Singapore Standard, 12 March 1955
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Title Section14 1955-03-12 1 Singapore Standard ft m Ni. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 12, J9sr, I I I'U.KS !."> CENTS14 words
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Article75 1955-03-12 1 11, alian G. I the deby Ban n't indon- .n--came g Of the xa. 01 leal an to en- the lei con cnntn-l a splrndid ing to be of n and of the no serl S< r. > fourrv.' ntional I happ« ns n i75 words
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Article41 1955-03-12 1 MELBOURNE. March 11. r rll t er>— Surgeon Roar Admiral Denis Adrian Pritchard. Director of Royal Australian Naval Medical Services since 1946 and former honorary surgeon to the late King (i» or«e VI. died today.41 words
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58 1955-03-12 1 She Got The Wrong Number At Right Time BRISTOL, England. March 11 <AP> Mrs. Georgina Stubbs got the wrong number yesterday and was pleased. Doctors at Southmead Hospital had told the 27--year-old housewife to prepare for quadruplets. She had triplets two boys and a girl. Said Mrs. Stubbs: "Considering we58 words
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Article, Illustration120 1955-03-12 1 They have a good word for Communism best form of lite TWO American Fulbright scholars pictured in Hongkong on their arrival from Peking:, where they had served 3V years for espionage. They startled reporters by declaring that they had in fact been guilty of spyingA.P. - 120 words
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196 1955-03-12 1 One By One They Beat Her With Ruler And Hand KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— A teacher, Raja Zainal bin Raja Akram Shah, today told the Second Magistrate, Inche Abdul Rani, that he instructed 22 pupils in his class to slap and beat a196 words
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Article184 1955-03-12 1 SEREMBAN. Fri.— The fifteen Rasah New Village Home Guards, charged with negligence of duty and loss of fire-aims and arrtmunition on Feb. 11, were acquitted m the Sessions Court here today. The loss occurred during a terrorist raid on the village. The terrorists escaped with184 words
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Article378 1955-03-12 1 'Stop That Tanker' Orders Chiang S pore -Bound Aruba Has Jet Fuel For Red China WEIL CAPTURE THIS SHIP IF WE CAN -NATIONALISTS Vessel Refused Bunkers By Colony Govt. TAIPEI, March 11 (UP) The Nationalist Chinese Government has ordered its navy to intercept the Finnish ranker Aruba carrying 13,000 tons378 words
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98 1955-03-12 1 SAIGON. Mar. 11. <UP~> Vietnam regular troops have surrounded a battling pocket of militiamen challenging Premier Ngo Dinh Diem's regime in Quang Tri near the Communist Vietminh border, the Government announced today. A communique said the dissident force will be given a chance to98 words
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Article40 1955-03-12 1 MADRID, March 11 (UP) A group of blue-shirted Falangists invaded Madrid University on Wednesday morning and posted leaflets challenging the authority of Generalissimo Francisco franco and condemning restoration of the Spanish monarchy, authoritative sources disclosed today.40 words
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Article68 1955-03-12 1 MUNICH. March 11 <Reuten The Shah of Persia and Queen Soraya left here today by air for home after a triumphant State vi.sit to Germany. The royal couple flew in a special Royal Dutch Airlines' plane with a first stop in Rome because of bad flying68 words
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Article45 1955-03-12 1 MOSCOW. March 11 (Reuter) The Soviet Government newspaper Izvestia complained today that Ceylon had refused for "obviously political" reasons to allow a Russian delegatirm to go to Ceylon to study a total eclipse of the sun on June 20 this year.45 words
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Article188 1955-03-12 1 TAIPEI. Mar. 11. <R< tci I —Nationalist Pvvv. O X Vui said U la I nat Nationalist troops would defend Quemoy and Mat i islands, of! the roast of Fukicn Piovmcc. I yen without American support. Mr. Yui told membi rs of the Chinese Legislative188 words
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Article50 1955-03-12 1 TAIPEI. Mar 11. 'H< uteri Chinese Communists on I lands ringing the island of Quemoy near the Communist port of Amoy today lobbed .'>2 shells on Titan and Ertan I land- oi! the Fukien coast, the Chln< se National, t Defence Itinlstrj Announced t#» night50 words
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78 1955-03-12 1 MANILA. March 11 <UP) An all expense trip to Mecca may be won by whoever supplies information leading to the capture of Moselm bandit Kamlon. government sources said today. The novel prize which would amount to life's biggest moment to devout Moros was78 words
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Article34 1955-03-12 1 JAKARTA. Mar 11. <UP)Colonel Anwar El Sadaat. Egyptian Minister of State and general secretary of the Moslem World Coneress. arrived in Jakarta late yesterday for a two week visit to34 words
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Article34 1955-03-12 1 LONDON. March n (UP)— Authoritative sources said today that Sir Winston Churchill .soon will pay a ceremonial visit to Germany and may meet the West German Chancellor in informal talks.34 words
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136 1955-03-12 1 WASHINGTON, Mar. 11. (Reuter)— The United States Navy will put its first guided missile warship into operational fleet duty next August, it was learned here. Defence Department authorities said work was virtually completed on convertIng the heavy cruiser Boston into a floating launching platform136 words
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220 1955-03-12 1 THE PRINCESS LONDON. Mar. 11. (UP)— The London Daily Herald said today Queen Mother Elizabeth was shoppin? around in Scotland for a castle as a possible wedding gift for Princess Margaret and Group (apt Peter Townsend. "The Queen Mother, who recently bought Castle May220 words
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Advertisement68 1955-03-12 1 H. y-^ Hf«t"C M 955 [riufnbli* for I »;m on I cup 1 1 If PKUOM,) WATERS I ffV^fv I 2 M(HtM:M< J MOTOR OIL ONTE CARLO RALLY -Ist: P. MALLING driving a SUNBEAM J Ut: 0. MALLING driving <s SUNBEAM w on by SHIELA VAN DAMN on SUNBEAM w68 words
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Advertisement52 1955-03-12 1 HAND CUT CRYSTALWARE in a w <i, ranee in a|«a%» a«ailahle her^ Call A **Heci *our reai'>emenl» ti "NOVELTY«to.i km North nridgr Knad Phone :ai23 Have you tried I Refreshing Delirious* I RED LION I AN G SA I I rmteffik I It really autisfich! I FAMOUS FOR FLAVOUR C-J52 words
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Article87 1955-03-12 2 Creamery Strike Is Called Off THE dispute between the Singapore New Sea Land Creamer es and i's 3(1 employees over the wearing of unifonr.s during working hours has been ".satisfactorily settled." a spokesman of the firm said yesterday. The workers, who downed tools on Thursday following the management's insistence on87 words
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Article, Illustration52 1955-03-12 2 Standard pho*o by THIS is the crowd of office workers some of whom went without lunch who heard Mr. Yap answer some of their Questions on multilingualism. Mr. Yap (circle) spoke at this Labour Front rally on a challenge from the Front's candidate, Mr. David MarshallMichael Goh - 52 words
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224 1955-03-12 2 KTALA LUMPUR, Fri.— About 200 Malay families eking: out an existence in. the outlying districts of Kelantan are expected to be settled on reclaimed land in the Bachok area shortly. This is planned, under a RIDA scheme to boost padi cultivation on the East224 words
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94 1955-03-12 2 KA.IAXG. Fri.— Though the Selangor State Government had provided $36,000 for the purchase of a new fire engine lor Kajang. it had not given sufficient money to build a garage for it. the Kajang Town Board was told today. The State Government, the Board94 words
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Article69 1955-03-12 2 TEN LALLANG FIRES IN SIX HOURS TEN lallang fires broke out in Singapore w thin six hours yesterday but they were all promptly extinguished. Three of the fires wore put out by the Army Fire Service, the other- by engines from the Central Fire Station. At one stase. engines from69 words
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Article65 1955-03-12 2 PENANG, Fri. With the aim of providing a regular market for the villagers where they can sell their farm or garden produce, the committee of Machang Buboh Village will hold a weekly Sunday fa;r in their village beginning March 20. Traders and businessmen from Buk:t Mcrtajam65 words
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Article56 1955-03-12 2 PENANG Fri.— Mr. Justice T. C Spcnscr-Wiikinson together with the Senior Federal Counsel. Mr. D. C. Jackson, and member* of the Penang Bar, extended their deepest sympathies in the High Court today to the widow and three daughters of Mr. Franc:? IffcNah 4.i. advocate and solicitor,56 words
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Article203 1955-03-12 2 TOURISTS will soon be able to fly in style to Hongkong by Cathay Pacific Airways when the new DC-6 begins operation on April 3. At the moment, the Skymaster now in service takes 8i actual flying hours from here to Hongkong. The DC-6 will203 words
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Article111 1955-03-12 2 COMMODITY PRICES CLOSING rubber prices (cents per Ib) in Singapore yesterday were: Buyers Sellers No 1 K.S.S Spot Loose 902 90; No 1 R.SS f o.b. Mar. 1)0; 01 i No. 2 90 901 No. 3 89 89[ Tone: Erratic. Up: 11 cents. TIN PKICE The price of tin yesterday111 words
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Article23 1955-03-12 2 A YOUNG Chinese girl, Lav Lian. has been missing from her home in Kampong Tiong Bahru since 7 a.m. yesterday.- i23 words
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602 1955-03-12 2 1,000 HEAR BUT FEW SPE A LABOUR Front candidate for the Singapore Legislative a*. elections, Mr. David Marshall, held his usual daily rally o t the Place yesterday, but it was Mr. Yap Pheng Geek champion C v lingualism, who held602 words
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Article68 1955-03-12 2 KUALA I-UMPrR. Fri. Tine and ■fftfa during past two years. the Federal Telecommunications Department has had to rep a lengths of telephone cal |aiong the Pudu-Ampang I way line. Another three lengths disappeared early ye terday. I Each measured |M ft i but a Police ipohiemim said68 words
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Article66 1955-03-12 2 'I'LL QU IF VOTE DEMAND MARSHA m dud ShS foui da Mj bit in tiic H Jatjvr IJ*j would be Kh< up 1 cat* "I shall Marshall t<>]d "if 5? i do Mr. Mar the >t;md I aid ivnd< On tho Colons plotted ti that 'W' Like mi] wanted port66 words
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Article37 1955-03-12 2 Magistra To Study In Engla rpo i bin Oh will I month r#i i ship v.: I there A: I Sultan f Alor 81 f Gha/.«.. t r I and I f back fi I dom. t37 words
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Article88 1955-03-12 2 A 1 .WEAR-OLD student and a 25-year-old labourer met tragic deaths in Singapore within the space of half an hour yesterday. Student Ho S.m Chang of Anglo-Chinese School was riding bark to his home Scotts Road at about 4p' when he was involved ma collision88 words
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Advertisement178 1955-03-12 2 BiikUiSa^lUQ& E|juuuiiuu| iA/ n d n mo > lI U l\ U I U II (Well known for nasi beryani and other delicacies) DELICIOUS SATISFYING NOURISHING Aflrr Ike Races! II- Ihc Ml ST slop place Our Service is Supreme. We undertake to cater for parties, picnics etc. Our MiaiNi lia\»-178 words
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Article, Illustration232 1955-03-12 3 kvflßl mlv accomplish what the Swee Hin I has failed to do four times— -il:i\-iild strike by its 56 lightermen who dei il wage increase. Ten of the 21 strike-bound lighters now bring idle in Aver Basin have Mink while all others are showingStandard - 232 words
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Article70 1955-03-12 3 I KEE, h< Girls' t aid at the hool*s new •< I i d and lul- I xtension, 0, mand domestic i drill hail, a i shed. School I IH3B by Mi>s I nore, and I i one i I grant- in- aid I in70 words
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Article142 1955-03-12 3 Says Harding the Chief of Imperial General Staff. Field Marshal Sir John Harding, said in Singapore yesterday he was well satisfied with the present deployment of British troops in the Far East. The morale of the men. he said, was high. Sir John was speaking142 words
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Article34 1955-03-12 3 SIR SYDNEY CAINE. V <c-Chan.-cllor of the University ol Malaya. Will speak on "The Human Factor in Economic Development* 1 at B.^o p.m. or March 14 at the Arts Theatre Cluny Road.34 words
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Article63 1955-03-12 3 "La Passion Do Jeanne D'Arc" will ho shown by the Singapore Film Society at n.m. today and tomorrow at 0.30 anu p.m in the British Council Hall. Stamford Road. Experts have long proclaimed this as one of the fines*Silent films ever made. Directed by Karl Drevor63 words
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Article47 1955-03-12 3 JOHORE BAHRU. Fit Kong Ah Yew. a car driver, was fined $800 in Sessions Court. Kluang. yesterday, for possession of 13 packets of chandu. of) pellets of ehandu dross and utensils for rhandu smoking. This was his third offence of a similar nature.47 words
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Article, Illustration427 1955-03-12 3 SURPRISE ENTRY FROM TAIPEI i i y TONI MARSH PLANS for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Film Festival in South-east Asia are nearing completion. Although final detai s have not vet been definitely established, the tonimis-sioner-General. Mr Malcolm Mat-Donald, has indicated that427 words
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Article236 1955-03-12 3 Sale Must Be Licensed THE Singapore Fourth Police Magistrate, Mr. J. M. Devereux-Colebourn yesterday warned a shopkeeper that it is a serious offence to sell caustic soda without a licence in the Colony. The shopkecpci. Lay Foo Along, pleaded guilty to a charge of selling236 words
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154 1955-03-12 3 $5 Million Spent On Aid To The Sick, Poor SINGAPORE'S Social Welfare Department paid out more than $5,000,000 in 1954 to people who deserved iinancial help, the Secretary for Social Welfare. Mr.' T. P. Cromwell, said at a Press conference yesterday. He said the majority of those who received payments154 words
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Article44 1955-03-12 3 THE Singapore People's Action Party will hold an elction campaign meeting ai Farrer Park tomorrow at 5.45 p.m. The Party's chairman. Dr. Toh Chin Chyc. and Messrs. Abdul Samad Ismail. James Puthucherry and Fong Siew Suan will address the meeting.44 words
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Article50 1955-03-12 3 A CLERK. Joseph dc Silva. 35, whose liabilities amounted to $2 568 due to eight creditors, was adjudicated a bankrupt in the Singapore High Court yesterday. He offered to pay 125 a month to the Official Assignee for the benefit of his creditors.50 words
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290 1955-03-12 3 YOUNG Radha Arumugam. of Nagapatnam, India, paid a short but happy, unscheduled visit to Singapore yesterday on board the State of Madras. He had not paid for his passage and thus was not listed as a passenger, nor was he punished as290 words
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Advertisement155 1955-03-12 3 FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 you can start a j savings account. j 21 PERCENT INTEREST will be paid to you i j for that and every up to a maximum 1 of $20,000. *4* WITHOUT NOTICE, WITHOUT DELAY, I you can withdraw j ANY AMOUNT from j your account.155 words
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Advertisement349 1955-03-12 3 **L f/f VI X* fill >^ \\wj^ll y/' 1 Ml Ax AMERICAN TAILORED 100% WJPONT DACRON TROUSLRS v 'sm S, fS— I p^H^p^ I NOTfTHf fj'^yiWJSl 1 ICIUSTIATION Wgw te&lzp I while <J> op g *«H E^^ I I P'"' °""P ttfiS *vpr irouter «^§3 BSH A r ho^g^' O'349 words
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Article134 1955-03-12 4 Resident Calls For Civic Sense PENANG. Fri— As Malaya goes forward towards political advancement, it Is right that the standard of civic consciousness of the citizens should also go the same way. said the Acting Resident Commissioner of the Settlement. Mr. D. Gray, when he addressed the annual general meeting134 words
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Article118 1955-03-12 4 Dope Worth $49,000 Confiscated PENANG. Fri. Opium worth $40,000 and tumeric (a condiment used for making curry) valued at $1,800 which were seized by Customs officers in a Penang Harbour i Board godown on Jan. 5 were ordered to be confiscated by the Sessions Court President. Mr. G.H. Summerfield. on118 words
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Article30 1955-03-12 4 MALACCA. Fri. The condition of Dato Sir Cheng-lock Tan continues to show improvement, but up till this evening, visitors were not allowed to see him at the hospital.30 words
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244 1955-03-12 4 $1.5 Mil. Housing Scheme Near The Seaside Homes For The Lower Income Group PENANG, Fri. Plans have now been approved by the Rural Board for the building of 118 houses at Fettes Park on the nine-acre piece of land at the junction of Tanjong Tokong Road and Fettes Road. This244 words
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Article61 1955-03-12 4 PEN AX G. Fri. A Po'ice Welfare Clerk. Mohamcd Yusofl bin Mohamcd Sheriff. 34. pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court today to criminal breach of trust of $900 at the Contingent Police Headquarters between Jan. 7 and Feb. 22. The Court Pres.dent. Mr. G.ll. Summerfield. postponed the case61 words
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Article75 1955-03-12 4 Drowned In Sea Off Pier THE Marine Police. Singapore, is seeking information concerning an unknown Chinese who was found drowned in the sea off Clifford Pier on March 11. When recovered, the body was dressed in a white long-sleeved shirt and khaki trousers. Anybody who has information, or can identify75 words
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95 1955-03-12 4 Taking Bets Was Side line Of Hawker PARIT BUXTAR. Fri.— Two detectives from Kulim. Otham Din Ibrahim and Kandiah. hearing that bets could be placed on the 1.000 character lottery ii the Serdang market, went there and bought tickets from a vegetable hawker, Lim Pit Chong. As a result. Lim95 words
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Article141 1955-03-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Efforts to unite Malayan rubber smallholders to consolidate their holdings into bi^-scale co-operative plantations have failed because of "acute individualism,*' suspicion and lack of education, Mr. R. C. Gates, director of Co-operative Development, told The Standard today. Desoite the failures, his department would141 words
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Article67 1955-03-12 4 IPOH, Fri.— Three Malays and nine Chinese, including five women, were fined $25 each by Magistrate Che Abdullah Ghazalli today when they jointly admitted playing "pakau" at No 83. Jalan Pasir Puteh. here, on the night of Feb. 21. In addition, a woman. Chong Vat Kiew.67 words
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111 1955-03-12 4 TELUK AXSON. Fri.— Ustaz Dahalan an ex-UMNO memoer and a religious teacher, yesterday criticized the Alliance at a meeting of the National Association of Perak at Sungei Manik in Lower Perak. He had no faith in the Alliance, he said because the members did not111 words
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208 1955-03-12 4 Guards Laws Are Amended To Clear A Doubt KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Federation Government foday announced amendments to the Home Guard Regulations making it no longer necessary for notices to be >ervea upon people liable to part-time duties as Home Guards. The amendment which was gazetted yesterday removed the technical208 words
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239 1955-03-12 4 A HOUSEWIFE, Chua Hooi, yesterday told the Singapore Fifth Police Court Magistrate, Mr. R. B I. Pates, that when she went to serve a summons on her husband, Cha Beng Teck, he dragged her into his hut and tied her up.239 words
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Article108 1955-03-12 4 2 Malayans For U.K. Conference IPOH. Fri.— Two Malayans. Mr. Heah Joo Seang of Penang and Mr. V.D. Kuppusamy of Kampar. Perak. are expected to attend the Commonwealth Conference on Adult Education at Oxford. England, which opens on July 10. Mr. Heah is the president of the Federation Adult Education108 words
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Article183 1955-03-12 4 THERE will be a change of personnel in the top positions in all three USIS libraries in Malaya when two members of the Singapore Library staff take over as librarians in Kuala Lumpur and Penang next week, says a United States Information Service Press release yesterday.183 words
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138 1955-03-12 4 Tap On The Back For Scout Council MALACCA, Fri.— Appreciation of the work done by the Malacca Settlement Scout Council was expressed by the President. Mr. H. G. Hami mett. at the annual general meeting on Wednesday. Scouting, he said, was an important movement in this country as it trained138 words
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Article46 1955-03-12 4 A WOMAN. Cheah Cheok Lye. was adjudicated a bankrupt in the Singapore Hifih Court yesterday, on an application made by the petitioning creditor, V. V. Ramsal. trading as A?ia Textile Company on a $5,539.47 debt. Mr. A Muthuswamy appeared for the petitioning creditor.46 words
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Advertisement276 1955-03-12 4 CATHAY ORCAMSATIO\ ATlrai^ ALHAMBRA All CtIDITIONID PHONI 690^ r 'MOVIE OF THE WEEK Ut »—f» >-^.« t^. 1 'SHOWS IMMORAL A*Tt I CONDITIONS THAT V I m PREVAILED" -Do iiyN,*, /f^ /^P WINNER OF THE FIRST P^/ 2 J I AWARDS Af CANNES, BRUXty AND Vf N/Cf F/LM F£S7/VAls^ MORNING276 words
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Article, Illustration85 1955-03-12 5 AIR COMMODORE A. E. Clouston. Air Ofticer C'ommandinK, Singapore, congratulates Mr. Abdulla bin (ihani. MBE. Chief Clerk at the Civilian Administration Ottite, Seletarville. who completes '^1 years' of service at Seletarville this month, including a period of forced labour there during the occupation. Seletarville accommodates 1.10085 words
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Article207 1955-03-12 5 Call For Adult Leaders l)'i I ri.— The President of the Nibong Tebal p Trnanii Adult Kducation Association, Mr. jjj \ik. said tmluy that the language difficulty be i barrier to any person becoming an X in an organization like the Adult EducaC tion Association.207 words
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Article83 1955-03-12 5 etuas Told Of Duties To Public m BAHRU. Fri. n from all m who haw been m civic turned to their H today. idi acting m r, Johore, addresH day -aid tl X normal duties I were often ■L play an even X ting the lug nut B which B83 words
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540 1955-03-12 5 Hard-Up Estate Manager Hanged Himself In Cemetery 'Drank Heavily And Mad Nightmares' 1 Mistress Suicide While Of Unsound Mind: Coroner A 50-year-old rubber estate manager. Frank Lewis Maiden, hanged himself from a tree in Bidadan Ccme'teiy on the day his mistress was expecting a baby, the Singapore Coroner's Court was540 words
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Article55 1955-03-12 5 CHAN Kong Liam. an odd job labourer, was fined $2.~>0 or three months' imprisonment in the Singapore First Crminal i District Court yesterday when he was convicted on a charge of being in possession of seven copies of a banned publication.! Fung Dec Deso!ate Land), in Kiat Seng55 words
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Article80 1955-03-12 5 KUALA LUMPUR Fri.— A total of 741.876 contributors were registered with the Employees Provident Fund up to Feb. 28 this year, the EPF Board revealed today. This is 200,000 more than the figure lor 1052 and 10.000 mure than tnc total at the end of80 words
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238 1955-03-12 5 Man Who Stabbed Girl Found Guilty But Insane A SPECIAL o-2 majority verdict of guilty but insane of committing grievous bodily harm was returned by the jury in the Singapore Assize' i Court yesterday, against Leo Ting Chiew, 59, who stabbed his daughter-in-law. Low Ah CbonjC. with a bearing scraper,238 words
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Article203 1955-03-12 5 PENANG. Fri. The Chairman of the Settlement of Penang Welfare Committee. Mr. Koh Sin Hock. said at its annual general meeting today that there was an increase in i applications for aid during the past year, in spile of their depleted funds. "Dispensations on a203 words
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Miscellaneous927 1955-03-12 5 Standard cM-lman&c Information at a Glance f9mmVsTßaVgsflßg/ '>2^_. 3B I Boa*, 1. 3. 7 and Hn p m i:> and 9 1." n m __,^gW rJwMum >l N: A:ia:k;'.: <Hindn. 10 am Sl\ They Died With The'.r Boot? f lIIPPV nr!|Wa%l V i:i Tarr 5 a:ld 8: u ():1 li-30927 words
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930 1955-03-12 6 Singapore Standard The Security Bug 'rilE 'security bug', which sometimes tormented the conscience of those whom German war hero I mmc] called chairborne commanders, bit a civil vant in Perak on Thursday night lather severely. The shock oi that bite led him to charge the Information Services for prematurely releasing930 words
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Letter252 1955-03-12 6 Collections From SIT Tenants Sir, On the iMth of last month I was kindly accorded space in these valuable columns, seeking an explanation from the Federation of Community Centres regarding collections made by them from S.I.T. tenants and expenditures incurred in their vain attempt to protest againsi S.l.T.'s rent increase.252 words
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Letter124 1955-03-12 6 Sir, 1 observe that my opponent in the Katonj; Division is protesting against the removal of some of his election banners from Municipal land s and premises. It is true that none of my election banners have been removed by the Municipal Servants. My banners were paid for124 words
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Letter120 1955-03-12 6 A Broken Promise Sir: Faced with the danger of being involved in another World War in which nuclear weapons may be used. President Eisenhower recently exhorted his people to turn to God: and apocaied to all 'he peoples of the "Free World* 1 to help defend "democracy." President Roosevelt did120 words
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307 1955-03-12 6 sir __pl oa sc permit me a few lines in your valuable journal to show my disgust at the manner in which the Government has handled the question of qualification.-, of candidates who contest the forthcoming election.'--. I understand that f they307 words
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Article185 1955-03-12 6 Distortion Of Truth Sir:—lt was with sympathy and amused tolerance that I read "A Standard Reader's" letter of 1.3.55. Sane thinking people would realise that it was but the sudden outburst of a frustrated clerk. Really Mr. S.R. you have my pity and sympathy. To say that in the early185 words
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Article223 1955-03-12 6 Sir. We read in the advertisement columns recently calling for applications for the Government Major Agricultural Scholarships tenable at the College of Agriculture, Malaya. The awards of these scholarships for the past years were, as a matter of iact, far from satisfactory. This year the Directorship of Agriculture has223 words
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Article229 1955-03-12 6 Sir, Mr. Mac Donald's comment that many villagers failed to pay their just dues to their Local Council In some villages in Perak and citing a lone elected Councillor in Pasir Pinji Village among the many villagers a.s a defaulter, certainly gives US residents in villages229 words
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Article, Illustration376 1955-03-12 6 Review of Views Muslim College TITUS AN Melayu envisages a bright future for the Muslim College at Klang. The paper comments on the 2 announcement by Colonel J Anwar Al Saadat, Egyptian J Minister now visiting Malaya, that the Egyptian J Government would contriJ bute fifteen thousand dolJ lars to376 words
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Article1209 1955-03-12 6 The NEWS as it strikes me! I WISH to dispel any suspicions lurking in the minds of the suspicious that I am publicity agent for leaders whose names find their way into this column with boring regularity. The only reason for it is that they have the happy knack of1,209 words
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215 1955-03-12 7 Allies Probe Dangers From Atomic Tests I Nl)(> Mmli 11: (Reutcr) Sir Winston (IJ r tionetl in the House of Commons out the potential danger to human beings lists, said he understood an extensive o rescud was in progress in Britain I r,\ StJtcs. g to questions asking for the215 words
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31 1955-03-12 7 ALGERIANS IN FRANCE 2nd. CLASS CITIZENS' m i ance I m IC gj I ed c for rr jj; :ipers rnatio t arl trary I Ie p'ighi lies m i si31 words
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Article33 1955-03-12 7 State Head Was Wrong AP Mar. 11. il ml. Provincial m. m M Khuhro Bind la>t m .\i |l t also unm that the M& d. had >Wtt \--vear ttfc Idlng NH^ n33 words
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84 1955-03-12 7 WASHINGTON*. March 11! Her)— A radio-active sea; ol cloud about 1.000 m lies ion:* and 100 miles wide hung the eastern part of the United States ye-terdny. It was impregnated with particles from the giant atomic explosion in Nevada OB Monday. By to nisht.84 words
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Article54 1955-03-12 7 HOLLYWOOD. March 11 AP» Spike Jones, the madcap music maestro, and his band leave today for a threeweek tour of Australia that will gross them M 5450.000. Twenty male musicians and one girl singer Helen Orayco plus eight tons of assorted cowbells, washboards, cannon, scenery and54 words
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Article112 1955-03-12 7 jdfjbgj well speech that his political enemies had won the car of the commission made up of Indians. Canadians and Poles. "It la for the people to say or no in what concerns the projects of my son. Prince Sihanouk." King Suramarit told the ConsultaCouncil112 words
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Article44 1955-03-12 7 KANSAS CITY. Missouri. March 11 (AP)— Private Chester Stalin of Bayonne. New Jersey, was formally charged yesterday with threatening to kill President Eisenhower The indictment charges he made the threat in a letter to the White House on Feb. 7.44 words
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Article116 1955-03-12 7 Two Say It: TOKYO. Mar. 11, <Reutcr) -The United States Foreign Operations Administrator. Mr. Harold Stassen, said today "700.000.000 people in the vast arc in Free Asia arc on the way to a very significant economic advance." Outlining America's new $500,000,000 economic aid plan for South-east116 words
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Article37 1955-03-12 7 LONDON. Mar. 11 (AP^ Mrs. E'.aaTor Roosevelt, widow of the late American President lunched yesterday with Prime Minister Winston Churchi!:. Earlier she called on Foreign Secretary Sir Anthony Eden at the Foreign Office.37 words
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Article, Illustration65 1955-03-12 7 photo THIS picture is the first to show Professor Bruno Pontecorvo and his wife at their home in Moscow Pontecorvo, 42. a former Harwell atom scientist, made his first public appearance since his defection in Moscow on March 4 at a Press conference where he said heA.P. - 65 words
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257 1955-03-12 7 CHURCH JOURNAL CALLS IT WORK OF GUTTER PRESS' Margaret's Romance Rumours LONDON, Mar. 11, (Rcuter)— The Church of England newspaper today raised doubts whether the reported romance of Princess Margaret and a British Air Force Officer, is anything more than the work of 1 rumour mongers. The weekly newspaper which257 words
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180 1955-03-12 7 Labour M.P. Quits And Party Rift Worsen's LONDON, Mar. 11. <UP) The rift in the British Labour Party grew steadily worse today, and Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill said it was split "not only in two halves but in many factions." There still was no indication that Sir Winston as180 words
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Article55 1955-03-12 7 DANCER Dogs At Work BANGKOK. March 11 <AP) Police dogs began accompanying night patrols in three Bangkok districts this week. A police notice instructed the puii lie to "remain calm and natural" near the dogs and by no means to "become excited." It is understood the police will not take55 words
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Article52 1955-03-12 7 NEW YORK. March 11 (AP) Frank Sinatra. singer and actor, has formed his own picture production company. Arthur B. Krim. president of Un ted Artists, said yesterday. The new company will make five films in five years for United Artists release. with Sinatra starring in three52 words
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Article49 1955-03-12 7 BANGKOK. Alar. 11. (AP)— A 50-man opium smuggling caravan from southern China's Yunnan province escaped after a four-hour gun battle with police in Northern Thailand's Chiengmai province near the Burmese frontier. Police sources said, however, they recovered 1.7,^8 pounds of opium after the smugglers fled.49 words
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Article44 1955-03-12 7 TOKYO. March 11 <UP> The United States 69th fighter interceptor squadron of the Korean-based 58th fighter interceptor wing returned to Korea last weekend after temporary duty in Formosa. Gen. Earle E. Partridge. Far East Air Force Commander, announced today.44 words
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Article69 1955-03-12 7 Standard London Correspondent LONDON March 11— The following are the closing prices of rubber and tin on the London Market LONDON RUBBER Spot 26id. April/June 26; d. July/September 26id. October/ December 26 d April c.i.f. 26id Tone Very steady. LONDON TIN Spot £713 buyers, £714 sellcs.69 words
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169 1955-03-12 7 'British Air Weapons Are Far Superior' LONDON. March 11. (Rcuter) Mr. George Ward. British Under Secretary for Air claimed yesterday that British air weapons were superior to Russian ones. He said this with "every confidence." Mr. Ward, was speaking in a debate on the Air Ministry's £513,900,000 budget or next169 words
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Article108 1955-03-12 7 No Talk Of Antarctic Bomb Tests WELLINGTON. March 11 Router* Mr. Sidney Holland. New Zealand Prime Mi- nister. said today he knew of i no proposed agreement among the British. Australian and New Zealand Governments for a hydrogen bomb testing ground in Australian or New Zealand administered territory in the108 words
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Article115 1955-03-12 7 WASHINGTON. March 11. (AP 1 The U. S. Government decided yesterday to let 1 1 editors of student and youth publications in Russia to visit the United States to sec how schools here operate. Attorney General Herbert Brownell announced he has waived provisions of the115 words
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Article49 1955-03-12 7 LONDON Mar. 11. 'Reuter. Two men were each sent to j pri.son for lour years here yesterday for conspiracy to defraud the Pakistan High Commissioner in London of £55,8*3. They wore Ernest Humphrey. 38. and Richard Land. 37 a former clerk in the High Commissioner's office.49 words
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Article26 1955-03-12 7 A VIOLENT windstorm, j with gusts reaching hurricane force, .smashed across Western Pennsylvania yesterday, doing millions of dollars of damage and taking one life.26 words
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Article17 1955-03-12 7 SIR Alexander Firming, thr discoverer of penicillin, died in London yesterday. He was 73. UP.U.P. - 17 words
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166 1955-03-12 7 First Case Of Its Kind In 100 Yrs. AYR. Scotland. March 11 'Reuten A 60-year-old woman alleged to have kept her weak-minded brother locked up in a room In her house for four years was found not guilty here yesterday of treating him in a cruel and unnatural man- nrr.166 words
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Article272 1955-03-12 7 Our Troops Will Stay Put' WASHINGTON, Mar. 11 (Reuter Cr U.P.)— President Eisenhower yesterday threw his weight behind efforts to secure rapid ratification of the Paris treaties rearming West Germany by France, West Germany and Italy. r He renewed his guarantee that United States armed272 words
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Article, Illustration71 1955-03-12 7 photo. SENATOR .lose P Laurel of the Philippines is caught by the camera as he drives home a point in the characteristic Laurel st>le on the senate floor during the last-round debate on President Ramon Maj;saysay's statement hacking the U.S. policy in Formosa. Despite, however, the forcefulness andU.P. - 71 words
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Article82 1955-03-12 7 DUBLIX. March 1! M The Eire Pr.ne M ni ler Mr. John Costello appcaicri to the Irish pcop'.e in the Dail hero yesterday to any words or Bets that would make a bad situation wo when he referred to the ihoatin(s at the weekend on I82 words
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Advertisement7 1955-03-12 7 new idea in Serviettes Robinsons PLACE SINGAPORE.7 words
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Advertisement28 1955-03-12 7 SAVE! by spending NOW A few "star" bargains remain See the HALF PRICE tables LAST DAY TODAY for the ANNUAL SALE at THE STORE WITH A To OFF28 words
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602 1955-03-12 8 Woman Tells Of Demand For A Concubine Judgment Is Reserved In 'Girl For Sale' Case Judgment was reserved yesterday, by the Singapore Third Criminal District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, at the conclusion of the case against a woman, Lim Lian Hing, 52, charged with attempting to sell a 23-year-old602 words
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Article76 1955-03-12 8 PROGRESSIVE RALLY TODAY IPOH. Fri.— The Porak Progressive Party la holding a public meeting here tomorrow evening on the children's i pla> ground. Brewster Read. This la the first Progressive public rally since their break with the Perak UMNO-MCA Alliance on Feb. 23. Speakers at the meeting will be the76 words
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Article70 1955-03-12 8 IPOH. Fri. Special Constable Subramaniam (25), was admon shed and discharged by Magistrate Che Abdullah Ghazalli today when he pleaded guilty to a charge of theit ot a bottle ol samsu. He however, was ordered to pay SL)."> towards the cost of the prosecution. In warning70 words
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Article, Illustration44 1955-03-12 8 Photo by THE High Commissioner. Si r Donald MacGillivray inspects the guard of honour at the ceremonial opening of the Penang Settlement Council on Wednesday. Behind him is the Officer Commandin- the parade, OCPD (Rural) Mr. J. M. Grant.— Sam Kai Yee.Sam Kai Yee - 44 words
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Article163 1955-03-12 8 Welfare Exchange Plan SINGAPORE Government will be delighted to receive social welfare personnel from Burma for training: in the Colony, the Secretary for Social Welfare, Mr. T. P. Cromwell, told The Standard yesterday. He was commenting on a suggestion by Burma's Minister for Social Welfare.163 words
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Article354 1955-03-12 8 No Surprises; Four Dai Are Missing On The I KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The names of members of th Federal Legislative Council which will function until the cIcV 1 gazetted today and contained no surprises except the obseV" Datos and Inche Mohamed Sopiee, one-time stormy petrel 'Malayan Labour354 words
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Article115 1955-03-12 8 Pledges His Loyalty To Alliance IPOH Fri. Mr. 11. S Ong. a Taiping lawyer who contested unsuccessfully on a N.A.P. ticket in last year's Taiping Town Council elections, has now pledged his loyalty to the cause ot the UMNO-MCA Alliance. In a letter to the Secretary ot the Perak MCA.115 words
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Article54 1955-03-12 8 MALACCA Fri. The officers and men of the Malacca Police Volunteer Reserve will hold a dinner and ronggeng pirtv at the Kheng Chiew Huay Kuan .Tonker Street, tomorrow 7.30 p.m. The function la in honour of their Officer Commanding. Mr. A. H. P Cardew. who leaves54 words
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Article61 1955-03-12 8 TAIPING, Fri. A Bible exhibition will be held at the Lady Trearher Girls' School from March 13 to 16. daily frtm 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. The Bishop of Singapore is the chairman. A film. The Living Word,61 words
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Article38 1955-03-12 8 HOXGKOXO Mar. 11 Special Standard Service: Closing prices of the Hongkong Exchange were $15.58 to Cl sterling; $5.8575 to US$l; $1. 834 to Malayan SI: SO. 14!) to one Indonesian Rupiah; Gold $254,375 to a tael.38 words
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134 1955-03-12 8 MALACCA. Fri.— The Malacca Chamber of Commerce decided at a recent meeting to urge the introduction of an afternoon tourist air service to make travelling more convenient for businessmen travelling between Singapore and this town. It is understood that the Chamber has written to134 words
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Article188 1955-03-12 8 MERSING, Fri.— At one time terrorized by bandits and shamed at having their town known as the hang-out of opium smugglers, the 7,000 inhabitants of Mersing today are determined to maintain the reputation they achieved in June 1954 as a White Area. Interviews with those188 words
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Article52 1955-03-12 8 THE Singapore Harbour Board Staff Association will consider taking a strike ballot at an extraordinary general meeting on Mar. 17. it was decided by the Executive Council yesterday. The Association*! ultimatum i to the Board to open nerjotia- tions on wages and working conditions has52 words
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Article29 1955-03-12 8 TELOK AXSOX. Fri.— Dato Panglima Bukit Gantang. Mentr: Besar. Perak. paid a visit 10 Pengkalan Daun. Lower Perak, and talked with aborigines settlers in that area29 words
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Article79 1955-03-12 8 MCA Pick 5 For KUALA LUW'M The Malayan I clatlon's con I I commtttre emergency n m ''morrow to < I tions lrom I I Of potential cont< st I Frdrral <-l« el Th<' coir.: 52 names mission to 1 tional Count I t at j meeting I National <79 words
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271 1955-03-12 8 Homesick R.A.F. Sergea Commits Suicid SERGEANT Sydney Hylton, aged 35, of R.A.F. Selclar, Singapore, was found with a gunshot wound in his face behind the RAF. Guard Room, at noon on Jan. 5. Hyltoti was found with hU r fle between his legs, slumped on a bed. it was revealed271 words
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Article, Illustration50 1955-03-12 8 Blind Operator Standard Photo by V B\ SAW (richt). the Burmese Minister for Welfare, pictured during his visit to the (iurney Training Centre, for the Blind in Brickfields Road. Kuala l.umpur. on I huts day. Mr. L. C. Cornwell. Superintendent of the Centre is on the left. Yong Peong SeongYong Peong Seong - 50 words
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Article32 1955-03-12 8 TAIPINC. Fri.—Tho NCtod annual meeting of tho Bible Societies .n Malaya. Taiping auxiliary, will be hold at the Lady Treacher Girls' Srhoo on Wednesday, March 16, at I 7.30 p.m.32 words
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Advertisement134 1955-03-12 8 HADi-rAI MIDNIGHT OAPITUL T ONIGHT« Warner Bros. ihp«^^oS9el THOMAS B. COSTAIN^S RVj-J jp J^ rffSJ* »-—-4 thi Best-Seller read by 25 million/ BS^^^B^mC\^BK 'Ej JEt j^mßi^^^Bl B» Ete^lEl B^B^^^jßj^jtJ'^^^j BJiVJB |BBJRjBjB; BbbSl tm^ a.. > ~UIBI^F^*~3i3iBBB»W- •JBfck 1 THEY LED THE QUEST FOR THE CUP.' JK '5 <2 X I134 words
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Article126 1955-03-12 9 JOHN HALKIN - STAGE DOOR JOHN HALKIN RECENT circular sent out by the Sinl gapore Film Society asks for the opinion of members concerning I documentary films, car- toons and short com- edy features. It would I appear from the tone of the circular that there has been some I controversy concern- in^126 words
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Article, Illustration756 1955-03-12 9 DICK KLEINER - DICK KLEINER By THE RECORD SHOP: The DeJohn Sisters are setting a new 1 style with their quaint way of turning one syllable words like "nore" into two. That word "more/* for instance, comes out "maw-er," as in their Epic hit, "No More." Others are copying the custom,756 words
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Article30 1955-03-12 9 TENNESSEE ERNIE (CBSRadio): One reason why the big apples are at the top o% the basket is because a lot of little apples are keeping them up there.30 words
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Article791 1955-03-12 9 its fir.-t documentary, shewn perhaps to emphasize by contrast the richness of The Blue Angel. Since then there have been no short films at all with the 16 mm. programmes. It was no doubt this documentary, and the fear of others like it. which has led to791 words
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Article446 1955-03-12 9 THE famous Pascal String Quartet is to give two programmes for the Musical Society in the Victoria Memorial Hall on April 4 and 6. This will be the first visit of a celebrated chamber group since the Robert Masters Quartet came to Singapore several years ago. The446 words
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Article342 1955-03-12 9 Anacrusis - Anacrusis I By I >. *!t «h At /r 4? rlr »s» «h t* Tickets will be on sale to •Members only from next Monday. March 14. at Robinson's and the Cold Storage (Orchard Road)— ss. $3 S2 and $1 In order to make for a more intimate342 words
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155 1955-03-12 9 Alex's New Show Will Be 'Oh Henry' LONDON, <AP> Alexander "Sandy" Wilson Is the .slim. 30-year-old Briton who composed book, lyrics and music for "The Boy Friend." a hit both in London and New York. Now he's getting ready a mw show to be railed "Oh Henry!"— about Henry VIII155 words
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Advertisement39 1955-03-12 9 ■hout diet 9^ '4 W I InKorets Qming tablets rW :.land ff j^ -HicUTORS L| s 1 ■h'f atomic B| ipersunic r ronomic Lg anatomic. B iromatic, m warn kugu cm*) ltd. ■WIX RL_ >% i s P^ATEUR fcg Rood39 words
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Advertisement132 1955-03-12 9 The world famous family of TIGER medicinal products CHINKAWHITE This invaluable Wind Mixture is an excellent remedy for Stomach Pains. Constipation, Indigestion, Acidity, Heartburn, Loss of Appetite. ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL STAR BRAND NIPPON BEER So^e Agents: PARAMOUNT TRADERS LTD. 120 Kampong Java Rood, Singapore. Phone *****.132 words
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458 1955-03-12 10 Only Sutcliffe Stands Up To MCC Attack Dl NEDIN, Mar. 11. (Kcuter)— New Zealand, put In to bat on a greenish wicket, were dismissed for 125 by England here today when the first of two Tests being played on the current Australian tour of the MCC started. Bit they took458 words
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Article130 1955-03-12 10 NKU ZEALAND first inninj;s G R-ibone St EvaiM b Wardle 18 M. E Chappie b Statham 'J B< r Sutcliffe c Statham b Bailey 74 J R Reid b Statham 4 S N. McGregor b Tyson 2 L A Wall b Tyson U If B Cave b Tyson 1130 words
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Article150 1955-03-12 10 Setangoon Malays Go To Town SLRANGOON Malay youngsters trounced Govern- ment Printing Office SC by six goals to nil in a S*porc A D:v. 3A league soccer match playfd at the Geylang Stadium yesterday. The Printers returned to the field after the interval minus their regular goalkeeper. Sidney Pestana who150 words
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309 1955-03-12 10 One Injured But It Doesn't Put Woodbridge Down WeaMrMgC Hospital 3 R.E.M.E 2 AM*] Rmhmmn 2 and Justin Buchanan 1 and "gilt goal" WOODBRIDGE Hospital, newly promoted team to this year's Colony division I league, made a successful debut yesterday when they beat R.E.M.E. by three goals to two at309 words
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183 1955-03-12 10 W.I. Selectors Pick 10 To Meet Aussies PORT OF SPAIN. Trinidad. Mar. 11. <Reuter>— The We*t Indies cricket .selectors last night named ten players who will form the nucleus of the team for the first test against Australia in Kingston. Jamaica, on March 26. Captain of the West Indies side183 words
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Article42 1955-03-12 10 THE following will represent the BODCA. in a friendly cricket match against Woodbridge Hospital Recreation Club on the BODCA ground at 2.00 pm. today. Wijeweera <capt>. Van Rooyan. Chelliah. Bal a n, Wonß. Markar. Lewis. Gopal, Margebh. Ondatchi. Gupta.42 words
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Article, Illustration369 1955-03-12 10 AUBREY HIGGS - Can Wong Repeat The Trick? AUBREY HIGGS By LONDON. Mar. 11 (Reuter) After an absence of two years. Wong Peng Soon of Malaya arrives in London today to seek to regain the England badminton title, emblematic of World badmintin supremacy. When the draw is made next Tuesday. Wong, who won369 words
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Article128 1955-03-12 10 MANILA. March 11 <Reuter> Two' Australian ei'l* M' ?s Lorrnine Crapp lti-ycar-old. world record holder and M»ss Diane Knight of Melbourne, broke allcomers open records today in th P National open swimming competi.l 1. In the 400 metre- free style heats Miss Crapp had the fastest128 words
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Article99 1955-03-12 10 AT the annual general meeting of the Indian Recreation Club recently, the following were elected officials: Patron: Mr. N.V. Vengadasalam: President: Mr. A P. Rajah: Vice-presidents: Mr. S A Shariff and Mr S. P. Samy: Hon. secretary: Mr. P. Appavoo: Hon. asst. secretary: Mr. S. J. Kandasamy;99 words
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Article50 1955-03-12 10 BARTLEY Secondary School beat Anglo-Chinese School 4—o in a return Inter-School soccer match played at ACS ground yesterday. Bura 2. Jamil and Raham netted for the winners. Earlier in the evening Bartley Secondary School 2nd XI beat the ACS by a solitary goal through Hamld.50 words
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423 1955-03-12 10 MALAYANS CAN BE Ist RATERS IN WORLD HOCKEY Coach Gian Singh Sums It Up! KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.-Malaya has excellent hockey potential, facilities of ground and travel, and with the selfless services of officials this country should develop into a first rate hockey nation,, the Indian coach and international hockey umpire,423 words
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91 1955-03-12 10 THE team to represent Singapore against the ArmyNavy in the annual soccer match for the Joe Chappel Memorial Cup to be played at the Jalan Besar Stadium at 5.15 p.m. tomorrow will be selected from: Fook Teng. Osman Angullia. Ivan Vass, Johan, Kok Cheng. Hee91 words
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Article37 1955-03-12 10 SINGAPORE Cor nthians trounced Kerala Samajam 8-0 in a Spore Div. HA league soccer match played at the CYMA ground yesterday. Scorers were: Amad 4 Mahon Ismin. and Osman. Referee: W. S. Pakianathan37 words
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286 1955-03-12 10 KIALA LI MPt R, Fri.— The Selangor Badminton, Association which had to seek a two-week adjournment of its annual general meeting because members fought shy of standing for office will hold another meeting on Sunday to solve the "stalemate". At the meeting286 words
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Article169 1955-03-12 10 THE following players ;uc selected to play cricUel lor YMCA against Borneo Coy. on the V.M.C.A. ground. Bale.stier Roa i today at 2.15 p.m. R. Lyn c <Capt>. I. B. Surratta (V. Cant». C. FVrnando. J. Rajoo Teo Woon Teck. On.i Sharma. Reiendra K. Mithal. Tan Jake Seng.169 words
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325 1955-03-12 10 RAOC S'pore In FARELF Boxing Final KUALA LOIPCR. Fri 30 Bn Royal Army Ordnance Corp (Singapore) beat the IS 19 the Kings Royal Hussars by six bouts to five in the semi-final of the FAREI.F inter-unit boxing championships held at the Selangor Badminton Hall tonight. The teams finished level with325 words
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Miscellaneous124 1955-03-12 10 SOCCER: Div. 1: S. Corinthians vs. P.B.U. at Jalan Besar at 8 p.m.; Div. 2A: Customs S.C. vs. F.K.C. at Jalan Besar at 7 p.m.; Div. 3 A: REME Civ. Assn. vs. T.M.0.8.A. at Geylang; D.v. 3B: Police A vs. Nctaji M.S.C. at Police Depot. Army Soccer: Div. 1 REME124 words
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192 1955-03-12 12 Four Asian Assistants For U.K. Training Standard Staff Reporter FOUR Asian assistants from Malaya of the Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China will be undergoing a live month training course in England, beginning in May, a spokesman of the Bank told The Standard yesterday. •The course conducted by the192 words
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Article263 1955-03-12 12 Many Share Prices Are Marked Up THE better rubber commodity prices engendered firm trends in all sections of the Malayan share market yesterday. With very few exceptions there were considerable price changes to higher levels. Changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers/ Association were: INDUSTRIALS Buyers Sellers Fra-er Ncavc: ds. 193263 words
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Article, Illustration101 1955-03-12 12 more than four years of effort and they proved to be the first man-made substance able to scratch other diamonds. Keystone photo shows: View of the 1.000 ton press used at the O.K. Laboratories for achieving the high pressures (100.000 atmospheres or I.C million pounds per square inch).101 words
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104 1955-03-12 12 THK Burmese Government has announced its decision to pend immediately all Open General Import Licences. All goods covered by existing O.G.L. and which arc being shipped from March 11 will require individual import licences. Importers who have opened letters of credit before March 10Reuter - 104 words
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Article56 1955-03-12 12 SAFETY belts for car passengers arc to be marketed by a L.K. firm. They loop freely under the body and. when the car stops suddenly. slide up and grin under the wearer's arms. This prevents him from shooting forward. Quick-release buckles are fitted. A shoulder-strap56 words
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Article19 1955-03-12 12 MESSRS. GATTEY Bateman. secretaries, report the output of Jirnah Rubber Estates Ltd. for February was 28,:j7u lbs.19 words
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Article, Illustration216 1955-03-12 12 Seven Seas Back With A New Look Standard Shipping Reporter THE H.OOO-ton Panamanian passenger vessel. Seven Seas, (above) which caught fire two years ago. arrived in Singapore, wearing a "new look" and carrying Australian tourists bound for Continental ports and Britain, from I'remantle, Brisbane and Sydney. The vessel, which U216 words
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Article132 1955-03-12 12 EXPORT of copra from Malaya during December last year amounted to $2.99 million, and oil $3.02 million. This shows a drop from the value exported during the preceding month— s4.3 million worth copra and $3.1 million oil. Imports of copra and oil during December were: $4,033132 words
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146 1955-03-12 12 A LONDON rubber company chairman's attack on the Mudio Report for contending that all rubber trees were "too old at .50" was described as "quite ridiculous' by rubber circles in Kuala Lumpur. Mr A. C. Smith, the Federation's Chief Keolantiii" Officer, told The Standard the146 words
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Article188 1955-03-12 12 Ten Tons Of Pepper Transacted ABOUT ten tons pepper of both varieties were transacted in the Singapore produce market yesterday. The market generally was qu:et. H.C.B. oil prices (Penang) were: Bulk $40|; second hand drums $43 per picul. Singapore Copra Association prices yesterday were: March. $281 and S'JRs: April $28£188 words
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Article32 1955-03-12 12 THE Farmers' Union of Western Australia has decided to urge the Federal Government to negotiate agreements with Japan and other countries to stimulate the sale of Australian wheat. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article, Illustration91 1955-03-12 12 MESSRS. HARRISONS Crosjield (M.) Ltd., Singapore, gave a dinner at the Great World on Thursday night on the occasion of the visit of Mr. Grahame MartinTurner. Director of Export Sales, Thos. De La Rue Co.. London, manufacturers of "Formica." Messrs. Harrisons Cros field are the localStandard - 91 words
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432 1955-03-12 12 Weekly Rubber Report: AFTER the wide fluctuations of recent weeks the market appeared to be settling down at around the two shilling level and trading during the earlier part of the week was almost back to normal, says the weekly rubber market report of432 words
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354 1955-03-12 12 Political Changes Will Help S'pore Trade, Says Banke nW^nrJl'iriim^-ir'i imJkJßlmflfK 1 SINGAPORE will attain even greater importance in world commerce because of the constitutional changes, the Chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Mr. C. Blaker, told shareholders at its annual meeting in Hongkong yesterday. Mr. Blaker. in his354 words
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99 1955-03-12 12 U.K. Exports To H.K. Are Twice Her Imports MR. PETER Thorneycroft. President of the Board ol Trade, has told the House of Commons that Britain sold about twice as much to Hongkong as she bought lrom Hongkong in 1954. He was replying to a question from Mr. J.W. Peyton. Conservative,Reuter - 99 words
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Article46 1955-03-12 12 MESSRS. Harrisons <t Crosfield (If) Ltd.. Kuala Lumpur, report that rrop^ harvested during February for the following companio are: Allenby 34.000 lb.. B<nta 64.000 lb.. Jeram Kuantan 67.000 lb.. Kundong 36.500 lb Mentakab 74.500 lb.. Sunji« l Bangan 130.000 lb., Tanjong Pau 48.000 lb.46 words
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69 1955-03-12 12 H. K. BAN INCREASE ITS SHAR CAPITAL THE 4 Shanghai B tion incn capital fro lion to HK I annual i The u f '•ones from 1 jj fits in the I fl (0.04 m tnd d ist i i& hoc I one share shares Tiu i rank i<>r thiTh;-69 words
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Article151 1955-03-12 12 RUBBER IS UP AGAIN 'MIL riso in 10 MR rubber in.uk'; I A tinucd yrstrrd.t HI No. 1 Mart li gained 1 < <*ti t I closed erratic ai H' From Munda B closed at 84 i <• f\ the price has 6i crnt The relatively I mium ruimg lor151 words
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Article35 1955-03-12 12 MA I A N I Banks IflMcUl M mU's an- 111.K1.l :\i ie tOM credit bilk mail.. I (M (i vt t if tn'" 1 < !■■<■ «r CM>.» II 15 I' Olhir r\.li«"main unalt<i<«l35 words
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159 1955-03-12 12 Opposition To Sale Of U.S. Synthetic Plan WASHINGTON. Mar. M. (AP) Opposition to UM American Government's posed Bftle ol 24 of its synthetic rubber plant.-- lo private companies was voiced yesterday by Democrats in lx>th HotlfCS of Congress. Three representatives introduced a resolution to Mock sale of the plants. They159 words
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Advertisement548 1955-03-12 12 NOTICES the automobile association ok Singapore votice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the above Association will be held at the G ft Cafe 14. Battery Road Singapore, at 515 p.m. on Tuesday, 29th March. 1950. Nominations for election to the Committee must be548 words
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Miscellaneous51 1955-03-12 12 SHIPPING STATISTICS A TOTAL of 39,244 ships entered and cleared Singapore harbour in 1954. Their combined tonnage totalled 49.101.530 tons. During the last quarter of 1954 32 ships paid Naval visits to this port They included 10 British ships 9 IS. A.. 10 French. 1 Belgian, 1 Netherlands and 151 words
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Miscellaneous80 1955-03-12 12 OITKR ROADS Kamuning. Van Goens. Mvi Ann. Eastern Venture. Laertes. Barito. INNFR ROADS Bruas, Kah Poh. Playaran. Serdang, Katong. Sin Hin Huat. Kajang. B'.inioe. Kah Kheng Lah Sen. Teck Thong. Pangkor. Aik Leong, Darvel. Larut. June. Teck Hong. SUB. WIIARVFS Agamemnon. 44. Xanyang 4:>. Glenlogan :io. Hopoville SI. Andes Maru80 words
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466 1955-03-12 13 World Domination Soon By JOHN FARROW LONDON, March 11 (AP) Britain s fop youngsters arc improving quickly and should soon be challenging the American-Aus-tralian domination of lawn tennis. "I doni mean we are going j to shoot to the top this ycqr." Stanley B.466 words
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123 1955-03-12 13 he Daredevils' Assemble For he Great Race UjsG, K.rida. Mar. 11 (AP)-Daredevil tr«nn 13 nations assembled in this lt on Friday, ready to match skill Saaiay'a fifth running of the 12-hour IU I Prix of endurance. t Mi ■0 p_ m Igerous Came I H Eg B| E E B123 words
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Article141 1955-03-12 13 WI Tour Programme SYDNEY, March 11 (Renter) open their cricket the West Indies with b against Jamaica at Kingston on Sat irday week. The first of the five Tests tie played on the same irting on March 26. Testa will each last six A. tralia*9 fixtures. from n onwards, are:141 words
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Article115 1955-03-12 13 LONDON. March 11 (Rcutcr» Randolph Turpin. who ho'.d.s the British Empire light heavyweight boxing championship, and Alex Buxton, the British rhampion, arc to fight for both titles at Harringay Arena. London, on April '26. On the same programme Joe Lucy will defend his British lightweight115 words
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Article93 1955-03-12 13 CHELTENHAM, Gloucestershire, March 11 (Router) Gay Donald, outsider ot the nine runners at '.i.i to 1 provided the biggest upset of the National Hunt season by gaining a runaway win from the fancied horses in the Cheltenham Gold Cup here yesterday. Always with the leaders Gay Donald93 words
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Article99 1955-03-12 13 < League Soccer on TV is on its nay in England. English fans witt probably be able J to watch it every Sat' J urday over an extend*ed period, reports our Special Corres- pondent Bob Ferrier from London. They nil! ]\OT pay 97?? v *>?:?«F? vvV more for99 words
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Article347 1955-03-12 13 ITS COMING! Football On TV LONDON. I rf. DISCISSIONS between the 8.8.C. and the Football League lor the direct televising of League Soccer are at an advanced stage. The 8.8.C. hope to screen part of a League match every Saturday next season for a trial period of perhaps three months.347 words
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Article25 1955-03-12 13 LONDON' Mar h 11 i I<< ten R nioo results Couni M teh Somerset P,. X 'i. Other match Oi University 13, Oxfodshin25 words
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Advertisement403 1955-03-12 13 Classified Adverts TUITION 1 ADAM Chua School of Dressmaking, qualified in Bandoeng. Practical and theory taught twice weekly. Fee S2O/--per month. Enquiries cordially invited. 440. Victoria Street Tel. ti<i4B. Guaranteed to qualify within 8 months in 55 kinds of Eastern Western dicsscs. Diploma g.ven. T KARN CAR REPAIRING in *^.;0403 words
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Advertisement1015 1955-03-12 13 SITUATIONS VACANT 17ACANCIES exist for Prate' tionary Laboratory Assis lantf, Medical Department. Singapore. Salary c caic |lsZ.stx 7.50 1f,7.50 B 220x15 BS B' 340x15-475 per mensem plus Variable Allowance ranging from $38.13 to $142.50 per! mcrsem. The- total emolument at present range from an initial of $190.<i3 p.m. with annual1,015 words
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Miscellaneous172 1955-03-12 13 Abner By Al Copp ah y^u t^ -j vj cor Vthass jest it ma'm.7 I f-rwcuLDNTBt. fair fo'me tuck V fV AHIS*^ AWOND!FUL\ AHGOTSOCHA Ir ANYONE WHUT HAIN'T SO VOJDIFULtf IVO imßryO- MERELY A OVCR- T1 bUILT ON YO'.^ > WOMOIFUL BLMLT E>UILT— AN' NOBODY IS.7— SO AH > WMVJ172 words
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Article232 1955-03-12 14 Itiff vucr) in race *rwn TrrMc MM in rice* four ami six. Windsor Lad The Pilot Trundle HilJ Scrutineer J\MH\T\\ >|A> JAMBATAN MAS JAMBA TAN .MAS M\RM\NO 1M m .urn safari Pro< tor. safari lt>«< hunt >.iy rv iirrt limit Jainbatan Ma« I \IKV CilIT pTrK U JACKPOT232 words
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Article1337 1955-03-12 14 RACE l: 2.15 p.m.— Horses Class 3, Div. 4—6 Furs. 1. 00 Kpsoni l.v 8.1.: M s Lim Chong Pang Chan Trek Clpye Heddle Patterson 1 Say Try ::> 8.11 'Tan. Chew ft Kirn Syndicate' Yong Mortimer (Hi Safari Jj 810 Mr. W McGregor Watt Hobbs Donnelly1,337 words
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Article2483 1955-03-12 14 HE'S BETTER FOR 9f After a lair fifth to Elturius in the Commissioner General's Cup at Penang early in January, Harringay came into his own when he triumphed over the Bukit Timah mile at the last meeting in no uncertain manner. Handily positioned behind the2,483 words
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