Singapore Standard, 9 May 1957
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Title Section41 1957-05-09 1 Singapore Standard v^ STANDARD »ai in *?TL IT&* Jl I >si MMi I i JOLICI JpEL FIRI BRIGADE GENERAL HOSPITAL ***** (5 lines) 2400 J f\^ S* J 2gn 24M sTvsTn* 309 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1957 14 PAGES 15 CENTS41 words
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Article227 1957-05-09 1 FEDERAT10N ON THE ALERT FOR 'FLU Lr srKFAP of influenza f" hr Frderation is mfctlble and may be severe. .me was B van to officers m the F the Director a .^e T circular. Wilson has asked officers to look out i\ outbreak of a m their respective .rd to227 words
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Article34 1957-05-09 1 I Y.I, May 8 (AP) The Iluenza epidemic m Taipei spreading. r.e^paper estimated 150.000 of the city's 700.000 population had contracted it. More than 13,000 school children were reported ill.34 words
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Article, Illustration270 1957-05-09 1 TWO JOBS IN ONE KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Commissioner-General for South-east Asia, Sir Robert Scott, may become Britain's first "Ambassador" to Malaya after independence. Informed sources here said today that Sir Robert ha* been tipped for this office m view of his270 words
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Article, Illustration336 1957-05-09 1 MYSTERY DISEASE KILLS PENAN G STUDENT After Accident Near Perth T^OCTORS at the Royal Hos- pital m Perth, Australia, are baffled by a strange, agonizing skin disease which killed a Malayan engineering student, V. Bascran, shortly after he was involved m a car accident. Bascran, 21 son of a retired336 words
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Article78 1957-05-09 1 INFLUENZA has disrupted postai deliveries m the Colony. A statement issued by the Director of Posts yesterday said that there will be restricted postal deliveries m certain postal districts today duo to the hixh incidence of sickness prevailing among postmen. The statement, however, adds that every78 words
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176 1957-05-09 1 JAKARTA, May 8 (AP) U.S. Ambassador John Allison walked out on the official presidential palace reception last night for Marshal Voroshilov. President of Russia, "because there were no seats for him and his wife," an embassy spokesman said today. On his arrival at176 words
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154 1957-05-09 1 And Two Floors Of A House Collapse C-R-A-S-H OCCUPANTS of the first and second floors of a brick building m North Bridge Road, Singapore were startled out of their beds when the whole front portion of the premises collapsed m the early hours of this morning. Reason for the collapse:154 words
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Article65 1957-05-09 1 TOKYO, May 8 (AP).— Two crewmen were saved and six are missing after a U.S. KBSO tanker plane crashed into the Pacific 100 miles south-west of Tokyo this morning, the Air Force said. The two known survivors, reported m Rood condition, parachuted into Suruga Bay65 words
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Article, Illustration265 1957-05-09 1 Le nnox-Boyd All Praise For The Standard From ANDREW ROTH LONDON, May 8, The Singapore Standard was praised this afternoon by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Alan Lennox-Boyd, for the paper's support of the anti-Com-munist ban. The Colonial Secretary said he was encouraged by some of the paper's comments on this265 words
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Article29 1957-05-09 1 A JEWISH Agency official said yesterday m Jerusalem the entire Egyptian Jewish community will have been evacuated from Egypt and settled m Israel and other countries by September.29 words
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Article185 1957-05-09 1 JAMES DAVID - JAMES DAVID Govt. Studies Report By A TELEVISION station would cost $7,000,000, the Singapore Government has been advised. This is the recommendation made by the Television Committee, headed by Mr. A. A. Williams, deputy Chief Secretary and chairman of the Committee, according to an185 words
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Article37 1957-05-09 1 THE Chief Minister, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, is indispose^ and confined to bed. His official and social engagements for the rest of the week are cancelled, a government statement announced last night.37 words
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Article53 1957-05-09 1 MOSCOW. May 8 (Reuter) The Soviet Foreign Ministry, yesterday Informed the United States embassy m Moscow that Mr. Martin S. Bowe, a second secretary at the embassy, was persona non grata. He is the fifth United States diplomat to be asked to leave the Soviet53 words
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86 1957-05-09 1 TOKYO, May 8 (Reuter)— A former Japanese Imperial Army corporal, Yozaburo Yamada, said today he was willing to go to Malaya and point out the spot where Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita buried his treasures. The General's hoard, collected while he was commander of Japanese forces86 words
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Article494 1957-05-09 1 WOOING FOREIGN CAPITAL Policy On Industrial Development !/e Must Create And Maintain Conditions To ttract Investors, Says Col. Lee KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— The role of government here was to create and maintain conditions m which overseas capital would be freely invested m the Federation, the Minister for Finance, Col. H.494 words
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176 1957-05-09 1 From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, May 8. The three-man delegation representing Chinese guilds and associations protesting the new constitution as unfair to the Malayan Chinese arrived m London last night without causing any of the publicity ripple which they had hoped. Only two reporters176 words
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Article22 1957-05-09 1 AUSTRALIAN Government Opposition leader Herbert Evatt announced yesterday a four-man Parliamentary delegation will visit Red China, probably m June. U.P.U.P. - 22 words
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78 1957-05-09 1 HONGKONG, May 8 (AP) Red China warned today its intention to "liberate" Formosa will not be shaken by the stationing of U.S guided missiles there. The official Peking Peoples Daily said. "The Chinese peoples' determination to liberate Taiwan (Formosa) will never be shaken by the78 words
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350 1957-05-09 2 Alliance Leaders Rulers Agree On Citizenship KIT ALA LUMPUR, Wed. The UMNO-MCA-MIC Alliance and the Malay Rulers have now agreed to Federation Nationals obtaining "Commonwealth citizenship not amounting to dual nationality," clearing thus their last difference of opinion over the Reid report. Well-informed sources here told the Standard tonight that350 words
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Article156 1957-05-09 2 CLOSING rubber prires (rents per 1b) m Singapore yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Spot (Norn.) 00 00 Int. June RSS No. 1 90) 902 RSS No 2 89 89 h RSS No! 3 88 88} Tone: Uncertain. The price of tin on the local m trket yesterday was S3B7J156 words
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Article73 1957-05-09 2 CANBERRA, May 8 (Reuter) The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Menzie?. who is i.l with a chest infection is now making noticeable progre?= tn recovery. A bulletin issued this morning said "Mr. Menzies had had a good night and was slightly improved m his general condition this morning.73 words
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Article28 1957-05-09 2 ONE American airman was killed when four U.S. Air Force T-33 jet trainers crashed m the Saudi Arabian desert on Monday. Bahrein airport authorities reported. U.PU.P - 28 words
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Article33 1957-05-09 2 ADVANCED elements of a U.S. Air Force Matador guided missile squadron have alreadyarrived m Formosa, 100 miles from the Communist Chinese mainland, a top American military commander said m Taipei yesterday.33 words
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Article66 1957-05-09 2 LONDON. May 8 (Reute:)— The proposal that Queen Elizabeth should pay a visit to the United States is likely to be the subject of further exchanges between Britain and America at an early date, according to authoritative sources here. The subject was first raised between66 words
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Article, Illustration308 1957-05-09 2 Garland For Voroshilov 'War Dance' At Banquet, But... JAKARTA, May 8 (AP) Marshal Klementi Voroshilov, President of the Soviet Union, talked peace on Tuesday night at a state banquet given m his honour while President Soekarno's two daughters, Rachmati aged 6 and Magawata, 8, performedUnited Press - 308 words
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Article150 1957-05-09 2 Delegation Members To Decide On Future Acti® SINGAPORE'S Chief Minister, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, will v talks with other members of the All Party delegation req 0 subversive clause rejected by the Legislative Assembly Mr. Lim told the Standard yesterday it was for delegation members to decide150 words
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Article73 1957-05-09 2 Suez Canal Users Cant Decide LONDON, May 8 (Reu'er) The 15-nation Suez Canal Users Association ended a two-hour meeting here today without coming to a decision whether to recommend resumed use of the canal to member governments. The Council will meet again tomorrow afternoon. Usually well informed sources here said73 words
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Article29 1957-05-09 2 DR. Konrad Adenauer the West German Chancellor, and Mr. Harold Macmillan. the British Prime Minister, ended the final working session of their two-day talks today ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article36 1957-05-09 2 PROFESSOR B. of the University of I spoke on the "I Geophysical Year" at f day's Rotary Club I the Cathay Hotel. Prof. PuniOW sai: 1.000.000.nn0 Malayan will be spent on tl throughout the world.36 words
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Article112 1957-05-09 2 U.S. Units join Naval Manoeuvres NAPLES. May 8 (Reuter)— United States warships after completing their recent mission m the Eastern Mediterranean were today engaged m the Allied exercise "Medflex Edlc" throughout the Mediterranean together with units of Britain. France. Greece, Italy and Turkey. The manoeuvres started last Sunday and will112 words
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Article28 1957-05-09 2 THE ALGERIAN Liberation Front office said the Algerian Liberation Army ambushed a French convoy m Northern Algeria killing all 63 French soldiers aboard yesterday. A.P.A.P. - 28 words
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Article20 1957-05-09 2 THREE Hungarian "coun-ter-revolutionaries" have been sentenced to death by a Budapest court. Radio Budapest reported yesterday. U.P.U.P. - 20 words
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163 1957-05-09 2 Accused Of Murder, He Took 100 Pills HONGKONG, May 8 (Reuter) Wong Yuk. a 30-year-old Manchurian accused of murdering a young Japanese typist. Miss Tomoe Sano claimed to have taken 100 Fhenobarbitone sleeping pills on Feb. 20. the date the girl was stabbed' to death, it was stated m court163 words
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133 1957-05-09 2 BAN H-TESTS, WOMEN IN MOURNING URGE MAC LONDON, May 8, (Reuter). A party of 23 women dressed m heavy mourning: went to Downing: Street, the Prime Minister's London headquarters today to deliver a letter asking Mr. H?.rold Macmillan to call off Britain's nuclear weapons tests. The letter was handed m133 words
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Article224 1957-05-09 2 Cairo Radio Attacks Jordan CAIRO. May 8. (UP).— The Egyptian Press and radio war on the new Jordanian Government mounted m intensity today despite the Amman Government's efforts to stifle Egypt's attack. The Jordanian Government burned 12 tons of Egyptian newspapers and installed jamming stations at Amman, Nablus, Ramallah and224 words
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Article62 1957-05-09 2 WASHINGTON, May 8, (Reuter) President Ngo Dinh Diem of Vietnam arrived here today for a fourday state visit and was greeted by President Eisenhower at the airport. Mr. Eisenhower said m an extemporaneous speech, "We hope sincerely that the talks we shall be able to62 words
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Article112 1957-05-09 2 DARWIN, May 8 (Reuter) Overseas air passengers suspected of having influenza on arrival here will be quarantined, it was announced tonight. The instruction was issued today by the Commonwealth Health Department m a bid to prevent the Far Eastern influenza epidemic spreading to Australia. Northern Territory112 words
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Article118 1957-05-09 2 LONDON Mr. Alan •>* Colonial Sc Singapore to his view rU the new constitution r\ prevents those m LJ subversive activitCT standing for s Assembly was He was ror neth Robinson, had asked m the Commons for a s tat«2 recent developments nection with the118 words
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Advertisement69 1957-05-09 2 I NFL UENZA HITS SINGAPORE "Influenza Hits Singapore". Take emergency measures with Aspro. Get Aspro now at the first sign of influenza, take Aspro according to directions on packet, Aspro stops influenza quickly. You can take Aspro as often as necessary without harmful after effects. x^^->/ Now always keep Aspro69 words
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Advertisement157 1957-05-09 2 •••••••••••••••+tl J-^- ALL MALAYAN PREMIERE TOMORROW 9 p.m. 1 ALEXANDER KORDA presents an M^^B ANTHONY KIMMINS PRODUCTIOM I tfg^f RALPH RICHARDSON *«raf johnMcCALLUM *_T& f "CHIPS" RAFFERTY mil fc^^ W^Tl lli-^BI*«*?^RLEASEO BY 20th f!! M f |tH t£W icOLU Introducing ALOHDOTI coun pETERSEM AS <sm|LEY k i l II IrI157 words
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Article, Illustration149 1957-05-09 3 FLEEING FROM THE 'FLU Ireai old Bra(.l.moti an nflurn/t sufferer, arrived m yesterday from kong literally Jumping from the frying pan into the 6i riro who is an electrical enr b\ profession ;md is m i globe-trotting tour Mrr 'on the Serbia en-route to Bangkok, still looking but vcrv much149 words
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Article15 1957-05-09 3 THE Federation Armoured Car Regiment announced yesterday it had obtained enough recruits required.15 words
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Article127 1957-05-09 3 Surrendered Bandits In Court MALACCA, Wed. Three surrendered bandits figured m a robbery case m the Sessions court today. Chua Ah Ton was acquitted and discharged by the President. Mr. K. Somasundram. on a charge of robbing his colleague, a surrendered bandit. Gan Teck, of $142 at Mata Kuching on127 words
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87 1957-05-09 3 I PORE City Gas Works ,500,000 exjamme to enable more gas Council has placed new gas plants to produce gas lei oil. The new inrrcase the gas of the works by 50 per cent and reduce production costs. The Council is also planning87 words
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359 1957-05-09 3 >S Gem Manasseh, a University of Malaya undergraduate, was a surprised woman yesterday when the police revealed m a Singapore Court that her exnance, Christopher Bertram Campos, had four previous convictions. one had, before her engagement to Campos, been made to believe that359 words
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Article, Illustration57 1957-05-09 3 CEYLON'S Commissioner m Singapore and Malaya, Mr. M. Saravanamuttu, attired m ceremonial dress, yesterday boarded the H.M.C.S. Vijaya to pay a courtesy call on the vessel's commander, Lt. Cmdr. E. Sanmugaratnam. He is seen here with his host on his return from the ship. The Vijaya is on57 words
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Article113 1957-05-09 3 IPOH, Wed. A soldier, who drove a car without a licence, told the magistrate, Mr. J. R. Whimster. today that he would not pay fines totalling $370. Lance CorDoral R. R. Coull of the Ist Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers had been charged with driving without a113 words
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Article74 1957-05-09 3 THERE will be an exposition of "Bharatha Natyam' and other classical Indian dances at the Victoria Memorial Hall tomorrow at 7 p.m. by Miss Uma, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E, A. Shankar, of Singapore. Music will be provided by the orchestra of the T.K.S.74 words
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Article49 1957-05-09 3 KOTA BHARU, Wed. —The annual local council elections m Kusial Baru, Tanah Merah district were held yesterday. Successful candidates for the Lundang, Tepi Sungei and Tebing Tinggi Wards were Abdul Rahman bin Haji Senik. Zainal Abidin bin Mahiyiddeen and Haji Ahmad bin Haji Ibrahim, all independents.49 words
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Article31 1957-05-09 3 SINGAPORE Chief Minister, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, and Mrs. Lim. will attend 'he 10th anniversary celebration of Gimson School for Boys at Clementi Road on June 22 at 4 p.m.31 words
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114 1957-05-09 3 SINGAPORE Police warned swimmers at Chanffi to keep their cars locked when they are m the sea. Several cases of thefts from open cars have been reported, and swimmers are advised to put all their belongings m their cars and lock them up.114 words
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93 1957-05-09 3 COLONIAL Development Corporation's Regional Controller m Singapore, Mr. A. T. de B Wilmot. said yesterday he did not envisage any immediate hold up m investments m this country by his corporation He said his corporation's future policy m this country will depend very largely on93 words
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Article, Illustration92 1957-05-09 3 THE m.v. Zaankerk, second vessel m the new series of "Z" vessels of the United Netherlands Navigation Company, arrived m Singapore yes- terday on her maiden voyage to the Far East from Europe. The modern 11,000 tonner, has a service speed of 16 knots.92 words
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Article, Illustration415 1957-05-09 3 CHRISTINE DIEMER - ARCHIE GETS A BIT OF 'EDUCATION' IN SINGAPORE CHRISTINE DIEMER By THE four principals m the BBC's series called "Educating Archie," who leave Singapore today after a heavy schedule of sightseeing since their arrival on Tuesday night. Left t» right: Mr. Ronald Woolfe. script writer; Archie; Mr. Peter Brough. Archie's415 words
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142 1957-05-09 3 COLONY'S PROBLEMS ARE COMPLICATED SUHRAWARDY THE Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. H. S. Suhrawardy, spoke of problems ahead for Singapore before he left for Karachi yesterday. He told newsmen at the airport: "You know what your problems are your problems are so complicated that I hardly see a solution myself,142 words
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Article40 1957-05-09 3 PRIVATE TAN KEE CHIANG of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was fined 525 m a Singapore Court yesterday. for stealing two fountain pens belonging to Ong Lee Heng. at the sub depot (Keat Kong) on March 18.40 words
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344 1957-05-09 4 'Sons Of The Soil' Demand KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. —A Malay Congress delegation will go to London on its own to submit its demands to the British Government, because Chief Minister Tunku Abdul Kahman has refused to include its nominees m the official mission344 words
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Article, Illustration297 1957-05-09 4 TOP: Standardpic shows Chin Voon. 35-year-old leader of the Gunong Rapat terrorist Rang, who was wounded on Tuesday by security forces and later raptured by S.C. Hamid bin Osman near a tin mine m Ipoh. This picture wa> taken m hospital where Chin Voon297 words
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Article380 1957-05-09 4 K. C. ARUN - K. C. ARUN Author Finds New Evidence By KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A visiting British author, who was shot at by Communist terrorists last Friday while crossing the Perak river aboard an aborigine raft, told the Standard tonight he has just obtained "conclusive evidence" on the380 words
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249 1957-05-09 4 INSPECTOR APPEALS AGAINST SENTENCE JUDGMENT was reserved by Singapore's Chief Justice, Mr. John Whyatt, m the High Court yesterday on the appeal of a former police inspector Ang Chiew Choon against a prison sentence for secreting a police report. Ang was jailed by a lower court judge for eight months249 words
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238 1957-05-09 4 LIB-SOCS NOMINATE SOH FOR CAIRNHILL, L REJECT T.U.C REQUEST THE Liberal -Socialists, Cairnhill Division, have nominated Mr. Son Ghee Soon, as a candidate for the by-election m that constituency. It has submitted this recommendation to the Party's Secretary General. Mr. E.K. Tan. Meanwhile, Mr. Soh told the Standard yes.erday that238 words
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Article72 1957-05-09 4 TEMERLOH. Wed. Th» Bentong branch of the Malayan Chinese Association claimed m its annual report tcday that an English school headTnaster's order forbiddlne the school's Chinese pupils from learning Chinese outside school hours was rescinded last year after its protest. Such a 'doubtful' order, claimed the report,72 words
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Miscellaneous203 1957-05-09 4 INFORMATION AT A GLANCE bration of Tagore at the Oel flftJ/LADftDF Tiong Ham Hall. University of HllllHrWNfc fgttMgjftfa Malaya 830 p.m. W&£%jsf*fiM TIME «c TIDE SiriKitpore: 603 am (7 ft) 741 Dm SHELL CO: Free fllm show— Look (7 1 ft). at Your Word and John Serns- „,n uu, ,u203 words
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Article250 1957-05-09 5 ROOT OF CHINESE SCHOOL TROUBLE sU nderstanding •EN fcNG Wed.— MisunI and general g -action associated lh full grant-in-aid to Chung Ling High 800 l constitute the crux ■the problems of the Penl nesc middle schools ral. was reported by the established by M the George Town c As.-ocia-X -o250 words
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Article22 1957-05-09 5 ItIZE winners of an essay 'v on Bi?ycles" v the Singapore Council will r prizes tomorrow the Odeon prerriere of22 words
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Article114 1957-05-09 5 'HAUNTED' MAN ENDS HIS LIFE A MAN was found hanging a day after he told his room-mate that he was haunted by ghosts, a Singapore coroner was told yesterday. Ana; Thiam Eu. 53. a labourer, was found hanging m a lavatory at Telok Ayer Street on March 17. Mr. Giam114 words
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Article48 1957-05-09 5 TEO Ho Lan. 18, claimed trial m a Singapore court yesterday to a charge of po sing 44 gallons of intoxicating liquor at Silat Road on May 7. He was allowed bail of $5,000 and the case was postponed to May 22 for mention48 words
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Article49 1957-05-09 5 OW Lian Haw, 18, claimed trial m a Singapore Court yesterday to a charge of stealing a $70 necklace from Chung Poon at the Poeple's Park on May He was allowed bail of $250 until May 15 when the case will come up for mention.49 words
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Article129 1957-05-09 5 A PATROLMAN from the H.M.S. Newcastle, des ribed as "a well disciplined and outstanding: charac- pleaded guilty m a Singapore Traffic court yesterav to a charge of driving a cax while under the fluence of liquor. m, H. Andrew fined S4OO by the Traffic Magistrate,129 words
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Article80 1957-05-09 5 i LUMPUR. Wed. py of two special conar-^ a Chinese: estate ere fired on by terrorists on Nanyo >n the Kota Tingrf he nl f Johor e. yesterday. rpenter was seriously r r and is now m hos- A .o. low-up is m profrol of the Ist80 words
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Article73 1957-05-09 5 wbuUnci was yesterU> the Singapore Airport to pick f migrant from was reported U* have been suffering from measles. The emigrant was quickly separated from 69 other Greeks as soon as health authorities at the airport discovered the case. The Greeks leave this morning for Australia m73 words
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Article114 1957-05-09 5 2ND TRADE MISSION TO FORMOSA IPOH, Wed. Three Chinese associations m Singapore are to sponsor a second trade delegation to Formosa with the object of boosting trade between these two territoiies after Merdeka. The proposed SingaporeMalaya industrial and commercial delegation as the mission is to be known is now seeking114 words
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Article31 1957-05-09 5 THE Perak State Government has exempted aborigines living m deep jungle from licensing their dogs. This concession is also given to those aborigines who resice on the jungle fringe.31 words
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Article195 1957-05-09 5 Injections Against Diphtheria SINGAPORE City Count* 's campaign against the child-killer diphtheria is quite successful, Lady Health Officer, Dr. Maggy Lim, told the Standard yesterday. But many parents still fail to take their children twice to the clinics for immunization. Unless the second injection is195 words
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Article, Illustration62 1957-05-09 5 THE president of the Singapore Association for the Blind. Mr. Yeo Thiam Siew, is seen with Mr. Paul J. Langan, Counsellor for the Far East, American Foundation for Overseas Blind, New York, at a cocktail party given m his honour at the Colony's School for the Blind,62 words
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192 1957-05-09 5 Dato Gives A Tip On How What To Eat JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. There is an abundance of food here to suit both, rich and poor, but one must know how to pick and choose, Johore's Principal Medical Officer, Dato Dr. Mohamed Salleh bin Haji Abdul Hamid, said here today. Dato192 words
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Article, Illustration97 1957-05-09 5 DEGREES of Bachelor of Commerce were conferred on four students from Malaya and Singapore by Mr. Justice Dean. Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Australia, on April 6. They are: Mr. Cheah Bian Lin, of Penang, Mr. Foons Weng Tat. of Jpoh, Mr. Tan HeckW 115 - 97 words
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Article32 1957-05-09 5 AS part of the programme for World Health Day m Taiping yesterday, the local dental clinic invited students from the four major English schools, to an exhibition of dental posters.32 words
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Article177 1957-05-09 5 A Pirate' Is Caught I n T he Act THREE Vehicle Inspectors m plainclothes who were on "observation patrol" at Eng Wat; Street, saw a "pirate" taxi drop a passenger who paid the driver $1.50 as fare, a Singapore court was told yesterday. Tan K:m Hoe, of Thomson Road. pleaded177 words
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132 1957-05-09 5 Mr. Chang Chia Chun - Forces Civil Staff Union Officials Mr. Chang Chia Chun MR T. Mathevvs was reel ec ted chairman of the North Malaya branch of the Federation Forces Civil Staff Union m Port Dickson recently. Other officials elected were: Vice-Chairman— Mr. Sankara Narayanan, hon. secretary Mr M. Victor (re-elected), hon treasurer Mr.132 words
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Article63 1957-05-09 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Dr. Walter Jcsudason. the Medical Superintendent, refused to speak to reporters today following allegation 1 of poor treatment by patients. He said: "I have no comments to make. I am investigating into affairs myself." The hospital staff had been warned not to talk63 words
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Article62 1957-05-09 5 A TEN-FOOT long pole was used by a gang of thieves to unlatch the front door of a house m Lorong Tai Seng, Singapore, at dawn yesterday. The housewife, Pau Meng Siang, who woke up at 5 a.m. saw the oack door ajar and her bedroom62 words
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Article49 1957-05-09 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Lieutenant Othman bin Haji Kadir of the Federation Field Security Squadron will fly to London on Sunday to take a course m military intelligence at Sussex. During his four-month trip, Lt. Othman is also expected to be attached to a British Field Security Unit.49 words
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Article228 1957-05-09 5 Staff Group Awaits Signal From Peking A 14-MAN cultural and educational delegation from the University of Malaya is expected to leave for Communist China m the near future provided Peking agrees to receive the team. j Professor C. N. Parkinson, Professor of History m the228 words
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201 1957-05-09 5 DISPARITY m Government's treatment of temporary clerks will be queried by Independent Assemblyman for Queenstown, Mr. Lee Choon Eng, at the next meeting of the Singapore Legislative Assembly on May 22. The Chief Secretary will be asked to state the reasons for201 words
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Article61 1957-05-09 5 THE Singapore Cable and Wireless Workers Union yesterday gave a seven-day ultimatum to the management to open negotiations on the Union's claim for wage increases and better working conditions. A spokesman of the Union said that although *the claim.-, had been submitted a month ago, the management61 words
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Article125 1957-05-09 5 Dr. Aitken May Be Chairman DR. K. S. AITKEN, ViceChancellor of Birmingham University, was yesterday named as the likely candidate to the Chairmanship of the proposed University of Malaya Commission. The *ive-man Commission will look into the financial, administrative and expansion programmes of University projects, both m the Colony and125 words
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Article58 1957-05-09 5 OFFICE-bearers of the North Indian Hindu Association, Singapore, are: President, Mr. S Deo Rai, Vice-President, Mr. R Darash Singh, Honorary General Secretary, Mr. K. Lai Kaushik, Honorary Treasurer, Mr. R. Kawal Rai, Committee members: Messrs. R Naresh Dube, Ausan Misra, Shyamnarain Singh, Jogendra Rai, Jai Shree Misra,58 words
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Article21 1957-05-09 5 THE Singapore Telephone Board Employees Union yesterday announced that it had appointed Mr Jamit Singh its general secretary.21 words
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Article483 1957-05-09 6 'pHE representatives of Chinese guilds are reported to have received a cold reception m London. Their visit is most ill-advised. Their claim to represent 2,000,000 Chinese m Malaya cannot go unchallenged. Their background is more alien than Malayan, and the British Government is more aware of this fact483 words
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Article441 1957-05-09 6 'pHE Federation Government has inherited an antiquated system of accounting that will not be able to cope with administrative progress. It was good m the easy going colonial days of nearly a century ago when official transactions could be adequately covered by single-entry bookkeeping. It is bound tc441 words
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Article531 1957-05-09 6 Divided Indonesia ON FAR EAST JAKARTA. PRESIDENT Ahmed Sukarno has now returned from a nine-days' tour of Java, made to explain his guided democracy, and Dr. Djuanda, Premier of Sukarno's new Cabinet, from three days m Sumatra, which remains the core of resistance to Jakartan domination. Dr. Djuanda seems to531 words
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Article316 1957-05-09 6 GOMETHIXG like a biblical plague only slower is afflicting the southern half of the United States, This is the Argentine fire ant. So far it has infested some 20 million acres m the South. The fire ant is closely related to the common ant. It is small, yellowish316 words
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Article, Illustration806 1957-05-09 6 A.N. MITRA - PROFILE: Poet Rabindra Math Tagore A.N. MITRA (By M.A., 8.L., Bar-af-taw) r £ODAY 9 the world celebrate* the birthday anniversary of Dr. Rabindra ISath Tagore, Indian poet laurette who was the first Asian to win the ISobel Prise for literature (1913) and whose contribution m the field of literature, arls806 words
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Article396 1957-05-09 6 Aster Gunasekera - The NEWS as it strikes me! Aster Gunasekera By CINGAPORE is having the flu epidemic, the Federation something more fashionable and right up to the minute— an itch to get to Downing Street and consult Alan Lennox-Boyd, the only person who can give the sufferers relief. The latest victims of396 words
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Letter130 1957-05-09 6 Sir On Hari Raya Puasa night. I noticed a youth being detained by two constables on duty at the junction of Jalan Ismail for riding on a tricycle without lights. I also saw that he was handcuffed by them m spite of an explanation he offered. As this130 words
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Advertisement29 1957-05-09 6 TRUFaODjST) MOST LIKE MOTHER'S MILK Available at all leading stores I fe^r^ag^ THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. (Incorporated m the Federation of Malaya). SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, X LANG. SEREMBAN, PENANG.29 words
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Advertisement21 1957-05-09 6 I must remember to say THE oli THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO- P M J^ Y^LgS! THE GENERAL ELECTRIC m LTO <>L-21 words
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Article, Illustration74 1957-05-09 7 THE bride smiles So far*, the bridegroom. But |nme of the guests laugh Utrifhi as Mayor Rene Brochet (not shown) of Valmonots. Paris, stumbles over Japanese names during the wedding of French Film Producer Yves Ciampi and Japanese actress Kishi Keiko at Valmondors Town Hall, Paris lastAP - 74 words
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Article, Illustration52 1957-05-09 7 Photo. C~ v ESE Opera singer Liv Li Fei from Formosa (left) chats with Polynesian r actress Maya Flohr from Tahiti during a cocktail party given by French Gabriel Domergue at his home near Cannes, France last weekend, s m Cannes for the International Film Festival.A.P. - 52 words
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74 1957-05-09 7 May 8 (UP' U.S. movie com- authorized their tative to end to the Philip- I days notice m of negotiathe Philippine c been negoPhilippine n version of there into dcland Import the Motion Nation. the film the action at kesman :h etter, ativ74 words
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Article20 1957-05-09 7 ■'ER F. nish. a >ought up the oria Green Smiths -«nds of eloping to be married mlth A.P.A.P. - 20 words
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290 1957-05-09 7 1475 Persons Died In The Epidemic HONGKONG, May 8, (Rcutcr)— An influenza epidemic now sweeping southwards through South-east Asia and threatening Australia and New Zealand is be-' lieved to have come from Japan, a leading medical authority said here today. Dr.290 words
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Article34 1957-05-09 7 VISITING SCHOLAR DIES UTHACA. New York, May 3 «AP) Prof. Hung Ching Chow, a visiting scholar m mathematics from Taipei at Cornell University here, died on Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 55.34 words
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Article57 1957-05-09 7 WASHINGTON, May 8 (AP)— The U.S. Navy announced yesterday the atomic submarine Nautilus will leave the U.S. East coast about May 15 to spend two months m the Pacific. The vessel will be under the operational control of the Com-mandor-in-Chief of the Pacific. Admiral Felix Stump,57 words
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Article112 1957-05-09 7 Widow Sues Govt. For Negligence NEW YORK. May 8 (AP) The widow of a man killed In an explosion apparently triggered by radioactive thorium sued the United S:ates yesterday for US$7OO,OOO. In a suit filed m the district court here, Mrs. Jane A. Blaber asked US$5OO,OOO for the death of112 words
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Article103 1957-05-09 7 READING. Pennsylvania. May 8 <AP) Bobby, a four-year-old mongrel, is one of the world's richest dogs. Mrs Ruth A. Maurer, who died on April 29, left her entire estate of $50,800 to the dog. and also provided him with a practical nurse, ttta own103 words
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Article294 1957-05-09 7 LOCH NESS MOVE BY SCOT SPARKS HEATED EXCHANGE •'-sk r h r Parliament >r l»l"»to«rai)hy and ft m S(ot 1( ><h thl Ifuendary •»i renorf Jester" hl «l> Wn KW t(> have been i M«ch after Mr l r f S for Vv' lv h^T294 words
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Article20 1957-05-09 7 SENATOR Joseph R. McCarthy whose fl2ht against Communism stirred the world for a decade, was buried yesterday. U.P.U.P. - 20 words
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157 1957-05-09 7 LONDON, May 8, (Reuter) A beautiful Philippine Airline hostess planted a kiss on the cheek of the 1 ord Mayor of London, Sir Cullum Welch, at the Philippine Embassy here last night when she presented him with a gift from Senor Arsenio Laeson, Mayor of157 words
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Article27 1957-05-09 7 NAPLES-born Johnny Torrio, onetime Chicago gang lord and tutor of Al (Scarface) Capone. has died m New York at the age of 75. A.P.A.P. - 27 words
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104 1957-05-09 7 Now, it has insurance men worried THE HAGUE, May 8 (Reuter) Mr. J. C. Van Laer, chairman of the Netherlands Union of Damage insurers, yesterday called for the building up of insurance funds to meet the problems of the atomic age. Speaking at the general meeting of the union, Mr.104 words
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Article40 1957-05-09 7 MOSCOW, May 8, (AP) Senator Wijesinghe, head of a visiting parliamentary group from Ceylon, told the Supreme Soviet yesterday that the Soviet Union was a great country and Ceylon "fully supports its policy of peaceful co-existence"40 words
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638 1957-05-09 7 An Entire Town Lived In The Shadow Of Death Atomic Fall-out Was 7,260 Times Past The Danger Point: Magazine NEW YORK, May 8, (Reuter) More than 4,000 people m a small town near the United States nuclear testing range m the State of Nevada were exposed to 1,260 times the638 words
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Article131 1957-05-09 7 He Died To Stop Runaway Train LONDON, May 8, (Reuter) An engine driver who died battling for control of a runaway train as steam and boiling water cascaded over him has been posthumously awarded the George Cross, one of Britain's highest awards for bravery.131 words
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Article24 1957-05-09 7 THE International Press Institute (IPI) announced that it would hold an Anglo-Franco-American Editors meeting m Paris from May 9 to 11. ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article, Illustration144 1957-05-09 7 Sinatra Sues 'Look' LOS ANGELES, May 8 (AP> Frank Sinatra yesterday sued "Look" Magazine and writer Bill Davidson for M 57 ,000,000, charging libel. The court action cites an article about Sinatra m the current issue of "Look." The article was written by Davids m. Sinatra's petition said the article144 words
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Article77 1957-05-09 7 NEW YORK. May 8 (AP)— A taxicao with the driver dead at the wheel ran wild m mictown New York yesterday and injured five pedestrians, two seriously- A woman passenger m the cab suffered sho^k. The driver. Fred J. Jeffer. 54. apparently was stricken with a77 words
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Article24 1957-05-09 7 FILM actress Donna Reed gave birth to a 7-pound 10--ounce girl on Tuesday m St. John's hospital. Santa Monica, California. A.P.A.P. - 24 words
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Article107 1957-05-09 7 LONDON, May 8 (AP) Police searched the new Israeli liner Theodor Herzl m the Port of London yesterday after receiving an anonymous telephone call that a bomb had been planted aboard. A frogman inspected the hull. The search began only a few hours before the107 words
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Advertisement92 1957-05-09 7 *~Romary& f mS British Biscuits SyJjPfcji L jUlif l^* Bhcuit,, like all good food and %M ?*£iiwi i good hould nhTay be 1/vL fjk ft:-,,, chosen with discretion. And for I CvomaO? W me connoisseur, Romary's Z:::;. r^- Hand Made British Biscuits are \V«flc V^ *tr*"T" J certainly the first92 words
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Advertisement403 1957-05-09 8 THE MOST EXCITIMG MOTORING NEWS FOR YEARS Jillfc-WftiMlir 1l I i i I IP I I WWF iiiv 9nF 2B The new VAUXHALL Reaching OUt into the future for their inspiration NEW -^circulating ball steering for easy parkin* NEW, powerful, economical 'square* enstne--Latesl \f L Jf L V I \W403 words
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153 1957-05-09 9 Tunku - There was method in Knocker's madness Tunku ~says K UALA LUMPUR. The Federal Council, lod xiui Rahf Minister, raid tributes to M. Knocker [r. C. Thornton ces to tie rubber mee country. «aid the ending his the I r e and was y pa n *n n had efore the153 words
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135 1957-05-09 9 ln your best interests Minister LUMPUR, Wed. The Minister for Jre, Inche Abdul Aziz bin Ishak, today asked rS to heed his advirp nn ihroo thinrrc new legislae industry. 1 advice of his competition m would -row 4, X v^rs went by try's help m135 words
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Article33 1957-05-09 9 P OLICE CALL To YOUTH -ThcCha.r"nincse Police ttee, Mr N* poli -c •rcwell r.innor isl he piegreater res--1 a s citizens of new the best torn* n^h able-bodi render was to ce^orc or33 words
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101 1957-05-09 9 KUALA LUMPUR, WED Appeals from decisions by District Officers m enquiries as to the ownership of treasure troves will henceforth lie m the High Court and not with the ruler or the High Commissioner. This clause is included m the new legislation on antiquities101 words
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Article77 1957-05-09 9 PENANG, Wed. Penang will take part m the arts and crafts section of the M.A.H.A. exhibition to be held at the Chin Wu Stadium, Kuala Lumpur from July 5 to 8. Individuals, groups and organizations who wish to send exhibits are requested to get m touch77 words
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Article, Illustration644 1957-05-09 9 What we need.... by Ismail RANGES FROM HIGH FINANCE TO THE LOW ART OF STRIPTEASE MALAYA MUST CREATE A CLIMATE FAVOURABLE TO INVESTORS FROM ABROAD The architects of Malaya's new industrial policy KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The publication of the report of the Working Party on Industrialisation had stimulated a *reat644 words
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Article45 1957-05-09 9 KUALA KRAI. Wed. An agricultural show was opened today at Dabong, key railriver junction 40 miles from here. First ever to be held m this remote outpost of Kelantan, the exhibition includes side shows surh as shadow play, rebana besar and jogct.45 words
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Article43 1957-05-09 9 A TRISHA rider. Lim Thye Wah, 59, was fined $5o m default one month's jail by the Penane Sessions Court President, Mr. David Anthony, yesterday when he pleaded guilty to offering a 40-ccnt bribe to a Police constable on April 19.43 words
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365 1957-05-09 9 Mr. Pooley surprises himself and estate duty laws are amended KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— Mr F. G. Pooley today urged the Federation Government "to save the helpless widows and fatherless children of the peasants from the thoughtless exactions imposed on them" through the estate duty laws. Speaking on the motion he365 words
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375 1957-05-09 9 MINISTER GETS HIS ANSWER G00D BUT DOES NOT GO FAR ENOUGH KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Representatives of both vested interests and labour this morning enthusiastically welcomed the Alliance Government's interim policy statement on industrial development. The Federal Legislative Council approved it unanimously. Mr. H.375 words
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160 1957-05-09 9 A GRACEFUL TRIBUTE TO MACE-BEARER RAJA LOPE KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Lt. Col. Raja Lope Nor Rashid bin Raja Abdul Rahman, the most senior Malayan officer m the Federation Army, as Sergeant -at Arms of the Federal Legislative Council, today bore the beautiful mace for the last time. The speaker of160 words
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Article95 1957-05-09 9 Foodshops Win Health Contest PEXANG, Wed. A World Health Day cleanliness competition among stalls, foodshops and restaurants here was heir.' ?>y the City Health Department. The results are as follows: Stalls: 1. Saw Ens Boon, compound of 38. Western Road. 2. second stall next to 255-D, Penang Road. 3 Yeap95 words
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108 1957-05-09 9 Exhibition Of Catholic Activities PENANG. Wed.— A general idea of Catholic life m Malaya will be presented at an exhibition to be staged at St. Xavier's Institution Hali from Saturday to Friday next. In addition, a pageant depicting the history of the Catholic church through the ages will he staged108 words
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511 1957-05-09 9 IS NUDISM NEXT? KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Immoral striptease shows, if unchecked by the Government, will lead to other undesirable activities suclf as the formation of nudist tamps, Juan Sheikh Ahmad warned the Federal Legislative Council today. He strongly urged511 words
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115 1957-05-09 9 KUALA LUMPUR, WED.— Numerous cases have occurred m the past where employers have delayed payment of contributions .to the Employers Provident Fund thus depriving workers of the interest applicable during the period of delay. This was revealed by the Minister for Finance. Col.115 words
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Article36 1957-05-09 9 HONGKONG, May 8 Special Standard Service:! Closing prices of the Hongkong Exchange were: $16.75 to £1 Sterling; $6.27 to US$l; $1,843 to Malayan $1; $0,147 to one Indonesian Rupiah; Gold $272.25 to a tasl.36 words
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Article21 1957-05-09 9 POLICE arrested a 31-year-old' man, B. Sinnathamby, on a warrant under the restricted residence ordinance at Prai yesterday.21 words
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Advertisement175 1957-05-09 9 Tiresfone Bperience CountsXI Factorial throughout the worldf" t MOM t total sales exceed £1,000,000 pmr Way, O DUAI PURPOSE OH-AND-OFF-THE-WAD p@ C Combinet long, smooth wear on My :^MiSm metalled surfaces with extra traction w| m WmM and pulling power on unmade roads. jUa&t& 3£& Q INCCEASED DEPTH OF TPEAD175 words
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Article106 1957-05-09 10 RUBBER RISES ON OVERSEAS BUYING SINGAPORE rubber market closed yesterday at 90£ cents per lb. for International first grade June shipment. 7/8 cent above Tuesday. The rise resulted from good overseas orders. The market opened* on a firmer note at 90J cents, following higher advices abroad. Prices tended to ease106 words
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Article125 1957-05-09 10 SINGAPORE Chinese Produce Exchange noon closing prices Der picul yesterday were Copra, F. 0.8. May/June $25£ buyers. $26$ sellers; coconut oil m bulk $41 sellers, m drums $A4S sellers Muntok white pepper April F. 0.8. $108 sellers Sarawak white $107 sellers, special Sarawak black $73. COPKA HOLIDAY. CUTLER125 words
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349 1957-05-09 10 NEW YORK, May 8.The largest world trade fair ever held m the United States ended here after two busy weeks. And according to its president, Mr. Charles Snitow, it was a "fabulous success." All four floors of New York's huge Coliseum wore jammed to capacity349 words
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284 1957-05-09 10 Govt. Pledge To Investors Heartening GOOD TURNOVEf SEEN IN LOANS CAUTIOUS optimism was noticeable m it yan share market yesterday, following the r i I Government's assurance that interests of f Ti local investors would be safeguarded. Local share circles viewed the assuranr* "most encouraging." nc General opinion m the284 words
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Article, Illustration88 1957-05-09 10 Anson Road. Singapore. The exercise was part of an advanced training: course designed for the staff. Seen from left are: Mr. Sim Keng Hoe (Ipoh), Mr. Jacob Low (Kuala Lumpur), and Mr. Saw Teik Ghee Penang office). SHELL Company says it spares no effort to trail88 words
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Article19 1957-05-09 10 A WEST German shipbuilding firm. Ottensener Eisenwerke. has announced a U5538,000,000 order for eight cargo ships.19 words
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Article125 1957-05-09 10 Sterling Makes Big Recovery m THE British poun ling has made a J" comeback aftrr th ft v the Middle E*FSB?i Federal Reserve BanV' New York. nk "The recovery has l. greatly aided hv international supp o 7 the pound, the hank "but basically it has J on the current125 words
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Article86 1957-05-09 10 OI'TKR ROADs Sanana. Singalet Neck, Kurashio Star. Kalimani Polus. Banjoewangi, Grant, Flying I Banci. Phong C ail loekoe. INNER RO\|K Tong Hock Pailowa, Ngcrn. Re Sirusa, Larui Tg. Pinang. Pa Up Tong Nam. S Lipis. Van Den Bi Kinabalu L Yong Ann. Rimau Bentong Nanj \'isut. X86 words
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Article28 1957-05-09 10 NEW YORK Jones closing STO( K> 30 Industrials 20 Rails 15 Utilities 65 Stocks BONDS 40 Bonds The Dow-Joi futures inde* equals 100) c U.P.U.P. - 28 words
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Article19 1957-05-09 10 THE contr struction o! a Brltis atomic rractor awarded t > a Scr ongineerin? firm, Ltd. of Glasgow19 words
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Article461 1957-05-09 10 THE boom m the world economy continued during the past year, according to the annual report for 1956 of N.V. Philips' Gloeilampenfabrieken of Eindhoven, Holland. In several countries it was accompanied by a marked inflationary development which, as usual was reflected m an increasing shortage461 words
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Article249 1957-05-09 10 THE Natural Rubber Development Board has just published the proceedings of the conference on rubber m engineering held m London last September. The book. "Rubber m Engineering." has over a hundred illustrations and makes a companion volume to "What Every Engineer Should Know About Rubbers" and "Rut>ber249 words
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Article49 1957-05-09 10 THE Malayan Exchange Banks Association made the following changes m its rates to merchants yesterday: Canada: buying T.T. 31}. O.D. 31?. 90 days airmail 31 11/16 Credit Bills. 31| Trade Bills. Selling ready were: On Canada 30 15/16, Belgian Francs 1630 J. Other exchange rates remain unaltered.49 words
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Article225 1957-05-09 10 MALAYAN sharebrokers reported the following business done yesterday: F. A: X. ords $2.40; Gammons S2: Hammers $2.14; McAHsters $3.33; Robinson ords $1.80. $1,814; Sime Darby $2.<57A to $2-70; Spore Cold Storage "$lB2. $1,824; Straits Times $3.:w to $3.38; U.£. ord> S9 80; Jacks $330. Allenby $1.13: Amal. Malay225 words
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Article42 1957-05-09 10 A COMPANY with a capital of £A1 million has been launched m Sydney to search for oil m Portuguese Timor. The company. Timor Oil. is one of the first Austra-lian-financed organisations to prospect for oil outside Australian territory.42 words
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Article44 1957-05-09 10 Malayan tin exports totalled 6.348 tons, against 7,684 tons m the previous month, according to preliminary figures. This brings the total m the first four months this year to 24.933 tons, against 24.033 tons m the same period last year.44 words
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Article35 1957-05-09 10 RUBBER outputs for the month of April are:- Amalgamated Malay 57.200 lb; Borelli 57.000 ib; Connemara 44.500 lb; New Serendah 57,000 lb; Bassett 26,000 lb; K. Sidlm 85.857 lb; Bukit Kepong 18.500 lb.35 words
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Advertisement394 1957-05-09 10 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVE* that, I, PANG JEI KWONG of No. 52-15, Buki Panjang. Village, 10 m.s Sin gapore, 23, have applied t( the Board of Licencing Justices, Singapore, for a Retai Shop Licence, m respect ol premises at Far Ocean Co. of No. 52-15, Bukit Panjang Village. 10 m.s.394 words
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Advertisement204 1957-05-09 10 NOTICES TENDER NOTICE CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD. FEDERATION OF MALAYA. RENDERS are invited for "ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO EXISTING C.E.B. OFFICE AT KAJANG" C.E.B. registered contractors to apply to the Architect, Central Electricity Board, P. O. Box 1006. Kuala Lumpur with a deposit of $30/- for Drawings and specification, which will204 words
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Advertisement191 1957-05-09 10 BARBER-FERN-VILLE LINES fot Boston New Yorh. Philadelphia Baltimore. Mobilt. New Orlein* n^ Sport P.Sham Penang Nr» CASTLEVILLE C. 31/32 sails 8 May 9 May 13/14 May LEOVILLE 14/21 May 22 May 26/28 May (It proceeding via Cap* arrival data New York 4 days ter| From New York, Los Angels. San191 words
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Advertisement1144 1957-05-09 11 Tel: 2405 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Tel: 2412 (18 lines) (Incotpoiatcd Hi Singapore) (12 lines) THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL. CLASCOW LONDON b CONTINENTAL PORTS Carriers opt. on to proceed via other ports to load and discharge cargo (with liberty to proceed via Suez or Panama or Cape of1,144 words
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Advertisement827 1957-05-09 11 MITSUI T?^ LINE mmm Spore P.S horn Penonc FOR JAPAN Azumosan Moru for Moil. Kobe, Yokor.omo vio Hong Kong ...12 May Notuson Mon to* Moji Kobe. Yokohomo .16 May Bonsei Moru for Moii Kobe. Osoko. Yokohomo 31 May 28 May Hakonetoit Moru tor Yokohomo, Nagovo Kobe- vio Monilo ond Pusan827 words
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Article1789 1957-05-09 12 From Our Correspondent 'T'HE almost forgotten city of Anuradhapura (Ceylon), the cradle of Ceylonese art, Is to be rebuilt. Premier Nehru, who is expected to visit the Island on May 17, is to lay the foundation stone. About 2,000 years ago it was the capital of King Duttagamani.1,789 words
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Article, Illustration568 1957-05-09 12 stttitcliitfj on the bridfje between ttv<* areat cultures J^VERY week-day morning about G. 30, a cleancut, well-dressed young man steps from a house on a quiet residential street m Berkeley, California, He kisses his attractive wife goodbye, walks a few blocks and boards a bus which568 words
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Article, Illustration23 1957-05-09 12 Quotation Board c rill Lynch. Pi>>and Beane's S> co office- On tl Alexander Pon, accom executive ici'.fi the erage firm, with Allen Hoii23 words
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Advertisement150 1957-05-09 12 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products -Balashin Sai In The "New Look" Pack Very effective for Coughs, Indigestion, Seasickness, Nausea, Tiredness, Stomachache, Foul Breath. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL IBS iil DUSSELDORF^ J -o* GENEVA m Super-Constellation Ajjm ffi A) r t j c j imlM^iiii150 words
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Miscellaneous292 1957-05-09 12 TODAY'S QUOTATION: "A cfeeeifal i<M»k Make* a dish a it\i«.t." Georn Herbert. THURSDAY FOR BVEBYONt: This day is quite stimulating and those who are progressive and iorward- looking will make the most i of the opportunities present i at this time. voi it mi: i iii> 1 1 AM) BIUTHSIUN292 words
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Article145 1957-05-09 13 ,v May <UP>— Euro-' DOV. t champion France and Basscy of npire titlbt, Id crov/n York, on •n Basseys :.t r rldies. follow. ,11 from the n« Club of ripc.ded to to stage the m promoter id made a .c bout Ho Word Yet vnrv I 'AD- The Club145 words
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Article72 1957-05-09 13 PARIS, May 7 (Reuter)— Guy Amouretti won the men's singles tit c for the fourth time m the French national table tennis championships here tonight. Amouretti who held* the title m 1953-54-55 beat Maurice Granier 21-14. 21-7. 21-14. m the final. Granier beat defending champion Rene Roothooft72 words
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Article, Illustration32 1957-05-09 13 THAT'S Willie Gardner, basketball wizard. Willie-, paying his first visit to England with Harlem Globetrotters, who open their three- month tour at Empire Pool, Wembley, this week MirrorpicMirrorpic - 32 words
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750 1957-05-09 13 Frank McGhee - YOU RE WRONG ABOUT THAT BUSBY BLUNDER Frank McGhee The answer to millions of fans By LONDON, May B.— Why didn't Ray Wood, Manchester United's injured 'keeper, go back into goal when he appeared like a white ghost from the players' tunnel ten minutes after half time? Why was he750 words
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Article84 1957-05-09 13 LONDON. May 7, (Reuter) The government rejected a proposal m the House of Commons today that a Royal (independent) Commission should examine the affairs of the British Football industry. A labour member, Mr. J P. W. Mallalieu. urged an inquiry because of the 'considerable evidence of corruption In84 words
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Article190 1957-05-09 13 Hinson Outpoints Frenchman LONDON. May 7 (Reuter)— Guy Gracia, of France, who has built up a reputation as a scourge of British lightweights, was surprisingly beaten on points over ton rounds by Ron Hinson. 25--year-old relatively unconsldered British boxer, at the Royal Albert Hall here tonight. Gracia has beaten prominent190 words
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Article337 1957-05-09 13 Tribe Win But Score Badly Hurt NEW YORK. May 8. (AP).— Cincinnati won its eighth m succession, Washington dropped its ninth m a row and Cleveland snapped the New York Yankees winning streak at six. All this was overshadowed, however, by an injury to the Indians' prize southpaw Herb Score,337 words
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225 1957-05-09 13 I'll Let The Fans Decide' ...Sugar Ray NEW YORK, May 8 (UP) Middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson said yesterday he "may retire soon without fighting again" but will leave his decision up to the letters of boxing fans Since his knockout title triumph over Gene Fullmer at Chicago last Meek,225 words
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Article152 1957-05-09 13 Hitchcock Sets The Pace SOUTHPORT. Lancashire. May 8 <Reuter) Jimmy Hitchcock, 26-year-old Middlesex proiessional, took the major honours m the first round of the Dunlop £2.f>90 sterling 90 holes (five rounds) golf tournament which becnn yesterday on the Hesketh and Southport and Ainsdale courses. With a magnificent 68 he set152 words
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Article33 1957-05-09 13 BELFAST, May 8 (Reuter) Results of soccer matches played m Northern Ireland yesterday were: Irish League City Cup: Cliftonville 3. Crusaders 2. Gold Cup. second round replay; Coleraine 1. Bangor 1.33 words
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Advertisement782 1957-05-09 13 XASSIFIED ADS SITUATION VACANT CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD OF THE FEDERATION OF MALAYA. Apprentice Instructor JTA Superscale. A PPLICATIONS are invited for Tk- the post of Apprentice Intructor whose duties will be to each Trade Apprentices the >asic skills m workshop practice. Initially the appointment will >c m Kuala Lumpur but782 words
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Miscellaneous205 1957-05-09 13 i'lAbner By Al Capp X /AN >**>TT BE LONIS. AHO.L VAMK A"\l Ar />v£T r/AJ/S" LWE- I (-"HAW* r~ |M U'L HAROER.T ErTHER TIMV WILL LET jmJ .w /F S^/k" < vo'Do:t HArrA w<vrr (=cr V go O' th' toe -or tvt toe. will let yiPRwJ r. namely V k/v£wahis205 words
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Article, Illustration44 1957-05-09 14 Photo. QUEEN Elizabeth shakes hands with Aston Villa's Captain and inside-left J. Dixon prior to presenting him with the Cup after his team had beaten Manchester United m the Football Association Cup Final at Wembley. Aston Villa won 2-1. U.P.U.P. - 44 words
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186 1957-05-09 14 KUALA LUMPUR, \Ved. The Football Association of Selangor has decided not to take part m the Football Association of Malaya knockout competition this year. This was disclosed by Mr. Arthur Manuel, Secretary of the FAS today. He said that this decision was taken186 words
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Article44 1957-05-09 14 The following have been chosen to represent Combined Services against Hongkong m their one-day cricket match on May 26 m the Colony G. turner (Capt). L King, Alty, Bone. Hanrahan, E. Rose, Mallett. Barron, Grindrod, Goodwin and Gore. 12th man-Pearce44 words
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Article31 1957-05-09 14 LONDON. May 8. (Reuter) England beat the Republic of Ireland 5-1 after leading 4-0 at halftime m a preliminary round match of the World Football Cup at Wembley today.31 words
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Article38 1957-05-09 14 JACKS Sports Club beat Fraser and Neave S.C. by a solitary goal m a second division Business House soccer match played at the Farrer Park yesterday. Ong Choon Thiam scored the goal m the first half.38 words
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Article77 1957-05-09 14 Boxing Time In Jail ALOR STAR. Wed. Prisoners m the State jail have asked for boxing gloves so that they can "box away their time while serving their sentences". A request for boxing gloves has been submitted to the board of visiting Justices, whose chairman, Che Mohamed Akib bin Yaacob,77 words
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Article133 1957-05-09 14 MOUNT Erskine Boys' Club will meet Singapore Harbour Board Boys' Club m the finals of the Federation of Boys* Club •annual table-tennis tournament :for the "Tan Thoon Lip" challenge trophy on Wed. May 15 at 7.30 p.m. at the Queen Street Boys' Hostel. The holders of the133 words
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Article390 1957-05-09 14 Two Counties Claim Full Points LONDON. May 8 (Reuter) Lancashire and Middlesex yesterday claimed the maximum of 14 points from their opening matches m the 1957 County cricket campaign. Lancashire defeated Somerset by seven wickets and Middlesex treat Nottinghamshire by 115 runs, both having earlier earned the new bonus of390 words
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Article86 1957-05-09 14 TOKYO. May 8 (AP) Orient middleweight champion Hachiro Tatsumi of Japan today signed a contract to defend his title against Far Eastern fourth ranking Dowthong Singhaphalp of Thailand m Banukok on June 1. Filipino fight promoter Lope Sarrca! Sr. said Tatsumi will fly to Bangkok on86 words
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Article465 1957-05-09 14 THREE more records were broken and another equalled on the second day of the 16th annual Chinese Inter-school sports held at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Results of the finals: BOYS Middle School "A" Division 100 metres: 1. Lim Jit Chin (113 Sec). 2. Lee Kheng Fang.465 words
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Article102 1957-05-09 14 ROME, May 8 (AP)— South African women had rough going today m women's doubles first round play m the Rome international tennis tournament. Daphne F^ncutt, South Africa, and Edda Budino, West Germany, beat Mirtyl Dubois and Michele Bourbonnais, France, 6-3, 6-3. But Renee Schuurman and Sandra Reynolds, South102 words
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249 1957-05-09 14 WEST INDIANS ARE SET FOR THIRD SUCCESSIVE VICTORY OXFORD, May 8. West Indies lead Oxford University by 36 runs with six wickets m hand at the end of the first day's play here today. Batting first, Oxford were all out for 119 runs, six of their batsmen falling to the249 words
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Article, Illustration63 1957-05-09 14 TOMORROW night's boxing revival at the I] World Stadium will give the Colony's leadinr weight Chua Gim Chiang (see picture i£L chance to prove his worth. Chua is a claimant toi vacant Malayan title. He will feature m the seq main bout of the evening— lo three-minute roiui against the63 words
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Article135 1957-05-09 14 OXFORD UNIVERSITY First Innings I. Gibson c Smith b Dewdney 6 J. Hobbs c Sobers b Atkinson 11 A. Walton b Ramadhin C. Melville b Atkinson M. Eajrar b Ramadhin J. Currie lbw Ramadhin 6 M. Scott stumped Kanhai b Ramadhin 4 R. Woodcock not out 7 J Bailey b135 words
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Article132 1957-05-09 14 McAteer Will Not Quit LONDON, May 8 (AP)—British Empire middleweight champion Pat McAteer flew home today from Johannesburg after the tragic* defence of his title and said he had decided to go on boxing. Speaking at London airport Of the death of his opponent, South African champion Jimmy Elliott, who132 words
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Article120 1957-05-09 14 LONDON, May 8 (Reuter) Tea scores m today's cricket matches were:At Oxford. Oxford University 119. Walton 64. Ramadhin six for 18. West Indies 155 for four, Ganteaume 60, Walcott 58 At Hove. Gloucestershire 322. Hawkins 106. Sussex 22 for no wicket. At Lords. Kent 346 for eight120 words
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Article39 1957-05-09 14 KLANG. Wed. Ho Lam Fong and Carmen Ng last night won the final of the women's doubles of the Klang and Coast District Badminton Championships when they beat Lee Yew Lan and Lum Wai Kheng 15-5, 15-3.39 words
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Article47 1957-05-09 14 ROYAL Electrical Mechanical Engineers beat H.M.S Terror by 51 runs m a friendly cricket match played yesterday R.E.M.E. 112 for 3 wickets. White 49 not out and Hamdlin 41 not out: Glover fi wickets for 14 runs and' Calcott 3 for 23 HMS Terror 61.47 words
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Article45 1957-05-09 14 CHESTER, May 8. (Reuter) Mr. F J. Honour's Curry won the Chester Cup run over two miles, two furlongs and 77 yards here today. He beat the Queens Atlas by six lengths, with Major L. B. Holliday's Combatant two lengths further away third.45 words
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Article16 1957-05-09 14 OWING to the flu epidemic, all SAFA soccer fixtures for today have been cancelled.16 words
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Article143 1957-05-09 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Five of the 40 horses now spelling at the veterinary sanatorium m Cameron Highlands are recent arrivals to Malaya. They are Grand Chancellor, Marly Knowe. Bonnie Scot, Gouag and Rothesay and will join "Doc" Rocgers' stable after their spell. Others up for spelling are:143 words
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Advertisement89 1957-05-09 14 I II" IX IMI s. <&'%& ''-WW^^ JIMMY Elliott sprawls on i the canvas after a left 2 v^-t- hook from Pat McAteer. mH Ten hours later he was IU Hf dead. The fight took IBb place m Johannesburg ip! last Saturday. It was a pi M W^m fr title89 words
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Miscellaneous24 1957-05-09 14 ATHLETICS: Chinese Schools Athletic Sports Meet at Jalan Besar Stadium at a.m.: Lmcer Primary Stamford Girls' School I II Sports Meet at School ground.24 words
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