The Straits Times, 1 February 1955
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Title Section16 1955-02-01 1 The Straits Times No**"* 1 Hew* I**1 Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1955. 15 CENTS16 words
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Article270 1955-02-01 1 \JS. and Soviet say it Russian move adds to tension WASHINGTON. Mon. THERE is "a grave danger of war" if Red Chinas apparent rc ,cction of proposals f or a cease-fire in the Formosa Straits area is BO t a bluff, said the U.S. Assistant SecretaryReuter; UP - 270 words
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Article, Illustration231 1955-02-01 1 THE AMERICAN RING round FORMOSA U.S. ready to A-bomb China TOKYO, Mon. American military power in this theatre is poised ready for even the extreme blow of atomic bombardment against Chinese Communist mainland targets. Senior U.S. authorities here said today conciliatory diplomatic moves over the contested off-shore Chines islands possiblyReuter - 231 words
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Article228 1955-02-01 1 Jakarta talks of peace move JAKARTA. Monday. THE five Colombo powers— lndonesia, India. Burma, Pakistan and Ceylon may attempt a Joint approach to the United States and Communist China to avert a Formosan war. Antara News Agency said that the Indonesian Prime Minister. Mr. AH Sastroamidjojo.UP - 228 words
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Article98 1955-02-01 1 Gangs fight 'war' with crackers SINGAPORE police stood by helpless at 12.30 this i morning as two rival gangs fought out a cracker war" at Sunge: Road. More than 50 people lined jup on each bank of the 100--feet wide canal at midnight I all armed with rocket-crackers and fireworks.98 words
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Article36 1955-02-01 1 SEOUL. Mon. Informed sources said today President Syngman Rhee has refused to approve an invitation for Japan to enter the Asian People's Anti-Communist League on the grounds that Japan is not anti-CommunLst enough.36 words
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Article, Illustration313 1955-02-01 1 AUSTRALIA CAPTURED TWO QUICK WICKETS ....THEN FORTUNES CHANGED ADELAIDE, Mon. ENGLAND made a dis- astrous start when the fourth Test continued here this morning —losing Edrich and Peter May for six runs in the first 15 minutes of play —but careful andReuter - 313 words
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Article90 1955-02-01 1 PRINCESS IS OFF TO TRINIDAD LONDON. Mon Prince s> Margaret left London Airport today aboard the chartered plane Canopu-s for her first "solo" tour in the Commonwealth- a flve week visit to the British West Indies. Thousands of Londoners added their waves and best wishes to thost of the Queen,Reuter - 90 words
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Article77 1955-02-01 1 IN PEKING Not a word about war LONDON, Mon. COMMUNIST CHINAS State Council met today in Peking but the report on the meeting made no mention of the Formosan fighting. Peking Radio said the Premier. Hfßr. Chou En-lai. gave a report on the Soviet offer of scientific, technical and industrialAP - 77 words
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Article57 1955-02-01 1 LONDON. Mon. The 4.394--ton British motorship Kildale sent a message last night that i its engine room was on fire 400 miles north of the Azores 1 in the Atlantic. The ship asked for help. Message* received here said the Dutch tug Gele Bee sailedReuter - 57 words
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Article61 1955-02-01 1 CASABLANCA, Mon—Nineteen out of the 21 Moroccan prisoners, who escaped last Monday in a mutiny at Mogador jail, 200 miles from here, have been either killed or recaptured after five days of search by some 2.000 soldiers and police, authorities announced yesterday. The latest toAP - 61 words
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Article38 1955-02-01 1 NEW DELHI. Mon. Indians here stood with bowed heads for a two-minute silence yesterday to mark the seventh anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's death The day is to be observed henceforth as "Martyrs Day38 words
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Article26 1955-02-01 1 CINCINNATI. Mon. Louis Duffy, 56. a one-legged man .suffered cuts and bruises when he leaped three stories to escape flames in a flre here.26 words
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Article162 1955-02-01 1 A plane from Hong Kong arrived at Kallang airport yesterday with a "top secret' parcel containing two dresses a four-slit chongsam and an "out of the ordinary" chongsam. Until late last night, no one knew who was to be the star of the Chinese Bwlm JnJng162 words
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Article101 1955-02-01 1 But he is a tyrant so film is passed A TAMIL film. Sorgavasal, now showing at the Theatre Royal, Singapore, was reviewed yesterday following complaints from the public that it had a leftist theme. But Singapore's Film Censor. Mrs. C. Koetc. announced after the review that the101 words
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Article31 1955-02-01 1 RANGOON. Mon. The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. John Foster Dulles, is to visit Burma after the South- East Asia Treaty Organisation talks in Bangkok next month. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article26 1955-02-01 1 TOKYO. Mon— Russia, in a note made public yesterday, offered to open preliminary peace talks with Japan either in Moscow or Tokyo— A.PAP - 26 words
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Article29 1955-02-01 1 MAIDSTONE Kent. Mon. Police yesterday rushed an urtrently needed drus from a shop in London 40 miles away —to a woman patient m hospital here —Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article35 1955-02-01 1 BONN. Mon Oskar Schlitter. the German diplomat recalled from London for indiscreet remarks made at an embassy party by his wife, probably will be appointed West Germany's Consul-General in Genoa, Italy. A.P.AP - 35 words
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Article18 1955-02-01 1 PROVIDENCE. (Rhode Island i. Mon Thieves stole 28.000 pounds of macaroni from a stationary truck here.18 words
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Article43 1955-02-01 1 MANNHEIM. Mon Gen William H. Hope retired from the US Army today and told his troops of the European Command that they were tn a "stronger and betUr position" than ever before for the defence of the world. A P.43 words
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Article222 1955-02-01 1 COLONY IS WIPED OFF MAP OF WORLD From HALL ROMNEY LONDON, Mon SINGAPORE Is no longer in the Commonwealth, according to the British Labour Party. It would almost seem as if an atomic bomb had wiped it off the earth. The party headquarters. Transport House, has Just Issued a 40-page222 words
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Article36 1955-02-01 1 PARIS Mon. M Mendes France's Cabinet was defeated by 325 votes to 286 in the National Assembly today on a domestic finance issue. The defeat does not involve the resignation of the Government—Reuter36 words
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Article172 1955-02-01 1 Pleas fail —Egypt hangs two Jews CAIRO, Mon. rrWO JEWS accused of spying for Israel were hanged here today after vain appeals for a reprieve from Britain the TTnited States, France, 1 Israel and the Vatican. Dr. Moussa Marzouk, a French house surgeon, wai followed on to the scaffold byReuter - 172 words
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Article66 1955-02-01 1 \F\\ B Al AMIS r\ m i n NfH rOBI Mmm -Aflir S< (in it v 1 DWlril li.icl dff. .ii- i! II Mm mjii bid '<• (in i Nationalist Chinese V w (Kind annouiK d it would ik Scctctai 'iieral HaaunnkJaM petsonalh to M| Cm t ii>66 words
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Article59 1955-02-01 1 NEW DELHI, Mon. The Times of India said today that a Hindu mystic, Swami Narayananda Sa aswati, claims the discovery of a Himalayan herb which gives immunity against atomic radiation The mystic claims that by anointing the body with extracts of the herb, lull protection isReuter - 59 words
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Advertisement66 1955-02-01 1 SPECIAL RATES and INCREASED BENEFITS to A. A. SINGAPORE MEMBERS for PRIVATE CAR INSURANCE MALAYAN MOIOR ft GtNtRAL ,^fc UNDERWRITERS LTD. vJk 79 ANSON RD /^V\ C/¥\j TIL *****/5 fHONi OR WRITI ft!s>\ K>« PARTICULARS. BSH9 Wherever you go I I 4 L s#l^S aail h I \W-JMWWJmnfMiCu ■I I66 words
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153 1955-02-01 2 SHIPPING DISPUTE REACHES DEADLOCK rERE was no sign of a settlement yesterday In the dispute over freight rates between Chinese merchants in North Borneo and the Straits Steamship Company in Singapore. Members of the United North Borneo Chinese Chambers of Commerce are demanding a retrospective rebate. Involving $1 million, on153 words
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Article22 1955-02-01 2 Tronoh Mines Ltd. has given £1,000 to the fund for the restoration and maintenance of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.22 words
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197 1955-02-01 2 MR. JUSTICE CLIFFORD BROWN of Singapore was yesterday described as "a fearless and outspoken judge" who had always been actuated by one motive »o <5o Justice, whatever the cost The praise came from Mr. R. L. Eber who said Mr. Justice Brown's efficiency and thoroughness197 words
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Article63 1955-02-01 2 LONDON, Mon. Marsha Tito and the Egyptian PremieI Col. Nasser, will meet this week aboard the destroyer Galel carrying the Yugoslav Presld ;ent home from his easter tour. Belgrade Radio said yes I terday Nasser will board Tito's yacht at the entrance of the iAP - 63 words
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118 1955-02-01 2 NAIROBI, Mon. Wives of Kenya's white settlers are planning to send a mother with two young children to Britain to see the Queen in an effort to end the Mau Maw terrorism. They want to ask the Queen to move top -ranking Kenya118 words
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Article16 1955-02-01 2 AMMAN. Mon. The Italian Government yesterday offered to supply Jordan with planes.— Reuter.Reuter - 16 words
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Article392 1955-02-01 2 POLICE COMB NEW YORK FOR SERGE RUBINSTEIN'S KILLERS A 'DEAR FRIEND' SOBS OVER THE BIER, THEN TELLS POLICE OF 'THREAT LETTER' THROWN THROUGH WINDOW NEW YORK, Mon. A FASHIONABLE brunette, who described herself as a "very dear friend" of murdered millionaire Serge Rubinstein, broke down atAP; UP - 392 words
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144 1955-02-01 2 fHE Pan-Malayan Students Federation has asked the Johore Government to explain the position of Malayan students, who may wish to visit "iron curtain" countries. This follows the Johore Government's withdrawal of the scholarship of Wan Abdul Hamld. a graduate of the University of144 words
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Article123 1955-02-01 2 S'pore gives $6,342 to Churchill SINGAPORE subscribers to the Churchill 80th Birthday Presentation Fund will have their names recorded under the heading "The People of Singapore" In a register to be Wept In Sir Winston's county home at Chartwell. Kent. The secretary of the Fund, Mr. Brian Goddard. has written123 words
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Article, Illustration153 1955-02-01 2 Topliners find the world too small PEOPLE who are larger than normal often have difficulty in getting things to fit them. To meet this problem an organisation in Britain railed "Tupliners" have been campaigning for five years to increase the size of many products. Topliners men over six feet and153 words
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Article261 1955-02-01 2 Watch your vole— Tan Lark S* ]t|R. TAN LARK SYE, former president iT Chamber of Commerce, yesterday vi c voters to elect candidates who would bui! c Singapore which could later seek admW United Nations. Mr. Tan told a meeting of T voters at Hong Llm261 words
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233 1955-02-01 2 Leslie, 15, is boss of a $25,700 business LONDON. M U FIFTEEN lii| OI.P Lerib IMrt has built up a (MCES.7M) coal and wood basil le«,s than a yeai employ hii rather. Also on hfa ii are three driven two MM i has his Mm mi yard— and nrn lorrirs.233 words
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Article57 1955-02-01 2 NAIROBI. Mon. Nine hundred officers and men of the Royal Irish Fusiliers arriv- i ed at Mombasa yesterday from Korea in the troopship Dunera to take part in the Mau Mau operations. The men who will replace the First Battalian of the Black Watch, landed toReuter - 57 words
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Article114 1955-02-01 2 A girl who lost hern i n a factory explosion gets it in cash— sl6o,ooo LONDON, Mon. A GIRL of 23 lost her happiness, her beauty. and her prospects of marriage. That loss w;i.s assessed yesterday in terms of money £19,183 ($160,000). The girl is Joyce Collier, of Oliver-road,114 words
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Article53 1955-02-01 2 In December last year there were 1,282 Malayan students in Bri'.ain. apart from the student teachers at Kirkby Training College. Of these 822 were from the Federation, 619 being private students and 203 on .sctmlir ship or other grants; and 46U from Singapore (341 private53 words
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Article15 1955-02-01 2 ■AMDRD) Mon. A -the Que n combing thi iookum IOSt 1. 1!.'-15 words
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Article26 1955-02-01 2 Saved by twin kidney BOSTC )N M kidney din I a hospital h transplai. id twin br that onlj two me] saved Hern Other kittens under26 words
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110 1955-02-01 3 8 days in the snow Saved by a ticket s\i?v (Northen |U swrden), >!»»• eft E DISH imnler. buried I(lt r 1M l •V tt ,s found :'l.ve hta brother the snow. ticket saved his SUnnMK, 23. of home .1.1" M nt inj IB the l-ap-SiU 1 rc h „..rt>110 words
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Article37 1955-02-01 3 KARACHI. Mon. Mr. Ohulam Mohammed, GoverncrGeneral of Pakistan, left here by air yesterday for medical treatment and rrst at Geneva. He will spend three days in Geneva before going on to France Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article151 1955-02-01 3 Police test bottle for cyanide BIRMINGHAM. Monday. DOLICE are examining the contents of a harmless looking ginger beer bottle, thought to contain cyanide, after triple tragedy in a family here. The bottle was found in the pocket of Harry Grlce. 48-year-old plater and father ofReuter - 151 words
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Article138 1955-02-01 3 Rubber for China ban will stay (From HALL ROMNEY) LONDON. Mon. rE COMMONS were told today there is considerable feeling In Malaya because of the embargo on rubber exports to China. After Labour M.P.. Mr. Woodrow Wyatt had pointed out it was permissible for Ocy'.on to send rubber to China,138 words
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269 1955-02-01 3 Churchill urges quick China cease- fire COMMONWEALTH LEADERS DISCUSS MEANS TO HEAD OFF WAR IN FAR EAST JHfc PRIML MINISTERS of the British Commonwealth opened a 10-day conference today under the shadow of the Formosa crisis and urgent talks began immediately on ways to head off the danger of aAP - 269 words
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178 1955-02-01 3 ENGLISH DO US WRONG, SCOTS COMPLAIN TO PREMIERS' CONFERENCE GLASGOW. Mon. SCOTTISH NATIONALISTS today asked the Commonwealth Prime Ministrrs' conference in London to put a 247-year old 1 eaty on their agenda as a matter of international importance. They sent copies of the Treaty of Union lietween Kngland and Scotland178 words
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Article61 1955-02-01 3 VIENNA. Mon —Baron Louis Rothschild, head of the Austrian branch of the iamou.s family of bankers, was buried yesterday in Vienna's central cemetery. Baron Rothschild died at Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Jan 15, at the age of 72. His body was brought here for burialAP - 61 words
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Article29 1955-02-01 3 AUGUSTA, Georgia, Mon President Eisenhower returned to Washington yesterday after spending a week-end playing coif and relaxing with friend* at the Augusta National Golf Club. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article23 1955-02-01 3 PARIS. Mon.— Navigation on the River Seine, which was forbidden in Paris during the recent floods was resumed yesterday. —Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article130 1955-02-01 3 Mystery pilot keeps mum TOKYO, Monday. THE Japanese police said today they had arrested a Korean on suspicion of piloting a mystery plane into Japan. Thr plane was discovered by a farmer in a remote mountain district of western Japan. The police said the plane, a singie-enginedReuter - 130 words
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Article49 1955-02-01 3 Be funny by order BELGRADE. Mon. Yugoslav cartoonists and comic strip artists have decided that their output must be funny. Jez. a Belgrade weekly newspaper, said the country's "humorists met recently and voted that individuals as well as collectives are subject to humour and laughter must be spontaneous. A.P.AP - 49 words
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Article30 1955-02-01 3 AMMAN, Mon. A. Jordan legation is to be established in Jakarta. The Jordan Council of Mi[nisters has approved a friendship and goodwill treaty between Jordan and Indonesia Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article22 1955-02-01 3 MANILA. Mon.— A new Bri-tish-Philippine air agreement was signed here today, giving Britain full commercial traffic rights In Manila— A.P.AP - 22 words
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Article, Illustration453 1955-02-01 3 112,000 all agog for the Princess Foretaste of the celebrations A banquet and a drive 'MIGHTY PANTHER' AWAITS HER AT ISLAND CARNIVAL PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Mon. ITNION JACKS were hard to find and expensive today as the 112,000 people of Port-of-Spain completed preparations for the arrival of Prin cess Margaret. SheReuter - 453 words
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Article32 1955-02-01 3 NEW DELHI. Mon. The construction of India's first nuclear reactor will begin at Trombay near Bombay within the next few weeks and will be completed by early 1957. -A.PAP - 32 words
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214 1955-02-01 3 LONDON, Mon. British newspapers exploded yesterday in furious arguments over a new book, charging that Lawrence of Arabia was a hoaxer and a fraud, who posed as a hero to cover up his Illegitimate birth. Lawrence, who died 20 years ago won high praiseUP - 214 words
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Article406 1955-02-01 3 LONDON, Mon. THE uncertain International situation and tomorrow's end of the account contributed to generally dull conditions on the .stock market today. Operator* were reluctant to extend ommltments while a certain amount of profit taking was noted Oilt edged stocks drifted lower In Ihe absence of support. Ftorelgn406 words
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Article27 1955-02-01 3 LONDON, Jan. 31— Cash Buyers IT12): Sellers C7l3 1 Forward Buyers £714: Sellers C 715; Settle ment V 712: Turnover a.m. 60 tons: p.m. 55.27 words
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Article33 1955-02-01 3 LONDON. Jan. 31 —Spot 30\d.. Mar 30d.. April-June 29". d. July-Sept. 29' d. Oct.-Dec. 29Ud Feb. c.i.f 29", d.. March c.i f 29Ud.. April cJJ. 29', d Tone: Quiet, but steady.33 words
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Advertisement271 1955-02-01 3 Eat well, keep fit, stay slim! IV Wi^^P^O^ a* Q 'Si r, liJla* JEm l^K'lrsSA a^L^n^rS^Hav Protein-enriched and starch -reduced, Ft,» q en products are easU/ digested and make ciietinK a pleasure. ENERGEN Federation Day Koala I.umpur We (•!<>■ r li«day at 11 n«x>n. JCn, mmmUtmrn I nm. DELIVERIES AS271 words
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Article210 1955-02-01 4 Error? Not a word from Mr. Goode OFFICIALS yesterday refused to discuss the latest allegations against the Singapore Government over the controversial Kallang Bridge contract. They would neither confirm nor deny that a statement by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. W.A.C. Goode. in the Legislative Council on Friday was based on210 words
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Article53 1955-02-01 4 Mrs. Joan Mary Lobban, who petitioned for a divorce from her husband, William Lobban, on the ground of adultery was granted a decree nisi by the Chief Justice. Sir j Charles Murray-Aynsley, in the Singapore High Court yesterday. The decree is to be made absolute53 words
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Article39 1955-02-01 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Morv— The Selangor Government today paid $5,000 as compensation to seven Kampong Pantai householders for the fruit trees they lost when they vacated their land to make way for the Kuala Lumpur sewerage scheme.39 words
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410 1955-02-01 4 Political leaders see no benefit in British Labour Party's plan Malaya's independence is first essential jyjALAYA'S need is independence. Nothing tangible can be achieved by direct representation at Westminster at the present stage of the country's development, said political leaders yesterday. This was their410 words
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131 1955-02-01 4 Big planes damage Kallang's runway HEAVY AIRCRAFT, particularly Super Constellations, are being partly blamed for the damage to a section of the runway at Kalians airport. In its latest report, the Civil Aviation Department placed most of the blame on heavy rain, but added: "One cannot rule out the possibility131 words
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Article86 1955-02-01 4 Birds say 'hello' with a tra-la-h /\NE HUNDRED CANARIES travelled t v from Germany and gave an impromptu chir concert at Kallang airport yesterday. I Customs offli officials and mi n public surrounded I as they took ched some sp<ri ued chirping. The can.ir. the best sir.86 words
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Article54 1955-02-01 4 The show room of Cheong Hock Chye and Co. Ltd. was crowded yesterday with hundreds of rubber dealers who turned up to bid for six lots of damaged rubber, salvaged from the 111-fated Lexa Maersk. which caught fire on Christmas Day. The total amount realised from54 words
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Article49 1955-02-01 4 University graduates in Singapore, Malaya. Siam. Borneo and Saigon can apply for the scholarships for postgraduate study abroad, offered this year by Rotary International to mark its 50th anniversary. More than 100 fellowship lt. mts averaging $7,500 each, will be awarded to students in member countries.49 words
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124 1955-02-01 4 PENANG, Monday. jtlß. JUSTICE SPENSER WILKINSON today issued iTI an injunction restraining "perpetually" the sale of fabrics infringing the copyright of a design of Tootal products against T. S. Ganpatram, a local firm of textile dealers. Mr. I. K. Mee. for Tootal Bioadhurst Lee124 words
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Article76 1955-02-01 4 rE BIGGEST cargo of rubber to leave Singapore for Japan since the freight war began sailed yesterday in the Mitsu Line freighter Fujikawa Mam The freighter, one of the last ships to load rubber on January bills of lading took 540 tons of rubber76 words
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Article, Illustration98 1955-02-01 4 CONSUL PRESENTS BURMA'S GIFT TO FLOOD VICTIMS rr BURMESE CONSUL. I B.i Thuang. yesterday handed over 100 tons of rice to the Colonial Secretary. .Mr. A. C. Goode. as Burma's eift to flood victims in Singapore and the Federation. He gave Mr. Goode a bill of lading for the rice98 words
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Article90 1955-02-01 4 With a 21b. parcel of raw opium tied to each foot. Chan Cheong Seng was caught when he tried to escape on a bicycle from a Customs search party at the Singapore Harbour Board. Mr. H. A. Forrer, a Colony judge, was told yesterday. Chan,90 words
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Article58 1955-02-01 4 Sir Charles Murray-Aynsley. In the Singapore High Court yesterday, granted a decree nisi to Chew Loon Meng a midwife, who sued her husban.l Koh Swee Boon, for a divorce on the grounds of adultery and desertion. The decree is to be made absolute in58 words
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Article110 1955-02-01 4 r'O brothers quarrelled about the condition of a I drain separating their betel i nut plantations, the Singai pore First Criminal Court was told yesterday. Lee Baw Kee's son, Chin Seah, took his father's side in the dispute, it was added. Baw Kee and Chin110 words
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Article61 1955-02-01 4 Ong Ah Bah. a salesman, who sued his wife Chew Slew Kirn for a divorce on the ground of desertion, was granted a decree nisi in the Singapore High Court yesterday. The decree is to be made absolute in three months. The parties were married at the61 words
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Article93 1955-02-01 4 rpWELVE copies of the banned A Chinese book "Fang Dee" (Desolate Earth) were found lying on a dressing table when a Special Branch officer searched the room of a shop assistant at Alexandra Road. Singapore, on Dec. 18. "Fang Dee." banned a few months earlier,93 words
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Article37 1955-02-01 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. "The Black Castle" will be screened at the Capitol Cinema tomorrow at 11.30 a.m. in aid of funds for the British Red Cross Society. Prices of admission are $1. $2 and $3.37 words
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Article43 1955-02-01 4 Flood victims of the Braddell Road Resettlement area will receive fertilizers, chick feed, and other goods from the Commerce and Industry Denartment from today until Thursday. Distribution will take place at 9 a.m. at the Tien How Temple.43 words
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Article33 1955-02-01 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. Terrorists fired 15 shots at a Home Guard area security post i at kampong Gong Garu in the Paslr Puteh district of Kelantan at the weekend.33 words
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Article44 1955-02-01 4 Two Singapore boys, the sons of Mr. Ng Eng Kee, managing director of the Rltz Hotel, left this morning l for Australia to continue their secondary education there They will Join La Salle ColI lege in Cronulla. near Sydney44 words
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Article98 1955-02-01 4 The star turn a bandit's body THE body x drew a bi Alor Star v < last night Sfo h n llh P: For 15 mini;'. compound In public. The crowd iwi took photograpi, prints of the identity har r: lished. The bandit i, earlier thr section of the 5198 words
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Article22 1955-02-01 4 j The Band of j shire Regiment <Duk Own) will play t K from 6 p.m. to 1 Sunday.22 words
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Article21 1955-02-01 4 The In the Royal All shal Sir Cl at Changi day. B tour of the Mlddli ■ait21 words
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Article92 1955-02-01 5 TOP FILM MAKERS WILL GET TIGERS awards will nted for and nontm during the Ith-East Asian iva] which will the Victoria Hall. SingaH and end the first film be held in the iwli r. the go tn two to globes on the rlrsi prize econd silverfilm.s Formosa, Indonesia. Macao and92 words
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Article15 1955-02-01 5 old labourer. was bitten Hi laying pipeN afterfitted to hospital.15 words
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Article40 1955-02-01 5 RTAJAM, Mon. rlls have the present gallons of drinksi ni every i'ertama, four In tins and drums, the water is taken by trucks to the villagers. The water is supplied by the Bukit Mertajam Rurai Di>trict Council.40 words
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Article36 1955-02-01 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. Appi-oval has been civen by the Government for the refund \>f house assessment amounting to 51. 795 24 on unoccupied bOUMa which the Joliore Bahru Town Council had colltM'teri from owners.36 words
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Article262 1955-02-01 5 28-MILE JOURNEY STRETCHED TO 16,000 MILES BY THE FLOODS NOW IT RETURNS FROM LONDON TO SOLVE A SIX- WEEK-OLD MYSTERY MALACCA, Monday. LETTER sent from Hatanjj Malaka to Malacca town a distance of 28 miles was received here today after it had travelled 16,000 miles.262 words
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Article, Illustration157 1955-02-01 5 Famous author's daughter flies in JEAN CONAN DOYLE FLIES IN TO SEE WRAF TRANSIT AND REST CENTRES Till daughter of the world famous creator of Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur "iii n Doyle. arrived in > Singapore yesterday. As an inspector in the Women's Royal Air Force. Group Officer Jean Conan157 words
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111 1955-02-01 5 JjiVEI.YN HENG. who s.i. rl j her husband, Heng I Wah, for a divorce on the ground ol cruelty, vai gri re- nisi by the Chief Justice, Sir Charles Murray-Ayn.s-ley, In the Singapore High Court yesterday. The decree nisi is to be made absolute111 words
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Article51 1955-02-01 5 Colonel W. A. Muller, Colo-, nial Office Inspector General Of Police, inspected the Sinua- j pore Radio Police Headquarters i in New Bridce Road, and the! police .stations at Bukit Panjang and Ama Kenc. yesterday. He also had a meeting with the various Area Superintend- I51 words
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Article61 1955-02-01 5 Sir Donald MacGillivray, High Commissioner for the Federation, has given $100 to the Armed Services Welfare Association lor its 1954-55 appeal. Other gilts include Malayan Tobacco Distributors ltd 55.000. Fraser and Neave Ltd. 53.000. Archipelago Breweries Ltd. $3,000. Malayan Breweries Ltd $3,000 and P& O61 words
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Article34 1955-02-01 5 The following officials were elected at the annual meeting nf the Pa.sir Panjang Branch Army Civil Service Union: Chairman, Mr. Scan Siok Kwang: Secretary. Mr P. O Pillai; Treasurer. Mr. K. Unnithan.34 words
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Article31 1955-02-01 5 Mr. Tom Hoc!rp. Director of the Malayan Film Unit, will speak on "Film Festivals Why" at tomorrow's luncheon meetiiiß of the Singapore Rotary Club at the Capitol Blue RfMim.31 words
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275 1955-02-01 5 BANK CLERKS ACCUSED OF FRAUD OECEIPTS for cheque books kept in the strongroom of the Ban Hin Lee Bank Ltd., are missing, it was stated yesterday at a preliminary inquiry in Singapore in which two bank clerks were accused in connection with discrepancies of275 words
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Article49 1955-02-01 5 The delay in the arrival of a BO. AC. Super-Constellation at Kallang yesterday postponed the departure of Sir Otto Lund. CommisMoner-in-Chief of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, for Sydney. Sir Otto, instead, spent a quiet day at Government House. He will leave by air today.49 words
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Article114 1955-02-01 5 BY A MAJORITY of 15 votes to ten, the Singapore City Council last night adopted a new pay scheme which will Kive its staff a higher basic salary with consequent increased provident fund benefits. It will cost the council about $1 million more a114 words
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222 1955-02-01 5 The Singapore Government has appointed an officer to study the flood problem, the City President. Mr. T.P.F. I McNeice. said last night. He was replying to an ad- journment speech in the City Council by Mr. Lim Choo Sye i Prog North i that222 words
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144 1955-02-01 5 RECORD MONSOON WILL DIE DOWN SOON- AFTER FINAL BURSTS 'THE present north-east monsoon, which made De- cember the wettest month in Singapore in 61 years, will blow itself out about the middle of this month. In the meantime, weather oxprrts said, spoils of heavy rain like Sunday's rouM still h#>144 words
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Article80 1955-02-01 5 Malay Regt. patrol kills bandit KIM. A I IMPIR, Mon. A PATROL of the sth Rn., Malay Rr;imont. MM a terrorist in the Jitra area of Kedah yesterday morning. The patrol was lying in ambush when signals werr heard and there were movements behind the amhush point. One >of the80 words
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Article68 1955-02-01 5 The Singapore Improvement Trust has arranged for rent collection at the Alexandra Community Centre. 1«. Prince Phil p Avenue for a trial period of six months, begin ning today. The collection office will be open from the first to the 14tl. of each month from 9 a.m.68 words
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Article43 1955-02-01 5 Dr. E. E Haddad. a representative of the Jewish Ni tionnl Fund, last night spoke at the Adelphi Root Garden. Singapore, on the exodus ol thp Jews from Iraq to Israel. Documentary films about Israel were also shown.43 words
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Article43 1955-02-01 5 Polls register open now SEREMBAN. Mon. The clef-tor- 1 register for Federal and Stat-' elections in Negii Sembilan is now open for Inspection. It contains about 90,000 names and voters are asked o check rt nri ensure that thru names have been included43 words
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Article32 1955-02-01 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Mon Newly electi d officials of tho Association and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce here were inducted to office yesterday at a brief rerrmony at the Chinese Association's premises32 words
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Advertisement97 1955-02-01 5 m buys THIS Leonard table-top refrigerator! Mo^.l IFT.4 lltutt fa( .d k 4 cv. ft. of cold in a abinet less than 39" high P ail kinds ol food ln-Mi inside this n« w nard ;m d U s<- the top of Urn renient lood prepumtlan center. ll Onkhed with97 words
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Advertisement114 1955-02-01 5 ||NT Thft practical familt| Car nuz-onnor wL Family Car is b<nic.illy the 1100 but SINQAPORt f[ T with a more roomy body with f.vc seats FEDERATION >P »J fi W *\J for adults and two occasional seats tor children. By folding down the rear seats a floor for luggage and114 words
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Miscellaneous490 1955-02-01 5 RADIO MALAYA I Pnnrammfv thus marked ran he rorci-ed by listeners in Malacca.) Short wave 49 A 6'lm. Medium wave 4:6 m.. 313.. 3ti6m. and HUB.) 9.00 ;i.m. Salute To PedtTatton; •9.15 The Meaning of Ist February, 0 25 The Operation Sen ice March; Holiday Requests: 10.30 Greetings Prom Malacca;490 words
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Obituary45 1955-02-01 6 20 Hard* HI) I minimum). CRISP: Baby Ni«el David passed away 31 I rest him. CESSFORD: Norah. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Ossforri, suddenly on Jan. 31. in Glasgow. STOKES: Bye dearly beloved ti-ifp of 1 uddenly on December 23rd, 19>; I45 words
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Article169 1955-02-01 6 29 Hi.rrf* (minimum). FOLLOW PEDANT Every Day 111 the 'Malay Mull' if you want to win tl.;t t $3,000 word p CHONGSUM PARADE Were *OH there? See the photos t;\ken by David Ta'- at Wcstlakes. 303 TanJotiR Kutonn Road, Singapore. 15. HAVE YOUR MATERIALS MADE UP r.\i lu^vcly by169 words
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Article135 1955-02-01 6 20 M orrfv fill 1 minimum). THE I.AIE Ml Reginald Vincent mo.s children and relatives sincerely thank liiends <fc relations lor the Wrciith <\: help at the Funeral. MR. <fc MRS. C. W. P. PARRY and Kuiiily thiUik a!i relatives and friendi for their kind expn sympathy and attendance135 words
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849 1955-02-01 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tues. Feb. 1, 1955. The Language Debate There have been few more outspoken debates in the Singapore Legislative Council than that on the multi-lingual question. Tlir ground has been gone over thoroughly in the p;:<t few wveki that there was little new lot anyone to say.849 words
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Article369 1955-02-01 6 Paying for Local Services From many parts of the Federation comes evidence that the local authorities and local services are feeling tho squeeze of tighter times. Johore State Council recently was forced to shelve several costly but desirable projects, leaving only a string of $10 token votes to preserve the369 words
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1953 1955-02-01 6 Investigators astonished by low yields of long-term padi in the Krian 'rice bowl' The second of four articles by DR. E.H.G. DOBBY summarising the findings of University field teams investigating padi £rowin£ in Malaya. Tidal gates keep out the sea Cycled along the canal banks An appallingly low return Work1,953 words
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Letter193 1955-02-01 6 "ACCOUNTANT" has sug- gested the right course to be taken in connection with the regulation of the profession of accountancy In this country. It is time that an accountancy board were set up locally, but it will take years before this board can be193 words
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Article92 1955-02-01 6 Perak i>r.,^ r;i and had I of i( rum The p ruet.u iiec bin hau. thi Cu.i "Le RoJ perlo:.. crov. befor.. anci then the tn hs I uiona: ;h rely Em;: Ug] I DaniT. Siiau the: I'd lik mentato Dan the I sci and l arc n92 words
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Advertisement532 1955-02-01 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. 20 troriit J/O (minimum). BTUOYAN WATKRKIFI.n T))» Engagement announced foeiweer Alan Keith Ropncr. oniy son ol Captain .J. H A Stro-vnn of I«nrlck Castle, Perthshire, Scotland, nnci Ann Patricia, only daughter of Mr Knd Mrs. E W. Watnfleld of Ban iirni: F.skiie. Johore. it H,,rH, tin (minimum). I/ONODEN532 words
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Advertisement37 1955-02-01 6 Leak-proof in all Climates! GERMAN PEN 1 I s" y■ fr 2. with Ink Filling of incomparable capacity. Acents Service Stations: EVERBRICHT OPTICAL CO.. 19, < imli.i St., S'pore-1. ENC SENC MEDICAL CO.. 8. Ah Omit St., Prnang.37 words
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Advertisement102 1955-02-01 6 the new (jj/3 Hi ft record reproducer Tup Pye "Black Box' _-^bRJB*MT is designed to plp.t r the evp as up]] us tr.r par of the mos' rrlmtnatp The Wf^-^J^M blark tonp of dtt S 55L/ hand painted Chinesp Larquer flnL^h 1 jWrv* 1 onre chirir.'ni; nn" [Be^HI flpciint. PK^'^rSj102 words
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Article246 1955-02-01 7 in now get all the opium they want under the guise of medicine -morphine and^codeine— if they can pay the racketeers WA V THE RACKET IS WORKED, THEY OEP BEYOND THE LAW 1 of opium has given some druggists art a new racket in Singapore morphine246 words
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33 1955-02-01 7 School head ticks off the parents ki anc;. Mon. Arumu of the School, that, if i leave iid that ni.srd thrni, :ertain n questing b text that takn Arun'.uparents formation sociation to their33 words
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25 1955-02-01 7 l l^. ap] th< Klatifi h Chong, d that on honestSchool, and R. i him postponed to $500 \va.s25 words
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Article46 1955-02-01 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. Tim Federation Government paid $91,866 in December for mation leading to the capture or killing of terrorists. Pahane headed the list with $27,750 followed by Perak $22,950, Johore $15,166. Kedah $13,200. Negri Sembilan $9,300. Penan? 53. 000 and Selangor S5OO.46 words
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Article38 1955-02-01 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon Ho Too Kirn, 32. of Duxton Road, Singapore, was fined $100 in -ion Court here today ;i>r possessing one pound of iMiandu valued at $600 at Chow Kit Road on Jan 5.38 words
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Article14 1955-02-01 7 IV we i llesley niprht nned by tho Enalish as >ing.14 words
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Article, Illustration130 1955-02-01 7 MISS GRACIA TAY, actress daughter of the late Mr. Tay Lian Teck and Mrs. Tay, is t« marry Mr. Chee Ken* Long. former Singapore teacher, who is now at the London School of Economics. Miss Tay is appearing in the very successful West End130 words
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Article226 1955-02-01 7 Mr. Whit field defends his ruling KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE MEMBER for Education. Mr. L. D. Whitfleld. today defended his action in preventing the PanMalayan Students Federation from using the Technical College hall for its conference on Saturday. Mr. Whitficld, who objected to Chinese Middle226 words
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110 1955-02-01 7 Ship's crew gives $252 for relief A gift of $252 has been received for the Federation Flood Relief Fund from the 52 crew members of the Islander. The sum was raised while the ship was on a voyage to Christmas Island and back to Singapore during December. Mr. F C.110 words
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Article24 1955-02-01 7 The St. Andrew's Mission Hospital Linen Guild. Singapore, will hold its annual meeting at the War Memoria! Hall at 9-30 tomorrow morning.24 words
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Article, Illustration133 1955-02-01 7 When the time came they were SEVEN IN 1948 an engineer, Mr. Walter Krachumott, and his wife began to plan a long holii.av. Mr. Krachumott budgetted for just the two of them. They gave themselves seven years to save the money. The couple reached133 words
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Article28 1955-02-01 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. Sir Charles Mathew. Chief Justice of the Federation, visited Prntlan yesterday and Kota Tinggt today. He was accompanied by Mr. Justice Storr.28 words
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Article189 1955-02-01 7 ONE-BUN BIG- WIG BANQUET That's enough, says taxpayers watchdog f APTAIN T. D. Richards, the Singapore Labour Front candidate for the Ulu Bedok division in the Legislative Assembly elections, has suggested a "watchdog" committee to see that the taxpayers' money is not wasted. If elected, he says, he will make189 words
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Article25 1955-02-01 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Mini. A cheque for $100 from the Holy Light Church. Johorr Bahru. has been received by the Federation Flood Relief Fund.25 words
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442 1955-02-01 7 New radio set-up a 'must' for Malaya 1 Quota system for immigration RIDA has done well, he says -SAYS DATO SIR ONN AS HE 6IVES UP HIS OFFICE K. LUMPUR, Mon. rpHE Department of Broadcasting must be turned into a corporation, Dato Sir Onn bin Ja'afar, who gave up his442 words
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Article54 1955-02-01 7 Sir Donald MacGllllvray. High Commissioner for the Federation, flew from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore yesterday for talks with the Com-missioner-General, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald. and the Governor, Sir John Nicoll. A Singapore Governmer t I spokesman said it was "t normal meeting." Sir Donald returned by54 words
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293 1955-02-01 7 TWO Singapore City Councillors said at a council meeting last night that the council had no right to blame the contractor for the collapse of three balconies at Queen Elizabeth Walk. But the ma;orlty of the council held otherwise. The contractor must foot the293 words
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Article, Illustration67 1955-02-01 7 DATO GIVES HIS SUPPORT Petition to Queen on languages DATO Sir hinc-lwk Tan. President of th< Malayan Chinese Association signs his name in English on tinpetition to the Quven arglfiß multi-lingualism in the new Singapore Legislative .\>- semhly. Looking on is Mr. Leong Vow Koh. Secretary General of the M67 words
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Article28 1955-02-01 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon —A recruiting team will interview candidates for the Royal Air Force (Malaya) in the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on Feb 7 and 8.28 words
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Article134 1955-02-01 7 ALLIANCE VANS FOR VILLAGES SINCE Malaya's peasant farmers usually cannot go to a bank, a bank will now go to them. The bank is the UMNO-MCA Alliance's Peasants' Bank, which will begin to operate before the end of the year. Dato Sir Cheng-lock Tan.134 words
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68 1955-02-01 7 Kuala Lumpur boy wins speech contest fNTPUR. Mon— A ::00l certificate student ol the Victoria Institution, Koala Lumpor, Ananda Krishnan. 16. won the All-Malayan ■peaking contest here tonight. Chnc Kirn Lian. 14. from St.. i In titution. Tupinc. vas second. Third and fourth places went to Hilary de Cruz. 19,68 words
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Article27 1955-02-01 7 A thief brol-.e into a shop in Serai. Singapore, on Sunday night and stole risht pieces of sold and silver trinkets and provisions worth $458.27 words
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Article86 1955-02-01 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. The Federation Regiment, which is celebrating its official birthday Federation Day tomorrow, has sent greetings messages to the High Commissioner, Sir Donald MacGllllvray, to the Colonel of the Regiment, General Sir Gerald Templer. and to the M Battalion the Royr.l Irish Fusiliers, to which86 words
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Advertisement23 1955-02-01 7 r strength mth Seven SeaS 1 01) I.IVER 01 1- CAPBULEB -n/o) r\/i I [ALLIANCE ENc.c*im RE NlLp|mt poH m p EN ANG23 words
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Advertisement106 1955-02-01 7 ANNOUNCE 30 DAY EXCURSION RATE ROUND TRIP SINGAPORE-BANGKOK $336 PHONE ***** PASSAGE ENQUIRIES SIME DARBY CROSBY HOUSE, 71 ROBINSON ROAD. HOW I CAN BREATHE ttfomr note it thick with a Cold or itufly with Citarrh. if you can't l\ breathe, can't taste, can't smell 4r*«J HaW try Mentholatum the wonder-106 words
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Miscellaneous144 1955-02-01 7 The weather MINI M I' M TEMPERATURE I (7 30 p.m. on Jan. 30 to 7.30 a.m.' on Jail. 31): Singapore 73 degrees. Penang 74. Kota Bahru 75, Kunla Lumpur 73. Ipoh 72. Kuantan 72 MAXIMIH TEMPERATI RE: (7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Jan. 31 1: Singapore 82, Penang144 words
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Article, Illustration812 1955-02-01 8 Christine - ANGUISH BEFORE DAWN -OR AMAH'S GIFT Christine h I Amah has E SUNDAY just given us a chicken and a duck for Chinese rj New Year. I am taken aback by such a magnif ilcent present and try to E protest that it is too much, but she won't have812 words
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316 1955-02-01 8 ARTHUR EDSON - ARTHUR EDSON Ev IN this crazy, mixed-up world, many women not only wear the slacks in the family, but also buy the pants for father. That was clear In B study made by the American National Association of Retail Clothers and316 words
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Article, Illustration600 1955-02-01 8 Th* ftntr-nlii rh<>»*n ff si,,,, may b*» itu>r<-h/ a fad hut hvr*. stiffs JiAXfXE 91 \h If II art* turn Harina alivrnatirv* CUCH a storm has arisen, amounting almost to a hurricane and nearly as destructive, over the controversial600 words
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Article307 1955-02-01 8 MURIEL PENN - NEW IDEAS FROM THE] ROYAL TOUR MURIEL PENN Py ORINCESS MARGARETS comin Indies is already having its Influe This spring and summer we shall I dresses, shoes, gloves, and hats in colo in Bahama blue. Cuban tan, Rico red. II mauve. Even our dresses may have West Indl seen in307 words
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Article, Illustration30 1955-02-01 8 SPORTS combinations in aU-wool multistripe jerscu, called Fantasia." This is one of the new sportsiccar creations shoun in London by Teddy Tinlinp. ucllfcttOOT sports and tennis outftttet.—Paul Popper picture.30 words
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Article, Illustration31 1955-02-01 8 FASHION SHOW IN BERLIN AM AFTERNOON dress in perlon (fiyloi uith large pique bow and Lily of th, V from the collection of Hchu Oestercaard r recently in Berlin. Paul Pay31 words
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393 1955-02-01 8 A young teacher has stirred an old controversy in Britain writes JAMES F. KING. Does sparing the rod spoil the child 7 LONDON. JIHIS land of "The Old School Tie" is one of the A few countries in the civilised world393 words
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Advertisement109 1955-02-01 8 1 k^L U a *mP M mam m Vw& >^a^&&&Sk %W P9^ y Daniel Lim I Charles Hor Wp* J Kualu' Lumpur W^^^lb- 5 A Ta^iz^^maaaW* iSaW^ «i»JjB» i Mar. 1 Site Salmah bte. M. Jafar Kllttcrwort h Basah bin M. ]afar I These lovely babies com« from homes that109 words
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Advertisement82 1955-02-01 8 YOUR MOST PRECIOUS POSSESSION! CONGESTION and MINOR INFLAM- TIRED AND IRRITATEO ITO MATION caused by exposure to Run. fatigue o/ lack of sleep. I wind and dust, are immediately relieved immediately by a few dropby EYE-MO. When your inflamed eyes EYE-MO comes ready o. are literally crying for relief, just82 words
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Miscellaneous325 1955-02-01 8 STRAITS TIMES CROSSWORD T" T" 7" 1| 4 I 5 I lo I p j a"~| 14 15 HH 16 17 18 9 I 2» 22 23 24 26 """il 27 ACROSS krep him awake (3,3). 1. He should know hU Way mlxed dls h «10». about (4). D ess325 words
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Article, Illustration1724 1955-02-01 9 STRAITS TIMES SPECIAL FEATURE Sunken bullion was salvaged to push war against Axis iAnvr hits mint* ln'f/ins >^aßSWBß^^BßBßß^^^^^^^^^Bßl^BßHßKK?3l^^ :^^*3wlWßliHßM^^B^^^^^BraBy^Wff End trturns tit*' tvtu'k TOMORROW Tin* !■>«•«' n l ric 4 arerr Of B'elru* llor. I COOL breeze ruffled the sea off New Zealand North Island in October 1941, as aDaily Mirror - 1,724 words
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Advertisement121 1955-02-01 9 IfAODRESS" iCU J^bo?.to < r',.s SPORE im (umts aWOIOHROU tjaes SUVtfiS >• ;»Y 9H£ 'INCUS C OLOUR S MALAY*. SifOF CHARGE ixe Bottle 2RRAVALLOS W.ncl pL-rch.u.-d SRPAVAI.IO Inr rrRVKtem. ili f v and offer" Good until Feb. 28. 55. 1 ->n o> n< Dealers 0 fMC CO LTD MISERY Ol<121 words
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Advertisement515 1955-02-01 9 Hit jß^ IB* fes Fitting accompaniment to smoothly luxurious travel, BEXSOXami HEDGES Super Virginia cigarettes are made from the finest of fine tobaccos with unhurried, untiring care for all those occasions when only the bcsl will do. tUnson (J H>4t" LU mn ftrndtixitmuvt lh«l l>.' Ml m UuuarUSmut (mwmu m.,.,.515 words
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Miscellaneous140 1955-02-01 9 Slurhxk Holnnvs Stibu it stubbid f SQME T UING S SABU' SA&U, 6PEAK "T© ]\f WATSO^ WE SETTER /ME MA6 STABBEO VIRIAM TUAT PO*slßuE I'VE r- H I POKE TwE WOB I HiM ORLANDO MA6 GOOD AN ACT?ES6 DONE TwE TBICH LJ V ATTACH OB.L&U0O Jpl FVOJ CAN'T O4APGE A140 words
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565 1955-02-01 10 INDUSTRIAL SHARES ARE STEADY DESPITE DROP IN RUBBER THE feature of the Singapore Share Market yesterday was the continued steadiness in industrial shares, which despite the easier rubber price, maintained previous levels and in several instances improved them. A notable exception was Straits Steamships which shed fifteen cents from the565 words
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Article356 1955-02-01 10 The Malayan Share Brokers' Association reported: "On the lorn] share market industrials continued steady but the turnover mas on a slightly reduced scale after the week-end. Tins were als with slightly more support but rubbers continued to be a dull markc. Singapore members reported the foliowing business done356 words
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Article124 1955-02-01 10 LONDON, Mon. The Directors of Ford Motor Company Ltd. ,m--nounce that in order to bring th*issued capital of the company more into line with the amount of capital employed they intend to apply to the capital issues committee for consent to capitalise £19.512.124 out of reserves andReuter - 124 words
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Article174 1955-02-01 10 Ships lying alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves ot expected today are: Ruys 12 Ampenan 4.5. Nadir C.P; Idomeneus 67, Beniannoch 89, Blntang 11. Melampus 13 14, Braeslde 15 IK Singapore 18. Oorgon 19 20. Beram- pang N. Wall 6, Petaiing N Wall 7 to 9, Kimanis 2122 Orna174 words
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Article94 1955-02-01 10 Coal wu the only mineral showing a fall In production last year states the Federation Ooternment's quarterly mining bulletin The output was 234 540 tons a decrcas« of 22 per cent compared with 1953. Two underground mines were dosed And the labour force cut94 words
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Article54 1955-02-01 10 reo: v iry I J day at $102. belo-\- Batui 'Hip el< I Clns:nt p per !b een No 1 R sellers I sellers Rubber A. Mondi v i per Ih No. I f; j balp.^ i No. 1 R No. 2 I? 8 8 No. 3 I?54 words
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Article40 1955-02-01 10 inp \i A H chanc yesterday r« Canada: M n- m B SHlinc rate* I I I were: 1 626 land G Krnnor 169 1 On the I Honu I and 1 1 Sterlit: I one tae! ol40 words
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Article42 1955-02-01 10 Singapore hinr-w i change: yesterr: i j Copr steady; bulk S4B sellers. Peppei reported, pni black Singapore „p, p.m. priciFebru/ry S3] 7 8 sellers. M IK B. Ltd rlmii II IS. Ltd ropn March I sellers 3 8 s. i.42 words
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Advertisement344 1955-02-01 10 NOTICES F.M.S. VOLUNTEER FORCE Brigadier R. G. Molr. DSO. MC— Commandant F.M.S.V.F. 1938-45 is expected In Kuala Lumpur for a Jew days In Mid-February and would like to meet any ex-Volun-teers for a Social Gathering. Would those concerned and avall»ii <• in or near Kuala Lumpur at that time fall344 words
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Advertisement708 1955-02-01 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS MATRON (Special Orade) required on Ist April, 195S for work in a Federal Children's Home arcomi modating children of from 0 17 years. Qualifications: Federal Citizens. Applications are invited from Registered Nurses of about ten years I seniority and with experience In the care of children and also708 words
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Advertisement1434 1955-02-01 10 NOTICES CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD KOTA BHARU Notice to Consumer* The entire electricity supply In Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Palekbang, Wakaf Bharu and Pasir Mas will be interrupted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday the llth February, 1955 for the purpose of carrying out alterations to the1,434 words
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Advertisement322 1955-02-01 10 KNUTS EN LINE Fast anA Regular Service FROM CANADA/US PACIFIC PORTS —30 DAYS Sailing Arriving San Francisco Singapore P'Swct PenM| Ogeka Bakke 2 |an 4 Fb Anna Bakke 8 jan 7 Fcb 9 Fcb Elisabeth Bakke 17 Fcb 21 Mar 27 Mi- 28 Mir Cjertrud Bakke 10 Mar 11 Apr322 words
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Advertisement1079 1955-02-01 11 MANSFIELD tSc CO., LTD. Tal: »4i» tsl v finummotad In Smoopore) ti THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Troy.i J r"Tr'"' to proceed via other ports to lood ond dischoroe eorlio LIV[R POOL, GLASGOW, LONDON ft CONTINENTAL P^RTS JA) lINGS Singapore Due Sail. p. S httm o#f>on^ .op* b G 33/34 F.b1,079 words
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Advertisement1230 1955-02-01 11 M^Mttm^ETTTruViFF^EIWSnTTII EAST ASIATIC LINES SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA For Aaon, Pert Said Genoa, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg ft Oslo S pore P. S'hom Penang "ASIA" In P.rt "KIN A" 20/25 reb 24/27 Fab 28 Fab/ 1 Mar "MEONIA" 4/ 7 Mar 8/ 8 Mar 9/ 9 Mar "FALSTRIA" IS/19 Mar1,230 words
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Advertisement991 1955-02-01 11 BuTmNG*HE BEN LINE STEAMERS UIV^ SINGAPORE (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) LINES SAILINGS TO U.K. AND CONTINENTAL PORTS S pora P. S' horn Penong luittiw for Liverpool, Hamburg, Rotterdom Gdns 29/30 4/7 r, b Benelbenech for London, Newcastle, Hull 4/10 Feb 11/12 Fab 13/14 Fab Benmhor for Liverpool, Glosgow, Rotterdam,991 words
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Advertisement1112 1955-02-01 11 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. TEL: No ***** ELLERMAN 6c BUCKNALL KLAVENSSB LIMB LONDON, HAVRE, ROTTERDAM. LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, HAMBURG ft HULL PORTLAND. SEATTLE ft VANCOUVER ond for U.S.A., North Atlontic Ports Aecaatlng cargo for Control t South ond Conodo vio Colombo Am.rlea CITY OF OTTAWA rRANCISVILLI S'pora P. Sham1,112 words
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416 1955-02-01 12 SMALLHOLDERS NOT TO STOP MALAYA'S 375,000 rubber smallholders want to replant their 1} million acres of old rubber trees, in spite of the fears expressed in many quarters that the present high price of the commodity would tempt them to delay this416 words
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Article230 1955-02-01 12 COOL AIR MAKES FOR MORE WORK AIR-CONDITIONING in Malaya would be considered in the near future just as essential as heating in the temperate zones, said Mr. E. A Mishler, assistant Airtemp sales manager of the export division of the Chrysler Corporation in Singapore. Air-conditioning said Mr. Mishler added to230 words
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281 1955-02-01 12 EIGHT NEW CINEMAS TO OPEN IN MALAYA TN ALL commercial enterprises there would always be natural and healthy competition and the entertainment business was no exception, said Mr. Lim Kirn Chong, a director of Chee Seng Tong (M) Ltd., at the opening of the company's new cinema, known as the281 words
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Article, Illustration220 1955-02-01 12 CATERING facilities for X.L.M. passengers are being increased, particularly in the East, where, of late, there has been a steady rise in air traffic, said Mr. Daniel Lammens, the airline's chief catering officer, when he visited Singapore last week. Mr Lammens added that in Bangkok, Jakarta220 words
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136 1955-02-01 12 MR. R. V. Farrell, vice-presl dent of Union Carbide International Co., a division of Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation. arrived from Hong Kong by 8.0.A.C. on Saturday, accompanied by Mr E.L. Brisbin. managing director of National Carbon (Eastern) Ltd.. which Is an overseas unit136 words
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Article, Illustration344 1955-02-01 12 THE past years produce business was satisfactory and the Year of the Ram shows promise of even better business conditions, said Mr. Tan Siak Kew, president of the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange, at the annual Chinese New Year party held at the Exchange, last week.Agencies - 344 words
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129 1955-02-01 12 fHL power unH six dic.-r:-int,' [oc shipped to Ma •works ol tire firm. motive Co ■peclalij climate in whu to work It is drM n peratun. Fahrenheit ai plus humi Special feature The in.! arrange! In a V and a special short, still system129 words
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Advertisement75 1955-02-01 12 WEJ%fDT announce a NEW ADDRESS from: 175 A, Cecil Street, Singapore 1 *o: 6, Read Street, Singapore 6 i L And Netv REDUCED I^)^ Prices O^ mm ll Jin t L Perstop Panel on laminated §m&im& woods, size 50" x 100":-|"-from $2.70 down to $2.30 per square foot J M75 words
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Article307 1955-02-01 13 rRE \T RACE PROMISED IN TOP SPRINT *l£\l EXPORTER P Ltton, -rand rini over 1, Bukit press n or:ilita. Sailor. S Will batf.f. chance •.all be out r run d n of boIn the Prnang when a nose separated him and th< winner Rubber Exporter, and307 words
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316 1955-02-01 13 Jeep jottings promisine Bracfie". on Satur- by Ali Banker ippearn raceBoy Is eland PATTERSON a fine run to I of i B. R ick nearly .vourite. .eck in .-econd •c out- nah. I' cashing h AustraPantheist Stargirl, created a favourble impression in316 words
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Article74 1955-02-01 13 At the treneral meeting of the Sparta Club the following were elected to office: Mr K Rajangam: If] P GnvindaHor. Secret. irv; Mr M Ri.jendra. Aaat. Hon. Secretar> Mr. T Nadar.. i:ih: Treasurer: Mr s. Vlflavaßßfm Sports Secretary Mr G Jeganathan; Sport* Capt Mr P Suridr.im Vice74 words
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Article317 1955-02-01 13 FIJIANS BACK IN COLONY SEVENS T*HE Fijians are back, after two years' absence, to give colour to this year's Singapore Cricket Club seven-a-side competition, which begins on Feb. 1, Thirtythree teams have entered The Fijians have entered one side. They had three when they won the competition immediately after they317 words
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Article53 1955-02-01 13 NEW YORK. Mon Wes Santee the United States greatest hope to run the four-minute mile, was reported tiere today to have said he Thought such a feat possible on an indoor track The i-orrespondent stressed that Saniee had not predicted that he himself would run a four-minu»Reuter - 53 words
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Article, Illustration433 1955-02-01 13 Stanley the Great is 40 today, but he is not finished yet LONDON, Monday. CORTY YEARS AGO, on Feb. 1, a new-born boy 1 bawled at his boxer father and kicked his feet in the air small, twinkling feet that were to be his fortune and carry the name ofReuter - 433 words
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Article162 1955-02-01 13 BUENOS AIRES. Mon. TXJORLD champion racing driver Juan Manuel Pangio (Argentina) won the Buenc* Aires Grand Prtx yesterday despite finishing second in both heats of the race. Faneto won on his combined times at the two heats. Stirling Moss. 24-year-old British driver, won the secondAP - 162 words
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47 1955-02-01 13 QUEBEC. Mon. The Canadian lightweight champion. Sid Howard, will meet the winner of the bout for the vacant British Empire lightweight championship between Britain's Joe Lucy and South Africa's Jannie van Rensburg on Feb. 12. It wa< announced here last night. Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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182 1955-02-01 13 SINGAPORE weightlifters. who are hoping to qualify for places in the Singapore team to the Olympic Games in Melbourne next year, will start serious training this month. Among them is Thong Saw Pak. former Malayan lightweight champion, who hopes to make the trip182 words
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Article207 1955-02-01 13 A record 90 for half mile sprint THE Singapore Motor Club will hold its first event for the year, the Lim Chu Rang half mil? sprint on Sunday. Feb. 13. There are 90 entries for the day's 29 events a record. Fhere are four women competitors. They are: Mrs Jean207 words
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Article80 1955-02-01 13 Johore will meet HMS Consort in a rugeer friendly at Johore Bahru tomorrow at 5 p m The Johore team E L Law ley: P Spark. Lt C. J. Pike. Lt. S. M Scott. W DA Adamson Lt F C Batten C. J. Plngrec Lt80 words
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Article53 1955-02-01 13 TOKYO Mon International Promotions Ltd announced today it has elected May 19. and Tokyo as the date and place for a return title match between world flyweight champion. Pascual Peres of Argentina and former title-holder Yoshio Shlrai. who lost his crown t<i Per« on Nov 26 last In53 words
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Article230 1955-02-01 13 ROYAL TAN IS TOP- WEIGHT LONDON. Mon ROYAL Tan. laM years Grand National winner, now owned by Print* Aly Khan ha« been allotted top weight for this years race at Aintree on March 26. In his handicap, announced here yesterday. Mr. Dan Sheppard has taken 12 4 a* the highestReuter - 230 words
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Advertisement123 1955-02-01 13 "he cosT-cumr-the new 4 cyl. O.H.V. engim JL n lMljj^ Lj~ (f^ fitted to Thames 2 A 3 ton vehicles —is —^k-*—A ton /oods. It has the right power, 1 C^ff^T^^ M m"" ~a^ jL^~f performance. Above all, its operating ift% if 4* nJP. T/frff »my is RIGHT! It has123 words
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Advertisement536 1955-02-01 13 Ur, West's KEEPS YOUR MOUTH HEALTHIER! Why Dr. West's tooth- c^^alafcaiF bruih is better for your teeth J t ii' 1 0 Inch-long •ruth-head with three rows of bristles cleans inside. "^>Si, On top Of your teeth, j tL HaaaaaW^ Hygienical* clean, as »^^^i*B Dr. West's arc tteriIlicd in flass.536 words
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904 1955-02-01 14 AUSTRALIAN SPINNERS STRIKE EARLY BLOWS CABLE from JACK FINCLETON THEN HUTTON, COWDlfa AND COMPTON DIG ADELAIDE. Mon. AUSTRALIA'S spinning hopeo were raised high here today when Edrich and May fell in the first 20 minutes of play for the addition of only904 words
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Article106 1955-02-01 14 AISTRAI.n llutt.u, C I), Johnston Kdric), Johnson May c Archer i v Cowdrey not ""'»< Compton n:it oal Extn Total (for three) Wickets feß Bowlin« Ml Archer Mi J °h n»t He has .<,,... all thing played a innings to Hli di ti forward. I pregnable rey and Compl106 words
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244 1955-02-01 14 The other Test LAHORE. Monday. PAKISTAN were all out for 328 an hour after lunch on the second day of their third Test and India were out for 251 Just before close of play. Pakistan were nine for no loss244 words
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99 1955-02-01 14 Austrians to play two games at K.L. rpHE ADMIRA Wein soccer team of Austria will play two earner In Kuala Lumpur They will meet a Foot ball Association of Malaya side on Feb. 11 and a Malayan Chinese Football Association team on Feb. 13. Admira Wein. who are ...urine the99 words
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Article89 1955-02-01 14 LONDON Mon.— The Football Association Cup fifthround draw, made here today, resulted as follows: Swansea Town versus Preston North End or Sunderland; Luton Town versus Manchester City: Hartlepools United or Notts Forest versus Newcastle United. Birmingham City versus Doncaster Rovers or Aston Villa. York CityReuter - 89 words
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160 1955-02-01 14 ADELAIDE, Monday. I£EN ROSEWALL beat his Australian Davis Cup team mate, Lewis Hoad. 9-7, 6-4, 6-4 to win the men's singles title in the Australian tennis championships here today. Rosewall nad lost the last seven of his numerous contests with Hoad160 words
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Article38 1955-02-01 14 R iJhJI S. C and Aiwidha 8 C drew 3—3 in a noccer friendly at Farrer Park yebierday. Oovindasamy. M Mustapha and K Byed C*man scored for Rajajl 8.C.; Hasten i2i and Mohd. AlJunled for Aiwidha38 words
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Article66 1955-02-01 14 The Slnpacorc Combined side to meet the Austrian Admira Weln F.C. tea-n at 8 p.m. at Jalan Besar Stadium tomorrow will be selected from: Fook Tens. Clarke iRAF», Vans, Boniface, Anpel (Army*, Kok Chctiß, Clarke (RAF>. Chant, Osman Johan, Boon Khim. Kirn Bens. Farroll i66 words
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134 1955-02-01 14 IPOH. Mon THE Badminton Asso- eiation of Malaya selectors have started a system of elimination of playerc as the Thomas Cup trials are played. Three play r rs have been dropped for the third trial at Penang on Feb 26 and 27. They are134 words
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Miscellaneous58 1955-02-01 14 HOC Xl 1 r \(.l r. OIV. 1: I nivrrsil, v feylon S.C., t *C (round DIV. 8: Iniveralty II v RAX hmniri. I'niveraity (round. SENIOR CUP: (Ist. round): Wanderer* v S.C.H.C. G.B.C. (round. JINIOR CUP (l.t. round i University HI v R.A P.C. Sepay Linen; (J H.Q. v T.T.C.58 words
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