The Singapore Free Press, 23 February 1957
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Title Section18 1957-02-23 1 The Singapore Free Press Largest Afternoon Sale m Malaya No. *****. Siiißapore, Saturday, February ?S. 1957. Price laCta.18 words
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Article306 1957-02-23 1 A- ARMS IN PAKISTAN ARSENAL A new charge by Mr. Nehrul I WHILE India's Prime Minister, Mr. Nehru, was yesterday telling an election 1 rally m Hyderabad that arms given to Pakistan included atomic weapons, the Pakistan Premier, Mr. Husain Suhrawardy, was accusing India of building up her strength soA. P. - 306 words
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Article120 1957-02-23 1 SHIP SEARCH LATEST Aircraft return to base THE two RAF. Sunder- land aircraft have abandoned the search for the mining tanker Landak. But Shell Company planes. with the help of launches Of the Malayan Petroleum Company, are to continue the search. They are now combing the beaches of North Boreno.120 words
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Article96 1957-02-23 1 THF Pakistan Prime .■Minister. Mr. H. S. Suhrawardy, yesterday firmly justified Pakistan's membership of the Bagdad Pact and SEATO, saying "you would be justified m goin? to the devil to save your own life. Fortunately we have not gone to the devil." "These two pacts" he said. arReuter - 96 words
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Article, Illustration145 1957-02-23 1 Rock 'n' Roll has a new gimmick. It's called handjive. Its the looniest, craziest, maddest thing >et. The practitioners are teenage gtrll who call themselves 'kittens" (cat being the term for a sea- soned jazz fan). They group themselves on chairs and, to thePopper - 145 words
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Advertisement15 1957-02-23 1 g^; m ii V «>».„ mr«»» -i •m. asS^?ssfi«» i\/// <////// x air wiatw ly J/frJ&kJl/ieai'e A <->■15 words
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Advertisement147 1957-02-23 1 Race day is here again, and it wouldn't be complete without the Free Press Special. Turn to the centre pages for -I advice from the experts and a complete guide to track form and H" probable starters. Four magazine!; pages, too ji Inside, also, is the Free Press Magazine four147 words
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Article121 1957-02-23 2 An eye on those Posters rplIK Singapore City X Council is keeping a watchful eye on illegal posters. The city architect. Mr. H. Hawson, said the I situation was well under control now, but constant vigilance was necessary. Be said: "We can expect them to flare up again at any121 words
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Article28 1957-02-23 2 The civilian population was scheduled to be evacuated yesterday from Christmas Island, the mid Pacific atoll chosen for the explosion of Britain'! first hydrogen bomb. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article, Illustration294 1957-02-23 2 'WANTED TO ATTEND WAR MEMORIAL CEREMONY' Ex-PoWs are angry at U.K. Covt. decision Fares request turned down pORMKR war prisoners of the Japanese m London are angry at the decision of the British Government not to finance the visit of their official representative to Singapore for the un veiling ofFree Press - 294 words
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Article147 1957-02-23 2 SQUATTERS HOLD-UP PROGRESS THE Singapore Land Office ll trying to get squatters off land needed for development at Changi Point. A spokesman of the Rural Board said they had completed three resorts at Changi for the convenience of picnickers and school children. A fourth would be built as soon as147 words
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Article71 1957-02-23 2 JjVDR quarrelling couples a r 60-year-old Tokyo bird fancier, Mr. Yonosuke Itakura recommends pigeons because "they represent a symbol of love and peace." For frustrated housewives having trouble with playboy husbands he also recommends pigeons because "they always come home to roost." Mr. Itakura added: "Keep lookingA.P. - 71 words
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Article37 1957-02-23 2 French troops continuing their drive against insurgent bands m Algeria have killed more than 80 rebels m the past 24 hours, about 50 of them m the Constantine region m Eastern Aleeria. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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Article155 1957-02-23 2 rpHE severe "rockets" A recently delivered to the Navy, the Army and the Air Force m Britain have not reached Malaya yet. The "rockets," according to a cable from London, were m the form of a British Government repprt saying the Services !iave been holding "vast155 words
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Article232 1957-02-23 2 THEIR AIM TO AID POOR sigiap inaians get together A NEW association with noble aims is being formed m Singapore. It is the proposed "Sigiap Indian Welfare Association who.se pro tern committee announced yesterday that "a number" of doctors and teachers have offered their services to: GIVE free education In232 words
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Article47 1957-02-23 2 AMERICAN tourists flocked to the Far East m record numbers last year and spent an estimated U5545,000,000 (M 5135,000-,-000), an all-time high, the Commerce Department said yesterday. Their favourite destinations were Japan, Hong Kong and the Philippines In that order.— A. P.A. P. - 47 words
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135 1957-02-23 2 MORE than 8.000 Singapore school children will have a chance to see the American Indian dancer, Thomas Dorsey (Tom Two Arrows) when he gives two special performances at the Singapore Badminton Hall on Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 9.30135 words
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Advertisement56 1957-02-23 2 iMfb TRANSPORT s STORAGE WP*^ LIMITED J^Ltl 1?3 CEC(L $TREET SINGAPORE PACKERS, SHIPPERS C INSURANCE AGENTS CTSfI fliiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiimiciiMiimiiiiHiiiiiiniMic] wedding pictures ML Make arrangements ROW for your photographs to be taken by FREE PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER Telephone Singapore 2800 or write to Free Press Photographic Dept. 140-146 Cecil Street, Singapore. TMI« SERVICE56 words
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Advertisement10 1957-02-23 2 For full story of the memorial see Saturday Magazine pages.10 words
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Article390 1957-02-23 3 UN. debate on sanctions due to begin on Monday ITNLESS a compromise agreement on an Israeli withdrawal from Egypt is hammered out m Washington and New York (U. N. headquarters) during this crisis week-end, the fateful decision on sanctions wiU have to be taken when theReuter; U.P.; A.P. - 390 words
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Article, Illustration80 1957-02-23 3 ONLY 18 YEARS OLD— AND A GIRL, but Pau- line Harman means to ride that motor-cycle against E the men in Kaster Brands Hatch races in England. And the 350 c c. bike can hit 100 miles an hour. Pauline a receptionist from Deptford. Kent, has a rae:n K licenceE Popper - 80 words
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Article211 1957-02-23 3 Sharp look-out for imposters THE central committee of the Singapore Labour Front has taken precaution.- to avoid a repetition oi last year's confusion caused by the presence of Imposters, at its two-day annual conference starting today. A credentials committee has been authorised to check the identity211 words
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Article24 1957-02-23 3 Queen Elizabeth and the Duk e of Edinburgh yesterday entertained Iraqi Crown Prince Abdul Illah to lunch at Buckingham Palace. A.P.A.P. - 24 words
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Article20 1957-02-23 3 A pay .strike by power .station workers cut off electricity supplies m several parts of Paris yesterday. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article69 1957-02-23 3 'Many cards' In Damascus. Mr. Ishan Jabir. chair- man of the parlia- j nn'ntary foreign rela- tions committee, said: •It is time that Artie- rica realised that Israel, born unnatural- ly. cannot live m the I Arab world." The Damascus nevvsi paper Nan said the 1 Aral) nations would IReuter - 69 words
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Article93 1957-02-23 3 TEN-YEAR-OLD Antonio Costello, who barely reached up to the microphone, sang and trumpeted his way into the hearts of more than 1,000 Singapore jazz fans who packed the Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday lor discjockey Kingsley Morrando's "Rock-'n-Roll GetTogether." But there was no prize for Antonio who did not93 words
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Article92 1957-02-23 3 All car r y water HOUSEWIVES m Rangoon city were up early yesterday morning to be among the first to draw water from roadside pumps and hydrants as cisterns m houses and flats ran completely dry because of the dynamiting by rebels of Rangoon s main waiter supply pipeline. CommunistReuter - 92 words
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Advertisement82 1957-02-23 3 JOHN GREGSON ANTHONY QUAYLE VSia. nryCD emPU A PERFORMANCE rtiti\niii/n t l »«c««.'j >^4filmi Wf RIVER nATEjm/L&^ CATHAY TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT I^f^K ORLUX "100 V<^SSSL iiii^ I 35 MM SUDf PtoltCTo l^^^i^JliJ'' '^t\ This ivitui k.iblo 100 -.iatl pro.'er'or f^S«g^i%^, '^2^^ ir>s ln c cl ric V 3n^ surpns::i;s^. >82 words
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Advertisement60 1957-02-23 3 j To Clear I 6,000 PAIRS LEATHER j SHOES FROM DISCONTINUED LINES Children's sizes from $3.00 i i I Ladies' $5.00 I Men's $9.00 I I i usti «> fcarii§ far j Mlettvr Bargains i r lllllllKllHlMllMllllllUlllllllllinillllHlllllllllllllllHllUllKlU/HHIII.IUMIIIICIir IIiiIIIIIMIIIUIIII 20th Century-Fox's Mighty *^9k Adventure Drama m fr Cinemascope d-v'Th >^^ *tv60 words
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203 1957-02-23 4 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, Feb. 23, 1957. Opinion Harmful to Malaya PACK the East Coast states of Malaya with Indonesians, urges a rasping voice m the Federation. Why? To cope with a desperate manpower shortage? In a Malaya that is already finding it increasingly difficult to provide employment for203 words
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Article, Illustration794 1957-02-23 4 ROY LEWIS - Birth of a new Nation ROY LEWIS l>» ON March 6. the former British colony and protectorate of the Gold Coast will become an independent state. This is a remarkable testimony to the determination of its people, the tenacity of its leaders and above all the way m which Brit794 words
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Advertisement42 1957-02-23 4 We must CLEAR EVERYTHING to th«> I'm. IK so «r are Disposing all fi>r tlie IMice of I BM| «t the CLOSING DOWN «.f our RETAIL DEPARTMENTS at 71, Hitfh Street. Don t Miss It at BAJAJ Textiles, Limited. 71. HKiH STRKET.42 words
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Advertisement40 1957-02-23 4 P<Jke> emfihaud ti 6eauty ami quality <gg w furniture fy m DIETHELM! Expert design* rs. finest craftsmen choicest woods all jomhine to make Diethelm's furniture the finest ever! You can choose from standard or individual furniture. Visit our air-conditioned, ground40 words
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Article, Illustration337 1957-02-23 5 MORE OF OUR RUBBER FOR JAPS Important mission due m Singapore soon Direct deals planned MR. OTOZO KAWA- SAKI. leader of a 16--member Japanese trade delegation, which is now touiini; Mala\a He told the Free Pre*s that the main purpose of the mission was to promote trade between Japan and337 words
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Article36 1957-02-23 5 The General Assembly voted 60 to 0 yesterday with one abstention, to "take no action" on the claim of Hungary's Soviet -imposed regime to representation m the United Nations.- U.P.U.P. - 36 words
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Article, Illustration110 1957-02-23 5 T*HE timely intervention 1 by Singapore Assemblyman, Mr. Lim Cher Kheng. has averted a strike threatened by lorry owners m protest against heavy penalties imposed on them for over-loading their vehicles. Mr. Lim told the Free Press yesterday, that the owners, who are members of110 words
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Article, Illustration20 1957-02-23 5 j Commerce KoblnM>n of ß^^ a ""p ß hZ cr aph shows local busin fS sm»n looking at th* Mhibits.20 words
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Article, Illustration84 1957-02-23 5 Lovely actress Lo- E E retta Young: authen- E tirally matches the E make-up, costume E and headdress of f E this copy of the priceless sculptured j head of the mafini- E j ficent Queen Nefer- titi. which was carv- E ed m limestone m E the early Fourteen■Popper - 84 words
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Advertisement70 1957-02-23 5 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiimiiimiiimiiiimiiimmmimimiimiimmii LEADING HOUSE JL kVLLLLKY SAPPHIRES. RUBIES. EMERALDS STAR STONES (A JADE JEWELLERY JL ASAHI CULTURED PEARLS SINCAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR 45, HICH STREET SINCAPORE. AIR-PORT SINCAPORE 6. STATION ROAD. IPOH 6. EMBANKMENT, X LUMPUR. m itiaiiicjiiiiiiiiiificjiiuiiiHiiicaiiiiHiiititcjittiiiiitiiicaiiiiiiimiicaiiiiiiiiiiiia r I Your baby's needs... FOODS FEEDERS POWDER SOAPS f MEDICINE CREAM I70 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous320 1957-02-23 6 r>l VMHt \kl by Lee Falk and Phil Davis YOUVE SMASHEP TME ONLY THAT oLIPPEP MYMINf \^/a^\ I TRAPPEP-MAROONIP/ TIME MACHINE LEFT ON COMPLETELY. WtLL- /jWy/ "IN THE FIVE HUNPffFP/ V- THISISTHELAStA 52.000AP. EARTM»NOW--MOWPO OBVIOUSLY YOU__^//j^/ lUE6ALTIMF j X WE GET BACK TO OUR S CAN'T 6O CENTURY f N^320 words
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Miscellaneous577 1957-02-23 6 jHitmnnimitti iimniitMimiiiiiii nun BORN today, you have a charming and magnetic personality which draws people to you. Your natural wit and conversational talent makes I you a talented host or hostess. You are usually the centre of attraction wherever you go. Wed someone under Libra. Gemini or Aquarius for lasting577 words
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Round the World Market Prices
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Article176 1957-02-23 7 LONDON. FH». 22. Previous Today RUBBER No. 1 RSS cJ.f. European ports February 25 nom. unquoted March 25 buyers 25' 1 buyers 25 sellers IftVi sellers RUBBER No 1 RSS Spot 25 n 4 buyers 25 buyers 26 sellers 25 sellers RUBBER No. 1 RSS Settlement House176 words
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Article110 1957-02-23 7 ALL NEW YORK COMMODITY MARKETS WERE CLOSED ON FRIDAY. IT BEING WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY COPRA Philippines c i.f t'K./ North European delivered weight per lonf ton Feb. Mar. $179 sellers $180 sellers COPRA, Strait* c if. U.K. /North Europc&n delivered weight per IK6 1 buyers £66>^ buyers110 words
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Article87 1957-02-23 7 Above prices quoted m U.S. cents per lb. NH YORK. Feb. 22. Previous Today TIN Strait* spot 99 87 ncm. TIN futures February 98.50 nom. nil Standard Contract March 97.25 buyers nil 97.71 st-lleis Straits Contract irbruary 99.00 norn nil a March 98 00 buyers 9«.50 sellers87 words
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Article38 1957-02-23 7 Xborf prices gj/o/cd m t/.6. cewrs per /o. NEW YORK. Feb. 22. Previous Today 30 Industrials 466.93 nl l 20 Railroads M 2.22 40 Domestic Bonds mi 15 Utilities 65 Stocks Composite Averages 165 3838 words
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223 1957-02-23 7 I IBERACES fiddleplaying brother George was beaten up and left lying unconscious and bleeding m a Chicago street. The attack took place a block away from the night club where the Liberaces are appearing together. George wts on way back to his hotel from the Gay223 words
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Article, Illustration78 1957-02-23 7 A champ and her trophy A KEESHOND, a Dutch Barge dog has won the A "Blue Riband" of the canine world— the supreme i champion of Cruft s Dog Show this year, held at I Olympia, London. This dog, a three-year-old ***** called 'Cham- pion Volkrijk of Vorden," beat 6.56278 words
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Article137 1957-02-23 7 A new trooper sets sail .MDiiiii BRITAIN'S newest troop transport, the Oxfordshire, 20,568 tons, now being fitted out for her first voyage t o the Far East on February 28, has a number of improvements. Among the most striking are a fully-equipped power laundry capable of serving 1,500 passengers and137 words
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Article35 1957-02-23 7 THAT COUGH IKE HAS A CHECK-UP check on the persistent cough that has bothered him since Inauguration Day.— President Eisenhower drove t 0 Walter Reed Army Medical centre m Washington on Thursday for a U.P.U.P. - 35 words
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286 1957-02-23 7 A BEAUTIFUL so- ciety widow with a £60,000 bank balance has asked a London marriage bureau to find her a husband. An advertisement m the personal columns of a newspaper announced that the woman auburnhaired, slim, and aged 38— is seeking a mate.286 words
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Advertisement50 1957-02-23 7 §NIVEA Nivca Crcmc has similar beneficial properties. Soothes, softens and protects the skin. Used regularly on ihe face, hands and body, it will relieve rough or dry skin. I FOR PACKING WITHOUT LOSS OR DAMAGE PHONE ***** 3 LINES i SINGAPORE PACKING CO., LTD.! ROOM-BE, ASIA INSURANCE BUILDING, ft SINGAPORE.50 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous55 1957-02-23 7 •11 1 Hi 1. 1 1 II i iiiimiiiii' SINGAPORE I HIGH TIDES i TODAY: 752 p.m. TOMORROW: 5 27 a.m. and §.11 p m. MONDAY: 7.12 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. TUESDAY: 8.36 a.m. and 10.29 p.m. WEDNESDAY: 9.2€ a.m. and 10.53 p.m. THURSDAY: 10.07 a.m. and 11.13 p.m. FRIDAY:55 words
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Article, Illustration527 1957-02-23 8 Steve Winters and THE GOLDEN SCORPION FDGDSFGDFSGDFSG THK STORY SO FAR If The famous detective, Stere Winters, i» called m by wealthy Singapore towkay. Mr. Chan Lin*, to investigate Thefte which have been occurring from his and also the disappearance of one of his tongkangs l m ***£l Winters arrive,527 words
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Article417 1957-02-23 8 to say where he had gone. Winters made his way to the bathroom and felt all his old energy and drive returning under the stimulus of the cold shower. Ten minutes later, when he came out, there was a surprise waiting for him. Snubby had returned. With417 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous80 1957-02-23 8 Last week's winners r.E winners of last week's colour-in contest (each of whom will receive a $5 prize m due course) are as follow?: Miss Heather C. Tressillian (10), 23 Brighton Crescent, Singapore 19. Miss Helen Choy (B>, 113-B Tiong Bahru Road, Singapore 3. Master Almuddin bin Hashim (14), 537-380 words
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Miscellaneous285 1957-02-23 8 Colour— in contest With prizes for you! POCKET-MONEY prizes not later than Thursday are offered for colour- nex t Age limit is 15. ing this scene with paints, crayons or chalks There are four prixes Name (Master/Miss) for boys and two for sirls.) All you have to do is to285 words
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Advertisement51 1957-02-23 9 Baby Raiali bin HaruN iT*!**!^ NURSING MOTHERS baby's birth, progress, christening, first remarks /L—^ *nd actions, photograph* and family tree etc I) y}M i^*s Pretented with the compliments of Modified Powdered Milk for Infant Feeding■B i <<?4*prtil^^' Addrew mixm, ■■■■...iinimrrTTr—" _~rn < Po«t tKU coupon to NESTLES P. 0. Bo«51 words
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Miscellaneous678 1957-02-23 9 DSFSAFSADFASDF CHURCH OF ENGLAND St. Andrew's Cathedral: 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 8 a.m. Sung Eucharist and Parish Communion, 9.30 a.m. Sunday School, 10.30 a.m. Matins, 11 a.m. Mandarin Service. 6 p.m. Evensong. St. Hilda's Church, Katonf: 7 n.m. Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Choral Eucharist, 10 a.m. Jr. Church and Sunday678 words
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Miscellaneous150 1957-02-23 9 Barker Road Methodist Chapel: 4 p.m. Worship Service, Mr. R. Poster. PRESBYTERIAN Presbyterian Church (Orchard Road): 9 a.m. Morning Service and Sunday School, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Straits Chinese Presbyterian Church (Prinsep Street) 8.30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes: 9.3 C a.m. Morninp Service; 5 p.m. Evening Worship. Jubilee150 words
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Miscellaneous145 1957-02-23 9 Mr. H. Phillips: 8 p.m. Frankel Estate Gospel Service. 417 New Bridge Road: 430 p.m Sunday School: 6 pm. Gospel Service. Mr. Teh Hock Heng. Chinese ft««pel Hall (Yio Chu Kang): 8 a.m. Breaking of Bread 430 p.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Gospel Service, Mr. Daniel Chew. SALVATION ARMY Balestier145 words
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Miscellaneous130 1957-02-23 9 Enplish); 11 a.m. Worship (English*. Ser«*angoon (iarden F>ta(«* Baptist Vntre (2 Kin«s«r.n Avenue): 9.30 a.m. Sunday School (Chinese); 10.30 a.m. Sermon m Cantonese. Baptist (Jospel Vntrr. 12 Silat Crescent, Kamponr Bahru) 230 p.m. Sunday School (Ctuitonesei 7.30 p m. Gospel Service (Chinese). Baptist (ioffpel (>ntre (10 Mile Nre Soon): 2130 words
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Miscellaneous665 1957-02-23 10 j9 ?88^Rk. jjfL-^^k'JuT x- SRo^^^^^V^V' ■oMffK^JWi^W^ ■'^T^^^^^^fc^^, t|^^. .-fc. >t4^jfr {■■■K^^^l^HHrV 1 jb 111 V I(1 V<l MVI I I M' IF*. I ;t v9 Guess Jn^ I VT7T'9tVT l T l 79 l VTfe an( you aye won c m u z Vj>V J^^M^P^ I'llllMWillifc at any time, don't665 words
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217 1957-02-23 11 THE END FW ART ARAGON? a SUPERIOR COIKT jury yesterday m Los Angeles found welterweight Art Aragon guilty of felony fight-fixing charges. Aragon, America's third-ranking welterW< it;ht at the time of his arrest, took the verdict impassively. His ring-scarred features did not „himrp pvnrp&sinnA.P. - 217 words
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187 1957-02-23 11 'We're not against the Japs' Barna By JOHN FARROW VICTOR llama fivetime world's table tennis singles champion, has denied that a British move to ban sponge rubber bats was directed at the Japanese. "The aim is to save the game,' the nonplaying captain of the filmland team for the worldA.P. - 187 words
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Article116 1957-02-23 11 MR. SOH GHEE SOON wa s elected president of the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association at the annual general meeting held at the SRC. last night. Mr. Aw Cheng Chye, who was president for the last four years, declined to stand i for election because116 words
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Article91 1957-02-23 11 MR. Donald Campbell, who holds the world Utter speed record, said y»sterday m Toronto that ne hoped to make an tssault on the motor car record as well m a turbo Powered vehicle he hoped to hav c ready m 1959. He said the car91 words
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67 1957-02-23 11 GOLF Digest magazine reported a total of 2,802 hole-in-one shots m 1956. The magazine said the longest uas scored by Luther Mien at the Grandview Country Club at Dcs Moines, lowa, on a par 4,360 yard hole. The year's shortest shot, the magazineU.P. - 67 words
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Article, Illustration45 1957-02-23 11 WELL TACKLED! A daring tackle by Mil. Syke (striped jersey) of Westminster. He made this low tatklf on F. Hunter of St. Mary's, when they clashed m the replay of the second round Of the Hospital Cup on Richmond Athletic ti round. -Topical Press pictim*.-Topical Press - 45 words
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Article180 1957-02-23 11 Drobny takes title JAROSLAV Drobny (Egypt) and Miss Althea Gibson (United States) won the mixed doubles title m the Asian Lawn Tennis Championships m Colombo yesterday. They defeated Michael Davies and Miss Pat Ward (Britain) 7-5. 6-2 m the final. Deyro beaten The British pair ha d reached the finalReuter - 180 words
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443 1957-02-23 11 ARCHIE QUICK - ENGLAND STARS ARE NOW TOP MANAGERS... ARCHIE QU ICK By WHEN the greatest English halfback line of this generation, Cliff Britton, Stan Cullis and Joe Mercer, was In its heyday it must have been far from the thoughts of either of them that one day all three would be actively443 words
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Advertisement21 1957-02-23 11 (OtD i *flfk ft OCEAN PARK HOTEL A sea front Hotel of distinction crowning its ten-acre Park Dancing nightly except Monday21 words
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Article239 1957-02-23 12 CHARLES BRYCE - SERVICES SOCCER LEAGUE SCRAPPED CHARLES BRYCE -By THK SINGAPORE UNITED SERVICES ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL LEAGUE IS BEING DISCONTINUED. THERE WILL BE NO COMPETITION THIS SEASON. Services Football, which Ikis flourished since this League was formed six years ago, will revert to its former pattern of inter-unit matches and an annual triangular.239 words
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372 1957-02-23 12 Chairman and Secretary both resign ROYAL AI« FORCE. Squadron Leader R. F. Pritchard. Chairman of the R.A.F. Singapore F.A., said his Service was not directly opposed to the League nor did they particularly wish to discontinue it. He explained that it was a question of agreement between the three Services.372 words
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Article, Illustration273 1957-02-23 12 ¥>ETER MAY, Eng- land's Test captain who has scored cnly 108 runs m eight Test innings during the current tour of South Africa, propped up the M. C. C. batting m Capetown yesterday. The MCC began a return four-day match against Western Province.Reuter - 273 words
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129 1957-02-23 12 Shock follows successful start to season CIX years ago two Royal Air Force officers thought up a plan to spread top-class football to every Services establishment on Singapore island. Realising that matches confined to their own Service covered only one third of the talent available, they initiated the United Services129 words
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Article97 1957-02-23 12 "yiCTORIA School gained their sixth .successive soccer victory yestei*day when they beat Johore English College 4-1 at V.S. ground. Scorers were Chow Tin <2j and Seng Pah i2i for VS. and Hassan Yaacob for J.E.C. Johore English College beat V.S. 2-0 m a junior match. St. Andrew's97 words
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Advertisement384 1957-02-23 12 j Straits Times Free Press F«r tht convenience of odver- I risers our representative ot Ist j I floor, SINGAPORE COLO STOR- I AGE, ORCHARD ROAD. »IU j I MM «moll advertisement* ond answers to box numbers. CLASSIFIED ADS. SITUATIONS VACANT 20 Words $2 (Mm.)— Box 50 cts. extra. BRITISH384 words
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Advertisement141 1957-02-23 12 '^JpSpiuftrr^^ You II see the best of 3*"" i^ "4ftk Britain 1 08 II way \^~'j*ij&L-\^Wk t rom a car of your it Only m your own c.ir cm you twSfm *^l -A enjoy the go-as-you-please holiday fe jH^^"**-7 i r*y^ that shows you Britain at its best. Choose one141 words
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THE FREE PRESS Saturday MAGAZINE
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Title Section10 1957-02-23 1 THE FREE PRESS Saturday MAGAZINE Singapore, Saturday, February 23, 1957.10 words
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Article, Illustration850 1957-02-23 1 PELHAM GROOM - BLACK MAGIC PELHAM GROOM Second m a great new series of articles on Malay magic by f)NE of the most surprising things about Black Magic is the universal similarity of its form and ritual. This is particularly apparent m what is known as sympathetic magic, which is the ability to850 words
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Article, Illustration65 1957-02-23 1 This jolly little fellow is a symbolical drawing used by pawjngs to represent their victims m sympathetic-mag.c "The thick lines represent Ihe arms and legs. The vulnerable eyes. nose, mouth, and throat can be seen outlined without the hairy face. The figure is drawn S rOund b65 words
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Article, Illustration1314 1957-02-23 2 ERIC WOOLNOUGH - THEIR DEEDS LIVE ON... ERIC WOOLNOUGH SDFSDAFSDA Where were the searchlights and the artillery Sire? Seven hours after the bombardment started, the first wave of between 40 and 50 special Japanese armoured landing craft ploughed across the Straits. BUT WHERE WERE THE SEARCHLIGHTS TO PINPOINT THE INVADING JAPANESE LANDING CRAFT?1,314 words
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Article, Illustration673 1957-02-23 3 A n<ew page about people and places by JOHN BEHACUE SINGAPORE has seen so many new guide books lauding the virtues of our 'irresistibly charming" island lately thai we're likely to be lulled into ;i state of false security. I'm not saying: that these brightly coloured little673 words
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FILM PREVIEWS
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Article, Illustration205 1957-02-23 4 "|>UNDLE of Joy" lives up to its name. It's a frolic from beginning "v* to end. It has catchy tunes, an hilarious story, and Debbie Reynolds. What more could you want? Xj» Some of you will remember Ciinger Rogers m a similar film some years ago,205 words
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Article217 1957-02-23 4 IULIE" is a thriller, J and Julie is played by Doris Day. The film E is m black and white E and she doesn't sing. Her make up is deplor- able and the story is not E very strong. E Julie is married for the217 words
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Article171 1957-02-23 4 IN "The First Texan" Joel Mcrea 1 plays the part of Sam Hous--1 ton the ex-Governor of Tenessee 1 who left that State m 1832 to set up practice as a lawyer m Texas. At that time certain citizens were E planning to revolt against Mexico.171 words
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Article135 1957-02-23 4 Hooligans glorified JUST m case you should think I am I against rock-n-roll let me tell you that I am a member of the Singapore jazz Club h-jt the film "Rock Pretty Baby" upsets me. It is not the music which upsets me but the pattern of life that it135 words
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Article50 1957-02-23 4 Bundle of TV > y Tiger Hun for the Sun The First Texan The Power and the Prize Julie Hock Pretty Baby NOW SHOWING Oil My Papa (F.P. Feb. 10) Written on the Wind (F.P Feb. 9) Tea and Sympathy (F.P. Feb. 16) Forbidden Desire (F.P. Love Me Tender50 words
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Article179 1957-02-23 4 IT JUST MISSES THE BOAT UERE'S Widmark again with Tre- yi vor Howard and Jane Greer m "Run for the Sun," Having yL told you that, you know you are going to see some good Xj> acting and with Roy Boulting directing you should be able *f to look forward179 words
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Article, Illustration246 1957-02-23 4 Adult fairy tales THE Power and the Prize" brings Robert Taylor to the screen once jA, again and with him come Sir Cedric Hardwicke and a very beautiful young lady called Elizabeth Mueller. AT Taylor plays the part of an up and coming executive m a big American firm. He246 words
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Article245 1957-02-23 4 JEFF PLAYS THE CLOWN "rpOY TIGER" with Jeff Chandler and La- raine Day is a comedy and a particularly E pleasing comedy at that. Gwen Taylor (Laraine Day) is the vice- E president of an advertising agency of which Rick Todd (Jeff Chandler) is the art director. Gwen ha.> a245 words
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Article162 1957-02-23 1 THE FREE PRESS THE STRAITS TIMES SIAGAPURt maauaku S|MG pAU j, t POINTER WINDSOR LAD SCRUTINEER RVVEE lOH i\ t ALLAN LEWIS TRESPASSER EPSOM JEEP CALL BOY PUINTfcK wuw. I r^ 7^ rrr^r, r,:; BANCOT m. i I r»- set s |eb-— &r ac- asr-"* sss^162 words
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Article, Illustration585 1957-02-23 1 ALLAN LEWIS - Frogman the danger to Buitenzorg ALLAN LEWIS -By DESPITE rain on Wednesday night and a shower yesterday, tin Roing is still quite firm for this afternoon's racing* Doc Rodger^ li still undecided about running Red Wolf. Tawakal. Maha Ranee and Geifang Star. I don't think Tawakal will start m the585 words
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Article, Illustration1063 1957-02-23 2 Track RACE ONE Class 4-51 Furs. ARCH SIDE: 29-1-57— Went over 3P m 39 1/5. TRAILER: 21-2-57 Covered last 3P m even time. DRAGON SEED: 19-2-57 19-2-57— Was impressive m sprinting last two furlongs. PROFESSOR BANCOT: No lecent report. GKMLDBM (iLS: 21-2-57 Reeled off 3P m1,063 words
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Advertisement130 1957-02-23 2 BIGNBWS arriving m the new MCfeJ SERIES 111 h9H 'OUALITY FIRST* faßfl morris jm 4Sf*^Vm(^ a^aK^aV B\ *^r i m '»V 5 I < i WEWSTVLING! New gracefully-proportioned lines smooth air-flow contours from bonnet to tail f styling to keep the Oxford ahead for yean f KEW COLOURS Glamorous new130 words
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Article, Illustration701 1957-02-23 3 RACE TWO Cl. 4, Div. 2-7 Furs. CLEAR WATER: 24-1-57— Was kept with Jutting over 3F m 41. NOTAVBEBS: No recent report. MALAY FILM II: 19-2-57— Wu kept to 3P m even time; 21-2-57— Covered 3P In 44. MAHA RANEE: 31-1-57— Went over701 words
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Article, Illustration1084 1957-02-23 4 Four best are Priority, Notaverse What HaDDened and Barracuda IT will pay to f* ilow the 1 Bagby stab) at Penan£ today, fir»t day of the Penan,. Turf Club's two day FebruaryMarch meeting. The Penang trainer has always done well on his own favourite hunting ground1,084 words
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Article, Illustration130 1957-02-23 4 Punters Club] MR. Sydney Vincent Llm returns to the Punters Club today to see if he can better his previous score of seven points. Remember, the points are awarded: Five for a winner and two for a placed horse. Here are Mr. Lim's tips for130 words
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