The Straits Times, 23 August 1957
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Title Section17 1957-08-23 1 AVERAGEI»AILY €ERTtfK»S4LE EX€^R» 80^^00 The Straits Times. I Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1957 15 CENTS17 words
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Article229 1957-08-23 1 DROUGHT SHORTAGE IN S1AM MAY BE JUST AW EXCUSE If Bangkok insists on putting up price then Malaya trill turn to Burma PLAN FOR A JOINT APPROACH Govts say: We won't pay more lias slashed her rice exports to Malaya 0 per cent to try to229 words
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90 1957-08-23 1 DRUNKEN PASSENGERS—BY U.S. AIRLINE PILOTS WASHINGTON, Thurs »ruMk«n passengers who Kecuinf "belligerent and unman a liable are danI iiitid Stales •"rim. piloi.s today told i Senate mil>-( ommittre I ■web >" considering a P' 11 ban alcohol on air- IllllTs ■n a report to Urn sub-com-mi <t'-< Urn Airline Pilots'Reuter - 90 words
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215 1957-08-23 1 Causeway pass 'Big Two' talks today TENGKU DUE FOR ONE-DAY VISIT WfHETHER the Federation should introduce a pass system at the Causeway after merdeka will be among pan-Malayan matters which the Federation Chief Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, will discuss with the Colony's Chief Minister. Mr. Lim Yew Hock, when be215 words
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91 1957-08-23 1 Onn to shun all M-Day celebrations JOHORE I. \IIKI Thurs. —Dato Sir Onn bin Ja'afar. president of Party Negara, has refused all invitations to attend the official ceremonies and functions marking the declaration of independence in Kuala Lumpur. He would not give his reasons when telephoned at his home here91 words
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Article65 1957-08-23 1 The body of an Indonesian soldier, Pte. Misdi, who was killed while serving with the I United Nations Emergency j Force in Egypt, was flown to Jakarta from Singapore in an j Indonesian Air Force Dakota yesterday. The body had been lying lin the KLM65 words
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197 1957-08-23 1 MR JUSTICE ABDUL HAMID of Pakistan a member of the Reid Com- mission which drafted the Federation's constitution, flew into Singapore from Karachi by Qantas last night to attend the merdeka celebrations as a guest. As soon as he197 words
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Article23 1957-08-23 1 JERUSALEM. Thurs. An Israeli policeman was wounded in an exchange of fire with Jordanians northeast of Tel Aviv today. Reuter. imiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmmiiReuter - 23 words
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Article, Illustration209 1957-08-23 1 Incognito Prince lands in Colony EX-KING AND EX-PREMIER LEADS WIFE. CHILD DOWN GANGWAY 'TRAVELLING incogni- to for health reasons, Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia, ex-king and expremier, arrived in Singapore yesterday on board the Vietnam. Accompanied by one of his wives, his three children, personal secretary Col. C. You-heng, and209 words
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Article33 1957-08-23 1 WASHINGTON. Thurs.About 20 American reporters will be permitted to go to Communist China soon on a six-month trial basis. An announcement is expected in the next few days. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article26 1957-08-23 1 LONDON. Than. The British Colonial Secretary. Mr. Alan Lennox-Boyd. underwent a successful operation in London today for the removal of his gall bladder.26 words
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Article18 1957-08-23 1 TOKYO, Thurs. Two Japanese pilots were killed today when their jet fighters collided in mid-air. Reuter.Reuter - 18 words
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Article68 1957-08-23 1 COLOMBO. Thuri Cej'lon today lifted control in the export of sheet rubber, allowing dealers to sell on the open market. The Rubber Commissioner said the ban was lif.ed because he had bought enough rubber to complete ship ments under the agreement with China, which runs out atUP - 68 words
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Article40 1957-08-23 1 LONDON, Thurs.— A PanAmerican stratocruiser airliner struck the roof of a terminal building at London Airport today while manoeuvering after landing from New York. A wingtip was damaged and guttering was knocked off the building. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article41 1957-08-23 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Employees of Malayan mines will have only one paid merdeka holiday instead of two. an official of the All-Malayan Chinese Mining Association said today. This holiday ha s been fixed for Aug. 31.41 words
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138 1957-08-23 1 Believed crashed in jungle KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. R.A.F. Valetta supply-drop aircraft has been missing since noon today and it is believed to have crashed in dense jungle about 60 miles north-west of here In the plane, the Straits Times understands, are four men138 words
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110 1957-08-23 1 'Walk this way' edict angers teachers TOKYO, Thurs. Japanese "hoolteachers in Shikoku l.might protested against an educational board directive ordering them to report to the local defence headquarters to learn "how to walk with jjrace." A spokesman for the teachers said the directive was "unconstitutional and an attempt to reviveReuter - 110 words
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Article156 1957-08-23 1 Muslim party defeats Reds JAKARTA, Thurs. The Masjumi won an unexpected victory in West Java provincial and municipal elections over the Communist Party today. Unofficial returns showed the Masjumi leading in 18 districts with a total vote of 981,765 to the Communists' 958,441. The remaining five districts to be reportedReuter - 156 words
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Article34 1957-08-23 1 PLAN TO ISOLATE RED' SYRIA LONDON. Thurs.— Arab state* friendly to West planniti;; to isolate leftist Syria in attempt to block spread of Soviet influence in Middle East AP. (See Page 3)AP - 34 words
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Article80 1957-08-23 1 LONDON, Thurs. Commander Gerald Forsberg, 45, Royal Naval officer, swam from England to France last night in the record time of 13 hours and 33 minutes. This is 22 minutes less than the previous record set up two years ago by Miss Florence Chadwick, the CalifornianReuter - 80 words
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Advertisement50 1957-08-23 1 C. DE SILVA BROS. "Manufacturing Jewellers" Met PUcc. S'pore-1. Phone: 831 15. js. m x> mim APOILO Wl BRAND ESSENCE of CHICKEN (MADE IN U.S. A PASUMA PHARMACAL CORPORATION 516 FiMh Avenue, New York 36. FOR THE ESSENCE WITH the RED LABEL CO., LTD. K Lumpur. Ipoh. Penang. Kuchinj Jesselton.50 words
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Advertisement8 1957-08-23 1 THIS COULD BE JACKPOT MONTH^ See Page 78 words
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Advertisement70 1957-08-23 1 Take uCcXjUa^A this weekend Kodak 1 Film "p &ive you the best results ,'iiM in blacks' white or in eoler Kl3l intelligent beer drinker The best beer is fresh beer. Tiger beer reaches you freshly Imttliil, after it has 111 mil in the cellars under specially cimti oiled conditions. Tiger70 words
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263 1957-08-23 2 Don't listen toShylock, Govt. warns officers THE Singapore Govern yesterday not to ma solvency on the stvengtfc lenders to give special ci of debts. "Officers who do this will be putting themselves entirely in the hands of the moneylenders," says a circular to all heads of departments. The circular, signed263 words
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Article103 1957-08-23 2 'Ashamed' to explain attack A LOR STAR. Thurs.- A betel nut seller. Othman bin Mohamed, told the Kedah Assize Court today he was "too ashamed" to say why he had hacked a childhood friend. Othman, who pleaded guilty to voluntarily causI ing grievous hurt to Nor bin Mat with a103 words
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Article25 1957-08-23 2 Col. R. J. A. Hornby has been appointed the new Deputy Director of Public Relations. Far East Land Forces, at Singapore headauarters.25 words
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Article26 1957-08-23 2 A total of 1,322 people checked the City Council i Electoral Registers at the i 1 32 Inspection centres on I Tuesday and Wednesday.26 words
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Article63 1957-08-23 2 The Singapore Anti-Tuber-culosis Association has received a cheque for $23,243 from the Lee Foundation. It equalled the sum SATA coli lected recently for its South I Winds rehabilitation centre jfund. The foundation's contrij bution Is the result of an of- fer made by the Colony63 words
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660 1957-08-23 2 1 Huge M-star will be central landmark of Seremban's colourful scene (MERPgKA IN YOWI^TOWN^.STBA<Ta TIMES SPECIAL. REPORT ON NEGR1 SEMBlLAfsT) If DAYS TO FEDERATION I INOEPENDEIICE i \w day y CEREMBAN. Thurs.— A 25- foot- wide 11 -point star, illuminated with coloured lights, 30 feet from the highest point 5660 words
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67 1957-08-23 2 rENTY-ONE Singapore students yesterday flew around Singapore for half-an-hour in a chartered Malayan Airways plane. The trip cost each of them $15. The flight was sponsored by the Student and Youth Department of the Singapore Chinese Y.M.C.A., as an 'educational tour." While67 words
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283 1957-08-23 2 FOUR M.0.1U SAY: WE DID NOT GET PROMISED PAY Caft. Bernard iranK Castle, 40, of No. 3 Base Ordnance Depot, RAOC, who is facine 20 charges at a Singapore court martial, will make his defence today. Ten of the charges allege i283 words
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149 1957-08-23 2 Whistle led to muder attack Court told A WHISTLE was blown before an attack in which a man was killed and two seriously injured tt the Naval Base, the Sin- 1 gapore Assize Court was told yesterday. Seven men. alleged to have been members of an unlawful assembly which caused149 words
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158 1957-08-23 2 rE aaoter of the Gervase Sleigh. Capt. F. C. Richardson told a Singapore court yesterday of an ultimatum he got from five of his officers, while the ship was in the Persian Gulf on June 12. The officers, including the chief officer G. L. Wallwork158 words
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Advertisement299 1957-08-23 2 Ajf"^ 1 your car cost you hard-earned money a#rß YOU ip> ->. 0 value from your car? Are you in fact getting all the power you jl^k^M^p^li^iiyi^^^^B^P^^M^Sii^M^^Br P a d for? Today's modern cars are designed to take advantage of Lm^jj^l^ MmL^jKm high-quality premium petrol, and you are squandering some299 words
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Article250 1957-08-23 3 Stassen overcomes Defence Department objections Allies to Russia: 'We will halt all nuclear tests for two years' LONDON, Thursday. fpHK Western powers yesterday offered to halt nuclear tests for at least two years if Russia would accept the rest of a package plan for grst<6tep disarmament.250 words
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121 1957-08-23 3 His heart stopped and started 36 times I LOS ANGELES, Thurs.— Doctors told today of a man IIWM heart stopped beat. ins 36 times in a 24-hour period and who is now y,H\ en jugh to return to work Dr. James McEarhen and Dr Rodney Smith, heart ipecialists of St.AP - 121 words
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Article27 1957-08-23 3 Thurs. A MusItb a revolver in each hand walked into a restaurant yesterday where :.islim s wer- sitting and shot three deau. U.P. iUP - 27 words
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140 1957-08-23 3 The sexless Americans -and their frigid women /CHICAGO, Thurs. American men are sexless and most of the women frigid, a leading psycnologist said today. Dr. John Kishler, blamed "American civilisation" for mate repression. "Men have become more refined, more passive and more feminine," he said. Dr. Kishler said that clinical140 words
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Article42 1957-08-23 3 NICOSIA, Thurs. Nicas Sampson, Greek Cypriot journalist under a death sentence for carrying a sten gun last January, has withdrawn his appeal to the Privy Council and will instead apply to Governor, Sir John Harding, for mercy. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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108 1957-08-23 3 BANGKOK. Thurs.—Majort Siri Siriyothin, Minister of Co-operatives, today became the fourth cabinet member to resign. But Field Marshal Pibul Soneeram, the Prime Minis-; 1 ter, denied there was a crisis I and told the Press: "I give you my assurance there will be no coup."AP - 108 words
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218 1957-08-23 3 BANDA'S REVANGE: I CAN'T PRONOUNCE GLUCK' pOLOMBO, Thurs. The Prime Minister of Ceylon, Mr. Solomon Bandar anaike. said today that the new U.S. ambassador, Mr. Maxwell Gluck, should not be embarrassed about pronunciation of names. "I can't pronounce his either," said Mr. Bandaranaike. "I don't know whether it should beAP - 218 words
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Article33 1957-08-23 3 WASHINGTON. Thurs. The cost of living in the U.S. rose to an all-time high in July, the Bureau of Labour Statisfics reported today. This was the 11th monthly increase. UP.UP - 33 words
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Article12 1957-08-23 3 TOKYO, Thurs— Fire destroyed 200 houses in Asahi town. Reuter.Reuter - 12 words
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Article318 1957-08-23 3 Press gagged —charge in Cyprus ATTEMPTS are being made in Cyprus and AusA tralia to gag the Press. In NICOSIA, representatives of the foreign Press protested against suppression of news about operations in the past few months. The protest was presented at a meeting specially requested by the Pressmen withReuter - 318 words
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Article141 1957-08-23 3 Syria brings Premier to London LONDON, Thursday. HTHE British Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Macmillan, returned to London this afternoon, interrupting his North England shooting holiday, to assume charge of the Foreign Office and examine the exten* of Soviet influence in Syria. Mr. Macmillan will handleReuter - 141 words
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Article65 1957-08-23 3 ROME, Thurs. Foreign tourists in "immodest clothing" will n o longer be tolerated on the streets of Rome, the police said today. In co-operation with foreign embassies and con. sulates, the police have, notified that all tourists in improper dress brief shorts, flimsy, sleeveless blouses65 words
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53 1957-08-23 3 tfOKYO, Thurs.—Jap- anese police last night sent to Tokyo Welfare Home three young children whose father forced them to jump with him over a 240-foot cliff in a suicide attempt. Though the cnildren survived the father died on his way to hospital. He hadReuter - 53 words
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Article23 1957-08-23 3 LONDON: An expedition of Leningrad University has left for the Pamir mountains In Soviet Central As»a to collect Information about the "abominable snowman."--Reuter.23 words
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Article11 1957-08-23 3 BERLIN: An American soldier, Private William P. O'Ryan has given him-11 words
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Article19 1957-08-23 3 self up to United States Army authorities in Berlin after three and a half years in East Germany. Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Article24 1957-08-23 3 TOKYO: Japanese police have started a nation-wide round-up of Communists engaged in illegal business activities and had raided 10 offices. shops and homes. —Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article18 1957-08-23 3 LONDON: Schoolteacher Evelyn Pretty moved today from the hamlet of Nasty in Hertsfordsbire to Igley, Essex. A P.18 words
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Article29 1957-08-23 3 TAIPEH: Nationalist Chinese and American officials are considering a plan to move some 1.500 Chinese refugees from Hong Kong to an Island off thp east coast of Formosa. UP.UP - 29 words
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Article237 1957-08-23 3 LONDON, Thurs. Closing middle prices of selected stocks not Including stamp duty were: Consols £48!» Ending 4% £89 a —In War 3'*^ £65 BANKS Here. (£5-£2' a pu) £6% bartered i£l) 42/3 Hongkong ($125) £48 INSURANCE Jom. Un. (utsj 76/4'» /7"4 loyal 81/4^ /l'» Prudential £40*» +K BAILS237 words
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Article22 1957-08-23 3 LONDON. Thurs—Spot 26\d. Sept ae^d., Oct-Oct 27'« d., Jan.-Mar. 27-^., April-June 27Hd, July-Sept 27"ad, Sept. c.l.f. 26% d.. Oct cif 26-y4d.22 words
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Article22 1957-08-23 3 Tone: Easier. TIN LONDON, Thurs—Buyers £740. sellers £741 Forward buyers £742. sellers £742>?. Settlement £741 Turnover a.m. 40 tons, pm. 65 tons.22 words
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Advertisement127 1957-08-23 3 EVBtf IN C6lt> WAT&* f^f^^ts our i >tt£ THE bf&r/ ysSgff J I x^ your clothes in FAB's rich suds and *ey come out cleaner than you've ever SOAK 1 en them before. That's because FAB— IV 1 I the miracle washing powder from America i h>^ J j -gets127 words
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Advertisement300 1957-08-23 3 Sliced Cheese /ffififfi'iO the B.E.A. Bozoar |Mmnm«m^^w Soturdoy, 24th August „*«Hr r 1 1 a.m. 6 p.m. t River Valley Rood Jap Stolls Gifts Lucky Numbers Gomes In aid of the Singapore Children's Society llfc Convalescent Home No fuss, no bother! Eight perfect slices pre-cut for sandwiches. This is the300 words
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Article, Illustration303 1957-08-23 4 WHAT THEY ARE IN LABOUR LAW SINGAPORE GOVT. WILL NOT SAY CINGAPORE Labour Ministry officials yesterday declined to disclose the anomalies now existing in the 1955 Labour Ordinance. All they would say was that the Government was examining the ordinance to find out what anomalies should be303 words
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Article50 1957-08-23 4 Colony art show: Next stop Paris AN EXHIBITION of paintings hy 22-year-old Chia Yu Chian of Singapore (above) was opened yesterday at thp British Council Hall A former pupil of the Chinese High School. Chia plans to co to Paris for further studies. The exhibition will remain open till Tuesday.50 words
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Article, Illustration56 1957-08-23 4 WHAT A RUSH! NOW TO FIX NEW STAMPS ON THE COVERS TWO YOUNG stamp-collectors. Miss Lee Wai Chin and Yee Thean Fook, are seen carefully fixing new Federation stamps on covers outside the General Post Office. Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday. They were among hundreds of students who rushed to boy56 words
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118 1957-08-23 4 LIM INVITED TO OPEN Big colony trade fair SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister, Mr. Llm Yew Hock, has been Invited to open a $3,000,000 trade fair to be held at the Great World from Sept. 27 to Oct. 15. Mr. Abdul Razak, assistant manager of the Great World, said yesterday It would118 words
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581 1957-08-23 4 'It would take month for me to tell all'— clerk HE TELLS INQUIRY: IF JAILED I GO AS MARTYR IPOH, Thurs.— Mr. Lvi Weng Kee, a former case clerk at the Central Mental Hospital, Tanjong Rambutan, told the commission inquiring into the conduct and administration ol the hospital that it581 words
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Article178 1957-08-23 4 TTOE Singapore Minister for Labour, Mr. Lim Yew Hock said yesterday that he hoped the dispute between the Hock Lee Bus Co. and some of its striking employees would be settled by negotiation That was why he had not yet appointed a court of inquiry178 words
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Article36 1957-08-23 4 Singapore Buddhist Association will hold meditation classes, and classes on the discourse of the Buddha Dhamtna every Wednesday and Saturday at 30-C. St. Michael's Road at 7 p.m. The classes will end in November36 words
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Article35 1957-08-23 4 KUALA KANGSAR, Thurs. —Raja Alshah binte Sultan Iskandar Shah, elder sister of the Raja Muda of Perak and younger sister of the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, died in the Ipoh hospital this morning.35 words
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Article294 1957-08-23 4 VARSITY INQUIRY BEGINS MONDAY •T^HE Commission on 1 the University of Malaya, which will begin its sitting on Monday, is likely to be asked to inquire into the possibility of a separate university each for the Federation and Singapore, instead of the present University of Malaya set-up. The other main294 words
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Article114 1957-08-23 4 Govt. saves because of an expert JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. The Johore Government has been saving more than $162 000 a year as a result of the recommendation^ made by Mr. R. R. Felstead. an organisation and methods expert engaged in late 1953 to "tidy up Government departments In the state.114 words
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Article23 1957-08-23 4 The Cathay Organisation will give 100 free shows nt their theatres in the Federation as their contribution to the merdeka festivities.23 words
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Article62 1957-08-23 4 A resolution of protest against the proposed Johore Causewey pass system will be tabled at the fourth delegates' conference of the Khek community guilds of South-East Asia, which begins in Singa- pore today. The conference, to be held at the Singapore Community Guild in Peck Seah Street,62 words
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Advertisement268 1957-08-23 4 WIN A'KOLYNOS 9 FREE TBIP t« Cjj^BSß^^F^^SP^B^^^^l?^ I' II m^ MnBJmJHJ^HV^^' V' v \ff G«t a sheet of paper and then in less than 50 words of simple JtM^Z English writ* down the reasons WHY you u»« Kolyno* Super White. t Surely, you've never heard of an easier way of268 words
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Advertisement192 1957-08-23 4 these perfect cotton-wool santov. el with their extra-absorbent cellulose centres, give the ideal comfort and protection you have always looked for. So next time ask for 'ORIGINAL' SANTOWELS I Jjp SmiMh SIZES i, 2 and 3 I Southalls also make Soluble Santowels 'Celtex' Compressed 'Travla' Maternity Pads San Belts and192 words
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Article197 1957-08-23 5 Fresh air and a pen talk do the trick \0 screaming sickness ca ses for pant two weeks ipOH, Thurs.— Fresh air hus scattered the spirits" which ona made raving amazons of pupils at Nilehiah Girls' Institute'rjgjj Hashlm bin Haji resident of the school committee, said very197 words
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263 1957-08-23 5 WO PROBE TILL THE VICTIM IS RELEASED' SINGAPORE police do not investigate kidnapping cases until the victims are released, Mr. Peter Claque, the Police Secretary, said yesterday. He said this when asked about the progress of police investigations into the abduction of Mr. Ng263 words
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324 1957-08-23 5 SINGAPORE political leaders are hesitant about the offer of the People's Action Party to form a "socialist front." The secretary general of the Lab^nr Front. Mr. Tang Peng Yue, said yesterday that the Front would consider the proposal if the PAP324 words
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Article71 1957-08-23 5 Man accused but dead two years TRAFFIC police accused A Seah Chong Amm, of Chancery Lane, Singapore, of failing to furnish driving particulars on Jan. 13 last year. But yesterday his weeping wife. Tarn Ken* Foon. told a Singapore court that Seah had been dead for two years. She said71 words
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Article54 1957-08-23 5 A "Mobil Queen" will oe elected at the annual dance of the Stanvac Sports Club to be held next month at th? Adelphi Hotel. The contest is open to all women— single or married There are no age restrictions. The winner will be judge*! for beauty, dress,54 words
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Article50 1957-08-23 5 t A labourer, Llm Hup. was charged in Singapore yesterday with having 91b. 3oz. of raw opium worth $5,000 in Singapore Harbour Board premises on Wednesday. He pleaded not guilty and was allowed bail of $6,000 until Aug. 28. when his case I will be mentioned.50 words
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Article42 1957-08-23 5 A Singapore coroner. Inche Ahmad bin Ibrahim, recorded an open verdict yesterday at the inquest on a yegetable farmer, tfg Pak. 56, who was knocked down by a P.W.D. lorry while cycling along Tampenis Road on March 24 this year.42 words
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Article, Illustration299 1957-08-23 5 Golden earrings for the 'cat from gods' A 51 -YEAR-OLD Indian barber in Singapore, Mr. R. Thandavarayan has bought a $65 pair of golden earrings for his cat, Kulappy (Disturber.) And he has sent out invitations to 400 guests for the ear-boring ceremony at Bukit Chermin Road on Sunday night.299 words
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Article157 1957-08-23 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A United Nations town planning expert. Mr. G. Rudduck. has recommended that Kuala Lumpur should have at least two more suburbs on the lines of its satellite town, Petaling Jaya. Mr. Rudduck was loaned to Malaya by the U.N. Technical Assistance Administration, and157 words
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Miscellaneous487 1957-08-23 5 CHINESE V.M.C.A. (Prince Y.W.C.A. (Raffles Place): Malay FEDERATION OF BOYS' Edward Road): Movie Club show classes 10.15 ajn. and 5.30 p.m.; CLUBS (Queen Street.): Activity "Prisoner of Zenda" 8 pjn.; Japanese flower arrangement class Instructors training course— judo 6 Chinese shadow boxing 6.45 a.m. 5.15 p.m.; Square Dance Club's p.m.;487 words
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Obituary23 1957-08-23 6 10 Wort* $1$ (Minimum). 8T ANTON: At Kandmg Kerbau Hospital, on 18-8-57. beloved Infant 6on of Mr. Si Mrs. P. F. Stanton23 words
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Obituary96 1957-08-23 6 10 W»r4s HO (Minimum). THE FAMILY OF the late Mrs. Annie Rodiigues wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all Relatives and Friends who Attended the Funeral, r^ well as those who sent Wreaths. THE FAMILY OF the late Mrs Khong Moh Heng thank all friends and relatives for96 words
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Article100 1957-08-23 6 J0 Word, tit (Minimum). NOW OPEN to all Mont Dor Ice cream, milk and snack parlour Ngee Ann Building. Orchard Rd THANK YOU DARLINO for the beautiful present, and the Air-wick Mist, you do think of the nicest things. COMPLETELY NEW Up-to-the-minute in fashion. Lovely Frocks and all dress100 words
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710 1957-08-23 6 The Straits Times. Singapore, Fri. Aug. 23, 1957. Homes for Rent When the merdeka celebrations become a pleasant memory there will be opportunities for the ginger groups in the Federal legislature and in local government to press for housing schemes that begin to match the Federation's needs. There is little710 words
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Article244 1957-08-23 6 Another Chance To Disarm The Western powers' new proposal on the suspension of nuclear tests revives the proceedings of the U.N. Subcommittee on Disarmament at a moment when all Las seemed lost. In offering to suspend nuclear tests for a period of two years, tne Western powers have moved appreciably244 words
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Article214 1957-08-23 6 The apathy of the Singapore public towards the rehabilitation of ex-prisoners is notorious, and the comments of the retiring Commissioner of Prisons will leave it as unmoved as before. As far as the public is concerned an ex-prisoner is an ex-convict who must continue to pay for his214 words
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MAN IN THE STREET
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927 1957-08-23 6 YOUR editorial comments on certain sub-sections of the amended Reid Report which was passed in the last Legislative Council of the Federation of Malaya, in which you stated that the Federal Parliament wHI have legal powers to curb freedom of speech927 words
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257 1957-08-23 6 POOR BURSARY STUDENT IS WORRIED I WILL be going to the University In September. As a poor student who cannot afford to pay my way through my university career, I have applied for a Government Bursary. But so far I have not received any reply from the Education Department. The257 words
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603 1957-08-23 6 Yes, but who cultivated the seed of M erdeka? rnHE statement that the X Japanese sowed the seed of independence Is not without its grain of truth; but this does not invalidate Prof. Parkinson's contention that Britain was preparing her colonies for Independence. This preparation was done by stages. As603 words
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Article122 1957-08-23 6 Fls pleasant to hear that the Federation is floating a loan at a reasonable rate of Interest. There is a crying need In this country for a sound solid investment, such as this loan, to b* made available to the small income earner, who Is not122 words
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Article273 1957-08-23 6 CEYLON LANGUAGE PROBLEM KKWp lon language oroL Almost e\. a mis-stated however, to poini tlcularly tha' men. -the u-y tacit approwi to W mand that on jhould.be the dffl I s?v f stood for gleet the •Sinl-.ab and wither ti, nor Uie other parties stand th Trie nly the Qorcnu273 words
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Advertisement105 1957-08-23 6 The Missiles: TOMORROW'S WEAPONS As rockets more Into the front line of defence, new and bigger guided missiles of unprecedented power are being developed on secret restlng-ramps. Already the ballistic missile programme Is advanced enough for Brigadier Schrlever, its head, to say. -we already have the know-how to hit the105 words
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Advertisement186 1957-08-23 6 &J! and here's why hiaOTßn M praMML Th, Swan (SSSSS^ Safety holds more ink than any other normal size pen so loss by eviporstioa is no problem. AktohiMy tatk-proof. Then, is no rubber sao to perish and leak. A special seal makes th« .Safety 100% 14 twit solid gold nib.186 words
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Article548 1957-08-23 7 City Council NOT unlawful— Jumat LOCAL GOVT. SET-UP wn.w. ng SAME VOL OLD ORDINANCE GOBS, MINISTER EXPLAINS BUT SOME COUNCILLORS STILL THINK NEW LAW DISQUALIFIES THEM pHE new Local Government Ordinance brought into force on Aug. 13 does NOT make the present Singapore City Council an unlawful body, a Government548 words
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Article111 1957-08-23 7 CRISIS 'A BLESSING IN DISGUISE' |OH ORE BAHRU, j The High tier, S i r Donald MacGillivray, ight that the may after en a bless;ise "for it el a desxee tnongst the waj speak- ell banquet .na Besar. imagination displayed by ..merit offland comers In the the terrorValiailt bands' c111 words
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70 1957-08-23 7 Three days left to make your bid £or $35,000 535,000 jackpot is waiting to be won in Malayan Monthly's Contest "M' (August). ■c's also $5,000 in consolation prizes. date is Monday, Aug. 26 THREE m today. id your coupon, with postal order, AT ONCE. f early and make sure of70 words
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Article105 1957-08-23 7 rpHIRTY-four men and woA wen were watching a blue film in a Geylang Road house ou Wednesday night when police from the anti-vice subbranch. C.1.D., raided the premises, a Singapore court wa s told yesterday. Ng Koon Meng. 19. pleaded guilty to being responsible for105 words
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Article39 1957-08-23 7 JOHORE. BAHRU. Thurs In the Sessions Court today. Chal See Teh was sentenced to a day's Jail and a fine of $350. or loui months' jail for the theft of 77 plate* belonging to his employer39 words
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Article48 1957-08-23 7 Llm Moon Yoong. a hawker, was yesterday found guilty in a Singapore Court of unlawfully having a parang at Blanco Court at 3 a.m. on July 31. He was fined $100. As he was unable to J>ay he was jailed for two months.48 words
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Article21 1957-08-23 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs.— The Johore Government is to spend $35,000 on fertilisers seed and livestock to help farmers.21 words
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Article124 1957-08-23 7 THE British cruiser Newfoundland arrived in Singapore yesterday after helping two ships in distress on her Journey from Hong Kong. The Newfoundland left Hong Kong last Friday. On Sunday morning, she received distress signals from the Leichow a small coaster, disabled of! the124 words
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Article, Illustration139 1957-08-23 7 FOOD IS BLESSED-PRODUCTION SHOULD BE A HIT jtjALAY FILM stars, tech- nical staff and guests yesterday sat down to curry and rice on the set at the Cathay Studios, East Coast Road. Singapore. The meal, after readings from the Koran and being139 words
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Article, Illustration67 1957-08-23 7 A Mongol housewife in Spore MRS. SONOMIN LUBSANG, a Mongolian housewife, passed through Singapore by KLM yesterday on her way home after seeing .something of the world outside China. She had been on a visit t 0 Indonesia. At the airport before boarding her plane she said: "The women in67 words
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Article38 1957-08-23 7 Banda to lay stone Mr. Bandaranaike. the Prime Minister of Ceylon, will lay the foundation stone of the image of Buddha in the Jayantht Vihara at Sri Lankarama, 30-C, St. Michael's Road, Singapore on Monday at 5 pm.38 words
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224 1957-08-23 7 FAIR EXTENSION IS CALLED OFF AND THEN.. A PLAN to extend a Hong Kong trade fair at the Happy World, Singapore, was hastily shelved when the chairman of the visiting Hong Kong trade mission learned that immigration details for a visit to Kuala Lumpur for the forthcoming merdeka trade fair224 words
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Article92 1957-08-23 7 The Iraqi Ambassador to India, Ceylon, Burma and Siam, Syed Mohamed Salim Ai-Radhi, will arrive in Singapore tomorrow on his way Kuala Lumpur to attend the merdeka celebrations. The representatives of the Netherlands— Mr. Markus J. Rosenberg Polak, who will be Charge d'Affalres of his country's92 words
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Article50 1957-08-23 7 A variety show, "For Your Entertainment" presented by Iris Sanderson, will be hold at the Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore, tomorrow in aid of St. Stephen's School building fund. Tickets at $10. $5. $3, and $2 will be on sale at the hail from 9 a.m.50 words
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Article32 1957-08-23 7 The Minister for Works, Posts and Telecommunications, Inchc Sardon bin Haji Jubir, yesterday visited Jqhore Bahru to see the progress made by the Public Works Department In the State Capital.32 words
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Article, Illustration222 1957-08-23 7 HE WILL WORK ON IT FOR FIVE MONTHS 4 6ft. 41n. Dutch artist, A Mr. Jos Keyser, plans a giant painting of the scene in Kuala Lumpur Stadium a week tomorrow when the proclamation of independence is read. He says that it will be222 words
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Article174 1957-08-23 7 4 JAILED FOR ASSAULT ON WIFE CHANAN SINGH and three others were jailed for a year by a Singapore court yesterday for assaulting his wife, Jonginder Kaur. The court was told that Chanan Singh, accompanied by his brother Kappal Singh, and two friends. Dalip Singh and Delver Singh, forced their174 words
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107 1957-08-23 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The present Australian Commissioner here, Mr. T. K. Critchley, will be Australia's first High Commissioner to Malaya after independence. At the same time the Malayan Commission in Canberra will become a High Commission, with Mr. O 'in Lay Teik107 words
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Advertisement141 1957-08-23 7 jiift Life dasurancc Corporation of cfndia Divisional Office for Federation of Malaya I ore at the Oriental Building, Mountsatten Road. Kuala Lumpur. > at Singapore, Malacca, Kuala ard Penang Divisional Office empowered to deal with s pertaining to Corporation Policies ding LOANS AND CLAIMS for prompt and "cal service to141 words
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Advertisement125 1957-08-23 7 2 'TOUCH OPERATION' g\ CAPACITY II /1 2 r Jpn In. SHOWROOM I IS4. CLEMENCEAU AVENUE. SINGAPORE TEL. ***** BEHN. MEYER CO. LTD. P.O. Box 2000, Singapore. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. LTD. Kuala Lumpur, Penng. L Place your capital a in good hands M INCOME TAX NOT DEDUCTED ON FIXED TERM125 words
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Article, Illustration349 1957-08-23 8 Lone ranger Granger on a rustlin trail SUSAN BARBIE SEES THE WEEK'S NEW FILMS QNCE in a while we see a Western with a reasonably original plot and a good enough cast to put it well above the average in its class. M.G.Ms "GUN GLORY" is one of them. It349 words
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Article, Illustration258 1957-08-23 8 GLAMOUR GIRL BELINDA IN A GEM JAM OKITISH studios have a natural flair for turning out good crime and mystery films with enough ingenuity to keep you guessing till the end. J. Arthur Rank's "THE SECRET PLACE" is the latest. Set mainly in the East End of London, the Him258 words
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214 1957-08-23 8 LOCALLY made films always have a certain interest. "KASEH SAYANG" (Love and Devotion) has the added appeal of a Singapore setting and a contemporary story. In Malay, with English sub-titles, it is produced by Run Ron Shaw and its cast includes popular stars214 words
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Article, Illustration291 1957-08-23 8 STORIES about heartwarming little girls who live in humble huts with their grandfathers are apt to be saccharine to a nauseating degree, but don't shun "HEIDI" on the assumption that it is just the same. It is frankly a tear-jerker, but291 words
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69 1957-08-23 8 LONDON. Thurs. A lovely 18-year-old Japanese star, Izumu I'ukimura, is under consideration for a role opposite Dirk Bogarde in the film to be made in India or Ceylon this year of Richard Mason's "The Wind Cannot Read. Izumu, who has made 20 films in69 words
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Advertisement499 1957-08-23 8 j_u__^)_?________i______^S *■> v^ P^2___L________________l M _____^__?f!!__?_i__z______________ x ii?\r\^r\Kii OP£WS TODAY! J t [^J Dfc\JNJ 1' -m. 1 4.15, 645 9.30 p.m. 1 He's Here... For your most wonderful «l entertainment date! |PAT BOONE% J -^C cotoo, DE LUXE __r T CiNEMAScope^^j^^ > co-starring Terry Moore Janet Gaynor -fa Dean Jagger499 words
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Advertisement513 1957-08-23 8 -^1 aBBa|B B 31 it a a &ftaw >how it •> the 'J\ot >h«w 11,1.45,4,6 30A«hi UNBELIEVABLE! THRILLING! INCREDIBLE Thy Flyinff HvptiU* in 1 <)lfl m MANDARIN with Superimpowd ENGLIm Ttttnnrrnir Midniijhi /"<&*» mttM l_4^^ SHOCKING! usk -^W "OHMMOH »«,f»« tf«_\C^M Tomorrow 9 ajn.: "SONS OF THE MTSKKTTm. k" Sunday513 words
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Miscellaneous414 1957-08-23 8 26. Bloomer completing disaster Straits Times Crossword -28. Boiled and spoiled (7). I i J 29 Attend closely and dry up! 12 3 4 K§g 5 8 I f i I It's turned down (4-3). DOWN ~~S ~SSS ?^5 "SS? 55^ ~SS J Kee P m ln discredit (7). S^414 words
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Article, Illustration1460 1957-08-23 9 m THE JAVA H 8l campaign M Bonjamin (Bugmy) Siege'- *eho built a erimffMif empire in drugs, gambling and vice, rherked into a \eu> York honpital one afternoon, mneaked out at night, killed a potty criminal and returned to bed unnoticed—Daily Mirror - 1,460 words
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Advertisement136 1957-08-23 9 ABULI CHANNA (WHITE CRAM) IWCIOUSIY SOFT. COQHD 6- READY I TIMS PRODUCTS LTD, CALCUTTA*!. INDIA a,.,, KHALSA TRADING CO N I DGI «O*o. Mil -LajclmcfL r imm slide remote control. TITHES" 4 PHOTO SIPPLY, LTD Subidiory Fountaint Agency M^dk Road, Singopor.. Tel:- ***** ***** 70 Pudu Rood, K Lumpur. Tel:-136 words
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Advertisement126 1957-08-23 9 v Dad and Johnny agree that Batehe&nA VeoA n^Hpßpi^HßHP| And you can't fool them with \K^ftJWJJW//7f}\ any other sort. Batchelors Peas 9 yy/ 7 ls KfAmf are the tastiest peas plump, SP^AvAAsHP^h t'ull-ol'-flavour peas so nourishHk^Sß^hCSw n S to because they're rich in protein. You'll agree, Batchelors |Kk arc tne126 words
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Miscellaneous198 1957-08-23 9 fJV'.v Morgan 3M.D. To hospital /%*E PONT KNOW \"I f/^IOU HAP SETTER TEU. \-j lit VO THAT, V 1/ I PONT KNOW TOO \f WELL, SO HbVHHHB S9*""" 1 HOW TO THANK I? 1 KEX TO MEET WE AT THE IV\ KEITH LJ\ MUCH AgOUT TKEATIN& I FAR HO ONE198 words
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288 1957-08-23 10 'BEARISH' REACTION FOR RUBBER AS CEYLON LIFTS BAN By Our Market Correspondent DENDING further information on quantities involved, the first reaction was "bearish" on the Singapore Rubber Market yesterday to a report that Ceylon will again export sheet rubber. September first grade rubber closed in Singapore yesterday at 91 i288 words
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Article409 1957-08-23 10 The Malayan Share Brokers Association reported: "Industrials were slightly Irregular, tins and rubbers were firm." Singapore and Federation brokers reported the following business done yesterday: Con. Tin Smelt ords 345. 3d.; Praser Neave ords $2.95; Gammon $260 (overnight). $2.60; W. Hammer $2.47 cd; Hume Industries p r A409 words
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Article159 1957-08-23 10 September first grade rubber buyers fob. closed in Singapore on Thursday at 91 cents per lb., down seven-eighths of a cent on Wednesday's close. The closing tone was easier. Closing prices In cents per lb. yesterday were: OFFICIAL: Int. 1 R.S.S Spot f.o.b. buyers 90\ sellers 91 U:159 words
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Article67 1957-08-23 10 The Malayan Exchange Banks Association made the following changes in Its rates to merchants yesterday (all rates to $100): Srllinn T.T. or 0.0. ready: Brhrian Francs 1609: Swedish Kronor 1674. On the free exchange market In Hone Kong yesterday, the I.S. dollar was quoted at 6.03 for cash67 words
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Article46 1957-08-23 10 GAZETTED PRICES The Federation's Minister of Finance has fixed the following prices for calculating Customs Duties for the week from Aug. 22. Rubber 92V 4 cts. a lb. Copra $400 a tonCoconut Oil |722 a ton. Palm Oil $721.75 a ton. Palm kernels $350.75 a ton.46 words
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Article116 1957-08-23 10 Singapore Chinese Produce lichangr: noon prices per picul yesterday were: Copra: quiet; August/September $25 buyers, $26 sellers. Coconut oil: quiet; bulk $41 fellers, drum $45 sellers. Pepper: steady: about 50 tons of business reported done; Muntok white $113, Sarawak $112. special Sarawak black $76 (all up D. Singapore116 words
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Article80 1957-08-23 10 AUSTRALIAN STOCKS MKLB A rnoro m corded throui section on U H Exchange varlatfons Trading v, Oil Se. moderate but other ml Loans n Loaa* 3 Loans 3 Bank of N s. Con. Zinc Mount LyeU* N. Broke.. >, Hill 50 Mount Mor-. Peko Western .Mini Ampol. Ex. Oil Search80 words
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Article39 1957-08-23 10 Ships lyinr ihtsMi pore Harbour Board iu^ expected tcxl.,* Empire Orwell Awabasan Maersk 8 B Vietnam 13 ;4 15 16. Drente Resang N. V, Larut 23. I Phrontls 27 Benlomor.d 31 33/34, Gor. 38/39. Ett:: 42/43, Preside:.39 words
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Advertisement251 1957-08-23 10 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr. An* Teck Phal has retired as a Director of this Company upon the disposal of his shareholding on 19th August 1957 and has on his own accord ceased to be the Company's Manager effective from the same date, and that the Company251 words
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Advertisement130 1957-08-23 10 NOTICES AUSTRALIAN COMMISSION, SINGAPORE POLIOMYELITIB VACCINE The Australian produced Poliomyelitis vaccine is now available in Singapore to children of Australian citizens. Notification to this effect has been posted to all previous applicants in yesterday's mail. For further enquiries, please contact the Australian Commission at Phone *****. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby130 words
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Advertisement429 1957-08-23 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS APPLICATIONS are Invited from Federal ClUsens and serving officers for the posts of Senior Translators, Federal Translation Bureau. Salary scale $659x33-751 plus current Government allowances (Division ni). Probationary period, three years for direct entrant* but this may be reduced for serving officers. Qualifications: School Certificate Grade I or429 words
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Advertisement426 1957-08-23 10 NOTICES THE TEMERLOH RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED (Incorporated in the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on Wednesday, 11th September, 1957, at 12 o'clock noon the Directors will recommend for approval payment of a Final Dividend of426 words
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Advertisement788 1957-08-23 10 NOTICES MICHAEL J. WHISTON Mr. Whiston's employment .with this Company having terminated he is no longer authorised to conduct any business on their behalf. JAMBS MILLER CO LTD. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT Public Holiday Merdeka Day, Saturday, 31st August 1957. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Saturday, 31st788 words
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Advertisement449 1957-08-23 10 KNUTSEN LINE orient serviu fROM CANADA/US. PACIFIC PORTS 3p oats Sailint San Vancouver Francisco Spore P.Swert v Ellen Sakke 24/26Au? 27Au« Z9A ut Kristin Bakke 21 Au« 20/22Scpt 23Scpt 25 Anna Bakke 27Au« USep 1 1/13 Oct 14 Oct 16 Oct g Elisabeth Bakke 21Sept 5 Oct 5/7Nov BNov lONov449 words
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Advertisement1281 1957-08-23 11 MANSFIELD tfc CO., LTD. Mum (Incorporated .n Singapore) (12 nnmt) THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE T D e p JTifINGS t. I IVtRPOOL GLASGOW LONDON ft CONTINENTAL PORTS J *v J Suei "it* lo P'aceed vio Panama or Cape of Good Hope pHetl to proceed via other^ports^ to load ond discharge1,281 words
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Advertisement1102 1957-08-23 11 Mir/ffli^/Jf JJA¥W>f If UflJ BAST ASIATIC LINES OUTWARDS SAILINGS FOR BANGKOK AND/OR FAR EAST VIA SUEZ ■Baaaaataai Penong P. </hon> Spore """"Si 0^:..-.:.:.::;:::- /2 L A f T5 gfl "LALANDIA- H/17 Sapt lt/19 Sapt aSyM Sapt Bangkok only HOMEWARDS SAILINGS FOR ADEN, PORT SAID. GENOA. ANTWERP, ROTTEROAM, HAMBURG, COPENtiAOIN, GOTHENBURG,1,102 words
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Advertisement960 1957-08-23 11 •uiumn« THE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD T&i"" SINGAPORE (Ineorporotad in the United Kingdom) S LINES SAILINGS TO U.K. ft CONTINENTAL PORTS Spore P S'horr Penang BINCRUACHAM for London, Antwerp —In Port/24 Aug BENLOMOND for London, Hamburg, Rottardam 24 Aag/ S Sept Leaden direct arrtves 27 Sapt dENVANNOCH for Uvarpool, Hull960 words
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Advertisement1241 1957-08-23 11 McALISTER €t CO., LTD. TEL.: No.: ***** ELLEBMAN LINES KLAVENESS LINE LONDON, HAVRE, ROTTERDAM, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, HAMBURG ft HULL SEATTLE, VANCOUVER ft PORTLAND and tor US*.. North Atlantic Ports *-+*<• ""iJ?^?"-* OU K and Conodo via Colombo SUNNYVILLE CITY OF POONA j^ p m Penang i./i^pt WSV. 71,241 words
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Article180 1957-08-23 12 JUNE REGISTRATIONS HIT 195*7 HIGH Many businesses already operating THIRTY new commercial companies with a total capital of more than $58,000,000 were registered in Singapore in June. This was revealed by the Singapore Ministry of Commerce and Industry in its recent issue of the180 words
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Article, Illustration130 1957-08-23 12 Japan trade mission seeks buyers MR. M. KANAI, leader of the seven-man Kobe trade delegation now in Singapore to improve business relations, says Singapore and the Federation provide good opportunities for the expansion of Japanese trade. Mr. Kanal says his team, which is representative of several companies in Kobe, is130 words
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179 1957-08-23 12 THE Sarawak Trade ana Customs Department has predicted that both the crop and exports of Sarawak pepper this year will be lower than last year. A spokesman said the crop is a month late. Low prices have caused native gardens to be j179 words
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125 1957-08-23 12 THE British motor car industry is trying to discover new ways of getting more mileage per gallon of petrol rather than inventing new body styles, according to Dr. Albert Fogy, director of the British Motor Industry Research Association. According to reports from the125 words
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Article, Illustration93 1957-08-23 12 STOUT CONTEST WINNERS GET CHEQUES Mr. G. Millar Watt of Sime Darby and Co. Ltd., (above left) distributes cheque prizes to Mr. Chiew Pak Kiong, manager of the Cathay Cinema (centre), and Mr. Yao Shook Leong. proprietor of the Celestial Cabaret, first place winners of the "Dog's Head" Guinness stout93 words
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Article, Illustration88 1957-08-23 12 Qantas' new assistant manager The Singapore Airport will increase in importance as an international airport as South-East Asia's role in world affairs grows. This is the opinion of Air Commodore J. Alexan. der, Qantas Kmpire Airways Ltd.'s new assistant manager in Singapore. Commodore Alexander, who assumed office recently, said the88 words
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Article, Illustration170 1957-08-23 12 The changeover is featured in the August issue of TIN magazine. These two photographs show the original M.V. Paula, built in 1927. in the process of transformation at Butterworth and the reconstructed ship, renamed the Pibul. off the coast of Siam. First170 words
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204 1957-08-23 12 PREVENTION INSTEAD OF payment" By A Special Correspondent T ONDON insurance companies are c on three objectives to meet a world in insurance risks. They want to avoid beins; stam huge sums insured into cutting their rj of the risks have never been insu. clear204 words
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Article65 1957-08-23 12 AUSTRALIAN FIBRE MADE FROM LATEX An Aturtra panv Fi'jre Pn a Ltd., Vld yan latex which i s an In ponent for m 1 Mr. V.B.D. a j 0 the company a business vl says his company make* a fortune from I "Our process I mp i^ says Mr. Wai65 words
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Advertisement181 1957-08-23 12 STILLACE AVAILABLE EX STOCK Gold Cap f J PARKIER '51' Ball Point &M pj During Bth Moon Festival. 'H^> August 24th to Sept. Bth ft7 r t^ |C Ln MONSIEUR MEUKOW BRANDY <~W)\h}\ pJ calling nightly at restaurants j/rl'wm&y (j\ 'jQ in Singapore. To the host of (ff WMf/ JIS181 words
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Advertisement140 1957-08-23 12 Kodak Announces the NEW LOW- COST c^\ >^ /_J **^*V The low cost coper C every off.cc *a.^'s Offers.., jft i Full copying range _^tK§^^mj-- Creal operating p<e 1"^ -^^^^^j^ Speed c:~--■H Wu -^B~^^^^B^^^ re| yp n 9 expe-se I' S.mplily paperwork ■HHH m your office Makes 5 copies in140 words
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283 1957-08-23 13 BACK ON the active list aftpr a wellearned rest OoVerearnea rest, yovernor's Cup and Perak Derby winner Adelaide Star went out for his first timemakincr "illnn nn rhp S£ Sck at training tracK at Bukit Timah yesterday morning. Ridden by his regular jockey,283 words
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425 1957-08-23 13 IRISH PEARL A DANGER TO 4-TIMER TUFTON IRISH PEARL, with Bill Camer astride, did an at--1 tractive sprint over 3f in 39 4/5 on a soft track at Bukit Timah yesterday morning. This four-year-old is' well handicapped in the Class 2, Div. 1 mile race tomorrow and if he gets425 words
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Article95 1957-08-23 13 London, Thurs. Yesterday's football results were: GLASGOW CLP (leinl-Bnal) Third Lanark 3 Queen's Park 2 SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP Dundee 2 Hearts 2 GLASGOW CUP (Ist Round) Patrick 0 Clyde 0 SCOTTISH DIV TWO. Albion 3 Dumbarton 1 Alloa o Stirling A. 2 Berwick 0 Stenhousemulr 1 Dundee UReuter - 95 words
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Article53 1957-08-23 13 The Johore Bahru District XI to I meet Johore Indians in a soccer match at Tebrau tomorrow will be •elected from: Wan Dollah. Ibrahim. Hussein, Haron, Yusof (JMP), Hamld, Majld, Hassan. Talb, Tahlr. Muslim. Tallb (Rainbow), Ibrahim (PWD) and Dngku Ismail (Star- Julsl. Wan Ismail.53 words
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Article27 1957-08-23 13 JOHANNESBURG. Thurs. England beat South Africa by eight matches to three In the final badminton "Test" last night. England won the four prevlou* "Tests". Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article78 1957-08-23 13 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— Re- I suits of the Johore Bahru Rifle Association's annual shoot First Stage. 50 yards: Ahmad Omar score (92), aggregate: Has-! sa n Haji Mohamed 1195). Second Stage, 50 yards- Abbas Abdullah (96). 100 yards: Mrs. Mohamed Said (99). aggregate: Hajl Othman Samsudin (199).78 words
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Article139 1957-08-23 13 V. P. NAYAGAM - Training for FAM team V. P. NAYAGAM By KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. THE Federation's soccer squad for the Merdeka Games will undergo a week's centralised training, beginning on Sunday, In preparation for international football festival here from Aug. 31 to Sept 7 The players are: Nk Mun Keai. Edwin Dutton, Abdul139 words
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Article34 1957-08-23 13 YORK. Thurs— Mr. Phil Bulls Pheldlpplnes won the Glmcrack Stakes, run over six furlongs here today. Sir Victor Bassoon's pinched was second with the Queen's Pall Mall third. Nine ran.— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article30 1957-08-23 13 CHICAGO. Thurs. Joe Brown, world lightweight champion, was held to a draw by fellow American Joe Lopes In a 10-round non-title bout here last night. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Advertisement328 1957-08-23 13 „n, nl ,nu«l Ton. P««e 6) irIO SS VACANT Box SO ct: txtra. .-MTOR (Chinese xice versa* eneral clerk i organisation, Chinese, good i p O. Box 1666 ERK TYPIST for Manufacturer. T>pist. mat ,«>d at figures. Ltioo previous > ere. to Box lye Female Stall .ide Fair in month.328 words
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Advertisement572 1957-08-23 13 SITUATIONS VACANT 20 Word. SS (Mim.) Box SO ct: txtra. WANTED IMMEDIATELY Receptionists/Tourist Guides, also Lady Typist, part-time Stenographer, Salesman, Salesgirls Apply personally: 28. Telok Ayer Street. SITUATIONS WANTED 20 Word. SS (Mim.) Box SO ct: txtra. EXPERIENCED BRITISH Secretary/Shorthand Typist, S2, wishes fulltlme Post Available immediately. Box A 4294.572 words
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Advertisement722 1957-08-23 13 OFFICE SPACE VACANT 10 Word. SS (Mim.) Box SO ct: txtrm TO SUBLET OFFICE Space 800 and 600 square feet airconditioned modern building, centrally located, reasonable rent, available immediately. Box A 4273, ST. OFFICE SPACE WANTED 10 Word. SS( MIm.) Box SO ct: txtra. WANTED TABLE SPACE in Office with722 words
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Advertisement884 1957-08-23 13 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 20 Word, SS (Mim.) Box SO ct: txtrm. DISPENSARY. Singapore Fully equipped as a Going Coni cem Services of necessary peri sonnel including Doctor available. Centrally Situated. Apply Box A 4295 S.T. AGENTS WANTED 10 Word, SS (Mim.) Box SO ct: txtrm. "COCONUT FIBRE'- locally manufactured wanted export884 words
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Advertisement874 1957-08-23 13 HIRE PURCHASE it Word. SS (Ml*.) Box i* rt,. txtra. DEC FANS AVAILABLE On Hire Purchase only $11 a month. No Deposit. Consult Fan Hirlngs, 177 Orchard Road. Phone *****. DON'T PAY MORE! Radios. Radiograms, on very easy payments, trade-ins, at our Town Branch: 10, Collyer Quay Nachiappa Bros. Singapore874 words
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Advertisement284 1957-08-23 13 VEHICLE SHh niniunnMrs "1 BATTERIES Mill keeps going when the F(//J /g Untlj^ rest have stopped w 'WU/l fj^ Only Silver Exide can offer you this solid guarantee: 18 months of guaranteed life from the day of purchase Every Silver Exidc vehide battery is sold with a printed guarantee attached284 words
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Article757 1957-08-23 14 MORNING SESSION MEN'S SINGLES (First Round): Omar Ibrahim (Spore) bt Sunny Tan (S'(or) 15-4, 15-6; Teh Kew San iPiir, w.o. Khoo Eng Chin (NS); Zabidi Ismail IKel.) bt I ■«> Sic Chun (Pk.) I 15-12, 15-8; Lim Wei Lon I 1 (Spore I bt Mm Kiok757 words
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Article461 1957-08-23 14 Early shocks as Malayan badminton championships start Eddy wins easily in sinyles, doubles IPOH, Thurs. DENA N G S semi- finalist this year, 1 Toh Boon Theng, creat- ed the biggest upset on the first day of the Mai layan badminton cham- pionships here tonight461 words
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401 1957-08-23 14 Services, Selangor in crucial Malaya Cup ties By 808 PIDCEON TWO Malaya Cup x matches to be played in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow have an important bearing on the outcome of the tournament and may, in fact, decide who are to be this year's finalists. The fixtures are a south zone401 words
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Article49 1957-08-23 14 LONDON. Thurs. Results In last night's Rugby League matches were: Bradford Northern 5 Swlnton 20: Halifax 22 Ca.stleford 17; St Helens 28 Huddersfleld 8; Sal ford 40 Dewsbury 9 Wakefleld Trinity 18 Hull 13: Warrington 36 Liverpool City 6: Whltehaven 10 Kelghley 11: York 14 Hunslet 6-49 words
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Article29 1957-08-23 14 Arsenal and Mount Emily drew 1-1 to their S.A.P.A. junior Cup tie at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. Arsenal scored through Cordine and Mount Emily through Mansoor Alias.29 words
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Article44 1957-08-23 14 SUNGEI PATANI, Thurs. Kedah's Olympic runner, S. Karuppiah, will not be participating In the Merdeka Games because of a pulled muscle. He sustained the injury while running In the 100 yards at last week's triangular meet between Kedah, Penang and Perak Swifts-44 words
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Article52 1957-08-23 14 DOVER. Thurs- Greta Anderson. Danish-born swimmer from the United States, last night won the International English Channel swimming race. Greta, who could not swim a stroke until she was 17, staggered ashore at 6.03 p.m. to become the first woman to win the race since It started52 words
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350 1957-08-23 14 lIONG KONO's represen- tatives to the Merdeka international soccer tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Eastern A.A., were held to a 3-3 draw by Singapore Chinese in their opening match at Jalan Besar stadium last night. The visitors, who will play two more matches here— against350 words
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Article95 1957-08-23 14 V"HE SINGAPORE Amateur PA. Selection Committee last night named the two teams Singapore Selection and Singapooe to meet Eastern A.A. on Sunday and I Monday at Jalan Besar stadium. Singapore Selection: Idros Albar Aman Kastawi, All Samijan: Matmoon Sudasee. Vass. SaulIbrahim Hassan. Corthlne. Hatch. Tahlr95 words
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Article532 1957-08-23 14 By NORMAN SIEBEL T»HE YOUNGEST and oldest players in the men's singles were concerned b x the most interesting matches when the Malayan lawn tennis champion ships started on the Singapore Cricket Club courts yesterday morning. Both met seeded players and won plenty of credit532 words
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Article851 1957-08-23 14 MEN'S SINGLES First round: Vo Van Than (Viet.) bt Anek Duangudoi (Slam) 6-2, 4-6. 11-9; Moses Ta iPerak) bt I. A. Alsagoff <S) 6-: 4-2 retd.; B. Pinto (Ceylon) t K. C. Dao (H.K.) 6-3. 3-0, retd Vo Van Bay (Viet.) bt Hollowa851 words
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Article54 1957-08-23 14 First round: I. a AlsagofT and Mrs. S. M. Bradley (Si bt Miss L woudstra and R A. Poorter (S) 6-1, 6-2: H. Fryer and Mrs J. Holman bt Mrs. H. Dew (Pg and A. Seeboonruang <Slam> 6-3 6-2; K- H. Ip (HKI and Miss K Leong (Sel)54 words
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Article89 1957-08-23 14 LONDON. Thurs.— Tea scores In today's cricket matches were: At Lords: Ireland 92 (Wells 5--11). M.C.C. 110-2 (two-day mateh >: At Bristol: Somerset 351. Sussex 241 (Lenham 62. Potter 78. McCool 5-107 1 At Dover: Middlesex 203 and 158-8 (Titmus 63 n.o.t. Kent 108 (Pretlove 50,Reuter - 89 words
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165 1957-08-23 14 THE TEST Richardson Gravenej score centurie B S «N HUTI JHE OVAI i x England i <• first in againsi l and beby makii I tino enou them possibin th y y p a* they becau.se tfi on the bourn a nn wicket oi out ro r at 92. had165 words
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Article50 1957-08-23 14 ENGLAND— M lnn« Richardson b Smith Sheppard r and h CudiLird Graveney not out May c Worrell b v»iiih Cowdrry b Ramadhin Bailey run out Evans not out Extra Total i (or liw meketi fell .v BOWLING Worrell U-J-! Dewdnrv 11 l Kanu 40-11-K7-1: Baben (ioddard n-10-43-1; 52-2— Reutrr.Reuter - 50 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous31 1957-08-23 14 ATHLETICS Singapore Business Houses meet (heats), Jalan Besar stadium. 2.30 p.m. SOCCER B.A.F.A. Junior Cup: Darul Afiah v RN Kranji; (..vlang. 5.15 p.m. TENNIS Malayan championship* (second day), padanr. 930 am31 words
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