Singapore Standard, 24 June 1955
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Title Section18 1955-06-24 1 Singaporeans Standard jt m 4 Vol V. No. 353 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1955 14 PAGES 15 CENTS18 words
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Article, Illustration889 1955-06-24 1 Out Of The Jungle Co m^ mMm WS mm !Sl^ mm mm^ But Govt. Rejects Move GIVE US SAFE CONDUCT WE'LL COME OUT-MCP KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Malayan Communist Party today made a dramatic offer to negotiate with the British Government and tiie Federation's political parties to889 words
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Article105 1955-06-24 1 Mr. Nehru Will Visit England LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) Mr. Nehru, the Indian Prime Minister arrived m Warsaw by air from Moscow t day after his two-week rit to the Soviet Union. Warsaw Radio reported. He will stay m Poland ithree days before going on to B.^rade on the next stage105 words
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Article35 1955-06-24 1 LONDON. June 23 (Reuter) —Mr, Aneurin Bevan. and bis ieftwing associates won a victory m the Labour Party tonight by including their representation m the nadow cabinet" from one to three members.35 words
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Article36 1955-06-24 1 OSLO. June 23 (Reuter) The Royal Yacht Britannia tarrying Queen Elizabeth to S -ay for a State tour was r rted today to be passing :?h heavy seas and quails m the North Sea.36 words
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Article, Illustration238 1955-06-24 1 U.S. ADOPTS 2 -POINT RUBBER PLAN Malayan Producers Warned lbJ^Sf^L^* Chemistry Divisi on of the Rubber Research Institute, Kuala Lumpur, Mr. W. G Wren, said m Kalian? yesterday that rubber producers m Malaya will soon have to face the two-pronged programme of United States rubber consumers to consolidate the supply238 words
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120 1955-06-24 1 SAN FRANCISCO. June 23 (UP) A special police rifle squad and United Nations security officers threw a steel curtain around the San Francisco Opera House this afternoon after an anonymous tip that a sniper was going to try to pick off Russian Foreign120 words
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Article17 1955-06-24 1 CZECHOSLOVAKIA is planning the construction of atomic power clocks, a Communist newspaper reported yesterday. A.P.17 words
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Article22 1955-06-24 1 A -RESEARCH GREECE and the United States have initialled an agreement to co-operate m research on the peaceful uses of atomic energy.22 words
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Article56 1955-06-24 1 SOUTHAMPTON. June 23 (Reuter)— The giant British liner Queen Elizabeth sailed for New York today m defiance of efforts by striking seamen to win over her crew. The staff of the 83,000-ton ship spurned invitations to join the dispute which has tied up her sister ship, the56 words
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Article57 1955-06-24 1 NEW DELHI. June 23 (UP) —An Indian delegation will visit Malaya next month m a bid to recapture its lost cotton market, it was learned today. The delegation will make an on-the-spot survey and plan a method to sell cotton at a cheaper rate than Japan57 words
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Article, Illustration69 1955-06-24 1 IS Chin Peng, muchwanted Secretary General of the Malayan Communist Party, also the mysterious "Ng Heng" who offered to negotiate the end of the Emergency, as revealed yesterday? This Is the biggest poser to Government officials, security chiefs and psychological warfare experts throughout the Federation. Not even Gen.69 words
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Article134 1955-06-24 1 Protesf Against Interference' ONE thousand pickets at the strike-bound Hume Industries Factory, Bukit Timah Road, will go on a one-day hunger strike today to protest against what they called "police interference m a purely industrial dispute." I Yesterday, police escorted lorries into the factory on134 words
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Article39 1955-06-24 1 A tarpaulin roof of a stall m Arab Street was set alight by a carelessly thrown cigarette butt last night. The Fire Brigade doused out the flames before it could spread to the rest of the shop.39 words
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Article44 1955-06-24 1 THE Commissioner General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, flew to Sibu, Sarawak, yesterday morning. He will; travel up-river for a farewell meeting with Iban chiefs and their people on the Upper Rejang. Mr. Mac Donald will return to Singapore next week.44 words
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Article96 1955-06-24 1 Salvage Men Refloat Sunken Sub PORTSMOUTH, England. June 23 (UP) The submarine Sidon suddenly rose from its sea bottom grave m an eerie sunrise mist yesterday, eight days after it carried 13 British seamen to death. Royal naval salvage ships finished preparations for another lifting attempt an hour before midnight96 words
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Article29 1955-06-24 1 A CAR ran into a tree at Mount Pleasant last night. Its four Malay occupants were seriously injured and were taken to the General Hospital.29 words
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Article273 1955-06-24 1 Knife Threat To Cameraman ONE of the Indonesian Chinese students aboard the Tjiwangi, bound for Red China, yesterday drew a knife on National Broadcasting Company television cameraman, Jim Robinson, when he walked through them. He was on the ship to photograph the 842 Chinese students273 words
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Article50 1955-06-24 1 GLASGOW, Scotland, June 23 (Reuter) Tne Queen yesterday, before her departure for Norway, launched the gleaming white £5,000.000 Canadian Pacific luxury liner, Empress of Britain. The 640-foot. 20,500-ton streamlined liner is the third to bear the name. The Queen was accompanied by the| Duke of Edinburgh.50 words
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Article42 1955-06-24 1 LA SPEZIA, June 24 (Reuter) Italy's oldest postman, Celestino Orlandi, age 92, has retired on pension after 70 years' work. He estimates he has covered 262,500 miles since he began delivering letters as a 22-year-old postman m 1885.!42 words
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Article134 1955-06-24 1 LONDON. June 23 (Reuter) Princess Margaret on Tuesday overheard several mouthfuls of "full-blooded" Cockney language but never batted an eyelid. She was visiting the Royal College of Dramatic Art here and she looked m on a rehearsal of the Cockney play "Heaven and Charing Cross."134 words
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Article192 1955-06-24 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Che Mustapha Albakri, Member for Home Affairs m the Federal Government and a member of the Director of Operations Committee, said tonight that they rejected outright the Communists' offer of negotiation because that would mean extending the Malayan Communist Party some kind of192 words
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Article64 1955-06-24 1 THE Minister for Local Government, Lands and Housing, Inche Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat, was admitted to the Singapore General Hospital yesterday morning. The Standard understands that Inche Jumat will undergo three minor operations and is expected to be hospitalized for about a week. Inche64 words
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Article191 1955-06-24 1 A Letter Of Defeat Bourne KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The terrorist offer to negotiate an end of the Emergency was the "first really noticeable crack m the Malayan Communist Party edifice." Lt. Gen. Sir Geoffrey Bourne. Federation's Director of Operations, declared today. He told The Standard that the 'very well-written letter'191 words
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1196 1955-06-24 2 'LET'S GET AROUND A TABLE AND TALK',-MCP THEN ONLY SHALL THERE BE PEACE KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The sensational letter is headed: "Statement of the representative of the Malayan Racial Liberation Army Supreme Command H.Q." and is signed by Ng Heng. It reads: In accordance with the orders of the Supreme1,196 words
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317 1955-06-24 2 THE sensational offer by the Supreme Command of the Malayan Communist Party to "negotiate" with the Malayan Government to end the Emergency is contained m a two-page 600-wordl letter posted m Haadyi, South Siam on June 7. The letter, which317 words
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183 1955-06-24 2 Saturday Is The Date With Marshall SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, has decided to abandon his experiment with the "Meet-the-People" sessions on different days of the week. He will now set aside every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (other urgent business permitting) to meet people who wish183 words
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Article42 1955-06-24 2 ST. John Ambulance Brigade, Singapore, will hold an oratorical contest at Brigade Headquarters m Stamford Road at 7.30 p.m. tomorrow. Ten Brigade members will speak and valuable prizes will be given away by Commissioner P C. Kwan42 words
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147 1955-06-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The trial of Chen Chung Ling and Kwong Kirn On for the murder of 58-year-old Wearne Brothers' cashier Yap Kon Shin on Feb. 10 will open m the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court on Aug 1 The case, which147 words
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Article152 1955-06-24 2 CLOSING rubberprices (cents per lb.) m Singapore yesterday were: Buyers Sellers No. 1 R.S.S. Spot Loose 110J 1102 No. 1 R.S.S. fob June 1083 1091 No. 2 104^ 105 No. 3 99 994 Tone: Steady TIN PRICE The price of tin yesterday was ***** per picul. (Up 50152 words
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Article72 1955-06-24 2 THE Archipelago Brewery" Co.. Ltd., Singapore, v. i e holding two picnics for s employees and their far The pinics are being crga* nized to bid farewell tc manager of Malayan Brt r ies, who has been m r,e Colony for the past 18 j The picnics72 words
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Advertisement144 1955-06-24 2 CLEANERS ArW COME CLEAMERS MAV&O. ...but yov can still trust W llfl FOR SMOOTHER ISTER CLEANING] pretends to do nothing more than m everything m your home, safely, fast 1 gleaming-bright. Vim has been doing honest job of work m Malaya for years, i Vim will go on showing women144 words
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Article83 1955-06-24 3 BRITONS GASPED AT HER ORCHIDS SINGAPORE orchid enthusiast, Gracia Lewis, displayed 75 sprays of orchids, rarely seen m Britain, at the "Midsummer Market" held recently m London by the Englishspeaking Union to help towards endowing a horticultural Fellowship. Similar orchids of hers re awarded the first class certificate, the highest83 words
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Article192 1955-06-24 3 Progs General Committee MR. T. W. Ong has been elected chairman of th e General Committee of the Progressive Party of Singapore. The following is a list of o mmittee members:C hair man Mr. T. W. Ong, so, -general Mr. Eric S BL Wee, treasurer Mr. A.B Pinto! 12 Members192 words
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Article65 1955-06-24 3 HAGERS CARSTAAN. merchant, who fai!ed to stop and reader assistance to a 49-year-old pensioner, whom he knocked down at Raffles Quay on April 1. was fined $100 by the Singapore Second Traffic Court 3"esterday. He pleaded guilty, saying, he thought it not safe as there was65 words
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Article26 1955-06-24 3 THE Officer Administering the Federation Government, Mr. D. C. Watherston, will broadcast to the people of Malaya over Radio Malaya at 7.10 p.m. today.26 words
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Article38 1955-06-24 3 HONGKONG. Jun e 23 Special Standard Service: Closing prices of the Hongkong Exchange today were: $15.60 to £1 sterling; $5.***** to US$l; $1,840 to Malayan $1; $0,121 to one Indonesian Rupiah; Gold $250,375 to a tael38 words
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Article, Illustration54 1955-06-24 3 TWENTY -ONE drivers employed by the Shell Co.. m Singapore, yesterday visited the Safety First Exhibition at the Victoria Memorial Hall with a view of becoming more traffic conscious. The drivers are attached to the niiell Company depot at Woodlands. Picture shows a traffic officer explaining a traffic problem to54 words
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Article138 1955-06-24 3 FORCES BAG A TERRORIST IN BAHAU A COMMUNIST terrorist has been killed by Security Forces m the Federation. A member of the Security Forces was wounded in* operations, while a civilian was murdered by terrorists yesterday. A patrol of the 2/10 Gurkha Rifles killed one of three Communist terrorists they138 words
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Article215 1955-06-24 3 They All Fear Business Loss ABOUT 200 people living m 1 1 brick houses between George and Synagogue streets m Singapore, sent a petition to the Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, on Wednesday, m a final attempt to save their homes from being pulled down.215 words
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211 1955-06-24 3 Court Advises Two To Obey Islam And Live In Peace r.-* IF Acting Singapore First Criminal District Court Judge, Mr. J. W. D. Ambrose, yesterday told two men— the accused and the complainant m the case—that as both professed Islam they should live together m harmony. The accused, Surat Man211 words
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Article, Illustration135 1955-06-24 3 HA WAHAN VISITING MALA YA DR. Richard K. C. Lee, president of the Board of Health of Hawaii, will arrive m Singapore tomorrow on a visit to the Colony and the Federation under the educational exchange programme of the United States Department of State. During his stay here, Dr. Lee135 words
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Article143 1955-06-24 3 CORPORAL Robert Martin of R.A.F., Changi, was acquitted by the Singapore First Traffic Court Magistrate, Mr. Ahmad Ibrahim, of causing the death of Lim Siew Khiam and his daughter by doing a negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide while driving a three-ton truck at143 words
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Article115 1955-06-24 3 YMCA Offers Good Time THERE will be lots of fun In store for the whole family at the V.M.C.A Fun Fair to be held at the Tennis Ground, Bras Basah Road, on July 2. The Fair, one of the most ambitious projects the V.M.C.A. has sponsored, is m aid of115 words
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Article69 1955-06-24 3 Rope Breaks Seaman' s Leg PENANG. Thurs. The State of Madras sailed from Penang port for India this afternoon without one of its crew, Manjee Heera, who is m the General Hospital with a fractured leg. Manjee Heera was operating a winch on the ship yesterday when one of the69 words
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Article48 1955-06-24 3 PENANG. Thurs— The Malayan Chinese Association Branch today announced it was calling a public meeting at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce premises on July 6, to launch a youth and women section. MCA Youth chairman. Col. H. S. Lee. will address the meeting48 words
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Article67 1955-06-24 3 THE Building Committee of the Singapore City Council has recommended that no wayangs staged on streets and open spaces be permitted unless the public are admitted to them free of charge. The committee also recommended that no permission should be granted for such performances unless they67 words
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316 1955-06-24 3 THE world's greatest harmonica player. Larry Adler, now on a visit to Malaya, has lent his name to a new scheme to get everyone m Singapore X-ray conscious. The scheme consists of the issue of cards bearing the words "Larry Adler X-ray Token" which316 words
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Article202 1955-06-24 3 A widow, Madam Tay Choon Eng, won damages m the Singapore Hi£h Court yesterday, against the City Council for wrongful demolition of her house m IDunlop Street on Feb. 8. Madam Tay occupied the building as a tenant of Madam Jeenabai, wife of a202 words
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Article122 1955-06-24 3 THE genteral secretary of the Singapore Naval Base. Mr. S. Woodhull, yesterday described as "utter nonsense" a statement made by the First Lord Of the Admiralty, Mr. James Thomas, m the House of Commons that he had "no evidence of resentment among the employees at the122 words
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Advertisement144 1955-06-24 3 (Q) Uniform Quality makes I I heinz r BABY FOODS j mask dependable In Heinz foods especially prepared for I babies you find finer texture, flavors V and natural colors. These foods are V made {rom cnoice *resh ingredients only; they are expenly cooked and J carefully strained m gleaming144 words
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372 1955-06-24 4 Party Man Answers Critics IT is the duty of an opposition party to criticize and oppose Government's policy whenever necessary, the Progressive Party's Secretary-General, Mr. Eric S. B. Wee stated yesterday. He was replying to an editorial m Wednesday's issue of The Standard which372 words
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214 1955-06-24 4 Brave Mr. Heah Fights Off 8 Armed Robbers PENANG, Thurs. The bravery and presence of mind of Mr. Heah Kah Wah, who put up a fight against eight unknown armed Chinese, foiled their attempt to rob his family m Penang Hill Railway Road late last night. In spite of the214 words
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168 1955-06-24 4 100 VOICES TO SING AT NURSES' PAGEANT PENANG. Thurs. A choir of a hundred voices will sing at the Pageant of the History of Nursing to be presented m flood-lights m the beautiful General Hospital grounds, here on Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2 and 3. Those who desire to sing168 words
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Article116 1955-06-24 4 Toll Was 15 dp To Wednesday THIS month of June may turn out to be the ([blackest" month for fatal road accidents m Singapore this Until Wednesday, ■had the figures so far ■year. Ironically enough, two of the 15 were killed m the first two116 words
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Article132 1955-06-24 4 A SINGAPORE Traction Company bus conductor. Hamid bin Mon, was sentenced m the First Criminal District Court to nine months' imprisonment yesterday on a charge of criminal breach of trust of a ten cents fare collected from a passenger on April 11. Tan Sim Guan,132 words
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Article34 1955-06-24 4 PENANG, Thurs.— Because of a disagreement between the employer and the staff sides over an item m the agenda, the quarterly Municipal joint negotiating council meeting was called off yesterday evening.34 words
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Article52 1955-06-24 4 PENANG, Thurs.— A Malay Police supervisee was found m possession of a Browning automatic pistol with five rounds of ammunition m a bus along Maxwell Road last night. The gun is believed to be the one reported stolen from ASP Gurcharan Singh's bungalow m Burmah Road52 words
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Article46 1955-06-24 4 BULAT bin Tonka, an Army driver from Kota Tinggi was fined $200 m the Singapore Second Traffic Court yesterday on a charge of driving a truck dangerously and thereby causing the death of a Gurkha soldier at Bukit Timah on Dec. 18. las* year46 words
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Article116 1955-06-24 4 MATTIWILDA DOBBS world famous star of Covent Garden The Scala and the Metropolitan Opera, will sing at the Victoria Memorial Hall on June 29 at 8.45 p.m. The one-celebrity recital is sponsored by the Singapore Musical Society Miss Dobbs wa s born m Atlanta, one116 words
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Article26 1955-06-24 4 THE Minister of Communications and Works, Mr. Francis Thomas, will open a new Post Office at Bukit Panjang at 9 a.m on July 4.26 words
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66 1955-06-24 4 MALAYAN pewterware occupied an important position at the international exhibition "Pewter of Today" opened m London recently to demonstrate the full scope of modern pewterer's craft by Professor A. E. Richardson President of the Royal Academy. There are over 900 pieces on display at the exhibition66 words
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Article61 1955-06-24 4 MALAYAN students m Australia, many of them studying under the Colombo Plan will take part m the Melbourne University's centenary celebrations this year. Only 16 students attended the first lectures m a public hall m Melbourne 100 years ago. Now there are 7,000 students. It is estimated that61 words
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138 1955-06-24 4 PENANG, Thurs.— A suggestion that the Police here should have a shooting competition with the Home Guards some time this year, was made by the Chief Police Officer. Mr. H. B. J. Donaldson, when he presented prizes to the Settlement Home Guard members at138 words
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143 1955-06-24 4 SINGAPORE detectives are hunting for a thief who is believed to have raid ed two homes m Tanglin area on two successive nights. I On Tuesday night, a Fre nch Binjai Park the loss a French- wrist watch "Lio"B I a mili-B143 words
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Article60 1955-06-24 4 KUALA KANGSAR Thurs. More than 400 presiding officers, clerks and election agents of the Sungei Perak Uiu constituency were sworn m at Clifford School Hall here this morning, for the Federation elections on July 27. They were also shown a Department of Information film.60 words
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Article107 1955-06-24 4 She Spent His Cash On Cinemas PENANG, Thurs. A hawker. Lav Beng Heng, told the Magistrate's Court today that when he gave hi s wife, Ooi Lye Geok, $2 for household expenses she would bring home ten cents worth of vegetables and spend the rest of the money seeing cinema107 words
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Article29 1955-06-24 4 THE Indian Printers Association of Kuala Lumpur will hold its 32nd annual general meeting on June 27 at the Sivan Temple School building. Sungei Besi Road, Pudu.29 words
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140 1955-06-24 4 THE seizure on May 15 of seven Singapore fishing vessels on the high seas off Ca-mau Point m South Cochm-China might appreciably reduce the Colony's fish supply. h was The Standard I spokesman the Singa- I Fish Dealers' Association I He revealed that, since140 words
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Article153 1955-06-24 5 FEAR OF STRIKES AFTER POLLS PENANG, Thurs Rumours that strikes similar to those which took place recently mi n Singapore would follow the elections m the Federation, have been circulating here. Municipal Councillor. Mr A Raja Gopal told The Standard today he felt there was some <md of discontent and153 words
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Article100 1955-06-24 5 BANK CLAIM DISMISSED WITH COSTS A CLAIM by the Chung Khiaw Bank Ltd.. against a former firewood merchant. Tan Yoon Khim. for $40,539.45, was dismissed with costs by the Chief Justice, Sir Charles Mur-ray-Aynsley. m the Singapore High Court" yesterday. The plaintiffs claim was against the defendant as drawer of100 words
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Article57 1955-06-24 5 A SINGAPORE man, who quarrelled with his chief tenant m Dunlop Street, was punched and kicked and his hair was pulled by a mob of women and children relatives of the chief tenant on Wednesday. The man Ang Boon Kia was admitted to the General Hospital57 words
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Article, Illustration49 1955-06-24 5 photo by lkN-year-old Chia Hing stole the show at the Childreii^ ?t ay th C 0n K ert by i t,,eCon,b Jr d Chine <* School? m sS S?o? *v th c ,^S? la Lumpur Chenwu Stadium last Tuesday About 3.000 students attended. Standard Peng SeongStandard; Peng Seong - 49 words
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365 1955-06-24 5 I'm Not. Anti-British Or Anti-Anyone-Tan MALACCA. Thurs.— Starting his campaign m town today Mr. Tan Siew Sin. Alliance candidate for! Central, assured English j speaking members of his I constituency under the shady clocktower tree at Riverside, he was not antiBritish or anti-any other community. 'In fact I number many365 words
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Article86 1955-06-24 5 THE Fifth graduation ceremony of Trinity College will £r lac^ at the Foochow Methodist Church. Race Course "oad, Singapore, at 5 p.m today. X The following are the graduates, Bible School Diploma Chinese Course Mis s Chang" Such *ong. Mr Lam Hung Bun and Mr Lav86 words
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482 1955-06-24 5 Settlement Hopes Rise In Colony Industrial Disputes 2 Unions To Resume Talks k• urn H( PES of j '-storing industrial peace m strike-torn Singapore brightened yesterday, when two major trade unions, whose members hare been on strike for the past several weeks, decided to resume negotiations with their respective employers482 words
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Article95 1955-06-24 5 Riot Death: 2nd Man Charged SUPPIAH Subramaniam. 25. was Tentatively charged m the Singapore Seventh Magistrate's Court yesterday, with being a member of an unlawful assembly. one of whom committed murder by causing the death of Gene D. Svmonds, on May 12 at Delta Circus. Suppiah, living m the Singapore95 words
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Article60 1955-06-24 5 One of the many stalls at the Hongkong Trade Exhibition m the Happy World Stadium m Singapore last night extended a generous hand for the Nanyang University All takings for the night of this stall— White Flower Embrocation were contributed to the University Fund. Meanwhile, all60 words
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Article38 1955-06-24 5 BERLIN. June 23 (AP) Three editors and a proof reader of a Communist East Germany's leading newspaper were reportedly behind bars today for printing "an "error" which completely reversed the party line on "peace."38 words
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Article150 1955-06-24 5 THE cancellation of a trisha rider's licence, when he forgets to renew it is forcing the rider into unemployment and his family to suffer the pangs of hunger, Chong Swee Kee. president of the Singapore Hired Trisha Riders' Association, stated m a letter to the Registrar150 words
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Miscellaneous1082 1955-06-24 5 Standard CmAlmancic Information ot a Glance S): 14 Danc e Band (M); 6pm 4 p.m. On the March (19 59mlWei mm m* m." m. mm. Z Announcements and Programme 4.15 Dinner Music (195<im.- 430 lIIN6ADORF Summary (S): 6.02 Forces Favou- News (19.59 m) 440 Concert Hal W*J IIWMrURI rites xSk1,082 words
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Article927 1955-06-24 6 TV I ALA YA was introduced to the new House of Commons on Wednesday by two Labour members both wellknown m this country and who have visited it before. The only reason was to obtain from the Secretary of State for the Colonies an indication how927 words
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555 1955-06-24 6 T. S. Teng - Malayan Republic And Dual Nationality T. S. Teng By THE Malayan Republic will be born In the family of nations one of these days. But it would seem impossible for Malaya to become an independsnt country with more than half her population being aliens, and the question of dual nationality555 words
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Article, Illustration14 1955-06-24 6 "I shouldn't go wasting your money buying any new clothes if I were you."14 words
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Article, Illustration1438 1955-06-24 6 ANDREW ROTH - ANDREW ROTH By STATESMAN I London J)URING the last fortnight Britain has been conducting one of its most ancient and vital rites: the welcoming of a former rebel J into the ranks of what > a tribe would call 'The Council of Elders' In Britain1,438 words
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Article373 1955-06-24 6 REVIEW OF VIEWS Deplorable Prodding UTUSAN Melavu says that critics of the UMNO-MCA-MIC Alliance have condemned the Alliance not because of its lukewarm attitude towards Colonialism but because it is lukewarm m defending Malay interests.) This constant prodding of the Alliance because it is not communal enough is deplorable, Utusan373 words
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Article76 1955-06-24 6 Sir;— The film entitled "Badminton" was shown at the Rex Theatre recently. As it failed to attract normal crowds it was shown for only a couple of days. Had it not been for the various bus strikes m the Colony at that time, it might have been able76 words
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Article117 1955-06-24 6 Sir; Your paper of the 20th June, 1955, gives prominence to Mr. J. M. Mani's letter which professes to express annoyance on behalf of the workers of the Naval Base at the statement issued by the Secretary of the Naval Base Labour Union on behalf of his Committee.117 words
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Article400 1955-06-24 6 Snakes Alive people whose night* mares are made horrible by visions of squirming, poisonous snakes m lar^e numbers might have von. dered if they were as cop or awake if they had been with the BBC's correspondent, lan McDougall. recent ly when he had an cpn rtunity of visiting the400 words
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Article95 1955-06-24 6 "T DO not thinK there is A a better sight than to see one of these wonderful animals flying over the ground at something near forty miles an hour, and I can well understand how this most ancient breed of all dogs has been one of the favoured beasts95 words
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Advertisement62 1955-06-24 6 NOW! The Whole World Wants 3-D! I GIVES YOU NEW THRILLS IN RADIO LISTENING. i From All "Blue Spot" Distributors or Sole Agents: E j KEE HUAT RADIO CO., LTD. I 122-124 ORCHARD ROAD. S'POBE-9. PHONE: ***** 22JK* j 223. BATU ROAD. KUALA LUMPUR PHONE: 3451 24. BEACH STREET. PENANG62 words
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222 1955-06-24 7 Communist Offensive In Malaya Is Greatest Obstacle To Self-Rule British lo^il^/A^* 0 Moloya "was the greatest obstacle K_ C ?"»nunist attack m government m Malaya^which th! al?*^ of full selfgovernment." n the dccl Purpose of the British Speaking at a luncheon of the San Francisco Commonwealth. Club, Mr. MacMillan said:222 words
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131 1955-06-24 7 Women Will Fall To Pieces Unless... NEW YORK, June 23 (AP) A lady has warned the City Department of Air Pollution Control of the possibility of a mass strip-tease unless sul(ihuric acid fumes are eliminated from the air. Mrs. Laura A. Cauble told the department at a hearing today that131 words
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Article95 1955-06-24 7 Soviet 'Yak' Gets The Once-Over SEOUL. June 23 (UP) The Russian-built Yak. 18 Diane flown to Seoul on •Tuesday by two defecting V nmunist North Korean pi ts is the first such model c seen by American airmen, it was learned today. Reliable sources said Amer.oan technicians have secret*"! dismantled95 words
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Article63 1955-06-24 7 SYDNEY June 23 (AP) —Firemen throughout New South Wales went on strike I iday for a shorter working kweek, the Fire Brigade EmV yees' Union announced. Only 40 firemen were on d v at seven fire stations t protect Sydney's 1.863.000 citizens from fire hazards. N63 words
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Article60 1955-06-24 7 LONDON. June 23 (AP)— J Arthur Rank announced today that he has put his m ..iu-million dollar movie empire under the control of a trust to keep it m British hands. Profits of the trust will go to charity. Rank. 66. will continue to serve60 words
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Article161 1955-06-24 7 Trouble At Peace Assembly HELSINKI. June 23 (UP) —Anti-Communist commando squads armed with mocking "peace dove" posters launched a midnight offensive against the Kremlin's big "World Peace Assembly" here today. Finns moved quickly against the Communist assembly which opened yesterday despite this little nations nervous position mostly, but not quite,161 words
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Article58 1955-06-24 7 LONDON, June 23 (Reuter) Martin Coles Harman self-styled "King" of Lundy Island m the Bristol Channel has sent a message from the grave forgiving all his debtors m a will which hit the headlines m Britain today. In his will he ordered: "Waive and destroy all 1.0.U5.58 words
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Article86 1955-06-24 7 Film Men Demand An Apology TOKYO. June 23 (AP) Japan's motion picture industry demands an apology from the government broadcasting 1 company for a programme that said young actresses were "selling their bodies" for a chance at stardom. The programme was one of a series on an anti-prostitution bill before86 words
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Article47 1955-06-24 7 LONDON. June 23 (Reuter* Sir Anthony Eden, the Prime Minister, has taken charge at the British Foreign Office while Mr. Harold MacMillan. the Foreign Secretary, Is accompanying Queen Elizabeth on her state visit to Norway. Mr. MacMillan will resume charge on June 29.47 words
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295 1955-06-24 7 'I Will Head Indonesia Uprising' Turco AMSTERDAM. June 23 (UP) —Captain Raymond '"Turco" Westerling claimed m an interview today that he has received information that Indonesia plans a largescale invasion of Dutch New Guinea this year and will synchronize the action with a new crackdown on the 100.000 Dutch nationals295 words
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Article, Illustration76 1955-06-24 7 photo. ITALIAN movie actress Irene Cefaro stepsbacßstlil fSf n T»- ,novc fo^ yard durin a scene from the Italian film II Bidone (The Swindler) now being made m Rome with American actors Broderick Crawford and Richard Basehart sharing the lead with Giuletta Masina. The film includesAP - 76 words
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151 1955-06-24 7 MOSCOW, June 23: (AP)-Mndian Prime Minister iNehru and Russian Premier Bulganin today published a joint declaration calling for peaceful ceding of Formosa to the Chinese Communists. The declaration, which the two men signed m the Kremlin last night, also urged that Communist China be seated151 words
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Article398 1955-06-24 7 Russia Is Ready To Ease World Tension MOLOTOV'S SEVEN-POINT PLAN la i m FRANCISCO, June 23— Russian Foreign Minister, Mr. V. M. MoloroY called yesterday for an end of the cold war and pledged that Russia would do everything possible to ease international tension. n»u398 words
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Article206 1955-06-24 7 SAN FRANCISCO, June 23 (UP) French Foreign Minister Antoine Pinay answered a Russian "peace offensive" today with a pledge that France will remain a member m good standing of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Pinay gave this pledge m a speech prepared for delivery206 words
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Article135 1955-06-24 7 Kremlin's Outline For Peace Mr. Moltov's sevenpoint plan included: M "Implementation of the General Assembly's wrl 1 known resolution of the termination of war propaganda m all countries; 9 "Agreement among the jrreat powers to dismantle military bases m foreign territories; "Development of the peaceful uses of atomic energy and135 words
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Article49 1955-06-24 7 NAGOYA, Japan, June 23 (AP)— The Post Office told its mail men to take those portable radios out of their sacks. The postmen apparently were tuning m on the baseball games of the Nagoya Dragons, last year's Japan professional champions, and neglecting their routes.49 words
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Article48 1955-06-24 7 LONDON. June 23. (Reuter) The British-born director of the Commonwealth Observatory m Canberra, Dr. Richard van der Reit Wool ley, is to succeed Sir Harold Spencer Jones as Astronomer Roy a 1 head of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, it was announced here today.48 words
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Article124 1955-06-24 7 NICOSIA, June 23 Reuter). Three new explosions were reported m Nicosia last night, one of them near the front door of the home of Sir John Sterndale Bennett, head of the British Middle East office. The night's fourth explosion occurred at Famagusta where a bomb124 words
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Article53 1955-06-24 7 BONN, June 23 (Reuter) Future members of the West German armed forces can refuse to become war criminals. A booklet issued by the new Defence Ministry designed to show how different the new German army will be from the old Werhmacht states that a criminal order53 words
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123 1955-06-24 7 LONDON, June 23 (Reuter) Princess Margaret was a surprise guest of honour early today at a gay Savoy Hotel party marking the 10,000 th performance of the "Crazy Gang." An acknowledged "Crazy Gang" fan since childhood, the 24-year-old Princess joined the festivities as123 words
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Article149 1955-06-24 7 LONDON, June 23 (Reuter) A 45-year-old forestry worker arrived at the House of Parliament on horseback last night to complain to his Member of Parliamentafter a 590-mile ride from the highlands of Scotland. He is Mr. Henry Levermore and he set out six weeks ago149 words
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Article160 1955-06-24 7 MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, June 23 Argentine navy leaders aboard battleships and cruisers m the River Plate off Buenos Aires today were reported to be insisting on the complete elimination of President Juan D. Peron from the Argentine government. President Peron was quoted as telling editors:U.P.; Reuter - 160 words
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1041 1955-06-24 8 Coverage Of Ipoh Inquest Raises Storm 'Reports Were Misleading IPOH, Thurs. Senior Federol Counsel and State Legal Adviser, Perak, Mr. T. R. Hepworth this morning termed reports m two English newspapers on the inquest into the death of three detainees on June 4 night,1,041 words
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188 1955-06-24 8 New Schemes Planned KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Kuala Lumpur Co operative Housing Society announced today it had almost trebled its profits over the past year, despite a 25 per cent drop m its active membership. The Federation's largest cooperative housing venture disclosed m its188 words
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Article72 1955-06-24 8 REMANDED ON ROBBERY CHARGE TAN BOON CHEONG, was tentatively charged m the Singapore Fifth Police Court yesterday with robbing a woman. Soh Soo Kiah, of $3,911.80. m the early hours of June 22. It was alleged that Tan committed the offence at about 5.20 a.m. on June 22 at Soh's72 words
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Article200 1955-06-24 8 DIES IN CAR AFTER DINNER PARTY IPOH, Thurs. Mr. J. W. Russell, a 26-year-old assistant m Messrs. William Jacks and Company, died last night following a dinner party with some Chinese and European friends. A native of Glasgow, the late Mr. Russell is stated to have died of a heart200 words
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Article70 1955-06-24 8 A barber was yesterday ordered by the Singapore City Police Magistrate. Mr. D. C. D'Cotta to demolish his timber and canvas-roofed shed by July 31 The barber Sulaiman bin Mohd. Arifl. had erected the shed for his customers on vacant land near the Changi Road bu70 words
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Article46 1955-06-24 8 ABOUT 300 employee? f the Bata Shoe Company -1 Singapore have forme.: a union. A spokesman for the v cr s said the union will v n* co-operatively with the ir'- 1 agement m all matters cerning the welfare of !Tl ployees.46 words
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Article, Illustration66 1955-06-24 8 FOUR winners of the Selangor Chinese Schools' oratorial contest held on "Children's Day" (last Tuesday) at the Kuala Lumpur Chenwu Auditorium. They are from right: Ist: Miss Chan Siew Chean. (Chung Hwa School); 2nd: Miss Too Yeow Foong (Kuen Cheng School); 3rd: Miss Lee Yen Chuang (Kuen66 words
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Article, Illustration72 1955-06-24 8 photo. CHAIRMAN of Haw Far Bros. Limited, Mr. Aw Cheng Chye (right), congratulates Mr. Richard Chuan Hoe Lim on his nomination as Member of the Legislative Assembly of Singapore at a dinner party last night. The dinner was given by the Singapore City Club m honour ofStandard - 72 words
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293 1955-06-24 8 MARSHALL TAKES UP TOUGH LINE AGAIN: ECONOMIST MR. Marshall, Singapore's Chief Minister, has returned to the tough line with those who are baiting him m the hope of bringing down the Labour Front Government and probably the new constitution with it, says the latest issue of The Economist. He has293 words
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Article151 1955-06-24 8 ARSONISTS, for the second time within three weeks, set fire to Singapore Harbour Board Traffic Superintendent. R.L.C. Cole s car m Spottiswoode Park on Wednesday night. They also set ablaze another car owned by an S.H B. contractor. Gan Chew Keng at Kellock Road, the same151 words
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Article23 1955-06-24 8 THE decomposed body of a Chinese was recovered f ro m the Singapore River yesterday! It has not been identified23 words
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Article211 1955-06-24 8 Choice: British- Malay Unit HERE is your chance to join the Army. A combined British Army and Malay Regiment recruiting team will be visiting Ipoh, Bukit Mertajam and Alor Star, to interview potential recruits, beginning July 11. In Ipoh on July 11, and211 words
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Article, Illustration72 1955-06-24 8 MR. and Mrs. Chew Koh Thong cut the cake at a reception which followed their marriage, m the Eastern Hotel, Kuala Lumpur last weekend. The groom is the youngest son of Madam Goh Lean Heok and the late Mr. Chew Boon Chit of Ipoh. The bride, the former Miss TheanStandard; Yong Peng Seong - 72 words
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Advertisement148 1955-06-24 8 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products Ea^BL~r^ .^Mt m W w3mJmm\^i*m\\^^ '^m\ mW'~. "£i *PSHKB^S_ jK fsi_Fiw? v B^^^^f Wl^o^^^^^^^SffSkitM i HEADACHE CURE Unmatched by any other pain reliever for Headache, Neuralgia, Colds, Mental Strain. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL Sblikan (J) Jk v-^_>*^^^_^_|gpP^^^ p _^_Sy148 words
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Article953 1955-06-24 9 Harold Nicolson - Harold Nicolson by THE BOOK WILL BE RELISHED NOT ONLY BY THOSE WHO HAVE CAUGHT THE DESERT FEVER, BUT ALSO BY THOSE WHO ENJOY~A THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS. A CURE FOR SERPENTS: By Alberto Denti di Pirajno. (Andre Deutsch. 165,) 4 LBERTO DI PIRAJNO Is953 words
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Article293 1955-06-24 9 To Please -NOT To Preach THE certain facts about William Shakespeare reveal that he was a busy professional man of the theatre, bound to one "fellowship" of players nearly all his life, and remaining an actor, even m other men's plays, until 1603, when he was at the height of293 words
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Article, Illustration577 1955-06-24 9 IVOR BROWN - IVOR BROWN By m >s 9 m mMs**m»mS *m^s*»mT*M**m*m**m**m*mi 1 1 THE SLAVE OF LIFE. By M. D H. Parker (Chatto and Windus. 18s.) NATURE IN SHAKEi» SPEAREAN TRAGEDY. By Robert Speaight. 1 1 (Hollis and Carter. 155.) m*m^m*ml»mS*mmlmm^msm mv^smmr+imammmmt speech is "Platonic. Johannine, synoptic, patriotic,577 words
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Article, Illustration294 1955-06-24 9 Geoffrey Grigson - Geoffrey Grigson By ROMAN ROADS :N BRITAIN. By /van Margary. (Phoenix House. 425.) THHIS is the first vol- ume of a new survey of the ichole great system which radiated from London to the outermost parts of the Roman province. Go along Oxford Street, Bayswater Road and294 words
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Miscellaneous359 1955-06-24 9 Every Friday For I Md /*?s!*_fl_J^J I DOUBT PETEB DENTON _j "^H .^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.H r— l Im^fmCp -Jl »JI WOULD DO A THI N6 U<tr r YOUR INSPECTOC _P r Wt./^m mm weusoon/ w friend, what have] §40nl I -J flp J |Q» j 1 K|fl sf** vchjseen^pto/V^^K aß^aaaaaaaV**^ _*_tJ_9*aV DOS359 words
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Article146 1955-06-24 10 RUBBER MARKET STEADY UP 1c. THE rubber market m Singapore steadied yesterday afternoon and closed at" $1.08 7/8 per lb. for first grade July shipment, a rise of one cent on Wednesday. It opened steady but sagged early during the day. Later Continental and United Kingdom orders improved prices. Little146 words
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Article87 1955-06-24 10 ONE of the biggest oil tankers to be built East of Suez postwar arrived m Singapore yesterday. Built m Japan, the 38.000 tonncr. Chrysanthy L, is on her maiden voyage from the Far East to the Persian Gulf. The vessel is to take on fuel cargo87 words
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Article26 1955-06-24 10 U.K. Treasury consent has now been received by the General Steam Navigation Company to the 100 per cent, scrip issue mentioned on June 9.26 words
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255 1955-06-24 10 DUNLOP LATEX FOAM STANDS UP TO TESTS RECENT experiments at a German university have proved that latex foam is a hygienically lrreprochable filling material for mattresses, better than all existing materials and that it also possesses' exceptionally high anti-bac-terial activity, according to the "Rubber Journal." The tests, carried out on255 words
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203 1955-06-24 10 SWEDEN, which has been the principal supplier of matches to this country for decades, hopes to expand her trade with Malaya and countries m this region. A spokesman of the Royal Swedish Consulate m Singapore told The Standard yesterday that there has been a203 words
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Article55 1955-06-24 10 THE Malayan Exchange Banks Association made the following chanties m its rates to merchants yesterday:XEW YORK: Buying, airmail. T.T 32 11 16 O.D 32 13,16, 90 day's 32 15. 16 credit bills, 33 trade bills. Selling rates. T.T. or O.D. ready were: New York 321; Philp. Pesos 65.55 words
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Article, Illustration137 1955-06-24 10 INSTALLING the first rubber level crossing m the world on the Erie Railroad at Akron Ohio The workmen -are shown fastening down the rubber slabs which fit between the tracks and cover the approaches on both sides of the rails. These slabs rest on heavy wooden137 words
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337 1955-06-24 10 PETER KUM - PETER KUM Probe Along Selangor Coast By KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The sea along the Selangor coast is now being probed through pot holes sunk into its bed, to find out if it would yield a new source of tin for the country, The Standard learnt337 words
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368 1955-06-24 10 IMPORTS of silk fabrics into the Singapore and Malayan markets from Japan have not been on a vast scale because silks are not altogether suitable for morning or day dresses. In fact, the total imports amounted to only $107,251 during the past year,368 words
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Article60 1955-06-24 10 CEYLON has asked China, with whom it has a trade agreement, for 50,000 tons of rice palatable for the Japanese market so that Ceylon may re-sell the rice to Japan. It acted quickly after getting advice from Ceylon's ambassador to Tokyo, Sir Susantha Defonseka, that Japan is60 words
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Article24 1955-06-24 10 FRED Olsen Airtransport, of Norway, has ordered another Vickers Viscount airliner, raising its total order for this type of aircraft to three.24 words
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193 1955-06-24 10 Peking Will Now Accept Sterling -BID FOR MORE ORDERS Standard Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. In her latest bid to enlarge trade with Malaya, Communist China has announced m letters received by merchants here that she was now prepared to accept payment for her exports m Sterling, Swiss Francs or193 words
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Article, Illustration102 1955-06-24 10 BRANCH MANAGER MR. TAN HONG GHIM, (seen above), manager of the new Raffles Place >>r i of The Oversea -Chint Banking Corporation Ltd* has been m the bat a business for over 30 yccs, An old boy of Raffles tnst tion, he started his baukv career as a clerk m102 words
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Article, Illustration35 1955-06-24 10 photo MODERN electrically-operated machines m a Singapore paper factory turn out a variety of paper products by the millions for local consumption. Picture shows one of these machines m operation. StandardStandard - 35 words
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113 1955-06-24 10 THE next plastics exhibition to be held m Britain In 1957 will be international. This was announced at the opening of the 1955 event at Olympia. London, by Mr. Arthur E. Skan, Chairman of the British Plastics Federation. Plastics, m all their applications from113 words
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Article124 1955-06-24 10 SINGAPORE sharebrokers yesterday reported the following business done: 8.8. Petrol 36/7 i; Con. Tin Smelt. ords 33/-: Gammon $2.62 i; Malayan Collieries $76 cents: Metal Box $1.52j, $1,514. and $1.50 cd (odd lot); OTEC 104/- ccr arrival mcl. U.K. stamps; Robinson ords. $2.32*: Singapore Traction Company ords-.124 words
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Article171 1955-06-24 10 Moderate Deals In Industrials MODERATE business was written within quotations m the industrial section of the Malayan share market yesterday, but an easier tendency was evident towards the close. Tin shares continued irregular, while rubbers were quiet. Business was reported m some ten counters m the industrials section, with gains171 words
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Article156 1955-06-24 10 PRICES of main commodities m the Singapore prodr market took a dip at the Sin,/, pore Chinese Produce Exchange yesterday, owing to the lack of overseas interest. Noon closing prices (per picul) were: copra July buyers $27 i (down 50 cents); coconut oil bulk $42 (down 50156 words
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Article87 1955-06-24 10 WOMEN the world over 1 asking for nylons m col rt other than the "nci.' shades that have bce>; ionable for so long. Ilkeston, Derbyshire, which produces 55,000 p T of nylons a week, is aware of the new de* c and are setting up a tpt87 words
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Advertisement127 1955-06-24 10 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA Spore P. Sham Penan! Kyoan Maru for Japan Cdn. 8/9 ETO 25 lune Aki Maru for Alexandria, Cenoa. Marseilles, Tangier, Casablanca. London, Antwerp, Rotterdam. Hamburg I Passengers Accepted) 10/12 July Mantetsu Maru tor Kangoon, Chittagong Calcutta 11/12 July New York Maru for Hong Kong, Manila, Kobe Yokohama127 words
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Article, Illustration164 1955-06-24 12 A.R»P»S.» r«K«_»»Ae /Hf HOT ANG WONG, 35-yettr-old Colony photographer this month icon the dis' Unction of being the first professional photographer m Singapore to be admitted an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society. Wong, who is ah ready a Fellow of the Royal Society of164 words
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Article, Illustration430 1955-06-24 12 GERREE READ - GERREE READ By TJOW many gallons of soda water, ginger ale, and tonic water have you poured down the kitchen sink m the last year? Do you know? If you did you would have a shock, and vow never to waste as much next year. This is not430 words
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549 1955-06-24 12 QNE hundred years ago, the first student walked through the doors of a one-building college for women m the little town of Oxford, Ohio, near Cincinnati. At that time, it was uncommon for women m the United States tc attend college,549 words
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Miscellaneous536 1955-06-24 12 scorpio— Oct. 23 to Nov j N WUPUp TT?ffli_P»_*s l l| l ''fe_l Wm 21— Forge strong links with f 1 I l;\iH BBfi if lit i iBBI iff I t wm lIP pals. Contaci com- MfflMiiß H1 J&ofofii^ 1 In^aW* life 1I 1111 ft II 11 111 §11 pa:.ions.536 words
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Article, Illustration1017 1955-06-24 13 JACK HAND - Murderous' Moore Stops Olson In Three Rounds JACK HAND By How The Fight Went Round By Round sil^____l________ murderous hand I following a I Olson Bobo I nn tiir A smashing left- I the the I on the deck I the only knock- I the M^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^M Goldstein I Olson tried1,017 words
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Article61 1955-06-24 13 Fathul Karib Club beat V.M.M.A. by two clear goals m a SAFA Div. 2A league match played on the Clerical Union ground yesterday. Hamid and Lazim scored the goals for Fathul Karib Club. Kerala Samajan failed to turn up m the SAFA Div. 3B league match against the61 words
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275 1955-06-24 13 I Yesterday was a particularly busy day for school "athletes— eight Colony schools holding their annual meets on the same day. Most colourful of them all was the Combined meeting held by Pearls Hill, Park Road and Pearls Bank schools at Jalan275 words
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Article1137 1955-06-24 13 COMBINED I DIVISION A 100 Yards: 1. Lee Peng Kong; 2. Kok Kum Sun; 3 Chin Foi.— 12 sees. 220 Yards: 1. Lee Peng Koon: 2. Chin Foi; 3. Tai Chuan.— 2B sees. 440 Yards: 1. Tee Chai Seng: 2. Teo Siak Hoi; 3 Tee Chai Seng.—1,137 words
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Article418 1955-06-24 13 DIVISION 1 100 yards: 1. Sim Hak Kng; 2 Loh Siau Tong; 3. Ng Kum Meng. 220 yards: 1. Loh Siau Tong; 2. Ng Kum Meng; 3. Boey Kok Wah. 4*lo yards: 1. Khoo 800 Eng; 2. Loh Siau Tong; 3 Boey Kok Wah. Half mile: 1.418 words
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Article131 1955-06-24 13 Priest In Record Swim Bid TORONTO, June 23. (AP) A Toronto Roman Catholic priest hopes to be the first swimmer to conquer the treacherous Strait of Juan de Fuca. Rev. John Donelon, 38, of St. Peters Church here, said he will make hi s first attempt on Monday at the131 words
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Advertisement607 1955-06-24 13 CLASSIFIED ADS SITUATIONS VACANT SARAWAK GOVERNMENT APPLICATIONS are invited for a vacant Post of ASSISTANT ARCHITECT. (Development! Public Works Department 2 QUALIFICATION Should be an Associate of the RIB. A. or hold equivalent qualifications. with at least five years practical experience alter qualifying. The candidate should preferably have a knowledge607 words
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Miscellaneous363 1955-06-24 13 Ul Abner By A Copp KID.NOU GOTTA MAVE A SANGWiDGE, ji.* kjF Jh? v( _LAU o._rtWTa« jl A LITTLE OLt> J LET TW CHAMP 1 WHILE HITS BELTiW _lj| j9t\fP (wt WAMT CWILE VW* VW" LAOV OUST <T once -to save sv. ~s v^>t v CM,LDREN _J BEAT <^r^_l *Sx\l»v^363 words
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Miscellaneous112 1955-06-24 13 MmfT f JWw\ v*^___2__| SOCCER: Army League Div. 3—lo A.8.T.5.M.8.T.C. vs. 4 S.R.D.; 221 Veh. Bn. R.A.O.C. vs. A.M.E.D.; Command Pay Office vs. G.H.Q. "A"; R.E. Combined vs. 25 Coy. R.A.S.C; R.A.S.C. Combined vs. 200 Provost Coy.: Training Centre R.E.M.E. vs. 3 Army Dog Guard Unit. ATHLETICS: Methodist Girls' School;112 words
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Article, Illustration691 1955-06-24 14 ROSEWALL ENTERS THE LAST SIXTEEN IMPRESSIVELY The Crown Is Heavier For Drobny AU The Results LONDON, Jane 23, (Renter) Australian champion, Ken Rosewali runner-up at Wimbledon last year was one of the most impressive third round winners when the men's singles was reduced to the last 16 at the Lawn691 words
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92 1955-06-24 14 ARKINSTALL PLATED 7 HRS. 132 GAMES JACK Arkinstall from Victoria took the day's endurance honours today when m winning through stages of the singles and doubles he occupied the court for just on seven 'hours and played 132 games. In the second round of the men's singles, he beat the92 words
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Article133 1955-06-24 14 MANCHESTER. E.. gland. June 23. (AP)— Britain's Gordon Pirie failed by 3.4 seconds last night m an attempt to break the world's three-mile record of 13 minutes 26.4 seconds held by Russia's Vladimir Kucs. Pirie. who finished m 13:29.8 and some 200 yards ahead of133 words
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Article104 1955-06-24 14 Results of the Singapore Government Services Football Association Division 2 league matches played yesterday were: Radio Malaya beat the Income Tax 4 l at Farrer Park. Duclos (2>. Bidie and Chandra scored for Radio Malaya. Chuan Seng scored for the Income Tex. Domain S.C. trounced the104 words
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Article69 1955-06-24 14 LEEDS. England. June 23. (UP)— Peter Thomson. Australian holder of the British open golf championship title, led the international field m the 72 holes "Yorkshire Evenine News" tournament at Sandmoor yesterday with a sparkling round of 66 He finished two strikes m front Of Norman69 words
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Article22 1955-06-24 14 PORT SWETTENHAM. Thurs. The Malayan Motor Sports Club has planned a Gymkhana on July 3. probably on the Port Swettenham airstrip.22 words
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384 1955-06-24 14 Heine Goddard Strike Back For South Africans LONDON, June 23, (Reuter)- South Africa, soundly thrashed by an innings m the first Test struck back today and skittled England for 133 runs m three hours 10 minutes on the opening day of the second Test at Lords. _|__IHHHHHHHHHHH_i close South I384 words
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Article289 1955-06-24 14 WIMBLEDON England. June 23 (AP)— Lawn tennis fans at Wimbledon speculated today on whether Vie Seixas has played his last Davis Cup match for the United States. The 31-year-old Philadelphia Julled a shoulder muscle m the rench championships and the Injury has had289 words
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Article, Illustration189 1955-06-24 14 Saturday's Big Night At Stadium A GRAND exhibition of marching, musical entertainment, and a gymnastic show— all these will precede Saturday night's first annual soccer encounter between the Army and the Singapore Chinese AFA for the Tiger Balm Cup, The match will be m aid of the Singapore St. John189 words
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Article152 1955-06-24 14 THE CURRAUH, County Kildare, Eire, June 23: (Reuter)— Mr. Joseph McGrath's three-year-old colt, Panaslipper, second m the Epsom Derby last month' went one better m the Irish Derby run over a mile and a half here yesterday. With J. Eddery, who rode« him at152 words
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Article32 1955-06-24 14 BARTLEY Secondary School will be holding its 3rd Annual Athletic Meet on Saturday, July 2. 1955. at 2.30 p.m. on the school ground. Friends and old boys are welcome.32 words
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Article319 1955-06-24 14 Four Club Boxers Take Short Cut FOUR boxers took the short route m the preliminary rounds of the Singapore Federation of Boys' Clubs inter-club championships which began at the Singapore Badminton Stadium last night. Among them was Ronnie Manasseh, of the 5.H.8.8.C., who disposed of Tan Poh Kok (Pulau Brani)319 words
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228 1955-06-24 14 By ANDY ROZARIO KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Fay Siebel, Selangor's 18-year-old sprinter reckoned as the fastest woman m this country, today explained to The Standard why she had not entered for the forthcoming Selangor AAA championships. She said that m this crucial school year she was228 words
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Article781 1955-06-24 14 WINDSOR LAD - WINDSOR LAD By Catches The Eye With Ever Victory II In Final Gallops IPOH, Thurs— Among the horses sent against the clock at this morning s winding up gallops for Saturday, opening day of the Perak Turf Club's JuneJuly Meeting, outstanding workers were the van781 words
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