Singapore Standard, 9 August 1956
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Title Section30 1956-08-09 1 Singapore Standard STANDARD ***** (5 U»«y POLICI 2400 n ft m i. FIRE BRIGADE 2811 GENERAL HOSPITAL 2414 > 01. VII. 1V0.38 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1956 14 PACES 15 CENTS30 words
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Article494 1956-08-09 1 Nehru Calls For Halt To Sliow Of Might, Backs Nasser LONDON, AUG. B— BRITAIN ANNOUNCED TODAY IT WAS HER INTENTION THAT THE DISPUTE OVER THE SUEZ CANAL "SHOULD BE PEACEFULLY SETTLED." A FOREIGN OFFICE SPOKESMAN SAID THIS REPRESENTED "NO CHANGE" IN BRITISH POLICY. The spokesmanReuter; A.P.; U.P. - 494 words
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Article160 1956-08-09 1 1,000 Dead, 8 Blocks Razed I CALI, Colombia, Aug. 8 (AP)— More than a thousand persons were reported killed or injured yesterday from an explosion of seven dynamite trucks in the heart of Cali. Sabotage was suspected as th<» cause. Ripping blasts and sweeping fires160 words
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Article103 1956-08-09 1 274 Are Trapped In A Mine MARCINELUE. Belgium Aug 8 <AP) An estimated coal miners were trapped today 2.400 feet belnw ground at the Amercoeur coal mines here and a mine official sard: "It will be a miracle if anyone comes back." A mine engineer said that fire broke out103 words
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Article, Illustration425 1956-08-09 1 This Time The Merdeka Talks Wont Fail -Lim NO FUSS BUT HE'S CONFIDENT ■> b-^_ A HAPPY and smiling Chief Minister, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, waves to a crowd at the airport barrier. He is flanked by Mrs. Lim (right) and his daughter. Also seen are various Ministers who met425 words
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Article21 1956-08-09 1 KING Norodom Suramarit of Cambodia yesterday accepted the resignation of the cabinet led by Prime Minister Khim Tit. ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article168 1956-08-09 1 DEVENPORT, England, Aug. g (AP) The British aircraft carrier Ocean, moored here to take on Mediterranean-bound troops, shattered an Admiralty tradition on Tuesday. It took a tearful bride aboard. And that wasn't a11... As the loading winches squealed, Capt E. G Roper scanned the168 words
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Article71 1956-08-09 1 $14 Mil. Of Rubber For Russia WHILE the clouds of war hang ominously over the explosive Middle East area. Russia has concluded a $14,000,000 rubber deal with Malaya. The Standard learnt yesterday. It is understood that a total of 7,000 tons Is involved. A spokesman for Messrs. Harrison and Crossfield's71 words
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Article195 1956-08-09 1 MR. Tan Lay Boon, an official of the Army Civil Service Union, who was arrested by Special Branch Police 12 days ago. is to be detained for two years, under the Preservation of Public Security Ordinance. Mr. W. A. C. Goode, the Chief Secretary,195 words
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221 1956-08-09 1 WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (AP)— President Eisenhower'said today the United States has every hope that the Suez Canal crisis will be settled by peaceful means. He told a news conference he could not conceive that the use of military221 words
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Article38 1956-08-09 1 MOSCOW. Aug. 8 (Reuter) The Soviet Foreign Minister Mr. Dmitri Shepilov. has indicated that Russia will accept the invitation to the Suez Canal conference "with various reservations' An official reply is expected in two days.38 words
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Article27 1956-08-09 1 THE Apex Club of Singapore last night held its inaugural dinner at the Coral Room. Adelphi Hotel. About 50 members and guests attended the dinner.27 words
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Article174 1956-08-09 1 RAIL STRIKE IS ON KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. —All efforts by the Malayan Railways Traffic Manager. Mr. J. E. A. Foreman, to dissuade the signalmen from their strike move failed tonight and 83 of them will walk out of their cabins at the stroke of six tomorrow. The Railway, however, tonight174 words
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176 1956-08-09 1 Andrew Roth - Andrew Roth By Standard s Loadon Bureau Chief. LONDON. Aug. 8. The British Governments request j for more New Zealand i (and presuambly Australian) trocps announced by Mr. Holland in Wellington yesterday was one of the best kept secrets of the Commonwealth176 words
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177 1956-08-09 2 Judge Gives Thug A Dose Of His Own Medicine, MR. Justice Knight, in the Singapore High Court yesterday, told a young robber, who used violence on a woman, 'violence in this court is punished with violence"— and ordered 10 strokes of the rotan and seven years in jail. Poon Yue177 words
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Article165 1956-08-09 2 Chuang Has No Plans TOKYO. Aug. 7 (UP) A Chinese businessman from Singapore today said he had no definite plans for forcing a former Japanese staff officer to commit "harakiri" or apologize publicly for allegedly ordering a -wholesale massacre of Singapore inhabitants during World War 11. "I have to think165 words
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Article28 1956-08-09 2 The Jubilee Home for Children in Johore Bahru is holding an informal 'At Home' on Aug. 18. from 4 p.m. to 6.30 jirrc for the public.28 words
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Article52 1956-08-09 2 YUSOF bin Hassan yesterday pleaded gutltv in the Singapore Fifth Magistrate's Court to theft of a gold bangle, worth $100. belonging to Wing Joo, at a pawn shop In Tanjong Pagar Road on Aug. 7. The Magistrate postponed sentence to next week and gave Has^n ball52 words
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Article85 1956-08-09 2 They Will Talk Over A Dinner MALACCA. Wed. The Reid Commission has turned down a request by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce here, to discuss the constitutional future of Malaya in a public place. The Chamber, representing all Chinese organizations in Malacca, proposed to meet the Commission at a mass85 words
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Article, Illustration388 1956-08-09 2 BUT ENGINEMEN REFUSE ONUS FOR ACCIDENTS KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— Locomotive drivers of the Malayan Railway today warned the administration they would continue to operate train services during the signalmen's strike which begins at dawn tomorrow but would not accept responsibility for any accidents involving life388 words
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Article117 1956-08-09 2 Security Men Kill Two Reds KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A sentry at a base camp of the sth Battalion, the Malay Regiment, in the Kluang area of Johore yesterday opened fire on six to seven armed and uniformed terrorists killing one. The others fled. The dead terrorist has been provisionally identified117 words
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Article, Illustration215 1956-08-09 2 A MEMBER of the Federation delegation to the recent International Labour Organization Conference in Geneva who returned yesterday, said in Singapore the delegation was "third rate." MR. K. V. THAVER, who represented the 150.000--strong Malayan Trades Union Council at the Conference, charged that215 words
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Article99 1956-08-09 2 Newsmen Get A Surprise PENANG, Wed.— Pressmen. at the Bayan Lepas Airport to cover the arrival of the Reid Constitutional Commission today, were surprised to see the Chief Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, alighting from a Malayan Airways plane. The Tunku was met by several friends at the airport, before leaving99 words
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Article83 1956-08-09 2 Saved By A Teeth's Bite A 16-YEAR-OLD Chinese girl used her teeth to fight off a man who tried to molest her as she walked along Changi Road Singapore last night. She told The Standard that her assailant came up from behind cupped one hand over her mouth and the83 words
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Article74 1956-08-09 2 LONDON, Aug. 8- (Reuter) Kuala Lumpur is to be introduced for the first time as a stop on British Overseas Airways Corporation services between London and Singapore, it was announced here today. Two services will stop there from Aug. 13. One will be a first class74 words
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Article41 1956-08-09 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The band of the Far East Air Force, which has just returned from a playing tour of air stations in Hongkong, Manila and Borneo will come here next week for a series of outside concerts.41 words
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Article74 1956-08-09 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Federation's ExServicemen's Association today demanded an apology from Chief Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman for an alleged insult by an Army Officer to its fund raising executives recently. The Association's general secretary, Inche Yazid Jaafar, claimed the officer scolded them during a74 words
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185 1956-08-09 2 A SINGAPORE fireman, Chang Cham Hong, was tentatively charged in the Eighth Magistrate's Court yesterday with robbing a taxi driver at Waterloo Street, on June 13 at midnight. The prosecution alleged that Chang, armed with a knife, together with two others, robbed the taxi185 words
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Article123 1956-08-09 2 Taftoo Threatens A Life A SINGAPORE youth, who was told by his father to rub out a tattoo mark on his right hZrnd before the Police nabbed him, is now lying between life and death in the General Hospital today. The youth, a Harbour Board labourer, had applied a certain123 words
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Article52 1956-08-09 2 JOHORE BAHRU. Wed. The recently-formed Johore Bahru District Farmers Cooperative Marketing Society will shortly be marketing poultry and eggs in premises they have erected in Jalan Ah Fook. The society wished to sell market produce and pork, too, but permission to do so was refused by the52 words
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180 1956-08-09 2 A SINGAPORE trade mission delegate to Communist China and Japan, Lim Kok Gin, charged in t Fourth Magistrate's Court witJi attempted fraudulent sale of company shares belonging to minors, was yesterday given a postponement to allow him to make the trip. r~180 words
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Article135 1956-08-09 2 Appointment Delights Mr. Casey CANBERRA. Australia, Aug. 8 (UP)— The Malayan Federation, anticips*ing the assumption of full self-government and independence, will post a commissioncr in Australia in the near future. Minister for External Aff. R. G. Casey, in making announcement, said the new commissioner would be concerned mainly with trade135 words
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Article85 1956-08-09 2 FORT BUCKNER, Okinawa. Aug. 8 (UP) Cairn Sverre Holth. of the Episcopal Church in Singapore, wai operated on for acute pancreatitis at the U.S. Ryukyus army hospital today and his pc <=t -surgery condition was described as good. Holth was rushed by a U.S. Air85 words
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Article34 1956-08-09 2 THE All-Malayan Mu^ Ui Missionary Society will hold public lecture on Friday, Auc 10, at the Eastern World Car Park, Geylang Serai, Singapore tc explain to Muslims the true teachings of Islam.34 words
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Article146 1956-08-09 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The annual conference of the Federation Army will be held at Port Dickson from Aug. 25 to Sept 2 Last year, the first ever "get together" was held at Headquarters, First Federal Division District. Taiping. "It is fitting that the venue this146 words
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Article, Illustration99 1956-08-09 3 It's Goad To Be Home Again* Says Mr. Lint STANDARD cameraman Chen Ta Khoon caught these moods of Singapore's Chief Minister. Mr. Lim Yew Hock, on his return to the Colony from London yesterday. They were taken during the press conference given by Mr. Lim at the VIP room Paya99 words
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Article290 1956-08-09 3 THEY ASK TOWKAYS FOR CASH DONATIONS SEVERAL Singapore towkays in the Johore Road area were visited by a group of 35 secret society gangsters on Wednesday night who asked for -cash donations saymg that they were "hard-up." Humbled by the successful police war on crime "Operation290 words
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Article220 1956-08-09 3 A CINEMA magnate and I president of the Singapore Camera Club. Mr. Loke Wan Tho. told a Singapore Court yesterday that he "normally did not give loans to anyone." Mr. Loke said this at the inquiry into the disposal of a "Robot" camera worth $300.220 words
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Article24 1956-08-09 3 THE Sckinchang New Village Community Centre was officially opened by the wife of the District Officer, Mrs C. R. D. Danby. yesterday.24 words
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Article74 1956-08-09 3 KOTA BHARU, Wed. A detachment of ratings from HMS Atert now visiting here will take part in tomorrow's parade in celebration of the birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan. The Alert, under the command of Rear Admiral G- A Thring. Flag Ofticer. Malayan Area, arrived this74 words
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Article58 1956-08-09 3 Lucky The Bomb Didn't Explode A SINGAPORE farmer digging to lay the foundation of his attap house suddenly struck s. bomb buried in the mud in Bukit Timah Lane. Singapore, yesterday. Luckily for him his changkol did not hit the bomb's vital point to cause an explosion. Police were informed58 words
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Article407 1956-08-09 3 AN armed gang's bid to snatch a millionaire copra merchant, at gun point in busy Chulia Street in broad daylight one day in April, was related at the Singapore Assizes yesterday. Teo Eng Bee. 25. was accused of kidnapping the merchant, Mr, Tan Puay Choo. He407 words
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Article, Illustration345 1956-08-09 3 ROGER YUE - Al l ese Cuties Say To Me Is i 'Ja, Ja ROGER YUE By TN SPAIN, they say "Si, si"; in France they say "Oui, oui" and in Singapore yesterday, two pretty frauleins said "Ja, ja" to me when I spoke to 1 1 em in English, that is) about345 words
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Article59 1956-08-09 3 SEREMBAN. Wed.—Mohamed Ali. with six previous convictions for theft ci scrap rubber, was today sentenced by Magistrate Inche Abdul Wahab bin Maasul to six months' imprisonment, to be followed by six months' Police supervision for a similar oflence. The court was told that Ali stole 70 katirs59 words
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Article42 1956-08-09 3 MYSTERY surrounds the identity of a Chinese who collapsed and died in Tan.iong Pagar. Singapore, yesterday. No means of identification could be found on his person. Police are anxious to get in touch with anyone who could identify the man.42 words
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Advertisement9 1956-08-09 3 fan 't lltiM JheAe ==*****=58 Come Today ft 1/9 words
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Article181 1956-08-09 4 DELEGATES to the Far Eastern Council of Christian Churches now meeting in Singapore agreed that "Christianity and Communism are totally different and canpot be identified at any point." A resolution said: "It presents a view of man which demands freedom for the individual and love181 words
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Article104 1956-08-09 4 MALAYS living In Woodlands Singapore, have appealed to Government to provide a schocl for their children. Inche Mohd. All bin Abu. chairman of the Education Board for Children of Woodlands,, told The Standard yesterday that Woodlands never had a Malay school in spite of the104 words
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Article34 1956-08-09 4 A CASHIER of the Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation in Singapore. Mr Yeo Chens Guan. 59. collapsed and died while at his desk in thp bank's premises in Collyer Quay, yesterday.34 words
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286 1956-08-09 4 "Spore Must Expand Her Industries Productivity 11 TO BEAT OFF ECONOMIC ATTACK... INDUSTRIALIZATION 'and productivity must expand if Singapore is to I beat off the economic attack from countries with 1 o w e r standards of living. Mr. David J. Williams, Principal of the Singapore Polytechnic, told Singapore Rotarians286 words
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Article, Illustration72 1956-08-09 4 Dr. Laura Boulton (above) of California University, who has been to 19 music expeditions and has made the largest single collection of music from about 30 countries, is leaving Singapore today for Indonesia on her music quest. Dr. Boulton. who flew into Singapore by Qantas last week, has been72 words
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Article139 1956-08-09 4 THE number of bankrupts among wage earners in Singapore is on the increase, Mr. A. W. Ghows, Acting Official Assignee, Singapore, told The Standard yesterday. He could not explain the causes for this increase but said there were a number of cases where wage earners became139 words
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Article173 1956-08-09 4 BARGES SUNK BY STORM EQUIPMENT worth $250,000, belonging to a leading British contracting firtn irr Singapore, was lost at sea while being ferried to the Siak river, Sumatra, from the Colony, The Standard learnt ™*ii>rA* v The equipment is a pile driver, which took months173 words
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75 1956-08-09 4 kl;ala lumpur, Wed. The Federation Chief Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, is looking for a 'crack-shot' driver for his new $23,000 car. The Tunku wants a middle-aged chauffeur, preferably an ex-service-man. He has already received scores of applications for the job The Chief75 words
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Article157 1956-08-09 4 CLOSING rubber prices (cents per lb in Singapore yesterday) were: Buyers Sellers No 1 RSS Spot (nom.) 104: 1041 August No. 1 RSS 1041 1052 No. 2 RSS 99 100 No. 3 RSS 98 98 i Tone: Uncertain STORE TIN The price of tin on the local market157 words
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Article83 1956-08-09 4 Two Killed In Road Accidents TWO were killed in traffic accidents in Singapore yesterday and Police are anxious to get in touch with people who witnessed them. A cake seller. Lee Cheng. while crossing the junction at "Serangoon Road and Owen Road, was killed after a collision with a City83 words
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100 1956-08-09 4 TO COUNTER what they described as "the poaching activities" of yet another union, four daily-rated employees' unions of the Singapore Harbour Board last night decided to form a Joint Working Committee to handle all future negotiations with the Board. The unions are the Harbour100 words
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Article24 1956-08-09 4 THE death of Brigadier General Sir James Edward Edmonds, official historian of the 1914-18 war was announced on Tuesday. He was 98.24 words
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179 1956-08-09 4 SHIPS AGROUND NOW SHE'S SAFE AGAIN THE British freighter Taype of the Hiap Eng Moh Company. which ran aground at Letong off Anambas Islands last Saturday and wa R pounded for 48 hours by heavy seas, has been safely towed to Singapore. A spokesman of the Malayan Stevedoring and Transport179 words
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Article181 1956-08-09 4 Govt. Scheme Over First Hurdle .THE Singapore Government will soon establish certain permanent service conditions for its daily-rated employees. They will bestow benefits on more than 2.000 permanent and temporary workers who previously had been denied these advantages. The scheme, by large, has been mutually agreed upon181 words
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Article59 1956-08-09 4 «.wY! in Sen g. who summoned a police inspector for using abusive language in July last year, yesterday agreed in a Singapore court to "compound the case ™-h- Magistrate, Mr. K. T. Alexander, consented, and ac- u g 7 dlschar ed inspector, Mr. D. W Dasa(59 words
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Article212 1956-08-09 5 Without Tunku, UMNO Will Co' KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The local branch president of the United Malays National Organization. Raja Mohamed bin Raja Allang, warned today that both the UMNO and the Alliance would collapse should Tunku Abdul Rahman cease to be their leader. Raja Mohamed was referring to a statement212 words
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Article47 1956-08-09 5 THE broadcast of the British Prime Minister. Sir Anthony Eden, on the '"Suez Canal Situation" can be heard in Malaya at 7.45 a.m. (0015 GMT) on 12.095 Megacycles today. This broadcast will be repeated at 6 p.m. (10..K) GMT) over the same network.47 words
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Article, Illustration84 1956-08-09 5 SINGAPORE'S Education Minister, Mr. Chew Swee Kee. yesterday opened the one-man exhibition of selected pictorial works by the Colony photographer, Mr. Wong Cho-Tang. at the British Council Hall. Mr. Wong is the first Malayan and one of the few photographers in South-east Asia to be an84 words
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273 1956-08-09 5 FARMERS from neighbouring islands may take part and vie for honours at Singapore's first postwar combined Livestock and Agricultural Show, to be held at the old Kalians Airport from Sept. 1 to 5. In the event of their participation, visitors to the exhibition will see273 words
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Article, Illustration85 1956-08-09 5 AN invasion from Mars? No! This is Kotby the. Robot. Hollywood's mechanical genius who is being featured in M.G.M.'s first science-fiction thriller. Forbidden Plane, to be screened at Cathay The^ tre shortly Cathay's Robby made his way from Dhoby Ghaut yesterday afternoon for a stroll along the Esplanade85 words
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Article34 1956-08-09 5 WILLIAM Soo Yon Keong wa-s yesterday tentatively charged in the Singapore Fifth Magistrate's Court with bigamy. Soo was given bail of $1,000 and the ca.se was postponed to Aug. 15.34 words
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Article29 1956-08-09 5 JOHORE BAHRU Wed. Part of the vacant land oppo.site the Johore Bahru railway station is at present bein? prepared for use as a hire car stand.29 words
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Article47 1956-08-09 5 Singapore's Young Liberal Socialists will hold an inaugural meeting and picnic on Sunday (Aug. 12) at 1. Kee Sun Avenue, off Tay Lian Teck Avenue. Election of officials of the Cairnhill. Stamford. Kampong Kapor and Farrer Park divisions will take place later in the day.47 words
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156 1956-08-09 5 REDIFFUSION WASHES HANDS WITH MORALISTS REDIFFUSIOX (Singapore) Limited will suspend ail further broadcasts of its Youth Choral Society, the managing director. Mr. G.H. Oldridge, told The Standard yesterday. The Society is one of three local organizations whose application to hold a combined concert has been refused by Police. vMr. O'.dridge156 words
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386 1956-08-09 5 Have They Uncovered Ist Indian Colony In Malaya? ELEVEN young Malayan archaeologists, just back from a 10 day, field trip to South Kedah have discovered what may turn out to be the largest historical find of all times in Malaya. The team, led386 words
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Article92 1956-08-09 5 THE Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malaya. Sir Sydney Caine. said yesterday that no decision has been taken by the University or is likely to be taken for some time about an appointment to the Vice-Chancellorship. He added: "I myself neither have made nor shall make any92 words
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183 1956-08-09 5 A PARTNER of Lee Sang Company. Lim Bak Hong, faced four charges of contravening the Foreign Exchange Control Regulations in a Singapore Court yesterday. On the first charge. Lim was alleged to have failed to comply with the Foreign Exchange Ordinance requiring him183 words
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953 1956-08-09 6 Singapor Standard Trade With China gRITAIN'S easing of a large part of her embargo on trade with Communist China (a move that probably will have to be reviewed and revised in the light of the tense international position which has arisen over the Suez Canal and Peking's expressed stand on953 words
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Letter302 1956-08-09 6 Th re setials Wanted Sir; At the present moment there are about 4.000 families living In the Serangoon Garden Estate. The Rural Board, as I understand, has recently put up a proposal to Increase the amount of Assessment Payments oy about $10/- to $20/- more per month per house. Basing302 words
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Letter182 1956-08-09 6 Sir; It is shocking to hear that the T.EV.S. have to sit for the L.C.E. Standard exam in March. 1957. All cf them have me basic qualifications—passed Form IV. Std. eight. Most of them had sat for S.C.C. Their qualifications were properly scrutinized and approved by the182 words
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171 1956-08-09 6 Sir; I have perused with great interest your leader of Ist instant under the heading of "Welfare Lotteries." As one of the regular buyers and well-wishers, I would like to put forward a couple of suggestions on behalf of the public, for the mutual benefit of171 words
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Article743 1956-08-09 6 EDWARD CRAhIKSHAW - THE HANDICAPPED SEX EDWARD CRAhIKSHAW by For years rrnmen Itnve been used in tflu tcuy to release men jor the factories and to take the place o) men condemned to forced labour. For years liir mass of Soviet women have worked beI r*itt#e they had to —and ihe celebrated creches743 words
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Article457 1956-08-09 6 ASTER GUNASEKERA - ASTER GUNASEKERA By TPHE Reid Constitutional Commission now in session in the Federation i has been told by the Europeans Domiciled in Malaya Association that what is needed in Malaya is a "positive policy" deliberately directed towards the lessening of communal differences that now exist.457 words
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Article, Illustration1084 1956-08-09 6 RAWLE KNOX - Communis t Barter Snags in Burma RAWLE KNOX From RANGOON, CHOP windows are lull of Czech electrical goods that no one will buy because they will not fit the standard equipment in Burmese homes. The heavy machinery from East Germany, crated in the dock godowns, will remain crated for at1,084 words
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386 1956-08-09 8 Sea Tragedy: Now The Baffle Of Blame NEW YORK, Aug. 8 (UP)— The Swedish American Line charged yesterday that the Andrea Doria veered directly across the course of the Stockholm on a moonlit sea and was entirely to blame for the collision that sent the Italian luxury liner to the386 words
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Article150 1956-08-09 8 The Queen's Deer Found Poisoned LONDON. Aug. 8 (Reuter) Scotland Yard detectives have been called in to help in the hunt for the person who is believed to be poisoning deer belonging to the Queen in Richmond Park, one of the Royal parks on the outskirts of London. Five deer150 words
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Article30 1956-08-09 8 HOLLYWOOD. Aug. 8 (AP) Actress Jean Parker and her fourth husband, actor Robert Lowery, have embarked upon a trial separation after five, years of marriage, he said yesterday.30 words
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Article38 1956-08-09 8 ALGIERS. Aug. 8 (Reuter) Nine soldiers were killed and four wounded when a military lorry was ambushed by terrorists yesterday near Cemp-des-Chenese. about 30 miles south-west of Algiers, according to reports reaching here today.38 words
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Article, Illustration97 1956-08-09 8 FAROUK FROLICS AS NASSER BURNS. A PLAYFUL FAROUK throws sand with his foot at pretty playmates, as the portly ex-King of Egypt enjoys the resort of Anzio, a fashionable beach near Rome, while the world's attention focuses on his native»country and the Suez Canal. This photograph was taken with a97 words
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272 1956-08-09 8 Red China Lifts Blackout On Tibet News HONGKONG, Aug. 8 (AP) Communist China has lifted its blackout of news from faraway Tibet. But it still has not admitted there is trouble there. Peking Radio has reported that 170 generals and officers of the Chinese Communist army in Lhasa sat down272 words
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Article73 1956-08-09 8 COLOMBO, Aug. 8 (UP) Burma's ambassador to Ceylon has disclosed how his wife narrowly missed being killed by lightning when she was meditating under a tree. But his wife was so deep in meditation, Ambassador U Ba Lwin told a meeting at Matugama. that she did not73 words
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Article37 1956-08-09 8 LAHORE, Aug. 8 (UP) Pakistan's floods have killed 50 people, according to reports reaching here. Damage was estimated in millions of pounds. Seventy-five per cent of the cotton and rice crops have been destroyed.37 words
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Article72 1956-08-09 8 War Veterans Will Fight ATHENS. Aug. 8 (UP) An organization of Greek war veterans offered yesterday to fight for Egypt should she become involved in war over the Suez Canal crisis. The Greek Veterans Union sent a delegation to the Egyptian Embassy with the offer. Officials there said they would72 words
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Article168 1956-08-09 8 Oil Refinery Proposed COLOMBO, Aug. 8 (IP) Ceylon may seek loneterm Russian loan and technical know-how to establish an oil refinery at Trincomalee, it was learned 1 today. The Ceylon Government had recently rejtcted a proposal made by Anglo-Ameri-can oil companies to put up an168 words
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Article102 1956-08-09 8 Philippines Is After US Capital TOKYO. Aug. 8 (AP) The Philippines are "an open door" waiting to absorb as much in investments as Americans can provide, the Philippines' Under-Secretary of Labour said today. "Americans have equal rights with Filipinos in developing resources of our nation," Agapito C. Braganza stated in102 words
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Article76 1956-08-09 8 BIRKENHEAD, Au£. 8 (Reuter) The troopship Cheshire sailed today with 400 British servicemen for Christmas Island in the Pacific to prepare for nuclear weapon tests. Main task of the company, the 28th Field Regiment of the Royal Engineers, will be to rehabilitate the existing airfield and76 words
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Article86 1956-08-09 8 LONDON, Aug. 8 (Reu'e-l. —A Russian expedition of Polar experts, botanists an<i zoologists is being formed to go to the Lyakhovsky I. in the Arctic Ocean to s the complete skeleton of a mammoth (large extinct elephant) just found there, Mo* 1 cow radio reported". The86 words
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Article88 1956-08-09 8 TOKYO, Aug. 8 (AP) Two separate fires costing M$ 14 1.000 yesterday dam- aged a cycling race track near Osaka and a Buddhist worship hall belonging to a famous Kyoto temple In Nishinomiya, near Osaka, a fire broke out in the dining room during the eighth race and damaged88 words
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Advertisement317 1956-08-09 8 Aac Hwi Lin' >^»*"^^^^^»«^_ |K| Of course they are! Beau- /Ofc^^^^^^ jfl^^^lffiS^: limbs and bright intelligent I MW^ffffiwSKKg i BBlP^-|^^; IPi means L*ctogen-fed. When |^9 Br weaning becomes necessary, f^^iH^BK^gk,, Life'* v v s^^ Lactocen s *^^*^-^^^f^^ Wt B LACTOGEN^U^a'correctly -balanced infant p|^^^ Jfess** j^| food, enriched by the addition,317 words
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Miscellaneous1040 1956-08-09 8 c&lmanac Information at a Glance fW— "^Sy^ '"r* Chu Ying-Tai 1. 3. 6.45 and 9.15 RR f Ll H QT ?ll nn! an 2 8 4:i BAC. (General* Overseas ServJre): agg- JA Mvnitxv- r rhas P 12 -?o 2 -?o fi4=> 5 P- m This Da y And A^ e1,040 words
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Article, Illustration2167 1956-08-09 9 Letter FROM INDIA Nehru Clears Himself From Our Correspondent] They call for Justice NEW DELHI: About 1.200 volunteers, including some 200 women clad in saris, shout slogans "We Wont Bombay and Belgaum in Maharashtra" and "We Want Democratic Justice" u-hile rushing around in the streets. Thp volunteers, coming here jrom2,167 words
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Advertisement157 1956-08-09 9 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products V f M flfii if int^k I^BBM 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 ROME I I f^M Comfort I I 44\fRj.157 words
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Miscellaneous277 1956-08-09 9 TODAY'S QIOTATION: "It K not necev»ary to hope in order to undertake nor to succeed in order I* per>evere." William the Silent. Prince of Orange. IHIR*D\Y FOR FXK.RYONE: Forward friendliness. Ui others; complete v- *n\;e problem*. Catch -a -;s. trips, visits; er. shun inharmony; energy and money MM R RIRTHDATE277 words
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Miscellaneous7 1956-08-09 9 Another Puxxle Tomorrow JB JhL^JL^l YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION7 words
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Article199 1956-08-09 10 Borneo Aust. Trade Expands AUSTRALIA'S trade with Borneo was heavily in favour of Borneo, mainly because of her large purchases of petroleum products and timber, said the Commercial Counsellor and Australian Trade Commissioner in Singapore, Mr. H. M. Le Marchand, writing in Austral News. Australian goods, however, were prominent in199 words
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Article17 1956-08-09 10 BRITISH European Airways celebrated its tenth anniversary with a luncheon party in London on Wednesday.17 words
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Article35 1956-08-09 10 A DYESTUFFS factory at Delft (the Netherlands) now supplies, from its regular production, a varied range of neutral to weakly acid-dyeing metal complex dyes, which are used in wool and nylon dyeworks.35 words
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459 1956-08-09 10 WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 Current economic trends in the U.S. indicate that this week's increase in steel prices will not upset the basic equilibrium of the American economy. The increase, announced by the U.S. Steel Corporation, the nation's largest producer, amounts to an459 words
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Article50 1956-08-09 10 JAPAN bought U*****,000,--000 worth of goods from other, countries last month, a postwar record, the International Trade Ministry said in Tokyo yesterday. The import total was U5512,000,000 more than Japanese exports, the first time i in H months Japan has bought [more than she sold. AP.50 words
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Article142 1956-08-09 10 PROFIT-taking was mainly responsible for the drop of 1^ cents to $1.04 5/8 per lb. for first grade rubber for August shipment in Singapore yesterday. This is the first time prices showed a drop since the Suez Canal seizure by Egypt on July 26. The142 words
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Article51 1956-08-09 10 MALAYAN exports of tin metal from Malaya during July amounted to 5,846 tons compared with 7.014 tons in the month before, according to official statistics. Of last month's exports, 3.338 tons went to the United States. 190 tons to United Kingdom and 941 tons to51 words
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Article21 1956-08-09 10 THE Birmingham Small Arms Company has announced the sale of its works at Birtley. to the Caterpillar Tractor Company.21 words
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Article42 1956-08-09 10 BOUSTEAD- BUTTERY Estates Agency Ltd. report the following rubber outputs for July: Amalgamated Malay Estate 61,500 lb.; Borelli Rubber Co. 59.500 lb.; Connemara 52,100 lb.; New Serendah 68.000 lb.; Bassett 38.000 lb.; Kuala Sidim 114,250 lb.; Bukit Kepong 20,200 lb.42 words
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220 1956-08-09 10 S. VIETNAM TO BUY MORE FROM MALAYA SOUTH Vietnam is now utilizing more foreign exchange aid given by America to buy more goods from Moloyo, Singapore trader! told The Standard yesterday. Mr. Pham Khac Rau, Consul for South Vietnam. said that last year, the whole of American aid was not220 words
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Article, Illustration89 1956-08-09 10 THE Standard Vacuum Oil Co. 20- Year Service Club gave a dinner in Singapore recently in honour of Mr. Tan Miang (seen on left), Accounting and Finance Dept., who retired after 37 years' service Mr. E.P.J. Fee, general manager (centre) who received his 25-Year service emblem and Mr.89 words
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Article133 1956-08-09 10 SINGAPORE Chinese Produce Exchange noon closing prices per plcul yesterday were: August $26i buyers $27 sellers; coconut oil (bulk) $40 sellers; coconut oil (drums) $43 sellers; Muntok white pepper $132 Sarawak white $131; Special Sarawak black $91. Singapore Copra Association closing prices: Straits mixed copra: August $26 j{133 words
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Article40 1956-08-09 10 NEW YORK, Aug. 8 (UP)— Dow-Jones closing averages: STOCKS 30 Industrials 515.88 20 Hails 168.10 15 Utilities 71.17 65 Stocks 182.62 BONDS 40 Bonds 94.94 The Dow-Jones commodity futures index (1924-26 average equals 100) closed at 159.33.40 words
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113 1956-08-09 10 SUBSTANTIAL savings in trans-Pacific Clipper fares from the United States "to the South Pacific and the Orient will become effective in October a s a result of a bill signed recently by President Eisenhower, Pan American World Airways reported. The bill, which goes into113 words
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Article147 1956-08-09 10 MORE than 4.000 Scolt's Vykmin vitamin-mineral capsules w^re given away at Raffles Place, Collyer Quay, Katong, Geylang. Tiong Bahru and the Serangoon Road area, in Singapore yesterday. They were distributed along with some 2,000 publicity pamphlets, by the "Vykmin Man" who was mobbed by' crowds147 words
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Article44 1956-08-09 10 A FACTORY at Doetinchem (the Netherlands) turns out vegetable-processing machines. They can cut practically any kind of vegetables, such as cabbages, cucumbers, leeks, and celery. These machines can also be fitted with an apparatus for chopping soup greens and raw diet foods.44 words
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Article, Illustration73 1956-08-09 10 A SINGAPORE youth, Tony Vincent, won a cash prize of $75 for being the first person to recognize "Mr. Knight's Castile" and show him a ■wrapper from that soap at Tiong Bahru during the weekend. Standardpic shows Tony receiving his prize from Mr. C. F. Bombell73 words
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Article75 1956-08-09 10 A £1,600.000 dredging project has been started at Corio Bay, Victoria, to make the port of Geelong suitable for access by the largest oil tankers which will serve the new oil refinery established there by the Shell Company. The work will be completed by 1958.75 words
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Article29 1956-08-09 10 THE U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced an agreement for financing of the Netherlands purchase of 1,800 bales of U.S. cotton worth U*****,000 for Dutch guilders.29 words
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Article167 1956-08-09 10 Demand For Synthetic Foam Seen A NEW synthetic foam rubber, produced by an Australian firm, is used in the manufacture of a growing number of products, including footwear, motor vehicles, furnishings and kitchenware. Sarmprene, said to h« superior to natural foam rubber, is manufactured by SA. Rubber Mills Ltd.. which167 words
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Article118 1956-08-09 10 MALAYAN industrial share; were again on offer and a few counters eased further, according to the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Tin shares were reasonably steady, while rubber shares were; selectively better. Price changes announced by the Association were: INDUSTRIALS Buyers Sellen Con Tin Smelt Ord. 27/- 28/- xd118 words
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Article126 1956-08-09 10 MALAYAN sharebrokers pet* terdav reported the following business done: F N ords fl.-00. $1.925; Gammon $190: M Breweries $2.85; M. Cement $1.63. $1.64: M. Colls $1.03. $104: OTEC 70 Sime Darby $1.82J: Wearne Bms, $2.£0. $2.85: Jacks $2.75, $2.77J Austral Malay 34/3: Austral M&lay 17/IJ. 17/-: Beriuntai126 words
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Advertisement537 1956-08-09 10 NOTICES Th» Town Boards Enactment (F.M.S. Cap. 137) Ipoh and Menglembu Town Council NOTICE TT IS PROPOSED UNDER SECTION 144 of the Town Boards Enactment to amend the Approved Town Plan No. B3 (Gazette Notification No. 2846/3D of the Township of Ipoh by altering the zoning of Lots *****. *****.537 words
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Advertisement522 1956-08-09 10 OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LIM TIAN HOCK trading as Chop Eng Seng of No. 97. Tanjong Pagar Road. Singapore, ti applying to the Board of Licensing Justices. Singapore, for a 2nd Class Public House Bar Licence on the ground floor of No. 97. Tanjong Pagar Road. Singapore and that522 words
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Advertisement162 1956-08-09 10 From Adriatic, Near East. India and Colombo to Djakarta and Hongkong. Penong W. S'hom Malacca S pore m.r. TRIGLAV" 14/15 Aug 16/17 Aug From Hongkong te Bombay, Aden, P. Sudan, Port Said. Beyrouth, Venice, Trieste and Rijeka. S' tor* Malocca P. S'han- Pena«« m.y. "LOVCEN" IS/18Aug 19 20Aug m.r. "TRIGLAV"162 words
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Miscellaneous81 1956-08-09 10 EXPECTED TODAY Malayan Airways MLI2I KL/MaL 9.55 a.m. Garuda GA372 Jak. 11.35 a.m. Qantas EMSI4 Lon CaL 11.45 a.m. Malayan Airways MLIOI Pg/KL 12.45 p.m. Malayan Airways MLIIS Kn/KL 1.45 p.m. BOAC 8A770 LonCol 4 00 p.m. BOAC 8A705 Syd/Jak 4 30 p.m. Malayan Airways ML4II San'Kuch. 4.45 p.m. Malayan81 words
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Advertisement787 1956-08-09 11 ANGLO-FRENCH TRADING CO., LTD t,, JJ»23/6, *****/4 T THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE to d NORTH AMERICAN SERVICE Halita*. Montreal. Boston, New York, ■.IHnwre. PfciladelphU fr Clt Ports. M MUJ 29 Au, 4 P t J.pt M^t* fin* ■jajpji option re »eo«oodjrlaotKorpo.t. to lood mt di K baito ca.g. NORTH GERMAN787 words
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Advertisement1040 1956-08-09 11 1e1:^405 MANSFIELD «c CO., LTD. Tel- 2412 eu (Incorporated m Singapore) (Ulii,.,) "KT THE BLUE FUNNEL LIME jgCarrwrs option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo SAILINCS te LIVERPOOL GLASGOW. LONDON b CONTINENT Singapore. M*r. w TO Avonmeuth b S j S1«- P—«B Lveroool C 27/28 AuglO1,040 words
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Advertisement927 1956-08-09 11 MITSUI pQ LINE Spore P. Sham Penang FOR JAPAN from India Fujikawa Maru for Moji, Kobe, Yokohama 24 Aug 20 Aug Atumason Maru for Yokohama, Kobe, Moji 23 Aug Amagisan Maru tor Yokohama, Kobe, Moji 25 Aug FOR JAPAN trorr Continent Mogamison Maru for Yokohama, Nagoyo, Kobe via Hongkong 12927 words
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Advertisement743 1956-08-09 11 EAST ASIATIC LINES OUTWARDS Soilings for Bangkok on* or F«i Eaat. Penang P. S'ham S'»ere "PANAMA" 12/14 Aug 15/17 Aug 11/20 Aug -SUMBAWA" 17/20 Aua "JUTLANDIA" 1/3 Sept 4/6 Sept 7/9 Sept HOMEWARDS Soilings tor Ganoa, Antwerp RoHereom, Hamburg, Copenhagen. S'pora P. S'ham Ponang "SELANDIA" '9 20 Aug 21/21 Aug743 words
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Article, Illustration93 1956-08-09 12 PRESIDENT Nasser gestures and beams fcnatically as he delivers his first speech since the Suez Canal seizure at the Panarab Scouts Jamboree in Alexandra. Nasser said the London view that he had stolen The canal »was farcical, and that it makes Egypt even more determined to defend herU.P.; A.P. - 93 words
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Article, Illustration86 1956-08-09 12 ALL is activity at Portsmouth (right) cs military vehicles ore loaded aboard the carrier, H.M.S. Theseus, in preparation for her sailing tor the Mediterranean. She transparts men of the 16th Independent Parachute Brigade group to the Middle East. This will bring up to fullU.P. - 86 words
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Article, Illustration74 1956-08-09 12 LEFT, the new General Manager of the Suez Canal Authority, Lt. Col. Mahmoud Younes (standing) converses with the Egyptian Minister of Commerce, Dr. Mohamed Abou Nosseir, who is in charge of the newly-creoted Authority. Below. Nosseir (lett in dark suit) presides over the first meetingU.P. - 74 words
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Article, Illustration47 1956-08-09 12 'Red Devils' All Set To Leave THE "Red Devils," men of the 16th Independent Parachute Brigade group, are shown at Portsmouth, as they wait to board the aircraft carrier HMS Tneseus en route to the Mediterranean. The Brigade's three parachute battalions are already -in tha Mediterranean.- A.P.A.P. - 47 words
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Article, Illustration65 1956-08-09 12 MEN of the Oxfordshire and B ucks Light Infantry are fitted out with tropical kit at Warley Barracks one of the military preparations being made to meet any contingency that may arise out of the Suez Canal crisis. An unspecified number of reservists areU.P. - 65 words
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Article109 1956-08-09 13 BIRMINGHAM, Aug. 8. (Reuter). The Australian touring team dismissed War;hire for 194 before tea on t'ixe opening day of their three-day match here today. At the ciose, the Australians had scored 47 runs for one wicket. Jim Rutherford was bowled by S. Singh for 25. and109 words
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Article475 1956-08-09 13 PETER WILSON - PETER WILSON Surely Sport Has Nothing To Do With Politics Says T havp u a LONDON, Wed. 1 nAvt heard of some outrageous statement's made in the name of d ii r V in my life# but thc ono issuecl *>y spokesman on behalf475 words
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Article, Illustration335 1956-08-09 13 It's No More Wrestling For Joe Louis CHICAGO, (UP)— Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Louis has a heart ailment which will probably stop his efforts to make enough money as a wrestler to pay back his income taxes. Louis' heart ailment was revealed on July 23 by the Illinois Athletic335 words
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Article76 1956-08-09 13 jrun. wea.-At the annualgeneral meeting of the Perak Sikh Association the following were elected office-bearers-President: Mr Ditt Singh; yice-president: Mr. Surjan Singh. Mr. Bachan Singh; hon. secretary: Mr. Sowdagar Singh, asst. secretary Mr. R. Bhagwan Singh, hon. treasurer: Mr. Shingara Singh; hon. social secretary: Mr. Tara Singh;76 words
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149 1956-08-09 13 MELBOURNE, Aug 8 (Reuter) The United States Olympic Committee has protested against the pledge to be taken by competitors at the Olympic Games, according to Mr. J. Lyman Bingham. Executive Director of the United States Olympic Committee. The international Olympic committee recently ruled149 words
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Article92 1956-08-09 13 LONDON, Aug. 8 (Reuter) Tennis star Fred Perry, three times Wimbledon champion, is to go to the Soviet Union to coach players there up to Wimbledon standards. Mr. Perry, born British and naturalised American, said today he had agreed to make the trip when he met92 words
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Article, Illustration78 1956-08-09 13 THE fingers that spun England to victory over Australia in the 4th Test sign«; a boy's autograph book. Yes, it's Jim Laker, the man who wrote his name into cricket history as the world's greatest bowler. Laker took all ten wickets in the Australians' second Inning* tn< first78 words
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Article122 1956-08-09 13 DETROIT, Aug. 8 (Reuter)— Mary Sears beat her own American 200 metres breaststroke record in the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials here yesterday. Miss Sears won her heat in 2m 58.2s eight-tenths of a second better than her previous record. She last month claimed a world122 words
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Article40 1956-08-09 13 NEW YORK. Aue. 8 (UP)— Gertrude (Gussie) Moran. amateur tennis star who caused a furore when she appeared on the Wimbledon. England, tennis courts in lace-trimmed panties. was married yesterday to Thomas J. Corbally. an industrial-design firm executive.40 words
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Article, Illustration47 1956-08-09 13 photo. HONGKONG: 17-year-old Miss Hazel Jones, a school teacher and her father Sgt. W. Jones of Pontvpool, >outh Hales England, team in the 41.2 mile Round-The-Iskind Halkathon held here recently. Hazel was the only woman among: the five women competitors to complete the gruelling walking race.- IFAP - 47 words
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Advertisement647 1956-08-09 13 CLASSIFIED ADS SITUATIONS VACANT "17ACANCIES exist at Royal Air Force, Changi and Seletar for Probationer or Junior Observers in the Air Ministry Meteorological Service, Successful candidates will receive training for approximately three months. Applicants must be British subiects or British Protected persons domiciled in Singapore or the Federation with age647 words
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Miscellaneous270 1956-08-09 13 Lil Abner By Al Capp AUey Oop By V. T. Hamlin I in ITS MO MOCE SO THAN j I WELL, NQ ]CXAY .UEr5 |T| UM^«. YKNCW EKlTlis^ lllll>^Bß *-yT A REAL UVH BUS!I^HSS OF VOU I DON'T I I'VE GOT MORETsI NJCM/ OMOSAJJP_UAY UP HAVIMG A CAVE MAM SUESS270 words
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Article, Illustration77 1956-08-09 14 Willie J. William* from Gir\. Indiana, is one of two •f the fastest men In the world today. Willie did the 100 metres in lt.l*. at an international Military track and Field meet in Berlin, Germanj, on Auj. 5. The other is Ira Murchison (left) of Chiraco. IraA.P. - 77 words
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295 1956-08-09 14 Qualifying Marks Mattresses, Too, For The Athletes PENANG. Wed.— All athletes, who will be competing in the Malayan Amateur Athletic Association championships here on Aug. 17 and 18, will each be provided with a mattress to sleep on at the new dormitory of the Chung Ling High School. These mattresses295 words
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Article, Illustration51 1956-08-09 14 SOUTH China soccer team will leave Singapore tomorrow morning by air for Saigon. There they a re expected to play three matches before returning to Hongkong. HOW they finished on Monday, concluding day of the Penang Turf Club's August Bank holiday meet at Penang. pictures by Lean Kup51 words
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Article456 1956-08-09 14 Kesavan Does A 1 0-sec. Burst COLONY sprint champion Kesavan Soon, using starting blocks for the first time, became the first schoolboy to run the century dash in 10 seconds flat to equal the Singapore record for the event. Kesavan thus joins his coach, Ali bin Ahmad, who was the456 words
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Article, Illustration51 1956-08-09 14 Fast Improving Kesavan Soon, the schoolboy sprinter who is Singapore's fastest, is seen in this Standardpic finishin* the 100 yards in 10.1s. in the Singapore AAA championships. Yesterday. Kesavan. with standing blocks, did 10s. Hat for the first time. This time is equivalent to 10.95. for the 10051 words
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434 1956-08-09 14 Hongkong Triumph In Thrilling Battle Of The Banks SBH League 6c Cup Soccer HONGKONG Bank took a big step towards winning the Singapore Business Houses League and Cup competition when they edged their main rivals, Mercantile Bank, this year's league champions, by two gcals to one in the Group "A"434 words
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Article110 1956-08-09 14 RESULTS of the Royal Singapore Golf Club August open mixed foursomes (9 holes stroke) competition were: Winners: H. A J. Frver and Miss B. M. Griffin 47-IIJ=3SJ. Other cards: J. F. Pearcy and Mrs G. O. Cruickshank 45-81 36): D. H. Clendon and Mrs. Irving Jones 42-51110 words
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Article709 1956-08-09 14 A TOTAL of 173 horses —94 from Class Four and 79 from Class Five has been entered for the Selangor Turf Club's August Meeting on August 18. 22 and 25. Following are the full entries: HORSES (LASS FOl'R Ist run abt 5i fur and seven fur. 2nd709 words
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Article681 1956-08-09 14 EDIN PETERS - EDIN PETERS SOUTH CHINA POINTERS FOR COLONY'S CUP BID South China 2 Singapore O By SOUTH China soccer tourists from Hongkong beat Singapore by two goals to nil to prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that they have one of the best soccer combinations681 words
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Article57 1956-08-09 14 Johore Team Cry Off For Weekend JOHORE Football Association informed SAFA yesterday that their invitation team, consisting of players from Johore. Malacca and Xcgri Sembilan is not available for their week-end engagements in Singapore. The players are engaged in FAM's Cup matches. The combined team is now expected to play57 words
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Article50 1956-08-09 14 SOCCER SAFA JUNIOR CVPTIE: Bintang Bulan vs. C;. S.C. at GeylariQ Stad 5.15 p.m.; T B.A. rs R.E.C.A. at Farrer Park at 5.1 r, Dockyard "A" rs. Daml Afiah at C.Y.M.A. at 5,5 p.m. LEAGUE: Div. V IRC. vs. Star Soccerites at Ja'on Besar Stadium at 5.15 p.m50 words
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Article58 1956-08-09 14 GHQ FARELF took 47 ■tinutci to beat RN Wireless Station. Kranii, by nine wickets in a United Services cricket msr.n played at Tanghn yesterday RN Kranji 85 (King 3fi F/ Imunds 15. Rogers 13. Brifhtont for 13. Williamson 2 for 14 1 GHQ 86 for one.58 words
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Article59 1956-08-09 14 PARIS. Aug. 8. (AP)— Former world bantamweight champion Robert Cohen announced todrif that he was abandoning boxing. The 25 year-old Frenchman, who was born in Algeria was seriously injured in a motor accident in Januarv last >ear. His decision to give uo bexrn* came after a59 words
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334 1956-08-09 14 Four Records By Malay Schools' Raja SIXTEEN year old Raja Din Raja Othman broke four of the six records at the Malay Schools athletic meet at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Raja Othman. a student of Guillemard Road Boys' School, collected a total of 15 points, almost double that of334 words
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Advertisement52 1956-08-09 14 /hi n. v.', irniu iiu. urcuiui ni;a«i. Now -finer, milder smoking i /^BDULLt^ I f7u^ NUMBER SEVEN yg^^^ V 1 DTI M 1 A K\gr\\ flßuiniA J/ coming to Singapore stay at, STRAND HOTEL 25 Bencoolen Street, Singapore —7. Central, clean airy rooms, all modern conveniences. SINGLE $101- DOUBLE $/2/PHONE52 words
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