The Straits Times, 1 March 1957
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Title Section14 1957-03-01 1 The Straits Times Not**"* 1 l-std. 1845 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1957 15 CENTS14 words
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Article, Illustration396 1957-03-01 1 GUIDED DEMOCRACY' PLAN SPLITS THE NATION FOR: Nationalists and Reds— AGAINST: The Muslim parties A Baby DolF appearance causes cinema scramble 'Bring back Hatta' call again ARMED GUARDS OUT JAKARTA, Thursday. INDONESIA'S four major political parties split into two apparently irreconcilable groups today when they passed judgmentReuter; AP; UP - 396 words
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Article39 1957-03-01 1 Thurs The Harold today denied that it of the Board m*M, Sir David Eccles. ion about night when Ble what was taken as a *o. a reduction in the I'- complained •id had caused ma shares.39 words
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83 1957-03-01 1 nightie' rpHERE was a X scramble in the foyer of the Capitol Theatre, Singapore, yesterday when a lovely blonde appeared in a "shortie nightie.'* Within seconds wolf whistles echoed and men struggled for a good view while Janetha Onslow. 19 (above), with a bottle83 words
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Article86 1957-03-01 1 SOEKARNO TIME IS SHORT JAKARTA, Thurs. President Soekarno announced today that the fate of his "nation saving conception" would b e decided in the "not too distant future." He told demonstrators massed in front of the presidential palac c that vari. ous views had been expressed to him about theReuter - 86 words
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Article37 1957-03-01 1 CAIRO, Thurs. The Egyptian feminist movement. "Daughters of the Nile," has expelled its beautiful 27-year-old leader, Mrs. Doria Chafik, who recently went on a hunger strike against the "dictatorial regime" in Egypt.37 words
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Article29 1957-03-01 1 SAIGON, Thurs. Only about one in a hundred Chinese has complied with a Government decree to adopt Vietnamese names. the Nationalist Chinese legation said today the deadline.29 words
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Article, Illustration176 1957-03-01 1 Our girls are good lookers but, oh! their skin (CHINESE girls in Singapore have the most beautiful complexion... and a very bad skin, said Paris beauty expert. Mile. Monique Erard. yesterday Mile. Erard. now In Singapore to give free advice and facial treatments to women, said: "If the Chinese girls176 words
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Article29 1957-03-01 1 COPENHAGEN, Thurs. The assistant Soviet Naval Attache here, Cdr. Rounditchev, has been asked to leave after alleged attempts to pet secret information about Denmark's defences— Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article51 1957-03-01 1 Police last night detained four suspected gangsters in a car after a dramatic chase through several busy streets in Singapore A dagger and several iron scrapers were hidden in the car. The chase went from Bugis Street to Chulia Street. In spite of loud-hailer warnings to51 words
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Article, Illustration95 1957-03-01 1 Their first trip to the country where their menfolk died NONE of the 10 British housewives below has been in Malaya before, but each had a husband, son or brother killed defending Malaya during the Japanese invasion. They reached Singapore by BO AC yesterday to attend tomorrow's unveiling of the95 words
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260 1957-03-01 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. —An urgent appeal was made to the Federation Government today to come to the aid of the three upcountry turf clubs Selangor, Perak and Penang now facing a serious financial crisis. The appeal wa s made by the chairman of the260 words
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Article157 1957-03-01 1 and he keeps his seat BANGKOK, Thursday. piNAL tabulations in the Siamese elections gave the reigning Seri Manangasila Party a commanding lead over seven opposition groups. In Bangkok, the Prime j Minister, Field Marshal Pibul Songgram and six of his eight cabinet ministers were returned to theAP - 157 words
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Article60 1957-03-01 1 The Royal Air Force in Singapore will today say goodbye to the last of its four-engined Yorks "Escalon 2". which has flown 300.000 miles during the three years it has been based in the Colony. The plane will leave Changl at 10 a.m. for Lyneham, Wiltshire.60 words
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Article36 1957-03-01 1 £525 for stamps costing 3s. 9d. PLYMOUTH, Thurs. A book of stamps bought for 3s 9d. was auctioned here for £525. The book included six unperforated 2'2d. stamps, bought at a post office here recently. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article33 1957-03-01 1 BERLIN. Thurs. East German Communist leader Walter Ulbricht, In a speech released today, accused Marshal Tito of "disturbing' 1 the restoration of friendly relations between Yugoslavia and the Soviet bloc.— U.P.UP - 33 words
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Article174 1957-03-01 1 Join the Army move by Chinese T*HE Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce will give every help to the Government in the recruitment of Chinese youths for the Colony's first regular Army battalion. The chamber decided un- animously at an executive committee meeting yesterday to appeal to all eligible young men174 words
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Article37 1957-03-01 1 Pill -oi T AOC9BD KXPKC TH> WASHIM.ION. Thurs. Israeli Eaikawj nmcn said toil. i this HpKtefl agreement on l>raeli uilhriruu.il Irnni da/i and (>ulf of Akaha to Ik announced at I nited Nations tomorrow Reutrr.Reuter - 37 words
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Article18 1957-03-01 1 TOKYO, Thurs.— Telephone service between Japan and South Africa will open on March 1— A.P.AP - 18 words
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Advertisement13 1957-03-01 1 SO&a&m ENLARGING Kodak Mala/a > Liaited wnnj 57. RL I i j S. 188313 words
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Article, Illustration577 1957-03-01 2 SENATE INQUIRY PROBES SALE OF INFORMATION TO HOLLYWOOD SCANDAL MAGAZINE His three-week watch was in vain 'SINATRA AND EX-HUSBAND JOINED ME IN FLAT RAID' RAID? I STAYED IN THE CAR' TOS ANGELES, Thurs. Frank Sinatra and ex-base-ball star Joe DimagKio hired a private detective to577 words
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Article78 1957-03-01 2 HONG KONG. Thurs.— The 979-ton British freighter Hydralock. which ran aground on Monday off the Fukien roast was a "total loss." but its crew of 31. including four Britons, were safe, the ship's owners Wheelock Marden and Co. announced here today. The company said the crewReuter - 78 words
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Article184 1957-03-01 2 IT'S YOURS— FOR $6 MILLION Egg-sized diamond is ready for sale NEW YORK, Thurs. The largest pear-shaped diamond in the world, valued at approximately U. 5.52-,-000.000 went on sale today with all the panoply of a royal birth. The flawless, 128.25 carat gem, fresh from the diamond cutter's wheel, wasUP - 184 words
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103 1957-03-01 2 U.S. Army forms two atomic commands WASHINGTON, Thurs. The U.S. Army will organise its first two atomic support commands tomorrow. One command, designated "Air Transportable" will be formed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A medium atomic support command will be organised at Fort Hood, Texas. The first command will beReuter - 103 words
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Article64 1957-03-01 2 HE TALKED THEIR HEADS OFF WOLFVILLE (Nova Scotia), Thurs. Mr Henry Cheung of Hong Kong, who learned to speak English only five years ago. yesterday outclassed three Canadians to win the Ralph Hunt trophy for public speaking at Acadia University. Mr. Cheung spoke about a modern Utopia where there wasReuter - 64 words
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Article93 1957-03-01 2 POLL BATTLE ON IN WARD today in gomtituen thp candidate < iz H m ■'ms.s-) Khemka fl Mr Si.-^ Mr. Khrr, lka canvassiny has been oi rf door with a r ow A ehaUeogJ Mr. Indu Dcv ha to Mr. Nehru aresign a. s pfi and contest tpersonally. All thrrc93 words
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Article40 1957-03-01 2 AUCKLAND, Tlw; M Anthony Eden is expect enter hospital for PfM examination soon. I At present he ls I bed with a fever that""-* recurred several tl I he resigned his pos« ~m month.— U.P.UP - 40 words
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Article33 1957-03-01 2 Bigger, bettr LONDON. Thui traditional red pillar vM which stand at street eon I all over Britain are to« replaced with a bigger M ter-dcsigncd type, I master-Gene: al I today. Rruter IReuter - 33 words
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Article56 1957-03-01 2 [PROM HALL ROMNEY LONDC: Thurs. "he widow of ex-Malayan Sir David Gammans. former Conservative M.P. for Hornsey, was today chosen by the lo- cai organisation i for her husband's seat. As Sir David had a ir.i: rity of more than 12.000 1 the last election, ther*56 words
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Article121 1957-03-01 3 LONDON. Thurs. N "ATIVES Of P- .1 userJt -oday to :orsend- the ta rened ..nministrator 1 al Users' iaced a sec--11 print beni coun..tion. Office I the report drawn up of the collecting and carneeded in a ni traffic canal is Working in ♦hrReuter - 121 words
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359 1957-03-01 3 WASHINGTON; broken' TEL AVIV: »No agreement' WASHINGTON Thurs.— U.S. and Israeli officials were reported to be meeting here today to put the final touches to an agreement for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Egyptian territory. But in Tel Aviv, anReuter; UP - 359 words
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133 1957-03-01 3 CAIRO. Thurs.— The Arab "summit" conference ended here last night with what Arab political quarters described as a "Nasser victory." All points of Egyptian foreign policy were approved in a joint communique, which announced "a complete rejection" of Israel's claims to Gaza and freedomReuter - 133 words
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Article118 1957-03-01 3 BUENOS AIRES, Thursday. CIX retired generals and about 50 other people have been arrested for taking part in an abortive anti-government "Peronista plot." Government sources said the plot was foiled by swift police action in the last 24 hours. Other arrests are expected. A communiqueReuter - 118 words
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Article78 1957-03-01 3 BOSOMS ARE BIGGER IN CHINA NOW TOKYO. Thurs. Chinese children are growing taller, heavier and bigger around the bust, according to Professor Wu Ting-liang, of Fu Tan University. He said that i a recent investigation of school children in Tanyang County. Kiangsu. and one he conducted in the same areaUP - 78 words
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Article, Illustration77 1957-03-01 3 THE SECRETARY-GENERAL of the Indian Red Cross, Mr. Balwant Singh Puri, shakes hands with Mrs. Bunker (left), wife of the new U.S. Ambassador to India, Mr. Ellsworth Bunker (centre), at New Delhi. Mr. and Mrs. Bunker had just arrived from Karachi. Mr. Bunker was formerly77 words
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Article246 1957-03-01 3 SAN FRANCISCO. Thurs. The Bristol Britannia. world's largest passenger airliner, landed safely here last night after being diverted from a scheduled Van-couver-Honolulu flight. The plane had run into strong head-winds and deve-. loped an oil leak 1.200 miles out of Vancouver. Reuter. VIENNA: Mr. Edward Thomas Wailes,AP - 246 words
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Article62 1957-03-01 3 TOKYO, Thurs. The Japanese Housewives' Association today asked the Government to pass law forbidding golfers to hire young children as caddies in Japan. They said that the present practice of paying children Ms2o a month to act as caddies made them forgetful of the true valueReuter - 62 words
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Article287 1957-03-01 3 LONDON. Thurs. Closing middle prices of selected stocks not including stamp duty were: LOANS Consols £55% +4 Funding i r ,c £92 5/16 -rfc War 3','i £744 BANKS Mercantile i£s> £4 5/32 -3/32 I Eastern (£s> £7>* 'Chartered (£1) 38/3 Hongkong ($125, £88 -r 4 INSURANCE Com. Un.287 words
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Advertisement265 1957-03-01 3 You can taste *w the fruit! XeiUers W JAMS In many satisfying varieties; «fbuy to-day and taste the A,tt|w/ delicious fruity flavours. M^^^^, €> APRICOT PLUM STRAWBERRY RASPBERRY GOOSEBERRY BLACKCURRANT BRAMBLE JELLY MIXED FRUIT RASPBERRY and REDCURRANT Jk N BLACK CHERRY BRAMBLE SEEDLESS GREENGAGE DAMSON iBIW. V "i PINEAPPLE PRESERVE265 words
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176 1957-03-01 4 LAND TEAM OPENS ITS PROBE INTO MALAYA'S PROBLEMS KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Government appointed Land Administration Commission announced today that it had started probing into the country'? land problems with the aim of recommending measures which will make Malaya 'better equipped to take its place proudly among the nations of176 words
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Article32 1957-03-01 4 SEOAMAT, Thurs. Pleading guilty to a charge of having a roll of surgical plaster in a prohibited area, 37-year-old Liew Tham was fined $100 In the Sessions Court at Segamat.32 words
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259 1957-03-01 4 I WAGE FLOOR WITH PROSPERITY BONUS, 1 JOBS FOR UNION MEMBERS ONLY... KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE National Union of Plantation Workers' today published a 27-point plan for protecting the interests of Malaya's 320,000 estate workers. A minimum wage tied to a259 words
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124 1957-03-01 4 CORONER APPEALS TO VILLAGERS TO FENCE WELLS "I^ENCE your wells and -T safeguard young children's lives" this appeal was made yesterday by a Singapore coroner, Mr. Giam Chong Hing. Mr. Giam returned a verdict of misadventure on Chua Geok Eng, aged two, who was found drowned In a pool at124 words
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Article209 1957-03-01 4 JOH O R E BAHRU Thurs. Low Ah Kean, 64, a, housewife, told the magistrate here today how she was robbed of $2,900, and Jewellery worth $560 in a Chinese temple where she lived with her husband. She was giving evidence at a preliminary209 words
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Article147 1957-03-01 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The Federation's commemorative "independence" stamp will be issued on Merdeka Day, Aug. 31. The Postmaster-General. Mr. E E Cassel. announced today that 10,350,000 of the new stamps have been ordered. Mr. Cassel told the Straits Times: "It to a very food stamp. It147 words
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Article, Illustration78 1957-03-01 4 RAAF CHIEF ARRIVES FOR BIG CEREMONY GROUP CAPTAIN K. H. DAVIS, who commanded the No. 1 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force at Kota Bahru wh re the Jap nese first struck in their invasion of Malaya. He is here to attend the unveiling of the Kranji War Memorial78 words
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Article46 1957-03-01 4 PENANQ, Thurs.— Thieves made a total haul of about $5,000 in cash and goods yesterday. Poon Sze Yin, of Kepala Batas. reported the loss of $3,800 in cash, while Loo Thean Seng, of MacCullum Street. Penang. lost $1,000 In cloth and gold coins46 words
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Article39 1957-03-01 4 PENANG, Thurs. The headmaster of the Penang Free School, Mr. J. E. Tod. goes to Britain on leave next month. Mr. O. Pitkeathly, a former English teacher In the Free School, iwill act as headmaster.39 words
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Article62 1957-03-01 4 KEPALA BATAS, Thurs. The Minister for Local Government and Housing. Inche Suleiman bin Dato Rahman, today urged Province North's first elected rural councillors to set a food example to ratepayers by "being the first to pay taxes." "You must show you are not only good62 words
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Article159 1957-03-01 4 THE Singapore City x Council yesterday accepted the recommendations of the court of inquiry into its wage dispute with its 10,000 labourers. This means the council's labour bill will increase by $175,000 a year. But the men intimated through their Labour Unions' Federation yesterday morning159 words
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Article30 1957-03-01 4 More than 20.000 tickets are estimated to have been sold for the Singapore XRay Club lottery which closed last night. The draw will be held on March 7.30 words
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Article284 1957-03-01 4 GOVT. PLEDGES GREETED BY COMPANY Malayan Cement to expand its works i KUALA LUMPUR. Thursday. rpHE Malayan Cement Co. Ltd. is planning to ex- pand its works and at least double its present production capacity of 100,000 tons a year. Announcing this in a state- ment to be presented at284 words
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Article48 1957-03-01 4 'Open talks again BUTTERWORTH, Thurs.— The Minister for Labour, Mr. V. T. Sambanthan. has aavlsed the strikers of the Straits Trading Co. to reopen negotiations with the management through the Labour Department. The Workers' Union executive will discuss Mr. Sambanthan's proposal. The strike entered Its 50th day today48 words
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Article16 1957-03-01 4 PENANG, Thurs.— The Penang merdeka celebrations sub-committee will hold it* first meeting on Monday.16 words
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Article45 1957-03-01 4 Burglar's loot— a kiss A man broke into the R.A.F. quarters at Selarang, Changi, Singapore, and stole a kiss from a maidservant, on Wednesday night. The girl told the police I the kiss woke her and <:>l screamed. The man I fright and ran. f45 words
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77 1957-03-01 4 Government to sack 150 temporary clerks porary clerks whr, ;r not selected sorption into the r manent estab] are to be sacked Some of them have iw been told that ti at the end of Ju J a JJI| were given two notice. Thi s move follow Government's decision the77 words
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Article35 1957-03-01 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Thar? Ismail bin Ayoub, constable, who was cha*^«with the theft of n n meters from the P.W.D svy at Kebun Teh was acqui in the Johore Baflru xv:. trate's court today.35 words
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Advertisement72 1957-03-01 4 If your problem is lighting I I i §j|* I w iflfl LV JLJjIHJI Jlil JL Jll i \JI £s our busi ness A wide and varied selection of lighting fittings is displayed in complei.ientary surrouncings in the Company's Showrooms. The G.E.C. Lighting Service is available at G.E.C. Branches throughout72 words
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Advertisement89 1957-03-01 4 A wonderful new idea in MEAT PIES f* Swanson Frozen meat pies in individual servings! Filled with tender meat! Extra flaky crust! So easy to prepare! I TUKIvtT wkvQjSP?^ N W enjoy the wvorypooa^ of Chicken, Timnr or Beef Pie. without and bother oj preparation! Just put g™ Swanson Frozen89 words
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Miscellaneous141 1957-03-01 4 radio malaya Regional •Programme* thna marked on be rtoehre* by listener* In Malacca. SINGAPORE Short wave 49 and 41m. Medium Short wave 41m. Mediant ware 7M"?n 3 r B J' <B 1 llld to AM 715 And f.m. M.is Potpourri; *1.30 Opening Announcement; 7.15 Mews; •1.46—2.00 Pun And Frolic; S^jP'141 words
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Article, Illustration53 1957-03-01 5 The under age blood donor I v nar old bW happy *£ntnl Hospital. thought Ml Mood last \'."»h<Ti 1 wnt t0 Hospital, d me I «as asked me ,od Trans- vrvicf this morn. aA rrmindi-d them wa still kern on Jr l 4 normally 18. hut w v yep keen53 words
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98 1957-03-01 5 and only ;>ry of Co tanhich disapa crew of 17, s;n?:apore yes- lound by up Ide down, two mouth of er. 160 miles found on Feb. rfect rendition. Its two oars ar« intact: they showed no s>isns of having been used. The98 words
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300 1957-03-01 5 Front plans big drive to explain policy T^ tnTkTh L^° Ur Fr nt central committee is to ask the Government to streamline its Department of Information Services k I h w w w s decided at a meeting on Wednesday ihe first to be300 words
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Article53 1957-03-01 5 Mrs. Christina Loke Wan Tho last night presented ths Elvis Presley cup and the Platters cup to the winners of the recent rock 'n" roll competition in aid of a children's fund, in conjunction with the screening of the 20th Century Fox picture. Love Me Tender, at the53 words
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Article39 1957-03-01 5 Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore. vice-presi-dent of the Overseas League, was guest of honour at a reception given by the Singapore branch of the league, yesterday afternoon at the premises of the Association of Engineers.39 words
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Article18 1957-03-01 5 PEKAN, Thurs. The East Pahang division of UMNO has been split into Pekan and Kuantan divisions18 words
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Article, Illustration143 1957-03-01 5 NICE GUY' VINCENT FED UP WITH ROLE BRITISH TV and film star Vincent Ball, who passed through Singapore by BOAC yesterday on his way to Australia to star in the Rank production "Robbery Under Arms" with Peter Finch in the leading role. The six-foot star, who tips the scale at143 words
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Article50 1957-03-01 5 The following nave qualified for the open grade pianoforte competition sponsored by the Singapore Musical Society, and will play before Mr. Julius Kachen, the American pianist, in the Victoria Memorial Hall, at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday Tan Ik Koon, Tan Siew Eng. Alwin Lee. and Clara Verghese.50 words
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Article, Illustration120 1957-03-01 5 AN American tourist expert, Mrs. G. O'Shaughnessy said yesterday that Singapore's hotels should be scrapped because they were too old-fashioned. "A modern hotel should be big enough for 600 tourists and have its own swimming pool" she said. The hotel should cater essentially for120 words
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81 1957-03-01 5 IN COMES PLANE (IN ANOTHER PLANE) AN Indian Trainer HT-2 monoplane. "without wings, propeller, landing gear, riggings, or stabiliser," flew into Singapore yesterday in a Dakota. A gift to Singapore from the Indian Government. it travelled in the mother plane from Bangalore, Central India. Everything went well until unloading time.81 words
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96 1957-03-01 5 NOTHING BUT PRAISE FOB THE TAIPING DISTRICT OFFICER IPOH, Thurs..— The Taiping District Development Planning Board yesterday congratulated the District Officer, Mr. I.D. Irvine, for his "untiring efforts" in providing roads and water supplies in rural areas. The chairman, Tuan Hajl Wan Mohamed Razalli bin Wan Mohamed Isa, terroritoral chief96 words
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Article26 1957-03-01 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Malaya's Commissioner to Pakistan, Tengku Mohamed bin Tengku Besar Burhanuddin. left here by air today for his new post in Karachi26 words
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Article67 1957-03-01 5 NEW DEPUTY PRESIDENT FOR COUNCIL The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry for Communications and Works, Mr. L. H. N. Davis, has accepted a Singapore City Council offer to be its Deputy President. He is expected to assume his post some time in July. Mr. Davis, whose post is being Malayanised,67 words
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Article25 1957-03-01 5 SUNGEI PATANI, Thurs.— About 100 members of the Sungei Patani UMNO will picnic by the sea tomorrow at Bagan Ulu in Kuala Muda.25 words
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Article180 1957-03-01 5 APPEALAND NOW HE'S A FREE MAN fHOY KOK SBONG, a building labourer, who appealed against a conviction and sentence of seven years' jail for armed robbery, was cleared of the offence In the Singapore Court of I Criminal Appeal yesterday. The court, consisting ol Mr. Justice Whitton, Mr. Justice Buttrose180 words
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Miscellaneous224 1957-03-01 5 Singapore diary SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Raffles Museum, "Photography In Singapore," 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m CHILDREN'S PAINTINGS: Exhibition of Australian and Singapore Children's Paintings at Assembly House. Empress Place, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. SELETAR THEATRE CLUB presents at R.A.P. Maintenance Base, "Night Must Fall". 8.30 pjn. ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL: Old Boys'224 words
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Article35 1957-03-01 6 t« Wordi tit (minimum). KOONO Parent*, brothers. nti sisters of the late Poh Kan thank all relatives and friends who paid night vUIU. s« wreaths. scroll*, lent cam and attended the funeral on 26.2.57.35 words
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Obituary26 1957-03-01 6 1(1 Wardt $10 (minimum). WILSON: Treasured Memories of Eric Howard (Peter) who pass* ed away March l*t, 1966. •Life Moves On but Memories Btay."26 words
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Article250 1957-03-01 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS 20 Wardt $10 (minimum). BALE NOW ON at MulchandU. 82-1. Bra-s Basah Rd. Dresses St Gowns Prices Drastically Reduced. IT'S BETTER to be safe than sorry, that's why housewives keep Alr-wick In the home to kill ail unpleasant odours. HARROWB LTD. SALE. Orand Reductions n n materials and Ready-Made250 words
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588 1957-03-01 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Fri. Mar. 1, 1957. Compromise With UMNO Singapore's all party conference meets today for the last time, its main preoccupation resolved. UMNO's demand for Malay privileges in a self-governing Singapore nearly broke party solidarity. Withdrawal from the merdeka mission might not have wrecked the London conference,588 words
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Article341 1957-03-01 6 The first recruit for the Singapore Regiment will be enlisted on Monday. This should weaken the scepticism of the many who have been convinced that Singapore would never have a regiment. Their disbelief certainly has not been without reason. The idea of a small professional military force was341 words
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Article190 1957-03-01 6 Courageously two of Indonesia's three major Moslem parties have rejected President Soekarno's "saving the nation conception", the President's own phrase for the dictatorship he seeks. The Nationalist Party and the Communists are Dr. Soekarno's sole supporters of importance. None of the twenty-two smaller parties is willing to back190 words
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Article, Illustration1299 1957-03-01 6 UNGKU ABDUL AZIZ - UNGKU ABDUL AZIZ The vicious circle of Malay economy By Low productivity exploitation and neglect combine to keep the incomes of f armors tho lowest in tho country. Tho Malay farmer puts thirty times as much labour as tho Amorican farmor but his output is only1,299 words
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Letter390 1957-03-01 6 TUiE leading article headed "Cheating The Worker" misrepresents the position of the Central Provident Fund Board In relation to Government. The facts are that the Central Provident Fund Board is an independent statutory Board charged with Investing and administering the contributions to the Fund in the390 words
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Letter115 1957-03-01 6 YOU published a statement by the executive committee of the Singapore UMNO (S.T. February 22) explaining the Organisation's adamant stand on the question of Malay rights in Singapore. From this report. It would appear that Singapore UMNO has taken for granted that it represents all Malays115 words
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Article274 1957-03-01 6 On the Margin The R ld *nan; co a^;; break with Y These n in "lony ♦lemen' as Bett!#m M and 1824 rP v one wisi could have r. MX°a flhn But tho Ed do not commission celved no r that the ten should b pj So that 1 'FHERE274 words
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Advertisement91 1957-03-01 6 Is Your House a Firetrap? 'Tor 25 years I've covered fires, and one grim fact stands out: the likeliest place for you to die from fire Is In your own home, where i of the fatalities occur." Paul Kearney warns of unsuspected danger spots In your home, gives advice that91 words
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Advertisement47 1957-03-01 6 Soifafc CINZANO BIANCO..' #Mh a zotf of zubtk fwg. My vtotd, SMore and m« dlsrovrrlnß BIANCX) the unl Vermouth P by the world- rJBfft but with a Bh^ JNB to any mixrd drink. >• Wj/iilr iong ll brim rfrmj ful individual E^Tir^ new pleasure l*S5 i BIANCO t'-i.iv47 words
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143 1957-03-01 7 DIFFERENT' SCHOOL TR EATMENT CRITICISED treatment ofl children in Sinr ir.tl schools was critit ,he Rural Board meeting asked Mr. H. J. C. Kulachildren in Chinese yen the dental treat- English schools discrimination was ise parents of 00l pupils were as much others. Maff shortage <z assistant director of os.143 words
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93 1957-03-01 7 LUMPUR, Thurs.— Employees' Fund authorities Ibe Singapore .lating interest t any year amount to the con- credit at the be- the year. terest Is calamount ac- 1 :.d of the cur- It works out at slightly more than the interest paid out to Singapore93 words
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Article374 1957-03-01 7 'NORMALS' GET RISES AND CHANCE AT TOP POSTS AFTER 8-YEAR FIGHT THREE THOUSAND Normal-trained teachers in Singapore yesterday won their eight-year ngnt for rises and a chance to rise to the top posts in the education service. bJH; v fe t0^ u was secured when374 words
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142 1957-03-01 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Than. Two attractive Gurkha women, who are about to create a revolution In Gurkha thinking and way of life, arrived here today by RAF. plane from the Cameron Highlands military hospital. f They ar P Miss142 words
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329 1957-03-01 7 LAWYER MAKES DEFENCE ON BRIBERY CHARGE Two-hour testimony PENANG, Thursday. IM KHENG KOOI, a former lawyer and Queen's Scholar, was today called to make his defence on a corruption charge. Lim is accused of having corruptly given Ramanathan Chettiar a total of $300 on three occasions as an inducement to329 words
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67 1957-03-01 7 Tengku's thanks to Malay Regiment KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.— Thi chairman of the Federation Armed Forces Council. Tengku Abdul Rahman, has sent this message for the 24th anniversary of the Malay Regiment: "Conve> the best wishes of my colleagues and myself to all ranks of the Malay Regiment, our appreciation for67 words
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Article34 1957-03-01 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs.— Pte. Wells of the Welch Regiment was acquitted and discharged in the Johore Bahru magistrate's court today without being called for his defence on a charge of negligent driving.34 words
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Article40 1957-03-01 7 KUANTAN, Thurs.— A large group of pupils from St. Thomas school here cycled nine miles to the Kuantan airport yesterday to bid farewell to their supervisor, the Rev. Father L. Guittat, who is going to France on leave.40 words
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Article, Illustration68 1957-03-01 7 HONEY AND HUDA WIN B.B.C. PRIZES TWO SISTERS in Singagapore who contributed the "liveliest and JolUest" <t«m for the BBC's Cb»' r s Overseas Post B»- programme last Christmas, yesterday received a silver souvenir pencil each. They are Honey and Huda Adnan (above) who recited two poems "Malayan Christmas" and68 words
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Article32 1957-03-01 7 An open verdict was returned at a Singapore inquest yesterday on Kor Nan Lang. 63, who was killed in a fall from a bus at Bukit Panjang on Dec. 23.32 words
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200 1957-03-01 7 Fls unlikely that even heavy rain will cause a cancellation of the Kranji War Memorial unveiling ceremony tomorrow because many of the overseas representatives are booked to leave by air later in the day. But if the weather is very bad, the decision will200 words
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127 1957-03-01 7 LITTLE ties of friendship between children mean a lot to Singapore the Education Minister, Mr. Chew Swee Kee, said yesterday. B Mr. Chew was refe»lng to a collection of Australian children's paintings which have been put up for exhibition at the127 words
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Article46 1957-03-01 7 A Singapore florist is sending a number of corsages of orchids, including the famous Chan Chay Van. the Spider orchids and the Anthuriums of Ipoh to Accra for display when the Gold Coast celebrates its Independence next week. 8.0.A.C. is flying them out46 words
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176 1957-03-01 7 TWO insurance agents, Kulahe Lokuge Martin, 29, and Joseph Tan, 24. were sentenced in a Singapore court yesterday to a year's jail, to be followed by two years' police supervision, for being in unlawful possession of two daggers. Both denied the charges and Martin, in176 words
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Article41 1957-03-01 7 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs The following have been appointed additional members of the Hospital Board for Johore Bahru district this year: Mrs. Enid B. Watts, Mr. R. D. Moorthy, Che Zahrah binte Mansor, Mr. James Ho and Mr. 8. Thangavelu.41 words
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Article34 1957-03-01 7 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs.— A. Ramu and K. Rapan who fought on Sungei Masai Estate were each fined $15 today in the Johore Bahru magistrate's court for behaving in a disorderly manner34 words
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Article196 1957-03-01 7 AMENDMENTS to the taxi A by-laws, which would have abolished the limit on taxi licences, were rejected by the Singapore City Council yesterday after members had referred to letters they had received alleging that some of them had taken bribes. Mr. 8. Jaganathan pro- posed196 words
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Article33 1957-03-01 7 The following have been elected officials of the Singapore Christian Youth Council President. Mrs. Lizzie Cherlan. vice president Mr. Edmund Khoo, general secretary Mr. Michael Tan. treasurer Mr. Georgle Wan.33 words
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83 1957-03-01 7 Rubber price down -so tappers get wage-cut warning KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs Estate managers today gave their workers a onemonth notice warning them of a possible wage reduction on April 1. This follows the fall In the price of robber to which wages are pegged. Tappers who are now receiving $3.6583 words
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Article23 1957-03-01 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A Home Guard opened fire on a lortte terrorist, who fled. in the Tapah district of Perak yesterday.23 words
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Article72 1957-03-01 7 A BANNED DANCE IS PASSED KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The town's unofficial censorship board today passed the "wedding night" dance which was banned in Singapore recently. Members of the board sat through a preview this afternoon and watched 25-year-old French stripper Dolores Alvarez do the dance a feature item of the72 words
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Article25 1957-03-01 7 SEGAMAT, Thurs. For theft of six katis of rubber, Chew Neuan Keng, 71, was sentenced to four months' jail by the Segamat magistrate.25 words
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184 1957-03-01 7 Court offer: '$5,000 if YOU suffer [{XALA LUMPUR 1V Thurs. A lawyer told another lawyer in court here today that he would pay him $5,000 if he would suffer the pains his client had suffered in an accident. Mr. A. K. Sen, representing T.M. Campos, a teacher, was replying to184 words
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Advertisement55 1957-03-01 7 CADBURY'S S^^B^B^^ sDB MsV *A ssssssssHssssHs^V ii r\* L MOORE PRODUCTIONS presents Eleanor Steber s Soprano of the Metropolitan Op«ra 1h FINAL CONCERT tonifht at th. Victoria Memorial Hall > one of the finest artists to visit ngapore for a long time StraiU Times d the audience enthralled" Free Press55 words
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Advertisement163 1957-03-01 7 a AS STURDY AND EFFICIENT AS AN OFFICE flßflQpl TYPEWRITER m tm -OUTSTANDING m FEATURES IN A FIRST CTASS i PORTABLE SHOWROOM. IS4,' CLEM ENCEAU AVENUE. SINGAPORE. TEL. 2(9)3 BEHH, MEYER ft CO. LTD P. 0. Boi 2000. Silfliore. MTMSON. SIMONS ft CO. ITO. Kuala Lumpur, Penm* ANNOUNCEMENT Once again163 words
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Article, Illustration608 1957-03-01 8 SUSAN BARRIE SEES THE WEEK'S NEW FILMS Frank, brutal but a film worth seeing CONDEMNED as immoral by religious leaders, Tennessee Williams' "Baby Doll" will undoubtedly be the most controversial film of the year. It will open in Singapore soon.608 words
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Article, Illustration223 1957-03-01 8 COCHRAN DIGS FOR THE DIRT OF THE PAST "QLAXDER." a well conO trived story dealing with a serious social problem, is a welcome change from Hollywood's stereotyped plots. An expose of 'America's unsavoury scandal magazines, it stars Van Johnson, Ann Blyth and a powerful actor Steve Cochran. The story begins223 words
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Article, Illustration4 1957-03-01 8 Rapture for lover Wallach4 words
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230 1957-03-01 8 A LTHOUGH war stories on the screen are a dime a dozen there is still room -f* for a good one. United Artists' "Attack" is just that. It is well constructed, competently acted and directed, and blessedly free of the "love interest" so often230 words
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Advertisement570 1957-03-01 8 MOVIE NEWS-MARCH ISSUE NOW ON SALE *40 cts. J flfflTTy"ffirr^!y^flfl^^ 1" 11 «.m. -1.45-4- a 6 !n A 9.30 p m PHONE: ***** '^Xi^/g^^J^i^W the WhlU-Hot Story of a fantastic B Hunt with Human Game as Prey! g. thr film that Is causing T Tfc intrrnational controversy! I f ELIA570 words
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Advertisement490 1957-03-01 8 *****1 in,,, '^7 I C*TH<Y ORlMilWlo|__irgg^ =t— 1 •'•'"-i.4r,.ii. Vf> 4 THE ROYAL COMMAND PERKOnMxs, /^2%i. m *™*!^msumn2X?Z2**^ ANTHONY QUAYLf j",,., fik\ it ■'Sr m n~sj tt 'im i M 1 MIDNIGHT rOMORRpyr^ i r -X«"n". DORIS DAY LOUISJOURDAN E I BARRY SULLIVAN FRANK LOVEJOV \^> S I THE MASTEWPtCCC490 words
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Miscellaneous388 1957-03-01 8 r* I 27 In error I run Biter the Straits Times Crossword Fnnctoa zz I 1 hi M hi I s V I M I s I I 2 ssrsrst. fsr to <!S^ IRS !^5! Kail «m; w—r r-w 3 A P cs are V* S though HI *H| >388 words
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Article, Illustration1411 1957-03-01 9 HIS BOLD <.\>IHIK m, F p T<> SAV]E SI2WAPOBia j_r|__fffiP_ K DUCK MAGIC I I 111 MALAYA M THE TURN OF THE TIDE, by Sir Arthur Bryant (Collins JO*.). v Lggiisf Winston Churchill and his I rhit'f military adviser,1,411 words
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Advertisement330 1957-03-01 9 "COUNT THE Ks" COMPETITION The winning I KELVINATOR ...A PRIDE TO OWN I I ...ITS QUALITY WELL-KNOWN I I The T^/Mn^riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiMiiiMinu MRS. D. LIEW I 41, LICHI AVENUE 1 I SINGAPORE 13. siiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiii? The correct solut ion immiiiiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiiimmiiiiiimiiiiiiiimMiiu No. of Ks in each advertisement No. 1, 390. No. 2, 779.330 words
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Miscellaneous142 1957-03-01 9 Rox Morgan 3M.D. "Forget about Maple* k^OFT^TWOWC^N^ HS^^M^^TyggjU) I Dick Traey Skm enjogs it 3r BUT I'M /MR.JONES.TWIS] \f BUT £*M A LANDSCAPE W T WWV DONY MOU W well s i rr-rf^ not hiring is for free. man mvself-alvwws M to p**"? H-okay. /6m. ITS QUITE AUL A MODEL.142 words
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439 1957-03-01 10 JANUARY IMPORTS INTO FEDERATION WERE A RECORD By Our Market Correspondent THE rapid expansion in the value of imports which has been a feature of Malayan trade in the past few months is once again shown in the preliminary Federation of Malaya statistics for January published in Kuala Lumpur. These439 words
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Article49 1957-03-01 10 rpHE Federation's Fin. -1- anc c Minister has fixed the following prices for calculating customs duties for the week from February 28. RUBBER: 87 cents per lb. COPRA: $488 pe r ton. COCONUT OIL: $754 per ton. PALM OIL: $812 per ton PALM KERNELS: $385.50 per ton.49 words
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Article136 1957-03-01 10 Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange: noon prices per picul yesterday were: Copra: quiet; Feb. (Nominal) $28 buyers, $28\ sellers; March (28% buyers, $29', sellers. Coconut oil: quiet; bulk $43 sellers, drum $47 sellers. Pepper: quiet; no business reported done; Muntok white $97, Sarawak $96. special Sarawak black $75 (all136 words
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Article349 1957-03-01 10 The Malayan Share Broken Association reported: "The local share market was dull and thin over irregular trends with small fluctuations. 1 Singapore and Federation brokers reported the following busineu doi c yesterday: Fraser Neave orcU $2.22 ta. $2.22; Hume Industries pref. A 28s. 4Vid.; Malayan Cement *1.62 ft349 words
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Article96 1957-03-01 10 Ships lying; alongside the Singapore Hsnwur Board whafves or rxpected today are: Heemske. i; 2, Agamemnon 45, Darvel 6A, Benvrackle 67, Memnon 89, Qlengyle 11, Bradeverett 13,14, Xuys 15 16, Aisu Maru 18, Sedlll N. Wall 5, P«.hepa N. Wall 7, Lasem N. Wall 9. Katong 2122, Mandowl96 words
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Article37 1957-03-01 10 On the free exchange market In Hone Kong yesterday, the U.S. dollar was quoted at 6.13>4 for eanh and 6 15.. for T.T. Sterling was quoted at 16.05 and one tael of gold at 297%.37 words
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Article63 1957-03-01 10 TnvestmeJ^ J talneri level bu' able on the Stock t Mining were moved nan,. firm. Loans 3 Bank of nsw o8ti Con. Zinc Mount LjiU N. Broken Hw. Mount Morgan Peko Western Mining" Ampol Ex Oil Searc:i Aust. Consol i: A.P.M. (new» Bradford E Hill Pro i OourtauM63 words
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Article14 1957-03-01 10 •5s RLBBKK' I*T lb cent, (up Si ijT'» 6»r fc copra/ >■ P" Di.u, cents).14 words
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Article111 1957-03-01 10 March first snit m f.o.b. clowd in Sin,,^,;^ day at 88', cents n a cent on Wednesda" price. The closinj tone dulet. Closinfj priMi yesterday were OFFICIAL: No. 1 Ji f.o.b. buyers 88 1 R.S.S. Mar. ouvers g 89: No. 1 R.S.t. Xp- j sellers 89. UNOFFICIAL: OPtV111 words
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Advertisement314 1957-03-01 10 NOTICE REGULATION 4(1) OF THE HOTELS Licensing Regulations, 1956. NOTICE OF QUARTERLY SESSIONS OF THE HOTELS LICENSING BOARD, SINGAPORE. Notice is hereby given that the first quarterly session of the Hotels Licensing Board which was to be held on Monday and Tuesday the 11th and 12th March, 1957 has been314 words
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Advertisement666 1957-03-01 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA LECTURESHIP IN LAW Applications are Invited from candidates with appropriate qualiflcations In any field of legal studies for appointment to a Lectureship in Law of this University. The successful candidate will be expected to assume duty in January 1958. Further particulars may be ob- tamed666 words
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Advertisement628 1957-03-01 10 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Mr. Llow Kow Thong has ceased to be in our employ as a Salesman as from March, Ist, and has, therefore, no authority to transact any business nor collect any money whatsoever on our behalf. Borneo Sumatra Trading Co. (Mi Ltd., Chan Wing628 words
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Advertisement251 1957-03-01 10 NOTICES MALACCA MUNICIPALITY REVISION OP ASSESSMENT LIST FOR IM7. NOTICE l» hereby given that the Councillors Intend with effect from Ist May, 1957 to junend the Assessment list to accord with increase* of rent authorised by the Control of Rent Ordinance 1948 and the Control of Rent Ordinance i 1251 words
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Advertisement862 1957-03-01 10 NOTICES CONSOLIDATED TIN DREDGING CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Australia). NOTICE to hereby given that a dividend (the 4th) of Sixpence Australian (6d. Aust.) per stock unit has been declared payable on 17th April, 1957, at the registered office of the company, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne, and that the Share Transfer862 words
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Advertisement461 1957-03-01 10 KMUTSEN LIME orient service FROM CANAOA/U.S. PACIFIC PORTS 30 OATS Sailing San Vancouver Francciso Spore C Swet Hen in; fu Elisabeth Bakke 16/18 Ma, 19 Mar )li Cjerrnid Bakke 9 Mar 8/10 Apr I (Apr 1 3 Ap, Ellen Bakke 20 Mar 3 Apr 5/7 May BM,uIOM., Accepting Carto tor461 words
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Advertisement1171 1957-03-01 11 tii o5 MANSFIELD -A CO., LTD. toi^iT r«l: Incorporated in Singapore) m---. THE BLUE FUNNEL UMB P. S-ham p.,^ "jrAZtt *w* n-Ti Mar-,/, M rr M.rlo M.lB M«U Mm IS KS- T «g \l Apr IB Ap, 19/21 Apr 22/22 „rpool Ggow Apr 20 Apr 25 Apr 24/28 Apr 29/ji1,171 words
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Advertisement2004 1957-03-01 11 B^^sjsß^^sj^bbjjE^b^Mssssl B^aV^^ae^.^H E__sT^^^se^^^Lsa! union THE BEN LINE STKAMKBJI LTD TIL BUILDING »4»5a7«a» A B1PB B«IB1Hb* UU j, jt SINGAPORE (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) 8 UMB SAIUNGS TO U.K. 4 CONTINENTAL PORTS t S'pora P*» S*hom .PtnonQ BENVRACKIE for London, Mull, Rottardom G 4-7/1 Mar lenaaa Direct ■'KrSurg' o 9/142,004 words
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Advertisement1193 1957-03-01 11 MojAUSTER tSc CO., LTD. TIL.: He.: ***** tfifiimtiilT BUCKXAIX I KLA VBNESS UMK KIIDOII, NAVRI, ROTTERDAM, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, HAMBURG SEATTLE, VANCOUVER 4 PORTLAND ond for USA, North Atlontic Ports Accepting cargo for Central 4 South and Conoda via Colombo America CIYY OF POONA S'pora P. S'hom Panang g.27/20/11,193 words
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Article, Illustration498 1957-03-01 12 'Efficient rubber estates are a must VISITING AMERICAN EXECUTIVE WARNS MALAYA: AN executive of one of the largest companies manufacturing rubber goods in the United States believes that more efficient production of Malayan rubber will sustain its present demand in the United States. Mr. Harry Brown, vicepresident of the Gates498 words
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Article, Illustration139 1957-03-01 12 OCALLY-MANUFACTURED steel tubular seat frames for omnibuses have become increasingly competitive in Singapore. The proprietor of one Colony company which manufactures them, Mr. See Wai Pun, of Kwong Hin Engineering Suppliers said yesterday that the Singapore product was cheaper than those made In Europe, though139 words
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Article107 1957-03-01 12 rE Federation of Malaya and Singapore manufactured more soap in December total output being 61,485 cwt. compared with 43,027 cwt. in the same month of 1955. Exports of household and washing soap also rose in that month from 5,944 cwt. to 9,814 cwt. Toilet soap export rose107 words
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Article, Illustration341 1957-03-01 12 'New look' for Colony offices A BRITISH designer of steel office furniture and equipment now in Singapore claims it Is possible to change the layout of an office almost overnight with a new prefabricated system of partitioning. The designer, Mr. Donald MacAlister who is a director of Sankey-Sheldon Ltd., in341 words
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Article114 1957-03-01 12 Johore planting limited rE new rubber planting programme in Johore State will be limited to about 6,000 acres this year, writes Mark Fernandoer quoting official sources. It is planned to extend the programme to 12,000 acres next year when lo acres of new rubber budwood nursery will come Into production.114 words
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187 1957-03-01 12 rpHE price of pepper In JL Singapore has fallen as much as $30 since January as a result of lack of overseas demand, particularly from London and New York. Current prices are $97 a picul for the white variety, a drop of about187 words
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Advertisement279 1957-03-01 12 PHRonson Electric Shaver I > gives you a much closer 1 ffj|\ w\ The unique Roiuron Foil, which fM\ 5 T shields the powerful cutters from MHh i the skin. Is the thinnest ever made iaaA §^*§5 so the blades can Ret closest I to your skin— can give you279 words
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Advertisement84 1957-03-01 12 'y jWuKDTRIESTim i I j For your HOUOAY of* [ifo^ A\^ Let your cares and tensions dd j. gay entertammc "fc*,- »v N companions. .deck ilJjfBKjJGsf& world -famed Italian cv Sailings: **^7> ''Z\ &^^j£> > M.V. "ASIA" (•(••■■'•■i*^. Kodak Yerichrome Pan v rsTTs§^lp* wi give you (jj^ ,4^P^the best results84 words
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432 1957-03-01 13 F.A. CUP QUARTER-FINALS LONDON, Thurs. 4 FTER Wolves and A Spurs will Manchester United be the next First Division side to fall victims to giantkilling Third Division Bournemouth when the sixth round F. A. Cup ties are decided on Saturday? That is the question432 words
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Article31 1957-03-01 13 LONDON, Thurs. Two English football league matches were played yesterday Results were: DIV.. ONE- Everton 1 Preston North End 4: DIV TWO: Barnsley 2 Leicester City 0.31 words
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Article278 1957-03-01 13 ■piVE bout-s iailed to go the disJ tance In the finals of the Singapore Base District individual boxing championships neld at the ranglln Gymnasium last night. Lance Corporal Pearce ti Singapore Engineers Regiment, and Sign. Manser of 30th Battalion RAOC. staged the best fight278 words
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Advertisement2676 1957-03-01 13 I ACCOMMODATION VACANT 10 Word. $i (Mm.) 8,.x SH ct* extra Bn^* ol^? OCCUPATION. 2 u llf*J?^ TTe n Rooms Furnished Bathroom Toilet attached. Fans' Telephone installed. Suitabte 0 Mess SI 1 mZSLHE: lurn i*hed for ttme Months irom April is' owned Semi-detached Bungalow oejangoon Garden Estate sKT-' Sbto couple2,676 words
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Advertisement350 1957-03-01 13 VEHICLES FOR SALE M Words SS (Mi*.) Box SO ctt. extra I 1955 FORD PREFECT De Luxe, Registered December, Standard 10, 1953 Ford Consul, late 1956 Triumph Speed-twin Motor Cycle. All in Excellent Condition. Call Wong 278 Lavender Street. 1956 STUDEBAKER, Fiat 1100 TR 3 Sports, 1955 Chevrolet Belair, 1954350 words
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Advertisement374 1957-03-01 13 FOR SALE I 2« Words SS (Mi*.) Box SO et: extra G.E.C. REFRIGERATOR (new) 3.1. Cu.ft. $400 0.n.0. Office 2410. Ext. 484 or Call 79 Bonn wick j Drive, Serangoon after 6 pjn. BUDDED STUMPS ClonaJ Seeds and Seedlings. Book your orders now for next year's Replanting with: Rubber Planting374 words
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Advertisement213 1957-03-01 13 \\\\\\\m^^^^^ asmm\\\^9s\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ J^mm\%*-mß\\ WW&>-\ *^^H| mW^miaMmJ m3-W^J^ 9 C home 'drinking chocolate mW*mm\\s4m^m\ \m\ 1 ]L\\\\\\\t WyM IHB \\\\\\\r^mm^^LW^^m\\jl^ TODAY, TOMORROW and SUNDAY WATCH FOX THE ATTK ACTIVE CADBLRY GIRLB AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE DURING THE i:.30 9.30 p.m. SHOWS "RUN FOR THE SUN starring RICHARD WIDMARK WHERE THEY WILL213 words
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365 1957-03-01 14 Owners want share of special sweep profits KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE COMMITTEE of the Selangor Turf Club is to meet soon to discuss a letter from the Racehorse Owners Association of Malaya asking for the normal ten per cent contribution from the special sweep to be drawn on the Gold365 words
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Article73 1957-03-01 14 WELLINGTON, Thurs.— The touring Australian cricket team today took 11 minutes less than a day to beat a combined team from South Canterbury, Ashburton and North Otago by an innings and 18 runs. The match, which was played at Timaur, was to have been aReuter - 73 words
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246 1957-03-01 14 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP GOOD TIMES ON FIRM PENANG TRACK By jr£,rxAjNij, inursaay. DRIORITY showed a fine turn of speed to clock 36 for 3f in a tryout with Notaverse on the second track at Penang this morning. Priority, with Tom Mortimer up, came246 words
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Article190 1957-03-01 14 Kin gf old (Barratt) moved freely over 3f in even time. Frogman was anxious to go but was kept well in check. Producer was out for pace work. Prize Entry (Oman galloped 3f in 43. Clever Bug strode out freely In a half -speed190 words
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Article134 1957-03-01 14 UPSET FOR FA VOURITES KUAN YUAN one of the favourites to win the S.Y.S.C. Div. One basketball league championship, were surprisingly beaten 50-45 by TJln Hoe in a Grcup Two match last night. Kuan Yuan led 25-22 at half time. Other results: Div. T* o: Group 1: Mah Ching 35134 words
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Article42 1957-03-01 14 Results of S.T.T.A. senior interrlub league matches played last nieht: Chinese YMCA "Red" bt Thing Wah S.A. 5-0; S.M.E.E.U. bt Chinese S.A. "Blue" 5-3: Chinese S.A. "Red" bt Chinese YMCA "Blue" 5-0; Teow Chew Lian Keow Club w.o. All Stars.42 words
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Article30 1957-03-01 14 Star Soccerites beat Johore Military Forces 7-1 In a friendly soccer match at Parrer Park yesterday. Peter Corthlne (3), Rahlm Omar (2) and Majtd (2) scored for Soccerites.30 words
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Article57 1957-03-01 14 Defending champions Marine Sports Club edged P.W.O. 2-1 in the Singapore Government Services F.A. senior league st Farrer Park yesterday. Ibrahim Mansoor scored both goals for Marines, and Stanley for P.W.D. Singapore Telepnone Board were held to a 1-1 draw vy Woodbridge Hospital, and M.R.N.V.R. beat57 words
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Article, Illustration833 1957-03-01 14 THTS CAN BE SAFA's MAKE-OR-ARYEAR The BIG KICKOFF NORMAN SIEBEL says Will end-of-season verdict be okay or kayo for Soh? WHEN the Singapore soccer season opens today, it will be under the direction for the first time of an Asian president, Mr. Soh Ghee Soon, and a predominantly Asian council.833 words
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73 1957-03-01 14 KIT SOON TO PLAY AS 2nd SINGLES AT MADRAS MADRAS, Thurs. MALAYA'S On* Chew Bee will meet Ramanatban Krishnan. India's national champion, and Khonp Kit Soon will play Naresh Kumar in the opening singles matches of the Davis Cup tennis tie here tomorrow. The draw for this first round AsianReuter - 73 words
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217 1957-03-01 14 WHERE WAS more praise A yesterday for Federations crack half miler, Hari Chandra. from American coach Bill Miller. At yesterday's coaching session at the Victoria School, Singapore ground yesterday, the 27-year-old American coach who Is on a tour of the. Far East, told the217 words
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111 1957-03-01 14 WARDLE AND STATHAM OUT OF sth TEST TEAM PORT ELIZABETH. Thurs. ENGLAND will have to go into the fifth and final Test against South Africa here tomorrow without two of their key men in attack Johnny Wardle and Brian Statham Wardle. the Yorkshire lef-arm spinner, is suffering from a recurrenceReuter - 111 words
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Article178 1957-03-01 14 CINOAPORE Business Houses Football Association had a bank balance of more than $4,000 at the end of last season the vice-president, Mr. A. T. Oliphant, raid at the association's annual general meeting yesterday. But this very sound financial position had been reached only after the association178 words
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Article190 1957-03-01 14 S'gor To building Plans halted <UALA LUMPi ma. Seluniwr t>. 1 Dato Sir < slngham, unless tl cial po< by "unforeseen;;^ tances" with thi j of its ri gramme The first construct^,--grand.staM-i time at thi i Race Meetli.r. Sir ClouPriority hen given to th< living and recic" cr s for190 words
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Article46 1957-03-01 14 The "A" c: petition o! the Golfing Bocietj Col. T. P. H McKelvev down over the course yesterday He also than d for the second nine Williams, the Ball sweep to shared by A. I) CI Orme and S. Ha worth46 words
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Advertisement1015 1957-03-01 14 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from Pace SITUATIONS VACANT f 0 Wordi Si (Mtm.) Box St eU. txtrm. WANTED Salesmen (with or without car sales experience) for Singapore and the Federation. Good prospects offered. Replies to Box A 7350 fa 1. ORGANISERS. AGENTS In every town and estate to represent organisation providing1,015 words
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Advertisement74 1957-03-01 14 PA +<-** otor 400 gears ago In the XVlth Century Dom Bernardo Vincelli was inspired to create a tonic wine from the many fine herbs he found around the Fecamp Monastery in France where he served as a Benedictine Monk. w is ""^Jai R\. ■MUKTM 11l only as J I'M74 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous90 1957-03-01 14 HOCKEY S.H.A. Senior Knockout semi final replay: Police v University, Serangoon Road. Friendly R.A.F. Singapore v R.A.F. Malaya. SOCCER S.A.F.A. league Div. 1: H.M. Dockyard v Pulau Brani, Jalan Besar, 5.30 p.m.; Tigers v Fathul Karib, Jalan Besar. 7 p.m.; Div. 2 A: Badan Kesenian v Blue Rovers, Geylang; Balestier90 words
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