The Straits Budget, 30 December 1959
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1959-12-30 1 The Straits Budget THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES MALAYA’S NATIONAL NKWBFAPBR New Series 697. Kuala Lumpur, December 30. 1959. rftlce 40 cents (Malaya) or 1 Shilllnf.28 words
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307 1959-12-30 2 FATHER - FATHER Singapore. A FEW weeks ago it was reported there was a move to revise the marriage laws and to make adultery an offence punishable by law I hope the authorities will act quickly on this matter. Adultery hits at the roots of organised307 words
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Article97 1959-12-30 2 DISGUSTED - DISGUSTED. Singapore. 'PHOUSANDS of dollars I have been spent on publicity and thousands of seats sold to the public judging by the booking plans when I bought my seats for “Solomon and Sheba”. At the eleventh hour the film was banned. This is the sort of fumbling which97 words
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Article54 1959-12-30 2 R. U - R.U. Sungel Patani. TVIUCH has been said about II the English educated. And some men are so frightened they deny such a class exists. Of course it does. In Malaya, the Englisheducated have built a united society. They have learned to love Malaya as their home and their patriotism54 words
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Article160 1959-12-30 2 T. K. TAYLOR - T. K. TAYLOR State Education Officer Selangor. Kuala Lumpur. I REFER to your editorial on the budget of Selan- gor State (B.T. Dec.ll) and to your statement in the last paragraph that “there is no mention of education, and of the funds that local education160 words
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257 1959-12-30 2 TAHT - TAHT Singapore. ris disconcerting to see in Singapore today the contempt with which certain sections of the population treat the laws of the State. Taxi drivers, for example, have cast aside all heed of the municipal by-laws governing touting for fares, dress, and257 words
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Article215 1959-12-30 2 p- T. ‘ - pT. Kuala Lumour. IT IS obvious from P.H.L's 1 letter (S.T. Dec. 17) that he does not have the least Idea of the nature of the non Christian parents’ protest against scripture lessons In mission schools. There Is no reason why a citizen should have to215 words
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Article685 1959-12-30 3 —Straits Times. Dec. 21. The more the common Market proposals of the Singa;l>lC Government are discussed, the clearer it is that i]jt > time has come for facts Ii( l figures. On one point at t there ought to be agreement between the two MalN an governments.—Straits Times. Dec. 21. - 685 words
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Article273 1959-12-30 3 —Straits Times, Dee. 21. An outbreak of smallpox is no cause for panic as it was in the old epidemic days, but it does demand responsible behaviour by the public. Everyone who is not immune should take the opportunity made available by the medical authorities to be vaccinated. Parents—Straits Times, Dee. 21. - 273 words
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Article209 1959-12-30 3 —Straits Times, Dec. 21. The Federation and Singapore teams to the SEAP Games return with a gold or two fewer than they had hoped to win, but with the pride that goes with eigiit golds each. There were disappointments, and there was ill-luck in more than one event.—Straits Times, Dec. 21. - 209 words
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Article688 1959-12-30 3 —Straits Times, Dec. 22. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew has hit just as hard at the “lunatic fringe” of P.A.P. as Mr. Woodhull did in his original letter to the party’s journal Petir. What this exchange has final!>' accomplished, however, it is not easy to say. Both Mr.—Straits Times, Dec. 22. - 688 words
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Article318 1959-12-30 3 Straits Times, Dec. 22. Mr. Nehru told the Chinese Government early in the border dispute that much vs he favoured settling differences by peaceful discussion, there could be no talks until China withdrew from it* aggression against India. Provided he sticks to this tune he is inStraits Times, Dec. 22. - 318 words
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Article182 1959-12-30 3 —Straits Times, Dts 22 One may regret the word, hut “Borneanisation” is inescapable. In jts report tabled in Sarawak's Council Negri the Select Committee set up to investigate the subject has pointed out that success w: 11 depend on good timing. It is obvious that expatriate officers in the—Straits Times, Dts 22 - 182 words
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Article643 1959-12-30 4 —Straits Times, Dec. 23. At last the summit meeting is in sight, the prospect only slightly clouded by continued Western differences over the military structure of Nato. These differences can be taken too seriously. A tough Russian attitude at the summit would help resolve them; progress towards—Straits Times, Dec. 23. - 643 words
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Article373 1959-12-30 4 —Straits Times. Dec. 23 The most obvious disadvantages of illiteracy are perhaps the most difficult to take seriously, the inability to read a signpost or to identify the contents of a tin except by the picture on the label. Of rather more consequence there is the inability—Straits Times. Dec. 23 - 373 words
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Article196 1959-12-30 4 —Straits Times, Pec. 23 A great many Singapore motorists will resent the parking metres and the charges which seem for the moment to have half-emptied the Collyer Quay carpark and to have created space in Raffles Place for the shopping motorist. Some time or other daylong free parking—Straits Times, Pec. 23 - 196 words
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Article304 1959-12-30 4 —Straits Times, Dec. 24. There are signs that since September, when the Federation Government cancelled this year’s round of local government elections, there has been fruitful inquiry. A working party drawn from the Election Commission and State and Federal Governments has made certain recommendations that may be published—Straits Times, Dec. 24. - 304 words
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Article521 1959-12-30 4 —Straits Times. Dec. 25 The whole round world is brightened in the Christmas glow. Or so we like to think. And there is in fact a great deal of truth in this Christmas legend, especially since the festival has come to be shared by non-Christians. For—Straits Times. Dec. 25 - 521 words
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Article28 1959-12-30 4 RICHES: At Bungsar Hc#pittl to Beryl and Brian on 20.12 bJ son. DAVIES: On December 20tn at Bungsar Hospital to Glenys *tna Michael a daughter Sian Eilaa28 words
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Article42 1959-12-30 4 EUROPEAN school adm Applications are invited t 31.12.59 for admission into dards 1 to VI. Good food tarian and non-vegetarian tuition, extra-curricular excellent climate, individuation, etc., are special ad\ For prospectus applv t <! Principal. Laidlaw Memois School. Ketti P.O.. Nilnu India.42 words
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Obituary76 1959-12-30 4 deaths ERIC ATHELSTAN C7H VRl' peacefully at Gleneagles Nursias Home on 20th December alter a short Illness. ARMSTRONG Louise beloved mother of Mrs Noel, Bruce. Kenny and the General Hospital S.ng. P 21.12.59. Funeral 22.12 59 p.m. Bidadari. AMBALAVANAK At gampanai, Jaffna on 21 oI Ambalavanar aged 90 fa Mr.76 words
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Article, Illustration897 1959-12-30 5 IPOH, Dec. 19 THE Sultan of Perak 1 told the first Budget meeting of the fully-elected State Legislative Assembly today that since Merdeka “considerable progress has been made in the State.” He said: “We are confident that with your sincere efforts and897 words
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662 1959-12-30 5 $22,350 CADILLAC IS ALSO FOR USE OF VIP VISITORS GOVT. THE purchase by the State Government of a $22,350 Cadillac for the Mentri Besar of Perak, Inche Mohamed Ghazali bin Haji Jawi, and his recent overseas four were queried by Opposition members in the Perak Legislative Assembly today. In reply662 words
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Advertisement154 1959-12-30 5 MOHC KONG A I AM fcA.M H UIL U C M tt anhslicil )Jb A Hi Monthly 0iriu(1lC4l at Building A Re.it Cytale Aittviliev in the Par i: .Ml *»{1)1 III. I'Ll I I III IH.ll.f III ll« It'ii.i|i'| air hit. AV J.Ii.I'Ib Culltl ite i|ii hide I lie IlhilKiDi154 words
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376 1959-12-30 6 SINGAPORE, Dec. 19 MR. LEE KUAN YEW said today that the P.A.P. did not anticipate on assuming power that there was a ‘lunatic fringe” in the party. This “fringe,“ he said, was drunk with the se*nsation of power and was pursuing376 words
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Article, Illustration103 1959-12-30 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 19More than 100 businessmen attended a cocktail party this afternoon to mark the opening of the new Japan Air Lines office at the Hotel Merlin here. The JAL district manager, Mr. T. Yamazaki, said he had talks earlier in103 words
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173 1959-12-30 6 SINGAPORE. Dec. 19. GEIGER counter has been installed at the Rolex sales and service station here to test GMT Master watches following a report cf excessive radio-activity in one bought here last year. The local agents said today: “All watches so far tested have173 words
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Article38 1959-12-30 6 KOTA BHARU, Dec. 20. The 2nd Bn. the Royal Malay Regiment, now stationed in Taiping is to be posted to Kelantan. An Army spokesman In Kuala Lumpur said the move was a “routine” matter.38 words
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216 1959-12-30 6 KUALA KANCSAR, Dec. 19 A 19-YEAR-OLD Form Six student of the Malay Collet here, who left Kuala Kangsar with 19 others to'go to Indonesia via Singapore, has been reported missing Mohamed Yunus, selected as the College’s head boy next year, left Kuala216 words
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213 1959-12-30 6 OINCAPORE. Dec IS The Deputy Prime Minister. Dr. Toh Ch.n Chye. today expressed the hope that a merger be tween Singapore and the Federation would take place in 10 years time Speaking to reporters afttr receiving a delegation of seven teachers and 70213 words
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Article155 1959-12-30 6 LUMPUR. Dec. 19 —Three new banks are to be established here soon. One of the banks, the Feekon Bank, is scheduled to open on Feb. 15. The other two banks, each with an authorised capital of $5 million, are backed by financiers from Singapore. One155 words
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Advertisement43 1959-12-30 6 STRAITS BUDGET SUBSCRIPTION RATES (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE) The weekly issues of the Straits Budget can l>e sent hy express air delivery scrriee to the United Kingdom only at an iaolusive rate of S24.00 for six months. (Hil Th* Mm Are Ui Milayao Carrency)43 words
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Article625 1959-12-30 7 Abortion: Make it legal —doctor IMPERATIVE THAT SOMETHING BE DONE ABOUT PROBLEM’ but only as an interim MEASURE SUBJECT TO REVIEW URGES ARTICLE SINGAPORE, Dec. 20. rpHE LEGALISING of abortion in Singa--1 pore is urged in an article in the latest issue of the English-language edition of Petir, the official625 words
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Article, Illustration78 1959-12-30 7 WARRANT Officer Freddie Osborne carries his bride, the former Miss Chong Chin Fah, over the threshold of the Sergeants’ Mess at tho Federation Army Headquarters i.i Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 19 for a reception after their mar- riage at the Registry. Mrs. Osborne, a formerScotland.—Sunday Times picture. - 78 words
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223 1959-12-30 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 20. 4 PETROL kiosk owner here claimed today that he saw the missing 19-year-old student of the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, Mohamed Yunus, in Weld Road here on the evening of Dec. 17. The man, Raja Zalnal Abidin bin Raja223 words
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Article45 1959-12-30 7 PENANG. Dec. 20,-A former sen ip r master. Mr Tagar Singh, will return to the Penang Free School next month as acting headmaster. He will take over from the present principal. Mr. J MB. Hughes, who goes on six months’ leave next week45 words
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283 1959-12-30 8 NEW STEP TO BOOST CULTURE LUMPUR, Dec. 20. Radio Malaya is to take further steps to boost Malayan culture through its English programmes. A series of five lessons on how to dance traditional and classical Malay dances is expected to go283 words
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Article, Illustration484 1959-12-30 8 SINGAPORE, Dec. 20 aN ARTICLE in the latest English language edition of Petir. the People’s Action Party organ, predicts a bleak future for the opposition parties. The article by Mr. S. Rajaratnam. who is Minister for Culture, is headed The-Comic-Opera Parties. It deals484 words
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Article66 1959-12-30 8 PENANG. Dec. 20.—A wedding at St. George’s Church here was held up for about 30 minutes yesterday when the organist failed to turn up. Miss W.E. Wainwright. prin- cipal of the St. George’s Girls’ School, came to the rescue, and the Rev. A. C Dumper proceeded66 words
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Article, Illustration98 1959-12-30 8 MISS UNIVERSE’ TO OPEN TRADE FAIR AKIKO KOJIMA “Miss i niverse” left Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 1:> for Singapore after a fiveday “personal appearance* visit. She gav** displays of Japanese fabrics at a Kuala Lumpur cinema which drew fill! houses. Miss Kojima will be in Singapore tilt Christmas Eve. making98 words
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171 1959-12-30 8 KUALA LUMPUR. D ALA VAN students studying in Britain Christmas greetings to parents and friend* ever the BBC. The messages will be relayed through the BBC’s Far Eastern Service on Dec. 25. In a special Christmas D\v programme, the BBC will feature an Overseas171 words
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Article56 1959-12-30 8 KUALA LUMPUR. t> Ninety-two student fe. today left by a chrr BOAC Brittania for H for a two-year course layan teacher training leges there. They comprise the i and final group of stuck leave for Brlnsford and Kirkby this year The first group left on56 words
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Article313 1959-12-30 9 PUBLIC IS URGED TO CO-OPERATE BY REPORTING SQUEEZE' BY THE WORKERS SINGAPORE, Dec. 2». WEEK-LONG drive begins tomorrow to wipe out traces of corruption and rudeness among Singapore Traction Company workers. Organised by the 3,000-strong STC Employees’ Union, the campaign will be known as "Unity313 words
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101 1959-12-30 9 SINGAPORE, Dec. 20.—'The Royal Navy submarine Squadron, was recommissioned at the Naval Base dockyard here on Dec. 18. Tne recommissioning ceremony was conducted by the commanding oillcer. Lt C. E. Gibson. II M S. Tactician, which has a crew of six oilicers101 words
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Article76 1959-12-30 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Dee •jC —A 30-year-old rubber L.pper was stabbed by a rr.a n armed with a pig h’r. ting spear at an estate i: Gombak. near here, last r.ight. The tapper. Alagamalat. L m the General Hospital in a critical condition with t76 words
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688 1959-12-30 9 SINGAPORE, Dec. 20 'PHE Malayan Undergrad said today that a record number of resignations have taken place in the University of Malaya in Singapore and asked: ‘‘What is wrong?” The student newspaper gave this list of resignations: Prof. D. W. Gould,688 words
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202 1959-12-30 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 20. A 56-YEAR-OLD farmer who refused to hand over his money to two armed robbers was slashed with parangs on the head and arm in Puchong. seven miles from here, early today. The farmer. Yong Sim Mok, told the Straits Times: “They202 words
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Article37 1959-12-30 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec 20 About GO people attended a talk on “Lslam and Human Relations” by the secret irygeneral ol the World Muslim Congress. Dr. Said Ramadan, at the British Council *.a" here tonight.37 words
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Article133 1959-12-30 9 MALACCA. I)cc. 20. The A 1 Minister of Agriculture. Inche Abdul Aziz bin Ishak. said here yesterday that it was planned to establish one big eo-opc-rative rice mill in addition to the smaller ones already existing in every rice growing area In the country.133 words
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Advertisement71 1959-12-30 9 Hong Kong Far East BUILDER &«tablish«d 1936 A Bi-Monthly periodical of Building Real Estate Activities In Hong Rong and the Far Bast. Contains full accounts, plans, perspectives and photographs of new and projected constructions In Hong Kong and other parts An Indispensable source of information for all concerned In architecture,71 words
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368 1959-12-30 10 SINGAPORE, Dec. 20. A SINGLE giant union to represent all teachers in Singapore who are registered with the Ministry of Education here is taking shape. Several teachers’ organisations have agreed to join the Singapore Teachers’ j Union, which will form the nucleus368 words
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Article139 1959-12-30 10 Kuala lumpur, Dec 20. The Malayan Film Unit has launched the first of a series of inexpensive “still** roadsafety films, as part of its contribution to keep death off the roads. The MFU chief. Mr. Ow Keng Law. told the Straits Times today that139 words
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169 1959-12-30 10 |POH. Dec. 20.—The Mentri Besar of Perak. Inche Mohamet! Ghazali bin Haji Jawi. told the State Legislative Assembly meeting yesterday that 12 persons had been de tained in the Taiping prison under the Restricted Residence Ordinance. Warrants under this ordinance were issued by the169 words
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Article30 1959-12-30 10 BATU GAJAH. Dec. 20—The 3rd Bn. Royal Malay Regiment, held a fun fair at the Town Padang here today to raise money for the regiment’s family fund.30 words
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Article235 1959-12-30 10 SINGAPORE. Dec. 20. Chinese-language edition of Petir has urged the public to cooperate with the Government “to wipe out the serious threat which the rapidly increasing population is posing on 1 our standard of health services”. The journal, organ of the Peoples Action Party, warned.235 words
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Article248 1959-12-30 10 Kuala trengganu. Dec. 20. —Three important issues from the Trengganu Budget meeting last week are scheduled for discussion at a closed door meeting of the state s PMIP Government this evening. The three matters are: WHO IS the state executive councillor who. It has been248 words
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124 1959-12-30 10 gINGAPORE. Dec. 20.—Mr. Maurice Hennessy. head of the famous brandy firm, arrived here by Qantas Boeing tonight from Bangkok with his wife and niece, the Duchess of Magenta. Mr. Hennessy. who is the head of the firm of Jas. Hennessy and Co.. Cognac. is124 words
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Article38 1959-12-30 10 TRIANG. Dec. 20.—An 18-year-old girl. Kok Yoke Yen. was stabbed on the forehead by a woman while brushing her teeth at Kerayong three miles from here this weekend. A woman was later arrested.38 words
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349 1959-12-30 10 SINGAPORE. Dec. 20 THE Singapore Government is offering 20 scholarships to Borneo students for courses at the Teachers’ Training College here next year as its contribution to the Colombo Plan. Seven scholarships each go to Sarawak and North Borneo while six go to students from349 words
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Article166 1959-12-30 10 SINGAPORE. Dec. 20.—Only the Chief Kathi can marry Muslims who already have wives living should amendments to the Muslims Ordinance, now before the Legislative Assembly, be approved. The Bill, first tabled on Dec. 10 and published this weekend, also provides that the Chief Kathi should,166 words
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Article42 1959-12-30 10 JOHORE BAHRU. Dec L Mr. G. C. Byrne, preside: the Sessions Court, J (l Bahru, leaves at the e:. the month on transfer Kuala Lumpur where he take up duties as Fresic of the Sessions Court tr.*42 words
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Article, Illustration296 1959-12-30 11 MOTORISTS NOW TAKE TAXIS TO CITY SINGAPORE. Dec. 21. —Collyer Quay car park, normally packed on working days, was almost bare this morning after a 20 cents an hour pay-as-you park scheme was introduced. The park—the biggest m the city—was nearly empty even296 words
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177 1959-12-30 11 SINGAPORE. Dec. 21The Singapore Family Planning Association feels that family planning and education are better weapons to combat illegal abortions than legalising the practice. A proposal to legalise abortion as an interim measure is contained in an article in the latest English-language issue of the PAP177 words
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Article79 1959-12-30 11 IPOH, Dee. 20. Mala- >a\s newest anti-ban-dit fighting unit, the Ist Bn., 3rd. East Anglian Raiment, arrived here today by special train from Singapore Tt arrived from England last month and had been In training. Replacing the Ist Bn., the Loyal Regiment, which returned to England79 words
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184 1959-12-30 12 SINGAPORE. Dec. 21. The Singapore Club, the oldest business executives’ club here, is to vacate the premises it has occupied in Fulle r t o n Building since 1926 Mr. P. H. Steed, the president. .said today that the club had come to184 words
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125 1959-12-30 12 I/UALA LUMPUR, Dec 20. More schools are to be opened in the various states next year to educate aborigine children. Part or the $500,000 approved by the Federation Government for minor capital works in rural areas for 1900 will bo used for building the schools.125 words
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Article32 1959-12-30 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 21 Mr ~S/ T Fuming will talk n n Ihe Asia Foundation” To p< at Le Coq ‘i‘)r here during the weekly luncheon ot the Rotary Club.32 words
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Article, Illustration214 1959-12-30 12 A tape measure tells its own (2½ in.) tale... ...WINNING BATTLE OF THE BULGE SINGAPORE. Dec. 21.—A tailor in Colombo Court here today measured the waistline of a customer and exclaimed: “What, only two-and-half inches in nine years?” “Hmm it HAS gone down a bit lately.” reflected the customer Tengku214 words
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Article261 1959-12-30 12 ITU ALA LUMPUR n,. *^2l.—Another meetmM alaiu UII Q faiam on the carnp al(!tl against the terromri on the border will hi* held here from Dee 28 The talks will be th»* thirn in the series held alterna e v m Kuala Lumpur and ft261 words
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Article99 1959-12-30 12 SINGAPORE. 21.—Tin* k Commandcr-in-C hie f. Far East Land I'orcev General Sir Richard Hull today sent (hristma> greetings to all ranks <>■ the Ear East land I* wren and to all civilians working for the Army His message: “I send 1° lli ranks of Ear East99 words
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Article37 1959-12-30 12 PENANG. Dec. 21 vong dancer, Boonr» robbed of $1,000 in <*a Jewellery during thj’ She was entertain i rons In a hotel on the of Dec. 19 when broke into her room up37 words
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600 1959-12-30 13 OPPOSITION PARTIES REPLY TO RAJARATNAM SINGAPORE, Dec. 21. Non PAP political parties attacked by the Minister of Culture, Mr. s. Rajaratnam, in Petir, the PAP publication. hit back loday. '1 he Singapore People’s Alliance dared he PAP to get 14 of600 words
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Article80 1959-12-30 13 IPOH. Dec. 21. Seven Higher School Certificate students —two of them girls—of St Michael’s Institution hav° been awarded Colombo Plan scholarships to study in Australia and New Zealand. The only student for New Zealand is Ng Say Pink who will study forestry Miss Josephine Chin and80 words
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Article45 1959-12-30 13 JOHORE BAHRU. Dec. 21. The Sultan of Johore has promoted the following officers in the Johore Military Force: Captain Yahaya bin Yusof to Major. Lt. Tengku A. Jalil bln Mohamed Noah to Captain. and 2nd Lt. Zainal Abidin bin Mohamed to Lieutenant.45 words
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Article20 1959-12-30 13 JOHORE BAHRU, Dec. 21 How Eng Seng, a lorry driver, was fined $2O today for abusing a constable20 words
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303 1959-12-30 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec 21. TRIE smallpox outbreak in the East Coast states claimed its second victim last night a 35-\ear-old padi planter from Kampong Kandis near Pasir Puteh, in Kelantan. The first victim was a six-vear-oid girl who died in northern Trengganu. where the smallpox303 words
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101 1959-12-30 13 MUAR. Dec. 21. The Alliance won all six seals contested in two local council elections in the Aiuar district yesterday. Winning candidates were: Blhil GAMBIK: Soli Ter Hong. Tan Tzc Kang and Chin Yew Yan; 1 1 out of 1 2 SI’NGFI MAH: Goh101 words
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Article74 1959-12-30 13 SINGAPORE, lire. 21.—'Three former students of the C hime Cheng lli«h School here, including a girl. have been detained under the Preservation of Public Security Ordinance. They are: Mary Koh, who left the school last year after passing her Senior Middle Two. Wee tick Soo and74 words
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268 1959-12-30 13 SINGAPORE. Dec. 21. 1-1 Would you eat a watch? That is the only way the “radio-active** watches would be dangerous to you. And who says this? Mr. A Boillat. a Swiss watch expert at the Rolex sales and service station here. He was commenting today268 words
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214 1959-12-30 13 IPOH, Dor. 21. A TOWN councillor, Mr. C. 11. Yin. today made a plea for uniformity in the English spelling of Chinese names and surnames. In view of the rc-reglstra-tion ol people living in Malaya. beginning next March, Mr. yin214 words
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156 1959-12-30 14 pENANG. Dec. 22.—The F politics of parents are no bar to the award of State scholarships to Penang students. The Chief Minister. Dato Wong Pow Nee. gave this assurance today in the State Assembly in reply to Mr. Ooi Thiam Slew <SF—Jelutong).156 words
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Article79 1959-12-30 14 SINGAPORE, Dec. 22. A l.ast president of the Singapore Junior Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Lee Chiew Wing, was elected vice-president cf the commission of the Junior Chamber International at a recent conference in Rio de Janeiro. Mr. Lee, who has just returned from79 words
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Article36 1959-12-30 14 SINGAPORE. Dec. 22. The second coroner. Inche Ahmad bln Hussain, today recorded a verdict of misadventure at the inquest on a 51-year-old woman. Mrs. Muthusamy, who was knocked down by a lorry on Nov. 23.36 words
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Article207 1959-12-30 14 Bigger Federal capital MUNICIPAL COUNCIL LOOKS AHEAD TO THE DAYS OF 1,000,000 POPULATION KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 22. possibilities of extending the municipal boundaries of the Federal capital are now being studied. It is understood that the Municipal Council is thinking in terms of 25 years ahead when the population of207 words
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Article43 1959-12-30 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 22. The British High Commissioner here. Sir Geofroy Tory, and his wife returned tonight after a three-day shopping trip to Singapore. Sir Geofroy told reporters that they w r ould spend their Christmas at Pulau Langkawi.43 words
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142 1959-12-30 14 Kuala lumpur, Dec 22. —The Federation Government wants to enter into agreements with as many countries as possible with a view to ending the visa system on a reciprocal basis. Today Malaya signed its first no-visa agreement with Italy. A report from142 words
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Article98 1959-12-30 14 pENANG. Dec. 22. A team 1 of expert Japanese divers is expected in Penang early next month to begin salvage operations on a number of sunken ships in the Straits of Malacca and off Singapore. The 30-man team will be based at Glugor.98 words
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Article, Illustration35 1959-12-30 14 INSPECIOK lining Miin Sze, of the Sunge. Patani District Special Branch, helps his bride. Miss Liu Mun Lee. a teacher cut the cake after their wedding in Sungei Patani35 words
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253 1959-12-30 14 SINGAPORE, Dec. 21. Ten thousand posters went up in Singapore today as the oneweek drive to wipe out traces of corruption and rudeness among Singapore Traction Company employees got under way. The coloured posters, explaining the objects of the campaign, were pasted on253 words
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Article56 1959-12-30 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Dec. 22.Two Federation development loans totalling $7O million launched in the last four months have been fully subscribed. it was officially stated today. One for S5O million at 5\ per cent was launched oh Sept. 5 while the other for $2O million at 4‘, per56 words
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133 1959-12-30 14 PENANG. Dec. 22 4 TONGKANG owner. Teh Gim Bok. today reported to the police here that his junk was piratec: by a motor-boat in Siamese waters last month Teh said the pirate'. nil armed, robbed him .‘.it! hi' six-man crew of all their clot133 words
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Article45 1959-12-30 14 RAUB. Dec. 21.—A ;i planter, Abdul Ham in Kadir. 20. was jailed year for dishonestly re* a stolen watch. He was also ordered t placed under police sup sion tor a year after m lea. t*. He had two pr» convictions.45 words
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Article20 1959-12-30 14 JOHORE BAHRU. Dec. Mr. A. R. Cornelius, a ASP. ha s been transl from Tangkah to KM.i. OCPD.20 words
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637 1959-12-30 15 Academic standards will be maintained: Sandosham SINGAPORE, Dec. 22 UNIVERSITY of Malaya authorities today declared there was no cause for alarm over recent staff resignations here. It was stated that steps had already been taken to replace the people leaving and that academic standards637 words
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Article123 1959-12-30 15 3EREMBAN, Dec. 22. The religious department has been blamed for the high rate of divorces among Muslims in Negri Sembilan. Inche Mohammed Taha bin Talib Alliance) told a budget meeting of the state assembly yesterday that the situation would not have arisen if the department123 words
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152 1959-12-30 15 pENANG, Dec. 22.—A stud--1 ent teacher of the Malayan Teachers’ College here. Miss Lim Keow Nooi, aged 23, won top prize of $l,OOO last night in the final of an inter-state talentime contest between Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Miss Lim. daughter152 words
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411 1959-12-30 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 22 THE acting Minister of Education, Capt. Abdul Hamid Khan bin Haji Sakhamat Ali Khan, today gave four reasons for the Government’s decision to introduce a unified system of school terms and holidays for Malayan school children next411 words
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319 1959-12-30 15 KOTA BHARU, Dec. 22. THE PMIP Government is to tighten up religious x laws in the State in an effort to reduce the num- ber of divorces. This was indicated in a message to the State Legislative Assembly by the Sultan. The319 words
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Article43 1959-12-30 15 SINGAPORE. Dec. 22 A thug flung mud into the face of Zubidah blnte Abdul Razak then snatched her $4OO gold chain in Yan Kit Road here last night Zubidah said she was walking along the street when she was waylaid.43 words
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Article30 1959-12-30 15 JOHORE BAHRU. Dec 22 The Government is building 10 quarters in two double storey blocks at Jalan Khalld Abdullah here The buildings will cost $80,200.30 words
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Article, Illustration545 1959-12-30 16 Penang can’t afford the luxury of walking alone (says the Governor ‘ISLAND'S FORTUNES TIED UP WITH MAINLAND 9 PENANG. Dec. 22 TJENANG cannot tolerate any idea of living in isolation, the Governor, Raja Tun Uda, told the Budget meeting of the State Legislative Assembly today. “Our hinterland is the Federation545 words
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Article123 1959-12-30 16 Kuala luMpur, iw —Six more cadeK ~'j between 18 and 2i wanted for the Federation' prlt-ate school for train""’ as Malayan planters They must attend course at the Outw r, Bound School. Lumut be fore beginning their tu.i year training course at the school on123 words
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302 1959-12-30 16 PENANG, Dec. 22. The leader of the Socialist Front Opposition, Mr. D. S. Ramanathan, charged today that there had been an attempt to impose a “gag” on comment on the Governor’s Budget speech. Copies of the speech had been given to members only302 words
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Article, Illustration226 1959-12-30 16 YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW GOOD YOU HAVE IT HERE' Kuala lumpur, Dec. 22. a 22-year-old German photographer. Miss Marianne Thai, and a 5*-vear-old Austrian author. Dr. Ernst Wiese, arrived here today on a 30,000-mile world tour in a motor caravan226 words
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Article17 1959-12-30 16 BUKIT MERTAJAM. Dec The town council m ing here wdll be tape corded tomorrow.17 words
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Article, Illustration201 1959-12-30 17 SINGAPORE, Dec 23 SINGAPORE’S Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, was given a rousing welcome by 61 children at the Banda Street children’s creche when he called in during their Christmas party today. After wishing him “selamat pagi” they gave three201 words
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Article269 1959-12-30 17 SINGAPORE, Dec. 23 —A Government statement today warns the public that a few forged currency notes of $5O denomination are in circulation in Singapore. These notes are of the issue bearing the Queen's head and dated March 21, 1953, purporting to be $5O notes issued by269 words
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Article212 1959-12-30 17 qiANAH RATA, Der. 23. —A tea contractor war: badly mauled when he fought a tiger with a parang here today to save his wife and daughter. The contractor, Mr. Chan Kai Yeu, 45. was later found on the gnound with injuries on his left thigh212 words
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Article83 1959-12-30 17 SINGAPORE. Dec. 23. Detectives today visited a number of gang hideouts in searrh of a runaway secret society suspect. Hut till late this evening, tlie rnan who escaped from the charge room of the 111 building in Robinson Road yesterday was still at large. lie had been83 words
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Article, Illustration168 1959-12-30 18 JHENANG, Dec. 23. After more than 32 years in this country, Mr. S. V. Adams, George Town City Assessor and former City Secretary, will be leaving -Penang early next month. Mr. Adams, his wife and their five children, will fly to168 words
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Article36 1959-12-30 18 TANJONG MALIM, Dec. 23. —lnche Ibrahim bin Ismail has assumed duties as Assistant District Officer here. He succeeds Inche Mohamed bin Yeop Abdul Raof. who has been transferred to Kuala Kangsar.36 words
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121 1959-12-30 18 BANGKOK. Dec. 23.—The Siamese supreme planning committee met here today to discuss joint operations conducted by the Siamese and Malayan governments against C o m m u n Ist terrorists along their border. The Under-Secretary for Interior. Luang Chart Trakankosol, told a Press conference121 words
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Article, Illustration409 1959-12-30 18 SINGAPORE, Dec. 23 rpHE Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. paid a return visit to the Ministry of Labour and Law in Havelock Road today and came away very satisfied with improved conditions there Only eleven weeks ago. he had abruptly cut409 words
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Article831 1959-12-30 19 l ive wins in a row in five rides By EPSOM JEEP ENANG, Dec. 27.—Leading jockey Arthur .Vard set up a Malayan .urf record at Penang his afternoon when he von five races off the eel. Several Jockeys have pre.(usly won five races in one831 words
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156 1959-12-30 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 24. THHE Federation collected $162.4 million in rubber export duty |rom 1 Jan> x to Nov. 30 more than twice the amount anticipated for the whole year. Total customs collections during the period amounted to $476.5156 words
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Article163 1959-12-30 19 SINGAPORE, Dec. 24.— Radio Singapore will start an overseas service next year with programmes “to explain Singapore to the world.” The Minister of Culture, Mr. 8. Rajaratnam, revealing this today, said the iw se^ vlc would be made possible by a new short wave band, which163 words
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Article26 1959-12-30 19 JOHORE BAHRU, Dec. 27 A meeting of the Johore Legislative Assembly will be held at the Council Chamber, Johore Bahru, at 10 a.m. tomorrow.26 words
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332 1959-12-30 19 VIC NAYAGAM - By VIC NAYAGAM ITUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 24. The Federation of Malaya Schools Sports Council will step up its activities next year. Man who announced this was Mr. Toh Boon Huah. the council’s energetic secretary, who has Just returned from the United States, brimming332 words
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Article57 1959-12-30 19 8INOAPORE. Dec. 24.—The Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. today gave this Christmas message to the people of Singapore: "Throughout the Christian world, Christmas evokes feelings of peace and goodwill to all men. “On this anniversary of a great Christmas occasion, may I wish all our Christian57 words
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Page 19 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous48 1959-12-30 19 THE BIG SWEEP Total pool: $216,700. FIRST PRIZE: *****7—$60,010. SECOND PRIZE: *****6—$24,004, THIRD PRIZE: *****8—$12,002. STARTERS ($6,001 oach): Not. *****1, *****3, *****4, *****0. CONSOLATIONS ($1,000 each): Nos. *****3, *****0, *****6, *****9, *****1. *****2, *****0, *****2, *****1, *****1. TREBLE TOTE (Racos 3, 5 and 6): One ticket paying $627.48 words
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MALAYAN SHARE MARKET REVIEW
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1667 1959-12-30 20 MARKET WAS FIRM RIGHT UP TO CHRISTMAS EVE By Our Market Correspondent ‘J'HE Malayan Share Market last week was firm right up to Christmas Eve and there was an unusually large amount of business transacted for the time of year. The main factor1,667 words
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Article24 1959-12-30 20 TI N RUBBER (per plcal) per lb. D *1 $336.50 $1.1914 22 $387.00 ll.lt Z 23 $387.00 $1.17*, i 24 $386.50 $1.18*,24 words
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Article44 1959-12-30 20 Current Date of Total Total for payment payment for previous year year Berjuntai Tin Dredging Ltd. Is. 3d.* Jan. 20 Is. Cd Metal Box Co. 5%* Jan. 19 17Vj r r Songel Tukang Rubber Plant. Ltd. 10% Peb. 9 17M,% 6% Interim.44 words
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Article1048 1959-12-30 20 T'HE following list of revised 1 quotations was issued by the Malayan Share Brokers* Association aft«r its last meetin* on Saturday (Dec. 24). H and L stand for highest and lowest prices tor business done this year. INDUSTRIALS ML IS aies Bricks. 1.72V* 1.70 Prof 1.70 1.801,048 words
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