Singapore Standard, 3 June 1955
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Title Section17 1955-06-03 1 Singapore Standard m 'MS. 01. V. No. 332 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1955 14 PAGES 15 CENTS17 words
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Article418 1955-06-03 1 EE BOON LEE - EE BOON LEE By Radar Aids Customs In Night Vigil FLOATING TORCH MARKED CHAIN OF 17 BUNDLES Standard Crime Reporter SINGAPORE Customs seized 2,000 lbs. of Persian opium, worth more than $1,000,000, that was thrown over the side of the 5,000-ton Ereritt Star Line vessel Thai,418 words
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Article282 1955-06-03 1 Retiring Governor Says Colony On Right Path THE retiring Governor of Singapore, Sir John Nit- oil, said aboard the Oranje yesterday, a few moments before he left the Colony, that Singapore was striding on the right path and that it would lead to282 words
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Article51 1955-06-03 1 The Chief Secretary, Mr. W. A. C. Goode. will be the Officer Administering the Government of Singapore till the arrival of the Governor designate, Mr. R. B. Black, on June 30. During this period. Mr. A. A. Williams, the Deputy Chief Secretary, will act as Chief51 words
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Article126 1955-06-03 1 RUSSIA BUYING MALAYAN RUBBER m Economists Are Puzzled LONDON, June 2 (UP)— Russia has started large scale rubber purchases m Singapore via London and other British ports after an interval of nearly three years, official sources reported today. Bw exact quantities of rubbe: purchases are not disclosed, but reports today126 words
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Article39 1955-06-03 1 NEW YORK. June 2 (Reue:i— Blonde film star. Marim Monroe, and her ex-hus-Jand Joe Diammagio. stopped traffic m Broadway last light when they attended a preview of Miss Monroe's new Hrn "The Seven Year Itch."39 words
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Article, Illustration74 1955-06-03 1 Final Chat With Ministers (ABOVE) The retiring Governor of Singapore, Sir John Nicoll (extreme right) seen talking to the Minister of Education, Mr. Chew Swee Kee. the Minister of Lands and Housing, Mr. Hamid Jumat, the Chief Minister Mr. David Marshall, and the Assistant Minister of Commerce Mr. J. M.Standard - 74 words
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251 1955-06-03 1 Rail, Dock Strike Crisis Worsens LONDON, June 2 (Reuter)— Sir Anthony Eden, summoned his Cabinet here today to decide whether more sweeping emergency measures are necessary to cope with the rail and dock strikes whicn have caused the nations gravest industrial crisis m251 words
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Article58 1955-06-03 1 GAS will cost more from July 1: The new rates are: Gas consumed within city limits, not exceeding 1,000 cubic feet, $6.50 a month; «_.oeed-in_r 1-000 cubic feet $6.30. Minimum charge $3 a month. Exceeding 3,000 cubic feet $6.20 a month. Outside city limits, $7 for58 words
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Article84 1955-06-03 1 LONDON, June 2 (Reuter) A rail union leader declared today that there was "no immediate hope of any solution" to Britain's five-day old strike. The union chief was Mr. Jim Campbell, secretary of the 400,000-strong National Union of Railwaymen, whose members are not striking.84 words
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Article65 1955-06-03 1 Troops— 'No Opposition' CANBERRA, June 2 (Reuter) External Affairs Minister. Mr. Richard Casey, told the House of Representatives today he knew of no expression of direct opposition by the Singapore Government to the stationing of Australian troops m Singapore. The leader of the opposition. Dr. Evatt. had asked whether such65 words
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Article30 1955-06-03 1 GENERAL Paul Ely. Com-mander-in-Chief of the French Forces m Indo-China arrived ln Hongkong by air yesterday on a two-day unofficial visit before returnina to France. ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article65 1955-06-03 1 MALACCA, Thurs. The latest bulletin on Dato Sir Cheng-lock Tan, issued today by his two surgeons, Mr. Terence Millin and Mr. C. J. Hassett. says: "Dato Sir Cheng-lock Tan continues to make satisfactory progress after his operation. He is being allowed up m his room65 words
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Article131 1955-06-03 1 HONOLULU, June 2 (Reuter)— The four American jet pilots released by Communist China, sat m the tropical garden of Hickam Air Force base here last night and told the Press of their two-year imprisonment m Mukden and Peking. They said the treatment was "better than131 words
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Article38 1955-06-03 1 BANGKOK, June 2 (Reuter) The meeting of military advisers of South-east Asian Collective Defence Organization has been postponed from June 6 to about the beginning of July, the Thai Defence Ministry announced today.38 words
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Article155 1955-06-03 1 KALAMAZOO, Michigan, June 2 (AP) An autopsy showed today that little Jeannis Singleton had been raped, beaten and apparently choked to death by a sex deviate. The bruised body of the eight-year-old school girl was found late yesterday m a lonely pine woods 15 miles155 words
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173 1955-06-03 1 Red Gang Kills 2 Specials In Ambush KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— A gang of between 20 and 30 Communist terrorists ambushed a Security Force's Patrol m the Tapah area of Perak, on Tuesday, killing two Special Constables, the Federal Government announced m a statement today. The terrorists were armed with Brenguns173 words
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Article157 1955-06-03 1 HONGKONG, June 2 (Reuter)— Communist China has executed 52 people and sentenced 450 others to prison terms for planning armed revolt and sabotage m the north-west province of Shensi, according to reports m Communist newspapers reaching here today from Sian, the capital of Shensi. The reports157 words
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Advertisement177 1955-06-03 1 B l>F NEW MX Wm^^ 0^ PHOIO STUDIO 1 Baffle* Place Singapore 1 Trit- tS7«* CHINESE LADIES' ASSOCIATION FANCY DRESS BALL VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL m$3WnW* Saturday, June Jl, 8.00-2.00 am ,W Join m the fun Or compete m Section I—Non1 Non Advertising (a) The best Or most original costume Ist.177 words
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264 1955-06-03 2 THEY HAD NO BLOOD TO SAVE A MOTHER Plea For Bank' In Klang KLANG, Thurs. A mother of nine died on the operotion toble m tht Klong Hospital, because there was no blood to give her a transfusion. Town Councillor Mr. G. L. Labrooy, said yesterday. She was the latest264 words
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Article202 1955-06-03 2 As the Customs vessels came into view for a moment, the smugglers realising the game was up, turned their boats and made ofl at high speed. Customs launches raced to the spot where the objects had dropped and found 17 bundles, wrapped with black rubber sack and202 words
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Article56 1955-06-03 2 Two -Piece To Replace Bikinis '"MEDUSE" m Angel Skin made of Lastex spun threads, Is one of the many models that are going to replace "bikinis" and traditional two pieces suits on the French shores this year. A delicate incrustations snakes around the skirt and strapless bodice. It is a56 words
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Article75 1955-06-03 2 JAKARTA, June 2 (UP) At least three persons were killed and scores seriously injured when terrorists sabotaged a train m bandit infested northern Sumatra, delayed reports lrom Medan said today. The incident took place last Sunday. Terrorists sabotaged the track m an isolated sector75 words
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Article62 1955-06-03 2 LONDON. June 2 (Reuter) The leaders of the Japanese and Soviet delegations to the peace talks here will make formal opening speeches when the full conference opens tomorrow. A Japanese spokesman stated this after a second 30--minute meeting between Mr* Shunichi Matsumoto. Chief Japanese delegate, and Mr.62 words
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Article69 1955-06-03 2 MELBOURNE, June 2 (Reuter) Sir Edmund Hillary, conquerer of Everest, told a Press conference here today he does not rule out the possibility that the legendary Himalayan "Abominable Snowman" exists but he thinks it might be a kind of bear. "I have seen its tracks." be69 words
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88 1955-06-03 2 Chosen For Her Russell Silhouette LONDON. June 2 (Reuter) Thirteen judges 12 men and one woman yesterday picked a beauty with an "English" shape to represent England m the Miss Europe contest at Helsinki. Finland. They chose her for her Jane Russell silhouette her ngure statistics are bust 37, waist88 words
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Article71 1955-06-03 2 LONDON, June 2 (Reuter) The British, French and United States ambassadors m Belgrade will meet Yugoslav Ministers shortly for a review of the political situation following the visit of Soviet leaders to the capital, the Foreign Office said today. The talks suggested to the West by President71 words
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Article244 1955-06-03 2 Chinese History Over 800 Yrs. THE Chinese have, throughout the ages, followed a policy of fragmentation— a policy of divide and rule. Kublai Khan pursued it m the 14th Century; the Communist regime pursues it today. Professor D.G.E. Hall said this last night m his talk on Chinese influence m244 words
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Article37 1955-06-03 2 COLOMBO. June 2 (Reuter) Colombo port went back to normal this morning when 435 coal yard labourers who staged a lightning strike yesterday over the compulsory retirement of an overage colleague returned to work unconditionally.37 words
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Article167 1955-06-03 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Mr. Justice Wilson m the High Court here today gave judgment against a widow. Ang Kirn Chong, for $3,700 which she borrowed from a woman shop assistant by palming off five dud cheques. The judge ordered "Ang tq pay the plaintiff interest167 words
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150 1955-06-03 2 DISMISSED MAN REINSTATED IN NAVAL BASE THE threatened strike by 10,000 Asian industrial workers of the Singapore Naval Base over the dismissal of a co-worker for alleged "insubordination" will not now materialize. The strike was called by the Singapore Naval Base Union, of which the dismissed man, is an official.150 words
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Article149 1955-06-03 2 C'ttee On Education To Meet TODAY'S meeting of the 15-man Joint Committee on Chinese education m the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce is expected to have a crucial effect on the future of Chinese education m Singapore. Composed of leaders of the Chamber and representatives of all Chinese education bodies149 words
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Article89 1955-06-03 2 Negligent Driver Fined $300 AN ELECTRICAL mechanic of H.M.S Simbang, Arthur John Sterry. was convicted •-md fined $300 by the First Traffic Court yesterday on a charge of negligent driving resulting mi n the death of Soon Beng Chik at Mandai Road on Jan. 15. The court was told that89 words
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Article68 1955-06-03 2 Minimum Temperature: From 7.30 p.m. June Ist to 7.30 a.m June 2nd: Singapore <B'.F>; Penan* (72F); Kota Bahn. (76F); Kuala Lumpur (74F), Ipoh (7 IF); Kuantan (74F). Maximum Temperature From 7.30 a.m to 7.30 p.m. June 2nd Singapore (89Fi: Penang OOF): Kota Bahru (90F): Kuala Lumpur OOF); Ipoh68 words
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Article154 1955-06-03 2 CLOSING rubber prices (cents per lb) ia Singa pore yesterday were: Buyers Seller* No. 1 R.S.S. Spot Loose 94 i 94. No. 1 R.S.S. f.o.b. June 93 g 93; No. 2 91 1 91; No. 3 891 89. Tone: Uncertain. TIN PRICE The price of tin yes terday154 words
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Article, Illustration30 1955-06-03 3 photo. THE kampong ketua's home which was surrounded by terrorists, and below: Ulu Benut home guard section commander. Halida bin Kadir. with his shot gun. StandardStandard - 30 words
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224 1955-06-03 3 'NO WASTE' PLEA AS TOWN'S WATER LEVEL RUNS LOW KLANG, Thurs.— This town's water supply i s so seriously menaced by continued drought that more than 110.000 people living m a 75 square-mile coastal belt may soon have to suffer a cut m the daily supply The water ±evel m224 words
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Article123 1955-06-03 3 KLANG, Thurs.— Mr. K.R.R. Choudhary, President of the All -Malayan Estate Staff Union, has resigned because of alleged rivalries and rifts within the union. In a letter to the Union's "Executive Council. Mr Choudhary said today: "There is no turning back as far as I am cor.123 words
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Article47 1955-06-03 3 TWO young Singapore girls. Lee Toi, 17, and 16-year-old Suliam binte Nance, were reported missing from their homes yesterday. Lee was reported missing from her home m Yio Chu Kan? Road on Wednesday night. Suliam, frorti her house m Woodlands Road since May 31.47 words
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Article56 1955-06-03 3 MALACCA, Wed— Fourteen housewives, including the wife of a private medical practitioner, today claimed trial to a charge of gambling m a house m New Market Road on the afternoon of May 31. The Magistrate. Mr. Ramanatha Iyer adjourned the case and allowed the women56 words
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Article95 1955-06-03 3 Shopmen Want 8-hr. Working Day THE Singapore Shop Employees' Union is shortly submitting a memorandum to the Labour and Social Welfare Minister, Mr. Lim Yew Hock, calling for an eight-hour working day for thousands of shop workers m the Colony. It also wants Government to stipulate a minimum wage scale95 words
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301 1955-06-03 3 Trishaman Accused Of Double Murder A TRISHA rider, Yip Teng, was charged before Mr. Justice Knight m the Singapore Assize Court yesterday, with the double murder of a woman, Lee Huan Ying, 36, and her two-year-old son, Yee Ah Wak. Armed with two knives. Yip was alleged to have killed301 words
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Article58 1955-06-03 3 PENANG. Thurs.— A soldier spending his leave at Sandy croft, Tanjong Bungah, alleged that $280 was stolen from him m a hotel. He alleged he took a woman to the hotel and when he awoke the next morning, he found the woman gone and so was58 words
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Article33 1955-06-03 3 THE chairman of the Labour Party, Penang Branch. Mr. D. S. Rama/iathan. will give a talk on "Socialism" at the Indian Association premises m Bagan Jermal Road, at 6.30 p.m. today.33 words
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Article304 1955-06-03 3 KAMPONG REFUSED TO BOW TO TERROR Bandit Gang In Search Of Guns Is Beaten Off JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— The people of Ulu Benut, o Malay kampong about SO miles from here on the main road to Ayer Hitam, refused to surrender their guns to Communist terrorists last night. A gang304 words
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Article77 1955-06-03 3 MAJOR MUST PAY WIFE $150 MONTHLY MALACCA, Wed. The Magistrate. Mr Ramanatha Iyer, today ordered Major G. A. Lopez, a doctor m the Malay Regiment to pay his wife, Amelia Lopez, a Johore School teacher, $150 monthly maintenance allowance. Mrs. Lopez alleged that her husband was living with a Chinese77 words
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Article, Illustration86 1955-06-03 3 LIKE a breath of fresh air m the heat wave, Jacquelyn Whitehead, 20, is easily the prettiest singer m town today She arrived m Singapore a few days ago and will make her debut at Prince's tomorrow night. Jacquelyn was formerly a fashion model m86 words
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Article208 1955-06-03 3 RELIGIOUS leaders yesterday condemned any attempt by Government- to raise money for welfare purposes through a public lottery. First to condemn tne principle of a lottery was Canon R. K. S. Adams, Principal of St. Andrew's School: "I consider that it is not a right and208 words
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Article55 1955-06-03 3 S I N G A PORE'S National Servicemen will take part m the Queen's birthday celebrations for the first time next Thursday. The grand parade starts on the Padang at 6.30 p.m. Cancellation of the trooping of the colours m Britain, because of the emergency will55 words
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Article32 1955-06-03 3 NO more imports of safety matches of all types to Indonesia will be allowed under Barter Trade transactions, it was officially announced by the Indonesian Consulate m Singapore yesterday.32 words
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Article239 1955-06-03 3 LANCE-CORPORAL Morris Hawkins of the G.H.Q. Signals Regiment was sentenced to 112 days' detention at a court martial held at Tyersall yesterday. He pleaded guilty to the first charge of being drunk while on duty and was found guilty on the second charge of so239 words
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Advertisement193 1955-06-03 3 FEDERAL AND COLONIAL I BUILDING SOCIETY LTD. 1 Established 1050 For PROMOTMOX I oi I HOME OWXERSHMP 1 TOTAt ASSETS; Exceed $23,000,000. GENERAL RESERVE: $700,000. SINGAPORE Mac Donald House KUALA LUMPUR No. 17/19. Old Market Square PENANG Fort Cornwallis FEDERAL AND COLONIAL BUILDING SOCIETY LTD. ==Last W Days==j GRAND ANNUAL193 words
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Article80 1955-06-03 4 Inaugural Meeting Of Assn. JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. Th e inaugural meeting of the Malayan Association of -Social Services will take place at the Roof Garden of the Hotel Majestic, Kuala Lumpur, on June 12 at 10.30 a.m. The inaugural address will be given by Dato H. E. MacKenzie, chairman of80 words
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Article55 1955-06-03 4 PENANG. Thurs. Sentencing Goh Chooi Koon to three months' imprisonment for criminal breach of trust of a bicycle valued at $25, Mr. Au Ah Wah, the Magistrate, told him: "You have no honour at all to betray your friend's trust." Goh had sold tlie bicycle after55 words
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Article, Illustration104 1955-06-03 4 Wrestler Takes Joy Ride To Boost Film A WELL-KNOWN wrestler. Mr Sarban Singh, dressed as a mahout and a 60--year-old elephant are being used tc publicise an R.K.O. picture, "Escape to Burma," now showing at the Capitol Theatre The elephant was acquired by Shaw Brothers about three months ago for104 words
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312 1955-06-03 4 Colony Land Buying Comes To Standstill By Standard Market Reporter SPECULATIVE land buying m the Singapore property market has come to a standstill and little activity is likely to take place until the terms of the Labour Front Government's proposed legislation on the freezing of lands are made known. In312 words
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300 1955-06-03 4 Hotelman Given Benefit Of Doubt— Acquitted HO MENG QUEE, proprietor of the Pasir Ris and White House hotels and owner of a rubber estate, was given the benefit of the doubt and acquitted m the Singapore Second Criminal District Court yesterday on a charge of making a false statement before300 words
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Article111 1955-06-03 4 Two To Get Training In Australia TWO long-time employees of the Social Welfare Department will leave Singapore by air for Australia on June 14, to take a six-month course of training under the Colombo Exchange Plan. Mrs. P. H. Lim, of the Women and Children's Section of the Department, will111 words
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Article132 1955-06-03 4 THE three-month-old Philosophical Society of Singapore has decided to hold a conference m Kuala Lumpur on June 25 and 26. which will be opened by the Deputy Secretary of the Federation. Mr. F. Brewer. There wil be discussions on the following subjects: the function of132 words
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Article48 1955-06-03 4 NIBONG TEBAL, Thurs. The Resident Commissioner, Mr. D. Gray, made a walking tour of the irrigation and drainage* scheme areas m Sungei Acheh, a rich rice bowl m Province South, today. He went through several acres of padi land, which are now being replanted.48 words
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Article91 1955-06-03 4 THE Singapore Coroner, Mr. K. T. Alexander, yesterday ordered an immediate warrant for the arrest of Ah Ter, who was alleged to have murdered a hawker m Chia Keng Village (off Yeo Chu Kang), on April 27 at 9.30 p.m. The hawker, 21-year-old Chan Choo91 words
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Article, Illustration153 1955-06-03 4 COPTER SON'S TRIBUTE TO THE GURKHAS A TRIBUTE to the prowess of "Johnny Gurkha" was paid by No 848 Squadron, when a Whirwind Mark 21 helicopter flew from Sembawang Royal Naval Air Station, Singapore, to Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning proudly bearing tne insignia oi the Gurkha Roya* Engineers Regiment The153 words
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Article62 1955-06-03 4 The Coroner returned a verdict of murder against Ah Ter and two others, who assaulted Chan m Chia Keng Village, where a Chinese theatrical show was m progress. A hardware dealer, Chua Ah Kwang. told the Court that he saw Ah Ter and two others drag Chan from62 words
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Article151 1955-06-03 4 STOLE BICYCLE AS HE LEFT COURT THE day he was put on 12 months' probation for the theft of a tin of tobacco. April 13, K. Veerasamy stole a bicycle from the compound of the police courts. Three days later, he went to a sundry shop at Upper Weld Road151 words
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Article49 1955-06-03 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs In the Magistrate's Court today. Joseph, a rubber tapper on Pheng Hin Estate, Ulu Tiram, was fined $100. m default two months' imprisonment, for causing hurt to Maniam on March 19. by cutting him on the head with a scythe.49 words
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Article, Illustration59 1955-06-03 5 photo. MR. J. G. PAPINEAU. of Papineau Studios which moved to its new office m Clemenceau, House, gave a cocktail party to newspaper executives last night. In picture Mr. Papineau. centre, and Mr. Aw Cheng Taik. Managing Director of The Singapore Standard, are enjoying a joke while Mrs.Standard - 59 words
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Article78 1955-06-03 5 CANBERRA. June 2 (UP)— Australian Brigadier, I. T. Murdoch has reached Singapore and is preparing to establish a headquarters for Australian army forces to be sent to Malaya, Army and Nary Minister Mr. Josiah Francis announced yesterday. Brig. Murdoch, who has been appointed to head General78 words
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Article, Illustration64 1955-06-03 5 THE founder-publisher of two United States national magazines Small Homes Guide and Homes Modernizing Mr. W. W. Wood, arrived m Singapore yesterday with his wife on a world tour to study the progress of housing m free countries. Mr. Wood told The Standard yesterday that their three-day stay m64 words
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Article56 1955-06-03 5 KLUANG. Thurs. The National Union of Teachers. Johore branch, will hold its annual general meeting at the Government English School on June 9. Among the items to be discussed will be inter-school hockey and tennis. A social and reunion dinner will be held on the eve of the56 words
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Article154 1955-06-03 5 For Sale To Small Men A PROPOSAL to build housing units at under $5,000 each to be later offered for sale on instalment terms without profit, was announced by the Singapore Ministry of Local Government, Lands and Housing yesterday morning. These houses which are to154 words
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Article53 1955-06-03 5 SINGAPORE'S Chinatown gang rivalry etupted again last night when thugs from two secret societies clashed with knives m Duxton Road just before midnight. Two Chinese were found at the scene with stab wounds when a Police radio car arrived. The gang war had i53 words
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Article69 1955-06-03 5 Jumabhoy - Jumabhoy By THE Assistant Minister of Commerce, Mr. J. M. Jumabhoy, gave a cocktail party m honour of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bhabha at his residence m Margoliouth Road, last night. Mr. Bhabha is chairman of the Eastern Shipping Company and a former Minister of69 words
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Article284 1955-06-03 5 Students Seen As Colony's Future Political Bogey MANCHESTER, June, 2 (Reuter) Apprehension about the recent riots m Singapore was expressed by the liberal Manchester Guardian which also stated that apart from the political, the economic situation also was a cause of anxiety to Mr. Marshall's Government. "One284 words
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Article68 1955-06-03 5 TEA business is suffering a slump, the Director of Mackwoods (Ceylon) Tea Exporters, Mr. G. K. Newton, said on arrival at Singapore's Kallang Airport yesterday. Mr. Newton is here to boost the tea imports of Malaya.. He said that m Ceylon 75 per cent of tea68 words
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Article20 1955-06-03 5 TWO milk vendors were fined $250 m the Kuala Lumpur Second Magistrate's Court yesterday for selling diluted milk.20 words
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Article26 1955-06-03 5 KUALA KANGSAR. Thurs A team from the Health Centre, Kuala Kangsar visited the Jerlun New Village yesterday and inoculated 175 children against diphtheria.26 words
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Article, Illustration84 1955-06-03 5 THE' five winners of the recently held "A Star Is Born" contest at the Capitol Theatre, Singapore, got their prizes last night. The distribution was done by the beautiful Filipino film star, Miss Paraluman. Each of the winners received $400 and a parcel of House of Westmore cosmetics.Standard - 84 words
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Article189 1955-06-03 5 THE Singapore Factory and Shop Workers' Union, yesterday submitted a 13-point claim to the management of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Ltd., on behalf of the firm's 650 employees. The Union requested the Company to expedite settlement of the claims to maintain harmonious industrial relations189 words
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120 1955-06-03 5 Negri Joins Insurance Co-op Group SEREMBAN. Thurs.— A decision to affiliate the Negri Sembilar. Government. Servants' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society with the Malayan Cooperative Insurance Society was arrived at the 20th annual general meeting of the former on Monday The meeting presided over by the Acting State Finance Officer,120 words
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Miscellaneous245 1955-06-03 5 Standard cAlmanac Information at a Glance fTINGAPORi PUBLIC RELATIONS Mobile Film Unit's shows at Tanjong Penjuru. Joo Chiat Place Lab Qrs and Nee Soon Village. CHINESE Y.MCA: Table lennis 2 p m Bodvbui'ding spm Commercial class 5 pm. Badminton 6 p.m INDEPENDENT MISSIONARY MOVEMENT: tree tilm show at Kjvong Wai245 words
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Miscellaneous271 1955-06-03 5 I Port Dickson 5.39 am. (7 ft 2 m) I 610 p.m (8 tt m). Penang 12.02 p.m (7 ft 5 m). £ooo§f 8.8.C. RADIO 8.8.C. (General Overseas Service): 5 pm From 'he Editorials; 510 Interlude; 515 Deal-A musicai visit to the Rnya; Marines School of Mus.c with their band;271 words
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Miscellaneous384 1955-06-03 5 from the Shovs (19 59m): 4 pm On the March (19 59m); 415 Dinner Music (19.5i1mi; 430 News Bulletin (19.59 m); 4.40 Concert Hall (19.59 m): 530 Forces Request Programme (2551 ml t> prn Melody Time '25 51m); 615 Sports Page from Australia (25.51 m). 630 8.3 C News (2521.384 words
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Article976 1955-06-03 6 JTOR decades the Malays and the British have harboured the fear that Malaya might one day become the 20th province of China. Yesterday we wrote that the worst enemies of the Chinese were to be found within their own ranks. Today we will provide the proof to this976 words
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Article701 1955-06-03 6 Shorts From The Talks "AUDIENCES for holes !i roads are far mori faithful and much les, critical than theatre audi ences. even when the holi Is not a particularly exciting one or when the sta; (foreman, we call him lacks a strong forcefu personality and Just sit: around waiting for701 words
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905 1955-06-03 6 Paul Ferris - Paul Ferris VWWWWWt A\VVVVVV\*£ I By i I LONDON. i[ "JV"EARLY a million tourists L from overseas are ex1 1 pected m Britain this year. 1 1 It will be a record year, just 1 1 as last year and the year be- i905 words
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Article224 1955-06-03 6 Sir; I submitted my income tax return for the year 1952 wherein I had stated that I was married on 15-5-52. But when I received the notice of assessment from the Income Tax Department for the year 1952, I found that no personal relief due to my224 words
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Article101 1955-06-03 6 Sir; I wish to maKe a correction m your report of my adjournment speech at the last monthly meeting of the City Council. I was m fact not disparaging "party rivalry" which could be wholesome and constructive but "inter party raillery" of the acrid type evident m the101 words
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Article404 1955-06-03 6 VIEWS REVIEW OF Urgent Task 'JTiHE most urgent task fac--11 ing every nationalist ln 1 the country is the achievement of Malayan inde- pendence. says Utusan Melayu. Whether a free Malaya should ally itself i with Indonesia or should i be tied to the Commoni wealth is not the issue404 words
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Article208 1955-06-03 6 Sir;— Recently the BAM announced that the Shaw Organization have been given the exclusive rights to film the Thomas Cup games and that no other movie camera? would be allowed m the Badminton Stadium during the playing of the matches. This means amateur movie makers208 words
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Article158 1955-06-03 6 Sir;—The story published m your newspaper datelined Kuala Lumpur about Mrs. Margaret Mary Perera who successfully petitioned for divorce against her husband makes interesting reading indeed. The parties were married m a Roman Catholic Church, and, according to the report, when the rift came the wife saw158 words
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Article143 1955-06-03 6 Sir: Commenting on the Conservative victory m the British elections, the Chief Minister of Singapore gently expressed regret and said: "We would have expected from the Labour Party far more expeditious recognition of our struggle for self-government." It is Singapore's ability to do the hardest of all143 words
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Article178 1955-06-03 6 Sir; Your report of the City Council debate on the nationalization of the S.T.C. was very interesting, but the report omitted a rather important part of the proceedings. It did not disclose the names of the City Councillors who voted for or against the motion. The reader seeking178 words
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Article180 1955-06-03 6 Sir;— ln his election manifesto, Mr. Wong Foo Nam said "To elect a person is to fight for the rights of the common man. By electing a person to represent you. something can be done about your views. He mu_t have the time and the ability to180 words
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Article108 1955-06-03 6 Sir;— Further to my letter on the Opium Rehabilitation Centre on St. John's Island, I am glad to learn that some action has been taken on the points 1 raised m my letter. This prompt action has strengthened my confidence m the present Government and indicates Government's readiness108 words
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Advertisement20 1955-06-03 6 T PNICI Offering Comfort. 3ML Performance and p,.^ 9 FEDERATED MOTORS LTD. orchard rd Singapore. Federation Representative* WEARNE BROS. LTD.20 words
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Advertisement67 1955-06-03 6 THE CHATWIN ROTARY ATOMISER fot atf C4#s and £08/S/£S ENGINE PERFORMANCE IMPROVED EASIER STARTING LESS ENGINE WEAR FEWER ENGINE OVERHAULS TOP ENGINE PERFORMANCE AT LOWER SPEEDS A BIG SAVING IN PETROL CONSUMPTION AND IS EASILY FITTED. Sole Agents: KEE HUAT RADIO CO. LTD., 122-1 24, ORCHARD ROAD. S'PORE-9. PHONE *****67 words
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205 1955-06-03 7 KARACHI, June 2 (RevI The Pakistan p: tine Minister, Mr. Mohammad Ali, today v elded to the clamour c: his country's women and announced that a pational commission to ;dy Pakistan's marnage laws would be api inted almost immediately. m Prime Minister, who set B205 words
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149 1955-06-03 7 BLACKPOOL. June 2 (Reuter) Trade Union representatives m conference here were told today that the new C r>ervative Government night make arbitration compulsory m future industrial disputes. Sir Richard Coppock, General Secretary of the Federa- m of Building Trade Operatives, told their annual meeting that149 words
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Article48 1955-06-03 7 NAIROBI. June 2 (Reuter)— Five women were among 18 Mau Mau terrorists who surrendered to security forces m the past 24 hours, an official communique revealed yesterday. The total number of Mau Mau who have surrendered since Jan. 18 has now reached 567.48 words
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Article31 1955-06-03 7 SIX tons of go.d bars were delivered by Soviet Russia to Persia at the frontier of Julfa yesterday under a recent Soviet Iranian agreement. Teheran Radio announced yesterday.31 words
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Article84 1955-06-03 7 WASHINGTON, June 2. (AP) —A plain brown envelope pest- wi Ridgewood. New V cv. arrived at revenue serYadquarters yesterday D_ what was presumed to' be S3 MM worth of someone's s ing conscience. I' was cne of the biggest I "conscience fund" contributions received by the government m84 words
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Article111 1955-06-03 7 Big-3 To Confer With Tito WASHINGTON June 2 (Reuter)— The State Department stated yesterday that it. believed that a meeting between Britain. France and United States and Yugoslavia would take place to discuss mutual problems. Mr. Henry Suydam. the Department spokesman, made this statement when asked about press reports which111 words
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Article194 1955-06-03 7 'Big Four' Conference CHICAGO, June 2 (Reuter)— The Vice-President, Mr. Richard Nixon said today that the "Big Four" conference might be the world's last chance "to avoid a catastrophic war." Mr. Nixon, speaking at the final session of the annual convention of Rotary International,194 words
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117 1955-06-03 7 ZAGREB, Yugoslavia, June 2 (AP)— Nikita S. Khrushchev, the Soviet Communist Party boss, told Yugoslav workers yesterday the Soviet Union is willing to adopt American industrial methods Khrushchev visited the Rado Koncar electric motor factory here with Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin and A.117 words
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400 1955-06-03 7 AND A 300-YEAR-OLD TOMB IN KENT MAY PROVE HIS POINT Shakespeare Was A Stooge' Soys U.S. Drama Critic... LONDON, June 2 (Reuter) A 300-year-old tomb may next month reveal secrets that could brand William Shakespeare as an imposter. It will t>e opened by Calvin Hoffman Dapper, American drama critic, who400 words
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Article, Illustration44 1955-06-03 7 photo. WOULD-BE holidaymakers sit down to a long wait at London's Waterloo Station on Whit Monday. The indicator board is blank result of the railwaymen's strike which began at midnight on May 28/29. Only a few trains are running. A.P.A.P. - 44 words
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Article152 1955-06-03 7 WASHINGTON, June 2 (UP) The United States has demanded that Red China free 63 American military and civilian personnel believed still held by the Communists. The total includes 52 .American military and civilians known held by the Chinese, and 11 more navy and coast152 words
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Article45 1955-06-03 7 LONDON, June 2, (Reuter)— The Queen nas approved the appointment of Vice-Admiral Sir John Eccres as Commander-in-Chief, the Home Fleet, the Admiralty announced today. Sir John will also succeed Admiral Sir Michael Denny as i Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Atlantic Command.45 words
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Article69 1955-06-03 7 SYDNEY, June 2 (UP) Some 3.000 fans broke through police lines last night to greet Bob Hope when he arrived at a local theatre for the world oremiere of his latest film "The Seven Little Foys." A band of women bagpipers led Hope's limousine through a klieglighted69 words
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Article55 1955-06-03 7 TAIPEI. June 2 (UP) The Pescadores, halfway between Formosa and mainland China, went under a short air alert today when six unidentified planes approached from the north-west, it was reported here. The six planes were picked up by Nationalist radar on Makiang, capital of the Pescadores.55 words
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163 1955-06-03 7 MOLINE, Illinois, June 2 (UP) Sunshine means death to one family m southern Illinois, a skin specialist reported yesterday. To prolong their lives, the family members work m the mines by day and venture outj doors only after sundown. 1 Dr. Otto C.163 words
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Article30 1955-06-03 7 DAMASCUS June 2, (AP)— The Syrian government will open a legation m Jakarta as .-oon as possible to strengthen relations between the two countries. Foreign Ministry circles said.30 words
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286 1955-06-03 7 BELGRADE, June 2 (Reuter)— Yugoslavia's leaders at their last conference with the rulers of the Soviet Union here today were stated, m informed circles, to be making: an llth hour attempt to get the Russians to agree to a condemnation of world286 words
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201 1955-06-03 7 DARJEELING. June 2 (Reuter) The British expedition led by Dr. Charles Evans has conquered Mount Kanchenjunga. the highest unclimbed mountain m the world. The expedition stopped only a few feet from the summit of the 28.146-ioot Himalayan peak m order to avoid offending the local201 words
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Article71 1955-06-03 7 ST. JOHNS, Antigua. June 2 (Reuter) About 100 convicts serving criminal sentences here were released from jail m the care of four guards to see the Australian touring cricket team play the West Indians. The prisoners, who are all held m a jail next to the71 words
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209 1955-06-03 7 Ho Shows His Hand In South Vietnam SAIGON, June 2 (AP)— Ho Chi Minh and the Vietminh high command have dropped the nationalist line and come out at last before the masses as international Communists. In this capital of free South Vietnam, Vietminh propagandists have opened an intensive campaign to209 words
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Article27 1955-06-03 7 THE Laos National Assembly has adopted a bill postponing the date of general elections to Dec. 25, the French press agency reported from Vientiane.— ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article20 1955-06-03 7 FILM actor Robert Wagner was taken to hospital on Tuesday suffering from bronchial pneumonia. A.P. \\\\v\\v\\v\\vvv\v\vvv\vv\vv\w\vv\v\\\\vvvvv*wvvvvvv\\\\vv\\\^ c*A.P. - 20 words
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Advertisement62 1955-06-03 7 SOON CONSTELLATION'S TAKE OVER All BO At FIRST CLASS I t SERVICES FROM SINGAPORE m r^m Am MMT MA MMuMMuW^ml V •^mmwi.^ i M Vp 4 I_CBV-^fM-^B-^-^-^-M_lC^^^^'^"" CS9 r\ F FOR FULL DETAILS CALL YOUR TRAVEL AOENT OR A m MALAYAN AIRWAY/ LTD. H f^ GENERAL SALES AGENTS FOR BO62 words
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Advertisement66 1955-06-03 7 J 111 brings you the acme I I I of smoking perfection, SSB^ unequalled. THE SHELL BRIAR. Unique no two are alike except m their perfect smoking qualities. THE ROOT BRIAR. A pipe of superb smoking quality. If colours m a fascinating way with use. THE STANDARD BRUYERE of deep66 words
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Article187 1955-06-03 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Mr. Oscar Spencer, Acting Financial Secretary, today paid tribute to the 'dist inguished and devoted service' of the L c g i slative Council's Standing Committee on Finance which is about to be dissolved. He singled out m particular, Dr. Kamil Mohamed187 words
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Article, Illustration37 1955-06-03 8 LITTLE Miss Rita Tan, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Sunny Tan, above with some of her friends and her brother Daniel (extreme right) at her home m Singapore when she celebrated her second birthday last Sunday.37 words
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352 1955-06-03 8 Political Bias? -Pooh! KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Johore Government won a "battle of the dollar" m the Legislative Council today for an additional allocation of $765/000, money which the Finance Committee had rejected despite the recommendation of the High Commissioner. At the close352 words
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Article269 1955-06-03 8 DEALERS MOVE TO CHANGE THIS LAW THREE hundred Singapore licensed second-hand dealers last night strongly protested against the enforcement of a clause m the Second-hand Dealers (Fees and Forms) Ordinance 1947. The particular clause requires all licensed dealers to keep records, including serial numbers, of all goods bought and sold269 words
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Article181 1955-06-03 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Leslie Norman Hall, executive of a commercial firm said m the First Magistrate's Court today that on returning: home one night m March this year, his young Malay maid staggered to his sitting room m agony and collapsed m a pool of181 words
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Article29 1955-06-03 8 KLUANG. Thurs.— The Eurasians' Association here is organizing for the first time a talentime show, to be held at the Government English School hall on August 6.29 words
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Article97 1955-06-03 8 Methodist Mission Applauded KUALA LUMPUR Thurs.— Members of the Federal Legislative Council loudly cheered today a tribute paid by Mr. L. D. Whitfield, the Education Member, to the service of the Methodist Mission, m Malaya, for the cause of schooling. Moving a bill to provide for the holding of property97 words
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291 1955-06-03 8 Negara Pressure Stops 2nd Reading KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Federal Legislative Council today vetoed Government's bid to have a Bill seeking the creation of a Public Service Commission read a second time on grounds that such a mat- ter involving major policy should not be291 words
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Article, Illustration40 1955-06-03 8 photo, THE retiring Governor of Singapore, Sir John Nicoll, seen shaking hands with Mr Tan Lark Sye who had come to wish him a bon voyage aboard the Oranie yesterday, before his departure for Britain. StandardStandard - 40 words
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Article186 1955-06-03 8 KUALA LUMPUR. Thure.The Federation Government today obtained the Legis.ative Councri approval ir print copies of the Fedcr;,tion Agreement from time tc time to bring it up-to-d^.,. with all amendments accepted. Commenting on this 'very welcome' measure today. Mr. M. J. Hogan, the Attor-ney-General,186 words
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Article, Illustration123 1955-06-03 8 A MANUFACTURER of jet engine parts and the proprietor of a chain of restaurants m America who are on tbeir way to catch elephants and rhinos m Africa, arrived m Singapore yesterday. Mr. Fred. C. Crawford, is. a director of the Thompson Products Co., which manufactures airplane123 words
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Article105 1955-06-03 8 Burma Air Chief Visits KL KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Air Commodore T. Cliff, Burma's Chief ol Air Staff, paid on official visit to Royal Air Force Station, Kuala Lumpur today and flew m a Pioneer and a helicopter later. Air Commodore Clift, who was accompanied by Group Captain A. R. L.105 words
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Article68 1955-06-03 8 THIRTEEN waterfront workers' union s will meet tomorrow to discuss tne pro sent strike situation of tlie Singapore Harbour Board Staff Association m order to bring about a quick settlement. A spokesman of the Singapore Transport Vessels Workers' Association and convenor of the 13-union meeting68 words
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Article31 1955-06-03 8 PENANG. Thurs.— A record crowd of 8,000 well-wishers bade farewell to 1.193 pilgrim* who left here for Mecca by the Anking. A total of 771 embarked Penang.31 words
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Article591 1955-06-03 9 SAVING SAVAGES FROM THEMSELVES The Wise Man From The West By Vincent Cronin. (Rupert-Hart-Da vis. 18s.) jt is surprising that Matteo Ricci is not one ol the heroes of the West. He was certainly one of its most brilliant missionaries and no one has ever set the591 words
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Article, Illustration966 1955-06-03 9 BOOKS of The WEEK Disillusioned But Wiser STUDENT'S EXPERIENCES IN COMMUNIST CHINA most timely for Spore says CHRISTINE DIEMER THE UMBRELLA GARDEN, by Maria Yen, and adapted from the Chinese by Maria Yen and Richard M. McCarthy. (The MacMillan Company, New York. U.S. $4). TJERE is a book most timely966 words
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Article, Illustration727 1955-06-03 9 ERWIN D. CANHAM - ERWIN D. CANHAM By The Public Philosophy, by Walter Lippmann. (Boston: Atlantic-Little, Brown Company, 189 pp $3.50) T OOKING deeply into the 1 disorder of modern times Walter Lippmann m this slender, powerful book argues that the passions of mass democracy have usurped the727 words
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Miscellaneous441 1955-06-03 9 r TMF HP _Br~~B_r^TH_P~TßF~~l_M® Prl! I 1 j i I I _^_H II II ill _H 111 111 j I I I 111 _H_^_B_i_B^i^~~^^i^^^^l~~~^^l^^^^iß_[_^_^_H_B mWmY^^mm^^ T r ■HB^ TH-Hi ~l_H_H_P TT l^l~"~~" i»ji)jj j j I j i l CLUES 1 quillity" (Wordsworth) I (7) 8. Calumniate a serpent with441 words
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Article78 1955-06-03 10 REPRESENTATIVES of the East Coast Traders and Salt Fish Association, Singapore, will meet. Mr. David Marshall, Singapore's Chief Minister and Minister of Commerce at his office m Fullerton Building, at 10 a.m. today. The representatives, led by the Association president Mr. Ho Boon Eng, will discuss78 words
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Article112 1955-06-03 10 OUTER ROADS Lapaz. Tankhaven. Thelma Cornelius Maersk, Maun Bama Stavropal, Hem Hoyer Drente. Pleasantville, Van Swoll, Sandalwood, Ondina. INNER ROADS Tong Hong, Hai Hua. Bidor. Kampar, Senggarang. Cornfish. Scudai, Wah Sing Van Dem Brock. Puseng. Darvel, New Susanna, Larat. Caltex 9.< Lakota, Sadao, Hin Seng. Playaran. Indari,112 words
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Article284 1955-06-03 10 AUST. TO BUY MORE LATEX FROM US Fed. Ports Impress Trade Official Standard Market Reporter DEMAND for Malayan latex m Australia/ which has grown steadily since 1953, will increase further as more bulking facilities become available at Malayan ports, said Mr. H. M. Le Marchand, the Australian Trade Commissioner for284 words
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Article, Illustration41 1955-06-03 10 photo. A GROUP of Hongkong manufacturers who are displaying their products at the Singapore exhibition arrived m the Colony by the Victoria on Wednesday. Mr. Ngan Yoke Yin (with white cap) is the leader of this group. StandardStandard - 41 words
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Article184 1955-06-03 10 Rubber Up On Good Orders GOOD overseas orders for Malayan rubber steadied the rubber market m Singapore which closed half a cent above Wednesday's quotations, first grade rubber for June shipment closing at 93£ cents per lb. Most of the orders came from the United Kingdom and the Continent which184 words
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Article141 1955-06-03 10 WITH more stocks arriving m Singapore, pepper was a quiet market at the Chinese Produce Exchange yesterday. Buyers were holding back. Noon closing prices (per picul) at the Exchange were: Muntok white $177, Sarawak white $176, Special Sarawak black $140 (unchanged). Copra closing at $28 (down 12141 words
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209 1955-06-03 10 HONGKONG holds exhibitions of her products abroad to refute unfounded accusations that the Colony was merely re exporting Japanese goods m the guise of Hongkong products. This statement was made by a spokesman of a group of Hongkong Chinese Manufacturers' Union prior to the209 words
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Article, Illustration328 1955-06-03 10 Drought Reported In U.S.S.R. Standard Staff Reporter WHOLESALE prices of sugar on the Singapore market have gone up m sympathy with the upward trend of world prices for the commodity resulting from the recent Russian drought, Mr. K. H. Tan Chong Teng, produce manager of Kian328 words
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Article78 1955-06-03 10 A NEW light-weight, inexpensive spike, that will not damage golf shoes, has been developed by a. North Wales engineer, Mr. Harry S. Budge, of Abergele, who is himself a golfer. The new spike has a large base, which keeps the stud permanently vertical and, by distributing78 words
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Article47 1955-06-03 10 The Malayan Exchange Banks Association made the following changes m its rates to merchants yesterday:: Canada: buying, airmail, T.T. 32 3/8, O.D. 32 1/2, 90 days 32 3/4 credit bills, 32 13/16 trade bills; selling, T.T. or O.D. 32 1/16 ready. Other rates remained unchanged.47 words
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Article, Illustration232 1955-06-03 10 SINCE Cathay Pacific Airways operated the fast DC-6 service m April this year, the airline has carried more than 65 psr cent of the passenger traffic ia the Singapore /Bangkok /Hon rkong run, a CPA spokesman told The Standard yesterday. Previously DC-4 aircraft operated232 words
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Article24 1955-06-03 10 INDUSTRIAL production m the United Kingdom during April continued the rapid rate of advance achieved m the first quarter of this year.24 words
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Article59 1955-06-03 10 A POWERFUL tug built at one of Britain's most famous yards, has recently sailed from Southampton, to augment the berthing services m Colombo harbour. The vessel, which is named Barana, after the ancient Sinhalese general, was constructed to the order of the Crown Agents for Overseas59 words
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Article, Illustration110 1955-06-03 10 THE 15th congress of the International Chamber of Commerce, held m Tokyo recently, was a complete success, said Mr. John V. Gray, who attended the congress as a member of the British National Committee of the I.C.C. Mr. Gray is the Far Eastern Representative of the110 words
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Article, Illustration170 1955-06-03 10 PLANS for the 15--storey Shell Office Building on Collyer Quay, Singapore, have been approved and work on this S4_ million project is expected to begin m August or September, when details are finalized. The new building which will stand between Change Alley and the existingShell - 170 words
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Article159 1955-06-03 10 SINGAPORE sharebrokers reported the following business done yesterday: Alex Bricks' ords $2.25: Con Tin Smelt Ords 30/9; Fraser and Neave ords $1.73 overnight, today: Hammer $2.65: Gammons $2.70 overnight. $2.67£ to $2.70 lodav, $2.65 (odd lot) today; H. Waugh $1.52 1/2. $1.50: M. Breweries $.350 cd: Malayan159 words
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Article234 1955-06-03 10 INTEREST IN SHARES REVIVED DESPITE the political "what-nots" there appears to be a growing realization of the healthy trading conditions m Singapore and this is reflected m the confidence regained m the Malayan share market. A revival of interest m tlii market is apparent, thougthe performance by loca politicians has234 words
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Advertisement141 1955-06-03 10 NOTICES P.W.D. TENDER NOTICE TENDER from Registered Contractors will be received by the State Engineer, Selangor up to 3 p.m. on 20.6.55 for the supply and transport of granite metal from Seaneld Quarry for period 1.7.55 to 30.6.56. Full particulars are obtainable from the office of the Senior Executive Engineer,141 words
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301 1955-06-03 12 SOUTH AFRICANS THRASH ESSEX BOWLERS FOR 503 COLCHESTER, Essex, June 2, (Renter)— Essex bowlers have been punished by touring teams since the war and today was no exception. The South Africans total of 503 for four declared was easily their best on the current tour. Previous high was 434 for301 words
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Article107 1955-06-03 12 PENANG. Thurs.— The High School. Bukit Mertajam, will hold its annual athletic sports meet on Saturday afternoon. June 11 on Jacob's Green. Highlights of the meet will be the invitation events the 100 yardc flat race. th e 440 yards flat race and the open mile107 words
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Article, Illustration201 1955-06-03 12 THE Persidja soccer team of Indonesia, who open their Colony engagements under floodlights tonight, when they take on the Combined Services, will most probably field five of their Asian Games men. Tf_^ visitors who arrived m the Colony yesterday will play four matches. They201 words
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Article107 1955-06-03 12 AH KUAN SHINES IN TRIAL WEE AH KUAN, turned m a fine performance for the Whites m yesterday's hockey trial scoring all five goals m a 5—3 victory over the Colours on the padang. Ah Kuan by his brilliant performance has virtually played himself into the Singapore XI which will107 words
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Article51 1955-06-03 12 IPOH, Thurs:— The 1/6 Gurkha Rifles beat Detention Camp by four goals to one m a First Division soccer league match played on the town padang this evening. Gurkhas led one-nil at half time with Aziz equalising early on resumption. Shivcharan (3) and Dan Bahadur were the Gurkhas'51 words
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Article47 1955-06-03 12 IN a SAFA Div. 3A soccer match played at Woodlands yesterday, Corinthians "A" trounced Woodlands Sports Club by seven goals to nil. Halftime score was 2 o. Samaon 2, Salam 2, Osman 1. and Matis 2 were the scorers. Mr. P. C. Hedger refereed.47 words
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Article27 1955-06-03 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.— The 656 Air Observation Post beat Headquarters Malaya 3-1 m their Army league soccer match on the Malaya Command stadium today.27 words
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Article78 1955-06-03 12 Today's Sport SINGAPORE SOCCER:— Persidja of Jakarta v Spore Combined Services at Jalan Besar Stadium, 8 p.m.; Div. 2B Y.M. S.A. v Balestier United at Jalan Besar, 7 p.m.; Div. 3B: Alexandra F.T. v S.C. F.A. at Geylang; Arab Union v Keben'aran Club at M.F.A.; Blue Rovers v Katong S.C.78 words
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Article72 1955-06-03 12 PRINTERS SWAMP SHELL SC KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Government Printing Sports Club routed Shell Sports Club B—l8 1 m their Business Houses Division Two league soccer match on the Chan Sow Lin ground today At half time Printers led 4—o. Right-winger Osman, insideright Ramli, centre-forward Kasmani and inside-left Palany scored two72 words
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Article161 1955-06-03 12 IPOH. Thurs.— lpoh Ramblers Sports Club will play a friendly football match against the Penang Chinese Club on the Chinese Assembly Hall ground here on Sunday. June 5. The Ramblers team will be chosen from: Fong Kam Choy. Wong Hor Sum Loh Hon Yian. Wong Kong161 words
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Article114 1955-06-03 12 THE Singapore Cricket Club beat the Kinta Rangers by three clear »oals m a S.A.F.A Division 2A League match played at the Padang yesterday. McDonald, Van der Meij and Davids were the scorers. Results of the other S.A.F.A. Division 3A League matches were: Corinthians "A" be£t114 words
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Article105 1955-06-03 12 KLUANG, Thurs.— The Johore State XI will meet the Singapore Combined Services at a Malaya Soccer Cup fixture on Sunday June 5. at Kluang. The Johore State XI line-up will be selected at the field from the following: Ong Kirn Hock; Kwong Chong Yin; Tan Kirn105 words
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Article74 1955-06-03 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The First Battalion Royal Hampshire Regiment created a big surprise today when they beat the Royal Air Force "A", the league leaders 4—l m an Army Garrison league soccer match on the RAF ground. At half time Hampshires led 3 o. Inside-left Newton,74 words
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Article185 1955-06-03 12 MALACCA, Thurs: Six new records were established and another equalled yesterday, when the St. Francis' Institution ran off some of the events of their annual sports scheduled for completion on their Koon Cheng Road ground next Saturday. In Class One, Koh Hong Seng set a new185 words
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Article245 1955-06-03 12 MALACCA, Thurs.— A large crowd at Kubu stadium yesterday saw Malacca, without Tiam Tye Peng Chuan and Kong Chee share two gaols with a strong Muar side m a soccer friendly m aid of the Malacca Christian Women's Association. The Resident Commissioner Mr. H. G. Hammett.245 words
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352 1955-06-03 12 SOCCERITES TAKE THINGS EASY WITH WOODBRIDGE Star Soccerites 5 Dollah Zainol 2, Charlie Chan, Thiam Huat, Vivian Roberts. Woodbridge Hospital Kejeree: Mr. Adnan bin Isa. STAR SOCCERITES took things easy m beating the Woodbridge Hospital by five goals to nil m a S.A.F.A. Division 1 league match played at the352 words
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Article198 1955-06-03 12 NS Police Humble The Hussars SEREMBAN. Thurs.-N e *ri Sembilan Police scored 1 three-one victory over the llth Hussars m a NSPA League fixture here yesterday afternoon on the Station Padang The match although lacking m thrills was nevertheio I well-contested affair. The Hussars had the better of exchanges during198 words
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Article129 1955-06-03 12 IPOH. Sun.— The 1955 Malayan Amateur Athletic championship will be held m Ipoh on August 26 and 27. This will be the second time m 49 years that this State capital has been given the honour of organizing the national meet. The first was129 words
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Article, Illustration69 1955-06-03 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs Unbeaten Malay Mail Sports Club edged Medical and Healia Sports Club 3-2 m their Business Houses Division 111 league soccer match on the Circular Road ground today. Thi s victory now put s the Malay Mail as virtual champions m the league. PICTURES by69 words
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Advertisement227 1955-06-03 12 DIAMOND TODAY 2 SHOWS Tel: ***** 3.00. 7.30 p.m. w Free Lists Suspended Sat. Morning Show 10 a.m. "MURDER IN THE MUSIC HALL" I Sun. Morning Show 10 a.m. "MELA" (Hindi) ■rf 1-1-JU'« TAJ CINEMA l^XJk_^_Ll3_^_9 (Formerly New City) mm urnm m mmumm umum Geylang Serai. Phone ***** TODAY 3227 words
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Article405 1955-06-03 13 AMERICANS ARE SET ON VICTORY ST. ANNES-ON-SEA, Lancashire. Jane 2, (Renter The British amateur golf championship which has progressed to the last 32 here looks more than ever like producing an American victory. Nearly a third of the sur--Hors are Americans and ,Y. nclude several members Jl the victorious Walker405 words
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Article88 1955-06-03 13 LONDON, June 2. (Reuter)— Dai Dower, the British. European and Empire flyweight champion, scored one of his rare victories inside the distance last night, when he clearly beat Pierre Grees (France) and the referee stopped the fight m the ninth of 10 rounds. Grees was88 words
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Article, Illustration39 1955-06-03 13 Two -mile Record SANDRO Iharos, 25, of Hungary, smashes the world record for a two-mile run as he breasts the tape m eight minutes and 33.4 seconds during the British Games at London's White City Stadium on May 30.39 words
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190 1955-06-03 13 Aussies Score Freely On Easy Paced Pitch ST. JOHNS, Antigua, June 2 (Reuter)— The Australian cricketers sent m to bat on an easy paced pitch, scored 345 for the loss of five wickets on the opening day of their three-day game against the Leeward Islands. All rounder Ritchie Benaud was190 words
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Article, Illustration594 1955-06-03 13 THREE MEN IN 4min. MILE WHAT A SHAME! Says JACK PEART I STOOD with Franz Stampfl, famous Austrianborn athletics coach, at the White City, London, as three runners, gasping and grimacing, panted over the line m the most fabulous mile ever run three men inside th four-minute barrier m the594 words
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322 1955-06-03 13 Bowlers Batsmen Reap Harvest In County Games LONDON, June 2 (Reuter)— Although there were some good individual scores m the cricket programme which opened yesterday, bowlers too reaped a good harvest and m 10 of the 11 major games an innings was completed by one side and the other started322 words
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372 1955-06-03 13 Sunshine Helps Springboks To Score 390 For 3 COLCHESTER. June 2, (Reuter)— Hot sunshine and probably the fastest pitch so far encountered during their tour proved much to the liking of the South African batsmen who scored 390 runs for the loss of three wickets against Essex here today. The372 words
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Article68 1955-06-03 13 MOSCOW. June 2 (Reuter)—' Vladimir Struyanov of Moscow beat his own world swimming record for 400 metres individual medley m Baku. Struyanov, clocked 5 minutes 9.5 seconds to better his ••> minutes 15.4 seconds set last October at Minsk, which still awaits ratification. The official record68 words
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Advertisement792 1955-06-03 13 CLASSIFIED ADS SITUATIONS VACANT SINOAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST invites applications for the following posts m the Technical Timescale ($155-$615) plus allowance: (a) (i) One Assistant Draftsman Civil Engineering I Commencing basic salary $445 p.m. Total monthly emoluments (i) single $535, (ii) married $578.50. (ii) One Assistant Draftsman (Civil Engineering). Commencing basic792 words
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Miscellaneous189 1955-06-03 13 Li I Abner By Al Copp 1 j HONEST ABE^f JHE MEBBE.WMEN HE I j THE NEXT^JRNfING^'^I FT M *^^^!svOc£soOLAr7 V *SMtGWTV >| SAYS ]f SEES ALL THIS *-> ruc\( *r lZ <m, wmlmfX 7 OOME INCREASED.^ I SMART, NATO*ERI*-BUT. JA THAT STUTF IN HIS STOCKS r mm S |«JSSS^r^IJ189 words
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696 1955-06-03 14 DISMISS THE THOUGHT: DANES ARE NO BOGEY-MEN The Cup Will Remain By THE SPORTS EDITOR FROM a mere whisper by Wong Peng Soon on his return from the All England championships to an outright warning by Eddie Choong after his American trip, the Danes have graduated into Malaya's challengers for696 words
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Article, Illustration212 1955-06-03 14 AGASKAR GIVES WARNING AFTER the draw, the official referee, Mr. Agaskar, called the captains of the two teams and spoke to them for five minutes, writes EDIN PETERS, who was present there at Mallaig yesterday. Mr. Agaskar told them that he would not like to see players lingering on the212 words
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Article134 1955-06-03 14 PENANG. Thurs. Several groups of enthusiastic Indians, mostly of the Labour class, gathered m coffee shops and roadsides to hear the commentary over Radio Malaya and Rediffusion of the inter-zone final between Denmark and India last night. It was, indeed, a great blow to134 words
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117 1955-06-03 14 Perak Men To Meet Penang In Cuptie IPOH. Thurs. Nineteen players have been selected to represent Perak m the Settlement's third Malaya Cup match against Penang on the Chinese Assembly Hall ground here on Saturday. They are: P. Gunaseelan. Fong Kam Choy, Chan Peng Slum. Wong Kong Chak. Wong Hor117 words
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Article84 1955-06-03 14 PRISONS Sports Club went on a goalscoring spree to trounce Income Tax S.C. by 12 goals to one m a Government SFA league soccer match on the P. and T. ground yesterday. Hodri led with seven goals, Yunos scored three, and Ibrahim and Samad one each84 words
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Article234 1955-06-03 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.— The Danish, Australian, Indonesian and Burmese entrants to the Malayan open badminton championships starting here from Monday, will visit a Malayan tin mine and a rubber estate during their stay m the Federal Capital. The Selangor Badminton Association, as the BAM's Malayan Championships host234 words
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Article368 1955-06-03 14 WINDSOR LAD - WINDSOR LAD Watch this newcomer: Marvel of Peru Thrown By Three Dimension By KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— There was a mild stir at the training track this morning when Three Dimension threw his rider and galloped once round the track before returning to his stall. Jockey Patterson who368 words
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Article45 1955-06-03 14 KUALA KANGSAR Thurs.— The second annual sports of the Abdul Aziz Malay Orphanage, Kuala Kangsar. will b e held on Saturday, June 4 at 4 p.m. at the Town padang. The V.M.M. Raja Perumpjan of Perak will give away the prizes.45 words
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1222 1955-06-03 14 'STAGE FRIGHT' PUT THE INDIANS OUT A Peter Kum 'Post -Mortem THERE must be thousands of people both m Singapore and the Federation who are still smarting from the beating that the Danes handed out to the Indians. They have every reason to feel sore. To them, the defeat was1,222 words
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Article54 1955-06-03 14 THE newly formed Indian Youngsters cricket XI will meet the YMCA m a friendly match tomorrow -t 2 p.m. at Balestier Road. The team will be selected from the following:- A. Kader, R. Sharma. A. Razak. Sunderaj, Kanchanlal M. Yunus. Krishnan. Kader Jr. Haroon. I. J. Singh, Nagu,54 words
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Advertisement306 1955-06-03 14 THE DRAW =f— w\mD mAW mWkmmf"* 9^^ WW l. Finn Kobbero (Denmark) v Eddie Choong 0& The Challenge found Jorn Skaa?up (Denmark) y Wong Peng Soon (Malaya) TICKET HOLDERS DOUBLES TICKET holders are advised to be m their seats before 3. Ole Mertx fir Ore Eilertsen (Denmark) v Lim 8306 words
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Miscellaneous352 1955-06-03 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Weights for Saturday's races are: CI. 4, Div. I—6 F. Good Manners 8.04 Peru II x Red Hat 9.00 Barborossa 8.02 Entertainer v Marcelle B.H Miss Brookfield 8.01 Marciano «'«<. Brown Btoty 8.13 Park II 8.00 Pride of Phoenix 808 Roman Flyer 8.12 Horses Class 3— Emperor352 words
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