Indian Daily Mail, 24 February 1956
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Title Section16 1956-02-24 1 Indian Daily Mail VOL. Xn No. 10 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY^ FEBRUARY 24, 1956 FOUR PAGES 15 GENTS16 words
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157 1956-02-24 1 Capture Of Island Denied: No Protest Yet From India KARACHI. Feb. 23. An official Pakistan spokesman confirmed Indian reports of a clash between Indians and Pakistanis along the IndiaWest Pakistan Border, but said police, not troops, were involved. He added: Thi s was only157 words
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108 1956-02-24 1 IND. TROOPS AROUND PAK. OCCUPIED ISLE AHMEDABAD, India, Feb. 23. Authoritative Indian sources said Indian Army pa« trols moved during the night towards the Indian Island of Chad Bet, where Pakistan troops were reported to have entrenched themselves after an attack on an Indian patrol. The sources quoted by theReuter - 108 words
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171 1956-02-24 1 190 PRISONERS DIE OF SUFFOCATION! CAIRO, Feb. 23.— Egypt's semiomcial Middle East News Agency reported trom Knartoum Thursday that an estimated 190 prisoners died from the intense heat m a badly ventilated jail m kosti on the white niie, south of W^ff 0 1 The news agency said the MinistryAP - 171 words
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158 1956-02-24 1 COMMONS TOLD ABOUT S 'PORE TRANSPORT REPORT LONDON, Feb. *3— Mr. Stan Awbery (Labour) questioned thte Government m the House of Commons -'about the report of the Commission of inquiry into the transport system of Singapore* He asked what were tho chief recommendations and which of them the 'Singapore GovernmentReuter - 158 words
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Article53 1956-02-24 1 KATMANDU, Fob. 2S.— Staerpa Tensing, co-conqueror of Mount Everest, said Wednesday he plans to build a mountain climbing school Nepal, under the shadow o* Everest. Now In Katmandu a s a State guettt, Tensing said he will ask the Nepal Government for funds to help buildAP - 53 words
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Article44 1956-02-24 1 Three Param<vmt st n Mitzi Gaynor. William Holden and Bins: Crosbv. have, joined the Singapore X.ray Club as honorary mtmbori. A4Mhi tttel lUrt to^t itat personalia authographed pictures of themselves to Mr*. Hit* Alison, Organism* Seowttiy «f tht Ohio,44 words
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Article229 1956-02-24 1 Mr. K. S. Gopala Rao, Hand- loom Cloth Marketing Officer. All India Handloom Board, j Singapore, m an appeal to the public on th'e occasion of the 1 Handloom Week (Feb. 19 to Feb. 26) remainds the public of the need for encouraging the HandloonK industry,229 words
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173 1956-02-24 1 INDIA'S MOVE ON ANTARCTICA: BR. REACTION LONDON, Feb. 23— Britain —intends to seek an explanation of India's move m bringing the future of antarctica before the United Nations, informed officials reported Wednesday nigh*. The speculation here w that anti Colonialist India may propose. A U. N. Trusteeship pact for theAP - 173 words
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Article56 1956-02-24 1 "MERDEKA" MISSION ON THE SCREEN Tho Malayan Film Units Aim of ttye Merdeka Mission, from the time the Mission left Malaya for the United Kingdom until its return to Kuala Lumpur three days ago, were vc leased to Kuala Lumpur cmomas last night and will be to 3ingapore cinemas today.56 words
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Article135 1956-02-24 1 LONDON, Feb. 23— Mr. Stan Awbery (Labour) asked m the Commons *rhat the Government of Malaya was doing to settle the wage claims of the Railway and Government employees of Malaya. These, he said were asking for an increase from 2 decimal 28 dollars per day toReuter - 135 words
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186 1956-02-24 1 From Our Correspondent KUALA LUMPRUR, Feb 23. The twelve man strike committee of the Government Daily Rated Staff Council headed by its Chairman Mr. M. P. Rajagopal was today told by the Federation Chief Minister that he could not order arbitration to settle wage186 words
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257 1956-02-24 1 Beware Of Soviet Professions Of Co-existence Kamath Tells Nehru NEW DELHI. Feb. 23. India should take professions of co-existence by other nations with more than a grain of salt, Mr. H. V. Kamath, Socialist, told the House of the People (Lower House) yesterday. Mr. Kamath criticised Rus- sla for notReuter - 257 words
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Article169 1956-02-24 1 ATTACK ON ROMAN CATHOLICISM LONDON, Feb. 23.— Two outspoken attacks on Roman Catholicism, one involving the British Broadcasting Corporation, were launched by British protestant leaders. The Anglican Bishop of Manchester, Dr. William Greer, alleged that Roman Catholicism and Communism made 'similar claims.' The second attack from the protestant alliance, which169 words
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Article51 1956-02-24 1 A Bill designed to enable the payment of an improvement rate m respect of properties vested m the City Council which are used for profit by the City Council for 1952, to the Singapore Improvement Trust Board is to be introduced m the Legislative Assembly at its next51 words
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117 1956-02-24 1 VISITING INDIAN WOMAN M.P. ENTERTAINED Prominent social workers Mrs. Ajnmu Swaminathan, MJ?., and Mrs. Sarojini Varadappan who are on a goodwill visit to Malaya were entertain, ed at a tea party by Mr. RM. St. V. Sinnlah Pillal, J.P. at his residence at Johore Bahru yesterday at 4.30 p.m. Prominent117 words
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174 1956-02-24 1 MOUNT VERNON, lOWA, Feb. 23 Dr Handas T. Muzumdar, who was born m Inuia., announced Wednesday he wiu campaign for the U.S. Cong, ress. On a theme of winning Asia ana Africa as friends of Aine. rica. ur. Muzumdar will seek the Republican PartyAP - 174 words
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Article79 1956-02-24 1 A Bill providing for the winding up of the War Damage Fund established m 1949 is to be introduced m the Legislative Assembly at its next sitting m March. The Bill also provides for tfye final closing and audit of tne accounts of the commission and for79 words
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180 1956-02-24 1 U. S. TAUGHT ASIANS TO SURRENDER TO COMMUNISM NEW YORK, IFeb. 23. Senator Joseph McCarthy famed as the Republican Communist hunter, said m New York that under the past three Presidents th e United States had 'taught the Asian people how to surrender to Communism. Addressing 'for America' rally on180 words
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Article337 1956-02-24 1 Support For Communists Idea Of New Meeting LONDON, Feb. 2S. All the Communist power at the 1954 conference which ended the Indochina war now support the idea of a new meeting to discuss the situation m divided Vietnam, officials Britain and Russia, as co-chairman nations of theReuter - 337 words
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Article178 1956-02-24 1 The new Board will meet m the Ministry of LAuour under the chairmanship of the Commissioner for Labour and will consist of seven representatives of workers and seven representatives of employers appointed by the Minister as follows: WORKERS' REPRESENTATIVES Mr. A. Doralsamy, Olie Hashlm bin Idris,178 words
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Article81 1956-02-24 1 LONDON. Feb. 23.— The Queen and D <ke of Edinburgh drove from Buckingham Palace through the Snow yesterday to attend the Lord Mayor of London's traditional welcome-home luncheon at the ancient guildhall. The Queen, In her reply to Lord Mayor's welcome address rtxrl-essed the hope that81 words
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Article235 1956-02-24 1 Negro Satyagraha In Alabama MONTGOMERY. Alabama, Feb. Doden s of new bus boycott arrests were expected today while preparations were made for a mass meeting tonight of 10,000 Negroes praying for 'justice to prevail." And to emphasize their determination, boycott leaders proclaimed tomorrow "PrayerPilgrimage Day." They said every ''race-loving" NegroA.P. - 235 words
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Article102 1956-02-24 1 MAN GRABS HIS WIFE BY HAIR! SYDNEY, Feb. 28— A nan grabbed his wife by her hair as she slipped over a 300-foot cllfr Thursday and held on for live minutes until police arrrved to help pull her to safety. The husband told the officers the 35-year-old woman, yelling hysterically,A.P. - 102 words
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Article149 1956-02-24 1 LONDON, Feb. 23.— The British navy is planning a fleet of submarines propelled by atomic power, an official report said today.— Router. LONDON, Feb. »S.— The Duke of Edinburgh will sail from Portsmouth In the Royal Yacht Britannia next Thursday. Mar. 1, to take part m the combinedAP - 149 words
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696 1956-02-24 2 Indian Daily Mail S'pore, Fri., Feb. 24, 1956 FREE MALAYA'S DEFENCE PROBLEMS THE Federation Chief Minister Tungku Abdul Rahman's broadcast call to the Communist boss Chin Peng made on Wednesday evening! does not give much hope of a peaceful settlement of the Emergency. The call is too brief and curt,696 words
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1094 1956-02-24 2 PYARELAL - Gandhiji's Advice To A Br. Governor PYARELAL By (This is the seventh instalment from Pvaralals forthcoming book, "Mahal ma Gandhi— the Lttst Phase" DEFORE Gandhiji's departure from Delhi, the Private Secretary to the Viceroy had brought him the draft of a statement condemning violence "by whomsoever committed" and appealing for1,094 words
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328 1956-02-24 2 MADRAS; A phased programme for the strengthening of tAe runways at the Madras .nd Colmbator c airport* and for the construction of terminal buildfags at the Tlruchl Colrobatore and Madura! aerodromes wUI be put into execuuon by the Government of India, it is learnt.328 words
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241 1956-02-24 2 MADRAS: Tributes were paid by Mr. k. Kamarai Nadar, Chief Minister, to the service rendered by the students of the I Madras Veterinary College m combating livestock epidemics m the cyclone-affected areas recently, when he declared open last Sunday an open air theatre241 words
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Article94 1956-02-24 2 NEW DELHI; The Shah and Queen of Iran witnessed a torchlight police tattoo held m their honour by the Delhi Armed Police at the police unes, Kingsway Camp. The President, the Prime Minister, Ministers and members of the diplomatic corps were among the large number of people who94 words
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Article, Illustration94 1956-02-24 2 Singapore's Public Relations Officer, Mr. O. G. Thomson, addressing- the Pacific Area Travel Association Conference held recently m Tokyo. The object of the Conference was to promote tourist trade m the area. Mr. Thomson represented Singapore and impressed upon the members the Importance of94 words
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143 1956-02-24 2 MADRAS: To enable passengers to get tickets quicKly, seven seli-printing tlcnet macnint's will oe installed at KumbaKonaxn tor issuing- single journey third class ordinary tickets to tne 1 oil owing stations: Cnldambaram, Mayavaram, Kuttaiam; jNarasingampet, Tiruvadamarudur, 'iirunageswaram and lanjore. The machines began operating from tne143 words
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Article148 1956-02-24 2 tiOijal tiatiß Mission wouiu snortly visit Inuia to discuss witn the government of lnma her requirements 01 help from the Bank for the Second Five Year Plan. Tae Deguty iFinancc Minister, Mr. b. tt. Bhagat, disclosed thi s m the Lok Sabha while answering a148 words
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Article79 1956-02-24 2 NEW DELHI Mr. Lallanji. Member of Parliament from Faizabad (U:P.), suddenly took ill on Friday last at Parliament House and was removed to hospital. Just after noon, Mr. Lallanji complained of giddiness while standing before the State Bank branch on the first floor of Parliament Hovse.79 words
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813 1956-02-24 2 Acharya Narendra Oeva MADRAS: The death occv.rred oj Acharya Narendra Deva, Chairman, All-India Praia Saciuiint Party, Member of the Rajya Sabha and noted educa tionwt, m Project House, Erode, at 5.10 on Sunday evening. He teas 66. The cremation took place813 words
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Article2500 1956-02-24 3 Centuries-Old Indo- Iranian Ties Stressed Tribute To India's Progress NEW DELHI: THE SHAH OF IRAK SAID HEBE LABT FRIDAY THAT HE WAS PLEASED TO SEE THAT THE PEOPLE OF INDIA AND IRAN WERE SEEKING TO REVIVE THE SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION AS BEQu KATHEd ON2,500 words
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Article208 1956-02-24 3 MARKET NEWS SERVICE FOR INDIA i^UMttAi: l"c uovernmeui oj. Aiiuict aie urgaiusuig an <tn-AiUaia market news service witii tnt'vt trom June tma year, it is reported. Tne service will gather and distribute imonnation on pri. ces, arrivals, movements and sales ox farm produce throughOJt the country. For purposes of the208 words
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Article, Illustration67 1956-02-24 3 A view of the mammoth crowd welcoming the Chief Minister, Tnngku Abdul Rahman, and the Merdeka Mission In Malacca last Monday. Picture shows the gathering at the Reclamation Ground In Malacca where welcome se eches were made by several leading personalities. The Tungku later addressed the people67 words
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707 1956-02-24 3 Reduce Red- Tape Increase Efficiency Radhakrishnan On Work Of Govt. Offices NEW DELHI: The Vice-President, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, emphesised here last week the need for evolving a satisfactory pattern of administration m the technical, financial and accounting sections of Government for securing efficiency and for speeding up work. He was707 words
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69 1956-02-24 3 INTRODUCTION OF METRIC SYSTEM IN INDIA MUZAFFARPUR: The Railway Board has set up an ail hoc committee to deal with alt matters arising out of the introduction of the metric systt m oj weights and measure* on the Indian Railways, it It learnt here. The headquarters of the committee vcill69 words
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Article194 1956-02-24 3 All further progress depended on the unity of the country. "We must develop a pnda m our independence, gratification m our increasing influence m international affairs and reverence for the great leaders who have helped us to attain the present status. If we are not to194 words
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375 1956-02-24 3 MADRAS: Dr. P. V. Cherian Chairman of the Madras Legislative Council made a strong plea here for the retention of English as the medium of instruction. Dr. Cherian, who was addressing the students of the Engincerir^g College, Guindy, on the occasion of the combined375 words
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59 1956-02-24 3 INDIAN MEMBERS ON TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL NEW DELHI: Mr. K. Raghuramiah, Member of Parliament from Andhra, has been selected as alternate Indian delegate to the Trusteeship Council. Mr. Raghuramlah will be leaving- for New York on Feb. 25. During- Mr. Krishna Men on' a absence from the UN Headquarters. Mr. Raghuni59 words
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341 1956-02-24 4 Question Taken Up With British Govt COLOMBO: Air Ceylo n International has now a further complication to con tend with this time it is with the British Govt. ov er traffic rights m Bahrein m Saudi Arabia. "It is understood that the341 words
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Article447 1956-02-24 4 COLOMBO: The retention of English as the official language of the country and the cnief medium of Instruction was discussed by the Ceylonese National League at a meeting Held at the G.F.S. hall, Kollupitiya, recenty. Dr. J. P. Perera, secretary at the League, said English447 words
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Article209 1956-02-24 4 DEATH OF VETERAN EYE SPECIALIST COLOMBO: Dr. Andfreas Nel] died recently m a private nursing home. The remains were cremated at Kanatte. An eye specialist In his da>, the 91-year-old doctor was an authority on Ceylon and its history, archaeology, literature and art. He had been suffering from bronchial trouble209 words
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585 1956-02-24 4 KANDY; Mr. Keuneman. M.P., said here recently that he did not know how much sincerity was involved m j the resignations of several Tamil M.P.s from the Govern- ment Party, but reading the letter of Mr. Kumaraswamy and the Premier's reply sounded much Uke585 words
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Article320 1956-02-24 4 INDIA'S QUEST FOR NEW MARKETS NEW DELHI: Lessons learnt from the International Industries Fair held here are beginning, to nave their impact on India's quest for fresh foreign markets. Experts of the Central Ministry of Commerce have recommended an expenditure of about Rs. 10,000,000 t a the coming financial year320 words
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81 1956-02-24 4 IND. AMBASSADOR BUSINESS TALKS WITH U.S. MEN WASHINGTON, D.C.: Indian Ambassador G. L. Mehta gavt an off.the-record talk to the Foreign Policy Committee of the United States Chamber ot Commerce at a dinner meeting here recently-. The subject of the Ambassador's talk was "Economic Development m India m Retrospect andNAFEN - 81 words
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248 1956-02-24 4 KALUTARA M.P. ii *V N> M Perera W»e N.L.S.S.P. leader recently gay« the lie to the cr y raised by Leftists that the country had not vet obtained its freedom, when he admitted at a public meetiS m Ruanwella that Ceylon was248 words
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272 1956-02-24 4 NOT KING'S BUT AGASTIYA'S STATUE? MATARA: Dr. S. Paranavitana, Archaelogical Commissioner, who gave evidence before Mr. N. Devendra, Additional District Judge of Matara, m a case over the incumbency of Purana Rajamaha Vihare, Dondra, said that what was known as the statue of King Parakrama Bahu at Polonnaruwa was believed272 words
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151 1956-02-24 4 OPINIONS ON MUSLIMS AND S. O. EMPLOYEES BILLS INVITED Representations from the Singapore public on the Muslims Bill and the Shop and Office Employees Bill are invited. Representations should be made m witting to The clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Assembly House, Empress Place, Singapore 6. The closing date for151 words
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116 1956-02-24 4 LUCKNOW; An 83-year-old blind Sanskrit scholar claims he can recite every word of some 80,000 Sanskrit books. The man with this phenomenal memory is Pandit Dhan raj Sha»tri, who halls from Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, and who has been blind stace the age116 words
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Article52 1956-02-24 4 BOMBAY; Mr. Nagendra Singh. I.C.S. who has been appointed as Director-General of Shipping, Government of India, arrived here last week from New Delhi and took charge of his new office from Mr. p. r. Subramaniam. Mr. Singh was til] recently Joint Secretary of the union Government's52 words
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Article57 1956-02-24 4 The next public session or the Malayanisation Commission will be held today at 5 p-m. at the Conference Room, Public Relations Office, Assembly House. The Interi m Report of the Commission which is confined to the Government Service will be signed at this meeting after th* Chairman's announcement57 words
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Article130 1956-02-24 4 COLOMBO: Every word spoken m Parliament cost the Government about six; cents. Despite that fact some members spoke for hours on nothing, said Major Montague Jayewickreme, Minister ol Transport and Works at a meeting at Madampitiya. Major Jayewickreme said people should learn to speaK precisely. He130 words
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98 1956-02-24 4 DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY: SPECIAL MEETING A special meeting of the Divine Life Society, SirV^apore will be held at No. 9 Boscombe Road, Singapore (Mr. R. M. Krishnan's residence) tomorrow at 7.30 pm. to which all the devotees with their friends and members of the family are reqested to attend:_ 1.98 words
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Article115 1956-02-24 4 NEW YORK: The Government of India Tourist Office here observed its third anniversary with a reception attended by over 450 guests. Mr, G. R. Kadapa, Director, who is returning to India, took the opportunity to introduce his successor. Mr. S. N. Ban. nerji, who hasNAFEN - 115 words
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