Singapore Standard, 22 August 1956
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Title Section32 1956-08-22 1 Singapore TIGER Standard STANDARD POLICE ***** (5 lines) 2400 #6 It 9| i FIRE BRIGADE GENERAL HOSPITAL 2811 2414 Vei Ml. No. 51 SLNGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1956 14 PAGES 15 CENTS32 words
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Article, Illustration100 1956-08-22 1 MISS Ny arose Osman, a young Malay teacher from Petaling Jaya National} School m Selangor, talks informally to her six advanced students m English, from the Rhodesian African Rifles Regiment, at the Malayan School of Language and Method m Nee Soon, Singapore. Miss Osman is one100 words
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Article121 1956-08-22 1 AMMAN. Aug. 21 (AP) A m military spokesman sa.d two Israeli soldiers were i.;:ed du/in? a cla^h between a 30-man Israeli force and Jordanian National Guard village m the m District at noon foday. spokesman said the U force used automatic ms and a two-inch121 words
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Article, Illustration247 1956-08-22 1 ON TOP OF THE WORLD" ■Ovaltine helps Swiss Himalayan Expedition of 1936 m successful conquest of world's highest mountain: The Proprietors of Ovaltine have received through their London Office excerpts from a translation from the Swiss newspaper BERNER TAGBLATT m which Ovaltine receives honourable mention. In an article descrioing the247 words
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Article40 1956-08-22 1 NEW YORK. Aug. 21. (AP) —A Spaniard, who reportedly became unmanageable on a trans-Atlantic flight to Europe at 16.000 feet altitude, caused the return of a TransWorld airliner yesterday. There were only seven other passengers on the plane.40 words
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398 1956-08-22 1 ENG AH PAT - VICE PARLOUR FOR 42 'CALL GIRLS' IN A TIONG BAHRU BAR ENG AH PAT By FORTY-TWO call-girls are operating secretly m the heart of Singapore^ teeming Tiong Bahru district under the guise of waitresses.^^^^^^^^^^^J The began only a week agoj hell as a result ofl ieved to have taken to398 words
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Article196 1956-08-22 1 STRIKE IS OFF FOR 48 HOURS AN EARLIER decision by the Singapore City Council gas workers to defer strike action for a week was ruled out by the Gas Department Workers Union's executive committee, following a special meeting late last night. Instead, a 48-hour deferment of the strike was agreed196 words
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Article147 1956-08-22 1 LONDON. Aug. 21 (Reuter) Two British newspapers today criticized the official birthday photograph of 26--year-old Princess Margaret as making her look too serious and sad. The photograph, taken by Cecil Beaton shows the Princess unsmiling with arms t0 \ded ln a pink tulle gown147 words
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61 1956-08-22 1 DULLES SUEZ PUN IS ACCEPTED AT LAST 13 Countries Say Yes After Minor Changes LONDON, AUG. 21, (UP)-A CLEAR MAJORITY OF THE 22-NATION SUEZ CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED ITS SUPPORT TODAY FOR THE DULLES PLAN TO SETTLE THE SUEZ CRISIS. In swift succession Sweden, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Denmark and France61 words
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Article, Illustration256 1956-08-22 1 TONY BAPTISTA - ...SO ARMY FERRETS THEM OUT WITH STRIP' PARADES TONY BAPTISTA By ARMY authorities m Singapore will soon launch island-wide measures to strip soldiers to check not for physical fitness, but for tattoo marks and other gangland activity scars. An Army officer close to the Special Investigation Bureau, disclosing this to256 words
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Article63 1956-08-22 1 CAIRO, Egypt. Aug. 21 (UP) While representatives of 22 nations were struggling m London with the knotty problem of Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal. President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt went on vacation last night. He left here to oin his family at a Mediterranean63 words
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Article241 1956-08-22 1 They were joined by Pakistan, Iran, Ethiopia and Turkey who made their approval dependent on acceptance of a number of minor amendments proposed by them to the Dulles plan. U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles quickly swept them into the Western camp with an announcement241 words
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Article59 1956-08-22 1 PENZANCE. England. Aug. 21 (AP) Three happy Canadians who drifted their way across the Atlantic for 87 days on a flimsy raft of cedar logs finally sighted land on Monday the westernmost tip of England Oni of the three, who appeared to be somewhat ill. was brought ashore59 words
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110 1956-08-22 1 COLOMBO, Aug. 21 (AP)— Colombo harbour was completely paralyzed today as the entire labour force of 12,000 dock and harbour workers went on strike. The strike began yesterday when 4,000 workers asked for double pay on the grounds they had to work on a110 words
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117 1956-08-22 1 PORT MORESBY, New Guinea. Aug. 21 (AP) Headhunters have massacred 28 Papuans, including several children, m a surprise attack m northern New Guinea, accord-^ ing to a report which reached here today. Other Papuans were feared taken as hostages after the attack which117 words
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Article87 1956-08-22 1 Mr, Shepilov His Comb LONDON, Aug. 21. (AP)— Russia's Foreign Minister Dmitri Shepilov forgot his pocket comb today and the 22--nation Suez Canal conference started five minutes behind schedule. Shepilov informally apologized for his tardiness at Lancaster House. As his automobile left the Soviet embassy for Lancaster House. Shepilov suddenly87 words
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Article40 1956-08-22 1 NEW YORK. Aug. 21 (AP) —The French Line's projected 55.000-ton passenger ship will be built so that her conventional steam power plant can be replaced by nuclear reactors, according to information which became available here yesterday.40 words
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Article70 1956-08-22 1 KINSTOW, (North Carolina). Aug. 21. (UP) The widow of a bank official here revealed yesterday that her husband gambled away the U*****,539.45 he embezzled from a local bank. She told the Kinston Daily Free Pres s that her husband. J.E. (Pete) Peterson, told her of what70 words
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Article48 1956-08-22 1 SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 21, (AP).— The Eisenhower sentiment m this Republic National Convention c'wj has even caught on along the lusty Barbary Coast. A dancer who specializes ln shedding flimsy wraps concludes wearing not spangles —but two huge "I Like Ike" buttons.48 words
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Article68 1956-08-22 2 A POLICE spokesman last night said that Police did not approve the cultural play staged by the Singapore Kerala Sarr.ajam. at the Beatty Secondary School on Saturday night. after officers from the Special Branch had viewed the performance. The officers were sent there to view the68 words
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Article146 1956-08-22 2 CLOSING rubber prices (cents per lb.) n Singapore yesterday Were: Buyers Sellers Spot (nom.) 963 961 Sept. No. 1 R.S.S. 961 974 No. 2 R.S.S. 94i 942 No. 3 R.S.S. 934 94 Tone: Quiet. SPORE TIN The price of tin on the local market yesterday wa s $3824146 words
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Article33 1956-08-22 2 MALAY film star. P. Ramlee yesterday pleaded guilty m the Singapore City Court to failing to submit his income tax returns for this year, within 21 days. He was fined $10033 words
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Article140 1956-08-22 2 AFTER a three-week lull m the Singapore underworld war due to Operation Dagger. gangsters once again came out of their hideouts last night to beat up two persons and stab another at three different places. At Lorcng 25 off Geylang Road, a140 words
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Article306 1956-08-22 2 Statement Was Not Mentioned PENANG, Tues.— The Penang Trial Judge, Mr. Justice Rigby was taken by surprise m the Assize Court today when he learned for the first time from defence counsel, Mr. Jag-jit Singh, that the accused, Ng Kam Yong, on a charge of306 words
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Article, Illustration25 1956-08-22 2 Photo. MR. AND MRS. Ng Swee Kuan seen after their wedding m Klang. recently. The bride. Uu^ormerMis^^iiriSooMin, a nurse m Kuala Lumpur. MeiMellow yap - 25 words
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Article297 1956-08-22 2 New Light Thrown On Murder Case finished eating four of them went to room No. 8 of the Central Hotel m Chulia Street. Ah Choy. the statement alleged, asked the hotel man to call for a Malay girl m room No. 11 of Wah Seng Hotel. The Malay girl eventually297 words
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171 1956-08-22 2 TEARS streamed down the face of a young boy when he appeared with four other teenagers on a joint charge of theft m a Colony court yesterday. All five pleaded guilty to stealing corrugated iron sheets m Thomson Road on Aug. 2. The boy.171 words
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Article49 1956-08-22 2 THE University of Malaya will, for the first time issue certificates to outstanding students who pass its entrance examination. Professor F. Mason, Chairman of the Entrance Examinations Board, told The Standard yesterday that such certificates will be given to students "who have reached a certain standard."49 words
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180 1956-08-22 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— The Federation Court of Appeal today ruled that a subordinate Judge or Magistrate has the power of equity, and allowed the appeal of a landlord against the Selangor High Court s decision favouring his 60 tenants^ The landlord M.180 words
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Article64 1956-08-22 2 NO JOB -HE CHOSE DEATH A 58-year-old ex-factory worker hanged himself because he could not get a job. a Singapore inquest was told yesterday. The worker, Sia Song Kiak. was found hanging near the staircase of his quarters at Chin Swee Road on July 8. The Assistant Coroner. Mr. Giam64 words
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Article38 1956-08-22 2 HONG KONG. Aug. 21. Special Standard Service: Closing price of the Hongkong Exchange were: $15.90 to £1 Sterling, $6.0525 to US$l: 51. 835 to Malayan $1; $0,195 to one Indonesian Rupiah: Gold $262.75 *o a tael.38 words
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Article224 1956-08-22 2 'Come Back' Plea To Red Mother MALACCA, Tues. A dramatic bid to get a woman Communist terrorist to quit the jungle and claim her one-month-old baby she had abandoned recently, is now being made by the Malacca Information Department. n The baby was found by a civilian m an old224 words
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Article331 1956-08-22 3 K. C. ARUN - K. C. ARUN By Club Site May Give Way To Business Houses KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Federa- tion's largest club, Kuala Lumpur's popular "Dog," may have to move from its present site m the heart of the capital if new Malaya's town planners decide to331 words
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Article155 1956-08-22 3 Surprise In Store For Robbers A GANG of housebreakers carted off a 200-pound iron safe from a contractor's home n Rangoon Road. Singapore, on Monday night. What they did not know was that the safe contained only a sheaf of documents useless to them. Not a cent was m the155 words
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Article68 1956-08-22 3 NATIONAL Serviceman. Goh Van Van, was fined $30 m a Singapore Court yesterday for failing to turn up for training at the Civil Defence Headquarters, Kolam Ayer Lane, on six occasions. Goh, a salesman, m mitigation, told the Court he "overlooked" the matter and went to68 words
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Article63 1956-08-22 3 THE next entrance examination to the London School cf Economics and Political Science will be held on Feb. 27. next year. Singapore candidates taking the entrance examination are to submit their applications to the Director cf Education. Singapore, as early as possible. Last date for the receipt63 words
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Article82 1956-08-22 3 THE Peninsular Malays q Malay) has formed an 'Independence Fund Committee which will work towards finding ways and means to ra:>e funds for party activit i and promote the cause oi Independence for Malaya. P.M.U. president. Inche Ahmad Haji Rahim, told The Standard yesterday that at82 words
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Article60 1956-08-22 3 A HOTEL lodger last night V m to Singapore's Kandang Kerbau Police Station and reported that two men had come to his hotel and offered n:m $10,000 m forged Malayan notes m exchange for 54.000 genuine money. A Police spokesman said the matter has been referred60 words
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Article32 1956-08-22 3 AX AREA security unit pat- n ambush position m the J-'ra district of Kedah chalJBlHj two figures which approached On receiving no rer nmj opened fire and the E| cs fled.32 words
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Article80 1956-08-22 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Selangor branch of the Malayan Chinese Association will meet on Thursday to study a compromise citizenship plan drawn up by the Alliance. MCA leaders who had a hand m formulating the compromise will endeavour to explain to their colleagues the implications80 words
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Article48 1956-08-22 3 TAPPER IS FOUND -DEAD KUALA KANGSAR, Tues.— The body of a rubber tapper. Mat Taib bin Ibrahim, 35. was recovered three miles down the Perak River, at Kampong Buaya. early yesterday afternoon. Taib was last seen at 1 p.m. going to a stream near his house to bathe.48 words
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Article309 1956-08-22 3 AMERICANS IN MALAYA SEEK CLARIFICATION AMERICANS m Singapore and the Federation are investigating the absentee ballot regulations of their respective States, for voting m the new President and Vice-President of the United States on Nov. 6. Apart frcm the chief requisites for electors. absentee or otherwise, that309 words
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Article43 1956-08-22 3 SEREMBAN. Tues.— A newborn baby, wrapped m a piece of cloth, was found m a latrine m Rasah New Village today. The baby, a boy, was taken to the hospital here, where it was said to be doing well.43 words
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Article35 1956-08-22 3 A BUSINESSMAN Koh Kirn Woon. was fined $200 m the Singapore City Court yesterday when he pleaded guilty to failing to submit his income tax returns for the years 1954 and 1955.35 words
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Article, Illustration83 1956-08-22 3 Roy al Wedding THE wedding of Tengku Rohani binti Sultan Suleiman Shah, sister of the Sultan of Selangor. and widow of the late Sultan of Brunei, and Ra.ia Kamaruddin bin Raja Hajj Harun of the Perak Royal House, took place at Bukit Istana Kota, Klang, re- cently. The simple ceremonyStandard - 83 words
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Article, Illustration44 1956-08-22 3 THE new Rural Health Centre which was officially opened by the Undong Luak of Kembau at Kemhau, Negri Sembilan, last week-end. Built at a cost of $170,000, it is the first of seven health centres to be established m the Federation.44 words
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95 1956-08-22 3 GCS Allege In Annual Report KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— The Selangor Government Clerical Services Union alleged today that the use of temporary employees by Government m clerical posts only contributed to a deterioration m the efficiency of the administrati\(^n^ichine^Hß_W_W_l The rcportß today the P as *H the95 words
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Article235 1956-08-22 3 A CLERK alleged m a Singapore Court yesterday that his children by a first wife were making life miserable lor him and his second wife. Lai See Yong. a $480-a--month clerical employee of a commercial firm, was making an application m the Singapore Sixth Magistrate's Court235 words
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Article292 1956-08-22 3 MOST Malay leaders m Singapore yesterday viewed the statement made by Dr. Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman, vice-chairman of the United Malay s National Organization, m Kuala Lumpur last Sunday as "undiplomatic," "unwise," and "unworthy of a national political leader." In^an address to members or292 words
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Article262 1956-08-22 3 Time Off For A Union Meeting THE Singapore Harbour Board will not handle any cargo tonight, because its 6,000 daily-rated employees, who are members of four trade unions, will take time off to attend a meeting at 5.30 p.m. to discuss "certain important matters affecting their conditions of service." Mr.262 words
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Article101 1956-08-22 3 THE Army Civil Service Union yesterday reauested the Singapore Trades Union Congress to summon a meeting of all Colony trade unions immediately to discuss the dentention of one of its leaders, Tan Lay Boon. Tan was detained for two years under the Public Security Ordinance.101 words
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Article65 1956-08-22 3 A COMMITTEE of the Singapore City Council has recommended that licences for motor vehicles be issued for a maximum period of one year instead of six months as at piesent. Another suggestion which will come ud for confirmation before the Council this month is the reduction65 words
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85 1956-08-22 3 ALL future appointments of lift operators m Singapore Government departments will be filled by disabled persons. This decision was reached by Government m order to provide more employment opportunities for handicapped persons m the Colony. It also asked all heads of departments to offer up85 words
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Advertisement150 1956-08-22 3 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products ';.<?. JSmWtw TIN PACKED BALASHIN SAI (Pat Kua Tan) Very effective for Coughs, Indigestion, Seasickness, Nausea Tiredness Stomachache, Foul Breath. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL 82nd ANNIVERSARY EVENING DRESS MATERIAL FROM FRANCE SWITZERLAND NOW GOING AT PRICES NEAR BELOW COST150 words
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Article, Illustration345 1956-08-22 4 ...AND AFTER 4 DAYS GROUNDED SHIP IS SAFE AGAIN Merrily We Tow Along... Standard Shipping Reporter THE 3,537-ton merchant vessel, Metal Trader, which ran aground off the West coast of Johore last Friday night, was yesterday safely towed into the Singapore Quarantine Anchorage a journey of 40 miles. The vessel,345 words
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221 1956-08-22 4 34 Hostelites Send In Protest Over $1.40 Rent Increase THIRTY-FOUR hostelites of the Chinese YMCA m Selegie Road, Singapore, have protested against an increase m hostel rent from this month. In a signed letter to the President of the Association, Dr. Chen Su Lan. they claimed that the increase of221 words
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Article212 1956-08-22 4 A MECHANIC, who threatened a merchant and his family with bodily injury unless he was paid $8,000, was yesterday sentenced to two years' imprisonment by the Singapore First Criminal District Judge, Mr. J. W. D. Ambrose. The mechanic, Leong Ah Kwav. sent a letter, purported212 words
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Article62 1956-08-22 4 A RESTAURANT owner. Ma!icka Pillai. was yesterday found guilty, m a Singapore District Court, of making a false statement, m a affidavit at the High Court, on March 7. The Judge, Inche Ahmad bin Ibrahim, told Pillai to be more careful the next time, when he makes62 words
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Article62 1956-08-22 4 THE Dutch Opera Quartet, now m Singapore to participate m the Singapore Musical Society's Opera and Mozart Concerts, will broadcast a short recital from Radio Malaya on Friday, at 9.45 p.m. The artists taking part are Annette de la Bije, soprano, Aafje Heynis alto, Arjan Blanken, tenor,62 words
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Article37 1956-08-22 4 THE Nanyang University began the second term of its academic year yesterday A new course of modern Chinese literature has been made available at the University. Professors from Formosa recently joined the Faculty.37 words
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Article, Illustration115 1956-08-22 4 Never Tool Old To Travel MEET Lottc Bernstein, the woman who firmly believes that one is never too old to travel on globe-en-circling tours whether by plane or ship. Sixty-two-year-old Lotte, a seasoned traveller who has done over six world tours, told The Standard on arrival by Qantas BOAC, fromStandardpic - 115 words
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Article90 1956-08-22 4 THE All-Malaya Muslim Missionary Society will hold a conference of all its branch representatives m Singapore on Aug. 26 to discuss the work and function of the Society, at Lorong 12, Geylang. Mr. Ahmad Ali Khan Surattee, a member of the general committee, told The Standard yesterday90 words
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Advertisement61 1956-08-22 4 Showing to Parked Houses: TAJ CINEMA phone mmn IODAI .1 SHOWS: 5.15— 6 15 1 15 p.m. 6th Glorious Week 37 1 h Triumphant Day! "HATIM TAI" (Hindi) (In Kail (■evaioloti ItHi English A Chinese Subtitles) Starring Shaklla. Jairaj and many others: DIAMOND MMMM SHOWS: At .TIN), and Ui p61 words
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Miscellaneous815 1956-08-22 4 \Standard cJllmciPicic Information at a Glance !ffTrrT-^€^ n a< e <P) i r l3O ew f. (S): 143 l Music Charm; 830 World 111 IJ {l.AiDf/VtaDTF Me. ody of Love (Pi: 6 p.m. Time News: 840 News Commentary; 'j* m MM rVVa/aaflVlE Announcement and Programme 845 Isador Goodman and His815 words
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Article318 1956-08-22 5 ...And Colony Won 't Buy Rice, Says Ko HONGKONG, Aug. 21, (Reuter) Mr. Ko Teck Kin, leader of the Singapore Trade Delegation to Japan and China said here today his mission hoped to buy canned food, paper, building materials, hardware and machine tools, during their forthcoming318 words
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Article216 1956-08-22 5 Govt. to Urge: Buy S'pore To Give Local Goods A Boost SINGAPORE Government is considering a '"Buy Singapore" campaign to boost local industry. The Standard was told yesterday that this campaign was suggested by the Minister for Commerce and Industry, Mr. J. M. Jumabhoy. The campaign, however. will not be216 words
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Article33 1956-08-22 5 NG KUAN, who was arrested when Poiire raided his ho :-e m Kampon? Pahang, Johore. was fined $160 m the Johore Bahru Sessions Court for possession of two tins of cpiu~t.33 words
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Article59 1956-08-22 5 THE following have been elected office-bearers of the Singapore Junior Chamber of Commerce President— Mr. Lee Chiew Wing, vice-presidents Mr. Fred K. F. Eu (Local Affairs), and Mr. Ho Chak (International Affairs), secretary Mr. Harry K. H. Chan. treasurer—Mr. H. Huge Mitchell. Directors Messrs. Sim Miah Kian. Thomas59 words
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Article41 1956-08-22 5 A Visiting curio collector, Mrs. Helen Ling, will give a talk on "The Joys and Trials of a Collector" at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Singapore Rotary Club at the Cathay Restaurant, today at 1 p.m.41 words
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Article, Illustration119 1956-08-22 5 COCKTAILS For Men Who Study Land SIX members of the Ceylon Government's Land Commission, who had just concluded a tour of Indonesia and Malaya were entertained to a cocktail party by the Assistant Ceylon Commissioner, Mr. C. Gunasingam. and members of the Ceylon Sports Club, at Balestier Road m Singapore119 words
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Article, Illustration75 1956-08-22 5 ONE man was killed and four others seriously injured, when two cars, m which they were travelling, collided at the 1\ Mile. Jurong Road. Singapore, on Monday night. The man who died was Sia Ah Koa, 34, an estate owner of Rampong Tembioh, Kota Tinggi, Johore.75 words
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Article243 1956-08-22 5 No Calls In Hospital Wards NURSES m the Singapore Middleton Hospital are not allowed to make use o^hetelephonesintheir If they wish to talk to their boy friends or their families living outside the hospital, the nurses have been told t>y the Medical Superintendent that they243 words
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383 1956-08-22 5 Teachers Learn A New Method To Teach English AT THE request of the Federation Government, a group of 12 teachers from Malaya are now attending a "vacation course" m the new system of English Language teaching devised by Lt.-Col. E. E. Lowe, Deputy Chief Education Officer, FARELF. At the same383 words
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Article35 1956-08-22 5 THE Singapore Blood Transfusion Service is appealing for more donors of all blood groups. The Centre at the General Hospital will be open on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.35 words
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Article90 1956-08-22 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Timber exports last year from the Federation hit the highest total ever recorded with 142,259 tons valued at $26,700,000. Government estimated today that about 37,500 square miles or 75 per cent, of the Federation is still under forest. Of this, only about 8.050 square90 words
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Article65 1956-08-22 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Tues. In the Supreme Court today. Mr. Justice Good dismissed the appeal of Leong Yong Fah against a conviction m the Sessions Court, where he was fined $2,800 and had his motor car confiscated for smuggling cigarettes. The Judge said that he agreed with65 words
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Article50 1956-08-22 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. The following were successful m the Johore Civil Service examination held m June: Hassan bin Raya. (Part 1). Mohamed Shariff bin Ha.ii Ibrahim. Hashim bin Yeop. Abdullah bin Haji Ya'cob, (Part 2), Abdul Kadir bin Talib and Abdullah bin Haji Ya'cob. (Part 3).50 words
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52 1956-08-22 5 SINGAPORE Police raided six establishments m the Colony on Monday night, including four clubs. where gambling was m progress. No arrests were made m the clubs, but they were reported to the Registrar of Societies, a police spokesman said. Two men were detained for participating52 words
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Article, Illustration211 1956-08-22 5 Asian Beauty Fades Away After 13 'Life' Man ORIENTAL girls are definitely photogenic, but it is tremendously difficult to get them to pose, said Mr. Philippe Halsman, famed "Life" photographer who emplaned for New Delhi from Singapore by Qantas/BOAC yesterday. He told The Standard that what impressed him most m211 words
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Article, Illustration222 1956-08-22 5 MERCHANT FORMS A LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR' ORGANIZATION AN InterRacial Fellowship Organization has been formed m Singapore to promote better understanding and co-operation between the various races m the Colony. Its formation follows a warning by Dato Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman, vice-chair-man of UMNO last Sunday, to the Malays that222 words
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Article457 1956-08-22 6 the Suez Canal crisis continues to bubble and anxiety grows of the danger that can result if the 22-nation conference is wrecked, significant moves are being made by the Communist bloc for just such an eventuality. These moves, mostly sponsored by Muslim youth organizations m Com-munist-dominated territories,457 words
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Article474 1956-08-22 6 npOURISM. the urge which people m this post- war world feel to travel abroad and acquaint themselves with what is happening outside their own countries, is setting new records. There is an increasing desire by people, young and old. to see the things they have read about,474 words
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Article144 1956-08-22 6 MERDEKA BRIDGE PARKING Sir; I noticed one "No Parking" sign along the new Nicoll Highway on Saturday end Sunday but none along the new bridge itself. Why? The middle of the bridge was congested with car parking sightseers. Was there any necessity for motorists to park their vehicles m the144 words
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Article188 1956-08-22 6 Sir; In your issue of 17th instant you refer to the first •'lnternational" outward air passengers as having departed from Kuala Lumpur Airport on 16th August but did this not first happen 22 years ago. when the now defunct Imperial Airways landed the first "International"188 words
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Article216 1956-08-22 6 Big Holes Little Holes Sir; When will S.I.T. spare a little trouble and expense for its "black sheep estatp" —the Estate of Kampong Silat? The roads are so full ot holes, big and small, that it Is hazardous for pedestrians and motorists to use. Road names on sign post' have216 words
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Article, Illustration1039 1956-08-22 6 WILLIAM COURTENAY - H-BOMB BASE Cuts Across Air Service WILLIAM COURTENAY Smf*mm%mm%mmm r\\T BRITISH Government plans to use Christmas Island m the Pacific Ocean as a base for Hydrogen Bomb experiments cuts clean across a promising experiment which South Pacific Air Lines with all the resources of the Dollar Steamship Line behind them1,039 words
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Article170 1956-08-22 6 Shorts from the Talks "It is interesting to reflect that the oldest words m the language of Britain are words relating to the sea, Including the very word sea Itself. Words like ship and sail and cliff and storm and the points of the compass north, south, east and west170 words
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Article1030 1956-08-22 6 PATRICK O' DONOVAN - The Democratic Vision PATRICK O'DONOVAN ißyi Chicago rpHE Democratic Party, has recovered the confidence it lost four years ago. This is a party out to win the national election and believing it has a chance. This is a party on the attack; swinging out blows, some wild, some shrewd. The1,030 words
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Article359 1956-08-22 6 ASTER GUNASEKERA - ASTER GUNASEKERA By that the play was aimed at "glorifying Communism and bringing hatred and contempt to the Catholic religion." Nothing was done and when the matter was brought to the attention of the Police by a reporter of this paper, secretary Peter Claque359 words
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Advertisement56 1956-08-22 6 Mboaxuds f*l J^\++M+++++* mmmmmi OFFER YOU The BEST MATERIAL m Heavenly colours: IOOTc Silk Georgettes, Printed Plain, Flocked, Tricot NYLON, Figured Swiss Voiles, Embroidery Anglaise, French Oil-Painted Glass, Nylon Chiffon, and Super-combination for evening Dress and all wear from lANARAS SAREES. The one and only Double Shop: 85 87, Arab56 words
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Advertisement35 1956-08-22 6 MALAYAN RAILWAY REDUCED SECOND CLASS FARE RETURN TICKETS FROM Kuala Lumpur Singapore Kajang Johore Bahru Seremban to Seremban Johore Bahru Kajang Singapore Kuala Lumpur BY DAY MAIL TRAINS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SEVEN DAYS $27/- RETURN.35 words
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Article92 1956-08-22 7 MONTREAL. Aug. 21. (UP) Cockroaches might lead scientists to a cure for cancer, an Australian scientist i>aid yesterday. Professor A.F. O'Farrell of the University of New England. Australia, provided the clue while discussing the moulting and regeneration of cockroaches at the 10th Entomological Congress at McGill92 words
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Article49 1956-08-22 7 MONTREAL. Aug. 20 (Reuter) Bail for Mrs. Lillian Pursey. wife of the British Labour IC. P. Commander Harry Pursey. was reduced today from $5,000 to two property bonds of $950 each pending her second trial later this year o n a charge alleging illegal possession of narcotics.49 words
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175 1956-08-22 7 CORRUPTION SCANDAL. ARMY MOVES IN Abdul Cam Will Testify To Police R.I. Govt. Promises Action JAKARTA, Aug. 21, (UP) Attorney-General Suprapfo said today that he expects Foreign Minister Ruslan Abdul Gani to testify to police about his alleged involvement m current government corruption scandals aftei^iereturnsfrcjnthe London Suez conference. Suprapto appealed175 words
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153 1956-08-22 7 Drug Ring Is Smashed With $9 Mil. Seizure ROME, Aug. 21 (AP)— Lebanese Customs officers working with U.S. narcotics agents have smashed a big ring which smuggled dope into the United States and fostered heroin addiction m Lebanon, it was disclosed here today. Charles Siragusa. U.S. Bureau of Narcotics District153 words
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Article147 1956-08-22 7 RABAT. Aug. 21. (UP)— The fate of the young Moroccan monarchy has been gravely imperilled by the revolt of the massive Istiqlal Party, observers said here today. The Istiqlal walked out of the Government yesterday, casting a shadow of doom over Premier Si Bekkai. But147 words
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Article56 1956-08-22 7 SHIOGAMA. .Japan, Aug 21 (AP) An 898-ton Japanese cargo ship struck a reef and immediately sank last* night three miles off Shiriyazaki m Northern Japan. Maritime authorities said today. The Coast Guard said all 23 members of the ill-fated cargo ship the Kikugetsu Maru were rescued by56 words
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Article68 1956-08-22 7 MELBOURNE. Aug. 21, (Reuter)— The finding of the skeleton of a man near the old Melbourne Road at Selby, 27 miles from here, has not puzzled police as much as the things found lying alongside it. On the ground were: a ball of grey wool,68 words
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197 1956-08-22 7 CAIRO. Aug. 21 (UP)— Russia and India were today reported ready to help Egypt with economic aid if the West attempts to force through a Suez decision by economic sanctions. Soviet and Indian Ambassadors met yesterday with Egyptian Finance Minister Abd el Moneim197 words
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Article39 1956-08-22 7 ASHIKAGA. Japan. Aug. 21 <AP)— Police of Hishi village, 60 miles north of Tok»vc. today ruefully announced that someone had stolen their police telephone line between Hishi and Ashikaga city while they slept during the night.39 words
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Article47 1956-08-22 7 ALGIERS, Aug. 20 (UP) French troops killed 32 rebels m a bloody action at Morsott today. A strong French patrol made contact with a group of about 150 rebels at Kouif. a small village near Morsott which is 80 miles south-southeast of Bone.47 words
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Article180 1956-08-22 7 VICE-PRESIDENTIAL RACE WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (UP) President Eisenhower conferred with members of his White House staff m San Francisco by telephone yesterday but maintained public silence on his attitude towards the viceI presidential race. All efforts to smoke out a hint cf his intentions m180 words
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Article91 1956-08-22 7 Makarios To Be Released? LONDON. Aug. 21 (AP)— A possibility that Archbishop Makarios might be released, with the British m new talks on the future of Cyprus, was being discussed m political circles today. The London Evening News said members of parliament, who exDect to be called into session next91 words
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Article120 1956-08-22 7 He Cried 'Wolf' Once Too Often DETROIT. Aug. 21 (AP) George Elliott's friends said he was always "full of jokes Only last week, said Frank Van Sickle. Elliott. 24. swam out into the Detroit river, went underwater and disappeared. He turned up two hours later, grinning. Sunday, as Van Sickle120 words
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Article, Illustration61 1956-08-22 7 Egyptian Nationals Demonstrate WHILE the 22-nation Suez conference m London got under way members of the Egyptian and Arab colony m Vienna demonstrated m St. Stephen's Square here, protesting against the talks. -They are Iho w n carrying an Egyptiaji flag and a banner stating: "The Egyptian and Arab colonyUP - 61 words
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189 1956-08-22 7 CASE OF 300 DEAD WOMEN LONDON, Aur. 21 (Reuter)— The deaths of 300 women and their wills arc being probed by Scotland Yard officers, it is disclosed today. One report says that £1.000.000 is involved m the wills under examination. Another report describes the189 words
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128 1956-08-22 7 No Wedding For Feisal, Says Prince CANNES. Aug 21 (AP) The meeting that Riviera gossips have long been waiting for tock place last night between young King Feisal of Iraq and the eldest daughter of the Sultan of Morocco. Actually, talk of marriage got a triple boost, since the 22128 words
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Article37 1956-08-22 7 DAMASCUS. Aug 21 (AP) Egyptian Ambassador Brig. Mahmoud Riad said here on Monday that Egypt would sacrifice her population rather than give up a bit of its full sovereignty over the Suez Canal.37 words
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Advertisement292 1956-08-22 7 i STANDARD The O/ympio is fast. /"c^>>^>^^ >*^ silent and trouble-free. P^^i^s hi^^l Unsurpassed m j design, material and i construction, > mmM»mr^ Olympia's matchless f#?>l typescript odds L>i^i ftew beouty to every fetter. BS^i i BEHN. MEYER CO. LTD., P.O. Box 2000, Singapore. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. LTD., Koala Lumpur,292 words
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Advertisement301 1956-08-22 8 mmammm **>**** m m mm m <J Jfi Kerosene.... jj.-. > ■aW.'^'-l-.^l .■■;.r.^' XV.\V>I'I; ''•.!-->■ 'fW Mi ißy*" 'M M^ft .a>fta.a>ftV .ft^l ft^^^^H ft^ft ft^^^^^ft^ ft^ft I ft^aaft^aaftS m \\mmm\mmm\\mmm > m ItSmW I T\j|^^7^^ \mJJ .-.^jl^-*— once a B ain Standard-Vacuum brings you a finer quality produc?— another *T*^301 words
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Article, Illustration606 1956-08-22 9 Give us a KISS GORILLA GRAPPLE. Bernard McElwaine CHALKS AN X ON HIS ROMANTIC BLACKBOARD LONDON V COUPLE of youngsters launch themselves recently on the serious business of becoming: a romantic team on the films. The girl is cute newcomer Susan George. Her first screen romance Sj with eighteen-year-old Mineo.606 words
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Article501 1956-08-22 9 M. A. Glasgow - M. A. Glasgow *^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm-mmm ♦Research mttttnniiiiiiiiliHiniiiiiHiiimiiniimiimTTiiiiiimic Pi SCO Very* i ff"g Jlnyention LONDON \N atomic-powered X-ray machine, one that dispenses With electric power, has made its appearance. One version of it. weighing less than 22 pounds, is powered by a tiny pellet of radioactive thulium metal.501 words
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Article612 1956-08-22 9 JOHN CLEWS - JOHN CLEWS -By LONDON. THE biggest student x event of 1956 begins on September 11 m the new university buildings at Peradeniya, Ceylon the sixth annual International Student Conference. Previous conferences have been at Birmingham. Istanbul. Copenhagen, Edinburgh and Stockholm. The Peradeniya conference it612 words
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Miscellaneous742 1956-08-22 9 rmODAY'S (ROT XI IO\: |^^^hHHH.H^HHhVI I The -ten* of faith fall s jHHH^HHHHHHfIH^j on tlit- »»M-niing \nid and Mii tl I 1 imm Mi Hi all xJc^S riml rixk bt-neatb." John it Jm iI <t Hllilllksli j Greenleaf Whittier. j?"^ 1 yßVyHi.jLx )K)R EVERY- I4WMHH|Mm^MHMBBffIyI ONE: The day :s useful742 words
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144 1956-08-22 10 Renewed Tension Fails To Halt Rubber Drift Finance And Commerce THE renewal of tension In the Middle East situation failed to halt the drift m Singapore rubber prices yesterday, first grade rubber for September shipment closing quiet at 96£ per lb, a drop of jj cent on Monday. The market144 words
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Article23 1956-08-22 10 A SIX-MAN Japanese delegation of tourism experts arrived m Rome by plane from Geneva. recently to study Italy's bocmlng tourist industry.23 words
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Article153 1956-08-22 10 ECONOMY KEROSINE IN THIS MARKET A NEW type of allpurpose kerosine is to be introduced to the Malayan market shortly. Called Mobil Blue premium kerosine by the manufacturers, Stanvac. the oil is said to be the first of its kind to be brought out here. It can be used for153 words
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Article39 1956-08-22 10 SELLING of Australia's biggest estimated wool clip m history will begin next Monday, at Sydney and Perth at the opening of the 1956-57 season. Five weeks ago official estimates of the clip reached 4.450,000 balesfl ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article25 1956-08-22 10 THE U.S. Agriculture Department has announced that Nationalist China will purchase U559,800,000 worth of U.S. agriculture commodities and pay m Chinese dollars. APAP - 25 words
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Article, Illustration211 1956-08-22 10 AS PART of a world-wide promotion for Richard Hudnut hair preparation and cosmetics. G. Hoppenstedt Ltd., agents for Malaya, have arranged a special promotional display at Robinson's. The promotion consists of an attractive window and special counter display. At the counter is Miss Sylvia Terry, overseas211 words
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Article447 1956-08-22 10 Fewer Rayon Goods For Markets RAYON goods have lost ground on world markets as a result of growing demand for cotton piecegoods, traders report. So far this year, Japan, India, and several European exporters have sold fewer rayon goods than m the last part of 1955. But they have nearly447 words
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Article76 1956-08-22 10 TEA prices m Colombo jumped io strong levels m the past week but trade sources said they were not the result of the Suez crisis. Tea circles said the considerable increase m prices was not "extraordinary" m view of the quiet weeks they had experienced. They76 words
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Article22 1956-08-22 10 IMPORTS into Ceylon from Holland rose by 60 per cent over last year's level, statistics released m Colombo show. UPUP - 22 words
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Article, Illustration260 1956-08-22 10 THE US. Commerce Department reported that private American investments abroad increased by U552,400 million during the calendar year 1955, reaching a of U5529,000 million! Another substantial increa^eM yearM The 1955 total includes US$l9,OOO million m direct investments those where U.S. investors have control260 words
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Article192 1956-08-22 10 A BRITISH businessman who has done much to develop the paint trade between the United Kingdom and the Far East arrived m Singapore by air yesterday. He is Jack Rayner, chief overseas representative for Blundell, Spence Co. Ltd., the paint manufacturers, now on a three-month tour to192 words
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Article109 1956-08-22 10 SINGAPORE Chinese Produce Exchange noon closing prices yesterday were: Copra August $26 i buyers, $26] Sellers; coconut oil (bulk) 539? sellers, coconut oil (drums) $43 sellers; Muntok white pepper $124 sellers. Sarawak white 51 23, Special Sarawak black $85 sellers. Singapore Copra Association closing prices: Sept. $26| buyers.109 words
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Article103 1956-08-22 10 A RUBBER research ir. tute has been created on :re French Ivory Coast to I the possibilities of introrl Hevea plantings m that part of Africa. The decision was taken ;n Paris by the executive mittee of FIDES, a French vestment fund for equip and modernization103 words
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Article122 1956-08-22 10 MALAYAN tins were selectively firm yesterday, according to the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Industrial shares were slightly irregular, while rubbers were quiet. Price changes announced by the Association were: INDUSTRIALS Fed. Disp. 2.00 2.05 cd McAlister 2.85 2.90 Robinson Co: Ords. 1.55 1.60 cd cb Sime Darby122 words
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Article125 1956-08-22 10 MALAYAN sharebrokers yesterday reported tne following business done: Fed. Disp. $2; F N ords $1,974, $1.95; H. Waugh $1424. Metal Box $1.52: McAlister $2.85; Robinson ords 51.57 J. $1 57: Sime Darby 51.924: Cold Storage $1.50: Straits Steamship $14.25: Straits Traders $25; UE. ords $8.65; Wearne Bros.125 words
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Article286 1956-08-22 10 -But Export Surplus Drops VALUES of the import and export trade of Malaya during the first half of this year were higher than those for the corresponding period of the past year, but the exp o rt surplus dropped to $1.8 million (from $49286 words
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Article, Illustration68 1956-08-22 10 MR. A. M. Kamarck. Economic Adviser to the World Bank at Washington and m charge of the Europe. Africa and Australia Department, who arrived m Singapore yesterday by Qantas plane He told The Standard he is beading an economic mission at the invitation of the Australian Government.Standardpic - 68 words
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Article196 1956-08-22 10 'Buttercup' Conquers A tlantic NEWS of the successful voyage of the tiny boat, Buttercup, across the Atlantic reached Dursley recently, when a cable was arrived from her owner, Major lan Major. The message read: Buttercup arrived Bridgetown. Barbados. June 3, 29 days from Las Palmas. Good crossing m bad weather196 words
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Article37 1956-08-22 10 NEW YORK. Aug. 20. ttJW-Dow-Jones closing average?: STOCKS: 30 Industrials ***** 20 Rail* 15 Utilities 65 Stocks IM.il BONDS: 40 Bonds The Dow-Jones Comrr futures index (1924-26 tvt P equals 100) closed at IP'37 words
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Advertisement645 1956-08-22 10 NOTICES CITY COUNCIL OF SPORE TENDERS (a) WATER DEPARTMENT: Supply of Cast Iron Specials with Puddle Flanges for Woodleigh Conversion Scheme. Singapore. Tender Deposit $100/Close 12 N00N— 10.9.56. (b) VEHICLES DEPART MENT: Supply of 2.000 Bicycle Reflectors. Details from Vehicles Office, Middle Road. Tender Deposit $50/-. Close 12 N00N— 11.9.56.645 words
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Advertisement169 1956-08-22 10 NOTICES TENDERS INVITED PERAK MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. TENDERS are invited for the supply of furniture to the Perak Medical Department. The furniture should be completed not later than two months from date of singing contract. With each tender a deposit receipt of $100/- from any Government Treasury m Perak should be169 words
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Advertisement138 1956-08-22 10 YUGOSLAV LINE From Adriatic, Naar East India ond Colombo to Djokarto ond Hongkong. my "DINARA" \JJo**? o**o**0 Ma,oeCO S >°" m.v. DINARA 6/7 Sept 8/9 Sept From Hongkong to Bombay, Aden, P. Sudan, Port Said, Beyrouth, Venice, Trieste and Rijeka. mv "LOvrsu" Malacca P. Sham Pane* m.v. LOVCEN 18/23 Aug138 words
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Miscellaneous170 1956-08-22 10 P^afe Ifl I I 1 I OUTFR ROADS Chunchi. P. Laut. La pas. Batoe Bahra. Kinko Maru. Laos. Kaloekoe. La Charante. Tozai Maru. Kanto Maru. Smllong. Otori Maru, North Star. Adrastus. Stella Lykes. Tjiluwah. Kuroshio Mazz Maru. Talise. Amagisan Maru. Peter Maersk. INNER ROADS Hong Eng. Dukat Padea. Eng Siong170 words
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Advertisement1079 1956-08-22 11 Tel: 2405 MANSFIELD et CO., LTD. Tel: 2412 (18 lines) (Incorporated m Singapore) (12 lines) $h,pp,„ g TKE BLUE FUNNEL LINE nmmM Carriers option to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL. CLASCOW. LONDON, tr CONTINENT Singapore. Due Sails P. Sham Penang Aseanrus for Marseilles1,079 words
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Advertisement679 1956-08-22 11 EAST ASIATIC LINES OUTWARDS Sailings tor Bangkok and/ot Far East. Penong P. S ham Spore "PANAMA" Gdns. 38/39 "JUTLANDIA" 3 5 Sept 6 8 Sept 9 1 1 Sept "SONGKHLA" 9/13 Sept 14/14 Sept 15/16 Sept HOMEWARDS Sailings tor Genoa, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg Copenhagen. S'pcre P. S'hom Penang "SELANDIA" Gdns.679 words
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Article49 1956-08-22 12 DAMASCUS. Syria, Aug. 21. i AP> Five Syrians, convicted of spying lor Israel, were executed on Monday morning by firing squads, a government spokesman said. They were sentenced to death by a military tribunal which found them guilty of "spying for the enemy," the spokesman added.49 words
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Article, Illustration329 1956-08-22 12 'I'll Kick Diana Where It Hurts Most' Says Irate Cameraman's Wife BEVERLEY HILLS, Hollywood, Aug. 21 "Just wait till I get my hands on that Diana I'll kick her where it hurts most." said the irate wife of a United Press photographer who is m hospital as the result ofA.P.; Reuter - 329 words
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199 1956-08-22 12 SUEZ ROW WRECKS A BUDDING ROMANCE ROME, Aug:. 21, (IT) A 19- year-old English girl said yesterday the Suez Canal dispute wrecked her budding romance with the son of Egyptian Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser. Blonde Ivy Ble.ss, who arrived m Rome trom Egypt two days ago, told reporters she believed199 words
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Article222 1956-08-22 12 HONGKONG. Aug. 21, (AP)— Communist China already plagued this year with disastrous typhoon floods and torrential rains now faces drought m the south central area Two rainless months m Hunan Province, Peking Radio reported on Tuesday, have dried up more than 1.500,000 acres of arable land and222 words
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Article69 1956-08-22 12 LONDON. Aug. 21 (Reuter) —Sir Anthony Eden. British Prime Minister, last night gave one cf the biggest and certainly the most international dinner parties held by a British Prime Minister since the end of World War n His guests at his official residence. No. 1069 words
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Article161 1956-08-22 12 LONDON. Aug. 21 (AP) The Suez Canal conference dealing with 103 miles of sail water flowing through a desert is the driest international conference for many years. "The delegate.:," said David R. Owen of the London catering firm handling the bar. "are drinking practically nothing alcohoiic.161 words
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Article, Illustration95 1956-08-22 12 HELLO, and I'm glad to be here, says this big happy smile. The smile is from Willy Arong Okpu, 15, of Nigeria, pictured m London as he arrived to start a sightseeing visit. Willy, who wears a gaily-coloured robe emblazoned with picturesMirrorpic - 95 words
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Article119 1956-08-22 12 LIMASSOL. Au«r. 21 (Reuter) Pamphlets signed "Dighenis" (leader of the EOKA terrorist organization) were scattered m the streets here tonight denying responsibility for the incident near the Mitsero copper mine m Central Cyprus on Saturday. "M.v men are obeying orders for tiv truce,'' the pamphlets declared.119 words
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251 1956-08-22 12 BAN ON U.S. NEWSMEN'S VISIT TO RED CHINA Passports Marked Invalid' WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, President Eisenhower hos thrown his full support behind the State Department s refusal to allow United States correspondents to tour Communist China m response to a Chinese invitation, the State Department251 words
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Article117 1956-08-22 12 Demands 15-Year Sentence JAKARTA, Aug. 20 (Reuter) The public prosecutor today demanded a 15-year jail sentence for Henricus Schmidt, a Dutchman whose trial for alleged subversion has gone on for nearly two years. The prosecution claimed that Schmidt was the accomplice of 53-year-old Leon Jungschlaeger, a former Dutch intelligence officer117 words
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Article87 1956-08-22 12 TITUSVILLE, Florida. Aug. 21 (AP)— Mrs. Ellerbe \V. Carter, m her early 40's. has had another baby without medical help. She gave birth to her ninth child unassisted by doctors, midwife or any other help. Her first two children were born m hospitals; the last87 words
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Article136 1956-08-22 12 HONGKONG. Aug. 21. (AP) Prince Souvanna Phouma of Laos told Red China's leader s on Monday his Indo- Chinese kingdom would not fl join any military alliances against the Communist world. "Laos is a small country. he was quoted by Peking Radio, "but it is136 words
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Article96 1956-08-22 12 HALIFAX. Aug. 21, (AP) City police said on Monday that two boys, six and .seven years old. started a US$25O.--000 waterfront fire that destroyed five warehouses and a wharf on Saturday. Officers said the boys bought five books of matches and took them to96 words
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Article62 1956-08-22 12 EDINBUGH. Scotland, Aug. 21. (AP)— British stage and screen actor Sir Laurence Olivier wa.s awarded the Golden Laurel Trophy of 1956 on Monday. The award fa presented an- nually for the film personality —other than an American— whose film work through the years ha s "contributed62 words
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Article30 1956-08-22 12 KINGSTON. Jamaica. Aug. 21. (AP)— The liner. Csstel Bianco, departed for England last night with 252 Jamaican job-seekers ahoard. Anorwcia mately 124 left by air last week.30 words
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Advertisement166 1956-08-22 12 gfia I I llj WHATEVER THE OCCASION OUR C CF VI t 'I rAILORING DEPARTMENT CAN fcf^Jf* I i m+*m\ 9 HELP Y U T LOOK YOUR BEST J8? fjf mlj? V*\ 'Ci- i? MADE TO MEASURE WASHABLE W^kmuM It I'J y SUITS F R E fFICE R DAY Aw'166 words
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417 1956-08-22 13 BILL FUNK - BILL FUNK Inter-port Tennis Ends B> INDONESIA beat Ceylon 2—l to take the Dato yeap Hon* Chee challenge cup m the Indter-Part tennis competition played on the Singapore Cricket Cluh yesterday, earn owed its victory to singles players. Tan L r> Tmjw and Sudarsono who417 words
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Article95 1956-08-22 13 B'NTANG Eulan beat Peru rir.an Stia by three goals to one m a SAFA Div. 3A .c soccer match played at I Stadium yesterday. B'.r.tans Bulan took the lead he 18th minute throtigh r They led I—o at Bmtang Bulan's second goal *a> scored two minutes after95 words
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Article113 1956-08-22 13 SOCCER SBHFA KNOCKOUT CUP COMPETITION SENIOR: P. Bukom vs. Mansjields at S.C.C; Sime Darby vs. M. Bank at S.R.C: Jacks vs. Shell at Jalan Besar Stadium; Chartered Bank vs. Ford at Farrer Park. JUNIOR: Boustead vs. S. Trading at Farrer Park; Wearne Bros vs. Metal Box at Farrer113 words
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Article141 1956-08-22 13 ..At Leeds, Yorkshire-Notting-hamshire match drawn. Nottinghamshire 113 and secondly 148 for four, Simpson 91. Yorkshire 217 for 2 declared. Sutchff 68. Lowson not out 103. At Eastbourne, Sussex beat Derbyshire by six wickets. Derbyshire 187 "and secondly 179. Oakman six for 36. Sussex 204 and secondly 163 for141 words
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135 1956-08-22 13 FOURTEEN Army units m Singapore will take part m the Singapore Base District Swimming championships at the Nuffield Pool commencing at 2.30 p.m. today. Keen competition is expected, and REME. the present holders. ca n expect stiff opposition from Singapore Engineer Regiment and135 words
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Article60 1956-08-22 13 SOUTHEND. Aug. 21 (Reuter) Essex needed 112 runs with seven second innings wickets left to avoid an innings defeat at lunch on the last day of their match against the Australians. Essex 18 for two overnight, had scored 83 for three by the interval. They made60 words
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Article53 1956-08-22 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues.— S. Karuppiah. the Telecommunications Maintenance man from Kedah, who won the furlong sprint at the recent AAAM Games at Penang, with the smart time of 22.35, is being transferred to Kuala Lumpur for special coaching m preparation for his debut at the Olympic Games at53 words
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410 1956-08-22 13 New King' Queen' In Penang Badminton PENANG. Tues. Penang crowned two of its most promising stars tonight when Teh Kew San and Tan Gaik Bee won their respective men's and women's singles finals m the Penang Open badminton championships played at Han Chiang High School hall. Kew San subdued the410 words
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605 1956-08-22 13 Federation Tops In Body Building THE Republic of China, with a total of 31 points, won the Weightlifting Quadrangular championship at Jakarta during the weekend. Singapore, defending champions, could only collect 14 points to take second place. Third were the Federation of Malaya lifters605 words
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Article51 1956-08-22 13 East West Join Hands BERLIN. Aug 21. (UP)— East and West German sports officials today agreed to send a joint all-German track and field team of 42 athletes tv the Olympic Games at Melbou. i.e. Australia. The all-German team will include 28 athlete.- from West Germany and 14 from East51 words
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Article39 1956-08-22 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Army. Malaya, will meet a Selangor Cricket Association XI m a two-day cricket match. The game will start at 2.15 p.m. on Saturday. Aug. 25 and will be resumed on Sunday, Aug. 26.39 words
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381 1956-08-22 13 Marine Dept... 4 Tiger 5.A...2 TIGER Sporting Association took a tumble for the first time this season when they came up against a fighting fit and much improved Marine Department Sports Club team m their SAFA division 1 league engagement at Jalan Besar stadium381 words
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Article30 1956-08-22 13 GENEVA. Aug. 21. (Reuter) Eighteen countries will be represented m the men's gymnastic competition at the 1956 Olympic Games m Melbourne, the International Federation of Gymnastics announced here today.30 words
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Advertisement591 1956-08-22 13 CLASSIFIED ADS ANNOUNCEMENT AMOY CANNING SOY Sauce ta. is known for its high quality and nutritious value. Obtainable at 118 Cross Street Tel: ***** or othei Groceries. SITUATIONS VACANT APPLICATIONS are invited from Federal Citizens for appointment as Junior Scripwriters (one Chinese and one Malay) at Malayan Film Unit. Duties591 words
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Miscellaneous242 1956-08-22 13 11l Abner By Al Capp VASSUH DON'T "S VO'MUST ??-APMIRAi- AND *l X YOU LOOK }l HE CAN'T//' TEN r V KNOW WHOTALLYO'A ALL FEEL <T l TERRIBLE, X NOT SINCE J LE3S.T l-rMI3TMONTHE\ HAN SOME YOU NG J TERRiBLY > T^tvinibKbS r7 ADMIRALff-TRV AHE SAW < -I < LIST242 words
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Article190 1956-08-22 14 A SDF ASDFSDF SDF ASDF DSAF Windsor La* The Spectre Trundle Hill Scrutineei GOLDLN REBIS GOLDLN Ktßl S HAPPY COLRT ENTERTAINMENT HI 1 >lar\el <>t Peru II Royal lown Marigold Man el of Peru 11 Marigold Entertainment 111 Lntertainment HI Golden Kebus B\BY CHRIS BUTENZORG KARRACLDA190 words
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Article1256 1956-08-22 14 RACE l: 2.3op.m.— Horses Class 4- Div. 3—6 Furs. 1. 389 Golden Gus 3y 9.00 Mr IT. Tjio Mdm. Njoo Sio? Yu Allan Paterson 2. 208 Strong And Hon ble Mr. Leong Hoe Free 6y 8.17. Yen? Sullivan Mawi 3. 250 Marigold 3y 8.1. Pil Stable1,256 words
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358 1956-08-22 14 He's In Top Form BALKAN CHEVALIER, a handsome-looking grey, has at last struck his true form and should be very hard to beat m the s_-furlong sprint (Race Six) for Class Five horses at Kuala Lampur today, second day of the Selangor358 words
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Article1066 1956-08-22 14 RACE ONE Golden Rebus, Marvel of Peru 11. Royal Town, Entertainment 111. Marigold and Strong and Free should make this an cpen race. But anticipating an Improvement on his last race I give Golden Rebus a great chance to take the honours. He put m1,066 words
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Article161 1956-08-22 14 Back The 'Baby' On Good Track RACE TWO Baby Chris was distressed by the heavy track and failed to show up m his last race over the Penang mile early this month. But if he gets a good track today he should re-enter the winning list. In April he came161 words
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Article222 1956-08-22 14 RACE THREE In a lack lustre field I expect Hooghly to win the seven furlongs, Class Five, Division Four event. He has been working m great heart m dawn gallops and has made good improvement since his last effort m this course m April. His222 words
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Article303 1956-08-22 14 RACE FIVE Champion jockey Garnet Bougoure has been engaged to ride Brown Eyes and I have no hesitation m rowing m with this formidable combination. This combination scored m October last season when Brown Eyes defeated Roman Flyer m Class Four, Division Two over six303 words
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245 1956-08-22 14 Singapore Polo Club Annual Gymkhana THE SINGAPORE POLO CLUB is holding its Annual Gymkhana on Sunday. Aug. 29 at the Thomson Road Ground. This annual event la gaining m popularity every year and a very large crowd is expected. Admirable arrangements have been made to accommodate visitors. The Gymkhana, which245 words
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Article79 1956-08-22 14 KUALA LIPIS, Tues.—Displaying fine team work. Raub beat Kuala Lipis yesterday 4-0 m a thrilling inter-district hockey match. Kuala Lipis put up a strong deience before th e interval and the score a halftime was 1-0 m favour of Raub. Kuala Lipis was lacking team work79 words
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252 1956-08-22 14 RACE EIGHT Flying Close reads a good thing and there is no need to look beyond him for the winner m the 5J furlongs event for Class Five, Division Two performers. This Fairey Fulmar four-year-old scored convincingly at the last Penang meeting. Over six252 words
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Advertisement186 1956-08-22 14 JOCKEY TIP Kitson Leong m the 2.30 THE weather at XL. has been bright and sunny for the past lew dau and the track for today's races should be good. Broadcast ReditTusion will broad. cast commentaries on all races. Big Sweep The Forecast Pool will be held on Races 3,186 words
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