The Straits Times, 14 February 1956
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Title Section20 1956-02-14 1 AVERAGE DAILY fEBTIfIFD SALE EXCEEDS 75, 00P The Straits Times. AW*""* Estd. 1845 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY, 14, 1956. 15 CENTS20 words
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Article756 1956-02-14 1 ief Minister: *The Company is trying to make Govt. buy at an inflated price' Franchise probe <I will get tough' threat irHK Chief .Minister, 1 Mi. David Marshall, asserted yesterday that thr Singapore Traction Company, wh<>*' workers have teen on strike for 152 Jays, was "manoeuvrin»"' to756 words
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Article, Illustration115 1956-02-14 1 MISSION IS HOME Greetin for merseka men FOUR members of the Miccessful Federation "merdeka" mission w h(, returned to Singapore yesterday are seen here with several Federation and Singapore Ministers who greeted them at the airport. Left to right: Mr. V. T. Sambanthan (.Minister Tor Labour), Mr. Francis Thomas (Minister115 words
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Article170 1956-02-14 1 CHANGES IN CABINET SCHEDULED Pace set for Tengku's return SIGNIFICANT structural changes in the Federal Government wilt take place shortly after the Federation Chief Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, returns from London on Sunday. The secretary of the successful merdeka mission who arrived in Singapore with three other mission members yesterday170 words
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Article16 1956-02-14 1 Sir An»as preparing a r Parliament to;>ptarance of and Maclean in MosSaturday.— Reuter,Reuter - 16 words
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Article21 1956-02-14 1 CAIRO. Mon— The Egyptian Government has decided to open consulates in Singapore. Hong Kong, Port Arthur, Aden and Kuwait.21 words
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Article34 1956-02-14 1 I, Mon. a rat killed Annecy It was ctrlc wiring, and short circuited current through the water of a cattle trough. Six cows drinking from it were electrocuted. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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185 1956-02-14 1 Bar Lord Louis, Pakistan is urged 'NO GUEST COULD BE MORE UNWELCOME* KARACHI, Mon. THE Pakistan Govern- ment has been told that a proposed visit in March by Admiral Earl Mountbatten should be cancelled "in the interests of better relations with Britain." The call came last night from the councilReuter - 185 words
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Article54 1956-02-14 1 Ferry upset— 22 students drown CAIRO, Mon —Twenty-two school boys and girls were drowned when a ferry capsized on a canal near Mans o»ra on the Damieta branch o f the Nile River. The children had to use the ferry because the old bridpe which they usually crossed was closed54 words
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Article47 1956-02-14 1 HOLLYWOOD. Mon.— Film star Terry Moore was married secretly on New Year's Day to Eugene C. McOrath, a Panama City insurance broker, her mother revealed today. She said the marriage was kept secret because "Eugene isn't used to this Hollywood publicity."— A.P.AP - 47 words
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Article37 1956-02-14 1 GENEVA. Mon.— Mr. J.M.A. H. I.uns, Netherlands Minister without Portfolio, announced here the "deep and bitter disappointment" of his Government that the Nether-lands-Indonesia conference on future relations between the two countries had not succeeded. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article231 1956-02-14 1 HAIL OF FIRE— NO ONE HURT KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. A POLICE scout car and a truck were attacked by two gangs of terrorists on the Cameron Highlands road yesterday. In the first attack at the ninth milestone about 15 terrorists opened fire with bren guns231 words
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Article88 1956-02-14 1 MARK CREIGHTON, six-year-old son of Lieutenant Commander A. W. T. Creighton of the Royal Malayan Navy, was found drowned yesterday in the H.M.S. Terror Swimming Pool, Naval Base, Singapore. Mark, who was swimming with other children, was missed by his father at 11.3088 words
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Article75 1956-02-14 1 HONG KONG, Mon —The Catholic Mission newsletter here said today that it is feared that the Vicar-General of Wuchow in Kwangsl Province has been executed by the Communists. The newsletter said that word reaching here told of Father Benjamin Titl beln? arrested In Wuchow on Jan. 11.UP - 75 words
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83 1956-02-14 1 NEW YORK. Mon— George Wright, the 14-year-old schoolboy who won US$lOO,--000 ($300,000) on a television quiz show has become the head of his family so he can claim his mother, brother and sister as dependents for for tax purposes. His father, aReuter - 83 words
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Article59 1956-02-14 1 TOLEDO (Ohio), Mon. Three people were reported killed and four others injured early today In an explosion and fire that wrecked buildings in a three-block area and shattered windows in the entire city area. Police said there were possibly another 10 victims trapped In the wreckage59 words
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Article25 1956-02-14 1 RABAT, Mon. Premier Si Bekkair and the Resident General, M. Andre-Louis Dubois, signed an agreement today ending direct French administration of Morocco.25 words
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Article24 1956-02-14 1 CAIRO, Mon.— The new Russian Ambassador to Egypt. Evgenl Dimltrievltch Kiselev, presented his credentials to Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser today.— U.P.UP - 24 words
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147 1956-02-14 1 IPOH, Mon. The derailment of a goods train at 9 a.m. today near Sungkal. 55 miles .south of Ipoh. upset the scheduled service and. caused a lot of visitors to Ipoh to cancel their noon mall bookings to the south. Passengers from the north and147 words
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Article138 1956-02-14 1 The biggest that's the plan ABOUT 20,000 U.M.N.O.M.C.A. Alliance and Labour Front members will greet the Federation Chief Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, when he arrives in Singapore from London on Sunday. The Tengku. who Is expected at 2 p.m., will address the gathering from a specially-built platform beside the airport138 words
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Article18 1956-02-14 1 PNOMPENH. Mon.— Prince Norodom leaves by air today for a week in Red China. Reuter.Reuter - 18 words
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Article135 1956-02-14 1 Terror clean-up under way IT U ALA LUMPUR, Mon. A big operation has started against the remaining terrorists in Trengganu, it was announced here today. The operation began in south Trengganu with a 500 lb. bomb air raids. The operation has been launched against a hard core group of 26135 words
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Article34 1956-02-14 1 SALISBURY. Mon.— Forty officers and men of the Rhodesian African Rifles left Salisbury by air yesterday for Malaya. The main body will leave by sea from Bcira in April.— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article98 1956-02-14 1 For 12 A ussies JOHORE BAHRU. Mon. Twelve visiting Australian university students today lunched with Che Khalsom, the English bride of Tengku Mahmud, son of the Regent of Johore, at the Royal Johore International Club. Tengku Mahmud, his brother. Tengku Abdul Rahman and Government officers also98 words
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Article264 1956-02-14 2 NO LANGUAGE FEARS AFTER MERDEKA, ABDUL RAZAK TELLS STUDENTS IT WILL HAVE A PLACE IN MALAYA FOR MANY YEARS TO COME 9 LONDON, Monday. THE Federal Education Minister, Dato Abdul Razak, said here yesterday that English "a world language" will have a place in Malaya "forReuter - 264 words
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69 1956-02-14 2 OTTAWA, Mon. A WEAKNESS for lemon juice kept three Red Indians from escaping with 1.5.510.--000 from a Hudson Bay trading post. They took the store's safe on Tuesday, hauled it on to a frozen lake and cracked it open. But on the way theyReuter - 69 words
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70 1956-02-14 2 GALVESTON. Texas, Mon. —A Texas oil man has vowed to fight in court for 10 years If necessary to break the will J of his father William Moody, j who left him only US$l is3> out of his U*****,000,000 estate. Moody left his estateUP - 70 words
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Article, Illustration281 1956-02-14 2 j ALL DRESSED UP FOR ROYAL DRIVE PAST SACRIFICE PAYS BIG DIVIDENDS IBADAN (Nigeria), Monday. rpHE Queen today urged a rally of schoolchildren and members of ex-service and youth organisations to work for the benefit of their fellow men. "It Is good to see here soReuter; AP - 281 words
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Article55 1956-02-14 2 Two rescued KALAMAZOO, Michigan. Mon. Five children, aged I three to six, died when fire engulfed their home. An 87-year-old man who i was baby watching while the (parents were at work, and another five-year-old girl i were rescued through a window and taken to hospitalReuter - 55 words
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Article83 1956-02-14 2 Doctor: Cut tobacco, halt cancer NEW YORK Mon. RESEARCH suggested that cutting out smoking would reduce the lung cancer rate by 80 per cent, Dr. Ernest L. Wynder, of New York's Memorial Centre for Cancer, said yesterday. Addressing the American Cancer Society Dr. Wynder, said several resarch laboratories were trying83 words
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100 1956-02-14 2 STOCKHOLM. Mon. Twenty youths attacked a housewives" sewing circle here, cutting off electricity and molesting women in the dark. The youths had been attending an entertainment programme in the same community centre which included a discussion on best ways to occupy young people's leisureReuter - 100 words
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Article31 1956-02-14 2 NEWCASTLE, Mon. A purse handed in today to police here contained £4 in cash and a shopping list reading: "Whisky, sherry, stout, pale ale, aspirins and stomach powder."— Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article, Illustration135 1956-02-14 2 Driversit's green for danger THE LIGHTS SAY GO -BUT SLOW WHAT should a motorist do when he approaches a green traffic light? The question Is raised in a letter written by a member of the Automobile Association of Malaya. The writer says the sensible motorist treats the amber and red135 words
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Article52 1956-02-14 2 COVENTRY, Mon. The Coventry Motor Company announced yesterday plans for temporarily laying off staff during a four-month changeover in tractor production. The firm said that in May 500 employees would be laid off and in June a further 1.000. but all would be re-absorbed as rapidlyReuter - 52 words
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Article37 1956-02-14 2 ROME, Mon. Doctors at the San Marcello Pistoiese hospital in Central Italy succeeded in restarting the heart of a 72-year-old woman today when it stopped beating for three minutes after an operation— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article38 1956-02-14 2 CAIRO. Mon. The Jordan Government yesterday dropped it s joint plan with Syria to build a giant dam on the Yarmouk River and dissolved the Syrio-Jordanian Yarmouk Committee, it was reported from Amman. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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97 1956-02-14 2 j NAIROBI, Mon. A giant i Manta Ray (a species of i Devil Fish), weighing nearly a ton, has been caught in a fishing net in the Indian I Ocean. It was 15 ft. 6 in. long and 18 ft. 6 in. across theReuter - 97 words
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Article59 1956-02-14 2 PARIS, Mon. The tiny Republic of San Marino, with no army, and no arms factories, is offering its territory i as a refuge for other countries works of art in time of war. Signor Angelo Donati, San Marino's Minister in Paris, made the offer to theReuter - 59 words
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Article47 1956-02-14 2 VALPARAISO, Mon. A third earthquake within 24 hours shook this coastal city in chile at 8.15 p.m. None of the three quakes has caused damage or injuries. The first hit the city at 2 a.m. and the second at 5.21 a.m. A.P.AP - 47 words
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Article40 1956-02-14 2 LONDON, Mon. Prince Charles and Princess Anne are to accompany the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on a state visit to Sweden in June, it was reported yesterday. It will be their first state visit.— U.P.UP - 40 words
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Article35 1956-02-14 2 AMRITSAR, Mon.— A mass meeting here of the Akali Sikh Party called yesterday for the creation of a Pun-jabi-speaking state "to afford a sense of equality and security for millions of Sikhs." Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article173 1956-02-14 2 HE CLAIMS HYPNOSIS CAN CURE BALDNESS LONDON, Mon. A HYPNOTIST can make the hair grow on a bald man's head, according to a doctor here. The doctor, Richard Asher, physician at the Central Middlesex Hospital, claims he has twice cured baldness by hypnotism. In an article "RespectableReuter - 173 words
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Article87 1956-02-14 2 JAKARTA, Mon. The breakdown of talks between Indonesia and the Netherlands at Geneva at the weekend was blamed on the Dutch by official quarters here. "The Netherlands must be held responsible for the failure of the negotiations, said the Minister of Information, Mr. Sjamsuddin SutarReuter - 87 words
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Article123 1956-02-14 2 Stowaway chose unusual 'seat* in plane NEW YORK, Mon. A HUNGRY young Brazilian was picked up yesterday by police as a stowaway who made the 5,182-mile flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the nose wheel compartment of a j Pan-American World Airways plane. The plane, a DC-6,AP - 123 words
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Article40 1956-02-14 2 Diptheria is 4 killer now GENEVA. Mon. from diphtheria h sed .since the Win oN century, the Word g Organisation reported tables d»J-j the decline In moi diphtheria has been constant in counWji mass imn.iu.xuion P grammes i nde 1-A.P.AP - 40 words
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Article38 1956-02-14 2 Gone— a bit 4 Eton ETON. Mon ft Churchill, a dista of Sir Winston Ch was a mast.- ai f^M more than 50 year, ,m his home jrerterd I "among Mr. CM I Mr. Churchill rctlreo i —Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article33 1956-02-14 2 Two more flee East Germany BONN. U<<: ants of Ea,pie's Police esca Federal Republic ov fr p covered Elbe River Z enbur K on S West O< guards quol ing: political ti AP.AP - 33 words
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237 1956-02-14 2 FESTING TAKES OVER FROM' LOEWEN IN JULY Sir Charles— Adjutant General LONDON, Mo nri T<HE Queen has approved the appointment 1, 1 Gen. Sir Francis W. Festing as Cnrnrnan Chief of British Far East Land Forces from year, the War Office announced. General Festing, 53, who is General r* Commanding-in-ChiefReuter - 237 words
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154 1956-02-14 2 vyHILE THE occupants of a shophouse in Fi Timah Road, Singapore, were fighting a a about 12.15 p.m. yesterday, the back door was forcJ open and $249 worth of goods were stolen. Crackers and worth $200. were placed 2 sale on thp payment lo M154 words
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Article95 1956-02-14 2 'Richard III 'wins best film aim LONDON, Mon. The British Film Academy last night Judged "Richard III" as the best film shown in Britain during 1955. Sir Laurence Oliver, who directed and starred in the picture, was credited with giving the best performance of the year by a British actor.AP - 95 words
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328 1956-02-14 3 DIPLOMA TS: THE SECOND BIG MYSTERY Voices from the past did not teU whole story Are they living behind private iron curtain? MOSCOW, Monday. rajY BURGESS and Donald Maclean are still "mvsicry men" despite their dramatic rf-appiiiranrc here on Sunday after five years' lilencc -nunule interview with two British lanReuter - 328 words
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172 1956-02-14 3 Petrov says it again: They WERE Red agents WBrRKV Mon. Vladimir Petrov, former viiiri s[>\ chief in Australia, lM( nieht repeated his charge that Burcevs and Maclean nimunist agents and that they had given much WtUtA information Petrnv whose whereahouN are still secret, commented on the Mos(ii» drama in aReuter - 172 words
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72 1956-02-14 3 -u_ MADRID. Monday. REE SPANISH Cabinet Ministers waited until iate on Saturday night at a clinic here while ond operation was performed on a youth grave'ured in riots on Thursday between Falangist >r.a anti-Falangist students. falange is th e only permitted72 words
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Article40 1956-02-14 3 WNN; The new West Ger- i ow training its ;ruits faces a critical •tine its political in the next few whether it may become a right•itionalist force as in o r whether its r.s will be laid with agreement Rev-40 words
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Article30 1956-02-14 3 said yesterwas i not certain vet I isenhower "Ply to the renewed I d>" the Soviet Pre- I Bulganin. for pact be.nionand lent is ex- «ject thr offer I 130 words
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Article16 1956-02-14 3 N The Japanese i ,h n of Hiroshima" Film "•N award for ;;fl n 19^5 illustrat-16 words
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Article13 1956-02-14 3 i Hi x children 13 injured r. col lapsed v in -"-lucedonia. I13 words
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Article30 1956-02-14 3 LONDON: Britain bepan to thaw out under bright sunshine yesterday after a three-day freeze-up which paralysed transport. Experts predict the end of the cold snap is not far off. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article27 1956-02-14 3 AMRITSAR: India's Prime Minister, Mr*. Nehru, said here yesterday that decisions on reorganising the country's state boundaries could be changed later, if mistakes had been made.— Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article49 1956-02-14 3 SAINT CERE: Mr. Pierre Poujade. leader of the Pouiadist (anti-tax* party in the French National Assembly, told a Press conference at this town in Southern France that his party would table a BiU in the Assembly obliging deputies to declare and "justify" the sum total of their incomes. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article27 1956-02-14 3 LONDON: Earl At t lee. former Labour Party leader, who was injured in a car accident on Friday, was yesterday said to be in "considerable pain."— Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article, Illustration60 1956-02-14 3 WITH BRITAIN'S COMPLIMENTS Relics of saints returned to India INDIA S PREMIER. Mr. Nehru, (above, ri^ht) and a Buddhist priest of the Mahabodhi Society m Calcutta examine the sacred relics of nine Buddhist saints, returned by the British Museum to India. The relics of these saints, who lived in theAP - 60 words
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82 1956-02-14 3 White death avalanche buries hut BELGRADE, Mon. A large number of workers and Yugoslav frontier guards were yesterday reported buried by avalanches in Western Macedonia and along the Yngoslav-Albanlan uorder One avalanche came down on a hut housing workers building a hydro-electric power station at Mavrovo burying seven people. Three82 words
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Article16 1956-02-14 3 AMMAN, Mon. Queen Dma of Jordan gave birth this morning to a daughter16 words
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298 1956-02-14 3 Commons prepares to decide issue on 'free vote 9 LONDON. Mon. j MEMBERS of Parliament are anxiously searching their consciences in preparation for Thursday's House of Commons debate on whether or not hanging -,hould be abolished as punL^hment for murder. Following a succession of publicReuter - 298 words
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Article336 1956-02-14 3 BACK FROM ALGERIA, MOLLET PUTS OFF DECISIONS ON NEW DEAL FOR MUSLIMS PARIS, Mon. DROSPECTS ol rapid 1 reforms in Algeria receded further when French Premier M. Guy Mollet. postponed a press conference he had called for today to report on his flveday mission to Algiers.Reuter - 336 words
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131 1956-02-14 3 Children are saved by mother from bomb j Left foot was amputated NICOSIA, Mon. MRS. B. C. Smith, wife of a British Army Sergeant, was seriously injured in Larnaca late last night when she flung herself over her children to protect them from an exploding bomb thrown through their bedroomReuter - 131 words
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Article28 1956-02-14 3 BANGKOK, Mon. The Delence Ministry ha iS asked the Siamese people to extend courtesy and assistance to SEATO troops during their exercises here.— U. P.28 words
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167 1956-02-14 3 150,000 A WAIT MALTA POLLS RESULT VALETTA, Monday. DOLLING booths closed last night after a two-day 1 referendum on whether Malta and its neighbouring island of Gozo should be integrated with Britain. i But the 150,000 eligible voters, sharply divided in a church-state battle on167 words
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Article210 1956-02-14 3 Hot-foot envoy sets new riddle LONDON, Mon. WHITEHALL was faced with another mystery today the sudden departure of Mr. Joseph j I Malik, Soviet Ambassador to Britain, for Moscow. The Soviet Embassy announced tbe trip only a few hours before Mr. Malik drove to London Airport. It is certain thatReuter - 210 words
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Article79 1956-02-14 3 NICOSIA. Mon. British paratroopers blockaded Nicosia's Metaxas Square area yesterday in a lightning search for the weapon^ with which two British airmen were killed and a third gravely injured on Saturday. Some men were detained but it was not known if they were carrying arms. Saturday'sAP - 79 words
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Article50 1956-02-14 3 CANTERBURY. Mon. Dr. Hewlett Johnson, the Dean of Canterbury, heard yesterday that the strike threat by his six choirmen for more pay is off. The choirmen get £250 a year. They want £400, the same as their colleagues at Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Advertisement124 1956-02-14 3 Capture the atmosphere of Indonesia y A/A WAYS Bnnkin( Offi»i IX Float. BANK OF CHINA BUILDING Th KU7/I COUGH BEHN, MEYER CO. LTD., P. 0- Box 2000, Singapore. PATERSON, SIMONS ft CO. LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Penang. think seriously about life assurance an( l THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE lOU'll ASSURANCE COMPANY124 words
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Article88 1956-02-14 4 CAT BATTLES SNAKE— AND WINS BUTTERWORTH. Mon. Workers at the Bagan Dalam slipway In Butterworth stopped work on Chinese New Year's Eve to watch a cat engage in a life-and-dcath strugle with :i 4ft. grass snake. The cat. mother of three kittens, won the battle in 10 minutes. As soon88 words
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143 1956-02-14 4 ALOR STAR, Monday. KM) Ml police today disclosed that a secret society leader operating in this State has been banished j from Malaya. Lav Siak Chuan. 34-year-old leader of the "48 Dots" gang, was sent out of the I country in October last143 words
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Article84 1956-02-14 4 Drunk and dis discharged Four people who pleaded guilty in the Singapore Emergency Court yesterday to being drunk and disorderly durins; the Chinese New Year celebrations were given a discharge by the magistrate, Mr D.C.D'Cotta. The magistrate was also lenient with 12 hawkers who pleaded guilty to obstruction and with84 words
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Article40 1956-02-14 4 TANJONG MALIM. Mon.— A performance by the Sentosa Opera In aid of the Coronation Clock Tower fund last week raised only $45. Of $184.75 collected from sale of tickets, $144.75 went in taxes and opera hiring charges.40 words
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Article, Illustration86 1956-02-14 4 Jap victim wants to be surgeon A STUDENT, whose left arm was permanently injured by the Japanese because he gave help to British and Australian prisoners during the war, is now on a short visit to his parents in Jesselton. He is Mr. John ('hong, 21, a fourth-year medical student86 words
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Article166 1956-02-14 4 Fish from the back garden Far from the sea, It will soon be homegrown tilapia for a tasty tigftn GOVT. PLAN WILL CUT COST OF LIVING, BOOST VILLAGERS' DIET RIVERINE villagers far from the coast will 1%l fresh fish caught in their own backyard It will not only bring down166 words
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289 1956-02-14 4 BILL CAMPBELL - Air travel boom in Borneo regions BILL CAMPBELL 60-HOUR TRIPS NOW CUT TO 25 MINS. By ABUAN, Mon.— Air in the sparsely inhabited territories of North Borneo, Brunei and Sarawak is booming. With .roads and railways still largely undeveloped, air transportation has become the most convenient method of travel, even289 words
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157 1956-02-14 4 BUKIT MERTAJAM, Monday. THE president of the Penang and Province Wellesley MCA, Mr. Ng Sui Cam, last night urged all Chinese in the Settlement to be wide awake to the events around them. "At this stage of the country's rapid political evolution, we cannot afford157 words
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Article81 1956-02-14 4 CONTRACTORS TO ARMY FORM UNION KUALA LUMPUR Mon Army contractors from all parts of Malaya met here yesterday to form an associa- tion to safeguard their trading interests. It will be known as AMACA The All Malaya Army Contractors' Association. The officials are. President, KB Haji Mohamed Amin of Ipoh;81 words
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Article110 1956-02-14 4 KUALA TRENGGANU, Mon. THE TRENOGANU State Welfare Committee will meet here soon to discuss the building of a $140,000 rehabilitation centre for prostitutes. The State Inspector of Religion, Tuan HJal Mohamed Salleh bin Awang, a member of the committee who suggested building the centre, said110 words
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Article, Illustration44 1956-02-14 4 MR. LOUIS M. THEXEIRA (above) helps his bride, the former Miss Rita Joseph, to cut the cake at the reception which followed the wedding ceremony at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Singapore. Picture by Michael Anechant.Michael Anechant - 44 words
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Article182 1956-02-14 4 HIS EXPERIMENTS HELPED MALA YA KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE new director of Ceylon's Rubber Research 1 Institute, Dr. E. D. C. Baptist, pioneered the use of synthetic growth substances to stimulate the yield of latex. This method is now extensively followed in Malaya. Indonesia and other182 words
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Article25 1956-02-14 4 BATU Mon.— A balloon maker. Goh Kirn Wah, was seriously injured yesterday when a solution of acid exploded. His wife was slightly burnt.25 words
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Article82 1956-02-14 4 There will be more to follow THE FIRST Governmentrun Chinese school in Singapore, now opened in Seng Poh Road, has 480 primary pupils and 111 secondary scudents. The Adviser to Chinese Schools, Mr. G. P. Darke, said yesterday that it was the intention to establish similar schools In future. Details82 words
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Article48 1956-02-14 4 PENANG, Mon.— A Perak Malay, visiting Penang, was robbed of $50 last night. Hashim bin Abdul Rahman of Kampong Sungei Sigar. Perak wa s returning to a friend's house in Sungei Pinang at about 9.30 p.m. when he was held up by three men.48 words
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Article40 1956-02-14 4 KUALA LNMPUR, Mon. The Selangor State Information Officer. Mr. Jack Hackett has asked the people of Kuala Langat in South Selangor to get rid of the last three terrorists in the district and prevent others from coming there.40 words
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Article43 1956-02-14 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon Telephone subscribers art asked to destroy old directories now the Jamation is being distributed. Many numbers have been changed and the Teleeoas Department says references old directories may cause asnoyance and delay in a number.43 words
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Article30 1956-02-14 4 ALOR STAR. Mon I Sultan of Kedah wil] I the new rural health I ing centre at Jitra. 12 I from here at 10 a.m. tomor- 1 ro"A"30 words
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126 1956-02-14 4 KOTA BHARU. Mon. Nearly 400 Malay families in villages dotting the road leading to the Perak border in Tanah Merah are resigned to a difficult year. These villagers this season planted their padi earlier than usual. When it began to flower early last month126 words
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Article117 1956-02-14 5 iVhen Malaya is free— Singapore will be the only country to buy— all from a 'foreign country' rfjt'GAPORE will B exf ear become ro habh" the only jrritorj in the world bu> the bulk of her walir suppl) from a foreign country." ial position r ited117 words
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Article17 1956-02-14 5 BAHRU, Mon. Nanaa Pineapple Marketing Sono~> a memthey sold fruit Profit was17 words
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Article20 1956-02-14 5 Carmel. aidePresident of I-hak Ben-Zvi. n I >rael to mem- -apore Jewish on Saturday Hong Kong "day.20 words
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Article17 1956-02-14 5 tali of the •di.st Youth ipore, will be Rev. Hong the 11 a.n Aver church17 words
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Article15 1956-02-14 5 I free show Ith films at mcil Hall in Singapore at rlday.15 words
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Article27 1956-02-14 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. Mr. W. D. C Gunn, Senior Inspector of Chinese Schools, who recently returned from leave' has been posted again to Johore.27 words
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Article114 1956-02-14 5 JTAIPING, Monday. iould bo no communalism in trade unions workers should belong to trade unions, Trade Union Adviser, Mr. G. L. Wilkin- son, said today. He said this when he wished the North Malaya branch of the Federation Forces Civil Staffs Union every success. The inaugural114 words
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89 1956-02-14 5 Brisbane nurse cooked prawn curry for his Malayan student ABIDIN a Malay student who was .«,mb<,p, an scholarship to study^t the 1 ""nih s I*. has "turned to Singapore by 8.0.A.C "I v,, h^ a| r<-ady taken his B.A. He is preu ll "BriM rMjv Mudcnts* Association. He w»» 189 words
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83 1956-02-14 5 Botanic Gardens chief for Colombo talks The Director of the Botanic Gardens in Singapore, Dr. J. W. Purseglove, and Mr. J. Wyatt-Smith of the Forest Reserve Institute. Kepong. will attend a three-day symposium at the University of Colomb* on the study of tropical vegetation. The symposium, which i opens on83 words
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Article68 1956-02-14 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. Inche Abdul Ghani bin Manan, social welfare assistant, has been transferred to Johore Bahru to work on the rehabilitation scheme for people discharged from hospitals, prisons and leper camps in Johore Bahru. After nine months training he will return to Mersing,68 words
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Article44 1956-02-14 5 l M haul in Ipoh Thieves and *rt*ed in ipoh j mnese New Year tiave received I sports of ■-placed at 1 I* cea and a has brought fr °m neigh- 1 to town ri ment, ™»'s are being crowded kers.44 words
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Article, Illustration158 1956-02-14 5 SIROPTIMISTS -OLD IDE A... NEW NAME TWO visitors from Tasmania have brought lo MiiKapure more inspiration for local women. They are Mrs. M. E. Tatlock. a dress salon proprietress, and Mrs. L. Theta Green, a chiropodist. Both are Tasmanian leaders of the latest158 words
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Article50 1956-02-14 5 Mr Eng Guan Tan of Singapore has received the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami, Florida. Mr. Eng, who is married and has one child, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Boon Cheon^. of Marine Parade. Katong, Singapore.50 words
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Article116 1956-02-14 5 We are so happy, they say BATU GAJAH, Monday. V"URSES working at the hospital here are very happy because their newly-built hostel is to have air-conditioned rooms. "It is wonderful to have such a comfortable hostel" said one of the staff nurses. The hostel, which116 words
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Article60 1956-02-14 5 A Singapore magistrate. Mr D. C D'Cotta. yesterday rejected the plea of guilty of a young husband. Ng Ting Siong for causing hurt to his wife. Teo Kiah Huay, with an axe at 12-30 a.m. on Sunday. Ng told the magistrate that he "attacked his wife60 words
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Article23 1956-02-14 5 The Singapore V.M.C.A. will hold a Valentine party in the ••Y" auditorium. Orchard Road, at eight o'clock tonight.23 words
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Article30 1956-02-14 5 Members of the Singapore YWCA's international Women's Club and their friends will see a show of cultural films at the Shell Theatrette. Collar Quay, at 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.30 words
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Article21 1956-02-14 5 The Singapore Police Band will play at tne Esplanade Garden from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday.21 words
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Article76 1956-02-14 5 Rules 'too harsh', say cyclists IPOH. Mon. RESIDENTS of Ayer Tawar village in the Sitiawan district have petitioned the Malayan Chinese Association, Perak branch, to seek relaxation of the new regulations governing cyclists. About 40 village cyclists were arrested last month by traffic police for carrying "excessive loads" on their76 words
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Article156 1956-02-14 5 THE CASE OF THE MISSING BRIDE BUKIT MERTAJAM, Mon. Prompt facesaving action by a bridegroom brought a happy ending to the Case of the Missing Bride here last week. .The groom, a Chinese lorry attendant, could not find his fiancee when he called on her156 words
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Article53 1956-02-14 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon. —I The following have been appointed member s of the Excise Licensing Board for Mua r this year: The Administrative Officer (Chairman) the District Officer (Vice-chairman), the Deputy Commissioner for Labour, Muar, the Health OCicer, Muar, and two unomcials, Mr E. W. Waterfield and Mr53 words
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Article70 1956-02-14 5 Five people were injured, three of them seriously, when a car they were travelling in collided with a bus in Ponggoi Road, Singapore, yesterday. Those seriously injured were Veronica Tan, 3, Philomena Wee, 22, and Monica Wee, 23. Two boys, Ng Teck Joo, 12, and70 words
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Advertisement233 1956-02-14 5 New MACLEANS CLEANS TEETH WHITER THAN EVER BEFORE The whiteness-meter proves it Teeth cleaner and whiter than ever before. keeps teeth mekthier safer from decay i And th«t means healthier, too. That's today's Brush your teeth with New Macleans and great news see them getting whiter. And notice the Macleans233 words
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Miscellaneous263 1956-02-14 5 RADIO MALAYA ('Programmes thus marked can be received by listeners in Malacca.) Short wave 49 62m. Medium wave 476 m., 343 m., 366 m. and 297 m. A.M. 9.00 Keong Hee Fatt Choy: *10.00 Billy May and his Orchestra; *10.30 The Military Band of the Ist Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment;263 words
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Miscellaneous214 1956-02-14 5 10.00 Bebe Dameis and Ben Lyon; 10.30 11.00 Juke Box. SINGAPORE Short wave 62m. Mrdium wave 476 m. A.M. 7.15 Opening Annct; 7.16 Piano Playtime; 7.30 News; 7.35 A Date With Music; 8.00 News Headlines; 8.32 A Date With Music; P.M. 5.00 Hockey; Federation of Malaya vs. Royal Pakistan Navy:214 words
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Obituary48 1956-02-14 6 20 Word, $10 (minimum). SYKES: On 12th February, at 19-M Shelford Road, Joyce Sykes. OAOGINO: Maria, beloved Mother ol Captain Martin Gaggino passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on 13th February 1956. Cortege will leave Singapore Casket Company Parlor for interment at Bidadari this evening 14/2/1856.48 words
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Article26 1956-02-14 6 2U Wnrdt $10 (minimum). THE FAMILY OF the late Mrs. Of-orßiana Ess thank all Relatives and Friends for their Condolences. Mafk'-e.s, Wreaths, Assistance and Attendance.26 words
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803 1956-02-14 6 The Straits Times. Singapore, Tues. Feb. 14, 1956. Some Future Problems The Federation's future relations with the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries occupied most of the Chief Minister's attention in the interview broadcast from London. Most of the points raised were not perhaps quite as obscure as his questioners803 words
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Article396 1956-02-14 6 Among the important matters considered by the Singapore Legislative Assembly was a revision of the Ordinance regulating Muslim marriage and divorce in the Colony. The Bill has now been referred to a Select Committee. The Chief Secretary, who is piloting the Bill, indicated that the Committee's report will396 words
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897 1956-02-14 6 S. RAJA RATNAM - TENANTS WHO RENT LIVING SPACE THE SIZE OF A COFFIN S. RAJA RATNAM 'Mr. Coh Keng Swee's survey of economic and social conditions in Singapore takes us considerably 1 than the unsophisticated view that Malaya has the highest standard of living of any country in Asi, A review ii two897 words
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Article717 1956-02-14 6 In other words, the fact that a country is wealthy is no indication that no extensive poverty exists. Mr. Goh's survey Is intended to measure not only the extent but also the x»ttern of poverty in Singapore. Or to be more precise the object was to make717 words
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232 1956-02-14 6 I am directed to reply to the letter by KIM, whose Interest in road safety Is very much appreciated. It would be of considerable help if more of the public would also write, not only to the press, but to the Singapore Safety First232 words
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Letter203 1956-02-14 6 IN your recent "Royal Riddle" asking how Henry VIII was able, as Founder of the Church of Enßland, to have six wives you quoted the Archbishop of Canterbury as replying "The Church of England never did sanction the divorces of Henry VIII. He had marriages annulled The203 words
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Letter147 1956-02-14 6 MAY I point out that your translation of what Dato Sir Onn bin Ja'afar said in Penang regarding the future of the two British Settlements, Penang and Malacca, was not quite correct. He did not say It was Party Negara's policy that these Settlements should revert to147 words
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Advertisement736 1956-02-14 6 Straits Times ft Free Press j I ft tha convenianca of odvar- Mian our rapratantotiva at Itf. i I tloor, SINGAPORE COLO STOR- AGE, ORCHARD ROAD, will ra- i SUM •mall ed»arti»amaiir» and I am«trt to box numbara. Cloniticd oaVartitamanrt may I I also b« handed to: CITY BOOK STORE736 words
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Advertisement43 1956-02-14 6 GarrarD LATEST 3 -SPEED AUTOMATIC RECORD CHANGER WITH CERAMIC PICK-UP FOR HI-FI SOUND MODELS AC. AC/DC. BATTERY ARE AVAILABLE. FROM ALL RADIO DEALERS Sole Agents: KEE HUAT RADIO CO., LTD. 122-124. ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE-9. 227. BATU ROAD. KUALA LUMPUR. 24, BEACH STREET. PENANG43 words
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Advertisement99 1956-02-14 6 fytfk Hi ft audio amplifier PF9I |f *J £9 Remote Control Unil PF9IA 1 IN **^afc* i^Svi K^HSflßp^^^Hl I JLZ? THE PF?' is& W -"v" \gy r the problem ot SSJ— fidelity Xl by Pye ensineerj. It. performance will a.tound 5 listener and critical engineer alike- ,j lute""' H Choice99 words
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257 1956-02-14 7 "»8 Department labourer! work on holiday at double pay but roads are dirtier than ever flew Year revellers break the cleaners' backs c ,y, AI'OKK'S street-cleaners worked yester,t overtime rates— trying to clean up Now Year rubbish from the streets, hardly able to257 words
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Article, Illustration50 1956-02-14 7 SINGAPORE'S CHirF MINISTER. Mr. David Marshall, has a last-minute chat with the Chief Secretary, Mr. W. A. C. <ioode. before flying to Switzerland for two weeks' rest. Before he left, Mr. Marshall also held a brief conference with his Council of Ministers Straits Times picture.50 words
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Article76 1956-02-14 7 Kedah boy wins Koran contest tNSON Mon. [ABHIM who, a few weeks ,n the challenge i Koran j Id here. ii 36 other com- inrmer Arabic school lv« d a cash opened by r. who later pie .utended including the Perak, the Muslim College an Hajl Ismail i r.d religious76 words
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Article24 1956-02-14 7 W, Frampton, man- of Seacon Ltd., Rotary-sponsored tare on Civil Engiat the British: Stamford Road. from 7 p.m. to 8.30 i Trow.24 words
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Article21 1956-02-14 7 A shop assistants three-year-old daughter. Koh Siew Keng, was found drowned in a well in Aljunied Road. Singapore.21 words
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Article74 1956-02-14 7 iNG. Mon. A bus r a Chinese lion danipe to Telemong New .car here ran off the I overturned yester- j Or.c of the 25 in the party ed He was Tang was taken. to hos- pital but was discharged today. The dancers carried on their74 words
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154 1956-02-14 7 TALK LESS, DO MORE, YOUTHS ARE TOLD I/"UALA LUMPUR, Mon. —Indian youths here were warned today: "Do not be guilty of the fault of talking and arguing too much and doing too little." The warning was given by the president of the Selangor branch of the Malayan Indian Congress. Mr.154 words
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Article73 1956-02-14 7 WHARF MEN ASK FOR MORE PAY PENANG. Mon.— Pral Wharf overseers last night decided ito ask their contractors for more pay. The men earn an estimated $80 a month. "We are the lowest-paid waterfront workers in Malaya," Mr. A. Ahllandam. secretary of the Prai Wharf Workers' Union, said today. The73 words
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Article175 1956-02-14 7 $200 A MONTH, THEY SAY IPOH, Monday. CIGAR FACTORY workers in the Federation want a minimum wage of $200 a month and are to urge the Government to introduce legislation to this effect. This was one of the resolutions passed at yesterday's inaugural meeting175 words
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84 1956-02-14 7 'College' of health open this week IPOH, Mon. rpHE Sultan of Kedah will A open the Federation's only rural health training centre, at Jitra, on Wednesday. The Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Mr. Leong Yew Koh, is expected to be one of the many guests. The Colonial Welfare Corporation84 words
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Article71 1956-02-14 7 POLICE GIVE WARNING TO STUDENTS KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. Police officers have warned members of the Selangor Private English School Students' union not to misbehave themselves. They were told not to follow the example of Singapore Chinese school students in Singapore. The warning was given before members of the union met71 words
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Article55 1956-02-14 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. A police field force patrol found a terrorist supply dump in a cave in the Kampar area of Perak. The dump contained three piculs of rice, 30 towels 200 exercise books, pencils." five gallons of kerosene, a large quantity of clothing and three55 words
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Article50 1956-02-14 7 Billy Banks, the Negro entertainer, will visit the Toe H. childrens" party at the New Market Home in Singapore at 4 p.m. today. The party is being given to the children to celebrate Chinese New Year. Later in the evening, a film-show will be given.50 words
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Article32 1956-02-14 7 The Anglo-Chinese School Old Boys' Association. Singapore, will hold its annual meeting and elections at the V.M.C.A. auditorium in Orchard Road at 5.30 p.m on March 9.32 words
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Article61 1956-02-14 7 The Malayan Trade Union Council yesterday accused the Singapore Traction Company of showing "disrespect for lawful processes" in the Colony. Commenting on the S.T.C 's rejection of the inquiry's recommendations, the general secretary of the M.T.U.C. Mr. Thaver, said: "The S.T.C should know better than to61 words
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Article255 1956-02-14 7 NEW ROCKET CRACKER IS A MENACE People injured, traffic disrupted TWE latest fireworks to find their way into the hands of Singapore revellers and hooligans, the Japanese-manufactured rocket crackers, have already caused several injuries and are creating havoc with the Colony's traffic. A five-year-old boy, Aw Cheok Huat, was severely255 words
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Article155 1956-02-14 7 A Royal Air Force (Malaya; recruiting team will tour the Federation and Singapore from Feb. 27 to March 8 to select men for training. An Air Force spokesman yesterday said: "Vacancies particularly exist for clerks, storemen, radar operators, ground signallers and motor drivers." Car.didate s155 words
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Article54 1956-02-14 7 Members of the Civil Defence Corps and the Singapore Hospital Reserve will be holding their Chinese New Year social and dance on Feb 18 at the Civil Defence Association's Club house In Kolam Ayer Land. Music will be by the Melodians Dance Orchestra, and tickets are now obtainable54 words
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Article46 1956-02-14 7 Mr. Loke Wan Tho, Malayan film magnate, will tell about hi s t ri P t0 Sikkim, in North India, at tomorrow's luncheon meeting of the Singapore Rotary club at the Cathay Hotel. He will Illustrate his talk with lantern slides.46 words
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Article58 1956-02-14 7 Singapore police are appealing for eye-witnesses of an accident at the 6U milestone, Tempenis Road on Sunday at 1.05 p.m. in which one person was killed and two others critically injured. The accident Involved a motor-cyclist, a piliion rider and a pedestrian. Eye-witnesses should conItact Inspector Arthur58 words
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Article191 1956-02-14 7 New law won't 'solve' problem IPOH Mon.— Legislation to compel employers to recognise trade unions, as contemplated by the Alliance Government, will not solve our problem, said Mr. A. R. Abdul Karlm, a trade union member on the Federal Council. "The most imiwrtant I thing is to avoid deadlocks at191 words
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Article50 1956-02-14 7 Lim Teow Kiat pleaded not guilty in the Singapore Emergency Court yesterday to a charge of criminal breach of trust of $2,000 from his employer. Loo Lay Geok, at Beach Road on Saturday. He was allowed ball nf $3,000 and the case postponed for mention on Feb. 20.50 words
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Advertisement30 1956-02-14 7 Bu M U P fSSSI y° ur strength with MSB] Seven SeaS IVER OIL CAPSULES TEXRCPES SWORTH V BELTS The World's B t Drive LUBRICATION MAMCBiiiccaiTft K. LUMPUR IPOH PENANG30 words
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Advertisement107 1956-02-14 7 HUNTLEY PALMERS ij|| Tfer freshness^ Look tor the pack wirit the silver lining ■kwtmmikcmm an< j lU f C o t buying only crisp, o*enfresh Huntley b Palmers biicuitv Handy jib. tize available in all well known varieties including Assorted Creams. Bourbon. Carnival Assorted. Cuttard Creams. Com. Milk and Honey.107 words
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Miscellaneous82 1956-02-14 7 High tides TODAY: Singapore 12.28 a.m. (9 ft.) 12.13 p.m. (9 ft. 8 Ins.); Port Dickson 8.01 a.m. (8 ft. 7 ins.) 8.18 p.m. (9 ft. 3 ins.); Penang 154 a.m. 17 ft. 5 in.) 2.26 p,m, (7 ft. 2 in.). TOMORROW: Singapore 12.52 a.m. (9 ft. 2 Ins.) 12.4682 words
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674 1956-02-14 8 NURSE BRIDGET - Mothercraft in Malaya ROUTINE FOR BREAST FEEDING NURSE BRIDGET »tl fys the first day, unless your doctor or midwife advises otherwise. Baby should be put to the breast at six hourly intervals, allowing two to three minutes at each breast; small drinks of warm boiled water should be offered if674 words
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Article, Illustration98 1956-02-14 8 fW\HE hats worn by the three models on the right were shown at the Paris fashion shows last week. The designer, Pierre Cardin, says he was inspired by the roofs of Paris, and thai is what he named them. rpHE hat on the left was98 words
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Article, Illustration617 1956-02-14 8 Christine - Amah's Chinese treat turns out to be Dutch What A Life Christine SL MONDAY TF Hercules thought 1 he was hard done by when set to clean the Aegean stables he should have come round to our place sometime and had a go at tidying Jane's bedroom. Cupboards and drawers617 words
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Advertisement354 1956-02-14 8 CHIVERS Olde Eaglisl) DUarmalade -a *fi£kL marmalade The tangy, bitter-sweet richness of really good lf^**>y, '.^""^^^w orange* this is what j^V<^^^^^«^? y makes Olivers Olde English ML .^s unique marmalade the isJHffls«|gg|g??' J^ choice of connoisseurs Iff '!/*^j^^^^^^^^ the world over, f(V v| A^ S 5 a *«3»sm S BBS«^354 words
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Advertisement271 1956-02-14 8 Manufactured by the makfd> -.^OF TH€ FAMOUS OX edar liquid poush WET MOP we O"C edar j SPOH6B MOP i+dr/-/our *}S* *y*ILABLI AT ALL LEADING STOKES A smart appearanrp <^^^^^- i* like a tonic > look better, feel better I *"""33fc and step out with pride and confidence. A KIWI271 words
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Miscellaneous408 1956-02-14 8 *m T* I doubt (5). Straits Times Crossword *7E^3Z~fsrs. 29. In a ferment in the MidHF"* 5 MIF H dle East do™ »Ss£ SS^j 2. Saurian emerges from lair to 9^lllillliiill 9 Kioat i9> 3 Piece of music mainly on 10 s^kSS ii one note? (5). §§H 4. Gear component408 words
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Article, Illustration1711 1956-02-14 9 STRAITS TIMES SPECIAL FEATURE Joseph Banks, a great 18th century botanist J^STAR-GAZER 1 HANGED FOR if MURDERjp I First Englishman to I see a kangaroo i IT WAS on February 13, 1743, in the most spacious days of England's greatness that Joseph Banks was born in one of those great1,711 words
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Advertisement115 1956-02-14 9 THIS ~^m\J£gfe BRINGS M USIC-COmHTMEKT V AC. i jS RECORD \j}fo CHANGIR A»«il«W« In \^S J modeh r- RECORD RACKS T-. ovoilobl* to hold 30 t SO rrrordv I I THE CYCLE CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. vPORTJ DIVISION) ire <v K. Lumpur I BROOK LAX I ANISHES > CONSTIPATION OVEKNICHTI115 words
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Advertisement149 1956-02-14 9 FOR REALLY RAPID RELIEF WHEN OVEREATING BRINGS ON UPSET STOMACH I ALWAYS TAKE PHILLIPS MILK OF MAGNESIA TABLETS THEY TASTE I PHllhprnl LIKE CANDY I J^|J THEY'LL MAKE YOU Iff FE E L DAN DV t >v M so keep %k^^°l^2 IhP THEM HANDY! PA 47* 7 Hi Top-grade p,,149 words
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Miscellaneous89 1956-02-14 9 Rex 3ioryan. 3M.D. The responsibility Dick Tracy €tue to fortune W/ mu^ mu WM I K TRY TWIS ONVER 1 THREE MINUTES LATER— A MAP 7O TWO Ace O'Miara Professor M^ontus t^^ y hullo pg>ogiries? > r *^»nt a cox vt&. gucoeN ---we've X j~] \f 7DX CALL IP LDNOO*.89 words
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288 1956-02-14 10 'MAXIMUM RUBBER SALES ARE PROBABLE FOR SOME TIME' By Our Market Correspondent PREVAILING opinion in the manufacturing industry is that expanding world demand should take care of maximum natural rubber supplies in the foreseeable future, ensuring reasonable conditions for the growers of natural rubber, state Messrs Zorn and Leigh-Hunt in288 words
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Article379 1956-02-14 10 THE sound economic position of the British Colonial Territories, is revealed in a Review of Colonial Trade and Development in the Treasury's Bulletin for Industry, published in London. This shows that only a small part of the commercial exchange by these areas is with the United379 words
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Article113 1956-02-14 10 LONDON, Sat.— Tea production In Pakistan in December totalled 3.5 million lb. I according to figures issued i by the Indian. South Indian and, Pakistan Tea Associations. This compares with 2.9 million lb. in December 1954. Total production April to December 1955 was 52 millionReuter - 113 words
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Article123 1956-02-14 10 CALCUTTA, Sat.— The Official Burmese purchase mission has placed orders worth about 20 million rupees for gunnybags, jute and jute goods in Calcutta, it is learnt. It also bought from India over 5,300,000 yards of cloth valued at about three million rupees. The mission led by FinanceReuter - 123 words
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Article63 1956-02-14 10 NEW YORK. Frl.— Cosden Petroleum Corporation plans oO construct a three million U.S. dollars' plant to produce 30 million lb.. of styrene annually. The chemical Is the major raw material In the manufacture of plastics and synthetic rubber. The new plant would be built as an addition toReuter - 63 words
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Article61 1956-02-14 10 NEW YORK. Sat.— A price reduction of la cents per lb., on hyelene organic isocyanates has been announced by Dupont Company In reflection of Increased sales and an expanding market. Hyelene Is a Taw material which combines with other compounds to form rubber-like or plastic like materials. AReuter - 61 words
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Article37 1956-02-14 10 The following January rubber crops are notified: Malaka Plnda. 129.400 lh; United Malacca, 139.900 lb; Ayvsr Molefc 32.785 1b; Leon e Hln San, 55.500 lb; Nyala., 55.513 1b; Sanget Tukaag, 01.000 1b: Rlvervlew. 161.3681 b;37 words
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Article114 1956-02-14 10 Gold Coast a rubber competitor? IT is reported in London that rubber companies operating in Malaya, who have been extending their rubbergrowing interests to Nigeria, are also investigating the possibilities of growing rubber in tne Gold Coast. Rubber has been produced on a limited scale in the Gold Coast for114 words
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Article81 1956-02-14 10 taveitmerf with prices overa' Stock Bxrhanse oils were pron were variable were steady, bu •slightly, uranl gold ana gilvei Loans were mod. firming. Loans I** Loans S Con. Zinc Bank of N s W Mount Lyell H ,,r.;. Mount Morgan Peko Western Mlninc'" Ampol Ex. 128 Oil Search81 words
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Article45 1956-02-14 10 Copper p: 'the Feder;Nyasaland the £100 miUioi time In the This foreca. don Sir Otll i Federation's Hieh He .said months of 19.i.">. had a favourable of trade of o Exports gho £2i million o< period of 1954 imports rase I45 words
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Article56 1956-02-14 10 JAKARTA 1 ment will short;-. ping bank to '.-uppr- shipping companicfor Communiru:™ 1 He said the bank w assist companies- I, dits. i Establishment be a prelude to rep Royal Dutch Company ihips on service by ships c ping companies. The Govcrnmen' posed to help Ind<\56 words
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Advertisement787 1956-02-14 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS FEDERAL AND COLONIAL BUILDING SOCIETY LIMITED Invites applications for the following vacancies: For Singapore Office: One Internal Audit Clerk. Minimum Qualiflr attonx Cambridge School Certificate plus L.C.C. Bookkeeping Certificate. Salary Scale— s2soxlsA to 400/ Bar 425x25A to 500. Commencing salary depending on qualifications and experience. Preference will be787 words
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Advertisement784 1956-02-14 10 NOTICES NOTICE MR R. J. LEA, late of Nora Scotia Estate, Is no longer In the employment of ORIENTAL ESTATES AGENCY. NOTICE Alle danskfdte, hvis adrane Ikke er konsulatet bekendt, bedes venllgst indgive deres adresse til konsulatet. DLs.se oplysninger nskes 1 anledning af Hans Majeetaet Kong Frederik IKs fdselsdag den784 words
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Advertisement357 1956-02-14 10 NOTICES JELAPANG TIN DREDGING LIMITED (Incorporated In the Federation of Malaya) Notice Is hereby given that a dividend, the twenty-fourth, of one shilling ..nd threepence (Is. 3d.) per share, leas Income tax at the rate of thirty per cent, has been declared due and payable to shareholders on the register357 words
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Advertisement355 1956-02-14 10 urn ■MMM— MMgJ 91 fflMfflif j KNUTSEN LINE orient service FROM CANADA/US. PACIFIC PORTS— 3O DAYS Sailing Arriving San Francisco Spore P. Swct P .m.; I Ogeka Bakkc In port 19 Fcb 20 Fcb Elisabeth Bakke sailed 5 Mart 1 1 Mar 12 Mar Cjertrud Bakke 7 Mar 6 Apr355 words
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Advertisement1103 1956-02-14 11 ,^os MANSFIELD CO., LTDTWidjTT THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE T o^ .°on ■»>"« Feb IS Fa. 14 G33/34 F.b IB Feb M F* 22/23 hU ,1 Oosgow Mar 9 Mar 13 Mar 14/14 Mar 17/18 '"""v^ies Mor 12 Mo, 13 Mer IB Mar 19 M.r 13 Mar IS M.r 1,/21 Mar1,103 words
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Advertisement1116 1956-02-14 11 EAST ASIATIC LIMB SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA 'or Aden, Part Said, Genoa, Antwera, Rotterdam. Hambvrf, Capenhagen. Gothenburg ft Oslo S'pora P. Sham Penang 2*P' A >• 2 Mar 2/4 Mar 3J, LAN U 9/11 Mor 12/12 Mar 13/14 Mar KINA 21/21 Mar x) Calls Beyrouth, Gydnie. Colls London (passengers onlyl, Gdynia.1,116 words
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Advertisement1137 1956-02-14 11 bu.'ldlns THE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD Tt 2 L ,j 7 r SINGAPORE (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) 5 LINES SAILINGS TO U.K. AND CONTINENTAL PORTS S'pora P. S'hom Penong BENAVON for London, Rotterdam, Hull lit Port 19/20 Peb 'BENMHOR for London, Rotterdam 28 Feb/ S Mar Direct arrival London1,137 words
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Advertisement1221 1956-02-14 11 McALISTER €s CO., LTD. TEL: No.: ***** ELLKRMAN tk BUCKNALL KLAVENESS LINK LONDON, HAVRE, ROTTERDAM, LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO. HAMBURG PORTLAND, SEATTLE ft VANCOUVER "^ndVo^do -»j2J2~* Wh CITY OF OTTAWA CASTLtVILLE Spore P. S'hom Penong Spore P. Sham Pcrnng 64.16/15 Feb 16/17 Feb 18/20 Feb 26/28 Feb 4 Mar 31,221 words
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Article, Illustration312 1956-02-14 12 INDIA is making a determined effort to maintain her textile export market- in Malaya in the face of growing competition from other manufacturing countries, particularly Japan and China. This determination has been shown in the latest move by the Cotton Textile Export312 words
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Article, Illustration272 1956-02-14 12 MAKE LIPSTICKS, SHAMPOOS \M ALAYAN coconut and palm oil have indirectly XT helped to keep the wheels of many industries going in various parts of the world, a West German business executive said in Singapore. Mr Kurt Stark. the businessman said these oils272 words
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Article231 1956-02-14 12 LOCAL SOAP INDUSTRY DWINDLES EVIDENCE of the dwindling activity of the soap industry in Singapore is shown in the latest official soap statistics. pan-Malayan production of soap in November last year fell by 9,697 cwt. to 40,705 nwt. compared with the same month of the previous year. Of the total231 words
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184 1956-02-14 12 MR. Tan Siak Kew, president of the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange, in a Chinese New Year message yesterday urged a;i businessmen to safeguard the reputation of the Colony as an enterpot trade centre. Service and efficiency must be maintained at all costs, if the entrepot184 words
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Article209 1956-02-14 12 Tifß T. C. WALLACE, the sales manager of Alvls Ltd. will be visiting Singapore between March 11 and March 15, during a world tour, to meet existing and potential users of his company's aero-engines. Alvis, who have for many years held a prominent place209 words
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Article44 1956-02-14 12 The number of bicycles exported by the U.K. last year totalled 2,352,375 worth, with I parts, £31,523,537 It was announced last week by the British Cycle and Motor Cycle Manufacturers and Traders Union. Comparable figures for 1954 were 2,056,180 bicycles worth £27,741,854.44 words
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Article, Illustration301 1956-02-14 12 A REPRESENTATIVE of a well known British pharmaceutical company, which has provided the medical supplies for the Antarctic expedition now in progress, will fly into Singapore today from Colombo for a survey of market conditions in Malaya. He is Mr. Maurice J. Smith, overseas301 words
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Article, Illustration75 1956-02-14 12 THE new dredge at Sungei Way. outside Kuala Lumpur, (seen above) was the first t, imported into Malaya from New Zealand. It is run by Austral Amalgamated lin Ltd.. and the total cost of dismantling it New Zealand, of freight and handline charges, and of re-errction in75 words
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Article114 1956-02-14 12 HPHE Chung Khiaw Bank Ltd. A Singapore, is shortly to open a branch in Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Lee Chee Shan, the managing director has announced. This is part of the expansion plan of the bank, which at present has three branches, two in Singapore and114 words
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Advertisement189 1956-02-14 12 Going Home Y^wz. <p' > {aAfamtols-tHa, ifa USA. GENERAL AGENTS MALAYA M ANSriEID CO JS SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG I MOTORISTS Now prefer... (^rta) BATTERIES I i I Mipor i m s Made in Germany MADE STRONGER TO LAST LONGER MORE SUSTAINED POWER j Hock Yce Hin Co. lohore Hua189 words
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72 1956-02-14 13 'Strictly amateur' so Test men are barred ,UK FINGLETON "vdNEY, Mon. -he Australian Olympic T roinoil has barred rtcketen from lto Australia's team at the ,urne Olympic ■n Baseball r r n officially that the team -(present Ausdemonst ration America v amateur will bej part in this girded here as72 words
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Article412 1956-02-14 13 GALLANT TACKLING FAILS TO STOP THE ONSLAUGHT KUALA LUMPUR, Mon MALAYAN Asians, Playing together for the first time in a rugby match against the Ist Battalion Fiji Regiment, were thrashed by 55 points (eight goals, four tries, penalty) to three (try) here today. Though outmatched412 words
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298 1956-02-14 13 Globetrotters due for third visit to Spore KL pOLONY basketball enthusiasts will have another rare opportunity of seeing the world famous Harlem Globetrotters who arrive here in December for a series of matches. Mr. Abe Saperstien. manager of the Harlem Globetrotters, flew into Singapore yesterday to finalise arrangements with the298 words
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237 1956-02-14 13 Collins and Whimster in golf final IPOH, Mon. JOHN WHIMSTHR of Pahang. best qualifier in the elimination round, entered the final of the North Malayan golf championship today when he beat the 1950 champion, George Halllday, of Penang> by one up In a close struggle. Whimster will now meet "Col"237 words
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Article42 1956-02-14 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. P.W.D. became champions in the Selangor women's hockey league when they beat Selangor Eurasian Association 2-0 at Cheras Road today. Both goals for PWD were scored by Miss Jeeva MudaUar. Eurasians played one short.42 words
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Article44 1956-02-14 13 Seletar "A" and Paalr Panjang drew 2-2 at Seletar yesterday In the Services inter-schools junior soccer league. Anderson and Stevens scored for Seletar. Plews (2) for Paslr Panjang. The "B" teams also met at Seletar and played a scoreless draw.44 words
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Article49 1956-02-14 13 TELUK ANSON, Mon. Members of the Lower Peralc District Cricket Association for the year are: President: Capt. R. E. Gee; vice-president: Dr. J.T. Paranjothy and H. L. Warburton; hon. secretary, P.B. Halllwell; hon. treasurer: Llm Guan Hun; hon. auditors: J.D. Weller and Poo Boon Thiam.49 words
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Article32 1956-02-14 13 JAIPUR, Mon.— Jack Arklnstall beat A. D. Marshall In the all-Australian men's singles final of the Rajasthan state tennis championships here yesterday. Arklnstall won 6-1, 6-4, 1-6, 6-0.32 words
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Article49 1956-02-14 13 TELUK ANSON. Mon.— Entries are now open for the Lower Perak District football league for all teams except communal clubs. Entries should reach the hon. secretary, Lower Peralc District Football Association P.O Box 38, Teluk Anson. by Feb. 20. Thn league will be run in two divisions.49 words
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Article38 1956-02-14 13 Indian Recreation Club drew 2-2 with King's Own Scottish Borderers in their soccer friendly at Farrer Park yesterday. Krlshnan and Vljairatnam scored for the Indians and Graham and Massie (penalty) for the Borderers.38 words
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Article167 1956-02-14 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. MOST of the players who are expected to be included in Malaya's Olympic hockey training squad will play in the Federaeicn XI jwho meet Pakistan Navy on the HQ Malaya ground tomorrow. The team was picked after the two weekend matches in167 words
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Article, Illustration213 1956-02-14 13 Tengku set on coming back with Cun medal Correspondent LONDON, Mon. KEDAH may soon have a first-class footballer, with an English F.A. Amateur Cup medal to his credit, to help them win the Malaya Cup. lie is Tengku Ron Hamid, a nephew of the Sultan of Kedah although few of213 words
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Article46 1956-02-14 13 TELUK ANSON, Mon. In their second replay. Nova Scotia Estate beat Young Indians 2-1 in the final of the Lower Perak Indian Republic soccer knockout soccer competition here. Kruhnan and Subramanlam scored for the Estate while C. Paramalingam replied for Young Indians.46 words
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Article21 1956-02-14 13 PARIT BUNTAR, Mon.— Krian Rovers narrowly beat AngloChinese School 3-2 In a friendly soccer match on the padang yesterday.21 words
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Article394 1956-02-14 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. i rpHERE were two upset* In to- day's session of the AllMalaya Malays tennis championships. Singapore Malay champion A. G. B. Paklr was eliminated in straight sets of 3-6, 4-6 by Malacca's Abdullah Llncha. The other upset was In the veteran*'394 words
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575 1956-02-14 13 WELSHMEN OUT IN Ist ROUND OF SEVENS RUGBY T<HE South Wales Bor- derers were sursurprisingly eliminated when the first round of the Singapore Cricket Club sevens rugby was continued yesterday on the padang. Playing their first match, they were beaten 8-5 by S.C.C. "C" after extratime. Other teams to go575 words
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Article79 1956-02-14 13 PENANO, Mon.— The Penang and Province Wellesley Schools Sports Council will run four divisions in their inter-school football league this year. Five schools Chung Ling. Kree School. High School Anglo-Chi-nese School and Jaruor Technical School—have entered for the First Division. Seven schools will compete in the79 words
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Miscellaneous97 1956-02-14 13 TODAY'S SPORTS DAIRY SINGAPORE RIGGER: Stven-a-side (First i round) Blakai.g Mali v The marks. (Second round) Pnllce "A" v R.E. "A"; Fijians Ni\s Soon I Wagoners; S.C.C. "D" v R.E.M.K. "A", all fames on padang. SOCCER: Inter-scrtool: Deatty v Victoria. Victoria; Bartlrv v R.1., RI HOCKEY: S H.A. trial: Colours97 words
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379 1956-02-14 14 nANDE BAY is my •^'pick in a moderate Class 1 sprint field in Race Seven. This Dante gelding showed a return to form in his last appearance, at Penang in December, when he came in a creditable fourth with 7.12 to Father379 words
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Article200 1956-02-14 14 Wellington fall by an innings WELLINGTON, Mon. WEST INDIES skittled out Wellington for 84 runs In their second innings today to win the three-day cricket match by an innings and 87 runs Just before lunch on the final day. Wellington were 25 for one at the close on Saturday afterReuter - 200 words
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Article152 1956-02-14 14 EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY POINTER Rac« 1 2.30. NOW SHOWING Above All NATION. TRUST Above All ABOVE ALL National Trust Race 2. 3.00. MOVIE II Lady Osprey Moonaura LADY OSPREY Wild Fire JambaUn Mas LADY OSPREY Kinrfc'd Wild r tre Race 3 3.30. BUDGERIGAR Fortune's Wheel Bit152 words
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Article962 1956-02-14 14 Race 1 2.30: Class 1. Div. 4— 6 Furs. 1 309 National Trust Sy Donnelly 8.13 P. H. &T. W. Ong Hobbs 2 Now Showing 4y Oeyer 8.10 Shaw Stable Martin 3 Saratoga 6y .'ohari 8.05 K. V. Yong Yong 4 300 Festivity 4y ijarkin 8.05 Mr.962 words
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Article134 1956-02-14 14 MELBOURNE. Mon. Australian Test captain lan Johnson and England tour reject Jack Hlu put Victoria well on top against Western Australia here today In the last match of this season's Sheffield Shield competition. Spinners Johnson and Hill were too accurate for the Western Australian batsmen andReuter - 134 words
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621 1956-02-14 14 CORINTHIANS a INDIANS OPEN SOCCER SEASON By The Sports Editor MARCH is the month of football, and Singapore Amateur Football Association will start their crowded six-month programme with a double-header at Jalan Besar Stadium on the first day of the month. The honour of opening the league— and incidentally of621 words
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385 1956-02-14 14 JEEP'S STAR 3 -v Amusement II Dande Bay Distine AMUSEMENT 11, who has not been out of the first four in his last eight runs, looks well up after a brief spell and I give him a confident vote in the Class 1. Div. 1385 words
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Article916 1956-02-14 14 FklSTINE (Race Eight) stands out as one of the best each-way bets in today's card. This racy four-year-old finished among the first four in all his six outings last season. A win from Solidarity over the Kuala Lumpur 6f. in Class 2 earned him916 words
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Miscellaneous72 1956-02-14 14 TODAY'S GOING AND BROADCAST TIIK going: has improved be drawn on Race Eight. considerably and up to R mQ MALAYA will last evening it was good. broadcast all races today. GOLDEN CLOUD. 4 ComTREBLE TOTE will be mando, Purple and White, held on Races Four, Six Sincero, Coralita. True Bell72 words
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