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Title Section14 1959-10-08 1 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS dfafasdfasfas No. *****. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1959. 15 CENTS.14 words
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Article51 1959-10-08 1 Opinion Polling day in Britain era) the Bl hould r In any this edftlvote exactly ited rticular am rn the now ropifor readily the m SO un.ore than The shilling *ns before, prosa II m iecbeld m the ot a with a probaf the 1 the ~'ner nd a tn51 words
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Article374 1959-10-08 1 STOCK EXCHANGE STILL TIPS THE TORIES but vast army of 'don't knows' holds key to result of Britain's election Margin will be narrow either way, says Mac LONDON, Thursday. >JR HAROLD MACMILLAN faces Britain's verdict at the polls today convinced that either his Conservatives or theReuter - 374 words
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Article, Illustration82 1959-10-08 1 TO STUDY FRENCH AT DIJON VARSITY Miss Daphne Chia, 20. who leaves this weekend for France to study at the University of Dijon for a year under a French Government scholarship. Miss Chia. a former student of St. Joseph's Convent, Paya Lebar, joined the Overseas Union Bank as a French82 words
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Article, Illustration268 1959-10-08 1 A MORNING BIG BANG A DEADLY Japanese bomb which had been the constant companion of Cashin Street children for nearly 18 years was destroyed by Singapore Army experts this morning. It was probably one of the hundreds of bombs dropped by theFree Press - 268 words
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Article43 1959-10-08 1 New Ministry post for woman TifRS. Mavis Puthucheary, wife of Mr. James Puthucheary, has been appointed Assistant Secretary "B" at the Singapore Ministry of Education m Kay Siang Road. She was formerly Assistant Director m charge of Administration at the Social Welfare Department.43 words
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Article50 1959-10-08 1 JERUSALEM, Thurs.— The Israeli Minister of the Interior last night rejected an application for Israeli citizenship made by Philip Alan Goldston, 30, former London clerk, who failed to surrender to bail m London last Wednesday. The police requested the Minister to issue a deportition order against Goldston. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article104 1959-10-08 1 U.K. pier pavilion gutted SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, Thurs. The greater part of Southend pier's famous 30--year-old wooden pavilion collapsed m a mass of flames here last night. It had been blazing since soon after dusk while every available fireman from Southend and neighbouring areas fought to control it. The outbreak started atReuter - 104 words
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Article74 1959-10-08 1 CECURITY forces m Pahang have killed two terrorists a man and a woman who was a senior Communist propagandist. The woman hai been identified as Ah Chmji, wife of a notorious Communist leader, Lo Hon, who was killed some years ago. The man killed was Yeng74 words
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Article61 1959-10-08 1 Grunwald: 'To clear my name' LONDON. Thurs. Mr. Friedrich Grunwald, London financier, yesterday saw Mr. Neville Faulks, a lawyer appointed by the Government to investigate the affairs of the Jasper group of companies. Mr. Grunwald, managing director of some of these companies, who has been staying m Israel, said onReuter - 61 words
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Article102 1959-10-08 1 'Not guilty' plea by Van Rie BOSTON. Thurs. Willem Van Rie, the radio operator of the Dutch ship Utrecht, pleaded not guilty m court here yesterday to a charge of murdering a passenger. Lynn Kauffman, 23, a pretty American divorcee whose battered body was found floating m the harbour here.Reuter - 102 words
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Article187 1959-10-08 1 pOLOGNE, Thurs. No operation will be carried out on six-year-old Rajendra Kumar Pawa of Singapore, who is m Cologne University hospital with a rare blood disease the secretariat of the hospital's childrens department said yesterday m reply to questions. The reason for the decision not toReuter - 187 words
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138 1959-10-08 1 Home-made yacht from S'pore arrives in U.K. EMSWORTH, Near Portsmouth, Hamp., Thurs. A ROYAL NAVY officer and a rating who left Singapore eight months ago m a 24-foot, home-made yacht, are expected to dock here today after a voyage half-way round the world. The bearded yachtsmen. 44--year-old Lieut.-Cdr. Edward AtkinsonReuter - 138 words
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Article35 1959-10-08 1 October first grade rubber buyers f .o.b. opened m Singapore this morning at 100 v s cents per lb., up one-eighth of a cent on yesterday's close. The tone was quiet.35 words
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Article130 1959-10-08 1 Re-group plan for Govt unions HPHE Singapore FederaA tion of Union of Government Employees plans a big reorganisation of its 24 affiliated unions. A spokesman for the Federation said it was intended to re-group and strengthen the existing number of affiliates into about seven large unions. The newly- registered Amalgamated130 words
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Advertisement97 1959-10-08 1 fTiifTDAMDRUFF? Get rid of it with E^H U i ttomical FastSi Effective g| DANDRICIDE Tj^ from Hairdressers, *L. Dispensaries Stores. sport I ID* i SHIRTS p $4 so up \\J^jr 52.50 up V v B Ef» SHEETS SINGLETS. SOCKS, j x 90" BLANKETS. ETC. ♦3.00 each ALL MUST GO <97 words
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Advertisement39 1959-10-08 1 Racing Special Pages 11, 12 Forces section Page 4 Cartoons Page 5 Your lucky star Page 5 Women's corner Page 5 Other overseas cables Page 3 Orchids show feature: Pases 8. 9 LOTTERY APPEAL: PRIVY COUNCIL DECISION -P. 539 words
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Advertisement142 1959-10-08 1 World wide value^W I and world wide fame I IZEISS IKON I S -i Qj L 3 L 3 is fiere FM Medium Short Wave with Stereo Phonograph. Always lovely to gaze upon, never disappointing m its superb quality stereophonic sound reproduction. gcMHiMM SO 132 HE it tube complement (9)142 words
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Article56 1959-10-08 2 40-HOUR WEEK IN RUSSIA? MOSCOW, Thurs. A 40-hour week for all Soviet factory and office workers and holidays with pay are among the aim* of proposals pubUshMl here yesterday by the Legislative Commissions of both chambers of the Supreme Soviet. The proposals would also lay down a minimum wage forReuter - 56 words
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118 1959-10-08 2 'WRECKERS' PLOT A NATIONAL DOCK STRIKE Giant onion issues warning to member s 'Outside elements' come under fire LONDON. Thursday. AN official warning that industrial "wreckers" were plotting a national dock strike was issued yesterday by Britain's giant Transport and General Workers Union here. Letters were sent to all dockReuter - 118 words
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Article82 1959-10-08 2 PEKING IN BIG TRADE DEALS T ONDON, Thurs. China Ju has ordered stainless steel worth over £1 million ($8,500,000) from the Sheffield steel firm, FirthVickers Stainless Steels. Deliveries will start at the end of this month and continue until next April. Mr. M. Laraki. Morocco's Director of Trade and Commerce,Reuter - 82 words
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Article18 1959-10-08 2 LONDON, Thurs. The Indian Government has approved a scheme to manufacture British tractors In India.18 words
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69 1959-10-08 2 SO attending course on air travel A TRAINING course for 50 BOAC appointed agents from Singapore, Malaya and Borneo, opened on Tuesday morning at the Chinese YMCA In Siienton Way. This course for travel agents Is being conducted by BOAC Head Office Training Unit. It is under the direction of69 words
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Article60 1959-10-08 2 GLOOMY -BUT DON'T DESPAIR JAKARTA. Thurs. The vice-chairman of the Indonesian Buprerae Advisory Council, Mr. Ruslan Abdulgani. has described the economic and security situation m the country as "gloomy." But he added: "This gloom should not lead us to despair. We should instead face it with all the strength weReuter - 60 words
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358 1959-10-08 2 WASHINGTON, Thursday. A LEADING Japanese cotton expert said yesterday that China could pour 650 million additional yards of cotton fabric onto world markets by reducing its ration of clothing to the Chinese people by one yard a head. Mr, T. Murayama, research358 words
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Article26 1959-10-08 2 WELXJNGTON, Thiirs. New Zealand's Customs Minister, Mr. Raymond Boord, yesterday predicted imports next year would be at a much higher level than m 1959.26 words
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Article280 1959-10-08 2 SHIPPING IN PORT Ships lying alongside the Sin. gapore Harbour Board wharves or expected today are: Ludwigshafen 1/i, Tong Nam 3. Rajula 4/5, Hoi Houw <JA, Benmhor 8/9, Tidra 10/11, Pres. McKinley 13/14, Benmacdhui 15/16, Radnorshire 18, Shoun Maru 19, Serdang N.Wall 3, Bidor N.Wall 5, Emp. Gannet 21/22. Sonavati280 words
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Article52 1959-10-08 2 SAN FRANCISCO, Thurs.Mr. Tan Siew 6in, Malaya's Minister of Finance, yesterday neared the end of a fourday visit to San Francisco by meeting officials of the Bank of America. Bank officials only say there had been "a business discussion, but the bank cannot disclose itsReuter - 52 words
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Article21 1959-10-08 2 BANGKOK. Thurs.—Thailand will take part m the international trade fair m Osaka from April 9 to 26, 1960.21 words
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Article335 1959-10-08 2 World market prices U.K. Closing Prices NOTE: All prices below are middle prices. LONDON. Oct. 7. Previous Today RUtBIR No. 1 Wl RUBBER Ht. 1 RUBBER Ni. 1 RSI Settlement Mouee Terms He* l»2 ™J* /1S TONE Oull Above prices quoted »n penc* PIPPER: White Sarawak f.aa e.l.f. Eurapean pert.335 words
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Article32 1959-10-08 2 HONG BOMQ Wedni Clofting pr ees PirrJoui 1 HKI H. S B Corporf Union In* Canton Wheelork HKong pi;c if H Dairy Farm A: C Stor&R' Taikoo Do *,v32 words
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Article144 1959-10-08 2 BEVEALED H.K. CO lIONG KO.NG Honfl; Kong go^ had to Agree to na. Admiralty £7 m tore the would surrenc Naval Do«k Kong islei p qJ merit official yesterc He is Finaj. Arthur C arke 2 1 giving the Lep cil detai over th(144 words
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Article714 1959-10-08 2 NOTE: All prices below are middle prices SINGAPORE. Wednesdsy. INDUSTRIAL! Previses Teiae Alex Bricks Pref 1.75 1.70 Oris. 12.35 2.20 Atlas let 1100 Buyers B.B. Petrol 50 6 41/B.M. Trustees 525 5.2$ Con Tin Smelt Pref. !9 19/- Ords. 37 6 37 '6 Federal Dispensary 1.01V. 1.03714 words
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Advertisement825 1959-10-08 2 y^^*^~ B^S 1 BBBBBBJa^ 1§— i -aajajjjrCn im\ I "1 ""I 1 Jl J^_£j ia* a» >^m «^eafij jajaaij^ j 1 1 aaas P V @THI t.A.L. UNES U? Sailings ta ADEN, REB MA. MEDITERRANEAN, Ufi) CONTININTAL ft SCANDINAVIAN PORTS. X^ S'aart P S'laai Paaaif jQ J» ms. Batata i825 words
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Advertisement287 1959-10-08 2 HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE «c NORTH GERMAN LLOYD To Colombo, Genoa, Marseilles, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bremen Hamburg. Calls Southampton for passengers. Spore P. Sham Penang NESSENITEIN (LIOYO) 12/14 Oet tS/M Oct IS/17 Oct BRAUNSCHWEIG (HAPAG) 22/24 Oct 2S/20 Oct 20/27 Oct SCNWABCNSTEIN (LLOYD) 30 Oct/ 2 Nay To Manila, Hongkong, Yokohama, Nogoya and287 words
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369 1959-10-08 3 vf OSCOW, Thurs. )l j| r Khrushchev t m a speech published >esterday that .lt is unreasonable to be ea*er for war as a cock is eager for a good ipHe *as speaking at a .er in VtadivosS% n Tuesday during a wayReuter - 369 words
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Article402 1959-10-08 3 U.S. makes firm declaration on 'liberation' of Formosa L NEW YORK, Thursday. attempt by Communist China to seize Formosa was likely to result m "total war." warned Mr. Douglas Dillon, the Undersecretary of State, last night. He declared: "We firmly reject attempts by Communist leaders to justify402 words
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154 1959-10-08 3 TEL AVIV, Thursday. Ml n KRAL Abdul Karim Kassem, Iraqi Prime Minister who was wounded m yesterday's iwnimtirn bid. spoke to his people last night .dad Radio. I bulletin on the 45-year-old premier ffered only a "flesh wound" and a frac- henU.P.I; Reuter - 154 words
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Article80 1959-10-08 3 Cherkassky audience held rapt RKASSKY held m rapt attorn his recital l at the Vicpore. me. of amazing vtholicity, o centuries of rom Rameau to ro gramme which iperlatives it is j words of adeor Cherkassky's 13 of Ravel's objec- SonaSufti -e it to say that never he*rd the diffi-80 words
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Article63 1959-10-08 3 Lunik stays on course aJJ^COW. Thurs. The 2Jjj« moon rocket is con- to move strictly along ILA rbit and a t 12.30 wS" o M alayan Wme i today m£m l 8 mUes from the SEHJ2? its wa y back towards the earth. mSon n eXt of trans to earthReuter - 63 words
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Article111 1959-10-08 3 UNION TO BAULK IKE PITTSBURGH, Thurs.— Mr. David McDonald, president of the United Steelworkers Union, said yesterday his union would use every legal means to avoid a court order to return to work for 80 days, as allowed by the Taft-Hartley Labour Act. There have been strong suggestions m theReuter - 111 words
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Article33 1959-10-08 3 ALL SETTLED MAKARIOS RHODES, Thurs. Archbishop Makarios and General Grivas. former commander of the terrorist EOKA, announced after lengthy talks here yesterday: "All our misunderstandings have been settled." They meet again today.- ReuterReuter - 33 words
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157 1959-10-08 3 2.000.000 hit by West Bengal floods CALCUTTA, Thurs.— More than two million people have been hit by the floods In West Bengal where troops have been pressed into rescue operations. The Chief Minister, Dr. B. C. Roy. said it was still not possible to assess exactly the havoc caused byReuter - 157 words
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Article172 1959-10-08 3 LONDON, Thurs. Mr. i Harold Macmillan, the Prime Minister, yesterday called on Britain to seize the opportunity presented by what might be the first break m the East-West ice jam and "may perhaps prove to be the thaw and the coming of spring." He saidReuter - 172 words
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Article86 1959-10-08 3 WASHINGTON, Thurs. Mr. Christian Herter, the U.S. Secretary of State, yesterday pledged that the U.S. would give its continued "strong" support to the Central Treaty Organisation formerly the Bagdad Pact. He was addressing the public opening session of the three-day ministerial council meeting of the "northernReuter - 86 words
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Article15 1959-10-08 3 ADEN, Thurs.— About 5,000 dockers went on strike for an Indefinite period here.15 words
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Article179 1959-10-08 3 'YES' TO BIRTH CONTROL GENEVA, Thnrs.— A study group of theologians, doctors and students of the World Council of Churches which embraces 173 Anglican, Protestant and Orthodox churches has announced its strong support for family planning with birth control. A report said: 'There appears to be no moral distinction betweenReuter; U.P.I - 179 words
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Article71 1959-10-08 3 i A^HINGTON. Thurs.— A refugee Chinese ichoUrte He 2* a Spitted Chinese lan*ua f e photo miiii 4ys ca »> provide Inexpensive printed material for mi '»on s of Chinese for the first time m history Chin*! has als worked out a new method ofU.P.I - 71 words
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Article112 1959-10-08 3 UAR-PEKING ROW IS DEVELOPING r»AIRO, Thurs. The weekly newspaper Akher Saa has charged Communist China with "directing and financing" communist parties m Arab countries. The weekly said this was particularly true of Iraq. It reported that Peking had sent 200,000 dinars m Gold bullion" to theU.P.I - 112 words
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Article16 1959-10-08 3 SAIGON, The Rotary Club has collected A/$43,000 for the relief of flood victims m Formosa.- U.P.I.U.P.I - 16 words
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Article24 1959-10-08 3 NEW YORK.— The U.S. delegation yesterday endorsed the Soviet Union's suggestion of a United Nations-sponsored conference to exchange experience m other space exploration. ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article59 1959-10-08 3 PNOM PENH. Prince Vorodom Sihanouk, Prime Minister of Cambodia, is prepared to "accept definite exile outside the kingdom" if a referendum shows his people favour two alleged rebel leaders instead of him, it was announced here yes. terday. ■X -1- -4. ROME. Singer Mario Lanza, who died yesterday, had onlyReuter - 59 words
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Article20 1959-10-08 3 MIAMI BEACH. The 1960 Miss Universe contest will be held here next July instead of at Long Beach, California. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article20 1959-10-08 3 LONDON.— Princess Alexandra of Kent returned here by air last night from her tour of Australia and SouthEast Asia. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article31 1959-10-08 3 PNOM PENH. Cambodia has referred to the International Justice Court at The Hague a dispute between her and Thailand over a borderterritory temple which claims is "occupied" by her neighbour.- ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article24 1959-10-08 3 COLOMBO.— The Government will present Bill for the reintroduction >f capital punishment m the next session of Parliament beginning: I on Oct. 27.- ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article124 1959-10-08 3 CHANGE IN TIBET CALL NEW YORK, Thurs. Delegations of Malaya and Ireland yesterday again revised their resolutions on the Tibet question, which the Steering Committee is due to consider on Friday as a possible item for the General Assembly's agenda. A new draft circulated among delegations, dropped an earlier callReuter - 124 words
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90 1959-10-08 3 U.S. atomic expert to tour Russia WASHINGTON, Thurs.— Mr. John McCone, chairman of the U.S. atomic energy commission, announced yesterday that he would leave today on a ten-day tour of atomic energy installations m the Soviet Union. An announcement said that Professor Vasily Emelyanov, his Soviet counterpart, would make aReuter - 90 words
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Article52 1959-10-08 3 KLM honour for British pilot LONDON, Thurs. The world's oldest airline, KLM, yesterday celebrated its 40th. anniversary by honouring the pilot who flew its first plane from London. He is Mr. Jerry Shaw, 67, who was presented with the KLM Silver Medal by Mr. William Kermer, general manager for KLM52 words
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Article29 1959-10-08 3 BONN. The defence committee of the Bundestag (Lower House) has unanimously decided to equip the West German armed forces with the U.S Hawk anti-aircraft missile.- ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Advertisement367 1959-10-08 3 BrenelNknjuL £taA TAPE RECORDER t > Mode m Englond §§^S^S^ BP^T*' PIRFORMANCI &§w M'**** '^&or List Price p^^^ C/irr/b //i^s^ valuable features:--3 Recording Speeds 7| f 3J, l| i.p.s. Push Button Operation Separate Bom Treble Controls High Quelity Speaker Spool size up to 7" Pause Control Printed Circuit Ampilifier Modern367 words
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Article, Illustration447 1959-10-08 4 First woman to aid m dog display pOR the first time m Royal Air Force history a woman has taken part m a demonstration of anticriminal work by RAF police dogs. The occasion was the Malaya and Singapore area police dog trials of the Far East447 words
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Article398 1959-10-08 4 "I INOFFICIAL HISTORY" by Field Marshal Slim, just published (Cassell 21s has a collection of tales about "the little battles and unimportant skirmishes." The reader first sees Slim as a subaltern m the Mesopotamia of the 1914-1918 war leading his men into the lesser action of398 words
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Article310 1959-10-08 4 Jonathan Russell - Jonathan Russell by DAME EDITH SITWELL. 72, can temper her poetic talents with a fiery outburst. At her most imperious during a recital at the Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, she caused a member of the audience to complain. "Speak up, we can't hear you," came the protest from the310 words
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Article, Illustration96 1959-10-08 4 ONLY two people guessed the correct answer to last week's quiz. Each will receive one Philips EP record. They are Md. Khalid bin Ahmad, c/o 56, Chin Swee Road, Singapore, 3, and Lim Hock Kirn, 66. Koon Seng Road, Singapore, 15. The mystery personality was tenor Luis96 words
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Advertisement590 1959-10-08 4 i Fine DIAMOND RINGS 1 NEW DESIGNS I I V, S. Je SILV A Jewellers 106, ORCHARD RD., SINGAPORE. Telephone: ***** Straits Tknes k Free Preu w» inf ww fwl" tiMrs mmr rap*MOTrtaMv«s «t 1* Hmt, COLO STORACf ARCADE. will imivi mmN •dvctJMwiiti www m wwwmwwT Twwwwm* ClmWUd ■<vrtli«— H590 words
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Advertisement207 1959-10-08 4 O\LY TDE BEST FOR YOUR EYtS PINPOINT DEFINITION I A I I Benefit your eyes and keep them healthy by asking for ZEISS. Available from:— GREAT CHINA OPTICAL CO. 334, North Bridge Road. Singapore Note: All ZEISS lenses beor this mark S Tr& WATCH OF l 4ffj /a life time207 words
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128 1959-10-08 5 PRIVY COUNCIL SAYS 'NO' IN STORE CASE Clearest possible lottery 9 [LONDON, Thursday. fglfflOn hy Lee Yang Hee tor special leave to appeal against his nktmii m Singapore m October. 1956. of assisting m the carry- public lottery -the "characters" lottery was yesterday ,he Judicial Committee of the Privy CouncilReuter - 128 words
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52 1959-10-08 5 Angel of Hell man cannot make appeal I of the re- rrom Lam m .i Kong to the his m :mg for fosterI Choi, who is I f death, told Lt there was I nental demediately foster"l am an Angel of m Ife, Lord w d there that Choi aReuter - 52 words
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Article17 1959-10-08 5 I near Tel -ng ahead use corn --.cultural paper believed to nerclal use paper17 words
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Article, Illustration286 1959-10-08 5 RED CROSS DEPENDS ON THIS PREMIERE A WORTHY cause which deserves all the support Singapore women can give it is the Red Cross Society. Each year a small group of women strive to raise funds to meet the society's expenses. This year the society is holding a charityM.W - 286 words
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Advertisement11 1959-10-08 5 ■*"> r«MOUS SINCE 1899 c o<» QUALITY o^' »00l TUMIT W^| LTD.11 words
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Advertisement191 1959-10-08 5 I your COLD I STORAGE Scotch |4 X Fresh Herrings ">. .62 h y Sirloin with bone ib 2.05 i Swonson's 4| Chicken Wings P w. 2.00 J I Danish p Camembert Cheese ox. box 2.10 J |S Magnolia |1 Yoghourt (Non f«ti s 0 .70 9 Plumrose C L191 words
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Miscellaneous361 1959-10-08 5 Singapore tomorrow from tary. Mr Cyril A Pinto Jakarta. He will call on the treasurer." Mr Soon S £S!T v^ Im H ter Mr S*^ asst treaSSr Mr° Kuan Yew, during his stay Lee Kirn Chin here. Denis Warner, will be v^"^ ***** today at the amonp; a panel of361 words
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Miscellaneous39 1959-10-08 5 t£d^^^*^^^m*m^^^^^^^^^^^ujmt»~**i^mjw^^^T HVi'iTfi ii a BORN today, you have been given by the stars outstanding characteristics which, if used to their utmost, will brin» you exceptional success. You have a veritable genius for doing a painstaking job. and once you39 words
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Miscellaneous490 1959-10-08 5 have set out to do something, it is a foregone conclusion that it will be executed with perfection. Sincere and candid m your opinions, you are sometimes too frank and outspoken. You can be tactful when you wish, but you would rather call a spade a spade and be done490 words
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626 1959-10-08 6 RUSSIA'S PLAN FOR CONQUEST OF SPACE Manned trip to Moon scheduled for 1963 By ROBERT MUSEL gRITISH scientists have said the Russian round-the-moon rocket is part of an eight-stage master plan for the conquest of sp;ict'. It appeared the Russian scientists were half way through their two-year-old programme with their626 words
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Article132 1959-10-08 6 MR. G. L. Mehta. chairman of the Industrial Credit, and Investment Corporation of India, told prospective foreign investors In his address at the annual Far East Conference at Washington not to worry about "the socialistic pattern of society' to which the Indian Government isU.P.I - 132 words
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287 1959-10-08 6 r pHE Daily Telegraph of London has claimed that China was m an advan- tageous position m her territorial dispute with India, but believed that China would refrain from putting pressure on India to the extent that the latter would seek alignmentReuter - 287 words
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Article145 1959-10-08 6 RED CHINA SNUB FOR INDIA ENVOY THE Indian Ambassador to Communist China has been unable to gain an audience with China's Premier Chou En-lai, the Indian Government has said. Deputy Minister of External Affairs, Mrs. Lakshmi Menon, said that whenever the Indian envoy m Peking called to see Chou, heReuter - 145 words
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473 1959-10-08 6 An almost impossible task for U.N. team THE United Nations investigating commission m Laos is having understandable difficulty i documenting: the Laotian charges of aggression against Communist North Vietnam. Part of the difficulty is geographical, part j is the nature of the people involved, and part must lie m theU.P.I - 473 words
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Article168 1959-10-08 6 PROBLEM OF KOREANS ON SAKHALIN SOUTH KOREAN ambassador You Chan Yang, commenting In New York on his government's demand that the Soviets repatriate 40,000 Koreans from Sakhalin Island, said he hoped that the United BtaUs would raise the matter m the General Assembly. The Seoul Government has urged the InternationalU.P.I - 168 words
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Article17 1959-10-08 6 LONDON, Thurs. Queen Elizabeth has decided that November 8 shall be observed as "Remembrance Sunday." ReuterReuter - 17 words
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Advertisement149 1959-10-08 6 IT* r *™vT* \^^^^H ■■HUM 1» > A NATURAL SOURCE OF ENERGY I V^^tfc^^^^, In order to overcome tiredness, adults need an energyit resf o r 'ng food. Taken as a drink or m concentrated form BRAND by tfie s P°onful, on bread or with fresh or tinned fruit, sweetened149 words
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Advertisement205 1959-10-08 6 I W THE FOREFRQdr OF I EXPOSURE METEKS \Sekonk j AUTO-LEADI, ASA 4-12,000, LVs!T!^ 1/2000 HI. az. S2B/50 SSL $32/80 (TOP DISCOUNT (OR >M»IMk Tal: JafJO/2'»i3 NaW Offto*: Ft*,*. ■ranch: Kaata u» t JHaw >a>w: Gntat Worn p 0 k jOp»«t< wtojwHy 7.00 a ot Mi You SAVE 40s OF205 words
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Miscellaneous418 1959-10-08 6 CLUES ACROSS 5 Break into places a small INo strict cad disagrees with PPci c^ c ot to start with one (11). <"). 8 Never got spliced! (5). ■v ll may be aeen In dlsln--9 Dig one's heels into the terested people (3). donkey: he wasn't having 7 Snake of418 words
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Article93 1959-10-08 7 Corporal saves drowning boy routine duty 1 1- !^on for Corporal ■omes from I a ii Estate. LeiI c Station He \y Gan IsI nan Ocean I y change o: B I i^me ti.e alarm: a m difflculI beivMß I strong ..:d the I pt along I om the to93 words
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Article26 1959-10-08 7 I -The I ior .ye any Federation soon to '.;nis..rces. >aid yesterJovernment adopt the .ne en kdej Game four with the ne Departbmitted26 words
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Article, Illustration328 1959-10-08 7 T "graces are a *,tk plomats family lth a difference. v^ w -ani Degrace, the Consul to |JJ* hi s wife beMr. Degrace. «»Nb m V ravelled "ten*<K* .V° learn mucll tn^y <*n of other coun- trwllin I,,^^ them how other •arts of hFree Press - 328 words
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380 1959-10-08 7 fHE Singapore airport facilitation committee is studying a report by the International Air Transport Association's Facilitation Advisory Group to do away with passports for travelling. The report says air travellers should be allowed to fly the globe on an air ticket and a380 words
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Article72 1959-10-08 7 MARSEILLES, Thurs. Somerset Maugham, the British writer, has left here on board the French liner Laos on a "sentimental journey" to the Far East. The 85-year-old writer told reporters: "Before I die I want to see again the places where I lived 35 years ago." A spokesman72 words
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Article31 1959-10-08 7 The Singapore battalion of the Boys' Brigade will hold their annual display, entitled "Christian Manliness In the Making", at the Lee Kuo Chuan Auditorium, AngloChinese School, Barker Road, tomorrow.31 words
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Article, Illustration364 1959-10-08 7 Singapore schools are on the look-out for 'undesirable 9 reading matter 3CHOOL authorities m Singapore are keeping a close watch on students who may be reading "undesirable" books and comics. Strict measures are being taken. Any student caught reading such material would be sent to "detention" classes and the books364 words
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Article41 1959-10-08 7 A car driven by Mr. Tan Ah Kow caught fire while being driven along Serangoon Road towards MacPherson Market this morning. Carrying nsh to the market, the car was badly damaged before a nre engine arrived.41 words
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243 1959-10-08 7 LOYALTY DOES NOT REQUIRE LA VISH SPENDING npHE four Chambers of Commerce m Singapore will not spend money lavishly or unnecessarily during the celebrations on National Loyalty Week. The National Loyalty Week from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5 is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture to celebrate the installation of243 words
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Article, Illustration233 1959-10-08 7 Brownie the kitten cried all night A BROWN kitten was rescued yesterday morning after being trapped for 12 hours m a lift well at the Bank of China building. The kitten was believed to have wormed its way to the bottom through a tiny opening the previous night. It wasFree Press - 233 words
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Article33 1959-10-08 7 Fraser Neave end Malayan Breweries Ltd. will hold a joint annual dinner for their dealers at the F N Sports Pavilion m River Valley Road on Oct. 16 at 7.30 pjn.33 words
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Article190 1959-10-08 7 SCHOOL SURVEY PLANS TAKE SHAPE THE Ministry of Education and the Singapore Teachers' Training College plan to undertake an island-wide survey on the rate of comprehension among primary pupils this year. Test surveys on reading and comprehension had been completed on Englishmedium and Chinese-me-dium primary pupils numbering 400 m each190 words
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Miscellaneous164 1959-10-08 7 INDEPENDENT MISSIONARY MOVEMENT: Free film show at Gimson School for Boys at Clemcnti Road 7.30 p.m. SINGAPORE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY: Weekly concert at Monk's Hill School. Winstedt Road 8 p.m. SINGAPORE ART SOCIETY: life model drawing dais at Cultural Centre from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Y.W.C.A. (Outram Road): Malay—164 words
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Miscellaneous41 1959-10-08 7 HIGH TIDES TODAY: 2.14 p.m. TOMORROW: 3.56 a.m. and 3.04 p.m. SATURDAY: 5.24 ajn. and 4.11 p.m. SUNDAY: 7.18 a.m. and 5.54 p.m. MONDAY: 8.29 aan. and 7.45 p.m. TUESDAY: 9.13 aan. and 8.52 p.m. WEDNESDAY: 9.46 a.m. and 9.42 pjn.41 words
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Article, Illustration69 1959-10-08 8 THE Vanda Oriole. This hybrid was made by that great orchid breeder Mr. John Laycock, and the seeds were raised at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It is a handsome brown and cream flower and is sweetly scented m the morning. Orchids such as those illustrated on this69 words
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Article557 1959-10-08 8 KHOO KAY ANN - KHOO KAY ANN By IT IS commonly thought that orchids are exotic plants only available to the very rich. This is not so; they can be grown just as easily as other plants. Their requirements are just the same. They want food, water, light,557 words
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Article, Illustration47 1959-10-08 8 THE Dendrobium Lady Fayc, variety Donald Jackson which was given an award of merit recently by the Malayan Orchid Society. It is a Phaelonopsis type with lovely dark red and very large flowers. It was raised as a seedling by Mr. Jackson, of Johore.47 words
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Article296 1959-10-08 8 ALAN YANG - See that extra something ALAN YANG By Free Press Reporter ■pHE Malayan Orchid Show this year *gl have that extra something which w gjJ it colour and pomp. The $20,000 show is being held mder tJ auspices of the Malayan Orchid Society A short speech tomorrow night by the sol296 words
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Article, Illustration144 1959-10-08 9 UICK GROWTH FOR PLANTS L remarkable plant food lanf growth has Nhown plant ',1 fIvPOIH'V rowth comes to n soil, sand, or rood includes all Is, which are and instantly tely available part of the foliage, fruit sure results rden flowers, and trees have made it one of the most144 words
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Article71 1959-10-08 9 A PRIZE WINNING IDEA A PRIZE-WIN-NING idea for displaying orchids m the home is provided by a floral arrange* ment of light green lotus and pink carnations created by Mrs. L Brightman. Mrs. Brightman won third prize with this entry at a Singapore flower 6how held at the Happy World71 words
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Article, Illustration55 1959-10-08 9 A thing of beauty for the beginners 0 THE long-stemmed Dendrobiums, which thrive even m tiny pots. Because they need very little space and cost so little as seedlings, Dendrobiums are probably the best orchid for beginners m Singapore and the Federation. The flowers of this plant are long-lasting, and55 words
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Advertisement118 1959-10-08 9 Oth ANNIVERSARY «9 A\ LE OCTOBER Bth, 9th 10th. j: 5 Great Reductions m Prices. S. Flowers Bulbs plastic Flowers Fertilisers i and Vegetable Seeds Insecticides Wall Brackets Vases Flower pin Holders of oil sizes j Garden Tools Sprayers i Pruners Trowels I Hedge Shears Garden Hose ere. 1/ Of118 words
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Advertisement210 1959-10-08 9 i Jm^ a garden green! m Dunlop fW: PLASTIC GARDEN HOSE able hose: wMfnmfmf w A weighs only 51b. JJ FA l\ Tap union with I loop-over safer', WjML chain. In green only. \t\. X^^W Sm* rA fM \m f\ nozzl«. V l OV Ss^^^i s^^^X THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO.210 words
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Article24 1959-10-08 10 LONDON, Thurs. French Biege. will not run m the Cesarewitch on October 14 unless there is heavy rain to ease the going.- ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article, Illustration444 1959-10-08 10 FRANCIS BOEY - FRANCIS BOEY HIGH STANDARD OF PL A V IN FINALS By I AST night's Singapore schoolboys and schoolgirls badminton finals brought to light some very promising players potential champions and State representatives. The youngsters who played well were Chan Kheng Guan, Yeoh Kwang Huat, (Victoria444 words
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Article140 1959-10-08 10 RESULTS of the Singapore Badminton Association's j senior inter-club matches last night were: Playfalr beat Tudor 5-0 Playfair players first. SINGLES: Ismail Ibrahim beat Lim Yew Hock 15^3. 15-3: Omar Manap beat Salim 15-6. 15-0: Omar Ibrahim beat Bob Lee 15-1. 15-1. DOUBLES: Ismail Ibrahim and Fong140 words
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Article449 1959-10-08 10 STARTLING RUGBY 'EXPOSURE' LONDON, Thursday. ONE of Britain's cherished sporting traditions the belief that William Webb Ellis invented rugby football was shattered yesterday by sports editor Jim Manning of the Sunday Dispatch, who claims the story is "a disreputable fake." Ellis, according to all histories of the game, and according449 words
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Article111 1959-10-08 10 BIG N.Z. RUGBY PROTEST WELLINGTON, Thurs. A nation-wide petition of protest against the New Zealand Rugby Union's decision to exclude players of Maori descent from the All-Blacks team to tour South Africa next year is being launched this week. This was announced here by Mr. Relland Oregan, chairman of theReuter - 111 words
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Article222 1959-10-08 10 Dealer: South Game all N. 7 CKQ 8 5 OQJ 10 7 4KJ 8 3 W. E. ♦KQ9B3 J 10 4 0 10 9764 (J32 OAK 2 ***** 3 4 9 6 5 S. *A6 5 2 9 A J 0 5 4 A Q 10 7 4222 words
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Article33 1959-10-08 10 LOS ANGELES. Thurs.—Negotiations for a return fight between Jose Becerra (Mexico), world bantamweight boxing champion, and former title-holder Alphonse Halimi (France) have broken down, matchmaker George Parnassus said last night. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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278 1959-10-08 10 S. SOCKALINGAM of the University of Malaya strengthened his claim for a place m the state side when he scored eight of the 11 goals for the Varsity m yesterday's SHA division one match at Bukit Timah. The University of Malaya were far superior278 words
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Article43 1959-10-08 10 The Singapore Amateur Athletic Union will play a friendly badminton match against the Police Sports Association at the A.A.U. courts on Saturday at 7 p.m. Players, reserves and supporters are requested to be at the courts before 6.45 p.m.43 words
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Article33 1959-10-08 10 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. R.A-F. Changi beat Johore Bahru nnited by 19 points to 13 In a rugger match here yesterday. In another match, Johore Services beat R.A.P. Changi "B" 20-0.33 words
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Article, Illustration374 1959-10-08 10 LONDON WHAT a character is the incredible Gordon Pirie! Such was the three miles of the London- Stockholm match at Loi City m a top class International field that he looked qur J ning the 5,000 metres at the Rome Olympic Games ne> hearted374 words
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Article167 1959-10-08 10 Rahim Omar wi match for SAFA SAFA President's XI had only < the team against RAF Scletai I friendly match at the Jalan Bes I man was Singapore's Rahim On I old dash and vigour, he success I XI to a 4-2 victory over R.A.F I a hattrick. It was167 words
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Miscellaneous23 1959-10-08 10 TODAYS VPOIM HOCKEY: SHA Div. One S.R.C. v V.M.SA, padang. Interschool Queenstown v Tanjong Katong, Queenstown. GOLF: Trimmer Cup qualifying round, Keppei Club.23 words
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Article523 1959-10-08 11 I ALLAN LEWIS I marks your programme L— 1 i ill is j BEST Here are today's best bets by ALLAN LEWIS*. Wee Wonder (Race 5), Esther's Pet (Race 3) and Strong and Free r Race 7). Best outsiders: Fleet- I muster (Race 5). Rapid j523 words
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Article971 1959-10-08 11 RACE 1-2.45: CLASS 5, DIV. 2-8£ FURS. I. ***** HAMLET 4yr. beg (W. Tan) Allan 900 <2> Leonr i ins vsssr^. "ssr s» s&S Martin jg 5 1 Sr 4. ***** MAGIC NOTE Byr. chnzg (Up s Stablej'AUanV"""^""; 'JlO (5 Ward 5. ***** CHA CHA CHA971 words
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Article101 1959-10-08 11 THESE HORSES LIKE SOFT GOING The following horses have been placed m the first four on soft or hea\ tracks: RACE ONE: Pleasant Dream. Talent, Magic Note. Cha Cha Cha, Nur Jahan. The Whistler. RACE TWO: Pack Of Gold. RACE THREE: Esthers Pet, Slipper Prince, Remembrance. RACE FOUR: Princely Gift.101 words
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Article88 1959-10-08 11 ONDON.— Results of yesLd terday's football matches were League Three: Barnsley 1, Southampton 0; Bournemouth 2, York City 0; Swlndon Town 0, Accrington 1; Wrexham 4. Bradford City 3. League Four: Aldershot i. Doncaster Rovers 1; Exeter 2. Crewe Alexandra 4; Bradford 3. Crystal Palace 1; Darlington88 words
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Article112 1959-10-08 11 ONDON. Thurs. There mj were 29 acceptors for the Cesarewitch Btakes. to be run over two miles and a quarter at Newmarket on Wednesday. October 14, at today's second acceptance stage. They are with weights: Predominate 9.5, Induna 9.2. Sandtacre and Rally 9.0, Bali Hal 8.12.Reuter - 112 words
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Article22 1959-10-08 11 LONDON. Thurs. Results of the only Rugby league match played m Britain last night: Leigh 18 Australian tourists 17.- ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Article275 1959-10-08 11 I I THE FREE PRESS THE STRAITS TIMES MALAY MAIL HANYANG NAKFANG ALLAN LEWIS TRESPASSER EPSOM JEEP POINTER CALL BOY L.M.Y. KWEE LOB MA YCLOONO C 5_. C ENTERTAINER CHA CHA CHA CHA CHA CHA PLEASANT DREAM CHA CHA CHA MR JAHAN MAGIC NOTE i af-ar275 words
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244 1959-10-08 11 Charoen wins easily to enter third round BOMBAY, Thurs.Charoen Wattanasin, Thailand's All-Malay-an champion, and topseeded for the singles, outplayed Ramesh Chadha, a local college student, to win 15-6, 15-2 and enter the third of the Western Indian badminton championships here last night. Later he and his compatriot, Kamol Sutvanit, overwhelmedReuter - 244 words
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925 1959-10-08 12 By RACEFAN 4MONG the new batch of horses recently registered with the S.R.A. are several with impressive home records. If Bobs, a 3-year-old ch.ir.g. by Robert Barker Flashgirl, newly registered by the SRA m Class 2, can live down his English reputation of925 words
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Article, Illustration905 1959-10-08 12 A TOTAL of 197 horses, 96 from Class 1 and 101 Class 2, have entered for the Singapore Turf Club Gold Cup meeting on Oct. 17, 21 and 25. There will be eight races on each day. The first race on each905 words
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Article, Illustration945 1959-10-08 12 TRACK FORM OF ALL THE RUNNERS RACE ONE CL. 5 DIV. «HF. HAMLET: 4- 10-59— Scratched from Div. 2— 7F engagement. PLEASANT DREAM: 1-10-59 —Was going better than Cha Cha Cha over 3F In 41 3 5; 4-10--59—Seventh m Div. 2— 7F race. TALENT: 4-10-59— Last of twelve runners m945 words
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