Singapore Standard, 17 February 1959
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Title Section27 1959-02-17 1 SINGAPORE STANDARD S i 31 I tytyt [FINAL EDITION] Telephone ***** 5 Cable "TIGERNEWS" SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1959 Vol. IX No. 229. 15 cts. 14 Pages27 words
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Article, Illustration195 1959-02-17 1 A silver casket for HRH— traders TIIE four Chambers of Commerce in Singapore will present Ike specially designed silver casket above) to the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to the Colony next week. It is understood that the President of the Malay Chamber of Commerce. Incite Abdul Hamid bin195 words
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Article218 1959-02-17 1 FOR THE DUKE -AN ARCHLESS WELCOME Buntings, flags are the order THERE will be NO arches of welcome for the Duke of Edinburgh when he arrives in Singapore on Sunday for a four-day visit. This traditional form of welcome wiil be absent beCSUSe, as the Deputv Chief Secretary, Mr. S.218 words
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Article70 1959-02-17 1 NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (UPI) Police announced on Sunday seizure of a near-record uf :*0 povinds of pure heroin worth MS 12.000,000 and arrest of the 27 persons in a series of lightning raids climaxing a top-secret two-year investigation. Federal and City narcotics squad members70 words
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Article31 1959-02-17 1 NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (Reuter) Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the widow of President franklin D. Roosevelt, will appeal in filmed television advertise ments today endorsing a brand of margarine.31 words
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Article607 1959-02-17 1 After 11 years af hardships Selangor declared *HVhite 9 Resist enemy in your midst says Sultan KUALA LUMPUR, Mon.— A total of 4,803,814 out of Malaya's population of 6,278,--763 arc now living in areas free from communist terrorism following this evening's declaration by the Selangor607 words
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120 1959-02-17 1 JAKARTA, Feb. 16 I Reuter) Indonesia's Premier Djuanda told British Embassy officials loday that the government would make a careful examination of the case of five British rubber estates taken over by local authorities in North Sumatra. Thi.s was reported by Mr Robert120 words
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177 1959-02-17 1 WHAT'S BEST FOR MALAYA, SINGAPORE -BY BANKER KUALA LUMPUR, Mon.— Malaya should concentrate on the development of her natural resources and Singapore should maintain her entrepot staftis if she is to hold her present importance in world trade, said the President of the Bank of Tokyo, Mr. S. Horie here177 words
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Article, Illustration495 1959-02-17 1 A SINGAPORE broker, Lee Bok Low. 31. was yesterday afternoon found brutally murdered in a new and untenanted house in Lorong 32, Geylang. The man was shot in the chest and slashed in the face. A salesman. Mr. Seow Koon Seng, 31, made the495 words
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Article, Illustration172 1959-02-17 1 GUN (wrapped in secret society cloth) FOUND at fire site SINGAPORE Police yesterday recovered a serviceable revolver, buried deep in a burnt out shack at the site of the fire in Kampong Tiong Bahru. The revolver a .38 was the second weapon to be found oh the scene within twoStandard - 172 words
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639 1959-02-17 1 New Govt. Homes For Kampong Fire Victims Fed. sends $50,000 gift SINGAPORE Government is drawing up immediate plans to build new houses at the burned down «ite to house most of the 90R fire victim families in Kampong Tiong Rahru. i This was decided 9\ a toplevel meeting of Government639 words
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108 1959-02-17 1 West Want 4-Power Talks With Russia London. Feb. 16 (Rea* r) Britain. France. America and West. Germany today handed not.. s to Russia urging a four-power Foreign Ministers' conference on Germany, with German, participating as adviser^ Date, place .ind form of German participation should be fixed by mutual agreement, they108 words
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Article77 1959-02-17 1 PARIS. Feb. 16 <Reute r Group-Captain Peter Townsend left here last night by air for the French Camernons. where he wi.l fi.m <>ne of the nnal sequence* in *.he story of his |oumt] round the world. He told reporters he would return to Paris ln77 words
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Article23 1959-02-17 2 lin t •JJ eli Ahn PO en m dm thev CU en fami J| K not r th el tt oj 023 words
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Article335 1959-02-17 2 JKRANTI'T. Mon. Prime 0 Rahman flew here thi morning n ,f aircraft and before a rrowd nf people for their past support Before he left, the Tunk people: "Work together In or religion for the prospc ot the Government." The Tunk'i was accompanied by the Minister for Ag' ture.335 words
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Article56 1959-02-17 2 I Of ho>; I and j J I key 4 1 I I Cth.i. I ing I Pat i < I tior He i and I i I I fne| r i thr>«<- I He i rare sffon i v a r r of the ai ijrs of met56 words
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Advertisement779 1959-02-17 2 &bAmY9?\<eTWM SITUATIONS VACANT SINGAPORE C II Y COUNCIL WATER D IPARTMBNT. Application? are ir.vited for the vacant post of Water Electrical Charpeman in Johore Rate of Pay $g 80 per day phjs an extra 1/fith rate of pay for shift work. Candidate? must po^F^s:Ilst Grade Electrical Chargeman's Certificate of Competency779 words
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Advertisement581 1959-02-17 2 ACCOM. VACANT TO LET Two and Three-bed-room modern flats (furnished > at Holland Road. Singapore with all conveniences. Telephone *****/*****. Fl RNISHED TERRACE House 840-4. Poh Huat Road district 19. Three Bedrooms Bathroom Attached All Modern Conveniences Rent .200. Telephone *****. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WANTED Sole Distributors in Singapore and Federation581 words
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Advertisement492 1959-02-17 2 NOTICES NOTICE is hereby given that I. CHEW TIANG CHOON of No. 53, Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore, have applied for a Ist Class Beer House licence in respect of premises No. 53, Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore, and that this application will be heard in the Court of the District Judge492 words
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Advertisement519 1959-02-17 2 i NOTICE ls hereby given that I. ONG KOK CHIANG of No. 45. Clive Street Singapore, have applied for a Retail Shop licence in respect of premises No. 8. Clive Street, Singapore, and that this application will be heard in the Court of the District Judge and First Magistrate. Criminal519 words
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Advertisement512 1959-02-17 2 i NATURALISATION NOTICE is hereby given i that MR. TAN CHIN CHONG of 130 Dorset Road. Singa- pore. Is applying to the Governor for naturalisation, I and that any person who knows any reason why na- turalLsation should not be granted should send a written I and signed statement of512 words
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Advertisement582 1959-02-17 2 TENDER NOTICES PH.D. TENDER NOTICE TENDERS will be received by the Senior Mechanical Engineer. P.W.D.. Workshop. Johore Bahru. up to noon of the 28th February. 1959. for the purchase of Mechanical Spares. Assorted Tyres Tubes, Cast Iron Pipes and Scrap Material and Batteries. Full particulars and Tender forms can be582 words
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EDITORIAL • SINGAPORE TIGER STANDARD
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Article324 1959-02-17 3 INKU Abdul Rahman review of the jf.air* of state which he gave in a press inter■l 1° Sunday touched a triumphant note. It befitted the proud record of achievement which fc^Bvcs behind temporarily to devote his full ■and energies to the coming elections in the t,on His review324 words
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Article479 1959-02-17 3 THE political scene in Singapore began ta ke clearer shape last weekend. Starting with it Friday's public debate on the hawker rumpus which, incidentally, the "boo boys" had a field y several parties have come out in the open step up thc election tempo. Early estimates tclose479 words
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Article50 1959-02-17 3 1 O^lC£ *3 Lim Teck Kim Koad. S'pore PC Box No 1563 Cables MCERNfcWS LUMPiid (5 lines) All departments '-nma Insurance Blag.. 174 Batu Rd r--if D none ***** INC Cowan bt Tel 3329 ACCA: A <-e.fh St Tel 4055 L v\-A Buk.t China Tel: 147150 words
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Article, Illustration975 1959-02-17 3 EDWARD CRANKSHAW - EDWARD CRANKSHAW —by— LONDON QN his visit to Russia, Mr. Harold Macmillan will be collecting impressions not only of Mr. Khrushchev and his policies, but also, we may hope, of the new Soviet society of the Soviett Union as a major Power based on the975 words
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Article925 1959-02-17 3 PHILIP DEANE - PHILIP DEANE liy WASHINGTON I\JR. JOHN FOSTER DULLES has been stricken with illness at a time when the West is working out a plan which, at best, would solve the Berlin crisis and the problem of Europe's division, or failing that, at least aims to snatch the925 words
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Article66 1959-02-17 3 Shorto from the Talks So They Say In The Army "IT haa been said and maybe with some degree of accuracy that Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves were Just learners compared to Quartermasters. They are certainly a race apart and I've heard that they're not really born they're Issued. Jack66 words
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415 1959-02-17 3 MARK ARNOLD FOSTER - More Pay For British Fighting Men MARK ARNOLD FOSTER by LONDON. THE British Government is to review military Service pay and pensions in time for improvements to be made by April. 1960. There are to be improvements in conditions too. These will include free passages for children of British Servicemen415 words
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Article, Illustration17 1959-02-17 3 The Amazon River's discharge is so great it freshens Atlantic waters 100 miles offshore.17 words
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Article, Illustration440 1959-02-17 3 the NEWS as it strikes me POLITICIANS in the Federation and in Singapore should be careful what th-y »ay For one thing— and thi. Important— they have a mixed audience predominated by people whose intellect i» at a low ebb, consequently, believe that he who abuses best and shouts the440 words
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Advertisement41 1959-02-17 3 'i|j mefraeting and Dispensing FBpticians rjVE SIGHT TESTING FREE TO STUDENTS o hMfiki>t Bv appointment to v I» <^P' HH THI RtXTAN fk^ B ..r.47. Mmm m^ OF KiHORF |e optical house 38A, Orchard Road Ist Floor (Next to Hongkong Bank)41 words
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Advertisement143 1959-02-17 3 more power in [less] space iVe^ Series 5 Motors Crompton Parkinson Series 5 Motors coat less than previous moton of the same output. They may be as much as 40° 0 lighter and take up only 60% of the space. Outputs: 1 to 50 h.p. They comply dimensionally with BS143 words
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455 1959-02-17 4 SCRIBE ON TRIAL FOR HAVING DUD CITIZEN PAPERS Something was wrong —boatman tells court KFALA LUMPUR. Mon. A 40-year-old professional letter-writer stood trial in the Sessions Court today on two charges of having forced citizenship certificates alleged to have been 'sold' to a China-born boatman who wanted to bring his455 words
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167 1959-02-17 4 RAF to rehearse fly-past on 2 days THE Royal Air For< c Stage a rehearsal of its flypast for the arrival of the Duke of Edinburgh in Singapore on Friday and Saturday. All airline operators have been asked to re-arrange their schedules for both days in the morning. The first167 words
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Article64 1959-02-17 4 SPORE-BOUND PLANE IS FORCED BACK KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. A Malayan Airways Dakota, bound for Sinsapore from Penang, developed engine trouble yesterday evening while over Kuaia Lumpur and landed with one engine out of order. Th e plane carried 23 passengers, among whom were 14 American tourists from Bangkok. They left64 words
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85 1959-02-17 4 Singapore took more liquor last month PEOPLE are consuming more liquor in Singapore according to a Customs Department report released yesterday which showed that revenue of $2,498,000 from this source increased by $906,000 for January as compared with the same month last year. Revenue from tobacco, however, dropped sharpJv from85 words
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118 1959-02-17 4 They hope to refloat sunken tug this week THKRE are frc.-h hopes of re-floating the sunken Harbour Board tug. Pitho, during this week, a Harbour Board spokesman told The Standard yesterday. Tidal currents in Keppel Head, the scene of the port disaster, which have hampered salvaging operations durins the past118 words
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384 1959-02-17 4 'TEC (10 YRS. IN FORCE) TOOK BRIBESAY CHARGES TEO KIM WAH, 31. a detective of the Secrqt Societies Branch, Criminal Investigation Department, yesterday stood trial in the Singapore Third Qistrict Court on two counts of bribery. Teo. who has served ten years in tne b urce. wasienarged with accepting britoes384 words
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Article, Illustration157 1959-02-17 4 Kedah goes gay for Sultan's crowning ALOR STAR. Mon. The Sultan of Kedah, Tunku Abdul Halim, and :h e Sultanah will make a roval tour of the State for ten days followine the installation of the Sultan on Feb. 20. Their visits will range from the island of Pulau Langkawl.157 words
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Article88 1959-02-17 4 MR. GOH WILL SEE FOR HIMSELF THE Permanent Secretary to the Labour Ministry. Mr L. C. Goh will be conducted or. a tour of RAF. Seletar this morning to gain first hand knowledge of working condition^ of 3.000 civilian emp loyeei there He wil! be accompanied bv the Labour Commissioner.88 words
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354 1959-02-17 4 A MAN. who accompanied his friend to the Singapore Ninth Magistrate's Court to hear a case at the latter's request y&sterday, was arrested in connection with it. l The man. Tan Hup Chuan. was frisked by Police, put in the dock354 words
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Article198 1959-02-17 4 JOHORE BHARI'. Mon. Mm,.,. Inche Khir Johari, told students lf I High School. Muar. that there M_Mi I differences among the various rommunti I the future of the country depends n I The Minister was paying I vernacular and English schoc I AftOT visiting tho exhibition put wn- hv198 words
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Article84 1959-02-17 4 EDUCATION BODY TO HOLD SHOW THE Singapore Pe Education Association hold a variety show at the Victoria Theatre in MasProceeds of the show srlU to the PEA Find, vire-Fre-sident. Mr. Ahmad Khan Surattee. said vesterda" Tbe Association li running 83 classes in various schools and 1.500 student* are being taught84 words
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88 1959-02-17 4 A SINGAPORE Traction Company employee. I.m Yarc Heng, said in the Singapore High Court yesterday that his wife left him after ?ix months of marriage because he not afford to give her mother 130 a month as allowance I.im said this whe,,88 words
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Article, Illustration330 1959-02-17 4 TWO things prevented American airman Robert Baudin from leaving Singa* pore in his light slngleengined plane on a solo flight to Sydney over the week-end One: His rubber dinghy was stolen. Two: When he decided to take off yesterday for Jakarta, he worked330 words
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Advertisement41 1959-02-17 4 ___rv __________BI Amu SV-V^vQjt *<___£* -v*- 3k MA SbrQ'""' *3c_/_ll__E___'. js S_jS^_^!*Vj_Hl nfv&i' _sS_v 9 Ri_wwjS m_£' \"t_S B_v__ bu^__ Oflß eanStm _»6888___o«__-~"-— ________H *»*>**•' *-***»*JavvscVv^.*» fl 88iK8ca__faflA i a^Bß Zuv <>9 __S____i___________i brand's I h#l%M|^ mmmmWnmmW ESSENCE j the essence of strength41 words
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Article312 1959-02-17 5 Party prepares ground for a strong bid at Colony elections THE Singapore State t'MNO has started a campaign to bringr the party closer to the people, the UMNO chairman, Dato Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat, told The Standard yesterday. Dato Hamid said that the party was mustering all its312 words
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Article, Illustration498 1959-02-17 5 A night club meeting Love at first sight A YOUNG Singapore divorcee was re-united with her new-wed husband, the heir to a Baronetcy, in London last week. Behind this run-of-the-mill statement lies the tale of a heart-warming romance and secret wedding. The groom is Christopher Wymondham Rayner Cooke, 20.498 words
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376 1959-02-17 5 S'PORE GIRL (I'II Return ring CALLS OFF UK WEDDING nu lost savings at dogs jiaSS (own I.WOOCK, 19-year-old adopted ighter of i former Singapore lawyer and Legislative tmblyrnai.. Mr John Laycock, has called off her tending wedding to a former ships engineer in Hand .;^s he lost all his savings376 words
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Article111 1959-02-17 5 Essay contest for students THE Education and Youth Activities Committee of the Singapore Junior Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a tourism essa v contest for students attending English secondary schools or Chinese Senior Middle Schools in Singapore. The essay fl on: "What does Tourism mean to Singapore?" The Chamber hopes111 words
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Article85 1959-02-17 5 )irr< tor of Tourism ■apore, Mr. Bob has written to the film Services Ltd., pstiona on the proof a travel docufilm of the "Matin >ir« •< tor of the Serr Tom Hodge, said Howlett disclosed now in Kuala to discuss the proof thp film with fayan Film Cnit. welcomed85 words
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Article61 1959-02-17 5 INDIA OFFERS THREE STUDY AWARDS H_3it nen t of Andh- India* is offcr■hj scholarships to *JB.-; n n g person.s of Ka£o domiciled in jJJ: the Federation t^M in po.sttfl r ™>rM<.. in InIfi f f the scholar;S n?onth e _lSd ••_a M have passed ft. -^ncuiation of *rnSE ity.61 words
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132 1959-02-17 5 CITY BODY DISMISSES STREDWICK APPEAL A SINGAPORE City Council Committee, which inquired into the construction of the Murnane Reservoir, has rejected an appeal lodged by the former City Water Engineer, Mr. W. S. Stredwick, to reconsider its findings. The Committee found the reservoir faulty and had reported that Mr. Stredwick132 words
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133 1959-02-17 5 Build low cost houses: Councillor tells SIT INDEPENDENT City Councillor, Mr. N. Karuppiah, yesterday suggested that the Singapore Improvement Trust should, in future, build only low cost houses with a monthly rental of between $25 and $50. s In an eight-point memorandum to the Trust. Mr. Karuppiah proposes that in133 words
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Article, Illustration106 1959-02-17 5 The former Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, Mr. R.S. Garfield Todd, last night visited the Singapore Constitution Exposition. He came by motor launch from Clifford Pier. He was met by the Exposition Committee's vice-chairman. Mr. Yap Pheng Geek and secretary-g eneral. Mr. Richard Lim. He106 words
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130 1959-02-17 5 Colony UMNO aids fish tragedy family THE Singapore Mala, family of eight who con sumed poisonous fish which resulted in the death of two members yesterday received cash donations totalling $49.25. Donations are from UMNO, Bukit Timah division $8.20; UMNO Ne e Soon $9.70; UMNO Rally at New Star Cinema.130 words
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Article137 1959-02-17 5 Cancelled union gets new hearing THE Registrar of Trade Unions had cancelled the Malayan National Seamen's certificate of registration two days too early, the Chief Justice. Sir Alan Rose, was told in the Singapore High Court yesterday. Sir Alan granted the Union an order directing the Minister for Labour and137 words
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Article22 1959-02-17 5 THE Pcrmatang Pauh Pontoon Bridge at Butterworth Will be closed for repairs from midnight to 6 a.m. today and Thursday.22 words
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Advertisement372 1959-02-17 5 7*& m&ttettf 6tac& C&zx* fAMOUS INTERNATIONAL FILM STAR |J P^^^ B, A XW *j9t* A C* I&Bi_^^^^^^^^^^^l I Bi* j^_tt«"iiv. 2 tS_l. i _,^_R*v_v A&XB< V IB Jpfef ff ts __________________________H____P _f fS&stl^ *SS fl I HjSJ ill in f/ie perfume of attraction If 1 thc secret of beautiful women372 words
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Article411 1959-02-17 6 Shadow Cabinets will be formed by all State branches KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. The UMNO Central Executive Committee, headed by Party President Tunku Abdul Rahman, has instructed all UMNO State divisions to display the present Alliance symbol of a sailing ship at all UMNO houses411 words
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Article92 1959-02-17 6 Raja Rastom reinstated in UMNO KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. The Selangor UMNO Executive Committer headed by the Minister for Agriculture, Inche Abdul Aziz bin Ishak, has reinstated Federal Councillor Raja Rastom Sharome as UMNO member. Raja Rastom Sharome's name was struck off from the membership roll of the Kuala Selangor Division92 words
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305 1959-02-17 6 MUST Singapore police constables continue to remain "the men in the grey flannel shirts?" This "warm" question, which concerns more than 3,000 "mata-matas" in the Force, is now being reviewed by Chief Secretary, Mr. E. B. David. The Standard was told305 words
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Article176 1959-02-17 6 THE management of the Lam Huat Hup Kee Pineapple Factory in Kranji, Singapore, yesterday agreed to re-employ its 18U workers, who were safked on Feb. 11. The agreement was signed by th e management and the Amalgamated Malayan Pineapple Workers' Union, which represents the176 words
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172 1959-02-17 6 THE Singapore People's Alliance yesterday charged the People's Action Party with rumour-mongering. Commentirig on a statement b v PAP chairman. Dr. Toh Chin Chye made at Hong Lim Green on Sunday that the SPA was receiving monetary aid from bank compradores and the British172 words
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Article, Illustration173 1959-02-17 6 THEY'LL SHOW OFF BEACHWEAR, GOWNS, THE LOT, IN BATIK OVER 100 Indonesian batik dresses of the latest Eastern and Western designsranging from beachwear to full-length evening gowns will be displayed in Singapore this week The dresses will be worn by .>_x models from Indonesia at a fashion snow at *heStandard - 173 words
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102 1959-02-17 6 French govt. offers two studyawards THE French Government is offering two scholarships for Singapore students to pursue studies in a university in France. The scholarships carry a monthly grant of M5224 for the academic year 1959-1960. The subject pursued can be Literature, Law, Science or Arts. The object of the102 words
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Article37 1959-02-17 6 .TOHORE BAHRU, Mon.— The Minister for External Affairs, Dr. Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman. yesterday visited an exhibition by schoolchildren in connection with the State's Civics month, at the Diamond Jubilee Hall here37 words
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Article302 1959-02-17 6 COLONY'S GIANT CHARITY DRIVE A GIANT rharity drive organized by the International Charity Promotion Committee was launched in Singapore yesterday. Singapore Governor, Sir William Goode. 1. the patron and Lady Goode, the chairman of the Committee At a Press conference jam* terday. Mr. G. H K;at. an organizer, .said that302 words
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123 1959-02-17 6 Duke's Visit: Shipping Restrictions The Master Attendant. Singapore. Capt R L Rlckard. has ordered the temporary closure of certain sections of Colony wafers to shipping during the risll the Duke of Edinburgh, from Feb 21 to 25. A notice :o this effect has been sent to manners He has also123 words
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388 1959-02-17 6 RETRIAL FOR INSPECTOR ON BRIBE CHARGE POLICE INSPECTOR M. Kanapathy faced his retrial on a bribery charge in the Singapore First District Court yesterday. Kanapathy had been found guilty on the same charge by another District Judge, Mr. S. K. Lee. and sentenced to one year's jail last February. However,388 words
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Article443 1959-02-17 6 IPOH. Mon.— The Perak High ourt how two cousins who were partner* n *'l had several business disputes u them being fatally stabbed In \uruu In the dock was Loke \Y, 1 of the sauce factory, who Justice Syed Sheh Barakbah t< homicide not amounting to n. death of443 words
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Article95 1959-02-17 6 Ma: om '*iM >d bj ...1 ment dire bar are I y, fror. fession 5 "TK tn all h*a~ m mmm w*\ sent hv SujHii Ofl. CllfV JHM Mur It J2 mmms Yin mnm n m Wm IB -**me he head- new J ij v I opinion I two95 words
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Article38 1959-02-17 6 fc 1 kind ir t tory t Union pore f l p. Dc* 4. j of 4. Part encr X pie-' T Thev W Th'' 1 I Thr Pl Fedc it I to be 1 m Ir38 words
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Article34 1959-02-17 6 MAI I Mun; I from I I an I the I I K I Mayr < I I Th. I are Mi ane< of tl I tra\ from 8 by the Thev pore arn\34 words
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Advertisement100 1959-02-17 6 for INVALIDS and ____-_>~^- iyjwfrw tT mm W™ M"^. J ><^^**N^ A the ELDERLY r^Sp f "^^/Ok FL-^7 MILK, with its wealth of %i *f natural food properties and J f J?!!SS?N^ r^C easy digestibility, is particularly V ::rr^^ m suitable for invalids and 1 y >^ S,s^S^ NESPRAY is100 words
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319 1959-02-17 7 NEW PENANG PHONE SCHEME TO COSTS $1. 3 M 3,300 extra lines will be provided, says Works Minister PENANG, Mon. A sum of 51, 300,000 has been allocated for the new extensions to the automatic exchange in a scheme which will provide an extra 3,300 lines. This was disclosed by319 words
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Article, Illustration278 1959-02-17 7 TUNKU WILL ONCE AGAIN BE THE PREMIER-TUN TAN 4 Alliance sure to win polls' MALACCA, Mon. Many prominent factions of the community here, including the doyen of Malaya, Tun Tan Cheng Lock, are confident that Tunku Abdul Rahman, who resigned from the Premiership today, will again stand at the helm278 words
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289 1959-02-17 7 THE fate of the 300 stu- j dents who will be graduating from Nanyang University this year. i s in the hands of the Singapore Government appointed Commission which begins its probe into the university's academic standard tomorrow. Five internationally-known scholars of the Commission will289 words
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139 1959-02-17 7 Pianist Fou gives teenagers a thrill THE famous Chinese pianist Fou Ts'ong was yesterday "mobbed" by young music lovers seeking his autograph. He had earlier held them spellbound with a recital at the Victoria Theatre. It was specially put on for the teenagers who packed the theatre. After the recital139 words
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Article, Illustration36 1959-02-17 7 PRINCE SIHANOUK hands over to Mr. Loke the Order of Officer of the Royal Order of Cambodia. Looking on (centre) is Prince Norodom Vakrivan, Chief of Protocol of the Cambodian Government.36 words
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Article117 1959-02-17 7 Sihanouk honours Mr. Loke A SINGAPORE film magnate. Mr. Loke Wan Tho of Cathay Organisation, was conferred the high honour of Officer of the Royal Order of Cambodia by Prince Norodom Sihanouk, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, at a dinner party held at "Mallaig" last Saturday. The award wil made117 words
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Article18 1959-02-17 7 FIVE Russian trawlers arrived in Singapore yesterday for bunkers. Thev are anchored in the Outer Roads18 words
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Article151 1959-02-17 7 RUBBER TIN PRICES CLOSING rubber prices (cents per Ib.) in Singapore yesterday were: Buyers Sellers Spot 84. 85 R.S.S. No. 1 March 85* 85] R.S.S. No. 1 April 85 J 861 R.S.S. No. 2 83«. 83i R.S.S. No 3 83 83 j Tone: Very quiet. The tin price in Singapore151 words
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Article39 1959-02-17 7 FORMER Probationary Inspector .Tames Teo 800 Lat of the Kandang Kerbau Police Station, was yesterday given the "benefit of the doubt" and acquitted on a charge of careless driving by a Singapore Traffic Magistrate. Mr. L. T. Foo.39 words
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Article52 1959-02-17 7 A VERDICT of death by id venture was recorded by a Singapore Assistant Coroner. Inche Ahmad bin Hussein, yesterday at the close of the inquest n n a rook. Lee See Juan. 48, who fel] off a movin? bus at Clemen, -eau Avenue on the night of Der. 2552 words
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156 1959-02-17 7 Boy pleads guilty to stealing own clothes AN 11 -year-old told the Singapore Juvenile Court yrsterday. that he ran awav from home because he was often beaten by hl s father He was before the court on a charge of breaking into hi* father'* house and stealing his own clothes156 words
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Article152 1959-02-17 7 Four Jap Youths To Visit KL KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. Four Japanese youths, including a girl, irom the Jap n Seinendan Council, will make a four-day tour of the Feder.il capital beginning on Feb. 23. The Malayan Youth Council has drawn a programmt of entertainments and vl to places of Interest152 words
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Advertisement371 1959-02-17 7 ./CAIHAYORGAKISiTIOMff/J J B____3 S NOW SHOWING! .'iSS",.* "fc Ingrid HERG.MAN Curt JUBGKNS Rohert DONA I *"THE INN OF THE SIXTH HAPPINESS" cggu man wow lowing! wr_«s? {j-rryi^i. "THE GEISHA BOY" ',;.'X",":,v, R n J A^ ON RAOI TONKiHT AT fi 4.. PM MM «in response to popular drminil") 'TC f\|371 words
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Miscellaneous254 1959-02-17 7 99MjBmfmma\W*JtPtWUWmmtmmma film show KW..TII IWi._____l ___^____________T_lEl^ p m i 1 M F__a _____P^ J University Malaya \rt Museum: Chinese PamtHB^B to I mYW* *aVemW mt I _Lwi WJmmM I Alumni T.lk "Paediatric Pathology." hv j£MpttHß3SßWoH_4_&_____ M s Mulr MB <-'H n ChairHliMl^i f _E>_r4 __l >T»1 1 1 man: Dr.254 words
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Miscellaneous192 1959-02-17 7 Songtime. 9 45 Clo^e Down 1.00 p.m. Good Afternoon. 1 01 Oft the Track. 130 Time Signal and News 140 Newsta'.k 1.45 Finßers and Frests 200 Close Down. English Schools Broadcasts 430 Em. Signature Tune. 433 Playox. 5.00 p.m. Good Evening. Programme Summary. 5.03 Double Dutch 530 The Knight of192 words
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Advertisement842 1959-02-17 8 ANGLO-FRENCH TRADING CO., LTD. Tel: *****/6. *****/4 132/6. Robhuon Read THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE NORTN AMERICAN SERVICI T. Halifax, Montreal. Boston, New York. Baltimore, Philadelphia 9 Cult Ports S pore P. S'ham Penang MYRMIDON 17/25 Mer 26 Met 17/28 Met Carriers option te proceed vie ether ports te load end842 words
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Advertisement1179 1959-02-17 8 Tel: 2405 MANSFIELD tic CO., LTD. Tel: 2412 (18 lines) (incorporated In Singapore) (12 Hoesl THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE TX SAILINCS to LIVERPOOL. CLASCOW. LONDON b CONTINENTAL PORTS (vie Sues with liberty te proceed vie Panama or C\pt ul Cood Nepal Carriers option te proceed vie othei ports te load1,179 words
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Advertisement1055 1959-02-17 8 MITSUI pB LINE JAPAN LINE S'por. P.S'hom Penong Nachisan Maru tor Japan oorts 19 Feb 1 8 Feb Axokaxe Motu for Japan 23 Feb t»* w-m Hagurosan Maru for Japan 22 Feb ..1 24 Feb Asateru Maru for Japan Accept.ng corgo for Pacific. Centrol ond South American ports with or1,055 words
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Advertisement551 1959-02-17 8 EAST ASIATIC l| HOMEWARD SAILINGS tot Aden. p ort t. psV j "C __r Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Bremen, Hamburg. r and Oslo. •"SELANDIA" m/sHT N< "KINA" »/.m« 5C •"FALSTRIA" «:,M.. 222jM0 THEt «M«/4_„ e lopmp Calls London tot passenger* hlf* 11 It n *f* Special Express Sailing Colls M,^ f Jl551 words
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178 1959-02-17 9 HUPS < om mi ttee on Industry and Natural Resources 4, t the l' ,(>d NaW«n« Economic Commission for Asia the ,r ,v< (ECAFE) has concluded its review progTf ,rl problems of industrialization, economic v# |opnn t and planning, and regional housing °-t h178 words
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Article112 1959-02-17 9 The Malayan Exchange Banks Association made the changes in its rates to merchants yesterday. New York: buving. TT. 32-15/16, O D. 33-1/16. 90 days 33-1 4 credit 8 trade bills. inada buving, TT 3°-3/8 CD. 32-1/2.' 90 davi airmaii 32-13/16 credit bills. 32-15/16 trade bills. Selling, T.T. nr112 words
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Article29 1959-02-17 9 BOAC. sales for April to November. 1958 in the New York district were 47 per cent higher than the similar period 1957, the airline an- ed.29 words
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251 1959-02-17 9 KUCHING. Mon— The total of Sarawak's external trade for December amounted to 189.79 million. This s 12.87 million or than the previous month's figure and $9.41 milion more than the total of $80.38 million for the correspondong month of 1957. Va ue of imports amounted251 words
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260 1959-02-17 9 INDIA TO STEP UP MACH INERY EXPORTS TO MALAYA INDIA is to step up her export of engineering goods to Malaya and other countries, First Secretary (Commercial) to Indian Commission in Singapore Mr. G. J. Malik, told The Standard yesterday. As a first step towards this end, India was sending260 words
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Article, Illustration58 1959-02-17 9 Malik. Mr. O N. Bhargava. overseas officer of the Counril. who is in charjre of the pavilion, and Mr. S. Bahadur (Registrar of Trade. India House. Singapore). PHOTO taken at the Indian Export Promotion Council's pavilion at the constitution exposition shows (from left): Mr. B. D. Vasist (Singapore58 words
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Article181 1959-02-17 9 SHIPS IN PORT OUTER ROADS STAR Alcvone WonoM.bo. Resel Kabanda. Halldor Tone Peng. Han Yang. Pankor. Santa Lucia. Statius Jensen. Sea Fox. North.... Hg Silverwavo. San Ricardo Hero. Bardjamhal. Tvndareus. Van Noort. Slikal:. Fukukyo Maru. Aarkldvk. Batoela, Daitetsu Man, Kristin Bakke. Stee: Architect. Said] i Karaton. Barito. Pellicula, Van Zatti.181 words
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Article189 1959-02-17 9 Quietly Steady Trend In Shares ALL SECTIONS on the Malayan share market were quietly steady yesterday. Turnover was smal'. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association were: INDUSTRIALS Pref HI- 5/3 It. Colls 05R 060 McAAister 1.16 1.19 xd Ords 1 33 136 William Jacks 1.38 1.42 cd MIXINGS189 words
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Article230 1959-02-17 9 MALAYAN sharebroken reported the following business done yesterday. Fed. Disp $1.12; F_tzpatr,rks $103; F. <fe N. <>rds. 51. 55 (reariv and delayed) $1,554, delayed; Gammon $1 74. M Cement $1.70. $1.71; M Colls. 59e. hoc delaved; McAbstpr 21 and $1 20 ed. Metal Box $1 and $1.60 odd230 words
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Article48 1959-02-17 9 MALAYAN tin output for December last year was 2,729 long tons, against 5.298 long tons in December 1957. Stocks of tin metal and tin-in-concentrates at the end of December last year amounted to 11,483 long tons (9.790 long tons at end of December 1957).48 words
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Article30 1959-02-17 9 Rubber crops on the following estates for January are: Ayer Panas 104,500 lbs. Glenealy 93.0001b. Kluang 93, 500 lb. Paiam 160,000 lbs. Ulu Benut 48,500 lbs.30 words
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Article186 1959-02-17 9 The Colon, al Development Corporation, has announced in Kuching the formation of a subsidiary company whose aim is to provide medium and short-term finance for the establishment or expansion of productive industries of any k:nd throughout the Borneo Territories. The new company is called186 words
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Article149 1959-02-17 9 A half cent drop in the local rubber price wa« recorded in the Singapore market yesterday, when International first grade M shipment osed at 85$ cents per lb., following lack of offerings. The market arai extremely quiet in the morning with the majority of dealer* disinclined to trace.149 words
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Article506 1959-02-17 9 LONDON, Feb. 16 (Reuter) The Financial Times claimed today that there were still some difficult times ahead for the tin industry. This business man's daily said in an editorial today: "Last week's slight setback to :in prices can have left the Tin Council in506 words
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Article71 1959-02-17 9 A U.S. hosiery company is now marketing canned stockings. The company has reported that the presentation of canned hosiery is ju*l beginning to become effective in the United States. "It has taken a great deal of effort to sell the idea to sceptical grocers". "No. the lady does71 words
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Article51 1959-02-17 9 JAKARTA, Feb. 16— (Reuter) —Indonesia has decided to divert Its tobacco auction from Holland to Bremen. Germany. Government sources said They said an agreement between the two countries would be signed soon. In 1957, Holland imported 1.421 tons, or -more than 90 per cent of Indonesian tobacco51 words
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Article, Illustration25 1959-02-17 9 ARTISTS impression of the $3,200,000 government buildings in Downing Street, Penang. which >111 be completed and ready for occupation in January 1961.25 words
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256 1959-02-17 9 BKIIAIVS expor.s were looking better and signs «.f an early rise were good, v.ul Dr. Charles Hill. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster at a dinner of the Uverpool and District Bankers Institu r during the week-end In the fourth quarter of last year256 words
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Article105 1959-02-17 9 SINGAPORE QbNH Fro-d'-oe Exchange noon closing prices oer picul yesterday i were- Copra Der -.Tan. 1424 buyers; $43J nel len; mrnnut oil in bulk $.31 5 e r- n rm 167 lellei M ntok white pepper $14.1 Sarawak white $142 <r ers; special Saiawak bark $78 Singapore Copra Association105 words
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Article77 1959-02-17 9 MALACCA. M' n pew printing press with the latest eq ..pmont and machines has been opened at 149. \Vr fertt Road, here to serve the ne. s of the ever-growing trade and industry in town The managing director f the Federal Printing Pre Mr Pang Guan77 words
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Article44 1959-02-17 9 During 19..8 r Dad was inrroa^pri hv th. addition of one DC-7C one nr.«sß ani one liner" DC-6A This expanded of 'he fleet rnahled the ;<.r ,r.o to boost ton kilometn able by 21', naincly to 204.730.356 ton kilometre44 words
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Article122 1959-02-17 9 HONGKONG. Feb. 16. (Reuter) Hongkong garments manufacturers union yesterday presented a memorandum to the Hongkong Government against a ruling that garments 1 0 be exported to Britain should be restricted to locally spun and woven cloth. Chairman nf T'nion. Mr.i I. am Kun Shing -aid122 words
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Advertisement264 1959-02-17 9 «k°*K\ Don't Scratch lP^\ Itching Skin _\Vv *>"Ul*\'\ Fnd the torment with pain\'y^ /S relieving, soothing, antiseptic DOANS le m End and OINTMENT famous ointment acts in three urays. I" It relieves the torment of itching It protects inflamed skin, tender tissues It helps to prevent and fight infection and264 words
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Article, Illustration98 1959-02-17 10 TWO Malayan girls at the University of Adelaide have passed their examinations for a Bachelor of Science degree with first-class honours. They are Miss Low Beng See. of 87, Cowan Street. Ipoh. and Miss Huang Su Eng. formerly of Malaya, and now of 4 Cedar Avenue, Sennett Estate.98 words
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Article, Illustration150 1959-02-17 10 THE High Commissioner for the Federation of Malaya and Tunku Maimunah Ya'acob are seen with Lady Ifulton, Air Marshal Sir Lawrence Darvall and Lady Darvall at a dinner at Grosvenor House. London, recently to celebrate the first anniversary of the foundation of Europe House. REAR ADMIRAL G H150 words
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Article, Illustration63 1959-02-17 10 Defence Minister Sees New Aircraft Standardpic hy (LEFT): The Minister for Defence. Dato Abdul Razak bin Hussein (left) being shown one of the three new aircraft for the Royal Malayan Air Force by Air Commodore. Nf. Hyde (rieht. at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport last week. In the centre isFAH - 63 words
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Article, Illustration55 1959-02-17 10 I'm till r by (LEFT) The Golden Gate Quartet are seen with Mr. Chan Peng Hong Kiang Town Councillor (seated centre with tie) who gave them a warm reception after their performance at the Kiang High School hall last Tuesday. Others in the picture are members of the Malay musicCh'ng Seng Poh - 55 words
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Article, Illustration130 1959-02-17 10 Ong Opens Home Standardpic by Picture by (LEFT): The Minister for Labour and Social Welfare. Mr. Ong Yoke Lin being welcomed by Rev. A. j. Lee. Secretary of the new Village Service Fund Committee (left) and Rev. Canon Chui Ban It when he arrived to open the $17,000 maternity homeFAH; Ch'ng Seng Poh - 130 words
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Article, Illustration105 1959-02-17 10 Picture by THE inauguration ceremony of the Kampong Java branch of the Women's Institute—which forms the llth branch in the Kiang Territorial Association was held at the Malay School hall, last week-end Seated in the front row are thc officials and sixth from left are Che Fatimah binte A. InuddinCh'ng Seng Poh - 105 words
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Article, Illustration50 1959-02-17 10 DR LIM SWEE AIN. one of the delegates to the recent 24th Rotary District Conference held in Saißon. presents a trophv t,» the President of the Taiping Rotary Club. Mr. J Allen The trophy was awarded to the Taiping Rotary Club for the year s best effort in Club attendance.50 words
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Article, Illustration33 1959-02-17 10 MR. M (i. MAKANI and his bride, the former Miss Noorunisha. daughter of the late Mr. Noor Mohamed who ere married in Singapore recently. The bridegroom is attached to a Singapore shipping firm.33 words
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Advertisement77 1959-02-17 10 The world famous family of TT fi tf* E D medicinal products Balashin Sai In The "New Look" Pack V<_ry effective for Coughs, Indigestion, Seasickness, Nausea, Tiredness, Stomachache, Foul Breath. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL Ummm 1-— »^_^M_-_______ 1, FREE ,^4« COTY DEMONSTRAT 'ONS _/'~"^V£J^ rhe otv secr77 words
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Article120 1959-02-17 11 I'll lhe SinlipoTfE' nampion lum, the v __P' ,;i e the Army indiviAx.'ig championship HHjHh^ Alexandra GymHfcst night. be held at 'be Min Gymnasium on Friday. fHe result p-o SIR) an (RASC), (SIR i. Pte. Jamat right: Ptt Rahman Pt. Butler (Isl Iter: Sgt. fi' sat Sigmn. Hall Duffv120 words
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Article108 1959-02-17 11 l,i Ist 1:1 nines 299} ral,.. ui innings Ir) c Cowdrej b 133 i 1 ru< man b Tvsnn ifi r Swetman b 13 owdrey b Trvemaa 0 r Graveney b .3 n h Mortimore 17 c Swetman h 94 1 1 ueman i> Laker 74 1 o\. rirr>108 words
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Article32 1959-02-17 11 Itutjoi bpar St by fiv.» go--4is to _>< loccer ille vesterd.v tted -dl flvf Roa g'< Chin- Seconin another Soon Chye K< r Thj e scorwhile B< Am:, rut Singh in tches.32 words
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Article35 1959-02-17 11 Vasagam Is SAAA Chief »MPUR. Mon. .am was ref the Seian\th etie Associa on»i annual d today. i arers elected p pn .idents: 8 Chow, Mr d Mr. A P retary Mr iry treasurer- Nathan35 words
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435 1959-02-17 11 HE FIFTH TEST gland 2 Down r 22 At Close IOrRNE, Feb. 16 (Reuter)— Australia scored ph to England*! first innings total of 205 on Ida., of the fifth and last Test todav. At the land were 22 for two in their second Innings.435 words
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Article70 1959-02-17 11 KL'ALA LUMPUR, Mon.— The Federation nf Malaya Amateur Athletic Union championships will be held at the Merdeka Stadium on Aug. 14 and 15 this year. This was disclosed at the annual general meeting of the Selangor Amateur Athletic Association held today. The SAAA will be organising70 words
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Article44 1959-02-17 11 IPOH, Mon. Malaya's "golden boy of soccer" Ng Boon Bee was in fine form today when he netted all nine goals for St Michael's Institution's 0-4 victory over Malay College. Kuala Kangsar, in an interstate soccer match played here today.44 words
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Article75 1959-02-17 11 IPOH. Mon.— lnche Murad bin Ahmad, a well-known sports enthusiast here, was elected President of the Tapping and District Amateur Football Association at its annual general meeting yesterday. Other office-bearers were: Vice-Presidents Inche Abdul Aziz bin Rani and Inche Mohamed Razak. Hon. Secretary: Mr. Joe Francis;75 words
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Article70 1959-02-17 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. The results of first round matches in the Khir Johari Football Cup competition for secondary schools in Selangor are: V.I. beat Mahatma Ghandi H.S. 5-1 on the Imbi Road ground; Kishan Dial (holders) beat Princes of Wales 3-n on Railway ground. Sentul; Jubilee70 words
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Article, Illustration171 1959-02-17 11 S'PORE TO HOLD ORIENT TITLE FIGHT PROFESSIONAL boxing In Singapore will receive a much needed "jab in the arm" when promoter A. Razak stages an Orient title fight at the Happy World Stadium early next month. In Singapore yesterday was Thailand's Dowtong Binghaphanlop, Thai and Orient champion. Razak plans to171 words
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Article63 1959-02-17 11 LONDON. Feb. 16 (Reuter) The draw for thp quarterfinals of the English Football Association Cup competition to be played on Feb. 28 was made here today. The draw is: Arsenal or Sheffield I'nited vs. Tottenham Hotspur or Norwich City. Blackpool vs. Luton Town. Birmingham City or63 words
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Article54 1959-02-17 11 HOBART, Australia. Feb. 16 (I'PI; -Tan Andrew. 14, set a new Australian record today in the Australian Swimming championships as she was timed in 1 14.2 for the womens 110-yard butterfly in the 55--yard freshwater pool. It was a new national junior mark, breaking her own old54 words
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Article41 1959-02-17 11 MRS. S. SMITH won the Ladies Golf Union Silver division medal at the RSGC yesterday with a nett score of 73. The Bronze division medal went to Mrs. A. Pynegar with a nett score of 67.41 words
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Article31 1959-02-17 11 TAIPING. Mon.— Taiping beat Kuala Kangsar by two goals to nil in the inter-circle police soccer match played on the Esplanade yesterday. Nawawi and Arshad netted for the winners.31 words
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Article69 1959-02-17 11 DEFENDING CHAMPIONS. Singapore Recreation Club. will meet Khalsa Association in the quarter-final of the Singapore Hockey Association's senior knockout competition. In the draw which took place at the SRC yesterday the league champions. Police, were drawn to meet Singapore Malay H.A. The draw for the other69 words
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Article33 1959-02-17 11 INDIAN Recreation Club and Marines S.C. drew one-all in a friendly soccer match played at Farrer Park yesterday. Tahir Ahu scored for the Marines while Krishnan for the Indians.33 words
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Article30 1959-02-17 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. Today's Division Two knockout hockey replay between Sentul Railway Recreation Club and Municipality Sports Club was called off. Municipality were unable to field a side.30 words
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516 1959-02-17 11 'ELECTRIC CHAIR' TREATMENT FOR THE BRITISH ATHLETES LONDON, Feb. 16. (Reuter) British athletic bosses have started a big drive to raise the standard of athletics in Britain. Special coaching has been arranged for field event competitors, more international fixtures have been arranged and new scientific experiments are being made to516 words
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Article, Illustration831 1959-02-17 11 'Killer' Joe May Miss Thomas Cup Defence Secret meeting with M*eng Soon tttttl an exclusive interview with reporter Francis Boey h L«i W ?L ,A m^ Ton Joe Hock 1958 Thomos Cup giant killer, when the time comes for that country to make her first defence of the coveted trophy831 words
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Article199 1959-02-17 11 SAFA Trip To Rome Is Off SINGAPORE will not send a soe«e r trim to the Olympics Games In Rome next year. Thp reason Thr standard of foot ha II in the Colony is not high enough. This derision was rrarhed at the monthly council meeting of the Singapore \rm199 words
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Article72 1959-02-17 11 I r O H. Mon.— Kinta "B" qualified for the tin. of Uh Inter-District ho I they scored .1 convincing lory over Tapati «<n the ipon panang on Saturday. The wine n r e» Taiping Distri t in the final whi^h ha* heer. fixed for Feb Kinta72 words
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577 1959-02-17 12 PETER WILSON - 'YANKS ARE TOO SOFT...' ELLIOTT PETER WILSON From LONDON. Mon. In medieval and pre-medieval times it was the hermits who used to withdraw themselves from the temptations of the flesh and occasionally go In for a spot of self-flagellation. Now, in the second half of the twentieth centurv, it's the577 words
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Article160 1959-02-17 12 Ipoh Soccer Starts On Monday IPOH. Mon —The local soccer season will get into full gear rext Monday when five new teams will make their appearances in the Senior division of the Ipoh and Dis- football l.ra^ue. They are: Bawean Pu'ra. 7th Battalio- Roval Malav Regiment. Malays. Hussars and the160 words
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Article, Illustration59 1959-02-17 12 LEFT: Marigold, with Lee up. returns to scales after winning the Henggeler Memorial Trophy at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Centre: Mr. A. P. Lim leads in Tiny Jade, with Ward up, after winning the first race. Right: Gold Cup winner Who Knows is led in by59 words
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1267 1959-02-17 12 Probable Field For Saturday At Penang THt iouowinc a/r weicntv M gaaaBj Saturday. Feb 21. flrM day of ih f Pf p,> %H Summer meeting n,r »r M C/a$s 5, Div. J- 5 f l *****3 EHew bi| 6y 9 00 M "^H ***** The fnif br I h 4y1,267 words
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107 1959-02-17 12 Johore' s Lok Hwa Versus Pg. Chinese PENANG Mon— The Jo. Lok Hwa football team will be playing a sfvrer match against the Penang Chu tomorrow. and another match against the Su 1 on Wednesday at the City Stadium at 8p m on each night. Gate admission: $1 and M107 words
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Article37 1959-02-17 12 NEW YORK. Fei- IH (Renter).—ltaly won the V. bridge championship last night for the third successive Ume by heating the l T nited State- in the last session. Final score was Italy 233 U.S. 183.37 words
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Article, Illustration27 1959-02-17 13 RRY B fLAroNTC and lager Stevens in a scene from "The World, The Flesh .nd The Devil which will be shown in Singapore shortly.27 words
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388 1959-02-17 13 Story Of Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow I The World. The h and The Devil" new emotion into pictures. Its uni|S matched only entertainment a three-star cast rry Belafonte, .evens and Mel this film poses rocatlve question, would you do Thp Flesh a Sol C Production, of yesterday,, tomorrow. It the:-388 words
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Article, Illustration50 1959-02-17 13 LESLIE CARON, the bright eyed jmg actress. snd Louis .lourdan in a scene from the MGM musical **C i i tri which is now bavin* a successful run in New York. Giai* 1 had its Paris premiere last week The film will be shown in Singapore soon.50 words
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Article, Illustration454 1959-02-17 13 Perri Disney 's First Wild-Life Film In Colour TN "Perri," a feature length Technicolor production dealing with the life and loves of a beautiful wild animal and her forest comrades, Walt Disney coins another brand new kind of screen entertainment. Its novelty fresh and exhilarating as a mountain morning rests454 words
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Article365 1959-02-17 13 HOLLYWOOD -One day. it was a roaring boom town, its streets jammed with covered wagons and mule trains, with gun fights and drunken brawls the order of the day as miners celebrated a new gold strike, or fought to the death over a claim365 words
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Article, Illustration214 1959-02-17 13 rOVERNMENTS come *r>4 go. but Paris still means romance 9i%6 rendesvous to most of tha world. In no way is this meaning better symbolized than in the glamorous persons of dngitte Bardot and Charles Royer Miss Bardot. who soar* like a neon lighted space ship around the214 words
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Miscellaneous231 1959-02-17 13 I im Vs. tl &^__^ia_ ___L__!^___l m. v*M A*mm^^^*um\ By RITA DEL MAR TODAY S g. OTA TION BKvSriable mark of ia f o c_. r (he mirair\ the common Iph Waldo Bmera |>AY FOR EVERYR~ aware °f a _end _ncy r tesg, e~ «eially in ronnec- z tours. BerjSrdP-231 words
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Miscellaneous229 1959-02-17 13 LI'L ABNER By A1 Capp fVVf-NO >V_F\ BACON METE J aZu*Atm f% tuebf- fi #»_SaJS_iSal Ol SZ^SE SWOOTIN') ACCOM- WOTHIN*) A^O Po?< C^OPS V WM4R ?iV ,m I OWNIBAI 5 J yjg^g > TO 6 -AND FOUR 1/ Aoljst S -J, ALLEY OOP Py v. T. Hamlin CH ALIEV, IM229 words
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Article357 1959-02-17 14 MAKARIOS SEES SIR HUGH Their first session in years 2 points outstanding LONDON, Feb. 16, (UPI) Sir Hugh Foot, Governor of Cyprus, established the first official government contact with Archbishop Makarios today when he left a meeting of the British, Turkish, and Greek Foreign Ministers to confer with the Greek357 words
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Article, Illustration78 1959-02-17 14 SIZZLING Italian Scilla Gabel who her producer proudly calls his "Sex Machine" issues her sparks for the camera at her London flat She will soon be searing the jungle, not as Tarzan's mate but hi s date because the film company ha s decided that in78 words
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Article181 1959-02-17 14 R.L Chief Off Staff BANDUNG, Feb. 16. (Reuter)— The Indonesia Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Abdul Haris Nasution, said here he did not blame democracy for recent conflicts in Indonesia but the way that democracy was exercised. The Army Chief was speaking before the181 words
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117 1959-02-17 14 Tax claim against the Queen dropped DERBY, Central England. Feb. 16 (Reuter) An income tax claim against Queen Elizabeth has been dropped by the Inland Revenue Authorities, it was stated here yesterday. The claim was against the Queen in her capacity as head of the Duchy of Lancaster, drawing royalties117 words
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Article49 1959-02-17 14 HONGKONG. Feb. 16 (Reuter) Mr. George Maynard. producer of the £500.000 Rank film 'Ferry To Hongkong" left today for London after completing the shooting of the film. The film will, be shown in London in June and is due for general release in September.49 words
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Article244 1959-02-17 14 Learn Asian Languages Senator WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, (Reuter) A Democratic i senator said yesterday that future student, should learn Asiatic or African languages instead of the usual English. German or Dutch, and that a grant made recently by the Ford Foundation to the University of London was a first step244 words
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Article104 1959-02-17 14 NE WIN MAKES A PROMISE RANGOON. Feb 16 (Reuter) General Ne Win who announced his resignation as Prime Minister on Feb. 13. told Parliament today that his policy was one of nationalism without leaning towards Eastern or Western blocs. The General was replying to a discussion in the Chamber of104 words
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438 1959-02-17 14 How Japan halved birth rate in 10 years KEW DELHI. Feb. 16 (Reuter) Professor Juitsu Kitaoka of the Kokugakuin University of Tokyo yesterday presented a paper at the sixth International Conference of Planned Parenthood now meeting here, on how Japan had halved her birth rate in ten yearsHe said that438 words
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Article26 1959-02-17 14 FRENCH internal air fare., will go ud 20 Der cent from Wednesday, the Association of French Air Transnorters announced in Paris yesterday (Reuter).26 words
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Article28 1959-02-17 14 MR. TJILIK RIWUT. the Governor of Central Borneo, has said that government would soon buy four "Havilland Otter" aircraft for interregional flights in his region. Reuter.28 words
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178 1959-02-17 14 Full powers to Maldive delegation COLOMBO. Feb 16 _Reuter) —The Prime Minister of the Maldive Islands Mr. Ibrahim Nasir, has Riven full powers to a ministerial delegation now in Colombo to discuss treaty relation* with Britain upholding Maldivian sovereignty and independence. A communique issued here today by the Maldivian government178 words
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Article174 1959-02-17 14 'I'm not sure of SEATO' Dr. Subandrio WELLINGTON, Feb. 16 (Reuter) The Indonesian Foreign Minister, Dr. Subandrio. told a Press conference here this morning that there were no pressing problems between Indonesia and New Zealand Dr. Subandrio told newsmen: "I am here to help174 words
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Article134 1959-02-17 14 One-wife bill raises storm in Rl JAKARTA. Feb 16 (Reuter l A marriage Bill, based on monogamy, is facing strong opposition from Muslim groups in the Indonesian Parliament. The Bill, proposed bv Mrs Sumari, of the Indonesian Nationalist Party, would restrict Indonesians to one wife. At present. Muslims can have134 words
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Article15 1959-02-17 14 lr.a„ Ado,?' Drafts __&£> Ausor "unauthorised"^.',^ w.th pr&'JS! 1 00 n ch e15 words
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Article, Illustration103 1959-02-17 14 YOSHIMITSU MATSUZAKA (left) 2..->-ear-n!d victim of a disordered pituitary eland th.it resetted in an extraordinary ca.se of "giantism" rh.it. with nurse. Utako Shirota. of the Shiu n k i i Hespltal where he works as an attendant ll st.inds levee feet six inches and tips th PUPI - 103 words
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Article165 1959-02-17 14 ROME. Feb. 16 (I'PI) Pro-Western Premier Antonio Segni was sworn in at the head of brtstian Democrat minority Cabinet today to end Italy 20-d..\--old government crisis. He promptly scheduled his first Cabinet meeting to discuss the programme for economic reform he will p. ace before165 words
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Article89 1959-02-17 14 JAKARTA 16 IRe iter) Indonesia's Chief of Staff. Air Vice-Marshal Suryadai sairi todav the Indonesian A Force had asked the United State pply f|. Irons of aircraft together with its and t n.e equipment. V] also said [ndoi '-.Ted to buy Australian aircraft and roni t i iipn Mc89 words
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Article31 1959-02-17 14 antara Sern yesterday in Jakarta that *peed of both pa** n freight trains throughout Java will be reduced from March The reason: the recent spate of train accident- Reuter.31 words
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Article21 1959-02-17 14 B v I I trim fc In a j HI narat this fo. I co-opera' farth 1 that w« I21 words
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