Singapore Standard, 29 February 1956
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Title Section15 1956-02-29 1 Singapore Standard Vol. VI. No. 237 16 PAGES 15 CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 195615 words
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Article189 1956-02-29 1 Hands Off R.I. Rebels Warning JAKARTA, Feb. 28 (UP) —An Indonesian newspaper this morning predicted British-Indonesian relations would undergo repercussions if Singapore was used as a base for activities against the Republic. The English language "Times of Indonesia," under the heading "The British Must Co-operate" hoped the British colonial authorities189 words
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Article46 1956-02-29 1 BERKELEY. California. Feb. 28 (Reuter>— Dr. Nello Pace. a physiologist at the University of California, has said here that the first manned rocket ship would be a "miniature planet" carrying its own oxygen which might be supplied by small green plants.46 words
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Article33 1956-02-29 1 Danish motor vessel. Bintang, which ran aground on the north reef of the Paracels Islands on Jan. 21 was refloated on Sunday night, according to a report received m Hongkong. UPUP - 33 words
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Article45 1956-02-29 1 MANILA. Feb. 28 (AP).— The Nationalist Chinese embassy last night finally recognized the Philippine Government's right to exclusive supervision over Chinese schools m this country. The action ended a yearlong squabble which at one time threatened closure of all Chinese schools here.45 words
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Article797 1956-02-29 1 Semenyih** A Red Production For... Officer Tells Inquiry Of Trouble Sign KAJANG, Tues. An Assistant Commissioner of the Federation Police Force, Mr. T. H. Stockdale said today that Communist strategy for resisting food checks was laid at a meeting of important MCP leaders and members of the797 words
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Article, Illustration196 1956-02-29 1 'Please God, Semi Me Some kittens ...iV God Oblige VisiTinu a Chinese Temple on New Year's eve five-year-old Ng Ah Neo pleaded to Tua Peh Kong. "Oh God of Luck and Prosperity please let my pet cat have kittens.' Five days after the dawn of the Monkey Year, Tua Peh196 words
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Article35 1956-02-29 1 JAKARTA. Feb. 23 (Reuter) —Indonesia and West Germany intend to hold talks on economic co-operation between the two countries, members of the goodwill mission of the Federation of German Industry, disclosed here today.35 words
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Article21 1956-02-29 1 FOUR British-made Vlc-kers-Viking transport planes bought by Argentine Air Force arrived m Buenos Aires yesterday via New York. UPUP - 21 words
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Article248 1956-02-29 1 DAVID TAMBYAH - DAVID TAMBYAH By Advice From Whitehall SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, has been advised by Whitehall that his best bet for "Merdeka" would be to seek union with the Liberal Socialist Party, The Standard understands. Mr. Marshall, who is due back at 1.30 p.m. today248 words
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Article133 1956-02-29 1 COLOMBO. Feb. 28 (Reuter) Mr. R.G. Casey. Australia's External Affairs Minister, said on his arrival here today that SEATO had justified itself m one year of its existence He told reporters that he attributed the relative quiet prevailing m the region to the deterrent powers133 words
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Article37 1956-02-29 1 NATIONALIST China's Order of the Brilliant Star was conferred yesterday on the outgoing Philippine Charge d'Affaires. Manuel A. Adeva, who Is leaving Taipei to take up his new post as Ambassador to Thailand.— APAP - 37 words
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Article74 1956-02-29 1 NEW DELHI. Feb. 28 (AP) —Indian Premier Nehru said on Tuesday star gazing has nothing to do with the way his government runs India. The subject came up during question time m Parliament. "The government does not fashion its policy according, to the sun, the moon74 words
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125 1956-02-29 1 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28 (Reuter) Caryl Chessman, the condemned kidnapper who wrote a best seller m San Quentin prison's "death row." won a new respite from execution through his selftaught legal manoeuvring yesterday. Chief Judge William Denman of the Circuit Court of Appeals125 words
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Article149 1956-02-29 1 TOKYO, Feb. 28 (UP)— Soviet Russia told Asian members of UNESCO today it is ready to offer aid and assistance fo other nations "without any military or political considerations." Vladimir S. Kemenov. Soviet Deputy Minister of Culture, emphasized Russia's new economic offensive m a speech before149 words
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Article58 1956-02-29 1 TAIPEI, Feb. 28 (AP).— The United States has given Nationalist China repeated assurances that it will continue to oppose Red China's admission to the United Nations and has no itention of recognizing the Communist regime at Peking. This statement was made by Foreign Minister George Yeh today58 words
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Article30 1956-02-29 1 THE 8,000-ton Indonesian freighter, Djatinagara. was towed to Manila yesterday from Lingayen Gulf, where it had been grounded for the past six months from a typhoon. APAP - 30 words
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Article108 1956-02-29 1 JAKARTA, Feb. 28 (UP)— Preparations for the conference of the Commission on Asia and Far Eastern Affairs m Bandung next April are m f till swing. The meeting is to be a working conference of chambers of commerce and trade of Asian and Far Eastern108 words
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Article78 1956-02-29 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. A Police special squad patrol killed two terrorists and wounded another m the Selama area of Perak yesterday. The wounded terrorists managed to escape. These results were achieved m an engagement which lasted half an hour. A submachine gun, a rifle, ammunition and a78 words
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Article43 1956-02-29 1 SWAMPSCOTT. Massachusetts. Feb. 28 <AP>— Two Boston and Maine railroad trains, laden with morning commuters, collided here today. At least 14 were reported dead. Scores were injured, many of them critically. An estimated 1,000 passengers were aboard the trains.43 words
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Article20 1956-02-29 1 INDIA is negotiating to buy British Gnat tir-bo-Jet fighters and for a contract to manufacture them. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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194 1956-02-29 1 ELECTIONS FOR ALGERIA IF RIBELS GIVE UP PARIS, Feb. 28— M. Guy Mollet, the French Prime Minister, today made a solemn appeal U> the Algerian rebels to lay down their arms, promising free elections within three months if they did so. M. Mollet made the appeal m a nation-wide broadcast194 words
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Article48 1956-02-29 1 JAKARTA. Feb. 28. (UP).— More than 1.200 houses were destroyed by guerillas on southern Celebes Island. The Army Commander ol the Bonthain sector ot the most southern tip ot the island told a press conference that a flareup of rebel activities made thousands homeless.48 words
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Article104 1956-02-29 1 Topple Of $22% For Tin THE Singapore tin price yesterday slumped to $380 i per picul, a drop of $222 on Monday's quotation. Traders said the pric« slump was mainly due to news from upcountry that tin mine employers were trying to avert a strike by their workers. This is104 words
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Article83 1956-02-29 1 NEW YORK. Feb. 28 <AP) The United States set a new record for production ol synthetic rubber last month, the Rubber Manufacturers Association reported on Tuesday. January output totalled 93.485 long tons, compared with 90,319 tons m December and the previous peak reached m83 words
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Article41 1956-02-29 1 PARIS. Feb. 28 (Reuter)— Mr. Harold MacMillan. the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, and M. Paul Henri Spaak. the Belgian Foreign Minister, met here today for a private talk believed to be concerned with new European integration plans.41 words
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Article21 1956-02-29 1 M. VINCENT AURIOL, former President of France, and his wife left Paris yesterday by air for Moscow. ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article20 1956-02-29 1 OPERATION BOGY HUMPHREY Bogart will enter hospital today for an operation to remove a slight obstruction on his esophagus. UPUP - 20 words
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Article18 1956-02-29 1 THE Australian Government is willing to sell its whaling station at Carnarvon. Western Australia.— ReuterReuter - 18 words
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Advertisement103 1956-02-29 1 SINGAPORE'S MOST FASHIONABLE WATCH COMPANY offers you QUALITY SERVICE at a reasonable cost. NAN YANG WATCH CO. 84, North Bridge Rood. Singapore- 6, Tel. *****. Save SI -60 AND HAVE A USEFUL PAIL FOR HOME,* GARAGE 4 GALLON CONTAINER gallon on the on« "v^. gallon iv» price..^. /T %>^^^^" Cuirdi103 words
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Advertisement19 1956-02-29 1 H^TsTfW means tiiiTticiriM ciinnt.ni Sole Agents: iCOTT ENGLISH (S.E.A.) LTD. Singapore Kuala Lumpur for the toilet ot jfwhitc jhocs19 words
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342 1956-02-29 2 $6 Mil. Claim May Start All Over Again AND IT'S ALL ABOUT A MAP IT would be necessary for three Dutch oil companies to start fresh proceedings to their $6,000,000 claim if the Crown objects to their calling evidence to prove that their concessions covered all the oil resenjbirs m342 words
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Article91 1956-02-29 2 RULERS STUDY THE PACT KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. The conference of Rule/s- today spent^eprly four hours m an item by itjm examination of the" "Merdexa" aijrecmefT brought back by Malaya's representatives to the London talks. Eisht Rulers were present. The Sultan of Johore was represented by ttae—»-^inku Mahkota^ The «IJt of^erlis91 words
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Article50 1956-02-29 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. A \ordin? to Federal health figures released today a total of 21 people died of pneumonia m the Federation during the week ending Feb. 11. The worst affected State was Perak with 18 cases and six deaths. Selangor had fifteen ca>es and six deaths.50 words
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Article, Illustration42 1956-02-29 2 THE ArtiiDishop of Malacca and Singapore, Mgr. M. Olcomcndy. will bless this imposing statue of Christ the Kins; which stands outside the Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, at 13* m.s. Sembawang Road on Sunday evening.42 words
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Article323 1956-02-29 2 BIG BOMB THEFT FROM AMMO DUMP Police Hunt In Blukar Unearths... Army Orders Inquiry And Full Stock Check ABOUT 3,000 detonators, fuses and primers were stolen from a military ammunition dump at Kranji, Singapore, on Sunday. This startling discovery was made by Singapore Police yesterday after a three-hour search for323 words
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Article, Illustration55 1956-02-29 2 THf^Sederation Chief Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman speaks at the opening of the first annual meeting: of the Council of Malayan Smallholders' Association at the Loke Yew Building m Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Inche Abdul Aziz bin Ishak the Minister for Agriculture is seated on the left. Stand ard55 words
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418 1956-02-29 2 a PEIS ANG Tues.— A four-man crew. jumped overboard when pirates seized their tongkang loaded with $20,000 worth of rubber, but only one man lived to tell the tale. i In the Magistrate's Court here today, the survivor, Lim Neoh Seng, said: "I418 words
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Article35 1956-02-29 2 HONGKONG, Feb. 28 Special Standard Service Closing prices of the Hongkong Exchange were: $15.73 to £1 Sterling; $5.***** to US$l--$1,842 to Malayan $1; $0,162 to one Indonesian Rupiah; Gold $257,625 to a tael.35 words
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96 1956-02-29 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. A woman ppci c breeder. Wan Sa u Nyen. 24. who carried out her friends' advice "to give tea money to any constable who should arrest her" found herself m the Sessions Court today. She had offered a special constable $2 and96 words
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Article189 1956-02-29 2 ALOR STAR, Tues A woman, whose daughter had been dead and buried for more than two months repeatedly dreamt that she was still alive and wanted to be back among the family. The dream was so persistent that her husband, tapper Omar, decided to189 words
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Advertisement248 1956-02-29 2 PA. 7A 2 4. 4 this bulb is no g00d... There are several million bulbs p!P "1 lißr m Malaya and Singapore and iffi none of them are any good with- \IM out the electric power to light Ml jhem. W if ißiliA The same applies to the fans, F248 words
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Miscellaneous77 1956-02-29 2 Weather Report MINIMUM TEMPERATUREFrom 7.30 pm. Feb. 2? to i 30 a.m. Feb 28. Singapore (74F) Penang (74F), Kota Bahru (i2b). Kuala Lumpur <74F) Ipph (71F), Kuantan (70F). Maximum Temperaturel™ m J 3O am 730 p.m. £eb. 28. Singapore OOF) f« ce 7 n ir a ng v (9 J77 words
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263 1956-02-29 3 M.C.A. Plans For Colony Polls Federa™n rt'jffSrffa.'g AsSOCiation wants Sin^P°re to merge with the The Standard was told this by the leader of the M.C.A., Dato Sir Chenglock Tan, at a luncheon party given by him to the press m the Cathay Hotel,263 words
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Article, Illustration256 1956-02-29 3 Burlesque Is Her Trade By Roger Yue THE 'Z-Bomb," a torrid package of lissome curves distributed over a five-foot-three-inih, 110-lb. frame exploded into Singapore yesterday. The "Zee-Bomb," as the Americans call her. came m the form of Mar go, a topnotch campaigner of the256 words
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Article116 1956-02-29 3 •THE Troubadors." a Singa- pore musical quintet, un- animously won the judges' Reclaim as the best artistes ien they appeared m the heat of the "1956 Rad.o Malaya Talentime" held on Monday night. Second place went to pianist Koh Teck Lay who played a medley of116 words
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Article51 1956-02-29 3 THREE fires broke out m Singapore yesterday, one of completely gutted an attap house m Jurong Road. In a fire at Petain Road, a bedding was destroyed m a -pore Improvement Trust while the third slightly damaged the roof of an attap ■bed m Kampong Lin51 words
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Article136 1956-02-29 3 DISOWNED BECAUSE OF ATTACK A STUDENT. Seah Beng Swee, 20. said m the Singapore Third District Court yesterday that he disowned his sister-in-law because she and others had assaulted him. Seah was testifying against his sister-in-law. Soh Bee Wah. who was convicted for abetment of house trespass at Telok Kurau136 words
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Article, Illustration59 1956-02-29 3 COMMODORE J. F. Cochrane and Mrs. Cochrane, who were among the 240 passengers disembarking from the Canton yesterday. The 48-year-old Hong- kong-born Commodore will take over command of the Singapore Naval Base from Commodore F. M. Walton. He is posted for three years m Singapore, which59 words
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Article37 1956-02-29 3 THE New India Assurance Company has donated $500 to the Singapore Youth Sports Centre fund. This makes the total donation by the members cf the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce to $25,646.37 words
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Article19 1956-02-29 3 BILLY BANKS, the American Negro singer, will visit the Princess Elizabeth School, Johore Bahru. on March 7.19 words
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Article, Illustration157 1956-02-29 3 The Royal Air Force spe cialist m pathology and tropical medicine. Group Captain W. P. Stamm. arrived by Qantas yesterday from Ceylon for a fortnight inspection of the Force's mediral establishment m Singapore and the Federation. He was accompanied by the Principal Medical Officer, F.E.A.F., Air Commodore157 words
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Article38 1956-02-29 3 SINGAPORE Police yesterday refused permission to 2.000 Colony trisha-riders to hold a protest rally m front of the City Council. The rally was to protest against the Council's proposal to cancel 1.200 trisha licences.38 words
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Article34 1956-02-29 3 RAJOO, of Belamang Estate, Tangkak, was recently discharged and acquitted of a charge of stealing, on Nov. 15, of a motor cycle belonging to Mr. A. E. Coello. a conductor of the Estate.34 words
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Article27 1956-02-29 3 ST. JOHN'S Women's Fellowship m Ipoh will hold a jumble sale m the Church Hall on Friday, to raise funds for a new church organ.27 words
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Article21 1956-02-29 3 MR. N. K. PILLAY. Health Inspector, Johore Central, has been elected a member of the Royal Health Society, London.21 words
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186 1956-02-29 3 SINGAPORE'S Education Minister, Mr. Chew Swee Kee, declared yesterday that he did not see why nine-year-old complaints should be brought up now. Mr. Chew, who was speaking at his weekly Press conference, was referring to a memorandum sent to him by the Colony's Malay Teachers'186 words
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Article, Illustration25 1956-02-29 3 Standard photo shows a policeman on guard at the smashed showcase. Articles left over after the grab have not yet been cleared.25 words
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Article143 1956-02-29 3 Attack Uncalled For, Says One JOHORE BAHRU, Tues— Johore Malay religious leaders today spoke up m favour of Tunku Abdul Rahman, the Federation's Chief Minister, who recently declared that with the help of God Malaya will achieve independence The Party Raayat, a new Malay organization, m143 words
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188 1956-02-29 3 Crackers Help Raiders Loot Jewel Store A SMASH-AND-GRAB gang raided a jeweller's shop m High Street, Singapore, at dawn yesterday. Loot estimated at $10,000 was reported to have been stolen. Accomplices fired Chi- nese crackers to drown the noise of shattering glass, as the gang made their raid. This was188 words
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Article50 1956-02-29 3 MAH Sin Kwai claimed trial m the Singapore Seventh Magistrate's Court yesterday, to a charge of retaining stolen property comprising a bracelet and wristwatch worth $50. belonging to Goh Phek Seng at Idris Road on Jan. 11. He was allowed bail of $500 till Mar. 6.50 words
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Article74 1956-02-29 3 BISHOP G. Bromley Oxnam, a vice-president of the World Council of Churches and prominent leader of the Methodist Church m America, will speak at a free public lecture at Victoria Memorial Hall, at 8.30 p.m., on Monday. March 5. Bishop Oxnam is visiting Singapore under the74 words
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Article98 1956-02-29 3 FOUR men were yesterday jointly committed to stand trial at the next Assizes on a charge of knowingly causing the death of a woman. Jauyah binti Salleh. at Upper Aljunied Road at about 4.10 a.m. on Jan. 4. after a preliminary inquiry held at the98 words
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214 1956-02-29 3 3 CLINICS WILL EASE HOSPITAL OVER-CROWDING OVER-CROWDING m the cut-patient department of the General Hospital. Singapore, will be eased with the establishment of three out-patient dispensaries m the suburbs of the Colony. This was disclosed to The Standard yesterday by the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Director214 words
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Article118 1956-02-29 3 OddJobMan Jailed For Extortion THE Singapore Fifth Magistrate. Mr. J. B. Jeyaretnam, yesterday found Tin Kirn Teng, a -31-year-ok odd job man, guilty of attempting to extort money from Ong Chin Ann, a furniture dealer. Tan was sentenced to thre« months' jail. Ong told the court that Tan came to118 words
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Article31 1956-02-29 3 IN the Sessions Court, Pontian. yesterday Wong Moi Lan, a wonian weeder, was fined $150, m derault one month's jail for moving 3J tahils of biscuits without a permit.31 words
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Advertisement51 1956-02-29 3 iqc/: THE CHEVROLET 1/t/V MLroduction of the 1956 models, which has been delayed because of a strike at the Chevrolet Canadian I Factory, has now commenced. Shipments are expected m Malaya m a few months. MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR REPRESENTED ELSEWHERE IN THE FEDERATION BY BORNEO MOTORS51 words
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Article, Illustration51 1956-02-29 4 THE Australian-Overseas Club of the University of Melbourne held a week-end conference recently at a holiday resort at the entrance to Port Philip Bay. A total of 130 students attended of which 35 were from Asia. In picture below students gather 9 for a photograph on the51 words
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Article148 1956-02-29 4 Britons Want To Discuss Future KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. British rubber manufacturers have indicated that they would like to visit Malaya to discuss problems and future relations with natural rubber producers, Mr. Oscar Spencer. Minister for Economic Affairs, said today Mr. Spencer was addressing the first annual general meeting of the148 words
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Article65 1956-02-29 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Tues. The Mentri Besar. Johore. Dato Wan Idris. the British Adviser. Johore. Mr. D. A Somerville and members of the Executive and State Councils have been invited to Kua]a Lumpur tomorrow to attend a party given by the Rulers of the Federation for members65 words
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Article142 1956-02-29 4 COMMODITY PRICES CLOSING ruooer prices (cents per lb.) m Singapore yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Spot f.o.b. 9K 9«V March 95 A 95 i No. 2 94 No. 3 93 93 i Tonet Quiet TIN PRICE The price of tin yesterday was ***** per picul (Down S22jj) LONDON RUBBER No. 1142 words
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Article425 1956-02-29 4 Rubber Embargo A Big Mistake KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The embargo on sale of rubber to Communist countries is a big mistake and must be corrected, Tunku Abdul Rahman, the Chief Minister told the first annual general meeting of the Council of Malayan Smallholders' Association today. He said this policy had425 words
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Article93 1956-02-29 4 Blood Trail Led To A Corpse IPOH, Tues. An odd-job labourer, Murugasan, 44, was found dead this morning. His body had been dragged fifteen yards and dumped into a monsoon drain m front of the Sungei Pari government toddy shop, off Kidd Road. The body, with, two huge stab wounds,93 words
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Article46 1956-02-29 4 BUTTERWORTH, Tues. Police withdrew a charge of fighting m public against 11 youths before Enche Hassan bin Hussain m the Magistrate's Court, Butterworth. today. The accused were arrested following a gang fight between two secret societies at Chian Ferry Road on Feb 2046 words
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Article39 1956-02-29 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues.— Mr. T K. Wright, American Consul Genera] to the Federation, on his first official visit to Johore Bahru yesterday was entertained to lunch by Inche Rahman Musa, State Secretary, at the Rest House.39 words
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227 1956-02-29 4 Tax Notes— Wife Or Wives Are Included PENANG, Tues. In-come-tax payers m the Federation have been requested to submit certified statements of their total assets and liabilities, including those of their wife or wives as from Jan. 1. 194? up till the end of 1955. The Senior Investigation Officer, Income227 words
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Article, Illustration78 1956-02-29 4 'Triple Party A TRIPLE celebration for the Tong family was held at Klang recently. Mr. Tong Ngoh. managing director of Ihe Kuala Selangor Omnibus Company Ltd.. celebrated his 60th birthday and his wife, her 50th birthday. At the same time his first grandson, Johnson Tong celebrated the "Full Moon" festival.78 words
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123 1956-02-29 4 Festival Of Malay Culture Planned stages for operas and dramatic items. The main stag© will be sited on the slopes now used for golf between the Lake Club and Swettenham Road. Some BQO people will take part m the 37 items that, have been proposed. Between ,'JO'J to 400 of123 words
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Article99 1956-02-29 5 Mulii-Lingualism, Opium, Rice, PENANG, Tues. The Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce will request the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce to represent to the Federation Government that muiti-lingualism be introduced m legislative and local government councils. This was decided at a Committee meeting of the Chamber99 words
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Article100 1956-02-29 5 DECISION ON TAMIL LAUDED THE Dravida Kazhakam of Singapore yesterday expressed gratitude over the Government's decision to include Tamil as one of the official languages m the Colony's Legislative Assembly. A resolution to this effect was adopted by the Kazhakam at its ninth annual general meeting recently. The meeting also100 words
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Article92 1956-02-29 5 Record Union Registration FIFTY-THREE new trade unions were registered m Singapore last year bringing the total number of employees' unions to 187. A spokesman of the Labour Department told The Standard yesterday that never m the history of trade union movement m the Colony had so man v unions registered92 words
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Article18 1956-02-29 5 THE body of a Singapore businessman. YapLeng Heng. 37. was recovered from Rochore Canal, yesterday.18 words
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Article, Illustration77 1956-02-29 5 SIR Donald MacGillivray, Chief Scout of the Federation, is seated m the centre with a group of scouts after the presentation ceremony at Castle Camp, Kuala Luirpur. on Sunday. Thirty-three Queen's Scouts received the Royal Certificates from Sir Donald and the Sultan Ibrahim Cup for proficiency77 words
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Article159 1956-02-29 5 ONE of the oldest Singapore political parties, the Malay Union, will call representatives and leaders of other Malay political parties to a round table conference to discuss the "Merdeka" mission to London m 1 April. President of the Malay Union. Tunku Muda Mohamed bin Mahmud,159 words
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Article91 1956-02-29 5 Advert Rates In Parks May Be Cut ADVERTISEMENT fees charged by the Singapore City Council for advertisements within amusement parks will be half the usual rates, if the Council approves a new Advertisement Byelaw today. The Council passed a set of Advertisement byelaws on Dec. 30 last year to take91 words
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198 1956-02-29 5 Let's Have A 'Golden Gate,' Say City Elders A CALL to floodlight Singapore's $8,000,000 Bridge at Kallang and make it the "Golden Gate of the East" was made yesterday, by Colony City Councillors. Describing the project as •'excellent" and "very attractive."' they declared that this would enhance Singapore's prestige as198 words
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Article73 1956-02-29 5 SIR Robert Black, the Governor of Singapore, and Lady Black will attend the performance of the Stage Club play. "So Long As They're Happy on Friday evening, March 2, at the Victoria Memorial Hall. Produced by Maureen Clarke, the play has a large cast73 words
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Article45 1956-02-29 5 THE City Council Labour Unions Federation has called an emergency committee meeting for March 3, to decide what action should be taken to decide the issues of implementation of the Ritson Pay Scheme and rent of quarters for members of the union.45 words
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Article74 1956-02-29 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. The hundred-strong Malay women's group, Warii Hana, which condemned mixed marriages m Malay royalty recently will have its resolution discussed by the Executive Council of the UMNO division next week. The Wadi Hana group also suggested that future Sultanahs must be from Malay nobility. If74 words
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Article, Illustration80 1956-02-29 5 'BRIDES' from 11 countries will take part m the Leap Year Ball parade organized by the Singapore YWCA to be held at the Raffles Hotel tonight. Highlight of the parade will be a "Hungarian Bride" (above) by Mrs Tessa Bevan. Others include "brides" from Burma. England, Holland.80 words
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Article39 1956-02-29 5 N. RAJOO was yesterday acquitted m a Singapore Traffic Court on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor alonj New Bridge Road, on Nov. 5, last year. His defence was not called.39 words
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Article621 1956-02-29 5 Information at a Glance 5.10 From The Editorials: 515 Free And Easy— Popular artiste; (rcords); 5.30 British Prime Ministers Since 1900 Henry Campbell-Bannerman A programme about the life and work of the Scottish statesman who was Premier of Great Britain from 1905 to 1908; 6 pm Music While621 words
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Article206 1956-02-29 5 SINGAPORE Diary YWCA: Leap Year Ball at Raffles Hotel 8 30 p.m CITY COUNCIL: Monthly meeting at City Hall. 2 30 p m ROTARY CLUB: Weekly luncheon meeting talk by Mr Ben Travers at Cathay Hotel 1 p.m. PKAL'E COVE: Gospel service at 393 Joo Chiat Road Bpm Y.M(A: Chess206 words
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Miscellaneous180 1956-02-29 5 RADIO MALAYA RADIO MALAYA (General): 8.57 a.m. For Schools (S) 1 pm Wednesday Serenade (P); 130 News (S); 145 Melody of Love <P>; 2pm For Schools 'Si: 6 pm. Announcements and Programme summary (Si: 6.02 Join the Tock Tocks <Si; 6.15 Australian Magazine (Si; 630 L. P Review (S); 656180 words
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333 1956-02-29 6 ARNOLD C. BRACKMAN - ARNOLD C. BRACKMAN By jionaara s new i orK Dureau v-mer THE National Foreign Trade Council, an unofficial group reprtstnting American exporters and importers, has come out hard ogoinst any "serious attempt" to control commodity prices. To Singapore and Malaya tnis means only one333 words
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Article149 1956-02-29 6 Bowater Scott Venture THE Bowater Pacer Corporation, Ltd.. of London, and the Scott Paper Company of the U.S. have announced plans to 'form a jointly owned company m Britain. The new company, to be known as the Bowater-Scott Corp.. will manufacture and distribute m Britain products similar to those nowAP - 149 words
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Article131 1956-02-29 6 MERCHANT shipbuilding m principal countries of the world on Jan. 1 totalled 1?.--81'0,545 gross tons, the Shipbi ilding Council of America reported m New YorK. This compared with 11.24H,--389 gross tons at the beginning of 1955. While Britain led all other nations with 24.8 per centAP - 131 words
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Article33 1956-02-29 6 PRODUCTION of cotton yarns m the British cotton industry's spinning section last veai was 879.310.000 lb., compared with 996.920.000 lb. m 1954. it was announced m Manchester yesterday.33 words
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Article69 1956-02-29 6 THE Wall Street Journal reported m New York thai American makers of spun rayon cloth art curtailing their production "because of sluggish tales." The Journal quoted industry sources as saying *>pun rayon curtailment since last fall have cut output of this fabric by an estimated69 words
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Article337 1956-02-29 6 ROAD research of direct interest and use to Colonial governments is being carried out m an incieasingly large number of ways m Britain by the staff cf the Road Research Laboratory at Harmondsworth, Middlesex. The present Colonial Liaison Officer, Mr. F. H. P. Williams, has just337 words
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Article, Illustration66 1956-02-29 6 ONE of the meetings of the fifth annual conference of the Pacific Area Travel Association, of which Singapore is now a member, m Tokyo from Feb. 13 to 18 The Colony was officially represented by Mr. George. G. Thomson, Public Rela tions Officer, (not m the picture).66 words
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Article57 1956-02-29 6 ITALY'S production and ex\ orl of motor vehicles last veai reached all time records, the National Automobile Manufacturers' Association announced m Turin. She produced 268,756 vehicles, including 230.833 passenger cars last year 24 per cent .noie than m 1854. Her export of 74,645 vehicles was 69Reuter - 57 words
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Article, Illustration322 1956-02-29 6 GREATER mechanization In Malaya's primary industries leading to increased output m rubber, tin, copra and rice would help towards strengthening the country's economy, m the view oi Mr. Jack L. Camp. vice-president of the International Harvester Export Company, Chicago. On the island of322 words
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Article69 1956-02-29 6 BRITAIN'S Cunard Steamship line, which has the largest fleet m the Atlantic, carried more trans -Atlantic passengers than any other line or group of lines during 1955. Cunard carried 259,000 passengers between ports In the U.S.. Canada and Europe Seven ships worked out of New69 words
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154 1956-02-29 6 Atomic Group To Work On Marine Propulsion THREE leading British industrial companies have teamed up to form a new group tc work m the atomic field, with special reference to the application of nuclear energy tc marine repulsion. The companies are Vickers Ltd.. London, Rolls-Royce of Derbj and Foster Wheeler154 words
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Advertisement373 1956-02-29 6 More Commercial News m Page 12 WHERE WHAT TO BUY Jl shoots standard 35 mm a^^B V£pr ~±W. slf l^BfC- l y/ jßi m f^SKfftdlvf Luique txiggfr action colour con ected 1/3.5 lens. I^^S W J B^ ?^B llfh ''''%%M Complete m handsome leather case. BrSlwS F f fet'P Styled373 words
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Miscellaneous133 1956-02-29 6 OI'TKR ROADS hard, June. Klias. Hong Eng. Perak. Trein Maersk. Caltex Tong Leong. Petaling. Larut. Glasgow. Sandviken. Japara: Sumpitan. Teck Hong. Moonflsh. Ijora. Prosper. Sigli, Mina. Hin Chuan. Tiisadane, Inchjura. Comus SHB WHARVKS Kalianda. Tosan Maru, Sand- S'rusa 4. K?tone S. India 6 viken. Haeurosan Maru 8, Shillong 10 INNER133 words
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Article315 1956-02-29 7 Great Help In Big Race Of Supersonic Weapons vl^ i R i K l eb 28 (AP) A '°'««"9 chain of radar "eyes" for lightning-fast tracking of America's newest supersonic rockets and 1 VJS?" V ll i* co «P l «»««i O" <» «»ring of315 words
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Article97 1956-02-29 7 LONDON, Feb. 28. (AP)— The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will go on a one week Mediterranean cruise aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia next month. Buckingham Palace announced on Monday night. The Queen will fly to Corsica on March 10, to join her husband97 words
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Article84 1956-02-29 7 DAYTON, Ohio. Feb. 28. (AP) All 11 men aboard a big B-50 Superfortress bomber died yesterday when the plane crashed on a farm near Dayton. Two were civilians. The plane exploded and burnt after crashing between barn and a farm home, both Ihf which burnt84 words
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Article238 1956-02-29 7 AND HOLLYWOOD IS TAKEN FOR A RAG CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 28 (AP)— The Harvard lampoon, delivering its annual backhanded compliments to Hollywood on Monday named Debbie Reynolds and Kirk Douglas as the "worst actress" and "worst actor," respectively of 1955. "Not As A Strangerwas selected by238 words
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108 1956-02-29 7 DURBAN. South Africa. Feb. 28, (AP).— Armed police worked m pouring rain on Monday destroying acres of Dagga Plant a powerful drug which brought about the messacre of five men last Wednesday. Three European and three African policemen stumbled across the flplds of Dagga108 words
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335 1956-02-29 7 Tough Job Ahead To Win Congress Over Aid Bill WASHINGTOX, Feb. 28. (Reuter) The United States Administration will be ready next week to begin its campaign to win Congressional approval for its long range 4.860 million dollar foreign aid programme, an Administration spokesman said today. A major factor m this335 words
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202 1956-02-29 7 RANGOON, Feb. 28 (Reuter)— A gang of wellarmed Communist rebels last weekend raided a jointlyowned Japanese-Burmese pearling station m Mergui Archipelago, 460 miles south-west of Rangoon and burnt down seven fishing craft, a number of warehouses and bungalows, press reports said here today. Damage202 words
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Article108 1956-02-29 7 Doughboys' Sweetheart Dies At 66 HOLLYWOOD. Feb. 28 ißeuter)— Elsie Janis. singing and dancing star of Broadway and the London stage a generation ago has died here at the age of 66. Elsie Janis. who made her London debut m "The Passing Show" m 1914 and became a big English108 words
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147 1956-02-29 7 Japanese Goods Wanted By Canadians OTTAWA. Feb. 28. (Reuter) Two of Canada's Labour Federation said today it was m Canada's longrun interest to import a substantial quantity of Japanese goods but insisted the government devise a policy to protect Canadian workers from "starvation labour" competition. The Trades and Labour Congress147 words
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Article81 1956-02-29 7 S. Africa Steps Backward CAPETOWN, South Africa. Feb. 28, (UP) The South African Parliament last night removed voters among the country's two million mixed blood, "coloured" people from a free and direct voice m the government The action placed the "coloured" population m similar political position to the small segment81 words
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Article71 1956-02-29 7 Communists Beaten Off At Matsu TAIPEI, Feb. 28 (UP) Nationalist defenders on the offshore island of Matsu beat of! a group of Communist Chinese vessels approaching under rover of darkness early yesterday morning, it was officially announced. In communique, the Matsu command said one Communist ship was possibly sunk while71 words
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Article60 1956-02-29 7 LONDON.., Feb. 28, (UP).— Britain's drinking I abits are changing, a Government survey showed yesterday. The demand now is for less beer and more wine. And of the wines chamP'lgne is becoming a "clear f ivourite." the survey said The Commissioners of Customs and Excise said60 words
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Article, Illustration49 1956-02-29 7 picture. A Dutch royal naval helicopter. "Cleopatra" unloads bird food over the Ysspl Lake. HoUand, as wild swans fly past. Ten bags of food were dropped for the birds, many of whom are starving;, the ice-snap having robbed them of their natural feeding areas APAP - 49 words
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Article188 1956-02-29 7 SEATO: LONDON, Feb. 28 (Reuter)— The Times today submitted that British policy on the South-east Asia Treaty Organization may conflict with that ot the United States. This independent newspaper drew attention to the statement made yesterday by Mr. Selwyn Lloyd the British Foreign Secretary188 words
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Article61 1956-02-29 7 WASHINGTON. Feb. 28 (Reuter) Development of a new pocket radiation detector that screams if exposed to radiation beyond a certain level was announced here yesterday by the Atomic Energy Commission. The instrument, pocket-sized, sets off a high-pitched screamlike buzzing that can be heard .30 or 40 feet61 words
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Article47 1956-02-29 7 NAIROBI, Feb. 28. (Reuter) Security Forces" accounted for 66 Mau Mau last week. A communique yesterday said 27 were killed, nine captured and 24 surrendered. Terrorists inflicted no casualties on Government forces, but the bodies of five murdered African civilians were recovered.47 words
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Article22 1956-02-29 7 A 48-year-old mother of 18 children, Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes, was jailed four months m Leeds yesterday for shoplifting.22 words
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267 1956-02-29 7 Stevenson Warns Of Growing Racial Tension NEW YORK, Feb. 28 (Reuter)— Mr. Adlai Steven son, the Democratic Party leader, has suggested that President Eisenhower should summon southern white and negro leaders to the White House to try to ease what he called "mounting racial tensions." He made the suggestion to267 words
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Article77 1956-02-29 7 Overtime Sparks Dock Row SYDNEY. Feb. 28 (Reuter) The Stevedoring Industry Board today suspended nearly 1.000 dockers here for two days for refusing to work ovt?rtime last night. Today's suspension brought to 1,135 the number of dockers suspended m disputes about overtime and working conditions sin^e the nationwide dock strike77 words
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Article81 1956-02-29 7 UNITED NATIONS. Feb. 28, (AP).~ Secretary General Dag Harr nerskjold said yesterday on his return from a six-week tour round the world that no formal U.N. action is needed on the situation m the Middle East. He added that the U.N. need only be81 words
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Article36 1956-02-29 7 THE British Government today raised pensions for widowed mothers b.y five shillings a week for each child, bringing the new total to 16 shillings six-pence sterling, including family allowance, it was announced m London.36 words
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Advertisement209 1956-02-29 7 W\^T^ and featurln yA) 'high fidelity*! I jf^K. y^l\ AEG Radio 265WD ives you up-to-the-minute V*// 1/ <^f I\ 3D P lus a galaxy of top-line features that stamp V l^£^-%w this model as the country's best buy /Ojfc^^y V s :5?l Just look beautiful walnut cabinet, 6 valves y/vJ%L209 words
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Article476 1956-02-29 8 WHEN the Federation Chief Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, suggested that opium addicts should be licensed as m pre-war days m order to stop the smuggling of this drug, he raised the spectre of widespread moral and physical degradation m the minds of some people. These self -same persons476 words
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Article416 1956-02-29 8 THE Japanese Government is faced with the threat of a general strike next month the country's 5-million strong labour unions have called for what Is termed an all-out "Spring Offensive" aimed at obtaining higher wage rates and better working conditions. The threat is the biggest m post-war416 words
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Article841 1956-02-29 8 ASTER GUNASEKERA - The NEW as it strikes me! ASTER GUNASEKERA by r)NE begins to lose faith m the meaning of English words when it is officially announced that the Malayan Intelligence authorities have no knowledge of the whereabouts of Comrade Chin Peng's headquarters. This is not the least bit surprising. The public841 words
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Article68 1956-02-29 8 Sayings Of The Week If there was no hunting there would be no foxes. They would have become extinct long ago poisoned, trapped and shot. Mr. A. J. P. Taylor. I get lazy when I am not being hurt, and Gavilan was only cuffing me. Peter Waterman. The fight business68 words
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Article39 1956-02-29 8 Wrong name, same person Sir: Identity cards were issued to the people soon after the declaration of the Emergency m the Federation within a stipulated time. Owing to the rush and the ignorance of dialectal pronounciation of clerks and39 words
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Article143 1956-02-29 8 Governors of Singapore Sir: The Governor of Singapore, Sir Robert Black was recently introduced to members of the Straits Chinese British Association at a dinner given m his honour and Mr. G. H. Kiat, the acting president, gave an instructive and interesting speech m introducing the guest of honour. This143 words
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Article100 1956-02-29 8 We, the PEOPLE voluntary workers of other nationalities, names of at least two-fifths of all the cards issued to the Chinese populace were inaccurately spelt. Here are some of the nonsensical spelling of Chinese names we often see "LAHU AH KO" for "LAU AH KOW," "TEN HEON KOI" for "TAN100 words
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Article137 1956-02-29 8 Sir; On Feb. 18 afternoon I went to the 2nd class booking office of the Ipoh Railway Station to buy a platform ticket to see some relatives off. The booking clerk was just then at the open door- way of the booking office. You can imagine my indignation137 words
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Article153 1956-02-29 8 Sir: Chinese bus companies charge only five cents per mile whereas the S.T.C. charges ten cents for the first mile and five cents for every subsequent mile or part thereof. Again, the Chinese bus companies are paying a much higher wage than the S.T.C. and that m153 words
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Article668 1956-02-29 8 Rawle Knox - Rawle Knox In Thailand with BANGKOK THE introduction by Pibul Songgram, the Thai Premier, of his own brand of democracy, has had some curious results m Thailand. At the Pramane Grounds, now Bangkok's "Hyde Park", speakers pronounce every kind of opposition to the Government except declared668 words
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Article, Illustration847 1956-02-29 8 O.M. GREEN - O.M. GREEN -By LONDON TN an exceedingly busy life, Sir John Kotelawala, Prime Minister of Ceylon, has found time to write an autobiography as lively and interesting as he undoubtedly is himself. It reveals him as a man of immense energy, strong opinions, and an847 words
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Advertisement45 1956-02-29 8 J> Announcing the New Arrival -^^■^f^^^k of 100% SILK Jmfo I I GEORGETTESJ^Wm\ GORGEOUS CQLQURS -JPW^^l to suit Modern Taste flp^| wi^^^f P Buy with full confidence at x your favourite Double Shop. -^T^T"^^ jJDpfiMUAL (IAGUUKId COl 85/87 Arab Sfreet Singapore Tel: ***** ***** S45 words
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Advertisement20 1956-02-29 8 MALAYAN RAILWAY Travel m Safety and Comfort ALL FIRST AND SECOND CLASS BEDS ARE NOW FITTED WITH FOAM LATEX MATTRESSES20 words
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Article118 1956-02-29 9 World At Point Of No Return WINTER PARK, Florida, Feb. 28 (AP)— Gen. Carlos P. Romulo, Philippine Ambassador to the United States, said on Monday the world Is "perhaps a year away from the point of no return." He told a Rollins College Founder's Day audience that nothing is "more118 words
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Article59 1956-02-29 9 A-Powered Missile Submarine WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 meuter)— The United Stales Navy is planning i nuclearpowered guided missile submarine. Navy officials said ye.Merday the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee was notified last weeK of tr»:f effort to link nuclear engine Dower and the destnictiVMMM of tar-rangins missiies. The submaiine wculd59 words
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Article67 1956-02-29 9 NEW YORK. Feb. 28 (AP) Herr Heinz Krekeler. Wesl German Ambassador t<> the United States, said on Mon day that Germany eventually will be reunited Arriving by plane after consultations m Bonn. Herr Krekeler told newsmen "we definitely think Germany wi',l not remain divided forever We67 words
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452 1956-02-29 9 USSR ARMS DEAL IS THE FINGER ON THE TRIGGER LONDON. Feb. 28 (Renter).—Mr Selwyn Lloyd, the Foreign Secretary, said yesterday that sinre Korea, no other action had done mere tc bring nearer the danger of war than Russia's supplying of arms to Middle East countries He rejected a su^gesiirn that452 words
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Article, Illustration335 1956-02-29 9 Eden Lets Fly At Soviets In Strongest Attack Yet THERE AIN'T GONNA BE NO SOCIAL LONDON, Feb. 28, (Reuter)— A new "tough line" with Russia by Sir Anthony Eden has created an entirely new climate for the April visit to Britain of the Soviet leaders, diplomatic335 words
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157 1956-02-29 9 WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (lll*)— British ambassador Sir Roger Makins last night denied that his country was shipping strategic materials t<- Soviet bloc nations m Europe. I Mr. Makins labelled a? "inaccurate" a report that the British have sent £200 000.000 of copper wire to157 words
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Article101 1956-02-29 9 Amazon Jungle Rebellion RIO DE JANEIRO. Brazil. Feb. 28 (AP) The tiny rebellion m the Amazon jungle continued to defy the entire government of President Juscelino Kubitschek on Monday, despite efforts to wipe out the rebels. The only break m their front was the arrival at Santarem of an Air101 words
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Article185 1956-02-29 9 ATOM-FOR-PEACE CONFAB HOPEFUL WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (AP) Twelve nations met here on Monday to adopt a charter for a world atoms-for-peace agency, and delegates from both sides of the Iron Curtain expressed hopes of success. Mr. James Wadsworth, head of the American delegation which is host for the closed door185 words
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Article98 1956-02-29 9 Tones Are Confident On Defence LONDON, Feb. 23 (Reuter > The House ot Commons today turns to a two-day defence debate, at the close of which the Labour Opposition will try to carry a vote of censure against the Conservative Government The Opposition will allege weaknesses m Britain's defences but98 words
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Article91 1956-02-29 9 Stepinac's Guard Increased VIENNA. Feb. 28. (AP)— The Austrian Catholic News Service (Kathpiess) reported on Monday that the guard around Yugoslavia's Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac has been "increased for unknown reasons and now consists of eight policemen armed with machine pistols who guard hi* hou c e day and night." Kathpress91 words
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628 1956-02-29 9 Labour Calls For End To Arms Race, Cold War SEATO NATIONS FLAYED LA BO llt Party's chief spokesman on foreign affairs, Mr Flfred Robens said that ending the cold war and the arms race was a matter of "life and death urgency." Every day we go on with the cold628 words
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Advertisement365 1956-02-29 9 Better typing! Easier typing! <^> BEfIN, MEYER CO. LTO. f P.O. Box 2000, Singapore: MTEBSOW. SIMONS CO. LTD., Kuala Luapur, Peaang, COUCH IS&M MIXTURE AM. I AMAZING PILES CURE J Balafe. Ot'tKMln.N < f? f^3^^^^B 2Ot) yhAKS Hl-Rtlill AX* JM H%R«.KS MODtRAI'k. J ,4P S^ CONSUL I lilt h.\>H>L> ril365 words
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Advertisement70 1956-02-29 9 \$T RALEIGH THE GREATEST NAME IN CYCLING RAJAH 22" Black with rimsSt^PSlsL^ my Sportt Light Roadster 21" «SSlS\r Mi I STANDARD 22" Black with 1- 1-!^ jjj^ I gebrcase hub brakes $170.00 V^ jß&Bii&ab l\\ m gearcase, 3 speed hub brakes Above prices include Bell, Stand and Lamp. iSole Distributors:70 words
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Article, Illustration257 1956-02-29 10 ROGER YUE - RIFIFI Banned ROGER YUE by (BRiTISH CRITICS SAY 'BRILLIANT 9 1 "J^IFIFI," hailed by British film critics as one of the greatest and most brilliant crime movies produced m France, has been banned by the Singapore Board of Film Censors. Adapted from the novel "Dv Rififi Chez Les Hommes" by257 words
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Article, Illustration740 1956-02-29 10 'Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell Sensational Military Trial BURBANK. Calif. ONE of the most sensational military trials m United States history has been condensed m screen form m the new Gary Cooper picture "THE COURT- MARTIAL OF BILLY MITCHELL." Cooper plays the role of Mitchell.' once a brigadiergeneral and assistant chief740 words
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Article, Illustration57 1956-02-29 10 AVWWVWWWVWVVWVWWVWWVVV* Mr. and Mrs. R W.P. *f Rule of the Sarawak Oil Fields Ltd., Seria, visited the set of "EYE WIT- NESS" at Pinewood Studios, durina their holi- days m Britain. Here act- ress Belinda Lee, who 2 stars m the film, takes Mr. Rule's pulse57 words
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Article387 1956-02-29 10 Steve Neoh - Steve Neoh -says fl tlifktman THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER jyjURDER takts a new form m the latest United Artists' melodrama "THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER." This time the killer is a psychopath^ self styled preacher who deems himse- as God's executioner. His victims: First, he siays387 words
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Article, Illustration198 1956-02-29 10 TOHN PAYNE kills fellow •I actor MYRON HE A LEY for the fourth time m their fourth consecutive film, "Tennessee's Partner.** There are so many froth scenes m JANE RUSSELL'S new mm "The Tall Men" that her friends are asking her whether the picture was shot m clnemasoap198 words
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Article27 1956-02-29 10 FILM VERSION of '1984' QEORGE Orwell's terrifying look into a totalitarian future will have its world premiere at the Warner Theatre, Leicester Square London, on March 1.27 words
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Advertisement238 1956-02-29 10 INPARKJtIft acwtcCaftac PERTRIY Made m Bermany ■A &v u.jUdt» liM BRIGHTER euvet LAST LONGER Sole Agents: THE CYCLE CARRIAGE CO.. (1926) LTD. (GENERAL IMPORTS DIV.) Singapore K. Lumpur Ifch Germs Killed In 7 Minutes Tmr «kln hat n«ar'y M Tillllon liny ■ram* and oer«a vkrr* ccrma hid* nod rauM Uriibl*238 words
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Article930 1956-02-29 11 [HANGING] Arthur Koestler continues his REFLECTIONS f ON HAN6ING m this exclusive STANDARD series j LONDON YT HEN the jury had no choice but to find a wretch guilty of having: stolen forty shillingsworth of goods they fixed the value at thirtyBine shillings and cocked a930 words
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Article, Illustration1540 1956-02-29 11 Bia-Bia was too young to understand the unhappiness that threatened us. He was just a little boy, asking his mummy— QUEEN ALEXANDRA Continuing this story ofi a great Royal Romance TWO days later, the maid brought me an envelope. I opened it and stared at the1,540 words
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Advertisement183 1956-02-29 11 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products CHINKAWHITE This invaluable Wind Mixture is an excellent remedy for Stomach Pains, Constipation Indigestion Acidity, Heartburn, Loss of Appetite. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL I Another MIRACLE FABRIC for you daily wear suit I OR L O N... 1 Specially183 words
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Miscellaneous276 1956-02-29 11 I 2. A wall lizard IS) pi lipc 12. Acting vigorously (7) I 4 Artist over ther; of artifiv lulo 23^ Increased but sounds m cial make-up <5> ACROSS pain (5> 5. Supercilious schoolmaster? 1. I* t;» l ~s ages to become 14. The best way to settle dis- <y>276 words
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Article313 1956-02-29 12 RECORD EXPORTS OF RUBBER IN 1955 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— During the w*i o c of last year, Malaya exported a total of 994,1 7$ tons of rubber, an increase of some 80,000 rorts over the figure. for 1954. Despite the increase shown m the total export figures, the list of313 words
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Article, Illustration57 1956-02-29 12 MR. B. H SEWARD of Adet Seward, Bordeaux, is visiting his agents m various parts of the Far East. He is on a world tour. He leaves tomorrow for Japan. In Singapore, hi agents are The Eastern Agencies Ltd. which he founded m 1914. Mr. Seward is particularly interested m57 words
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Article122 1956-02-29 12 SINGAPORE Chinese Produre Exchange noon closing price per picul yesterday copra March $27| buyers. $211 sellers; April $273 buyers, $28 sellers; coconut oil (bulk) $40^ sellers, coconut oil (drums) $43^ sellers; Muntok white pepper $132 sellers. Sarawak white $131 sellers. Special Sarawak black $95 sellers. Singapore Copra Association122 words
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Article58 1956-02-29 12 VISITING AGENTS IN FAR EAST been a great favourite i...ougnout the Far East for the past 70 years. He is accompanied by his daughter and his daughter-in-law. Picture shows Mr. D M. Seward, (left), managing director of Eastern Agencies (1946) Ltd.. Singapore, and Mr. B H. Seward of Adet Seward.58 words
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Article156 1956-02-29 12 D.G.G. Polydor Discs Are Here TWO high quality German gramophone records the D.G.G. (Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft) and Polydor discs, are now being introduced into the Malayan market. D.G.G rcrords are mainly serious classical pieces by reputed music composers. An archives series has been planned to cover the whole of musical156 words
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Article98 1956-02-29 12 MALAYAN sharebrokers yesterday reported the following business done: 8.8. Pet. 43/- arrival; F N ords. $1.70, $1.71J: Georgetown Disp. $2.10; McAUster $3; Mela! Box $1.62 i: Sime Darby |Li& Spore Cold Storage $150 to $1,524; Straits Steamship $12. b0: Straits Times $2.70, $2 60 odd lot; U.E.98 words
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Article136 1956-02-29 12 MALAYAN tin shares were irregular with fairly good support, despite the big drop m the metal price yesterday. Industrials and rubbers were quiet and inclined to drift towards lower prices. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association yesterday were: INDUSTRIALS Buyers Sellers Fraser and Neave: Ords136 words
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Article, Illustration259 1956-02-29 12 Washington State Fair Invites Our Traders THE management of Fifth Washington State International Trade Fair to be held m SeatUe shortly is interested m attracting Malayan businessmen to takr part. Consul C. Thayer White, head of the economic section of the U.S. Consulate General, told The Standard yesterday The Governor259 words
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Article146 1956-02-29 12 RUBBER RALLIES ON U.K. REPORT THE news that London had made no decision on the inclusion of rubber m the stockpile commodities to be scaled down rallied Singapore rubber prices yesterday, first grade March shipment closing at 95| cents per lb. (93| cents on Monday). Prices opened slightly better and146 words
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Article, Illustration49 1956-02-29 12 A NEW type of mooring buoy designed by a Scottish engineer, Mr Neill Garland which Malaya was among the first to recognize as a great advance for deep water mooring, will be installed within the next few weeks m the harbour ol Apia, Samoa.49 words
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Advertisement714 1956-02-29 12 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LIM SIX YOOK of No 197-A Selegie Road, Singapore. Married Woman, Sole proprietress of Lan Hin Yuan Coffee Shop of No. 197 Selegie Road. Singapore, is applying to the Board of Licensing Justices. Singapore, for a first class public house licence for th° sale of714 words
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Advertisement1308 1956-02-29 12 NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, TAY ENG BEE of Chop Bian Seng, 51. Syed Alwi Road, Singapore have applied to the Board of Licensing Justices, Singapore, for a Wholesale Dealer's Licence m respect of premises at Chop Bian Seng. 51 Syed Alwi Road, (ground floor), Singapore, and that1,308 words
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Advertisement615 1956-02-29 12 TENDER NOTICE CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD, FEDERATION OF MALAYA HPENDERS are invited for the x construction of: "ONE SENIOR OFFICER'S HOUSE TYPE 18, TWO BEDROOMS AT IPOH" CE.B registered Class A. B and C Contractors to apply to the Architect, Central Electricity Board, P. O. Box No. 1006, Kuala Lumpur, with615 words
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Advertisement238 1956-02-29 12 NOTICES KUALA LUMPUR MUNICIPAL COUNCIL |7OR convenience of the Public, a Collection Oflice will be opened at the Jalan Raja Bot Market for the collection of Municipal bills on the following week-days and time as from the sth of March, 1956:— Day Time Monday 8 30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.238 words
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Advertisement71 1956-02-29 12 YOUR VACATION IS OUR VOCATION May we plan your trip anywhere m the World. Experienced world wide Travel Agents cordially yours AMERICAN LLOYD AGENCY LTD., 64, Robinson Rood, Singapore 1Cables: "Amerioyd''— Phones ***** ***** PELNI-LINES P. T. PELAJAF AN NASIONAL INDONESIA (INDONESIAN NATIONAL SHIPPING CO., LTD.) 12 ROBINSON ROAD Tel.71 words
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Advertisement776 1956-02-29 13 EAST ASIATIC LINES SAILINGS TO CONIINtNT/SCANPINAVIA For Aden. Port Soid. Genoa. Antwetp, Rofterdom, Homburg. Copenhagen, Gotbenbitrg ond Oslo. S>ore P Shorn Penong «i -INDIA- Gdn«. 6/7 3/4 Mot xx) "SELANDIA" 12/14 Mot IS'l5 Mot ItVITMat xxx) "SIINA- 19/20 Mor 21/22 Mar 23 24 Mor ke») -KINA- 23/24 M«* «i Coll*776 words
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Article, Illustration614 1956-02-29 14 GERREE READ - FASHIONS SHOWN IN Vista Vision GERREE READ says i makes quite a change > see a film where the blem, instead of bepoverty or lack of ds, is an over abundance of that wonderful stuff we call money "LUCY GALLANT" is such a film, but it strains one's credulity to614 words
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Article266 1956-02-29 14 Ailsa Garland - Ailsa Garland \\\\\\v\\\» WW mm w\\\\\\\\\ PARIS, IACQUES FATH'S widow, Genex^ieve, left vs m no doubt that she stiil buttles on m the cause oj femininity. For Genevieve— almost a lone voice among the Frenrh designers showing their Spring collections here is PRAISING CURVES. She opened her shew266 words
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Advertisement173 1956-02-29 14 Sunsilk YOU NEED ONLY ONE LATHER j-- x^ Tnis is the maffic of Sun m lK. Touf fi 1 51 S unsilk lather is so luxurious, iil^iiiifl^l K^ so S ent^ e so thorough, that just Jh i^iJH Wk one lather will make your hair *^^B shampoo £gj» gives between173 words
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Miscellaneous463 1956-02-29 14 mo I) AY UIOTA1ION: P«iBMiBH|HIH|HH|B'f <T{ J "Kuch man is v li«*r« sftml vI I )JH%U IT%S*» and an oracle to some- ,\a j I MWHt tb ggi B 4niil v Imml> and so to that person PrSB »I I S^B«8 Xl Ifa ?&fi*t ■^C Mh;ite\er he says lias an463 words
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Article, Illustration522 1956-02-29 15 Cross Out One: Three To Come By BILL FINK FRICTION between himself and the United States Lawn Tennis Association was quickly dispelled by Australia's tennis champion, Lew Hoad, who flew m from Sydney by Qantas yesterday. The Aussie tennis ace was commenting: on a question522 words
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Article59 1956-02-29 15 PESHAWAR Pakistan, Feb. 28, (Reuter) Pakistan gained a winning 2-0 lead m the unofficial four-match series today when they beat MCC 'A team by seven wickets m the third cricket test here. Pakistan also won the second test after drawing the first. Finals scores: M.C.C. 'A'59 words
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Article45 1956-02-29 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.—Selangor Indians have named a powerful side for their Bardhan Cup soccer final against Singapore Indians this Saturday at Singapore. They are Lourdes: Martin Regis. Palanysamy. Sabapathy, Arulrajah. Edwin Dutton; Victor. Naraya. ri asamy. Gomes. Thavarajah, Govindaraju and Ramaiyah.45 words
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Article155 1956-02-29 15 RAFFLES INSTITUTION held Boys Town to a one-all draw m their inter-school first team soccer match played on the Raffles ground yesterday. Boys Town took the lead In the seventh minute of the first half when Chok Foo netted during a goalmouth scramble The Rafflesians equalized155 words
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Article31 1956-02-29 15 REG JAMES. 28, an Engiisl professional golfer, arrived ir Singapore from England yester day. He is on a four-year contrad with the Royal Island Club a< a coach.31 words
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114 1956-02-29 15 TOKYO, Feb. 28 (Reuter) The Japan Table 2 Tennis Association was today sending an "urging < I message" to Singapore and 13 countries which are expected, but have not yet replied to invitations to 2 participate m World Table Tennis Championships to f Z114 words
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180 1956-02-29 15 Colony Riflemen Finish Third In Postal Shoot *w J-9 NI J ON Feb 28 (Reuter) Singapore finished third m the competition for rifles without slings m the 1955 overseas rifle and revolver postal matches, the results of which were announced today. The eight-man Singapore team scored 1.033. The match was180 words
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Article45 1956-02-29 15 BARTLEY Secondary School trounced Junior Technical School 7-0 m their soccer match at Bartley Road yesterday. Bartley led 4-0 at half-time. Top scorer was Paia;nappan who scored four goals for his side including a hattrick Other scorers were Razali (2) and ballen.45 words
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Article33 1956-02-29 15 oo SA? DIEGO, California Feb 1 il R uter> Archie Moore world hghtheavy-weight champion knocked out Bob Dunlap m the first round of a 10-round non-title bout here ,ast night33 words
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Article33 1956-02-29 15 c ST- JOSEPHS Institution beat St. Andrews School 2-0 m a first team match at Bras Basah Road L a o° won the second team match— St. Andrews losing 3-2.33 words
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Article18 1956-02-29 15 HOCKEY Junior KO Final: SCC v. YMSA at SRC Padang. RUGBY RAF "Saracens" v. Royal Signals.18 words
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216 1956-02-29 15 Victorians Mar Clean Record Of Anglo A large crowd saw Victoria School whip the hitherto unbeaten AngloChinese School by four goals to nil m an interschool football encounter on the Victoria School ground yesterday. The Victorian stalwarts were their backs Abbas and Sarbo. who kept goalkeeper Thamby Raj, well shielded216 words
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Article231 1956-02-29 15 Oxford Cambridge Name Crews LONDON. Feb. 27 (Reuter).— The Oxford University crew to meet Cambridge University m the annual boat race On March 24 was announced today a fortnight after Cambridge settled their crew. The composition of the crew was delayed until the Oxford President J. G. McLeod, an Australian231 words
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Advertisement145 1956-02-29 15 fm H f X Here is a picture by Wong Yew Jl Kongt aged who goes to St. Michael's <W&Z3fc^r Institution. Ipoh. ~i±Si^K x. Ml and LO say: y^J^k J^/j^ J^ -Yew Kong has not only .^^m^/^^W^i/j created a well drawn composition °V3^ Un^ iwWw^ rttt fT\ W but also145 words
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Advertisement199 1956-02-29 15 MISCELLANEOUS pALLING all NAAF Pe7v> sonnel to Anscochrome Headquarters for terrific moneysaving on 35mm "Easy-Loader' (28 feet) Anscochrome Hgh Speed (ASA 32) colour film dated January. 1957 or cassessted ready for use at $6/50 each with free processing and mounting Life Colour LaboraSt Gregory Place (off Hill St) P.O. Box199 words
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Advertisement645 1956-02-29 15 CLASSIFIED ADS SITUATIONS VACAMT VACANCIES IN GOVLRNMEXT DEPARTMENTS CTTDENT Malay Interpreter, »-> H.M. Coroner's Department: Saiary scale $l!^x IoA-210 p.m. plus variable allowance i 25% of basic salary;. Age: li-22 Qualifications: Schooi Certificate with credit m Englishknowledge of Malay equivalent to the standard required for a credit m the School645 words
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Miscellaneous236 1956-02-29 15 ncg By A/ Capp V I 'T* A f5AK£.^" —PAST^THE /LAA/0 OF THE PAST C^eal I I ->WiD AROUNO THZ CORNER. TO 7>i£ HEARING TH/S CRY. HAJ. YAPP Bront-QSaurQ LAMP Of THE HAMMUS ALA3AMMUS!.' RUSHES 7HROUCH THE THRONGS OF HAPp* /tV*~>«- 7 T CHILDREN MVAPPLAAJD.7HROUGH7HELAN& <\K /s TWI «T'S IT'S236 words
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Article, Illustration21 1956-02-29 16 Varsity Snatch Narrow Victory In Knockout Final ACTION ....and plenty of it m this thrilling moment during yesterday's knockout tournament jinal.21 words
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Article, Illustration343 1956-02-29 16 S.A.F.A 6 X.5.0.8 1 KING'S Own Scottish Borderers without crack centre-forward Blackwood yesterday, were beaten 6-1 by a Singapore Amateur Football Association XI m a friendly soccer match at Jalan Eesar Stadium yester- day. The match played before a crowd of just over 2,000 people343 words
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Article386 1956-02-29 16 University .3 Police 2 SKILL and persistence carried University of Malaya to an exciting 3-2 victory over the star-studded Police Sports Association m the final of the Singapore Hockey Association's senior knockout tournament on the Padang yesterday. A paying crowd of more than 500 enjoyed the386 words
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Article73 1956-02-29 16 THE Singaoore team to meet the Army-Navy m the annual soccer match for the Joe Chappel Memorial Cup at Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday will be: Chu Chee Seng; Ivan Vass. Kok Cheng; Kirn Beng. Lee Kok Seng. Aman Kastawi; Dollah Zainol, Aw Boon Seong.73 words
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Article38 1956-02-29 16 SINGAPORE Recreation Club beat R.N.A.S. Sembawang 3-1 m a friendly soccer match on the padang yesterday. Recs led 1-0 at half-time. Scorers for the club were: K. Ross (2) and V. Klass Townshend scored for Sembawang.38 words
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Article49 1956-02-29 16 WITH a grand recovery m the second-half. Maxwell Sports Club came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Blue Rovers 4-2 m a friendly soccer match at Balestier Road yesterday. Scorers for Maxwell were: Ali (2), Ramali and Kassim. Sandra and Hussain Hassan netted for Rovers.49 words
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Article35 1956-02-29 16 INDIAN BROTHERHOOD Sports Club beat Henry Wau?h Sports Club 2-1 m a friendly soccer match played a f Farrei Park yesterday. Scorers for IBSC were: Muthusamy (2> and MofTat replied for HWSC35 words
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Article131 1956-02-29 16 Windsor Lad The Pilot Trundle Hill Scrutineer MICKEY .MOUSE PROJECTOR .MICKEY MOUSE PROJECTOR 1 The Whistler The Whistler The Whistler Mickey Mouse Projector Mickey Mouse Projector The Whistler 2 CROWN LINK CROWN LINK DfcAGON YEAR SENORITA Culvardo Senorita Crown Link Culvardo senorita Culvardo Premier Rose-Marie KIIASIM TOLYAR KHASIM BUCENTAUR131 words
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Article802 1956-02-29 16 RACE 1: 3.00 p.m.— Horses Class 5, Div. 2— 5V 2 Furs. 1. 040 Pride of Burma 8y 9.00 S <fc C Syndicate Sullivan (Unfixed* 2. 906 Glencoe II 4y 8.13 Branksome Stable Rodgers Cracknell ,3. 415 Mickey Mouse 6y 8.10 Shaw Stable Martin Geyer 4.802 words
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Article1348 1956-02-29 16 MASTERPIECE IS TODAY'S CHOICE WINDSOR LAD SAYS ;i-:?S: I MASTERPIECE, a speedy seven-year old by Grandmaster, can be backed with confidence m the main sprint (Race Four) at Penang today, second day of the Penang Turf Club Spring Meeting. Masterpiece has been working well on the j training track and1,348 words
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Article31 1956-02-29 16 PENANG is eniox. ing: a sunny spell and a bright day of racing is expected this alter noon, reports Windsor Lad. The going, of course. should be very good.31 words
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Article230 1956-02-29 16 THURAISINGHAM - THURAISINGHAM KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The annual general meeting of the Selangor Turf Club was adjourned today when it was discovered that proxy forms had six* cent stamps instead of ten cents as stipulated under the Stamp Ordinance. This discovery and subsequent objection was made by230 words
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