The Straits Times, 17 April 1958
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Title Section23 1958-04-17 1 AVEBAfIE RAIIY CERTIFIED SAI K EXCEEDS 80,000 Hat*** 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1958. if ft 15 CENTS23 words
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Article1505 1958-04-17 1 IT WAS PAP WHO CALLED FOR PROBE' 'Why wasn't I allowed to cross-examine? 9 ]yjR. LEE KUAN YEW, People's Action Party leader in the Legislative Assembly, yesterday attacked the conduct of the By-Election Corruption Commission which has reported evidence described as "reliable" that he and other1,505 words
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Article138 1958-04-17 1 Big push: Copters ferry Gurkhas lOHORE BAHRU, Wed. —As Lincolns and Venom Jets bombed and strafed terrorist targets north-east of Rengam today, four RAF helicopters operated a shuttle service, ferrying more than 100 soldiers of the 2/2 Gurkhas into a secret jungle landing zone. The helicopters took off at regular138 words
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Article24 1958-04-17 1 NEW YORK. Wed. Mr. Arthur. Lall. India's perman-' ent representative at the United Nations, has been app ited ambassador to Indonesia.— ReutcrReuter - 24 words
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255 1958-04-17 1 POLICE BARE HUGE EXTORTION RACKET I Ring's tentacles spread to Federations-investigations are classified *rop secret 9 Big business is target: More arrests likely pOLICE have uncovered what is believed to be a huge extortion racket run by a powerful Singapore ring whose tentacles have spread to the Federation. A number255 words
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Article46 1958-04-17 1 KARACHI. Wed Two men were detained on suspicion of smuggling last night when Karachi airport Customs officials found 310 bars of gold bullion— worth. £28,000 in their luggage. The men. a merchant and his servant were about to fly to Lahore— Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article20 1958-04-17 1 NEW YORK. Wed. The United Nations Economic and Social Council holds Its 1 000 th meetlnar oday.— U.P.UP - 20 words
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Article108 1958-04-17 1 'Riot' major cleared in Cyprus NICOSIA. Wed. MAJOR Michael Boyd. 35. of the Irish Guards, was found not guilty here today of the manslaughter of a Turkish Cypriot woman during riots on Jan. 27. The woman was one of two civilians killed when they were knocked down by an ArmyReuter - 108 words
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Article36 1958-04-17 1 WAKEFIELD '(England). Wed— Three patients at the Clayton Hospital here Jumped from their beds yesterday and went to help injured people after they witnessed a bus crash through the window of thp'r ward —Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article, Illustration94 1958-04-17 1 APRIL may be your lucky month "CAR away places with strange sounding names" that's where most of us are longing to go But there are some of us who have not been bitten by the travel bug, but who have the itch to win that $55,000 Jackpot Contest And with94 words
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Article37 1958-04-17 1 MANILA. Wed— Mrs. Cynthia Koek. of Singapore, and Inche Abdullah bin Atob. of Malaya, have been appointed members of the panel of judges for the Asian Film Festival opening here next Tuesday— U.P.UP - 37 words
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142 1958-04-17 1 BUTTERWORTH, Wed.— A curse was placed last night on vandals who damaged a mosque drum. Trie culprits are believed to be boys who were criticised last week for beatIng It to a mambo rhythm Officials of the mosque at Baear Dnlnm. Province142 words
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Article145 1958-04-17 1 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By El %LA LUMPI'R. Wed. A ni>>ler> puntt-r pulled off a brilliant coop here today to boost the place dividends of the two fancied horses In Race One On Parole and Hamlet. As the seven horses were making their way to the145 words
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Article113 1958-04-17 1 KUALA LIT PUR, Wednesday. •pHE Federation Government rill introduce immi- gration control between F leration and Singapore before the end of the ye The special committee headed by the Deputy Prime Minister, Dato Abdul Razak bin Hussein, Is working out a policy which will be113 words
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Article111 1958-04-17 1 Muracr hurt moves to cinemas IPOH. Wed. The picture of an eight-year-old schoolboy. Mohamed Mostafa. who was murdered last Friday was tonlgh flashed on the screens of several Ipoh cinemas. The picture was accompanied by an appeal to anyone who saw him between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m on Friday111 words
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Article29 1958-04-17 1 LONDON. Wed. Joseph Reynolds. 30, was sentenced to eight years' preventive detention yesterday for breakIng Into the women prison officers' quarters at Hollowway Prison here— ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Article35 1958-04-17 1 BUVA iFiji>, Wed. it was announced here that 76 per cent of the cast of new grammar schools for boys and girls will be met by a Colonial Development and Welfare grant— Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article253 1958-04-17 1 2 a.m. news roundup WARSHIPS FIRE ON PADANC PADANU. Wed. Warships opened fire on Padang today to test out Kebel defences arrayed against the invasion now expected tomorrow at dawn Twenty ships aro now off Padanc Rebel runners fired back but neither side scored hits. There were ny known rasualities253 words
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Article814 1958-04-17 2 'WE NOW HAVE GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO HALT TREND OF RISING PRICES 9 BIG CUT IN TAX ON PROFITS TO ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT LONDON, Wednesday. THK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Derick Heathcoat Amory, has presented a bold, vigorous Budget aimed at overcoming the looming threat ofReuter - 814 words
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343 1958-04-17 2 The man to 'reform' Soekarno: U.S. looks to Nasution WASHINGTON, Wed.— The United States is counting on the Commander-in Chief of the Indonesian Army, MaJ. Gen. Abdul Nasution, to force President Soekarno to reform his Central Government after the Sumatra rebellion is crushed. The Secretary cf State, Mr John FosterUP - 343 words
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Article, Illustration18 1958-04-17 2 MR. Dl Kit K UK AUK O M \.\litli\ .it was his first Budget18 words
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261 1958-04-17 2 MAN INTO SPACE: WE CAN DO IT, SAYS U.S. ARMY WASHINGTON, Wednesday. 4N ARMY scientist disclosed yesterday that the army wants to launch a man 100 miles into space with a Redstone missile and bring him bayck Dr. Wernher Von Braun. one of the Army's leading missile men, said heUP - 261 words
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Article34 1958-04-17 2 HOLLYWOOD. Wed. Estelle Taylor, an actress who once was the wife of former heavyweight boxing champion Jack Demp&ey, died yesterday of cancer. Her film included "Cimarron" and "Street Scene." UP.UP - 34 words
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205 1958-04-17 2 ■uEDBSDEB i HAVANA, Wed. The Cuban Army announced last night that its troops are completing operations against rebel forces of Fidel Castro In Oriente Province. A communique said the operations "give rise to the supposition that the fight against rebels Is reaching anUP - 205 words
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194 1958-04-17 2 Russia may not show 'Laikas 9 for fear of dog-lovers BRUSSELS, Wed. Russia announced yesterday it is hesitant to show Its spare dogs at the Brussels world fair because it fears reaction Of dog-lovers. A spokesman of the Russian pavilion at the fair said the does are here ut may194 words
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Article172 1958-04-17 2 QUAKERS SEND POLLUTED PARCEL SUi FRANCISCO, Wednesday. V|EMBERS of the Society of Friends (Quakers) here sent a package of radio-active asparagus to the leaders of the Big Three yesterday and urged them to "halt, unconditionally" nuclear tests. Clarence Cunningham, a Quaker official, said the asparagus was172 words
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Article98 1958-04-17 2 LONDON, Wed— Mr. Harold Macmilian, the Prime Minister, announced yesterlay that he hoped a note from Western Governments replying to Soviet proposals for summit talks would be delivered today or tomorrow. He told the House of Commons that the West's most important task was98 words
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Article58 1958-04-17 2 CALCUTTA. Wed Police here today raided the offices of many business concerns, seizing account books and documents. Several people were arrested for alleged contravention of regulations governing for- ward trading, the Forward Markets Commission announced. It said the raids were a "concerted attempt to stamp outReuter - 58 words
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Advertisement34 1958-04-17 2 fgpHARI RAYA Latest style I HI m various attractive de- W tight weight in sißns aod co ours $4.90 M^ WW LEATHER flexibles. Sizes 9-1 li OESICN 93 for men Sing. $6.90 Fed. $7.9034 words
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Advertisement157 1958-04-17 2 Copied, imitated But NEVER PS..L. 8 J equalled I I FRIGIDAIRE liUi Compare Frigiddiie with any ordinary refrigerator. Compare styling fo» styling, capacity for capacity, and price for price. There if a model to suit both your he me and your pocket. Capacities range from 3 2 to 14 4157 words
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Article, Illustration397 1958-04-17 3 FRANCE PLUNGED INTO ITS 24th CRISIS SINCE WAR GAILLARD PARIS, Wednesday. THE FIVE-MONTH-OLD Government of Premier Felix Gaillard was defeated in the National Assembly last night by 321 votes to 255. And it plunged France into its 24th cabinet397 words
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Article, Illustration125 1958-04-17 3 AMONG ALL the myriad of achievements that Sir Winston Churchill can put to his name, even he cannot say that he has been picked to play soccer for England under-18's against Germany. However, his namesake, Winston Churchill, of West Hartlepools. can boast of this. He was born125 words
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Article158 1958-04-17 3 Boyd: Situation has deteriorated in last few weeks on island ■^ICOSIA., Wed.— The British Government said yesterday the situation In rebellion-torn Cyprus had deteriorated In the last few weeks and that 11 Cypriot civilians had been killed since Jan. 1. The total death toll since the rebellion beganReuter - 158 words
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Article114 1958-04-17 3 Runaway soccer stars in Tunis PARIB, Wed. rM Algerian football stars who deserted their French clubs turned up In Tunisia and Switzerland yesterday amid reports that they plan to Join a team representing nationalist rebels in Algeria Three other players who "defected" from their clubs on the eve of aReuter - 114 words
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Article104 1958-04-17 3 "Hands off Africa' Nhrumah warns ACCKA. Wed. rE Premier of Ghana. Mr Nkrumah, cave a "hands off Africa" warning to both East and West yesterday. y Nkrurnan told the opening session of an eightnation conference of independent African states that newly independent nations welcome help from the United Nations or104 words
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Article22 1958-04-17 3 NEW YORK. Wed Two teen-age youths on trial for killing a polio-crippled boy were convicted yesterday of second degree murder.22 words
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Article62 1958-04-17 3 NEW DELHI. Wed. Monkeys are harassing members of India's Parliament, who have official houses not far from the Parliament in which they live during sessions. They complain that monkeys are running riot, tearing up papers left on desks, damaging furniture, and stealing clothes. Sometimes they pick upReuter - 62 words
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Article337 1958-04-17 3 I I ONDON. Tues Stockmarkt-ts J closed a three-week trading I account period which has been reasonably profitable. There was. however, very little desire to take profits while awaiting the Chancellor of the Exchequer's budget statement. Industrials established a widespread list of gains. Closing middle prices of selected337 words
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Article176 1958-04-17 3 'INVASION' OF NAIROBI COUNCIL VAIROBI. Wed.—Steelhelmeted police yesterday forced back a crowd of more than 300 Africans who rushed the staircase to the public gallery of the Legislative Council buildinß here. Reinforcements were called to handle the crowd, and eventually a few of them were allowed in. The scenes followedReuter - 176 words
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197 1958-04-17 3 NEW YORK WerinPcHoi, TWELVE million dollars worth of art treasurp* were saved from a fire in the New York mhw^ of Modern Art yesterday «ms>eum One workman died in the fire and three woman visitors More than a score of firemen were injuredUP - 197 words
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Advertisement95 1958-04-17 3 I yvvVM/lrV'f a sok-spokcn scarlet. ..crushed ice-coo' m for lips and matching fingertips ill 7 hat a frant for the eyes I fi 'Rr.l Caviar'! Not a blue red. not a true I M^ red. but an utterly new red. A spark if I I E wHik you're (Ink. a95 words
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Advertisement186 1958-04-17 3 Smart men-*|pF"i! JE^Jshave m /%r\ with Blue Gillette Blades The smart man knows how very important it is to be well -shaved. A Blue GilletW blade in a Gillette /6^s*^sw I Cilletu Razor sets from at DlflflGS [j Most up-to-date Fabric for |1 M decorating your house and Rj W186 words
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Article33 1958-04-17 4 SEGAMAT. Wed Tuan flaji Ahmad bin Awang- has taken over as first A.D.0.. Segamat, from Inche Akasah. who wag recently promoted from the Johore Civil Service to the Malayan Civil Service33 words
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Article268 1958-04-17 4 OFFICIAL: 100 MINES CLOSE IN NORTH MALAYA MANY MORE EXPECTED TO CEASE PRODUCTION JPOH, Wed. One j hundred tin mines, including eight dred^ ges, in the north Mala van region (Perak, j Province Wellesley, Kedah and Perlis) have ceased production as a result of the tin268 words
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Article, Illustration58 1958-04-17 4 Together again— after 6 weeks WARRANT OFFICER E. K Sargent, who came to Malaya six weeks ago from Melbourne, wag joined by his family on Tuesday. His wife. Sheila, and tbeir thrcr children. John aged 11. Gloria. 15. and Robert. six. arrived at Butterwor'/i mith seven other Australian families in58 words
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93 1958-04-17 4 Waitress fined for attacking constable J*: N A.M. Wed. A prrtty 22-year-old waitress who tore a conttablr's shirt this morning explained in court today that diners on whom she attended last night had forced her to drink Hin Ah Kwan pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly behaviour. The prosecution93 words
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Article280 1958-04-17 4 A LAST-MINUTE SPREE, THEN... PENANG, Wednesday. CEVEN Australian Air Force families had a final spree in Penang last night before flying home In a chartered Qantas plane at dawn today The plane had brought out eight other Australian wives yesterday evening. They joined their men serving280 words
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Article49 1958-04-17 4 UMNO: Reject rumours BUTTERWORTH. Wed. The secretary of the Province Wellesley North UMNO, Inche Abdul Ralib bin Salleh. last night urged Tassek Glugor UMNO members to give the party their wholehearted support "Don't believe rumourmongers" he said "Instead be prepared to make sacrifices for the good of the country."49 words
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Article178 1958-04-17 4 ALOR STAR, Wednesday. 4 DRIVER whose van collided with a bu.s, killing three people on the Alor Star-Sungei Patani Road last September, today pleaded not guilty to committing a negligent act not amounting to I culpable homicide. Tan Yoke Kirn. 29. an Alor Star shopkeeper.178 words
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Article128 1958-04-17 4 Six for Afro- Asian talks KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Malayan Teachers Congress will send two delegates to the nine-day Afro-Asian Teachers' Conference to be held in Ceylon from April 22 They are the congress president. Mr. Teerath Ram. and the general secretary, Mr Lum Kin Tuck. The conference is organised128 words
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Article25 1958-04-17 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Wed. Llm Slan Kue was fllned $15 for allowing her dog to be at large unmuzzled. It bit a man.25 words
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159 1958-04-17 4 IPOH. Wed. Forty- four out of the 60 expatriates in the Federation Prisons Department have left under the Malayanisation scheme. The remaining 16 will stay on unttl 196", when the prisons service prill be fully Malayanlsed, a i spokesman for the department159 words
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Article120 1958-04-17 4 MALACCA. Wed. The Malacca Municipality was aroused of doing nothing in its 100 years of existence to minimise nre hazards in kampongs In th P town area. Mr. Q. Mariappan (Alliance) said this at today's meeting of the Municipal Council during a reference to the120 words
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Article32 1958-04-17 4 PENANG. Wed. The secretary of the Penang State Youth Council. Mr M. N. Llngam. has resigned. The council will meet on May 6 to elect a new secretary32 words
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Article21 1958-04-17 4 KLUANO. Wed. The Kluang Police welfare dam will be held at the Government English School hai: on May 321 words
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188 1958-04-17 4 MALACCA, Wed. The Malacca Municipal Council today lifted the ban on mahjong playing in coffee shops which it enforced about four months ago. The decision to Impose the ban was reached last year and all coffee shop licences here for this year188 words
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Miscellaneous143 1958-04-17 4 niniA yir AVa relt; '30 rlle 1.41 Mm I»lim**im«A Only; 2.00 Close Dawn; 5.00 uinnvii oninr Calling All Hospitals; 600 Hello wi\y VvKvur Children; 8 30 Radio D.irue Club; SIXC.APORE 645 L1 K nU On 653 Re > M **Kr %i W T i i' 4 Mii- l H etr143 words
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Article15 1958-04-17 5 TAIPING. Wed. Chinese residents here have contributed £11.498 to the Nanyang University fund.15 words
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394 1958-04-17 5 Government to rush improvements to Federation hospitals KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. JM! K Ministry of Health is to make immediate improvements to hospitals in Malaya. Plans will be presented to the Federal Legislative Council at the end of the month. The plans, it is understood, will be implemented soon after their394 words
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Article150 1958-04-17 5 AZIZ PLEDGE BRINGS CHEERS IT U ALA LUMPUR, Wed. —The Minister for Agriculture, Inche Abdul Aziz Ishak, assured students of the Serdang Agriculture College here last night that he would look into all their "grumbles, grouses and lamentations." Inche Aziz, speaking at the graduation dinner, was loudly cheered. Earlier, the150 words
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179 1958-04-17 5 IPOH, Wed. —The Central Welfare Council has raised the quarterly grant to the Perak Welfare Association from $12,800 to $31,750 this year. This Is the highest allocation to any Individual state. Johore gets $25,000, Selangor $24,000 and Kedah $18,000. Under the terms of the179 words
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Advertisement364 1958-04-17 5 Feed fast-growing bodies on FAREX Parex provides fust those things that babies and growing children need to build up healthy bodies, farex contains three .~«|R«w different cereals for energy calcium and /ml^mJ^^L vitamin D to strengthen bones and teetb vitamins of the B group to encourage t&^^-^T^/p} healthy appetite, good364 words
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Miscellaneous99 1958-04-17 5 IN- 1 1 mi; CATHAY: Peyton Place 1.15, 3 30. 6.45, 9 15; ODEON: Golden Hawk 1.15. 3.30. 6 45, 9.15; I 1 AK AMOUNT: Maman Mangal 3.30. 8.30; CAPITOL: Day of Fury Lit 2.30. 3.30. 6.30. 9 30; REX: Flood Tide 1.15. 330. 6.30. 9.30; LIDO; Untamed 3 15,99 words
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Miscellaneous910 1958-04-17 5 Hukit Merlaijam Kii.il.i I uniiiiir CATHAY: That Certain Feeling t ATHAV: Bridge on tne River 3. 7. 9 15; C'HEOK SAH: Ngor Ol Kwai 12 15, 3.15. 6.30. 5.30, Puni Hun Long I Tallinn —I I I. 'OOEUN: Robbery under Arms 1. 7. 9.30 i 315. 6 30, 9.15; PAVILION:910 words
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146 1958-04-17 6 PENANG, Wednesday. THE annual Government grant for the Penang Adult Education Association will be nearly halved this year. I The association which received $49,160 In 1955. $45,000 in 195«, and $40,496 In 1957. has been allocated only $24,480 ror 1958. And it Is146 words
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Article27 1958-04-17 6 TAPAH. Wed. The Government English School here raised $949- from a variety show held recently In aid of the First Tapah Boy Scouts' Group Fund27 words
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Article56 1958-04-17 6 JOHOHE BAHRU, Wed. Eng Mcc How was fined $500 in the Sessions Court today for possession of textiles and cigarette lighters on which duty of $71 had not been paid. Quek Boon Quek. a taxi driver, who abetted Eng. was fined $500 The goods and the car lo56 words
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358 1958-04-17 6 JUNGLE LEADER SAYS: BANDITS WORRIED, UNDECIDED, DEPRESSED IPOH, Wednesday. fHE Malayan Communist Party is waiting for the outbreak of a new world war to gain victory in its ten-year-old campaign. A high ranking terrorist, Lin Tien, says so in an article in358 words
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120 1958-04-17 6 BIG DRIVE TO ROOT OUT 20 REDS IN A BLACK AREA MUAR, Wed, The Muar District War Executive Committee is Intensifying Us efforts to root out about 20 terrorists In the Fagoh area 18 miles from here. More than 200,000 leaflets and 300.000 free passes to liberty have been airdropped120 words
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Article132 1958-04-17 6 $7,000 lost in blaze KUALA KANGSAR, Wed.— A family living in Jalan Kota Lama here lost $7,000 cash and their home when a fire swept through their plank and attap house last night. A timely alarm raised by a passing taxi driver roused Mura Sahib, his wtfe and six children132 words
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Article53 1958-04-17 6 PENANO. Wed —The Penang First Magistrate. Tuan Syed AbII Barakhabah, yesterday disqualified 'an airman. W P. Binan, from holding a driving licence for one year. Sinan was also fined $50 for riding a motor cycle without a licence and while not covered by third party insurance.53 words
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Article42 1958-04-17 6 SEOAMAT. Wed. Th" Coroner Inche Hashim. yesterday recorded a verdict of misadventure on driver, Leong Chan Lam. 26. who was killed when a timber lorry he was driving crashed Into a Bailey bridge near Chaah new village on April 27 last.42 words
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Article214 1958-04-17 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Federation Government is to be asked to state its policy regarding trade unionists travelling to China. The general secretary of the Malayan Trades Union Congress, Mr K. V Thaver will raise the question at the next Federal Legislative Council meeting at214 words
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182 1958-04-17 6 Too manu n Hinting back lanes 1 nENANG, Wed. The Penang Youth Council will help an Australian farmer, Mr. William Ward, to set up a youth recreation centre here. "The council will definitely support Mr. Ward's proposa* as such a centre has been a182 words
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Article24 1958-04-17 6 MUAR. Wed The Town Council is to approach the State Government for money to hold a road safety week In Muar.24 words
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Article148 1958-04-17 6 Temple's cactus blooms by night IFOH, Wed. A CACTUS plant, growing on the rocklike earth at the entrance to the Nam Tbow Sgam Cave Temple. In Gunong Cheroh. near the Coronation Park here, has started to produce flowers and buds by the hundreds. The buds bloom Into flowers only at148 words
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Article22 1958-04-17 6 KOTa BHARU, Wed. The committee of the Kirkby guild is considering closing the organisation as members are not showing Interest22 words
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Article112 1958-04-17 6 ANOTHER TO LEAVE THE LEGAL DEPT. KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Another member of the Legal Department will soon be leaving under the Malayan lsatlon scheme. He is Mr. P. O. Clough, Sclangor's Legal Adviser, who will leave early next month. Mr. Clough joined the Legal Department in 1951 and was Deputy112 words
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Article45 1958-04-17 6 IPOH. Wed.— The Perak Clerical Union yesterday held preliminary talks with the managers of the Ipoh branches of Universal Carand Wearne Bros, on a wages and working conditions con tract for monthly and dally paid employees. Negotiations will be continued on April 2445 words
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Article176 1958-04-17 6 THE AUSSIES WANT LINGUISTS MELBOURNE, Wed.— 111 The Australian Army is seeking linguists proficient in Cantonese, Mandarin and Malay for training as interogation officers. The aim Is to avoid a repetition of the situation when the war with Japan started and the Army found Itself with virtually no lingu Ists176 words
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Article24 1958-04-17 6 MUAR, Wed The Muar Town Council has recommended that the Johore Government Increase the number of elected councillors from nine to 12.24 words
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Article144 1958-04-17 7 TEACHERS UNION TO SEE ADVISER OENANG, Wed. The 1 president of the Penang branch of the National Union of Teachers, Mr. D. S. Ramanathan, said today he was confident the question of the possible retrenchment of married women teachers would be satisfactory settled. Mr. Ramanathan, who attended a meeting of144 words
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Article29 1958-04-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Pancharan Muda Orkes. a Malay orchestra, will give a musical performance at the Lake Gardens on Sunday from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.29 words
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357 1958-04-17 7 AUSTRALIA'S demand for Malayan tin would "substantially increase" in future as a result of the establishment of an expanding tin plate industry in Australia, a leading member of the Australian Trade Mission said yesterday. The member, Mr. D. M. Frankenberg. representing Australia's mammoth heavy357 words
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Article, Illustration25 1958-04-17 7 MR MALCOLM MACDONALD. Chancellor of the University of Malaya, signing the visitors' book at Nanyang University in Jurong. Straits Times picture25 words
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314 1958-04-17 7 MacD tells varsities: Strengthen your friendly ties HANYANG'S ACHIEVEMENTS IMPRESS CHANCELLOR jyfß. Malcolm MacDonald yesterday expressed the hope that the University of Malaya, of which he is Chancellor, and Nanyang University would come closer together. Mr. Mac Donald, who was on his first visit to the Nanyang, said he was314 words
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Article92 1958-04-17 7 HOTEL EMPLOYEES 'ADOPT SICK BOY fHE 60 employees of ,a 1 Colony hotel have adopted a sick youth and become the first 'foster parents' under the Singapore Anti-Tubercu-losis Association's new adoption plan. It costs $500 to cure a T.B. patient. and under the new plan the cure can be paid92 words
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Article226 1958-04-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The following pupils have won prizes In the Belangor essay competitions held in conjunction with World Health Day. Competition in English: First. Suguna Paul; second, Remuka Sodhy; third. Lee Mong Har, all of the Convent. Bukit Nanas. Competition in Malay: First Raja Hanlzah blnte226 words
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Article36 1958-04-17 7 KLUANG. Wed. Forty houses being built at one and a quarter mile Jalan Rengam should be ready by August The houses are being put up by the Kluang Co-operative Housing Society Ltd36 words
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Article26 1958-04-17 7 KLUANG. Wea Pang Teck, 56. a contractor, was fined $50 for failing to pay provident fund contributions In respect of his employees for January26 words
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Article80 1958-04-17 7 MALACCA Wed. Thirteen teachers, including nine women, from the Northern Province Teachers' Association of Ceylon, who are In the Federation on a one month cultural and educational tour, today visited Malacca They arrived here this morning from Muar after having spent one week in Singapore. They visited80 words
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Article158 1958-04-17 7 "THE Senate of the University of Malaya has decid- ed that the 220 undergraduates at the Kuala Lumpur division be transferred back to Singapore for the second year of their studies, the Straits Times reliably understands. The decision Is contrary to the Federation Government's158 words
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Article87 1958-04-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Mr. F. Q. Menzles, elder brother of the Australian Prime Minister, arrived here today with his wife on an "educational goodwill and pleasure," visit. He said he was "tremendously Impressed" with the progress of this country. "I did not expect to87 words
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Article43 1958-04-17 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— The Kuala Lumpur Municipality Is to build a $400,000 two-storey fish and vegetable wholesale market to replace the old market at Jalan Skola here. Money for the project will come from the Municipal loan funds.43 words
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Advertisement607 1958-04-17 7 O Cedar Mop Built to las t Glides info corners and under low furniture O-Cedcr Polish Brings our all the natural beauty o> the grain O -Cedar Sponge Mop Built-in squeezer j^/JT keeps hands dry x* /jg£ TAXIS THC WORK OUT Of HOUSEWORK II Advrrtisement INDIGESTION Do you worry? Sufferers607 words
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Advertisement300 1958-04-17 7 "the" most" outstanding "fIlm" ever produced locally! sth ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL AWARD NOMINEE! if ImnlflLkL /&f?& Hi £y' y^tl^^*£3\ 9 aw^sw^L wJ ■wE^wJwl aCc* aVMwf V I with English Subtitles. ■w^flfli S*", *\Js^^ < 'JIJM m ■wW wT^t^wi r *iV swfwMswCirir^Wsw*tfisliii B siiiii^As^sil^siiii I^S^ai Isar^ Hi wltb Salleh Kamll D.300 words
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Obituary88 1958-04-17 8 M Word, ill/ tmimlmmm) MR. WONG YEW CHOON, .gad 44. on Wednesday, l«th April, 1958. Cortege leaving 139. Lorong U Teluk Kurau, today, at 4.80 p.m. for Bldadarl Cemetery. MRS. TAN JIAK SIEW passed away peacefully at 21 Marshall Road on 16.4.1958. aged 76, leaving 2 sons. Tan Soo88 words
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Article104 1958-04-17 8 U Word* Sl* (Minimum). THE FAMILY of the late Madam Low Yong Tal thank friends and relatives who rendered assistance and attended the funeral. MRS. LEE LEUNG XI and family thank all relative* and friends who sent condolences. mTeaths, scrolls, donations to charitable Institutions, paid night visits, rendered assistance,104 words
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Article28 1958-04-17 8 U Word, IM Minimum). CHERISHED MEMORIES of Shirley Chong Man Guan laid to rest on 17-4-55. "Forever witn the Lord". Inserted by her Parents and Sisters.28 words
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Article185 1958-04-17 8 M Word, SU iMim'mu'.i). VANITY for latest American Sheath-line Skirts all sizes. COCKTAIL HOUR Dry Ply Sherry by Flndlater's Prelude to a Good Dinner! Sole Agents— Robinson's. BANISH all smells the fast and easy way— use Air-Wick the modern air freshener It's available at all good stores NOW AT185 words
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Article907 1958-04-17 8 Gangs And Politics There is the sound of breaking glass as first stones are thrown at the report of the commission of inquiry into corrupt and illegal practices in Singapore elections. The disclosures are appalling. There were eight candidates in the two byelections held in May last year. The commission907 words
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Article302 1958-04-17 8 The setting up of a Rural Development Panel and the appointment of a Rural Development Commissionei for Singapore are indications of the increasing importance attached to the welfare of those who live outside the island's one city. Until now the Government and the political parties have tended to302 words
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1181 1958-04-17 8 DR. F.C. BENHAM - ECONOMIC PROSPECTS FOR SINGAPORE BLEAK UNLESS... DR. F.C. BENHAM BY MOST of the people of Singapore make a living by producing goods and services for local consumption. This is true of all large cities. During recent years there has been a remarkable expansion In the output of pigs, poultry, and1,181 words
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692 1958-04-17 8 JACK GEE - JACK GEE By PEKING. T«HE first batch of conscripts to be released from Communist China's Peoples Liberation Army is going back to the countryside this spring to find that its face has changed since they were called to the colours. Trie demobilised servicemen belong692 words
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Article197 1958-04-17 8 IT was a shock when 1 read reports of recent speeches made by the Federal Minister of Agriculture in which he accused his own executive officers of Insincerity of purpose If the allegation is true, then something drastic must be done. On the other hand. If197 words
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Article53 1958-04-17 8 Safety on the bridge rnHE bridge between 1 Woodlands and the Causeway Is very narrow and hard to see while travelling from Singapore to Johore Bahru at night. The public would be grateful If the Government would lnstai a few street lights near the bridge to avoid further collisions. ROBERT53 words
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Article46 1958-04-17 8 DRIVERS of the S.T.C buses do not pick up passengers although there are sJll many places In their buses At one time four buses passed by the bus-stop where I was waitIng The driven Ignored my signal, although there were empty seats PASSENGER Singapore46 words
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Article52 1958-04-17 8 SINGAPORES proposed social Insurance scheme should be exclusively for Singapore citizens, as the government is not responsible for the social security of aliens. This point must be thor- oughly debati-o in the Legislative Assembly and necessary amendments In corporated before the Introduction of the new scheme PERPLEXED Sim52 words
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Advertisement481 1958-04-17 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. M Word, Sly (Minimum). AT YOUNOBERO on l«th to Corry Helps, a son. Trevor. KARTHIOEBU: To Rathl a son, Kandaiig Kerbau Hospital, 15th. April. WOULFE: To Phyllis and Mervyn a girl, Stephanie Kathleen it K.K. 18-4-58. Both doing fine. M Word, 110 (Minimum). TOH— PHANO. Between Kenlard 800481 words
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Advertisement9 1958-04-17 8 v\i4 1 FO* TAILORING OF STYU AND QUALITY... £*l9 words
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Advertisement73 1958-04-17 8 Now Flectrolux puts refrigeration your reach! €L ♦JK J*MaJ plus duty in FederationX I Model Ll6 (not illustrated) J V $375/-plus duty in Federation.^/ A completely silent electric machine with 5 sq. ft. of shelf area and handy door space, the Model L 24 gives generous storage with ease of73 words
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Article170 1958-04-17 9 Three Malays to take command KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. —Three Malay officers of the Federation Army will soon take over the command of major units of the Royal Malay Reeiment from their British officers. Their promotion to the rank of lieutenant-colonel ha.s been approved by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong. It was170 words
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Article42 1958-04-17 9 PENANG. Wed.— Bird photographer, Eric Hosking will hold a one-man exhibition in the showrooms of Messrs. Hin Co., from April 18 to 20. A total of 159 photographs will be on display at the exhibition sponsored by the Penang Pictorialists.42 words
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291 1958-04-17 9 Jobs for our youths— an urgent need TRADE CHIEF SAYS: f NEW INDUSTRIES WON'T SOLVE CRISIS I KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. JMIK Federation Government was urged today to draw up a jobs policy for youths. The president of the FMS Chamber of Commerce, Mr. H. B. Hussey, said at the annual291 words
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Article82 1958-04-17 9 kl \l TRENGGANL. Wed The two month- old strike by 140 employees of the Trengganu Bus Company is likely to end this week end following intervention by Government and political party leaders, the Straits Times was told today Transport services by the company may resume82 words
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167 1958-04-17 9 Yin changes mind— strike step nearer IPOH, Wed The possibility of averting a strike by employees of the Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation was destroyed today when Mr. C. H. Yin rejected an Invitation by the bank's managing director for an Informal talk In Singapore. Mr. Yin, who had earlier accepted167 words
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Article, Illustration14 1958-04-17 9 RAMONA "clear sign"14 words
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304 1958-04-17 9 I want a man, says flower in Ramona's hair KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Wearing a flower over her left ear a custom meaning "I want a man" "Miss Hawaii" (Ram o n a Tong. 20) set out today to conquer the heart of the Federal capital. Miss Tong arrived here this304 words
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Article51 1958-04-17 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A total of 28.360 citizenship certificates were issued by the Federation Government during the week ending April 12. Of the total 26.838 were for new applications and 1,522 from the backlog of applications. This brings the total number of certificates Issued to 628.373 last51 words
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249 1958-04-17 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Kassim bin Abubakar, 21 dumb for nine years, today spoke again slowly and softly. He stopped often and searched for words. But those who Ulked to him listened patiently because since he regained his power of speech at 8 a.m.249 words
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175 1958-04-17 9 FOUR 'MEN OF THE PEOPLE' FOR KELANTAN 'CABINET' KOTA BHARI Wed. Four "men of the people" —a petition writer, an eating shop owner, a newspaper agent and a sewing machine agent have been appointed by the Kelantan State Executive Council to top posts In the State's proposed "cabinet." They are:175 words
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Article198 1958-04-17 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Though the firing of "meriam buloh" (bamboo cannon) is banned in Selangor, the General Hospital here has treated seven cases of burns, caused by exploding carbide, over the last two days. None of the cases was serious. A Selangor Police spokesman198 words
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Advertisement56 1958-04-17 9 It's plain to see this boy is bright He's brought home Ostam lamps all right Osram «NrlU(ini m IHt GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. (MALAYA) LTD t*m sss— THE GENERAL ELECTRIC. CO LTD Jf ENGLAND Yes| e relay Max. Temp >£E>v J* v -£j Ikl^WW 89 9 F sW^ Pt^/^^lHßH^frHrL^^Ht Humidlt Trjrff^^^'^^g*56 words
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Advertisement134 1958-04-17 9 f§ The family favourite... M HEINZ <rH^ MIXED Try these extra juicy Yj6y»~~-^^g» deliciously spiced pickles /«^L as a side dish at meals, I -^^*^T or thinly sliced and M^M^S^iiiJf served with sandwiches, f j "^H**MHP Just about everyone I' irsjj .."^/Jfy/ I agrees that no one La V PICKLES134 words
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Article34 1958-04-17 10 Twelve shopkeepers pleaded guilty in Singapore yesterday to storing firecrackers at their premises without getting a special permit. Mr. Robert Chee. the magistrate, fined them from $5 to $50 each.34 words
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288 1958-04-17 10 Malaya's 'missing millions' —shock by Chamber chief NOW A CALL FOR DRASTIC CHANGE IN THINKING I £UALA LUMPUR, Wed. Malayan businessmen were warned today of the "very drastic change" that has been taking place in the country's overseas trade. The president of the FMS Chamber of Commerce, Mr. H. B.288 words
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Article, Illustration61 1958-04-17 10 TWO SISTERS were married last Saturday at the Christ Church in Malacca. The double wedding ceremony was performed by the visiting Mar Thoma Bishop for South India, Rev. Philipose Chrysostom. On the left is Mr. P. N Easow. who married Miss Mary Otmmrn, and on the61 words
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Article152 1958-04-17 10 Salver for crack battalion SEREMBAN. Wed. The Mentri Besar of Negri Sembilan. Dato Shamsudin bin Naln. today presented a silver salver to the sth Bn.. Royal Malay Regiment, on the eve of Its transfer to Pahang. The Mentri thanked the battalion for its "magnificent contribution" towards ending the Emergency in152 words
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Article148 1958-04-17 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. THE National Union of Mine Workers has submitted fresh proposals to the Hong Fatt mine management in a bid to settle a dispute over the retrenchment of 221 workers. The union has called on the management to withdraw dismissal notices served148 words
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275 1958-04-17 10 tyiFE of a taxi driver told the Singapore Assizes Court yesterday that she would even cut off ncr head to swear that How Sow Siew, 27, was one of the three men who robbed her in her house on the night275 words
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Article, Illustration76 1958-04-17 10 Jeanette is off to Copenhagen to marry MISS JEANETTE TAN. a Singapore secretary, will leave next month (or Copenhagen to marry her fiancr. Mr. P. H. Nielson. I do hope the Danes are so kind and helpful as the people I have known here." she said yesterday. "However, it will76 words
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Article56 1958-04-17 10 The BBC's Chinese service will soon start a new proI gramme— "Any Questions?" This will be a forum of the air in which questions sent in by Chinese listeners in any part of Asia will be answered. Singapore listeners are Invited to send in their questions56 words
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Article47 1958-04-17 10 Abused landlord court told PENANG, Wed— A Fisheries Department clerk. Tan Hal Peow, today pleaded not guilty to a charge of abusing and punching his landlord. Ooh Hock Jin. clerk of the Penang State Council. The magistrate, Tuan Syed Agil Barakhabah. adjourned further hearing to April 22.47 words
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Article46 1958-04-17 10 Lee Kang Leng. 31, was charged in Singapore yesterday with causing the death of Tay Cheow Pew. a car broker, while driving a lorry negligently near Mountbatten Road on March 7. Lee. who pleaded not guilty, was allowed bail till April 30.46 words
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Article29 1958-04-17 10 KAMPAR, Wed. A ten-year-old schoolboy, Chan Kam Hoo. was drowned while swimming with 15 other boys in a mining pool in Oopeng, 12 miles from here, yesterday.29 words
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Article26 1958-04-17 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Thieves broke Into a house In Lower Ampang Road and took two bottles of brandy worth $35 at midnight last night.26 words
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Article61 1958-04-17 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Two men were jailed here today for causing grievous hurt to another man. Perumal unlandy, 22, who admitted five previous convictions got seven months while Kuppusamy alias Abdul Latin bin Abdullah, 21, received four months. They attacked Renganathan, 25, fracturing his skull outside61 words
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Article169 1958-04-17 10 About 200 key technical officers In the Singapore City Council have formed a union. It Is called The Singapore City Council Technical Officers' Union. Members Include engineers, superintendents and Inspectors of works, surveyors, draughtsmen, overseers, analysts, laboratory assistants, mechanics and pump attendants. Mr. Wee Chew169 words
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Advertisement538 1958-04-17 10 M»lJ»I?l h "«3rd GREAT WEEK! J -imMfIMM 16th DAY! t 4 SHOWS DAILY: 10.45 a.m.. 2.15, 6 A 9.30 p.m A A A rilE I ACADEMY AWARD V W V A i i i -BEST PICTURE I JL JL JL JL OF THE YEAR' JL jJL JL gMIIXIAM HOIOK.N ALEC538 words
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Advertisement358 1958-04-17 10 I 4&JE£l£> 3rd WEEK! IJKmn at 10 to. 1.1,1. 1. v 1 n.:w v m 150 MINUTES! NORMAL PRICES! J VjITtE?"* 1 "SAYONARA" n X, NEXT Change m >AUULt IMC WIND Taylor 'London Color (MGM) pho^> J& 7th UIU ##.11' > mmmmmmmSmf 1 1 1 .45, 4, 6.30 9.30 5358 words
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Article681 1958-04-17 11 PARIS HAD THE FIRST BLAST FROM TERROR GUN lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII MARCH 23, 1918, was a perfect spring day in Paris. Citizens greeted each other cheerfully and remarked it was difficult to believe war was raging only 75 miles away. They soon had a grim reminder of the681 words
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Article135 1958-04-17 11 STRAITS TIMES SPECIAL FEATURE Rogge. A monstrous gu.sh of orange and red smoke filled the sky. The gun shot back in recoil, then slid slowly to Its orlgnal position. The first shell of the terror weapon was on Its way. In 25 seconds the shell was 12 miles higfc, In135 words
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Article1071 1958-04-17 11 was the Kaiser's secret weapon the explosives was quickly solved. Within hours of the fall of the first shell, the French had almost pinpointed the gun. One shell passed through the wall of a building before smashing a hole In the floor. The two holes gave the exact direction from1,071 words
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Advertisement260 1958-04-17 11 7)lJl^r 1 11 qj^aon t they look wonderfully c 001... I^Ef'^mJSm 4 '^flfll £x^± x^*^ •^BHD^r^ They certiinly do! Ever lince th, P^i 1 ■Jfltt*_^f^' quads were born Mr*. Kaun bin Sabet has ||j insisted on Cussons Baby Powder the powder liydi that is gentle soothing and refr«hin X l||R||260 words
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Miscellaneous133 1958-04-17 11 Thy Saint By LvmHv I'harl**ri*t Mivk Trtte y Uy I'hvsivr i*»uld •P^^ *Vj /otmeS V Tflt s TUe y-ORYES."! 7~~ ELSA IS "^Tt'-^jl I AND IN THE BASEMENTWf^ )/> C 1m NAME, lil FROM /MR TRAC* SOMEWHERE AROUNPCffcgM W purr gnaac rC SV TWE POLICE I'M HER TWE HOUSE. SHE'LL133 words
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95 1958-04-17 12 HALF MONTH'S METAL SHIPMENTS SHOW 24 PER CENT RISE By Our Market Correspondent the big drop in the previous period shipments of tin metal from Malaya in the first half of this month showed a rise of 24.7 per cent, according to figures supplied by The Straits Trading Co. Ltd.,95 words
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Article21 1958-04-17 12 SINGAPORE. APR. 16 RUBBER: 771 cents per lb. (up ttareeeighths of a eeat). TIN: $366 per picul <u» $1).21 words
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Article19 1958-04-17 12 Malayan Share Market: Apr. IS Apr. 15 Industrials: 94.47 95.22 Tins: M.«S 89.2* Jan. 1 1958= 1*019 words
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Article59 1958-04-17 12 In declaring a 10 per cent. Interim dividend on account of the year ended March 31, the directors of Kuala Muda Rubbrr Estates state that It does not imply that the year's profits are likely to be in excess of those for the previous year. Ftor that year59 words
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Article48 1958-04-17 12 Malacca Rubber board has decided to recommend a first and final dividend of 2J>,i per cent Vss tax, on the preference and j I ordinary stocks in respect of the year ended December 31. The net profit for the year after tax was £303,764 against £175,388.48 words
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Article131 1958-04-17 12 MELBOURNE. Wad. INVESTMENT SHARES recorded 1 firm tone with Herald up 6d. and Bradford Cotton up 9d. providing the sharpest movement* on the Stock Exchange here today Mining snares maintained steady price. Commonwealth bonds maintained a firm tone. Loans Ml 1956-59 198 9s. 9d. Loans 3% 1956-58 £99131 words
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Article147 1958-04-17 12 May firvt grade rubber bayer* f.o.b. closed In Singapore yesterday at 77\ cents per lb. up threeeighths of a cent on Tuesday's 'losing price. Closing tone: Steady quiet. Closing prices in cents per lb yesterday were: OFFICIAL: Int.' 1 R.S.S Spo* f.o.b. buyers 78\. sellers 79. Int 1147 words
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Article110 1958-04-17 12 I Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange: noon prices per P lcul yesterday were Copra: steady- UK 'Continent April /May $31 'i buyers. 532 sellers. Coconut oil: steady: bulk $463* sellers, drum $49 sellers. Pepper: steady; about 60 tons of business reported done: Muntok white $132. Sarawak $131, special Sarawak110 words
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Article90 1958-04-17 12 The Malayan Exchange Banks' Association ti.ade the following changes in Its rates to merchants yesterday (all rates to tlOO): Canada: buying airmail T.T. 32. O.D. 32 18. 90 d/st 32 7 16 credit bills. 32 9/16 trade bills. Selling T.T. or O.I). ready: Canada 31 5 '8, trench90 words
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Article159 1958-04-17 12 Ships lying alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected today are: Hamburg 1 2. Selandia 45, Steel Voyager 6A, Straat Soenda 67, Santhla 89, Qlenartney 10 11. Bencruachan 13 14, Olengyle 1516, Diomed 18, Eastern Muse 19 20, Giang Seng N. Wall 2. Segamat N. Wall 3.159 words
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Advertisement1339 1958-04-17 12 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS VACANCIES IN SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT SERVICE APPLICATIONS are Invited for appointment to the posts as appearing In the SCHEDULE, provided below. On'y those candidates who satisfy th; following nationality, residential, age and educational requirements need apply. Applicants should state in order of preference the posts for which they wish1,339 words
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Advertisement894 1958-04-17 12 NOTICES THE PARIT PERAK RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in the Federation of Malaya) NOTICE OF MEETING AND DIVIDEND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Thirty-eighth Ordinary General Meeting 1 of the Members of the Company will be held at the Registered Ofßce. Chartered Bank Chambers, Beach Street, penang, on Monday,894 words
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Advertisement634 1958-04-17 12 KNUTSEN LINE -orient service not* CANAPA/U.5 PACIMC POUTS V) DAYS So.lma San Arrlvlaa Vaacouvtr Franchco S'aora P. Swart Penang F'manMa Gdn 31/39 ELUM BAKKE Sailed Sailed So, I, 10 p m It Apr 1* Apr 2* Apr KRISTIN lAKKI Sailed M Apr 11/20 mot 21 May 23 May 30 May634 words
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Advertisement1347 1958-04-17 13 Tod. X405 MANSFIELD «3c CO., LTD. T«it MM (11 .Mi..) .incorpoeotw) >r Smgopotei >>2 hnesj °Z'"" THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE T SAILINGS to LIVtKPOOL, GLASGOW, LONDON 4 CONTINENTAL PORTS IVio Svet with liberty to proceed via P.nomo ot Cape at Good Hop.) Corners option to proceed vio othei ports lo1,347 words
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Advertisement1139 1958-04-17 13 EAST ASIATIC LINES OUTWAUPS SAILINGS FOR BANGKOK AND/OR FAR EAST Penong P. S'hom S'pcre •■FAISTRIA" 24/24 Apt 29/30 Apt 1/ 2 May "JAVA" 4Mey "BOMA" 24/25 May 25/24 May 27/2S May HOMEWARDS SAILINGS FOR ADEN. PORT SAID. OtNOA, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG, BREMEN, COPENHAGEN. GOTHENBURG, OSLO S'pora P. S'hom Penong ■SLLANDIA'1,139 words
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Advertisement1134 1958-04-17 13 .uumn« THE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD. "imT SINGAPORI (Incorpoeotao in Ihe United KrngeJom) I LINIS iAILINGi TO AOIN U.K. 4 CONTINENTAL PORTS S'DOre P S'horr- Panong BENLAWERS for Homburg. London, Rottardom 6 27-21/21 Apt 22/14 Alt 2S/27 Apt BENRINNES tor Aden, Jeddoh, Port Sudan, Hull 23/29 Ape 21/24 Apt BENLOMOND1,134 words
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Advertisement1222 1958-04-17 13 McALISTER «Sc CO.. LTD. TEL- He.: ***** LI.EMMAN LINES KLAVBNESS LINB LONDON, NAVRE ROTTERDAM tos AH6illi SAN RA NCISCO. ~wi ikTTTiii..i, d^,^ WATTLE, VANCOUVER 4 PORTLAND fflb. P m t A k^" t 1 CITY Of OTTAWA lUNNTVn.iI 30 Apr/4 May '7/ S May 9/11 May BRONXVILLI Coßt Hail 41,222 words
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Article, Illustration1239 1958-04-17 14 A NOTED ARTIST I\URING the past year, Singapore has seen a number of excellent exhibitions of paintings by local artists, and now Mrs. Helen Ling, one of Malaya's leading art authorities, offers an exhibition of pictures by Royal Academician. A.B. Llewelyn Roberts. Mrs. Margaret I. Roberts, whoRoyal Academician - 1,239 words
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Advertisement255 1958-04-17 14 -'WON APPLE PIE REAPYTO-BAKE! _i* L^W L^b^b^s^b^bW fyrr ready to bake Z and serve I Frozen Fruit Pies in an exclusive x^ Only Swanson ofTeri you two Fresh Fruit Pies in one handy package! Two delicious fruit pies that look and taste homemade. All the fresh fruit flavor is protected255 words
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Advertisement297 1958-04-17 14 Viyella lakes good care of babfo* bßbV* >^W J •Viyell. 1 1. perfect h j^ an< for babies, ll m toft and light I mum. »ou.i-.« ,co ur and he» wonderfully Vi>rll«' o^c, jr^j lam ttunet and clinic* prefer R? A^f\lHfllM 'Viyrlla' c\rry bme foi health. lnm»»oiM^SSßjs foi long luting297 words
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Miscellaneous331 1958-04-17 14 f~ a 24 Something one may go Straits Times Crossword .ss&ivr lnvall<u .'5 A lethal rate? (9. 5> pill II II II II II MWU DOWN lIU 1 rhick-skinned types put SSSSS 5555 SSS SSSS ***** SSSS T^ dreamy chaps out (14) HI xC HI V-- v >: H 8331 words
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Article606 1958-04-17 15 pENANG. Wed.—With a to- tal of only 119 entries— 60 from Class 2 and 59 from Class 4—the Penang Turl Club has again cut Us Summer Meeting to two days Apr. 26 and May 3. There will be eight races on the first day606 words
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Advertisement846 1958-04-17 15 (Contlnurd from face 8) SITUATIONS VACANT M Word. U (Mim.)— Bex it tU. txtrm. INVOICE CLERK. All applicants must submit previous references and qualifications, and have pasaffi a reasonable standard oi education, knowledge of mathematics essential. Permanent position (or suitable candidate. Apply P.O. Box 131 Penang. EUROPEAN LADY ASSISTANT with846 words
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Advertisement847 1958-04-17 15 ACCOMMODATION VACANT It Word. IS (Min.)-Box M eU. txlra. MODERN BUNGALOW Xully Furnished, I Bedrooms 2 Airconditioned— 2 Bathrooms, Long Baiha, Servants' Quarters, Telephone. Available 6 months from Ist May, with or without Servant. District 11. Tel: ***** (Office). ***** (House). GRANGE ROAD AREA— Fully Furnished First Floor Flat; Recently847 words
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Advertisement817 1958-04-17 15 TUITION It Word* t* (Him.)— Box M rli. txtrm. SEVERAL HUNDREDS Learners qualified the test through— Oldest Driving Tuition under several years experienced Instructors. Guaranteed $100/- Beginners «75/--7, Tiverton Lane, Spore 9. ha; lroom private lessons Daily by C. H. Tan (A.N.A.T.D. London trained Specialist). 10 a.m.— 9 p.m. Art817 words
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Advertisement1231 1958-04-17 15 VEHICLES FOR SALE It Wordi U < Mim.)— Box it til. txlrm. MGTF 1954 Regularly serviced excellent condition. European Owner leaving colony $3,600 0.n.0. seen any-time Beck, 5 Oxlev RdTel. *****. 1955 FIAT 1100, 1953 Flat St/ Wagon, 1955 Fiat 1400 TV. 1952 Ford Consul. 1954 yauxhall. 1952 Morris Minor.1,231 words
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Advertisement174 1958-04-17 15 VEHICLES FOR SALE 20 Wor4t %i < Mm. i Box it tU. txlrm. 1957 AUSTIN Cambridge A 55 Saloon. Borgward Station Wagon, Morris Minor 1,000 Saloon 4-Door. 1955 Ford Prefect Hire purchase can be arranged. Contaot United Used Cars Co. 26-B. Clemenceau Howe. Penang Lane, Singapore. 9. IM6/7 PLYMOUTH, 1954174 words
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Advertisement541 1958-04-17 15 NOTICES SINGAPORE CITY COUNCIL V, DEBENTURE STOCK 1953/63-73. SINGAPORE CITY COUNCIL 5% DEBENTURE STOCK l*M/«6-7«. NOTICE Is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Stocks will be closed from 18th April to Ist May, 1958, both days Inclusive, for the preparation of Interest Warrants J. R. HILL, City541 words
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Advertisement79 1958-04-17 15 BORNEO MOTORS LTD. PHONE (SINGAPORE) PHONE 34 USED CARS fi 3^ MAKE MODEL YEAR PRICE Austin A4O Devon 1951 $1,500/ Austin A5O Cambridge 1957 $4,750/Austin A4O Somerset 1952 $3,300/Austin A 95 Westminster 1957 $6,500/Austin A3O 4-Door Saloon 1956 $3,300/Austin A lO5 Westminster 1956 $5,200/Vauxhall Velox 1953 $3,000/ Vauxhall Cresta 195579 words
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Article151 1958-04-17 16 WINGED WARRIOR WINS A THRILLING FINISH IN RACE FOUR ON PAROLE BEATS STABLEMATE IN THE FIRST RACE By EPSOM JEEP THE SPENCER Stable followed up its first day's success with a short-priced double, On Parole ($10) and Tobasco ($10), at Kuala Lumpur yesterday, second day of the151 words
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Article29 1958-04-17 16 LONDON, Wed. Dave Charnley. the British lightweight champion, crashed his way to a fifth-round victory over Peter Waterman, the welterweight title holder, the referee stopping the fight.29 words
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Article141 1958-04-17 16 $25,000 DERBY IS MAIN EVENT IPOH, Wed The Perak Derby. Maiaya's richest turf prize, will be the highlight of the three-day meeting of the Perak Turf Club for Class One and Four horses on June 7, June 11 and June 14. The Derby carries a stake of (25,000* and a141 words
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218 1958-04-17 16 YAP TO MAKE HER LAST ASIAN GAMES ATTEMPT TOMORROW THE Singapore Chinese Swimming Club freestyle champion. Yap Ean Ee. will make her final attempt to qualify for the Federation's Asian Games swimming team tomorrow. Kelantan-born Yap has far twice failed to reach the qualifying target of 78 1 sec for218 words
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229 1958-04-17 16 1 9 700 competitors and officials will be at the Asian Games rKYO, Wed. A preliminary survey of entries shows that about 1,700 athletes and officials from 20 countries will be In Tokyo for the Asian Games beginning on May 24. This total Is twice the number that took partReuter - 229 words
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Article27 1958-04-17 16 HAMILTON. (Bermuda) Thurs Pancho Uonzale* trounced Lew Hoad 8-4, 6-u to Increase his lead to 32-23 In their 100-match profe.« Rional tennis tour. U.PUP - 27 words
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1194 1958-04-17 16 Race One CLASS 5, DIV. |Wj FURS. Red and Green Stable (5) ON PAROLE 8.13 (957—631) Bougoure 1 (2) Hamlet 8.11 (360—335) Posner 3 (4) Nrllyne 8.12 (399—966) Mawl 3 (6) Rocket 9.2 (153—856) Chadwick 4 (5) PERSIAN COUNT 7.7 carr 72 (274—876) Lee1,194 words
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Article1184 1958-04-17 16 TOTAL POOL: *1&i.4U0 1. No lo€S3o ($49,518) 2. No. *****9 ($24,759) 3. No ****** ($12,379) SIARTERS ($2,063 each): Not. *****5: *****5; *****3: *****X: *****2: *****8. CONSOLATION ($l,lOO each): Nos. *****8. *****8; *****6; *****2: *****5: *****7: *****5: *****1: *****9; *****8 TREBLE TOTE: On. ticket ($585). FORECAST TOIL Race 21,184 words
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262 1958-04-17 16 LIM JIT IMM. the Swift* Athletic Association's number one sprinter. has been recommended to the Singapore Olympic and Sport* Council selection committee by the Singapore A.A.A. for inclusion In the athletics team to the Asian Games In Tokyo next month. Jit Imm is262 words
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Article129 1958-04-17 16 MALACCA. Wed— Mr. Tarn Seat Wan (Alliance) said at today's monthly meeting of the Malacca Municipal Council that the Federal Government, which was reported to be encouraging sports by subsidles, should be asked to finance the erection a fence around the local Kubu stadium. Mr129 words
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Article28 1958-04-17 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Rulers Shield cricket competition for Malay state teams will start In the second week of May. Entries will close on Apr. 30.28 words
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Article51 1958-04-17 16 P. O. Richards (63) won the "A" division monthly medal of the Keppel Golf Club The "B" division winner was A Moody. "A" division ball sweep winners were F O. Richards. R. Rae and P. A. Oreyer. and "B" division winners were A. Moods, K Oolding and W51 words
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Article219 1958-04-17 16 Kirn Bee will compete at Ipoh IPOH, WedL— St langor'a middle-heavy weightlifter Tan Kirn Bee, who was sixth In the 1956 Melbourne Oly npics, will take part for the first time in the Asian Games trial at Ipoh on Sunday. Kirn Bee, who scored the only unofficial point for Malaya219 words
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Article116 1958-04-17 16 IPOH, Wed Six Malaya Cup final players are among the 17 from whom the Perak team will be picked to meet Sflangor. the holders. In the semi-finals of the M.CF.A. Cup competition at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. The players are Foong Kam Choy. Chan Tuck Choy,116 words
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Article159 1958-04-17 16 WE ARE OPTIMISTIC, SAYS THE NEW ZEALAND CAPTAIN LONDON, Thurs— The New Zealand cricket team arrived In London by air yesterday for their five-month tour of England. Only four of the 16 player.were in the New Zealand side which last visited England in 1949. They are John Reid,Reuter - 159 words
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Miscellaneous12 1958-04-17 16 IPOH SOCCER: DiT. V 1 Bn Loyal Regiment K.I V. i'oronallon groand.12 words
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