Singapore Standard, 23 December 1955
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Title Section39 1955-12-23 1 Singapore Standard W uT^uZT _F^_^ J- a» STANDARD POLICE "XO H? lM iS ***** (5 Ua«J 2400 V A* VFI 2. ""BRIGADE GENERAL HOSPITAL 5111 2414 Vol. VI. No. 170 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1955 14 PAGES 15 CENTS39 words
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Article368 1955-12-23 1 THERE will be no issue of The Singapore Standard on Boxing Day, Dec. 26. Publication will be resumed on Dec. 27. It's In The Betong Salient Reds Warned: No Big Raids Or Talks End KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The Federation Government tonight- announced a 50 square-mile ceasefire area368 words
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Article499 1955-12-23 1 IT'S OVER THE QUEEN' KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Pan-Malayan Students' Federation today challenged the Federation's Alliance government to find out whether Malayans, now on the road to independence, still want the "God Save The Queen" to be played as their national anthem. This followed the Government's499 words
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Article226 1955-12-23 1 SANTA KNOCKS AGAIN DISTRIBUTION of Christinas gifts to underprivileged children m Singapore was m full swing yesterday when The Standard's Santa Claus visited five centres handing out toys, balloons, and eats to more than 600 children. The places Santa Claus visited with toys bought with iyour donations to the Toy226 words
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Article41 1955-12-23 1 THE shadowy towpaths of the Seine, favourite haunts of lovers and tramps, will soon be brilliantly lit by fluorescent lamps to win back for Paris the title of "City of Light." the Paris City Council have decided. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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Article, Illustration56 1955-12-23 1 photo. THE unshaded areas will become a "ceasefire" area with effect from midnight on Dec. 23/24, 1955. It will remain a "ceasefire" area until 10 days after the end of Che meeting between the Chief Ministers of the Federation of Malaya and Singapore and Sir Chenglock TanD.I. - 56 words
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Article733 1955-12-23 1 FORCED ABOLITION THE Director of Personnel, Mr. J.D. Higham, giving evidence before, the Malayanization Commission m Singapore last night, warned that once the compulsory abolition scheme was announced there would be far more expatriate officers leaving the Colony. Mr. Higham was objecting to the creation of733 words
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Article105 1955-12-23 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The new Australian Commissioner to the Federation, Mr. Thomas K. Critchley, flew into Kuala Lumpur today with a "no strings" assurance about the Colombo Plan aid to Malaya from his country. "Our sole objective is to contribute to the development105 words
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Article64 1955-12-23 1 LONDON Dec. 22 (Reuter) The Economist reported today that the Dunlop Rubber Company is showing confidence m the future of natural rubber, even though it plans to produce synthetic rubber m Britain. The weekly independent review said the British development "wa s taken as indifferent news for64 words
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Article24 1955-12-23 1 MRS. Grete Marie Haney, who as Gretchen Lederer, was a Hollywood star of the silent films, has died, aged 64. ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article22 1955-12-23 1 FRENCH troops moved an anti-terror net across Algeria yesterday to meet a rebel threat of violence on Christmas Eve UPUP - 22 words
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Article27 1955-12-23 1 THE condition of the Pasha of Marrakesh. French Morocco. El Glaoui. has taken a sudden turn for the worse, doctors attending him said yesterday.27 words
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Article123 1955-12-23 1 BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 22 (Reuter) Heavy fighting was going on m the streets of Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, where a revolution broke out during the night, according to a broadcast m Buenos Aires this morning. All communications with Paraguay were cut off. Reports reaching here123 words
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Article37 1955-12-23 1 SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister David Marshall left Karachi by air for home last night accompanied by his two ministers, Mr. Lim Yew Hock and Inche Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat. Reuter. (Earlier story m Page 8)37 words
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Article26 1955-12-23 1 ABOUT 560 Americans, a record number, will be killed m traffic accidents during the Christmas holidays, the National Safety Council has estimated. ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Article119 1955-12-23 1 I'll Make No Deal Tunku KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The Federation Chief Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, today reiterated before the Malay Rulers that he would m no way "negotiate" peace with the Communist terrorists. The Tunku met the Rulers today with the High Commissioner, Sir Donald MacGillivray. He gave the Rulers119 words
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Article56 1955-12-23 1 SUDBURY, Massachusetts, Dec. 22 (U.P.) Fire today gutted the Wayside Inn, a landmark of American history. Firemen, working m 10--below zero weather, chopped through 19 inches of ice to get water to battle the flames m the tinder-dry 269-year-old inn, which was immortalized m Henry Wadsworth56 words
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Article52 1955-12-23 1 TIN PRICE UP $6% THE Singapore tin price jumped $6| to $407 per picul yesterday. Good demand for the metal, both locally and on the London and New York markets, was responsible for the sharp rise. Tin shares showed no marked response to the rise m the metal price. (See52 words
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Article, Illustration239 1955-12-23 1 C ATT ELL BECOMES OSMAN ALL BECAUSE OF LOVE By FIRDHOUSE SALAHUDEEN Standard Staff Reporter BRITISH National Serviceman, Pte. T. A. P. Cattell, 21, has embraced Islam m order to marry a Joget dancer, 22--year-old Salma binte Abdullah, of the Ulu Trim Cabaret m Johore Bahru. Pte Cattell, now Osman239 words
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Article156 1955-12-23 1 Red Dot Halts Comet MONTREAL. Dec. 22 (Reuter) Technicians at Montreal's Doryal airport will examine Britain's Comet 111 jetliner today to determine why she had to return here soon after beginning the last lap of a record-breaking world flight. Group Captain John Cunningham said that a minor engine fault appeared156 words
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Advertisement24 1955-12-23 1 Consuls- iyl/N-yj OPPOSITE OOf ON §/f*e**o*e -7. rtc 20*0* j (JhristniQs I j I ~-^*tO/lc nf iL. *^J^i&ftraMftiO OifTBHUTt THIS FAMOUS PROOUCT Of MALAYA24 words
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Advertisement140 1955-12-23 1 Bmm MOVIE FILMS AVAILABLE ON HIRE at HEW REX PHOTO STUDIO FILMS LIBRARY 1 Raffles Place, Spore Tel: ***** m&m& m&mk m&mk m&m& mk 9*fJL FREE! To every LEONARD Customer... Wf \Sy A beautiful' BETTEß HOMES f GARDEN" Calendar. The Gift you'll always enjoy opening! WE'LL DELIVER THE FINEST CHRISTMAS140 words
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Article52 1955-12-23 2 MADAM HA AH NGA. 82, peacefully m Singapore yesterday, leaving behind son Mr. Chia Joo Fook^ daughter-in-law Chons Joon Neo *wo sons-in-law Dr. A. P. Chen and Mr. Lam Choo Chiang 15 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren to mourn loss. Cortege leaves 26. Wilkinson Road 5 P-rn,. today far52 words
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Article, Illustration59 1955-12-23 2 photo. THE fifty children at the Chinese Overseas Creche Singapore chummed up with Standard's Santa Claus so well that they forced him to sit on the floor and sing before he distributed toys bought with your donations to the Toy Fund. Picture shows one of theStandard - 59 words
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Article57 1955-12-23 2 Yesterday's Donors To Toy Fund THE Standard gratefully acknowledges the following donations received yesterday: Previously acknowledged $12,407.91 Mr Tan Cheng Chuan, Singapore 50.00 Mr Yap Yin Fah, Ipoh 20.00 Mr. Chua Swee Eng, Singapore 15.00 Mr. Joseph, Singapore 12.00 Father Xmas. Kuala Lumpur 10.00 Mr Benny CheeSingapore 6.00 Miss Rebecca57 words
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Article153 1955-12-23 2 A YOUNG British soldier found it difficult to find friends m Singapore so he took to drinking. The soldier, Private E.D. Watkin, 19, REME, was sentenced to 84 days' detention when he pleaded guilty to two charges at a Singapore District Court Martial yesterday.153 words
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Article28 1955-12-23 2 THE U.S. Weather Bureau is planning to use dry ice seeding next year m an effort to change the path of at least one hurricane. A.P.A.P. - 28 words
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Article28 1955-12-23 2 SINGAPORE Marine Police yesterday recovered the decomposed body of a new born baby boy m the sea off Tanjong Rhu, near the Number Two Slipway.28 words
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Article119 1955-12-23 2 New Ship To Shore Link-Up PENANG, Thurs.— The Penang Harbour Board has installed on the roof of its office at Swettenham Pier a new signal station which is now ready for operation. All ships, ship's agents, the Penang pilots and other users of the harbour are invited to take advantage119 words
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Article145 1955-12-23 2 CARNEGIE CLUB SEEKS AFFILIATION THE Dale Carnegie Club m Singapore is reeking affiliation with the D.C.C. International m San Francisco, California the controlling body of similar clubs m 300 cities all over the world. Mr. Chiu Nang Yang, vicepresident of the club, told The Standard yesterday that an application charter145 words
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Article354 1955-12-23 2 Nerve Centre In A 'Box' THE Singapore Public Works Department will next year complete two important defence projects at a combined cost of $1,800,000, Mr. R. H. Benger, Senior Executive Engineer, Defence Services, told Th c Standard yesterday. One of the projects to be ready354 words
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Article34 1955-12-23 2 WONG BOON SIN wa? tentatively charged m the Singspore Fifth Magistrate's Court yesterday, with the murder of Koh Show Yew on Dec. 21. at Orchard Road. He was remanded for a week.34 words
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Advertisement176 1955-12-23 2 S^ BRONX /^SOUTHERN X X X COCKTAIL CROSS i Dry Gin, > COCKTAIL v a •> r# COTE O'OR i Dry Martini f i Sweet TnGQO rl S>l m Pti-ti IB COCKTAIL i Vermouth i Sweet I Martini Ver- I f X .jf ffCOC/ Ut< LIU Fill Hi, I r176 words
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Article219 1955-12-23 3 Pay Us Today Or We Go On Strike JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— Nurses of the Johore Bahru General Hospital have threatened to go on strike on Christmas Day, if their salaries are not paid by tomorrow. The nurses decided to take this step when they were told that they219 words
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Article36 1955-12-23 3 MISS Diana Voon was last night elected Happy Cabaret Queen for 1955 at the ninth annual competition held at the Happy World, Singapore. Runners-up were Miss Betty Chan and Miss Lilly Chow.36 words
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Article36 1955-12-23 3 S. VELLIPILLAI, 54, a cyclist, was killed instantly after he was involved m a collision with a military lorry at the junction of Cavanagh Road and Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore, at 7 p.m. last night.36 words
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Article225 1955-12-23 3 THE Director of Personnel, Mr. J.D. Higham, denied an allegation made by the spokesman for local senior government officers, Mr. K.M. Byrne, at the public session of the Malayanization Commission on Monday, that the disciplinary tribunals appointed by the Government were a "farce." Mr. Higham said225 words
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Article37 1955-12-23 3 THERE were no fresh developments m the Colony's bus disputes yesterday. Bus owners and the workers were busy holding separate discussions on the disputes and preparing their cases for the Court of Inquiry.37 words
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Article18 1955-12-23 3 PENANG. Thurs.—Government is making a list of employers who have failed to submit provident fund returns18 words
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Article22 1955-12-23 3 TAN Seek Hoe, 28, a nurse, died soon after receiving an injection at a Singapore hospital at 5.30 p.m. yesterday.22 words
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Article250 1955-12-23 3 Woes Of An Ex-Malayan KUALA LUMFUK, Thurs. A harrowing 2 picture of life under the 2 Communist regime m China has been brought 2 here by a former Mala- yan Chinese m a letter to 2 relatives here. 2 The letter which was released by250 words
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Article47 1955-12-23 3 NEGOTIATIONS between the representatives of the Singapore Straits Steamship Company and Mansfield Local Staff Union will be held today at the Ocean Building at 2.30 p.m. to discuss the wage claims and other demands of the 600 employees submitted by the Union recently47 words
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Article98 1955-12-23 3 THE Singapore Chinese Middle Schools' Students' Union yesterday sent a telegram to the Federal Government expressing indignation over the alleged behaviour of the Johore Customs, Education Department, and Special Branch to representatives attending the Cultural Festival m Kuala Lumpur. The Festival is sponsored by the Pan-Malayan Students98 words
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Article85 1955-12-23 3 LIM Boon Kirn. who was arrested two weeks ago under the Public Security Ordinance, appeared m the Singapore First Criminal Court yesterday to answer a charge of having written a subversive document (a letter) on Nov. 20. Lim said "not guilty" when the charge was read85 words
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Advertisement77 1955-12-23 3 TOILET SOAPj c^ The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products TIN PACKED BALASHiN SAI (PAT KUA TAN) Very effective for Coughs, Indigestion, Seasickness, Nausea, Tiredness, Stomachache, Foul Breath. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL iJf* iST* m& m& j«M JM JfMiM TO THE ROAR OF A THOUSAND S77 words
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Advertisement366 1955-12-23 3 Richard Hudnut E^^l HOME Pochard PERMANENT 1 Hudnut a r tot Bfifl y". **r* i ■'^^^r'^'jtfP^^ Wtt/i revolutionary BEAUTY RINSE NEUTRALIZER For NORMAL or HARD-TO-WAVE Hair NOW for the first time, you can have a truly beautiful luxury home permanent. Because never before has there been a wave like the366 words
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Miscellaneous914 1955-12-23 3 Standard cJiimanac INFORMATION AT A CIANCE TOITIMPIIIWT Christmas Wavelength AnnouncejnTjTr- ■k^VOf* T. ments; 530 Queen Victoria Visits 1 j I NG A P O.R c PaHs: 6 p™ The A1 Read g r^'^m^AVX m» Christmas Show; 6.30 News fKS«» jg& Commentary; 643 Sports RoundSs^^^^^t* U P= 6 55 Report from914 words
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Article95 1955-12-23 4 MORE -than 800 children yesterday thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the Third Dutch Baby Christmas Party held m the Jubilee Theatre, Singapore. and went home happily clutching a gift parcel each. The party was given to the children by Friesland (Malaya) Ltd., sales promoters of milk, m95 words
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Article353 1955-12-23 4 RICE IMPORT DUTY MOOTED It's To Protect Local Padi Price KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The Federation Government announced tonight it was prepared to impose import duty on rice, should there be any difficulty m implementing its $14 guaranteed floor price for local padi. The Minister for Economic Affairs, Mr. Oscar A.353 words
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Article, Illustration324 1955-12-23 4 Five Others Get Promotions A LECTURER m chemistry m the University of Malaya has won the distinction of being the first man to be appointed to a newly-created top academic post that of Reader m Chemistry. The lecturer, Dr. Rayson L. Huang. 35, now gains324 words
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Article53 1955-12-23 4 PENANG, Thurs. The travelling dispensary and lecture van of the Veterinary Department visited 56 villages, six kampongs and five estates and carried out 14.450 Ranikhet vaccinations. The workers also carried out 1,991 fowl pox vaccinations and 450 chemical caponisations. Sale of medicine for common animal53 words
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Article174 1955-12-23 4 Tribute To The Late Mr. Cheng TRIBUTE was paid to the late Mr. Homer Cheng by Singapore's Education Minister. Mr. Chew Swee Kee. when he declared open the Chinese V.M.C.A. Art Club exhibition yesterday. Describing Mr. Ch c n g's YMCA work as "God's humane task." Mr. Chew said: "During174 words
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Article43 1955-12-23 4 It Was Her Fault— Court JOHCRE BAHRU, Thurs.— S. Raman Naidu, a lorry driver, was acquitted m the Sessions Court today on a charge of causing the death of a woman by dangerous driving. The judge said the woman caused her own misfortune43 words
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Article135 1955-12-23 4 SURPRISE GIFT FOR 40 DRIVERS THE Foreign Office m London yesterday offered "surprise" Christmas gifts wage increases to 40 drivers m the Commissioner General's Office m Singapore. The basic salary of grade I drivers will be increased from $144 to $161.50. and grade II drivers from $132 to $140.80, with135 words
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Article146 1955-12-23 4 CLOSING rubber prices (cents per Ib.) m Singapore yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Spot f.o.b. 1271 128* No J R.S.S Jan. 129 129* No. 2 Jan. 1251 1253 No. 3 Jan. 1241 1251 Tone: Steady. UN FKiCE The price of tin yesterday was $407 per picul (Up $6|. LONDON146 words
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98 1955-12-23 4 THIRTY employees of the Royal Navy Wireless Station at Kranji, Singapore, who staged a 24-hour "wild cat" strike on Wednesday, yesterday commenced an indefinite strike. Reason for the strike, according to the Naval. Base Labour Union which represents the workers, is the withdrawal of "substance98 words
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Article36 1955-12-23 4 HONGKONG, Dec 22 Special Standard Service; Closing prices of the Hongkong Exchange were: $15.28 to £1 Sterling; $5.***** to US$l; $1,829 to Malayan $1; $0.1565 to one Indonesian Rupiah; Gold $253,375 to a tael.36 words
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Article178 1955-12-23 4 Colombo Plan Students TWO Asians who went to New Zealand four years ago to study under the Colombo Plan arrived m Singapore yesterday with pleasant memories and a total of five degrees. They are Mr. Hew Wui Lim, 27, of Ipoh and Mr. James178 words
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Article, Illustration33 1955-12-23 4 photo. MR Mirza Ah Rowshan, gaates lovingly at his charming bride, the former Miss Khanum Ferdouse, after their wedding m Singapore yesterday. A reception was held m Gilstead Road later. StandardStandard - 33 words
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Advertisement360 1955-12-23 4 CATHAY ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS AIUAIIRDA OPENS TODAY! O fcHMPI P IIM 11 a.m., 1.30 4.00, 6.45 IN CIIDITIOHI NOII SIO9 and 9.30 p.m. ONLY THE MIGHTY MOTION PICTURE SCREEN CAN C APTIRK THE SC OPK OF THI> GKEAT STORY .THE EXPLOSIXE POWER. THE TENSE DRAMA. THE OVERWHELMING HEROISM THAT TRIGGERED THE360 words
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Advertisement290 1955-12-23 4 SHAW BROTHERS ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS 1 f J I jj/l] I iik STARTS 1 TODAY! S> TEL* 5159 j$ 5 SHOWS DAILY: 11,1.45,4,6.30,9.30 c|« jl v n ij. fw s^ v« BaJ P^fe^ «V Plus! WALT V»J KSSmMM^ C |V Disney's "Siam ■§P wjf m Technicolor i§fr!^^^Bt J?!r li^^^L'^^^^^^^^^m^B XSi i>'290 words
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Article221 1955-12-23 5 Old Faithful Has Supplied Power For 25 Years ST. JAMES power station, which has supplied Singapore with electricity for 25 years, will have its fate decided soon. One proposal brought forward to the City Council is that it should be dismantled and sold. The Standard221 words
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Article, Illustration165 1955-12-23 5 J AUSTRALIAN women are U highly dress-conscious, said Miss Ho May Chan yesterfl day. I The first Asian girl to be I 1 admitted to the teaching staff of the Department of Tech- nicai Education of New 1 South Wales, Miss Ho is a165 words
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Article250 1955-12-23 5 Best Way To The Problem' SINGAPOREANS yesterday hailed the introduction of a "Listeners' Panel" to advise programme planners m Radio Malaya on the likes and dislikes of the public as an "excellent idea." "It is not only an excellent idea, but a democratic one," said250 words
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199 1955-12-23 5 Varsity To House 500 More Pupils Next Year THE University of Malaya will build two residential colleges for men and women students m the university grounds m Cluny Road next year. As part of the University's building schemes, the two buildings will provide accommodation for 500 when they are ready199 words
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Article100 1955-12-23 5 Varsity Heads Meet In Bangkok SIR SYDNEY CAINE. ViceChancellor of the University of Malaya, is leaving for Bangkok on Jan. 16 to attend a South-east Asia-wide conference of university heads. The meeting, which is expected to last three days, is to consider the formation of an "association of South-east Asian100 words
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184 1955-12-23 5 'Old Friend Is Freed Of Extortion TING KUM. a neighbour of Siew Mok Sang m a village m China 20 years ago, was acquitted m the Singapore First Criminal Court yesterday on a charge of attempted extortion brought up by Siew. Siew, a goldsmith and head of a Social Welfare184 words
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Article70 1955-12-23 5 Loses Life On X'mas Errand A SINGAPORE clerk lost his life on his way to post Christmas cards early yesterday. Lho Jee Kiat was cycling along Balestier Road when he was involved m a collision with another cyclist. He was thrown on the road and was involved m a second70 words
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Article204 1955-12-23 5 UNLESS there was increased revenue from the sale of electricity, it would not be possible to repay interest and sinking fund charges on loans and capital outlay, warned the Singapore City Electrical Engineer, Mr. R. A. Waddle, m his report for 1954 issued yesterday. Mr.204 words
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Article259 1955-12-23 5 Strike Won't Stop Carol Parties DESPITE the bus strike, Singapore carollers will tain out m full force tomorrow night to bring cheer to strike-ridden Singapore. Up to date all churches have reported no cancellation of their festive programmes. Beginning midnight tomorrow, thousands of Christians of all denominations m Singapore will259 words
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Article119 1955-12-23 5 Cowherd Jailed For Theft A SINGAPORE cowherd, D. Rengasamy, 35, was yesterday sentenced to three months' imprisonment m the Eighth Magistrate's Court when he pleaded guilty to stealing a sewing machine, valued at $110, from a schoolgirl, Gan Hong Choo. Gan told the court: "Before I left the house for119 words
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Article39 1955-12-23 5 THE Indonesian Consulate General's Office m Singapore, will be closed on Dec. 26 and 27. The shipping section ol the office will be open on Tues., Dec. 27. for an hour from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.39 words
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Article, Illustration68 1955-12-23 5 Chan. PRETTY 21 -year-old Lilian Ong. wearing: a dazzling; red evening dress, was crowned 'Miss Kluang 1955' by a panel of five judges at a beauty parade held at the Metro Theatre m Kluang on Wednesday. The first 'Miss Kluang' was selected from 11 other entrants. Proceeds forStandard - 68 words
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Article86 1955-12-23 5 LONDON. Dec. 22 (Reuter) —The Economist, independent weekly review, today discussing the difficulties facing Mr. Marshall m his campaign to win internal self-government for the Crown Colony said he lacks able at least m the numbers needed. "He faces a determined opposition with probably a86 words
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Advertisement497 1955-12-23 5 SOUTHERN CABARET I 4TH FLOOR, SOUTHERN HOTEL (Off New Bridge Road) «v I X M AS jtffik M 1 ATTRACTIONS t(^MMm& I TO-NITE nUBi HI tw« J SPOT DANCES NOVLLTY PRIZES BY COURTESY OF LION LTD. Sjj TO-MORROW NIGHT-EXTENSION 2a.m. fc? XMAS NIGHT (2Sfh)- EXTENSION 7o.ni. jjj COO' ijj STREAMERS,497 words
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Miscellaneous67 1955-12-23 5 Weather Report Maximum Temperature: From 7.30 p.m. Dec. 21 to 7.30 a.m. Dec. 22 Singapore (73F), Penang: (71F). Kota Bahru. (74F), Kuala Lumpur (71F), Ipoh (70F), Kuantan (70F). MiniiN-jm Temperature: From 7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Dec. 22 Singapore (85F), Penang (87Fi. Kota Bahru (85F). Kuala Lumpur OOF), Ipoh (93F),67 words
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Article496 1955-12-23 6 fPHE proponents of Malayanization, whose lack of wisdom and discretion m assessing the essentials of good administration have been so clearly shown up m their anti-expatriate views before the Commission, should m all honesty and sincerity pay due regard to the warning that has been given by496 words
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Article441 1955-12-23 6 PENAXG Settlement Councillor, Dr. N. K. Menon, is worried about the sale of British estates m Province Wellesley to local interests. He asks, "What is the reason for this flight of British capital?" And wonders whether it is because there is no future for rubber m this441 words
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Article, Illustration881 1955-12-23 6 THE NEWS AS IT STRIKES ME YV7ITH monotonous regu- larity we have heard it said, whenever the Federal medical service is criticized. that faults and failures are. due to lack of staff. Yet no sincere effort has been made to remedy the position. On the other hand. the department appears881 words
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Article953 1955-12-23 6 Prof. S. Zuckerman - Prof. S. Zuckerman ?L Chairman of the Natural Resources (Technical) Com mittee, and Sands Cox Pro fessor of Anatomy m the University of Birmingham CRITICAL stage has been reached m the discussion of world population and world resources. In Europe and the United States the topic is953 words
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Article229 1955-12-23 6 REVIEW OF VIEWS Mr. M/s Success TTTUSAN Melayu says Mr. David Marshall's notable success m London was the approval given by the Secretary of State for the Colo- j nies, Mr. Lennox-Boyd to multi-lingualisrn mi n the Singapore Legislative Assembly, i It is certain, adds the paper, that when Mr.229 words
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Article492 1955-12-23 6 i --J--.- --—^v>'JiMyi'iiii »f.-^^^^"-*^ Sir: These days we hear quite a lot of the demand for the speeding up of the Malayanization of the Public Services so much so that pressure for the Malayanization of these Services borders on ridiculing the presence of the white man492 words
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Article130 1955-12-23 6 Sir: We refer to an article m your Dec. 22 issue headed "No Lusty 'Merdeka' for Tunku" and would be obliged if you could correct the impression given m that article that we are responsible for admission to the Harbour Board area. Your reporter must have misunderstood130 words
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Article97 1955-12-23 6 Sir: I shall be pleased if you will kindly let me know who are the Board of Trustees of the Singapore Improvement Trust. LIM GHEE MOH Perlis Mr. J.T. Rea (Chairman), Mr. T.M. Hart (Financial Secretary Exofficio), Mr. S.G. Barlock (Chairman-Rural Board-Ex-officio), Mr. A. Wear (Director of Public97 words
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Advertisement17 1955-12-23 6 m makes history! Standard Vanguard 111 FEDERATED MOTORS LTD. orchard rd. spore. Federation Representatives WEARNE BROS. LTD.17 words
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Advertisement55 1955-12-23 6 i jlgfe xiwmrzvmo// rf <!^lililtl*llili^M flj j£f BtosamEDiMMn^ >, n c MSm SECOND Cjf WORLD WAR M Dif Winston S. Churchill \L<S$ I Red Art Canvas fM Complete m 6 Volumes. Hundreds of Superb War Photographs, Plans, Maps, Diagrams and Documents. Frontispiece m Full Colour m each Volume. Special introductory55 words
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289 1955-12-23 7 Britain Pluqs A Loophole In Arms Shipments LONDON, Dec. 22, (UP)-Britain disclosed officially yesterday that she is closing a loophole through which discarded tanks and war equipment have been reaching the explosive Middle East. The government has clamped down on export licences for such surplus war machines which previously ive289 words
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Article50 1955-12-23 7 NAIROBI. Dec. 22 (Reuter) —Security forces have "brokm the back" of Mau Mau I rrorism among the Meru and Embu tribes of Kenya. a ;thoritiative military sources sr.d here. The sources estimated there were only 2.500 Mau Mau left In the whole of Kenya.50 words
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Article25 1955-12-23 7 JAPAN has agreed to import 250.000 tons of Burmese rice next year according to the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article56 1955-12-23 7 Valentines Shipped To Egypt ANTWERP. Belgium. Dec. 22 (AP) Fifteen reconditioned British Valentine tanks of World War II vintage left here today m an Egyptian freighter for delivery to the Egyptian army. Meanwhile m Cardiff, Wales British Customs officials refused yesterday to permit the loading of hundreds of tons of56 words
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Article25 1955-12-23 7 EAST German Premier Otto Grotewohl and his party arrived m Antung. Red Chinq. yesterday after a brief visit to Communist North Korea. U.P.U.P. - 25 words
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Article47 1955-12-23 7 LONDON, Dec. 22 (Reuter) —Britain's weather experts predict a "green" Christmas this year. "Not much indication of snow at present." an Air Ministry meteorological official said today. It is getting warmer and we should have changeable. mild westerly weather for the big day."47 words
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Article30 1955-12-23 7 THE Japanese Communist Party daily newspaper Red Flag yesterday appealed for funds. It said it owed Msloo.--000 and had M 5445.000 m unpaid subscription fees. A.P.A.P. - 30 words
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Article77 1955-12-23 7 ((l JERUSALEM. Israel, Dec. C 2. (UP>— Jordan and Israeli officials decided not to permit -,c latest developments m m Jordan to mar Christmas c^'cbrations m Bethlehem, it was announced yesterday Arrangements have been apDl n-ed for the passage of 1.656 selected pilgrims. Friday through the Mandelbaum Gate.77 words
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Article26 1955-12-23 7 THE Emperor of Japan has awarded decorations to four French nationals who have contributed to the exchange of culture between the two nations. U.P.U.P. - 26 words
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163 1955-12-23 7 BANGKOK, Dec. 22, (UP) The Bangkok press reported today that Premier Pibul Songgram had told his Cabinet members he would resign because of lack of co-operation among themselves. The Premier could not be reached this morning but reliable sources said he was dissatisfied with163 words
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Article450 1955-12-23 7 Retaliation Was Greater Than Provocation SEA OF GALILEE BATTLE UNITED NATIONS, New York, Dec 22 (UP) The United Nations Palestine truce chief declared yesterday that Israel deliberately violated its armistice agreements m attacking Syrian army outposts on Dec. 11 and warned that such raids might bring on450 words
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Article66 1955-12-23 7 MELUN, FRANCE, Dec. 22 (AP) Brigadier General Christian De Castries. Commander of the Dien Bien Phu Fortress m the last major French stand against the Reds m North Indochina sustained injuries last night m a car-truck collision. His wife riding m the car with him.66 words
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Article, Illustration99 1955-12-23 7 A Merry PICCANINNY X'mas TUCKING into ice cream during the ninth annual Christmas party given by the 77 Cultural and Social Club, at St. Pancras Town Hall on Dec. 18 are (from left) Kweku Darku- 6; Barbara Neal, 4, and Oladisun Akin Unni. 5. They are just three of theA.P. - 99 words
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264 1955-12-23 7 AMMAN, Jordan, Dec. 22 (AP) Newly-installed Prime Minister Ibraham Hashtm announced yesterday his government would not join any new foreign pacts or treaties. This was interpreted as an assurance by the government that it would not join the Baghdad Pact The government came264 words
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Article65 1955-12-23 7 FRESNO. California. Dec 22 <AP) A Fresno housewife beat her salesman husband to death on Friday midnight and then remained m the house with the body for five days without reporting it. Sher'ifi Melvin Willmirth said yesterday. He quoted red-haired Mrs. Barbara Schattinger. 27. as saying65 words
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Article161 1955-12-23 7 LONDON. Dec. 22 (Reuter) —The 14 historic words m which Princess Margaret told the Archbishop of Canterbury she would not marry Group Captain Peter Townsend were handed to history today. On her dramatic visit to the Primate at the height oi last October's Royal crisis, she161 words
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Article59 1955-12-23 7 YORKSHIRE. Dec. 22 (Reuter) Two trains were m collision here early today. Police said: "The Scottish Express south bound was standing m Hellifield Station and another train ran into the rear of it. "Two or three coaches were wrecked.'' No passengers were hurt but a59 words
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70 1955-12-23 7 X'mas Gift Of Poisoned Mince Pies BELFAST- Dec. 22, (AP) Poisoned mince pies have been mailed to the police chief of Northern Ireland m a murder plot, police reported yesterday Analysts reported that the pies, gaily wrapped m Christmas paper and tied with a red ribbon, were heavily laced with70 words
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Article258 1955-12-23 7 Foreign Newsbriefs CHICHESTER. England. Dec 2z (AP) Gladys Ripley. Britain's outstanding contralto singer, died of pleurisy yesterday. She was 47. BRIDGEPORT. Connecticut. Dec. 22 (AP) An attendant discovered yesterday that a thief had entered a city-operated hospital. The only loot was a Christmas tree, which had been set up lorAP - 258 words
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213 1955-12-23 7 HE DIDN'T KNOW THE GIRL HE MARRIED NEW YORK. Dec. 22 (AP) Attorney Albert B. Zink complained yesterday that his estranged wile won't go along with a joke— a U5575,000 joke. As he told it m State Supreme Court: "On Christmas morning, 1945. I visited the defendant m her apartment213 words
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Article130 1955-12-23 7 BAHREIN. Persian Gulf. Dec. 22 (Reuten The Government of Muscat and Oman, independent sultanate m the eastern corner of Saudi Arabia, said today its forces have occupied Rostak. last stronghold of Tali bin Ali. brother or the former pretender, the Imam (religious leader) of Oman130 words
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Article30 1955-12-23 7 ACTOR Aldo Ray and his actress wife. Jeff Donnell, married m September. 1951, and separated a year later, have been reconciled, it was announced m Hollywood yesterday. ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Advertisement71 1955-12-23 7 ASK FOR SK ASK FOR SK ASK FOR SK ASK FOR SK ASK FOR SK CO CO fls B^tH I^F'' lifflrI ifflr IJL CT3 BS^B' bl B B b!Jk IBt vSjVjF C/t) co ■l^^B: HkJr I b^. I ibp co c=> vT3ST* hßujL^ -'^*^> f^?i£!^^a> i~^B|^K^W t tJE^^* '^f^^^^^ t&TH^.^t'71 words
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Advertisement180 1955-12-23 7 FOR ALL THE THINGS I'VE FORGOTTEN! Jf w* J^ "^T Gitt sets by Yardlev, Max Factor, Helena JK °j» Rubenstein, Coty and Potter Moore. Jr »t° i> I to >3D.!>U. w« |S 'it Pipes m attractive boxes $7.25 to $64.85, S!J Tobacco Pouches. $6.50 to $19.25 and p o Lighters.180 words
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336 1955-12-23 8 Contempt, Says Judge But Orders No Action Union Must Pay Costs PENANG, Thurs. Mr. Justice T. C. Spenser-Wilkinson held m th* High Court today, that an article published m the Oct. 19 issue of the Straits Times under the heading "Union We are Not Anti/ constituted a contempt of court.336 words
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157 1955-12-23 8 WE DO NOT TEACH HOW TO DO THINGS, SAYS AUSSIE SOUTH Australia's Deputy Director of Education, Mr. G. S. McDonald m a recent broadcast over Radio Australia, praised secondary schools m Malaya, but added that the teachers realised they were "too academic." "They were teaching their people to write and157 words
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Article127 1955-12-23 8 A HOUSE-painter chose to finish whitewashing a house m time for Christmas rather than to appear m Court to answer a summons. So he was hauled into Court on a warrant of arrest yesterday. Malcolm Heabecost was asked to show cause why he had127 words
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Article86 1955-12-23 8 TWENTY-FOUR employees or the Sin Kian Huat Sawmills m Genting Lane, Singapore, who have been on strike for the last 52 days will return to work today. Agreement was reached between the workers and the management m the Labour Department, yesterday over the "future status" of seven86 words
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Article55 1955-12-23 8 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— The services of a firm of consultants, for Organization and Methods, have been extended by the Johore Government for another year. This has been done for the purpose of completing and supervising the implementation of all approved re-orga-nization throughout the State. The retention of55 words
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Article58 1955-12-23 8 MALAYAN students m Britain will spend their Christmas on a study course m a village on the Isle of Wight, once the haunt of a gang of brandy smugglers. The course is organized by the British Council, to enable the students to obtain an insight58 words
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421 1955-12-23 8 All Is Set For Marshall's Triumphal Return SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, his Labour Minister, Mr. Lim Yew Hock and Minister for Local Government, Lands and Housing, Inche Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat, return today from what they claim is a 'hignly successful freedom mission" to London. At the421 words
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Article, Illustration74 1955-12-23 8 photos. STANDARD'S Santa Claus distributed toys and eats to mor.. than 600 underprivileged children m five places m Singapore yesterday. Above, he is seen handing plastic dolls to some of the orphans at the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus In the other picture, Santa Claus givesStandard - 74 words
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Article45 1955-12-23 8 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs.— Vallab Morar, of Singapore who on Dec. 3 was found moving 14 ounces of Indian cake m a restricted area without a Dermit. was fined $200. m default two months' jail by the President. Sessions Court. Pontian, today.45 words
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Article182 1955-12-23 8 A FIVE-MAN international student delegation '1 arrive m Singapore m March next vearon/ I month goodwill tour of universities in^e °£>*^ Asian countries The visit i s the result a derision taken by the sth I national Student Confer the forum of 52 Nal Unions182 words
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Article, Illustration203 1955-12-23 8 SHIP FLIES AKERMANS 'PAY OFF' PENNANT THE Master of the liner Canton ordered the ho ing of the "paying oft" pennant of Air Vice-.'. shal W.J.M. Akerman j before the vesse] sailed from Singapore to England yesterday. Air Vice-Marshal Akerman, formerly commodore of the Royal Air Force Yacht Clufcy Changi,203 words
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Article89 1955-12-23 8 Greeting Cards' Last Call THE Singapore General Post Office expects to handle more than 2.500.000 mail items during the week the Director of Posts. Mr. ML Durrant. said yesterday He said that greeting 'cards for Singapore delivery posted up to 7 p.m. today wo lid be delivered on or before89 words
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Advertisement324 1955-12-23 8 lor crop protection 3S%l?^lfl^^ 1 VWI ALDRIN ond DIELDRIN, two new insecticides recently developed by H illrl iSjf'SJ IT. Vil Shell, will give protection against termites, ants, and other insect >-Jio i «S ll'lli pestS f^ eSB and man V other crops grown n Malaya and British i l I324 words
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Article527 1955-12-23 9 HAROLD NICOLSON - HAROLD NICOLSON By CHRISTMAS WmT THE SAVAGES. By I Mary dire. (Mac- millan fir Co. 10s. 6d.) rVinrinnrL- m. TV this book Lady Mary I ('live recalls and desfr ihes life m an English ;itry house before the 1914 war. as seen through the eyes of527 words
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Article291 1955-12-23 9 {XNE would like to feel that the company of these robust playmates, the passion she half-experienced for the schoolboy Lionel, would have revealed to Evelyn her inherent nastiness. But not at all. She locked them all up m grotto, lied to them about buried treasure, and291 words
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Article248 1955-12-23 9 KELLOW CHESNEY - KELLOW CHESNEY fy .\\\\\V\\\\V\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\J I A MURDER IN I PARADISE. By Rich- artl Gehman. (Peter s Davies. 155.) ?v\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\v\\\\\\\\\.vv rpHIS is a more useful and A interesting work than its title suggests. It is a piece Of temperate yet vivid social reporting. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is cot one may hope248 words
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Article166 1955-12-23 9 "TIR. HUBERT BENOIT, the J author of The Supreme Doctrine (Routledge, 255.), is a French surgeon who now practises as a psychiatrist. His book is a penetrating study of the Far Eastern form of Buddhism called Zen, aimed at bringing it into relation with Western psychiatric concepts and166 words
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Article760 1955-12-23 9 This is the fifth m a series of six articles outlining the special dishes eaten at Christmas m various patts of the world. United States TURKEY ON ALL TABLES FROM MAINE TO CALIFORNIA. THE one item which is sure to be common to dining tables from Maine to California760 words
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Article569 1955-12-23 9 served up with local rum substituting for flaming brandy, and with hard sauce on the side. There Is. however, one local dish which is a "must" the succulent concoction of ground corn stuffed with meat known as Pastelles, which is made m the following manner: Clean and cut up569 words
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Advertisement182 1955-12-23 9 YTIO tJULY 1655 In July, 1655, Commander Johan van Riebeeck planted the first vines m the Cape Province of South Africa. That was the birth of a great industry valued at over £100,000.000 which today employs well over 30,000 people and which has made South African wine and brandy famed182 words
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Miscellaneous262 1955-12-23 9 STANDARD'S Crossword Puzzle pi I ice 8. Beg an indulgence at last 7) ACROSS 12. Hot rise? Xot nccessariiy m 1 Un ustifled accusation at trn s gft (7» whist? (7.2.6> 13.. jhe boundary of the lands v A promising sign (7) (7, 15. Know-alls have money to I Opulent262 words
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Article, Illustration554 1955-12-23 10 PINE TRADE COMPETES ON BASIS OF QUALITY MEET Leonard the Snowman at Mar den Company m Orchard Road, Singapore He's been there since last Friday. On a recent rainy day when the air was moist Leonard started to melt, but Mr. Marden Tan, the engineer icho took one whole week554 words
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Article41 1955-12-23 10 NEW YORK. Dec. 22. (UP) —Dow-Jones Closing Averages: Stocks: 30 Industrials 485.49 20 Rails 162.57 15 Utilities 64.52 65 Stocks 172.10 Bonds: 40 Bonds 93.11 The Dow-Jones Commodity Futures Index 1 1924-26 average equals 100) closed at 152.89.41 words
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206 1955-12-23 10 Malaka Pinda Profit Highest In History THE profit of Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year to Aug. 31, 1955, at $547,673 is the highest m the history of the Company and reflects the higher prices obtaining during the period under review. The chairman, Dato Sir Cheng-lock Tan states206 words
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Article271 1955-12-23 10 A fairly new line is equipment for children's playgrounds for schools and homes. Children enjoying themselves m swings, slides, roundabouts, and see-saws can be prevented from running on to busy streets by a heavy chain-mesh fence. AUSTRALIAN screen wire cloth, ideal for use m homes as271 words
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Article157 1955-12-23 10 FIRESTONE TIRE and Rubber Co.. Akron, Ohio, announced its profit for fiscal 1955 was U5555,376.--916, the first time any rubber company's annual profit has exceeded L*sso million. The fiscal year ended Oct. 31. During the year that saw the price of natural rubber rise from 21157 words
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Article52 1955-12-23 10 PRODUCTION of crude petroleum m Saudi Arabia reached a new all-time record last month with an average of 1.041.098 barrels per day. compared with the previous monthly record of 1.026.791 barrels daily set m May last year. Output m October this year averaged 1.002,442 barrels perAP - 52 words
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Article, Illustration79 1955-12-23 10 TWENTY- TEAR-OLD Miss Molly Ltm, (seen above) is among the 60 sales girls from nil nnr Malaya icho tortl be tafcing part m the "M Penana Trade Fair competition. The fair ope f I day at the New Wt Penang, and will last till All the girls79 words
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Article149 1955-12-23 10 United Malacca Buys Land UNITED Malacca Rubber Estates Ltd. has acquired 2,147 acres of state land m the mukim of Jementah, North Johore. at a total cost of $70,172. It consists of a single compact block of land under i?. I Long and secondary fun§ which is ideal for tractors149 words
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Advertisement620 1955-12-23 10 CITY COUNCIL OF STORE TENDERS ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT: Supply and Erection of Room Air Conditioners at the City Analyst Department, City Hall, and the Central Fire Station, Hill Street. Close N00N— 4.1.56 Forms from Electricity Department (Room 109) ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT (a) For 1956: (i) Supply and Delivery of Coarse Sharp Sand620 words
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Advertisement623 1955-12-23 10 NOTICES The Singapore Improvement Ordinance. Chapter 134. MASTER PLAN TVOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN I 1^ that the Master Plan was i submitted to the Governor-in- Council on 30th November. I 1955. The Master Plan relates to j land situate within the Colony of Singapore. A certified copy of the Mastei623 words
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Advertisement557 1955-12-23 10 t THE OVERSEAS ASSURANCI CORPORATION LIMITED. (Incorporated m Singapore) [VOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1 that the Thirty-first Annua General Meeting of the Corporation will be held at the Registered Office of the Corporation at 5 Malacca Street. Singapore, on Saturday, 31st Decerrber. 1955. at 12 00 noon. for the following557 words
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Advertisement334 1955-12-23 10 NOTICES (Pursuant to Section 29 of the Trustees Ordinance Cap. 59) ESTATE OF NG GUAT NEO. DECEASED ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons firm or corporation having an v claim against the estate of the abovenamed Ng Guat Neo deceased late of No. 15 Butterfly Avenue. Singapore who died334 words
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Advertisement164 1955-12-23 10 YUGOSLAV LINE From Hongkong to Rangoon, Colombo, Bombay, Aden, Port Sudondß Jeddnh Port Said, Beyrouth, Venice, Trieste and Rijeko. Spore Port Swettenham Pcnang m/v "PULA" 25/26 Dec. 27/28 Dec From Adriatic, N. East, India and Rangoon to Djakarta and Hongkong. Spore Port Swettenham Penong m/v "LOVCEN" 14/15 Jan. 12/13 Jan.164 words
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Advertisement770 1955-12-23 11 ANGLO-FRENCH TRADING CO., LTD I EBLUEFUNNELLmr aNORTH AMERICAN SERVICE To HaJ»««, Scroll, No* Y W fc, Baltimore PfciUd.lpi.to Call Port, S'P°ro F. S ham Penam POLTDORUS **«r«« S rr.*^..... w Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb POLYPHEMUS wvwnmMMMMKM 19/25 Mar 26 Mar Z7/2S Mar Cantors option to mw* »tt otfct nrh770 words
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Advertisement973 1955-12-23 11 Tel: 2405 MANSFIELD 6c CO., LTD. Tel: 2412 SMp^ incorporated m J.«mw.l (u'lrne.) o^,h. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE *%f Carrier, optlor. to port, to load and di,eh.rM P ea.g. lAILINCS to LIVERPOOL, CLASCOW, LONDON b CONTINENT Singapore. A«o«nor for Liverpool 6 WU PSh m p€ Te£l a Ja B rfor-Liverpocr:;::973 words
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Advertisement816 1955-12-23 11 MITSUI pßi LINE Spore P. Shorn Penong FOR JAPAN from Indio Amaqisor Moru for Yokohama Kobe Moji 30 Dec Bunyo Moru for Kobe, Yokohama, Moji 29 Dec FOR JAPAN from Continent Akanhison Mara for Yokohama, Kobe. Nogoya, vio Hongkong 29 Dec Hocisar Moru tor Yokohama Kobe Nagoyo via Honfikong 9816 words
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Advertisement812 1955-12-23 11 EAST ASIATIC LINES SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA Foi Aden, Port Soid. Genoa, Antwerp Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Oslo Sport P Sham Penong x) "FALSTRIA" Gdns. 27/28 1700 Hn 27/27 Dec 28/29 Dec xx) "MEONIA' 30 Dec/1 Jan xxx) "KAMBODIA" 14/16 Jan 17/17 Jon 18/18 Jon k) Calls London (Passengers only),812 words
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Article409 1955-12-23 12 X 'MAS SALES A RECORD Stores Report Brisk Trading WIDER RANGE OF GOODS AVAILABLE Standard Market Reporter CHRISTMAS sales m Singapore this year have exceeded expectations, with many companies reporting exceptionally good improvements over last year. Many of the stores will remain open till 6 p.m. tomorrow. Mr. S. Ch.409 words
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Article133 1955-12-23 12 THE rubber market m Singapore yesterday was quietly steady at slightly better prices than those prevailing on Wednesday, first grade rubber for January shipment closing at $1.29 per lb. ($1,271 on Wednesday). Moderate business was reported yesterday with traders showing not much inclination to do business. Fair133 words
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Article30 1955-12-23 12 PRODUCTION of primary aluminium m the U.S. will exceed 1.5 million tons this year for the first time, beating the output record for the fourth year m succession.30 words
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Article22 1955-12-23 12 A 32,000 TONS deadweight tanker Samuel Ugelstad was launched this week from the Haverton Hill-on-Tees shipyard of Furness Shipbuilding Company.22 words
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Article163 1955-12-23 12 MALAYAN tin shares remained irregular despite the rise m the tin metal price yesterday. The metal rose $6| to $407 a picul. Industrials were quietly supported with prices inclining to harden at the close. Rubbers were easier. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association163 words
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Article124 1955-12-23 12 SINGAPORE Chinese Produce Exchange noon closing prices per picul yesterday were. Copra Dec. $272 buyers, $27£ sellers; Jan. $272 buyers, $28£ sellers; coconut oil (bulk) v4oi sellers, coconut oil (drums) $43i sellers; Muntok white pepper $139 sellers, Sarawak white $138 sellers, Special black $90 sellers. Singapore Copra Association124 words
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Article, Illustration120 1955-12-23 12 Malayan Delegates At Talks OVER 80 delegates and observers from 21 countries attended the Special Asian Conference on Technical Education and Apprenticeship, which was held m Rangoon recently. The conference, sponsored by the International Labour Organization, was called to discuss problems of training personnel for the new industrialization programmes m120 words
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Article98 1955-12-23 12 FORD MOTOR CO.—embroiled m an historic battle of sales with its two rivals, General Motors and Chrysler has more than doubled the volume of its business since 1948. Sales of America's No. 2 auto maker for the first nine months of 1955 totalled U554,042,500,000. the company'sAP - 98 words
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Article158 1955-12-23 12 Business In Shares MALAYAN sharebrokers yesterday reported the following business done 8.8. Pet 45/7 i: Fed. Disp. $3.55; Gammon $2.50; Hammer 52.60, S2 65; Malayan Cement $1.65, $1.66; Metal Box 51.62J; Robinson ords. $2.37 i; Singapore Cold Storage $1.60; Straits S'ship $12 90; Straits Traders $26.50. $26.75- U.E. ords. $9.90,158 words
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Article, Illustration132 1955-12-23 12 'Japan Is Keen To Aid Asia' JAPAN is interested m sivinjj technical aid and supplying capita) goods to Asian countries m nearly all fields, Mr, H Sitarama Roddy, Chairman of the Royalaseema Mills Ltd., Andhra, India, told The Standard yesterday. Mr. Reddy, who was a Minister of Madras State and132 words
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Article92 1955-12-23 12 MALAYAN production nf tin-in-eoncentratcs m November amounted to 4.993 tors bringing the total for the first 11 months of the year to 56,155 tons, against 55.425 tons m the corresponding period last year. The November production showed a slight drop as compared with October, which totalled 5.27392 words
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Article87 1955-12-23 12 SALES of automobile tyres next year will come close to equalling the record set this year. Mr. John L. Collyer, chairman of the B.F. Goodrich Co.. forecast m Akron, Ohio, m a year end state-] ment. He estimated that over-all industry tyre sales m 1956 willAP - 87 words
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Advertisement295 1955-12-23 12 M MB MM t :^S^\ A NAME TO TRUST, v Tf^^m^ FOR SMOOTHER, I iU^MI FASTER CIEANING $^M You know that you can rely on BBiteIPJBF? Vim, and that's a blessing if you arc fSS^^mMm^R I looking for bright, gleaming sur- JohM PlHlplf faces. A cleaner that scratches soon f295 words
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Miscellaneous139 1955-12-23 12 OUTER r.OADS Segamat. Loh S; e Lee, Aik Crista. Garoet, Shinwa Maru, Leong, Pertama. Hai Seng Hin. Tjipanas. Bursa, Janssens, Cal. Kajang, June Kalimantan. Glasgow, Radja, Valles, Devon- WHARVES shire. Obra. Nicolaev Van Asia 1/2 Glenroy 4/5, NanHeutsz, Karaton. Sloterdyk. Ben- tetsu Maru 6. Ocean Maru 8/9. veg. Mvi Ann.139 words
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Article, Illustration187 1955-12-23 13 Ooi. had some caustic remarks to make against the Badminton Association of Malaya. According to Ooi, Mr. Bloomer had written to the BAM more than two months ago asking for his services and that of Poh Lim. A month later, said Ooi, the BAM wrote187 words
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189 1955-12-23 13 MIAMI, FLORIDA, Dec. 22 (AP) JJashua, the world's most valuable race horse yesterday topped a list of 59 thoroughbreds nominated for the US$lOO,OOO added Widener Handicap at Hialeah Park on Feb. 18. The list, announced by Charles J. McLennan, Hialeah's director of racing,189 words
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Article353 1955-12-23 13 Penang Champion Changes His Mind About Competing By TONY RANGEL PENANG, Thursday— OOl TIEIK HOCK, Penang's badminton champion, will {take part m the Glasgow Invitation world badmijnton tournament and the All-England championships m Britain next year. Ooi received a cable from Mr. David Bloomer, Secretary of the353 words
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Article106 1955-12-23 13 Education Dept. And IA Win SEREMBAN. Thurs. Scoring a goal m each half, the Negri Sembilan Education Department hockey team defeated Negri Sembilan Chinese Recreation Club by two goals to one m a NS Hockey Association match played here yesterday on the NS Padang. Negri state centreforward Thilagaretnam, who led106 words
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Article194 1955-12-23 13 The Milkman' Wins Again MELBOURNE, Dec. 22 (AP) Dave Stephens, Australia's "bare-footed milkman," scored his second vi tory over Hungary's world record holder, Sandor Iharos. j m- a special threemile ra»ce here yesterday. The flying Aussie won the race m 13 minutes, 37.6 seconds, breaking the tape 4.7 seconds ,m194 words
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Article35 1955-12-23 13 MORE than 300 children will be given a Christmas party by The Stanvac Sports Club at 5, Tyersall Road today. Gifts, refreshments and entertainment are being provided by the Standard-Vacuum Oil35 words
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Article217 1955-12-23 13 CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Dec. 22 (AP) Avery Brundage, President of the International Olympic Committee, asked yesterday that national rivalries be kept out of the Olympic Games. Brundage, m a circular letter to National Olympic Committees, declared the Games were intended to be individual competitions. He urged that217 words
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Advertisement119 1955-12-23 13 OLT OF THE MOST EXCITING !g PAGES OF FRONTIER HISTORY... tjlfl iff 1 If jl*!T** W w^i^W^ Wf**^^Bjw» J»*» War I BOXING DAY MIDNIGHT I ATTRACTION AT THE REX I WISHING ALL OUR PATRONS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR I SPECIAL HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES KINOSHITA fc}^ JAPANESE (SiS'*V119 words
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Advertisement633 1955-12-23 13 CLASSIFIED ADS SITUATIONS VACANT MALAYAN CIVIL SERVICE, j Applications invited from j Federal Citizens Salary scale; l Cadets $592. 628 x 34 662. i Timescale $696 x 34 934 Effici- I ency Bar/982 x 34 1.254. There are variou s superscale posts for which M.C.S. officers are eligi- i ble.633 words
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Advertisement882 1955-12-23 13 SINGAPORE CITY COUNCIL; Required (A) Assistant Bacteriologist m salary scale $785 x A45 1.280/ Qualification Bar/ 1.325 x A5O 1.420 plus Variable Allowance. Appointment on 3 years' agreement m the first instance. Candidates must hold a qualification m Medicine of a British Commonwealth University registrable m Singapore. The officer appointed882 words
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Miscellaneous186 1955-12-23 13 W i'l Abner By Al Capp m T~^^^^^S^^f**l3ft CXD MAESTRO?- i MODERN PROMOTERS w/mr^fi. L amtnj vm nnw"-i'LL Think vr>' cnui_D AH BEGS THEM BACH- A METHODS ARE^ IWEEPJNG, OR BRUTE J^ I o FFM A-,H,r l /irr,. i riKir ,A*S,P,nonME:?LIOKS TMARKV.'.'-AH l ANTIQUATu}.. IFOKCE.v Wt Übt s -riiuip- c;iki/~p186 words
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Article710 1955-12-23 14 Junior Division Delegate Throws A Bombshell SINGAPORE AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION COUNCILLORS WERE BEING LED LIKE SHEEP. THERE WAS A "MONOPOLY" ON THE SEATS OF THE COUNCIL. PRESENT COUNCILLORS WERE AGAINST THE "OUT-OF-DATE" ASSOCIA TION CONSTITUTION BEING AMENDED. These were allegations made by Mr. P. Appavoo,710 words
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623 1955-12-23 14 WINDSOR LAD - RACING Standard SMART GALLOP SHOWS UP ROSALIND WINDSOR LAD WINDING UP FOR LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR By PENANG, Thurs.— TRACK watchers were greatly impressied this morning when trainer Manning's ROSALIND, a Class Five horse, clocked 38 3/5 sec. for three furlongs with effortless caste. Rosalind, with West astride, galloped623 words
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Article511 1955-12-23 14 By SCRUTINEER j STAR SIGNAL: This good-looking grey who ran the fastest six furlongs when he clocked 1 mm. 11-1/5 sec. at Bukit Timah i s back to his best form. In his first attempt over a distance he made most of the running to finish a good511 words
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Article93 1955-12-23 14 CENTREFORWARD Nugenfs two goals helped Royal Air Force, Changi. to beat Ceylon Sports Club 3—2 m an SHA Div. I League hockey match at Balestier Road yesterday. Changi wer c first to score. Nugent from a Mclntyre. pass cracked m a goal m trie93 words
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Article29 1955-12-23 14 INDIAN Recreation Club beat Kamaraj Sports Club s—o m the Tamil Festival knockout soccer competition at Farrer Park yesterday. Scorers were. Bala (2) Palaniappan (2) and Krishnan.29 words
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616 1955-12-23 14 Van Breukelens Have Two Good Young Horses Notes On Newcomers AMONG the newcomers making their debut at the coming Penang meeting considerable interest is centred on Marigold (late Nikko), a two-year-old Mirza II progeny from the Nasrullah or Fairhaven mare Fair Girl. Of small built but neat and compact looking.616 words
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Article173 1955-12-23 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Singapore's schoolboy swimmers today trounced Royal Air Force. Selangqr's vvaterpolo LeagUf champions, 20 1 m their fourth match at the Kuala Lumpur Chenwu pool. The visitors have maintained a 100 per cent record to date for eight matches m the Federation. They173 words
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Article63 1955-12-23 14 SINGAPORE Recreation Club Greens w O n their SHA junior knock out tournament match. beating Singapore Engineering Regiment 2—l on the padans yesterday. s An early goal scored by Lloyd Valberg helped "Greens" to L ea ,2 Dv an odd Soal m the first half. Edwin Tessensohn63 words
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Article44 1955-12-23 14 POLICE Sports Association whipped G.H.Q. s—l m an SHA Div. i league hockey match played at Thomson Road yesterday Lee Kok Seng (2) Percy Pennefather (2) and Rozario scored for th e Police. Gurkha player Tejma n Thapa scored GHQ solitary goal.44 words
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Article50 1955-12-23 14 HOCKEY S.H.A. SENIOR K.O. TOURNEY: Navy Nomads vs. C.S.C. at C.S.C.; JUNIOR: Wanderers vs. S.C.C. at SCC FRIENDLY: S.C.C. vs. 8.0.D. at 8.0.D. SOCCER FRIENDLY: Bukit Timah Indians vs. Indian Brotherhood Soccerites at 5.15 p.m. at Farrer Park; Springdales Sports Club vs. Hat Kowyo at Clerical Union ground.50 words
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Article154 1955-12-23 14 DESPITE three goals by Santok Singh, Singapore Harbour Board Police, champions m the S.H.A. Div. 2 league, failed against Wanderers, losing 4—3 m yesterday's Singapore Hockey Association senior knockout match at Serangoon Road. The start was delayed for more than 15 minutes when both umpires154 words
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