Singapore Standard, 26 January 1956
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Title Section32 1956-01-26 1 Singapore Standard ds,kfhdkjfhd STANDARD ***** (5 lines) POLICE 2400 #6 ft A i. FIRE BRIGADE 2811 GENERAL HOSPITAL 2414 Vol. VI. No. 203 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1956 14 PAGES 15 CENTS32 words
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Article672 1956-01-26 1 K. C. ARUN - K. C. ARUN Red Leaders P re-Bali no Rendezvous Smashed U Doom Stalks Fubsy Boss In The Jungle By Federation Chief Correspondent SEREMBAN, Wed.-Yang Kuo, Vice-Secretory-General of the Malayan Communist Party ranked next only to Chin Peng, recently escaped death within ten yards of the jungle's672 words
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389 1956-01-26 1 Countrywide Hunt For 'Killer' Gang KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— The Federation Police have launched a country-wide hunt for five men and a woman after Inspector K. Subbiah, crime specialist of the Selangor contingent, was shot while questioning occupants of a suspiciously-parked car near the capital's telephone exchange last night. Mr. Leong389 words
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Article143 1956-01-26 1 DOCK STRIKE SYDNEY, Jan. 2J (Reuter). —Mass unemployment tegan to spread through Australia today as the nationwide strike of 24,000 dockers entered its third day. Hundreds of seamen have already been sacked and about 5,000 are being Issued with dismissal notices. The full executive of the Australian143 words
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Article20 1956-01-26 1 JOSEPH A. Ciampa, 39, yesterday began a six months' jail sentence for stealing a stolen automobile. A.P.A.P. - 20 words
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Article38 1956-01-26 1 MISS Sonic Zoidou, 18, who was Miss Greece m the Miss Universe Contest last summer, said at Long Beach. California that she had had 11 marriage proposals since then and had also gained 12 lbs. ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article181 1956-01-26 1 MINER DIES IN AMBUSH IPOH, Wed. A European mining prospector, Mr. Roderick Gordon of the Tronoh Mines, was killed by terrorists at Bickam Estate, Tapah. shortly after noon today m what is believed to be a "chance meeting." Mr. Gordon, escorted by five special constables, went out to prospect an181 words
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Article27 1956-01-26 1 SIX children were burned to death m a fire that destroyed their home three miles outside Bridgeton m southeastern New Jersey yesterday APAP - 27 words
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Article18 1956-01-26 1 CHILE, Ecuador and Peru strongly defend as modern and realistic a 200-mile offshore territorial limit.- APAP - 18 words
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Article159 1956-01-26 1 SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 25 (Reuter)— The British Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden, and the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Selwyn Lloyd, left here today for New York m the liner Queen Elizabeth for high level talks with American leaders. The Prime Minister told reporters: "I look forward159 words
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Article86 1956-01-26 1 WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (Reuter) The White House announced today that Marshal Nikolai Bulganin, the Soviet Premier had sent President Eisenhower a friendly letter containing certain ideas which the Premier has asked the President to study further m the interests of promoting world peace. The letter was86 words
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Article33 1956-01-26 1 SOVIET Foreign Minister. Vyacheslav Molotov. and Defence Minister. Marshal Georgi Zhukov, left by air yesterday for Prague to attend a meeting of the political consultative committee of the Warsaw Pact. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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250 1956-01-26 1 3 Cats Battle A Tigress In A Fight For Survival MALAY COUPLE, MONKEYS WERE THE AUDIENCE BANGI, Vlu Langat, Wed. Five kampong cats fought 1 a tigress to the bitter end m a durian plantation near Kampong Sun g c i Kembong Lama over the weekend. Casualties four cats killed,250 words
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Article179 1956-01-26 1 JOE SASSOON - JOE SASSOON THUGS TAKE $5,500 By A SINGAPORE businessman was held-up at gun point while alighting from his car, taken for a ride and robbed of $5,500 m cash m a daring daylight stick-up m North Bridge Road yesterday. The victim was Poon Jaik Choon, 34,179 words
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Article132 1956-01-26 1 ANDREW ROTH - SEATO AFTER FREEDOM ANDREW ROTH By LONDON, Jan. 25 The Federation's participation m SEATO will only be decided when Malaya secures its independence, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Federation Chief Minister, said last night. Since Britain will control defence m interim and as the Alliance concedes the need to be defended against132 words
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Article71 1956-01-26 1 LONDON, Jan. 25 (UP) Queen Elizabeth II will decide "like any other mother" whether to give Prince Charles and Princess Anne Britain's new Salk-type polio vaccine, palace sources said today. An article m the London newspaper Daily Sketch suggested that vaccination of the royal children would71 words
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Article20 1956-01-26 1 EGYPTIAN positions opened fire twice on an Israeli patrol near Ziklm m the Gaza coastal strip yesterday. UPUP - 20 words
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Article212 1956-01-26 1 Bob Peries - MERCY FLIGHT TO MUM Bob Peries Sailor Gets Last Wish By A NORWEGIAN sailor, with only a few days to live, makes a desperate flight at the crack of dawn today to be with his mother, 7,500 miles away. His dying wish was answered late last night, thanks to the212 words
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Article75 1956-01-26 1 PAPHOS, Jan. 25 (Reuter). —Troops and police dispersed students demonstrating here today with a baton charge and tear gas. Three students were taken to hospital and three were arrested. The students formed a procession m the stadium of their school here while British security forces took up positions75 words
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Article80 1956-01-26 1 SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall will probably be ordered to take a fortnight's convalescence leave outside Malaya. An official announcement to this effect is expected to be released today. Prof. G. A, Ransome who is personally attending the Chief Minister told The Standard late last80 words
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Article142 1956-01-26 1 RANGOON, Jan. 25 (Reuter).—Six British university students who hope to become the first people to drive from London to Singapore, arrived at Myitkynia. 250 miles northeast of Mandalay, last Wednesday, according to a delayed report received here today. The students are Mr. John Co well,142 words
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Advertisement62 1956-01-26 1 SMIL MOTOR Oil Are you the "Arm -Twisted" type jf arm has been k/f "unfairly" yS~~ \K ♦w'Sted drinks f n s Deer with i r^^/v c a r V^PaN V^* martyr and tht I concealed \^^^y satisfaction j^™" o vampirCg ///////Illlli ineffectual stru le he 111 U W generally62 words
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Article154 1956-01-26 2 Recognition If Up To Standard THE Singapore Government is considering recognition of internationally reputed foreign university degrees. Minister for Education, Mr. Chew Swee Kee, told The Standard yesterday that the Education Department was investigating the matter with a view to listing the Universities which should be154 words
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Article, Illustration65 1956-01-26 2 pnoio. ONE of the "brains" responsible for the escape from a prisoner-of-war camp m Germany through the famous wooden horse. Mr. I. B. Upton, arrived with his wife by X.L.M. yesterday on a business-etan -pleasure trip, Mr. Upton, sees above with his wife, is chairman of Reckitt ColmanStandard - 65 words
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Article118 1956-01-26 2 Shaw Gift To Blind Is $50,000 IT WAS inadvertently reported m The Standard (yesterday) that Messrs. Run Run and Runme Shaw had sent a cheque for $250,000 to the Singapore Association for the Blind, to aid m the construction of its new Blind Centre for Children at 4J m.s. Thomson118 words
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Article75 1956-01-26 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The First Battalion Fiji Infantry regiment has just chalked up 200 terrorist kills. Th-s Director of Operations, Lt Gen. Sir Geoffrey Bourne, sent a personal message to the commanding officer Lt. Col. p. K. Ganilaw which reads: "Congratulations on your 200 eliminations.75 words
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Article40 1956-01-26 2 INCHE Hashim bin Yeop Abdullah Sani, Inche Mohd Shariff and Inche Abdullah bin Ibrahim have passed Part I and Haji Lemin bin Alias and inche Abdul Ghani bin Rauf Part II of the Johore Civil Service examination.40 words
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Article37 1956-01-26 2 FOR being m possession at Simpang Rengam on Dec. 27 of 14 packets of chandu, Wong Sow, of Southern Malay Estate, was fined $100, m default, one month jail m the Sessions Court, Kluang, yesterday37 words
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Article, Illustration194 1956-01-26 2 NIGHT life— Hongkong style— will be the aim of the new Sky Palace, Singapore's luxury night-club which will open atop the skyscraping Asia building on Feb. 5. The Palace is, m fact, two restaurants m one. On the 15th floor will be the roof garden,194 words
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Article17 1956-01-26 2 THE Singapore Chinese Ladies Association has donated $120 towards the Colony Youth Sports Centre Fund.17 words
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Article190 1956-01-26 2 THAIPUSAM- A DAY OF PENANCE TOMORROW is Thaipusam —the day of penance for thousands of Hindus m Singapore and the Federation who are devotees of Lord Subramaciam, a Hindu God. Tc celebrate the day. Hindu devotees m the Colony will carry Kavadis (wooden arcs necorated with peacock feathers and flowers)190 words
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Article230 1956-01-26 2 SINGAPORE Government is to tighten or, if necessary, introduce additional legislation to cover all aspects of the handling: of dangerous or toxic matter. The Chief Inspector of Dangerous Materials, Dr. M. Jamieson, who conducted safety surveys m the rural areas last year, told The Standard230 words
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Article64 1956-01-26 2 PE^ANG, Wed. The Telok Kumbar branch of the Penang UMNO Youth League will hold a five-night fun fair at the Telok Kumbar Village from Feb. 19. Eight "boria" troups from the neighbouring UMNO branches will give performances. Other attractions include Siamese ramvong, kebaya dress contest,64 words
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Article112 1956-01-26 2 Malay For All Schools Likely SINGAPORE schools, both Chinese and English, may have to teach Malay as a compulsory language if the recommendations of the Ail-Party Committee on Chinese education a*e accepted by the Legislative Assembly when it meets on Feb. 'B. The Standard learnt that the Committee will recommend112 words
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Article81 1956-01-26 2 SERIA. Brunei, Jan. 25 (Reuter)— Sir Robert Scott. British Commissioner General for South-east Asia, now on a visit to Brunei, today made a tour of the Seria oilfields, which produces 110.000 barrels a day. Sir P.obert. who was accompanied by Sir Anthony Abeil, Governor of Sarawak and81 words
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Article49 1956-01-26 2 MADAM P. Marianetchtram, 56, mother of Insp. T. T. Nathan and Mr. T. S. Das. Asst. Examiner. Income Tax Department, passed away rcaceiully at a.m. on 25.1.56. Cortege leaves 48. Borthwirk Drive at 8 a.m. on 26.1.56. She leaves behind 2 sons. 2 daugh-ters-in-law, and 2 broth ers49 words
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Advertisement217 1956-01-26 2 Splendid; Progress yes, m J|[ that's' the history of these beautiful babies. H ijk S All over Malaya thousands H| l^^|^^^ffl^ of other babies are also making i|P^ 11 splendid progress for their parents, HF too, wisely chose Lactogen when R^^^^^H^ I J| 9 artificial feeding became necessary. *,jf mm217 words
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Advertisement108 1956-01-26 2 r Jit CM/t€s€ N£W WAR! C With every dozen large bottles purchased, one plass wIU be ffiTen away free and with every 2 dozen, 2 classes and a small Kloster Beer .From January 28 to February 27 (For Snore Customers only)' HAPPY CABARET JOSEPH PAQUINE NIGHT SPOT DANCES PRIZES:- FRENCH108 words
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Article46 1956-01-26 3 MUAR, Wed.— Muar Tamils celebrated Tamil Festival Day yesterday with a party at the Chinese Dance Hall m Paradise Park here. At the celebration, Mr. V. E. Shanmugam Chettiar. of Singapore, gave away prizes to pupils who took part m a literary debate.46 words
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292 1956-01-26 3 COURT CALLS RAPE INQUIRY CASE PECULIAR PAPERS SENT TO LEGAL DEPARTMENT KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A preliminary inquiry on a case alleging rape, ended without decision on indictment The magistrate, Group Capt. G. V. Howard, referred the case to the Deputy Public Prosecutor. Said he: "Though certain fac- tors had been292 words
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186 1956-01-26 3 Reds Have No Future In Malaya— Lee LONDON. Jan 25 (UP)— Malayan Transport Minister Mr. H. S. Lee said today that he would not allow the Communists to "spoil his transport system" m Malaya. He told United Press that some "undesirable elements" were trying to incite "our transport workers" and186 words
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Article144 1956-01-26 3 All Out War -A Booster COLOMBO, Jan. 25. (UP)— Rubber producers here today were looking to a sharp rise m the world price of rubber next month following the all-out offensive against the Communists m Malaya. The offensive is due to begin on Feb. 8 and producers here expected to144 words
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Article208 1956-01-26 3 SINGAPORE road unders are again forgetting the significance of safety first, Capt. E. Richardson, secretary of the Singapore Safety First Council, told The Standard yesterday And, to impress them. Capt. Richardson has thought of a novel idea to catch the eye of motorists planting the208 words
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Article110 1956-01-26 3 REGISTERS OPEN FOR REVISION KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.—' The registers of Federal State and Settlement electors will be open for revision from March 1 to March 28. During this period persons not yet registered as electors may apply for registration. If on Feb. 29. they have the requisite qualifications. For Federal110 words
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Article279 1956-01-26 3 Standard Music Critic MUSICAL history was made m Singapore's Victoria Memorial Hall last night by Sylvia Marlowe, the American harpsichordist, who gave a solo programme of works by Bach, Couperin, Rameau, Scarlatti and some contemporary American composers. The vastness of the hall was, unfortunately,V.F.D. - 279 words
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Article119 1956-01-26 3 Indians Told Be 'Loyal' INDIAN Commissioner m Malaya, Mr. R. K. Tandon sending his greetings to Indians m Malaya on the sixth anniversary of Indian Republic Day warned them that they stand dedicated to the progress, prosperity and greatness of Malaya. Indians have won the admiration of all by their119 words
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148 1956-01-26 3 Malaya May Follow Cold Coast Pattern THOUGH Malaya nization of the Civil Service »nay follow the pattern of Africanization m tne Gold Coast, it is expected to take its own path, influenced by the special requirements of the Federation and the manpower available, say s a Reuter message from London.148 words
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Article37 1956-01-26 3 WORLD-WIDE Roman Catholic celebrations of the Pope's 80th birthday will be climaxed by a solemn mass m Saint Peter's Basilica In the Vatican on the morning of March 11, m the presence of the pontiff.37 words
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Article163 1956-01-26 3 THF. report m Newsweek magazine that nowhere m the Far East is the Red menace more acute than m Singapore was yesterday described by local political leaders as "mischievous and way off the beam." The magazine speculated that the Peoples Action Party 80 per163 words
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Article51 1956-01-26 3 In Singapore, Mr. Lim Choon Mong (Prog.-Seran-goon) said: "It is nothing short of mischief to create a Red bogey when the vast majority of the Chinese here are the mainstay of democracy and the backbone of the economic structure of Singapore. "Many of them work here all their lives51 words
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Article233 1956-01-26 4 1.000 ATTAP FOLK FACE EVICTION Old Dutch Camp Is To Be Cleared ONE HUNDRED and one families consisting more than 1,000 people living m seven rows of attap houses m Queen Wilhelmina Camp m Haig Road, Singapore, are under the threat of eviction. The owner of these houses, Mr. Wee233 words
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76 1956-01-26 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— A Malay who allegedly, took part m an incident at Tampoi last Wednesday when Jaffar bin Oaman, a Customs Officer had an encounter with smugglers, has been arrested. In the Sessions Court today the man, Mohamed Noor bin Ali. was charged76 words
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Article70 1956-01-26 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. The Chinese community of Senai, m Johore, presented a scroll to Mr. Chan Chong Wen, a Senai leader, at a party held m his honour recently. Mr. Chan, who is the president of the Senai branch of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and70 words
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Article68 1956-01-26 4 IPOH. Wed.— Two persons were fined by the President of the Sessions Court, Mr. E. V. A. Peers today, for possession of opium smoking utensils. A third was acquitted, Foong Chow 47, of Panglima Street, was fined $250 for having two chandu lamps and two chandu68 words
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Article151 1956-01-26 4 CLOSING rubber prices (cents per lb.) m Singapore yesterday were: Bayers Sellers House Terms. Spot fob. 1061 107 Jan. 1064 106] No. 2 Jan. 105* 105} No. 3 Jan. 104? 1051 Tone: Uncertain. XIM PKiUfc The price of tin yesterday was $394! per picul (Down 75 cts.). LONDON151 words
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Article258 1956-01-26 4 Prasad s Special Message INDIAN nationals abroad are custodians of the nations prestige and honour m foreign lands and they should always act accordingly, Indian president, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, said m a broadcast last night. In a special broadcast to Indian nationals on the258 words
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Article, Illustration51 1956-01-26 4 MR. CHOO SOO BENG is shown sharing his piece of cake with his bride, Miss Vim Yoke Lan, after their wedding m Kuala Lumpur last week. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lum Weng Hup of Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Choo is on the staff of Malayan Railway,51 words
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Article94 1956-01-26 4 Awbery Has Taken It To Commons KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Mr. Stan Awbery, Labour Member of Parliament, has promised to bring to the notice of the House of Commons the ?Ueged improper stripping of Semenyih villagers In a letter to Mr. Tan Tuan Boon, chairman of the Selangor division of the94 words
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Article94 1956-01-26 4 VARIOUS changes m the organization of the officer structure m the Royal Navy, designed to compete with the revolutionary advances m ships and aircraft, will take effect on Jan. 1, 1957, an official release from London stated yesterday. The release revealed that among the94 words
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Article45 1956-01-26 4 A grass-cutter. Kartar Singh, yesterday claimed trial m the Eighth Magistrate's Court to a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to a friend, Bukan Singh, at the Singapore Iceworks, Sungei Road, on Jan. 19. He was allowed $500 bail till Feb. 8.45 words
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Article36 1956-01-26 4 HONGKONG, Jan. 25. Special Standard Service Closing prices of the Hongkong Exchange were: $15.75 to £1 Sterling; $5,885 to US$l; $1,838 to Malayan $1; $0,144 to one Indonesian Rupiah; Gold $255,375 to a tael.36 words
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Article86 1956-01-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— Miss Agnes Catnach. expresident of the Headmistresses Association of England today threw out a challenge to men "there's no job a woman cannot do just because of her sex." She urged women to equip themselves with suf- ficient knowledge and training "so that they86 words
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Article142 1956-01-26 4 Naval Base Stoppage To Continue THE Singapore Labour Department yesterday asked the Naval Base Labour Union whether it was prepared to revise its conditions to call off the nine-day-old strike of non-es-sential workers and withdraw strike notice m respect of the essential employees of the Base. In a letter to142 words
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Article87 1956-01-26 4 Singapore Is Using More Power THE Pasir Panjang Power Station, Singapore, generated 52 million units of electricity more last year, an increase of 16 per cent over 1954, the City Electrical Engineer. Mr. R. A. Waddle told The Standard yesterday. The station produced 370 million units last year compared to87 words
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Article53 1956-01-26 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. A 14-year-old Chinese girl was admonished and discharged by the President, Juvenile Court, Pontian, today after being charged with moving a kati of soya beans and salted prawns, restricted articles, without a permit. She had a permit but did not carry it when she53 words
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Article52 1956-01-26 4 IN an effort to expand its activities for the current year, the Study Group Movement of the British Council m Singapore will start courses m Elementary Economics, Malay for beginners and advanced students, and Tamil at an advanced level. Those interested should enrol through the Organizing Secretary,52 words
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Article, Illustration182 1956-01-26 4 MR. Arthur John Betheras, a leading Australian home s^udy education authority, is expected m Singapore today to further "an Australian offer to qualify large numbers of young Asians for trades and professions by lessons through the mail." At present only students from Singapore, the Federation,182 words
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Advertisement332 1956-01-26 4 CATHAY ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS OPENS TODAY! rATUIV fi 11a.m.- 1.45 -4.15 -6.43 i«/| f|AT and 9.30 p.m. Ai>.cowpmow«D m. ***** A AN ALLIED ARTISTS* WFEK C' PRESENTATION "^T\ NO PUNCHES PULLED! [S^N FILMED WITH THE irSRV' NAKED REALISM TO Sj^S STUN YOIJ AS N0 OTHER I*= jPf J PICTURE EVER HAS!332 words
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Advertisement325 1956-01-26 4 J SHAW BROTHERS ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS T The Movie Magazine With The New Look! MOVIE NEWS J CHINESE NEW YEAR ISSUE ON SAl£ lit SPORE TODAY 40 cfs. 4 Wlyifill TODAY u'!fj7s9 '^Hp ONLY! X 610BAI, SCREENING: 11. 1.45-4. 6.30.9.30 I YOUR ONE GREAT CHANCE i TO SEE IT BEFORE ITS325 words
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Miscellaneous69 1956-01-26 4 Weather Report MINIMUM Temperature: From 7.30 p.m. Jan. 24 to 7.30 a.m. Jan. 25. Singapore (73F). Penang (70F). Kota Bahru (76F). Kuala Lumpur (74F). Ipoh (72F). Kuantan (72F). Maximum Temperature: From 7.30 a.m. Jan. 24 to ,730 p.m. Jan. 25. Singapore (82F), Penan; (89F), Kota Bahru (83F) Kuala Lumpur (87F),69 words
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276 1956-01-26 5 THREE months after Mr,. A. R. Lazarous walked out of the Labour Front Animal General Conference, the General Council of Hie Ftont will take, on Sunday the first step to have him expelled. At Sunday's meeting, the Council will consider the report276 words
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Article186 1956-01-26 5 'LEARNT' LANGUAGE IN JAIL JOHORE BAHRU. Wed. When charged m the Sessions Court two days ago with importing into the Federation two pounds of opium, Ah Kirn. an odd-job labourer, said that he was unable to plead as he did not understand Hokkien. the language u-ed by the interpreter. He186 words
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Article63 1956-01-26 5 A KEROSENE lamp exploded and injured three children. m Singapore last night. The accident occurred m Loror.g 27, Geylang Road. A woman was lighting the lamp WJMb it exploded. Burning oi! le. en her three children. Cbua Soik Jin, aged two-. was badly burnt on63 words
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Article216 1956-01-26 5 Bench Offers Haji A Trip A SINGAPORE Magistrate yesterday offered to paj the train fare of 70-year-old deaf and half blind Arab Haji to Kelantan. but the Haji was set on returning to Mecca. The outcome was that he wsws remanded for one day pending further investigation by the Police.216 words
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328 1956-01-26 5 Judge Describes Court Procedure As Irregular' MR. Justice Taylor m the Singapore High Court yesterday described as "manifestly irregular" the procedure a lower court magistrate adopted m dealing with a pirate taxi case. He said this when. he quashed the convictions and fines against two secret society men, Lim Ah328 words
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Article93 1956-01-26 5 BETWEEN 30 to 50 empty ammunition boxes were reported missing from the Singapore 443 Base Ammunition Depot at Kranji. An Army spokesman told The Standard last night that the theft of the empty boxes was discovered last week. He said the boxes were of little value.93 words
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Article42 1956-01-26 5 THE University Socialist Club has invited al] political parties m Singapore to sit m nn a Forum which they will bold on Feb. 1 at 8 30 p.m. at the Ooi Tiong Ham Hall of the University of Malaya.42 words
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Article117 1956-01-26 5 Good Year's Work For Linen Guild THE St. Andrew's Mission Hospital^ Linen Guild contributed more than 500 articles of clothing, towels, and bed linen to both nurses and small patients at the Hospital during 1955, their annual ieport announced yesterday. In addition, they were able to donate $1,000 to the117 words
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Article678 1956-01-26 5 Harry Lee Makes Final Submission THE Court of Inquiry appointed by the Singapore Government to investigate the Singapore Traction Company dispute concluded m the Supreme Court yesterday after eight days hearing. Chairman of the Court of Inquiry, Mr. Justice Tan Ah Tah announced that m pursuance678 words
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266 1956-01-26 5 Let The Hospital Have It, They Say IF you had a building that could be used for a public purpose what would you choose a hospital or a sports centre for youths. The Standard posed the question to a representative group of residents m the Geylang-Katong area. The building tnat266 words
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170 1956-01-26 5 REMARKING that a young robber with a string of previous convictions, including theft and housebreaking, seemed to be a persistent offender, Mr. Justice Taylor m the Singapore Assizes yesterday sentenced Tan Tai Soon, 24, to ten years' rigorous imprisonment, Tan who had claimed trial170 words
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Advertisement293 1956-01-26 5 YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SEE THIS MOST UNUSUAL FILM THAT HAS BEEN THE TALK OF THE TOWN! OWING TO OTHER COMMITMENTS, WE REGRET SEASON DEFINITELY ENDS TO-DAY. IM fi rSM&tm Control!ed ond °P erated b y J% IVm \M W iOaP GeneruJ Amusements Ltd. -cowemomo mtt«*« A LAST 4 SHOWS293 words
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Miscellaneous779 1956-01-26 5 cAlmanac Information at a Glance mmmmm m I Lunchtime Concert <P): 130 p.m Australian Artiste .06.82m> tr t /''a nfMA 1 News (S): 145 Ladies Onry (P); 3.15 Economic Review 16 82m «6x B *jm&*wJ2St Dance Club (S): 656 Singapore tho Move (16.82 m): 430 News f JViTrXf I Share779 words
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Article738 1956-01-26 6 India Today TNDIA is a continual puzzle to the democratic countries of the West because the latter judge her by not what she has done but by her attitude towards Soviet Russia and Communist China. They have not recognized the fact that India wishes to steer her own738 words
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Letter299 1956-01-26 6 Sir! According to an announcement m your paper a Chinese New Year dance will be held m Raffles Hotel ballroom on the night of February 12, to raise funds for stray and unwanted dogs now being cared for by the Singapore Canine Welfare Association. Singaporeans will299 words
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Letter54 1956-01-26 6 Sir: The best way to prevent some elements from faking themselves as representatives of newspapers is not only to see the press card but also to note down the identity card number and have the person's name checked up with the newspaper concerned. It is not at all54 words
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Letter167 1956-01-26 6 Sir. I think it is Mr. Vie Dog*ctt who should think twice before he imposes his views on the public m a criticism of the performance of a pianist when he had attended only half the performance To my mind it appears that your music critic had attended167 words
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Letter116 1956-01-26 6 Sir: 1 wish to correct L.C.L. of Penang who. wrote to you that the first Perak Chinese dato was the late Mr. Chew See Seng and not Dr. K. T. Khong. The late Mr. Chew was only made a "ketua" or headman of the Batu Gajah Chinese community.116 words
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Article904 1956-01-26 6 THE NEWS AS IT STRIKES ME rpHE consternation Tunku Abdul Rahman caused m Singapore on Tuesday by his uncalled-for nasty remarks concerning the Colony, yesterday turned to a measure of joy and revived optimism m rubber circles by the pledge he extracted from the British Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden,904 words
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Article, Illustration10 1956-01-26 6 "Hallo. Mummy, no you can't talk to daddy he's dead!**10 words
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Article, Illustration1397 1956-01-26 6 India's Role in Harnessing the ATOM By A Special Correspondent rpHE President of the recent history-malting international conference on atomic energy at Geneva was Dr. H.J. Bhabha, who is chairman of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission. Dr. Bhabha saw the dawn of the atomic age as marking a change m1,397 words
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Advertisement36 1956-01-26 6 B'j ay ik ilik n I sKsii-m HIGH POTENCY (contains vitamins FORMULA I A.B.C6P-J Available at all First Class Dealers Agents:THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. (INCORPORATED IN THE FEDERATION OF MALAYA) SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, KLANG, SEREMBAN, PENANG.36 words
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Advertisement57 1956-01-26 6 REFRIGERATOR 'with working I >\1 i surface at cot' 08 I Plastic on steel i and unchippable \«J interior. S'pqre Penang Federation List Price lest 5% for CASH $478.00 $516.00 Hire purchase 12 Monthly Payment 41.50 45.00 24 Monthly Payments of 22.00 24.00 Advertisement o/THE GENERAL ELECTRIC, CO. (MALAYA) LTD.57 words
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Article, Illustration226 1956-01-26 7 We've Been Trying For Years To Cut Tests— Dulles WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (AP)— Secretary of "State, John Foster Dulles said yesterday the United States and British Government have been talking ior two years about a possible formula for limiting Atomic and Hydrogen bomb tests. He said the subject may come226 words
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Article139 1956-01-26 7 WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, lAP)— Catholic sources said yesterday they doubt that Ire Pope would issue a statement condemning professional boxing but they did not rule out the possibility. This was the reaction from officials at the National Catholic Welfare Conference (NCWO to a news dispatch139 words
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Article1095 1956-01-26 7 'INCOMPETENT AND WEAK' LABOUR BRAND ON BRITISH PREMIER LONDON, Jan. 25 (Renter) Britain's Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden sat through a fierce House of Commons attack on his Middle East policies yesterday a few hours befoM he was due to sail for critical talks on ArabIsraeli tension with President Eisenhower.1,095 words
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299 1956-01-26 7 AND BETTY TEARFULLY GIVES WAY GLASGOW Scotland, Jan. 25 (Reuter) Betty Taylor, a 20-year-old Scotts girl who announced she would marry anyone who would put up £100 to settle her father's debts received a f cable yesterday from an American299 words
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Article36 1956-01-26 7 THE British freighter Pachuma (7,282 tons) radioed Darwin, Northern Australia, yesterday that she had rescued 15 men from a small, half-sunken boat south of the Tanimbar Islands, 300 miles north of Darwin.- ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article38 1956-01-26 7 OTTAWA, Jan. 25 (AP) Canada m 1954 and 1«55 shipped U552,067,685 worth of arras to Israel and US$77l,--121 worth to Egypt, External Affairs Minister Lester B. Pearson told the House of Commons yesterday.38 words
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Article35 1956-01-26 7 LONDON. Jan. 25 (Reuter) —Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will pay a state visit to Copenhagen m the Spring of 1957. it was announced from Buckingham Palace last night.35 words
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Article33 1956-01-26 7 A POLITICAL crisis broke m Nigeria yesterday, three days before the arrival of the Queen, when a Federal Minister. Mr. Degoke Adelabu resigned from the government following an administrative inquiry.- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article202 1956-01-26 7 ...And Judge Slaps Down A Fine MANILA, Jan. 25 (UP)— A police officer's searing imitation of a burlesque dancer's performance caused a judge here yesterday to slap a US$lOO fine on a theatre manager. Patrolman Jose Montano wiggled his hip s indecently, assumed a very202 words
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Article, Illustration203 1956-01-26 7 Jordan: One Way Out WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (Reuter) President Eisenhower said at his press conference today that the only solution for the ArabIsraeli quarrel was for the United States to be friends with both sides and thus to use its good offices to promote friendship or cooperation between them. Mr.203 words
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Article63 1956-01-26 7 LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuter) Five government investigators appointed to find ways of stemming Britain's mountIng National Health Service bill today proposed that more money should be spent on modernising hospitals. The investigators a government committee of inquiry revealed that the cost of the service had63 words
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Article33 1956-01-26 7 PRINCESS Margaret attended the charity preview of the Broadway musical "Plain and Fancy" last night escorted by Lord Plunket, her favourite escort since she broke with Group Capt. Peter Townsend. UPUP - 33 words
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270 1956-01-26 7 AIR STRIKE ON ANY MID-EAST PEACE BREAKER Britain's Latest Idea LONDON, Jan. 25 (AP)— British informants slid last nizht that Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden will propose to President Eisenhower British-American air intervention against any side that breaks the peace m the Middle East The informants said Sir Anthony will270 words
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Article66 1956-01-26 7 BR I S BAN Australia Jan. 25 (Reuter) Scores of death adders one of Australia's most deadly snakeshave invaded flood-bound Gooncliwindi m South-West Queensland. 240 miles southwest of here. Two people tossed out of their canoe into the floodwaters tried to climb trees but found them66 words
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Article81 1956-01-26 7 XONDON, Jan. 25 (Reuter) Earl Nelson, great great grand nephew of Britain's sea hero. Admiral Lord Nelson, has disclosed that he intends to protest m Parliament against the termination of. the £5,000 a year family pension. The 65-year-old Earl, 6th member of his family to hold81 words
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74 1956-01-26 7 Argument Ends In Front Of A Train EAST CHICAGO. Indiana, Jan. 25. (UP) Two motorists waiting on opposite sides of th^ tracks for a slow freight train to pass got impatient at the same time yesterday. John Christian. 55. Chicago and Alonzo Ponce. 50. Hammond. Ind.. both swerved arcund the74 words
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Article132 1956-01-26 7 TURKEY'S STAND ON CYPRUS ANKARA. Jan. 25 (Reuter) —Mr. Fuad Kopruly. Turkish Foreign Minister, said here yesterday that his Government was m close contact with Britaii on the Cyprus question. He said it was Turkey's conviction that before Cyprus could be granted self-govern-ment, it was necessary that •terrorism should end,132 words
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Advertisement9 1956-01-26 7 j/r^- The Washable Wall Paint that's so easy to9 words
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Advertisement144 1956-01-26 7 Have you been missing AfMVs the BUS? Why not buy a RALEIGH 4IT ijlfl Join the new band of brothers of the rood and enjoy the freedom of the road. JiT Je^l^a Go where you like, when you like and Jlij^jlti ~P^TT^ 1 avoid parking problems and other VjOkw A144 words
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Article157 1956-01-26 8 Twelve Britons Deported In 1955 DESTITUTES IN MALAYA: PENANG, Wed.— Twelve Britons were repatriated to the United Kingdom last year after their passports were taken away from them. They were issued with emergency certificates. This was revealed by a spokesman of the Immigration Department, to The Standard today. He said157 words
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Article74 1956-01-26 8 THE following are officebearers of the Imperial Chemicai Industries (Malaya) Limited Local Employees' Union, Singapore, for 1956. President, Mr. Lee Yeow Koon: vice-president, Mr. Low t'iew Cheong: secretary, Mr. V. A. Chelliah; asst. secretary. Mr Tan Tiang Choon; Treagurer, Mr. P. Kumaran Nair. Committee members: Messrs. Teo74 words
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Article, Illustration69 1956-01-26 8 SABA, exponent of Hindu classical dancing, who will be presented to Singapore by Donald Moore Productions m two recitals next month, Feb. 14 and 16, at Victoria Memorial Hall. Bookings, at $7.50, $5, $3 and $2, are now open at Robinson's. Saba has studied the art69 words
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95 1956-01-26 8 Police Seek Owner Of 'Dead' Lorry THE Singapore traffic police are trying to trace the owner of the lorry which split into two and "died" at Rochore Canal Road. Mr. A.E. Minns, Traffic Police Superintendent, told The Standard yesterday that he agreed that the wreckage, which had been left near95 words
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298 1956-01-26 8 English A Secondary Subject A MASTER plan which will change the entire education policy for the Malays, seeks for the establishment of a Malay university within ten years. The plan, which was submitted by the Malay Education Council to the Ministry298 words
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Article79 1956-01-26 8 Peasants To Hold A Village Fait PENANG, Wed. Malay peasants m Kodiang. Kedah, will hold a fair at the village on Feb. 27, which will be declared open by the Raja Muda of Kedah. Exhibits and pictures of health and sanitation will also be included m the fair, and lectures79 words
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134 1956-01-26 8 LACK OF TEACHERS, BOOKS A HANDICAP enforced by the Assistant Minister of Education, Inche Sidek bin Haji Abdul Hamid. It will be submitted to the Council of Ministers for study next month. The main proposal m the memorandum demands the complete introduction of Malay as a media and English as134 words
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Article57 1956-01-26 8 UNGKU Abdul Aziz, lecturer m Economics, University of Malaya, will give a talk entitled "Impression of rural development work m countries Africa and Europe that I have visited recently" at the U's Arts Theatre, Cluny Road, at 8.15 p.m. on Jan. 31. Members of the57 words
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174 1956-01-26 8 A YOUNG couple were robbed of a pen worth $48 by teenagers while sitting on a bench one night, a Singapore court was told yesterday. The couple were testifying m the Third Criminal District Court against Teo Woon Choon, 18. charged with robbing them174 words
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Article, Illustration135 1956-01-26 8 A PROVING GROUND FOR FUTURE NAVAL OFFICERS THE Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve's antisubmarine vessel Panglima which was launched a few days ago, will be the proving ground for Malaya's future naval officers and ratings. She is expected to be ready for sea trials m March, and be commissioned m135 words
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341 1956-01-26 8 Radio Malaya Is Now A National Set-Up AIR TIME EQUALS BBC's WITH the installation of the Very High Frequency communication system, the multistructure of Radio Malaya has become a national organization, states the Department of Broadcasting annual report for 1954. This system made it possible for national broadcasts to originate341 words
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Article21 1956-01-26 8 INCHE Taib bin Andak, Administrative Officer, Kota Tinggi. will be transferred to Johore Bahru this weekend as District Officer.21 words
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Advertisement176 1956-01-26 8 TODAY W ALL OVER THE WORLD! —■mo wonders Span the aqb THE MIGHTIEST tr TOWE RI .jg STORY HAS LIVED FOR Thirt 9^^9RBiHK§^BHHKPf!^S3l£*iiHH liE^^Ba Um^sBSSKBmKKKKuKKSSuKI/KKKBmltf^BS/^^^^^ :^:#wßwßfe .-i Sparta's I l''ltl\« ~.%.i ri\.A.>\jl~Vjl/« tna| WmorSlJ^M ■■H§^oi^^HH£'^lla^BS HtC.'!^ WkPm^^z^^^^mz^^ \A/abkjfb nerves BC- m the Ti k^ l^tf fc Tt 4 13 ¥3176 words
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Article1692 1956-01-26 9 Letter FROM INDIA Future Lingua Franca Village Transformation Industrial Revolution Malaya's Independence dslfldjfkldhf rVKS years ago when the 1 country freed itself from British sway it had been the practice of extremists to agitate for the immediate snuffing out of the universal lamp of the English language. They mind hardly1,692 words
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Article66 1956-01-26 9 CAMBO invited his friend v Henry to his house for coffee. In the hallway, Henry saw a stranger kissing Sambo's wife, but Sambo took no notice and went straight to the kitchen. "Sambo, man," said Henry as the coffee boiled. "What about dat man kissing your wife?" "Henry, man,"66 words
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Article, Illustration622 1956-01-26 9 O.M. Green - Curious Storm Over Sacred Skull O.M. Green By- LONDON WHILE Japanese and Chinese politicians reiterate their desire for friendly relations between their countries, a curious storm has blown up between Chinese Buddhists and the Council of the Japanese Buddhist Association, over the portion of the skull of a famous Chinese622 words
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Article, Illustration59 1956-01-26 9 A vision of loveliness m lace is actress JA YNE MANSFIELD, who was named MISS NEGLIGEE of 1956 at the Hotel Roosevelt m New York. The Un derive a r-Neg I igee Associates picked Jayne for the title at its spring convention there. And it'sU.P. - 59 words
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Article439 1956-01-26 9 Right Answers for Industry LONDON TN this age of high tern" peratures, industry is calling upon scientists to solve a host of new problems; and not only problems created by high temperatures. It is often necessary for materials to withstand, also, thermal shock, corrosion, c ro i s o n439 words
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Miscellaneous336 1956-01-26 9 p| I ICC 30. Circle of celebrities on film ut caption (8) ACKOSS 32. Exhort to be one over the She has Lamb on the end eight but quite gentle (6) her string <8> 33. Rose's ass has a valuation P Starter required at a bottle trait (8) partj t6>336 words
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Article, Illustration749 1956-01-26 10 Rising Trend in India's Foreign Trade By A Special Correspondent INDIA'S export trade is expanding. Despite keen competition m the world market, exports of several of Indias commodities have been growing steadily. The chief exports are tea, cotton piecegoods and jute goods, which account for 58 per cent of India's749 words
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Article127 1956-01-26 10 SHARE PRICES TEND TO EASE ALTHOUGH there was a fair volume of business passing m all sections of the Malayan share market yesterday, prices generally were inclined to drift to lower levels. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association yesterday were: INDUSTRIALS Buyers Sellers Gammon 2.47 2.52 W. Hammer127 words
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Article131 1956-01-26 10 MALAYAN sharebrokers yesterday reported the following business done: 8.8. Pet 45/6 arrival; Fed. Disp rights 90 cents: F. N. ords. $1 80: Gammon $2.50, $2 52 l overnight: Hammer $2.82£; H "Waugh $1.50 to $1.55; Breweries $3.52 i; M. Coils $1; Sime Darby $2; Cold Storage $1.60; Straits131 words
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Article134 1956-01-26 10 OUTER ROADS Kampar, San Bernard, Van Riemsdjik, Automedon. President Kruger. Woendrecht. Sabang Glenroy. British Prince, Lucky Carrier, Tamkhaven. Fusinus Hai Lee. INNER ROADS Caltex 93. Scudai. Sg. Bila. Sin Hong' Ho. Auby, Sadao, Tong Goan. Tong Hong, Pertama. Tg Pinang. Perlis, Loh Sic Lee. Larantuka, Hai Hui, Kah134 words
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Article123 1956-01-26 10 SINGAPORE Chinese Produce Exchange noon closing prices per picul yesterday: Copra Jan. $262 buyers, $27| sellers; Feb. $27} buyers, $274 sellers; coconut oil (bulk) $39| sellers, coconut oil (drums) S42J sellers; Muntok white pepper $136 sellers, Sarawak white $135 sellers, Special Sarawak black $90 sellers. Singapore Copra Association123 words
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Article47 1956-01-26 10 KOTA BHARU, Wed. The Area Mangaer for Lever Bros., Mr. J. C. Rolandus Hagedoorn. presented a silver challenge cup to Mr. Kuan Chiew Leong for being the best salesman of the company m the Federation. Mr. Kuan also received a present of $50.47 words
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Article, Illustration126 1956-01-26 10 RECORD CROWD AT SALE hour a "minor jam" at the front entrance was experienced. The huge crowd, the biggest m the firm's history, was "totally unexpected," a spokesman for the firm said. Many articles are being sold at below cost, according to the spokesman. Many items were sold out beforeStandard - 126 words
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Article, Illustration222 1956-01-26 10 Viscount Due On Courtesy Flight MORE than 40 Colony aviation experts have been invited to a courtesy flight on board a Viscount "700 aircraft which is due at Paya Lebar tomorrow from Britain. The courtesy flight will take place at 4.15 p.m. The aircraft is on delivery to Trans-Australian Airlines.222 words
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209 1956-01-26 10 Standard Shipping Reporter SINGAPORE and Federation ports might expect a boom m the shipping trade if the U.N. embargo on rubber exports to Red China were eased or lifted, The Standard was told yesterday. More ships will ply the trade lanes between209 words
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Article69 1956-01-26 10 RUBBER OUTPUT JUMPS RUBBER production m the Federation m December amounted to 62,067 tons 51.917 tons m November. Of this 34.893 tons were estate rubber (November 30.174 tons) and 27.174 tons smallholders' rubber (21.743 tons). Exports, however, show a drop. December exports totalled 52.703 tons (63.070 tons m November). Imports69 words
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Article159 1956-01-26 10 SINGAPORE rubber prices yesterday dropped two cents to $1,064 per lb. for first grade rubber for February shipment on an uncertain market. The increase m the rubber production m the Federation was the main factor responsible for the drop m prices yesterday, the decline being159 words
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Article130 1956-01-26 10 A MALAYAN Rubber Research Institute scientist will soon become the new head of the Rubber Research Institute of Ceylon. He is Dr. E. C. D. Baptist, head of the botanical division of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Dr. Baptist, who has been130 words
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Article, Illustration78 1956-01-26 10 MR. HARRY PFRUNDER, (above), the new Singapore manager of Diethelm and Co. Ltd. has been with the company for the last 20 years. He was formerly m charge ol the aluminium department of the firm and has worked m the rubber and produce sections. Mr. Pfrunder78 words
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Article43 1956-01-26 10 NEW YORK. Jan 25 (UP Dow-Jones closing averages STOCKS: 30 Industrials 4M<l 20 Rails 154 42 15 Utilities 630 65 Stocks l««.M BONDS: 40 Bonds MM The Dow-Jones Comnvv. Futures Index < 1924-26 average equals 100) closed at 150.99. up .07.43 words
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Advertisement591 1956-01-26 10 NOTICES The Town Board: Enactment (F.M.S. Cap. 137) lpoh and Menglembu Town Council. NOTICE IT IS proposed under Section 144 of the Town Boards Enactment, to amend the Approve! Town Plan No. B 3 (Gazette Notification No. 2846/ 31) of the Township of lpoh by altering the zoning of part591 words
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Advertisement186 1956-01-26 10 NOTICES JOHORE P.W.D. TENDER NOTICE fTENDERS from Classes 'A 1 A and 'B registered P.W.D. Contractors will be received by the State Engineer. Johore, up to noon of the 12th. March, 1956 for:— CONSTRUCTION OF A MOSQUE AT MERSING. Full particulars may be obtained from the Senior Executive Engineer. Kluang.186 words
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Advertisement106 1956-01-26 10 N.Y.K. LINE Spore P. Sham Penang ARIMA MARU 10/13Feb 14/15 Fcb Genoo, Marseilles, Tangier, Casablanca, London Antwerp Rotterdam, Hamburg. ZUIYO MARU 26/28 Feb Aden Djibouti, Massawa, P. Sudan, Jeddah, P. Soid. Alexandria. Beirut, Lattakia, Piroecus. AWATA MARU 8/10 Feb 6/7 Feb 3/5 Fcb Hongkong, Manila. Kobe, Nagoya, Yokohamo. BINGO MARU106 words
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Article, Illustration61 1956-01-26 12 SANDRA Redman, 17, puts her arms round 23-year-old Tunku Osman, her fiance and grandson of the Sultan of Johoe A solitaire diamond ring sparkles on the third finger of her left hand. They met when she was fifteen and were introduced by his cousin, TunkuMirrorpic - 61 words
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Article, Illustration51 1956-01-26 12 AILttlN Ulive*, dL\ OT t^oinerham, England, is a photographers' model and physical culture girl. She wants to be a cover girl and is seen here doing some exercise; to keep herself m the right proportions For the hnnk she aoes 37. 24, 38.-Mirrorpic - 51 words
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Article, Illustration46 1956-01-26 12 ACCLAIM FOR NASSER THE announcement by Lt. Coionel Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptian Premier, that Egyptian women will have the right to vote, was acclaimed by large crowds m Cairo. Here demonstrators cheer as Colonel Nasser appears at window of the Presidential Mansion m Cairo. U.P.U.P. - 46 words
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Article, Illustration63 1956-01-26 12 Who's Mad About Hats Now! OBVIOUSLY the fashion for a woman who's mad very about hats, these perambulating bird cages, complete with live parakeets, make a pretty aviary of the heads of Norma Hunt.;' (left) and Marilyn Long. The girls wear the feathery headdresses m the latest Hollywood ;ce revueU.P. - 63 words
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Article, Illustration85 1956-01-26 12 HAPPILY smiling under the Olympic Emblem, is Italian skier Giuliana Chenal Minuzzo, after the announcement that she will pronounce the words of the traditional "oath" at the inaugurative ceremony of the VII Olympic Winta Games at Cortna. It is the first time m Olympic history thatU.P. - 85 words
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Article, Illustration135 1956-01-26 12 "«K-i """»tu hi me jquui t_- uriu Luruuinitri m fu 1 dress uniform carrying a wreath of laurel, Presidentelect or the Brazilian Republic Juscelino Kubitschek. De Oliveira (centre m black), climbs the steps to the Italian War Memorial to pay his homage to Italy s UnknownU.P. - 135 words
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Article, Illustration81 1956-01-26 12 SNAPPILY giving each other c military solute like two old buddies, a be-medalled Alpine veteran and a "polar bear 1 meet m o street of Olympic Cortina. The ensuing dialogue could b« as follows: "How's life, bud?" "Bearing up' "And what you think about the talks of thereU.P. - 81 words
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Article, Illustration60 1956-01-26 12 YOUNGEST son of the late Fascist Dictator, Romano Mussolini, 28, rehearses the music he will be playing m a sextet at the forthcoming San Remo, Italy, international jozz festival. It will be his first appearance before the public as a jazz pianist. The Dictator's son, who cannotU.P. - 60 words
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Article51 1956-01-26 13 MELBOURNE. Jan. 25. (Renter) Dave Stephens, Australia's Flying Milkman, today beat the world six miles record with a time of 27 minutes 54.0 seconds at Olympic Park here. Previous record was 27 mins. 59.2 seconds set by Emil Zatopek, of Czechoslovakia, at Brussels, m June,51 words
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305 1956-01-26 13 BOXING'S FATE IS IN THE BUDGET BOX PETER WILSON Says: Exit Solomons-K There's No Axe On Tax future of professional boxing m Britain will depend very largely on the next Budget. For unless the present 33^ per cent, entertainment tax is lowered, we shall see the finish of Jack Solomons305 words
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Article234 1956-01-26 13 EIGHT more preliminary bouts of the Royal Air Force, Malaya and Singapore Novice Boxing championships were decided at Changi yesterday. The finals will beheld tonight at 8.30. Th«? following are the results: Lightmiddle: J/T Duroe Seletar) beat LAC Grimes (Changi) on points Flyweight: LAC Tan (Changi)234 words
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Article90 1956-01-26 13 SQ.LDR. A.F. CLEGG, returning a score of 79 9 70, won the Royal Island Club gold medal golf competition. The following were the results: Monthly Medal (Stroke). Winners: "A" Div. J.V. Gray 75—7=68; "B" Div. N.J. Tindall. Low Kee Pow (Tie) 86—15=71; "C" Div. Alex Eu90 words
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Article, Illustration342 1956-01-26 13 KEEN competition was seen m the R.A.F. Seletar Yacht Club 16th annual regatta held during the weekend. Among those present were Air Marshal Sir Francis and Lady Fressanges, Air Commodore and Mrs. A. E. Clouston. G/Capt. and Mrs. T. King. G/Capt. E. U. P. Burling (retd),342 words
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146 1956-01-26 13 WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Jan. 25 (Reuter).— Eight members of the New Zealand cricket party which recently toured India and Pakistan are included m the team announced last night to represent New Zealand against West Indies m the first Test starting at Dunedin on Feb.146 words
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Article65 1956-01-26 13 THE Singapore Malay Badminton Association will hold its 1956 championships at the Badminton Stadium starting on 9th March at 7.30 p.m. All affiliated parties are invited to send m their entries before 15th Feb. Entry forms can be obtained from S. Abdullah Mattar, 4, Lorong 27 Geylane65 words
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Article94 1956-01-26 13 Ron Barton Avenges LONDON, Jan. 24 (Reuter) Ron Barton, who m March fights for the vacant British lightheavyweight title, avenged his only professional defeat when he outpointed the tough Italian, Alessandro Dottavio, over 10 rounds at the Albert Hall here last night. Despite a hectic finish by the Italian, Barton94 words
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Article76 1956-01-26 13 The Olympic Torch Is On The Way TREVISO, Northeast Italy, Jan. 25 (Reuter) The Olympic torch left here yesterday on its way to Cortina where the Seventh Olympic Winter Games will open tomorrow. Thousands of people lined the highways as relays of Italian athletes carried the torch northward through the76 words
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Advertisement529 1956-01-26 13 CLASSIFIED ADS BIRTH BLATCH: On January. 24th at Singapore Nursing Home to Jean wife of Tony Blatch a daughter. Lisa Susan. SITUATIOtt V ACAINi T W/ANTED young Draftsman (English speaking) with experience m drawing details for modern furniture end ioinerv work. Hand written offers stating qualifications end salary required to529 words
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Miscellaneous285 1956-01-26 13 Lil flbner By Al Capp ~j I2il Abnef is aati t todaij!!^- y*.C e nt u -one yeara^ Since then. /^Cn /^-and one brand-neui grand- JSJSSSWSSifSS* 111 Li'tAbner J^* W f^i child, nexu helping her father ItifSo^S AbnSSSa^^Sdau' has.acquineo KS his tour of Army theu knoui how sSpid he e^s*285 words
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Article469 1956-01-26 14 Qualifying Standards Are Highest Ever Set In Spore SINGAPORE'S athletes, swimmers and weightlifters must reach exceedingly high standards the highest ever set m the Colony to qualify for selection m the Colony contingent for the World Olympics at Melbourne m November this year. Standards for athletics,469 words
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Article71 1956-01-26 14 OXG Poh Lim has been appointed captain of the Singapore team to defend the Foong Seong Cup against Penang on Feb. 4 and 5. This was announced by Mr. Leow Kirn Fatt, hon. secretary of the Singapore Badminton Association, yesterday. Six players were chosen to71 words
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Article53 1956-01-26 14 THE annual chess match between the City of Singapore and the University of Malaya will be held on Friday, Jan 27 at the Alumni Association Medical Centre. Play will b e from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Lady Came. wife of the ViceChancellor will present the trophy to53 words
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Article42 1956-01-26 14 SINGAPORE Recreation Club ed^ed the Royal Air Force. Seletar by three goals to two m a friend ly hockey match on the padang yesterday. Scorers for SRC were Clarke Beiletv and 'gift' goal. Mock tar and Legott netted for RAF.42 words
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Article48 1956-01-26 14 A COMMITTEE meeting of the Singapore Cricket Association will be held on Feb. 6 at the Singapore Cricket Club at 5.30 p.m. Entries for the senior and junior tournaments may be sent to the hon. secretary, Mr. Khoo Ong Lee, before the day of the meeting.48 words
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Article42 1956-01-26 14 THE fifth University of Malaya swimming meet will be held at the Chinese Swimming Club on Saturday. Jan. 28 at 2.30 p.m. Post entries will be accepted for the graduates' event. Mrs. E. H. G. Dobby will distribute the trophies.42 words
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Article1034 1956-01-26 14 WINDSOR LAD - WINDSOR LAD Especially Balkan Arab By NEWCOMERS dominated the scene at the Bukit Timah training track yesterday when 16 of the 24 entered for the forthcoming meeting were given barrier trials. Among this promising lot Balkan Arab was probably the most impressive. Balkan Arab was sent1,034 words
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356 1956-01-26 14 IHE following are the qualifying standards for Singapore's athletes wishing to make the trip to Melbourne m November this year (the figures with brackets denote, firstly, the world record, ana secondly, the 1952 Olympic record): Athletics men 100 Metres 10.7s (10.2 10.3) 200 Metres 218s356 words
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Article, Illustration57 1956-01-26 14 AT yesterday's SOSC meeting, from right to left: Messrs. Frank James, Ch'ua Tian Teck, B.L. Dunsford, A. T. Rajah (secretary), G. H. Kiat {vice-president), C. C. Tan (president), Aw Chen a Chye (vice-president), W. McGregor Watt, J. Wilson, Tan Mong Heng, Choo Kwai Low,57 words
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260 1956-01-26 14 Bryant Wins Base Final For The Sappers BRYANT'S grand try early m the second half enabled the Singapore Engineer Regiment to beat Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers by three points to nil m the rugby final of the Singapore Base District Inter-Unit Championship at GHQ Tanglin yesterday. The Sappers kicked260 words
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Article83 1956-01-26 14 ST. Andrew's School trounced Nee Soon by 22 points l 2 goals, 3 tries, penalty) to nil m a rugby match played at Woodsville yesterday. The Saints established a sixnil lead at the interval. Luk Yuan converted a penalty kick and this was followed by83 words
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Article29 1956-01-26 14 A "hat-trick" by Richard Lim Keok Meng. helped Singapore Chinese Recreation Club to beat Shell Sports Club 4-2 m a friendly hockey match at Paya Lebar yesterday.29 words
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Article31 1956-01-26 14 FIELD Records GHQ beat Tamil Brotherhood Association 2-1 m a friendly soccer match at Farrer Park yesterday In another match. Indian Recreation Club played. Argonauts to a goalless draw.31 words
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Article484 1956-01-26 14 Ceylonese Humbled by OUR HOCKEY REPORTER NO DOUBT about it now. .Singapore hockey is on the "way back" after a disastrous slump m prestige earlier m the season. This was confirmed yesterday at Jalan Besar Stadium where a Singapore Hockey Association side again humbled Ceylon Combined484 words
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Article51 1956-01-26 14 BOX\ ?VG R.A.F., Malaya, and $tng+ ■pore Boxing c han?pio?ishps at Changi at 8 30 p.m. HOCK [EY Ceylon Combi'xned Service vs Ceylon Spo its Club al SCC 5.15 p.m. SOCC. CR Springdale Sy.orts Club rj Anglo Chinese School at Farrer Park. A'.rsenal SC v Victoria School at51 words
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Article104 1956-01-26 14 A WOMAN Will lead the attack m tomorrow's hockey match between the Victoria Institution Old Boys and the SRC on the padang. She is H*e Sela: Igor sprinter. Necla Ra.iaratnam, ?vho is at present studying at t.ac Unive:>. :> of Malaya. Neela is an old104 words
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Article51 1956-01-26 14 THE Ceylon Sport Club v to meet the Cey]< > n Services hockey tourists at I the SCC toda-- will be: E X. Pillar, W. Pnnnin (Capt.). S. Nagiah; Si. Murugesu, E. Doraisamy. A. C. Shegaran; F. Fernandez Viia ratnam. S. Kulasingam A. Karim C. Thuraisingam. Reserve:51 words
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