177 1957-02-15 14 SECURITY SAVE STERLING SAFELY v^ in a BANK DEPOSIT ACCOUNT and receive Minimum Depo.it £1M ■9f NO capital depreciation •X- NO charges, commission or stamp duty WITHDR \WAL terms to suit individual ■<L J" convenience •fl SI ABILITY assured INTEREST accrues day by day, payable half-yearly ASSETS exceed £8,000,000 V177 words
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Advertisement295 1957-02-15 14 Pictutps v 11 f/i/r -=r fry W"4 lAt J /^^f^#lr^--^'^'- m VtScKcfiQ z a Kodak Verichrome Pan %S i^0 I Will gilT you sSftiS £g£^ the best Sff YOUR KODAK DEALH KODAK (MALAYA) LIMITED. SINCAPORE AND Kla More speed power WlOiilJ' capacity B INTERNATIONAL l"" 1 1 11 2-WHEEL RUBBER-TYRED295 words
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Article593 1957-02-15 15 SCC 'C score another upset to put out New Zealanders J^I*G(JER fans are due for a treat on Saturday when four teams three of them from the R.A.F.— will battle for honours in the Singapore Cricket Club's annual seven-a-side tournament. Playing at the top of593 words
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101 1957-02-15 15 PORTER IS CONFIDENT OF BEATING 7 FT. 1/2 IN. MELBOURNE. Thurs. /"OLYMPIC medallist Charles "(hilla" Porter is confident he can beat the world hUh jump record of 7ft Vim in the Australian Athletic Championships in March. Porter, who jumped 6ft 10'iin in the Olympics, will come to Melbourne immediately fromReuter - 101 words
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Article95 1957-02-15 15 ■VEVIIXE Sison, the Singapore xl three mile:, champion, was beaten lor a second time when he took part in a cross country race over lour miles at Changi on Wednesday. The winner was Cpl. Thompson (Changi, who clocked 22min. »sec. seven seconds better than Sison 5 t:me.95 words
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Article, Illustration49 1957-02-15 15 TENSE moment for Penang as goalkeeper Abdul Rahim (left) full-back Ban Chuan (centre) and centre-half Siang Teik jump for the ball at the same time as All-India centre-forward K. Paul Looking on is the India's insideleft Balaram. India won 5-1. Straits Times picture.49 words
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Article234 1957-02-15 15 WEBSTER IS THE ONLY STAR LEFT IN 30 BN TEAM rkNLY Cpl. Tony Webster, South-East Asia bronze v medallist, remains in the all-conquering 30th Battalion R.A.O.C. team which meets 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers in the final of the Singapore District inter-unit boxing championships at234 words
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Article209 1957-02-15 15 Statham and Bailey fit for Test JOHANNESBURG, Thurs. "C^NGLAND enter the fourth Test against South Africa here tomorrow in the happy position of knowing that they need only to draw to make i certain ol victory in the five- game series. But It is unlikely that they will be satisfied209 words
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Article205 1957-02-15 15 COLOMBO. Thursday VG. APPA RAO and K. Billimoria. of India, caused the first major upset in the Asian Lawn Tennis Championships here yesterday when they beat the fancied Chinese pair, Wu Sheng Kan and Sunp Lien Ken. 7-5, 6-1, 7-5 in the second round of205 words
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Article46 1957-02-15 15 Technical Wing "A" beat Supply Wing "B" 5-3 in the semifinals of the Seletar intersection knockou* hockey competition at Seletar yesterday. In the other .semi-final match. Motor Transport Repair Service Qeat Administration Wing 3-1. The final will be played on Saturday.46 words
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Article88 1957-02-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Thura. 'JXHE FOOTBALL Association of Malaya's soccer team to meet the Indian Olympic tourisU at Princes Road on Saturday will be: Ong Chin Foo: Lee Sai Chong. Kwong Chong Yin; Mok Wai Hong. E Dutton. Chuah Poh Aun; Mok Wai Kin. Pang Slang Hock.88 words
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Article49 1957-02-15 15 CALCUTTA, Thurs.— India and Malaya will meet in the first round of th? Davis Cup (Eastern Zone) at Madras from March 1 to March 3. the All-India Lawn Tennis Association announced today. Winner of the tie will play the Philippine* in the second round. Rrutcr49 words
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Article555 1957-02-15 15 'Giants' fear Div. 3 rivals LONDON. Tnurs. HOW does it feel for First Division contenders for the F.A. Cup to be drawn away against Third Division sides who have already beaten teams from the top division in this year's competition? Despite the disparity in class It doesn't please them at555 words
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Article73 1957-02-15 15 MIAMI BEACH. Thurs Joe Brown, 30-year-old world lightweight boxing champion, retained his title here last night when he beat former champion Wallace 'Bud' Smith. The fight was stopped at the end of the tenth round as Smith was bleeding badly from a cut mouth. It was73 words
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Article81 1957-02-15 15 Ten riders frorr RAF Beletar. RAF Tengah and the Arm., ■S compete in the first cycle event of the season the 25-mile time trial at Bukit Timah on Sunday Five cycljsu. three from Seletar LAC F. Mills. JTM. Homer and LAC J. Atkins and two from81 words
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Article186 1957-02-15 15 SAINT ANDREWS School best St Josephs Institution 2-0 in their return int/r-srhool soccer fixture at Woodsvill. veterday. St Josephs who suffered a 4-0 rtefeat tn tne nrM match, were an unproved side yesierdav and held their opponents to a M-orelea* fL-M half. St Andrew's186 words
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173 1957-02-15 16 Star One (E. Cracknell) was impressive over 3f in 40 25. Irish Pearl (Larkirw and Glory went from the three. Glory came away from her stable-mate in the final furlong to clock 40. Grand Rapids (J. Jones > raced wide out over 3f in173 words
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Article473 1957-02-15 16 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP wnnirniiTS AS BUKIT TIMAH HORSES WIND UP TRAINING zzSSz By SULLIVAN'S PAIR ARGYLL AND WEEM FASTEST IN THE FINAL GALLOPS ITXDOUBTABLE, a stylish winner over a mile with 9.0 on the first day, L carries 8.9 in the Bukit Timah Cup over 9f473 words
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588 1957-02-15 16 HOCKEY ROW De Souza's 'meddling' solidly supported KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. DID the interference charged against the Chef de Mission of the Federation contingent, Mr. Herman de Souza, Improve or weaken the Federation hockey team which took part in the Olympic Games at Melbourne in November? A doII conducted by Straits588 words
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Article371 1957-02-15 16 Weights for tomorrow •tvrEIGHTS for all eight races tomorrow, concluding day of the Singapore Turf Club's February Meeting; •re:— Bukit Timah Cup Cl Div 1-9 F Copacabana 9.00 Vital Chance 8.12 So Sorry 8.10 l.'ndoubtable 8.09 Winterdrina 8.08 Joe's Tipple 8.07 Brilliant Scholar 8.05 Srna.ni,- Hati 8.04 Argyll 8.03 Weem371 words
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Article320 1957-02-15 16 A GAMBLE by trainer Wally Bagby very nearly came off at Bukit Timah on Wednesday. When Marigold was allotted 92 after his easy all-the-way win on the first day, Bagby at once summoned Chris Dragon from Penang. It was a bold move pitting a young320 words
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Article56 1957-02-15 16 Alexandra Grammar School beat Seletar Secondary Seniors 2-1 in a soccer match at Seletar! yesterday. A. S. Shelley scored! both goals for Alexandra and: Postance replied fort Seletar. In the junior game, Seletar won 3-1. Scorers were Barry Chown t (2) and Louis Moore for56 words
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Article23 1957-02-15 16 BOXING Singapore Base District championships finals. S.U.A. hall. socoel IKIKMII.IIS; Inited Rovtn v A.C.S., Fairer PA-k; Arsenal v lnllil.uK Farter Pank.23 words
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Article195 1957-02-15 16 PEDERATION'S brilliant Olym- pic left-inside Aminullah Karim L> the latest addition to the LatirT Wantlersrs hockey team. Karlm, a labour officer in Johore. played his first game for Wanderers yesterday in their S.H A. second round match against University at Bukit Timah. The game ended195 words
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Article209 1957-02-15 16 T<HE Ceylon Cricket i x Board of Control has! agreed to a tour of Singapore and Malaya in August this year. The Board has written to Mr. M. Saravanamuttu, the Ceylon Commissioner in Malaya, that they were willing to play eight matches here provided all209 words
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Article, Illustration34 1957-02-15 16 EARLY BIRD RETURNING TO SCALES AFTER SCORING EASY WIN EARLY BIRD (Paterson) being led in by owner Mr Kwik Tjoe Bing after winning the seventh race at Bukit Timah on Wednesday. Straits Times picture.34 words
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440 1957-02-15 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Thursday. REMARKS like "disgusting," "damaging' and "likely to spoil the good name of the Federation" were some of the reactions of leading sportsmen and fans to the "smear campaign" that has been the aftermath of the Federations first participation440 words
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Article269 1957-02-15 16 Chinese beat India 2-nil PENANG JHE Bete All-India —ranked recent 01} in one i thrilling a lon^ tii at the today. A crowd saw the i copy-book two qc. The indlai strongest they never from an earl the Chine almost kick-oIT. Hero foi goalkeepe i played career. Credi other r.ii':269 words
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Advertisement48 1957-02-15 16 PA 141-4* obcr4OoyDarsago In the XVlth Century Dom Bern ire Vincelli was inspired :o create a tonic wine from the many fine herbs he found around the Fecamp Monastery in France whei he served as a Benedictine Monk, l] i»Mi.KiiM I H oiilv as 1: i BcncdicUnc DOM48 words
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