The Straits Times, 13 January 1955
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Title Section13 1955-01-13 1 The Straits Times. Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1955. if 15 CENTS13 words
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Article, Illustration1090 1955-01-13 1 MALAYA— THE WAY AHEAD AS ALLIANCE LEADERS SEE IT: THEY WILL BE IN POWER AFTER THE FEDERAL ELECTIONS THIS YEAR pledge to remain in Commonwealth MALACCA, Wednesday. i>ivc ioint interview today— the first of its kind Tengku president of UMNO and Sir Chens-lock Tan, pre!A, outlined some of the Alliance's1,090 words
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Article182 1955-01-13 1 Alliance will tell Govt: Offer your terms MALACCA. Wed. T<HE UMNO-MCA Alx liance meeting here today decided to ask the Federation Government to offer amnesty terms to the Communist terrorists. It agreed to propose to the Director of Operations, Lieut-Gen-eral Sir Geoffrey Bourne, that terrorists accepting the amnesty could182 words
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Article, Illustration119 1955-01-13 1 Missing woman may hold clue T^WO teen-age Singapore girls, described as good friends, have been missing from their homes^ one in Middle Road, the other in Albert Street— since Tuesday evening. i A woman who disappeared from her home in GeyLang Road, also on119 words
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71 1955-01-13 1 17 die in air collision near airport BURLINGTON. Kentucky. Wed. At least 17 people were killed today when two planes collided near the Greater Cincinnati airport, near here A spokesman of Trans World Airlines said one of the company's twin-engine Martin planes and an unidentified twin-engine dc-3 had collided. TheReuter - 71 words
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Article58 1955-01-13 1 LONDON. Wed—Mary. Lon- don Zoo's oldest orang utan. who began life in the jungles of Borneo, some 30 fMTa ago. has died of old age. Mary was brousht to London when she was six and had lived in Monkey House longer than any other inmate. Her58 words
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Article43 1955-01-13 1 LONDON. Wed. Lieut. General Sir Otto Lund. Com-mander-in-Chief of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, left London by air today on the first stage of a 30.000-mile tour which will take him Ceylon, Singapore, Hong Kong. Australia and New Zealand. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article33 1955-01-13 1 LONDON, Wed— The British Foreign Olllce said today that although no immediate results were available on the Hammarskjoeld mission to Peking "we have no reason to believe it has failed."— UP.UP - 33 words
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Article62 1955-01-13 1 LONDON. Wed Britain would last "only 32 hours" in a new war a left-wing Socialist. Mr Aneurin Bevan said last night. "This is stated by scientists," he told a political meeting. war between nations is not longer a matter of policy but an act ofUP - 62 words
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Article48 1955-01-13 1 VIENNA. Wed. Triangular stamps bearing gaudy butterflies and colourful tropical fishes, which appeared recently on the world market, have caused a sensation. They were printed for the "Republic Maluko Selatan," the self-styled republic in the Moluccas, which has not been recognised, and were never issued. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article114 1955-01-13 1 with a plunging neckline, madam LONDON. Wednesday. I ENGLISH women should highlight their curves and J wear slinky evening gowns with plunging necklines. They are. in fact, altogether too modest. That's the verdict of blonde Austrian actress Isle Bey. She reached it as she was about toReuter - 114 words
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Article34 1955-01-13 1 TAIPEH. Wed. -Chinese Nationalist heavy bombers started big columns of fire in "-aids today on Communist-held Tienao and Toumen Islands, off the mainland, the Nationalist Air Force said— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article62 1955-01-13 1 WASHINGTON. Wed. The United States rnnounced today that the Soviet Union had agreed to release private William Verdlm. 28. the last of three Americans held for some years inside Russia. Two other Americans Private William C. Marchuk and Private John H. Noble, were released byReuter - 62 words
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Article34 1955-01-13 1 LONDON. Wed— Mr. Shunichi Matsumoto, retiring Japanese ambassador to London left for Rome by air today on his way home to Tokyo. He had been here since June 1952 —A P.34 words
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Article57 1955-01-13 1 NEW DELHI, Wed—Should an employer pay workmen's compensation when a maneating tiger kills an employer? The Deputy Commissioner of Cachar District in Assam says "Yes." He has ruled that the recent slaying of a plantation worker was an accident and ordered the planter to pay the employee'sAP - 57 words
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Article25 1955-01-13 1 LONDON, Wed —Radio Moscow charged today that the United States, Holland and Britain were "hatching a farreaching conspiracy" against the Indonesian Republic.25 words
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Article25 1955-01-13 1 NEW YORK. Wed. Critics here have chosen Soviet compo.ser. Dmitri .Shostakovich's 10th Symphony as the finest orchestral work introduced here in 1945. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article, Illustration78 1955-01-13 1 BUILDING FLAW BLAMED FOR ESPLANADE DAMAGE SOTIIIM. but a jagged <-d,. of concrete remains wtier* there was once a broad sweeping balcony on Queen Elizabeth Walk. A second balcony crumbled yesterday after two days of pounding seas. The Singapore Architect announced that "an78 words
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Article73 1955-01-13 1 AFTER 47 YEARS SHE SUES LONDON. Wed. A69-YEArt-OLD woman is bringing a breach of promise action dating back 47 years to when she was a girl of 22. Miss Fanny Ennis of Ockley. near Dorking, Surrey is suinir 73-year-old Mr. John P irser, a businessman living at the Manor House,73 words
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Article57 1955-01-13 1 HONG KONG, Wed. The temperature dropped to a record low of 26.5 degrees last night in some parts of Hong Kong. There was frost in many parts of the island A resident who has been here 49 years. Col. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, said: "IUP - 57 words
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Article39 1955-01-13 1 RANGOON, Wed- The Burmese Red Flag (Trotskyitet Communist Party has announced that Thakin Soe, one of the first Communists in Burma and a wartime resistance leader against the Japanese, is no longer head of the party.— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article171 1955-01-13 1 Two Reds slay estate man IPOH, Wednesday. SIXTY men and women tappers today saw tw< bandits shoot dead an estate conductor 200 yard? from the main road at the southern entrance tc Sungei Siput. The victim was V. Kanniah senior conductor on Heawoor; Estate, where171 words
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Article205 1955-01-13 1 3 other men get ashore MERSING. Wed. FIGHT FISHERMEN, Chinese and Malays, whose boat capsized yesterday during a storm, are missing. Three other fishermen in the boat managed to get ashore. They were picked up semi-con-scious and .sent to hospital. The monsoon struck the town205 words
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Advertisement18 1955-01-13 1 FASH lON ABIE/SHOES j§teS SEASON i r *AA^ TRADING CO. -X^Wftt/SIHCIPOBf TH B*l6B /^>vv77/// ulitWu WINDOWS BY IlCr'ttall18 words
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Article309 1955-01-13 2 NICARAGUA, BLAMED FOR ATTACK, SAYS: THIS IS AN INTERNAL REVOLUTION AIRBORNE INVADERS SEIZE COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE, CLASH WITH COSTA RICANS SAN JOSE, Corfu Rica, Wednesday AN AIRBORNE invasion force which crossed the Niearaffuan border yesterday clashed with Cotta Rican troops after seizing; the communications centre ofReuter; UP - 309 words
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Article, Illustration209 1955-01-13 2 Stars think Dior has fallen flat on knees HOLLYWOOD. Wed. BETTY GRABLE, owner of a world -famed pair of km-r.v yesterday kicked bark at Christian Dior's criticism of exposed knees by saying •My knees have supported me for a lone time. I haven't had any complaints yet fromAP - 209 words
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Article, Illustration147 1955-01-13 2 Jacqueline is out to charm the angry taxpayers MEET Mademoiselle Jacqurline Pracht. 30, a blur-ryrd blonde who is the first woman tax collector ever to he appointed in France. She was given a "charm course" in tax collecting and set up at on. inn. i in thr Yonnr Department, to147 words
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Article29 1955-01-13 2 LONDON. Wed. -A woman convict. 22-year-old Patricia Joan Smith, escaped today from Holloway. London's women's prison, a week after being sentenced to six months for larceny. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article20 1955-01-13 2 LONDON. Wed -Eighty London dockers unloading a Dutch >hlp. the Rijnstroom. today started an unofficial strike— Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article30 1955-01-13 2 ELBA. Wed.— This Island where Napoleon spent his tirst exile in 1814 Is to have an airport to accommodate the jr wing number of tourists.— R> uter.30 words
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Article28 1955-01-13 2 HONG KONG. Wed. Ten thousand food parcels worth £2 each from the U.S. Agricultural D'partment arrived h' re today tor distribution to poor Chinese. Renter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article30 1955-01-13 2 LONDON. Wed— About CO Bi.tish officials, whose posts in the Sudan have been "Sudai.LNcd." have been found job.-, in Britain, the Foreign Office said yesterday RenterReuter - 30 words
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96 1955-01-13 2 In tow here all the way from Bombay THE 500-ton deep sea tug Rod Zee brought the disabled freighter South Breeze safely into Singapore yesterday after a 2,500-mile tow from Bombay. The South Breeze damaged her engines on Dec 14 in Bombay, and the Rod Zee, based in the same96 words
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130 1955-01-13 2 There is no longer any aerial I monkey business in Singapore. This may be good news for monkeys. but not for Mima] exporters. Once thousands of monkeys were exported by air, particularly in KLM air freighters, to Endand and America for130 words
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203 1955-01-13 2 PASSENGERS CAN SLEEP THEIR WAY TO EUROPE IN LUXURY PLANES \f AJOR airlines plan to increase their services to and from Singapore this year. Qantas will introduce more Super Constellations on the Kangaroo route and open a new "Connoisseur" service. Qantas' Singapore manager.203 words
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198 1955-01-13 2 AIR CHIEF SEEKS COLUMBUS' FLAGSHIP NEW YORK. Wed. THE OWNER of a New York State aviation corporation will en under water next April in search of relics from one of the ships on which Christopher Columbus sailed to America in 1492. Mr. Edwin A. Link, chairman of the Link Aviation198 words
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Article68 1955-01-13 2 WASHINGTON.. Wed- PanAmerican Airways, one of two U.S. airlines affected by the failure of the Indian and American Governments to sign a new air agreement, last night said that it was eliminating all services to New Delhi. Diplomatic sources here said that it was expected theReuter - 68 words
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Article33 1955-01-13 2 VATICAN. Wed— The Pope. still very weak after hi s grave illness last month, today received M Pierre MendesFrance. the French Prime Minister in private audknee in the Vatican palace. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article64 1955-01-13 2 LOS ANGELES. Wed. The American Government has seized the 10.290-to n tanker. Tagalam here after riling an action alleging the vessel is owned by a Greek-controlled firm In violation of the United States Ship Sales Act of 1946. Under the Act. ships sold as warReuter - 64 words
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188 1955-01-13 2 CAIRO, Wed. PRINCE ALY KHAN said today that an official announcement on the succession ito the leadershiD of the 20 mi'lion strong Muslim Ismaili M>-t, now held by hLs 77-year-old father, the Aga Khan, will he '"made In < >'- course" At Aswan, a NileReuter - 188 words
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Article34 1955-01-13 2 GENEVA. Wed. Former King Umberto of Italy yesterday said that his eldest daughter. Princess Maria Pia, aged 20. and 30-year-old Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia would marry in Portugal next month -A P.34 words
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Article271 1955-01-13 2 Women want to slap snoopers LONDON. Wed. MORE than two million British housewives would shut the door on any Government snooper who called to ask for private details of their married lives. That fact emerges from the final Fertility Report of the 1946 Family Census iust Issued by the government271 words
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Article19 1955-01-13 2 HONG KONG. Wed- Fire destroyed five houses last night on the mainland Two people were injured.--U.P.UP - 19 words
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166 1955-01-13 2 BARONET'S HEAD COVERED IN BLOOD: WITNESS Two Kenya police officers to trial on assault charges NAIROBI. Wei* TWO Kenya polite oflicers were committ. Supreme Court for trial yesterdaj charges of assaulting Sir Henry Dalryinpl. The officers, who pleaded not guilty Inspector Richard Crosby Kerry. 36, and Harvey \j They toldReuter - 166 words
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Article, Illustration59 1955-01-13 2 Clock spins to show face to all in city THIS ltilt diamrter clock on top of a lactory in Frankfurt. Germany, spins round three times a minute so that its facr can be srrn from :ui\ whrrr *n thr city. It weighs I.MHHtIh and the minute hand alone is MOIh.59 words
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Article29 1955-01-13 2 RICHMOND. Tennessee Wed. Thirty seven men parachuted 10 safety when a C-119 plane carrying troops to Alaska crashed near here yesterday Two others are mis.-.: Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article29 1955-01-13 2 NICOSIA troopship Oeoi today fi r Brital and 100 famili< Field Ri as well as Oth and families froi They are dUi en Jan 1929 words
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Article18 1955-01-13 2 LONDON. \V planes .search' d off southern I two RAF f i overdue —A p18 words
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132 1955-01-13 2 EVMPLOYEES of the Ocean Park Hotel. Singapore, which closed down on Tuesday, vacated their quarters by yesterday morning. They abandonee: their threat j to defy to the managements j quit notice on the advice of the Labour Department and began to move out on132 words
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Advertisement150 1955-01-13 2 LOOKING FOR NEW MARKETS OVERSEAS? Qantas helps you sell to millions faster! ffVP^SsB I To liu>«t. ami potential liuyrri in rounlrir. SsKSSS'Sl^Jr^'"*^^ QANTAS in. ii vi !.p«<«U .ill I imt> l\| f _^^r nierrhamli.r, kiimpir roiixigiiniriitii, p.-ri-1i.i1,|. -—including fruii-. How. r>. t\m In.- in.|>,..,l h-h. Daily ilr|i.irturf> —\e )ou linir,150 words
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Article38 1955-01-13 3 FOG BLACKOUT HITS LONDON V. ft. ,rst foRS of blacked 1 ling fur- night of 1953, Some inded "T mney p<>ts. turned brought r the li imtx r Us of •if lay p InvisiStrand pped I'ik'ht Freezing Eng-38 words
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Article22 1955-01-13 3 'Z-BOMB' GIRL OPENS LEGAL BATTLE Dai mb Is 'Trier. i n att club, was counminary n of the iniied her -rounds were22 words
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Article19 1955-01-13 3 ii Duchess or Puris of the i ountess ho was Princess She lived ■■■•■many.19 words
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247 1955-01-13 3 UNITED STATES STEPS IN —ONLY IF SHE IS ASKED WASHINGTON, Wednesday. PRESIDENT Eisenhower said today he could not think of atomic tactical weapons being used in an international police action, but he added that nothingReuter - 247 words
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Article, Illustration39 1955-01-13 3 KILLER'S MOTHER SHOT HERSELF RUtS. ETHEL SIIEPPARD, axed 62, who was found shot dead soon after one of her sons. Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard. had been convicted of murdering his wife. She shot herself in thr head— A.P. pictureAP - 39 words
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45 1955-01-13 3 CAMBRIDGE. Wednesday. tons of mustard gas— enough to kill in ponpl- caught fire and exploded at an here yesterday. was .~uch not to be d 17. md inhaled as taken to me latrr. ice mdrr- the '.'r.uiri *ank.45 words
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Article47 1955-01-13 3 TORONTO. Wed— Sir Beveritj Baxter, Conservative M.P.. yesterday suggested that the British Labour Party should rhange its name to Liberal Socialist to attract Liberals. Toronto-born Sir Beverlcy said that the Socialists could do themselves a lot of good if they changed their name.47 words
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Article45 1955-01-13 3 CAIRO. Wed. The Egyptlan Revolutionary Council last night commuted to life impriI sonment. with hard labour. the death sentences passed on three Muslim Brotherhood members. They were sentenced to death for their part in a conspiracy aimed at overthrowing the government— Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article100 1955-01-13 3 DEATH ROW AUTHOR GETS A REPRIEVE SAN FRANCISCO. Wed —Caryl Chessman, author convict yes Trday received another stay of execution his fifth. He was scheduled to be on the electric chair on Friday. Chessman has been in death row (I 1 2 years. He was convicted of kidnap and attemptedAP - 100 words
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Article44 1955-01-13 3 LONDON, Wed— Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery. Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, left a London hospital today after a minor operation for the removal of a mole on the back of his head. He will resume his duties on Monday.— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article35 1955-01-13 3 CALCUTTA. Wed. A 19--day seamen's strike today spread into other states and the strikers were estimated to total 8.000. Ships anchored at Behar and Assam have been deserted by their crews. UP.UP - 35 words
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Article31 1955-01-13 3 COLOMBO, Wed. Ceylon's diplomatic representation abroad was inadequate and must oe improved, the Prime Minister, Sir John Kotelawala. told the House of Representa- i tives (Lower House" yesterday.; —Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article15 1955-01-13 3 LONDON. Wed. London's rivrr defences stood firm against a peak tide today UP.UP - 15 words
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Article77 1955-01-13 3 Not enough ammunition in Europe WASHINGTON. Wed. FRANCE and other European allies of the United States are not producing enough ammunition, according to a Senate investigating sub-com-mittee report. "Our study warrants the conclusion that our Allies' battlefield expenditures would far surpass their ammunition ;f war should come," the report said.Reuter - 77 words
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Article35 1955-01-13 3 SAIGON. Wed. Vietnam sources alleged here today that Vietminh troops last week fired on 10,000 Catholics trying to escape Communist rule in North Indo-China. Many were feared dead, they said.— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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114 1955-01-13 3 CHICAGO, Wednesday. AN ATOMIC bomb explosion can injure the eyes of a Derson who is so far away that no other part of I his body la harmed. Researchers reported this in the Journal of the American Medical Association. They presented the preliminary resultsAP - 114 words
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Article, Illustration273 1955-01-13 3 Just a spark would start rebellion in camps, says Russians 9 prisoner BERLIN, Wed. INMATES of the slave labour camps throughout Russia are so badly treated that they are ready to revolt. "Only a spark is needed to set them ofT," Mr. John Noble, an American freedReuter; AP; UP - 273 words
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Article30 1955-01-13 3 NEW DELHI, Wed. Thei State of Orissa, south of Calcutta, is offering rewards of $250 for every tiger killed. Thrv kill hundreds of people every year. A.P.AP - 30 words
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Article21 1955-01-13 3 PARIS, Wed. Mr. Pierre Schneiter, the Republican candidate, last night was elected Speaker of the French National Assembly. Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article58 1955-01-13 3 SYDNEY, Wed— Australia's judges were today granted substantial pay increases and dockers in Sydney immediately went on a "Ughtnini; prote The/ claimed that the judges had consistently rejected pay demands by the lower paid workers. In Australia an arbitration court of six Judges decides on conflicting demandsReuter - 58 words
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Article148 1955-01-13 3 THREAT TO BLOW UP JOE WASHINGTON, Wed. A NEXT door neighbour of Senator Joseph McCarthy yesterday said that a person With a foreign voice had threatened to blow ud the senator's house last night. McCarthy dismissed the threat as being by a crackpot. "The left-wingers, screwballs and crackpots could not148 words
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68 1955-01-13 3 KUCHING, Wed. Kuching town and suburbs were hit last night by the worst flood in a decade caused by continuous rain and spring tid<s. Many roads were impassable. Shopkeepers caught unawares had a busy time movinc perishable goods to safety. A three-year-oldReuter - 68 words
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Article367 1955-01-13 3 LONDON. Wed I IT hu been a day of rather mixed conditions In the London Stock Exchange Apprehension over the recent fall In gilt-edged a* a result of rising money rates brought in a few small sellers at the opening and prlres tended to ease but around midday367 words
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Article26 1955-01-13 3 LONDON. Jan. 12. Cash Buyers C 691; Sellers G692: Forward Buyers t691: Sellers C 693; Settlement v:689; Turnover a.m. 5 tons p.m. 40 tons.26 words
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Article37 1955-01-13 3 LONDON Jan 12 Spot 28 *.d.. Feb 28' 4 d Mar 27% d.. April-June 275 d., July-Sept. 27d.. Oct.-Dec. 26 -vd. Jan. cl.f. 27 13/IM.. Feb. elf. 27 13/16 d.. March c.1.1. 27-\d.. Tone: Easier.37 words
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139 1955-01-13 4 Officer didn't keep gun safe: $75 PENANG. Wort ■LX)R FAILING to knp his revolvrr and 25 rounds of ammunition In ;i safe place. W. B. Forri. assistant. Controller «ot Supplies. Penan*?. was today fined 175. Ho also ordered to pay $25 costs.' ASP Grant said Ford lived isolated area in139 words
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Article68 1955-01-13 4 I■ Sco Koh, .1 trish ridrr. WU lined Sl.nmi or two months Jal] In rhe Slngapop Fourth C nrt yesterday for ukiMinß tn a rhap |l ki lottery Two rlpfprfive.s found bundle ol 129 chap Ji U dipt in the waist band ol Le*'i trousers when they68 words
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Article24 1955-01-13 4 PENANG. Wrd. The Band Of the Royal Scots Fusiliers will play ;it the JHutons Eng- hool at 5.30 p.m. on Friday.24 words
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Article, Illustration78 1955-01-13 4 Off to Australia for six months under Colombo Flan MR. SHIM KAII HONG, one of two Singapore City Council officers who fly to Australia thin morning for a six months course in public administration The other is Mr K A. Fber. Their training. being given under the Colombo Plan, in-78 words
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Article45 1955-01-13 4 IPOH. Wed— Dr. L. W. Jeyasuria. Deputy State Medical and Health Officer, Perak, left on transfer today for Kuala Lumpur to assumr duties as Superintendent of the General Hospital. Dr M. Saravanamuthu of the Ipoh Hospital has succeeded him in Ipoh.45 words
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Article108 1955-01-13 4 SEREMBAN. Wed —Mr S. S Harihar. a businessman, wa.s found dead by the side of his ;dav at the 17th mile Seremb;in-Ppr.ckalan Kempas Rn;id. Ho apparently collapsed while fixing a spare tyre to his car after it had a pure- turc. He was taken to108 words
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Article, Illustration674 1955-01-13 4 Trade Union Adviser replies to Josey charge Mr. Brazier says: It is all too naive KUALA LUMPIR, Wednesday. THE FEDERATION Trade Union Adviser, Mr. J. A. Brazier, today described as nonsense the allegation by Mr. Alex Josey, a former news editor of Radio Malaya, Kuala674 words
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Article, Illustration77 1955-01-13 4 MR. LIM YEON BOON, a cum positor of the Strait* Times, and 'V.ss Lee Chum Yeiiß, who were married at the Singapore Registry yesterday. Straits Times picture. MR. JONAH AMD YIOK NA and his bride. Miss Janet Khune Poh Choo, who were married at the Singapore77 words
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Article, Illustration159 1955-01-13 4 Govt rejects Boestaman plea KUALA LUMPUR. Wednesday. THE Federation Government has rejected an appea 1 for the release of Ahmad Boestaman. leader o the banned left-wins youth movement, Angkatai Pcmuda Insaf. The appeal was made by his relative in a petition. The Secretary for DeTence.159 words
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Article106 1955-01-13 4 Big Istana plans for anniversary Xl ALA KANCSAK. Wed THKKF. weeks of celebrations. licsimiini; on Jan. 21. will be held at the Istana Iskandariah here to mark the I -(I wedding anniversary of the Sultan of Perak and the Raja Perempuan A salute of I cuns from the Istana ground*106 words
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Article78 1955-01-13 4 ROBBER WAS ARMED —CHARGE A charge of armed robbery of $7,415 in cash and jewellery was preferred apainst Teo Ec Heng. alias Tiu U Heng. in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday. It was alleged that on Feb 3. 1951. Teo. with a group of other men. armed with a78 words
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Article55 1955-01-13 4 Sir Brian Mountain, chairman of the Eagle Star Insurance Co., Ltd of London, will arrive in Singapore on Monday for talks with the company's general agents in Malaya, Borneo and North Sumatra. Sir Brian will be accompanied by his daughter, Muss Fleur Mountain, and Mr Harry Routh.55 words
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124 1955-01-13 4 A GOVERNMENT pensioner, appearing on a maintenance summons, told tru Singapore Sixth Police Court yesterday he was "too old to do any work." KasMm bin Yusoph. 54. who re-married after divorcing Ratna btntc Haji All by whom he had two children, said124 words
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Article31 1955-01-13 4 JOHOR BAHRU. Wod. I A meeting of th* state Cnun--1 <Ml of Ministers, wan held her* vMtoMay Th* Sultan's Imnnrt JubiW wai "no of t n< 'subjects discussed.31 words
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144 1955-01-13 4 ALOR STAR, Wetl. BORDER bandiU opera tin between .Malay i and Sum will be wooed this week with 120,000 "wedding' lease's, featuring a photograph of a former bandit. Ooi Kirn Chwee. and his bride. A report accompanying lh<wedding picture says that144 words
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Article32 1955-01-13 4 Five Malay cd. :i Jt-year-ol cinema hall Pa-sir Panjan I Oman m;ui: telephone and <\ bulancr bofor hi He was adi General Hospit tured droll. HI described B32 words
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Article169 1955-01-13 4 Extra strength in Ihe 'bad' si KUALA LUMPUR. Wedn< rpHE DIRECTOR of Operations. Ueul Geoffrry Bourne, had unofficially kn< time that Australia might send troopa I help fight the terrorists, his prim Major-Gen. E. S. Lindsay, told the Strai; "We are still awaiting official169 words
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Advertisement237 1955-01-13 4 Time is Eternity begun" James Montgomery An instrument to tell the date as well as the time is one of the oldest ideas in the history of time measurement. Even in the days when mechanical timepieces were unknown, there existed instruments for giving, not only the time, but the date237 words
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Article344 1955-01-13 5 /OSGEST IN MALA YA-IT WILL BE A BOON FOR EAST COAST MOTORISTS The pl an a s0 deludes a jj s h auction market Kallanjj Bridge— scheduled to cost $7J an( j the longest of its kind in Malaya rO mpleted b) Jnn« next year,344 words
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Article41 1955-01-13 5 TICK TOCK -IT GOES ON RECORD a nice i babble of Alley. typical j h will around j .:.virm i Kostela-j ground no ;ipore record. I: tho me of work. ■hore re a On his specially i some an< a wonderful41 words
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Article169 1955-01-13 5 HE DENIES THAT KISS IN BED I wit Mly doing my duty, says dealer PENANG, Wed. T*HE First Magistrate, x Mr. J. W. Ambrose, today dismissed a maintenance suit brought by a woman, Chuah Geok Eng. who said she once saw her husband, Goh Kah Seng, kissing his aunt in169 words
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Article162 1955-01-13 5 Permanent Secretaries to Ministers THE Singapore Government is inviting applications from superscale administrative officers for Permanent Secretaries to two of the six Ministries to be set up after the April election. The Ministeries are Labour and Welfare, and Communications and Works. A third post of162 words
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103 1955-01-13 5 DO YOU KNOW where Lorong Tahar is 0 Could you direct a taxi driver to Veerappa Chitty Lane or find your way in the dark to Shaik Madersah Lane? If not tne new official map of Singapore city will quickly give you103 words
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Article, Illustration135 1955-01-13 5 No suicides at Suicide Lodge— so they don't expect disasters MANY clients of a Singapore motor firm have wondered about the words "Catastrophe Court" over the entrance to a flight of stairs in the firm" s workshop. This after hours picture (below) explains why. At the top of135 words
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Article163 1955-01-13 5 nxid to learning in Spore VEARU UN Mnsapore .ittendinc a I nslish < harlton Uw Pin I.char riistnflW ri>-ks. ntd to the Mil entrance is »f potholes. 1 children r the traffic I' lß| .Dine *l 'he mft tn mH(k>l. TfM leu is. senior iMMII, said E163 words
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Article26 1955-01-13 5 The Woodland Road branch of the Singapore Petrol Deal- ers' Employees" Union will hold Iti secund annual meeting at j 2 pm. on Sunday.26 words
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Article46 1955-01-13 5 Payments totalline $378,715.--160 50 were made by the War Damaee Commission up to the end of last year, according to a progress report published in Singapore yesterday. Payments included tin $80.- 952.964 58: rubber $77,070,739.19: private chattels $46,901,757.77; seizure $50,737,731.41; other claims $103,651,967.55.46 words
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62 1955-01-13 5 KI'ALA LI.MPIR. Wed. FIVE terrorists burned rubber trees on a small holding at Craigielea Estate in the Mu.ir area of Johore on .Monday Two of the terrorists carried rifles. Four armed terrorists yesterday stole .shoes from tappers on Sungei Papan Fstate in Johore's Penggerang62 words
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82 1955-01-13 5 DATO'S CAR IN COLLISION: SOLDIER HURT JOHORE BAHRU. Wed. While driving into Johore Bahru from Ulu Tiram yesterday, Dato HE MacKenzie's car collided with a military vehicle near the gate leading into the car park of 221 Vehicle Battalion. R.A.O.C. The driver of the Military vehicle was injured and taken82 words
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Article33 1955-01-13 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Malayan Collieries produced 53.823 tons of coal in the last Quarter of 1954. Monthly output was: October 18.523 tons. November 17,056 ton.s. December 18.244 tons.33 words
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Article275 1955-01-13 5 MAN WHO PLAYED SLEUTH STABBED A LABOURER at the Kuching Road store of Sino-British (M) Ltd. told the company about missing bags of cement early last year. An inquiry was held and a store-keeper was sacked. The labourer. Ali bin Chit, was "investigating" a similar case in which $6,000 worth275 words
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Article74 1955-01-13 5 Police trace bottle battle car POLICE yesterday traced a car. which was one of three used in a gang fight at the junction of Boon Tat Street and Cecil Street on Tuesday night. A police spokesman said the clash was between members of gang 969 and gang 108. The three74 words
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Article64 1955-01-13 5 Two girls working in an office in the Bank of China Building:. Singapore, had an argument at about 1 p.m. yesterday When it ended, one of them had a deep ga.sh on the head. A glass .iad crashed on it. The injured girl. Teresa Cheah.64 words
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Advertisement23 1955-01-13 5 CHANGE TO s^\^ \*fS Mobilgas l »l»Ul MIUAU A lUMI-UP IN IVEIY UNKFUI *"<DA«D VACUUM OIL COMPANY |inco'por.».o 1 US A Limi»«J L>«b<i>ty>23 words
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Advertisement289 1955-01-13 5 SPECIAL OFFER for two weeks only Ji MARLBOROUG H royal ii P4/ petalware IW-^s^^ SHANTUNG (^IlAt deco. Dinner Set 33 pcs. Usual $82/50 NOW ONLY $62/Tea Coffee Set combined Usual $72/50 NOW ONLY $55/THE STORE WITH A $M TO OFFER NOW! Pure coffee instantly! Th* wonderful aroma and flavour of289 words
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Miscellaneous457 1955-01-13 5 nim* m^ATAVA F^ r Mu-ic. 1030—1100 Gerr}' RADIO MALAYA suiiano i 'Programmes thus marked can MBH|^BBBBBBM| BBHH be received by listeners In Malacca. I ■^f^^rW^l Short wave 49 62m Medium wave It f I J il, I I 476 m 343. 366 m and 297 m P.M. I •1 00457 words
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Obituary66 1955-01-13 6 .-</ Wordi $10 (minimum). WEE Madam Wee Kirn Choo, r >3, wife of the late Mr. Llm Kblam Soon, of Chop Tcng Chiang. i away peacefully on 10-1-1955 I M pm. at 34 Goodman Ho. id. leaving behind 8 sons, 6 daughters. 5 sons-in-law. 3 daughters-in-law and 15 grandchildren66 words
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Article27 1955-01-13 6 26 Wortlt $10 (minimum). MR AND MRS. CHAN BENO KONG thank all friends and relatives for their valuable gifts and kind o at their wedding on27 words
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Article94 1955-01-13 6 21 Wordi SlO (minimum). COCKTAIL HOUR— Dry Fly Sherry uy Flndlater's— Prelude to a < I)! nner! FOLLOW PEDANT Every Day In Uic 'Malay MaO 1 if you wain to win that $5 000 word puzzle. V ATTRACTIVE COTTONS for IMS, new arrivals, some large .ii and Country, Meyer94 words
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708 1955-01-13 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Thurs. Jan. 13, 1955. Teeth For SEATO The Australian Government's intention to send to Malaya a battalion of Australian infantry is more closely related to military arrangements under the South East-Asia Defcn Treaty than to the Communist war in Malaya. The battalion will be Australia's initial708 words
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Article434 1955-01-13 6 It is satisfactory that all recent figures of malaria reflect the value of expanded control measures. Admissions to Fedcr- j ation hospitals last year were i down by about 25 per cent. In seven years the hospital record of deaths from malaria has been reduced to434 words
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Article138 1955-01-13 6 Sheltered Singapore knows little of the raging sea. That is just as well, seeing what even two foot waves and a high tide can do. Part of the city has been very sorry for itself these last two days. The pounding of the spume, tossed a full138 words
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1456 1955-01-13 6 Professionals and amateurs need each other GORDON VAN HIEIV REVIEWS MUSICAL PROGRESS IN WB4 T^HE New Year suitably gives rise to old and new reflections hence this now annual survey of the Singapore Musical Society's activities, past and future, and of current music topics. For Singapore, 1954 has been exceptionally1,456 words
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134 1955-01-13 6 AM ALAYA, the pivot of South-East Asia commerce, is the only Asian country besides Indonesia which has no association or society of accountants of its own. The accountant of this country has now attained a dignified status among the other professions with the134 words
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Letter113 1955-01-13 6 POLITICAL PARTY FOR EXILES? YOUR correspondent "White. Asian" is to be thanked for bringing to puolic notice the fears and hopes of the locally domiciled European, a much depressed minority community. The time n&s now arrived for the formation of a society or association to protect and advance the legitimate113 words
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Letter86 1955-01-13 6 Waiting for an answer SEVERAL of my friends applied simultaneously for admission to the Singapore Teachers' Training College through their school in November last year. Some have already gone for the interview, and have been accepted by the college. But some have not even been interviewed. These applicants are now86 words
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Letter259 1955-01-13 6 AFTER seeing "The Living Desert". I was somewhat disgusted to read R.W.B.'s review. Was this good gentleman by any chance suffering from a hangover or a violent case of Indigestion when he saw this picture? Or was he expecting a seriom scientific commentary which would have bored the259 words
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Letter55 1955-01-13 6 Exceedi ng its mandate? IT would appear that a sub-committee appointed by the Chinese Chamber to Interest voters in the coming elections and tell them how to vote Ik exreedlnf its mandate by trylnc to form a Chine*e Chamber Party to contest the ■eats. Does the Chinese Chamber general committee55 words
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Article281 1955-01-13 6 On the margin This Sinj-apor, A British Office, writr Wednesday ing fron. docks arouri'! Orchard Road petrol. My Ed to a hou a petrol gtatioi "A jaga who co English answi ed in Urdu stood and pron would help taxi driver to petrol atatloi bought a gallon "The taxi then281 words
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Advertisement697 1955-01-13 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. M H,,rrf, HI i minimum). BRITLAND To Thelma. wife of F. C. Brltland, at K.K. Hospital, ca 11-1-55, a son. Both well. Playmate for Gwendoline. SITUATIONS VACANT M H...rf% Si (Min.)— Box 50 rlt. extra. BOX Al3lO S.T. Position filled. I ants thanked. HOPEAN NANNIE WANTED by European697 words
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Advertisement27 1955-01-13 6 $4 fa, A WIPE RANGE OF BEST ENGLISH WOOLLEN SUITINGS wmcrow unities 6- WORKMANSHIP AT MODERATE PRICES BtECHOWCO. MERCHANT TAILORS PHONE: 6535 I ti, CHULIA SI, SINGAPORE-l.27 words
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Advertisement52 1955-01-13 6 ijLJ*?l just' THIS RIM IRKIHI I <.1\... v fcin House of Lords, hlrtuU better and i« tlif w flQfif Gin whirh rvrr\ oonnoixeur rhoours •> ingrrdirnt for a imoolh ami rral!\ /■> M iSg-i Gin Slin C mi.l '•< „I| IM 1 1...... I ■nd a»k fur it by MM52 words
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Article180 1955-01-13 7 IT'S THE CONTRACTOR WHO PAYS FOR DAMAGED ESPLANADE rj u THE HIGH TIDES AND STROM WINDS BROUGHT OXVMES CRASHING DOWN Kcond btfcony on Singapore's Queen l H lh Walk crashed into the sea yesterday, Architect, Mr. W. I. Watson, announced rro r in the- construction of180 words
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108 1955-01-13 7 THE CHANDU SMOKER ESCAPES PRISON CURE KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Lum Thai Wen*. 53. of Srntul. said at the Sessions Court here today that he was forced to take chandu to cure an ailment. Replied Mr. I. C. C Rirby. President of the Court: 'Prison is the best cure for your108 words
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Article97 1955-01-13 7 rE Siamese Government has offered 150 tons of rice for the relief of victims of the recent floods in Malaya. The offer, made through th" British Embassy in Bangkok. tiu been accepted by the Singapore and Federation Governments. The gift will consist of 10097 words
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Article231 1955-01-13 7 MALAYAN FILMS GOING TO VIETNAM KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. rpRE Foreign Office has asked the Malayan Film Unit to supply Vietnam, information services with films of Malayan social, political and economic problems. Mr. Tom Hodge, head of the film unit, said today that he expected to leave for Saigon on Tuesday231 words
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Article26 1955-01-13 7 Gifts to the Federation Flood Relief Fund received yesterday totalled $1,162.39. The full list will be published tomorrow The fund now stands at $224,972.67.26 words
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Article16 1955-01-13 7 MPUR. Wed. Government n Went", by a firm in Eng Street. Singapore. "the16 words
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Article26 1955-01-13 7 The Kampong Silat Community Centre, Singapore, will hold a Chinese New Year dance in aid of its funds at Raffles hotel on Jan. 21.26 words
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Article, Illustration44 1955-01-13 7 ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON there was only a small crack along the Esplanade in Sinicapore By yesterday afternoon the merciless sea had completed its work of destruction and the second balcony crumpled into the water. Straits Tinus picture.44 words
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Article201 1955-01-13 7 Pigs went to a black market -NOW SWINE FEVER RAGES IN PAHANG I KUALA LUMPUR, Wed FARMERS and livestock dealers in Kelantan have been told by the Veterinary Department: "Pigs must not De sent out of the State. Police action will be taken against anyone who does not comply with201 words
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95 1955-01-13 7 IPOH. Wed. MAJOR C. H. CORKRAN. 46-year-old Assistant State Home Guard Officer. today i claimed trial at the Sessions i Court here on a charge of cri- mlnal breach of trust. The case was fixed for hearing on Jin 26. The charge against him95 words
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Article40 1955-01-13 7 Julius Katchen will give an informal talk to teachers and piano students on Saturday at 5.30 pm. In the Victoria Memorial Hall. A charge of $1 will be made to cover the cost of hiring the hall.40 words
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Article, Illustration441 1955-01-13 7 Piano? 'Only my second love* ft BOY IN THE NEWS THOUGH Judged Singapore's best Junior pianist, 18 year old schoolboy Yu Chun Yee, said yesterday: "The piano is only my second love. My ambition is to be an engineer." This shock-441 words
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Article110 1955-01-13 7 173 classes to be set up KUALA LUMPUR. Wednesday. ABOUT 6,000 more Malay children will begin to get an English education by the end of this yeir. The Federation's Deputy I Director of Education. Mr. E. M. F. Payne, said today that 173 national classes110 words
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Article49 1955-01-13 7 Geylang farmer flood victims, who received Singapore Flood Relief Fund aid "this week, have also been given Government help. The Social Welfare Secretary, Mr. T. P. Cromwell, who said this yesterday, added that Government flood relief work would continue for at least three months.49 words
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Article33 1955-01-13 7 KUALA LUMPUR. WeC Men of "B" Company, North Rhodesia Regiment, wounded two terrorists in the Kuala Lipis District of Pahanp yesterday, but both escaped The patrol recovered three packs.33 words
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Advertisement150 1955-01-13 7 RADIO IST —^^^^^^^^■wl 4 World of Entertainment ■C 2743 I'oyrful l,, ng rn,,<j, rrreiter for operation lr A.' matnn or K volt battery. >'..K«pore $345 I .ilrration of Malaya $368 <s for Cash. H.P. Termt available. w< m 6ENEML €LtCT|||C c 0 (MALAyA ITO Jj h ME «URED PERFORMANCE- VU^150 words
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Advertisement202 1955-01-13 7 Preserve the SHOWROOM SHINE of your CAR with KELVEX! ...THE SENSATIONAL PLASTIC DISCOVERY THAT MAKES BSB) PkwCUote -j THE PROUD r OWNERS PREFERENCE A product of USA. origin. "Pla.st'.cot«" U today not only the most economical but also thr rrost effective auto polish, which has become increasingly popular with motorists202 words
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Miscellaneous150 1955-01-13 7 The weather MINIMI M TEMPERATI RK 1 7 30 p.m. on Jan. 11 to 7.30 a.m. on Jan. 13): Singapore 73 degrees. Peiiang 74. Kota Bahru 72. Kuala Lur pur 72. Ipoh 69. Kuantan 70 M \XIM« M TKMPKKATI RK (1.30 a.m. to 7.30 pm. on Jan. 12): -ingapore 87.150 words
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289 1955-01-13 8 All-island control for new airport JET bombers and fighters, piston-driven operational aircraft, helicopters, and civil and military passenger planes, will be included in an over-all traffic control system the first in the Far East— when the new Paya Lebar international airport is opened this year. Aircraft from every Singapore airfield289 words
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Article51 1955-01-13 8 For parking a car within a prohibited area in front of Stamford Girls' School in Waterloo Street on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 last, Miss S. E. Garnett was fined a total of $20 in Singapore yesterday. Miss Garnett pleaded guilty to the charges by51 words
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Article, Illustration84 1955-01-13 8 Principal chooses children with a block test CHE ANN BINTE MAJID. Principal of Princess Elitabeth School for the Blind, Johore Bahru looks on ms six-year-old blind Maimah binte llaji Abdul Rahman from Kluanß, Johore. counts the number of square blocks in an intelligence test. The test84 words
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277 1955-01-13 8 'Big Two 9 pledge support for vernacular schools MALACCA, Wednesday. Federation Chinese School Teachers' Association at a joint meeting here today, promised the UMNO- MCA Alliance full support, if that body would fight for the preservation of vernacular education. A written statement attacking277 words
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Article, Illustration44 1955-01-13 8 Rev. Wilder to be pastor at Wesley Church THE APPOINTMENT of thr Rev. Craig S. Wilder as pastor of the Wesley Church. Singapore, has been confirm id by the Malaya Annual Conference of the Methodist Church. Mr. Wilder succeeds the Rev. Tracey K. Jones.44 words
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Article145 1955-01-13 8 Privy Council dismisses an appeal LONDON, Wednesday. THE Judicial committee of the Privy Council today dismissed with costs an appeal by the firm of A.M.K.M.P. Chettiar, moneylenders of New Lane, Penanfj, who claimed from M.R.M. Periyanan Chettiar, also a Penang moneylander, $49,900, a pre-occupation debit balance onReuter - 145 words
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Article55 1955-01-13 8 The Singapore branch of the Malayan Historical Society will hold a public meeting at the British Council Hall at 8.30 p.m. tomorrow. Mr. M.W.F. Tweedle, Director of Raffles Musem. will speak on "Stone-Age Finds in Kelantan". His talk will be illustrated by colour slides. Members55 words
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Article19 1955-01-13 8 The Singapore Social Welfare Department last month spent $472,916 in public assistance and relief for 13.076 people.19 words
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Article73 1955-01-13 8 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. A quarrel over a debt of 20 cents between two labourers In a kongsl on Sunget Pendas Estate, Oeylang Patah, on Nov. 12 resulted In the death of one of them the next day, the ma- gistrate's court was told today. Chong Wan,73 words
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Article49 1955-01-13 8 Khadijah bintc Mohamcd Taib claimed trial in Singapore yesterday to a -barge of falsely declaring befoit a Commissioner for Oaths that she was th<- only wife of Abd'il Rahman bin Hajl Mohamed. Abdul Ra when the mart- OH A. itated Khadljal bail till Jan. 1049 words
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Article213 1955-01-13 8 WHY THE COURTS TAKE SO LONG There aren't m,,^, magistrate* I\ELAYS in p r. hearings in Sinh pore are due to a jho* aeo of mum tr tes Registrar of thr Sup-o, Court, Mr. Tan Try. Lip, said v Be .said two magi -.'•<-. needed urgently Seventh Mid Flftl p^.213 words
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Article29 1955-01-13 8 An exhibition ol i by an American ai Smith, was open V.M.C.A.. Singapi The exhibit.'; paintings, wateri graphs and skei and white. Thr\ viev till tomorrow29 words
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Article25 1955-01-13 8 Mohamrri A bm R taxi driver Singapore Second Police Court driving a tax Timah Roar Sept. 4 la with a m< I25 words
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Advertisement219 1955-01-13 8 I attlle dinner table! jj TTEINZ TOMATO KETCHUP ad fc «C^^« IX tangy, tempting flavor to *...?^SI your meat dishes and special i^lHEiNzff 1 recipes! Sun-ripened, cooked- f^- riQ down "Aristocrat" tomatoes, I Bg| choice vinegar and aromatic 5 Hi spices make Heinz Tomato mII KB Ketchup the flavor delight219 words
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Advertisement32 1955-01-13 8 Pure English Evaporated Milk Quality Economy COW&GATF i FULL y f .A £*j +w bw. la in j UMSWEETEMEO B^&^JS OZ. j EVAPORATED Lgn'WH.^f M'lji TINS > frtlLIV alms JACKION C CO.. tTD32 words
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Article, Illustration1629 1955-01-13 9 $45-a-week offer spelt disaster for world's greatest athlete \j the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, 1 one man distinguished himself above all others. He was an American of Red Indian descent, his name, Jim Thorpe. A giant, tousleheaded nature-boy, he amazed millions with his freakish, all-round athletic ability. Hailed and1,629 words
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Advertisement61 1955-01-13 9 WITHOUT DIET I BonKorets SL( MMING TABLETS ;n HOLLAND SOLE OIiTRIBUTORS: > D,n Ber. COMtS I He ..»»oid <■ mum i J (hemico CLEANSER »UN T»»DI«G CC 1 INDIGESTION t#**<6/ CHARDOX 1 I -Ipnce. quickly bat r-acti- !l "-y lerfci 1 "■nous t reI noarest JLamotte "OW ALSO *VA.LABLE IN61 words
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Advertisement185 1955-01-13 9 USED BY THE WORLD FOR SAFETY AND ECONOMY ■tffrJHSt DOMESTIC JD PRESSURE IRON Fturrr* 4 hnur% on 1 '3 pint '^^Stf^- "I Kcro*rti<-. Draught proof. J^fcC^^^ Ixfitin or out of doom. a aaaCat a M^a£\ Pcrirct babnrr. Extra largo -—^laaa^k^a^^^ ironing platr PRESSURE LAMPS S^^^» BMpMM mL Thr world's firot185 words
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Miscellaneous122 1955-01-13 9 Sherlock Hointvs To Eiffot Totror [■■■■■WVtvCjjOukr „I i 1 t JVSSI ;ÜBaaaaaa..aaati^*a^laaaaaaaata^^ Mr *aaaaH I KS** fc. fc-"« JJ aaaa^aVL^P'^aaaaaaaaK^t^ JCajfc^ *y W\A' JEf^Hnft aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal I aL J^nBl. A I U \1 XHl^aaT*Jil^^*SllaaV~'* fS tfick Tractj A hidiny plucv I T V#s^S\SjJ LTr(^COD PLACE TO KEEP J [OMrAHA. MA- WLtlsl122 words
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382 1955-01-13 10 1-FOR-4 BONUS ISSUE SENDS HK BANK SHARES UP BY $80 FEATURE of the Singapore Share Market yesterday was a jump of $80 in Hongkong and Shanghai Bank shares on the announcement of a proposed bonus issue of one share for every four already held. Subject to the consent of the382 words
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Article328 1955-01-13 10 The Singapore members of the Malayan Share Brokers' Association reported: "Nearly all industrials were buoyant on the local share market with Hongkong and Shane hat Bank a special feature following cabled advice of a bonus scrip issue of one for four. "Tins were .slightly steadier rthough still quiet328 words
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Article153 1955-01-13 10 Singapore Chinese Produce Exrhanre- noon prices per picul yesterday were: Copra: stead v; »31'« buyers, •31 i sellerr: Feb.-uary $31 buyers. $32 sellers. Coconut oil: steady, unchanged. $51 'j sellers. Pepper: quiet, no business reported: all varieties down $1: Muntok white 8210, Sarawak $209. Lam pong black 133153 words
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Article89 1955-01-13 10 Ship* hint alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or ex-pttU-d today are: Chusan 1 2. Idomeneu« 45, Flying Arrow C.P Helnan Maru 67. Breconshire 89. Rakl 11, Ali-inous 13 14. Laomedon 15 16. Perseus 18. Hakuyo Maru 19 20. Bruas N Wall 4 to 6 Sumpltan N. Wall 8.89 words
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Article17 1955-01-13 10 TIN: S.mr, iA N I (UP X). >.:U RUBBER a lb. (unrhan-, corn* picul (upUP - 17 words
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Article88 1955-01-13 10 AUSTRALIAN STOCKS The timi' selected displayed a r > the Sto. K <- > was more ar> \ariably «h lead appear»<l loans v. <-\p T*'*-' moderately h< Loans 3 1 j Loans 3 Bank of N S W i Con. Ztnc. Mount Lye!l N. Broken Hi.; Hill 50 Mount M88 words
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Article82 1955-01-13 10 Januai" ers fob closed In Sintj-n, terday kt M changed on I The ciosinc tone Tua^. A moderate turnn ed Closing prii per Ib. were No i loose buyers S 1 R.S.S Jan. buvr. 95 No 2 buw 95's, No 3 b 92 2 Sincapore Chunbe Rubber Assoi82 words
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Article23 1955-01-13 10 On the free an Hone Konc ymtoß lar was fMtad and 5.90 for TT Sterling »a< qu one tael of c^'23 words
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Advertisement445 1955-01-13 10 NOTICE NOTICE IS HKREBY GIVEN lha' SYED ABDUL RAHMAN bin, ABU BAKAR AI.KAF of 253 A. Banda Hllllr Road. Malacca, ls applying: to the High Commissioner fnr naturalisation, and that any person wlin knows any H why naturalisation should not be granted should send a written and Mened statement of445 words
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Advertisement400 1955-01-13 10 NOTICES NOTICE THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. hereby notify the public that Mr. JAN HAACKE is no longer its agent, and h;is no authority to collect premiums or act on its behalf In any way. A E M GEDDES. Actuary Secretary. llth January, 1955. MALACCA MUNICIPALITY RATES FOR400 words
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Advertisement433 1955-01-13 10 NOTICES SINGAPORE CITY COUNCIL WATER DEPARTMENT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS Major operations to be carried out on the Tebrau Singapore Pipeline on Thursday, 13th and Friday. 14th, I January 1955 will result In slightly reduced pressure In all areas of Singapore Island and residents are advised to conserve water for use433 words
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Advertisement920 1955-01-13 10 NOTICES REMINDER VALUABLE PROPERTIES I To be sold by Public Auction Ai our saleroom I 14, 16 Robinson Road. Singapore TO-DAY AT 2.30 P.M. No. 753 MOUNTBATTEN RD. No. 674 NORTH BRIDGE RD. i No. 25 CHULIA STREET. < No. 27 PULASAN RD. 1 No. 26 OWEN RD. No. 41920 words
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Advertisement257 1955-01-13 10 POLICE TENDER NOTICE Tenders which will close at 12 noon on Monday 31st January. 19S.S. are Invited by the Cr>nimi.\«ioner of j Police, Federation of Malaya for the supply of the undermentioned items: 1. Supply of Black Leather ladles Hand Bags. 2. Supply of Black Leather Belts for Women Police.257 words
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Advertisement386 1955-01-13 10 KNUTSEN LINE Fast and Regular Service FROM CANADA/US. PACIFIC PORTS 30 C Sailing Arriving San Francitco Singapore P Swct Prnin; Ogeka BaVke 2 |an 1 Fob 3 Feb 4 Fob Anna Bakkc 8 |an 7 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb Elisabeth Bakkc 1 2 Feb 14 Mar 17 Mar 19386 words
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Advertisement951 1955-01-13 11 .MGFIELD OC CO., LIU. T.I: 2-4H ,„< tfAt* 9 ,n S.ngopor.) (12llnei) THE BLUE FUNNEL LIHE J-- port! to loot) ond discharge cargo H GLASGOW, LONDON A CONTINENTAL PORTS Vl Singapore Soih P. S'hom Penong 0 ,j/14 Job 13 Jan 14/11 na 17/1t CII Jon 15 Jan M Jon 17/11951 words
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Advertisement1207 1955-01-13 11 EAST ASIATIC LINES FILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA Fer A<«en, Pert Seld, Genee, Antwerp, Retterdam. Hembtmj Ceaenhegen, ft Oat* "SELANDIA" SP !1* P S 2T m P#^'?-. "> A V.V 20/24 Jan 2S/2S Jan 24/17 J^! Si" 10/ Feb/ 1 Mar Tl 5.,1 4/ 7 Mar 8/ 8 Mar 9/ 9 Mer1,207 words
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Advertisement1054 1955-01-13 11 v n ,noIHE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD. T 'V J7 T SINGAPORE Incorpororeo m the United Kingoom) I LINES SAILINGS TO UK AND CONTINENTAL PORTS Spore P. Sham Penong Biaellea for Avonmouth, Liverpool, RottC'Ctam, Homburg 3* Jan/ S Feb 27/2* Jan 4/ 7 Feb Beaalfceneeh for London, Newcoatle Hull 4/111,054 words
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Advertisement1226 1955-01-13 11 McALISTER <Se CO., LTD. TEL: Ne. ***** ELLERMAN B'ICKNALL KLAVENEBS LINE LONDON, HAVRE, ROTTERDAM. LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, HAMBURG ft HULL PORTLAND, SEATTLE ft VANCOUVER and for USA, North Atlantic Por'i »c, Cntra. ft Se«tb ond Canada vio Colombo CITY OF BEDFORD FRANCISVILLE S'por. P. S'hom Penang P«"""o^ 15/20 Jen1,226 words
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Article, Illustration39 1955-01-13 12 Roy al hat —frown three angles THESE three photographs of Princess Margaret, taken at Liverpool Street station, London, upon her return from Sandringham, show her in a hat which presents an entirely different appearance when viewed from different angles.39 words
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Article974 1955-01-13 12 Divorce is not the answer to that one mistake, writes novelist BARBARA CARTLAND jyi ODERN Eve is prone to regard the slightest wound as fatal to marriage. She prefers to parade her failure as a wife in the divorce court. I am glad that divorce li974 words
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Article279 1955-01-13 12 TALKING POUT DOES your husband help you with your housework and marketing at the uerk-rnil so that you, too, ran have a break from the wrek-d-»y monotony and go out into the it y without the underlying ferlinr that your time there is limited by household279 words
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149 1955-01-13 12 THE colouring of food with coal-tar dyes which have been commonly used for 100 years should be banned on health grounds, a committee of doctors and scientists recommends in a report. They believe that though these synthetic dyes are not obviously poisonous,149 words
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304 1955-01-13 12 MAXINE RAKICH - MAXINE RAKICH By INHERE are no ugly ducklings. L Not even If your hair is straight and super fine, your complexion sallow, your figure totally unlike "The Monroe's", your eyes undistinguished, your mouth too large, your nose a little less than304 words
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Advertisement26 1955-01-13 12 C if you picked them O C in an English garden O 1 M> ufcsfe -you ear 1 all you buyf SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.26 words
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Advertisement108 1955-01-13 12 5 1 5 /"face POWDER fSOAP I PERFUME (W~7^ fLOTIOM y^ I cologme rH/Ki ISRILLIANTINE VJ J I HAIR OIL OBTAINABLE rRUM ALL LEAC-NG STOftr IT S BEST! From EMMEN- /£%V '""""^So^v THAL, the beit /K^X S^OO\ district of X^^fe^ iWITZERLANO W. V_j> k A>/^ (f\V *'*n, c PRAND" r>om108 words
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Miscellaneous353 1955-01-13 12 Straits Times Crossword T"l ITT fT"] v 1 |6 I HHJ9 \i I la _IH_J l_ r~p~^ z v s.!iz ZIZIIP~"i 11" gjTl 1 N «HIZIJ v J_l m |Q 2 2 2z 1 j ii" 27 T 1 "51T M| 29 1 To" |H 3» I ACROSS 8 Farmers353 words
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363 1955-01-13 13 ARE BETTER KNOWN THAN GRAZ V igiT of Admira Wein Football Club for ■anus next month should be a rare Singapore fans, because this Austrian v prove to be the strongest touring side t fplay in the- Colony. i are a far more363 words
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Article119 1955-01-13 13 GUARDS FOR TEST PITCH ADELAIDE. Wed. THE question of a guard for the Adelaide pitch, where the Fourth Test match between Australia and England begins on Jan. 28. is to be considered, said an official of the South Australian Cricket Association here today. The South Australian Association are taking precautionaryReuter - 119 words
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Article196 1955-01-13 13 c protip Leo flyweight ainweight i:\ for a nner of the bout at Sunday, w a setback. of Sports- ■>:': la.st night eived a letter saying that be available An attempt will now be made to get Bobby Sinn, bantamweight champion of Aus- I tralia196 words
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Article, Illustration66 1955-01-13 13 THOMPSON, the Preston goal- r keeper, fists the hall clear from the head of Fulham's outsideright. Stevens, in the third j round of the FA. Cup at Craven Cottage ground. West London. At left. Fulham i -litre forward Jezzard comes upReuter - 66 words
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368 1955-01-13 13 MALACCA. Wednesday. I/I ALACCA will go into the South Malayan quadraniT gular hockey championship between Selangor, Johore. Negri Sembilan and Malacca starting here on Friday with a team that will go into their matches with a new approach. The Settlement side368 words
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Article361 1955-01-13 13 JEEP'S 10 to follow lyiY TEN to foliow at the Perak Turf Ciub January meeting are as follows: C.RADIATE. In peak form: passed his first stamina test Bl Penang on New Year's Day when he came In third by a neck and half a length to South Pacific in the361 words
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Article95 1955-01-13 13 JOHANNESBURG. Wed. JAKE TULI, holder of the South African non-Euro-pean flyweight and bantamweight titles, was been called on to defend his flyweight championship by the Transvaal Board of Control for piofessional boxing. Tuli. former Empire flyweight champion, bought a house in England and the probabilityReuter - 95 words
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Article54 1955-01-13 13 PARIS. Wed— England's Diane Rowe and her twin sister, Rosalind, holders of the women's world doubles title, won the flnal of their event In the French International table tennis championships here yesterday. They beat B^tty Isaacs and Ann Haydon. also of England 21 12, 21—13,Reuter - 54 words
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235 1955-01-13 13 IPOH. Wed. WHITE STONE (late Ramsbottom) showed smart speed from the barrier in a test at Ipoh this morning. With Tom Mortimer astride, this newcomer Jumped away smartly and left three un- j numbered horses lengths behind after koliu a furlong. CHRYSANTHEMUM, with Povall235 words
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Article216 1955-01-13 13 4,000 SEE CAMPO RETAIN TITLE TOKYO, Wed. TVANNY CAMPO, of the Philippines, retained his Orient flyweight championship when he outpointed Hiroyuki Tezaki of Japan in their 12-round bout before a crowd of 4.000 here tonight. It was a poor fight, filled with clinching and holding. Campo, who strrted a 3AP - 216 words
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Article155 1955-01-13 13 Ceylon trip for boxers cancelled rE Ceylon amateur boxing championships, scheduled to take place in Colombo from i Jan. 15 to Jan. 27, have been postponed. Reason for the postponement is because the Japant.se team is having visa trouble i and will not be able to arrive in time. This155 words
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Article114 1955-01-13 13 J .OSBORN IN TEAM v MCC ADELAIDE. Wed— A 19--year-old leg spinner. J. Osborn. is in the 12 from whom the South Australian state will be chosen to play the M.C.C. m I a return four-day match beI ginning here on Jan. 21. Osborn made his first-class cricket debut la.stReuter - 114 words
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167 1955-01-13 13 PENANG, Wed. ALAN BLAKE Y of Penang, with an aggregate of 25 points, has been adjudged Malaya's best all-rounder (road and track) cyclist of 1954. Selanßor's Charles Jalleh with 22 points was runner-up. The rankings were decided at a meeting of the Malayan Cyclists167 words
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Advertisement97 1955-01-13 13 %Parker FACTORY SOLE AGENT AND REPAIR SERVICE STATION Yon/or ARCADE BLOG RAFFLES PL SINGAPORE 9.P. 3E WORLD CLASS BOXING A, SUNDAY 16th Jan. 9 p.m. HAPPY WORLD f SPORTSMAN PROMOTIONS PROUDLY PRESEM L_Br' s l_^__ PIERRE F _L# COSSEMYNS km UFRIIK COSSEMYNS WCIIdUd W()r|d ContendPr No 4: LIM KEE CHAN97 words
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Miscellaneous480 1955-01-13 13 MUST BE VttJlNF* W wow/ l^ 22^^^SfiS_tB_S_3 Ist alone doltwl Mora ■•■•>■■••• j Straits Times THURSDAY WORD PUZZLE "XXX" Cut out and pin with other coupons. Potting instructions .lppcar below. I Nam* I Addrost p m 1 1 [out TTTMK.JIIL m Tl \A P P E DBfi tTTtKS 5 I480 words
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512 1955-01-13 14 TEOH ENG TATT - TEOH ENG TATT INTER-DISTRICT FINAL BEYOND THEM BUT By A BRILLIANT 20-minute spell in the second half during which they scored three good tries enabled R.EM.E. Workshops to win the Singapore District final of the F.A.R.E.L.F. inter-unit rugby championship for the second successive year. But on512 words
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138 1955-01-13 14 ARMY HAD TO FIGHT ALL THE WAY TO BEAT NAVY ARMY were made to fight every inch before beating Royal Navy 1-0 in the opening fixture of the annual interServices hockey competition at Nee Soon yesterday. Navy put up a much improved display and they did not look like the138 words
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Article344 1955-01-13 14 ARE THEY ANSWER TO FIJIANS By NERAL MOREIRA KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. rE ARMY'S two leading rugger sides— the Fijians of Johore and the West Yorkshire Regiment of Ipoh meet in the Federation final of the F.A.R.E.L.F. Cup next Wednesday at the HQ Malaya stadium here. The all-conquering Fijians will, of344 words
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Article31 1955-01-13 14 Springdale S.C. beat Johore Customs by 5-0 in a friendly soccer match at Farrer Park yesteiday Scorers were: Hen« Kee. Ah chye. Thlan Sin, Boon Yong and Fook Foon.31 words
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209 1955-01-13 14 AFTER 280 minutes of playing time, the Sanderson Cup rugby semi-final match between Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Air Force Changi was decided at Changi yesterday, with the Australians winning the third replay by 12 points (two tries and two penalties)209 words
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139 1955-01-13 14 ITNIVERSITY of Malaya scored a convincing 6-1 vie- tory over Latiff Wanderers in a Singapore first division hockey league fixture at Bukit Tinuih yesterday. I Both University and Latiff have one more match to complete their league programme. University meet Ceylonese on Sunday and139 words
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Article109 1955-01-13 14 LONDON Wed LMSHOP AUCKLAND the only surviving amateur side, entered the fourth round of the Football Association Cup wflhen they beat Second Division IpMwch TMm 3-0 in their replay tonight They now meet the giant killers in th* series. York City the Third Division conquerorsReuter - 109 words
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Article43 1955-01-13 14 INDIAN Recreation Club beat Indian Youngsters in the final of the Tamils FesilvU soccer competition last night, scoring four goals \uihout reply. Feature of this floodlight match was a hat trick by Stephcnson. The other goal was scored by Knshnan.43 words
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282 1955-01-13 14 SINGAPORE Chinese R C. and the Indian Association played off their iast fixture of the Singapore senior hockey league on the S.R.C. i padang yesterday and the re- suit, a 4 -1 win for Chinese, put them above Indians in the final placing,282 words
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Article271 1955-01-13 14 rE various sub-committ-'es of the Singapore Amateur Football Association for the 1955-56 season are: Financial and Administrative: Son Ghee Soon (chairmam. Llm Yong Liang, R. 8.1. Fat's. N. S Hogan. O. Verrall Appeal ftoard: W. McG. Watt 1 chairman 1. S/Ldr C. Martindale, R. P. W. Gosman.271 words
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Article232 1955-01-13 14 AN ENGLAND HOPE FOR YEARS OUR brightest hope for i the future" is how Bill Bowes, former England Test bowler, sums up Colin Cowdrey, England's 22-year-old Test batsman who was born in Bangalore. Analysing Cowdrey's game, Bowes! says His game is based on solidity and unquestionably he is the hardest232 words
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Article221 1955-01-13 14 2 hocked 'Tests' for Singapore PAKISTAS ft PBQGRAMMs hocKey the Pakl during th. Colony next n The Btnffm] elation commii ins: last nig] these "Test on Feb 20 Jalan Boa Four gamei have been date hat tx bad wrath. of the foui The Pak:. Feb. 24 Feb. 26, Fir. Presidents221 words
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Article19 1955-01-13 14 SERF' dnogul will be m. Pete: Allan K i Hens?. Jocn Si. 8. nam, B19 words
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Miscellaneous52 1955-01-13 14 HOCKEY S.H.A. Senior knockout: SRI Kid* v Indians, S R ground S HA. League: Div 2: RC.M.t v 8.0.D.C.A.. R r M r ground: Div. 3 final: SUB Police v CSC; Div. 3A: M.B.T C S.H B RC. M.B.T.C. (round. G HQ. v < UNtomv Tanslin. Div. Royal Simals v52 words
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