The Singapore Free Press, 21 January 1956
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Title Section18 1956-01-21 1 The Singapore Free Press Largest Afternoon Sale m Malaya No. *****. Singapore, Saturday, January 21, 1956. Trice 15CLs,18 words
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453 1956-01-21 1 S'pore girl of 16 tells coroner of boy's 3.30 am visit to her bedroom A 15-YEAR-OLD boy, son of the part-time secretary of author and playwright J. B. Priestley, spent three hours early one morning m the bedroom at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, of a 16-year-old girl whose home is453 words
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Article108 1956-01-21 1 A quiet week-end, a fateful week riiHE Malayan delegation A of ministers and Sultans' representatives m London today began a quiet week-end but it was the prelude to a week of fateful decisions. Yesterday they had an extremely busy, very full day m the three committees formed to clear away108 words
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Article96 1956-01-21 1 MOBS set fire to Bombay's big cotton warehouses early today and rioters again battled with police. The fires and new street fighting came after authorities had expressed a belief that Bombay state and city violence was on the wane. Five thousand rioters surged around96 words
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Article142 1956-01-21 1 Young Progressives will join but... A section of the Young Pro- likely to oppose .some Mpectfl of their party's merger plan with the Democrats >mes for discuuio the part,, m the Sin Badminton Hall on February 5. They feel that me Progressives *ill Ie c142 words
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Article322 1956-01-21 1 S'PORE POSER OF ASIAN EXPAT Who is a Malayan? THE problem of malayanisintf Singapore Government departments is a complicated one. It may not end with the exodus of European expatriate officers. There is a certain number of Asian expatriates' 5 m almost every department and the question arises: Are they322 words
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Article26 1956-01-21 1 The Singapore Rubber Market opened this morning on an uncertain tone with first grade. February shipment, at $1.11 alb., IV centi be: > terclosing price.26 words
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Article25 1956-01-21 1 The manager of the Marlboroush Theatre. I I •k w.i ction of Beach R' id. Sin 1- 1 ,t and robbed tl >k-25 words
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97 1956-01-21 1 Red arsenal blown up in gun duel— Chiang NATIONALIST China claimed yesterday an arsenal near Red China's Amoy exploded m a ball of flame as a result of Nationalist shelling during Thursday's fierce gun battle m the Quemoy area. A column of smoke, 2,000--feet high poured out of the bombarded97 words
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Advertisement20 1956-01-21 1 <3rder the special New Year carton for friends and yourself from any 1/ I Fraser and Neave branch or distributor20 words
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Article171 1956-01-21 2 FUR Poujadist seats were declared invalid by the French National Assembly's Validation Committee last night. The decision, which must be endorsed by the Assembly, would reduce the Poujade block to 47 seats. Eight other Poujade seats are also under investigation by the Validation Committee. The171 words
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Article113 1956-01-21 2 M. JACQUES Soustelle. French Governor General of Algeria, said m Paris yesterday that Cony muists were increasingly active among the rebels on at least one front m Alge r i a the Aures Mountains, scene of some of the fierc* est fighting. France, he added,Reuter - 113 words
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Article93 1956-01-21 2 TJEAVILY-armed French troops restored order m Tlemcen, Algeria, yesterday after nationalist disorders on Thursday spread from Constantine where 69 people were killed. But the elusive terrorists, determined to extend their anti-French attacks into the Oran department, distributed leaflets yesterday threatening stern punishment to anyone who93 words
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Article, Illustration34 1956-01-21 2 The Governor of Singapore, Sir Robert Black (left) with Mr. Yap Pheng Geek and Sub-Lieut. S. S. Soin, aboard H. M. S. Laburnam last night when Sir Robert dined with MRNVR officers.— Free PressFree Press - 34 words
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Article314 1956-01-21 2 INFILTRATION BY ECONOMIC AID WORRIES THE WEST DIPLOMATIC observers m London were convinced yesterday that Russia is aiming to extend its influence into Africa from an already substantial economic bridgehead m the Middle EaS This conviction sprang from Moscow's announcement that Russia would exchange ambassadorsU.P. - 314 words
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Article30 1956-01-21 2 Britain has awarded contracts for construction of 1,500 housing units for American military families m exchange for $45 million worth of surplus U. S. tobacco.—A. P.30 words
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Article34 1956-01-21 2 Seventy-three people, the largest group of Dutch immigrants to go to the United States under the Refugee Relief Act of 1953, arrived m New York, m two KLM planes yesterday.- A.P.A.P. - 34 words
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Article27 1956-01-21 2 Indonesian ministers were still waiting m Geneva yesterday for definite instructions from Jakarta for resuming their talks with the Netherlands, suspended two weeks ago.— U.P.U.P. - 27 words
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130 1956-01-21 2 BRITAIN is withholding arms supplies to Afghanistan, one of her traditional munitions customers, m deference to the wishes of Pakistan, diplomatic sources m London, said yesterday. Afghanistan and Pakistan, a member of the Brl- tlsh Commonwealth, are m serious dispute over a bor- der question.Reuter - 130 words
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Article23 1956-01-21 2 A plant for the production ol :c latex is to j be built m Pittsburgh. Call- i foriw caJ Cod.. ReuterReuter - 23 words
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155 1956-01-21 2 'CHALLENGE THE U.S. SHOULD NOT FEAR' MR. Robert Murphy. Deputy Secretary of State. said yesterday that the Soviet diplomatic offensive m the Near East, Africa and Asia presented American foreign policy with "an acute and difficult situation." Speaking m Harrisburg. Pennsylvania, he said that Russia, its "satellites" In Europe, andReuter - 155 words
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Article18 1956-01-21 2 Jordan yesterday In Qene va became the 71st member of the International Labour Organisation.— ReuterReuter - 18 words
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Article23 1956-01-21 2 Russia will exhibit <m atomic power station model at a proposed exhibition In the United Nations building m New York.— ReuterReuter - 23 words
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Article25 1956-01-21 2 Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, who has just turned 80, intends t o run for I third term m West O< r many. A.P.A.P. - 25 words
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Advertisement62 1956-01-21 2 v'<<<<<<<<<<C«<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<««««««'««««««««««««««««««««««««« << < <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<^ P)pfll(/UI *li w PEARLS A if i r I rUK tVtKY ULIAjIUN. Cultured pearl necklaces ~**^oo^^^ from $85.00 to $250.00 m ***mmmkm*i**^^ z of imitation pearl necklaces, LOTUS J 'EARLS hdlV that y\ oflO toll lilKb from $8.50 per pair. instantly apparent and m OUR NEW62 words
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Advertisement52 1956-01-21 2 •lIMIIUIIIIMI lIHIIMtIHIHHIMIMIHMMIIMIIIIMIM 1 Always use AY Pli/ r Super" /||\r \J^ /D (!yi shirts ai #Ui\ Distinctive cu< M V/ on</ style I Available at all N^ k good stores. Kj] Sole Agents LEKHRAJ BROS. 90. High Street, S pore fel ***** b ***** L~— T Trn T|l m illllllliii52 words
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172 1956-01-21 3 JET RIPS INTO 'OLD WORLD' TOWN: 1 KILLED A ROYAL AIR FORCE Meteor jet fighter crashed rx into the 'old world' Sussex town of Wadhurst yesterday killing an elderly woman and its crew of two. Between 10 and 20 people were reported injured The aircraft on a training flight fromReuter - 172 words
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Article34 1956-01-21 3 The Strike of 17.000 General Motors workers m Ontario yestercay became the longest walkout m the history of tho Canadian car industry. The strike nn* m it« liMth day. U.P.U.P. - 34 words
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Article17 1956-01-21 3 Communist China will buy rice from Burma under a contract signed m Rangoon yesterday.— ReuterReuter - 17 words
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133 1956-01-21 3 Now bid by Britain on heat barrier A LEADING British aircraft manufacturer disclosed m Manchester yesterday that secret work is going ahead for the British Government on an aeroplane or .something else which he hinted will have a sensational speed. The manufacturer, Sir Rcy Dobson, managing director ol A. V.Reuter - 133 words
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Article29 1956-01-21 3 France's television screens went dead yesterday A£ technicians and administrative stall" struck for more pay. Sound radio services were reduced to record programmes and news bulletin^ ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration56 1956-01-21 3 GINGER'S JEWELS BURGLED ACTRESS Ginger Rogers had §90,000 worth of jewellery and mink stolen from her tteverly Hills, California. home on Thursday night, police reported yesterday. A lock on a back door was broken. She said she and her husband, Jacques Bergerac, seen with her above, discovered the loss whenA.P. - 56 words
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Article62 1956-01-21 3 THE U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that Washington's Peking: Palace Restaurant should stop serving "Oo soup because th;> Peking Restaurant just down the street has exclusive rights to the Oriental delicacy. The court also told the Peking Palace it may not use theU.P. - 62 words
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Article17 1956-01-21 3 Charles W. Dingle, 68, character actor m films and television, has died m Worcester, Massachusetts.17 words
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Article73 1956-01-21 3 UK BABY MORTALITY IS LOWEST EVER Tilt, h.w.st annual rate of infant mortality cw w t* rerorded m Britain m > figures released m London today by the Registrar General. In 1955, the rate of deaths of children under one >t ir «,f ompan-d with live births w I forReuter - 73 words
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Article338 1956-01-21 3 Hut Lotitlou van*i ntukv up Us mind about ihv Mvuisi WAISTS to be, or not to be. That sums up the trends of fashion as interpreted so far by London's top dressmakers. Continuing the threeday series of openings of the new spring and summer collections yesterday.Reuter - 338 words
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147 1956-01-21 3 MORE SALES... WELL GET MORE WOMEN ONE good way to sell more women's clothes m Canada is to increase the female population by immigration, a manufacturers' uroup told the government yesterday. The increase would also provide more labour for the industry, the Montreal Dress Manufacturers' Guild said. It proposed toReuter - 147 words
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95 1956-01-21 3 Britons 'too well off' to emigrate BRITONS are so well off these days that they have become reluctant to emigrate to Canada, according to Mr. J.S.P. Armstrong, Ontario's AgentGeneral m London. Mr. Armstrong told a news conference m Toronto yesterday that the situation •calls for redoubled efforts" to bring BritishU.P. - 95 words
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Article16 1956-01-21 3 The Lena, the second sel of the Soviet Antarctic expedition reached the Antarctic yesterday16 words
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Article61 1956-01-21 3 DIPLOMATIC sources In Moscow reported yesterday that Soviet Premier Nickolai Bulganin is resting and will resume work shortly. No further details were available. Bulganin's absence from public events since Jan. 4 hacrled to speculation that he might be ill. He was visibly tired after his return fromU.P. - 61 words
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Article38 1956-01-21 3 Twenty-two people were killed and four others seriously injured when a Czech commercial airliner crashed m bad weather m the Tatra Mountains oi Slovakia last Wednesday, airline officials m Vienna announced yesterday. U.P.U.P. - 38 words
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Article22 1956-01-21 3 The U.S. Information Agency has flown a filmed documentary version of President's Eisenhower's news conference to 64 countries.— A.P.A.P. - 22 words
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Advertisement18 1956-01-21 3 II II yOy Hocks-Alcis^^C^^^ 21 JEWELS mmmm WATERPROOF BSPPSf ANTIMAGNETIC ifHyipi g) ONBKfAKABLf SPRING WORLD FAMOUS SMS! WATCHES18 words
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Advertisement134 1956-01-21 3 Best by any standard \y Sweaters Made of Hi -Bulk Dupont Orion, <^^w"ffl Looks feels r^ \ffgL like Cashmere, Mothproof, a^^n\ j^T Mildewproof, N/s^lP^V>l Non-allergic, Mf^// Vj Completely fjf id Washable, Mff 11 \l Can't Shrink, f (hk H Stretch or W i 1 Choice of I S exciting colours134 words
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230 1956-01-21 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, Jan. 21, 1956. Opinion What of the pupils? rpo a school teacher's allegation that "we can be dismissed or transferred according to the whims and fancies of the superior," a mission spokesman has replied, "when we employ a teacher, we employ him for better or230 words
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Article, Illustration518 1956-01-21 4 A Whisper stirs up Scotland Yard by a Special Correspondent SCOTS m Lgndon today are amused by the activity m Scotland Yard, "brain" of the Metropolitan Police organisation, following a tip-off from a supposed informer that Scottish Nationalists were planning to carry out a "Guy Fawkes" act m the HousesReuter - 518 words
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Article357 1956-01-21 4 DAVID BARNETT - Dulles 'raked over the coals' DAVID BARNETT by A MEMBER of the U.S. *■> House Foreign Affairs Committee has suggested to Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that the top Russian leaders be invited to visit the United States. Mr. Thurmond Chatham made the proposal at a closeddoor meeting of357 words
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Article245 1956-01-21 4 Beachcomber - Beachcomber .71 AT a recent Farmers' i\ Conference it was said that automation will enable farmers to operate machines from a control room, and watch the results on radar screens.'' so further than that. I say that, with an electronic brain to operate the machines and watch245 words
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Advertisement11 1956-01-21 4 Agents: HONG SEH 177-9, BEACH RD.. S'PORE-7. TEL: 6424 Cr *****.11 words
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Advertisement76 1956-01-21 4 Dm (riojectoi joi, 8 at id l6 mm Thr Paillard Bolex Type O movie projector irned itself a fine reputation as the most versatile projector ever built. It is provided with all the latest technical refinement! needed to put that final touch of sparkling brilliance into your films In a76 words
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Article474 1956-01-21 5 Made London and back despite a breakdown FOR Genevieve 11, and her five bright beaux, a weeping village was preparing to go into mourning. They had vanished— five young men and their 23-year-old £30 car. Puff... just like that m the darkness after474 words
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Article135 1956-01-21 5 A SOUTH American airline has paid $3,000,000 to jump the queue lor Britain's Viscount airliner. The deal is between Airwork Ltd. and Compania Cubanu de Aviacion S.A. of Havana. Airwork hud three Viscounts on order. They are due for delivery m the next few135 words
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249 1956-01-21 5 ADELAIDE EASTLEY - 15 boys see their first 'angel and cry Wow ADELAIDE EASTLEY By FIFTEEN pop-eyed boys sitting mi n a row at j Thursday night's performance of Princess Chrysan- themum at Victoria Memo. i r ial Hall watching with childish glee the glamour and glitter of a children's i operetta for249 words
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Article, Illustration40 1956-01-21 5 These 15 orphans from the Ramakrishna Mission and Boys' Home at a performance of the children's operetta, "Princess Chrysanthemum" at Victoria j Memorial Hall. The excited youngsters were thrilled with the spectacle, the first of its kind they had seen.40 words
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Advertisement17 1956-01-21 5 M. Flinter S. Grinberg Diamonds Jewellery 67 Stamford Rd., (Eu Court 81dg..)S f pore, 6. Telephone 7923.17 words
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Advertisement123 1956-01-21 5 you can subtract being a low priced standard model of high efficiency, is ideal for all offices and plants. It incorporates all the advantageous features which have given the Crunsviga machines world reputation since 1892 THE Calculating Machine i BRUHSVIGA 13 RK j I GEO. WEllin CO. (M) LTD. I123 words
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Miscellaneous238 1956-01-21 5 ghfghfghfghfg CHL'BCH OF ENGLAND St. Andrew's Cathedral: 7 a.m. Holy Communion; 8 a.m Sung EucharLst and Parish Communion; 9.30 a.m. Sunday School; 10.30 urn. Matins; 11 a.m. Mandarin Service; 6 p.m. Evensong St. Hilda's hurch— Katong 7 a.m. Holy Communion; 8 a.m. Chonil EucharLst: 10 a.m. Junior Church and Sunday238 words
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Miscellaneous351 1956-01-21 5 Chinese; 6.15, 7.30 and 9 a.m. and 5.30 pjn. Sacred Heart Church (Tank Road i Mass Sermon 6 30, 8 a.m. Alt. Weekly. St. Teresa's (Kampon; Bahru) Ma.v> (Serqion In Eng.) 6.30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (Ophir Road): Mass (Sermon In Tamil.351 words
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Miscellaneous313 1956-01-21 5 (arming Rd) 10 a.m. Morning Worship Rev. Craig S. Wilder; 5.30 p.m. E\enlng Service. Tamil Methodist Church: 8.30 a.m. Sur.day School; 9.30 a.m. Service. Pasir Panjang Tamil Methodist Church: 830 a.m. Sunday School; 4.30 p.m. Worship Service. Telok Aver Methodist Church: 10.30 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship Service; 730313 words
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Miscellaneous259 1956-01-21 6 H "\\Hii\KE b^'Lce'Faiik and Phil Pavi* I 11 CARRY THEM DOWN THE SLOPE. II A FEW MORE \IHuCXYFOR] I WhAT IS TH£ BURIBD SECRET? L- y' V WE'LL DECIDE WHAT TO DO MINUTES, AND US .THEY \WOW~IHIY J ITTOOKA N WITH t'rt. ANO THEY'D HAVE DIDN'T^ ff^A jnT" PUT UPA259 words
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Miscellaneous720 1956-01-21 6 4 i i J! I>ORN on this first day. of the m- <► Jt> coming sign Aquarius, you are i> j! ruled by Saturn and Uranus. Strong 1* natural forces m your character make <. you a natural leader among men. V j| Your magnetic personality and j, V your720 words
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Article192 1956-01-21 7 LONDON, Jan. 20 RUBBER No. 1 ESS cJ.f. 3 2 J°^v y er S European Ports January 33 sellers $1 SSteJJ EUBBER No. 1 ESS cii. 32% buyers 32V buTm European Ports February 33 sellers 32 \L sellers RUBBER No. 1 RSS Spot 32% buyers 32 2192 words
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Article102 1956-01-21 7 Jan. 20. COPRA Philippines eJJ. U.K./ Previous Todaj North European delivered weight per long ton Feb./Mar. $172 sellers $173 sellers COPRA Straits cli. UK/North European delivered weight per lonr ton Jan./Feb £64 buyers £64». 4 buyers £64*; sellers £64 sellers Feb./March £64 buyers £64^ buyers COCONI'T102 words
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Article34 1956-01-21 7 NEW YORK, Jan. 20. Previous Today 3f Industrials 468 49 464 40 20 Railroads 155.53 154.52 40 Domestic Bonds 98.88 98.86 15 Utilities 63.22 63.07 64 Stocks Composite Arerafe 166.06 164.9034 words
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Article44 1956-01-21 7 Malab.ir. Lam pong spot 34 v. 32 4. Sarawak spot 32, awaiting awaiting release 34. afloats 334 relea.se 32 and afloats 31' v. Jan. to 33, Jan. 33. Malabar Jan./ Mar. 31 sellers ex-dock. Above prices quoted m U.S. cents per Ib.44 words
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Article98 1956-01-21 7 Previous Today TIN Straits spot and nearby 105.12 nom. 104.25 nom. TIN futures January 103.50 bid 103.50 bid 104.75 asked 104.50 asked February 102 50 bid 02.50 bid 104.00 asked 103.50 asked March 102.00 bid 101.00 bid 103.25 a.sked 102.00 asked IONF Dull SALES: Nil. KLKBER futures98 words
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208 1956-01-21 7 STORM BY PARENTS OF 1 ,400 SINGAPORE STUDENTS NO ROOM FOR THEM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS T^EARLY 1,400 boys and girls, who could not get into secondary schools m Singapore this year are clamouring for higher education. Scores of children and their angry parents have visited the Chief Minister's office m208 words
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260 1956-01-21 7 Probe on cabaret turns in U.S. camp SPECIAL investigators of the U.S. Air Force are probing allegations of bribery and corruption among officers who book dance baud and cabaret acts for American bases m Britain. Air Force officials are believed to have received substantial sums from London's West End theatrical260 words
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Article60 1956-01-21 7 A block of 17 sixpenny stamps bought for Christmas mail was sold In London for £200. They belonged to Mrs. Sheila Worth, of Low id. She bought 18 of tin stamps a week before Christmas She usedoon,n n, then noticed that *s were doubly perforated anc60 words
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Article17 1956-01-21 7 Only four m 100 Par. :e a stroll on Bundl :dA\g to figures pill17 words
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234 1956-01-21 7 mHERE is a thaw on the way m the long L cold war between British and Russian film producers, but so far it promises to be only a one-sided thaw. Plans have been announced for a week of Soviet films— London's first since234 words
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Article106 1956-01-21 7 VILLAGERS let lcose live ducks at a parish meeting at Moreton-in-Marsh. Olos.,— and decided to keep their duckless duckpond. The trouble has been that half the pond belongs to the parish council and the other half to a Major Summers, who wanted to fill it m106 words
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Article47 1956-01-21 7 TODXY: 110 p.m. TOMORROW: !0 a m and SJSi p.m. MOM»W 5.19 am and 7.44 >I)\Y: «».:i ani and 9.28 p.m WBDWBSDATi 7.5 6 a.m. and 10. Z"l p.m. THUBBDAI 0X a.m. and 11 10 p.m. IKIDW 10 07 I and 1 1 p.m.47 words
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Article, Illustration36 1956-01-21 7 a. The groom, Mr. Cecil h C. Especkerman, looks on as Miss Margaret <• it, Ching signs the marri- J| age register at their < wedding at the Church J J of the Sacred Heart, > Singapore.36 words
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Advertisement67 1956-01-21 7 GOOD NEWS FOR OUR CHINESE CUSTOMERS Celebrate your New Year with DACRON SUIT Soft, light m weight, crease-resisting, durable and ideal for day and night wear. PLUS our Excellerit Cut and Good Workmanship. Tailoring Department. GIAN SINGH CO LTD. 30-1, Raffles Place, Singapore-1 Phone *****. m association with 65. The67 words
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Article, Illustration431 1956-01-21 9 ...And no monkey picture. picture. picture. jhjghjghj picture. picture. There's no mystery why Berlin-born actress Marianne Brauns Is a welcome addition to British films. This picture makes it plain to see. Marianne will be appearing as Zena, the attractive nurse, m the new Hammer Films productionReuter; Popper - 431 words
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Advertisement38 1956-01-21 9 SINGAPORE CITY COUNCIL ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT Ltf A. a. 0£ YOl/ff M€AN$ OF CEILING FANS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE CITY ELECTRICITY DEPT. ON HIRE AT ONLY $1.00 PER MONTH. CONSULT YOUR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR OR RING: PHONE 2419 EXTN. 35238 words
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Article1082 1956-01-21 10 KATHLEEN HICKLEY - KATHLEEN HICKLEY fi/dal M -$i yotuu} 4tf 2 -AH LEE VANISHES <■■•■■■■■■■■■•■■■■■■"*■ THE STORY SO FAR A YOUNG Chinese schoolboy. Ah Lee, has received a letter from the famous private detective Steve Winters. It says that Winters is coming to Malaya to investigate a case, and Ah1,082 words
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Article, Illustration381 1956-01-21 10 MOEL \D\l\llKl > MXT HLU In his relief Phil* P°u" out his story to his father. One ot our own horsemen saved me. though as yet he knows it no., the Boy smiles. "He spurred between my captors and their castle and. not daring to381 words
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Advertisement21 1956-01-21 10 car# eau de n cologne HM Uriffe .fi robe dun sntr l^^f •>f m '■■< h Mi »AY« UUtA WATCH CO LTD21 words
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Advertisement147 1956-01-21 10 I PRIZES TO WIN SEE how well you can colour this picture with paints, crayons or chalks. Your effort may win you some weekend pocket money. There are four prizes of $5 each (two for boys and two for girls). Fill m your name, addres and age m the coupon147 words
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Miscellaneous170 1956-01-21 10 <*LIES ACROSS.— I, Caesar was told to 'Beware the of March." 6. Famous Roman before whom Jesus was tried. 8, David Copperfleld's mother. 9. •The Ocean" lies between Africa and Australia. 12, To possess. 14. A male sheep. 15. Elgur wrote the Variations. 17. First name of an Anne Bronte170 words
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Article, Illustration1910 1956-01-21 11 GEOFFREY COTTERELL - THREE MEN IN A COAT GEOFFREY COTTERELL by DID IT HAPPEN? Aaether story lo 1 keep you goessmg. i The aftfwtr will be given qq Monday... liillltn < OTTERKIL. author of Handle m Springtime and Westward the Sun. graduaW-d fium the study of Illlllir I at l^ndon I'imrrsity U -areer1,910 words
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Advertisement17 1956-01-21 11 DID M-t<rd.i I 111 IKI Ml' < XKD I»n I', trr I «i\ m lu.ill\ hjpprn? Thr MM17 words
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Advertisement140 1956-01-21 11 C FAVOURITE^ «\^m/<!/ ls yours a 'Monarch' family' Do 'V^F'^^V tu H d l^ c m usic on your records/ Sfft\ iTi\^ he Monarch Automatic Record "(I j\l 4 J c Nanajei is a famii> ravourile everywhere \\^^^W look at its star points Plays all records all sues, all speeds140 words
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Article497 1956-01-21 12 EILEEN ANDERSON - EILEEN ANDERSON says A GOLDEN glow is spreading over the fashion world. It's shining on the toes, lighting up accessories, making a real blaze of sunshine m the jewellery department. If you want to be fashionable this spring you must buy something yellow! You497 words
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Article124 1956-01-21 12 AMERICA'S murder rate has dropped from 5.8 persons m every 100,000 m 1934 to 1.9 m 1954, the last year for which figures are available. Every year, however, murder still accounts for the deaths of 7.500 Americans. Which is the sort of figure one wishes one hadn't come124 words
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Article, Illustration48 1956-01-21 12 picture. It's nice (o look ahead to summer and here is a preview of summer wear designed by John Selby of London. The voluminous coat and sheath dress are m black and white cotton ottoman, with the texture and body of furnishing fabric to give superb draDinc— ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Advertisement26 1956-01-21 12 Wedding Pictures Make arrangements FREE PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER Telephone Singapore 2800 FREE PRESS PIIOTOCR \PFIJC DEPT. 110.116 Cecfl Slrre! Sin«!aj»ore This service is only knrailflble m Singapore *■■■■••■■■■■■■■«■■<■*■■26 words
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Advertisement571 1956-01-21 12 I Bridge L,Qui»J NO system can be sound if it is possible for a player to drop his partner m an artificial bid. On the other hand, no system can operate entirely without conventional bids. Hence the one that works best is that which rarely requires a player to make571 words
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Miscellaneous270 1956-01-21 12 ghfghfg with skns of weeping evident? (5. 2). 10 A brief summary revealing a large book (.7) 11 Cut down wages! (4). 12 Garment m well-known landscapes (4> IS The Gobelin tapestries feature It i i). 15 Prairie atmosphere (3). 17 Go m such severity (6). 18 Unk a University270 words
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Article, Illustration524 1956-01-21 13 Ernestine Carter - GREET THE SUN in stripes Ernestine Carter by Westgners set this [pattern m Weachwear UNDER the sun or under the stars you will have bars before your eyes this year. For by far the prettiest cottons are those neatly-striped, fine-as-pin or wide-as-candy, colour-on-white or white- on- colour, vertical or horizontal.524 words
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Article148 1956-01-21 13 Voice gives power A SMALL radio transmitter powered not by batteries or electricity or any other exter- nal source but- merely by the voice of the person talking into it is the latest remarkable development m radio. A unique system converts the vibrations of the voice into electri- city. Until148 words
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Advertisement32 1956-01-21 13 ff^^^& FOR THE WORLD S BABIES €Qtt~ m MOTHER BOOK •JL "Mother Book" for expectant and /jV fiur^in^ mothers I Bfl I Post this coupon to MESTLE'S P.O. Box 3007, SINGAPORE. WJ32 words
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Article, Illustration1384 1956-01-21 14 FRANK A KING - FRANK A KING by THE WORLD'S STRANGEST STORIES John Winters waited years for an opportunity, then burrowed under a strong room and dumped his booty m San Francisco Bay TO steal half a ton of bullion worth nearly 300,000 dollars m 1901 wasReuter - 1,384 words
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Advertisement27 1956-01-21 14 Gentle Philip Morris (z~^\ puts on a bright new modern package I I I i^^^ I i____ZT_j7- it lj^^. I CiqorottCS- PHILIP MOR^l^rNTwYWiT^ I Philip Morris Cigarettes27 words
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Article, Illustration1888 1956-01-21 15 J.P. HAMILL - J.P. HAMILL t R.A.F SELETAR SPORTS REVIEW FOR 1955 by THE yachting season opened oaspicuously by the Club -^'rbrating its 21st birthday. By .dence the founder of the J lub m 1934 Grp. Capt. E J P. Burling. DP.C r>o AFC i1,888 words
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Article340 1956-01-21 15 MISS Tenley Albright, America's 20-year-old world figure-skating champion, who gashed her ankle with the blade of a skate on Thursday, was confident that she would be able to compete m next week's Winter Olympic Games. Miss Albmht. who fell while practising m the new iceReuter - 340 words
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Advertisement83 1956-01-21 15 LAST 2 PAYS! Q.^ Don't miss seeing The Createst Show On Earth THE KINOSHITA CIRCUS Jt the CREAT WORLD AMUSEMENT PARK Kirn Seng Road. Singapore) THRILLS! LAUCHS! SUSPENSE! ACROBATS. CLOWNS. DEATH DEFYINC TRAPEZE ARTISTES. STUNT MOTOR-CfCLISTS ik.itu»ing one and only woman Stunt Rider) PERFORMING SEA-LIONS. ELEPHANTS. TODAY 2 SHOWS: 63083 words
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Advertisement21 1956-01-21 15 I OCEAN PARK HOTEL'S I FAMOUS QUINTET < Ace Band of Singapore with MISSSALOMA the Malay -Marilyn MonroeRing ***** for Table Rr^rr\ationv21 words
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363 1956-01-21 16 MCC BATTING FLOPS: FIVE WICKETS DOWN FOR 109 v. PAKISTAN PAKISTAN came out of the shortened first day's play m the opening un- official cricket Test against the M.C.C. m Lahore yesterday better than they had hoped. The tourists opening pair— lefthanders Brian Close and Peter Richardson— put on aReuter - 363 words
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Article63 1956-01-21 16 rpHE R.A.F. Malaya and 1 Singapore team and Individual novices championships will be held at R.A.F. Changl next week. Preliminary bouts will be staged on Tuesday. Jan. 24. and Wednesday, Jan. 25. The finals will take place nn Thursday. Jan. 26. at 8.30 p.m. The A.O.C.63 words
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Article32 1956-01-21 16 rE opening day's play was washed out m the Sheffield Shield cricket match between Victoria and South Australia m Adelaide rday. Continuous overnight rain left thp eround waterlogged ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article22 1956-01-21 16 CARMEN Basilio (U.S.). world welterweight champion, received the Edward J. Neil Plaque as 'Fighter of the Year' for 195522 words
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Article91 1956-01-21 16 FUR delegates of the International Football Federation investigating a colour bar m South African football, locked themselves m a conference room for secret talks— ad then lost the key, m Johannesburg yesterday. The delegates were busily engaged questioning representatives of nonwhite footballers when someone pushedReuter - 91 words
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Article198 1956-01-21 16 SPORTS writers warmly praised Flash Elorde of the Philippines but they generally agreed he would not get another chance against featherweight champion Sandy Saddler. Saddler retained his title on Wednesday night when the fight was stopped m the 13th round after Elorde's left eyeA.P. - 198 words
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Article26 1956-01-21 16 Mrs. J. Levin won the Beletar Golf Club's ladies monthly medal competition with 41 nett Runner-up was Mrs. S. Churcher with 44.26 words
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Article141 1956-01-21 16 HEAVY rain prevented play on the first day of the Australian lawn tennis championships m Brisbane •day Rain is also forecast for today. Top-seeded Lewis Hoad Is favourite to c men's title. Defending champion Ken Rosewall who beat him .^ar's final. Is seeded Number Two.Reuter - 141 words
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Article, Illustration30 1956-01-21 16 KEN NORRIS winning the TJ miles Middlesex cross-country championship for the third time m succession at Trent Park, Cockfosters. Norris won this race immediately after travelling all night from Holland.30 words
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125 1956-01-21 16 A BRIGHT third-wicket p artnership of 145 by Doi Taylor and Arthur Morris and some lusty hittim by the tailenders. saved Au ckland from complete rou when the West Indies opened their tour m Aucl land yesterday. Auckland were all out fu 277 andReuter - 125 words
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Article59 1956-01-21 16 SAN Lorenzo. the touring First Division soccer team from Buenos Aires were held to a 3-3 draw In London last night m a flood-lit match against Brentford, the English Third Division 'South* league team. San Lorenzo who have several Argentinian internationals m their side, recently WOnReuter - 59 words
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Miscellaneous140 1956-01-21 16 "the "weekend" sports diary I TODAY RIGGER R.N.A.S. Sembawang v R.A.S.C., R.A.S.C. ground; Tengah Nomads v Royal Engineers, Tengah; S.C.C. v South Johore. padang; Police v G.H.Q., GHQ ground; St. Andrew's School v R.A.F. Changi. Woodsville; Royal Navy v Ist Fijian Regt., HM.S. Terror ground; South Wales Borderers v R.A.F.140 words
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Article, Illustration328 1956-01-21 1 Wally Bagby keeps on sending out the winners TURF JOTTINGS THERE was again plenty of hip-hip-hooray m the Bagby stable. Another winning treble on Wednesday brought Wally Bagby's score for this meeting seven winners. finish m Race Four, a 8V 2 f handicap for Class 4, Div. 2 horses. Add328 words
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Article228 1956-01-21 1 w w 9 w TRESPASSER PELANDOK EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER Race i WESTOTH WESTOTH WESTOTH GLITTERING VVESTOTH ii 2.15 Producer Brown Booty Producer Westoth Brown Booty Santa Claus Glittering Glittering Producer Santa Claus 11 BUITFNZORG ERMINE BUITENZORG FILM STUDIO ALLEGIANCE J?«5 Allegiance Buiteniorg Fighting Finish228 words
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563 1956-01-21 1 Follow Bagby's horses again today: Pasamora, Holiday Flight best FREE PRESS RACING CORRESPONDENT mm Bacbv Stable is m great form and is certainly worth following at T^pcE today. T»ie Stable's brightest hopes today may be Pasamora m Race Five and HoLiday Flight m Race Six. Westoth a hot tip m563 words
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Article15 1956-01-21 1 BARRING any change m theu tMlher, the goingthis afternoon will be very good.15 words
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Advertisement122 1956-01-21 1 PELANDOK I J jfe^O? MY THREE best fi^f/ bets for today JLk#TJ^ V are: ERMINE (Race T^lt I\l 2), PALITOY (Race jf A^T 5) and KM) WOLF y^-Kik II (Race 7) MAGIC NOTE (Race SeveM) DIFORD WSC'WW make better if- »> -&f& pictures The vc range of llford products available122 words
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Article1099 1956-01-21 2 RACE 1-2.15: CLASS 4, DIV. 2-6 FURS. 1 627 SANTA CLAUS 4y cheg (Giam Stable) Spencer 8.11 JJiJson 2. 333 BIG HIT &y bag (Jenat Stable) Rodgers 8.10 Mortimer 3. 648 VIOLA 4y bam (H.W. Cowling) Rodgers 8.09 —> 4. 405 WESTOTH 4y bram (M.K. Chen)1,099 words
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Article1534 1956-01-21 2 RACE ONE Cl. 4, Div. 2-6 Furs. SANTA CLAUS: 12-1-56— Went nicely on the bit over 3F m 43 4/5 with Motion Picture II; 14-1-56— Seventh m Div. I— BV2F race. BIG HIT: 14-1-56— Third to Rickv m Div. 2— 5F race. VIOLA: 12-1-56— Measured strides with1,534 words
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Article, Illustration1762 1956-01-21 4 CL. 4. DIV. Z—6 FURS. SANTA CLAUS: Failed over 8*/ 2 f. on first day; obviously has stamina limitations; goes over his right trip; ran a game second with 8.0 to Welsh King over 6f. In Div. 1 at Ipoh last month; any going but probably1,762 words
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