The Straits Times, 27 June 1955
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Title Section13 1955-06-27 1 The Straits Times. Mat**** Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955 15 CENTS13 words
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Article, Illustration385 1955-06-27 1 Pay more, says report by World Bank rr||l I oderation (Government should spend $775 lillion and Singapore $610 million on econoiid social development in the next five years, recommendation of the International Bank n to Malaya published yesterday. report only part of which was made foresees385 words
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Article83 1955-06-27 1 GOING... GOING... Then the whole lot was gone NGANNON. 'North Ireland". Sun. i'J( ::oneer George was chanting ':"nal "going goit a sale here ■'hen part of the ived in and gone was Fetrr Quinn, i vapour lamp up for sale into the hole W bidders and. on top -lin° mass,Reuter - 83 words
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Article28 1955-06-27 1 LONDON. Sun. Thin children are smarter than their fatter playmates at winning scholarships, a medical research team has reported in the British Medical Journal.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article64 1955-06-27 1 IT rr.mander of British r. Hong Kong. LtS. Sugden, arrived by constellation yesterday to Singapore and Sueden will have rout- f h the Commander- in-Chiei, FARELF, Lt.-Gen. Sir Charles Loewen, during his four days in Singapore. He will go to the Federation on ThursGay, meet the64 words
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Article, Illustration31 1955-06-27 1 THIS is Robert Teo. a 16-year-old Singapore schoolboy, who was elected "Mr. Malaya 1955" at the Malayan amateur weiffhtlifting championships in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Straits Times picture.31 words
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Article192 1955-06-27 1 Exorcism service if it returns PLYMOUTH, Sunday. A GHOST is in for a shock if it returns to a flat in this old naval port. The flat is occupied by the wife of a naval rating and her three children. The rural dean, the Rev.Reuter - 192 words
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Article68 1955-06-27 1 Guide to good gardening INTERESTED in beautifying your garden? If you are, be sure to get a copy of the eight-page supplement, GARDENING IN MALAYA, to be published with the Free Press in Singapore and the Malay Mail in Kuala Lumpur next Thursday. It will give you tips on what68 words
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Article60 1955-06-27 1 An entire family living in Bendemeer Road, Singapore, w*re yesterday sent to the General Hospital suffering from food-poisoning. Sim Yong Hock, his wife and two young daughters, aged six and two, were found In agony after finishing their midday meal. The children. Slew Eng and Kirn Geok.60 words
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Article26 1955-06-27 1 TOKYO, Sun. Three people were reported killed yesterday as torrential rains lashed Honshu Island and flood warnings were flashed throughout the affected regions.—U.P.UP - 26 words
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Article18 1955-06-27 1 VIENNA. Sun.— The Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Nehru landed here this morning from Warsaw.— Reuter.Reuter - 18 words
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138 1955-06-27 1 NICOSIA. Sun. As terrorist outrages continued in Cyprus, the Commisioner of Police, Mr. George Robins, today announced the formation of a police mobile reserve. Mr. A. F. Burke, an experienced police officer from Tanganyika, is the commander of the new force. It will be138 words
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310 1955-06-27 1 Reds don't know why they are fighting SO MORE COME OUT OF JUNGLE- BOORNE KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. 'THE Director of Opera- tions, Lt.-Gen. Sir Geoffrey Bourne, told a Rotary Club Installation dinner here last night that terrorists were no longer surrendering simply because they were hungry. "They are coming out310 words
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Article69 1955-06-27 1 LONDON, Sun. The Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden, said in a broadcast tonight that there was still much to be done in international negotiations on world problems. "But it may be that some measure of success lies within our grasp," he added. "We have madeReuter - 69 words
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Article52 1955-06-27 1 LONDON, Sun. The Rev. Marcus James, 32-year-old Jamaican Negro and great-great-grandson of a slave, preaching in Westminster Abbey today declared that the Union of South Africa was a growing menace to world peace and "should be quarantined as long as it persists in its present evilReuter - 52 words
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Article46 1955-06-27 1 TORONTO, Sun. Robert Horan, 16. a stable boy, admitted in court here that he stole 13 motor-cars one for every time he missed a tram and faced the possibility of being late for work. He was given a suspended sentence ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article31 1955-06-27 1 VIENNA. Sun.— Two United States officers were killed when their light plane made a forced landing in the Danube Canal here yesterday morning. Air Force Headquarters announced. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article23 1955-06-27 1 LONDON, Sun. Viscount Woolton, chairman of the Conservative Party, Is likely to resign his post soon. He is 71. Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article318 1955-06-27 1 COUNCIL MEN DEFER STRIKE THREA T 'We will discuss problem with Marshall first, then decide 9 rE f O,OOO -.strong Singapore City Council Labour Union Federation yesterday decided to defer their strike threat till tomorrow when their representatives will meet the Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, for discussions on their318 words
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242 1955-06-27 1 'LOST GIRL FINDS HER FAMILY AFTER 13 YEARS She asks: 'Where's mother 9 then tears when told she's dead pEK NEO, the 18-year-old Singapore girl, who had lost contact with her family since the Battle of Singapore, when she was five, yesterday found her cousin. The cousin, Mr. K. B.242 words
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97 1955-06-27 1 Intimidation at cinemas, says owner ALLEGATIONS of intimidaxr tion by dismissed employees at the Diamond and Taj cinemas were made last night by Mr. K. M. Oli Mohamed, proprietor of the two cinemas. Mr. Oli Moh anted said that nine of the staff of 35 at the two cinemas had97 words
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Article62 1955-06-27 1 LONDON. Sun. The plight of Russian oarsmen now in Britain to defend three major trophies they won at last year.* Henley Royal Rowing Regatta has moved striking dockers to call a temporary truce in their 34-day-old stoppage. The strikers have volunteered to unload the Russians' racingReuter - 62 words
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Article25 1955-06-27 1 Lav Chiew Fong. one-year-old baby girl, was found by her mother drowned in a pond in Kampong Lima off MacPherson Road last night.25 words
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Article139 1955-06-27 1 Dump of 300 bombs found SINGAPORE Police last 0 night cordoned off a patch of undergrowth at the 11th milestone, Changi Road, after a detective reported that he had found a dump containing "probably 300 bombs." The Arms Disposal Squad of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was immediately informed. No139 words
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Article32 1955-06-27 1 ALI WANTS TO VISIT BULGANJN LONDON. Sun— Moscow Radio said toda> that Prime Minister Mohammed Ali of Pakistan DM M'lU word that he wants to meet Soviet Premier Bulganin. Reutor.Reuter - 32 words
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Article30 1955-06-27 1 PARIS. Sun.— More than 500 people have been killed in Algeria as a result of the nationalist flare-up which started last November, it was announced today. A.P.AP - 30 words
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Article52 1955-06-27 1 A bull ran amok off Paya Lebar Road. Singapore, yesterday, and gored a farm hand, Sinniah Kurrupiah. 27. Sinniah received a deep wound in his neck and a smaller wound on the lip. He was taken to the General I Hospital by ambulance. His i condition52 words
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Advertisement86 1955-06-27 1 Gifts from SENA'S Articles of rare beauty ami intrinsic value simple sifts, ornamental and useful gifts, all the work of fine craftsmen. The name of SENA upon the box conveys a compliment more eloquently tftan words. H. SENA LTD. H ICH CLASS |E WELLERS Singapore Pcnang Bangkok WWMiMfI W ALL86 words
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Article, Illustration57 1955-06-27 2 Ll JTLE PRINCE CHARLES leads members of the Royal Family to the stands for the Royal Windsor Polo Tournament at Smith s Lawn, Windsor Creat Park. In the Royal party are the Duke of Edinburgh, who played in the tournament, the Queen Mother, Princess AlexandraReuter - 57 words
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108 1955-06-27 2 TOKYO. Sun.— Peking radio charged today that Nationalist Chinese, in U.S. made planes, carried out 319 sorties in 131 j waves against coastal and in- j land areas of Fukien Province during the first 18 days of June. The broadcast, monitored here, said:UP - 108 words
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Article373 1955-06-27 2 Only Commonwealth co-operation with United States can save the tree world, conference is told LONDON, Sun. THE I'nder Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, Mr. Douglas DoddsParker, said yesterday hr looked forward to development of more military co operation between Commonwealth countries. Ho stressed theReuter - 373 words
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Article123 1955-06-27 2 HONG KONG. Sun. MORE than 400 Hong Kong organisations yesterday ,i that Sir Alexander Grantham should remain j rnur of the colony in- .1 of retiring later this year. sont their petition to Mr. Alan Lmnox-Boyd. British Colonial SecrcIt was organised by Hong Kong CivicReuter - 123 words
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Article64 1955-06-27 2 $750,000 gold in sugar cargo BRISBANE. Sun. Nearly $750,000 worth of contraband gold was lound aboard the British ship Nellore when it arrived at Hong Kong from Brisbane, Australia. One of the biggest customs Investigations in the history of Australia was set off here when officials at Hong Kong foundUP - 64 words
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Article22 1955-06-27 2 HYDERABAD. Sun. A my«tery explosion killed two peo{)le and injured 364 seriously, n the streets of Hyderabad yesterday.— Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article171 1955-06-27 2 STRIKING SEAMEN GO BACK TO WORK LONDON, Sun. STRIKING seamen in Liverpool voted to go back to work on Monday, ending a major stoppage that had tied up luxury transatlantic liners. The Liverpool strikers decided to end their walk-out after a sympathy strike of seamen, caterers and stewards in SouthamptonUP - 171 words
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Article33 1955-06-27 2 NEW YORK. Sun. The Isthmian Steamship Co. said its cargo ship S.S. Steel Admiral had rescued 186 people from a storm-stranded motorship on Friday morning and brought them to Manila.— A.P.AP - 33 words
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Article31 1955-06-27 2 WASHINGTON. Sun. The British Government has announced plans to decorate 82 Americans, including the outgoing and incoming army chiefs of staff, for chivalry and gallantry in Korea— AP.AP - 31 words
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Article35 1955-06-27 2 NEW YORK. Sun— Mlnot F. Mickey* Jelke s stay in Sing Sing Prison, which started five days ago, has been interrupted with an order to appear in court again on Monday.— A.P.AP - 35 words
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Article283 1955-06-27 2 I am purge victim, says a doctor MINISTER IS ASKED: HOLD M INQUIRY LONDON, Sun. AN Indian doctor has accused a Welsh hospital management committee of dictatorship, inefficiency, stringpulling and gross negligence. Dr. Brajanath Chowdhury, who was on the staff of Hollywell Cottage Hospital for 15 ye*rs said of the283 words
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Article, Illustration66 1955-06-27 2 SUSAN BEGINS Work AFTER SUICIDE Bid SUSAN HAYWARD stands and sin« s h, fr movie camera in Hollywood on her rot,,! f a for the first time since she took an ovr do V Wnrk pills on April 26 in what the police des, ibr 7 nf slp^ bid. DirectingAP - 66 words
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Article87 1955-06-27 2 COLOMBO, Sun.—Eighteen-vear-old brunette Maureen Hingert last night won the title of Miss Ceylon and a chance at the Miss Universe 1956 title in the Long Beach, California, contest. Miss Hingert, a descendant of the Dutch conquerors of Ceylon in the 17th century is an expert Kandyan87 words
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Article32 1955-06-27 2 TAIPEH, Sun.— A Nationalist Air Force plane dropped more than two million leaflets on the coastal areas of Fukien. Chinese mainland province directly opposite Formosa, before dawn on Saturday. A.P.AP - 32 words
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Article26 1955-06-27 2 BERLIN, Sun. Warsaw Radio reported yesterday that the Queen and President Eisenhower have been invited to attend the Warsaw Youth Festival in August.— Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article277 1955-06-27 2 NOT TALKING TO JIM OR HIS WIFE LONDON, Sun. HTHE 300 workmates of a A Grimsby engine-driver and war hero, Jim Broadhead, 36, who have refused to talk to him for not joining the recent rail strike, have extended the ban to his wife. The other railwaymen have persuaded theirReuter - 277 words
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Article27 1955-06-27 2 COLOMBO, Sun.— The formula for the Salk polio vaccine was formally presented to the Ceylon Government yesterday by the U.S. ambassador Mr. Philip Crowe.— Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article78 1955-06-27 2 DARJEELING, Sun. Three striking workers of a tea garden near here were killed yesterday when police fired to disperse a crowd of unruly labourers. Picketing workers challenged a police order to disperse and threw stones at the officers. A clash resulted in which two policemen andReuter - 78 words
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193 1955-06-27 2 QUEEN ENDS STATE VISIT TOXORWAT OSLO. Sunday T*HE Queen yesterday heard from Thor Hevcrdah x details of his epic Kon Tiki expedition as he shot ed her the raft on which he and his companions drifte; Mr. Heyerdahl presented the Queen with a 12-inchReuter - 193 words
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Article33 1955-06-27 2 LONDON. Sun. f shal Sir John Hardir.c. CM of the Imperial Genera! S:a* will visit Turkey from Jui-'i to 9 v the £vest of the TMM Government— T.P i33 words
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Article25 1955-06-27 2 PORTLAND. Sun M bodies were recovered from the Royal Navy subrcar::e Sidon which sank i: bour here after an expx;::last week— Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article26 1955-06-27 2 NEW DELHI. Sun I men are feared to h I when two Indian Mi I Dakotns collided I near Agra yestprdav I26 words
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Article386 1955-06-27 3 MOLOTOVSEES DULLES OVER SHOT-DOWN PLANE \SD BLAMES THE WEATHER piTQaiAM^S FRAN CISCO, Sunday. -•UK 111 SSIAN Foreign Minister, Mr V M i Molotov, yesterday expressed the regret of the (.overnment for the shooting down of a inilid States .Navy plane in the Bering Straits UReuter - 386 words
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167 1955-06-27 3 Try direct talks with China, U.S. urged .\s I KANCISCO. Sun. M MOLOTOV said >cstprday that lirnl talks between the i. (I States and China ie Kormosan problem be useful in ul.i t iJi v peace." II also said that uould favour a fi( I Germany which (I neither beAP - 167 words
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Article86 1955-06-27 3 FLYING TACKLE— AT A CAR MONICA. Cal., Sun. Valentine, 26. a wrestag The Texas CowIved sllftht cotYcusl bruises after a tilt ther wrestler, .several a cigar stand and Jssed a flying tackle and landed in the ringside scats. He foiißht off several specta--1 to-s who tried to help him. thenAP - 86 words
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Article, Illustration72 1955-06-27 3 SINGAPORE AND the Federation were represented at the Automobile Association motoring cavalcade held in Regents Park, London, A. Rahndan, of Singapore (in white crash helmets), and Teow Peng Whatt, of the Federation (on the right), are listening to George Sears praise72 words
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Article158 1955-06-27 3 RED CHINA POPES AMERICA says Senator NEW YORK, Sun. A GOVERNMENT official said yesterday Red China was Hooding the American west coast with narcotics. "A lot of heroin is coming out of China," Mr. James C. Ryan. Supervisor of the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics, told a Senate sub-committee investigating theAP - 158 words
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Article, Illustration61 1955-06-27 3 TAKING advantage of his lack of inches, a dwarf, Ahmed Salem. 62. was able to sneak unnoticed into the Cairo office of the Egyptian Premier. Colonel (iamal Abdel Nasser to complain that tfdatives had robbed him of his savings of £107. He is shown putting hisAP - 61 words
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Article218 1955-06-27 3 Freedom wanted for all colonies ATLANTIC CITY, Sunday. THE National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People yesterday voted to "condemn the dangerous racist policies oif the Union of South Africa." The U.S Negro organisation said the World Bank and other "financial forces" should "insist asAP - 218 words
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Article98 1955-06-27 3 Ruth Ellis to hang on July 13 LONDON. Sun.— The execu- j tion of Mrs. Ruth Ellis, blonde, 28-year-old model, sentenced to death on Tuesday for the murder of a former lover, has been fixed for July 13. It will take place at the Holloway prison in North London whereReuter - 98 words
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Article84 1955-06-27 3 ANNOUNCER SHOUTS: I AM DYING MADRID, Sun. A radio announcer in Albacete, south-east Spain, interrupted his programme last night and shouted: "I am bleeding to death. I have been hit in the chest. "Get a doctor and tell the police." People who rushed into the *tudio found Senor Jesus CuevasReuter - 84 words
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Article42 1955-06-27 3 NEW YORK. Sun. Miss Nancy Lewis Anderson and Mr. Adlai Ewing Stevenson Jr. were married yesterday. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. Adlai Stevenson, the 1952 Democratic nominee for President, and Mrs. Borden Stevenson of Chicago. A.P.AP - 42 words
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Article13 1955-06-27 3 NEW YORK, Sun— President Eisenhower signed the Austrian Independence Treaty yesterday.—A.P.AP - 13 words
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144 1955-06-27 3 TOKYO, Sun. SEVERAL Japanese Diet members hid their identification badges behind their lapels last night and investigated prostitution in Tokyo's gay quarters. A plain-clothes police detective accompanied the parliament members as they went from house to house pretending to be tired businessmenUP - 144 words
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273 1955-06-27 3 RUSSIA TO BE ASKED TO FREE BRITONS LONDON, Sun. NINETEEN British citizens are being held in Russia according to information given by the last of the Austrian pri- soners returning from i the Soviet Union. Britain will make further j representations to Russia to get these British citizens freed fromReuter - 273 words
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136 1955-06-27 3 WASHINGTON. Sun. rpHE House Foreign Affairs Committee has urged the Eisenhower Administration to drop its ban on economic aid to Ceylon despite that country's shipments of rubber to Communist China. Without mentioning Ceylon, the committee hinted that the Asian nation should be136 words
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Advertisement158 1955-06-27 3 YOUR INSURANCE I Ifc Insurance is not a fair-weather friend, but a friend in need. It is a protection against the rainy day— a safe and sure coverage for future vnitualaties. It guarantees security to those who avail themselves of its benefits. And you can as well enjoy these benefits158 words
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Article215 1955-06-27 4 They are waiting for a chance to control unions warns Albakri IPOH, Sunday. MALAYA has many budding dictators who are looking for a chance to gain control of the trade union movement, said Inche Mustapha Albakri, Member for Industrial and Social Relations, at the annual meeting215 words
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Article110 1955-06-27 4 Watch those Reds teachers told KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. rE State Information OfMr. Jack Hackett. warned 200 delegates at a conference of the Selangor Indian School Teachers' Union here today of the dangers of Communist in■.•ion. laid: "Inddkrasly, the C mmuniati are seeking to worm their way into110 words
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Article, Illustration72 1955-06-27 4 MISS LAM YING HAR, 18. was crowned "Miss Hong Kong Exhibition" at the Happy World stadium on Saturday night. She is flanked by the runner-up. Miss Lee Chuan Chuan (left) and Miss Anna Lee < right who was third. Miss Lam, who was voted the winner72 words
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Article53 1955-06-27 4 The General Electric Co. (Malaya i Ltd. in Singapore •rill present long-service ned&la to three emplojees at a picnic at Teluk Paku* School r.cxt Sunday. The employees arc Messrs. F. A. Boyer, Ec Thian Chin and R. Kumuru•amy. All the company's staff and their families wU]53 words
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Article46 1955-06-27 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun The people of Benut and Sungei Pinggan. in the Pontian district, will celebrate the Sultan of Johore's Diamond Jubilee at Benut town on Be«t. 17. There will be a fun fair on the padang and a kebaya competition.46 words
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Article40 1955-06-27 4 RAUB, Sun— Mr. L. A. Crozier. general manager of the Raub Australian Gold Mine, has left to take up a new appointment in Burma. Mr. P. R Nairn is now acting as general manager.40 words
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163 1955-06-27 4 rPHE striking employees of A Diamond and Taj theatres in Singapore have ignored an ultimatum from their employer. Mr. K. M. Oli Mohamed. Mr. Oli Mohamed advertised in the Sunday Times yesterday offering the strikers higher wages and better conditions of service and asking them163 words
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268 1955-06-27 4 Do you intend to fight bandits with words?— Lee HE DENOUNCES LABOUR FOR STAND ON AUSSIE TROOPS KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday. MR. H. S. LEE, chairman of the Selangor branch of the Malayan Chinese Association and a member of the Alliance national council's executive committee, last night attacked the Labour Party268 words
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Article58 1955-06-27 4 A schoolboy, Peter John. 15. has been missing from his house. 131, McKenzie Road. Singapore, since May 20. Son of a City Council labourer. Peter was a fifth standard pupil at a Government aided school. He was last seen by a friend of the family roaming58 words
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Article57 1955-06-27 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. Angamuttu. a labourer on Johore River Estate, was fined $400 or three months" jail in I the Sessions Court here today for having a bottle filled with porridge and a package of rice in a prohibited area without a permit. Angamuttu said57 words
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167 1955-06-27 4 NEW ROTARY PRESIDENT PLEDGES TO AID YOUTH MALACCA, Sun. rE Rotary Club will sponsor a youth centre where young men and women can meet and foster good citizenship. This assurance was given by Mr. P. G. M. G. Mahindasa when he was installed as president last night. Mr. Mahindasa said167 words
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Article40 1955-06-27 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. Low Tong Kirn. manager of the Hing Kee Hotel here, was fined $300 or five months 1 jail today for allowing Leong Wan Chong. a woman, to occupy a room without signing the hotel register.40 words
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Article30 1955-06-27 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun— The Emergency situation in Johore Improved during the past year, the Mentri Besar. Dato Wan Idris. told the Johore Estates Staff Union conference here today.30 words
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149 1955-06-27 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Sunday. FOUR soldiers attached to a R.E.M.E. workshop at r Kluang, were charged at the Sessions Court here today with attempting to evade duty on 3,600 boxes of matches and 20 cartons of cigarettes. It was alleged that the goods were found149 words
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Article17 1955-06-27 4 Singapore's Chief Minister, Mi. David Marshall, has donated $100 to the Council for Adult Education17 words
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Article112 1955-06-27 4 Sentries heard them and opened fire KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. A sentry on duU at Layang Layang new village in Johore late last night heard noises outside the perimeter fence. He sounded the alarm and flares were lit. Sentries spotted about ten terrorists lurking outside th e fence.112 words
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Article100 1955-06-27 4 The following were elected officials of St. Andrews Old Bofs Association at the 22nd annual general meeting held at the War Memorial Hall. St. Andrew's Cathedral, on Saturday. President Mr. Tan Ek Khoo (re-elected), vice-presidents: Mr. Lim Chong Pang (reelected). Dr. Yahya Cohen, Mr. Michael Fam.100 words
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Article54 1955-06-27 4 ifoh. sun.— rive assistant superintendents of police from ,t.he Federation will leave Singapore on Tuesday for England to attend a six-month course at the Ryton police college. They are Messrs. Lim Swee Teng (Kedah), Gurcharan Singh <Penang>, Tan Peng Kwco (Perak), S. W. Moreira (Kelantan)54 words
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Advertisement110 1955-06-27 4 ST. JOHN APPEALS WEEK SI. ANDREWS CATHEDRU WAR MEMORIAL Hill MISTAKES AND MISFITS At 10 a. m. on the 29th J unP a sale of Men's. Women's and Children's clothing will be held at St. Andrew's Cothedral War Memorial Hall. Admission 20cts. in aid of St. John Ambulance this space110 words
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Article177 1955-06-27 5 SINGAPORE RUBBER DEALERS HOLD 'CRISIS' MEETING RUSSIAN BUYING IS CAUSE: LONDON REACTION A WAITED By Our Market Correspondent ()Nl of Singapore's latest rubber firms has told shippers Art tt ha« been unable to obtain jnffifienl rubber to meet its June contracts .ral thousand tons of rubber177 words
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Article52 1955-06-27 5 pore Union of hold its annual 4erday at the CapiKoom. i fncera were elected: Mr. George Edinger: sidents, Mr. Frank n and Mr. S. Rajarat- Mr. Ivor Kraal; Mr. David Tambi ommittee, Mr. V ah, Inche Hashim tnche Said Zahari. Mr. -.:nd. Mr. J. Calver ::.die52 words
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Article25 1955-06-27 5 St. John Ambulance of Singapore has retncient applications dta to join the Pag- Ambulance Division as a a recent appeal, it nounced yesterday.25 words
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Article82 1955-06-27 5 REDS SURPRISED IPOH. Sun.— Two terrorists, a man a«d a woman, arc wanderinjt practically nude 'n the junßle after being surprised by a security force patrol yesterday morning Patrol was near Pekan <ietah New Village near Tapan when they spotted the terronsts 400 yards away changing82 words
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Article131 1955-06-27 5 A lone male says: I'll aid women ONE of the champions of the proposed Singapore Marri- ed Women's Union is a man. He i.s Dr. J. Finter. who has offered his services to the union as its medical adviser. To union members needing medical attention he will give treatment at131 words
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217 1955-06-27 5 t Minister. Mr. DaMarshall has advised (i members of the Bus Company "not a cent less" than are entitled to unaureement between the managt>Vc-nt n May 14. bu.smen's representaLlm Kirn Thiow and Ng bi at in a letter to Minister, at his the217 words
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Article, Illustration76 1955-06-27 5 TWO HUNDRED men oi the Royal Army Service Corps in Singapore yesterday took part in a church parade and march past at Tanglin Barracks to mark the end of "Corps Week." The salute was taken by Maj.-General E. C. Colville. Chief of Staff. Earlier,76 words
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84 1955-06-27 5 Austin 50 up so 38 go to celebrate rrHIRTY-EIGHT New Zealand A distributors of the British Motor Corporation will arrive i in Singapore this afternoon by air en route to the United Kingdom to attend the Austin Motor Company's jubilee. The New Zealand party will spend the night here sightseeing84 words
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229 1955-06-27 5 ALLIANCE FORUM TOLD OF SCHEME PENANG, Sunday. A $60 MILLION plan to check flooding in the Settlement is being prepared by the Settlement Engineer, Mr. R. H. A. Johnson, the first meet-the-people forum of the Alliance was told today. Dr. N. K. Menon, Settlement229 words
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Article33 1955-06-27 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun—lnche Ismi bin Ismail. former Johore State Elections Officer, who is in England studying law. obtained a Pass in Roman Law and Constitutional Law in the recent Law examination.33 words
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Article100 1955-06-27 5 Students for Australia are named A PARTY of eleven students, 10 from the University of Malaya and one from the Technical College in Kuala Lumpur, will leave by the Gorgon for Perth on Wednesday on a six-week study-cum- goodwill tour of Australia. The University students are Messrs. P. D. Mayo,100 words
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Article47 1955-06-27 5 IPOH, Sun. Forty students at the Catholic Mission's Sam Tet school have volunteered to paint the Chinese school building in Tanah Hitam new village, about 12 miles north of lpoh. They began this "Operation Service" on Thursday, spending their after-school hours at the job.47 words
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256 1955-06-27 5 As champion of Chinese schools TtHE security of Chinese 1 schools depends on the "whims and hunches" of colonial officials, the People's Action Party has told the all-party committee investigating Chinese education. This was revealed yesterday when the P. A. P. published256 words
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Article83 1955-06-27 5 Officials of the newly formed Bata Employees' Union are: President, One Eng Chiang; vice-president, Mr. P. Govindasamy; secretary, Mr. M. S. Da wood assistant secretary, Mr. Leong Peng Soo; treasurer, Mr. Lee Mun Chong; auditor, Mr. Tan Kia Fook; committee, Messrs. Esa bin Mohd. Amin, Khoo83 words
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Article36 1955-06-27 5 The Commander-in-Chief Far East Air Force. Air Marshal Sir Francis Fressanges, arrived in Colombo on Saturday night for a five-day visit to Ceylon. He called on the Prime Minister. Sir John Kotelawala, yesterday.36 words
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Advertisement125 1955-06-27 5 26 FadwitJ HirwglHMil the wofM. fir«*tO«« Mil ules need £1.000,000 w *m. TirtJtone Inbelen lyej lw»e been prwed in wwe since l»$l wi Mir mcm* mi wKn w «t«i. SPECIALLY DESIGNED TYRES FOR EVERY MOTORING NEED DE LUXE and SUPER BALLOON ySmd(^uH^^ season I ores have long been Mi B125 words
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Advertisement384 1955-06-27 5 llllllllllllllllnllllllllHlllllllllllllllillillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH The 3rd shipment of the fabulous #»JJ WEBSTER CHICAGO (WEBCOR) 3-SPEAKER-Hteh-Fldelity Professional Tapcrecorders. has arrived. Toother with the 3 speaker Hi-fi Precision Phonographs and 15 other Models, they reipres-nt the 40 year old WEBSTER CHICAGO SOUND lines. World's Largest Sound Recording Factories. SINGAPOKI: Jr ai><> available In c*roc Mahogany384 words
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Miscellaneous485 1955-06-27 5 I 10.00 Muslcale; 10.30— 11.00 Dancing radio MALAYA To Tne Music OI Percy Pioclor Programmes thu N marked can HHBHHHH|BHHb]H|H| b, received by IKleners in Malacca. I Short v.aye 49 and 62m. Medium wave 476 m., 343., 366 m. and 297 m.). HHHHbBIBmHHHbSH A.M. -3.57 and 11.10 English 1 CINPAPORF485 words
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Obituary31 1955-06-27 6 HIE WAII VOO. aged 68, formerpore died at his son-in-\V; Ham Chin.i residence. T:anquerah Road, Malacca on June 1955 at 1 30 p.m. Funeral II ueaoay, 28th June. 1955 at31 words
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Article44 1955-06-27 6 ;e H arils $10 (minimum). IN LOVING MEMORY of Dear ran li .1 Chenc died on 4 A Requiem Hiph Mass will ihe Church of the of Po;k e tomorrow at 6.45 i tends and relatives are pd to attend. Inserted Neo.44 words
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Article159 1955-06-27 6 LOW PEDANT Eveiy Day m Mail' it you want to win i rd S PIBHY to me- said neither pleasant Then \< by not use Air- move Me smell? \D REACHCOATS Country iHiph street' re Colourful Desicns in Beachcoata $it>. Swimsuits 28. JOAM TOOKES I nd I mpl< yvu159 words
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790 1955-06-27 6 The Straits Times. Singapore, Mon. June 27, 1955. The Keynote Is Self-help When Sir Louis Chick, leader of the 13-man mission of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development which surveyed Malaya's economy last year, left Singapore In May he warned that the mission was not a loan-recom-mending mission and790 words
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Article322 1955-06-27 6 Vital though the work of adult education is in Singapore, where in the past only a comparatively small proportion of its inhabitants have had the benetit of formal education, its development since the work began with the formation of the People's Education Association has not been unchequered. Fortunately322 words
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Article158 1955-06-27 6 Some people are said to be going about the Federation accusing the President of UMNO of having sold UMNO to the MCA. and the Malays to the Chinese. We have it on the word of Tengku Abdul Rahman that this has happened. The suggestion that UMNO or the Malays158 words
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758 1955-06-27 6 School 'obsession which helps to make failures IN many schools in Sin--1 gapore, pupils are obsessed by the idea that a Senior Certificate must be gained even at the sacrifice of the mental and physical health of pupil and teacher. When the pupils are questioned about their future plans that758 words
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Letter365 1955-06-27 6 MR. WOODHULL has managed to expel me from the Naval Base Labour Union According to the rules of the Union, a member can be expelled if his conduct, is found to be prejudicial to the interests of the union. I have been expelled for publishing a letter365 words
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Letter314 1955-06-27 6 SINGAPORE INDIAN' has spoiled his letter, Believe in Unity," by one superfluous sentence, reading, "What would have been the situation of Malaya if the so-called MCA were in the shoes of the MIC?" Comparison would be unfair as the two parties have no parallel in membership314 words
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Letter115 1955-06-27 6 SINGAPORE Indian" is exasperating and must have written in ignorance of his national voting strength. It is common knowledge that the Malays are the bastion of the Alliance In so far as polling power is concerned. No Indian has a hope of winning in any115 words
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Letter353 1955-06-27 6 IF an informed journal like yours can find "no basic difference in the political and economic philosophies of the two messiahs" viz., the Alliance and the Party Negara, how much more difficult it is for the layman who is non-partisan to rationally select his candidate when the353 words
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650 1955-06-27 6 WALTER BRIGGS - China i n lead but her people Suffer I>ED CHINA and India M% are both deeply involved in ambitious flve-year plans to build up their underdeveloped industry. How does their progress compare? China claims, with possible exaggeration, that its industrial output rose 60 per cent in the past two years,650 words
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Advertisement564 1955-06-27 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. j ALEX NIVEN. 1 MV. Bawean". vs. p.pc. ;i> H.imK |M i minimum). "HI INC". .Tune 23. :U Bunt;sar Betty .ind Bill Sterling. John P;<vi(1. MK DAUD: i Dato Aria DRaja> N:i kv. a second son. .i.il, on 7tli June I i.i i i ti LOST |d H.irf.564 words
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Advertisement8 1955-06-27 6 More Letters in j P-ge 12 lIIIIIIIMIIH HIHHIIMIMMHW8 words
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Advertisement191 1955-06-27 6 I ST. JOHN I APPEALS WEEK; 29th June MISTAKES b M Wefiiukcflav 10 ••">■ at 5t Andrew 5 C WwWBMWJ War Memori h,II Men'i m» and childrcrti d 5 AeWssion 20ccnti Space kindly R V Meyer. Op'ic 1 1 1" niiHiimmiiiimiiHHimiiiimi iMHiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii nii^^ new MAMIYA-6 With Built-in R9B I Coupled191 words
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Article, Illustration854 1955-06-27 7 SPIES BOGEY AT CONFERENCE -A HUNT- THEM-DOWN DECREE STRIKES BERIA NOTE IP, UP, UP WENT A FOREST OF HANDS— DISSENTERS? OH, NO, NOT ONE— NOT EVEN ONE SINGAPORE eminent had ted ageati in the \dion Party threat to our ty," the party's ii a 1854 words
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Article580 1955-06-27 7 fie charges against Mr. For. 2; Swee Suan and Mr. Chen Yang Cheng, or release them. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew said that "a certain ambiguity" had arisen over the P.A.P.s position during the strike, and it had to be clarified. The party policy was decided by580 words
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Article111 1955-06-27 7 THEY ENTER MALA YA AS STUDENTS KUALA LUMPUR, Sun.—lndian shop assistants are being smuggled into the Federation in the guise of students. The Selangor Shop Assistants' Union was told this at their annual meeting here today. The president, Mr. T. P. A. Abdul Kareem. said: "I have come111 words
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93 1955-06-27 7 BURHANUDDIN PLEADS FOR NEW CONSTITUTION SEREMBAN. Sun. The Emergency in Malaya was caused by .the people's dissatisfaction with the undemocratic constitution forced on them, said Dr. Burhanuddin Al-Helmy, chairman of the steering committee of the Malay National Front, here today. Addressing a large gathering mostly Malay, Dr. Burhanuddin said that93 words
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144 1955-06-27 7 TWO Royal Australian Navy warships will serve in Malayan waters until at least the end of this year. Vice-Admiral R. R. Dowling. Chief of the Australian Naval Staff, said in Singapore yesterday that the destroyers Warramunga and Arunta would serve on the strategic reserve144 words
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Article154 1955-06-27 7 They want same pay as police FIREMEN'S CLAIM KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. FEDERATION firemen r today decided to ask the Government for a pay scale equal to that of the police force. The decision was taken at the annual conference of the 400-stranß Fire-Fighting Services Union, which approved a memorandum demanding154 words
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Article60 1955-06-27 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Scout cars were hauled up a steep mining pool embankment and trucks were dragged out of the mud when the Volunteer Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Unit gave a vehicle recovery display here today. The director of the Federation's military forces. Brigadier G.60 words
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Article35 1955-06-27 7 TEMERLOH. Sun— Jaafar bin Yaacob. 23, a former special constable of Kampong Bharu Sanggang Sebrang. was fined $100 here yesterday for unlawful possession of 11 rounds of ammunition. He pleaded guilty.35 words
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Article43 1955-06-27 7 Members of the Tiong Bahru branch of the Straits Chinese Methodist Church are reminded of the parish meeting to be held on Wednesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Toh Heng Yew, 49, Tiong Poh Road, Singapore, at 8 p.m.43 words
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Article32 1955-06-27 7 The Singapore Council for Adult Education has urged the Gov<rnment to ask the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation to send a mission to investigate adult education in the Colony.32 words
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Article64 1955-06-27 7 MALACCA, Sun.— Officials of the Rotary Club here for 1955/56 are: Mr. P. G. M. G. Mahindasa, president: Dr. R. B. MacGregor, vice-president: Mr. J. A. Vanniasingham. secretary; Mr. Phoa Cheng Kin, treasurer; Directors: Messrs. John Forsyth, K. T. Joseph. Dr. A. K. Pakiam, Toh Seng64 words
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Article33 1955-06-27 7 Car-bus crash four hurt Three men and a woman, all Chinese, were slightly injured when a bus and a car collided at the junction of Swiss Cottage Road and Dunearn Road. Singapore, yesterday.33 words
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Article37 1955-06-27 7 Filty four blood donors, the majority of whom were members of the Volunteer Special Constabulary and Malayan Auxiliary Air Force, gave a total of 45 pints of blood at the Singapore Blood Transfusion Centre yesterday.37 words
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219 1955-06-27 7 CURIOSITY OF A WOMAN SA VES ABANDONED BABY Seven-day-old child in crate TMHE curiosity of a Singapore woman yesterday prox.. bably saved the life of a seven -day-old baby girl, who was abandoned in an empty crate near a squatter settlement at Aljunied Road. About ten hours after the discovery,219 words
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Article, Illustration104 1955-06-27 7 Nancy was still in a daze NANCY TAN, 20, of Keong Saik Road, Singapore, the only winner of the Straits Times $5,000 Word Puzzle "G", was still in a daze yesterday over her luck. She said: "I am so surprised and happy about winning the contest that I haven't, decided104 words
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Article21 1955-06-27 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun. A meeting of the Johore Executive Council was held here today. The Regent of Johore presided.21 words
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Article77 1955-06-27 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. j Two officials of the Non-Pen-sionable Government Officers' Association are going to Eng- I land in August to see the Colonial Secretary to press a claim for retirement gratuities for their members. They will also approach Members of Parliament to try and77 words
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Advertisement119 1955-06-27 7 HIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3lllllll!!lllt3IIIIIIIIIIIIC]lllllllllllltlllllllllllllfc lef part of your pay pocket be wisely spent. ider and varied selection on S ons, Rayons, Silks and Shantangs! ncy Quadriga Cottons, Evcrglazed 5 'c Pique, Shantangs Dyed, Sluhs a ami Flocked, Chiffon Printed and two tone! Ribbon Nylon Tulle! rked and plain Tulles in varigated hues i119 words
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Advertisement95 1955-06-27 7 BULLDodI WL-i ier 1 -fl /^H > -^k-X_//^ WI BDtl v Ik I iHV I^ s EYE E\A>ll\ \TIO\ You ein cat with false teeth but you W^^K£ |^^^M can't tec with artificial eye*. Your jr]r~^ttt^l one and only pair of eye* The Cod 1 T j '^H present Inviluable!95 words
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Miscellaneous83 1955-06-27 7 High tides TODAY: Singapore 237 am (9 ft. 1 in 1 3.42 p.m. i 8 ft. 3 In 1; Port Dickson 10.35 a.m. (8 ft. 3 In 11 p.m. (7 ft. 1 In); Penang 5.05 a.m. (6 ft. 7 In.) 4.28 p.m. 16 (t. 8 in. 1. TOMORROW: Singapore 4.3783 words
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Article193 1955-06-27 8 SUNSET IN THE EAST, by Sacha Carnegie (Peter Davies 12s 6d). IT seems that you have to be a Major to qualify to write a book about the emerftney in Malaya. We have had the controversial "Jungle Green" li\ Ma.ior amphell. Ma.nir Anthony Crockett, in "Grftn193 words
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446 1955-06-27 8 BERNARD FERGUSSON - BERNARD FERGUSSON By THE FLAC IN THE WIND. By Dr. John MacCormick. (Collancz. 13s. 64.) is better 1 qualified than Dr. John MaoCormick to an account of Lsh Nationalism; ...< bitten with the -> a schoolboy, he dedicated all his em rgles to446 words
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863 1955-06-27 8 RAYMOND MORTIMER - RAYMOND MORTIMER By DICTIONARIES: British and American. By J. R. Hulbert. (Deutsch. 9s. 6d.) THE SHORTER ENGLISH DICTIONARY. Third Edition Revised. (Oxford. £5 55.) BETTER ENGLISH. By G. H. Vallins. (Deutsch. 155.) T EXICOPHILY, though a most innocent pleasure, is hardly less habitforming863 words
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Article320 1955-06-27 8 KENNETH KONSTAM - KENNETH KONSTAM by *J HERE seems to be a great I neal of confusion concernin? ethics at the bridge table. In my experience the great majority of players are one hundred per cent, fair-minded and any slight infringement apairst correct procedure is normally unintentional. There are, however, certain well320 words
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Advertisement115 1955-06-27 8 C.C.C. Collect six of these coupons to join the Children's Corner Club. s FERGUSON T* \\V) bb^^ s^^^^ On rubher estates n °'i p alm >^^ lT^^NL^/Jw anc coconut est ates. in padi tA fields and small holdings, in < < ai^p; a, deep jungle forts, on public <dPi^ w115 words
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Advertisement185 1955-06-27 8 Whether he writes /Thrff^A i >ityfaJlk\'' —^Lri^,^ or love notes... j^M^i He will be thrilled c~h§§ with this Personal Typewriter TypewrrterispoHorU;,^ r«M«d construction Rond deoler will g^ POST THIS COUPON TQnAY. REMINCTON RAND OF MALAYA LTD Please send me full details of Remington Rand Portable Typewriters and easy-payment terms. NAME185 words
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Miscellaneous282 1955-06-27 8 Straits Times Crossword "•""I 5 J4 5 S"~] 7 cI m H l2 5 i !0 N i- V I" 3i3~ sSSi ACROSS 8. First silence the geese (6). 1. Existing charges (3. 4. 2, 6). R *»e in clothing (3, 2). 9. A wonder poet, we hear (7). .\l282 words
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Article, Illustration1504 1955-06-27 9 His lofty ideas gave slogan for French Revolution RiO-hundred and forty-three years ago .morrow was born in the city state of strange and solitary man who was to p\olui i<»nise men's minds. revolution in thought directly paved for the terrible French Revolution that j later was to shatter the old1,504 words
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Advertisement417 1955-06-27 9 MORE HOLT'S PRODUCTS H| WHATEVER IT IS THERE S A HOLT S PRODUCT AT YOUR SERVrCf GLAREMASTER sy £j TRANSPARENT SUN DAZZLE VISOR S«G I^LL A wlf-adhcslve plastic Alter that cuts out v,m p M ,<s«i dazzle from approaching heartlißhts. tun- ■■>*■« h *s K~T-^' «"«>«••» P jrr glare and417 words
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Miscellaneous74 1955-06-27 9 Skmrlmek Mmlmmw They hurry MHvk Brian Vailing Happy aMBMHBfIHHL^LH&i Fmow aboutgoing thfcuoh) f we'll show enlargements! |Meanwnile,attwe*ridincl THE "MONIKER" RLE AND TO THE KIDS AWO SEE IF STABLES* I CHI EF, DIDN T SPARKL E BRINGING OUT ALL PICTURES L THEY CAN MAKE AN f=^ AND UTTLE^WMGV SAV |s qp74 words
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Advertisement1205 1955-06-27 10 T.i: 1405 MANSFIELD 6c CO., LTD. fit MM (18 Hnes) (Incorporated in Singopore) 12 Imos) THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE p r CornC". option to nrocr«>d vie other ports to load and discharge cargo SAILINGS to LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, LONDON I CONTINENTAL PORTS Singapore P. Sham Penong Anchisei for Liverpool Glasgow June1,205 words
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Advertisement1150 1955-06-27 10 EAST ASIATIC UNE SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA For Aden, Port Said. Genoa, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Cspenhogsn Gothenburg ft Oslo S'poro P. Sham Ponang x) "MALACCA" 4/0 Juty 0/ 0 July 10/11 Jirty "MEONIA" 20/24 July 25/24 July 27/20 July "FALSTRIA" 16/19 Aug 20/20 Aug 21/22 Aua x) Calls London (passengers only),1,150 words
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Advertisement1024 1955-06-27 10 1 "SiSRfSS-W fcm laa SAILINGS TO U.K. AND CONTINENTAL POUTS Spore P. S'hom Penang Benvannoch for London, Hull Port 29/30 June 0 0.11/MS.fc 3Mr Wrott •rrhro. London 25 Jury RlnsWsw for Livarpool, Glasgow, Dublin, Homburg V *»> J«y Bawslsadi for Avonmotrth, Liverpool, i* j-fc, I Glosgow, Homburg »/i4 July II1,024 words
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Advertisement766 1955-06-27 10 McAUSTER CA SLLBBNAN BUCKNAM 1 LONDON, HAVRE. ROTTERDAM LAV ***SS HAMBURG Dft LOS AN GELft ond Conodo ond via Colombo «-P»m, co 9o v »ns£ CITY OF BROOKLYN jj" .l^ llA "»^ia s P. S'hom: Horrl.on ft Croifield (Ml Ltrf r«-«: McAIM.r ft C o.. Ji Ltd J- A nglo766 words
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460 1955-06-27 11 investors mark time LOANS UNPOPULAR irAl¥ smMmK *M— <j hi i a n TH y Uur Mark et Correspondent I Ht Sin K apore Share Market was unusually quiet on SSSSXJ 1 V<>IUmC f bUSi eSS dWilU Cd the FodTrai oiPPHn lallv to Iocal c0 «nters, until after The recovery460 words
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Article249 1955-06-27 11 ■H „Mowing, Mowing dividends iimounccd last i itmpanirs oprrMalaya: INK BROTHERS IV \n interim divin(i (1 f 3',. less tax. for ding 30 September to *h v In. id t»r Junv 'IT. \s(. TIN FIELDS dividend of Is. t share, loss :w r i int,v. for year ended249 words
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565 1955-06-27 11 MALAYAX COMMODITY REVIEW DUBBER in Singapore last week showed another spectacular rise in price as the scramble for nearby rubber continued and the turnover was very heavy. The price closed at $1.14 18 on Saturday the highest clo.sing price since March 25 1952 I565 words
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Article891 1955-06-27 11 rE following: full list of revised quotations was issued by the Malayan Share Brokers' Association Singapore section, after their last meeting: on Friday:— IMM STRIMS Bovm Sellers Alex. Brlck» Pref 2.08 I.M Oraa 2.30 2 30 Atlas Ice 12 SO (buyer.) BB Petrol 36 6 37 6 xd891 words
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Article361 1955-06-27 11 nnHE following business done 1 in the Singapore Share Market last week was announced by one firm of brokers for the period June 18 to June 24:— IXDISTRIALS: consolidated Tin Smelters 335.. Chartered Bank* VI fis 7rt.. P. N. Orcte. $1.70 tc $1.72-. and $170. Federal Dispensary $3.05.361 words
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Advertisement411 1955-06-27 11 KNUTSEN LINE Fast and Regular Service ROM CANADA/US. PACIFIC PORTS 30 DAYS Sailing Arriving in Francisco Singapore P.Swet Pcnang Fremanrlc IsMm 11 June 11 July 13 |uly 14 |uly 21 July Bikkc 9 July 8 Aur 10 Aug 1 1 Aug 1 8 Aug Bikkc 13 Aug 12 Sept 14411 words
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Advertisement669 1955-06-27 11 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS SARAWAK GOVERNMENT APPLICATIONS are Invited for a vacant post of ASSISTANT ARCHITECT, (Development) Public Works Department. 2. QtuUincation— Should be an Associate of the R.1.8.A. or hold equivalent qualifications, with at least five years practical experience after qualifying. The candidate should preferably have a knowledge of the design669 words
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Advertisement741 1955-06-27 11 NOTICES SINGAPORE TURF CLUB GYMKHANA MEETING SATURDAY. 23RD JULY, 1955. ENTRIES CLOSE at 11 a.m. on WEDNESDAY. 13th July, 1956. SWEEPS.— SI/ Unlimited Sweepstakes FOR MEMBERS ONLY will be held. Applications for tickets must be in writing and be received before 3.30 p.m. each day, except Holidays and Saturdays. On741 words
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Advertisement142 1955-06-27 11 NOTICES THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION NOTICE la hereby given to all members of the Australian Association that the Animal General Meeting of the Association win be held at the Singapore Cricket Club on Thursday. 30th June, 1955, at 6.30 p.m. All members are particularly requested to attend and to secure the142 words
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Advertisement866 1955-06-27 11 NOTICES TENDER FOR UNSERVICEABLE POLICE VEHICLES TEN Police vehicles are offered for aale to i-be Public by Tender. Full details may be obtained from Contingent Transport Omcer, Contingent Headquarters, Town Hall, Ipoh on application. GOVERNMENT OF THE COLONY OP SINGAPORE 37« 1946 REHABILITATION LOAN (1962-70) NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN that866 words
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Article127 1955-06-27 12 ways not for Muslim women THERE has been printed a letter "Warning to .Muslims", by "Follower.' "Follower" is right in his warning not to heed Wan Faridah, who advocates that Muslim women adopt exotic ways. It is farcical to read such expressions by a woman who seems to be a127 words
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Article72 1955-06-27 12 INVITING HARA-KIRI JI'ST how many of us here in Malaya are affected by the Emergency Regulations needs a careful study. The chairman of the Malaya Independence Movement. Inche Ibrahim Yacoh. is inviting harakiri into Malaya by his plea to abolish the Emergency Regulations. Outside help to free us is always72 words
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Article243 1955-06-27 12 rp\VO letters, one from "Redress" and the other from "Landlord." pive rise to an important controversial subject, the housing problem. There is in evidence the acute shortage of houses as well as the high cost of those available. The average cost of a furnished243 words
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373 1955-06-27 12 Support for motor clubs would abolish road peril MORE FLATS? THERE have been numerous comments concerning the recent achievements of an enthusiastic motorist in making a record trip from Penan r to Singapore and the considerable danger involved. The lack of organised motor-racing in the Colony and Federation and the373 words
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Letter112 1955-06-27 12 Control of fruit supply IT IS unimaginable that importation of fresh fruits, a commodity vital to the health of the population, should be controlled by a few, thereby creating high prices. This monopoly to ensure guaranteed profits to 11 privileged importers not only affects consumers in Singapore but also those112 words
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Letter84 1955-06-27 12 MR. Malcolm Mac Donald was a resident at Istana Bukit Serene, Johore Bahru. fv>r some time. Ho is due to leave soon for India. Could arrangements be made so that he could represent the Queen at Sultan Ibrahim's Diamond Jubilee at Johore Bahru on Sept. 1784 words
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Letter74 1955-06-27 12 AS a Christian I am glad that the Indian Prime Minister. Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru, speaking at a Kremlin banquet the other day. quoted one of Christ's beatitudes: Blessed are the peace makers." Mr Nehru bluntly told Russia's top-ranking officials that violence or brute force would pet74 words
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Letter99 1955-06-27 12 I?OREIGN agencies in Sin■T gapore and local public bodies, like the Public Relations Office are doing yeoman service in trying to foster a better understanding between Malayans and the countries they represent by interpreting through films and pamphlets the true meaning of democracy. However, if such99 words
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Letter77 1955-06-27 12 ACCORDING to press notices, children born in 1947 and 1948 should be given priority in registration for admission to English Schools in 1956. My child, born in 1948. has been refused registration at Guillemard School, functioning at Tanjong Rhu. The headmistress admitted to me that she77 words
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Letter85 1955-06-27 12 I WENT to the registration office. Teluk Anson. to replace my identity card about a week ago. I was given a form and told to fill it in. At the same time, five others came in also to renew their cards. For them, the forms were filled85 words
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Letter85 1955-06-27 12 Engineers' exams I WONDER if the Chief Inspector of Machinery, Singapore, would consider allowing candidates taking their examinations, whether they be Steam or Diesel, Ist. and II Grade, in two halves, i.e. Part A and Part B. This is at present allowed for a 8.0. T. certificate, as well as85 words
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Letter90 1955-06-27 12 PANK letters by the citizens of a country are always interesting. Inche MA. Suleiman's letter on an UMNO member should be considered fairly. It is time that non-Ma-lays should give their full support to the Malays —sons of the soil. It is deceiving to have two boats90 words
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Letter272 1955-06-27 12 MAY I point some discrepancies in the item entitled "Working lepers want more pay,' published in the Straits Times? The ration valued to $30 as part payment given to the workers in addition to accommodation, lighting, and water is also given to nonworkers, and so this ration cannot272 words
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Letter198 1955-06-27 12 THE other evening at about 6.30. I was driving along 1 Siglap Road and decided to go to Opera Estate by 1 the steep approach road. J 1 had used this road before i but this time, due presum--1 ably to rains and erosion, the road is uneven198 words
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Advertisement269 1955-06-27 12 Jaeger Dresses FASHION Ml* WOOL JERSEY A varied range of lovely colours $65.00 to $B<UO THE STORE WITH A <$/>*■ TO OFFER FOR REAL JOB SECURITY mmotPSM k Today the competition for /nn/frf/fv jobs is growing fast If you iHßt««M^^ have wealc spots in your J training, now's the time269 words
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663 1955-06-27 13 Drobny shows top form in beating U.S. junior champion WIMBLEDON, Sun. DEFENDING Wimbledon men's singles champion Jaroslav Drobny of Egypt, who was dropped in the seeding list to sixth place this year, won through to the last eight with a 8-6, 6-3. 6-4 win over the top U.S. junior, lanky663 words
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519 1955-06-27 13 NOTTS HIT 384 OFF YORKS, SURREY 346-7 LONDON, Sun. SURREY and Yorkshire, running neck and neck at the top of the county cricket championship table, met with varying fortunes yesterday. The reigning champions. Surrey, after an uneasy start went on a run spree against Northamptonshire at Guildford where Jhey wereReuter - 519 words
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Article524 1955-06-27 13 MEN'S SINGLES Fourth round: T. Trabert (U.S.) bt. N. Kumar (India 6-4. 6-2. 6-1!. N. Pietrangeli (Italy) bt G. Shea (U.S.) 2-6, 6-4. 6-4. 6-4. K. Rosewall (Australia) bt G. Merlo (Italy) 6-4, 6-1. 2-1 retired. Lewis Hoad (Australia) bt Art Larsen (U.S.) 6-4. S-4. 6-8, 6-3.524 words
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Article50 1955-06-27 13 NEWCASTLE, Sun. CIR Victor Sassoon's four-year-old 0 colt. Little Cloud, won the Northumberland Plate run over two miles here yesterday. Little Cloud beat Mr. D. C. Stewart's Persepolis by two lengths. The Duke of Roxburghe's Guide, the top weight, was half a length further away third. Sixteen ran.—50 words
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Article132 1955-06-27 13 HPHE English oounty cricket championship table, after Friday's matches. Is as follows: 1 games Leicestershire 62 points I from 12 matches; Nottinghamshire 56 points from 10 games: Warwickshire 48 points from 11 games; Kent 48 points from 13 matches; Gloucestershire 36 points from 12 matches; Northamptonshire 32Reuter - 132 words
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Miscellaneous424 1955-06-27 13 PUZZLE r n oi d MONDAY i Straits Times I WORD PUZZLE "I" j Cut out and pin with other coupons. Potting instructions appear below. Name Address o I F^H^riAME fllL IN I 2» tyildß missin6 3 fc| U B T^^B.- S I _^_HHbbL__ fry- Jfc-. K rufjc LJJBPJ j424 words
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Article593 1955-06-27 14 ALL SCA SENIOR TOURNAMENT GAMES END DECISIVELY RETNAM BEST PERFORMER WITH 6-18, 35 NOT OUT By Our Cricket Reporter TWERE was a decision 1 in all five senior cricket tournament matches yesterday. There was no surprise result and the positions in the table are unchanged593 words
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Article916 1955-06-27 14 SCRC v SRC SINGAPORE Recreation Club beat •3 Singapore Chinese Recreation Oub by 140 runs at Honj- Lim RECREATION CLIB Clunies-Ross lbw Fung Galistan lbw Ong Lee Le Mercier b Dennis Lee J Martens cC. Wong b Ong Lee 11 Marks c Fong Weng bC. Wong 56916 words
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Article, Illustration41 1955-06-27 14 MISS J.« Davis (right), of Keppel Club, won the Singapore Ladies golf championship when she beat Mrs. Coblcy (left), of Royal Singapore Golf Club, by two tnd one on the Royal Island Club course yesterday. Straits Times picture41 words
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349 1955-06-27 14 TWO 93- RUN STANDS 'THREE HALF centuries— all in the same mateh were scored in the SCA junior tournament matches yesterday. Balwant Singh (58) and skipper Sithambaram (54) put on a seventh wicket partnership of 93 runs for Indian Association when they drew with349 words
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Article438 1955-06-27 14 vyEIGHTS for all seven races on the second day of the Perak Turf Club June-July meeting, on Wednesday are: CI. X, Div. 1-5 ;F Str. Khenc Hua 9.00 Satisfaction 8.13 Shi Shi 8.13 High Hopes 8.10 Distributor 8.09 Greet 8.08 Ever Victory II 8.07 River Patrol 8.07438 words
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Article74 1955-06-27 14 Chinese Swimming Club beat Royal Air Force Singapore in all three divisions or the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association's water-polo league at Seletar yesterday. in the "A" division the score was 12-2. "B" division 14-1. and the •C" division 11-3. In the other two74 words
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654 1955-06-27 14 rPHREE records were broken yesterday at the Federation of Boys' Clubs third annual sport* on Victoria School ground. The first record came in the 220 yards Class B in which Low Nam Seng of Mt Ersklne Boys' Club clocked 24.75ec. Low also won the654 words
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Article351 1955-06-27 14 GROSE UP HIS HAMMER MARK BY 18 FT. 7 ft Colony join mlal TWO Singapore athletic record* x l day when leading Colony athietlV l^^ ve stPr worldwide postal tournamont to °k part The tournament, which is hrm, Hong Kong Amateur Athletic' tffi Or "^^i by h tries from athletic351 words
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Article31 1955-06-27 14 Junior A.A. beat Government Printing Office 2 1 in a SAFA Div 3A match at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. M. Ramasamy and S. Maniam scored for the winners.31 words
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41 1955-06-27 14 minute from ln lh S Chye. m a cornp r by .Amicables KMX M MW» Fook: Soo Chve Ynn- k 1.R.C.: Narayanan; Bala M Kassim. Gar.i. R ashid S^J± nlam. Salahuc.m. Hen: yanan Dus, Ifedaimjtt41 words
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Article45 1955-06-27 14 Royal Navy. Kranji 1 dell C.C. by three wickets at K.ifl ii yesterday. Braddell 87 ,Col. IfeKt, l Llewellyn 26. Paterson 12; H I 3-15. Fisher 4-Bi. Kran.u 88 for 7 (OrtflO m Hobbs 34: Shepherd 3- I 2-14).45 words
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Article115 1955-06-27 14 OSMAN AND ASH SA VE RAOC "DOYAL Army Ordnance Corps beat Royal Army Education Corps by 57 runs in their intercorps cricket match at Friendly Hil! yesterday. RAOC owed their victory to Osman i44i and Ash (27) who pulled them out of a collapse. Before they came together, the side115 words
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Miscellaneous70 1955-06-27 14 SOCCER COMMUNITY LGE: Europeans v Malays, Jalan Besar 7 p.m. DIV. 1 LGE: Star Sorrrrites v Dockyard. Jalan Besar 5.30. DIV. 2B: Chinese Athletic v Y.M.S.A.. Farre- Park; S.H.B. v Farrer Juniors, FAN ground. DIV. 3A: Western v Seri»ncoon. C.V.M.A. (round. P.XRKEF (ll' s-finalM REME v Signals, Gurkha Rest, ground;70 words
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