Singapore Standard, 11 January 1956
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Title Section33 1956-01-11 1 Singapore Standard STANDARD POLICI jfet J*s? VHI FIRE BRIGADE CENERAL HOSPITAL ***** (5 lines) 2400 T^ *W I 2811 2414 Vol. VI. No. 188 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1956 14 PAGES 15 CENTS33 words
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Article, Illustration69 1956-01-11 1 photo. POLICE and firemen search the wreckage of the fallen front of a three-storey shop at Stratford Road, Birmingham, recently. A car, shown standing m the forecourt of the shop, was badly damaged and a passing bus had to swerve to avoid the tumblingAP - 69 words
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Article109 1956-01-11 1 Sympathy Support For Tunku KARACHI, Jan. 10 (UP)— V reign Minister Hamidul Hag Choudri today expressed "sympathy and support" rttfa the Malayan desire for Independence during a meeting w:th Malayan Chief Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman. An official source- described the meeting as cordial and said "complete understanding of each other's109 words
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Article308 1956-01-11 1 R.A.F. Chief Denies Report Expansion Is Not Needed In Jet Age THE newly appointed Chief of the Royal Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sir Dermot Boyle yesterday denied m Singapore that Britain had any immediate plans to convert Labuan or any part of British North Borneo308 words
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Article68 1956-01-11 1 CHARNY, Quebec. Jan. 10 (Reuter) Nine-year-old Jean Lacroix, pronounced dead after a collision between a train and two toboggans at a level crossing, was, found to be alive while being taken to a mortuary. An attendant called a doctor and the boy was taken to a68 words
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Article282 1956-01-11 1 Butcher Heads Chase A GUNMAN fired three shots when he and two knife- wielding thugs were chased by an angry tnob after a daring hold-up m a flat m Norfolk Road, Singapore, yesterday morning. Despite the shooting, the crowd, led by butcher Sim Eng Chwee,282 words
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Article142 1956-01-11 1 CANBERRA, Jan. 10, (Reuter). Mr. Robert Menzies, Prime Minister of Australia, today remodelled his government on the British pattern by reducing the number of cabinet members to 12 Senior Ministers. He also created a New Department of Trade to concentrate on boosting Australia's export. It will 'De142 words
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Article37 1956-01-11 1 MR. HARLOW Curtice, president of General Motors, declared yesterday he could see no reason why America should not sell cars to the Communist countries from whom his company had received big scale inquiries.— ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article33 1956-01-11 1 AN unidentified plane radioed it was crashing m flames off the Irish coast near Shannon airport yesterday. Irish rescue authorities and the Royal Air Force launched an immediate search. UPUP - 33 words
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Article52 1956-01-11 1 COLOMBO. Jan 10. (Reuter)—The Ceylon Planters Association has asked for Government aid to help them replant tea plantations. The planters said that with increased labour costs, it was imperative that the government should step m and help out the tea industry, which was the backbone of52 words
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Article85 1956-01-11 1 WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (Reuter) General Maxwell Taylor, United States Army Chief of Staff, told correspondents today that United States Army divisions were being reorganized into selfcontained "cells" which could be dispersed m an atomic war. These smaller units, he said, could be able to, sustain themselves,85 words
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Article60 1956-01-11 1 RANGOON, Jan. 10 (AP)— Premier U Nu told a news conference today his government was "prepared to legalize the Communist Party of Burma provided they laid down their arms and gave up armed revolt." He said there was no necessity for negotiations with the Communists as60 words
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Article32 1956-01-11 1 THE British freighter Warora was involved m a collision with a Chinese fishing junk m predawn darkness yesterday and seven of 15 persons believed aboard the junk were missing. U.P.U.P. - 32 words
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Article138 1956-01-11 1 LEICESTER, England. Jan. 10, (AP)— A series of minor earthquakes rocked houses and buildings over a 20-mile area of the English midlands today. Alarmed Inhabitants telephoned police as their houses swayed for 10 to 15 seconds. A low rumbling accompanied the tremors. Seismographs 100 miles away m138 words
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Article80 1956-01-11 1 JAKARTA, Jan. 10, (UP)— The spokesman of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry today denied that Indonesia might eventually become a member of the British Commonwealth. Commenting on a report from London, Suwito Kusumowidagdo said this was a mere speculation. "Such a course of thinking is80 words
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243 1956-01-11 1 By 808 PERIES Standard Staff Reporter JEWELLERY belonging to the Goddess of Mercy and lesser gods were stolen from the Beo San Temple, Race Course Road, Singapore, on Monday night In addition, about $500 was taken from the temple till. Attempts to enter the243 words
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Article19 1956-01-11 1 MORE than 182.000 homes have been built since the war m the most heavily bombed German citle ReuterReuter - 19 words
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Article140 1956-01-11 1 SPAIN'S HELP SOUGHT Morocco Crisis LARACHE, Spanish Morocco, Jan. 10 (AP) France asked Spain's help today to end guerrilla fighting m the French protectorate of Morocco. Reliable informants said the request was made by Andre Dubois, Resident General m the French protectorate, when he met Lt. Gen. Rafael Garcia Valino,140 words
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Article311 1956-01-11 1 Britain Orders Troops To M.-E. LONDON, Jan. 10 (AP) Britain yesterday ordered more troops sent to her Mediterranean bastion of Cyprus to protect British subjects m the Middle East if necessary, the War Office announced. The announcement said "In view of the disturbed position m the Middle East. Her Majesty's311 words
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Article123 1956-01-11 1 IPOH, Tues.— About 500 workers of the Petaling Tin Mine In Kuala Lumpur have been told tonight by the branch chairman of their Union to go on strike on Thursday as originally scheduled. The chairman of the Petaling Branch of the Malayan Mining Employees' Union, Che123 words
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Article34 1956-01-11 1 THE president of the Republic. M. Rene Coty. will inaugurate the atomic age m French industry early this year when he opens France's first industrial atomic power station m Marcoule. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article, Illustration348 1956-01-11 2 WANTED TO BE A JUDGE HE TELLS VISITORS FROM INDIA SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall yesterday confessed that his biggest ambition, at one time, was to be a judge. Mr. Marshall was speaking to 18 law students of the University of Delhi who were paying him a348 words
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Article144 1956-01-11 2 THE International Organization expert, Mr. G. J. Brocklehurst, who is making a social security survey m Singapore is expected to complete his project m six months' time. His survey includes the coordination and possible extension of existing measures regarding public assistance schemes, health services, unemployment144 words
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Article198 1956-01-11 2 A Governor's Wish Comes True THE wish of Singapore's former Governor, Sir John Nicoll r that a clinic be set up m the Ama Kens area, came true yesterday when Health Minister Mr. A. J. Braga, opened a Maternity and Child Welfare Clinic m the district. Sir John expressed the198 words
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Article89 1956-01-11 2 17 Policemen Hurt In Road Crash KUALA LUMPUR. Tues.— Twenty-eight policemen escaped death when a lorry they were travelling m overturned at the Sulaiman Bridge round-about here this morning. Seventeen of the policemen were injured but none seriously. Six of the injured were admitted to the General Hospital. The policemen89 words
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Article49 1956-01-11 2 PENANG, Tues.— The chairman of the Jubilee Home and Green Home. Penang. Mr. Lim Eavr Thoon, has sent I^oo pieces of clothing to Kuala Lumpur fire victims. They were sent by rail immediately Mr. Lim learned ihat the victims were m great need of clothes.49 words
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Article164 1956-01-11 2 AN ESTRANGED husband who pestered his wife "to come home to him," was bound ov£r to keep the peace for six months by the Singapore Sixth Magistrate, Mr. D. C. D'Cotta, yesterday. Loh Chwee Lens, a labourer employed m the Singapore Harbour Board, was answering a164 words
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Article88 1956-01-11 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. A Communist terrorist was killed by a patrol of the 2/6 th Gurkhas m the Jelebu district of Negri Sembilan on Saturday. A shotgun and ammunition were recovered. News of this kill has been withheld for security reasons. Meanwhile, a patrol of the88 words
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Article322 1956-01-11 2 SINGAPORE'S Traffic Police Chief, Mr. Arthur E. Minns, yesterday gave his full support to the proposed launching of an island-wide safe-driving competition among employed drivers m the Colony. "This competition can certainly be tried here. I have noticed that competitors m the national contest m England322 words
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Article209 1956-01-11 2 I Got The Water Treatment— Youth Detained After Acquittal A YOUTH accused a Special Branch Inspector m the Singapore First District Court yesterday of giving him the "water treatment" during an interrogation session at the CID. The youth, Chia Thing Chew, who was acquitted on a charge of having control209 words
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Article80 1956-01-11 2 Lady Black To Launch New Vessel A NEW motor launch, capable of doing intercepting work along the Malayan coast, will be launched for the use of the Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on Jan. 14. by Lady Black wife of the Governor of Singapore, Sir Robert Black. The new vessel80 words
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Article59 1956-01-11 2 MR. A. M. CHERIAN has been elected president of the Boys' Brigade, Singapore Battalion, for the current year. The following have also been elected office-bearers: Vice-presidents Messrs. S. Browsword, Cheong Hock Hai, Choa Siak Phuang and Quek Khye Kee; secretary Mr. Liau Nyuk Siong; asst. secretary59 words
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Article167 1956-01-11 2 Fung Keong - First Move To End Strike Fung Keong KUALA LUMPUR Tues.-The first moves tol r/^ S ae 2! Bllt of the 41-day-old Fung Keong Rubber Manufactory strike were made today when the management of the company met, for the first time, representatives of the Malayan Trade Union Council. Mr. D. C.167 words
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Article120 1956-01-11 2 KUALA LUMPUR, TuesSf f Although Chin Peng's deadline and "sale area" have expired, things on the Perak-Kedah-Thai Border are still quiet, an official spokesman told The Standard today. He would not discuss whether this was the "calm before the storm." "We are laying120 words
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Article81 1956-01-11 2 IPOH. Tues.— The ad-hoc committee of the Malayan Mining Employers' Association and the Malayan Mining Employees' Union met for nine hours tonight to discuss claims submitted by the Union for better conditions of srrvice for mine workers m the Federation. The meeting, was adjourned until Jan.81 words
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Article294 1956-01-11 3 TUNKU SUPPORTS PAP ON MERGER But Colony Cant Have Equal Status FEDERATION'S Chief Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, yesterday assured Singapore's People's Action Party of support m its stand on the question of a future merger between the two territories. The Tunku gave this assurance m an interview with Utusan's correspondent294 words
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Article, Illustration43 1956-01-11 3 photo. DR. George Keller of the International Co-operative Alliance is pictured with his wife after their arrival m Singapore yesterday. Dr. Keller will study the co-operative movement m Singapore and the Federation. He is on a tour of the East. StandardStandard - 43 words
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Article, Illustration216 1956-01-11 3 Big Social To Honour Four At Local 'Y' PAUL GUINNESS A FOUR-PURPOSE social and dance will be given by the Singapore V.M.C.A. on Jan. 17, at 8 p.m.. with a full programme of entertainment. The party will welcome Mr. Paul Guinness, editor of "The World Communique," who will arrive m216 words
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Article33 1956-01-11 3 AN OPEN verdirt was returned m a Singapore Coror.er's Court yesterday after an inquest on an unidentified rr.idd'e-aged male Chinese who TV3s found drowned off Marine Parade, on Nov. 20.33 words
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Article55 1956-01-11 3 THE Balestier Community Centre m Singapore will hold a New Year children's party at the Whampoa Square field at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Highlight of the function will be a magic show by Jimmy Chqo. The programme will end with a free film show for children55 words
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Article222 1956-01-11 3 100 Co-op Men Hear Him DR. George Keller of the International Cooperative Alliance arrived m Singapore by BOAC yesterday with his wife on a tour of South-east Asia. Dr. Keller told the press that during his tour he would study the position of the co-operative222 words
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Article49 1956-01-11 3 THE following numbers for $50 consolation prizes from the Singapore Red Cross lottery, which was drawn on Dec. 20, are still outstanding and must be claimed not later than Jan 31. 1956: Nos. *****: *****: *****; *****: *****: *****; *****; *****; ***** and *****. 049 words
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Article78 1956-01-11 3 Adventists Meeting Till Jan. 16 THE ninth biennial business session of the Malayan Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, which opened on Monday evening, is expected to extend to Jan. lft; Eighty-six delegates from Thailand. Viet-Nam. Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak are attending, also Church leaders from jthe world headquarters m78 words
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Article47 1956-01-11 3 PIG-REARER. Tan Jin Earn. 54. described as "a man of some standing" m the Sungei Bak'ap Village m Nibong Tebal. was yesterday fined $500 for possession of 20 leaf packets of opium at Badak Mati on the afternoon of Nov. 30. last year.47 words
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Article38 1956-01-11 3 SINGAPORE'S Governor. Sir Robert Black, and Lady Black will be guests or honour at a special Chinese dinner to be given by members of the Straits Chinese British Association, at the Capitol Restaurant on Feb. 18.38 words
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Article65 1956-01-11 3 PLANS have now been changed for the current exhibition of children's books, which opened on Jan. 3, at British Council Hall, Singapore. When the exhibition closes m the Colony on Jan. 14, it will be sent to Penang for Children's Week beginning Feb. 6. The collection65 words
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Article106 1956-01-11 3 Benefit Of Doubt Wins Appeal MALACCA, Tues. Mr. R. K. Broker, arguing the appeal of taxi driver Lai Nyong Chew against conviction for dangerous driving, told the Appeal Court today there were three different versions ni the accident m the evidence. The charge of dangerous driving arose out of an106 words
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175 1956-01-11 3 MINUTES after a Singapore shop assistant. 21--year-old Goh Soon Huat, failed his driving test, he fell to his death from the third floor of the Improvement Trust flats m Upper Pickering Street yesterday. When he failed the test at the Singapore Traffic Police,175 words
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111 1956-01-11 3 THE Singapore Legislative Assembly wiH be asked to decide whether commercial television should be introduced m the Colony, said Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall yesterday. Mr. Marshall revealed that when the Assembly meets on Feb. 8, Government will table a motion on commercial111 words
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Article92 1956-01-11 3 Y.W.C.A. To Hold Leap Year Ball SINGAPORE will have Its first Leap Year Ball and Wedding Belles parade at Raffles Hotel on Jan. 29, organized by the YWCA under the patronage of Lady Black. Interesting items such as an international costume parade and a Filipino dance will highlight the occasion.92 words
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Article96 1956-01-11 3 KEITH M. Morton, a driver m the Royal Army Service Corps, was acquitted by a District Court Martial m Singapore yesterday of striking a superior officer, Lance Corporal Mohamed Tab bin Suliman (R.A.S.C.), at Aljunied Road on Dec. 10. Mohamed alleged Morton punched him m the96 words
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139 1956-01-11 3 ANNOUNCEMENT -has been made by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meyer, of Singapore and New York, of the marriage of their daughter, Miss Valeric Meyer, to Mr. John Vandergrift Summeriin. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Church of the Ascension, Fifth Avenue, New139 words
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Article80 1956-01-11 3 Soldiers On Robbery Bid Charge THREE British soldiers attached to the RAMC appeared m the Singapore Fifth Court yesterday on a charge of attempted robbery. A R. Hewett 23. K. Walsh. 2C. and A. S. Ward, 19, were alleged to have assaulted and attempted to rob Ng Kee Choo at80 words
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Article72 1956-01-11 3 NIBONG TEBAL, Tues. Ismail bin Tahir, 18, pleaded guilty today to altering the age m hi s national registration card. The card was issued to Ismail m 1950 when he was 12 but he changed this figure to 15. This discrepancy was found when the youth72 words
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Article57 1956-01-11 3 AFTER three days of negotiations which were conducted m a cordial and amicable atmosphere, settlement was reached between the management Fraser and Neave Limited and the representatives of the National Union of Factory and General Workers m respect of wage claims m connection with its branches m57 words
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262 1956-01-11 4 'Come Out Enjoy Preserved Duck And Fat Chicken' CHINESE NEW YEAR PLEA TO REDS KUALA LUMPUR, Tues The Minister for Health and Social Welfare. Mr. Leorg Yew Koh, today appealed to Communist terrorists to come out of the jungle and make the Chinese New Year an occasion for joyful re-union262 words
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344 1956-01-11 4 Kept Lone Vigil For An Hour Then Charged Camp Queen Honours Gurkha Sergeant Who Knocked Out Three Bandits KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— The Queen today awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal to a Gurkha Sergeant who kept an hour-long vigil over a terrorist camp occupied by nine well-armed Communists and then charged344 words
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Article150 1956-01-11 4 COMMODITY PRICES CLOSINU robber prices (cents per Ib.) m Singapore yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Spot fo.b. 117£ 1172 ho 1 RSS Jan 117 i 1173 No. 2 Jan. 116 117 No. 3 Jan. 115* 116J Tone: Steady. TIN PRICE The price of tin yesterday was S4O3J per picul (Down 37150 words
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83 1956-01-11 4 Spread Word Of New Law, Says T.U.C. SINGAPORE'S Trades Union Congress have asked the 48 affiliated unions to draw the attention of their 45.000 members to the new Labour Ordinance, which came into force on Dec. 1, last year. Under the new law, hours worked m excess of 44 a83 words
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Article39 1956-01-11 4 A HUNDRED and fiftyyards of telephone cable were stolen from outside Teachers Training College m Patterson Road. Singapore, on Monday morning. Police Secretary Mr. Peter Claque said last night that sabotage has been ruled out.39 words
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Article32 1956-01-11 4 KLUANG. Tues. Communist posters were pasted on buildings and telegraph poles m various parts of Kluang town and also m the Kampong Payar New Village on Sunday and Monday nights.32 words
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Article108 1956-01-11 4 A MAN with bruises above his right eye and cheekbone appeared m the Singapore Fourth Court yesterday to answer three charges preferred against him. Mohd. Abdul Rachim, a 37--year-old Indonesian, was alleged to have attempted to extort $200 from Lee See Tian at High Street108 words
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Article, Illustration57 1956-01-11 4 THE Chief Health Inspector of the Kuala Lumpur Municipality. Mr Teh Yok See conducts the Raja Muda of Selangor round the $450,000 New Pasar Road Market on Saturday. Earlier the Raja Muda declared the new market open. The new market has 350 stalls, including Malay and IndianYong Peng Seong - 57 words
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Article67 1956-01-11 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Lee Lav, a Kepong rubber dealer, was today acquitted and discharged by the President of the Sessions court on a charge of perjury. Lee Lav was accused" of giving false evidence m a case concerning unlawful possession of stolen rubber scrap. Defence counsel,67 words
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Article229 1956-01-11 4 TELOK ANSON, Tues. —A Communist flag and an antiamnesty poster were found nailed to the wall of the Lee Rubber Factory at Batak Rabit Road here this morning. KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Representatives of government clerical unions today met a committee appointed by the Federation Government to clarify229 words
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Article79 1956-01-11 4 RAF Moves Into Paya Lebar THE Royal Air Force Far East Air Trooping Terminal was moved from RAF Changi to Singapore Airport at Paya Lebar yesterday. Operating under Air Ministry contract, the first Hermes Aircraft landed at Paya Lebar at 6 p.m. yesterday. This is part of the Air Ministry79 words
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Article56 1956-01-11 4 MALACCA. Tues. The Malacca Malay Trisha Riders Co-operative Society held its annual meeting at Ujong Pasir on Sunday night and decided to ask the Municipal Council to issue to the society 48 more licences for trishas. At present there are 552 trishas m the municipality. Of56 words
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Article52 1956-01-11 4 THE ADVISER to foreign students at Cornell University m America. Mr. Donald C. Kerr, arrives m Singapore tomorrow for a three-day stay m the Colony. Mr. Kerr who will stay at Rallies would like to meet as many old students of Cornell University resident m Singapore52 words
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Article27 1956-01-11 4 THE M.I.C. (Singapore) will hold a public meeting at the Jalan Besar stadium on Jan. 26, to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Indian Republic.27 words
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Advertisement270 1956-01-11 4 CATHAY ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS] D E 0 N I??! 4 S 5 H 4°i?6?5 G imoiiE»ai«tT 6^SVco?fbmoNrD and 9.30 p.m. M l A MOMENT'S CARELESSNESS m"| E v\v\vv\v\\\x\v\v\\\\\vv\vv<(Mandarin) vwwwwwwwwvwxwww-i ALL THE FUN OF LIFE IS IN IT ALL THE JOY OF LOVE IS IN IT! Lvwvvtvwvwwv A J. Arthur Rank Picture270 words
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Article361 1956-01-11 5 Work On 200 Low Cost Houses To Start Soon Cash, Clothing, Food Pour In KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Selangor Government today considered the advisability of erecting huge transit sheds to accommodate 1,600 victims of the Batu Road fire until homes built for them are ready361 words
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Article, Illustration75 1956-01-11 5 MORE than 25 former pupils from Singapore and Hongkong entertained their teacher Rev. Brother Casien at G. H. Cafe yesterday. Rev. Bro. Casien, who was a teacher at St. Joseph's Institution before World War I, is at present Deputy Brother Director of De La Salle School mStandard - 75 words
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222 1956-01-11 5 LABOUR PARTY OF PERAK MOURNS DEATH OF LEADER PENANG, Tues— Word has been received by the Labour Party of Malaya of the death of Mr. K. R. R. Choudhari, who left Malaya last December to join the Trade Union College m Calcutta on a Malayan Trade Union Council scholarship. The222 words
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Article153 1956-01-11 5 More Buses Cover City Routes TWO more Chinese bus companies, the Changi Bus and Tay Koh Vat Bus, will extended their services to.Finlayson Green from today. The Tay Koh Vat Bus Compar.y routes are: 1. Paya Lebar Airport, MeFherson Road, Aljunied Road. Kalians Road, Crawford Street. North Bridge Road. High153 words
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Article27 1956-01-11 5 TELOK AXSOX, Tues.— An Indian girl, Letchimiamah, 7. died of burns after her frock caught fire m her home m Bagan Datoh Estate today.27 words
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Article79 1956-01-11 5 Man Faces Trial For 1949 Case A MAN appeared m a Singapore court yesterday on A six-year-old attempted armed robbery charge. After the charge was explained to him, Teo Seng Kee alias Kwee Seng, was ordered to be remanded m the CID lockup till Jan. 17 by the Fourth Magistrate,79 words
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Article70 1956-01-11 5 Nanyang To Open In March Tan THE Nanyang University wih open m March, it was announced by its chairman, Mr. Tan Lark Sye. yesterday. Apart from the students of the preparatory class, the University will enrol new students from the Federation and the neighbouring countries Two deans of the University70 words
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Article177 1956-01-11 5 A TRISHA rider, Goh Soon Chang, 44, went out m anight v inn to cover his firewood with a sheet of zinc when a tiling coconut palm struck him down. He died m the hospital ten days later. The wife. Tan Lian Sim, said bis. at177 words
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Article53 1956-01-11 5 A SUGAR rane vendor on hi.s way home was set upon by six thugs, who assaulted him with sticks outside Beach Road Market m Singapore, at about 6 30 p.m. yesterday. The vendor. Teo Kong Hock, 21. fled to the Police Station nearby, and was later53 words
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Article77 1956-01-11 5 Playwright To Talk On Theatre MR. Henry W. Koller. playwright and director, will give a talk on "International Theatre" at the British Council Hall, Singapore, on Jan. 19 at 8.30 p.m. Mr. Koller, who comes from New York, spent over a year m the Far East studying theatre for the77 words
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Article, Illustration95 1956-01-11 5 THE director of Radio Australia (Overseas Section), Mr. Robin Wood, arrived m Singapore yesterday, en route to Bangkok, where he will attend the SEATO Information Conference. Mr. Wood told The Standard that this would be the second meeting of the Conference m order to95 words
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300 1956-01-11 5 2 FACE CHARGES OF RAPE AND ROBBERY KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. A pretty teenage schoolgirl, told the First Magistrate today how two men robbed her m a lonely lane one night and then raped her. The girl, 15. was testifying against300 words
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Article40 1956-01-11 5 THE Director of United Chinese Bank and treasurer of the Hokien Association, Mr. Wee Tock Sian. was installed president of the Singapore Overseas Chinese Importers and Exporters Association at the association's premises m Robinson Road, yesterday.40 words
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Article254 1956-01-11 5 Wrong To Tell Press First' THE Singapore Medical Services Union will investigate complaints by certain General Hospital nurses on promotions and holidays, the president of the Union, Mr. C. Karthigesu, told TMe Standard, last night. He said that the Union was not 'informed of254 words
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Miscellaneous875 1956-01-11 5 Standard cMlmanac Information at a Glance Port Dickson 620 a.m (8 3 ft) French North Africa— 2:- Tuni- lu8Rm): 7.10 Popular Vocalist ?f Il| Wk f*'^\^© f» 630 P m 176 ft) sia: 6 P- m Music While You (16.82, 19 59, 16.86 m 1; 715 EveryM I II Vl875 words
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Article566 1956-01-11 6 ]\f ALAYAN-BORN Chinese students, who suddenly 1 develop a Red itch to see for themselves the wondrous things which, they have been told, have happened m the land of their forefathers since the Communists took over, may soon find that while there is still no objection566 words
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Article449 1956-01-11 6 JF anyone still hopes for the cost of living to come down, he will be hoping m vain. The drop m the prices of certain articles by a few cents is offset by the rise m the cost of other items. With everybody asking for more pay,449 words
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Article899 1956-01-11 6 ASTER GUNASEKERA - THE NEWS AS IT STRIKES ME ASTER GUNASEKERA by RATTER pay packets are blamed as being the biggest factor influencing the allround increased railway charges which come into force from February 1. The move is unlikely to be as profitable as the Railway Administration anticipate. Instead, it will .make the899 words
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Article105 1956-01-11 6 Sir: Here is something for your Blind Alley Department. Recently I had occasion to refer to the "Reader's Encyclopedia" edited by William Rose Benet and published by the House of Harraps. I wanted to look at what they have to say on the Danish writer Isak Dinesan105 words
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Article307 1956-01-11 6 REVIEW OF VIEWS Malay Schools [TTUSAN Melayu's editorial deals with the question of Malay secondary schools' m the Federation. It points out that since Government's announcement that the schools would be opened to Malay school students who have passed their sixth or seventh standard and later an age limit would307 words
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Article1164 1956-01-11 6 W. Arthur Lewis - W. Arthur Lewis By Professor of Political Economy m the University of Manchester. Wooing Asian 'Neutrals' LONDON T'HE success of the Rus- sian trip to Asia has caused quite a stir m London and m Washington. It is clear that the Russians have set out to woo1,164 words
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Letter352 1956-01-11 6 Sir: Those of your readers whc have closely followed the Baling talks, as anyone concerned with Malaya's future security should, might have failed to notice the simple analogy between the talks and critical em-ployer-employee disputes. Substitute the Chief Ministers representing the two Governments for the employers,352 words
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Letter105 1956-01-11 6 Sir: A group of Chinese and Korean ex-P.O.W. now under the custody of the Indian Government m New Delhi are very eager to contact Chinese and Koreans (m Malaya) who are anti-totalitarian. They also wish to have some anti-Communist magazines or books for reading m their leisure.105 words
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Letter173 1956-01-11 6 Oh those nurses Sir: I read with interest and, may I add disappointment, your news item regarding the 70 Johore Bahru nurses who were so upset about the headgear they had been told to wear. Some of them wanted to strike while others wanted to resign. Did they join the173 words
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Miscellaneous19 1956-01-11 6 1 Ir^ZilUJw^J "That's what I like about the Smiths— they really j make you feel at home!" i i19 words
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Article275 1956-01-11 7 LOVE IS A PUBLIC ACTIVITY HERE BUENOS AIRES. Jan. 10 < \P) Love-making, an open-air summer sport m Argentina, appears to be setting out of hand. Authorities are cracking down. Police issued a communique warning they will act with all vigour" to repress violations of public morals. Young love m275 words
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399 1956-01-11 7 -BUT WHAT ABOUT--THE WOMAN WHO'S 35? LONDON, Jan. 10 |AP) Five beautiful women yesterday took bsUQ v. fh French movie maker Rene Clair who claims that worren over 35 don't tike to make love out of doors. *K:?sense," said 39-year-old Shir* Conway, an actress. "Incoo-> or outdoors it makes ro399 words
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Article31 1956-01-11 7 PARIS. Jan 10 (AP)— The French Foreign Ministry anrv'uneed on Monday night that Q ;een Mother Elizabeth of Britain would pay v private visit to France on March 13-15.31 words
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Article, Illustration64 1956-01-11 7 HEAVY black smoke rolls out of the metallic frame of Parisian famous landVnark Eiffel Tower. A fire originated m the T.V. relay installed m the Tower's third floor (some 900 ft. above the ground) awakened Parisians one morning (last week) by glowing atop the famous building.U.P. - 64 words
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Article, Illustration155 1956-01-11 7 A "COME TO RAMSGATE" publicity poster which railway passengers will see on platforms throughout England this year, has shocked a local vicar. The poster shows a pretty, raven-haired girl wearing a bikini. And the vicar, the Rev. George Bennett, says: "I have spoken to many155 words
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89 1956-01-11 7 LONDON. Jan. 10 (UP) Foreign Minister Anak Agung Gde Agung, leader of the Indonesian delegation to the critica Netherlands Indonesian negotiations m Geneva, arrived here yesterday as a guest of the British Government. The British Foreign Office said the visit was largely a89 words
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Article25 1956-01-11 7 URUGUAY yesterday named Manuel Farina to serve as commercial attache m Red China. Farina will leave for Peking after Jan. 15.— APAP - 25 words
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Article30 1956-01-11 7 WEST German-Turkish trade talks, which were due to have been held m Bonn this month. have been postponed until midFebruary, the Economics Ministry announced m Bonn yesterday. APAP - 30 words
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Article18 1956-01-11 7 PREMIER Edgar Faure on Monday appealed for a "bipartisan" policy to bring peace to rebellious Algeria.18 words
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Article35 1956-01-11 7 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan. 10, (AP)— General Alfred M. Gruenther, Supreme Allied Commander m Europe, arrived here on Monday to recuperate from a recent minor operation. He will stay a week.35 words
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Article40 1956-01-11 7 WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, (AP> Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told exiled leaders of nine Communistrun nations on Monday the United States "will accept no compromise with the Soviet Union" which implies acquiescence m Russian subjugation of satellites.40 words
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Article34 1956-01-11 7 WASHINGTON. Jan. 10. (AP) Great Britain has accepted membership m the International Finance Corporation, (IFC) proposed new affiliate of the World Bank. The IFC charter requires a minimum membership of 30 countries.34 words
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Article31 1956-01-11 7 BARI. Italy. Jan. 10 (AP)— A sharp pre-dawn earthquake shook towns along 100 miles of the heel of Italy on Monday, wrecking buildings and injuring at least five persons.31 words
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Article40 1956-01-11 7 NORTHAMPTON. Massachusetts, Jan. 10 (AP)— Theodore S. Cox. 49. co-author of "The Greatest Show On Earth" voted the best original screen story of 1952 died m Veterans' Hospital on Monday of stab wounds which officials said were self-inflicted.40 words
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Article35 1956-01-11 7 BAGHDAD, Iraq. Jan. 10 (AP)— Premier Nuri Al Said announced on Monday that Iraq's first radar station is beinff built near Baghdad "to save the city from aggression." He gave no details.35 words
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Article35 1956-01-11 7 AMOS. Quebec, Jan. 10 (AP) A mother and seven of her children were burnt to death on Monday when fire destroyed their home 20 miles northeast of this northwestern Quebec community.35 words
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Article34 1956-01-11 7 RECIFE, Brazil, Jan. 10 (AP) Police here confiscated a large cache of arms including grenades, small arms and gas bombs m a Sunday raid on Communist Party headquarters. Three Communists ware arrested.34 words
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Article104 1956-01-11 7 RIVERHEAD, New York. Jan 10 (AP)— A Surrogate judge yesterday dismissed the claim of Mrs. Dora Blower that she is the widow of multi-millionaire William K. Vanderbilt, who died m 1944. and the mother of his children. Mrs. Blowers, 57 of Livingston. New Jersey, contended she married104 words
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Article149 1956-01-11 7 JERUSALEM. Jan. 10, (AP) The Israel Parliament voted 69-31 for a "peace policy" lasi night. It endorsed the policy toward its Arab neighbours put forward last week by Premier David Ben-Gurion and Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett that "maintenance of peace is better than victory149 words
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Article246 1956-01-11 7 80,000 Men In Uniform BANGKOK, Jan. 10, (UP) United States and Thai military authorities have agreed to boost the Thai Army strength to 80,000 fully equipped men, a high Thai military official said today. Lt.-Gen. Kharb Kunjara Deputy Chef of Staff of the Tnai National246 words
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Article66 1956-01-11 7 CAPETOWN, Jan. 10 (Reuter) A vicious puff adder died from a man bite after biting the man m the arm at Gansbaai, near Saldhanha Bay, 70 miles northwest of here. Pete Grymphys, who caught the snake and was showing it to friends when it bit him.66 words
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Article66 1956-01-11 7 PARIS. Jan. 10 (Reuter) The stale of parties m the French National Assembly after today's official announcement of results of elections for one seat held m New Caledonia on Sunday was: Communists 150 seals. Socialists 98, near Radicals nine. Orthodox Radicals 49. Dissident Radicals 21. Popular66 words
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Article41 1956-01-11 7 AKLAVIK. Northwest Territories, Jan. 10 (Reuter) Ten dog teams recently rescued nine passengers, the pilot and mechanic ol a Canadian Pacific Airliner plane forced down near Fort Good Hope. 200 miles southeast of here, it was learned41 words
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Article25 1956-01-11 7 BRITAIN'S newest 22,000--ton aircraft carriers, Centaur and Albion, left Portsmouth yesterday on a five-month "flag-showing" cruise m the Far East, including Singapore.— Reuter.25 words
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Article197 1956-01-11 7 PAKISTAN CONSTITUTION KARACHI, Jan. 10 (Reuter)— Hindu leaders have threatened to withdraw support from the East Pakistan government's protest against clauses m the Pakistan draft constitution favouring Moslems. The draft constitution, to be considered by the constituent assembly here next week, proposes that Pakistan shall become197 words
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Article60 1956-01-11 7 NAIROBI. Jan. 10, (Reuter) —African political advancement m Kenya, retarded by the Mau Mau emergency for the last three years, took a big stride forward today when the government announced its policy for elections due next autumn. Africans will then elect their own representatives to the Legislative60 words
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Article75 1956-01-11 7 AMMAN. Jan. 10 (AP) Armoured cars moved through the deserted streets of Amman at dawn today with loudspeakers blaring: "Remain m your houses." The Jordan capital was under strict military control as it entered th< third day of a curlew following weekend violence by mobs demonstrating75 words
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Article34 1956-01-11 7 MESSAGES from the British Antarctic expedition said yesterday members used dynamite to bla.st a path through ice floes which trapped the tiny sealer Theron 600 miles from its destination 10 days UPUP - 34 words
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Advertisement70 1956-01-11 7 He Atones In Vain Tlßiy, Italy, Jan. 10, (AP) When motorist Marino Gavarini, 35, ran over a pedestrian, he teas desperate tcith grief. Without a icord he walked m front of an approaching train ami teas killed. Gavarini did not tcait to learn that the pedestriun suffered only severe bruises.70 words
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Advertisement40 1956-01-11 7 ySy 'jack straws" fjgl^ "CIVIC BRAND" fegS COCKTAIL CHERRIES Add succulence and zest to I i^J^sssS^ any cocktail I /iiUg?§d^ MARISCHINO FLAVOUR f4} oz. bottle SI. OO cts 14 oz. bottle $2.50 cts Wholesale Enquiries Invited I Raffles Place, Singapore.40 words
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Article, Illustration57 1956-01-11 8 MALAYA'S largest bridging project m postwar years, the $1,500,000 Badlishah Bridge m Alor Star was declared open by the Sultan of Kedah last Saturday. Below: a view of the new bridge and on right the Sultan cuts a tape, to declare it open. watched by the Minister57 words
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470 1956-01-11 8 ACCUSED OF $12,000 FRAUD PENANG, Tues. A Kedoh Government pensioner, who was given $12,000 to purchase a rubber estate on behalf of a friend banked the money m his name two hours after he had received it, the Sessions Court was told470 words
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Article151 1956-01-11 8 THE word "History" is continuously being misused and misconceived. Dr. A. Steel. Principal of the University College of Cardiff and Vice-Chancellor-elect of the University of Wales, told a large gathering of University of Malaya students yesterday. Dr. Steel, who arrived m Singapore last week on151 words
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163 1956-01-11 8 IPOH, Tues.— Clerks employed m commercial firms m the Federation are to agitate for better conditions of service, vice-president of the Malayan Federation of Clerical and Administrative Staffs Unions, Mr. C. H. Yin, told The Standard today. Mr Yin said that since i163 words
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Article68 1956-01-11 8 KUALA KANGSAR, Tues Four mobile teams of the Department of Information are touring Central. North and Tjpper Perak, to tell the "truth" about the Baling talks to villagers At the same time voice aircraft are flying sorties, over Sungei Siput. once notorious hot-be.! of68 words
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130 1956-01-11 8 Aborigines Build Their Own School KUALA KANGSAR, Tues. Aborigines of Jalong m the Sungei Siput area, are so keen on education that they are building their own school. About 40 tribesmen are at present building the school with timber which they obtained from the jungle. Government has contributed the corrugated130 words
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Article30 1956-01-11 8 TWO motor-car paints which, the makers claim, will eliminate car polishing for at least 18 months under normal conditions. They were developed by chemists m Wilmington, Delaware. Reuter.30 words
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253 1956-01-11 8 FARMERS CRY FOR AID BUT VETS ARE SO SCARCE A MEMBER of the Singapore Rural Board Mr H. J. C. Kulasingha yesterday called on Government to provide more veterinary officers to meet the needs of rural farmers. He told The Standard that poultry farmers have asked him to help them253 words
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Article69 1956-01-11 8 A POWER-CUT lasting about an hour sfTeeted the northern and eastern parts of Singapore yesterday. Residents found their supply of power cut off shortly before J p.m. The supply was. however, completely restored by about 6 p.m. The power failure was believed to be due to a69 words
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244 1956-01-11 8 THERE is an outbreak of swine fever m the Woodlands Sembawan:;. Mandai areas m the north of Singapore and Government can do little to stop it. The Chief Veterinary Officer Mr. R. A Wright, told The Standard that despite the efforts244 words
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Article, Illustration55 1956-01-11 8 THE 35-piece Singapore Chamber Ensemble Orchestra busily rehearsing for the Sylvia Marlowe Harpsichord Concert with young Singapore pianist, Chua Koh Pin, as stand-in for the guest artiste at the Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday. Mr. Paul Abisheganadan is the conductor. The Sylvia Marlowe recital will begin on Jan.Standard - 55 words
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Advertisement193 1956-01-11 8 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products HEADACHE CURE Unmatched by any other pain reliever for Headache Neuralgia, Colds, Mental Strain. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL WEAK and NERVOUS MEN "DAMAROIDS" Are a Safe and Sure remedy for GENERAL WEAKNESS Nerve troubles. Spinal Exhausticn, Physical Decay and193 words
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Article, Illustration512 1956-01-11 9 Gerree Read - Gerree Read THE WOMAN FOB JOE' -By- "THE WOMAN FOR 1 JOE" is the story of f- -ground people the rr, sterious "here today erne tomorrow" community who travel around the British Isles complete Ih fat ladies, midgets, boxing booths, merry-go-rounds and all the fun of512 words
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Article, Illustration437 1956-01-11 9 SCANDAL TO WN THE man who was hired to clean up Hollywood had one of the most thankless tasks on record. Will H. Hays, a former Postmaster General was invited to launch a purerliving campaign at the film chiefs' own request. They hoped he could protect them from government interference.437 words
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Article414 1956-01-11 9 Orgies of Hollywood's 'LIVE 100' but the company he kept was nearly as fatal as the dope itself. It was the highvoltage life of Hollywood that hastened his destruction. He was only thirty-one when he died, but he had spent 11 years m the film capital. Hollywood was just a414 words
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Article, Illustration608 1956-01-11 9 Paul Boyle - Paul Boyle Choice of LONDON T GIVE you a New Girl for a New Year. A girl to symbolise the New Look of show business Not another Diana Dors. Nor a Grace Kelly, nor a Lollobrigida. They belong to 1955. This is Miss 1956. I give you PAM608 words
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Article260 1956-01-11 9 - yAUGHN MONROE, after several sleepless nights lately says: "This is the time of year when your neighbour's radio keeps you awake until the early hours of the morning playing 'Silent Night. ANNE BAXTER, describing her taste m furniture: "I like everything early American except the mornings." WILLIAM HOL260 words
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Advertisement154 1956-01-11 9 \vVVVlAA.\V\\VVV\\V\\V\VVVVV\VVVVVl.VVVk\VVVVV\\VV\\\V\\V\V\\V\\V\\\\\\\VV\\\\\\\\\\\V\W\VV\\\\W\\V\\\VV\\VVVVVl| ll^l urnmi I^Mrl ILIUnil v^ r i 'MS^ e better picture* j i I Th e yep v :de fange of I 'ford products ovaitab'e t0 photographer now includes no less t u an I 2 < v^lL sy rt y^ V three vanet.es of panchromatic films FP3, the154 words
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Miscellaneous238 1956-01-11 9 STANDARD'S Crossword Puzzle r 5. And the nice conduct of a CLUES clouded (Pope) (4) ACROSS I C. Odd o passion lasting 5 Southey's description of By- junta. S ei'.ev etc 6) I 7- M eocs a Inng way to win m a war (4, ID vas once palest slor.e238 words
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Article, Illustration507 1956-01-11 10 'Top Jobs For Local Men' Move LEVER BROS. WILL HAVE MORE ASIAN EXECUTIVES SOON KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— ln a few months, the Lever Brothers organization m Kuala Lumpur will have more Asian executive officers than expatriates, Mr. A. D. Bonham-Carter, a director of the firm from London, said here today.507 words
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Article170 1956-01-11 10 OUR SMALLER TRADING PARTNERS MALAYA'S trade with Northern Rhodesia. Iceland, Libya and Estonia has been insignificant compared with the other trading countries, because of the value of the imports and exports. In the 11 months of the past year Malaya exported only about $1,238 worth of vegetable produce to Northern170 words
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Article19 1956-01-11 10 RED China and Italy have postponed without explanation trade talks due to open thi s week.19 words
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Article, Illustration127 1956-01-11 10 MR. WONG Chin Wee. Labour Officer stationed at Kuala Lipis, has been transferred to Malacca. Mr. Hoh Choo n Yong from Johore Bahru has taken his place at Kuala Lipis. He will be m charge of the Kuala Lipis and Raub districts of West Pahang MR.127 words
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Article155 1956-01-11 10 MALAYAN rubber share prices yesterday continued to ease m sympathy with the lower rubber commodity prices. There was. however, more activity m the shares market but. with a few exceptions, all sections of the market were easier. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association155 words
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Article135 1956-01-11 10 Business In Shares MALAYAN shareorokers yesterday reported the following business done: Fed. Disp.: $3.55 overnight and today. F N. ords. 52.60. $2.62^. 52".57 i odd lot; M Colls Sl.Ol- Metal" Box $1.65; OTEC 86-;' Cold Storage $1.65; Steamship $27; Straits Times $2.87 i: U.E. ords. $935; Wearnes $2.95 to $2.90135 words
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Article174 1956-01-11 10 UPCOUNIHY selling on the Singapore rubber market was largely responsible for the drop by lg cents to $1.17£ cents per lb. for first grade rubber for January shipment yesterday, bringing the total drop since the New Year to 9! cents. i The market opened easier,174 words
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Article33 1956-01-11 10 DECEMBER rubber crops announced are: Amalgamated Malay 77,300 lb.. Borelli 81,000 lb.; Connemara Ltd 58,300 lb.; New Serendah 70,000 lb.; Bassett 42.500 lb.; Kuala Sidim 138,114 lb.; Bukit Kepong 21.000 lb33 words
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Article86 1956-01-11 10 U.S. SENATOR J.W. Fuibright, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, yesterday called for an investigation of the Federal Government's multi-million dollar sales of synthetic rubber facilities to United States private industry. He said m Washington he expected the inquiry would be undertaken by his committee and predictedReuter - 86 words
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Article, Illustration232 1956-01-11 10 Chairman Visits Colony MR. ARTHUR B. RICHARDSON, chairman of ChesebroughPond's Inc. of America, recently visited Singapore. He became chairman of the company m July last year when the Chesebrough Manufacturing Company was merged with Consolidated Pond's Extract Company. Object of his overseas trip is to co-ordinate merger plans m the232 words
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246 1956-01-11 10 Brisk Trade In Chinese Goods With Approach Of New Year THE approach of the Chinese New Year which falls on Feb. 12, has stimulated activity m sections of the Singapore business, particularly connected with importation of goods that go to make the occasion so gay each year. Heavy arrivals of246 words
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Article42 1956-01-11 10 RESUMPTION of re-exports of rubber on a large scale to the Soviet Union was one of the causes of the sharp increase m Anglo-Soviet trade over the past year, according to the Manchester Chamber of Com- merce. ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article27 1956-01-11 10 NEPAL will shortly negotiate a trade treaty with Peking to regulate trade relations with its northern neighbour of Tibet, official sources said m Khatmandu. APAP - 27 words
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Article59 1956-01-11 10 MALACCA. Tues. Shop. pers here had their first "serve yourself" provision store, at 25, Wolfersian Road, recently, when Mrs. H. G. Hammett. wife of the Resident Commissioner, declared the premises open. A textiles and tailoring department will be opened at a later date. Owner of the new59 words
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114 1956-01-11 10 EMPLOYMENT IN U.S. AT RECORD LEVEL THE U.S. Government reported on Monday employment m the U.S. m December h/ i record level for the mor/h at 64.165.000 jobs. The total was down about 640.000 from November Usual seasonal cutbacks m farrr.i: and construction outweig! 1 normal holiday gains m retAP - 114 words
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Article14 1956-01-11 10 THE first postwar Austria airline was founded m Vie* na on Monday.14 words
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390 1956-01-11 10 U.S. Experts Study Economic Outlook NEW YORK, Jan. 10:— What happens when 4,000 assorted social scientists "experts" m economics, statistics, finance, marketing, insurance, securities, management and what have you come together under one roof to dissect a nations economic structure and outlook? A guess that out of such a meeting390 words
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Article146 1956-01-11 10 SINGAPORE Chinese Produce Exchange noon closing prices per picul yesterday were; Copra Jan. $27|- buyers $27| sellers, Feb. $275 buyers', $28} sellers; coconut oil (bulk) $40J- sellers, coconut oil (drums) $43 sellers; Muntok white pepper $142 sellers, Sarawak white $141 sellers. Special Sarawak black $100 sellers. Singapore Copra146 words
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Article43 1956-01-11 10 NEW YORK. Jan. 9 (',:?< Dow-Jones Closing Averages:] Stocks .30 Industrials 179-7* 20 Rails 1 15 Utilities 6 I I 65 Stocks 169 I Bonds 40 Bond.* T- 9 The Dow-Jones Comma" Futures Index (1924-26 Bveragi equals 100) closed at 153.07.43 words
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Advertisement489 1956-01-11 10 NOTICES CTTT COUNCIL OF SINGAPORE Section 103. Municipal Ordinance (Chapter 133) Making Up Draining of Bournemouth Road Off Tanjong Katong Road. ■jVOTTCE is hereby given that the plan, specification, estimate and apportionment of expenses of making up and draining of Bournemouth Road off Tanjong Katong Road m the City of489 words
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Advertisement281 1956-01-11 10 NOTICES P.W.D. TENDER NOTICE rpENDERS from registered X Contractors will be received at the Office of the Settlement Engineer Public Works Department. Malacca up to 3.00 p.m. on 19th January, 1956 for: SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR CURRENT REPAIRS AND MINOR WORKS FOR PERIOD IST FEBRUARY 1956 TO 31ST JANUARY 1957.281 words
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Advertisement71 1956-01-11 10 YOUR VACATION IS OUR VOCATION May we plan your trip anywhere m the World. Experienced world wide Travel Agents cordially your? AMERICAN LLOYD AGENCY LTD., 64, Robinson Road, Singapore 1. Cables: "Amerloyd"— Phones. *****/*****. PELNI-LINES P. T. PELAJARAN NASIONAL INDONESIA (INDONESIAN NATIONAL SHIPPING CO., LTD.) 12 ROBINSON ROAD Tel. 2066Y71 words
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Miscellaneous135 1956-01-11 10 OUTER ROADS Pangkor, Samarkand, Ocean Mail, Daiko Maru, Mvi Ann, Lucky Carrier, Reynst. Playaran, Atlantic Captain, Sibigo, Hoegh Silverstream. Burnside. Adrastus. Batavia Bali, Hock Hai, Hoi How, Eastern Venture INNER ROADS Lipis Mm Huang, Seng Hin. Hua Heng. Kirn Hai Seng, Tong Hai, Matahari. Hua Li, Landak Eng Siong, Caltex135 words
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Advertisement819 1956-01-11 11 ANGLO-FRENCH TRADING CO., LTD. 3m3 ""THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE*' NORTH AMERICAN SERVICE To Halifaa, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia Culf Ports S pore P. Sham Penang POIYDORUS 9/16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb pOiTPHIMUS 19/25 Mar 26 Mar 27/2 i Mar Cjrnerj option to proceed via other ports to load819 words
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Advertisement960 1956-01-11 11 rel: 2405 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Tel: 2412 (18 lines) (Incorporated m Singapore) (12 lines) K nf THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE I"" 1 Dept. Carriers option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL, CLASCOW, LONDON CONTINENT Singapore P. Slum Penane Teiresias for Liverpool i,. iwia960 words
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Advertisement841 1956-01-11 11 MITSUI p^ LINE Spore P. S'hom Penang FOR JAPAN from Indio Axumasan Moru for Yokohama Kobe Moji 24 Jan Bansei Maru for Kobe, Yokohama Moji 21 Jan 18 Jan FOR JAPAN from Continent Hoeisan Maru for Yokohama, Kobe, Nagoya via Hongkong G. 42/43 Akibasan Maru tor Yokohama, Kobe, Nagoya, vio841 words
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Advertisement700 1956-01-11 11 EAST ASIATIC LINES SAILINGS TO CONTINENT /SCANDINAVIA For Aden, Port Said, Genoa, Anrwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Oslo. Spore P. Sham Penong •xx) 'KAMBODIA" 14/1 5 Jan 16/16 Jan 17/18 Jon x) "LALANDIA" 8/BFeb xxx) "INDIA" 28Fcb/2Mor 3/4 Mar(?) 5/6 Mar(?) x) "SELANDIA" 5/7 Mar 8/8 Mar 9/10 Mor700 words
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Article345 1956-01-11 12 THE biggest wedding ever held was probably that of Naomi Wise m the mid18th century. Preparations were not over-elaborate, nor wa s a fabulous amount of money spent. The bride was the outstanding feature. She weighed nearly 40st. Naomi was a popular figure because she was345 words
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Article, Illustration540 1956-01-11 12 Norah Littlejohn - Norah Littlejohn says This Skirt Will Fit Everyone W7HEN I ask up-to-date gi r i s what is the most useful item m their wardrobes, they always say: "An odd skirt. One that's wide, easy to slip into, and tops for fashion. "Then it's right540 words
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Article262 1956-01-11 12 RITA DEL MAR - RITA DEL MAR fiv TODAl'i QUOTATION: "Politeness goes far, yet costs nothing." Samuel Smiles. WEDNESDAY FOR EVERY- t ONE: Make this a busy. active day; exert charm arid forge ahead particularly during the daytime when constructive opportunities are most apparent. YOUR BIRTHDATE AND BIRTHSIGN ARlES— March262 words
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Article622 1956-01-11 12 NORMAN LONGMATE - NORMAN LONGMATE wvwwww hy \v\\\\\\\w '"THE moonlight was bright that evening ana the young man was tall and handsome, with wavy hair. As he leaned on the gate over-looking a silver-washed fiela he turned to the girl beside him and asked, very softly: "Will you622 words
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Article82 1956-01-11 12 TF you need an excuse for J serving cocktails, a party is the best excuse we know! To make a good cockta shake all the ingredient together, with plenty of ice. Add a cherry to swc t cocktails, an olive to ciry ones. Here are recipes for82 words
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Advertisement331 1956-01-11 12 KpEYE^I TOILET PAPER DISINFECTANT JEYES FLUID BATH SOAP STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SETS m Baize Rolls. E.P.N.S. Solid Handle Cutlery Canteens for Six, Eight Twelve Persons. I LANKA JEWELLERS, (THE HOUSE FOR CEYLON GEMS) j 20, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE 1. PHONE *****. \V\\V\V\VVV\V\\X\V\\\\\\V\\\\V\\V\VVV\\\\\\VV\\\VV\\V\\V\\\\VVV\\\\\\\\,\V (EASTERN HOTEL) Ampang Road Kuala Lumpur Phone 6168-9.331 words
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Article203 1956-01-11 13 IGLOI Says In Australian Weather, It's... Europeans May Be Upset By Changes In The Temperature' ZURICH, Jan. 10, (Reuter) European athletes would find it extremely difficult to keep m top form m the months just befora the Melbourne Olympics m November this year. This was203 words
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Article186 1956-01-11 13 LOS ANGELES. Jan. 10, (AP) Lloyd Mangrum captured the US$3O,OOO Los Angeles Open yesterday, si or m? a par "1 for a record 72-hole score of 272 to beiome the second golfer m the 30 years of the series to win the tournament four times.186 words
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68 1956-01-11 13 Kiwis Hit 144 For One In Follow On MADRAS, Jan. 10. (Reuter) —New Zealand had scored 114 for the loss of one second innings wicket at the close of the fourth day's play m the fifth and final test against India here today. In the first innings, the tourists were68 words
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Article, Illustration112 1956-01-11 13 OVER BLUE WATER THE "blue water" classic of Australian yachting, the Syd-ney-Hobart Yacht Race, ended iclien the leading yachts crossed the line on the Dencent River, Tasmania, after four days. There had been a good many adventures and some rough weather before the first craft, the 59-foot New South Wales112 words
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694 1956-01-11 13 PETER WILSON Says-I Predicted This For Yrs. YOU have probably never heard of Julius Helfand, but believe me, he is liable to make the biggest stir m boxing since glove fighting became a legal sport. Helfand is the chairman of the New York694 words
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Article208 1956-01-11 13 IRC Keep Festival Cup INDIAN Recreation Club beat Indian Gymkhana Sports Club 3-0 m the annual Tamil Festival soccer cud final at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. All three goals were scored m the second half This was the Rces' third successive championship and thus won outright Ihe P. Govindasamy cup.208 words
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Article71 1956-01-11 13 TRAILING by a goal. Singapore Cricket Cub rallied to beat Police Sports Association 2-1 m a friendly hockey match on the Padang yesterday. Percy Pennefather scored early m the first half to give Police a 1-0 lead at the interval. Hobson equalized for SCC m the71 words
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Article56 1956-01-11 13 SYDNEY. Jan. 10 (Reuter)— Keith Miller. Australia's allrounder, yesterday withdrew from next Friday's MaileyTaylor testimonial cricket match, which is regarde* as a full trial before the selection of the team to tour England this year. He suffered a recurrence of a war-time back injury last week56 words
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Article25 1956-01-11 13 LONDON. Jan. 10 (Reuter)— Burnley beat Bury by one goal to nil m their football Association Cup third round tie at Bury today.25 words
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Advertisement651 1956-01-11 13 CLASSIFIED ADS ENGAGEMENT '"PHE engagement is anJ- nounced between Mr. Pak Koi Ping, seventh son of Rtr. and Mrs Pak Phooi Loy, and Miss Mary Cheah. elder daughter of Mr. Cheah Eng Hin and the late Madam Tan Char Boh. of Penang, on Jan. 7. 1956. SITUATIONS VACANT MALAYAN' RAILWAY651 words
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Miscellaneous160 1956-01-11 13 U 1 Abner By j|/ Ccpp <Z. ANOTHER TENDER LETTErV^^ J iw \ni iR HAwnvjßiTiNCi -&t A O*t< t=s s!Sg^ ..lyVa^ WONDIFUL WIF HER Iz\ Oki TV4A-r-t*-H.'-PERFUMEn /^T\ *r> i' tfi f YVtJ^ 4*ii/^ i »itM AH KIMrSEE IT ALL,NOW" JUley Pop By V.T. Hamtin Jtii I >. WCW DYA160 words
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Article, Illustration484 1956-01-11 14 JEFFREY JAMES - JEFFREY JAMES TYTYT Penang B.A. Doesn't Think Their Rising Star So Hot... Malaya's Badminton 'Find' May Miss The Trip To Singapore <*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦* I'm 17-mo nth- 4 old Kotriono Kings- man and up there on that- big bike is my mum. She's the484 words
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264 1956-01-11 14 WHAT are Singapore's chances m the Olympic Games at Melbourne this year? Jesse Owens answered this clearly enough when he told Singapore Olympic and Sports Councillors that winning gold medals was not important. What mattered was to represent one's country and getting to know athletes264 words
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Article92 1956-01-11 14 ST. AXDREWs schoolboys went down fighting to a Royal Air Force. Seletar (under 21) side by 17 points (goal, penalty, 3 tries) to three (try) m a friendly rugby match played at Seletar yesterday. The schoolboys were a lively fifteen but could not adapt themselves to92 words
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Article36 1956-01-11 14 THE annual general meeting of the Enflish Primary Schools Sports Council has been postponed from Jan. 14 to Jan. 21. It will be held at the Rangoon Road School at 9.30 a.m.36 words
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455 1956-01-11 14 WINDSOR LAD - WINDSOR LAD A Hot' Tip From The Track! By iruu, ±ues.— tiui iKUiM, a good-looking four-year-old chestnut from the M van Breukelen stable, shaped like a winner on the track this morning when he measured strides with Counsel IV over455 words
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Article185 1956-01-11 14 FORTY-THREE HORSES including Gold Cup winners Three Rings and Shangrila, have been spelled at the veterinary sanatorium, Cameron Highlands, during December. Of these 24 horses have since returned to their stables at the four racing centres to prepare for their engage- ments during the new185 words
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Article76 1956-01-11 14 attendance totalled 4,292,147 persons. An amount of slightly more than M 51,000-,-000,000 was wagered. This reflects a respective decline from the year before of 2.35% m attendance and 2.08% m betting. But despite this, revenue to the state reached a new high, around $120,000,000. This was caused by76 words
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Article49 1956-01-11 14 ran m the silks of Belair Stud. The three-year-old Nashua collected almost M 5900.000 m purses. Belair Stud also won the most money, about $1,200,--000. Belair Stud traine Jimmy Fitzsimons, aged 81, led the local trainers with 53 winners this past year. Teddy Atkinson was the leading49 words
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Article67 1956-01-11 14 jockey with 171 winners but was edged out m purse earnings by Eddie Arcaro whose purse at the season's end ran to M 53,000,000. Mo«t New York racing fans wagered around $240 daily that is, among regular patrons. Throughout the year, 6.257 horses underwent the saliva test but67 words
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Article47 1956-01-11 14 By Standard's N.Y Bureau. NEW YORK, Jan. 10— The amount of betting at New York race tracks is down. Attendance is down, too. This was revealed m an official year-end report by the State Racing: Commission. Through the nine race meetings held here m 1955,47 words
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Article157 1956-01-11 14 THE second annual Stanvac Economy Run to be held on March 30. 31 and April 1 has already attracted 70 entries, Percy Corner, honorary secretary of the Singapore Motor Club revealed yesterday. The call for applications to compete m th e Economy Run was made only157 words
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Article44 1956-01-11 14 THE fourth anniversary of National Badminton Party will be celebrated .at the Party's court at 614. Pasir Panjang Road on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7.30 p.m. Mrs. Ang Soon Hoe will present the prizes to the winners of the Party's annual tournament44 words
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662 1956-01-11 14 Selangor Put Up Great Fight But... Fijians 22 Selangor. 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— The Fijian Regiment's Rugby XV ended their Federation tour today with a 22-3 victory over Selangor at Gurney Road. The Fijians scored two goals and four tries against one penalty by662 words
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Article18 1956-01-11 14 KING'S Own South Borderers trounced R.A.F Seletsr Dynamos 13-2 m a friendly soccer match at Selarang yesterday.18 words
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495 1956-01-11 14 BILL FUNK - The Schools Are In The Dark About Peng Soon BILL FUNK By THE EDUCATION Department disclosed yesterday that a comprehensive scheme drawn up for Wong Peng Soon, MBE., to coach the Colony's schoolboys and schoolgirls, had been turned over to Mr. Loke Wan Tho and indicated that any decision would495 words
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Miscellaneous97 1956-01-11 14 RUGBY S.C.C. "A" XV vs. Singapore Eng. Regt. at S.C.C; Naval Base vs. R.A.F. Seletar; Tengah Nomads vs. R.A. S.C.; at R.A.S.C. R.N.Z.A.F. 14 Squadron vs. Keat Hotter nt Keat Hong; R.A.F. "Greyhounds" vs. 443 Base Ammo at Seletar; Police Sports Association vs. Royal Signals at Police Depot HOCKEY SHA97 words
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