The Straits Times, 17 September 1957
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Title Section19 1957-09-17 1 AVKHAGE DAILY CEWTiFIBtt SAIE EXCEEDS 80,000 The Straits Times Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1957 15 CENTS flatlet19 words
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Article376 1957-09-17 1 SIAMESE PREMIER STANDS FIRM IN FACE OF CHALLENGE Rioters mass at Government House and yell support for rebel leader 'Dismiss Phao or quit' demand BANGKOK. Mon. Fifty eight army leaders, led by Siam's Army Chief of Staff, Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat, today called on the Prime376 words
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Article, Illustration55 1957-09-17 1 SIR DAVID and Lady I Watherston wave goodbye tn their many friends at Kuala Lumpur airport as they hurry to catch their plane for London yesterday. Sir David, former Chief Secretary, has been appointed special counsellor to the Malayan High Commissioner in London, Dato55 words
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124 1957-09-17 1 I won't borrow if rubber holds— Lee TONDON. Mon. Sir Henry Lee. the Federation Minister of Finance, said here today that Malaya would not need to borrow money outside the country if tin and rubber prices remained stable. Answering questions at a fci conference at Malaya House, he said: "WeReuter - 124 words
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Article51 1957-09-17 1 JAKARTA. Mon.—lndonetfu and Singapore film produces will team up on proi of a full-length cope feature Mm .set In Ball. Mr. Naziruddin Naib. an official of Jakarta's "Perfini" film company, said shoot'ng on location was expected to get under way soon with Kris Film Productions of51 words
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Article27 1957-09-17 1 PEKING. Mon. The Chinese Communist Party's central committee has issued three new directives aimed at improving thi' management and day-to-day efficiency of agricultural collectives. Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article36 1957-09-17 1 CAIRO. Mon— The Egyptain newspaper Al Ahram said today the situation in Jordan had taken a dramatic turn in the last few hours and would lead to the eventual abdication of King Hussein. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article125 1957-09-17 1 OVER THE CHANNEL BY WIND OF WIND CALAIS, Mon. Mr Philip Wills. British gliding champion, yesterday landed his glider in France after crossing the English Channel unintentionally. He took off from Dunstable, north of London, intending to land at Maidstone, south of London, but the wind carried him over theReuter - 125 words
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Article56 1957-09-17 1 HATFIELD (Herts), Mon. —A strike of 1,500 engineers and draughtsmen which threatens to cut work on guided missiles and Comet airliners began here today. Union leaders ordered the strike at three De Havilland factories because the firm refused to give the men three weeks holidayReuter - 56 words
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Article21 1957-09-17 1 LONDON. Mon.— The Queen yesterday nominated the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. John Diefenbaker, to be a Privy Councillor. A.P.AP - 21 words
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279 1957-09-17 1 Atomic base? We hope to be told Lim SINGAPORE hopes to be "informed and consulted" if Britain should consider making the island a base for nuclear weapons. The Singapore Chief Minister. Mr. Lim Yew Hock, said this yesterday in comment on the statement by the British Defence Minister. Mr. Duncan279 words
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193 1957-09-17 1 NOW REDIFFUSION IS TOLD 'NO MORE RACE BROADCASTS' pEDIFFUSIONS racing broadcasts are to be stop- ped, putting racing completely off the air in Malaya. Because of the large amount of money lost to the race club totalisators through the activities of illegal bookmakers, the associated turf clubs are withdrawing the193 words
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Article82 1957-09-17 1 Lowest rubber price for a year The price of rubber cracked by two n d half cents in Singapore yesterday and October first grade buyers closed at 84 cents a lb. It was the lowest market closing price since June 20, 1956. Then it was 82 cents. Heavy selling in82 words
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Article79 1957-09-17 1 LONDON, Mon. Viscount Hailsham, 49. the Education Minister, was today promoted to Lord President of the Council, paving the way for his appointment as chairman of the Conservative Party. Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd, 55. a former Fuel and Power Minister, becomes Minister of Education in succession f» LordReuter - 79 words
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Article29 1957-09-17 1 NEW YORK, Mon. More than 1,000 delegates will attend a conference in San Francisco in November to study ways in which Americans can help Asians.— A.P.AP - 29 words
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Article12 1957-09-17 1 BUCHAREST, Mon.— Roumania and Ceylon have established diplomatic relations. -U.P.UP - 12 words
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125 1957-09-17 1 A MERICAN President A Line officials and Singapore police last night searched for a 6ft. American seaman who walked out of Woodbridge hospital yesterday morning. The APL's port captain. Mr. A. Hartnoll, told the Straits Times last night that M. M. Whit- taker,125 words
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Article, Illustration127 1957-09-17 1 A LUNCH DATE MADE HIM LATE A LUNCHEON with the Governor of Sarawak yesterday delayed for an hour the arrival in Singapore of of the Earl of Perth, Minister of State for Colonial Affairs, and the Countess. The Earl and his wife will c the guests of the Governor, Sir127 words
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Article164 1957-09-17 1 Jakarta leaders in unity trip JAKARTA, Mon. InJ donesia's leaders today demonstrated their new-found unity by flying together on a patriotic pilgrimage. Delegates to last week's historic national conference, headed by President Soekarno and former Vice-Pre- sident Dr. Mohammed Hatta, left for Jogjakarata to visit a military cemetery where GeneralUP - 164 words
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Article57 1957-09-17 1 HONG KONG. Mon.—British troops will standby here on Oct. 1, when Chinese Communists hold their annual celebrations, and Oct. 10. when Nationalists celebrate the lounding of the re- public. Last year 6.000 people were arrested in riots and clashes between the two groups which paralysed theReuter - 57 words
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Advertisement19 1957-09-17 1 Obtainable At Most High Class Furniture Stores Frotn $7/- per tq. ?d. (Fed. Duty Extra) 3RY fityIiCKK T p'zmwr19 words
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Advertisement48 1957-09-17 1 vmr-AxiA *fw» (til OowUttmtf HARRISONS LISTER ENC. LTD. S'porc Kuala Lumpur Penan* STOP PRESS BALLOON SHOT DOWN HONG KONG, Mon.— Chinese Army anti-air-craft euns have shot down "United States naval aerial survey balloon" as it drifted over Chinese territory. New China News Agency said today _AP. brooa^^ J^^BJbldW48 words
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Article, Illustration724 1957-09-17 2 AFTER NINE LONG YEARS. ..THIS FENCE MAY SOON COME DOWN From NELSON RUTHERFURD KLUANG, Mon. nine years of terror for the people of Kluanu district in central Johore may soon be over. For nine years these people have known violence and savage death. For nine years724 words
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94 1957-09-17 2 SULTAN SETS CLOCK 'ON TO PROSPERITY' KULIM, Mon.— The sultan of Kedah today unveiled a $35,000 merdeka memorial clocktower and then told his applauding audi ence: "Every minute is important and must be used (or the development of the roun try. "Let this clock be a constant reminder to us94 words
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Article63 1957-09-17 2 ALOR STAR, Mon. The Federation deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Dat 0 Abdul Razak. yesterday paid a surprise I visit to Kampong Kuala Nej rang, a bandit black spot 28 miles a. t of Alor Star. He travelled unescorted, in a police63 words
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198 1957-09-17 2 PRISON INDUSTRIES BRING IN THE The aim is $750,000 a near for Treasum KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. PROFITS from goods made in Malaya's prisons will play a big part in boosting the country's economy, the Straits Times was told today. The Federation Prisons Industries Department is aiming at an annual revenue198 words
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Article225 1957-09-17 2 REPORT DUE AT END OF NEXT WEEK rpHE Singapore Port Commission, set up last mm*. x to examine and make recommendations nn aspects of port activities, expects to cornel task by the end of next week. The commission is now meeting privately to examine tlie225 words
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Article63 1957-09-17 2 KUCHING. Mon.— An uncle and his nephew both from Kuching, are studying together In Australia. The uncle. Mr. One Gua:> Teck. and the nephew. Mr. Ong Beng Kheng. are archi- tectural students at the Go: don Institute of Technolog; at Geelong. in Victoria. Ouan Teck ha s63 words
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Advertisement118 1957-09-17 2 Lucky baby loving mother! k jB H I ■v.-'Jb 1 O This mother takes good care of I WL I A S her baby. After its daily bath, she r ds> H B I m 1 dusts it with, plenty of Johnson's I y m m Baby Powder. This keeps118 words
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Article218 1957-09-17 3 rVEST GERMANY WILL FULLY BACK NATO, SAYS TRIUMPHANT CHANCELLOR 'THIS WILL STRENGTHEN THE FORCES SEEKING WORLD PEACE 9 BONN, Monday. t)K. Konrad Adenauer pledged after his election triumph today that West Germany wn'ild throw "all its political and moral weight" behind the NATO alliance. The 81Reuter; AP - 218 words
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Article106 1957-09-17 3 BALMORAL. Mon. The Queen, watched by her family and a crowd of 1.500. yesterday unveiled a bust of her father, the late King George VI. at the tiny village church here. Present were the Queen Mother. Princess Margaret the Duk? of Edinburgh Prince Charles.UP - 106 words
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Article47 1957-09-17 3 SYDNEY, Mon.- Houses in the Blue Mountains were threatened today by a bush fire that has been raging since early yesterday. Hundreds of firemen and volunteers are fighting the fire which has burned through six miles of bush countiy on a three-mile front.47 words
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Article66 1957-09-17 3 LONDON, Mon.- Comet II Ei jet aircraii whlcn BOAC Is to use for engine proving flights and crew training, left today for Belm It was due back from Uj 1300 miles flight tonight. These < xperimental flight > which will go on for some time, willReuter - 66 words
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Article24 1957-09-17 3 LONDON Mon. Influenza today knocked out the crews of two British submarines scheduled to take part in this weeks big NATO exercises.—A.P.AP - 24 words
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Article12 1957-09-17 3 COLOMBO. Mon. Ceylon has established diplomatic relations with Israel. A.P.AP - 12 words
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Article, Illustration160 1957-09-17 3 ACCRA, Mon.— Mr. Christopher Shawcross. Q.C.. was yesterday barred from re Ghana, where he h&> beer, acting as counssl In a contempt case, it was announced tonight Mr. Krobo Edusei. Minister of the Interior, ordered that j Mr Shawcross's entry permit 5 t to be renewed.160 words
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106 1957-09-17 3 POLICE struggled to hold back the crowd of infuriated women who, shouting and booing, clamoured around the black van which took Derrick Edwardson from Croydon police station, Surrey, to Brixton Prison after he had been remanded on Tuesday onReuter - 106 words
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91 1957-09-17 3 Banda tells Gluck 'Thanks for publicity' COLOMBO. Mon. The new American Ambassador, Mr. Maxwell Gluck. today met for the first time the man he con. fessed he could not name as Ceylon's Prime Minister. Mr. Gluck shook hands and chatted with Mr. Solomon Bandaranaike In the Prime Minister's office. TheAP - 91 words
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Article69 1957-09-17 3 KARACHI, Mon. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Suhrawardy, yesterday accused the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Nehru, of "warlike preparations evidently against Pakistan." At a public meeting at Barisal, East Pakistan, he said: "India is engaged in a huge armament race spending over Rs. 8,000,000.000 yearly toAP - 69 words
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Article17 1957-09-17 3 NEW YORK, Mon. The late novelist Kenneth Roberts left an estate valued at USSSOO.OOO.— U.P.UP - 17 words
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178 1957-09-17 3 Pay rises?— They can't be considered' WARSAW, Mon. pOLISH workers have 1 been told that none of the pay increases demanded during recent strikes can be considered and strikes for wage rises, apart from those already planned, are "useless and doomed to failure." TheReuter - 178 words
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Article70 1957-09-17 3 NEW YORK, Mon. A Northeast Airlines passenger plane crashed in a heavily wooded swamp near New Bedford, Mass., last night, killing at least nine people including the pilot and co-pilot. Fifteen others are in hospital. Rescuers had to bring the dead and injured out ofAP - 70 words
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Article54 1957-09-17 3 LONDON, Mon.— Mounted police battled hundreds of jeering Irishmen here yesterday after they tried to storm their own embassy. A police cordon around the embassy threw the marching Irishmen back. They wanted to present a petition demanding the release of suspected Irish Republican Army terrorists nowUP - 54 words
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Article253 1957-09-17 3 LONDON, Mon. Closing middle prices ol selected stocks not including stamp duty were: Consols £47 7 4 Funding 4Ce £90\ War t%% £65>* BANKS Merc (£5: £2' 2 p.u> £7 Chartered (£1) 42'Hongkong C$125) £45 H INSURANCE Com. Un. (uts.) 76 7'i Royal 84 4 1 Prudential £39'253 words
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Article32 1957-09-17 3 LONDON. Mon— Soot 24 ',d.. Oct.-Dec. 24^d., Jan-Mar 25 t d., April-June 25 >.d.. July-Sept., 25 7 id., Sept. elf. 24', d., Oct. c.i.f. 24Sd, Nov. c.i.f. 24Hd. Tone: Barely Steady.32 words
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Article22 1957-09-17 3 LONDON. Mon— Buyers £741. sellers £742. Forward buyers £741. sellers £742. Settlement £742' 2 Turnover a.m. 175 tons p.m. 60 tons.22 words
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Article67 1957-09-17 3 40 KILLED AS ZULUS FIGHT BASUTOS I O H A N NESBURG, J Mon. Police reinforcements moved into Johannesburg today to deal with minor skirmishing continuing between Zulus and Basutos after weekend clashes in which 40 people were killed. Besides the dead, 67 others are In hospital. Police reported tensionAP - 67 words
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Article20 1957-09-17 3 BEIRUT: Sticks of dynamite wer c hurled at the offices of a rightwing newspaper and an anti-Com-munist Party headquarters here.—U.P.UP - 20 words
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Article23 1957-09-17 3 NEW YORK: The Communications Workers of America called out 23.800 telephone equipment installers across the nation after talks failed to avert a strike—U.P.23 words
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Article11 1957-09-17 3 HIROSHIMA: Heiket Matsui received his High School diploma «<■ is 70 —A.PAP - 11 words
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Article26 1957-09-17 3 TUNIS: France asked Tunisia to return 225 Algerian civilians the French Government said were kidnapped last Wednesday by a rebel band coming from the Tunisian border.—U.PUP - 26 words
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Article47 1957-09-17 3 TEHERAN: Fifty people In four buses were drowned in a flood in the Barzand District of north west Persia Thirty bodies have been recovered in other areas.—U.P. LONDON: The British liner Stratheden docked from Australia ntiruis a 24-year-old Indian passenger, Pritain Lai. who was believed lost overboard.—A.PAP - 47 words
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Article23 1957-09-17 3 WASHINGTON: A new series of nuclear tests will be held in the Pacific next April "to advance the development of weapons for defence."—U.P.UP - 23 words
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Article31 1957-09-17 3 RENO: One of the biggest atomic blasts of the 1957 test series flashed across the Nevada sky. It was believed to have had the power of about 40.000 tons of TNT.—A.P.AP - 31 words
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Article21 1957-09-17 3 HOLLYWOOD. Jurors in the Confidential magazine criminal libel tri; 1 brought overnight kits to court in preparation for a long hearing.—U.P.UP - 21 words
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Advertisement126 1957-09-17 3 A New Development! Assuring Complete Waterproof ing f orYears Advantages Easy closing of the case simply by turning the back between the guiding m?:..S. Perfect watertightness of unlimited duration under all temperatures is Assure" because the back adheres constantly to a plast.c r.ng under pressure by a circular spring. Perfect126 words
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Advertisement227 1957-09-17 3 Aspirin x"b" > (BAYER) COLDS HEADACHES FLU RHEUMATISM BEHN MEYER CO. LTD. P. 0. Box 2000, Singapore. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Penang. ■HMHHNMMMr I DECORATIVE MASK j| Festival Dances 1 fg I In world Itnaui V'V'* BALI frequent flights direct from Singapore l by vressurised INDONESIAN AIRWAYS Booking227 words
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Article74 1957-09-17 4 A NO Tiong Hock and Ong Oiak Oiang pleaded not guilty In Singapore yesterday to possessing uncustomed tobacco and also abetting a person or persons unknown in the offence. The charge stated that they had in a speed-boat yesterday morning between Pulau Bukom and Pasir Panjang74 words
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300 1957-09-17 4 Judge: No authority to stipulate laden weights rilE Singapore Registrar of 1 Vehicles has acted illegally in fixing the maximum laden weight for goods vehicles. This is the effect of a Judgment given in the Singapore High Court yesterday by Mr. Justice Chua. The judge upheld300 words
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163 1957-09-17 4 THE MARINE POLICE ARE ALL RIGHT, A CRITIC IS TOLD rpHE master of a ship at sea sent a radio message to the Straits Times yesterday paying tribute to Singapore's Marine Police. The message, from Capt. G. F. Heaton of the Pananamian freighter Mascot referred to evidence given by Mr.163 words
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Article31 1957-09-17 4 Tan Khry Teck. 26. pleaded guilty in Singapore yesterday to a charge of attempted .suicide. The magistrate, Mr. R. B. I Pates, cautioned and discharged him.31 words
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Article24 1957-09-17 4 The Malayan Mathematical Society will hold a meeting 'a the statistics lecture r-om of the Unlversi'.y Of Malaya, Singapore, m Sept. 20.24 words
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Article27 1957-09-17 4 KUCHING. Mon. Mr. Chin Shin Sen and Mr. William Tan. will represent Sarawak at the 1957 Colombo Plan consultative committee meeting in Saigon next month.27 words
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Article107 1957-09-17 4 Youth broke 'stay home* order 11. MARIMUTHU, 18, was said yesterday to have 1V escaped from a Singapore court and fled to a friend's house where he stole a gold ring and chain worth $30. He was jailed for six weeks and a day when107 words
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Article22 1957-09-17 4 KUCHING. Mon. Radio Sarawak has stopped playIng "Terang Bulan" now that the Federation has adopted it as her national anthem.22 words
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Article67 1957-09-17 4 Yu Teck Doh. 72, was yes terday committed for trial at the Singapore Assizes on a charge of attempted murder. Chan Chu Teck. 42. a tailor, alleged that Yu had struck him on the head wltn a parang "for no reason". The incident was alleged67 words
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Article74 1957-09-17 4 Thirty-nine Singapore and Federation artists have entered for the first Young Asian Artists 1 Exhibition, sponsored by the Japanese, Cultural Forum to be held in Tokyo next month. I Their paintings, both oil and water-colours, have already been sent to Tokyo. The best entry will win74 words
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Article294 1957-09-17 4 SINGAPORE CAN DOUBLE TOURIST EARNINGS CHANCE NOW FOR JOINT BID FOR TRAVELLERS AIt ALAYA as a newly iT 1 independent nation was in the "world spotlight" and had a golden opportunity to work with Singapore ii. attracting tourists to these shores, said Mr. Sam Mercer, vice-pre-sident294 words
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Article38 1957-09-17 4 Ang Woon Kang yesterday pleaded not guilty In Singapore to a charge of possessing 401 b. of raw opium at Nicoll Highway on Sunday. He was allowed bail of $10,000 till Sept. 25.38 words
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Article36 1957-09-17 4 A farmer, Peh Chin Hock. 17. was acquitted and discharged in Singapore yesterday of a charge of attempting to extort $10 from Khoo Gek Seng, a coffee-stall owner, on Jan. 23 at Tampenis Road.36 words
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Article, Illustration92 1957-09-17 4 TWO NCOs of the Malay Regiment. Set. Musa bin Matyit and Set. Wan Hussein bin Wan Suleiman, returned to Singapore yesterday in the Corfu after completing courses n Britain. S g t. Wan Hussein, left, who is attached to the 6th Bn in Kuala92 words
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220 1957-09-17 4 From DAVID FINDLAY WELLINGTON. Monday. THE only soldier of New Zealand's Special Air SerA vice unit in Malaya to be killed in action by the terrorists, Trooper Adrian Raymond ("Charlie') Thomas, is to be commemorated by a small memo- I rifli. The memorial will be220 words
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Article44 1957-09-17 4 A father of nine pleaded guilty in Singapore yesterday to being a "pirate" taxi driver in Upper Serangoon Road on Aug. 21. Low Huang Chuang, of Tampenis Road was fined $275 and disqualified from driving for 12 months44 words
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Article37 1957-09-17 4 An exhibition c'>picting various aspects of geographical studies will be held at the Oei Tlong Ham Hall, St. Joseph's Institution. Singapore, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. It will be open to the public.37 words
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Miscellaneous144 1957-09-17 4 BAVM4* m»A* aw 6.30 Speak Malay: 6.35 Happy RADIO MALAYA Anniversary: 6.55 Regional Announcements- 6.56 Singapore SINGAPORE 41 metre*. Share Market Report- 7.00 Time KUALA LUMPUR 341 metres. Signal and News; 7.10 News Talk: PENANG 366 metres. j 7.15 Sports Reel; 7.30 The MalaMALACCA 297 metres. yanaires: 8.00 To Let-144 words
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Article176 1957-09-17 5 BAD NEWS FOR RESIDENTS OF BUKIT TIMAH AND STAMFORD CANAL AREAS ORM WATER DIVERSION IS OTHER PARTS IS FIRST PRIORITY r .OOL)ING in the Bukit Timah and Stamford a nal areas of Singapore can be expected recur. government scheme to end floods there ,ned to176 words
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Article162 1957-09-17 5 The unruly cabby fined $40 his taxi was being engaged for a two-mile trip. Tan Sock Chan went out of his way to find two other prospective fares willing to book his vehicle for a much longer journey. He told his passenger, Mr. Tan Eng Thiong, to get out so162 words
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Article32 1957-09-17 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. In the Sessions Court todaj Tan Chin Cliian was fined $300 or six weeks' Jail tor being in possession of chandu dross and chandu smoking utensils.32 words
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Article, Illustration96 1957-09-17 5 FIGHT FOR EQUALITY,' WOMEN ARE TOLD MALAYAN women should step up their fight for equality with men, says Or. Toeti Harahap, an Indonesian women's leader, who arrived in Singapore by Qantas yesterday. She said: "Equality of the sexes is vital for the future development of Independent Malaya." Dr. Harahap is96 words
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Article27 1957-09-17 5 Th p Singapore Chinese V.M.C.A. will launch a membership campaign with a ceremony at its premises at Prince Edward Road, on Thursday at 7.30 p.m.27 words
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173 1957-09-17 5 Farewell she's the last to depart JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. j The departure yesterday i t: lin w D. Gunn brings to 1 -lose the activities of the Br.::sh Red Cross Society in She was the last member i the 52 Red Cross teams j Aid) were sent from Britain response173 words
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Article43 1957-09-17 5 A motor cyclist, Ho Ah Leng, 23. of Niven Road, Singapore, was fatally injured in a collision involving a lorry at the sixth mile, Bukit Timah ■Road, yesterday. He died two hours after admission to the General Hospital.43 words
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Article173 1957-09-17 5 RAW ANG, Monday. A WEALTHY tin miner, Mr. Tan Swee Tin, 43, was found dead by the side of his car at the 16th mile Kuala Lumpur Rawang Road this morning. There was a gunshot wound in bis neck. A pistol belonging to him173 words
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Article228 1957-09-17 5 Case of the sacked pilot ]VjR. DAVID MARSHALL alleged in a court of iniTl quiry yesterday that Capt. R. J. J. Sneddon. senior pilot of the Singapore Pilot Association, had acted inhumanely in refusing a sick man leave. He claimed that the asso elation had228 words
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Article52 1957-09-17 5 Lt.-Gen. Sir Henry Wells, the Australian Chief of the General Staff, arrived in Singapore yesterday from Sydney. He leaves today for a SEATO meeting in Bangkok. He made courtesy calls in Singapore on a number of officials, including the Commissioner General, Sir Robert Scott, and the Governor, Sir52 words
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Article53 1957-09-17 5 Arthur Oliver Cuttell, of Orchard Road, was acquitted in a Singapore court yesterday of a charge of negligent driving resulting in the death of a motor-cyclist, Ng Cheng Foo. on July 31. Ng. a restaurant worker, was Involved in an accident near the Ngee Ann flats53 words
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137 1957-09-17 5 STEERING FAULTS-SO FREIGHTER IS BACK A SUDDEN breakdown in the steering gear of the 6,500 ton Panamanian freighter Sula after leaving Singapore Tor Europe three days ag 0 forced the vessel to turn round and return to the Colony on Sunday night. The local agents for the Sula said that137 words
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Article46 1957-09-17 5 Shaw Bros., in conjunction with R.K.0., will give a free screening of "The Brave One" at 9 a.m. today for 1,200 under-privileged children and 500 Boy Scouts at the Capitol Theatre. Union Ltd. will distribute free Pepsi-Cola to the children before the show.46 words
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Article33 1957-09-17 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. The Chinese community will stage a wayang and various side shows on the padan opposite the railway station tomorrow and on Wednesday in honour of the Sultan's birthday.33 words
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Article159 1957-09-17 5 ir THE Singapore assis--1 tant coroner. Inche Ahmad bin Hussein, yesterday ordered the arrest of Lim Bok Soo, 28. a taxi driver, for allegedly causing the death of a Straits Times newsvendor through negligent driving. The coroner took the decision at an Inquest on S.159 words
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Miscellaneous325 1957-09-17 5 SHELL THEATRETTE: Free a.m.; Chinese cooking class 10.30 film show Let's All Sing (No a.m.; cake-baking class 2.30 6), Introducing Canada Shell p.m.; ballroom dancing class 5 House, Collyer Quay, 1.15 p.m. p.m.; Blue Triangle Club meetSINGAPORE MI'SICAL SO- Ing 5 p.m. CIETY: Choral orchestral con- ALUMNI ASSOCIATION- Talk cert325 words
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Obituary82 1957-09-17 6 10 Word, $10 (Minimum). E. S. GOMEZ nf Tldtiy Cottage" Pengkalen Bahru. s«ed 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 10th Sept. '57, at his residence. HO SENG SOON, Age 64, passed away peacefully at «3 Klngsvear Avenue. Slngpoore. on 16.957, leaving behind his beloved wife, two sons, one daughter,82 words
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Article237 1957-09-17 6 20 Word, $It (Minimum). DR MRS. K PARAMATHYPATHY thank all WeUwlsherg for their Contributing on the occasion of their Marriage. ONO YEW POH and Brothers thank all Friends and Relatives for their Kind Assistance and Attendance at the Funeral of their Father. MR AND MRS. K. P. RAOD Thank237 words
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732 1957-09-17 6 The Straits Times S'pore, Tues. Sept. 17, 1957. New Hope In Indonesia Scraps of paper have achieved their place in history through being torn up. The Soekarno Hatta pact will deserve its place alongside Indonesia's declaration of independence only if it proves imperishable. Hand written, on a red and white732 words
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Article392 1957-09-17 6 The resignation of 61 military nominated members of the National Assembly was the first indication that the political crisis in Siam was much more serious than Marshal Pibul Songgram pretended Demonstrations outside Government House in Bangkok on Sunday confirmed the growing gravity of the split between the392 words
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Article, Illustration126 1957-09-17 6 TWEY have been reA arranging the seats in the immense Assembly Hall of the United Nations. When the Assembly meets today, there will be an empty table between those reserved for the delegates of Luxembourg and Mexico. On it will be a triangular strip of wood with the126 words
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Letter616 1957-09-17 6 WITH reference to the comments in your paper on the question of salaries paid to High Court Judges, may I be permitted to say a few words on this subject. The post of a High Court judge is of great dignity and prestige. Centuries ago the King's616 words
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Letter269 1957-09-17 6 MAY I clarify the position regarding the new Malayan Association of Certified Public Accountants, whose formation was unanimously supported at the recent annual general meeting of the Association of Certified Corporate Accountants (Malayan Branch)? The fear was expressed by one member that this new body might269 words
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Letter72 1957-09-17 6 DURING weekdays Jalan Eunos is Invaded by long streams of vehicles sending children to the two Oovernment schools situated there. There Is neither traffic lights nor policemen at the above junction, and it sometimes takes a vehicle from ten to fifteen minutes to enter into Changi72 words
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Letter74 1957-09-17 6 /CERTAIN pronouncev* ments in a leading afternoon paper by Mr. D. C. Erskine-Crum of the Singapore Tourist Board regarding Government's ■Red Tape" as one of the reasons why Singapore does not attract tourists, should be analysed. I am sure on this point most Singaporeans will beg74 words
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Letter62 1957-09-17 6 Confusion over the Anthem THE disrespect for the Malayan National Anthem is due to illiteracy md ignorance and, not due to lack of patriotism. The uneducated people 'lo not know what to do vhen the National Anthem 's played. Besides, as the *une of our National An'hem is taken from62 words
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90 1957-09-17 6 HELMET: WHAT MATTERS iS WHAT MS IX THE HE AD I AM glad that our Prime Minister has given a sharp reply to armchair critics who criticise the plumed hats of the Cabinet Ministers as being a relic of colonial times. Is it something of which we should be ashamed?90 words
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Article60 1957-09-17 6 will march in procession to the five seats reserved for them in the U.N. Assembly. From the standpoint of ambitious young Malayans today's vote will open the doors to To the applause of delegates of eightyone nations the representatives of Malaya interesting and paid appointment60 words
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Article762 1957-09-17 6 laya the "fundamental human rights, the dignity and worth of the human person," that are demanded by the Charter of U.N. Stimulating To the applause of the delegates of eighty-one nations. Dr. Ismail and his colleagues will march in procession to the flve seats reserved762 words
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Advertisement397 1957-09-17 6 I Straits Time* Free Press Far the convenience et edver- tlsers our representative* at Ist I tlo. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE, j ORCHARD ROAD, will receive mmM advertisements end aniwer* to hex numbers. Classified advertisement* may also be handed to: CITY BOOK STORE LTD.. Winchester House, Collyer Quay, Singapore. MR. M.397 words
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Advertisement209 1957-09-17 6 Books To Hold Yoir Interest THE LONDON CAGI by It. Col. A. P. Scotland, 0.8. E., whose services were valuable to his country because he serveo in the German Army at the *uqaestlon of the Germans themselves $«.00 BY MA ANO BY STEALTH by Burke Wilkinson. Stirring accounts of surprise209 words
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Advertisement128 1957-09-17 6 Mjfc'''' -LOVBXY TO LOOK AT DE- -j* UGHTFUL TO HEAR' ThJ >JBJBJBKW 9 > superb HI-FI ran: •/a modern cont efTm a new star lertalnment tn SJjH^H? Listener. In add:!'"-. JDT with a high rfflncv JfjEeff wm Bandspread radio rm- W** positioned loudspoiKCHt £*9 O»rr»rd three speed recc.a JwE changer.128 words
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Article112 1957-09-17 7 LEE: HE DARES BUT DOES NOT DENY „K IEE KUAN YEW, .M p A P. leader in the Assembly, said that his challenger, Mr. Seng, had not that there had i L en negotiations be- i the T.U.C. and trade union Hf w ciuiimenting on Issued by Mr. g, ort-Nident112 words
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Article53 1957-09-17 7 Beigher. the of Columbia .ved in Singa- I PAA yesterday to ■v for the pre- I firm's -costliest. I 'he best-so-far" j Bridge On The In the Colony. Im which deals building of the R lilway in Siam durwar has an cast and took months to com.lete.53 words
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Article30 1957-09-17 7 :-:;v. i LUMPUB, Mon. eratlon Trade Divi;t'>ted traders to rding in -.ertific rlgln i.ssued for .red in the Fed age should be from of British Malaya" of Maiaya30 words
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Article128 1957-09-17 7 W time-savin;; proA iidrrc was successfully inlrnduied at tin- Stngat Court House in South Bridge Koad yesterday. H trail arrest cases were k$M with in a central <iurt (the Ninth .Magis- rnirt) instead of b'mg assigned to differ- ■> court* according to lo< alitv128 words
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Article121 1957-09-17 7 Abduction case man freed A SINGAPORE judge, Mr. J. F. McWilliam, after hearing "unsatisfactory evidence from the complainant" yesterday acquitted and discharged Leong Hon Kee, an unemployed man of a charge of abducting and wrongfully confining Lirn Ah Chye on July 21. Lim told the court that while on his121 words
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Article58 1957-09-17 7 UNION GIVES $366 TO SHB WIDOW Members of the Singapore Harbour Board Clerks and Labourers' Union yesterday Kave $366 to the widow of a lellow worker killed in an accident last week. The widow, Chua Ah Kirn, is the mother of seven children, the youngest three months, the oldest 12.58 words
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431 1957-09-17 7 'Own varsity for Federation 5 hint MOVE TO KUALA LUMPUR IS REALISATION OF CHERISHED HOPE "EDUCATION MINISTER 'A NEED FOR DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP WITH MERDEKA DOORS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE' x.Hir a 4 KU ALA LUMPUR, Monday. JHL federation looks forward to having its own university, the Minister for Education, Inche431 words
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Article81 1957-09-17 7 KUALA PILAH. Mon. A woman and her year-old baby were killed at the weekend as they were going from Bahau to Kuala Pilah 1 for the merdeka celebrations. Zainab binte Ya'acob, 28, and her daughter, Kamariah binte Ali. died in the Kuala Pilah General Hospital after81 words
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Article44 1957-09-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon.— All 14 branches of the AllMalayan Estates Staff Union In the Federation will nold special meetings on Sept. 22 to discuss the deadlock in the union's negotiations with the Malayan Planting Industries Employers' Association for higher wages.44 words
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Article34 1957-09-17 7 KUALA TRENGGANU, Mon.— A boarding officer, S. Sabapathy. alias Noordin bin Haji Abdullah, was acquitted in the Sessions Court here yesterday of corruptly receiving $30 from a fisherman Awang bin Othman.34 words
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Article27 1957-09-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. Tunas Kebudayaan, a Malay cultural body, is to hold a poetry recital and speech contest at the UMNO building on Sept. 21.27 words
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Article, Illustration46 1957-09-17 7 THE COMMANDANT of the Singapore Military Forces, Col P. D. penman, addresses the 26 recruits of the sth platoon of the Ist. Bat talion, the Singapore Infantry Regiment at yesterday's passing-out parade at Ulu Pandan. Straits Times picture.46 words
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114 1957-09-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. F lEUT. GEN. Sir James Cassels began his job here today as Director of Operations, Malaya. Earlier he called on the Prime Minister. Tengka Abdul Rahman, who is also chairman of the Emergency Operation Council. Jungle situation Later he was114 words
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Article102 1957-09-17 7 Mr. D.H. Chapman, a Singapore judge, has been appointed president of the court of investigation which will inquire into the mysterious disappearance of the Shell tanker Landak. A spokesman for the Government said the court would sit on Sept. 23 at the Press Conference102 words
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Article50 1957-09-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. Prof. D. Baird. professor In obstetrics at the University of Aberdeen. Scotland, arrived here today by air for a three-week stay in the Federation under the Colombo Plan Prof. Baird was met by the Director of Medical Services, Federation of Malaya, Dr. A.A. Cameron.50 words
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Article47 1957-09-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. A 17-year-old hawker, Low Seng, who tried to see striptease girls from the back of the stage at the Majestic Theatre here, was bound over for six months. Low pleaded guilty to behaving in an Indecent manner last Thursday.47 words
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Article53 1957-09-17 7 MERSING. Mon.— A mem ber of the staff of the Marine Police Department in Mersing. Abdul Hamld Din Hanlf, was given bail of $2,000 when he appeared or a charge of breach of trust of 132 gallons of oil belonging to his department. The case will be heard53 words
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Article28 1957-09-17 7 Loh Yong Seng 19 was yesterday acquitted, in Singapore of a charge of stealing 60 packets of cigarettes valued at $32 belonging to Koh Choon Kirn.28 words
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Article177 1957-09-17 7 CHIEF MINISTER ADVISES STUDENTS TTHE Chief Minister, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, told 50 A Chinese schoolboys yesterday that the destiny of Singapore lay in the hands of the students. The boys, from the Chinese High School. Bukit Tlmah Road, were attending a civics course177 words
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Article109 1957-09-17 7 Trade fair will be our biggest riOODS worth more than $2,000,000 will be displayed at the forthcoming Singapore Trade and Industries Fair at the Great World. The fair, the biggest ever to be held in the Colony will be opened by Mr. Lim Yew Hock, on Sept 27 and will109 words
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Article87 1957-09-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. The port expert. Sir Eric Millbourn, and his commission now studying conditions at the Singapore Harbour Board will conduct a probe into conditions at Port Swettenham uefore leaving for a third assignment !n India. The general manager of the Malayan Railway, Mr. C.87 words
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Article33 1957-09-17 7 Mr. Ronald Stead, Far Eastern correspondent of the Christian Science Monitor, will speak on "Merdeka and After" at the luncheon meeting of the Singapore Rotary Club at the Cathay Restaurant tomorrow.33 words
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Article84 1957-09-17 7 Fishing boar drifts for two days BUCHING, Mon. Two Kuching fishermen have been rescued from the China Sea after being adrift for two days in their disabled boat. They were picked up by th' Sarawak Steamship's v.ssel Pangkor which was on its way from Singapore to Rejang River ports. The84 words
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Article63 1957-09-17 7 'Not guilty' plea in arms case TBRAHIM bin Musajie Angullia, an armourer at the police armoury. Mount Vernon, pleaded not guilty in a Singapore court yesterday to a charge of possessing arms. He was alleged to have carried five automatic pistols and 39 rounds of ammunition at Wilkie Road on63 words
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Article51 1957-09-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. The Federation Court of Criminal Appeal today dismissed the appeal by Wong Sze Chin, alias Slew Wong, who was sentenced to death for possessing a tommy gun on Dec 12 at Nelai in Negri Sembilan. Wong was arrested in Singapore on Jan51 words
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Article31 1957-09-17 7 BENTONG, Mon. A total of 712 pupils from 41 Chinese schools in Pahang will sit for the entrance examinations to Middle School in nine centres on Sept. 3031 words
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Article94 1957-09-17 7 K LUANG, Mon— The bandits' 3rd independent platoon, which once terrorised the Kluang area, has been smashed. This follows the surrender of the commander, Ab Liang, two committee members and four others Five other terrorists havr been killed in the last 10 1 weeks. The successes were94 words
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Article167 1957-09-17 7 AN 11-year-old boy died in I the Singapore General Hospital soon after being pulled naked from a flooded canal by his father yesterday. The boy, Peh Choo Hock, a standard two pupil of Park Road School, was brought out unconscious. His father, Peh167 words
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Article28 1957-09-17 7 The highlight of the celebrations on the Prophet's Birthday. Oct. 8. will be a procession in which representatives of 132 Singapore Muslim associations will take part.28 words
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Advertisement165 1957-09-17 7 ifttl XT TOYO RAYON ca o^o^ KBmmm^^m A Wide Range of Variety -r-jzm V*M TOP QUALITY NYLONS m BEST SELLERS of TEXTILES Jytaf^^Hl ESSENTIALS to MODERN LIFE 6esf Brands for Best Business in Nylons. Nylon Filament Yarns, Nylon Staple. Spun Nylon Yarn*. Woollie Nylon (Stretch Nylon Yarns). Nylon Bristle*, Njrton165 words
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Advertisement110 1957-09-17 7 For straight backs and sturdy limbs give your baby this pure milk Mothers do well to ask for Ostermilk when breast-feeding is not successful. Vitnmin D has been added to this fine nourishing milk to build strong bones and teeth; iron has been added to enrich the blood. Ostermilk is110 words
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Article, Illustration1036 1957-09-17 8 A COSMOPOLITE .CHARMING American woman, Mrs. John Tallman, has been visiting Singapore before returning to Kuala Lumpur with her husband, who is representative of the Asia Foundation there. They arrived in Malaya Just before connected with the fSndSiSc Mrs. Tallman told me "But I am v^r?1,036 words
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Advertisement509 1957-09-17 8 W». scholar. h jr J_ m,v+r J. (hangitm to lit loi n n- q^q »a iJL if A g •mifiitioo. .hich ht failed, onf C***^ r4s 11 ~A *U$ i,j. «*ik walking miuribly g >}< K H Ik litld. ht discovtred i /i~^ H,-iV* 1 +r i L£V t T509 words
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Advertisement211 1957-09-17 8 vi» ill New f\_ yj\ tinm too' Improve your floors mod lurnlture with thu wonder- i^ ~l ful new floor polish. Simple s^!^^' i hard protective finish that frf^. luU »nd I«»U. K»IH Wax v c 'W4 I^^- i RonUini itroni Innwi rrpellrnt. v sntl-sllp >ni) M^^^^^^»i^Bßi^^»i'^^^^ < wat#r resistant.211 words
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Miscellaneous341 1957-09-17 8 Straits Times Crossword W U LJ 3 LT LJ S 1J 8 "U H I* Ii "TT" TT .a "~"lllt 9 20 'iTiMTi'"'r 2 2? M 23 B W B B Ip S p Mill l"Ti I a ;6 i ii nnn i ACROSS beth") (7). 1. Human glee Is341 words
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Article, Illustration1384 1957-09-17 9 fALKS have taken place recently between Dictator Salazar of Portugal I and General Franco of Spain on the advisability of restoring the jnonanhy to each nation. Claimant to the throne of Portugal is Dom puartc of the traditional royal Braganza line. The talksDaily Mirror - 1,384 words
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Advertisement338 1957-09-17 9 A JmOs VITALITY! Boundless Energy! bP\ m m Radiant health! CTrVi JbW r/ bH IL W Tllallt? iad radiant Aeatth »r. mads bt afal afam I f B*t>lklc br tali ntaral m Blast Bilnrral l»nlc If >our iT<l'm It •tMTfl| far rll.l Mineral salts (tl 1 VIKELF! Vlktip Tablets Mattftl338 words
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Miscellaneous158 1957-09-17 9 H<>x Morgan 3i.MK June upset ''SHB MT I'M NOT UFSFT .O W HE'S A FOOL.' YOU OFFER ¥7 PERHAPS^ W WELL, I CAN'T IMA&INE ME -HE'5 A~"^| ■9^ —^^^^^^^^^^v IM JU T ANGRY H vim a Chance to go in Hhe has his what they would be.' stubborn, un- 1158 words
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378 1957-09-17 10 Our Market Correspondent - HEAVY SALES PUSH RUBBER PRICE DOWN BY 2½ CENTS Our Market Correspondent By WHEN the Singapore Rubber Market resumed operations yesterday after the week-end the price cracked and registered its lowest level for 15 months. The easier tendency which was observable during the past two weeks was speeded upyesterday by378 words
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Article21 1957-09-17 10 SINGAPORE, Sept. 16. RUBBER: 84 cents per lb. (down 2J cents) TIN: $368.62} per picul (up 37 i cents).21 words
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Article149 1957-09-17 10 MELBOURNE, Mon. TNVESTMENT shares were firm with only slight price variations on the Stock Exchange here today. Woodslde rose ls. Id. after a report of oil showings to provide the main movement In a firmer mining market. Loans showed a firm tone. Loan* 3V»% 1956-59 £97 7 32x1149 words
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Article149 1957-09-17 10 The Malayan Exchange Banks Association made the following changes In Its rates to merchants yesf (all rates to $100): N w York: Buying airmail T.T. 32%. OS) 32%, 90 d/st 32 15/16 credit bills. 33 trade bills. Canada: Buying airmail T.T. 31 5/16 O.D. 31 7/16. 90 d/st149 words
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Article462 1957-09-17 10 The Malayan Share Brokers Association reported: "All sections <-n the local share market were aull and easier." Singapore and Federation broI kers reported the folloming business done yesterday: Fraser Neave onfe $2,874 cd cb (overnight). $2.85 cd cb and $2.87. cd cb; Gammon $2.55; W. Hammer $2.45 cd462 words
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Article56 1957-09-17 10 Outputs from the various estates and mines in the Guthrie Group for the month of August and for 1957 (in brackets) are as follows Rubber 7,966.300 lb: (56.222.300 lb): TVa (Black) 175.500 lb.. (1.429.500 lbt' Palm oil 1.217 tons. (9.746 tons): Palm kernels 367 tons (2.874) tons; and56 words
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Article18 1957-09-17 10 The following August rubber crops are announced: Ayer Mn lrk: 31.295 lb Bukit KatU 38.760 lb-18 words
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Article150 1957-09-17 10 October first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed in Singapore on Monday at 84 cents per lb., down 2'j cents on Friday's closing price. The closkwr tone was uncertain. Closing prices in cents per lb. yesterday were: OFFICIAL: Int. 1 R.S.S- Spot f.o.b. buyers 83 sellers 83 (norn); Int150 words
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Article107 1957-09-17 10 Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange: noon prices per plcu] yesterday were: Copra: quiet; September/ October $25 buyers, $26 sellers. Coconut oil: quiet steady; bulk $40 sellers, drum $45 sellers. Pepper: quiet; no business reported done; Muntok white $113, Sarawak $112. special Sarawak black $72 (all unchanged) Slocapore Copra Association107 words
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Article136 1957-09-17 10 Ships lyiiiß alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected today are: Santhla 1 2. Lone Star Mariner 45, Gujarat 6A Idomeneus 67, Corfu 89, Musi Lloyd 10,11, Van Neck 13 14, Olenorchy 15,16, Agapenor 18, Hupeh 19. New Coronation N. Wall 1, Serampang N. Wall 3, Bruas136 words
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Advertisement555 1957-09-17 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENT Applications are Invited from Federal Citizens age 16 but under 21 for appointment as Laboratory Technician, Government Medical Store, Penang on the Salary Scale $85A7.50 115/137.50 A 750 197.50/212.50 x 750 280* plus C.Oi-A- at current rates. Applicants must have a knowledge of English and Arithmetic equivalent to555 words
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Advertisement543 1957-09-17 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS Applications are Invited from Federal Citizens for appointments as Cadet Probation Officers, Cadet Social Welfare Officers, Cadet Children Officers and Cadet Youth Welfare Officers. Applicants must have attained their 24th but not their 27th birthday and must have passed the School Certificate Examination, Grade I or II with543 words
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Advertisement492 1957-09-17 10 NOTICES MALAYAN PRODUCERS, LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A FIRST INTERIM DIVIDEND of 7H% less 30% Income Tax in respect of the year ending 31st December, 1957 will be paid to Shareholders on 28th September, 1957. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN THAT the492 words
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Advertisement841 1957-09-17 10 NOTICES S.S. GOVERNMENT 3% LOAN UCC/7S Notice Is hereby given that the transfer books of the above-men-tioned loan will be closed from Ist to 15th October, 1957. both days Inclusive, for the preparation of Interest warrants. TUB CHARTERED BANK, Singapore. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL t% DEBENTURE STOCK W35/T5-85. NOTICE is hereby given841 words
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Advertisement573 1957-09-17 10 Going on Leave? KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE STRAITS BUDGET Six Months Air Frrijcht Subscription (i- K Six Months Sea Mail Subscription (Any KNUTSEN LINE FROM CANADA/U.S. PACIFIC PORTS n c Sailing San Vancouver Frsncitco Spore P.Swetf P en B Kri,Hn Bjkk. 20/22Sepf 23Scp, 2 SJL T Anna Bakkg 11/14573 words
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Advertisement1337 1957-09-17 11 240s MANSFIELD 67 CO., LTD. Ti, 4 i» ,13 Baa*) nncorporot«d in Singopore) r THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE J COHT.HEHTAL ftft. op ,,n ,0 proceed via -h^po^^ S^'X, Singapore .p.moa.ct" for Hovre, Soilt p Sham Penang A f ;;n.r 1 ,0r t Ho,lor^To^on 6 /M S "/21 Sep, 22/23 41,337 words
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Advertisement1087 1957-09-17 11 EAST ASIATIC LINES OUTWARDS SAILINGS FOR BANGKOK AND/OR FAR EAST VIA SUEZ Penong P. S'hom S'pora "inimL f 20/25 sap« "WNWHUrT. 29S.pt/ 1 Oct 2/ 2 Oat >/ 4 Oat JAVA" aai 4/8 Oat "SELANOI>r 2/ 3 Oct 4/ 3 Ocl 4/ 8 Oct HOMEWARDS SAILINGS FOR AOEN. PORT SAID,1,087 words
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Advertisement1083 1957-09-17 11 iS« THE BEN UNE STEAMERS LTD TII 2J N 7 SINGAPORE (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) S LINES SAILINGS TO U.K. ft CONTINENTAL PORTS S'pora P. Sham Panang BINAVON for Liverpool, Rotterdam, Homburg to Part/19 Sapt BENDORAN for London, 22/24 Sapt 2S/24 Sapt Hamburg, Rotterdam 27 Sapt/ S Oat London1,083 words
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Advertisement1237 1957-09-17 11 McALISTER dt CO., LTD. TEL.: 4c.: ***** ELLERMAN LIMES KLAVBNSRB LINE LONDON. HAVRE ROTTERDAM, M ANG£LES SAN FRANCISCO, n f~ iic.lT^XJi.K a.i D r*. SEATTLE, VANCOUVER ft PORTLAND ono i^iteXctZ* oru CITY OF COVENTRY BRONXVILLE S pore P. S horn Penong p Parana 8/14 Oct 15/17 Oct 18/20 Oct 21,237 words
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Article212 1957-09-17 12 OWITZERLAND is doing brisker trade with Malaya and introducing several new types of goods on to the market, said a Singapore businessman. Mr. Stephen Tan yesterday. Mr. Tan, who is a partner of Eastern Mercantile Traders, Singapore, said one of the latest Swiss beverages was the212 words
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Article65 1957-09-17 12 QIANTAS Empire Airways Ltd. has announced net profit for 1956 at 5A484.000 ($3,334,760). which compared favourably with the previous year's net profit of £A401.00G ($2,762,890). The total revenue for last year's operations was CA19,834.000 ($136,--656,260). Expenditure was £A 18,927.000 ($130,--407,030), and income tax KA422.000 ($2,907,580). The65 words
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Article, Illustration318 1957-09-17 12 SECOND BIG LOCAL CONCERN THIS YEAH FORMED Colony merchants subscribe capital ANOTHER insurance company with a registered capital of $2 million has started business in Singapore, indicating yet another expression of faith in the future of Malaya, according to the sponsors. The company,318 words
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Article74 1957-09-17 12 United States exports of lorries were doing well although sales of American passenger cars to other countries have been declining the Automibile Manufacturers Association has reported in Detroit. New passenger car exports to countries other than Canada totalled 9.838 units in July compared with 10.715 in July74 words
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Article86 1957-09-17 12 A Malayan company, Eng Guan Chan, has offered to acquire the estate and other assests in Malaya of Lubok Rubber Estate for £206,000 ($1,765,712). This offer, closely approximates to the directors' opinion of the present value and in view of the rapidly changing political situation in Malaya,86 words
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Article, Illustration196 1957-09-17 12 THE former general manager of the Dunlop organisation in Indonesia, Mr. R. C. F. Carver, has arrived in Singapore to assume the P ()st of managing director of the Dunlop Rubber Co. (Malaya) Ltd. Modern methods Mr. Carver succeeds Mr. Robert Johnson, who196 words
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245 1957-09-17 12 'Marked increase in brick sales': Alexandra chief Pulai, which have not been operating since before the war, were sold and the profit on realisation has been added to the capital reserve in the balance sheet. The company is left with one works at Pasir Panjang, and it vill continue to245 words
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Article77 1957-09-17 12 The board of Banteng (Selangor) Rubber Estates has accepted the following offers for the estates: Banteng £103,250, Puchong £85.167. The total purchase price of £188.417, which Is equivalent to £90 per planted acre, has now been received in London. Titles have been transferred. The report and final accounts77 words
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174 1957-09-17 12 A WARNING that additional taxation win sary to raise more revenue to finance development schemes was sounded in th the 1957-60 revised Development Plan cently by Council Negri, in Kuchine The report states, "The rate at which development can proceed is174 words
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Article98 1957-09-17 12 New uses for rubber AN ADDITIONAL I A rubber promi* s up if tests now be L*^ out in Northern i rB rled prove successful Un(l There rev ar a place on a new mean! transporting bulk C ar E S < k° sea. The plan is tw^ goes of98 words
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Advertisement138 1957-09-17 12 A Virginia cigarette of superlative quality '^mWI^^HI ft Thi« luxun irginia ■^^^'^^S^^ySS^B cigarette i> all choice leal Bj^Hf •^J S V^*^^^^ —the pick of ibt crop W ~^^L^B from the world* Vf £f\'l finr«l tobai co plantation* I H "^BIW. Wj« MADE IN LONDON -^B Tape Recorder yry^y Us« Colloro138 words
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Advertisement76 1957-09-17 12 The following attractive Investments are offered— Write for descriptive booklet and particulars of income tax II and bank exchange concessions '^KPVIA Central Africa Building Society, ■^H^ P.O. Box 1034, SALISBURY, m IMtfTk SOUTHERN RHODESIA r CENTRAL AFRICA BUILDING SOCIETY ASSETS EXCEED £11.000.000 inLL th HAND ■rT f ■If AS J|76 words
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299 1957-09-17 13 'Insanity' plea in murder case fails Man killed wonan and two sons TUALA LUMPUR, Mon. Counsel's plea of Insanity in the Federation Court of Criminal Appeal today failed to save a farmer found guilty of murdering a woman and her two sons. Mr. Y. 8. Lee was arguing the appeal299 words
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245 1957-09-17 13 Citizen Bill protest: 'Government has acted dictatorially' 'J'HE Singapore Government was accused yesterday of having acted in a "dictatorial and totalitarian" manner in proposing to give a Minister the power to reject or approve an application for citizenship at his own discretion. The criticism was made at a meeting called245 words
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Article, Illustration44 1957-09-17 13 He's retiring after 37 years MR. S. KANDIAH, Deputy Commissioner of Estate Duties, Penan* who is retiring after 37 years' service with Government. He Joined in 1920 and has served In Koala Lumpur, Penang and various other parts of the Federation. Straits Times picture.44 words
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Article175 1957-09-17 13 ANOTHER FOUR 'PIRATES' OFF ROAD f POH, Mon. The road 1 licences of another four cars used as pirate taxis were suspended for six months here today, bringing the total this year to 11. The drive on pirate taxis follows petitions by licensed taxi operators and a complaint in the175 words
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Article39 1957-09-17 13 nty-emnt students left Singapore for London t>y Qantas yesterday after spending their school holidays with their parents. Among them was Katheryn, a daughter of the Governor, Bi r Robert Black, and Lady Black.39 words
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Article117 1957-09-17 13 The Singapore Public Speaking Training Institute yesterday conducted its first class In the Cultural Centre, Canning Rise. Nearly 50 people attended. They Included businessmen, clerks, students, teachers, stenographers and salesmen. The first session was on the art of self-expression. Pupils were asked to talk117 words
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Advertisement625 1957-09-17 13 ijbjHBjJMMMMB^ I,—,- (Continued from Page 6) PHOTOGRAPHY \hn.) Box it ct: txtra. PHOTOGRAPHY has In commerce and In- Advanced development of the Straits Times ones which provencies and colour > ll- s 18" has made p for many purposes magazine*, brorards and Illuminated Whenever a colour reM for Industrial, com•orhnical625 words
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Advertisement747 1957-09-17 13 rjhSF Or^, lly emplo y ed seeks Job as fens SSrJTSIS: "..'k.l! 111 Apply 876 a I ACCOMMODATION VACANT Phone $0526 M Fu^ n° E BU NOALOW Pull, furn. all conv-m. p as ir p a n IMMEDIATELY OCCUPATION 3 Bedrooms Bright R^ rt 1 Lorong Jl Ku SSSi pply747 words
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Advertisement929 1957-09-17 13 i BOOKS PUBLICATIONS Word, H (mm.) Box 50 d.. .xtn. m\ E JULY IM7 KaiUoa <* >s Peder»tion of Mp.lays Telephone y Directory cv be purchased from 0 Street, Stogapore. Price I- $1.50 per copy. Postage SO cents v extraBUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES r ttWord,U(mtm.j Box S* rtt. ,xtra. FLOURISHDJO Flower Shop929 words
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Article96 1957-09-17 14 Race horses at the veterinary sanatorium, Cameron Highlands, during August were: Rocket, Nufenen, Mubarak 11, Viola, indouhUble, Holiday Flight, Cyrene, Tecora, Infernal Region, Weem Marvel of Peru 11, Safe Venture, Greet. Mlralda. Nab 11, Windsor 11, On Stage, Crown Link, Brilliant Scholar. Blue Ice. Joes Tipple, Television.96 words
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Article52 1957-09-17 14 District Workshops R.E.M.E. beat 40 Base Workshops R.E.M.E. 2-X in the Singapore Base District senior soccer league at Ayer Rajah Road yesterday District, who led 2-1 at halftime, got their goals from Arthur Koh and Garrod while Mullen replied for 40 Bue midway in the52 words
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363 1957-09-17 14 Fire Risk warms up with a smart gallop on a fast track EPSOM JEEP'S REPORT I IPOH, Monday. CINGAPORE-trained Fire Risk did a winning gali*- 7 lop here this morning when horses wound up their training for Wednesday's races. I With Mickey Donnelly astride Fire Risk, a four-year-old gelding by363 words
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Article72 1957-09-17 14 PARIS, Mon. Mme. Cino Del Duca's Scot 11, who missed the Doncaster St. Leger to run in the French equivalent, won the final French classic at Longchamp yesterday. Ridden by Francois Bonnl, Scot won the £8,000 race, the Prix Royal Oak over 15 furlongs, by72 words
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248 1957-09-17 14 SAUL JOSHUA - After 20 years, Recs field a rugger XV SAUL JOSHUA By A RUGBY revival takes place after 20 years this afternoon for the Singapore Recreation Club when they i play a match against District Signals Regiment on the padang. Anrt the man mainly responsible for Recs' comeback is Malcolm Kraal.248 words
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Article, Illustration326 1957-09-17 14 ALL BLUES LOOK SET FOR GOOD SEASON THE OLD BOYS of St. Andrew's School had things very much their own way yesterday when they routed Singapore Cricket Club "B" b** 44 points (five goals, three tries) to eight (goal try) in a friendly326 words
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Article227 1957-09-17 14 ANOTHER 'CENTURY' FOR TAIPEH T*HE MERDEKA GAMES basket ball champions, Taipeh, •cored their second successive "century" when they beat the Nanyang University team by 105 to 50 in their sanyin» Cup basketball match but night. Taipeh. who whipped Hitching 100-65 on Sunday night, were again too strong for thetr opponents.227 words
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268 1957-09-17 14 'DOCTORED' WICKETS CHARGE BY W. INDIAN KINGSTON, Mon.-Her-bert McDonald, president j' of th<- Jamaica Olympic f Assciauon, commenting on the West Indies cricket i tour of England, criticised the umpires, the bowling of Tony Lock and claimed that Test pitches were doctored. Writing in the Sunday i Gleaner newspaper, Mc-Reuter - 268 words
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Article39 1957-09-17 14 St Joseph's Institution beat Raffles Institution 2-1 in an inter. school hockey match at Bras Basah Road yesterday. C. Monteiro (2) scored for S.J.I, and Harbans Singh for R.I. Earlier the R.I. second team beat S.J.I. 1-0.39 words
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Article38 1957-09-17 14 HANOVER. West Germany. Mon. West Germany triumphed over Britain bj 1 1 9 2 points to 92-. in their two-day track and field contest which ended here yesterday before a crowd of over 50 000 Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article21 1957-09-17 14 NYMEGEN. Netherland, Mon P. Sonnevllle. Indonesia, beat O Hashman, Britain, 15-2. 15-3, in an International badminton final here yesterday.21 words
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Article226 1957-09-17 14 V. P. WEE scored an upset vlc- tory over Ong Swee Keng in the second round of the V.M.C.A autumn tennis tournament at Bras Basali Road yesterday Wee. after winning the first set 6-4, conceded the second to Swee Keng at 3-6 but took226 words
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Article664 1957-09-17 14 T»HE Federation of Malaya Amateur Athletic Union's championships held at Merdeka Stadium during: Merdeka Games week will be remembered for many things, not all of them on the credit side. There was the fantastic mistake of the 100 yards finals for men and women being664 words
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210 1957-09-17 14 KIWI CYCLING TEAM MANAGER HITS OUT AT OUR 'OILY FOOD From DAVID FINDLAY u;ei.lim;ton, Mon. The manager of the Kiwi cycling team which recently t'K)k part in the Merdeka Games Is pleased with the success of the tour but made a straight comment on Malayan food. He In Mr- C.210 words
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Article83 1957-09-17 14 SOCCER S.A.F.A. Senior Cup: R A,F. Srlrur v 1.R.C., l.i la n Brsar. 5.15 p.m.; Marines v R.E.M.E., Jalan Besar, 7 p.m. Junior Cup replay: Kota Raja v Maxwell, Geylang. BASKETBALL Nanyang (up tournament, Happy World at 10 a.m., 5 pjn 6-30 pm.. g p.m. and 9.3083 words
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