The Singapore Free Press, 8 September 1955
1955-09-08
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Title Section19 1955-09-08 1 The Singapore Free Press Largest Afternoon Sale m Malaya vi U3S7. Singapore. Thursday, September 8, 1955, Price 15 Cts19 words
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Article180 1955-09-08 1 I'll l: Governments of Singapore and the Federaklon are considering the appoinment of a trade commissioner la Indonesia. The Free Press understands the appointment will be made soon after the return of the Marsh ill goodwill mission. due to leave for Indonesia tomorrow. The Governments180 words
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Article64 1955-09-08 1 THE Hungarian Government decided yesterday to reduce its armed forces by 20,000 me n by December 31. "m the interest of bet ter understanding between nations." Officers and men affected will be employed mi n industry and agriculture. Hungary is the fifth Iron Curtain countryReuter - 64 words
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Article20 1955-09-08 1 France has invited Yugoslavia's Marshal Tito to make an official visit to Paris this autumn- U. P.U.P. - 20 words
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146 1955-09-08 1 'THE Singapore Employment Exchange may not m future be available for recruiting labour to strike-hit factories m the Colony. A spokesman of the Ministry of Labour and Welfare told the Free Press this morning that the position was being reviewed— whether to continue146 words
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Article134 1955-09-08 1 T he mercy planes fiy in AMERICAN naval air- craft flew into New Delhi yesterday, starting the biggest-ever flood relief airlift to India. The planes brought 10.000 lb. of medical supplies, blankets and bedsheets from Red Cross societies m the U.S., Canada, Italy, Switzerland and Luxembourg. More aircraft are expectedReuter - 134 words
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Article166 1955-09-08 1 Hotel offers pay rise by poster ONE of the picketers m front of strike-hit Adelphi Hotel m Singapore was arrested yesterday for allegedly intimidating a Malay who was going to work. Strikers continue to picket some of the other strikehit hotels, including the Cockpit, Sea View and Gleneagles. Officials of166 words
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Article48 1955-09-08 1 THE WALK Closing date Monday Is the closing day entries for the Singa--Johore Bahru Walk 'ntest organised by the re Press. No entries will be ac- d after the first post bat day. wo British Army officers, corpora] and a priare among the latest 01 entries received to-48 words
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Article19 1955-09-08 1 Singapore Rubber opened on an unfl >»c this morning first grade, September $1.47% a lb.. WlO* yesterday's19 words
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Article74 1955-09-08 1 TWO West Pakistan organisations still plan to make a joint satyagraha (peaceful) "invasion" of the Indian- held part of ECasl mir with 15.000 volunte< rs next week despite ■ep >rts that it will be strongly discouraged by the Pakistan Govern- meni The organisations are the ChristianReuter - 74 words
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Article27 1955-09-08 1 Detailed arrangements regarding the Singapore Government's amnesty offer to Communists will be announced later today. The terms will become effective shortly after midnight.27 words
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Article415 1955-09-08 1 TROOPS RUSHED TO CYPRUS Martial law m Turkey pOUR Royal Navy vessels sailed yesterday for Cyprus with 630 marine commandos from Malta to reinforce British troops on the trouble-hit island. The aircraft carrier Ocean mustered her crew at Plymouth to sail with equipment for Cyprus-based British troops and unconfirmed reportsReuter; U.P. - 415 words
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Advertisement7 1955-09-08 1 EXTHA Ton A AQi I HUM SUPPLEMENT7 words
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Advertisement34 1955-09-08 1 HI pi D Km f\ Em Km mV m mimm k m m the world's best sewing machine IODEL «0 HOUSEHOLD MACHINF! FOR STRAIGHT ST»T< HfN« Sol* Igenta Tin I isr 1914T1C CO* lfk%34 words
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Article141 1955-09-08 2 PRANCE MAY NOT MEET DEADLINE tjUSARfI of a new waVi terrorism, bloodshed and rioting were n Ing m Morocco yest French Government officials conceded for the first time that Fj would probably not be able to meet its "homerule" deadline on September 12 forU.P.; A.P.; Reuter - 141 words
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Article, Illustration50 1955-09-08 2 The Assistant Mufti of Johore leading the Kathi Besar, Itnani and Court Heralds (above) Into the Sultan Abubakar Mosque yesterday m Johore Bahru for the Diamond Jubilee thanks- riving service. Below: Schoolchildren from The Convent who attended the thanksgiving service at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Free Press pictures.Free Press - 50 words
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Article139 1955-09-08 2 CHINESE PREFER H.K. AS COLONY riniNF.SE residents of Hon- Kong had cho ien to delay their normal desires for elf-government In order to escape the grave danger ol eizure of the port by Communist China, a Hong Kong newspaper editor i a d In Fes Angeles y< terday. Mr. choiReuter - 139 words
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Article220 1955-09-08 2 But West keeps secret RUSSIA'S Arkady A. Sobolev broke his silence with a "Significant" statemint on disarmament m the United Nations yesterday but the Western powers joined him m dropping an iron curtain of secrecy around his remarks. For six days, the Western powers have soughtU.P. - 220 words
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Article47 1955-09-08 2 THE body of 29-year-old Nottingham school teacher, Janet Marshall, murdered near Amiens 13 days ago, was exhumed at La Chaussee Tirancourt cemetery yesterday. The exhumation was carried out on the examining magistrate's orders at the request of the police chief for Northern France.47 words
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Article130 1955-09-08 2 gEVERAL Officials of the Bonn Foreign Office have been arrested on •suspicion of treason and contact with Soviet Zone Communist authorities, reliable political informants The exact number wa,s not known but they were said to include a senior official m the passport section and "twoU.P. - 130 words
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169 1955-09-08 2 LT.S. Representative Joe J Holt returned to New York following a visit to Russia with other Congressmen, was detained near Moscow for nearly an hour by a Russian soldier w 'n> held a cocked pistol against his head, it was disclosed m Van Nuys,169 words
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Article29 1955-09-08 2 New York city is sued for U*****,000 teacher who was BtaDDea the bark by a 15-y «r-«J boy while conducting evening gymnasium last June- A.p.A.P. - 29 words
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Advertisement23 1955-09-08 2 ANNUAL SALE AMERICAN DRESSES FROM $^5 Town Country Dress Salon: 1 \U-\vr Chambers, Kaffirs Place 80uti.,0,: Cornei of High St North Bridge Rd23 words
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160 1955-09-08 3 U.K. army will go underground in atom attack: Eden sees plan < m ANTHONY EDEN yesterday saw how the British Army is preparing to ixo underground m the event ot an atomic attack. The Prime Minister visited army units at Colchester, Essex the first of a series ot* "seeing-for-himself" visitsReuter - 160 words
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Article179 1955-09-08 3 132 MILES UP OR BETTER vm American rely search rockets, which will probe the secrets of space, are expected to reach a height of 132 miles "or even better," a United Slates scientist said m Belfast yesterday. Dr 11 Edwards of the United Slates Air I >rce Research and Development179 words
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72 1955-09-08 3 Streamlined and refitted for atomic-age warfare, the United States 33.000-ton aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard rejoined the fleet at San Francisco, yesterday after a reconversion costing $192,000,000. Her commanding officer, Capt. Lamar Peyton Carver, said: "It is hard to believe, but true,Reuter - 72 words
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Article43 1955-09-08 3 The head of the 20 nation Latin American group m the United Nations predicted yesterday that the U. N. General Assembly would seat Austria as iis 61st member before the end of the session m December. A.P.A.P. - 43 words
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Article14 1955-09-08 3 Eight Belgians returned to Liege yesterday from several years of Soviet captivity.14 words
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Article, Illustration48 1955-09-08 3 picture. The Assistant Minister for Commerce, Mr. J. M. Jumabhoy, cuts the ribbon to open the Labour Front's branch m his division Stamford m Bencoolen Street, Singapore, yesterday. On the left is the Minister for Communications and Works. Mr. Francis Thomas.— -Free Press 111 *****1 l HUM mum,,,,,,Free Press - 48 words
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113 1955-09-08 3 Film comic in hospital with bites and bruises after row with fiancee ROSCOE ATES. 60 year-old stuttering film comic, has landed m a Hollywood hospital for treatment of cuts, bruises, and bites. Sheriff's deputies said he told them the wounds Were inflicted by his 21 -year-old fiancee during a disputeA.P. - 113 words
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Article244 1955-09-08 3 N. Atlantic (lockers may follow as. WALKOUT of longshoremen pending a mass meeting to discuss grievances against the New York-New Jersey Waterfront Commission tied up the entire port of New York yesterday. William V. Bradley, president of the International Longshoremen's Association said he didA.P. - 244 words
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Article26 1955-09-08 3 The Indian Government is studying the economic possibilities of establishing an atomic power station, the Prime Minister. Mr. Nehru, said m New Delhi yesterday.26 words
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129 1955-09-08 3 FIVE MEN PRAISED FOR SIDON RESCUES IjiIVE officers and men of the Royal Navy who took part m rescue operations wht-n the submarine Sidon sank, after an explosion m Portland, Dorset, on June IG, h;tve been specially commended. Thirteen men lost their lives m the? disaster. Admiral of the FleetReuter - 129 words
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Article26 1955-09-08 3 A Messerschmitt sports car, made by the German plane manufacturers, went on display m an American department store m New York yesterday.— A.P.A.P. - 26 words
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240 1955-09-08 4 The Singapore Free Press Opinion JOBLESS PROBLEM THURSDAY Sept 8 1955 rpHE refusal of the Bri- tish Borneo territories to accepl a number ol squatter families and Jobless people from Singapon as Immigrants Is regrettable bul not unexpected. Brit i. li Borneo, notably North Borneo, has for years sought immigrants,240 words
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Article, Illustration1422 1955-09-08 4 RENE MacCOLL - It's good to stop and LOOK AT BRITAIN RENE MacCOLL says RENE MacCGLL's assignments normally take him to the farthest places of the world. But m the past month he has been on an Assignment Without Visa— the rediscovering of Britain itself. Every morning he has jumped into his car1,422 words
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Advertisement19 1955-09-08 4 YOUR REQUIREMENTS I SPORTS PRESENTATION (Consult G. C. De SUVA BROS., "Jewellers" 3 RAFFLES PLACE S.ntpporc 1 Till *****19 words
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Advertisement156 1955-09-08 4 AVAIL YOURSELF OF 20 years of experience m ct^tc development by CREDIT FONCIER MEYER CHAMBERS 3rd FLOOR. (RAFFLES PLACE) FRANKEL ESTATE OPERA ESTATE FIRST CLA^S NEWLY RECENTLY COMPLETED DEVELOPED ESTATE AT ESTATE 61 M.S. CHANCI ROAD BETWEEN CHANGI NEAR THE SEA EAST COAST kOADS AT PROXIMITY OF (A NEW LARGE156 words
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Article171 1955-09-08 5 IT'S DOCTOR'S IDEA FOR WEDDED BLISS 9 FEWER DIVORCES n YOUNG couples had their brain-waves tested before they were married there might be fai fewer divorces, suggests brain-expert Dr. Grey Walter. His experiments have convinced him that people with the same kind of brain-wave rhythm re171 words
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Article195 1955-09-08 5 MINDING BABIES BEAT BOY SOLDIERS T\HE sergeants at Bradbury Lines, Hereford eadquarters oi the Boys Regiment. R.A.. were having rollicking time at an end,rm party but as the rty warmed up, shrill ies of babies In the nearby trried quarters added to din. Some bey soldiers acting s nursemaids for195 words
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Article23 1955-09-08 5 Handle? Page Herald and freighter made maiden flight Radlett Airfield 8»r Frederick Hand jalla it "the work W iho air."23 words
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Article50 1955-09-08 5 Six boys made an armed raid on the plum orchard of 46-year-old Mr. Walter Robinson at Elstree, Herts. Mr. Robinson grabbed one boy who had m his hand what appeared to be a revolver. The six boys were taken to the police station, identified and later released.50 words
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Article, Illustration72 1955-09-08 5 ELSA MAXWELL, one of the world's biggest parlygivers, has borrowed Greek millionaire Stavro Niarchos's luxury yacht Achilleus for her latest party, a cruise from Venice to Greece and the Greek islands with 110 guests. Elsa is seen above welcoming film star OliviaPopper - 72 words
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118 1955-09-08 5 Discipline loafers, TUC tells bosses TF employees do not work the full agreed hours it is up to the management. not the trade unions, to take disciplinary action. Mr. Victor Feather, assisi tant .secretary of the Trade.-* Union Congress, said this at Oxford m a call for managements to face118 words
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Article49 1955-09-08 5 Tn honour of the delegates to the Congress of the Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organisation, the president and members of the City Council will hold •> reception .-it die City Hall on Wedni day, Bept. v from 7 v. a. lb piu.49 words
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Article243 1955-09-08 5 Are they now too specialised? gCIENTISTS are becoming intellectual cripples, said Ritchie Calder m his address as President of the Assembly of Corresponding Societies at the 117 th annual meeting of the British Association m Bristol. Too much specialisation forced upon them by the rapid advance of research and243 words
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Article155 1955-09-08 5 SARAH WILL SAVE LIVES AT SEA ROYAL Air Force pilot.* down m the sea car now guide rescue aircraft or high-speed launches to them without waste of time by a now radio system which can send out signals over a radius of over 75 miles Even on conditions of poor155 words
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131 1955-09-08 6 statistics Just Issued k5 m. New Zealand support a theory popular among New Zealand's doctors that smog -and not tobacco is chiefly responsible for lung cancer. The New Zealand Health Department reports that settlers from Britain are far more liable to lung cancer than131 words
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Miscellaneous403 1955-09-08 6 MANDRAKE by Lee Falk and Phil Davis < *Z Z -'-I [weu )/ipaioamanhamed| I tm.s looks like an /it was I £"Vnll ?he° 1 /worVd 0 Tsaw y_ MBViP?y COG TWOMUUON ORDINARY WINDOW «UTH SV i ITWITHMY WHAT K'NO I'M NOT HRTAiN. r y \IN CA^H fOR HIS DUMMY" WITH403 words
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Miscellaneous644 1955-09-08 6 YOUR LUCKY STAR BORN today. U Is llktlv Friday thai SDlrltual valu<s VIR(iO (Aug. H t t 23) An 111 relativ. tei mor< importani w nave nrst (>all upon itl than material gains. services. Be kind aas i tcc< ss. considerate. Literature, music. bcl- libra (Sept. 24-Oct ences and art644 words
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Article207 1955-09-08 7 l-tJ-NiJON, Sent. 7. Previou s Todaj L'BBEB No BSS C-1 42 buyers 41 s buyers BnropMa PaHi September 43 sellers 42 sellers i BBEB Htt> 1 RSS C -M' 42 H buyers 41% buyers Puropean Ports October 42 >; sellers 42 sellers BBEB N«- R ss Spot207 words
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Article107 1955-09-08 7 NEW YORK. Sept. 7. Previous Today H>)\ Straits sn<>t and nearby 95.37 nom. 95.62 nom. Bl.\ futures September 94.25 bid 94 50 bid 95.25 a. e ked 95.75 asked October 93.625 bid 94.00 bid 94.625 askea 94 75 asked November 93.25 bid 93.80 bid 94.25 asked 94.40107 words
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Article45 1955-09-08 7 (and awaiting Malabar {36. Lampong spot and awaiting 4:. September 40%. release 42 1 afloats 41. Sept. spot anil awaiting re- 1 shipment 40 1 sellers ex-dock, se 38. afloats 36^ to 37. Sept. I Above prices quoted m U.S. cents per lb.45 words
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Article33 1955-09-08 7 «NR\\ YORK. Sept. 7. Previou s Today Industrials 476 24 473 20 Railroads ..158 94 160.43 Domestic Bonds 98.38 98 39 1 tilities 66.43 66.36 Stocks Composite Average 170.06 170.2833 words
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Article116 1955-09-08 7 I Sept. 7. Previous Today •PR Philippines ci.f. UK/ rth Enropean delivered per long ton Sept./ Oct. $174 sellers $173 sellers PRA Philippines f.o.b. Manila J M»lk per ton Unquoted Unquoted Straits ci.f. UK /North uropean delivered weight per ">n« ton Sept., Oct. gg*^ buyers £64116 words
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Article238 1955-09-08 7 J)OCTORS are not required to inform the police when an injured person seei_ treatment except m cases where criminal circumstances are suspected, Dr. R. H. Bland, Director ot Medical Services, Singapore, told the Free Press yesterday. In any event, doctors are normally expected to attend to the238 words
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Article, Illustration59 1955-09-08 7 picture. Sir Anthony and Lady Eden m a launch at the Warwick Venetian fete, which included a procession of decorated boats down the river Avon. Later m the day Sir Anthony addressed a meeting of local Conservatives at a garden party at Stoneleigh Park andPopper - 59 words
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231 1955-09-08 7 Army kept its promise and got him home m time MRS. WINIFRED HARVEY, of Deptford, London, felt like crying when her second son was married at St. Paul's Church. Not merely because most mothers shed a tear at weddings, but because231 words
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Article80 1955-09-08 7 AN amateur underwater camera man was drowned at Hastings while swimming to a frogman's outfit, At lunch-time Peter Valerio took his camera and with two friends went swimming Willi an oxygen mask. He was missed and ha If -an hour later found floating on the calm80 words
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Article29 1955-09-08 7 Mr. J. a. Hail. Mechanical Engineer, PWD. Johore Bahru, has gone on long leave to Britain. He has been succeeded by Mr. R. R. o. Germer.29 words
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Article17 1955-09-08 7 Torquay now welcomes visitors m nine language notices. Including Hebrew aud Wil..U and Arabic.17 words
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Article52 1955-09-08 7 Empire Pools, the Black* pool Independent pool flrm, has lodged 1955 accounts. It showed that management co.st.s and "profit' took nearly 23 per cent of the £666,533 staked. With 30 per cent going In tax, there wus less than half 47 per eent for52 words
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Advertisement24 1955-09-08 7 I NICOLINE MAERSK" I INGAP <*E4 SWETTCNHAM Codown 36 10-11 Sept. 12-13 Sept. I IUK I YEW YORK BOSTON BALTIMORE PHILADELPHIA MONTREAL (Direct) HIP24 words
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Advertisement30 1955-09-08 7 DON'T WORRY OVER PACKING SINGAPORE PACKING COMPANYLTD. m ASSOCIATION with MIfGAFORI MOGAOS TRANSPORT AQINCY ltd 65, The Arcade. Singapore Tel: ***** 3 Lines I. Rodger Street. Kuala Lumpur Tel: 1317.30 words
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Article, Illustration1478 1955-09-08 8 Percy Haskins - MEET SPOONER of the YARD Percy Has kins by Beginning a new series on the great cases of the great detectives of today. rpHE man m the chair facing k< ginald Bpooner, Murder Squad chief, wu.s growing more C 0 n d<'l] I n Y tin* minute. He v.;is positive1,478 words
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Article504 1955-09-08 8 DON HUTH - DON HUTH by JEEPNEYS, one of the ,J must unique vehicles to come out of world war two, have been struck a body blow. The Philippine government motor vehicle office Ims started a nation-wide campaign to remove faulty cars from the road. The drive Is aimedA.P. - 504 words
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483 1955-09-08 9 CORONER ASKS ABOUT HER PAYBOOK pVLLVE days after she had been demobilised a 19-year-old ex- rac on her honeymoon died of a rare blood disease. Later a coroner considered the riddle of a missing page from her Army payShe had told483 words
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Article, Illustration158 1955-09-08 9 pHEW Ah Tsai, who is only five, has arrived m Britain. But he brought with him worry to an Army and the choice of heartbreak or happiness 'or the only woman m his life. Miss Catherine Smith. 56, is i major m the Salvation Army whichPopper - 158 words
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Article166 1955-09-08 9 A BOY of ten seems to have stumbled on to a foolproof method of rifling meters, a magistrate said. He has certainly baffled the police and experts of the Electricity Board. The court, at Leicester, was told that he stole £3 9s. from a meter at166 words
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Article, Illustration107 1955-09-08 9 A T a reception held at the Dorchester Hotel. London, presentation was made of the Louis Deforest Travel Trophy to the most-all-round travel personality of the year. A new award, the first winner is famous dog show judge, Mac Don ald Dalv, who has flown107 words
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Article70 1955-09-08 9 ABOUT 20 per cent more children were killed on Britain's roads during the first half of this year than m the corresponding period of 1954, the Ministry of Transport stated. "This is a major change m the pattern," the Ministry said. Total casualties m July rose70 words
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Article358 1955-09-08 9 MOTHER NEED NOT REPAY THIS MONEY A YOUNG wife whose husband has deserted her returned to her home and her two children relieved of the fear of having to repay £66 to the National Assistance Board. The London magistrate who heard her story said he could not believe that a358 words
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Advertisement25 1955-09-08 9 Manufacturers of Fine Platinum Gold Jewellery DIAMOND RINGS DOUBLE-CLIP BROOCHES LANKA JEWELLERS, (THE HOUSE FOR CEYLON GEMS) ?0. BATTERY ROAD SINGAPORE 1 PHONE ***** I25 words
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Article, Illustration73 1955-09-08 10 Boys' Town m Bukit Timah held a fun fair JErHL*? raise funds for new dormitories. vo.ooo is needed. Many people attended and, as these pictures show, had a lot of lun (Top) An official makes a last minute check of the prizes. The little boy73 words
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VAN KLFEE AQUARL
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968 1955-09-08 1 VET another land- mark has been added to Singapore with the opening today of the $470,000 Van Kleef Aquarium m King George V Memorial Park, at the junction of River Valley Road and Clemenceau Rising serenely from the anthem slopes of Fort -inning hill, this968 words
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Miscellaneous47 1955-09-08 1 > Admission to the Aquarium is: I 30 cents for adults > 20 cents for children s The Aquarium will be open: Mondays: 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. !> to Saturdays: 4to 9.30 p.m. >\ Sundays: 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. !< 1.30 to47 words
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Article, Illustration32 1955-09-08 2 Another view of the beautiful Van Kleef Aquarium. (Kelow) The palm lounge leading to the exhibition halls. The round cane chairs are called flying saucers.32 words
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Article, Illustration33 1955-09-08 2 conditioned beautiful In the office is Miss Ann Goh (below) to deal with enquiries. (Bottom) The ticket booth at the foot ot the stairs leading to the palm lounge and the exhibition halls.33 words
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Advertisement31 1955-09-08 2 ALL ORNAMENTAL WROUGHT IRON WORK AND STAIRCASE RAILINGS FOR THE Ivan kleef aquarium 3 i 1 CONSTRUCTED BY I SENTINEL WIRE MESH FENCING CO., LTD 350. KALLANG ROAD. SINGAPORE-12. PHONe *****.31 words
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Article, Illustration192 1955-09-08 3 THIS BEAUTY HAS MANY NAMES ONE of the most beautiful fish on show m the Van Kleef Aquarium is the angel-fish, (Rhina squatina) known for their extreme grace as they glide through the water. The angel-fish is known by many names: "angelfish" because of its192 words
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Advertisement55 1955-09-08 3 PILKINGTON PRODUCTS FOR THE GLASS AGE glass with both surfaces ground, smoothed and polished, to render GUTHRIE 61 COMPANY LTD them flat and to provide clear, w _wi n ft. I_/ Write to Cuthries for details of .tssclton sizes and thicknesses. A X f r thc nufa ur^ HUWMCTON WOTHW55 words
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Article, Illustration731 1955-09-08 4 They come in all the colours of the rainbow Here are short descriptions of some of the fish m the Singapore Aquarium Green Turfk I and Hawkbili MAULED coiiY «H--\«-l**«>tris ui.irnior.it ur j rpHlfl li i Malaj P i I hi- Ol 'ix ii. it i an] Ibali i <i731 words
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Advertisement121 1955-09-08 4 _^W TROPICAL f||^ as a Hobby YOU want ONLY the BESTWE supply ONLY the FINEST OUR SHOWROOM DISPLAYS: ,|J The fabllloui "Am.non M.in E.iti rs". TSc 'jj mystified "Electric eels". The striking i'jij !j bi.iufy of "N< on" fish .md .ill other popul.ir i/i •j species from th< world over.121 words
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Article, Illustration585 1955-09-08 5 YOU CAN SEE RIGHT THROUGH THIS FISH Gl \>^ (\n is ii (Kryp topterui biclrrbus), t ou can s« c righi hrough this remarkIts internal or enclose d m a illsac just back of the flesh, from the into the tail. Is tit and the skelertsible. Found In nea. Sumatra585 words
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Advertisement154 1955-09-08 5 _^L_l_^__^_y*W_r* J 1 J L Better -J<W4H& r fc Window Model l&i *3^ M COOIS Your business benefit, m every *"""""<~*— way through Greater Profits p DEHUMIDIFIED B «»e' Merchandising Public -entral riant System fl|l CIRCULATES Efficiency and Relations Com- f^l pe,i, on Modernization i *j|| 'Wsjsjssi i v^ H154 words
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Article, Illustration292 1955-09-08 6 Expert was brought from U.K. MES P( E f< the original o nising and preparin I as a 44-y< old a nt curato from the London Zoi Mr. FYedi rick Akhi iio h• since ret m land. Mr A 1 d to instruct r on how i r an a292 words
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Article191 1955-09-08 6 QNE of the largest families of fishes m the world are the Characins from tropical Amer i c a and Africa. Most Characins have teeth but they are, generally speaking; not fighting fish. The largest family of fishes known are the Carps. They have no191 words
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Article, Illustration62 1955-09-08 6 This is a section Oi the aquarium from which the public is barred one of the show tanks m the sea-water section seen from above. The pipes supply water and air. Below is what the public sees. The tank contains one of the tiniest62 words
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Advertisement130 1955-09-08 6 Itr __>! M TIU < AKIH< GBOUf Ki»-. ■.■m.i 1 1 iii Usrli CARTER HAND PP.iNTED COLOURED WALL GLAZED T I L E S Selected by THE CITY ARCHITECT for the VAN KLEEF AQUARIUM CARTER CO., LTD, POOLE, DORSET, ENGLAND Makers of ceramic floor and wall glazed tiles, faience and130 words
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Article, Illustration650 1955-09-08 7 IT'S A MA TTER OF BACKBONE m T You can tell a fish's age by its scales piSH differ m the kind of backbone they possess, and can be divided into two main classes: I Those m which the backbone is soft like grists (cartilaginous), as In th< shark, dog-fish,650 words
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Advertisement22 1955-09-08 7 PANEL ROOFING of the VAN KLEEF AQUARIUM Supplied and laid by W&tt^'£'d x» <^;^^&?a*& ,> ■<• s s,^v\'- v*---___H___ &s > ss ■__>.- a v,. ;;^^&w^^^22 words
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Article, Illustration451 1955-09-08 8 THEY HAVE THREE EYES DIVING lOR I vnuAR food] LMv'Ksii fact on flah I v. inch have shown them up i" be three eyed and equipped with the power to ta \te all ov( r have been un covered by an Ameri M;r i urn451 words
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Advertisement153 1955-09-08 8 ozonia amm^m pump j bS^^B MSTAL THIS PUMP FOR PERFECT AQUARIUM U MANAGEMENT. PRICE $20/--j/ Excellent mechanism giving very quiet operation FILTER AERIATOR on 1 or 2 tanks. No oiling required, no overheating, i__t_d _ii_i_iP_Tinu Ozonia De Lux A.G Air Pump WAItK rUnsTIoAMUn no wireless mterterence and low electricity mmmm153 words
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Article, Illustration49 1955-09-08 11 It raised helMfC the fair opened Wit this did not damp the enthusiasm of the crowd (below) though tin- airl helpers (right) a«d not look too happy about it. She won a prize (right) and is happy about it. Below, the fishing game and, above, the horse race stall.49 words
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Article482 1955-09-08 12 Mary Heuat - ll Mary Heuat 1/ [PLIN( i wouldn't credit It. c iwa i d ii.- to cha nic til f une for 11 Is no m i "mad dogj and En -ii. hmen out In the ■id. iv sun,' 11 Is I iishv. onii ii. Today's pioneer482 words
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293 1955-09-08 12 THEY ARE BEATING LANGUAGE BARRIER ADELAIDE EASTLEY reports on an experiment A KiSh_2KJE IJSTfSS OW"'"' conducted the British Council h.^e dontSta^ S___S£ -d% ce ce r ech ha „fecT COme hMI SKSftSS; -mm oi tudenu/-SfSe tow 0 me, "Joined i>- cause bh< v were .r.«. n oi their Engll h293 words
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Article, Illustration1338 1955-09-08 12 DANIEL FARSON - WORLD TRIP A DISHCLOTH DANIEL FARSON By ONE morning J decided I i go round the world. I woke as stale as an old bi lit and knew that I had to get away. I was tired oi life m a big city, tired oi smart conversation m nabs, tired1,338 words
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Article, Illustration742 1955-09-08 13 MECCA for TRANSPORT MEN they II discuss the modern Uady-hardening of the raffic arteries m an oldashioned town which ioived the problem half a century ago. THIS year, as they have for ma n y years, squads of transI engineers are flocking into Wuppertal. The visitors all have one thingReuter - 742 words
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Article, Illustration502 1955-09-08 13 OMER ANDERSON - 'The Beetle becomes U.S. 'second car' OMER ANDERSON by THE second car that many American families buy this year may be a German car the Volkswagen. America's motor industry, locked m a fratricidal battle for the U.S. market, faces an eventual serious threat from the buglike little car that Hitler502 words
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Article, Illustration1663 1955-09-08 14 JOHN BUCKMASTER - MAGICIANS are BORN... JOHN BUCKMASTER by Did It Happen? fl_K__H_s pLARKE pul hUs gias y down on the bar with ft gasp. His jaw dropped and his eyes dilated. I followed hi* gaie to the gilt-edged mirror mhl C h ran round the hack ol the baf and .saw the1,663 words
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Article, Illustration781 1955-09-08 15 Eilecn Ascroft - DOWDY WIVES-are mean husbands to blame? Eilecn Ascroft By do so many smart girl* become v and dull after are married? :ve a quick answer b wife is the one i little money. a] for a woman Oking her best. are few things she tter than a shopition lor a781 words
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Article, Illustration167 1955-09-08 15 It comes- from Paris ATOP Paris designer brings his prices down for his London Summer ready-to-weur collection. Some attractive linen I suits, making their debut l shortly, are around the I twcnty-quiiiea ($l7B 40) mark. I The Paris Spring line i is strongly stamped on I this coiled ion. Dead167 words
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Advertisement72 1955-09-08 15 i I I TO EXPECTANT ANDJ I NURSING MOTHERS j a /jj vb/J J > 2 CP\ m/V/ tor 1 RECORD BOOK 1 k_W lh _i a,trflr,ivr W -f"f« W«^ «He detail* of your i IB l>ah> birth and his progress through the early vrarn. Includes t ,IOM T,IE Dlsthibi72 words
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Article, Illustration498 1955-09-08 16 Michael Ruddy - They'll teach better manners at this 'Courtesy School Michael Ruddy by 4 i:f Miey" brui que A «he ii an miin youi telephom enq iiry Do*'th< ai you if you ask a li quest lon Do thi > ki ep you v. ail Ing unci ay when you visit municipal498 words
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Article463 1955-09-08 16 VJiXTEI IN prearranged "par" deals, recently played m more than 150 U.S. colleges to decide the 1955 Intercollegiate B Championship are being pn en led m this page dally To play these neat- m your own game, Instead of reading the par results now, save the enl i463 words
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317 1955-09-08 16 Castaways are in for a happier deal imE H.A.K. are testing a new emergency ration Murk Five for use by air crew survivors tinder both very have the odd name of ditions. The cold tests have the old name of winter-Nation trials. The ration was designed and developed at the317 words
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227 1955-09-08 16 Holidaying ex-Queen likes to cut a dash.. THHE question every- one is asking m Cannes these days is: How does Narriman Sadek still manage to live like the queen she once was. Staying at the ritziest hotel m that Riviera paradise, Narriman is stepping out mighty at gay parties. The227 words
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Miscellaneous214 1955-09-08 16 CLUES \< BOSS 4 Variou inderwater peopl< lr 3 wide roi I ma (5). the main (7.. b < ln Rood order 6 i •i without hei iW tation (3). 2 4 C lUX i m;:. ;,re !i,.,. tl c to a a m an <c antageoua pa Itlon oert214 words
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Article9 1955-09-08 17 Hollywood saw these pictures and made a startling decision-9 words
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Article, Illustration325 1955-09-08 17 DAVID LEWIN - GARDNER IS 'Our NEW GARBO' DAVID LEWIN L^OR Garbo read L Gardner. That is what Hollywood decided when it saw these vivid pictures from Ava Gardner's latest made-in-Britain film, "Bhowani Junction." The pictures show the glamorous Miss Gardner as she has never been seen acting before. And that de- by325 words
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Article83 1955-09-08 17 HUBBY'S the one! JARRIAGE Is getting bo be a habit with ■lie Ball and Desi Ar- day filming on Darling" found iple reciting their nt vows for the TH time— so they m- j ti 100 members of the Is to join them at the j fling reception, ne of83 words
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Article, Illustration72 1955-09-08 17 MARISA PAVAN. sister of Pier Angeli; hopes to do a musical. The actress has a lovely voice, but she has so far had only straight dramatic roles. "At least one musical," she says. "Then I'll concentrate solely on drama." KEEPING rool m Ibp Hollywood72 words
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Article176 1955-09-08 17 That 'Knave' meets a new fate! [should be the punishment married man who love with other I I m s that it deft On where the is shown... French*ard Philipe who l 0V( with Joan 1 ">d. Valeric Hoban Margaret John£h< British film A Hi arts." version a broken 1176 words
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Article53 1955-09-08 17 I feci pJi m i>eI have nevt r iking a film mv father Auguste Renoir), thing m fje just got up j had br< ak tudl and only inti r si a did m his •J wephine A 'C( ol Bri J lor to Mos- Haytcr)' forward to53 words
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130 1955-09-08 17 FROM rival box-office attractions to costars m the same film— that's the fate— Kismet! —of Howard Keel and Dolores Gray. When "Oklahoma!" opened m London m 1947. Howard Keel scored a tremendous success m the leading role of Curly. A couple of months later.130 words
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Article161 1955-09-08 17 USTINOV learns about LOVE PETER USTINOV, actor, author, wit. etc., has just returned to London after making a French film, "Lola Montez," m three languages. He has also returned as an expert on acting a film love scene. It happened this wwainy m Munich. Mr. Ustinov as a circus ringmaster,161 words
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Advertisement88 1955-09-08 17 Just received NEW SHIPMENT of SWISS FABRIC COTTON AND SHANTUNG In full range of Dyed .md Printed In Litest designs. Also available DYED SEER SUCKER CEPEA FABRICS Popular for Easy washing. Long wearing, Fast colours, various shades .^nd designs suitable f< r ladies .md children. For your better selection come88 words
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475 1955-09-08 18 FILIPINOS LOOK TO FLASH ELORDE FOR WORLD'S TITLE riMll PHILIPPINES 18 hi vi im. THE DK< WS lOR I (M M I V,H ERWRIGHI 11 HOPES WILL PI I 1 "I s NVI HIN BUM X m lin WORLD BOXING LIMEI Kill Thi Is the Bi I tin c InA.P. - 475 words
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98 1955-09-08 18 JOHN P. HAMILL - DAP CHANGI "A" created the fij I upset ol the Singapore Hockey Association's seven-a- n imenl when they eli- minuted Ceylon Sports Club "A" 2-0 m a second round fixture at Balestier Road yesterday. Singapore Cricket Club "A" also entered the quarter-finals yesterday when98 words
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126 1955-09-08 18 $120,000 pro offer to top tennis men RICHARD (PANCHO) GONZALES, world's champion professional tenii player, .said at Prankurt, Germany, yesterday pat he i.s prepared to offer ►120,000 to Tony Trabert Lew Road or Ken Rosewall turn professional. AM three arc now playing H the U.S. national tennis fjampionshipa at ForestA.P. - 126 words
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Article, Illustration378 1955-09-08 18 Spurrier's hard Climb to become a top athlete Diligence pays off YOUNG truk hopeful who nru, mm.ii o i»e n U»g 1 ton performers In their events can take heart Hon the eareei of LON SPURRIER, lieutenant la the I nited M,h's.. V Rwe' r ity of California track captain378 words
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505 1955-09-08 18 IERTAINL- been to the tore this past week. The tation again came into \e limelight when L.A.C. Vlcßride of Admin. Wing, beat the Singapore record ;r the 200 metres breast troke with a time of !min. i !.2sec. Also two of the school children505 words
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254 1955-09-08 18 Business Houses soccer: Final positions E^INAL positions In the Singapore Business Houa a League and Cup competition are (riven, belo* Onlj one game remains to be played, between Bime Darby wi Malayan Airwaj i In Group IMII the result will not alter th( position GROUP I' W I) I FA254 words
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Advertisement54 1955-09-08 18 HHH| Visit Paris and London your way fo U.S.A. Fly Por m-Conv coll your „ov,l og.n. or 1" Pho»,* 2412 American's three Mamfttkl A Co., Ltd trcm'.ntlantic service*: ©"•on Bld-j Singapore 71, r- ft rsid.nl or Provchnt Kuolo liimpur P»-hoiiu t i special service or fafo. j^^- oowtourr,! fare service.54 words
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Article, Illustration703 1955-09-08 19 CARPENTER WAS TOO GOOD FOR BRACELET BOY CO. By Free Press Racing Correspondent CARPENTER, FOURy Yl IR-OLD BY JOAN'S 51 GAVE A PERFORM INI E WORTHY OF VASI WINNER WHEN ii TROUNCED STAR lIGNAL Wl) BRACELET kOY IP THE 53 FURLONGS STRAIGHT AT [POH i STERDAY. J kie Smith rodeFree Press - 703 words
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Article53 1955-09-08 19 TWO RAF Seletar rugger players Wilson and F/Lt. Eden were sent to hospital after being injured m a ma'ch against St Andrew's OB A at Seletar yesterday. Wilson had a suspected fracture of the left leg and Eden was suffering from concussion. The airmen won the53 words
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213 1955-09-08 19 MELD SURVIVES OBJECTION TO WIN ST. LEGER LADY Zda Wernher's brilliant Ally Meld survived an objection to win the St. Leger. the last of the 1955 classics, at Doncaster yesterday. Starting at 11 to 10 on, she passed the post threequarters of a length ahead of Miss Dorothy Paget's Nucleus,Reuter - 213 words
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201 1955-09-08 19 STAR-STUDDED PEARCE'S XI OUT FOR 236 AGAINST S.A. I A STRONG side including nine Test players, playing j under the banner of T. N. Pearce's XI. provldf d the opI position at Scarborough for the South African's last first -class match of their tour. Pearce's XI were all out forReuter - 201 words
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222 1955-09-08 19 SELETAR STARS SET 4 RECORDS AT RAF GALA DELETAK swimmers set four new records at the annual Royal Air Force swimming championships at Seletar yesterday and helped the Station to retain the team championship. Seletar ended with a score of 76 points. Second were Changi with 61 points and Tengah222 words
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Article223 1955-09-08 19 100 yards freestyle: 1. Sgt Taylor (S), 2. Cpi Rodgers <c>, 3. AC Kerrigan (O), 59.45 ec (rec), 200 yards freestyle: 1. Cpl Rodgers (C), 2. LAC Hasey (Si. 3. SAC Llewellyn (S) 2min 20.85e0. 400 yards freestyle: 1 lAC Bauld (S). 2. SAC Llewellyn (S),223 words
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Article73 1955-09-08 19 fHE United States 1955 Ryder Cup golf team which will play Britain on Nov. 5 and 6 at Palm Springs, California, was announced yesterday The team is: Gary Middlecoff. Tommy Bolt. Ted Kroll, Jerry Barber, Sam Snead, Jack Burke, Jr., Marty Furgol and ChandlerA.P. - 73 words
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Advertisement21 1955-09-08 19 OCEAN PARK ii HOTEL'S FAMOUS QUINTET Ace Band of Singapore MISS SALOMA the Malay "Marilyn Monroe" -OQORing ***** for Table Reservntioni21 words
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514 1955-09-08 20 Krakatoa and Enjoyment II in rousing 3f. gallop .ffAnirAflTC AT fPdfl COLD VASE HORSES IN FIMAL WORKOUTS AT IFOtt BIG RACE JOCKEYS NAMED FREE PRESS R\( ING ORRESPONDENT (mild vase Win J 1) vI is WOUND IP THEIR TRAINING ON A Goon GALLOPING TRACK AT ll'OH THIS MORNING BUI ONEV514 words
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403 1955-09-08 20 DRAW STOPS PRESTON FROM TAKING OVER LEAD I>RESTON North End missed a chance of taking over leadership m the First Division ot' the English football league yesterday when they drew 2-2 with Charlton Athletic m an exciting match at Preston. Preston, had they won, would have shared top place withReuter - 403 words
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Article125 1955-09-08 20 ARCHIE- MOORE'S manager Charley Johnston .said yesterday he was going to demand "a bell that can be heard all over Yankee Stadium," on Sept. 20 when Rocky Marciano defends his heavyweight crown against light heavyweight champion Archie Moore '"I don't know if Mari ciano isA.P. - 125 words
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445 1955-09-08 20 U'.wis iioAD, Australian Davis 'up ar, entered the quarter-finals of the men's singles In the United States lawn tennis cham pionships al Forest Hills, New York yej terday with .1 straight set victory ov< r Art Larsen, the sixth seeded American player. HoadReuter - 445 words
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Article471 1955-09-08 20 IPOH WEIGHTS FOR SATURDAY II7EIGHTB for ail nine races on Saturday, anal day of the Perak Turf Club's Gold Vase nWfiUIU are: The tield is: THE COLD VASE 5 Furs. Str. Sh urn rock Slipper 9.00 Sovereign 8.13 Jackie's Kuda B.l* Jolly Sailor 8.11 Fuphrates 8.10 Little Cherrington 8.10 1471 words
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