Singapore Standard, 10 December 1955
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Title Section28 1955-12-10 1 Singapore Standard STANDARD ***** (5 lines) POLICE 2400 cvgbfjngfhfgjgfjfd FIRE BRIGADE 5111 GENERAL HOSPITAL 2414 \,,1. VI. No. 157 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1955 20 PAGES 15 CENTS.28 words
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Article347 1955-12-10 1 Britain To The Rescue Again? Moneys Wanted For Alliance's 'New Deal' KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Alliance Government will have to borrow $364 million m the United Kingdom or from the World Bank to finance capital development m the Federation, where the public debt already totah q347 words
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Article221 1955-12-10 1 A SECRET iS BARED A SINGAPORE busir. -sman is negotiating a deal with a member of o Tiengganu royal fa:::ly to obtain a 99-y earlease on 300.000 acres of land m Trengganu District. The Standard learnt yesterday. An informed source told The Standard that negotiations for this221 words
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Article22 1955-12-10 1 WEST Germany has asked the Western European powers tor permission to contribute destroyers and submarines to the Atlantic Pact. ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Article22 1955-12-10 1 REPRESENTATIVES of the seven Western European nations yesterday reached agreement on the strength of the future German navy. ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Article20 1955-12-10 1 JAPAN is being informed that three of her major war criminals can be released next week. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article, Illustration383 1955-12-10 1 ROGER YUE - ROGER YUE By OVERCOME with emotion.,, six girls of the* Kinoshita Japanese Circus yesterday broke down and sobbed unashamedly when they were introduced to a 90--year-old Japanese woman inmate of the Home for the Aged m Thomson Road, Singapore, run by the Little383 words
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Article233 1955-12-10 1 INDIAN Prime Minister, Pandit Nehru's statement and the assurance of the leaders of Ceylon, have accelerated the pace of success m achieving Singapore's independence, Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, said m a broadcast over All India Radio, yesterday. Mr. Marshall said: "In the past few233 words
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Article53 1955-12-10 1 RENGAM, Fri.— Two Communist terrorists, Tan Chew Gee and Chan Kow surrendered under the amnesty declaration at Sungei Sayang, Johore, and the LenggongKuala Kangsar Road, Perak, yesterday. On Thursday, special constables on Bukit Bad a k Estate, Rengam, Johore, beat off an attempt by terrorists to attack53 words
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Article32 1955-12-10 1 HEATWAVE conditions with temperatures approaching ICO degrees fahrenheit m many areas were predicted during the Australian Federal elections today when 5,000,--000 must vote on pain of a £A2 fine. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article27 1955-12-10 1 SIR Winston Churchill made one of his now infrequent visits to the House of Commons yesterday to hear tributes to Mr. Clement Attlee. ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article26 1955-12-10 1 ONE of the richest uranium deposits m the world has been found under the Billingen Mountain m the Vaestergoetland province of south-west Sweden. ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Article186 1955-12-10 1 PACT MAY DEPRESS TIN PRICE LONDON, Dec. 9 (Reuter) Chairman of the Sungei Besi Mines Limited and the Ayer Hitam Tin Dredging Company Limited, Mr. G. W. Simms says m the annual statement to shareholders that it would be m the best interests of the Malayan Tin Industry if the186 words
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Article75 1955-12-10 1 THE PRICE of tin yesterday recorded another spectacular jump, rising by $6i to $409| per Dicul, the highest since early 1953 The Malayan share market yesterday responded to the continued improvement m the tin metal price with strong buying support m the tins section where boom75 words
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Article122 1955-12-10 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— A larg^ quantity of sandcrackers, thrown into a backlane by a nervous shopkeeper m Kuala Lumpur, exploded just alter dusk, today, causing panic m the thoroughfare flanking the site. There was no damage to property or loss of life. The Federation's C.I.D. Chief, Mr.122 words
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Article28 1955-12-10 1 TERRORISTS killed a British soldier and injured a British army chaplain, his wife and five-year-old daughter m a fresh outburst of violence m Cyprus yesterday. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article187 1955-12-10 1 HONGKONG, Dec. 9 (UP) The government has asked bar owners to take it easy on their customers and not raise the price of drinks. The suggestion was made at yesterday's session of the Legislative Council by the Financial Secretary, Mr. A. G. Clarke, when he presented187 words
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Article235 1955-12-10 1 SUNGEI PATANI. Fri.— The Kedah Clerical Services Union tonight called off its strike due to begin at 8.30 a.m. tomorrow following the Federal Government's "gesture of public faith" m agreeing to higher pay scales for them. A letter from the Chief Secretary told the Union that235 words
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Article94 1955-12-10 1 SINGAPORE'S Governor, Sir Robert Black, yesterday sent a congratulatory message to Mr. H. N. (Mad) Ridley, former director of Botanic Gardens, who celebrates his 100 th birthday m England today. Mr. Ridley was director of the Botanic Gardens from 1888 to 1912 and i94 words
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Article29 1955-12-10 1 THE East German Communists hinted yesterday they would bar Americans from East Berlin m defiance of four-power agreements guaranteeing free movement In the isolated city. U.P.U.P. - 29 words
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Article87 1955-12-10 1 LONDON, Dec. 9 (Router) Mr. David Marshall, Singapore's Chief Minister, arrived here by air today from New Delhi. Mr. Marshall was received at London Airport by Mr. L. R. W. Newsam, a senior member of the Far Eastern Department cf the British Colonial Office, representing Mr. Lennox-Boyd.87 words
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Advertisement82 1955-12-10 1 X'MAS SALE Now On A Grand Opportunity to Save on Gifts. m NOVELT YsTo.r .r: .-.>.■ ".vSi '■'""'jfcjw^ 1 -.^WHw rjt ffr^^^^^: "^fffrJ^StffnwßttSn??**?^ ''x-'v' i ::::;;:^^Bi^^^^T^^Ki,- ■■■■^^^^X L^./.-.-. j^^fe;. pI 1 'Wti '^^B/E^^--' >: '^(fffin Ky^'s' -*ft*?s?yKB?9r^ >*■:<&-:■: t ;;-:-"-x| j^SH Santa's Pfn-up Quench your Chrinmai ihirft _/>2 Jt **ith82 words
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Article496 1955-12-10 2 Police Probe Toy Bomb Racket LETHAL CRACKER MAY BE OF LOCAL MAKE iruH, f ri. raiping Police are at present working on clues which may lead to uncovering a toy bomb racket. A place m the industrial district of Taiping is now under police eye following investigations into Wednesday's explosion496 words
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Article181 1955-12-10 2 Go-Getting Reaps Reward KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— The Central Welfare Council today resolved to underwrite $3,700 of the cost of a new building for a youth dub m Kedah hailed at one of the Federation's best institutions for the youth of Malaya. Members of the CWC181 words
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Article50 1955-12-10 2 SINGAPORE Government last night announced the following promotions: Acting Supt. of Police Mr. Sardar Singh to be Acting Director, Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau; Mr. Heng Peng Hoe as Acting Secretary to the Chief Justice; Mr. J. C. Chen to become Acting Secretary to a Puisne Judge.50 words
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Article25 1955-12-10 2 THE Governor of Singapore, Sir Robert Black, will visit the Botanin Gardens at 5.45 p.m. today to see the Ridleyana Exhibition.25 words
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Article24 1955-12-10 2 THE Ipoh State Elections office, has moved into the ground floor of St. Michael's Institution, for a temporary period of a month.24 words
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Article146 1955-12-10 2 Big Show, Great Fun Offered THE Singapore Arts Ball to be held to-night m aid of the Singapore Children's Society, at the Victoria Memorial Hall, will extend till i am Mr A E. Sheppard, one of the organizers, said those coming m after midnight146 words
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Article36 1955-12-10 2 HONGKONG, Dec. 9 Special Standard Service: Closing prices of the Hongkong Exchange were: $15.24 to £1 Sterling; $5.***** to US$l; $1,825 to Malayan $1; $0,163 to one Indonesian Rupiah; Gold $254 to a tael.36 words
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Article101 1955-12-10 2 Labour To Revive KL Branch KUALA LUMPUR, Fri Mr. Tan Phock Kin, general secretary of the -Malayan Labour Party, today tried to straighten out the "misunderstanding" which resulted from the dissolution of the party's Kuala Lumpur branch. In a letter to all branch committees today, Mr. Tan suggested that the101 words
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164 1955-12-10 2 Tunku Assures Ceylonese KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.-The Federation Chief Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, declared today that the status of Malayans who originated from the now independent Asian countries would change when Malaya attained independent. The Tunku was speaking at a tea party given by the Selangor164 words
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Article114 1955-12-10 2 THE Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malaya, Sir Sydney Came, yesterday denied knowledge of an v communication between the University and the Federation Education Minister regarding a scheme for the training of trade unionists. He was commenting on a statement by the Education Minister,114 words
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Article36 1955-12-10 2 A 42-YEAR-OLD barber, Chan Ah Sen of Pudu was yesterday cleared m Kuala Lumpur of a charge of possession of a record of stakes of Chee Fah and assisting to run the illegal lottery.36 words
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Advertisement565 1955-12-10 2 I SUCCESSFUL IN 25 COUNTRIES 1 I NOW -THE CITY GUIDE I I COMES TO SINGAPORE I A new directional medium for shoppers, tourists and businessmen I products cr services Mf fIDVERTS\VS 'wiffnr *^BH^ H THIS EHTRV COSTS <»"-Y^^^^^^^B, \U^ I GUIDES LOCATED IN THE CITY iff I The central565 words
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Advertisement280 1955-12-10 2 SABU, THE ELEPHANT? I BOY, IN HIS MOST i EXCITING PICTURE! < I T Apr The tight -to -death battle 4 r r between a Giant Serpent 4 A ||LL ond Sabu and a Tiger! 4 J 4 li "THE |j i JUNGLE BOOK" J By Rudyard Kipling S.B. I280 words
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Miscellaneous59 1955-12-10 2 Weather Report MINIMUM TEMPERATURE: From 7.30 p.m. Dec 8 to 7.30 a.m. Dec. 9. Singapore (73F). Penang <7-?F). Kf»ta Bahru (70F). Kuala Lumiur (72F). Ipoh (71F). Kuantan (67F). Maximum Temperature: From 7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Dec. 9. Singapore (87F), Penan? (S9F). Kota Bahru (84F). Kuala i.:'tnpur OIF). Ipob (92F).59 words
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Article120 1955-12-10 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Federation Government today appointed a Court of Inquiry to probe the dispute between the Fung Keong Rubber Manufactory and its workers over the recognition of their trade union. The inquiry, ordered by the High Commissioner, will be headed by Mr.120 words
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Article35 1955-12-10 3 POLICE supervisees on their release from Prison must report to the Officer-in-charge, Criminal Record Office, Criminal Investigating Department, a Government gazette, stated yesterday. Thereafter they must report to Senior Divisional Detective officers as directed.35 words
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260 1955-12-10 3 Police Apologize For Wrongful Arrest Trader Drops Damage Suit KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Asistant Superintendent, Frederick James Roach of the Federation Police today publicly apologized m the High Court here to businessman, Mr. Chui Nang Hong, for the "humiliation, annoyance and inconvenience" he suffered m spending a night m a Police260 words
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171 1955-12-10 3 NINETEEN scouts from the Federation, North Borneo and Singapore will leave the Colony today to attend the World Scouts Jamboree m Australia. The Jamboree, which will be held at CliiTord Park, Melbourne, will begin on Dec. 28 and last till Jan. 9. The171 words
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Article, Illustration89 1955-12-10 3 DR. Lee Chin Thuan of Penang smiles as he» walks down the aisle of Wesley Church, Ipoh, yesterday with his bride, the former Miss Ng Oi Lin, after they were married by Rev. G J. Teilmann. The bride, a former Perak State Hockey player is onLee Thong Choon - 89 words
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Article194 1955-12-10 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Resolutions to show that Party Negara is anything but a "dead horse" m spite of the drubbing it received m the Federation's first national elections will be P"t before the second annual meeting of the Party's national council here on194 words
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Article29 1955-12-10 3 MR. M. B. DASS who is hon. general secretary of the Johore Bahru Psychology Club, has obtained the degree of Master of Psychology from St. Andrew's College, London.29 words
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193 1955-12-10 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri The Federation Government was accused today of "acting too late" m the case of Dr. Abdul Majid bin Haji Ismail, Queen's Scholar who is returning to Malaya unable lo avail himself of the year's extension granted for specialization193 words
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Article92 1955-12-10 3 AUSTRALIANS id Malaya may hesr the results of their general Federal elections today if they tune m to Radio Australia on the following frequencies: Election summaries can be heard at 7 30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8.40 p.m., 9.10 p.m., 9.40 p.m., 10.10 I p.m. and 11.10 p.m.92 words
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Advertisement191 1955-12-10 3 for (Putstanding Gifts for the Festire Season that will he to: S treasured through the Years.... Call on us. \jj I The 3 j LEADING HOUSE for HIGH CLASS 4 DIAMOND '4 I It JEWELLERY MIKIMOTO CULTURED PEARLS M i. i JADE JEWELLERY i i DIAMOND WATCHES i x <s191 words
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Advertisement155 1955-12-10 3 Miracle Fabric s the ideal for *J M,// HOLIDAY, Sj HONEYMOON 8 til ■■J I Crease Resist, S II F I C o1 Comfortable S5 f*m W Light-weight. i c tf Feather weight jj* SK f S J-—^^^^^^^^ONLY EXCLUSIVE MEN'S SHOP Jff 81. High Street, Tel. *****. P you, hai,155 words
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Article461 1955-12-10 4 Colony Slow-up Pressure Alleged KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— An allegation was made m the Federal Legislative Council today that certain interested parties m Singapore were endeavouring to delay the implementation of the $30,000,000 North Klang Straits development project to increase the capacity of Port Swettenham. Development of Port461 words
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Article113 1955-12-10 4 Jailed For Cheating His Partner JOHORE BAHRU, Fri. Cheng Siah Chiang, a firewood dealer, was sentenced to 18 months' jail and ordered to pay complainant $210 m default, a further four months' jail for cheating, by the President of the Sessions Court. Pontian, yesterday. Cheng, the court was told, put113 words
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Article40 1955-12-10 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri. Law Hin Kee, found on Nov. 22 m possession of apparatus for distilling liquor and 12 gallons of fermented mash, was fined $400 or three months' jail m the Magistrate's Court yesterday.40 words
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Article82 1955-12-10 4 AN assistant manager of a sauce factory, Mr. Yeo Chi Kiat. kept watch at 5 a.m. yesterday morning and saw his employee carry four cases of canned food into a waiting car. He phoned the police, and 18-year-old Beh Khoon Teik. alias Cheah Guan Teik, was82 words
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Article142 1955-12-10 4 CLOSING rubber prices (cents per Ib ?n Singapore yesterday were: Bayers Seller? Spot fob. (nom.) 130 131 No R.S.S Dec. 130 1301 No. 1 Dec. 126 126£ No. 2 Dec 125A 126 Tone: Easier. TIN PRICE The price oi tin yesterday was S4O9J per picul (Up S6l). LONDON142 words
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Article, Illustration90 1955-12-10 4 A FA J R i' Y larg e crowd P asse d through this "Golden Gate" to the International Toys and Fancy Goods Fair which opened at the Great World Park m Singapore, last night. «m«.£?l' 1 J?;w». Lim tbe Park m n *Z e J> said attendanceStandard - 90 words
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Article301 1955-12-10 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Alliance Government has raised the guaranteed minimum price of locally produced padi by $2 to $14 a picul next year, Mr. O.A. Spencer, the Minister for Economic Affairs, announced m the Federal Legislative Council today. He also announced that the consumers301 words
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Article62 1955-12-10 4 THREE Japanese documentary films depicting modern machinery used m the various industries m that country were shown at the Japanese Consulate m Singapore, yesterday. The films which were brought by the Japanese delegates to the Colombo Plan Conference were entitled "Farming Machinery of Japan," "Textile Machinery62 words
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278 1955-12-10 4 TRANSPORT OPERATORS CRITICIZE HEAVY TAX Reduction Of Fees Urged KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— The Malayan Road Transport industry was the most heavily taxed m the world and it gave Government $24,000,000 this year. Mr. Lim Kee Siong, president of the PanMalayan Road Transport Operators Association, told the Federal Legislative Council today.278 words
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241 1955-12-10 4 Bankrupts Spent 'Rashly' Jailed Their 'Bookie' Business Failed TWO bankrupt businessmen, Looi Pooi Hong, and Chong Wai Shat, were sentenced to three months' imprisonment each by Mr. Justice Taylor m the High Court yesterday for indulging m rash speculations with their creditors' money. Chong burst out crying when he heard241 words
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Advertisement344 1955-12-10 4 CATHAY ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS If UAURDA OPENS TODAY! O ■■■^jMPI P lift U a.m., 1.30. 4.00. 6.45 CTI ill CMQITIIHI MORI* (909 and 9.30 p.m. pi survivors °f un~z\ I i mi^*******>» (Mandarin) n r J^^- ri ri n i^- ri fy MORNING (Today 8.30 a.m. "FEDERAL OPERATOR 99" SHOWS I344 words
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Advertisement233 1955-12-10 4 ♦♦♦♦♦♦##♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4 SHAW BROTHERS ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS i IwSlS "jwwfi A U£t4lU!l b.oU&y.dup.in. 4 I ATfl AIMFD The Yeirs Mo I I ALvLAImCU Amazing Picture GREGORY RATOFF KAY KENDALL m/^l U mllDllllA J^Rj mi ■TZ'PFAI J% KARffIA BtBT) amJ SYBm CHAPUH AjLM fi +~~~~~TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT whip-wielding womon/ a gun-fofing p»rf, on233 words
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Article317 1955-12-10 5 SJ.C, Chinese Owners Are Firm HOPES for the early settlement of the bus strikes m Singapore were dashed completely yesterday. The renewed negotiations m the Singapore Traction Company talks ended m deadlock yesterday, while a spokesman of the Chinese bus companies said they would317 words
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Article, Illustration189 1955-12-10 5 Opera Expert THE practice of music and painting helps to develop a "harmonious life/ said Professor Y. C. Liv yesterday. Prof. Liu. who is m Singapore exhibiting his paintings, is not only a renowned painter but also one of the few cele-189 words
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234 1955-12-10 5 TOO SLOW TO BEAT DEATH, CORONER TOLD A LABOURER who was killed when a trench m which he was working collapsed, was trapped and buried under falling debris because he was too sl.'vw m his bid to run out when the alarm was given, a Singapore Coroner's Court was told234 words
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Article25 1955-12-10 5 HORNETS stung a youth, Long Hian Say, m Lorong 13, of Geylang Road. Singapore, yesterday morning. He was admitted into the General Hospital.25 words
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Article40 1955-12-10 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri. A cake hawker, Tong Kah See, was fineid $350, m default four months' jail, for possession of 39 cakes m a restricted area without a permit m the Sessions Court, Pontian, yesterday.40 words
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Article74 1955-12-10 5 CLAIMING to act on behalf of Flight/Lieutenant G. R Hailing. Ani bin Muni, 19. received goods from the Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd., on six occasions, the Fifth Magistrate's Court was told yesterday. Ani pleaded guilty to six charges of cheating the company of goods74 words
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Advertisement392 1955-12-10 5 A New Kind of r^Ry 'Handling Ease motoring... KRIEDLER AUIOCVCLE MOTOR SCOOTER f for Town Country v \m\\\\\\v\vw\vww\% f^dMmk^ j.v\\\v\\v\\\v\\\v\\\\\\v\\\v\\\v 166 M.P.G. Avunuwmwwwuwvwvww'i The Kriedler is the answer to your travel troubles. It's ideal for the town; parking is no problem. Round tight corners ano over rough roads this amazing392 words
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Advertisement153 1955-12-10 5 t SHAW BROS. LIMITED. Congratulate QANTAS EMPIRE AIRWAYS J J and the BRITISH OVERSEAS J AIRWAYS CORPORATION on its J 21st Anniversary of their J Partnership on the SYDNEY to LONDON air route H II coUGH po^lf \^c [mi 2@*iKtt 10M10M IRK jfM IRK ISM 2^s& iRK *W I X'MAS153 words
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Miscellaneous896 1955-12-10 5 Standard cM-lmanac INFORMATION AT A GLANCE Wlfflffliflffl— nmrnninniHiij nwiim 515 Today's Composer— Falla rf I ii /> m ■^▼^^*«k m, 530 Journey Into Space; 6 p m 11 I N Q A P fl V f> 'Hancock's Half-Hour' 630 Newt K[m BW r-\*r W\ fc Commentary: 6.45 Sports gfffiff*- .ga896 words
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400 1955-12-10 6 Spore Flag On His Car KARACHI, Dec. 9 Singapore Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, en route to London to press independence demands for his Colony declined to answer criticism by his political opponents at home of the statements he made while passingReuter; U.P.; A.P. - 400 words
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156 1955-12-10 6 THE Thai Government has offered a total of 14 UNESCO Fellowships and Scholarships worth $12,000 (84,000 bahts. Thai currency) to students from foreign countries to conduct research \vork or attend schools and universities m Thailand. Candidates for Fellowship mixst hold at Jeast a Bachelor Degree,156 words
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Article98 1955-12-10 6 He Stoned Police During Riots Que^k Yew Wai was fined $200, or six months' imprisonment, m the Third Criminal District Court yesterday for throwing stones at the police during: the May riots. He was bound over m $500 to be of good behaviour for one yeeir. Police Sergeant Khalil bin98 words
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Article25 1955-12-10 6 THE Deputy Public Prosecutor, Kumla Lumpur, yesterday withdrew a charge of resisting arrest against Mohamed Ah*shad bin Awang. 20, of no ifixed abode.25 words
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Article64 1955-12-10 6 A DUTCHMAN. Joseph M. Keyser. who described himself as an artist, failed m his application to set aside a "writ of distress" brought by his former chief tenant, Katijah binte Abdullah, at the Singapore Civil District Court yesterday. The applicant was ordered to pay $13064 words
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Article, Illustration42 1955-12-10 6 photo. SINGAPORE Scout Commissioner, Mr. R. E. Ince, (centre) presents the Colony Colours to the leader of the Singapore contingent, Tan Soo Liat of the Anglo-Chinese School. Looking on is the Dteputy Chief Commissioner, L. A. Woo tl ford StandardStandard - 42 words
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Article, Illustration68 1955-12-10 6 TWO of Malaya's top showmen, Messrs. Run Run Shaw and Rumme Shaw, donated $50,000 towards the building fund oi the Kuen Cheng Girls' School m Kuala Lumpur which opened on Thursday. The donation from Shaw Brothers was the biggest sum received by the school, whose new68 words
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Article24 1955-12-10 6 THIEVES broke into a house m Pulau Bukom, Singapore, on Thursday night; and got away with jewellery worth $144. Police are investigating.24 words
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Advertisement106 1955-12-10 6 /TRAVEL /DEPARTMENTS X offer BOAC and QANTAS Heartiest CcnsratulathM and Se6t WUkei eh the Zht AmiOetiat^ p( the KANGAROO ROUTE A<^^ PARTNERSHIP $%!s^!^r sssrsa?sa? ?ss?s®??s? s^ Congratulations on the o^ 27 5/ Anniversary QANTAS and B. 0. A. Cl LONDON to SYDNEY on the^ KANGAROO ROUTE i SINGAPORE AIRPORT HOTEL106 words
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Article293 1955-12-10 7 THEY SHALL NOT BE PEONS ALWAYS This Scheme Comes Off A SCHEME to give vocational training to office peons and junior staff members m the Singapore Government Service m order to equip them for better careers will be final ized soon. This was disclosed to The Standard by the Chairman293 words
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Article245 1955-12-10 7 Mr.MOTO SAYS SORRY TO CHAN And Passes Across $600 THE CASE of the Japanese boxer, Mitsuo Yamamoto, who beat up a Singapore reporter m a Colony hotel on the night of Nov. 17 ended m the Fourth Magistrate's Court yesterday with a public apology and payment of $600 compensation out245 words
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Article78 1955-12-10 7 SPEECHES on parents' and students' duties and a special programme consisting of songs and dances will highlight the Umar Pulavar Tamil School Parents' Day concert, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the school premises. The speeches will be given by Mr. G. Sarangapany. editor78 words
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Article77 1955-12-10 7 ONG Siew Chin, a hotel keeper was fined, yesterday, m the Fourth Magistrate's Court, a total of $2,100 on six charges of allowing six couples to occupy rooms m the hotel without registering their names m the lodgers' book. Ong, who had three simiHar previous convictions77 words
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Article46 1955-12-10 7 THE Eurasian Association Christmas party will include a varied entertainment and a cinema show this year. The Christmas party will bp held at the Victoria Memorial Hall. Singapore, on Monday. Dec. 26. Tickets are available from members oi the Youth Movement Committee.46 words
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Article34 1955-12-10 7 AN 18-year-old labourer. Muthusamy of AmDang New Village, was yesterday jailed m Kuala Lumpur for six months' by Magistrate Group Captain G. V. Howard on a charge ot dishonestly retaining stolen property.34 words
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222 1955-12-10 7 'IT'S ILLEGAL' SAYS A LEGAL MEMBER SINGAPORE ratepayers are up m arms against the Singapore City Council for paying its daily rated workers a $25 gratuity at the conclusion of a strike m August. At a recent Committee meeting of the Singapore Ratepayers222 words
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Article45 1955-12-10 7 THE Singapore Hire Car Association yesterday acknowledged receipt of $172.35 from members of the Association and the public donated to the family of the murdered taxi driver Mr. Lav Ker. Lav was found murdered beside his taxi last Thursday at Changi.45 words
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238 1955-12-10 7 Applicant Asked Colour Of Hair! KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— Trie case of a Chinese who had to undergo an 18-month delay before ne finally obtained Federal Citizenship was related m the Malayan Chinese Association's official publication "The Ma- layan Mirror" yesterday. The article alleged that the language238 words
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Article70 1955-12-10 7 DONATIONS to the PanMalayan Students' Federation cultural festival fund is now 52,015, and the donors are:Lee Foundation 51. 500, Mr Loke Wan Tho $200, Mr. D. S. Marshall $100, Messrs. Chew S.vee Kee, R. C. H. Lim. Wong Foo Nam $50 each. Mr. Tan Theng Chiang70 words
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Article33 1955-12-10 7 A SINGAPORE taxi-driver, Lee Siak Kong, was yesterday fined $40 m the Second Traffic Court for negligent driving, resulting m a collision with another taxi m Havelock Road, on Sept. 11.33 words
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Article26 1955-12-10 7 THE Band of the King's Own Scottish Borderers will play at the Esplanade Gardens on Dec 26 from 7 p.m to 8 p.m.26 words
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Article156 1955-12-10 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Malayan Mirror, mouthpiece of the MCA. said yesterday that the Chinese led by the Alliance, were on the right track. "They should gc to the whole hog and expedite the process of creating the United Malayan Nation." In a column titled156 words
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Article111 1955-12-10 7 Transfer Still In Fluid Stage THE transfer of Radio Malaya m Singapore to a pubn> corporation is still m a fluid stage, a Government spokesman told The Standard yesterday. He said the Idea is not new, it was under consideration for a long time and it was not considered advisable111 words
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Article, Illustration59 1955-12-10 7 -Standard photo THE Sultan of Selangor (on dais) addresses the Budget meeting of his State Council on Thursday. Attentive listeners are from left: the Legal Adviser, Mr. P. C. Clough, the British Adviser, Mr. F. V. Duckworth, the Mentri Besar, Inche Abdul Aziz Udi and theYong Peng Seong - 59 words
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Advertisement138 1955-12-10 7 21 YEARS °j| AT" OLD TO-DAY J\ The B.O.AX.fQANTAS story of joint service between Australia and Great Britain British Overseas Airways Corporation and Qantas Empire Airways Limited, jointly come of age today, and celebrate twenty-one years of partnership on the Kangaroo Route This famous Commonwealth route was first inaugurated on138 words
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Article603 1955-12-10 8 TT is typical of Malaya and Malayans to hail with enthusiasm the introduction of any scheme without having first given thought to its practical and prosaic aspects. It was the case with the Rural and Industrial Development Authority. When it was first announced, we remember an editorial603 words
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Article394 1955-12-10 8 ]VO DECISION has apparently yet been taken m Britain on Sir Winston Churchill's warning against the visit early next year of the Kremlin leaders on what purports to be a goodwill mission. Whether the invitation given to them by Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden will be withdrawn or394 words
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Article, Illustration1145 1955-12-10 8 S. RAMA CHANDRA - S. RAMA CHANDRA By 'FATHER OF MALAYAN RUBBER' rpODAY is the 100 th birthday anniversary of Dr. Henry Nicholas Rid Ley, Singapore's fourth Director of Forests and Gardens, as the post was once called, and the "Father of Malaya's rubber." One cannot speak of rubber without associating1,145 words
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Article1108 1955-12-10 8 ASTER GUNASEKERA - ASTER GUNASEKERA by THOSE who "listened" m to Radio Malaya at the Malayanization "studio" on Thursday would have noted the disturbing atmospherics caused by the clashes between acutely conscious Pharisaism and the allpervading cleansing influence of agreeable frankness, with the result that yesterday morning1,108 words
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Article149 1955-12-10 8 Pclice Malayanization TTTUSAN MELAYU says that U a. meiTiorandum to be submitted by members of the rank and file of the Singapore Police Force to the Malavanization Commission will seek the retention of several expatriate officers m the Force. This is against the spirit of the memorandum149 words
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Letter324 1955-12-10 8 Sir: As Christmas approaches, the Singapore Blood Transfusion Service is making a special appeal to members of all races who support Malayanization to come forward and join the ranks of our blood donors. Last month 227 '"expatriates" gave blood but only 19 Europeans received blood transfusions, leaving324 words
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Letter178 1955-12-10 8 Sir: "Jerneh Hati" attributes the existence among Malayans of an inferioritycomplex to the presence before the war of Britishers above average m education, background or bringing-up. There were many unqualified engineers and others imported before the war who owe their present high position to the training they received178 words
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Advertisement18 1955-12-10 8 *z~zl &Bk mU I Ultbi b L I n b 125 c.c. BAHTAM 150 c.c. BANTAM ff Ifffff18 words
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Advertisement35 1955-12-10 8 Qatden\(fy Estate* Ltd. ESTATE OFFICE, YIO CHU KANG ROAD, SINGAPORE 19. Phone *****. THREE-BEDROOM HOMES PERMANENTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THIS ESTATE for $12,000/OR ON EASY PAYMENTS EARLY OCCUPATION GUARANTEED35 words
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Article, Illustration76 1955-12-10 9 N-U-T-S TO KHRUSHCHEV BULGANIN photo. NIKITA Khrushchev (left). First Secre- 7 f the Co| nmunist Party of the Soviet Union and Nikolai Bulganin (right). Prime Minister of the Soviet Union enjoy coconut milk straight from raw coconuts during their visit to Calcutta on liS StS L e toU Of IndiaU.P. - 76 words
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215 1955-12-10 9 NICOSIA, Cyprus, Dec. 9 (UP)— More than 1,000 British troops swooped down on £4 Cypriot monasteries all over the island at dawn yesterday on suspicion that they served as Eoka terrorist hideouts. However, the raids netted only two pistols and a few sticks215 words
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Article72 1955-12-10 9 SYDNEY. Dec. 9 (AP) The British Comet 111 jetliner landed at Sydney airport today after a double crossing of Australia. The new De Havilland aircraft flew 1.730 miles from Melbourne to Perth, refuelled, and then flew 2,043 miles from Perth to Sydney. It covered the Perth-Syd-ney hop72 words
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Article40 1955-12-10 9 EVANGELIST Billy Graham said on Thursday he will leave Washington next month for an eight-week tour through the Far East, hopeful of attracting as many as 75.000 Christian Orientals to each or a series of public meetings.40 words
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Foreign Newsbrief
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Article46 1955-12-10 9 CAPETOWN, South Africa, Dec. 9 (UP) The Dutch liner Bloemfontein reported a woman passenger missing at ?ea when it arrived here yesterday. Passengers said Mrs. A. "G. Bell, 61, of Rob Roy Bothas Hill, Natal, was believed to have fallen overboard on Dec. 1.46 words
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Article37 1955-12-10 9 SYDNEY, Dec. 9 (UP) Australian party leaders. Liberal Prime' Minister Robert Menzics and Labour leader Herbert Evatt, yesterday stepped up their final c ection appeals to voters witb the polls scheduled to open tomorrow.37 words
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Article42 1955-12-10 9 JOHANNESBURG, E?ec. 9 (AP)— Police disclosed yesterday that jewellery worth i.2 13.069 was stolen from Mrs. Harry Oppenheimer, daugh-ter-in-law of the diamond magnate. Sir Ernest Oppenheimer. Police said the jewels were taken from a safe m Mrs. Oppenheimer's home.42 words
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Article34 1955-12-10 9 BUENOS AIRES, Dec. fl (AP)— An estimated IUO.OOO Rinnan Catholics' worshipped yesterday m the Plaza De Mayo here as Argentina cc ebrated the day of Immaculate Conception one of Catholicism's holiest anniversaries.34 words
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Article39 1955-12-10 9 LONDON. Dec. 9 (UP) Cement Attlee may become tie Earl of Dorking, it was rep. .lied last night. The Attlee family has been m businesa m Dorking m the couaty of Surrey for many years.39 words
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Article30 1955-12-10 9 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (AP)— The U.S. State Department yesterday flatly denied a report that US. Ambassador Charles E. Bohlen is about to leave Moscow i a another assignment.30 words
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Article33 1955-12-10 9 SAIGON. Dec. 9 (UP) T^p Vietminh official. General Ha Van Lav, was exec ;:ed by onier of the Indochina Communist Party's Central Committee. the South Vietnam agency Vietr r.am-Presse said yesterday.33 words
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Article92 1955-12-10 9 She's Left His Bed Board DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec. 9 (AP) A lawsuit over five racehorses led to the disclosure m court yesterday of the third marriage of the former Anne Bullit, beauteous and wealthy American socialite. Anne, now Mrs. Roderic More O'Ferrall, is the 30-year-old daughter of William C. Bullitt.92 words
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Article, Illustration60 1955-12-10 9 photo. THE QUEEN of Tonga with her grandson, Prince Taufa'ahau, who are on a visit to Sew Zealand. She will remain m Auckland, where this picture was taken, till January, when she leaves for Australia. Prince Taufa'ahau is the son or Prince Tungi, the PrimeA.P. - 60 words
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125 1955-12-10 9 Bulganin's 'Gift' To India Kashmir SRINAGAR, Kashmir, Dec. 9 (Reuter)— Marshal Nikolai Bulganin. the Soviet Prime Minister, today described the territory of Kashmir, m dispute between India and Pakistan, as "this northern part of India." Marshal Bulganin arrived here by air today from Jaipur, India, with Mr Nikita Khrushchev, the125 words
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Article21 1955-12-10 9 In A Tokyo downtown department store police arrested a pickpocket and discovered he was an offduty policeman. A.P.A.P. - 21 words
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542 1955-12-10 9 RUBBER: U.S. BUYING EXPECTED TO REACH A NEW PEAK LONDON. Dec. 9 (Reuter) —In the next few months, the world production of rubber will be seasonally low and the consumption, seasonally high, writes the Economist. American consumption m the rirst quarter is conftdent--1 expected to reach a new peak and,542 words
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Article111 1955-12-10 9 UK To Shift Atom Force To Cyprus LONDON, Dec. 9 (AP) Britain plans to shift part of its strategic atom bomber force to Cyprus, the disputed Mediterranean island stronghold, it was disclosed last night. Lord De L'lsle and Dudley, the Air Minister, made the announcement to newsmen on his return111 words
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Article60 1955-12-10 9 BRUSSELS, Dec. 9 (UP) Rumours that Group Capt. Peter Townsend had found a new love m the European horsey set were dashed today by the woman herself. "Absolute nonsense," snapped Dutch-born Countess Aline Van Limburg-Styrum when asked about newspaper reports Townsend had turned to her for60 words
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Article44 1955-12-10 9 BELGRADE, pec. 9 (AP) A sales clerk m Novi Sad was sentenced to death yesterday for stealing US$l b',--000 worth of goods from a textile store. The items were taken m a series of thefts over a period of several months.44 words
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Article31 1955-12-10 9 JAKARTA, Dec. 9 (UP)Foreign Minister A n a k Ag':ng left by plane for Am sterdam yesterday to lead his country's delegation to the Dutch-Indonesian ministerial level conference.31 words
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403 1955-12-10 9 U.S. Armed Might Is Best Guarantee Of World Peace— DULLES RED PROMISES WON'T DUPE ASIA CHICAGO, Dec. 9, (UP) Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said last night that the retaliatory power of the United States against Communist moves anywhere is one of the principal guarantees of peace m the403 words
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Article142 1955-12-10 9 Mr. Afilee's Successor LONDON, Dec. 9 (Reuter) —Nominations closed here today m a contest for the leadership of the Labour Party, with only three politicians m the running for the post vacated on Wednesday by Mr. Clement Attlee, 72, whom the Queen has made an earlA.P. - 142 words
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Article73 1955-12-10 9 Swimmer Attempts Suicide LOS ANGELES. Dec. 9 (AP) Russell Tongay, former swimming instructor under sentence m Florida for the manslaughter death of his s-year-old daughter, attempted suicide yesterday m the Los Angeles county jail. The jailer saic he found Tongay m his cell with both wrists slashed, apparently from a73 words
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Article49 1955-12-10 9 A French move to make it more difficult to place so-called ■•colonial" items on the agenda of the United Nations General Assembly by requiring a twothirds majority for adoption rather than the present simple majority was described by a British spokesman as "a good idea." ReuterReuter - 49 words
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190 1955-12-10 9 AGRIGENTO. Sicily, Dec. 9, (UP)— A small army of federal police yesterday rescued Sicilian Baron Francesco Agnelli from the bandits who kidnapped him one year ago. Baron Agnelli. 24- year-old scion of a wealthy family of landowners, was seized Oct. 10. The bandits190 words
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Article263 1955-12-10 9 Russia Is In The Race Too LONDON. Dec. i». (UP) Russian experiments on human beings have proved "the possibility of in-ter-planetary flight." Radio Moscow said yesterday. In a review of a book on "interplanetary space travel." the radio said tests showed the human body could withstand the rigors263 words
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Article, Illustration69 1955-12-10 9 photo. CHARMING, slim Genevieve Janet. 16J, is the French capital's new "Miss Paris" destined to represent the city m the national finals for the title of "Miss France." Genevieve has studied classical dancing since she was 8 and her favourite pastime is drawing. The artisticUP - 69 words
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Advertisement68 1955-12-10 9 \zr> for the heatS^, a fan... |j|<^p for the fan. Ml I h Uulo HI rHE NAME GUARANTEES THE QUALITY either as table fans oi conveniently mounted as ''w|jjßß^HSSss^ MITSUBISHI fans are >JKte|P^^ available m table and stand models. from $55 to $157 m Singapore Penang I from $61 to68 words
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Article437 1955-12-10 10 Auacrusis - Auacrusis 7 mm TJENJAMIN Britten, the famous English composer, and the tenor, Peter Pears, are coming to Singapore to give two song and lieder recitals for the Musical Society on Wednesday and Friday, January 4 and 6, in the Victoria Hall. Michael Head's visit a few months back437 words
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Article, Illustration10 1955-12-10 10 "I'd like to congratulate the lucky man where IS your10 words
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Article54 1955-12-10 10 ARRESTED on a car-steal-x ing charge m Jersey City. U.S.A., a man called Peter Rabbilt blamed his heavy drinkino and long police record on his name. "Every lime you guys ask me my name," he told the police. 'and I say 'Peter Rabbiit,' you ioik me up for54 words
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Article403 1955-12-10 10 Victor Doggett - Victor Doggett Reviewed by MOZART. Piano conoar tos: No. 24 m C minor, K. 491; No. 26 m D major (Coronation), K. 537. Robert Casadesus (piano). with Symphony Orchestra cond. SzeiL Philips AL *****. TDOTH performances fall below the ideal. The great C minor concerto perhaps the greatest403 words
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Article886 1955-12-10 10 JOHN HALKIN - STAGE DOOR JOHN HALKIN Hindi! 1 1 LONDON. T^HE problem of what constitutes a good J play seems to occiipy the attention of many of the well-meaning people connected with the London theatre. The businessmen, of course, are blunt about it. For them, a good play is one which makes886 words
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Advertisement302 1955-12-10 10 /$C\ AUTOCYCLE Use fe&^v, No other auto -cycle has all these wonderful advantages A light kick and it starts No need to pedal when moving off Practically silent m use High acceleration Selling agents required for Singapore, Malaya, British North Borneo, Brunei and Sarawak. Enquiries will be welcomed by Sole302 words
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Advertisement222 1955-12-10 10 NEW is Hnglingftesh and that tingle tells you it's good for teeth and gums m, OIHI* UB H LONDON, EN'G] JU4B "Mi I OWIX I f w I \j VVL9 g 17 JWLS 9 QENTS'andUDIK. FULL STEEL. ROLLED OOLA S AND COLO TOP. 8 g Obtainable from/U? g H Watch222 words
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Article, Illustration119 1955-12-10 11 MR. Richard Hoon Thye Yicx helps his bride, the former Miss Lim Kirn Ow*>e. cut their wedding cake at the Civil Defence Clnb, Kolam Ayer Lane, Singapore. MR. AND MRS. SOM CHAl— married at the St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore. MR. AND MRS. Robert Tan Tiong Hock119 words
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Article439 1955-12-10 11 M.A. Glasgow - M.A. Glasgow by LONDON MANY centuries ago, particularly m Eastern countries, like Persia and China, luxurious tapestries and brocades xcere made from twenty-four carat gold wrapped around copper wire. Now, metallic yarns, as they are called, although they are not really yarns m the usual sense, have leaped439 words
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Article, Illustration109 1955-12-10 11 DO YOU REMEMBER International Events m Retrospect This is an exclusive picture of a tragic event which rocked the world. It involved leaders of two world nations. If you're not j sure, check with the caption below. < ■UOnvZIUDSjLO IS'lOJiJLdi HOUDOdJ V 'iHSVISfI 3UI Z ;o ijqiuaiu v so paiiiiuapi109 words
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Advertisement57 1955-12-10 11 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products HEADACHE CURE B Unmatched by any other pain reliever for Headache Neuralgia, Colds, Mental Strain. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL AVAILABLE AT ALL LEADING STATIONERS MILKMAID m#l b R ml MILK n Ivi R I bC ran iV 1 jJ'57 words
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Miscellaneous290 1955-12-10 11 >o I Hh" > L^J I^^J PIIIFQ n w^' c^! ne arrow and **LUE3 bow depict a tree (5) ACROSS 8 It; concerns poisons and antidotes (10) 1. Collapse of a school? (8-2) 9. In the— and anger o f his lip 6. A gamin (4) (Twelfth Night) (8) ;iO.290 words
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266 1955-12-10 12 MALAYAN tin shares experienced boom conditions yesterday as a result of the continued rise m the tin metal price and strong buying support m this section of the market was reported. The Singapore tin metal price maintained its upward trend266 words
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Article217 1955-12-10 12 Rubber Drops 1 7/8 Cents EASIER conditions prevailed on the Singapore rubber market yesterday, first grade rubber for December shipment closing at $1.30, a drop of 11 cents per lb. on Thursday. The rubber market was rather dull most of the morning with prices at slightly below Thursday's levels. Overseas217 words
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Article324 1955-12-10 12 WEEK OF ACTIVE TRADING THIS has been a week of active trading and one which has had many operators puzzled, says the weekly rubber market report of Holiday, Cutler, Bath Co. Ltd. The period opened on a quiet note but with no bearish features m sight, however after having advanced324 words
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Article127 1955-12-10 12 SHIPS IN PORT OUTER ROADS Higashi Maru. Burma, Roti, NassarJus, Glenlogan, Crista. Daisetsu Maru, Sigli, Sangola, Michrin. Van Noort. Saturnus. Shinkotsu Maru, Bouganville. INNER ROADS Belaga, Caltex 93. Bruas, Salong, Tong Hong. Hai Seng Hin. Rlmau. Wah Sing, Hua Heng, Perintis, Lasem. Tong Hai. Sg Asahan, Kah Hua. Nanyang. Tong127 words
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Article189 1955-12-10 12 Business In Shares MALAYAN Sharebrokers Association yesterday reported the following business done: F. N. ords. SI.7U. $1.72|: Gammon $2.55. 52.52J: G.E. Life $791. $80; Hammer $2.55. $2.58'; M Breweries $3.45 cd: M. Colls. 97', 97i cents: McAlister 53.22 i: Metal "Box $1.60: Sime Darby $1.86J, 51.87 i: Singapore Cold Storage189 words
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Article125 1955-12-10 12 SINGAPORE Chinese Produce Exchange noon closing prices per picul yesterday were: copra Dec. $27g buyers. $27£ sellers, Jan. $27jj- buyers. $28 sellers; coconut oil (bulk) $402 sellers, coconut oil (drums) $431 sellers; Muntok white pepper $139 sellers. Sarawak white $138 sellers; Special Sarawak black $98. Singapore Copra Association125 words
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Article66 1955-12-10 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The 37th general meeting of the Malayan Collieries yesterday approved the proposed ten per cent dividend and fifteen per cent bonus to shareholders for payment on Jan. 5. Tributes were paid at the meeting to the staff and workers of the Collieries through whose66 words
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Article, Illustration42 1955-12-10 12 FRASER Neave Ltd. recently held a dinner put] n Ipoh for its dealers and distributors m the State. Mb p L. Harper, Perak branch manager, is seen addressing the guests. On his left is Mr. Lim Cheng Keat, the Dampany'i market supervisor.42 words
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Article, Illustration177 1955-12-10 12 New Restaurant Opens Bears Paws a la carte BEARS' paws m chicken sauce, Peking sharks fin and roast duck cooked m Chinese style will be some of the dishes served at the Capitol Mandarin Restaurant, Singapore. It opens for business today. Formerly known as the Chinese Restaurant, the Mandarin RestaurantStandard - 177 words
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164 1955-12-10 12 AIR India International plans to double the ire. quency of its present weekly India/Singapore service m a few months' time, Mr. R. N. Kaul, the airlines district manager for Malaya, Indonesia and North Borneo, told The Standard yesterday. He attended the first Air164 words
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Article101 1955-12-10 12 EMPLOYMENT m the U.S. last month reached the highest November level on record, with 64,807,000 persons holding jobs, according to a joinf report of the U.S. Departments of Labour and Commerce The total is about three million higher than m November. 1954. but 354,000 less101 words
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Article, Illustration49 1955-12-10 12 MR. N. V. KHOTE, Air India International's head office sales manager (above) recently passed through Singapore on his way back to Bombay after attending a Far East Sales Conference m Hongkong. It was held from Dec. 1-4 and was attended by 25 Air India representatives.49 words
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Article27 1955-12-10 12 NOVEMBER rubber crops announced are: Alienby 35.--500 lb; Benta 67.500 lb.; Jeram Kuantan 62.000 lb.; Kundong 42.500 lb.: Memakab 77.000 lb.; Sungei Bagan 128,--000 lb.27 words
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Article27 1955-12-10 12 NEW YORK. Dec. 8 <UP>Dow Jones averages: Stocks: 30 Industrials 487* 20 Rails 165.W 15 Utilities 65.99 65 Stocks 173.95 Bonds: 40 Bonds PMI27 words
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Article42 1955-12-10 12 THE group profit, tx I tax, of the Avon India Rubber Company for the year October 1, more than ti< at £499,700 against £213 After tax and minor;: v terest group profit wa -P from £95.273 to £247,13242 words
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Advertisement548 1955-12-10 12 NOTICES TENDER NOTICE will be received X up to noon of the 16th December. 1955. for the following work:Regular Cleaning. Washing and Maintenance of compounds etc. of Sub Post Offices and Postal Agencies In Singapore, for one (1) year from Ist January. 1956 to 31st December, 1956. Every person applying548 words
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Advertisement322 1955-12-10 12 TENDER NOTICE TENDERS will be received up to noon of the 16th December 1955, for the following work: Regular Cleaning and Washing, etc. of the General Post Office premises m Fullerton Building. Singapore i. for one (1) year from Ist January 1956 to 31st December, 1956. Every person applying for322 words
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Advertisement458 1955-12-10 12 CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD FEDERATION OF MALAYA Sale of Generating Plant THE following Diesel Generating Plant is offered for sale by tender and can be seei. at the Jasin Power Station of the Central Electricity Board:--1 Campbell, Single Cylinder Horizontal 75 8.H.P.. 214 R.P.M. Oil Engine coupled to: 1 Crompton Parkinson458 words
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Advertisement219 1955-12-10 12 NOTICES THE PENANG TURF CLUB XMAS/NEW YEAR MEETING, 1955/56. SATURDAY, 24TH DECEMBER, 1955 MONDAY, 26TH DECEMBER, 1955. SATURDAY. 3 1ST DECEMBER 1955. MONDAY, 2ND JANUARY. 1956. ENTRIES close at 12 O'clock Noon on Wednesday. 14th December, 1955. Application Lists for SUBSCRIBING MEMBERS for the Financial Year, Ist September 1955 to219 words
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Advertisement69 1955-12-10 12 YUGOSLAV LINE From Hongkong to Rangoon, Colombo, Bombay, Aden, Port SudoiJeddah, Port Saia, Beyrouth, Venice, Trieste aid Rijeka. Spore P. Sham Penong m/v "VELEBIT" 13/14 Dec 15/16 Dee 17/18 Dec m/v "PULA" 26/27 Dee 1/2 Jan General Agents: EAST MOUNT AGENCY 178. Robinson Road, Singapore. Tel: 6770 *****. Port Swettenhom:69 words
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Advertisement784 1955-12-10 13 A HGLO-FRENCH TRADING CO., LTD. 339:3 6. *****/4. 132/6 Robinson R d THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE NORTH AMERICAN SERVICE To Halifax, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia Culf Ports Spore P. Sham Penang PCIYDORUS 9/16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb fCLT PHEMUS 19/25 Mar 26 Mar 27/28 Mar £jrfi«fs option to784 words
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Advertisement1065 1955-12-10 13 Tel: 2405 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Tel: 2412 (18 lines) (Incorporated m Singapore) (12 lines) o.C THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Carriers option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo SAILINCS to LIVERPOOL, CLASCOW, LONDON It CONTINENT Singapore Out Sails P. Sham Penans p?"Llfii. fOr Liver P° ol C.1,065 words
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Advertisement820 1955-12-10 13 MITSUI p|^ LINE Spore P. S'hom Penong FOR JAPAN from Indio Asahisnn Maru for Hongkong Kobe, Moji 19 Dec 16 Dec FOR JAPAN from Continent Amagisun Maru for Yokohama, Kobe, Moji 26 Dec 23 Dec Harunasan Maru for Yokohama Kobe, Nagoya via Saigon, Bangkok, H'kong God. 1/2 Akashisan Maru for820 words
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Advertisement691 1955-12-10 13 EAST ASIATIC LINES SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA VIA For Aden. Port Said. Genoa. Antwerp Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Oslo Spore P S'Hom Penang x) "FALSTRIA" 24/26 Dec 27/27 Dec 28/29 Dec -xx) "MEONIA" 31 Dec/1 Jan xxx) KAMBODIA" 21/23 Jan 24/24 Jan 25/26 Jan x) Calls London (Passengers only), Gdynia.691 words
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Article, Illustration170 1955-12-10 14 Saving Your Cents TSENNY doesn't believe m keeping all her eggs m one basket or using all her nylon scourers for her saucepans. "There are plenty of other jobs they can do," she says. To prove it, here are five of Penny's scoring tips for scourers: 1 She uses a170 words
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Article, Illustration134 1955-12-10 14 ADO an individual and festive touch to your appearance during the Christmas holiday:— A. A simple but effective touch can be achieved by adding a spray of imitation holly to the sleeve of a plain, dark dress. B. Keep your hair tidy for chores m the kitchen or134 words
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Article405 1955-12-10 14 •WITH this ring I thee wed" echoes back from the marriage rites of many age.; and many lands. The ring, long a symbol of ownership and authority, found its way into the marriage ceremony m ancient Egypt. It signifies the everlastinp union cf a man and woman, stemming405 words
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Article, Illustration316 1955-12-10 14 HELEN HUGH - HELEN HUGH -By PERK up your hair style for parties with a pretty hair ornament. A dramatic decoration is the quickest way to put pep into an old style. Mayfair hairdresser Raymond says. "Make individual hair decorations to match or contrast with your dresses." To316 words
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Article, Illustration40 1955-12-10 14 Photo). SOME ot the pretty girls from Don Yada's Latin Revue, went shopping for Banarat sarees recently. Our photographer found them at Maganlal Nagindas and Co., m Arri Street, where they icere trying out the sarees jor colour effect. StandardStandard - 40 words
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Advertisement106 1955-12-10 14 j^k i I^"^ Iffli «F 1 1 yM,.ii«H that nothing Ist LOOK Look for whiteness! Wash your ttfafcllOC lAfhltfiP whites m Persil and see how much n CIO 1 1 CO WW 11 1 Ivl whiter they are! 2nd LOOK thSfl PfiPSlI See how Persil copes with stains all Ulttll106 words
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Miscellaneous278 1955-12-10 14 IIIIIIIIIIIMBHS3BBBSBHM ♦mO WAY'S QIOTATION: I '?""t'| "j' I T lif \E 1171 filTB T I "The stars are golden Egg Sal jll' II I fruit upon a tree All out gf& 1 I «^B* I f if f 1 f M I of reach." (icorgc Kliot. I 1 SATURDAY FOR278 words
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Article252 1955-12-10 15 MHF Chief - MHF Chief -Says KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— Mr. Herman de Souxa Jr., Malaya Federation president, cracked down hard against the League system for hockey vhich he said was lowering the standard of the gcmc m the country today. A deplorable feature which has crept into Malayan hockey252 words
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Article98 1955-12-10 15 CALCUTTA. Dec. 8 (Reuler)— The Singapore Table Tennis team easily defeated India by Jive matches to nil m the first of a series of matches which began here today. Poon Hens Hoe. the Singapore captain-, and Lo Heng Chew defeated Uttam Chandarana. the Indian champion,98 words
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Article149 1955-12-10 15 Indians May Tour Fed. B \I.A LUMPUR. Fri. An .m Combined Services team may visit the Federation next said Mr. Herman de Sooza Jr President of the r-3.n Hockey Federation layf ites of the MHF are coning a proposal from the *apore Hockey Association invite the Indian Services to play149 words
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Article, Illustration63 1955-12-10 15 THE fighting Fijian, Tukana, gets his first big chance to prove himself when he meets the American Negro, Milton Ross, m Little Nene's December 16 promotion at the Happy World Stadium. Tukana made his professional debut by knocking out Singapore's Paul Cheng. Then he just failed to take the decision63 words
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Article75 1955-12-10 15 THE following 15 Singapore schoolboys hav> been selected to play against C.S.C. Invitation eleven at hockey at Balestier Road tomorrow. Musa bin Yacob (Beaty); Chin Kirn Foh and Baldiraj Singh (R.l.v. S. Wickremasinghe. E. Tessensohn. A. Pereira and M. Nunis (St. Joseph's); A. L'estrange (St.75 words
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Article62 1955-12-10 15 VICTORIA Institution old students residing m Singapore defeated the University of Malaya 3-1 m a friendly hockey match played at Bukit Timah yesterday. S. Vellupillai. former V. I. cricket captain netted two goals while th c other was scored by Sam Navaratnam. University reduced the62 words
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Article, Illustration28 1955-12-10 15 ■Standard pictures by THIS is how they finished on Wednesday, second day of the Perak Turf Club meeting at Ipoh. Lean Kup SengLean Kup Seng - 28 words
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300 1955-12-10 15 CORONATION Boys' Club of Johore, playing their third match m Singapore defeated University of Malaya "B" by 16 points (two goals, one try and one penalty) to 3 (penalty) m a friendly rugby match at Bukit Timah Green yesterday. The Club consisted of several fast300 words
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Article19 1955-12-10 15 UNIVERSITY of Malaya girls beat Victoria Institution postSenior "old girls" 24-4 at net-, ball m Singapore yesterday. 119 words
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Article30 1955-12-10 15 IN a Services Schools Soccer League, Seletar "A"' team edged Changi by 2-1. Seletar scorers were Tom Drake and lan Arnold. Changi gained their only goal through Ken Brown.30 words
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Obituary43 1955-12-10 15 MR. HENG MUI CHENG, 57, passed away at 9.10 p.m. on Friday night at 26. Carlisle Road leaving behind a wife, three sons, three daughters, three daughters-in-law, aie son-in-law and 10 grandchildren. Cortege leaves for Bidadari Cemetery at 3 p.m. on Sunday.43 words
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Advertisement153 1955-12-10 15 WANTED TO PURCHASE 'ANTED British or German Piano lor spot cash. Must be m good condition and price reasonable. Write P.O. Box 1689 Singapore. I AND suitable for buOding housing estate as well as flats. Apply Box T. 2564 S.S. WHERE TO EAT C"ALL at Islamic Restaurant f or delicious153 words
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Advertisement716 1955-12-10 15 CLASSIFIED ADS ACKNOWLEDGMENT THE Family of the late Mr. D. GEORGE de SILVA. thank all Relatives. Friends and Staffs of the Air Ministry RAF., Changi. for their generous Condolences. Floral Tributes, and loan of cars m their recent bereavement. ANNOUNCEMrNI HAVE YOU TRIED "GIN -POM" Drink? Recipe: Two Fingers and716 words
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Miscellaneous135 1955-12-10 15 Li'l Abner m By Al Capp "^H .^SZf^rf /T^-^r^N iPf CIT CUT THET HOUSE, AM' ALL ITS ■S" -^y M SHE m'\CGNTENTSSU6HriNHALF— f e-cO^e.*- MAMMY WJLLjA filt \V. K tO PP£ ft Ff vT^VCX^jte' 0 m > AN-gAsP/'-LOOK WHAR rrT STAND RIGHT UP.TO y^J*&L** > s'f *H^~ m I IMMOvrABI135 words
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Miscellaneous102 1955-12-10 15 I Today's I Sport RUGBY: HMS Malaya Competition Kedah vs. Selangor (at Kedah); Singapore Civilians vs. Combined Services... Singapore padang. Friendlies Police SA vs. Federation Police at Thomson Road; The Blacks vs. R.E.M.E. at Aver Rajah Road. HOCKEY: S.H.A. Quad.— Army vs. Nai'y at S.R.C. at 3.45 p.m.; Civilians vs102 words
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Article210 1955-12-10 16 Windsor Lad The Pilot Trundle Hill Scrutineer 1" TIDE OGOLD VELOCITY TIDE OGOLD HUE OGOLD Kha>im Ires Bten Maori Chief K hasiin Ires Bien Montego Bay Ires Bien Glencoe H K\BY CHRIS BABY CHRIS BABY CHRIS FAYS HARVEST (iallant Scot Kingfold Gallant Scot kingfold Record Time210 words
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Article1317 1955-12-10 16 RACE l: 2.15 p.m. —Horses Class 4, Div. 4—6 Furs. 1 671 Tres Bien 4y 9.00 Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Foo R. van B'kelen Mortimer 2. 107 Rice King II 3y 8.1.". Mr. S. W. Kirn Yong Wahab 3. 628 Maori Chief 4y 8.1:*, May Stable1,317 words
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Article463 1955-12-10 16 WINDSOR LAD - WINDSOR LAD A GLANCE THROUGH THE RECORDS SHOWS by THREE DIMENSION dislikes the mud. He floundered so badly m the rain last Saturday that it was surprising he managed to take no worse than fifth place behind Nick. But with the track m a much463 words
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Article1338 1955-12-10 16 RACE ONE I pick Tide O' Gold for the First Race. Tide O' Gold showed a return to form when he finished second to Marcelle. He was among the backmarkeis tor most of the way but came up with a strong run m the1,338 words
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Article93 1955-12-10 16 MRS. M. Strong won the women's golf competition of the RAF Seletar played at the Seletar Golf Club with Mrs. J. Norton a worthy runner-up. In the Juniors Monthly Cup competition, John Allcock 12--year-old golfer, took the honours while Edwin Binks finished second. The first 9-H©le93 words
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Article221 1955-12-10 16 By Our Basketball Reporter SINGAPORE'S delightful display of basketball when they knocked out Hongkong for the Nanyang University Cup competition, has boosted their stock for the Cup tonight as they take on Taiwan, defending champions, at the Happy World Stadium. A sell-out crowd is expected221 words
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491 1955-12-10 16 Civilians Off To A Flying Start In 'Quad' SINGAPORE Civilians went off >to a flying start m the Singapore Hockey Association's annual quadrangular tournament with a 5-1 victory over the Army on the padang yesterday. Watched by an appreciative crowd. Civilians netted four goals m the last five minutes of491 words
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Article171 1955-12-10 16 Pakistanis Help Navy To Victory ROYAL NAVY, strengthened by three Pakistan Navy players Maqbool. Khan and Yaqoob fought their way through to beat Royal Air Force 2-0 m the earlier match on the padang yesterday. Navy opened the score by taking the chance of the short corner m the 11th171 words
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Advertisement27 1955-12-10 16 RAIN has kept off since Wednesday's shower and the going for this afternoon's races should be good. In Page 15... See Page 15 for Wednesday's race finishes.27 words
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Advertisement178 1955-12-10 16 juvmumvuuww\uvu\mwmum«uwmwuwttuv\\\\\ I I E S ULT V I YES |#£CORD.' I W\ePUTATION! I An Independent Panel of Judges have decided that "THREE RINGS" I was "The Horse of the Year" and I "BARAKAT" was the Horse to win most Races These two Champions were Imported and Sold THE ENGLISH BLOODSTOCK178 words
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Asia Insurance Building
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Title Section10 1955-12-10 1 Asia Insurance Building SINGAPORE tiger STANDARD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 195310 words
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Article148 1955-12-10 1 S:.\ T GAPORE'S skyline will be one of the finest m the world. So said Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald, when, as CommissionerGeneral for South-east Asia, he laid the foundation stone of the latest giant to grace the seafront, the New Asia Insurance Building. Fhat148 words
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Article78 1955-12-10 1 THE architect who drew the plans for the Asia Insurance Building says this la the biggest single project he has undertaken since he s irted practice m 1938. Mr, Ng has practical as well as theoretical experience the building business Before he went for his si idles78 words
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Article, Illustration54 1955-12-10 1 THE new giant Asia Insurance Building, its 19 storeys towering to a height of 272 feet above the Colony will be officially opened by His Excellency, the Governor, Sir Robert Black, today. This unusual shot of the Building was taken from beneath one of the arches ofStandard - 54 words
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Article423 1955-12-10 1 Governor To Open Tallest Skyscraper SOUTHEAST ASIA'S tallest skyscraper, the 19-storey, $8 million new Asia Insurance Building m Finlayson Green, Singapore, will today be officially declared open by the Governor of Singapore, Sir Robert Black. foundation oi the burtding. he said: 'This building is something423 words
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Article141 1955-12-10 1 A SPECIAL .gold key will be used by the Governor of Singapoie. Sir Rubert Black, when he officially declares open the multi-stoicy Asia Insurance Building m Singapore, today. Called the Gold Presentation Key. it was manufactured specially for this occasion by Blunt and Wray of England,141 words
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Article73 1955-12-10 1 Highlights At A Glance About 2.000 ffuesls have been invited to the opening today. Some 1.400 tons of marble and 1.400 tons of steel were used m the project. The Asia Insurance Building is Malaya's tallest skyscraper, 27> feet tall a The 19 storey build- ins contains a total of73 words
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Article, Illustration188 1955-12-10 1 BUSINESS TYCOONS FOUNDER of the Asia Insurance Company Ltd Singapore, 'SI years a.uo, was Mr Lee Letiߣ Xi, who has no other business interests ■part from the insurance companies he has seen grew. Air. Lee first came to Singapore In 19 Hi as assistant manager of188 words
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Advertisement137 1955-12-10 1 Bjsfi gr W IH '''UU^B j MJ ifci jR,^B M H|^ ML_^H IB BW >T- gM irl^ ASIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. j Today witnesses the formal opening by His Excellency the Governor, of the Asia Insurance Building. To all friends and clients, the Asia Insurance Company Limited extends its sincere137 words
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341 1955-12-10 2 17 Shipments Needed To Complete Delivery SOME 1,400 tons of steel, comprising fabricated structural steel m the form of construction girders and the stainless steel tower which surmounts the whole edifice, were used m the erection of the Colony's latest addition to the Collyer341 words
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Article221 1955-12-10 2 IHE marbling of the $8 million 19-storey Asia Insurance Building, Singapore, at a cost of nearly three-quarters of a million dollars is the biggest project of its kind ever undertaken m Malaya It involved the covering of the entire exterior facing of the building221 words
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Article, Illustration112 1955-12-10 2 HUNDREDS of pedestrians passing along Finlayson Green one day m July, 1953, were amazed to see a huge circular funnel of steel being gently hoisted to the top of a skeleton structure, to\vering some 200 feet into the air. This funnel was the tower-covering of theStandard - 112 words
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Article166 1955-12-10 2 FOUNDATION work for the Asia Insurance Building m Singapore, which has made this skyscraper the only earth-quake proof one m South-east Asia, took over two years to complete, at a cost of over $2 million, according to the architect, Mr. Ng Keng Siang. The building. weighing166 words
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270 1955-12-10 2 COLONY'S LATEST NIGHTSPOT IS 'WAY UP IN THE AIR' SINGAPORE will have the largest and the most up-to-date restaurant at the end of next month, when the Sky Palace Restaurant, at the Colony's new landmark Asia Insurance Building -opens. The restaurant will be housed m the 14th, 15th and the270 words
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Article329 1955-12-10 2 NEW equipment for the erection of reinforced concrete structures will soon be introduced into Malaya and Borneo. Know as "Acrow" Steel Formwork, the equipment consists of various units such as adjustable steel prop. floor centres, floor forms and beam and column shutI tering clamps. Although329 words
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Advertisement234 1955-12-10 2 nr¥7Rml n 7 STEEL FORM WORK FOR ALL TYPES OF REINFORCED m o'iToSK 7c 11 r 1 1 BT^ rr; -^RRl^^^^^^^T A^'- -V STEEL TOGETHER WiTH TmESE ACROW PROV;D C H \JA\I Vr IVC la I Lr« .a '**'Jt. *<w;* c 5 SmuTTERiNG UN'S STEEL SHUTTERING SUPPORTS ACROW STECL FORMWORK234 words
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Article139 1955-12-10 3 This form of presentation ensures that the architect, wherever he may be, has at his disposal an almost unlimited choice of colour range, and what is most important, he knows that whatever colour or combination of colours he may select will always be instantly available. The introduction of139 words
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Article151 1955-12-10 3 Doors To Suit All Climates THE New Asia Insurance Building contains many examples of Haskins metal work made by the E. Pollard and Co. Ltd., including three sets of bronze and glass entrance doors with their rolling Portcullis grilles, which afford visibility and ventilation with ample security. These grilles, designed151 words
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Article333 1955-12-10 3 SKYSCRAPER SOLVES MAIL PROBLEM Every Floor Has Its Own Chute Letter Box WITH the advent of the skyscraper era to the Colony, the big problem of finding a fast and efficient method of dispatching the normal daily mail has arisen. In Singapore's latest, structural giant, the NewAsia Insurance Building, this333 words
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253 1955-12-10 3 ARCHITECT HAD 999 COLOURS TO CHOOSE FROM ROBBIALAC Colorizer Plastic Emulsion Paint, manufactured by Jenson Nicholson Ltd. was selected by the architect, Mr. Ng Keng Siang F.K.I.B.A. for the internal decoration of the Asia Insurance Building. This London Firm, first established m 1821 at No. 37 Barbican m the City253 words
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Article181 1955-12-10 3 FOR ceilings where dignity and good finish are essential, plaster is still the medium chosen by the architect. A good foundation for the plaster is naturally the first necessity and this is supplied by a well constructed metal lath base a base which will resist the181 words
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Advertisement142 1955-12-10 3 OTIS ELEVATORS installed m the NEW ASIA INSURANCE j BUILDING i i *K>K^«ta^^>^^BwF^pM^pß^pK^^pl^p^^^y »fe«l^aß^^^C rl lis i VAPVKXMNMIIHHiPMHMI^H^HBM^PJ^^^m^HB^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ™>-^. 7t?^^ .-.'l j UNION CONSTRUCTION CO. (shanchad Contractor for Foundation work and Reinforced Concrete Superstructure i for ASIA INSURANCE BUILDING 42, Bank of China Bfdg. Tel: 7701, ***** j -^Cbffl" Robbialac142 words
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Advertisement141 1955-12-10 3 STEEL The t entire J> steel I structure i including the stainless steel ASIA INSURANCE I BUILDING was supplied by CHIN HO a CO. (SPORE) LTD. Singapore Kuala Lumpur Penang 2\\\VV\\\\VV\\\\\\\\\VV\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\V\\\\\\VV\\\\\\\\\\\\\\v 1 Messrs. P. D. DRAMAGA KONGSI N. V., Announces the Opening of their Office at ROOM 11-F I ASIA141 words
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Article, Illustration73 1955-12-10 4 THIS Standard photo taken from the harbour off Collyer Quay shows the skeleton of the Asia Insurance Building as it looked when nearing the final stages of completion. At this time the marble finish \yas n<»t yet m evidence.^ but the steel tower whftrh su; mounts73 words
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Article, Illustration298 1955-12-10 4 AIR-COOLED FLOORS A FEATURE IN BUILDING SPACE-SAVING and unobtrusive Chrysler Airtemp air-conditioners are a feature m Singapore's new landmark, the 19-storey Asia Insurance Building. The building is air-conditioned from the ground floor to the sixth floor and on the 14th floor. Mr S. Y. Hon of Kian Gwan (Malaya) Ltd298 words
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185 1955-12-10 4 THE reinforced concrete framing work for the 19-storey Asia Insurance Building was carried out by Union Construction Company of Singapore, which finished the job one and a half months ahead of schedule. Although the firm agreed to complete each floor m ten days,185 words
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Article84 1955-12-10 4 SINGAPORE'S already congested Collyer Quay will have an even bigger flow of traffic when the new Asia Insurance Building officially opens for business today. Many commercial firms previously housed m areas outside the city have now moved into this central location. It is expected that the84 words
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165 1955-12-10 4 2,000 Guests Will Witness The Opening Ceremony ABOUT 2,000 guests have been invited to witness the opening of the Asia Insurance Building m Singapore today by the Governor of Singapore, Sir Robert Black. Sir Robert will arrive at the Ra files Quay entrance of the building at 10.45 a.m. today,165 words
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