The Singapore Free Press, 2 August 1955
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The Singapore Free Press
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Title Section19 1955-08-02 1 The Singapore Free Press Largest Afternoon Sale m Malaya No. 143:25. Singapore, Tues., Aug. 2. 1955. Price 15 Cls19 words
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Article85 1955-08-02 1 liHE price of rubber m Singapore this morning rose to ;1 42*2 a H>. for August first grade, f.o.b buyers, a 3V2-cent rise over last Friday's close. This was the top-level price for this year and the highest since January 10, 1952. The sharp advance was85 words
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Article104 1955-08-02 1 rpHE price of rubber tyres J. was increased 3*4 per cent yesterday by three big U.S. manufacturers B. F. Goodrich Co., Goodyear Tyre and the United States Rubber Company. This is the fourth increase since November 1. A Goodrich spokesman said passenger car tyre prices probablyA.P. - 104 words
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Article20 1955-08-02 1 Chrysler Corporation laid of! 11.000 factory workers at its Dodge main plant yesterday because of 94-degree heat.20 words
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Article, Illustration88 1955-08-02 1 Mr. Alan Lennox-Boyd. SeCfetoff of State for the Colonies, and Lady Patricia LcnnoxBoyd left Singapore for Jesselton tliis moriiThey took off from Scletar m an K./vr. Sundcrland flying boat. Before leSTteg iiovernment lions.- th« y wtru ieeu off by the Commissioner-General Mr MukolMi Mac Donald, the Chief Minister, Mr DavidFree Press - 88 words
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97 1955-08-02 1 A GANG of 12 Chinese attacked a food stall at People's Park m North Bridge Road, Singapore at 2.30 a.m. today and injured the proprietor, Leong Say. He told the police that just before he closed the stall, four Chinese opened his refrigerator97 words
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Article51 1955-08-02 1 Jewellery worth $3,845 was reported to have been stolen from a house iri Amber Road, Singapore on Sunday. The victim. J. H. Asian, told the police that his wife returned home at 12.30 a.m. to find the front door open and the lights on. The house was51 words
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Article65 1955-08-02 1 A CHAIN of explosions rocked Saigon early today. An official investigation showed terrorists aimed the blast at the railway line connecting the main Saigon station and the port. The line passes through the centre of Saigon. Officials said plastic bombs were used which cut theU.P. - 65 words
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Article536 1955-08-02 1 use them m harsh manner* r VUE Governor, Sir Robert Black, assured the Singapore Legislative Assembly this morning that he did not propose to exercise his discretionary powers "m a didactic and iiarsh manner or m any way calculated to frustrate the Government m discharging536 words
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Advertisement28 1955-08-02 1 V on a, neor nil II Miciom centres co.»t»*d *ritli rich r.i.Umrv Milk Chocototi and fotUd for frwhi Availabli l H>- and if). Hi DISTRIBUTED BY SIME DARBY28 words
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Article105 1955-08-02 2 Si, BEATO diplomat! m Washington have been astured that the us contemplated no major change In it policy towards Communi.st China at Geneva without first consulting Hi Far Eastern allies it wu.s teamed yesterday. v s. ofßdali extended this assurance after at least one seato powerU.P. - 105 words
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144 1955-08-02 2 Way things are going-U.S. view THE U.S. News and World Report commenting yesterday m its "Business Around The World" section said: "Singapore is heading for real economic trouble, the way things are going. Several large foreign firms, including American companies, are thinking of pulling upU.P. - 144 words
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Article54 1955-08-02 2 THE court-martial trial m New York of U.S. Sergeant James C. Gallagher. 24. accused of aiding the enemy while a war prisoner m Korea and slaying three fellow American prisoners, was adjourned yesterday when the defence challenged the jurisdiction Of the court. The court willA.P. - 54 words
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Article72 1955-08-02 2 FR the first time since the war a West German shipping line will take up direct line service to a Communist bloc port Shanghai. The Hamburg-America-Line and the North German Lloyd announced that the 10,560-ton freighter Hannover will be the first West German line serviceU.P. - 72 words
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Article39 1955-08-02 2 The Georgia Board of Education has offered the State's Negro school teachers the choice of resigning from the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People by Sept. 15 or losing their licences to teach.- ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article336 1955-08-02 2 No promise made, no threats used, says Dulles rFIIE release yesterday of the 11 American airmen imprisoned by Communist China was confirmed last night by Mr. John Foster Dulles, the U.S. Secretary of State, m Washington after the Peking announcement. Mr. Chou En-lai, the Chinese Premier, hasReuter - 336 words
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Article23 1955-08-02 2 Thirty Italian army officers arrived m New Jersey yesterday for the start of a tour of A.P. U.S. Army installations.-A.P. - 23 words
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Article29 1955-08-02 2 The former French troop transport Felix Roussel arrived m New York yesterday on her maiden voyage as a tourist ship under the name of Arosa Sun. A.P.A.P. - 29 words
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Article, Illustration34 1955-08-02 2 The weddings took place yesterday of Mr. Anthony A. Drysdale and Miss Sylvia Martha Hoeden (above) at the Church of St. Joseph and Mr. Lav Soon Hock and Miss Kar Juan (below).34 words
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Article88 1955-08-02 2 A STATUTE granting greater independence to the Portuguese Indian colony of Goacame Into force yesterday. An election ol members to the Government council will be held within a week under the terms of the .statute. The statute affectl the whole State* ol Purtu^ut-su India," which includes88 words
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Article169 1955-08-02 2 Riot area in Paris sealed off pOLICE started a systematic search yesterday of B slum district of Paris where unemployed Algerians inspired by national propagandists looted and rioted last Saturday, injuring 18 people. Shortly after dawn, strong police patrols cordoned ofi the "Golden Drop" (Gouttcd'Or) district of Paris. In theU.P. - 169 words
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210 1955-08-02 2 Magsaysay-Recto 'word war' now spreading THE one-week-old word war between President Magsaysay and Senator Claro Recto, the Government Nacionalista Party foreign policy spokesman, is raging unabated. Magsaysay yesterday branded Recto "an orator who runs at the first sound of the guns," and the Senator publicly claimed that the President wasReuter - 210 words
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Article35 1955-08-02 2 Mrs. Lottie Bisseneek Hanney, 70-year-old British -bom woman who has waited once the war for Soviet permission to return to Britain. 1e 1 1 Leningrad by sea for London last night. ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Advertisement31 1955-08-02 2 •3teOW Capua* 31, Stamford Road, Singapore. Tel: ***** FOR Underwear, Ladies Blouses, (cans, Skirts, Shoes, Hand Bags, jewellery and Belts. Children's Wear Curios and Chinese Works of Art. IB d I31 words
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Article237 1955-08-02 3 VIVIENNE PUCKRIDGE - VIVIENNE PUCKRIDGE These 12 girls aren't afraid Bj ('HOSTS hold no terrors I for 12 unsuperstitious young women who have recently moved into a haunted house m Newton lioad. Singapore. The dark, dinghy place where hantus were said to roam at night has been transformed into a bright, clean237 words
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Article101 1955-08-02 3 New York prices Above prices quoted m U.S. cents per Ib. NEW YORK, Aug. 1. Previous Today lin .traits spot and nearby 97.75 nom. 97 50 norn I futures August 9?35 asked 97.00 asked Sentember 94.65 bid 94 25 bid September 95 6 5 a-sked 95.25 asked October101 words
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170 1955-08-02 3 rpWENTY policemen were in--1 jured at St. Nazaire, France, m violent clashes between police and string shipyard workers. Steel-helmeted and heavilyarmed police charged demonstrators after they set flre last night to the headquarters of the Shipyard Employers' Association. The disturbances began m the morningReuter - 170 words
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Article59 1955-08-02 3 Spof Malabar 47. Awaiting release 47. Afloats 46 to 45 1 2. First half August 45. Sarawak spot 12 Awaitine release 42 5 2 Afloats 411, to 40 First half Aiu»u.'.t 39. Lampong spot 47. Awvtttag wljjg 47. AfloaUs 46 to 4oV First half August 44%. All sellers59 words
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Article38 1955-08-02 3 All U.K. markets were closed on August 1. NEW YORK, Aus Previous To*** M Industrials 465.85 '<> Railroads 158.19 Ijj-W to i»<Miii-viir Bonds 99 5* 15 UlittttM 65 59 ,s?^ C» SUnks Composite Average 167.84 IW.OJ38 words
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Article256 1955-08-02 3 BACK WHERE THEY BELONG CUR YES FLAT chests are finished. Bosoms are back. That is the big fashion newt after Dior's now Y-lirw show m Paris yesterday. Bosoms Wen also frankly full at Balmains collection yesterday afternoon Dior did away with low waists, long jackets, loose waists, little hat;; andA.P. - 256 words
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Article166 1955-08-02 3 'It was like a B-29 bombing raid' AT LEAST 14 people were killed yesterday when a thundering explosion and searing flames ripped through a fireworks plant m the heart of Tokyo. More than 20 others suffered burns or were cut by flying glass. The exact deathA.P. - 166 words
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Article199 1955-08-02 3 Hunger if no birth control Huxley warns BRITISH biologist J S Huxley says th« vorld "mu.-.t [have birth control" to u>iv»- ttM 'very siTioiis problem t v-r--popylation. Huxley who arrlv-d m NeW York y»-,t»rday from London* talked to ncWßta at Idl»-wild Airport before boarding a plane for New Brunswick. HeU.P. - 199 words
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Article24 1955-08-02 3 Coftee circles m Rio de Janeiro say frosts have damaged crops m the coffee belt m the State of Parana.- A.P.A.P. - 24 words
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Advertisement88 1955-08-02 3 STOCKTAKING REDUCTIONS! i B^t r\ CUSHIONS F filled with sood quality GREY WORSTED FLANNEL m TROUSERS. Sizes 42-44. Kapok. Manydes.gns R ed uced from $37.50 to $1 5.50 m contemporary or pjlf. tradition,, sty.es. English made! PI EC E TWEED SUITS Size 42 only. Previously REDUCED $97.50 NOW $45/-. BLACK88 words
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271 1955-08-02 4 The Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, August 2, 1955. Leadership is vital SOME community centres and trade unions m Singapore have of late tended to come into disrepute. This is a matter for genuine regret and much concern. iTor inherent m both movements are great potentialities for achievement of good for271 words
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Article491 1955-08-02 4 RICHARD HUGHES - Patriotism doesn't come into it RICHARD HUGHES The Japanese would like to wave goodbye to the Americans but... by rpHE new Japarif.se army, like the old, is attracting most of its recruit* from impoverished farm families. Not patriotism, but poverty, is the force behind the current enlistment programme, which ll491 words
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Article435 1955-08-02 4 NORMAN LINDHURST - NORMAN LINDHURST by THE torst lull report on conditions m Albania -Russia's forgotten satellite West of the Iron Cur-tain-has been brought to Munich by a refugee. The refugee, son of a former high-ranking Albanian civil servant, sketched this picture of present-day Red Albania, the tiny Adriatic435 words
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Article247 1955-08-02 4 UNKNOWN - UNKNOWN by DEFENDING women's natural dignity a writer says, "There are no female clowns." Not even m private life. Nobody has ever seen a woman at a party waggling her ears to amuse the children, or imitating a train coming out of a tunnel. The clowning of247 words
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Advertisement14 1955-08-02 4 A Km P PRECISION WATCHES AT MODERATE PRICES (Manufactured by Amida Watch Co., S.A.)14 words
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Advertisement26 1955-08-02 4 .11 GIVE HIM i I f I V T SAUSAGES "FRESHLY MADEPORK BEEF CHIPOLATA COCKTAIL Pa nd "TANGLIN" THE SUPER SAUSACE SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO. LTD.26 words
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Article180 1955-08-02 5 SUMMING GIRL STARVED TO DEATH a 09 YEAR OLD woman A Starved herself so that she hould be thin, and died from malnutrition, Coventry coroner told. Mrs Elsie May Smith, of 3 indOi Street, Coventry, said i did her best to make her aughter, Elsie May Collins, eat, but m180 words
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Article34 1955-08-02 5 The Johore Government's steam launch, "Regulus'' has een sold by tender to UngAbdullah bin Omar, a State Councillor. Ungku Abdullah says that intends using the launch r v fishing enterprise.34 words
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Article, Illustration57 1955-08-02 5 Anna Maria Alberghetti, who nlays a senorita m tier new film "The Last Command," inspires a new fashion idea by showing how dutiful the traditional Spa- I nish mantilla can look on extra special occa-sions. It can also be worn as a stole and it makes57 words
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467 1955-08-02 5 30 m.p.h. speed limit may soon go up to 45 A PLAN to raise the 30 m.p.h. speed limit on restricted rouds m Britain to 45 m.p.h. m certain cases has been put to the British Ministry of Transport. The influential County Councils' Association declares that the Road Traffic Act,467 words
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Article164 1955-08-02 5 Secret of a midget car is out RONNIE MOORE, 22-year-old world speedway champion, was injured while testing a "hush-hush" super midget car and the .secret of a new sport was out. The car is the smallest rarer m the world. It nwasun-.s only sft, long by 31 1. 3 i164 words
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Article391 1955-08-02 5 He could be moral defective: Doctor JUST what is a MORAL DEFECTIVE? Well, it could be a man repeatedly convicted of driving oiTences under the present law. A doctor said so. He mentioned it as one reason the law should be changed. The classification "moral defective,"391 words
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99 1955-08-02 5 SIX years after her marriage Mrs. Sheila Patricia Stevens saw her birth certificate for the first time. It showed that she was a year younger than she thought. And that meant that she married when she was only 15. In the London99 words
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Article39 1955-08-02 5 Mr. O. VergM, Oi the Government English Preparatori School, Muiir. und Inche Sapura bin Kartun, of the Oorernmcnt English School, lluar havr been s<-l<-cted for a oneyear teachers 1 training c I at Brinilurd Lod-c. England39 words
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Miscellaneous635 1955-08-02 6 MANDRAKE by Lee Falk and Phil Davis j STAR j H I NOT YET. YOU CALICO YOURSELF AI I 1 WUST CALL If PLEASE.NO' WAIT.I I cUm^NCHHER '^(7L_»^ B°H N t<>da> >!2 t TO'JRI^T HAVE YOU THE POLICE. I I'LL TELL YOU/ ™c/ t .i roniui ISVi^^^^ tlon> v and635 words
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Article585 1955-08-02 7 New chapter m the Dashing Dragoon 's life WAR lIKKO, Intelligence expert and a barrack-room legend, Lieutenant-Colonel Alfred Daniel Wintle added a new chapter to the career of adventure which has earned him the nickname of "The Dashing Dragoon." For the man who has been prisoner585 words
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Article123 1955-08-02 7 IN a flawless Latin speech 18--year-old head boy Andrew Mac Lean Watt welcomed the Queen to Winchester College. The Queen and the Duke spent an hour, at the school during a visit to the city marking the 800 th anniversary of the granting by123 words
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Article, Illustration59 1955-08-02 7 The Queen, Colonel-in-Chiei of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, attended the bicentenary parade of the regiment with the Duke of Edinburgh. In picture above she is seen with Lieut. -Col. R. P. Chance. On the right she greets the Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden, who served with59 words
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190 1955-08-02 7 AMERICA, too, wants to curb hire purchase spending but not so that it hurts. People have been borrowing so heavily to buy homes. cars and other things that the Federal Reserve Board has advised banks to be "more attentive" fn considering private loam. American families190 words
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Article129 1955-08-02 7 A PRINCE'S WISH FOR THE MALAYS PRINCE MAHMOOD. the 23--year-old grandson of the Sultan of Johore, who is now taking a course m public and social administration m England, would like to see many more of hi.s countryment given the opportunity to study abroad Of his course at Devon Technical129 words
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Advertisement34 1955-08-02 7 FOR CLEARING AND FORWARDING OF CARGO CONSULT SINGAPORE BAGGAGE TRANSPORT AGENCY LTD. C». Thr Arcade. Sinsaporr. Trl: KMll/l I mrs 1, Kodcrr Str«M-t. KuuU l.unipur. Trl: U\i IN ASSOCIATION WITU SIN<iAPORK PACKING (OMPANY LIMITED.34 words
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Article, Illustration1413 1955-08-02 8 DUDLEY POPE - Disraeli's £4 million gamble DUDLEY POPE QUEEN VICTORIA WROTE: "GO AHEAD BUT IT WILL BJC A DIFFICULT TASK" by xdgfhfgnhv rriiE letter to Queen Vie- tOlia was hastily written, while a courier vailed outside the room to rush it to Balmoral. It .said, quite simply: "Confidential. 2, White-hall-Gardens, November 18,Reuter - 1,413 words
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202 1955-08-02 9 DINNER JACKET BOOM SWAMPS TAILORS piIE dinner jacket, or 1 tuxedo, as it is popularly called by Americans, is making a tremendous come-back this year. And m such colours as banana, grape, charcoal, Dink and frosty white. Thousands of men have nped the nations tailors with orders. Formal Wear institute202 words
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Article61 1955-08-02 9 FOUR-YEAR-OLD Christopher Brindley, of Ainsdale, :s, wandered from his ne on to the Southportpoo] electric railway. He hed the live rail. The shock knocked him unconscious, throwing him between the railt. An <loctric train passed over -without banning him. i stopped. The guard :i61 words
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Article25 1955-08-02 9 ill of white rhinoceroses, 1 ever to be obtained by rOndon Zoo. are now on view. arrived from the Sudan t week.25 words
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Article25 1955-08-02 9 Ei^hty-five-year-old Henry I nun, said to be an habitual criminal with 14 previouj <-<>nWU jailed for 18 months at London Sessions. I25 words
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Article33 1955-08-02 9 Japan is appealing to Brl a and America for the relea c oi r n<.) war criminals on August 15 the 10th ai of the end ol the Pacific war.33 words
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233 1955-08-02 9 THAT £553 PAYS FOR LIZBETH'S LESSONS SINGER Lizbeth Webb, awarded £553 damages for injury m a taxi accident, said; Of course I'm glad of thp money. It'll pay for my 1 ling lessons." She reflected: "No, that la as if I'm hard up. say I'm glad to recover the earnings233 words
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Article, Illustration93 1955-08-02 9 Cooling off outside and in THHE young card play- ers (m picture above) couldn't be much cooler if they tried. But this is nothing new at Frossensee, near Hamburg, as the local pub has catered for such parties ever since the inhabitants were scandalised In If>o7 when the grand- fathersTopper - 93 words
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189 1955-08-02 9 \irs. dorotiiy Tlndal-CariM-Worsley i«-ft Britain last week on what she con to be the i exciting drive ol her life. With her husband, an Air Commodore, she is KOing to the Arctic In B n three-wheeler car with a 197 c.c, two-stroke189 words
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Article22 1955-08-02 9 if |old bracelet! of hip In m At-c W< 'l!by A 1 m v gurden ut Caister. rlollL22 words
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111 1955-08-02 9 HORSE KICKS 3-YEAR-OLD BOY TO DEATH MRS Winifred Beardsl.-y. 31 -year-old Derbyshire mother, >t"'*i helpleai while a bone battered her threen to death with IH noon was taking the boy. John, mom their home m [lkeiton, to vlndmother, and he was excited at, making ttia trip on his new tricycle.111 words
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Article, Illustration91 1955-08-02 10 BIRTHDAY AT THE MALCOLM CLUB Guest stars made it their big occasion THE Malcolm Club, at RAF Changi, Singapore, celebrated its 12th birthday with a special "Cabaret" night at the club building last week. Two hundred members, including the WRAF, were there to make it a big occasion. The RAF91 words
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108 1955-08-02 10 seem to to RIGIM Sea hula, s by M& I^ or Tan. lei. Mi app< herself. PICTURE top centre shows a group having a good laugh at knockabout comedian Johnny Johnson who presented some hilarious versions of the Paul Jones. TOP LEFT: Trudy108 words
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Article, Illustration33 1955-08-02 11 THE 12th anniversary cake is cut by Mrs. Mac-Donald, E wife of the Station Commander, (iroup-Capt. K. J. Mac Donald. Ready to assist is Wing-Cofnimlr. A. J. C. Pclham-firoom33 words
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Advertisement71 1955-08-02 11 \jW YOU!? M£Ms OF Goofed linir^flJf-?^^ LARCE cOOKERS f%*^*£2&^mmmgf' Especially designed for IWf s I^^ cooking EASTERN FOOD F a are available on hire at I»| only $2.50 per month. f)| ~w*rvc-~ ne following featurtb I |J are included' I Large .lutomjtic Oven. 3^ Two large Kwali Cooking ill jl71 words
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Article, Illustration726 1955-08-02 12 MARY HEWAT - MARY HEWAT -V Says the rebel champion with two children Am m D woman of 35. with two small sons, mi^ht be expected spend a quiet, dull life keeping the house ciran. the clothes mended and the dishes washed. Not so Dorothy Tyl The mid-thirties, he, are726 words
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Article, Illustration627 1955-08-02 12 ANNE SHARPLEY - ANNE SHARPLEY By DID you ever dream of living m the South Seas? (Pale gold sands, mop-headed palms, deep hinged to a deeper si a, crisp roar of surf outside the i oon But, Of course, ...at. it was ol of the i i I a627 words
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Article, Illustration285 1955-08-02 13 SUNNY GIAM - This picture won first prize for Malaya SUNNY GIAM by ryiiK picture ol a young 1 Malay girl bo fascinated the Judges of tin you r t h International Salon ol Photographic Art In Valparaiso. Chile, that they awarded it the top honour, the Gold Medal, after considering more than285 words
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Article, Illustration140 1955-08-02 13 Penang plans photograph ic show rpHE Penang Pictorialists 1 will hold their First International Exhibition of Photography In September at the Showrooms of Hin Company Limited, Penang, from Sept. 11 to 18. Ono Gold Medal. one silver, one bronze and three certificates oi merit will be awarded to tiie six140 words
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Article353 1955-08-02 13 EILEEN ASCROFT - EILEEN ASCROFT is what every woman likes says ..if does a, woman < Xpert when she sits her portrait dV From a study n cent pictures m i art exhibitions, m& that tl last she desires to be 'das she n illy i& Ina Margot f< teyn353 words
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Advertisement97 1955-08-02 14 your food problem Please consult US TANGLIN PROVISION STORE F99, Tanglin Road ***** ***** gILVBIICB rlii Hs without diluting with our crystal ball. Enquiriet at: LEE KIAN JOO I, (ha n C c /,'ley. Spore. Tel: 6542. UNION PHOTO CO 21, Battery Road, Singapore. Te! ***** CAMERAS PENS LIGHTERS 6c97 words
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Advertisement143 1955-08-02 14 carpets; lf:ive Them Dry Ck-imcd WASHINGTON DRY CLEANING CO. 412/414ORCHARDROAD SINGAPORE*. TEL ***** 10th ANNIVERSARY SALE Commencing from Ist A vgust Arrow Shirts (Made m U.S.A.) "PAR 1 $8.00 each "TOUR* SB.OO each Sole Agents for ARMOUR' Shirrs Standard size t! greatly reduced price. Cood Quality, Lasting £r Comfortable. FREE143 words
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Advertisement97 1955-08-02 14 A 1 II I SHOP AT CHUA YONG HAK 8. Change Alley, Spore Tel: ***** for Brocade House Coat, Brassieres, Morning and Evening dresses. Chinese Hand-Embroidery Coods, Colden Dragon Cown, Latest Fashion Lady Skirt, Nylon (r Woollen Stockings- Carpets Etc., Etc. DING HOW I I I 33, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD97 words
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Advertisement123 1955-08-02 14 FREE PRESS SHOPPING GUIDE SPECIAL Counter OFFER MAIDENFORM BRASSIERES Various Styles S3. 50 Each Only Limited quantity Shop early at B.H.T. DOULATRAM CO. 48 50, High Street. Spore Phone 7846 &2SEH-IK' El Ul*\£ MOTOR sole Aeents: SHROFFS (Malaya) LTO. Agency Showrooms 47/49 Stamford Rd. S'pore-6^ LATEST ARRIVAL The Earth Beneath123 words
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Advertisement103 1955-08-02 15 STOCK TAKING REDUCTIONS! BIG MARKDOWNS NOW ROBINSONS Raffles Place. Singapore Your BABY'S NEEDS IBBlirillßI 1 CREAM MEDICINES ETC. I/* THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. Raffles Piece QuRESHPS CARPETS I o c o a ■<. it p i 1 for quality Bokhara, Indian, Chinese, Pakistan Carpets Rugs. 35. Orchard Rd. (Opp. Mac103 words
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Advertisement100 1955-08-02 15 Sole Agents for:TYPEWRITERS HARDIAL SINGH SONS LTD, 26, Raffles Place, Spore -1, Tel: *****/3 TWO STUPENDOUS BARGAINS at our STOCK <iAI F TAKING OHLL WHITE SHEETS To Clear: J3.50e0. WHITE TOWELS 24 x 41 To Clear: 3 for $5.00 many others at your farounlr itOTt BAJAJ TEXTILES, LTD. 71, HIGH100 words
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Advertisement180 1955-08-02 15 Gulden Vlies L ETELS 6 COS TRADING SOCIETY BOLST'S Pivklvs STOCKS Received Sole Distributors GIAN SINGH Co. Ltd. 30- 1 Raffles Place Singapore. m II MM. CONBTBI < "Nov. l Building Con tructton '3 V(4 m ooej bj Mi Km 2:.«o a a Condte Building v... rdopedia Rlu trated by180 words
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Article, Illustration1750 1955-08-02 16 KINDNESS OF HEART j HAPPEN? IT WAS COLD and wet for the lovers sheltering beneath the yew tree... and, after all, there was lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIMIIIIIKIIIIIMItIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItOIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiinu,,,,.., '"""""""*****l room m the hall. But did this tale of a strange ending to a kind deed actually happen? Tomorrow "i. the answer will be given...1,750 words
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Article, Illustration986 1955-08-02 17 William Hickey - You can't write poetry in a BAD temper William Hickey IS the Mansion House at London the other night at the Lord Mayor's dinto "meet her MaJesty'a Judges" we discussed two subjects at table with great feeling. The heat. And Mrs. Ruth Ellis. On the first subject there v at986 words
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Article410 1955-08-02 17 North-South vulnerable North draler NORTH 4K 9 0 6 2 $14 1 WFST EAST 10 6 2 4 4 3 ***** J 9 8 2 0K***** OQJ 10 9 *AWJB7 SOUTH 4AQ J 8 5 9Q 3 0 A 10 9 46 5 2 The bidding NORTH EAST410 words
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Advertisement81 1955-08-02 17 "%k M m^ aw* *^i% *^^*^a^ i^^ X,. M' t *T***^ SThe weekly Issue of the STRAITS BIIM.I I ..in be sent by Air Mail to any address m the tinted Kingdom i at an inclusive rate of $24.00 FOR SIX MONTHS If you want the "BI'IKiKT" while on feftTC81 words
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Miscellaneous215 1955-08-02 17 CLUES ACROSS drink 1 Demand some on return .5). 5 Verbal defence m m 4 Stop an Lssue m a tru-sty way? (6)> 7, 6 Even music? (9) 8 E:.sy- e oing with an airman In 7 >*» dwrlbe BIIU l> uit f ront (13( one of these 'heave-ho" .sailors215 words
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Article, Illustration319 1955-08-02 18 Williams explodes 'Tonga Bomb' in 115 seconds Johnny win i vms CMJMBD THE ton<;an ■EAVYWIK.IH KIIIONK LATE IN ONK MINI IK 18 SECONDS IT Till" EMBASSY SPORTSDKOMF. BIRMINGHAM. LAST WKDNKSDW SO KNDBD I IKK A DAMP S4HJH THE MXX WORKS DISPLAY Or PL'BUC TIT WHKH THF SOUTH SKAS ISLANDS! WAS319 words
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Article, Illustration461 1955-08-02 18 TAN HONG POH - TAN HONG POH Matches against leading teams by TIIE ALL STARS TABLE TENNIS TEAM FROM SINGAPORE LEAVE ON THEIR 10-DAY TOUR OF THE FEDERATION THIS MORNING. THEY WERE UNBEATEN IN NINE MATCHES DURING THEIR TOUR LAST YEAR. The All Stars will be represented by461 words
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175 1955-08-02 18 TMIE Duke of Edinburgh, going m when his side needed quirk runs, shared a whirlwind 5C partnership with South African Test captain Jark Cheethnm vcsterdnv helping his team to a lour wicket victory over the Duke ol Beaufort's XI. After Cheetham175 words
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Article124 1955-08-02 18 rNY TRABERT, the Wimbledon singles champion went to New York hospital i examination of his back yesterday and the diagnosis was nothing serious." A hospital spokesman said, Just a ct»J Of pulled muscles. He'll new some rest." Trabert, a key member 01 the United States DavisReuter - 124 words
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Article56 1955-08-02 18 The Singapore Judo Club will hold practices daily from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.. a Beginners' Class from 7 pm. u> 8 p.m., m id Advanced PupuV Randori training from 8 p .m. {< 9.30 p.m. from Mondays to baiur da The next committee meet ins56 words
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Advertisement62 1955-08-02 18 B^AUSTIN 5-TONNER Among the distinguished features B H of thi& Austin truck is the powerful 4 litre h H engine making this 5 tonner truly unbeatable; H H outstanding m operating economy; dependable and versatile m any job giving the truck a raj very wide appeul. JU BORNEO MOTORS »U«U*62 words
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Article, Illustration568 1955-08-02 19 Penang race review: AJIT LEADS FROM START TO FINISH; FILM STUDIO IN UPSET VICTORY FREE PRESS RACING CORRESPONDENT was a heavy betting plunge on SATISFACTION i,, the Class 2. Div. l-6f. handicap at Penang yesterday. This Nizami (elding went to the post an odds-on iavounte, carrying over 1,000 tickets on568 words
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Article100 1955-08-02 19 Italian Soccer Federation yesterday announced mat the Udinese football t' i am of Edine haus been .J.pcd to Class "B" for ig" a match m May, who finished second ingly m the last tplonships, committed offence with Pro Patria Busto Ar.sizio, the Federa- .said. announcement100 words
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Article45 1955-08-02 19 ARCHIE MOORE, world UghtA heavyweight boxing champion, came to his camp at Kenwood training camp m ito— chuactU yesterday, to prepare for his Sept. 20 heavyweight title bout with Rocky Mnrriano. The camp is on Lake Windsor m the Berk.shiies. A. P.A.P. - 45 words
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Article78 1955-08-02 19 S.E.A. BOXING: Siamese coming SI AM is the seventh entry for the South East Asia boxing championships. The Singapore Amateur Boxing Association received the official entry yesterday. Including the host country Singapore, entries from Australia, Burma, Hong Kong and the Philippines have been cornfirmed while written confirmation is expected from78 words
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213 1955-08-02 19 rpAMILIAN Physical Culture Association yesterday scored a convincing ten-wicket victory over the Singapore I lon Sports Club m the annual match for the Mudaliar Mahalingam cricket trophy on the Cheraa Road ground, Kuala Lumpur. It was their first post-war tory. CSC. resumed213 words
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Article, Illustration47 1955-08-02 19 plioto. MR. J. TRIE'S l>oublc Bore (centre ridden by T. Ciosling, beritini; M. Marcel Koussac's French challenger Flpenor (left), ridden by F. Mercer, in (he Cioodwood Cup. Third is Mr. Malcolm II. McAlpine's Blarney Stone (on right), ridden by D. Smith.- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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310 1955-08-02 19 [FREE PRESS GOLF REPORTER J DAVID STIRK OF THE ROYAL SINGAPORE CiOLF CLUB, BECAME THE NEW SINGAPORE GOLF CHAMPION WHEN HE BEAT COLIN STIRLING OF THE ISLAND CLUB BY ONE UP IN A THRILLING FINAL AT THE ISLAND CLUB YESTER j OAY. The golf310 words
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Article93 1955-08-02 19 THE New Zealand crlckK team to tour India and Pakistan thi.s year Includes Bm SutclifTo and John RHd. both whom bad been doubtful because of buslneai commitments. Roid will be vi<*»--captaln to 11. 13. Cave. Tho team is 1 1. 13. CftVfl fcapt). J. W. O:iy.93 words
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Article75 1955-08-02 19 D.ivid BurdH! hi» HffM I-' 1 and 11 fours m ■COTlm 113 runs BOf RAF Chanel y<: t»id;tv In frW-nd-i< kct lixture ukuUlsl KA P. Tnik'-.ih 'Ilu- nv.itr)) play»'(J at Ctaangl ended m an eaiy victory on the ftrst innings for Changi. Trnuah: 110 'Monk75 words
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Advertisement25 1955-08-02 19 OCEAN PARK HOTEL'S FAMOUS QUINTET Ace Hand of Singapore with MISS SALOMA the- Malay "Marilyn Moon*" Ring ***** for Tabk i 1 1 Reten Btiooi25 words
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Miscellaneous35 1955-08-02 19 SOCCER SAI'A Community League: Chinese v. Europeans, 5.15 p.m. Jalan Bcsar Stadium; Div. -Ii Farrer Juniors v. V.M.C.A., Farrer Park, Balestier Ltd. v Seletar F.C. at C.V.M.A. SWIMMING Chinese Swimming Club championship heats, 5 p.m.35 words
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Article261 1955-08-02 20 Outschoorn hits 150 not out 'vottinoham.sirk'.s bat.s mi;n will long remember august bank holiday 1955 not because thky kn.ioyed "their finest hour". but because m the space of about 60 minutes at the end of the day, they lost eight wickets to surreys bowlers to finish m a hopeless position.Reuter - 261 words
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Article412 1955-08-02 20 WEIGHTS for the i third d.tv of IV ning Turf (lull August Bank Holiday Meeting on Thursday j TIIK DKB Cl'P CL. 2— H«... I IRS. Olympic 9 00 Sooka 8.08 C'anchew 8.07 Star Sanphiie 8.07 Maha Ranee 8.06 Greet 8.05 Conventional 7.13 Individuality 7.11 Sound Wave 7.0$412 words
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267 1955-08-02 20 Pulot Puteh does fastest gallop at Penang FREE PUSS RACING CORRESPONDENT ONLY a few horses went out against the stopwatch on a yielding track at Prnang this morning and host time was returned by PILOT PITEH (Wahab) who ran If. m 39. Onssa (Bougoure; galloped attractively over 31. m 39267 words
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Article213 1955-08-02 20 NORTH scared their sixth victory over South when they beat them by three runs m an exciting finish five minutes from time on the Kuala Lumpur padang yestercfay. It wu.s more of a thriller m comparison to the 1952 series when North won by eight runs213 words
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220 1955-08-02 20 DEREK JOHNSON. ONE OF BRITAIN'S MAIN HOPES FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN MELBOURNE NEXT YEAR. SET A NEW BRITISH ALL-COMERS RECORD IN RUNNING THE MALF MILE IN 1 MIN. 48.7 SEC. DURING THE GREAT BRI-TAIN-GERMANY INTERNATIONAL TRACK AND FIELD CONTEST AT THE WHITE CITY STADIUMReuter - 220 words
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Article76 1955-08-02 20 A fter dismissing Glamorgan for 64 runs at Bwanstt \<Merday, the South African tourlsta scored 116 for -six before tea m their second inning. The Springboks had totalled 225 m their first innings. S. Africans Ist inns 225; 2nd. Inns. 1 1G for G76 words
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Article107 1955-08-02 20 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. WILLIAM JACKS (Singapore), after trailing 2-3 at the interval played spirited soccer m the second half to beat Selangor Club 5-4 on the YMCA ground today. The Club scored two quick goals through centre forward Cotton npd inside right Phillips. Jacks equalised107 words
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Article60 1955-08-02 20 BRUSSELS Mon. American Tom Courtney, who is to run m the British Games fn London on Aug. 12 and Belgian policeman Roger Moens. failed yesterday m an attempt to beat the world record of lmin 46.65ec. for 800 metres. Moens clocked lmin 48 1 and60 words
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