The Straits Times, 8 January 1959
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Title Section17 1959-01-08 1 AVERAGE DAILY CERTIFIED SALE' EXCEEDS 80,000 The Straits Times Estd. 18©. THURSDAY. JANUARY 8, 1959 15 CENTS17 words
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Article286 1959-01-08 1 'SELECTIVE PROTECTION* IS NOW THE AIM Jumabhoy bows to criticism of 'blanket 9 powers Changes in Bill are likely By DON BERESFORD SINGAPORE, Wed. The Minister for Commerce and Industry, Mr. J. M. Jumabhoy, has decided to alter the draft of the controversial Customs Amendment Bil286 words
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Article47 1959-01-08 1 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Chief Minister. Tun Llm Yew Hock, was 111 today and had to cancel an appointment with the Speaker of the Burmese House of Deputies. U Tin who was to have paid a courtesy call on him at Assembly House.47 words
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Article186 1959-01-08 1 MANILA, Wednesday. ritHE Malayan Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul ■■■Rahman, left Manila today for home after a flveI day state visit. The Tengku and his party will stop overnight at Kuching. Sarawak, before going to Kuala Lumpur where they are expected at 6 p.m. tomorrow.Reuter - 186 words
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Article, Illustration483 1959-01-08 1 Muslim court annuls a proxy marriage SALMAH, 17, DEFIES FATHER'S WISHES. SAYS I WILL ONLY MARRY THE BOY I LOVE— NOT ONE CHOSEN FOR ME' SINGAPORE, Wed. Inche Taha Suhaimi. Judge of the new Sharlah (Muslim divorce) Court, yesterday annulled the proxy marriage last September of Sharifah Salmah binte Syed483 words
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Article79 1959-01-08 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— A Whirlwind helicopter of No. 155 Squadron. RAF. made a mercy flight to Fraser's Hill this morning to the aid of a girl bitten by a poisonous snake. The helicopter was on a routine training flight when it received an urgent radio message79 words
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439 1959-01-08 1 Envoy says: We can't afford luxury of being unfriendly SINGAPORE, Wednesday T<HE Indonesian Con- sul-General to Sing a p o r c Brig.-Gen. Djatlkusumo, said here today that neither Singapore nor Indonesia could afford the luxury of being unfriendly to each other. "We cannot escape439 words
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208 1959-01-08 1 SINGAPORE, Wednesday. A MAN who ran away when questioned about allegedly tampering with a switchbox in Bukit Timah Road shortly after noon today, Jater reported to a police station. A City Council spokesman said that had a link in the box been removed,208 words
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79 1959-01-08 1 Battalion losees trophies in fire BATU GAJAH, Wed.— A 25-minatc fire here la*t night tutted the atup and plank sergeants' mess of the 3rd Bn.. Royal Mala* Krciment. Damage including 13 trophy shields, 12 krises and five silver cups, whicb were destroyed was estimated at 517.W0. There were no casualties.79 words
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Article34 1959-01-08 1 Don't just dream Don't laze away your evenings dreaming about winning the $15,000 Jackpot Contest in MM for December, This contest closes on Monday, January 12. Fill in your entry and post it now.34 words
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Article144 1959-01-08 1 It's their right, says Sir John MELBOURNE, Wednesday. SIR JOHN SLESSOR, a Marshal of the Royal Air Force today said that Red China's right to a seat in the United Nations should be recognised. Sir John, RAF cmer 01 Air Staff from 1950-52, also advocated:Reuter - 144 words
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Article41 1959-01-08 1 SINGAPORE, Wed.— Police are still looking for the four youths who escaped from the Reformative Training Centre at Changi Jail on Monday night Prison officers are now making regular checks on known haunts of the boys.41 words
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Article24 1959-01-08 1 AMMAN. Wed.— Light rain fell today in Amman and raised hopes among Jordanians there of some improvement of the drought situation.24 words
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Article28 1959-01-08 1 HAVANA, Wed— President Manuel Urrutia's ministers reported to their offices for the first time today to launch the revolutionary government's programme of reconstruction and reform.— U.P.I.UPI - 28 words
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Article162 1959-01-08 1 'Hunger may be anti-Red fuse' rpAIPEH, Wed. The English 1a n g uage daily China News said today an acute shortage of foodstuffs and consumer goods had caused dissatisfaction and unrest in Shanghai. The paper said daily arrests had been made there since mid-December It said as many as 1.000Reuter - 162 words
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Article32 1959-01-08 1 SHIPS CAUCHT IN STORM \k\v YORK. Than. u.i.st du.ird rcport< il today two mmliant >hip», our uith traik in lur main drtk, wtrr ml!,; 40-ft *»•.»>> «>M I of Brrmuda. MM32 words
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Article40 1959-01-08 1 SINGAPORE, Wed.— Chua Tla Keng, 35. of Asia Gardens, was admitted to the General Hospital in a serious condition tonight after he was attacked by gangsters In Buklt Ho Swee, off Havelock Road. He was slashed with parangs.40 words
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Article, Illustration337 1959-01-08 2 PAGE TWO PRESENTS A SPACE AGE OPINION POLL... ON AN EMERGENCY WORLD CABINET IF CREATURES FROM ANOTHER PLANET SHOULD ATTACK US... LONDON, Wednesday. THE Daily Express, which asked its readers lo name an "Emergency NVorld Cabinet," reported today that most of them wauled Mr. Nikita KhrushchevReuter - 337 words
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Article258 1959-01-08 2 I Farmer attacked by a gang of thugs who terrorised family SINGAPORE, Wed. farmer was se- riously injured tonight when attacked by five E armed thugs. who were terrorising his 3 .family in a squatter f village at the 16th E mile, Jurong Road, i here. The farmer,258 words
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237 1959-01-08 2 Miss Maria Menado to star in new film venture 1 SINGAPORE, Wed. A Malayan venture in international film production will begin next week when the cameras start shooting in Indonesia for the film "Hiiang Glap Datang Trang" (Every Cloud has a Silver Lining), starring Malay actress Miss Maria Menado. This237 words
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Article36 1959-01-08 2 JAKARTA. Wed. Two mustang fighter planes of the Indonesian Air Force collided today over Jatisari, West Java, while doing aerobatics. One plane was completely destroyed. The other managed to land safely.— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article25 1959-01-08 2 SAN FRANCISCO, Wed. The Ban Francisco Ballet will leave on Sunday for a fourmonth tour of the Middle East and North Africa.— U.P.l25 words
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Article, Illustration45 1959-01-08 2 THE ARCHBISHOP of Singapore and Malacca. Mer. M Olromendy. blessing the earth at the site of the future Mount Alvernia Hospital. After the 'blessing, the Minister for Health. Mr. A. J. Braga. performed the turning of the sod ceremony. Straits Times picture.45 words
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Article54 1959-01-08 2 Indian envoy off to US TOKYO. Wed— The Ambassador of India, Mr. Chandra Shekhar Jha, left Japan today aboard the s.s. President Cleveland of the American President Lines. He is going to the United States to take up his new post as permanent representative of India to tto United NationsReuter - 54 words
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274 1959-01-08 2 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Minister for Health, Mr. A. J. Braga., today turned the first sod on a seven-and -a-half-acre site at the corner of Thomson Road and Braddell Road to inaugurate the building of the new $1,700,000 Mount Alvernia Hospital.274 words
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196 1959-01-08 2 BANGKOK. Wednesday. REPRESENTATIVES of 15 states and territories 1V in Asia, including Malaya and Singapore, will explore ways to boost trade at a 10-day private conference to be held in Bangkok from tomorrow. The talks on an experimental basis will be under the auspices196 words
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Article88 1959-01-08 2 AMMAN. Wed.— King Saud of Saudi Arabia has told Mr. Dag Hammarskjoeld, the United Nations Secre-tary-General, that either the Palestinian refugees must be returned home or the Arab states will declare a "holy war" to regain their "usurped" land Mecca Radio said the King told Mr. Hammarskjoeld.Reuter - 88 words
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Advertisement94 1959-01-08 2 PHI IPI 1 1/7 I M. II |wJJn^ELECTRIC DRILL jJ^^^Cmmfgfi^jjKf^^^ Ever) VIOLr Electric Drill U huilt to meet II ta P l mo l exact > n S requirements. They are I Ira IT II J fitted with extremely powerful continu* ifl ously rated motors and they are the first94 words
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433 1959-01-08 3 BUT AMERICA IS UNLIKELY TO LET ALLIES DOWN WASHINGTON, Wednesday. DIPLOMATIC circles here believe that one of the major objects of the visit to the U.S. by the Soviet Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Anastas Mikoyan, is to pave the way for aReuter - 433 words
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Article27 1959-01-08 3 SAIGON, Wed. Japanese experts are scheduled to arrive here next week to study the possibility of harnessing the water resources of the Mekong River. Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article21 1959-01-08 3 CAIRO, Wed. The Arab League economic council recommended here yesterday the establishment ot an Arab oil tanker fleet. Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article186 1959-01-08 3 CONGRESS CALL FOR BIRTH CONTROL NAGPUR, j Wed. The executive committee of India's ruling Congress Party yes--terday called for birth control and the "creation of a democratic and socialist society" in an attempt to raise living standards. These and other recommendations were laid down in a seven-point programme for mobilising186 words
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179 1959-01-08 3 ITALY SAYS ANOTHER EDEN NIECE IS TO WED A MECHANIC DOME. Wed. The Italian Press reported today that another niece of Sir Anthony Eden is going to marry another mechanic from the honeymoon island of Ischia. The Italian news agency Italia, in a dispatch used by afternoon newspapers in Rome,UPI - 179 words
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Article43 1959-01-08 3 BANGKOK, Wed. About $8 million has been voted to improve the Don Muang airport here. Work on the project Is expected to be completed by April when BOAC and Qantaare scheduled to Introduce jet passenger flights to Bangkok.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article117 1959-01-08 3 Shah and rumours of romance rpEHERAN. Wed. Infor■*med court officials remained non-committal today on the rumoured possibility of a match between the Shah of Persia and Princess Gabrlella. daughter ex-King Umberto of Italy, now living In exile in Portugal. Princess Gabriella's brother. Prince Vittorio Emmanuelle. arrived in Teheran "some timeUPI - 117 words
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Article284 1959-01-08 3 LONDON, Wed. Closing middle prices of selected stocks not Including stamp duty were:— U"RBFP LONDON. Wed. 8pot 25d.. Feb. 25d.. March 25'nd AorilJune 25\d.. July-Sept. 25Hd Oct.i Dec. 25\d.. Jan. c.l.f. 24%d.. Feb. c.i.f. 2Sd.. March e.l.f. 25d. Tone: Quiet but steady. TIN LONDON, Wed— Buyers £756 'i.284 words
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68 1959-01-08 3 Red threat In Iraq? Attache not worried WASHINGTON, Wed. Col. Ismail Al-Arif. the Iraqi military attache here, said yesterday that accounts of Communist influence in his country had been ex. afgerated. Impressions of Communist influence have arisen from recent reports of the inclusion of some of their members in Government68 words
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Article53 1959-01-08 3 MOSCOW. Wed— Russia's artificial planet will pass within observable distance of the earth once in five years the Soviet news agency Tass sajd today. The agency was quoting the scientific secretary of Pllkovo observatory, near Leningrad, who added that powerful telescopes would have to be used toReuter - 53 words
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Article35 1959-01-08 3 CALCUTTA. Wed.— Mr Malcolm Mac Donald. British High Commissioner in India, arrived here today from New Delhi on his way to Hong Kong, where he is going on a private visit. ReuterReuter - 35 words
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246 1959-01-08 3 The H-bomb? Trivial compared with what's in store for world... EARL RUSSELL LOOKS AHEAD AND PROPHESIES: LONDON, Wednesday. THE 86-year-old British philosopher Earl Russell said here today rhat "before long if there is no change in policy we shall look back to the happy, comfortable days of the H-bombs and246 words
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Article, Illustration55 1959-01-08 3 COLONIAL POLICE MEDAL AWARD FOR WOMAN SUPERINTENDENT Jane Barker, who until recently was in charge of the policewomen in Cyprus, was awarded the Colonial Police Medal in the Queen's New Year Honours List. She is pictured at her home in Surrey beside a picture that was given to her in55 words
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Article22 1959-01-08 3 GIBRALTAR. Wed. The Colonial Secretary. Mr. Alan Lennox Boyd. arrived here from London yesterday for a short holiday.— Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article175 1959-01-08 3 LEOPOLDVILLE. Wed.—Between 250 and 300 Africans were arrested during the riots here on Sunday and Monday. Mr. Tordeur. Mayor of the Belgian Congo capital, told a Press conference here last nlKht. The Belgian Prime Minister, Mr. Oaston Eyskens, today called an emergency meeting of theReuter - 175 words
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381 1959-01-08 3 Russia wants 'free access to Berlin-hint by Mr. Mikoyan WASHINGTON, Wednesday. •THE Soviet Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Anastas Mikoyan, yesterday met the Vice-President, Mr. Richard Nixon, and gave a policy statement to trade union leaders. On both occasions Mr. Mikoyan referred to the Russian desire to make a "free city"Reuter; UPI - 381 words
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Advertisement440 1959-01-08 3 HnHB People who eat QUAKER Oats work better than you do Yes, your day s work is done J^SXaBKSSs^ more easily"! more ~qimk- y^U^yljj&y ly you're full of energy all RH KBl day 10ng when you eat Jn^- H^B delicious, nutritious QUAKI R 9 oats. Have a bowl of energy-440 words
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Article344 1959-01-08 4 FOUR BRANCHES DECIDE TO BOYCOTT A MEETING CALLED BY H.Q. IN KUALA LUMPUR KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. MORE TROUBLE is brewing in the Malayan Chinese Association over the controversial constitution which was recently adopted. MCA headquarters here has summoned all chairmen and secretaries of branch organisations in344 words
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Article121 1959-01-08 4 Cable says piano recital is off SINGAPORE, Wed. The recital by the French-born pianist, Daniel Ericourt, arranged for Saturday night in the Victoria Theatre, haa been cancelled. Mr. Ooh Soon Tioe, the concert promoter, told the Straita Times today that he had expected Mr. Ericourt to arrive here from Teheran121 words
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Article44 1959-01-08 4 PENANG. Wed. The Law Institute of Victoria, Melbourne, has -invited the former Penang Mayor and prominent lawyer. Mr. O. K. Ooh, to its eight-day centenary foundation celebration in March. Mr. Ooh is the only Malayan Invited. He has accepted the invitation.44 words
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254 1959-01-08 4 'Charming people' says Thomas I of the City Council SINGAPORE. Wed. Mr. Francis Thomas, the Minister for Communications and Works, today defended the City Council and described its officials as "charming people." He told 51 teachers from the St. Theresa's Convent and the Pay* Lebar Methodist Girls Bchool. who were254 words
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Article52 1959-01-08 4 PENANG Wed.— The Federation of Malays, Orchid Society will hold an exhlbitI ion at its monthly meeting on Sunday in the Ipoh home of one of its vlce-presldenu Mr Leong Hoi Choon The exhlWtion-cum-meet. ing starting at 5 pjn., Is open to all orchid lovers,52 words
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97 1959-01-08 4 Board to discuss interest on loans SINGAPORE, Wed. The board of the Malaya Borneo Building Society Ltd. will discuss the rate of Interest on its loans to homebuilders at a meeting here on Jan. 16. It is expected that the board will decide to keep the rate at the present97 words
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Article75 1959-01-08 4 KLUANO. Wed. The Paloh branch of the Malayan Chinese Association is to be re-organised and a membership drive launched, it was decided at a meeting held here under the chairmanship of Dato Teoh ?hze Chong. president of the Kluang District M.C.A. A committee to organise the membership drive75 words
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Article36 1959-01-08 4 BUTTERWORTH. Wed. Wahid bin Tallb. 28. trlsha rider, pleaded not guilty to attacking another trlsha rider. Osman bin Din. with a broken bottle in Pier Road yesterday. He was granted $300 bail.36 words
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Article, Illustration58 1959-01-08 4 ZAINAB, 62, FINDS IT GRANDDAUGHTER IT WAS HARD on grandmother Che Zainab. 62. "Two years is a long rime," she cried at the bode farewell to her pretty granddaughter, Sharifah Mos tura binre Syed Ahmad, one of the 54 teachers who left Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday for the Teachers' Training58 words
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277 1959-01-08 4 Haircut, a rest in barber chair, then ambush arrest 'LOADED GUN, 3 ONIONS, SONG 800, SINGAPORE, Wednesday. INSPECTOR A. A. B. Clunies-Ross told a court today that while he remained behind in a barber's shop after a haircut, he arrested a man who had a loaded revolver In a bag.277 words
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68 1959-01-08 4 Practice of giving gifts is 'dropped' KUCHING. Wed. People in tbe Sibu district have abandoned the practice of Riving presents to the chairman and the staff of the Sibu Urban District Council, said the council's re-elected chairman, Mr. Ting Lik Hung. Mr. Tln_, who was reviewing tbe council's work in68 words
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191 1959-01-08 4 A RECORD YEAR FOR SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS SINGAPORE. Wednesday. A RECORD number of Singapore children will be going to a record number of schools when they reopen on Monday after the holidays. The total school-going population is expected to rise by about 30.000 over last year to 331,500 children. Twenty-four191 words
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Article107 1959-01-08 4 Stredwick sends memo to council SINOAPORE. Wed. The Chief Administrative Officer of the City Council. Mr. P. C. Marcus, said today that the memorandum submitted by the former Chief Engineer. Extension Waterworks, Mr. W. S. Stredwick, would be placed before the Council finance and general purpose committee for consideration. Mr.107 words
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Advertisement222 1959-01-08 4 i there's nothing like a ''jgßt.' i GUINNESS/™^ When you buy a bottle of GUINNESS. i^§|) f^££_~' you are doing more than treating yourself i wHs&gy gvl'^fi to one of the world's most satisfying, J \3£«r«/ j '**t.i_j®' refreshing and thirst-quenching drinks. < *L. i You are also getting a222 words
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Advertisement129 1959-01-08 4 ■■I JANUARY ISSUE UU ON SALE NOW 111 |f I IN THIS ISSUE ______E_V__b^___l_____^__P^^____^!____________E Wsr RBl_______K9'SS______-i__l rir ''i ________________________E3^______s4-____-^V__________________l______ l^____^^_i___itK^ BORNEO'S OIL FUTURE LIES UNDER THE SEA _______________^^_______H** _E_i J& j La S^ _R J^__M__ r* ____H___P^__T___mS__*r KUALA LUMPUR'S TRAFFIC PROBLEM B\ __l ,__te4^^___Mr__E__c4r i f S _X? __T^H^^^__K iE129 words
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Miscellaneous118 1959-01-08 4 V_%_Mffl# _MM--MrM_i #_F_P_P_P_P_f_F_W__f_ I j Radio Singapore Medium wave 47* metret A.M. 6.30 Oood Morning To You: 6.52 Morning Prelude: 100 The News; 7.06 Announcer 1 Choice; 8.00 The News; 808 Announcer's Choice Again; 1.80 Edmundo Ros And His Orchestra; 900 Cloae Down; P.M. 1.00 Oood Afternoon TO You; 1.01118 words
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Miscellaneous432 1959-01-08 4 Singapore diary,., STUDY G«OtT MOVEMENT: Ptor) Table tennU 9 a.m., w«uyLecture on 30th century BrUlsr- building. welghtlUUng a pjn.. badOrama Noel Coward and Ter- minton 5 pm, basketball 7. so T^V'-oUegT 'cJSSm^SS. P «EO_OPHICA_ SOCIETY: 7 sod m -ecture by Mr. Teo Oeok Letig on I SHELL THEATRETTE: Free 'Man.432 words
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Article, Illustration381 1959-01-08 5 BROOKE ON THE DANGER OF BEING OVER OPTIMISTIC KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. MAJOR-GENERAL Dato F. H. Brooke, the Chief of Staff, of the Federation Armed Forces, who also became Director of Operations today, lays stress in a special interview on the danger of being over optimistic381 words
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Article56 1959-01-08 5 TELUK ANSON, Wed. A man who has done much to develop the scenic beauty of Teluk Anson and outlying areas has been transferred to Ipoh as chairman of the town council. He is Inche Ja'afar bin Mohamed Taha, District Officer. Lower Perak. He is a former56 words
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Article46 1959-01-08 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Wed Rosdl bin Samin 20. was sentenced to three years' Jail to be followed by two years' police supervision for housebreaking and theft of a watch and cash $13 from a house on Nov. 24. He had several previous convictions.46 words
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Article51 1959-01-08 5 TELUK. ANBON. Wed. Inche Kamaruddin bin Abdul Rahman is Chief Assistant District Officer, Lower Perak. He succeeds Inche Abdul Majld bin Mohamed Yusoff, who has been transferred to Batu Oajah. Inche Ahmad Hlsham bin Mat Plah, from Parlt Buntar, is Assistant District Officer. Sungel Manik and Changkat51 words
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138 1959-01-08 5 KEMYAN, Wed. Two months ago a herd of 10 elephants destroyed more than 50 acres of new robber plants in this PahangNegri Sembilan border village. A follow-op by Games Department officials resulted in one of the herd being shot138 words
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275 1959-01-08 5 Chinese are sending less money home COMMUNES TO BLAME, SAYS USIS SINGAPORE, Wed. Remittances from Singapore and the Federation to China have been dropping sharply since April. The United States Information Service here today linked the drop, also noticeable In other South E-i-t Asian countries, to the establishment of the275 words
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179 1959-01-08 5 COUNCIL'S PAVILION WILL PORTRAY LIFE OF THE CITY SINGAPORE, Wednesday. rpHE CITY COUNCIL'S 26,000 square foot pavilion A at the Singapore Constitution Exposition will be a $100,000 spectacle of local government activities that keep a great city throbbing. A council spokesman today said that every department In City Hall had179 words
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Article, Illustration111 1959-01-08 5 npBE retiring Director of X Operations, General Sir James Cassels, and Lady Cassels left Koala Lampar yesterday morning. He is seen in this pictore inspecting the farewell parade at the airport. The Deputy Prime Minister, Dato Abdul Raiak bin Hnssain, the entire diplomatic corps.111 words
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205 1959-01-08 5 SINGAPORE, Wed. Liberal Socialist Party candidates for the general elections will be asked to sign a bond pledging that they will be anti-Commun-ist and that if they leave the party they will vacate their seats. Mr. E. K. Tan. secretarygeneral of the party, said today:205 words
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Article175 1959-01-08 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. rpHE Siamese Government has lifted the rice export quota of 100 tons per order for local rice importers, the Straits Times learned today. Federation importers can I now order any quantity of rice they like from Siam. as there has been175 words
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Article54 1959-01-08 5 3 GROUPS TO MEET ON RADIO CUTS SINGAPORE. Wed. Representatives from three Chinese associations representing the Khehs. Poochows and Hainanese will meet tomorrow to discuss Radio Singapore's cancellation of news broadcasts in their dialects. News broadcasts in the three dialects were cut out because the Government wanted to give more54 words
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Article20 1959-01-08 5 ALOR STAR, Wed. —Ng Chew Chong, 66, unemployed, collapsed and died outside the police station here this morning20 words
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237 1959-01-08 5 GOLD SHOPS IN JEWEL ROBBERY PROBE DENANG, Wed. Po--1 lice investigating a $62,000 theft from a private sare in the Ban Hin Lee Bank visited four gold shops last night and checked their books. Detectives called at Chop Tien Poh. Kirn Lian Seng and Poh Weng in Carnarvon Street, and237 words
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Article26 1959-01-08 5 SEGAMAT. Wed. A branch of the Labour Party of Malaya has been set up here. Dr. S. N. Ponniah is the first local president.26 words
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Advertisement68 1959-01-08 5 cars run better on SUPERSHELL lf gOt CJTIM" 11 He's away and without any effort at all! That quick surge of power; that immediate response from an eager engine. That's the joy of SupersheU. And more important in today's engine, there's I.C.A. Shell's exclusive Ignition Control Additive; to ensure a68 words
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Obituary71 1959-01-08 6 20 Wordt $10 (Minimum). JOSEPH PETER 39 of Talping— elde son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Peter of Taiplng, died in Ipoh District Hospital on 6th January, 1959. Funeral at Talping on 7th January at 5 p.m. ONG VAN SECK Age 70 expired 7.1.59 at 1.15 p.m. leaving behind71 words
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Article153 1959-01-08 6 20 Words Sit (Minimum). MR MRS. A. R. MONTEIRO thank relatives, friends for their kind wishes, valuable presents on the occasion of their wedding 3.1.59. TEOH TIT HO Children thank all relatives friends for their wreaths, donations, condolences, attendances and loan of cars at their recent bereavement. MR. CHAN153 words
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Obituary29 1959-01-08 6 It Words Sit (Minimum). MRS. G. li. NAMAZIE of Singapore deeply regrets to announce the demise of her father Sir Mlrza Ismail at Bangalore on Monday night.29 words
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Article325 1959-01-08 6 It W,,nl, $1$ (Minimum). BEEFEATER is the name of a very special Oln. Triple distilled to make it softer, drier, crystal clear. Aaents McAlLsterm. DUNCAN'S for morning, afternoon, cocktail, maternity wear wide range, none alike. 11 D'Almeida Street (OB Raflle& Place THE PIED PIPER dance recital. Only few tickets325 words
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691 1959-01-08 6 The Straits Times Thursday January 8, 1959. The Facts Of Canning The pineapple crisis talks on Monday apparently are being confined to the price which canneries are willing to pay to the smallholders. There will be temporary relief if agreement can be reached, but the industry's troubles are much too691 words
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Article281 1959-01-08 6 It is understandable that there should be misgivings about the suggestion of the Federation of Malay Students Union that a third of the seats in Sixth Form classes in Federation schools should be reserved for Malay students. The case for the special position of the Malays is strongest281 words
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Article205 1959-01-08 6 The Katong, Serangoon and Bukit Panjang-Jurong districts of Singapore are now under the administration of their District Councils. The postponement of elections, however, has meant placing these Councils temporarily in the hands of nominated officials. This hitch in the schedule, if the Government wants to make a point205 words
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Article, Illustration949 1959-01-08 6 WHY MALAYA DOES NOT WANT TO JOIN SEATO KUALA LUMPUR. IF every Prime Minister talked as much common 1 sense as the Tengku, the world would be a more pleasant place to live in. There would be fewer fools buying land on the moon from knaves to whom, in any949 words
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444 1959-01-08 6 HENRY BRANDON WASHINGTON. BY a coincidence the United States and the Russian Governments announced their respective budget levels the same week. "The Washington Post" gave the news in two banner headlines which reflected what may be a basic reason for American voters' deepening dissatisfaction with444 words
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200 1959-01-08 6 I WISH to know whether the S.P.A. central committee could carry out their manifesto. For example the S.P.A. promises to abolish the elimination examination for admission to secondary schools. Already there is a muddle in our education policy as a result of past200 words
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Letter49 1959-01-08 6 IT is a pity that tourists and visitors to Kuala Lumpur are victimised by taxi-owners. The fare charged Is prohibitively high when compared with Singapore. Why not make It compulsory for all taxis plying for hire to be fitted with approved meters? A VISITOR Singapore.49 words
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Letter140 1959-01-08 6 A HAPPY LABOUR FORCE IT is unfortunate that Mr. Lee Kuan Yew does not tell us as to how we can make the labour force happy. Are we to assume that its happiness depends solely on whether or not the employers will bow to labour's demands? Our labour leaders act140 words
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Advertisement202 1959-01-08 6 I i I Straits Tiaet ft Free Preu For in convenience el stiver- risen our rtprcsentottves st Ist i r fleer, SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE, ORCHARD ROAD, will receive i intell od.trtiwm.nti end answers 1 to box numbers. Clotiifi*d eevertttements mey i olio be handed to: CITY BOOK STORE LTD.. Winchester202 words
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Advertisement31 1959-01-08 6 eeeeeee» c— c— You 'rt> Imiiia* iilal«-l> llress*?d in SUITS Taiiared by m» Better MATERIAL CUTTING TAILORING plus STYLE all go into every suit by 'geeghoio' 21. Chulia Street. Singapore. 1.31 words
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Advertisement103 1959-01-08 6 ll --B-':~=-|=^ I fcited and rated according to standards of ARI (Air Conditioning and Retrigerotion Injtifutc PH I LCO AIR CONDITIONER When you need cooling the moot, here's the new Philco Air Conditioner that's guaranteed to deliver. Gives more cooling capacity than ever before, with a 1 HP unit. Beautiful103 words
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Article, Illustration138 1959-01-08 7 THE KWELA, THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHALLENGE TO ROCK 'N' ROLL, MAY SOON BECOME POPULAR IN SINGAPORE. THE DANCE IS DEMONSTRATED HERE FOR STRAITS TIMES READERS BY LONDON DANCE TEACHER. ANNE HARRISON. AND DENIS HORNSEY Inn: cradle step taken from rock 'n' roll —the Kwela pump action138 words
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Article90 1959-01-08 7 MAN SUED FOR ASSAULT SINGAPORE, Wed. A City Council employee, Ahmat bin Kasot. appeared in court today in two •separate summons cases, brought by his estranged wife. Saleka binte Haji Halil. But when he gave notice of his intention to contest both suits. Saleka told Mr. T. s. Sinnathuray. the90 words
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182 1959-01-08 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. AS FROM next week Hong Kong businessmen interested in opening up Industries in Malaya will be able to get free on-the-spot information about conditions in this country. The Federation Ooverni ment today announced the appointment of Mr. N. A. i Kennedy,182 words
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63 1959-01-08 7 Non-Matay Asian on Selangor Bench MR. CHEW KOK CHOOI, is the first non-Malay Asian magistrate to be appointed in Selangor. So far the only two states that have Asian nonMalay magistrates are Penant and Malacca. Mr. Chew, who comes from Penang, was called to the Bar in October, last year.63 words
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Article, Illustration171 1959-01-08 7 SINGAPORE, Wednesday. A BURMESE social welfar expert, U Ba Kin, said here today that Singapore and the Federation could claim to have the best social welfare set-up in the Far East. U Ba Kin, secretary of the Burmese Social Planning Commission, has completed a tour171 words
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Article, Illustration297 1959-01-08 7 Golden wedding picture is first together in 57 years CAMERA-SHY WIFE'S ADVICE FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE: LONG COURTSHIP A MUST If UALA LUMPUR, Wed.— lt has taken seven years of courting and 50 years of married life to make a wife lose her camera shyness. This Straits Times picture taken297 words
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Article33 1959-01-08 7 IPOH, Wed.— Thieves broke into the store of the Wan Huat tin mine at the 2nd milestone Slllbin Road here and got away with eight plculs of tin ore worth $1,84033 words
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Article16 1959-01-08 7 SEGAMAT. Wed. Mr. M A. McConvllle, administrative officer. Segamat. has been transferred to Kuantan.16 words
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382 1959-01-08 7 Low Siew Thiam - 54 boys prove they'll be boys despite politicians Low Siew Thiam /^ISUIO CAMP BLOWS THE IQ-MljfN V^ HISCfMCEPTIOM SKY HIGH J By Singapore, Wed. FIFTY-FOUR cheerful and robust English and Chinese educated boys here have been blowing sky high the popular misconception that the two groups "just don't get along."382 words
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Article, Illustration176 1959-01-08 7 SINGAPORE, Wednesday. AN INTERNATIONAL Labour Organisation ex- pert has arrived in Singapore to help the Government draft legislation in social insurance and public assistance. He Is Mr. F. B Matthews. 57. an offical of the British Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance. He will176 words
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110 1959-01-08 7 WINANS: RECREATION DIVISION HAS MADE PROGRESS SINGAPORE, Wed.— The four month-old Community Recreation Division is making "satisfactory progress" and hopes to implement further plans this year, the division's director, Mr. Sterling S. Winans, said today. Mr. Winans said that although a slightly larger grant was given to the division this110 words
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Advertisement59 1959-01-08 7 3P L 'B ht ng Fittin s I aßaßiiai F. ***** Pendant J II ill Ilntlhed polish brast I fill HHi hi V\ with shades In pleated I flj liuj^^wli i Rilfoll plastic -F. ***** *^'~^tf jUHEjf T* Bracket to match. i A^tt\ Advertisement of THI GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., (MALAYA)59 words
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Advertisement87 1959-01-08 7 THE LAUGH RIOT OF THE YEAR I BVar^Bß I B I m L^H bVM'b.l b^T a^F A at IJM ■HViaiv'W ■^^Lb^bb^bLvVM^bl bV4 lA^Bkl bWbWu*> m SWflhflWAl 1 b^bh^F'' b^^be^bL^bW Jim LflW/^^BH B^BBfr OM^ CATHAY -ON STAGE AT 9.30 P.M BEST AMATEUR COMEDIAN CONTEST 1 SEMI-FINALS (FIRST SESSION) I CATHAYI OPENS87 words
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208 1959-01-08 8 OLD LAG ON THE PROBLEM of GETTING A JOB SINGAPORE, Wed. —A man who has spent a total of 43 months in jail since 1949 told a district court today of his difficulties in getting a job since his last release from prison. Chan Ah Hong, alias Loh Ah Hong.208 words
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Article27 1959-01-08 8 JOHORE BAHRU. WedLee Yoke Chee. 62. who failed to declare 10 boxes of photographic papers, on which the duty was $15 was fined $300 today.27 words
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Article, Illustration47 1959-01-08 8 PRESIDENT GARCIA confers on the Federation Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rohmon, the Order of the Raja of Sikatuna the Philippines' highest award to a foreign government official after a state dinner given by the President and Mrs. Garcia at Macapagal. U.P.I, picture.UPI - 47 words
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261 1959-01-08 8 'Our leaders must uphold freedom 9 TENGKU on NEED for INTERNATIONALISM MANILA, Wednesday. fHE FEDERATION Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, said at Araneta University here last nijfht there was a feeling in the world today of the need for internationalism. He said on receiving the university's honorary degree of DoctorReuter - 261 words
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Article61 1959-01-08 8 SINGAPORE. Wed. Koh Boon Suai. 31. of Petaln Road, was fined $6,000 or six months jail for assisting in the management of a chap-Ji-kee lottery on Tuesday. The fine was not paid. Koh. when arrested near his home, was found with a big bundle of chap-ji-kee documents.61 words
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Article34 1959-01-08 8 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Archbishop of Malacca and Sin*, pore, Mgr M. Olcomendy, will bless the new Church of St. Francis Xavier at Chartwell Drive, Serangoon Garden Estate, on Sunday at 8 a.m.34 words
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Article20 1959-01-08 8 JOHORE BAHRU. Wed. Dato (Dr.) H. C. B. Wallace has returned to Johore Bahru from leave In Britain.20 words
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Article56 1959-01-08 8 SINGAPORE. Wed. The head of an elderly man was severed and crushed when he was knocked down by a lorry at Selangor Street this afternoon. Tan Han Eng. 78. was kneeling at the side of the road and spreading out some noodles to be dried in56 words
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Article25 1959-01-08 8 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— Law Chee Kiong, who abused a police constable in the central police station on Dec. 7 was fined $25 today.25 words
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209 1959-01-08 8 ROW WOKE ME UP, SAYS SPECIAL SINGAPORE, Wednesday. OPECIAL CONSTABLE Mohamed bin Bakar told a court today that, although he had seen a man threatening another with death, he did not arrest him. Mohamed. of the marine division, said this in answer to209 words
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Article130 1959-01-08 8 SINGAPORE, Wed—Probationary Inspector James Teo 800 Lat pleaded not guilty in the Second Traffic Court today to two charges of inconsiderate driving alleged to have taken place at different times and places. In one case he was alleged to have driven his car at 4.35 a.m.130 words
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Article48 1959-01-08 8 SINGAPORE, Wed. Urn Wah Cher. 47. was charged today with the murder of his wife. Goh 6oh Hiang. at West Hill Road at 11 p.m yesterday. No plea was taken. He was ordered to be remanded at the C ID. till Jan. 14.48 words
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Article35 1959-01-08 8 TAIPING, Wed.— A new branch of the Hua Lian Primary School, costing about $70,000 has been completed in Thomson Road and will be ready for use when the new term starts on Monday.35 words
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187 1959-01-08 8 OINGAPORE, Wed. Girls in moral clanger will be rehabilitated in a large social welfare centre at Jalan Eunos. They will be accommodated in a Muslim women's welfare home whicn l s being built by the Government. The home, costing187 words
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Advertisement449 1959-01-08 8 1 CAIHAT ORCAMISATiOrTr^i I f '*L J^* I '1 ».m., 1.45. 1.15. 6.45 A n :i() pm WWJJ "MARDI GRAS" (fox) 3f jmT TODAY! P«t Boone < -srope-Colour. J COMING! Stewart Grangrr "THE WHOLE TRITH" (Col.). J^. *f |.m»Xrj Phonf OPENS TODAY! J ».^»'*--'*T»^aSl 331n0 M a.m. 1.45, 1.15, 8.45449 words
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Article, Illustration1622 1959-01-08 9 The fantastic Man-O'- WarAmerica's turf champion QNE November day in 1947, a racehorse named Man-O'-War died in Kentucky, U.S.A. The stallion's death sent the entire nation into mourning for Man-O'-War was America's greatest and most beloved turf champion. He won 20 of the 21 races In which he ran andDaily Mirror - 1,622 words
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Advertisement294 1959-01-08 9 OCBC now offers the book that makes saving at home easy! i Children can now easily learn how to save at home. Five, ten, twenty and fifty cent pieces soon mount up when they use OCBC's latest savings device. This home safe is strongly made of copper plated steel and294 words
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Advertisement419 1959-01-08 9 IT'Q yrnr M.T^\y\/ 250 O.H.V. UuJ STAR Model CIS WITH THESE EXCITING FEATURES Modern unit design of engine gearbox; enclosed battery and alrcleaner; 17" wheels with full-width hubs and straight spokes; folding kickstarter; styled petrol tank with attractive plastic badge; high power-weight ratio ensuring outstanding performance, call in for a419 words
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Miscellaneous31 1959-01-08 9 Carmen A Co. By Man The Saint By Leslie Charterin Dick Tracy By Cheater Gouid TWt# HOUSE y[c[£u>f^ P La^ WINaRyWf LPWI v^ MestS'ito* Tmcv. _^J\\ Tarsan By Edyar Bice Burrouyhs31 words
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573 1959-01-08 10 GOOD DEMAND REPORTED FOR TIN AND RUBBER By Our Market Correspondent RUBBER and tin on the Singapore markets would appear to be benefiting at last from the under-bought position which has risen in major consuming centres. The price of tin yesterday was up again by $2.87£ to $387.37 J per573 words
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Article74 1959-01-08 10 The Malayan Exchange Banks' Association made the following changes in its rates to merchants yesterday (all rates to $100): Selling T.T. or O.D. ready: 1 Swiss Francs 140 58; French j Francs *****: Italian Lire *****. On the free exchange market in Honi Kong yesterday, the f.S. I74 words
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Article150 1959-01-08 10 January first grade robber buyers r.o.b. closed In Singapore yesterday at 85.. cents per lb.. down five-eighths of a cent on Tuesday's closing price. The tone was uncertain. Closing prices In cents per lb. yesterday were: OFFICIAL: Int. 1 R.S.S. Spot fob. buyers 85',, sellers 85»: Int. 1150 words
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Article145 1959-01-08 10 Ships lyint jlonfsidr thr Sineapwr Harbour Board wharves or exported today are: Surat 1-2, Hamburg 4-5. Seibun Maru 6A. Kamwla 6-7. Canara 8-9. Benmhor 10-11. Japan 13-14, Femmoor 16-16. Teucer 18. State of Andhra 9-20. Rajah Brooke 21-22. Mandania 23-24. Olga Marrxk 25-26. Tamashlma Maru 27-28. Bunnyvll'e 29-30.145 words
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Article27 1959-01-08 10 SINGAPORE. JAN. 7. RUBBER: 85* cents per lb. (down flvreighths of a rent). TIN: $387.37} per piiul (up $2.87*). Estimated unofficial offering 150 tons 127 words
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Article522 1959-01-08 10 The Malayan Share Brokers I Association reported yesterda* "All sections on the local shai market were quietly steady and the turnover was small.'' Singapore and Federation brokers reported the following business: Fed. Dispensary $1.10 and $1.09; FTaser Neave ords $1.585: Oammon $1.75 (OL), $1.80. W. Hammer $1.60 (OL)522 words
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Article22 1959-01-08 10 Malayan Share Market: Jan. 7 Jan. 6 Industrials: M.tS 90.36 Tins: 89.42 89.18 Rubbers (f 109.09 109.05 Jan. 1 1958=10022 words
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Article126 1959-01-08 10 MELBOURNE. Wed. TNVESTMENT shares main- tamed an overall firm tone on an active market on the Stack Exchange here today. Consolidated Zinc gained 9d. to close at 80s. 6d. in a firm mining section. ommonwralth bonds held a firm tone Loans 3.% 1956-59 1100 Bs. UUJCI lank of126 words
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Article35 1959-01-08 10 Rubber crops harvested during December included:— Benta 121.000 lb. Jeram Kuantan 92.000 lb.. Kundong 51.747 lb.. Mentakab 75.000 lb., and Snngel Bagan 212.000 lb Batu Llntang 253.500 lb. and ParH Perak 05.646 lb35 words
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Article107 1959-01-08 10 Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange noon prices per plcui yesterday were: Copra: steady; UK/Continent January/February $39 "4 buyers, $40*2 sellers. Coconut oil: steady: bulk $62', sellers, drum S-64'j sellers Pepper; quiet: no business was reported done, i Muntok white $128 Sarawak $127. special Sarawak black $70 (all unchanged). Singapore107 words
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Advertisement713 1959-01-08 10 NOTICES IDEAL BUSINESS PREMISES Ground Floor accommodation available for business. Excellent for Maternity Home, Dental or Doctor's Surcery. Central, at promt a I putablr business proposing to move to new area. Trnanry offered with Aircondition Unit and furniture. Apply Box A 5737. S.T. WANTED Experienced salesman to handle full range713 words
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Advertisement321 1959-01-08 10 NOTICES SOUTHERN TRONOH TIN DREDGING LTD. DIVIDEND The directors have declared an Interim dividend of 3d. per share less Income tax at Bs. 6d. In the C. for the year ended 31st December, 1 958, payable in London on 4th February, 1959, to all shareholders on the register on 6th321 words
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Advertisement709 1959-01-08 10 NOTICES TRONOH MINES LIMITED DIVIDEND The directors have declared an Interim dividend of 4d. per share less Income tax at Bs. 6d. in the j C, for the year ended 31st Decem- Ibt i. 1958, payable in London on 6th February. 1959. to all share- holders on the register on709 words
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Advertisement819 1959-01-08 10 TENDERS MALAYAN RAILWAY Tenders are Invited for the purchase of Approx. 400 tons Bteel Scrap ex Bentul Works, Sentul (Tender deposit $3,000). Tenders close at 12 noon on 19th January, 1959 at the Genera: Manager's Offlce. Malayan Railway, Kuala Lumpur. For tender forms and inspection or any other particulars apply819 words
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Advertisement673 1959-01-08 10 "K LINE" Japan USA Pacir.c Atl.mlc Coast Service kaaj. Mar.- mmtSait '»Z n^ g £lAMK £I lto1 £I4U n i a V* f j „/n fh r, m J Frt Vancouver, Seattle, Portland 4 Oakland *>•••» U.S.A. Pacific «c Atlantic Coast Express Service afeßF, -aJfe'sS «5 w also acctpt.ng M673 words
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Advertisement1585 1959-01-08 11 Tel: 1405 MANSFIELD 6c CO., LTD. Tel: »41» Cl (Incorporated in Singapore) (12 lues) IT' 1 the blue funnel line Zi SAILINtS TO LIVERPOOL. GLASGOW. LONDON t CONTINENTAL PORTS (Via Smi witl literti ta pracaed via Patama er Cape M Cied Hepei Carriers option to proceed via other ports to1,585 words
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Advertisement1246 1959-01-08 11 EAST ASIATIC LINBS HOMEWARD SAILINGS FOR ADEN, PORT SAIO, GENOA, ANTWERP. ROTTEROAM. AMSTERDAM RREMEN, HAMIUM, COPENHAGEN. GOTNENIURC ANI Mil I'pora P. Share Ptntng "IOMA- I ta "SIENA" I II JM "IALANIIA— 21/21 ta 22/21 ta 24/21 ta "URGODRA" 4/ 9 Frt 1/ 7 Fit IHI Calls Beyreatt, lattakia aad Gdyaia1,246 words
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Advertisement1271 1959-01-08 11 iu N .i7.ni THE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD. "-JSn SINGAPORE (Itceraaritet ll tit OaiM «ittd«a HUES SAILINtS Tl ADEN. U COHIINtHTAI PORTS S'pora P. Sham Penang lENCLEUCH tor L'pooi, Hull, Hamburg ll Ptrt/ 1 Jta lEHMACIHUI tor I'frvol Antwerp, Rott., M'bro 11/11 m 17/11 ta M/ 21 ta lEKUWI IS1,271 words
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Advertisement1309 1959-01-08 11 McALISTER tfc CO.* LTD. nu hi urn BLLBBMAW LIMES KLAVEMESS LIMB LONDON HAVRE, ROTTEROAM LOS ANGELES, SAN FUNCISCO, ■AMIUM SEATTLE. VANCOUVER S PORTLAND me for USA North Atlantic Pom Acccptiat carga far Ciatm I SmMj and Canada America CITt IF LIVERPOOL ciimmwiiii Spore P. Sham Penant M lU p"«T'i" 11/241,309 words
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Article, Illustration1401 1959-01-08 12 AFTER talking with a number of Singapore mothers lately who are concerned about their children's posture, or some psychological or physical problem. I put a few questions to psychologist and Mensendieck therapist Mrs. Marghareta den Hertog who last year gave some sound advice about improving1,401 words
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Advertisement66 1959-01-08 12 TtAffl No more bother with tea leaves. Just half a spoonful of Nestea in a cup. Add hot <*>*• difficulty water. Tea's ready. A grand-tasting blend tSSUiS^ you'll love at first sip. Never too strong or and address of your too weak. Simply perfect every time. Top tt v A66 words
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Advertisement372 1959-01-08 12 3 New Fragrances! Eau de Cologne Classique £r^» Eau de Cologne £c~^*m\\^*^^ Eau de Lavande ij Cv^TOiPl I PARFUMEUR PARIS C 2 J| New Swedish way ID t. GET SLIM R». •No Pills to take •No Strenuous Exercises \M\ Wwk Hunger Pangs •No Strict Dieting Simply take LARSON'S VITAMIN- fOUTIFIED372 words
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Miscellaneous282 1959-01-08 12 M She beads a delegation (S). Straits Times Crossword "^SHC 6 2 Penitent worn out after study __JbM__JHb__^BL__P^H__AVA)__^HL_JlK^ m 4 Polish record (4). 5 ill ■■■^1 s** Uke a manl (10) I I 1 EW 1 I 6 Too Indolent to produce a M BB 881~~1 catalogue? (8). 1 7282 words
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378 1959-01-08 13 Suggestions on aiding growers made by Mr. Yap MEETING IN KUALA LUMPUR ON MONDA V MAY END THE PINEAPPLE CRtStS SINGAPORE, Wednesday. iyt ß. YAP Pheng Geek, chairman of the Central Board of Pineapple Packers, said here today that he was hopeful that a meeting between the pineapple packers and378 words
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128 1959-01-08 13 SINGAPORE. Wednesday. ROGER Williams Straus Foundation lecturer, Dean Charles E. Hendry, today warned the West not to underestimate Red China. He was speaking at a luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club this afternoon. Dean Hendry, who Is one of the founders of the World Brotherhood128 words
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88 1959-01-08 13 Evangelist Graham may come for visit SINGAPORE, Wed. Dr. Billy Graham, the famous crusading American evangelist, may visit Singapore in June while on his way back to the United States after a tour of Australia. A close associate of the evangelist Dr. Paul Rees, said this today on his arrival88 words
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Article28 1959-01-08 13 BINOAPORE Wed. A man was found hanging In Clyde Street this morning. He has been identified as S. Naravanasamy. a former Public Works Department Jag a.28 words
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156 1959-01-08 13 TRAIN HITS A MAN, DRAGS HIM ALONG FOR 20 YARDS SINGAPORE, Wed. A labourer, M. Kandasa m y, 26, was knocked down by a train at Alexandra, near the British Military Hospital, this morning. The day mall train had just left the Bukit Timah station for Kuala Lumpur when the156 words
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Article68 1959-01-08 13 PUBLICITY MAN OF MCA EXPELLED SEGAMAT. Wed. Mr. Tan Boon Chiang, publicity man of the MCA here has been expelled from the party. The president of the Segamat MCA. Mr. Woon Tal Kwang, today said Mr. Tan wrote a letter of resignation on Dec. 26 but had Joined the Labour68 words
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Article18 1959-01-08 13 MERSING, Wed— The Sri Mersing Youth Club will hold a social gathering here on Feb. 27.18 words
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111 1959-01-08 13 TOWN BOARD MAN QUITS OVER 'EXPAT INFLUENCE' LABUAN, Wed.— A member of the Labuan Town Board, Mr. Lucas Kong, has resigned after complaining that expatriates "exercise too great an influence over purely local affairs." In a letter to the board, Mr. Kong said that, as an unofficial member, he found111 words
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Article42 1959-01-08 13 JOHORE BAHRU. Wed. Three masked men broke Into the room of a girl, Chang Kul Ween, a 19-year-old shoe factory worker, in Jalan Larkln here last night and stole Jewellery worth J176. Police have detained a man.42 words
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258 1959-01-08 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Minister for Commerce and Industry, Mr. J. M. Jumabtioy. today told rice dealers that the Oovernment would abandon the rice stockpile system only if they could guarantee that Singapore would have a sufficient stock of rice in time of emergency. Eleven delegates,258 words
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Article56 1959-01-08 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— A member of the editorial staff of Berlta Harian. Inche Mohamed Saman bin Haji Monamed Zain. died in the General Hospital here last night. He was buried here today. Inche Saman, 45. was a former member of the editorial staff of Warta Negara, Penang. He56 words
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314 1959-01-08 13 Matron sold for silver is flooded under with letters SINGAPORE, Wednesday. MATRON JANET LDf, of St. Anderw's Mission Hospital author of the best-celling autobiography "Sold for Silver" is beiiif? inundated with fan mail from all over the world. The book, now in its fifth English edition it was published last314 words
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Advertisement817 1959-01-08 13 ACCOMMODATION VACANT it Word, Si (Mi*.)— Box it el: txlrm. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY at Serangoon Garden 3 bedroomed bungalow with all modern conveniences. Call one Colchester Grove, Spore. ONE ROOM to let working girls couple without children preferred quiet vicinity. Opera Estate. Transport lodging arranged. Enquiries Ring *****. BOARD for students817 words
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Advertisement344 1959-01-08 13 EDUCATION It Word, Si (Mi*.)— Mm* it tt: txtr* OUR LADY of Lourdes Second ary School. 50 Ophlr Road. Stnga pore 7. Limited vacancies foi Forms Two and Three. No ag< limit. Enrol now. ZION COMMERCIAL SCHOOL 5. Tavistock Avenue, Serangoor Gardens. Specialised Course Av:ulable Typewriting, Short, hand (Pitman's/Gregg). English344 words
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Advertisement378 1959-01-08 13 TUITION it Word, Si (Mi*.)— Box it el*, txtrm. LADY TEACHER accepts piano, theory pupils. Prepare for examinations. Pond of children. Fees moderate. Beginners walcom* Please write Box A 5736 s.T. I BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ~it Word, Si (Mi*.)— Box it et: txtrm. BUYING AGENTS for Pacific Islands wish to contact378 words
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Advertisement358 1959-01-08 13 FOR HIRE it Word, Si (Ml*.)— Box it et: txtrm, BED SITTING and Diningroom Sets. Reasonable Charges 110/112. Orchard Road REPRIOERATORB of various slies from $10 monthly. Consult Lee Fletcher. 102 Orchard Road Tel *****. Singapore VEHICLES WANTED it Word, Si (Mi*.)— Box it et,. txtrm. 1956/1958 OPEL Rekord. Must358 words
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Advertisement351 1959-01-08 13 VEHICLES FOR SALE it Word, Si (Mi*.)— Bom it et*. txtrm. AUSTIN HEALBY 100 Six. Overdrive. Red. New Condition. Registered July 1957. One owner. Mileage 11,000. $6,000 0.n.0 Tel: U845. FORD CUBTOM— I9S2 Model. Regularly serviced In first class condition. Owner returning to U.K.- Price $1,750 oji.o. Box AS7I3 S.T.351 words
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Advertisement363 1959-01-08 13 VEHICLES FOR SALE I it Word, Si (Mlm.)—Btx it eU. txtrm. I HUMBER HAWK 1956, 3 Citroen Light 15, 1953 1955. Ford Consul 1952, Citroen D 8 19 1957. Citroen ID 19 1958, One M.O.A. Twincam. One Lancia Appla Saloon 1957. Eastern Auto Co. Ltd.. Tel: ***** Ext. 5. 1956363 words
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Advertisement335 1959-01-08 13 FOR SALE it Word, Si (Mim.)-Box it el: extrm, O.E. HP. Alrcondltlonrr tinder two years old. Very llttls used. $450. Phone (Spore) *****. BELLING CHEAP One Lot of 20 Brandnew and Secondhand Fire Extinguishers In excellent condition and 30 Brandnew and Secondhand Yale Padlocks. Apply 56A Telok Ayer Street. Phone335 words
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Article371 1959-01-08 14 SAUL JOSHUA - SAUL JOSHUA SINGAPORE SOCCER STAR IS UNHAPPY OVER HIS SUSPENSION He won't play any more if SAFA does not lift ban By SINGAPORE, Wed. QUAII KIM BENG, the Singapore half-back, will not play soccer for Singapore unless the Singapore Amateur Football Association withdraws its decision to suspend371 words
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146 1959-01-08 14 Milton at nets, may make Test side SYDNEY, Wed. Arthur Milton's chances of playing in the Third Test, beginning here on Friday, improved at practice here today. Brian Statham bowled fast at the Gloucestershire batsman, who has been out of action with a finger injury since Dec. 24 and PeterReuter - 146 words
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Article62 1959-01-08 14 SINGAPORE. Wed.—Fullback Max Parker scored eight points in the Singapore Cricket Club "A" team's victory by 14 points (a goal, a try and two penalty goals) to three (a penalty) over R.A.F. Tengah in their rugger match on the padang today. Parker kicked two penalties and converted one62 words
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113 1959-01-08 14 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— Johore Asians, in preparation for the All-Blues Cup Anal against Kedah Asians, showed excellent form in beating South Johore by 27 points (three goals, and five tries) to 13 (two goals and a try) in their rugger match at the Johore113 words
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Article89 1959-01-08 14 BUENOS AIRES. Wed. Dennis Silk, 27-year-old Somerset batsman, hit 150 in Just over two hours for the M.C.C. amateur touring team against the Argentine Cricket Association on the opening day of a two-day match at the Belgrano Club, here yesterday. Silk was top scorer In89 words
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Article, Illustration87 1959-01-08 14 Australia s star players in action NEIL HARVEY (167 in the first innings) and Alan Davidson (match analysis of nine for 105), two of Australia's heroes in their eighth-wicket victory over England in the Second Test, are seen here in action during the Melbourne match. HarveyUPI - 87 words
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157 1959-01-08 14 JAPANESE WANT SENG QUEE TO COACH THEM KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Dr. S. Ichida, Director of the Japan Football Association, today invited Malaya's top soccer coach. Choo Seng Quee, former Singapore Malaya Cup player, to coach Japanese soccer players for two months. Dr. Ichida wants Seng Quee to stay behind in157 words
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Article27 1959-01-08 14 SINGAPORE. Wed.— R. Sivaraman finished individual champion for the second year at the Tamil Festival Swimming championships held at Haw Par pool today.27 words
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342 1959-01-08 14 EPSOM JEEP - Shaw's quartette tops best ten for Perak meeting EPSOM JEEP Ipoh, Wed. By OHAW Stable's improving youngsters, Box Office 11, Technicolor 11, Movie Fan and Movie House II all recent winners at Penang should keep up their good work at the Perak Turf Club's January Meeting which begins on Saturday.342 words
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251 1959-01-08 14 Second half changes save Harlequins SINGAPORE, Wed. A second half change of players saved Harlequins from defeat in their Singapore Hockey Association's Under 23 league match against Combined Schools at Balestier Road today. Trailing 3-1 at the interval. Harlequins took full advantage of the rule which allows a maximum change251 words
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Article112 1959-01-08 14 Off-course bets in three towns FQH, Wed.— Encouraged by the success of the experimental off-course betting at the December Meeting, the Perak Turf Club will open three branches at Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Teluk Anson for the January Meeting. TRAINER Wally Bagby leaves today with his wife for England for112 words
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Article43 1959-01-08 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Royal Army Service Corps, after losing their first two matches here, were thirt time lucky when they beat Batu Cantonment by eight points (goal and try) to six (penalty and try) on the Batu Road ground today.43 words
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181 1959-01-08 14 SINGAPORE, Wed. Crusaders, who lost 3-0 to Rawhides on Tuesday, beat Playfair 2-1 In the S.H.A. Under-23 League at Serangoon Road today. Crusaders had to fight hard all the way from behind to overcome Playfair In a keen-ly-fought match. Playfair attacked strongly from181 words
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Article417 1959-01-08 14 Ghani goals beat Japan I^UALA LUMPUR, Wed. Two grand goals by Abdul Ghani in the v first half gave the r Malayan Malays a twoone victory over the visiting Japanese team in a soccer match played at the Merdeka Stadium tonight. The game, watched by a crowd of 7.000, saw417 words
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Article111 1959-01-08 14 SINGAPORE. Wed. Royal Signals i Singapore) beat Royal Signals (Malaya) by 28 points (two goals, four tripand two penalty goals) to^ three (a try) in their annual rugger match at Dover Road here today. Singapore, who were winners last year, had the faster threequarter line and111 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous74 1959-01-08 14 HOCKEY: BJLA. Under-23 league: Harlequins v Playfair, padang: Rawhides v Combined Schools, Serangoon Road. SOCCER: B.Q&rjL. League Dlv. 2A— Police "B" v S.M.F., Thomson Road: Dlv. 2B— Marines "B" v P.WJJ. "B", Kallang; Tan Tock Seng "B" v P. T.. Serangoori Road; Ylo Chu Kang v Printing "B", Serangoon Road.74 words
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