Singapore Standard, 9 December 1955
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Title Section32 1955-12-09 1 Singapore Standard STANDARD ***** (5 lines) POLICE 2400 mr M. j^l m i: FIRE BRIGADE GENERAL HOSPITAL 5111 2414 Vol. VI. No. 156 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1955 14 PAGES 15 CENTS32 words
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Article, Illustration41 1955-12-09 1 THOUSANDS of "Horror'; crackers were exploded under police supervision m Sungei Besi, near Kuala Lumpur, yesterday morning. The blast shook homes a mile away. Standard photo shows policemen dousing cases of the "toys" before destroying them41 words
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Article137 1955-12-09 1 TIN UP $9½ IN A DAY SINGAPORE tin and rubber prices continued their up--vard trend yesterday, tin the biggest singleday rise of $9', to $403 per picul, and rubber rising 21 rents to $1.31 7/8 per lb. for first grade December shipment. Shortage of tin was the r.ain reason ror137 words
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Article26 1955-12-09 1 DR. PAULO CUNHA. Portugh's Foreign Minister, said m San Diego. California, yesterday Portugal "is disposed to defend Goa to the death." A. P.A.P. - 26 words
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Article49 1955-12-09 1 KUALA LUMPURr Thurs.— Mr. I. S Wylie, "conducting officer" at the forthcoming Tunku-Chin Peng talks was today named the Federation's Acting Commissioner of Police. Mr. Wylie will act for Mr. W. L. R. Carbonell, the Commissioner, who has flown to Australia on four months' leave.49 words
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Article52 1955-12-09 1 BANGKOK, Dec. 8 (Reuter) —Sir Robert Scott, Britain's Commissioner General for South-east Asia, and Britain's S.E.A.T.O council representative, this afternoon expressed satisfaction over the progress made so far m the setting up of a S.E.A.T.O. defence plan. Sir Robert is scheduled to return by plane to52 words
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Article724 1955-12-09 1 Beware Of The Dustbins Japan Surprised As Deaths Total Eleven JAPANESE export officials declared m Tokyo yesterday it was hard to believe that fireworks made there would explode fatally m Malaya. But the sandcracker death toll rose to eleven yesterday. By last night, well over 150,000 deadly724 words
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Article41 1955-12-09 1 SINGAPORE'S popular broadcaster, Geoff Raymond, has resigned from Radio Malaya the Acting Director of Broadcasting. Mr F. N. Lloyd Williams, told The Standard yesterday. Mr. Williams, however, would not give any rea sons for Mr. Raymond's resignation.41 words
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Article126 1955-12-09 1 FIJIANS KILL 3 BANDITS KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Three Communist terrorists were killed by a patrol of the First Fijians m the Rengam district of Johore this morning. A terrorist Ah Chin Kong surrendered under the amnesty declaration to a Malay rubber tapper on Ulu Remis Estate m the same area.126 words
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Article72 1955-12-09 1 SYDNEY, Dec. 8 (Reuter) Australian troop^ m Malaya wanted the Labour Party to win the Federal elects ns so that the battalion could be brought home according to a letter from an unnamed serviceman quoted by the Labour Party leader, Dr. Herbert Evatt, today. The72 words
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Article32 1955-12-09 1 A STRONG police guard yesterday disper-ed a group of Goan nationalists attempting to demonstrate for the. second consecutive day against last weekend's joint American-Portuguese statement on Portugal's overseas territories. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article21 1955-12-09 1 LORD de Lisle and Dudley arrived at Northolt airport yesterday from a Far and Middle East tour. ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article62 1955-12-09 1 JAKARTA. Dec. 8 (Reuter) The Indonesian Government today invited foreign investors to provide capital to "accelerate the economic development of the country and to boost national production." Foreign investors would be allowed to provide up to 49 per cent of the capital m basic industries and62 words
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Article560 1955-12-09 1 OWNERS BLAME GOVT. SINGAPORE Chinese Bui companies yesterday warned that they will have to raise fares and cut wages of their employees because of extra operating costs brought about by the Colony's new Labour Ordinance. The warning was issued to the Association's legal adviser, Mr.560 words
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Article86 1955-12-09 1 LONDON, Dec. 8 (Reuter) "Nelson's Admiralty," an elegant 17th century building which forms part of Britain's Admiralty headquarters, blazed fiercely for two hours early today. More than 20 fire pumps toiled to quell the blaze which gutted the top two floors and roof. Whitehall, the hub86 words
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Article116 1955-12-09 1 LONDON. Dec. 8 (Reuter) The British Broadcasting Corporation is to be reported to the Director of Public Prosecutions for taking a television picture of Mrs. Margaret Comer and her husband, Jack Comer, leaving the Old Bailey, London's Central Criminal Court, at the close of the "Comer case."116 words
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Article61 1955-12-09 1 ARSONISTS struck again m Singapore, last night. A station wagon belonging to a City Council employee, living m Monks Hill, was completely destroyed by fire at 10.30 p.m. A fire engine which arrived at the scene about ten minutes after the call to the brieade, put61 words
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Article17 1955-12-09 1 THE House of Commons will debate the situation m the Middle East next Monday. ReuterReuter - 17 words
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Article17 1955-12-09 1 HOLLYWOOD film director. Alfred Hitchcock, arrived m Hongkong by air yesterday from Bangkok. A.P.A.P. - 17 words
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Article44 1955-12-09 1 HONGKONG, Dec. 8 (Reuter) The Governor of Hongkong, Sir Alexander Grantham. will leave Hongkong on Dec. 13 for Singapore to attend the annual conference of British governors, administrators and ambassadors m the Far East, it was officially announced here today.44 words
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Article29 1955-12-09 1 THE SOVIET Union has informed the West German Government that another 600 war prisoners will be released on Dec. 13, it was announced m Bonn yesterday. U.P.U.P. - 29 words
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Article76 1955-12-09 1 THE SINGAPORE Film Appeal Committee has passed for public screening one of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's latest technicolour productions. "Prisoner of War." The film, which depicts the Korean War, was recently banned by the Colony Film Censor, Mrs. Cynthia Koek, on the grounds of "brutality." Headed by an all-male Hollywood76 words
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142 1955-12-09 1 NEW DELHI, Dec. 8 (Reuter)— Mr. David Marshall, Chief Minister of Singapore, declared here today that "the first step for Singapore is complete control ot our internal) destiny." Mr. Marshall, who was addressing a press conference, added, "We shall preserve British and other capital142 words
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Article93 1955-12-09 1 LONDON, Dec. 8 (Reuter)— The Daily Express said today that Britain had "ungratefully" struck at Malaya— the Empire's leading dollar earner —by planning to buy 70.000 tons of artificial rubber from America. A leading article m this independent right wing newspaper said: "The idea is93 words
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Article23 1955-12-09 1 THE British cargo ship Hydralock radioed Hongkong yesterday confirming she had .been attacked by two Chinese Nationalist jet planes. A .P.A.P. - 23 words
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Article19 1955-12-09 1 FOURTEEN members of the Hongkong University faculty have accepted invitations to visit Red China this month.—19 words
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Article198 1955-12-09 1 Dr. Majid Sails For Home CABLE WAS LATE KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Dr. Abdul Majid bin Hajl Ismail, Queen's scholar, whose recall order Irom higher studies m England the Alliance Government recently cancelled, will not be able to utilise the year's extension of his study leave after all. For, the Federation198 words
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Article19 1955-12-09 1 A TOP-SECRET Javelin jet fighter crashed on the Isle of Wight yesterday during a research flight. ReuterReuter - 19 words
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Advertisement184 1955-12-09 1 Bmm MOVIE FILMS AVAILABLE ON HIRE at HEW REX PHOTO STUDIO FILMS LIBRARY 1 Raffles Place, Spore Tel: ***** 2SB2SS IBSHeS&'OSi 2&jgS2» l%&ia&im #^fc^. The Gift you'll always enjoy Mi opening! WELL DELIVER THE FINEST X CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY THIS BIG, BEAUTIFUL, I EAil ADM NEW "MAGIC184 words
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Article152 1955-12-09 2 'TUNKU'S HOUSE LIKE A CLERKS' KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The ''Malaya Merdeka" mouthpiece of UMNO extremist opinion, today alleged that the otlicial residence of the Chief Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman m Kuala Lumpur was like a "clerk's quarters.' This was the verdict, said the weekly, of a police constable who visited152 words
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Article93 1955-12-09 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.— The First Battalion of the East Yorkshire Regiment will soon be leaving Kluang, Johore. for England. A farewell parade will be held at the Town Padang, Kluang, on Saturday when the District Officer. Raju Haji Omar bin Chik. will present the battalion93 words
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Article125 1955-12-09 2 Govt. May Tell RIDA What To Do KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The Alliance Government has proposed to give policy directives to the Federaton's Rural and Industrial Development Authority despite its status of an independent corporation. Dr. Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman told the Legislative Council today that he would not, howevef,125 words
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129 1955-12-09 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. K.S. Menon, 41, a former financial clerk of the Information Department fell into a drain and died while he and a friend were on their way to visit Menon's relatives, the Magistrate Inche Abdul Aziz bin Tahir. was told,129 words
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292 1955-12-09 2 They Ask Alliance To Lodge Protest KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Nine Malayan Chinese Association officials, two of whom are members of the Tangkak local council, claim that after they were interrogated m a police station, they were told that they had supplied food to Communist292 words
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Article, Illustration312 1955-12-09 2 Ridley's Companion CHE AHMAD bin Hassan, above, described by the "Father of Malayan Rubber," Mr. H. N. (Mad) Ridley, as a person "who reminds me of my great travels m the forest," is still working with the Singapore Botanic Gardens as a plant and seed312 words
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Article36 1955-12-09 2 HONGKONG. Dec. 8 Special Standard Service: Closing prices of the Hongkong Exchange were: $15.24 to £1 Sterling; $5.8225 to US$l; $1,825 to Malayan $1; $0,160 to one Indonesian Rupiah; Gold $253,625 to a tael.36 words
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Article48 1955-12-09 2 Mr Wee Eng Watt, brother of the proprietor of Wee Eng Chye and Company, a stevedore and chandler firm. Singapore presented a cheque of $200 to the widow of Lav Ker, the murdered taxi driver at Changi. The cheque was sent to The Standard yesterday.48 words
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Article, Illustration84 1955-12-09 2 MR. CHONG Yoke Choy (centre), the "charitable grand old man" of Kuala Lumpur admires a miniature model of the Kuen Cheng Girls' School's playground during the official opening of the $320,000 building at Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Earlier Mr. Chong declared the school open.Yong Peng Seong - 84 words
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Advertisement13 1955-12-09 2 7^_ REMEMBER CavXshetq B EE R Se/t Aj.nfs.- THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.13 words
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Advertisement309 1955-12-09 2 NEVER WAS OUR HAIR MORE BEAUTIFUL/ We've found that it's r^flfeWtegk useless to expect to 1^ get that wonderful B*# inner feeling of self- W MA confidence and poise Bk B^ If one isn't satisfied pj '^^m HI with one's hair. For X i C t HI B there's nothing309 words
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Article, Illustration59 1955-12-09 3 Stuntman Does A Hand-Stand IN picture Choong Fook Yue, 22, the Colony's youngest professional acrobatic stuntman, tries out one of his hair-raisins tricks. a hand-stand, on top of the roof of the Adelphi Hotel —60 feet above the road. Choong is appearing nightly at the Adelphi Hotel no. not roof-topStandard - 59 words
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Article79 1955-12-09 3 SEREMBAX, Thurs. Two leading residents of Rembau were the guests of honour at a dinner given on Wednesday night by their fellow townsmen. They were Mr. James MacLoan, manager of Chembong Estate, who was recently made a Justice of the Peace, and Mr. V. M. Francis,79 words
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Article63 1955-12-09 3 SINGAPORE Police yesterday detained two men after a secret society gang clash m Dunlop Street. The men were detained by two detectives who were on r. ur.cis. They saw about 20 people throwing bottles and Other missies into a premises. Police Secretary. Mr. Peter Clag;;e63 words
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Article197 1955-12-09 3 HOSTEL FOR ASIAN SEAMEN UNDERWAY Experts Test Site On Waterfront Standard Shipping Reporter WORK on the first phase of the proposed $1,080,000 Asian Seamen's Hostel m Singapore is under way. Singapore's Seamen's Adviser, Mr. T. A. White, told The Standard yesterday that boring and sulphur tests are being conducted by197 words
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147 1955-12-09 3 Govt. Told To Set Up Seafarers' Board A RECOMMENDATION has been made to the Singapore Government that .a Seafarers' Board be set up m the Colony. The Standard was told yesterday. Mr. T. A. White, the Singapore Seamen's Adviser, said that these recommendations follow the appointment of a committee set147 words
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Article81 1955-12-09 3 Aussies To Study Malay Culture AUSTRALIA is to introduce the study of the cultures of Malaya and Indonesia as a University subject. The Australian Government has offered a grant tor the course, and the acting Vice-Chancellor of Sydney University declared that the University will introduce the subject m its Faculty81 words
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Article55 1955-12-09 3 THE Singapore Traction Company and its Employees' Union will today resume negotiations on the wage structure of clerks and miscellaneous workers. Yesterday, the Company proposed a new wage structure for these categories of its staff to the Union. Union leaders will give their "verdict" on the55 words
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Article22 1955-12-09 3 THE office of the Thai Con-sulate-General m Singapore will be closed on Sat., Dec. 10. to mark their Constitution Day.22 words
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Article22 1955-12-09 3 MR. Tan Tuan Boon announced yesterday he would resign as chairman of the Selangor division of the Labour Party today.22 words
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Article20 1955-12-09 3 ALLIANCE candidates won all the five seats m the byelections to the Ipoh and Menglembu Town Council yesterday.20 words
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Article, Illustration176 1955-12-09 3 AX INDONESIAN Delegation led by the Foreign Minister, Anak Agoeng Gde Agong, arrived m Singapore by X.L.M. yesterday en route to Holland where they will have discussions with the Dutch Government. At the forthcoming meetIng Indonesia will propose that she gets out ofStandard - 176 words
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Article104 1955-12-09 3 Better Deal For Seamen Envisaged Standard Shipping Reporter AN agreement, to be known as the Small Craft Agreement, is to be signed by the Singapore Maritime Employers' Federation and the Malay Seamen's Union, The Standard learnt yesterday. By the terms of the agreement over 500 men who work on small104 words
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165 1955-12-09 3 It'll Only Make Things Worse THE Secretary of the Singapore Bus Workers Union, Mr. Fong Swee Suan, whose 1,600 members have been locked out for 22 days, yesterday requested the City Council's Vehicles and Traffic Committee not to issue licences to "strike breakers."165 words
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73 1955-12-09 3 THREE teen-aged boys trom the Gimson School for Boys, pleaded guilty m the Singapore Fifth Court yesterday to causing hurt to a 17-year-old boy. Ooi Wai Eng, at the School on Dec. 5. Lim Gor Huat. 17, and Wong Weng Yip, admitted73 words
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Article45 1955-12-09 3 Thieves Rob Tie Up Family THIEVES broke into a house m West Hill Road, Singapore, on Wednesday night and got away with cash and jewellery worth $900 after trying up the occupants a husband and wife. One of the robbers was armed with a knife.45 words
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Article39 1955-12-09 3 PENANG, Thurs. Thirtyiwo members of the Bagan Serai branch of the Perak Malay Teachers' Union make a tour of Penang tomorrow. The party will be led by Che,Gu Yang Ahmad of the Bagan Serai Malay School.39 words
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Article230 1955-12-09 3 Council Sifs For Only 20 Mln. SEREMBAN, Thurs. The President of the Seremban Town Council, Inche Maarof bin Sheikh Ahmad, said today a proposal that the public here be issued with water supply bills from the P.WD. m future, has been made by the230 words
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Article, Illustration31 1955-12-09 3 AN Architects model of the proposed $1,080,000 Asian Seamen's Hostel m Singapore. The Hostel is expected to be ready for occupation by the end of next year.31 words
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Article105 1955-12-09 3 LONDON, Dec. 8 (Reuter) Mr. Lim Yew Hock, Singapore's Labour and Welfare Minister, had a general exchange of views on labour questions with Sir Walter Monckton, British Labour Minister, here today. Mr. Lim flew here from Singapore on Saturday and has been having a series105 words
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Article28 1955-12-09 3 THE People's Action Party. Ponggol-Tampenis Branch, Singapore, will hold its first conference at the Kok Wah Cinema. Yio Chu Kang Road, on Sunday at 10 a.m.28 words
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Advertisement314 1955-12-09 3 Presenting the 1956 Model. TELEFUNKEN I Hi-Fi 1 and 3"D sound: World Famous German Radio TELEFUNKEN D 2666 WK Hi-Fi 6 valves for AC mains, also adaptable for 6V battery operation. 5 wave ranges, 6 circu.ts, operated on 6 pressbuttons. Built-in short-wave antenna built-in ferrite rod antenna for rpedijm waves.314 words
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Article, Illustration143 1955-12-09 4 Her Fear: The Add Thrower KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Strip tease artiste, Rose Chan last night complained to Police of an alleged assault by four thugs, but was advised to take out a private summons. Rose said she was attacked m her hotel room after she143 words
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262 1955-12-09 4 YOUNG ROBBER GETS FIVE YEARS' JAIL SENTENCING a young robber to five years' imprisonment, Mr. Justice Whitton m the High Court yesterday warned that if a similar case of robbery with hurt were to come before him next time, he might order whipping as part of the punishment. The Judge262 words
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233 1955-12-09 4 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS TO OPEN NEW SCHOOL PLACES FOR 1,000 PRIMARIES THE Christian Brothers m Singapore will begin work on their newest $220,000 morning/afternoon primary school m Frankel Estate some time next year. The school, to be called the De La Salle Siglap School, will cater for the Katong-Siglap-Changi areas and233 words
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Article126 1955-12-09 4 THE Singapore five-man Transport Commission set up to inquire into the public passenger transport system m the Colony yesterday concluded its sessions, and is now ready to draft its report to the Governor, Sir Robert Black. The Commission hopes to submit its report shortly126 words
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188 1955-12-09 4 Asian Bosses Lag In T.U. Relations KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Mr. V. T. Sambanthan, Federation's Labour Minister today assured the Legislative Council that no explanters or estate managers would be appointed as Government labour officers. At the same time he warned, that a lot of the good work done by the188 words
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Article77 1955-12-09 4 BUTTERWORTH. Thurs. Ruling that the prosecution had not proved its case that two daggers, two pieces of metal and a hammer came under the category of "offensive weapons," Enche Hassan bin Hussain m the Magistrate's Court, Nibong Tebal, today acquitted and discharged five men77 words
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Article149 1955-12-09 4 COMMODITY PRICES CLOSING rubber prices (cents per Ib ;n Singapore yesterday were: Buyers Seller* Spot fob. (nom.) 131 i 1312 No I R.S S. Dec. UU 132* No. 1 Dec. 126? 127? No 2 Dec. 126 126&. Tone: Steady. TIN PKICE The price oi tin yesterday was $403 per picul149 words
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Article42 1955-12-09 4 A FUN fair will be held at the King Edward VII School on Jan. 28 and 29. m aid of the School's Golden Jubilee Scholarship Fund. There will be foodstalls. a basketball competition, a Chinese lion dance and side-stalls.42 words
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72 1955-12-09 4 Village Fire Guts Large Attap House FIRE destroyed a large attap house m the Jurong area of Singapore yesterday afternoon. causing $20,000 damage and leaving 14 homeless. The gutted attap hut was divided into four shophouses and the blaze is believed to have started m the rear portion. Villagers made72 words
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118 1955-12-09 4 GIRL SAYS: 'I WAS RAPED IN MY HOME' SINGAPORE Police are investigating a report by a 12-year-old schoolgirl that she had been raped m a bathroom of her home m Pasir Panjang Road. The girl, daughter of a coffeeshop owner, claimed that the offence took place on Tuesday night. The118 words
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Article53 1955-12-09 4 THE graduating class of St. Joseph's Institution. Singapore, gave a farewell dinner to the Brother Director, Reverend Brother Ignatius, and their teachers at the School's Oei Tiong Ham Hall on Thursday night. Mr. George Da Silva presided. Brother Ignatius advised the boys to join the Old Boys'53 words
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Article, Illustration121 1955-12-09 4 5 QANTAS/BOAC have been "happily married" for 21 years. To celebrate the I great partnership between the two airline companies a reception was held at j Raffles Hotel last night. Qantas' chief executive, Mr. C. O. Turner, who flew into Singapore from Sydney for the occasion, said: "WeStandard - 121 words
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Miscellaneous67 1955-12-09 4 Weather Report MINIMUM TEMPERATURE: From 7.30 p.m. Dec. 7 to 7.30 a.m. Dec. 8 Singapore (73F). Penang (75F). Kota Bahru (73F) Kuala Lumpur (73F), Ipoh (72F). Kuantan (72F). Maximum Temperature: From 7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Dec 8. Singapore (85F). Penang (91F). Kota Bahru (79F). Kuala Lumpur (88F), Ipoh (92F)67 words
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177 1955-12-09 5 BABY DIED 24 DAYS AFTER VISIT TO CLINIC A FIVE-MONTH-OLD boy, Siah Meng Siong, o:ed 24 days after he was vaccinated at the Tanjong r'agar Infant Welfare Clinic, a Singapore Coroners Court was told yesterday. In an inquiry into the baby's de:*th. the mother. Teo Giok S ion, told the177 words
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Article43 1955-12-09 5 MAJEED s o Mohd Hussain, 34, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment m the Singapore Fourth Court yesterday, when he pleaded guilty to a charge of having m his possession 30 obscene photos lor sa'e on Dec. 7 at Stamford Road.43 words
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Article225 1955-12-09 5 NEW DEAL FOR JOHORE FISHERMEN Inquiry Hopes To Get Rid Of The Middleman JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. A new deal is being worked out by the Johore Government to improve the lot of fishermen m the State who have up to now been exploited by middlemen. An inquiry, which has been225 words
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Article, Illustration39 1955-12-09 5 JUDITH DOES HER BIT photo. JUDITH YON G, 10, daughter of racehorse trainer, Yong Thau Yin, smiles happily as she brings an assortment of toys for The Standards Toy Fund to cheer up other children this coming Christmas. StandardStandard - 39 words
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217 1955-12-09 5 Muslims Hail Move For A Shariah Court 'It's Time We Had If -Leaders LEADERS of Singapore's Muslim community yesterday unanimously hailed Government's move to establish a Shariah (religious) Court m the Colony. The Court, under a Bill to be introduced m the Legislative Assembly soon, will deal with all cases217 words
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Article56 1955-12-09 5 THE first course on libraryship under the auspices of the Malayan Library Group was started at the British Council Hall yesterday. The course, which has been sponsored by Singapore's Ministry of Education. is principally designed to widen the knowledge m different library courses such as book56 words
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Article50 1955-12-09 5 CHONG AH CHOON, a labourer, yesterday claimed trial m the Singapore Seventh Magistrate's Court to a charge of criminal breach of trust of a bicycle, valued at $158, bclongincr to Lam Wing, at Outram Hill on Nov. 17. Bail of $500 was allowed till Dec. 12.50 words
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186 1955-12-09 5 3 RATINGS JAILED FINED FOR SKYLARK JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. —Three members of HMS Terror, Seletar, who went skylarking here, were sent to prison for three days m addition to being fined $350 each, m default a further three months' imprisonment today. Accused of stealing a timber lorry on Dec. 5,186 words
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Article65 1955-12-09 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. A verdict of death by misadventure was recorded by the Coroner today after an inquest into the death of a Malay, Mohd. Salleh bin Mohamed Mohd. Salleh was knocked down by a car driven by Chee leek Chia on Oct. 23, when cycling. Chia65 words
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Article50 1955-12-09 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs Lav Chai Siong, a woman vegetable vendor of Kay Ara Pasong. was fined $300 m default three months" 1 jail for being m possession of eight katis of noodles m a restricted area without a permit, by the President, Sessions Court, Pontian, today50 words
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Miscellaneous858 1955-12-09 5 standard c^J-lmanac Information at a Glance ffiflW 1 eawMS Favourites (S); 6.40 Australian 315 The Voice of (16.86. Wf I II s* a f%*^N* ft C Magazine (S); 656 Singapore 19.59 m); 325 Australian Editorial I) INI]AU Cl X r Share .Market Report (Si; 7 p.m. Opinion (16.86 19.59 m);858 words
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945 1955-12-09 6 Singapore Standard Three Great Britons HPHE names of three great Britons hit the headlines this week three men whose devotion to their duty, whose courage and determination, whose wisdom and perspicacity, whose judgment, patriotism and loyalty never faltered m the course of their years of faithful service to their country,945 words
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Article, Illustration1716 1955-12-09 6 This topic forms the second half of the 1956 Budget Speech of Mr. Tan Siew Sin, Legislative Councillor for Malacca Central. TxV the Singapore Standard x of November 16. 1955, Mr E. J. Thomas, the President of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., is reported to1,716 words
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Article588 1955-12-09 6 ASTER GUNASEKERA - THE NEWS AS IT STRIKES ME ASTER GUNASEKERA YV'HAT is easily a record for a meeting of a Malayan legislature continues to snowball m Kuala Lumpur where, since last week, the Federal Council has been m session over the Budget. The Estimates for next year have been under minute microscopic588 words
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Article53 1955-12-09 6 Sir: Now that David's got a hat To wear m London town He'll tip it backwards whe<i He smiles And forwards when h* fr.owns He'll lift it off And place it back a thousand Times a day So let us hope that David's hat Will wear the swell53 words
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Letter298 1955-12-09 6 Sir: The truth is that the Singapore Improvement Trust proposed the building of low cost housing having one living-cum-dining room and one bedroom. The area of the living-cum-dining room is 171 sq. ft and the bedroom is 114 sq. ft. Let the public be aware that a298 words
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Letter169 1955-12-09 6 SWAN SONG by an Expat Sir: My wife and I have been m Singapore for more than 20 years, during which period we have made many friends among the Straits-born population and also among various Asian Expatriates. We have also devoted a considerable amount of time and money to various169 words
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Letter112 1955-12-09 6 Sir: It is really shocking that our City Councillors should permit the Singapore Improvement Trust to build houses for a family of four or five persons with a living space of 285 sq. ft., whereas the size of accommodation for a stable for a horse is 200 sq.112 words
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Letter129 1955-12-09 6 Do you know this, Mr. Sim Sir: Mr. Sim Beng Seng has now assumed the role of "Champion of the Poor" m the place of Mr. Lee Choon Eng but with this difference. While Mr. Lee Choon Eng is concerned about the high rents of the S.I.T. flats, Mr. Sim129 words
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Article314 1955-12-09 6 Malay Servicemen TJTUSAN Melayu says Malay members of the Security Forces should take heed of Ahmad Boestamams advice that they must give full support to the Alliance struggle for self-govern-ment and independence. Ahmad Boestamam is a former leader of the banned API and an ex-detainee. He is314 words
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Advertisement17 1955-12-09 6 Meet your good JjgroS^"^^^^ companion I FEDERATED MOTORS LTD. orchard rd. spore. Federation Representatives WEARNE BROS. LTD.17 words
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Advertisement76 1955-12-09 6 LATEST GarrarD THREE <ot§i> SPEED The World's Finest AUTOMATIC RECORD CHANGER Suits Any Radio. RC.BOM/AC RC.lll/AC Spore Penang: $140.55 Spore Penang: $105.00 Kuala Lumpur:... $161.75 TT Kuala Lumpur: $120.75 LESS 10% CASH DISCOUNT NOW ALL FITTED WITH CERAMIC PICK-UP HEADS FOR HIGH QUALITY REPRODUCTION AT THE SAME PRICE. Sole Agents:76 words
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Article, Illustration117 1955-12-09 7 LOS DON, Dec. 8 (AP) T'-e Queen today conferred i earldom on Clement Attlee, irko retired yesterday, < of Britain's Labour i rty. By tradition any former r-- c minister vshen he leaves the House of Commons is entitled to an earldom if he wishes. Att-ee, 72.117 words
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Article28 1955-12-09 7 SIR Winston Churchill and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt were or. Wednesday named recipients of the Franklin Medal. marking the 250 th anniversary Of Benjamin Franklin's birth. APAP - 28 words
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Article27 1955-12-09 7 ACTOR Henry Fonda and his third wife, the former Susan Blanchard, said on Wednesday they have decided to separate after five years of marriage. APAP - 27 words
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178 1955-12-09 7 Guided Missiles Will Mankind Perish Or Profit From Them? LONDON, Dec 8 (AP) One of America's top rocket experts predicted yesterday the guided missiles now being developed for military use may bring peacetime benefits "to all mankind." Dan A. Kimball. president of the Aerojet-General Corp of America, said m a178 words
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Article85 1955-12-09 7 UNITED NATIONS, New York, Dec. 8, (AP)—Nationalist China told the United Nations yesterday that if it admits five Communist states to membership it will be '"supporting the aim of the Soviet Union— domination of the world." China's T.F. Tsiang delivered a lashing attack against Soviet85 words
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Article63 1955-12-09 7 BALTIMORE. Dec 8 (AP) The worlcTs first multi-jet attack seaplane, the Seamaster, plungca into the Chesapeake Bay yesterday, the builder, Glenn L. Martin Company announced. The plane crashed at the moutn of the Potomac River and exploded, a civilian tug boat reported. Witnesses on the63 words
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Article175 1955-12-09 7 W ho Will Head Labour? LONDON. Dec' 8 (AP) Private polls today gave moderate Hugh Gaitskell an impressive edge m the race to succeed Clement Attlee as leader of Britain's Labour Party. Attlee himself declined to give any public indication of the man he prefers175 words
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Article, Illustration89 1955-12-09 7 Bertha, The Riot Girl And Her Fiance EIGHTEEN YEAR OLD Bertha Herlogh poses with her fiance, 21-year-old Dutch serviceman Johan Wolkenfelt at Bertha's hometown m Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland, on Dec. 4. Bertha was formerly married to a Moslem schoolteacher m Singapore when she was 13 years old. The marriage created widespreadUP - 89 words
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Article39 1955-12-09 7 RICHMOND Virginia, Dec. 8 (AP)— A U.S. Navy jet fighter collided with another at 20.000 feet ov^r Richmond yesterday and crashed and cx-plode-i m a fashionable residential area setting two homes on fire Both pilots survived, however.39 words
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Article30 1955-12-09 7 AMMAN, Dec 8 (AP) Britain's Chief of the Imperial General Staff, Gen. Sir Gerald lemp'er, who is here to discuss Jordanian defence matters, lunched with King Hussein yesterday.30 words
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Article36 1955-12-09 7 LONDON, Dec. 8 (AP) Defence Minister Sclwyn Lloyd .said yesterday Britain must remain conciliatory m our approach to Communist countries and patients m our negotiations with them" despite recent anti-West speeches by Soviet leaders.36 words
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Article36 1955-12-09 7 WELLINGTON. Dec. 8, (Reuter)— Mr. Sidney Holland, New Zealand Prime Minister, said today he was inviting Mr. Clement Attlee. who resigned yesterday as British Labour Leader, to visit New Zealand with his wife.36 words
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Article37 1955-12-09 7 INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minnesota. Dec. 8, (Reuter) Snow has fallen here for 41 consecutive days, making a total of 35.1 ins. so far this season. There is now a foot of snow on the ground.37 words
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Article37 1955-12-09 7 RABAT, Dec. 8 (AP) Morocco's first representative cabinet yesterday took an oath of office to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the protectorate struggling to oust French rule and curb terrorism at home.37 words
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Article24 1955-12-09 7 BONN. Dec 8 (AP) The Unitsd States will start delivering American weapons to Germany's n^w Wehrmaeht early m January, ottieiais said yesterday.24 words
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Article58 1955-12-09 7 CALCUTTA. Dec. 8 (AP) Nikita Khrushchev stopped talking world politics to tell dinner guests here a home truth about the KremlinSoviet rulers hate smoking. The Communist party chief said In a banquet speech at Sindri that cigarettes and pipes are more or less forbidden among members58 words
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Article97 1955-12-09 7 LONDON. Dec 8. (AP)— Sir Winston Churchill last night became the first recipient of America's Williamsburg award and was presented a silver town crier's bell. Promising to ring the bell whenever he felt there is duty to be done, the 81 -year-old statesman promptly led97 words
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195 1955-12-09 7 ANDREW ROTH - ANDREW ROTH Portrait Of Marshall By Standard London Correspondent LONDON, Dec. B— The News Chronicie's brilliant foreign correspondent, James Cameron, this morning rounded off theories of biographical sketches of Singapore's Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, with a penetrating and biting pen portrait. He195 words
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Article329 1955-12-09 7 Russia Rejects New U.S. Appeal To Disarm UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., Dec. 8, <AP)— Russia rejected a new appeal from the United States to join President Eisenhower's plan for a mutual aerial inspection system as a gateway to disarmament. Soviet Delegate V. V. Kuznetsov made329 words
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Article67 1955-12-09 7 MANILA. Dec. 8 (UP) The Philippines Supreme Court today ordered the release under US$lOO bail each of five Filipino newsmen jailed on Wednesday for refusing to reveal the source of a news The Supreme Court Justices, besieged by lawyers. Congressmen and senators, issued the unprecedented order only67 words
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188 1955-12-09 7 U.K. Prepares For Top Reds' Visit LONDON. Dec. 8 (UP) Britain is going ahead with preparations lor the visit of the Kremlin leaders here next spring despite the mounting Soviet diplomatic onslaught on the West, authoritative sources said today. But the official programme will be so arranged as to give188 words
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Article51 1955-12-09 7 NEW YORK, Dec. 8. (AP) Heiress Barbara Hutton flew into town yesterday with her newly-acquired sixth husband. Baron Gottfried von Cramm. They were en route to Mexico City. "I feel just wonderful and I am very happy." she said during a stop-over at New York International51 words
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Advertisement134 1955-12-09 7 i W. For the And for all the family. y I breakfast table, j Hall M c ark d 9 as J Condiment bets. V I Comprising— 2 mustard pots 2 5 jjj i pepper pots and 2 salt cellars, L| j^J J complete with spoons m k? SV 5134 words
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371 1955-12-09 8 Fully Elected Council When You Need It' SULTANS OFFER TO PERAK LEGISLATURE IPOH, Thurs. The Sultan of Perok, Raja Sir Yusuf Izzudin Shah, declared today that it was his wish to have a fully elected State Council se*- up "with all speed compatible with prudence." He toM the partially elected371 words
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Article195 1955-12-09 8 Friend Tells Court Of Stabbing A SINGAPORE labourer, Lam Poh Hong:, appeared m a preliminary inquiry m the Ninth Magistrate's Court yesterday on a tentative charge of murdering a 17-year-old schoolboy, Hong Chong Loon, at the junction of Pagoda Street and New Bridge Road on195 words
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207 1955-12-09 8 ANDREW ROTH - Marshall Will Be Cautious In U.K. ANDREW ROTH By Standard London Correspondent LONDON, Thurs.- Although Singapore Chief Minister David Marshall is skilfully utilizing Pandit Nehru's world fame to support Singapore's cause, he is being infinitely more cautious m his London contacts than Nehru was when the latter was m a207 words
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Article108 1955-12-09 8 MALAYAN authors have been invited to compete for prizes to be presented by the Malayan Centre of the International P.E.N. Club. The Club will offer prizes of $500. $300. $200. for the four best contributions m English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. The novels which must have108 words
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Article31 1955-12-09 8 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— Mohd. Yusop bin Pabaja. a rubber tapper, who altered his age m his identity card was fined $.^5O m the Sessions Court. Pontian today.31 words
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138 1955-12-09 8 He Crossed His Arms Held His Ears A MAN yesterday crossed his arm s and held his ears a Hindu sign of repentance and promised a Singapore Magistrate that he would not steal money again. Brahm Datt Mohan, a 21--year-old shop assistant, pleaded guilty to stealing $150 from his employer,138 words
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394 1955-12-09 8 Lloyd-Williams Tells Commission THE Acting Director of Broadcasting, Mr. F. N. Lloyd-Williams told the Vlalayanization Commission yesterday thit Radio Malaya could be Malayanized within four years. He said that out of the three expatriate officers m Division I of the Administrative Establishment,394 words
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Article176 1955-12-09 8 He Stole Her Baby's Chain A MOTHER with a baby m her arms determinedly chased a snatch thief who had stolen her child's gold locket and chain through the streets of Chinatown m broad daylight until he was caught. This was revealed m the Singapore176 words
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Article47 1955-12-09 8 A SINGAPORE youth, Lee Ah Hang, yesterday claimed trial m the Eighth Court to a charge of stealing a bicycle from a schoolboy. Wong Kee Huat. at the Chong Cheng School on Dec. 7. Lee was allowed bail of $500 till Dec. 15.47 words
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Article, Illustration46 1955-12-09 8 THE Talib sisters (from left) Che Kaltum, Asiah and Happipah of Muar, Johore. A popular vocal trio who will take part m Malacca Broadcasting Club's Variety Show at the Capitol Dance Hall on Monday evening, m aid of the Club's treat to Orphan children.46 words
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Article, Illustration399 1955-12-09 8 THE Acting Chief Minister of Singapore, Imhe Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat, said that the people should not come to hasty conclusions about what the Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, was reported to have said to the press during his visit toStandard - 399 words
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Advertisement284 1955-12-09 8 heinz Ij V BABY FOODS < j are always [i pure. ..safe (and NOUMMINCn > T JEINZ Baby Foods j />^^^^^^^\ -fT- are the finest, select I >£/>' *(^W£/ioods scientifically pre- V fcs pared to retain maxi* mum nutritive value. Their pure, fresh flavor makes them unusually appetizing, I 1284 words
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Advertisement41 1955-12-09 8 "IN BENGAZI YOU GOnA HA^A RACRET...TO UVEf RICHARD CONTE VICTOR McLAGLEN RICHARD CARLSON MALA POWERS f BENGAZI CfTY OF TW/STED STREETS AND TWISTED UVES w.,h RICHARD ERDMAN S{fPf/?SCOPE GONZAIESGO^ f OPENS TODAY AT THE REX (THE REX'S FIRST SUPERSCOPE SCREENING EVER)41 words
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Article791 1955-12-09 9 HAROLD NICOLSON - HAROLD NICOLSON BOOKS OF THE WEEK; STRANGE ISLAND Compiled and edited by Francesca Wilson. (Longmans. 215.) By 4 ETHOLOGIES often irritate, since we are ap t to resent the omission of the familiar more than we welcome the Inclusion of the fresh. \:ey are to be anything791 words
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Article, Illustration84 1955-12-09 9 Gandhi taught his followers the doctrine of love; to persuade with affection not with force. He was devoted to the simple life and sought to teach others by his example. The Mahatma inspired such devotion and reverence that he was able to bring about great reforms. INTERNATIONAL84 words
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Article119 1955-12-09 9 Restoration CUSRUTA, a Hindu of the I fourth century, describ- ed how ear-lobes could be reconstructed with flesh taken from the cheeks; but plastic surgery was comparatively neglected till World War Two, when SquadronLeader William Simpson, the author of I Burnt My Fingers (Putnam, 18s.). entered the experimental hospital at119 words
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Article349 1955-12-09 9 ANGUS WILSON - King Of The Beats ANGUS WILSON ZOLA. By Armand Lanoux. (Staples Press. 165.) By 20LA r S literary work is vast m bulk and m theme. He tried to live his life on the same scale and, even if there is occasion a certain feeling of a bullfrog blowing itself349 words
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Advertisement147 1955-12-09 9 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products CHEE THONE SAN Provides Instantaneous relief for Toothache, Earache Stomachache, Muscle Pain, Indigestion, Backache, Colds, Sore Throat, etc. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL /2/\AUTOCYCLE No other auto -cycle has all these wonderful advantages A light kick and it starts No147 words
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Miscellaneous107 1955-12-09 9 V^l^rjjul Every Friday j^ Aoe^e, j^ e Children OLD MAS^TV SAIP TWEC£ > f CLASH VVBLL.^lff ALL WE "ISrH WAS A SIANT BAT LIVIN3 KUJST WAV'S /CAN*TTALK, CAN DO NOW Ifi I TMECC. IT SOUNOS SILLY, SfSVWMAT/ ISO WE^LL WAV 6 f STAY IN THe \>.3k I but Suppose it107 words
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Miscellaneous291 1955-12-09 9 "Do you happen to be going in the opposite direction?" to j Bp< i 'f j" I I I I j T 1 i H^l^* I I 4 We'll have a real tea on the CLUES fourth Sunday in Lent 7 5, Is it hard to endure when ACROSS we291 words
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Article, Illustration298 1955-12-09 10 FIRMS m Malaya must 1 make every effort to train more and more local staff speedily for responsible posts. This is the opinion of Mr. E. Wodak, who retires after 18 years of business m Malaya. Mr. Wodak added that this move was298 words
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Article139 1955-12-09 10 Liner Calls For The First Time MALACCA. Thurs. The Norse Oriental Line's 6.000--ton freighter-passenger vessel, Hallvard. sailed m here for the first time on Tuesday, with a cargo of flour from Australia. Chop Guan Hong gave a cocktail party on board the ship. Those present included Capt. O. S. Schibsted139 words
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Article138 1955-12-09 10 Toy Fair Opening Today AN International Toys and Fancy Goods Fair will open at the Great World Park, Singapore, today. Sponsored by the Park management, the fair is the first of its kind ever held m the Colony and will last till Dec 24. The fair will be open daily138 words
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Article132 1955-12-09 10 SINGAPORE Chinese Produce Exchange noon closing prices per picul yesterday were: Copra Dec. $274 buyers. $27i sellers, Jan. $27jj buyers. S2B sellers; coconut oil (bulk) $40 i 1 sellers, coconut oil (drums) $43$ sellers; Muntok white pepper $138 sellers Sarawak white $137 sellers Special Sarawak black $96 sellers.132 words
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Article84 1955-12-09 10 OUTER ROADS Pakhoi. Asphalion, Steel Voyager. Merak. Caltex Medan. Laertes, Blissful. Karimata Rusa Crista. INNER ROADS Sumpitan. Tai Tiong, Hua Heng. Moonfish. Yong Ann, Nangkachindr. June. Kah Kheng. Lariang. Lucky Trader, Perak. Hai Chuan. Pangkor. Tong Hai. King Bay, Sirusa, Bee Tong. Mambang. Kajang. Kah Soon. Kimanis.84 words
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Article20 1955-12-09 10 RUBBER crops announced are: Kempas Nov. 326.250 lb (Oct. 337.550 lb.); Radella Nov. 15,100 lb. (Oct. 15,600 lb.).20 words
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233 1955-12-09 10 THE U.S. Commerce Department yesterday noted that both world production and consumption of natural rubber for the month of October showed substantial increases. The estimates from the secretariat of the Internal tional Rubber Study Group coincided with natural rubber industry reports stressing confidence mAP - 233 words
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Article206 1955-12-09 10 $1 M. CZECH TEXTILES IMPORTED MALAYAN textile imports from Czechoslovakia so far this year have amounted to about $1,000,--000 despite the keen competition m this trade. The demand for textiles from Czechoslovakia has been spasmodic, much depending on the price and quality compared with those from Japan m particular, according206 words
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Article, Illustration80 1955-12-09 10 Mr. Hallberg arrived m Singapore yesterday along with Mr. K. N. O'Skea, the airline's regional sales manager who is on his way to Indonesia on an orientation trip. Picture shows (from left): Mr. Hoyer. Mr. O'Skea and Mr. Hallberg. MR. JOHN HOVER. the Scandinavian Airlines System's representative80 words
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Article, Illustration567 1955-12-09 10 OUR BIG ROLE IN U.K. C'WEALTH TRADING Market Will Need More Attention Standard Market Reporter MALAYA is playing a significant part m the trade between Britain and the Commonwealth which is increasing, the United Kingdom Trade Commissioner m Singapore, Mr. E. K. Bower, told The Standard yesterday. He was commenting567 words
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Article260 1955-12-09 10 THE big jump m the Singapore price of tin was again the feature on the markets yesterday, the quotation passing the $400 per picul mark for the first time since April, 1953, and recording the biggest single-day rise this year. The tin price rose260 words
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Article43 1955-12-09 10 NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (UP) Dow Jones closing averages: Stocks: 30 Industrials 486.35 20 Rails 164 94 15 Utilities 65 90 65 Stocks 171.62 Bonds: 40 Bonds 98.53 The Dow-Jones Commodity Futures Index (1924-26 average equals 100) closed at 153.49.43 words
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Article12 1955-12-09 10 THE output of Jimah Estate for November was 30.200 Ib.12 words
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Article229 1955-12-09 10 ALL sections of the Malayan share market were stifl fairly active yesterday and interest m tins and' rub!: continued. Industrial shares w< :e quieter. The rise m the tin nu I i] price failed to impress th< section of the market I• cause London was still229 words
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Article168 1955-12-09 10 MALAYAN sharebrokers yesterday reported the following business done: Fed Disp. $3.50; F. N. ords $1.72J; prefs. «5.95xd: Jackson $1.45: M. Colls. 97 and 974: M Publishing $1.60: Spore Coid Storage $1.60: Spore Traction ords. 27/9. 28/3; Sirails Time? $2.97 i: Straits Traders $24.75; Wearne Bros $3.15. 53.12168 words
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Advertisement610 1955-12-09 10 NOTICES FOR SALE TENDERS are invited for the purchase of the M.V. -SIRIUS 1 as she is and where she lies, now lying at Port Swettenham. 2. The M.V. "SIRIUS" is the ex H.M.M.F.V. 1543. built at Rowhedge Iron Works. Rochester. U.K. m 1944. She i s of the 90610 words
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Advertisement653 1955-12-09 10 KUALA LUMPUR MUNICIPAL COUNCIL TENDER NOTICE TENDERS are invited for the lease of the Restaurant m the Pasar Road Market. 2. The lease will be for a period of 3 years at a rental payable monthly m advance and the successful applicant will be required to pay the equivalent of653 words
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Advertisement141 1955-12-09 10 PELNI- LINES P. T. PELAJARAN NASIONAL INDONESIA (INDONESIAN NATIONAL SHIPPING CO. LTD.J 12 ROBINSON ROAD Tel ***** (Freight Dept. /through Cargo Dept.) 6079 (Manager) M.V. "FADEA" for Pnntianak 10 Dec M.V. LAWANDRA" for Djakarta 1 0 Dec S.S. "SAN FRANCISCO" for Rangoon 11 Dec M.V. "PANEHAN" for Djakarto 13 Dec141 words
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Advertisement789 1955-12-09 11 ANGLO-FRENCH TRADING CO., LTD. Ui. *****/*. *****/4 1 32/6 Robutto, Road THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE NORTH AMERICAN SERVICE To Halifax, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia Cult Ports Spore P. STiam Penans p OL YDORUS 9/16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb POLYPHEMUS 19/2S Mar 26 Mar 27/28 Mar CajvaM option to789 words
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Advertisement977 1955-12-09 11 Tel: 2405 MANSFIELD <Sc CO., LTD. Tel: 2412 (18 lints) (Incorporated m Singapore) (12 lines) S o.X" THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Carriers option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo SAILINCS to LIVERPOOL, CLASCOW. LONDON CONTINENT Singapore Due Sails P. Sham Penang Laertes for Liverpool C. 33/34977 words
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Advertisement807 1955-12-09 11 MITSUI pP| LINE Spore P. S'hom Penong FOR JAPAN from India Asohison Maru for Kobe 19 Dec 17 Dec FOR JAPAN from Continent Harunasan Maru for Yokohama Kobe, Nagoya via Saigon, Bangkok, H'kong 9 Dec Akoshisnn Maru for Yokohama, Kobe Nagova, via Saigon, Bangkok, Hong Kong 29 Dec FOR U.S.A.807 words
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Advertisement803 1955-12-09 11 EAST ASIATIC LINES SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA VIA For Aden, Port Said, Genoa, Antwerp Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Oslo Spore P S'hom Penong x) "FALSTRIA" 22/24 Dec 25/25 Dec 26/27 Dec mm) "MEONIA" 31 Dec/1 Jan xxx) KAMBODIA" 21/23 Jan 24/24 Jan 25/26 Jan x) Calls London (Passengers only), Gdynia,803 words
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Article, Illustration726 1955-12-09 12 SINGAPORE— key point of the Commonwealth air route is the scene of joint Qantas and 8.0.A.C. celebrations this month. To mark the 21st anniversary of the partnership between Qantas and 8.0.A.C on the Kangaroo Route linking Britain and Australia, Qantas held a reception at726 words
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Article313 1955-12-09 12 Standard Market Reporter SINGAPORE'S copra trade continues to shrink m volume with no apparent hope for recovery at the moment, exports so far this year having dwindled by about 25 per cent, or 10,000 tons compared with the corresponding period of a year ago. The313 words
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Article95 1955-12-09 12 1933: Negotiations between Imperial Airways Ltd and Q.A.N.T.A.S. Ltd. through Mr. A. E. Rudder, whose company later became Australian representative for lAL. Visit of the Astraea to Australia on a goodwill mission. 1934: First regular air service established between Australia and England from London, December 8. from95 words
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Article54 1955-12-09 12 THE Australian Government is planning to develop a big hydro-electric smelting plant m New Guinea. The Aluminium Resources Development Company, formed by Great Britain and Australia, is now carrying out preliminary investigations It is planned to process bauxite from northern Australia, and so produce raw material for54 words
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Advertisement164 1955-12-09 12 RAFFLES ft^l HOTEL LTD., Wish to convey their very sincere congratulations i to i I QANTAS 8.0.A.C. on the occasion of their 21st. Anniversary celebrating the inauguration of the LONDON to SYDNEY s^^ KANGAROO ROUTE IS Stuffy Nose? V f Can't breathe because of a head-co|d?i N//Jcr\ Here's fast relief!164 words
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Article, Illustration64 1955-12-09 13 Tied Up Nowhere To Go TOKYO, Japan: Mustafa Kurt (rear) of Turkey and Kazuo Mitsuramoto of Japan get tangled up m the middleweight bout of the international amateur wrestling match between the Turkish touring team and a Tokyo team to wind up the Turks' tour of Japan. A narrow verdict64 words
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Article96 1955-12-09 13 BOMBAY, Dec. 8, (Reuter) India's team for the third Test against New Zealand m New Delhi next week shows two changes from the side which won the second Test by an innings here today. D. G. Phadkar and S. R. Patil have been replaced96 words
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669 1955-12-09 13 SPORE WHIP HONGKONG FOR CAGE FINAL Meet Taiwan For Cup By OUR BASKETBALL REPORTER AGAINST a floundering Hongkong defence that never recovered from an eight-point deficit at the interval, a snappy Singapore quintet gained a gram 83-71 victory to qualify for the final of the Nanyang University Cup basketball competition669 words
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Article388 1955-12-09 13 BOB FERRIER - BOB FERRIER By FERENC PUSKAS, captain of Hungary and one of the world's outstanding footballers, has denied that he attacked m print: BILL LING, English referee m the World Cup final last year; WERNER LIEBRICII, centre half m the German team which beat Hungary388 words
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Article57 1955-12-09 13 PATISA, Dec. 8, (Reuter) The Hungarian players Fernec Sido and Jossef Kocsian won the men's doubles title, and Sido the singles final m the Bihar state tabletennis championships here tonight. They beat Singapore's Long Heng Chew and Poon Weng Hoe 21-16, 21-9, 17--21, 21-14, while Sido57 words
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Article160 1955-12-09 13 Dennis' Two Win For Wanderers DENNIS Sullivan netted twice m the first half for Wanderers 2-0 victory over Combined Schools m a friendly hockey match on the school ground. Both the goals were easy ones, but the schoolboys' goalkeeper, Musa, was. not able to save them because he had no160 words
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Article19 1955-12-09 13 LONDON. Dec. 8 (Reuter) Cambridge beat Oxford 4-2 m the annual varsity soccer match at Wembley stadium19 words
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135 1955-12-09 13 Johore Schools Play In Kuala Lumpur KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Selangor Combined Schools Sports Council team, with three State 'caps' m centreforward Abdul Ghani, insideright Kong Lin Tet and insideleft Kam Heng, are expected to win their soccer clash against Johore Combined Schools at the Princes Road Stadium here tomorrow. The135 words
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Article114 1955-12-09 13 Four More For Sikhs' HK Tour KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Four more Sclangor stars have joined the Malaya Sikhs Invitation Team for hockey, cricket and badminton matches from Dec. 10 to Jan. 2 at Hongkong. The contingent now consists of two officials and 27 players. Surjit Raj. the Selangor schools' badminton114 words
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Article102 1955-12-09 13 CLEVELAND. Dec. 8 Reuter > —Bob Baker (U.S.) outpointed Kino Valdes (Cuba) m a tenround heavyweight contest here last night. The winner was expected to earn a title fight with world champion Rocky Marciano, but m a dull bout Baker may have failed to enhance102 words
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Article24 1955-12-09 13 LONDON, Dec. 8 (Reuter) Rugby Union county championship results: Berkshire 14 Oxfordshire 5, Kent 11 Hampshire 3. Surrey 14 Eastern Counties 3.24 words
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Article26 1955-12-09 13 BELFAST. Dec. 8 CReuter) Linfield won the final of the Irish Gold Cup soccer competition here last night when they beat Portadown 3-0.26 words
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Obituary76 1955-12-09 13 MRS. YEO IfIANG KEE nee Madam Seah Guck Neo aged (jG years passed away peacefully on Thursday B'*h December 1955 Leaving behind her beloved husband Mr. Yeo Miang Kec. 3 sons Yeo Khee Song alias K.S. Young. Yeo Khor Mong and Yeo Khee Xam. 4 daughters Yeo Khee Ngoh.76 words
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Advertisement256 1955-12-09 13 SITUATION WANTED EXPERIENCED Lady Teacher I jCi now m normal training seeks a position. Please state salary etc. Apply Box T. 2570 S.S. WANTED TO PURCHASE IAND suitable for building ■< housing estate as well £u« Hats Appiy Box T. 2564 S.S. WANTED WANTED one Dachshund puppy for six-year old256 words
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Advertisement723 1955-12-09 13 CLASSIFIED ADS SnUATIOMS VACANT THE RUBBER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MALAYA IMPLICATIONS are invited from those wishing to attend a training course at the Rubber Research Institute Experiment Station with a view to obtaining employment as Junior Rubber Instructor with the Rubber Researcb Institute of Malaya Applicants should be between 18723 words
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Miscellaneous212 1955-12-09 13 LilAbner By Al Capp I /Iot, FEEL} WRINKLED AM' PACKET/ -AN' GOODNISS IS BETTER <^ k ./»/.m.^. O fr >IFREE''/1 FREE V THO' SHE IS, MAN LI'L THAN EVIL, BECUZ IT'S 7V^ rOUNG CRUMBJ7-ARE >/i EVI L- N V > MAMMY IS CHOCK-FULL NICER// SO, LET V ER RIP <«$Z212 words
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1117 1955-12-09 14 WEIGHTS and probable starters for all eight races tomorrow, final day of the Ferak Turf Club's December Meeting, are: Horses Cl. 2—1% Miles 275 SUDDEN CHOICE 6y 9.00 Mr Jee Ah Chian Yong 933 EASTERN PEARL 5y 8.13 Double V Stable M. van Bkelen1,117 words
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Article68 1955-12-09 14 MELBOURNE, Dec. 8 (Reuter) An Italian delegation praised Melbourne's preparations for the 1956 Olympic Games, and said that the athletes' accommodation at the Olympic Village near here would probably be the best ever. The leader of the delegation. Dr De Stefani. said Italy vvho are68 words
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325 1955-12-09 14 EDIN PETERS - EDIN PETERS SUM International Drive... By ONE of three top hockey teams m Iniia, home of the world champions, will play m Singapore before March next ye ir. And the chances are that of the threeBombay Province, Combined Services and the Indian Air325 words
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359 1955-12-09 14 SRC Reds Take First Defeat In Two Seasons C.S.C. 2. SRC. "Reds" 1. Doraisamy Vijaijarelnam. Rudy Mosbergen. Umpires— V. R. Ramalingam Jimyny Aeria. Singapore Recreation Club "Reds", the leaders m this year's Singapore Hockey Association Div. 1 league,! suffered their first defeat m two seasons when they went down to359 words
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Article172 1955-12-09 14 Duncan StartsRout Of Indians A hat-trick by J. Duncan started GHQ FARfcLF on the way to a 6-1 victory over Singapore Indians m a SHA Div. 1 League match at Tanglin yesterday. Duncan opened the score byi successfully netting a pass fromi Thapa m the fifth minute. < The Indians172 words
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Article87 1955-12-09 14 ARMY TEAMS m the Singapore Hockey Association's quadrangular tournament starting today are: Against the Civilians today: Jee Lim Fook: Haynes Bennett; Gregory, Duncan. Boonham, Barron. Whey Ah Kuan. Tejman Thapa, Duff and Subba. Reserves: Sequerah, Bentley, Nizar. Against Navy tomorrow: Osman; Haynes. Laing; Pritcharci Donaldson.87 words
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Article23 1955-12-09 14 INDIAN Recreation Club will meet Chinese Athletic m i friendly soccer match at Farrer Park on Sunday at 5.15 p.m.23 words
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395 1955-12-09 14 WINDSOR LAD - WINDSOR LAD By IPOH, Thurs. Holiday Flight, who skipped his engagement on Wednesday, showed striking form on the track this morning when ne held What Happened (Baxter) over a testing three furlongs trial m 39-4/5 sees, on a soft track. Although What Happened was395 words
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Article, Illustration670 1955-12-09 14 As The Standard Cameraman Found Out JEFFERY JAMES, m the camp of the Fijian bandit busters, finds R.S.M. I. R. Radrodro sharpening up for another fray! WHAM WENT RADRODRO'S SIGHT, and down went Standard's cameraman, Chow Kuan Yee. He wanted to record on his camera the670 words
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192 1955-12-09 14 THE Singapore Amateir Weightlifting Federation's senior national championships, to be held m the New. World park on Sunday and Monday, has attracted the following 17 entries: Flyweight: Ngai Fook Seng (S.A.W.L.A.), Chua Peng Kirn (E.W.L.P.). Hamid B Upar Ali (V.M.M.A.). Bantamweight: Ng Siong Choon192 words
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Article58 1955-12-09 14 MELBOURNE, Dec. 8 (Reuter) Ken Rosewall, the Australian tennis champion, was beaten by 19-year-old Ashley Cooper, one of Australia's most promising youngsters, m the semifinal of the Victorian state championship here today. Under a blazing sun Cooper won 6-3. 6-4. 3-6, 1-6. 6-2 and qualified to58 words
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Advertisement107 1955-12-09 14 V^R^^^,:. W r 'JtiM^, mk and faster i 1 -,^^BB 1 rollicking story ot t <aTI I 1 the town Bnd k women thsf wCu'cnf VAN nhILIN other performances A Columbia Picture SAT. MIDNITE ia n r rAPimi Cinemascope IHrl lUL Color by Technicolor jOpenTfoS^l^ 5^ 3-6./5-9J5 In s!L~ of107 words
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Miscellaneous37 1955-12-09 14 1 '"■^^^^^^■■^wwi^^^w Today's Sport I HOCKEY S H. A. QUADRANGULAR TOURNAMENT: R.A.F. vs. Royal Navy at 3.45 p.m. at S.C.C.; Civilians vs. Army at 5.05 p.m. at S.C.C. RUGBY Varsity vs. Coronation Boys' Club at Bukit Timah.37 words
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