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Title Section13 1956-05-05 1 The Straits Times. flat!**'' Estd. 1845. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAT 5, 1956 15 CENTS13 words
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Article969 1956-05-05 1 YES OR NO?— BOYD SILENT Merdeka men are already tfc»«tr^g of new conrtitiition and another general election But no more talk of quitting TALKS TO GO ON NEXT WEEK LONDON, Friday Today's session lasted 110 minutes. Mr. said when it ended: "It was a busy morning. Considerable ogress was made969 words
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Article223 1956-05-05 1 THIS is the diary of the Singapore merdeka delegation since its arrival m London on Apr. 16: 5 APR. 16l Senior Colonial officials welcome Chief s Minister. Mr. Marshall. i APR. 1 7: Talk wide n i n K s PMt between merdeka delegation members. APR. 1 8.223 words
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Article39 1956-05-05 1 PITTSBURGH, Fri. masked man wielding t three-foot Japanese swort walked into a restaurant here demanded money and slash ed a customer's arm. H< fled after the restauran owner hit him over the hea< with a club.— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article125 1956-05-05 1 MERDEKA— SEEN BY PUNCH Coconuts and a touch of verse LONDON, Friday.— A full page cartoon in this week's issue of Punch depicts Singapore's Chief Minister, Mr. David Marshall, hoisting a flag against a background of coconut trees. Headlined "Birth of a Nation," Punch carries the following stanza underneath: "God,125 words
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Article48 1956-05-05 1 Consul killed MANILA, Fri. The acting Spanish Consul, Orencio Millaruelo, died of gunshot wounds after a shooting incident in the Spanish Embassy here today. The Spanish Ambassador, Senor Fermin Sanz Orrio, now in Baguio on holiday, is expected to arrive back In Manila tomorrow.— Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article31 1956-05-05 1 TAIPEH, Fri.— Police today searched Taipeh tor a mysterious criminal, believed to be insane, who has slashed more than SO babies here this week, killing two of them.— Renter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article82 1956-05-05 1 CHICAGO. Fri. Mrs. Iris Smile has asked a judge here to set aside her divorce decree, granted on March 5 on grounds of cruelty because, she said, her estate agent husband had met. all her reconciliation demands. She said h e had: Bought her aReuter - 82 words
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Article25 1956-05-05 1 ALOIERB, Prl.— An Algerian police inspector was shot dead by terrorists as he entered a restaurant here last night. The terrorists escaped. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article244 1956-05-05 1 Merger: Tengku still not keen k VISIT TO WAR* COLONY MALAYS rpHE Chief Minister of the Federation, Tengku Abdul Rahman, said in Singapore last night that the political situation in the Colony was "not as it should be." He told the Straits Times this after saying: "We are not very244 words
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Article37 1956-05-05 1 PARIS. Fri.— Marshal Tito President of Yugoslavia, wll arrive in France next Mondaj on an official visit. The Marshal and his wlfi will be guests of the Frencl President Mr. Rene Cot».Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article73 1956-05-05 1 No claimants for these social welfare lottery prizes KUALA LUMPUR, Friday.— Social Welfare Lottery prizes worth a total of $313,000 were un- Claimed iasi yecu. They went to swell the Federation Lotteries Board profits to $6,104,638 The sale of tickets brought in $18,078,750. Prizes declared totalled $9447,000 and73 words
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Article128 1956-05-05 1 Keep your money, passengers told pREE rides surprised people who boarded some of the buses operated by the Hock Lee Amalgamated Bus Company in Singapore last nieht. This "free service" is believed to be in retaliation to the suspension of a conductor last week128 words
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Article40 1956-05-05 1 REVOLT ON KOOF OF WORM) CALCUTTA. Fri.— About 80.000 people of Eastern Tibet have revolted against Tibet's Communist Chinese Government and more or less liberated eastern districts «if country from Chinese rule. newspaper Hindustan Standard reported today.— r.P.40 words
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Article31 1956-05-05 1 NEW XUK&, *Tl. me world's tallest building, the Empire State, last night became the world's highest lighthouse when four aircraft beacons were switched on at the 90th floor.— ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Advertisement122 1956-05-05 1 UEWAHT CoMgOt HOHON6O!rMILLS(.«oLTa •C.CHUIMST <*tm* TM «ii-m» ABDICATION SECRETS THK off 4)4^. '99* «JB THE Si\\DAY TIMES Make tturv o/ your rnpy m& J&r m tfftf* »l* I +jZ Ay JSP W aisfuro jOSy juMp Jom t fOMQMW who is unruffled by a long journr y Jjp JjjT jSM Wo(rf122 words
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Article341 1956-05-05 2 New weapon village war councils UP GOBS CUBTADf— BOOBMB OITEB GLIMMER OF FMISH^OFF^TKRHORISTS PLAN OTHER DETAILS: FOOD DENIALS, MORE JUNGLE BASHING BY GUARDS J£UALA LUMPUR. Fri. Closer liaison with and increased information from the people is the keynote of the all-out war against the terrorists which the Government is to341 words
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Article57 1956-05-05 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Taiplng, Perak. The Queen has approved the The citation said that Mr. award of the Imperial Ser- Sundarajoo .throughout his vice Medal to Mr. Sivagaru 38 years of service maintainEundarajoo, a retired special ed the "highest standards of grade technical assistant, of efficiency,57 words
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Article54 1956-05-05 2 I THESE JAPANESE WOMEN, clad in gay-coloured kimonos, are flanked by the Commissioner-General, 1 Sir Robert Scott, and the Japanese Consul-Ceneral, s Mr. Ken Ninomiya. They were at a party held at the Island Club on Thursday to celebrate the birthday of their54 words
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Article21 1956-05-05 2 WASHINGTON Fri.-Pres-cient Elsenhower will fly Waco (Texas) on May 25 'x deliver an important Mp policy speech.— Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article146 1956-05-05 2 First results disappointing KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— The search for uranium in the Fraser's Hill area of northern Selangor has been "disappointing," the Federation's Minister for Natural Resources and Local Government announced today. But prospecting for radio-active deposits elsewhere in the Federation continues, said Inche Suleiman146 words
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Article151 1956-05-05 2 UNION AGREES TO NEW TALKS THE Ford Motor r> Pany of Malay, the Ford Cnl Salaried stafi r will re-open j£J tions on a nin P demand submTtJ* cently by the the management The decision tv negotiations Wa .s r»c2> Thursday at a ms£?* tween both parties J S Labour151 words
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Article30 1956-05-05 2 WELLINGTON (New Zealand), Pri.— Western Sa-ca will protest to the iMfc United Nations Trustee^Council mission due here morrow against any Brit.;: hydrogen bomb explosr near Christmas Island. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article261 1956-05-05 2 SINGAPORE'S CONSTITUTIONAL FUTURE MUST BE LINKED WITH FEDERATION— GUARDIAN MANCHESTER, Fri. ITI The Manchester Guardian today argued that a final constitutional settlement for Singapore alone, without linking it with the Federation, is impossible. If recognition is given to the fact that Singapore is linked with the Federation261 words
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Article64 1956-05-05 2 ROTTERDAM. Fri. Sir Winston Churchill will receive 120 of the finest Dutch cigars, with bands showing his portrait, when he visits Aachen next week. Thty will be given by the people of Heerlen (Southern Holland) to mark their gratitude for Sir Winston's efforts for European unification. EachReuter - 64 words
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Article29 1956-05-05 2 WELLINGTON, Fri. The Prime Minuter. Mr. Sidney Holland announced that the New Zealand Charge d'Affalres In Tokyo, Mr. R.L.G. Challis, had been appointed Minister in Bangkok —Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article71 1956-05-05 2 The one-man art exhibition by Mr. Chen Wen Hsi, was opened by the CommissionerGeneral, Sir Robert Scott, yesterday in the British Council Hall, Singapore. Speaking In Mandarin, he said: "I am sure that Singapore art lovers will appreciate Mr. Chen's masterpieces. I wish him every71 words
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Article41 1956-05-05 2 NEW YORK. Fri.— The U.N. Economic and Social Council has elected six countries to its Human Rights Commission for a three-year term beginning next Jan. 10. They were the United States. Argentina, Ceylon, Italy Persia and Israel— UPUP - 41 words
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Article33 1956-05-05 2 HONG KONO, Fri. Mr. Frank Hlgglns, U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Army, left here today for Saigon to continue his tour of us. Army bases in the Far East. —ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article42 1956-05-05 2 LONDON, Fri Dato H£ Mohamed Eusoff Pro-CJ» cellor of the Univer.^ f Malaya and chairman oT j University Councn. J Newcastle upon 1 > r yesterday to study J^ tra ganlsation and adrnW tion of the Unlveßl Durham.42 words
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Article38 1956-05-05 2 LONDON. Fri. --Brvg! State-owned c°al "fl tf lost £19.600,000 in the dal year Just ended~iw r jest loss since it n! alised 10 years :tgo. The industry sto«i ocJ now stands at Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article35 1956-05-05 2 LONDON. fft-coSS* Wisdom, British i<n» said yesterday on h« home from a he l^ United Wates that w j signed a contract to m^. film a year for an company Rtnittr35 words
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Article99 1956-05-05 2 Team of six will look after refugees TOHE Malayan Junior Chamber of Commerce is lending six members to South Vietnam next month to help rehabilitate refugees. They are taking part In a project sponsored by Junior Chamber International and will stay there for six months.99 words
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97 1956-05-05 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Chief Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, said today he hoped to sign Uie Federation's defence pact with Britain on the day the Federation achieved its independence on Aug. 31. 1957. The Working Party appointed to draft the defence and mutual97 words
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346 1956-05-05 3 Myitery of Britain's frogman hero r, OSDON. Fri.— BriL tish newspapers .peculated today that B P riti>h frogman-hero »T£?S snooping around the Souet cruiser Orjonikidze »h«" n he yanishP d in Portsmouth harbour last month. Thf burden of the specu- ionUP - 346 words
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Article, Illustration264 1956-05-05 3 PRELUDE TO ALL-OUT UNDERWORLD WAR? MASKED MEN IN THE SHADOWS THES BLOOD ON THE PAVEMENT i ONDON, Fri. Jack h comer, self-styled fc. n g of London's underworld, was left bleedinii on a Soho pavement last night after a savage attack by a razor gang. TurnerReuter - 264 words
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Article132 1956-05-05 3 LONDON, Fri. Western delegations to the London Disarmament Conference today admitted failure to reach agreement with Russia, but declared that a settlement was still possible and necessary. Representatives of Britain, France, the United States and Canada, who have been negotiating here with Russia since MarchReuter - 132 words
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210 1956-05-05 3 SHORT, HAPPY LIFE OF A LONDON RAKE f ONDON. PrL Nor- man Hienett. excoroner, ex-solicitor and ex-convict, could never resist the lur* of brisrht lights and lush livine. It led him to the dock of the Old Bailey, London's Central Criminal Court, hi May 1950. He went to Jail forReuter - 210 words
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Article85 1956-05-05 3 Top priority scheme COLOMBO. Pri. -T he Ceylonese Government will give the subject of total prohibition top priority, the i Home Minister. Mr. A.P. Ja- yasurfya, said yesteYday. If total prohibition is enforced the Government will lose revenue to the extent of about Rs. 71,000,000 a year.UP - 85 words
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378 1956-05-05 3 NEW ORLEANS, Friday. A 33-year-old former woman marine battered her ex-lover to death here yesterday by repeatedly running over his body with her car, said police. "I would do it again." she! said later hi her cell. "He took my love,378 words
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153 1956-05-05 3 'Dictator in disguise' Poujade has new plan PARIS, Frt rE Fret** antl-tast leader, Mr. Metre Feajafe. sail last nltnt: "At Fourth Republic arast cad at the earliest >■— lain moment and most be followed by a Fifth Republic, aossiUjr with a presidential type of regime, or eta* it will heReuter - 153 words
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Article157 1956-05-05 3 COLOMBO. Pri. Ceylon will strengthen its armed services when the British forces withdraw from their bases on the island, the Prime Minister, Mr. S. W. Randaranaike, said yesterday. Meanwhile, employees at the British naval base at Trincomalee and at the air base at Katunayake, haveReuter - 157 words
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Article296 1956-05-05 3 LONDON, Pri. STOCK markets ended the week on a satisfactory note, thank* to further selective buying. Sentiment was helped by the overnight advance on Wall Street and by further good company statements. Closing middle prices of selected stocks not including stamp duty were: LOAMS Consols £54% Funding 4%296 words
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Advertisement170 1956-05-05 3 delicious soup at a moment's notice ffampSeUk CREAM OF POTATO CREAM OF SHRIMP GREEN PEA WITH HAM OYSTER STEW Agents and Sole Importers:SHtAPOK COLD STORAGE CO. LTD. MILKMAID ■UUMAID BRAND 'I iS fcr woa«MTKTiat* BllWBllllc^^ Okfm*kk fnm AJf HbtcA P*akrs. GCNfPAL A9t*TS;- WT if iH TO-DAY'S Jtjtfl \J special OFFERS!170 words
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Article24 1956-05-05 4 SEGAMAT. Fri. After a quarrel over children, Chua Ah Kee, 31. hit his brother with a changkol. Yesterday he was fined $50.24 words
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Article250 1956-05-05 4 POLY MAY START CLASSES THIS YEAR SITE clearance for the $10 million Singapore Polytechnic in Shenton Way will begin in July and there is a possibility the first classes will open in temporary accommodation at the end of this year. The chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr. L. Cresson,250 words
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Article37 1956-05-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A Home Guard at Kampong Chemor in the Ipoh district of Perak fired at a figure on Wednesday night when he did not get an answer to his challenge. The figure fled.37 words
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Article183 1956-05-05 4 I B— get tore* ot in*p—tor* on the prowl night and day 30 arrests so far but t^ witnesses are still being intimidated A SECRET force of inspectors has b een ganised by the Registrar of Vehicles t hunt down pirate taxis. The inspectors, working183 words
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143 1956-05-05 4 MOTORIST'S TALE OF THINGS THAT GO BUMP AT NIGHT rwas flying hub Bans net saucer*— in Scotts Road, Singapore. last night. A businessman, Mr. R. White, said he was reaching the Calrnhlll Read Junction when his car went bump. ."1 heard a terrific din, stopped and found that a hab143 words
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159 1956-05-05 4 UNION LOST CHEQUES, COURT TOLD ABBAS JUMAT, a journalist, was accused yesterday in a Singapore magistrate court of stealing a cheque book belonging to the Singapore Union of Journalists and forgery. He was alleged to have stolen the cheque book during April from Mr. D.159 words
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Article, Illustration58 1956-05-05 4 He's off to London MR. REUBEN SOLOMON (above), an old boy of St. Andrew's School, Singapore. left the Colony yesterday for Britain in the line* Chnaaa. Be hopes to Join the London Polytechnic for a coarse in accountancy. An active member of the Junior Symoheny Or-, ehestrm, Mr. Solomon will58 words
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Article62 1956-05-05 4 HITCH-HIKERS ROB LORRY DRIVER A Singapore lorry driver, Ong Eng Tai, was robbed of $510 and a fountain pen by three hitch-hikers. Ong told the police he picked up the three men in dementi Road at about 11 pjn. on Thursday. After he had driven them for more than half62 words
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Article22 1956-05-05 4 Mr. D. K. Broadhurst. Deputy Commissioner of Police, returned to Singapore by air yesterday after six weeks' leave in England.22 words
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Article39 1956-05-05 4 The draw of the sweep in aid of the Kluang Town Hall building fund to commemorate the diamond Jubilee of the Sultan of Johore will be held at the Kluang town padang at nine o'clock tonight.39 words
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Article15 1956-05-05 4 TAIPING, Fri. Mr. Lee Chin Hua, veterinary surgeon. Taiping. has been transferred to Ipoh.15 words
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312 1956-05-05 4 Going to market -or woes of a wife THE AISWER TO THAT 'HAWKER' ATTACK SINGAPORE housewives are up in arms against a City Councillor, Dr. C. J. Poh, who called them lazy for buying from hawkers instead of doing their shopping at markets. "Lazy. indeed," they said. "Does Dr. Poh312 words
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Article203 1956-05-05 4 TWO ROBBERS WERE RIOT MEN— C.I.D. Three took part in 3 a.m. crime r r o men, convicted In Singapore yesterday on a robbery charge, were said to have been involved In the Colony's riots in December 1950. A C.I.D. report identified them as Mohamed Kasslm bin Mohamed Khan. 30,203 words
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100 1956-05-05 4 SEREMBAN, *Ti. Kanappan, 22. who posed aa terrorist agent and extorted money from a Chinese was sentenced to six months' Jail here today. Kanappan admitted extort. Ing a dollar from Chin Wan at Ulu Temiaiuj on April 16. Inspector Dolla Singh, prosecuting, said100 words
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Article84 1956-05-05 4 A PROMINENT INDIAN LEADER DIES Mr. J. M. Doral Raj a rr minent Indian commumf, leader in Singapore, died the General Hospital wLj day afternoon after a b M illness. He wa.s 66 Mr. Dorai Raj recant, retired as .secretary of Indian Chamber of C o* merce. He was a84 words
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Article24 1956-05-05 4 The Singapore Stamp Club will hold a special auction meeting at the Pavilion Res. taurant, Orchard Road at 5.45 p.m. on Tuesday.24 words
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Article84 1956-05-05 4 PENANQ. Prl. —Mr. Justice Spenser-Wilkinson today ordered a re-trial for Ng Chin Chew, charged with robbing a couple at the Botanic Oardens at midnight on Nov. 20 last year, after the jury failed to reach a verdict. They had retired twice. Ng, with three other men84 words
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Advertisement232 1956-05-05 4 Whatever pen you own, it will write better and last longer if you use Parker Quink because Quink cleans it as it writes Another Parker product of the highest quality! SINGAPORE PRICES 1 OS. 40 eU; Kw. M tt» •mi 4 o». 10 cv FEDERATION PRICES: 1 01. SO et»;232 words
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Article248 1956-05-05 5 s jS4A'MONTH DETECTIVE 0H 7 CHILDREN IS SUED BY HIS No. 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. m-'TKCTIVE told the Second Magistrate's A niirt here today that he had not given his o nd *'tf e a sin £l e cent s nce ne married her Hooi,248 words
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Article68 1956-05-05 5 Postman stole 3 letters POSTMAN. Abdul Ghanl I rr Vbdu! Wahid, plead- m a Singapore rday to three I tealing registered 8? offences were com- b«tw.cn Mar. 29 and Si the prosecution said, rs were addressed Pcreira, Sister the R ev Mother Dv Ttes, all of i and contained of68 words
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56 1956-05-05 5 I FARMERS GET MORE TIME 10 PREPARE fte Singapore Governr .'-':> $100,000 agricultural ■j has been postponed to l. The exhibition was to have ws held in early July, but l.- c ,r> of the Rural Board aid not give far0, enough time to prepare. Government is offering F. 2.00056 words
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Article28 1956-05-05 5 SITIAWAN, Fri.— Mr. JohD Watson, manager of Ayer Tawar and Cashwood Estates, returned yesterday after four months' leave in Australia. New Zealand, Hong Kong and Japan.28 words
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Article123 1956-05-05 5 THE BOY FROM HAINAN —dies a rich man after 69 yean KUALA LUMPUR, FrL A Chinese, who came to Malaya as a boy 69 years ago and made a fortune, died at his home here this morning. Mr. Wong Slew Choong. 82, came to Kuala Lumpur from Hainan. After trying123 words
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Article32 1956-05-05 5 Miss Barbara Coke, London Director of the Junior Red Cross Society, yesterday -visited the Social Welfare school for deaf children. In Singapore. She leaves for Britain today.32 words
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Article22 1956-05-05 5 EPOH, Fit The People's Progressive Party of Malaya has applied for a licence to publish a twice monthly newspaper. -Acttaa."22 words
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116 1956-05-05 5 Govt. officials get lesson on good manners ~in verse KUANTAN, Fri Quoting a Malay pan ton. Pahang's acting State Secretary, Inche Abdullah Said, has told Government officers hi the state to mind their manners when dealing with the public. In a circular to all District Officers and heads of departments,116 words
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153 1956-05-05 5 A captured rhino: Sultan says 'Keep out' YOHORE BAHRU. FrL J A rhinoceros, believed to be the biggest captured alive in Malaya, is now in the Sultan of Johore's private zoo here. And because the beast was wounded when it was trapped by Sakats in the jungle near Endau the153 words
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Article24 1956-05-05 5 Mr. G. Jennebelly, the Belgian Consul in Singapore, left by air yesterday for a sixday whirlwind tour of countries in South-East Asia.24 words
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Article28 1956-05-05 5 The final entries for the Pan-Malayan Photographic Exhibition, to be held ir June, will be judged tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Odeor Hollywood Room, Singapore.28 words
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92 1956-05-05 5 BOSS GOING ON LEAVE EX-BANDITS GIVE PARTY SEREMBAN, Fri. Fourteen ex-terrorists, glasses in hand, gravely rose as their spokesman proposed a toast. "Salamat jalan," he said. "May you return to us soon." A stocky Englishman, a twinkle in his eye, replied: "111 be back. Keep up the good work while92 words
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Article142 1956-05-05 5 TWO ROWS OF HOUSES RAZED TELUK ANSON, Friday. ABOUT 200 people, mostly Chinese, were made homeless when a fire wiped out an entire village one and half miles from sabak Bernam in northwest Selangor at 1 sun. today. There were no casualties. Two rows of142 words
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Article, Illustration106 1956-05-05 5 SANDRA ENGLISH, nine, proudly holds the first prise trophy she won with her canary entry in the junior section of the Singapore Cage Bird Society show at the Happy World. m Other winners were: Mr. M. C. Boyle, Mr. Khoo Kay Ann, Mr. Frank106 words
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192 1956-05-05 5 MUSIC IN MERDEKA MOOD— NOW NO WORDS Maestro writes a Labour anthem THE LABOUR FRONT is still having trouble with its party song. Last month it had words bat no music. Now it's the other way round. Front officials hope to reach a harmonious solution within the next few days192 words
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Article86 1956-05-05 5 FAREWELLS ARE A THIRSTY JOB Four hundred and eighty two passengers and thousands of visitors yesterday Jammed the first and tourist class bars on the 24,000-ton Chusan before the liner left Singapore for Britain. Barmen, sweating profusely in the heat, supplied drinks to thirsty passengers and visitors alike. The Chusan,86 words
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Article60 1956-05-05 5 Boy, 8, dies after accident JOHORE BAHRU, Fri. David Wiles, eight-year-old son of Mr. A. J. Wiles, of the Naval Base, died last night in the hospital here from injuries received when he was knocked down by a car. David and his mother were walking yesterday afternoon along Jalan Kota60 words
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Article79 1956-05-05 5 Insurance men want more pay ABOUT 600 employees of Singapore's 27 insurance companies will meet today to discuss a claim for better conditions. They are members of the Singapore Insurance Companies Employees' Union, which is affiliated to the Trades Union Congress. The president, Mr. A. J. Lewis, said yesterday that79 words
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Article, Illustration57 1956-05-05 5 Holland has not forgotten them THE DUTCH community In Singapore, led by the Consol-General, Mr. D. G. K. MkMelbwg, yesterday attended a remembrance service at the Cenotaph in honour of those who died daring the war to liberate the Netherlands. Here Commander Winkelnin, Royal Netherlands Naval Liaison Officer, lays a57 words
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Article68 1956-05-05 5 PENANO, Fri.— A Settlement councillor, Inche Aziz Ibrahim (Bast Coast), wants all Government department nameboards to be in Malay as well as in English, He will move a motion at the council's next meeting on Wednesday lor the appointment of a select committee to consider this68 words
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Article45 1956-05-05 5 Winners of tickets sold by the Australian and New Zealand stall at the International Bazaar in aid of the blind in Singapore are: Hamper No. 89 (Miss ßrisk), ham No. 57 (Mrs. Wilford) and cake No. 76 (Mrs. S. K. Wong).45 words
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Article30 1956-05-05 5 SEGAMAT, FrL— Mr. Chia i Chin Koon has resigned as i as Chief Tenants' Registra- tion Officer. He has been i succeeded by Mr. Chan Chee Kong.30 words
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Miscellaneous118 1956-05-05 5 TODAY Wen Hsl British Council gaUarr, BRITISH SED CEOSB BOCIE- Stamford Road. 9 aJB. to 5.30 TV: Juniors' Inter-Link exhlbi- pjn. Same tor tomorrow. tton, Raffles Oirto 1 School hall, 11 yjixUL (Orchard Road): ajn. mmmtt Chess Club 3 p-ny Movie Circle FUN FAIR at Katong CmM taw "OTienr^s PuU118 words
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Obituary26 1956-05-05 6 21, Word, $1$ (Minimum) MR. S. SANKARAPILLAI. Btagfctnr, at Sittenkerny, Ceylon, on 3.5.1956. Cable received by bat Nephew If. Arunaaalam of Paaar Bond. Kuala Lumpur.26 words
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Article116 1956-05-05 6 20 Word, $U (Minimum) MR. FOO CHEZ JIN and famllv gratefully thank all relative.-, and friends for their condolences wreaths and attendance the funeral of their father Mr. Foo Hee Toon. MESSRS HO CHAK LAM, Mow Sum, Punc Weng and their Families thank all Relatives and Friends for Rendering116 words
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Article233 1956-05-05 6 21) Words lit (Minimum) FOLLOW PEDANT Every Day In the "Malay Mall" If you want to win tlial $5,000 word puzzle. AIR-WICK IN the home keeps unpleasant odours at bay—try some, you 11 be really amazed. Its available at all good stores. 8 DAYS LEFT for booking for Lo»233 words
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612 1956-05-05 6 The Straits Times. Singapore, Sat. May, 5, 1956. Natural And Synthetic The Goodrich claim that its new synthetic Is a perfect duplicate of natural rubber has made little stir in the market. This may be because the claim was first made in 1954, and was repeated last year after road612 words
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Article341 1956-05-05 6 There will be satisfaction in Singapore that Mr. Marshall has received good news from Mr. Lennox-Boyd, although there is no immediate occasion for yamsengs in champagne. If rejoicing in the Colony must be restrained, it is because no-one is yet privy to the tidings which sent the Chief341 words
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Article235 1956-05-05 6 In the last five years the number of accounts in the Singapore Post Office Savings Bank has doubled. There are over half a million depositors with $55,000,000 to their credit. This expansion is an indication of growing prosperity, although Singapore is not the thriftiest place in South-East Asia.235 words
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Article1191 1956-05-05 6 CYNICUS - CYNICUS by THE pleasant vision of x the Communist threat in Singapore fading away with self-government, held out by Mr. Lee Kuan Yew in an interview in London, contrasts rather oddly with what is happening in the Federation. The Federation Communists are not fading away.1,191 words
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Article869 1956-05-05 6 3fAMsJklfSMA]¥ I P Malaya today, specially the "Black" i areas of Malaya, the i motorist's nightmare is the fear of breakdown on that always nerve wracking effort to be back before the curfew at 7. A serious defect In your engine cannot be remedied. In the current869 words
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Article78 1956-05-05 6 (From the Straits Timet of May 3. m6) AKeh living at Rochore Canal Road reported to the police that a bullock of his had been stolen. Inquiries were Instituted by inspector Sullivan and the animal was found at the 44 milestone, Thomson Road, yesterday In the possession78 words
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Advertisement504 1956-05-05 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. it Word, $lt (Minimum) ON 19TH APRIL ISM at the Kinhi Lumpur Registry. K- RChandra to Snukl DaTies. SITUATIONS VACANT M W,,rdssS(Min.,-BucStcU. txtn. BOX A 2759 S.T. Position filled. Applicants thanked. BOX A 2597 S.T. Position filled. Apnlicants thanked. WINDOW-DRESSER REQUIRED part-time only. Please apply to Box A504 words
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Advertisement87 1956-05-05 6 Wow foolproof Movie-Mohm *c World's n Most Amazing. ll* THIS famous "dream" camera takes the guesswork out of movie making, gives you perfect expo* «ures without the nuisance of bulky exposure meters. Secret is the amazing photoelectric "eye" a built-in governor coupled to both lenses in a slide turret. You87 words
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Advertisement88 1956-05-05 6 Tone and Cleganca >>y "HIS MASTER'S VOICE taaß^ aaßß^^a^ Uaaak^ Mlißka^^^s^i^|a^s^|^|^k^^tMWK^'^. Introducing... lite "Fidelity Model 5327 CA: 9-valve 5-wavehand 3-lpeed radiogram fine perfomMncc. distinctive .ipP Singapore Price: $750 (less 10* I or en 'HMV easy tcrrm Bring beauty into your Iwn'c with an "HMV" Radiogram for a demonstration at-^^ S88 words
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Article185 1956-05-05 7 3 FREED FROM LONG JAIL TERMS irHREE m en previously Iseitenced to long o f imprisonment Redout of the Singa'a r V High Court yester- free men. Their conns on charges of robbery were d by the Court of iminal Appeal. reo Peng Soon. vaik and Tan Wan I and185 words
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Article43 1956-05-05 7 M: Loke Wan Tho, chairBan of the Singapore Youth gporis Appeals Committee, nterdsy received an $800 j.-.eque from Group Capt. D. D Rogers, the Station Commander of R.A.F. Seletar. be money came from the t.\-.cers. NCOS and men of his43 words
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Obituary24 1956-05-05 7 r«RAI RAJ. aired 66 p. aviay on 4.5.56. Funeral Christ* Church. Dorset r al 4.30 p.m. and at BidaOn a: 5.15 p.m. to-day.24 words
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Article351 1956-05-05 7 EDUCATION MINISTER FLAYED FOR 'SLUR ON UNIVERSITY' jyp. Tan Lark Sye, Chairman of the Nanyang University Council, has strongly criticised the Education Minister. Mr. Chew Swee Kee, for saying the Singapore Government is unable to recognise the University's degrees. In a letter to Mr. Chew351 words
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Article230 1956-05-05 7 In Sago Lane, prayers and tears LAST RESPECTS FOR VICTIMS CAGO LANE, the street of death houses and the scene of Thursday's fire in which six people were burnt to death, went about its business yesterday with a difference. Above the drum beat of brass bands and clashing cymbals, the230 words
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Article63 1956-05-05 7 KAUB, PrL— A 62-year-old weeder, Chen Chong. was found groaning in his bed with a deep wound in his neck in Sungel Chetang new village last night Police found a bloodstained chopper under the bed. They do not suspect foul play. Chen works on Chettinad Estate,63 words
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Article338 1956-05-05 7 'WON'T COLLECT MOVE MAY GROW KUALA LUMPUR, Friday. NON-RECOGNITION by their union of certain pay scales today resulted in workers on several rubber estates declining to accept their wages. The payroll therefore was returned to the bank and the workers were told: "The money338 words
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Article92 1956-05-05 7 Keep close to people, Tengku tells Alliance Councillors ITUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— The Chief Minister, Tengku 1V Abdul Rahman, has told elected Alliance Councillors to pay regular visits to their constituencies. I A circular from the Tengku asks councillors to be in close contact with the electors. The circular92 words
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Article140 1956-05-05 7 EMPRESS PLACE PAY TALKS DEADLOCK GOVT. OFFER IS NIGGARDLY, SAY UNIONS REPRESENTA- TIVES of Singapore Government clerks yest c r d a y threatened strike action after negotiations with the Government at Empress Place on wage claims had ended in deadlock. The clerks number 3.000 and are140 words
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Article, Illustration90 1956-05-05 7 ANTHONY CHEW, a 30--year-old clerk hi the Singapore City Council's Gas Department, has been reported missing for the past six days by his wife. She said he left their flat in Clemcnoeau Avenue on the night of April 21, saying he was going90 words
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Article150 1956-05-05 7 That's how a father of nine gets by A FATHER of nine yesterday told a Singapore court of the three women in his life: His MOTHER, who gave him his pocket money; His MISTRESS, who provided his food. And his WIFE "I was a bank cashier."150 words
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Article100 1956-05-05 7 fftWENTY-POUR witnesses X gave evidence on the third day of a preliminary inquiry In Singapore yesterday into a charge against Soon Huat Seng of misappropriating $105,658 from the South branch of the Oversea Chinese Bank. All were customers of the bank on Feb. 6 with100 words
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Article46 1956-05-05 7 RAWANG. JTI. A $9,000 cinema hall was opened on Kapar Bharu Estate, nine miles from here, yesterday. The general manager, Mr. j. Stewart, told labourers that badminton courts and a library were also being planned. The hall, complete with stage, can hold 500.46 words
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Article74 1956-05-05 7 KAJANO, Pri. People of the 18th mile village (pop. 1000) in Ulu Langat yesterday went to the polls for the first time to elect their own council representatives. Nine seats were contested by 28 candidates, and those elected were Messrs. Oon Kiat Keng, Tan Kwee Sui, Lee74 words
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Article43 1956-05-05 7 A receiving order was made against Khiow Kwang and Company by Mr. Justice Taylor in the Singapore High Court yesterday on a bankruptcy petition filed by Lindeteves (Malaya) Ltd.. to whom the company owes $10,422 on a Judgment debt.43 words
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Article188 1956-05-05 7 $150 LOAD THAT INVITES DISASTER npiNS of dried fruit and 1 packets of Josssticks... and two old women trying to save $150... they might have precipitated an air disaster. There was a minor uproar at the Singapore Airport yesterday when the dried fruit and Joss-sticks discovered In the luggage of188 words
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Article68 1956-05-05 7 KUALA LUMPUR. PH. Nine hundred workers of the Pineapple Estate In Pekan Nanas Johore, are to get 75 cents more a day under a settlement negotiated by the National Union of Factory and General Workers. The workers went on strike on March 23 and68 words
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Article25 1956-05-05 7 Miss Phyllis Poh Lian Tan was admitted to the Singapore Bar yesterday by Mr. Justice Taylor to practise as an advocate and solicitor.25 words
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Advertisement476 1956-05-05 7 (t*\Oeeca I *r j Brunswick WW3 l^r Long Playing 331 rptn Records. LXT.5107/O9 Cosi fan tutte (Moaart>; (1) Overture. Met. 1-Sc. 1 Sc. 2; (6) Act. 2-Sc. 3 4; (2) Act. 1-Sc. 2 (Concl.) Sc. 3 (ft. I); (5) Act. 2-Sc. 2 3; 1 3) Act 1-Sc. 3 (Pt. 2);476 words
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Advertisement189 1956-05-05 7 WALL'S-theX f tastiest sausages 1 you can buy J RM FRESH-FROZEN I reader, meaty Wall* Sausages! Mmmm what a dish to set before a Jm 9 hungry family. And the tempting m MM Mm ■nellof golden brown Wall's Sausages "T MM MM A sizzling in the frying pan promises a189 words
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Miscellaneous58 1956-05-05 7 High tides TOLAY: Singapore 5.43 a.m. (6ft. 6in..i 7.19 p.m. (6ft. Bin.); Port Dickson 1.31 a.m. (.6ft.) 2.05 p.m (6ft. 61n.) Penang 9.30 a.m. (sft' 7in.) 9.05 p.m. (sft. 61n,). TOMORROW: Singapore 7.10 am. (6ft. 71n.) B.OS p.m. (7ft. lin.): Port Dickson 2.49 ajn. (6ft. 3in.) 3.16 p.m. (7ft. 2in.);58 words
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Article175 1956-05-05 8 $250,000 WELCOME CENTRE AT DOCKS SINGAPORE Harbour Board will begin to build its first receptionterminal for passengers next week. The £250,000 building should be completed by the end of the year. It will serve ships berthing at godowns 42 and 43 —at the city end of the wharves. It will175 words
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Article41 1956-05-05 8 Lee Ah Kow was charged in a Singapore court yesterday with abducting Tham Yee Tom at New Bridge Road on the evening of Dec. 13. He was remanded in custody till May 12. No plea was recorded.41 words
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Article35 1956-05-05 8 A typewriter, raffled at the recent International Bazaar in aid of the blind at the Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore, was won by Madam Lim Kit Chim, of Rawang, Selangor, holder of ticket 144.35 words
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Article23 1956-05-05 8 The Jewish Welfare Board will hold its annual meeting at the Adelphi Roof Garden, i Singapore, at 5.30 p.m. to- morrow.23 words
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535 1956-05-05 8 Rice trader says: 'Never fully broke but I was always hard up' *I WAS 9355,000 TO TUB OWB T 1 j KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The managing director of the Kong Fatt Cheong Rice Agency, Ltd., Foong Soon Seng, 40, admitted in the Sessions court here today that his properties, including535 words
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Article89 1956-05-05 8 rpHE Malayan Film Unit is to film the opening night of the Los Angeles Philharmonic j Orchestra at the Singapore Badminton Hall next Saturday. The hall will be fitted with special lighting and the unit i will use telescopic lenses to capture shots89 words
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Article173 1956-05-05 8 Probe into strikers 9 charge IPOH, Friday. AN official of the Labour Department here will make an on-the-spot inquiry into allegations by striking tea-pickers of the Sungei Palas Estates in the Cameron Highlands that they have been forced to do overtime work. The estate management and173 words
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Article52 1956-05-05 8 An la-year-old girl, Ylt i Whye Kheng, was saved from i drowning In the sea off Clili ford Pier, Singapore, yester- day afternoon. She feU Into the water while watching ships at an- chor. A wipp««wian pulled I her out. She was admitted to I the52 words
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Article62 1956-05-05 8 Madam Ong Phek Neo, of Opal Crescent, was granted a decree nisi by Mr. Justice Tan Ah Tan in the Singapore High Court yesterday on the grounds of her husband, Ong Kirn Seng's adulThe decree will be made absolute in three months. The couple were62 words
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Article83 1956-05-05 8 TTHB Singapore Army Civil Service Union wants the Army to do away with the system of charging for transport which was Introduced last year. The union, in Its annual report published yesterday, said that it would press for free transport for civilian employees of the83 words
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Advertisement456 1956-05-05 8 CATHAY ORGANISATION ATTRACTIONS 2«d WHK! CAJHAft T r- Til .moo Clrtnanal >ll<»»l» r^TIJINQiSTER-ANMMAfiNaNi "Hal WalliS^>»*^.uTS»n«Beß»%muajir mtm, ««MTi^ M ABU HA PAVAN MKW fIX>»VI» MIDNIGHT TONIGHT KATY The Sexiest Dancer On Earth v-latmed To Be O»ea«er Than Samla Oamal! "THE GHOST AND ISMAIL YASSIN" (HANTU ISMAIL YASSIN) Arabic DUlogve— With ENGLISH456 words
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Advertisement397 1956-05-05 8 SHAW BROTHERS ORGANISATION AnRACTIQ^! \_XJ|ifc^ m J 11 A M., 1.45, 4, 6.30 j. J(| f ;^BJB»^BB BB\ rtn n S«* st*kr«> i i ''■^^^■qNß^^•*»**™ 1 BTIIBBBI* ttxtm* MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! A Story Of Venßean C <H -^hh^m— Warned Bmas J I AUM id»»«» o. >OAaai 1 l«S LADD ROBINSON DRU397 words
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Miscellaneous445 1956-05-05 8 RADIO MALAGA <^ J~|Jt!i_ fee reeWTed by Itoteaenta Malacca) 4 J27^!s?Vls%pening Am" (ghert ware 4» Cte. Medtam 716 Rano piaytlme, 7.30 News, PO*. 1.00 Prog. Sununary. *l.oa pM 5 (9M IMm Saturday Date, »1.30 News, *1.4S and 49 milm) PJt 10.00—10.15 Singapore Share Market Report. ST BrtUto For A Walt*.445 words
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Article, Illustration1603 1956-05-05 9 yW^jfH I 'Tocksinys' Hospital l was used as a fait m YET ANOTHER lasting monument to local enterprise and philanthropy in Singapore is the Tan Tock Seng tuberculosis hospital in Mouhnein Road. Work on five 6storey blocks (two-ward blocks) and ancillary buildings is under way,1,603 words
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Advertisement91 1956-05-05 9 GRACE KELIY HER 'LATEST HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION^^ 111 jt I \l-<,-\\ prttenl* <<r,ry of a PnnctM GRACE ALEC JELLY -GUINNESS LOUIS JOURDAN "THE SWAN" »XH>( he *D J£SS»E HOTCt lANCMS bin -HOC CAWOLL WiNWOOO -VAN OYKC r/UMS fATHAY* X/l mi •6 I 1 f J Iff 45T |AYE #AFELY i REMEMBER91 words
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Advertisement324 1956-05-05 9 FOR A SQUARE DEAL A FAIR DEAL head for our GRAND ANNUAL |EW Mitt OF MNS BETTER Swlm Cotton ««ue M" $110 per yd. Eng lisb Triple 333 Span 16 shades 115 Am. Robin Silk 20 Shades 45" 9120 Am. Plain Tafetta 30 Shades 42* $1.20 Am. Nylon Tulle 30324 words
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Miscellaneous74 1956-05-05 9 Hex Morgan. 3M.D. So smart iv^C*- I I |4£EOONETOO/ jMttlw—w^ I ON*' AND YOU r\mjri WMV* **"^>j CAWVt 5M6 CAN |>t >J o*^ sVjWI bW J <^^K II "J I J^B^^SHHri^V'^^kU IBBBBBBBHaBp X.^NPB wE^^^U&& fci^ bb^^^^bbbl Dick Tracy Thejfeeiing Ij3CKHEfiE,>OURSr7TUnTUTT pdc4ieirTO IDemFV BeSS? SUSPICION POIffTS k-Tl3 E !JSSSS^ ""^^bßWV 2174 words
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Article2582 1956-05-05 10 COMPANY MEETING I (INCORPORATED) Annual General Meeting Friday, 27th April, 1956. CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH The Ordinary General Meeting Of the Rubber Growers' Association (Incorporated) was held on April 27th in London. Mr. J. W. A. Calver, the Chairman, presided and before commencing his speech drew particular attention2,582 words
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659 1956-05-05 10 APRIL TIN EXPORTS WERE DOWN BY 12 PER CENT By Our Market Correspondent WHEN the April trade figures are available it will probably be found that the value of trade contracted considerably, due to the sharp drop in exports of tin and rubber last month. Preliminary tin exports issued yesterday659 words
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Article144 1956-05-05 10 May first grade rubber bayera f.o.b. closed In Singapore yesterday at NH cent, per lb. up three-oarteri of a cent on Thursday. The closing tone was "slightly easier at the close." Closing prices in cents per lb. were: No 1 R.S.S. Spot t.o.b. buyers 88%, sellers 88 No.144 words
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Article150 1956-05-05 10 Singapore Chinese Prodnce Exchange: noon prices per picul yesterday were: Copra: firm; May (nominal) $30H buyers, $31 Vi sellers; June $30% buyers, $31% sellers. Coconut oil: steady; bulk $47 sellers, drum $50 sellers. Pepper: quiet, with no business reported done; Muntok white $101, Sarawak $100, special Sarawak black150 words
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Article63 1956-05-05 10 LONDON Pri.— British Petroleum Company have announced a fip^i dividend 10 per cent tax free m^tiw 15 per cent tax free for the year 1955. This compares with an interim of five per cent, less tax on the old capital and a final dividend of 14 per cent,63 words
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Article546 1956-05-05 10 mHE rubber market reach--1 ed Its lowest level of the year at the beginning of this week after which sentiment took a turn for the better, report Holiday, Cutler Bath fc Co. Ltd. This however, was not due to greater offtake by overseas buyers, but rather to546 words
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Article36 1956-05-05 10 On the free exchange market in Hoof Keac ve«terday. the U.S. dollar wan ouoted ft 5.83% for ca«h and 8.88% for T.T. SlorMag was quoted at 18.88 and •no taol of gold at 384%.36 words
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Article123 1956-05-05 10 1 moderately active *1 'i moving narrowly and falls almost balancing Exchange here today tV the feature of acthit- 5 s Search at steady p.-w H minings mostly qu 3 <*, ..Ing about steady w 6 firm. a Loans i%% 1956-w £93 Bank of N.S.W. r 3l Mount123 words
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Article95 1956-05-05 10 Ships lying alonrsidr ih t si«, pore Harbour Board whirr* expected today arr Ajtvhj Hoogkerk 45. BenveE CP. M hus 6 7. Agamemnon 8 9 Ru mun 11. Benvrackie 13 'A S sias *****. State of Tra\'an«n Cochin 18, Elizabeth Bakkp 'tj Hong Tat N. Wall 2 Sew- i95 words
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Article24 1956-05-05 10 The following April outpXi -M announced:— Takuapa SO; p:J Sunset Bidor 721 ptenk; I Tin; Rasa 523 pkob; Jinmcl 711 piculs. I24 words
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Advertisement31 1956-05-05 10 TODAY: 3.15, 6.M 9.15 pjn. "MISS COCA COLA" Hindi w/EngUsh snbtMles Tomorrow 11 ajn. (aerial) "CANADIAN MOUNTIES vs. ATOMIC INVADERS". DIAMOND THEATRE: TEL: M 446 DAILY: AT 1 JJt PJI. r31 words
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Advertisement103 1956-05-05 10 CHANGE OF& ADDRESS JAMES PEDROZA CARGO SURVEYOR-LICENCED APPRAISER AS FROM THE 7th MAY, 1956 ROOM 12 J ASIA INSURANCE BUILDING PHONE *****. OPERATION BROTNERHOOI Relief Wtfars REEDED hMtdiittly AGRICULTURISTS NURSES DOCTORS SOCIAL WORKERS HOSPITAL ASSISTANTS DENTISTS MOTOR MECHANICS Join international relief project sponsored by the Junior I Chamber of Commerce103 words
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Advertisement772 1956-05-05 10 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS KELANTAN Applications are Invited from serving officers who are subjects of H.HTthe Sultan Kelantan for 1966 and 1957 Scholarships to nnfl^ffßfl degree courses in an approved College or University In Malaya or Overseas. Forms of application and other particulars can be obtained from the State Secretariat772 words
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Advertisement345 1956-05-05 10 TENDERS MEDICAL TENDER TENDERS will be received at the Ministry of Health. Palmer Road, Singapore 2, up to noon on Monday. 28th May, 1956. for supply of Penicillin, Dihydrostreptomycln. Chloramphenicol and TsonissM. Tender forms and full particulars may be obtained from the Government Medical Store, Silat Road, Singapore 3. JOHORE345 words
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Advertisement378 1956-05-05 10 MAERSK LINE SPORE P. YORK ANNA MAERSK is/is May i»n. (Second Call) PALM A 14/26 May s|ul, I KNUTSEN LINE orient service I f ROM CANAPA/U S. PACIFIC PORTS— 3O DAYS Sailing San Arriving t Vancouver t rancr*« S'pote P. Swef f enaiu f urn I Kristin Bakke Sailed sailed378 words
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Advertisement1231 1956-05-05 11 >4o» MANSFIELD dk CO^ LTD. Toll mis I** 1 (Incorporated in Singapore) (1] tlnls) &S THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE noenn to proceed vio other ports to load ond discharge cargo At l.N«?. LIVERPOOL. 6LASCOW, LONDON i. CONTINENTAL PORTS Due Soil. p. S'hom Penang T# T-r^ V ""1.-. Mey S May1,231 words
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Advertisement834 1956-05-05 11 EAST ASIATIC UNBS SAILINGS TO CONTINENT/SCANDINAVIA 'or Aden, Pert uuti Q mMmt Antwerp. RitteiOaaj. Mliutan aad Cipiasngn S pOftt r> J nOTfl PmVnjCpTofl "JUTLANDIA" ....IS/30 May SI/SI May SS/SS May "FALSTRIA" oat. 29/31 Moy 1/2 June 3/ 4 Jaae x«) "MEONIA" 7/ B June 9/9 Juae IS/11 Jaao > CaHs834 words
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Advertisement872 1956-05-05 11 .SJSJngTHE BEN UNE STEAMERS LTD^i,^ StMSAFORE (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) S LIMBS SAIUMOS TO UJL AND CONTINENT PORTS Spore P. Sham Panong BEMVORLICH for London, Havre, Hull 4/ May IS/11 May > Rr^l^ l L >^oJ.U/14S*SM^ thee.-. 1 ..L.c... ff% 'jt^SSSH, M^^riworp 7/1S May 1 VIS May 14/17 Mar872 words
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Advertisement1213 1956-05-05 11 M«AUSTER <fc CO., LTD. TEL: N..: ***** assUUTsoaMAlff OJb SIDTKiiAHi SU>ATBIf)MSI UMB "•"^H^sab 1 1 0^ ~^tjD?^TTtrrv^s§svE« ■id far U.S.A., North Attontle Ports T,**^'**" 1 )t^ and Canada and via Colombo Amenea SUNNTVILLI S'por^ P, S'hjm P™_ 4/13 May 11/15 May 14/10 May 7 CITT OF MANCHESTER FRAHCISVIUI Spore P.1,213 words
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Article, Illustration19 1956-05-05 12 The Purtobohan Bumi Putera, a Malay political party, wants passport regulations to be introduced between Singapore and the Federation19 words
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Letter334 1956-05-05 12 AS an honours graduate of a large western university, I am astounded to learn of frustration among local graduates caused by having to order tea. answer telephone calls and the other "routine *ork." In my first Job, just after the economic depression of the thirties (when I334 words
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Letter81 1956-05-05 12 AFTER reading the news item headed "The Hon- ours Tea Girl" in your paper dated 27.4.56. I feel that my own experience could be of some interest. I was working as Clerk/Typist under a University of Malaya graduate who made me sharpen his pencils and endeavoured to81 words
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Letter197 1956-05-05 12 A FEW days ago I took a -nsmall party of scouts for a few days camp to Pangkor Island. We selected a suitable spot near the Rest House. The site had evidently previously been occupied by scouts. We found plenty of "signs" to lead us to197 words
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Letter59 1956-05-05 12 AS a resident of Jalan Bayam. I would like very much to draw the attention of Kelantan P.W.D. to the road leading to Third Division Government Quarters. It is dusty during dry days and muddy during the wet days. So far I can see this is the59 words
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Letter286 1956-05-05 12 pAN someone tell me if \j five years' teaching experience in a primary school, would qualify anyone to be a lecturer in English at a Teachers' Training College. According to Federal House, Kuala Lumpur, it apparently does. Since 10.4.56, when the Government advertisement appeared286 words
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Letter82 1956-05-05 12 I REFER to your report in the Straits Times of April 28 on the question of part-time private doctors. Many more doctors m the Federation would be quite willing to help the Minister for Health in part time work if they were asked to do so. I am82 words
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Letter168 1956-05-05 12 Protest will do harm 'THE report that the X Malays in Jelebu plan to stage a protest march to get their rice ration raised, and that the protest is being sponsored by U.M.N.O. raises serious issues. The Malays of Jelebu receive exactly the same scale of rice ration as the168 words
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Letter95 1956-05-05 12 Mails are delayed mHE Post Office mails X are delivered at 12 noon and mails closed at 3.30 p.m. at Pontian. This means that half the day is gone before mails arrive and only 3 hours in which to reply to them on the same day. This results in great95 words
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Letter128 1956-05-05 12 A Chinese newspaper here recently published news of a meeting called for the formation of a political party to be called the 'Sarawak People's Party.' The 'sponsors' are said to be some prominent Chinese, one of whom is a member of the Council Negri. Rumour128 words
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Letter134 1956-05-05 12 1 FOUND Interesting Mr. F. Wallace's reply to my letter of 4.4.56. Admittedly a Book VI Koyu Reader is simple enough for a 11-year-old school boy. But it can be difficult for a 20-year-old youth who had left school 10 years ago. If you ask a 10-year-old134 words
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Letter73 1956-05-05 12 A FEW days ago, one of your readers said he wanted bread rather than merdeka now. I however demand protection of my property and the safety of my life from loafers (mostly from secret society). It has been reported that these gangs are growing in numbers and73 words
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Advertisement232 1956-05-05 12 The yzyea^za4/e7y- j made for a Life of Action j j Seals out Water Seals in Accuracy j I The Seamaster was designed to share Embodied in the consummate accuracy I with you the zest of high adventure of the Seamaster is Omega's experience I and the stresses and strains232 words
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Advertisement207 1956-05-05 12 WHY GOATS DO IT < Goats will be found in Police Compounds, cows will > be sees In clover. Tis the same the whole world round. The same the whole world over. 5 If jou were a policeman what would you do? Would you keep on chasing; coats from here207 words
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Advertisement194 1956-05-05 12 I I To oflFer Pepsi -Cola is to sa\ A toast to good fortunr. An offer of good wishet. A happy symbol of companionship"Good health, my friend." Pepsi-Cola expresses your good freling. your pleasure, your happiness. For Pepsi is mure than a refreshment. It is a way of sharing an194 words
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304 1956-05-05 13 MARLAR'S OFFBREAKS CAUSE WARWICKSHIRE COLLAPSE f LONDON, Frl OOBIN MARLAR, the Sussex captain, gave his county a good start to the 1956 championship season when he took seven wickets for 50 runs in the defeat of Warwickshire by eight wickets at Birmingham today. ItReuter - 304 words
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Article23 1956-05-05 13 WORCESTER, Fri. The Australian cricketers drew their three-day match with Worcestershire here today. Scores: Worcester 99 and 231 for nine. Australians23 words
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Article112 1956-05-05 13 NEWMARKET, Sat. TTONETLIGHT, a lti/6 11 chance arnned by Sir Victor SauMoon, span tlie One) Tbeusmad Gmineas for allies hen today. The heavily backed French flHy, Midget, which started at Ist to 3* was ee- eond. Arietta, a stable companion «f the winnes?. was ink* at112 words
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937 1956-05-05 13 NINE MORE RECORDS FALL AT CHINESE SCHOOLS MEET VINE more records 11 taking the grand total to 26 records and two equalled were set at the Singapore Chinese Schools annual threeday athletic meet at Jalan Besar yesterday, final day of the meeting. Chinese High School athletes again dominate the events937 words
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Advertisement622 1956-05-05 13 \l. I.EAVt MkJ-aaa tteU.atrm. ...noHLANDS HOTEL .Telephone 212 I |__f you can afford. F.ULCATION Box Itett. tMtrm. CiLARANTEED In lags English and ~o special Course for t Moderate Cost. Graduate Teachers. th- Unique Course of Languages (Coronly). PO. Box TIITION M, n ,-B»xiteU. **trm. R T S DRIVING •'•> only622 words
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Advertisement872 1956-05-05 13 WANTED It Word. U («•».>—»«, it cu..,tr*. SECOND HAND SET Golf Clubs good condition. Replies Box A 2939 S.T. WANTED FOR HIRE In Federation—Refrigeration and AlrCondltioning Plant for use with 220/230 volt A.C Box A 3930, S.T. FOB HIRE It Word.tt(mm.)-SoxS«cU. «*tr_ AVAILABLE A LIMITED supply of used Radios, Radiograms872 words
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Advertisement858 1956-05-05 13 VEHICLES FOR SALE M Wfd, U (min.)—B*t Md-aalM. 1956 HILLMAN CAUPORNIAN. Flat 1100. Dae. 1955 Ford Consul, many Extras. Ring *****. GOOD USED CARS at reasonable prices: 1955 Studebaker. 1953 Austin Coupe. 1952 Ford Consul, 1951 M.Q.T.D., HUlman, A.40, Mercury. Trade-ins Si Etay Payments welcome. Singapore Uaad Car Co., 36,858 words
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Advertisement440 1956-05-05 13 NOTICES THE SINGAPORE TRACTION COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) SERVICE NO. 17— HOLLAND VILLAGE TO BRAS BASAH ROAD (Evening Service after 1 paa.). Commencing from 6th May 1966, the evening service from 7 p.m. between Holland Village and Bras Basah Road will run via, Stamford Road Instead of440 words
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Advertisement412 1956-05-05 13 NOTICES NOTICE Notice to hereby given that Delivery Order No. M77/BL HASIN No. 11 has been lost and hereby declared null and void. CONNEUi BROS. CO. (M) LTD.. 161/163 Cecil Street Nona It is hereby no-fled for general Information that Mr. Lob Tit Look baa resigned from the post of412 words
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Advertisement353 1956-05-05 13 TENDERS TENDER NOTICB Ten-ew. which win close at 1200 boon on 19.8.M are Invited for the running of the Federal House Canteen (or the period 1.7.56 to M.fcM. Pull particulars nay be obtained on Application to the Secretary. PMeral 80-W Management Committee, c/o Labour Department. Third Floor. Federal Howe. Victory353 words
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Advertisement571 1956-05-05 13 Advertisement A baby knows better than you.. Baby's tears may be due to a lot of things a stray safety-pin perhaps or mort important to the lack of the rig-tfoo4. Many Mothers imagine that ail Baby Foods are alike, nothing of course could be further from the truth, as many571 words
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649 1956-05-05 14 Golden Dollar is only up one-lb., a good each-way bet p OLDEN DOLLAR, second by threequarters of length to Moneysmate over a miie last week, gets a pound more, to carry in the Cl. 2, B_f. handicap ;Race Four) and he is certainly worth an each-way bet. Golden Dollar was649 words
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Article140 1956-05-05 14 OKI FIESTA, a good win- ncr over 5%f. on Wedi nesday, gets 9-lb. more and i (has a bright chance of scoring a double. Most of tine Torbido stock go far once they come right. Remember South Pacific and Maori Chief? Tawakal did not fare > badly140 words
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Article36 1956-05-05 14 rB going at Penang up to last evening was very good. The Treble Tote will be on Races 3, 5, 6; Big Sweep on Race 6. Radio Malaya will broadcast today's racing.36 words
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Article315 1956-05-05 14 Money smate for Summer Cup HE 18 Of PEAK FORM AFTER SATURDAY'S BPUEIIDID Wilt THIS WINNER IN ENGLAND HAS A STAYER'S RECORD By EPSOM JEEP MONETSMATE should stay and he is my tip for today's Summer Cup (Race Five) for Class 2, (1| miles) to complete a double for the315 words
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246 1956-05-05 14 LONDON, Fri. LIFE in most parts of Britain will be almost at a standstill for about two hours tomorrow while Manchester City, last year's beaten finalists, and Birmingham, warm favourites, battle for the Football Association Challenge Cup. A capacity crowd of 100,000 enthusiasts willReuter - 246 words
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Article187 1956-05-05 14 YESTERDAYS BA.F.A. Div. 2A x match at Oeylans Stadium should have ended In a win for R.AJ. seletar but. through defensive errors and bad luck, they were held to a 2-2 draw by Young Men Sikh Association. Play was rough throughout and referee Sgt. Cunningham had187 words
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Article48 1956-05-05 14 Playfalr School n*s annual sports will begin today at 5.15 p.m. on tbe School ■round at Playfalr Road. There will be a 100 yards event for Old Boys. The finals will be held on May 36 at the •cbool ground, starting at 3.45 pjn.48 words
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Article685 1956-05-05 14 Race 1 3.15: CL 4, Div. 3— 6 furs. 1 009 Magic Nate iy i.ll Ups Stable Allan 2 398 Stream Sang 4y Barratt 8.13 A. Shalk Ahamad Brcukelen 3 764 R*M Drrigaaa 5y Franklin 1.12 Mates. A. Kennard r^ M. I* Thomson Hobbs 4 803 Big685 words
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237 1956-05-05 14 PENANO, Fri. riXHE vice-chairman of the X organising committee for the Malayan Amateur Athletic Association championships, Mr. R. Bailey, today refuted a statement by the Committee's Press Officer. Mr. Lim Teng Sun. that Press photographers would be barred from taking pictures at237 words
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Article89 1956-05-05 14 R.A.F. Changi Hospital beat Woodbrtdge Hospital 6-2 In a friendly soccer match at Woodbridge yesterday. Smith (2). Shepperd (2) and Hollander (3) scored far the airmen, and Abdul Rah- man and Mohd Arrtfin for Woodbridge. Quaenitown edged R.I. Civilians 2-1 in another friendly Queenstown. Queetutown scored89 words
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459 1956-05-05 14 By ANG EAM HOCK rpENNIS lovers turned out in strength again for the exhibition matches of the Indian Davis Cup players on the S.C.C. padang yesterday and they were rewarded with a scintillating singles, lasting an hour ten minutes, in which India'? No.459 words
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Article22 1956-05-05 14 LONDON. Pri. Sir Wj>i Monckton. BrtUln'a Minister M Defence, was nominated nn ->B sident of Marvlebone Cricket r-M (M.C.C.). 122 words
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Article31 1956-05-05 14 PORT OP SPAIN. Trinidad Fr.l Canada took a 2-0 lead over 'oil West Indies In the flrK round M the North Arrerican zone of •>■ Davis Cup here yesterday -Itoal31 words
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118 1956-05-05 14 ROSEWALL AND ANDERSON to play in Singapore KEN ROSEWALL and Mai Anderson, of the Australian tennis team visiting Wimbledon this year, will probably play in Singapore at the end of this month, Singapore Lawn Tennis Officials told the Straits Times yesterday. The arrangements. If they arrive, will be very much118 words
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Advertisement812 1956-05-05 14 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from Page 6) SITUATIONS VACANT U HorW. $S (Win.)- Boxitrl; trm. LADY STENO/SBCRETABI— 3 $450/600; Stenographer $300/450; Attractive Eurasian Telephonist $400 Female Typist $200; Driver; Cook Amahs City Employment, 748 Robinson Road, *****. ONE OF OUR Associate Companies require an administrative assistant to the Managing Director. Successful812 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous92 1956-05-05 14 Weekend diary TINT TOMOIMW CRICKET CRIC— ET WoottrMce H^plUl v BJLF. Beater Tovw— Mat: S.C.C i Chaagi, WwttrMfe; B.CXJ. v BJUJ- P^MJT *.CM.C. v UnlTer--Bifna_. 8ic~»_; Sta*~»*r« DU- -ty. Iwf Urn Green; I.A. Met Bikm£ Bt^Oat t UJIJ., TmUtm. Kalertler Uri; CSC. Rajah Mmmi, 1.15 S.CJfc.C. v K. Navy. Tantltn.92 words
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