The Straits Times, 18 April 1958

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    Lock icon ON—THE BIG INVASION
    368 1 ON— THE BIG INVASION 'Rebels show little fight' JAKARTA TROOPS LAND ON BEACHES NEAR PADANG JAKARTA, Thurs.— The Indonesian Navy said today (Jovernment marines invaded the coast of rebel West Sumatra at 6.30 a.m. today. The navy did not indicate the scone of tlu- landings, hut the Prune Minister, Dr.
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    Lock icon £1,686,000 TRADE PACT WITH RED CHINA
    83 1 £1,686,000 TRADE PACT WITH RED CHINA HONG KONG. Tburs. Members of a Hong Kong trade mission to the i.i.ie fair in Canton have signed contracts to buy £1.686.000 worth of goods, according to the mission's leader. Mr. Ko Chuk Iling. Mr. Ko. who is also chairman of the Chinese General
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    Lock icon Bomb blast
    26 1 NICOSIA. Thurs. -A Cyprus Electricity Authority store in Astromerltls village. 19 miles west of Nicosia, was wrecked by several bomb explosions last night. Reuter.
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    Round-the-world luxury liner rams harbour light tower
    40 1 THE *****-ton round-the-world liner Caronia, left, seen after ramming into a light tower in the Yokohama harbour inner channel on Monday night. The liner suffered a three-foot crack in its bow. IP picture
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    OFF: FLIGHTS TO JAKARTA
    255 1 BOAC-Qantas will fly direct QANTAS-BOAC have suspended all flights to Jakarta, because of the Indonesian Government decree narrowing the air corridor over Jakarta. The decision was taken after the Indonesian Government rejected a request by the airlines to. relax the new regulation, which came into force
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    Peanut boat on fire
    34 1 MARSEILLES, Thurs. Firemen were Aghtlng- a blaze on board the 7.132-ton London-registered freighter Chakdara here today. The Chakdara put Into port with a cargo of 1.800 tons o/ peanuts.— Heater.
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    Corruption charge
    72 1 LONDON, Thurs. Mr E. Karlui. 31. appeared at Bow Street court charged that on Aug. 27. 1957. he corruptly offered a consideration to Oriental Estates Agency. Ltd., as an Inducement or reward for doing an act in relation to the Tall Ayer Rubber Estates' affairs contrary to the
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    Lock icon No troops on border says Nehru
    112 1 No troops on border says Nehru NEW DELHI, Thurs.-The Prime Minister. Mr. Nehru, told the House of the People today that so fa r ag he knew there had been no massing of troops on either side of India's border with East Pakistan Mr. Nehru was opposing an adjournment motion
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    15 1 MOSCOW, Thurs. The Soviet Premier, Mr. Khrushchev, Is 64 today— Reuter.
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    Lock icon 350,000 Russians in E. Germany
    42 1 LONDON. Thurs. Mr Selwyn Lloyd, the Foreign Secretary, said today it was estimated there were about 22 Soviet first line divisions in East Germany and that the total strength of Soviet forces there was about 350.000 —Reuter.
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    A CALCULATED RISK-LIM
    124 1 A CALCULATED RISK -LIM rpilh Chief Minuter. Mr. l.im Yew Hock, yesterday described Singapore's march towards merdeka as a "calculated risk." Addressing the seventh annual convention of the Litchfleld Producers' Club an International organisation for Insurance agents at the Sea View Hotel, Mr. Lim said: "We have security here, but
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    Lock icon Cholera is growing
    67 1 CALCUTTA. Thurs. Bengal's provincial government stepped in yesterday to fight the dangerously growing cholera epidemic as Calcutta's hospitals admitted a 20-year record of 324 cholera victims The city's acute water shortage in the current heat wave is forcing citizens to use unaltered waters from the Hooghly River.
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    MAN DIES in BLAZING AMBULANCE
    174 1 I{UALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— A Federation Army ambulance driver was burned to death and the attendant seriously injured when the ambulance caught fire at the 22nd mile Kuala Lumpur-Bentong road and plunged into a deep ravine. The dead soldier was Pte Salleh bin Khar. 23. The
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    Lock icon To recommission in colony
    58 1 HONO KONO. Thurs.— The British destroyer Cheviot (1.710 tons), leader of the Eighth Destroyer Squadron, left here today to pay off and recommission at Singapore. Since commissioning at Mombasa In 1956. the Cheviot has visited Hong Kong. Ceylon. Malaya. South Vietnam. Okinawa. Japan. Korea. Burma. Siam.
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    DIES IN CRASH AFTER PARTY
    103 1 |t| R. ANTHONY SHARRATT, assistant manager of Alexandra Brickworks Ltd., Singapore, was killed in a car crash in the early hours of yesterdaysoon after celebrating his 27th birthday. He was returning home after celebrating when the car in which he was a passenger plunged Into
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    Lock icon U.S. 'too rigid'
    35 1 WASHINOTON. Thurs Mr. Walter Reuther. president of the American United Automobile Workers' Union said today that the United States was "too rigid" in its approach towards negotiations with the Soviet Union Reuter.
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    2 a.m. news roundup
    250 1 2 a.m. news roundup LANDINGS MADE NEAR PADANC JAKARTA, Thurs.—Central Government commandos landed on the beaches north of Padang at dawn today and established a beachhead in the face of heavy rebel resistance, Mrdan Radio reported tonight. Simultaneously paratroops were dropped on the airfield six miles north of Padang. By
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    BIG RACE AGAINST TIME AT BRUSSELS FAIR
    151 2 BIG RACE AGAINST TIME AT BRUSSELS FAIR DRUSSELS. Thurs.— Britain was among the leaders this morning in a race to Ret exhibits ready for the opening later today of the Brussels World Fair. Several nations were batting grimly against time but had little chance of having their pavilions ready when
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    Lock icon Not guilty, say Legco men
    42 2 NAIROBI, Thurs. Seven African members of the Kenya Legislative Council pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges of criminal libel and "conspiracy to cause a misdemeanour against the I election laws". Hearing was adjourned to May 27. Reuter.
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    Sumatra rebels still hold two winning cards
    494 2  - Sumatra rebels still hold two winning cards- ARnOLD BEBBLE ROBERT UDICK 1. GUERRILLA WAR 2. ECONOMIC PRESSURE mi U. P. correspondents now in Singapore |N this dark hour for the hard-pressed Indonesian revolutionary government a n unprecedented rallying of military men and diplomats to the beleaguered rebel cause indicates that
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    Lock icon Take off on Churchill lands actors in court
    286 2 Take off on Churchill lands actors in court I ONDON, Thurs. A play in which an actor was said to have given his version of what Sir Winston Churchill would have said on opening a public lavatory, formed the subject of a dispute in a London court yesterday. Five members
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    The odd box
    58 2 \PtTOV\V Than. For driving a donkey cart while under the influence of drink. a woman, Mieta Baadju v was Jailed for three month* by the Prince Albert magistrate's coart today Evidence was given that she was found lying on the cart drunk while the donkey Jogged along
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    Lock icon NATO A-ARMS FOR 15 DIVISIONS
    180 2 NATO A -ARMS FOR 15 DIVISIONS PARIS, Thurs. Defence Ministers of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation have approved plans to strengthen the NATO West European "shield" by equipping half of a planned 30 divisions with atomic weapons. The Ministers yesterday endorsed a report of the military committee outlining minimum defence
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    Lock icon COMMONS REPLY ON 'GUNBOAT DIPLOMACY'
    233 2 COMMONS REPLY ON 'GUNBOAT DIPLOMACY' LONDON, Thursday. THE Under-Secretary for Commonwealth Rela- tions, Mr. Cuthbert Alport, yesterday denied allegations of "gunboat diplomacy" in Britain's negotiations to build an air base in the Maldive Islands in the Indian Ocean. Answering questions tn the House of Commons, he said he had noticed
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    Lock icon 17,000-m. hitch
    21 2 PERTH. Thurs. A young Irish couple have reached Kalgoorlie. Western Australia, after hitch hikine 17.000 miles from Dublin.— Reuter.
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    Lock icon S. Rhodesia Premier defeated
    88 2 Bl lAWAYO (Southrrn Rhodesia). Thnrs Sir Edgar Whitehead. new Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, was defeated today in a by- Irction in the Hillside constituency of Bulawayo. Sir Edgar had said earlier there would be an immediate election if he was not returned. He told a
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    Lock icon HUGELABOUR WIN IN POLLS
    206 3 HUGELABOUR WIN IN POLLS LONDON, Thurs.— The Labour Party won a sweeping victory over Conservatives in yesterday's elections for the giant London County Council, with the apparent certainty of a trebled majority when some outstanding results are declared The Socialists, who had a majority of 22 in the council before
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    Election death
    42 3 CAPETOWN. Thurs —An offii-ia! of the United Party, Mr W. Beckett, was killed last night when his light aircraft crashed near Ermelo. in Eastern Transvaal, while he was flying back to his farm after working In yesterday's South African elections—Reuter.
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    Lock icon Soviet plea to make marriage much more memorable
    274 3 ALSO CALL FOR RETURN OF WEDDING RING MOSCOW, Thurs.— The leader of Russia's Young Communists said in a report published in Moscow yesterday that some form of marriage vows should be introduced in the Soviet Union and the ceremony made more beautiful.
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    Lock icon Long trip ahead
    24 3 SYDNEY. Thurs,. Two Sydney men plan to leave soon on a world cruise in a home-built. 35-feet long sailing boat —Reuter.
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      Lock icon Syrian guns force French plane to land
      37 3 Syrian guns force French plane to land ISTANBUL, Thurs. Syrian guns yesterday opened fire on three French planes bound from the Lebanon to Turkey and one made a forced landing on* Syrian territory, Turkish authorities announced. Renter.
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      25 3 CANBERRA: The amount of currency which a traveller may take out of Australia without special authority U to be Increased from £4 to £25— Reuter.
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      13 3 MANILA -.—The Indonesian Foreign Minister, Dr. Subandrio, arrives her e oh Friday- UJ*.
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      23 3 KATMANDU: The Arst consignment of American gift wheat to Nepal has arrived at India Nepal border railheads for distribution throughout the country. U.P.
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      24 3 NEW YORK: Lt -Gen. Chlttl Navisathiru. Slam's Minister for Economic Affairs, flew here from London for a threeweek visit to the United States— Reuter
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      32 3 WASHINGTON. Senator W. Kerr Scott (Democrat. North Carolina) died in hospital He was 61. Reuter MANILA: President Carlos Garcia approved the establishment of United Stales nuclear missile bases in the Philippines.— U.P.
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    FRANCE MAY BRING BACK DE GAULLE
    113 3 PARIS. Thurs —As France began her search yesterday for a new Prime Minister, It was disclosed last night that President Rene Coty, was expected to call on an exGaullist, Mr. Jacques Soustelle tomorrow. Mr Soustelle Is not expected to succeed in getting j sufficient
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    THE HEROISM OF A MOTHER
    87 3 MRS SHIRLEY HOWARD. 22. of Cardiff, proudly introduces Linda to five-year-old Luigi Varaises the boy she rescued from the sea two weeks ago. She risked the then unborn Linda's life when she dived into the sea to help Luigi. A few hours after the rescue,
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    Lock icon BIGGER VOTE FOR INDIA DEFENCE
    167 3 Obsolete planes? Menon answers NEW DELHI. Thursday. THE Indian House of the People today approved a defence budget of 2,781.400,000 rupees ($2,086 million) an increase over last year's defence Speaking in a defence debate the Indian Minster for Defence. Mr. V. K Krishna Menon. said
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    Lock icon Ministry fire
    24 3 ANKARA. Thurs. Fire caused by an electrical short circuit destroyed the roof of the Foreign Ministry's NATO section here last night Reuter
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    Lock icon Honduras politician on sedition charge
    121 3 BELIZE (British Honduias) Thurs. Mr. George Price, leader of the left-wing People's I inted Party, went on trial here yester. day on a charge of sedition arising from remarks he is alleged to have made about the Queen in a speech last month. Mr. Price
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    LOVING STOCKS
    273 3 LONDON Wed The British Chancellor of the Exchequer's budget proposals were well received on the Londop Stock Exchange today. There was a general advance in prices which, however, was to some extent due to adjustments to the new single profits tax ie ol 10 percent. The volume of
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    RUBBER
    32 3 LONDON. Wed. Spot 23 %d.. May 23 \d., June 23 Hd.. JulySept. 23Hd.. Oct-Dec 23V4d.. Jan-March 33d.. April c.l.f. 23d May cl.f 22 7 ;d.. June 22 7 ,d Toner Steady
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    22 3 LONDON. Wed. Buveri E73OH. sellers €73 1. Forward buyers rill, 8ell»rg IT3IH Settlement (7SI; a.m. 205 tons, p m. 90 tons
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    Laabour to Prepare for general election
    208 5 Laabour to Prepare for general election KUALA LUMPUR Thursday. THE Labour Party of Malaya is to appoint a committee to draft a manifesto for the general election next year.i Preparations for the election will be discussed at a special delegates' conference here on Sunday. The party chairman, Mr. D.S. Ramanathan,
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    Talk on medical emergencies
    37 5 Prof. E.S. Montelro. Dean of Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, will give a public talk tonight at 8.15 p.m. on "Medical Emergencies" at the Allen Lecture Theatre. Faculty of Medicine: College Road
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    Hawaiian team in Penang
    34 5 PENANO. Thurs Miss Hawaii— Ramona Tong. 20 an<i the members of an Hawaiian team on a tourist promotion tour, arrived from* Kuala Lumpur today. They leave for Bangkok on Sunday
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    Red manifesto handed in
    65 5 KULIM, Thurs. The South Kedah UMNO secretary. Inche Hanifl bin Mohamed Yunus. has received a Malayan Communist Party manifesto posted from Alor Star. The manifesto, in Jawl. was from the M.C.P. executive headquarters. Inche Hanlfl ha s handed the manifesto to the police. "Two months ago.
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    SHIPPERS ARE WARNED
    99 5 SHIPPERS ARE WARNED ASTERN warning to Singapore shipowners still running their vessels to the South Sumatran ports of Palembang. DJambi and Lampong was Issued by a member of the Indonesian Consulate yesterday The warning followed an announcement on Tuesday that the ban on the barter trade between Singapore and the
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    IN FLIES A PRESTWICK – AND RMAF IS AIRBORNE
    509 5 IN FLIES A PRESTWICK AND RMAF IS AIRBORNE The first of twelve aircraft presented by Britain*** It wlfl help In anti-terror war MAJOR Tengku Osman bin Tengku Mobamed Jewa, a nephew of tbe Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, has been promoted to the rank of lieuten-ant-colonel. He will take over
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    Probe men silent oft Lee's attack
    91 5 Probe men silent oft Lee's attack rE chairman and members of the Singapore By Election Corruption Commission yesterday declined to comment on the criticisms of the way the investigations were conducted made by the PAP secretary general. Mr. Lee Kuan Tew. Mr Lee had attacked tbe commission for Including secret
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    Spooks led to suicide attempt
    112 5 Spooks led to suicide attempt SEOAMAT, Thurs.— A 24--year-old rubber tapper, Shoon Tian of Ayer Molek estate, told the magistrate's court here today that he tried to kill himself as he often saw ghosts at night and was frightened Shoon was jailed for a month from the date of his
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    Emergency meeting
    78 5 The Singapore City Council will hold an emergency meetIng at the City Hall at 930 am today for the transaction of business relating to this year's loan money requirements The emergency arises because the issue proposed to be replaced by a new loan. Is due for -redemption next
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    Seven rob man
    32 5 PENANO. hurs Seven armed men held up a pedestrian Marimuthu. at dagger 'point early this morning as he was walking along Kampong Delt Road They took $55 in cash.
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    Broadcasting chief sails for home after twelve years
    191 5 Broadcasting chief sails for home after twelve years Deputy Director. Mrs. Jackson said: "My husband and I have come to love Malaya and the people very much. I feel sorry at having to say goodbye to them all." The Jacksons have not yet planned what they will do on their
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    Woman accused of assault
    66 5 PENANG, Thurs.— Charged with causing hurt to her elder sister with a knife, a 46-year-old woman. See Saw Oaik, said in court today she acted in self-defence. See was alleged to have stabbed her sister, Oalk Ewe. at their house In Seh Tan Court yesterday. The
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    Crash man dies
    29 5 BUKIT MERTAJAM. Thurs. —A bread seller. Iman Din. 66. died in hospital here today from injuries received when he was knocked down by a lorry yesterday.
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    CURSE ON DRUM VANDALS SHOCKS MANY MUSLIMS
    243 6 DENANC, Thurs. Many Muslims in Penang and Province Wdlesley are shocked at officials of the Bagan Dalam Mosque for putting a curse on the vandals who damaged the mosque drum. The vice-chairman off the Penang Muslim Advisory Board, Tuan Haji Ahmad Faud Hassan,
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    Two-encore debut for wonder boy
    113 6 DENANG, Thurs. Slngai pore's wonder boy violinist, Lee Pan Hon. received a warm ovation from, a packed hall at his Penang debut at the St. George's Girls' School last night. Despite a strenuous Journey, Pan Hon played with such confidence and ease that the enthusiastic
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    New cargo-liner calling
    40 6 The 7.000-ton Dutch-owned cargo-liner Straat Johore. which is replacing the Straat Madura on the Australia to India run, will arrive In Singapore today. She was launched 10 months ago and has accommodation for 10 first class passengers.
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    ALBAKRI APPOINTED TO VARSITY COUNCIL
    75 6 ALBAKRI APPOINTED TO VARSITY COUNCIL rAN Haji MusUpha Al bakrl. the Federation Commissioner ol Elections, has been appointed a member of the University of Malaya Council. Tuan Haii Albakri was formerly Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, and secretary to the Conference of Rnlera. He has also been Perak State Secretary,
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    Tray war will soon end'
    56 6 PENANO. Thurs The State Secretary, Mr. H. R. Ellis, has asked all churches, mosques and temples in the state to hold possibly from April 20 to 27— a prayer week for the early end of the Emergency. The State Government thinks it would boost public
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    Reds have changed their flag, court told
    252 6 PENANG. Thursday. 'THE Malayan Communist Party flag now carries only one star instead of three, a police expert told the Penang Sessions Court today. "The other two stars have been dropped to show the three major races in the country are now united."
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    New director for school
    41 6 TAIPINO. Thurs. The Rev. Brother Leo. assistant director of the St. George's Institution here, has been promoted director of La Salle School in Klang. He has been attached to the institution here for the past 19 years.
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    Party for Nair
    41 6 TAIPINO. Thurs.— The Indian community here will give a tea party in honour of the Indian High Commissioner to Malaya. Mr V. M. M. Nair. and Mrs. Nair. at the Kwangtung Association on April 24 at 5.30 p.m.
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    Found hanged
    25 6 JOHORE BAHRU. ThursP.V.R Arumugam. 50. an Inmate of the Tampol Mental Hospital here, was found hanged In one of the wards early today
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    A warning knock for hands that rock the cradle
    129 6 A warning knock for hands that rock the cradle KULIM. Thurs— The president of South Kedah UMNO. Inche Mohamed All Nga, today quoted an English proverb: 'The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." "But he told a meeting of the division's Kaum Ibu (women's section). "This does not
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    Killed—by bale of rubber
    75 6 Killed by bale of rubber PENANQ. Thurs. The Penang Coroner. Tuan Syed Agil Barkahabah, today recorded an open verdict on a labourer. Abdul Kadir. who was crushed by a rubber bale which fell Into the hatch of a German steamer on Jan. 7. Another labourer. M Rajoo, said he was
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    Tree on fire
    28 6 BUKIT MERTAJAM. Thurs. A coconut tree In Tanah Liat .Road caught fire when it was struck by lightning last night Firemen put out the blaze.
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      351 6 9.15; SUN: Kudumba Oouravam (Tamil) 1. 5. 830 Hank* CATHAY: Miss Klkuko/Poppy Flower 230. 7.30. Kola Illiaru CATHAY: Red Lotu« Temple Ch: 1 7.15. 9.30; LIDO: Mr. X i Hindi i 9 30; ODEON: The Oily Man 7.15. 9 30 H nan In n CATHAY: Hired Gun 2.30. 7. 9.30
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      122 6 Malacca CAPITOL: Yuen Kah Kam Que Say 3. 6.30. 9 15: REX: Westward Ho the Wagons 12.30, 3. 630, 9.15; LIDO: Naya Andas (Hindi) 12. 2.30. 6.30; SUN: Little Hut 3, 7. 9.15. Srttanal BEX: Bhowanl Junction 2 30. 7.15. 9.15 CAPITOL: Loong Fuo Tau (Cantonese) 2.30, 7.15. 9.15. IMnar
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    A strike is a declaration of war, inquiry is told
    293 7 COUNSEL SAYS: UNION PUT UP FANTASTIC LIST OF DEMANDS PENANG, Thursday. A STRIKE is tantamount to a declaration of war, Mr. I. K. Meek, counsel for the Eastern Smelting Company, submitted here today. Mr. Meek was making his final submissions
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    Mr. Keng denies help from gangster
    229 7 Mr. Keng denies help from gangster 4NOTHER candidate mentioned in the By-Election Corruption Commission's report yesterday denied he was assisted by a secret society member. Mr. Keng Ban Ec, who unsuccessfully contested the Cairnhill division for the Labour Front, said he had never sought or obtained the support of a
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    Bird Society
    21 7 Mr J.P. English has been elected president of the Singapore Cage Bird Society. The secretary is Mrs". J Simon.
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    Kampong man shot dead
    34 7 SEREMBAN. Thurs. A 55-year-old kampong worker. Aman bin Abu Bakar. was shot dead at midnight yesterday at a kampong near Rembau. 19 miles from here. Police have detained a man
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    Illegal meat
    22 7 SEGAMAT, Thurs— Caught in possession of a wild boar which had been unlawfully killed. Ayakannu. 40. was fined $15 here.
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    Assault charge denied
    41 7 Lee Kee Eng pleaded not guilty In a Singapore court yesterday to a charge of being a member of an unlawful assembly. assaulting Neo Cheng Peau. and damaging household articles on March 0 at chua Chu Kang Road.
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    FOUR WANT TO LEAD PENANG UMNO
    181 7 FOUR WANT TO LEAD PEN ANG UMNO PENANG, Thursday. A KEEN tussle for the leadership of Penan* UMNO is expected on April 27 when the division holds its annual assembly. The Executive Committee at a six-hour meeting last night approved four nominations for president from various branches. The leading contenders
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    3-day Malay song contest
    67 7 3-day Malay song contest IPOH. Thurs.— Members of the Dondan* Sayan* Music Party from Penan* will take part in Malay songs, fancy dress and "kebaya bandoeng" competitions at the Jubilee Park here from April 21 to 23 The competitions are being sponsored by Bhaw Brothers. T' Gazal Party from Kepaia
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    New police appointments
    58 7 KUALA KUBU BHARU Thurs. Mr. Ishar Singh. Deputy Superintendent, has been) made O.S.P.C. here in place of Mr A. O. Oliphant. who has left under the Malayanisatlon programme. Inche Mohamed Yusoff bin Ismail. O.C.P.D. here, has been transferred to the Special Branch In Kuala Lumpur. He Is
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    NO BONJOUR FOR BRIGITTE
    83 7 The Malayan Catholic News has condemned the film "And Woman Was Created", starring French "sex kitten" Brigltte Bardot. which has just completed Its second week run In Singapore. Films listed as morally objectionable In part for all are: The BurgfSr, Calypso Heat Wave, Domino Kid. Face
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    SHAW AND SALOMA FLY OFF TO FESTIVAL
    99 7 Film magnate Mr. Run Run Shaw with Shaw Brothers' film star, Saloma, before they left by Cathay Pacific for Hong Kong early yesterday morning en route to the Asian Film Festival starting in Manila on Tuesday. Mr. Shaw said: "I feel con. fldent
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    BOY'S MURDER: ANOTHER SUSPECT HELD, POLICE PROBE WIDENS
    118 7 BOY'S MURDER: ANOTHER SUSPECT HELD, POLICE PROBE WIDENS I POH, Thurs. Police 1 investigating the murder of schoolboy, Mohamed Mostafa. eight detained another suspect yesterday. One of two suspects detained a few days ago was released today. A police spokesman said: "Our investigations are pro--1 grossing. They have now spread
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    Penang branch
    41 7 IPOH, Tburs.— The Peoples' Progressive Party will hold the inaugural meeting of its Penang branch at the City Hall on Aprt. 21 at 5.30 p.m. The meeting will be followed by a rally on the esplanade the same night.
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    TWO COOL CATS GET CALL TO COLOMBO
    201 7 TWO COOL CATS GET CALL TO COLOMBO I P OH Thurs. The Musical Orchids revue from Ceylon which toured Singapore and the Federation last month has invited the Far East rock and roll champions. Thoo Thean Soo and Suzy Lye-, of Ipoh, to join them. A cable from the proprietor
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    DEATHS
    73 8 M Wo'd, ll* (Minimum) CRETCH On April Bth, 19S8 at Ballaghaue, Andreas, Isle of Man. Arthur Henry Moon, M.Sc.. formerly Chief Inspector of Mines, Malaya, beloved husband of Doris, father of Monica and Derek. Interred at Maußhold Churchyard A. E K. SHARRATT of Alexandra Brickworks Ltd., Singapore In a
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
    110 8 10 Word, lit (Minimum) MRS. LEE CHIM HUK and family wish to thank all thels friends and relatives for thtlr kind expressions of sympathy in their bereavementTHE CHILDREN. Grand Children and In-laws of the late Mr A. J. Ess thank all Relatives and Friends for their Kind Help and
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    REQUIEM
    29 8 t» Word- lit (Minimum). REQUIEM HIGH MASSES for George R Colllck will be sung at Bt. Joseph's Church Victoria Street on 19th St 24th April at 6.30 a.m.
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    IN MEMORIAM
    46 8 It Word. $l» Minimum CARSON: In ever loving memory of our dear mother. Elizabeth Carson who was called to rest on 18th April 1945 The Lord (lveth and the Lord hath taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord. Inserted by Paul. Brunei
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    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    147 8 10 Word, fit (Minimum) ITS SWIFT. SURE and economical to use— yes It's Alr-Wlck the modern way of removing all unpleasant odours SALE LASI FEW day* Further Drastic Reduction Large selection cottons Including maternity wear at SIS/- and under Duncan's 11 O Almeida St Off Raffles Place. ART OP
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      The End Of Revolt?
      624 8 Landings on the coast ol West Sumatra suggest that the end of the rebel military regime is within sight. The Jakarta announcement gives few details, but there appears to have been no resistance, certainly no effective resistance although the rebels have been in no doubt for
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      United Ally
      305 8 This yewr's contest for the presidency of the Malayan Indian Congress has beer narrowed down to a twocornered tight by the harmonious withdrawal ol seven of the nominees. Voters who will cast their ballots between April 20 and May 19 must choose between Mr. V. T. Sam ban
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      Up To Moscow
      191 8 For once the Western Powers have neatly returned the ball to Moscow's court. The Russians proposed 8 meeting of Ambassadors this week to prepare for a meeting of Foreign Ministers leading to the summit conference But the Ambassadors, said the Russian note, should only discuss the time,
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      'Dr. Fooks liked what he saw with me'
      186 8 SINCE 1 was the one who took Dr. Fooks on a rather high pressure threehour sightseeing tour of Singapore, from an architectural and engineering point of view, on which most of his subsequent remarks have been based, and since I was also
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      224 8 HturriMrk-likv When we passed two of the many school blocks, which Government is building now, he commented that these schools looked all alike, and were in fact faintly reminiscent of barracks. In both Instances I explained to Dr. Fooks that neither the P W. D nor the SIT had the
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      81 8 ll< ns«- rent for offir«»rs /GOVERNMENT servants paid from State estimates in Pahane enjdy the privilege of not paying rent for Government quarters There Is. however, an Inequity in the treatment over house rent for officers borne on the Federal estimates. These officers are those who might be transferred from
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      119 8 Improve English like Ibis PLEASE accept congratulations from a humble reader for the progress made by the Straits Times in establishing Times House I would like to pass on to students who are struggling to improve their English a tip by which l Improved mine from a 'duck" to '•distinction."
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      99 8 Trash from Tin Pan \\\vy IWAS overjoyed to read (S.T. Apr 7) that a Sinatrafied recording of Kipling's stirring poem, "The Road to Mandalay." is to b« banned. It is about time someone called a halt to the purveying of trash la mild word) from Tin Pan Alley Having no
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      81 8 I'olifM-iiins off I WOULD appeal to the managements of cer. tain Singapore cinemas not to interrupt their programmes by allowing politicians to speak on the stage We go to the pictures to relax and hav e no wish to be compelled to listen to speeches. If any politician wants to
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      101 8 Hospitals on 4-sl;il«'s TWIE statement, made by 1 an estate hospital staS worker to the Federal Minister of Health, that no estates provide pillows in their hospitals la Incorrect There are several estate hospitals providing pillows for patients and even mattresses for long lying Illnesses In my experience the managements
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      TUANHASLONG HISTORY
      148 8 MANY people have oeen misled Into thinking that the word tuan" has a taint of colonialism In truth. It had already been In use, as Is seen from the pantuns and h »ers long before any European colonist set foot In Malaya 'Tuan" means a master, a gentleman,
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      Wait till Theater is finishes
      164 8 I AM ashamed of the Irresponsibility of the former councillors with regard to the Victoria Memorial Hall I feel that the PAP. should not be allowed to continue making unfair political capital out of It. Victoria Memorial Hall does not belong to a parti- cuiar
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    FRANCE IN SEARCH OF A GOVERNMENT
    1026 8 FRANCE IN SEARCH OF A GOVERNMENT The most realistic off peoples face the twenty-fourth and most dangerous of their post-war crises FRANCE'S youngest r Prime Minister, M. Felix Gaillavd, can no longer ltoe up to his names, both of •which suggest cheerful and determined optimism. His defeat by a large
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      367 8 CLASSIFIED ADS. M Word, lit (Minimum). BDNBI— To Veronica and Mfturlo*. a son, Mervyn Patrick tb 17.4.61 aithe K.K. HoeplUl. M Word* tU (Minimum). THE ENOAOEMINT WM announced on 17.4.98 between Chin p 1 I*,1 third son of Mr. and Mrs. Mg Cc CheoDg of Ipoh, and Swee tin, elder
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      52 8 No need to buy a whole box buy them one or two at a time 1 v KZ3' WWP? MOTION SMITH Son Ltd OPTICIANS Mansion House, 92 High Street KUALA TlifMIP UR CONSULTATION} DAILY 900 AM UOeM TIL MIS* CONSULTANT H ROCKAII FS M C AND AT II II BATTIHY
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    A stone-throwing 'ghost' injures 20 people
    206 9 A stone -throwing 'ghost' injures 20 people SHOWERS OF 'PEBBLES FROM HEAVEN' FALL ON WORKERS PRIEST CALLED IN TO GET RID OF INTRUDING SPIRIT KUCHING, Thursday. A SHOWER of stones believed to have been thrown by a ghost injured about 20 workers in a pepper garden j n Miri. Large
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    SENOI BANDIT FIGHTERS GET FIRST 'KILL'
    149 9 SENOI BANDIT FIGHTERS GET FIRST 'KILL' IPOH, Thurs. The Senoi Praak a group of specially trained aborigine terrorist fighters— has scored its first kill in Perak while taking part in a combined ambush with members of the Special Air Service Regiment. The Senoi Praak was formtd only a few months
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    'Only 30 cents added' plea
    41 9 PENANG. Thurs— Charged with trying to re-sell 20 tickets outside the Cathay cinema on Monday evening. Kung Eng Kee, 17. said he added only 30 cents to the price of every ticket. He was fined $50.
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    27 Malacca busmen end strike
    133 9 27 Malacca busmen end strike MALACCA, Thurs The 63-day-old strike of 27 employees of the Tai Lye Omnibus Co. here was ended today through the intervention of the president of the Malacca Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Mr Tan Kee Gak. Mr. Tan will now, it Is learnt, offer to arbitrate
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    ENVOY SAYS I AM NO REBEL SUPPORTER
    114 9 ENVOY SAYS I AM NO REBEL SUPPORTER This is Dr. Am in Azaharie, a senior consul with the Indonesian Consulate In Singapore, whose departure for Jakarta last week came amidst a report that he had been recalled "on suspicion that he is a revolutionary sympathiser." But when he returned to
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    MARCH TERRORIST TOLL: 8 KILLED, 4 HURT
    76 9 KI'ALA LIMPIR. Thurs. Eight terrorists were killed, two raptured and four wounded during March, it was announced today. There were also six surrenders. During the period eleven "minor" incidents of terrorist activity were reported in the Federation. Five were in Johore, five in
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    BANK WORKERS WARN OF STRIKE
    153 9 BANK WORKERS WARN OF STRIKE IPOH, Thurs. The banking section of the Malayan Fedeiation of Clerical and Administrative Services Union today warned the Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation that its members would go on strike unless the bank recalled the head office men now posted to branches in the Federation. A
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    Malay to get the lion's share
    174 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. THE Federation Adult Education Association will devote most of its $300,000 Government grant to the teaching of Malay this year. The annual report of the association said that the rest would be spent on literacy work. The report added that- 'this
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    BROKE INTO HOUSE—SIX MONTHS
    84 9 BROKE INTO HOUSE—SIX MONTHS KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.— A 23-year-old Malay with seven previous convictions was sentenced to six months jail by the sessions court yesterday for breaking into the house of Mr. G W. Heath in Kenny Hill on the night of Feb. 27 Amit bin Said, who had pleaded
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    THE MAN WHO WAITED 25 YEARS
    155 9 Xl M LIMPIR. Thurs.— A technician who waited 25 years for his estranged wife to return was today refused a divorce by the High Court here. Ma ha thagav Don Cornells Perera. 54. of the Telecommunications Department here, sued Abey Singha Arachigay Agnes, 50,
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    First pilot at work
    45 9 KLANG, Thurs— The first Malayan to become a ship's pilot at Port Swettenham began work today. He is Captain P. L. Kiang. Born in Shanghai, 44 years ago, Captain Kiang came to Malaya in 1945. He recently became a Federal Citizen.
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    Reading Circle for all
    49 9 SEREMBAN, Thurs. —The Seremban Chinese Reading Circle decided at its annual meeting last night to admit associate members of other races. New officials are: President Mr. Tan Tuan Ghee; vice president Mr. Tan Eng Khoon; secretary Mr. Yap Chee Yong; treasurer Mr. Khong Peng Huan.
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    The return
    14 9 KLANO, Thurs.— The Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong will return here next week.
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    Missing with diamonds
    58 9 A Singapore broker. Beh Siak Woo, 55, ha s reported the dtsappearence of a goldsmith's son to whom he entrusted diamonds worth $7,064. Beh has reported that the diamonds were given under a promise of being sold on a commission basis but that the man had been
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    2-month strike called off
    50 9 KUALA L.UMPUR. Thurs.— The two-month-old strike by 149 members of the Trengganu Bus Company ended today with agreement between the workers 1 representatives and the management. All strikers will be taken back. The strike began on Feb. 18 when nine Inspectors and a driver were dismissed.
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    Children only
    28 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The Malay section of Radio Malaya here will record a children's programme for the Hari Raya holidays on April 18 at 4 p.m.
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    Lady B-P leaves
    18 9 Lady Baden-Powell, Chief Guide, left Singapore for Colombo by Qantas yesterday after her Malayan tour.
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    $75 fine
    19 9 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs.— Puay Chiang Swee was fined $75 in the magistrate's court today for negligent driving.
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    $40,000 claim for injuries suffered in car crash
    279 9 $40,000 claim for injuries suffered in car crash KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. A 26--year-old seamstress today claimed $40,000 from two people in the High Court here for injuries suffered in a motor accident. Chew Ah Fook. a spinster, was a passenger In a car that crashed against a motor van at
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    Ruler's 60th birthday
    72 9 KLANG, Thurs— The Sultan of Selangor celebrates his sixtieth birthday on May 13 The Government has set aside $5,000 fo r celebrations. In Kiang that day the Sultan will take the salute at a parade by police and army units and volunteer organisations. In the afternoon, a
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    Disabled man gets damages
    53 9 A 58-year-old trisha rider Seah Gay Chang, permanently disabled in his left arm after a motor accident, was awarded $10,190 damages by Mr. Justice Chua in the Singapore High Court yesterday The award was made against George Smith, the driver of a lorry belonging to the
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    That'withdraw troops' demand—now Griffiths explains to Tengku
    296 9 That 'withdraw troops demand—now Griffiths explains to Tengku KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Federation Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, has been told by the Malayan High Commissioner In London, Tengku Ya'acob, that the British Labour Party has disclaimed responsibility for the statement by 35 Labour MPs demanding withdrawal of British troops
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    BODY-in-RIVER CASE: DRIVER FOR TRIAL
    137 9 BODY -in -RIVER CASE: DRIVER FOR TRIAL A TRANSPORT company driver, Saidron bin Hajl A Abdullah, 32, yesterday was sent for trial by a Singapore magistrate's court on a charge of murdering a waitress, Lijah binte Awang. 32. Lijah's body was found In West Coast River, Pasir Panjang, at 1130
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      9 9 Franklin is now head of a school In England.
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      14 9 A Borneo Airways Rapide aircraft has mad> a proving flight from SJbu to Simanggang.
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      28 9 Workers' Party sm- gapore will hold its third mass rally to protest against the postponement of elections at Jalan Besar Stadium car park on Monday at 4 p.m.
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      12 9 Muslim College of Malaya in Kiang will reopen on Sunday. April 27.
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      18 9 Six Muslims nave been fined by the religious court in Kuala Lumpur for falling to observe the puasa.
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    The lure of far away places...
    84 10 HOME, the Eternal City, one or the places you've dreamed about. Below it a glimpse of St. Peter's square. With $55,000 you m could visit all Hie places you've dreamed about Rome, London, New York. Paris, Sydney and have a fortune left. B All
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    MAYOR REBUKES UNION FOR 'IMPERTINENCE'
    311 10 T»HE Mayor of Singa--1 pore, Mr. Ong En«? Guan, yesterday rebuked the City Council Services Union for being "grossly impertinent." He was replying to a request t>y the union that he forward to the Minister for Local Government. Lands and Housing a resolution de- manding
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    COURT TOLD OF 'I'LL KILL YOU' THREAT
    186 10 that It was foolish to talk about killing because he would destroy himself as well." The prosecution was conducted by Inspector B Ramakrtshna. Mr. T K. Sen appeared for Retnam Hearing will continue tomorrow. KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday. A CATTLE dealer carried out a
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    To wed at Registry
    51 10 KUANTAN Thurs MUs Annie Wong, eldest daughter of Alliance Whip and State Councillor Dato Wong Wan Tan. will wed Mr. Ong Leong Chye. manager of the Cathay Cinema, at the Registry here tomorrow. More than 200 people are expected to attend a recepx tlon after the
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    JOBLESS YOUTHS: GOVT. PLANS WILL AID THEM
    365 10 JOBLESS YOUTHS: GOVT. PLANS WILL AID THEM Malaya aims for 'maximum employment 9 ifUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The Federation Government is taking steps ;is far a> possible, to ensure employment for Malayan youths, the Minister for Labour and Social Welfare, Mr. Ong Yoke Lin, told the Strait* Times today. He said
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    Shelt: His case may go to court
    157 10 Shelt: His case may go to court rE Senior Officers' Association of the Singapore City Council may take the case of Mr. George Skelt to court if his appeal falls through on Thursday. Mr. Skelt. dismissed last month from his post of commercial secretary following an allegation that he had
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    Citizens team to tour
    50 10 KUALA KUBU BHARU. Thurs. A state citizenship team will leave here soon for the Ulu Selangor district to .conduct tests and hand out certificates. Mere than 700 people in the district have applied for state citizenship They have been waiting to be tested since before merdeka
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    Engineer becomes Muslim
    48 10 IPOH, rhurs— Mr W Graham, 41, a British mining engineer, became a Mn<Hm here today Be hu a M South SUai and Is on holiday His new name Is Darns lira ham. He told ttffc straits Times he hopes to marry and settle la Malaya.
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      366 10 EVER LASTING FISHING NET: THE KURALON FISHING NET W* Introduce th« m« lyrtheric fibre Kvrolon N«i which It rapidly gaining popularity in Jopan. THE KURAION FISHING NET hos olrrtdy b**n octvally put to us* lit Jopan to bring obout th« rationalization and new succau to fithafman. This is known to
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    Directors advise against rubber estate sale
    487 11 FAITH IN MALAYA'S FUTURE NO GENUINE DOUBTS ON STABILITY OF COUNTRY CONFIDENCE in the future of Malaya is expressed by the directors of Cairo (Malay) Rubber Co., through their secretaries, James Warren and Co., in advising shareholders to reject a proposal that the estate
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    New type coach made locally
    194 11 Mr. G. W. MILLARD ORCHARD MOTOR Co. Ltd.. of Singapore, have built a motor coach costing $20,000 for Malayan Airways Ltd. This is the first time that Orchard Motors who are experienced builders of buses, have constructed this type of coach In Singapore. Mr O.
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    New company is formed
    64 11 C C. Wakefleld (Overseas* has been registered as a private company with an au thorised cap.tal ot £100. Ita objects Include the carrying on of the business of the C C Wakeneld and Co. Group outside the UK and the Irish Repuollc It is stated that
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    Education needed in advertising: New president's view
    298 11 Education needed in advertising: New president's view THE Malayan Advertisers Association at their recent annual meeting elected as their new president, Mr. J. K. H. Cocks of the Shell Co Ltd., Singapore. Mr B R. Ratcllffe of Lever Bros. (Malaya) Ltd who ha s held the presidency for two years
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    70 PER CENT RISE IN CHINA CAMERA SALES IN 1957
    180 11 rMMIMsI Chinas exports of cameras snd photographic supplies to Malaya last year jumped by 75 2 per cent over those of 1956 In spite of strong competition from big produrine countries. The total value of these products exported by China
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    More soap in colony
    58 11  -  Geoffery Roland SINGAPORE led the Federation of Malaya In the manufacture of soap In January The total amount produced In Singapore during the month was 28.841 cwt.. compared with 24.791 cwt. upcountry Best customer for house hold and washing soap In January was Sumatra, which bought
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    Whisky chief says Malaya will soon get bigger supply
    197 11 WILLIAM Grant and Sons Ltd., of Glasgow, will be able to supply more scotch whisky to Singapore and Federation of Malaya next year. This was announced In Singapore this week by Mr E L. Roberts, managing director of the company when
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    445 12 Hail to 'Farewell'— just the film for good sigh SUSAN BARRIE SEES THE WEEK'S NEW FILMS PRNEST Hemingway's "A IJ FAREWELL TO ARMS" is such a widely read novel that it is almost unnecessary to mention the 6tory. But to revive memory for those who perhaps read it 25 years
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    EAGER EGAN DOES A BRANDO ON NEW YORK WATERFRONT
    268 12 rAT memorable film "On the Waterfront," starring Marlon Brando, set the pace for grimly realistic screen dramas about the brutal rackets on the New York docks. 'SLAUGHTER ON 10TH AVENUE." wltn Richard Egan Is another film in the same tradition and
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    Moma Lana flies out on baby
    209 12 people may go to see Lana Turner in "THE LADY TAKES A FLYER" merely because she is hitting the headlines at the moment. But, apart from her news value, she provides good entertainment. Lana show* signs of wear and tear In close-ups, but this
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    CURSES AND CRIPPLES FOR HARI RAYA HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
    210 12 CURSES AND CRIPPLES FOR HARI RAYA HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT TWO new Malay films will be screened next week to coincide with Hari Ray a Puasa. The Malay Film Production's fantasy. "SUMPAH ORANG MINYAK." ("Curse of the Oily Man.") Is full of magic and mysticism— a story tn which a fairy princess
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    WHEN IN ROME DO AS THE FOREINGN TOURISTS DO
    143 12 WHEN IN ROME DO AS THE FOREINGN TOURISTS DO ANYONE who loves Italy and the Riviera should enjoy "IT HAPPENED IN ROME," a Rank Anglo Italian film with English dialogue dubbed in. It is more or less glorified travelogue. The plot is neglifbile. You can just sit back, admire the
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    THE MEEK COUNTRY LAWYERS
    1320 13 Her eccentricities rapidly increased, till In August. Dr. Thomas Hincks of Hay Insisted on removing her to Barnwood Private Mental Asylum. When she returned home in January, she was still subject to such maniac fits of depression that a mental nurse was Installed in the villa.
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    RUBBER EXPORTS IN FIRST QUARTER GET NEW BUYING BOOST
    494 14 By Our Market Correspondent THE extent to which China and South American buying has supported the local rubber market in the first quarter of this year is shown in official statistics published yesterday. During the quarter China bought 20,613 tons against
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    STOCK INDICES
    21 14 Malayan Share Market: Apr. 17 Apr. It Industrial*: 94 I* 94 47 Tins: M.44 M.M Jan. 1 19M— IM
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    BROKERS' RE. ORT
    443 14 I The Malayan Share BrokriV A. •oriation report**: "Industrial* were slightly easier, tins were steady, but Inclined to ease at the close, and rubbers featureless. The turnover was small Singapore and Federation brokers reported Ibe following bum neaa done yesterday: B.M. Trustees $5 20; Fraser Si Neave
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    OFFICIAL PRICES
    21 14 SINGAPORE, APH. 17. RUBBER: 78 cents per Ib (up half a cent). TIN: tMv.CZft per plcirl lup 62', cents).
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    AUSTRALIAN STOCKS
    143 14 MELBOURNE. Thurs INVESTMENT shares recorded a steady tone on a quieter market on the Stock Exchange here today. Main price variations were B HP. up sd. and Patons down M. Ampol-Ex rose Bd. In an otherwise steady mining section Commonwealth bonds recorded a firm tone Loans SV; 1956-59
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    RUBBER PRICES
    145 14 May Br-i grade rabber bayers fe.a. closed ia Singapore yesterday at 78', cents per lb. up half a cent on Wednesday's closing price. Closing tone: Steady quiet Closing prices in cents per lb yesterday were: OFFICIAL: Int. 1 R.SS. Spot f.o.b. buyers 79 sellers 79 Int. 1 R.S.S.
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    PRODUCE PRICES
    108 14 Singapore Chinese Prodaee Exchange: noon prices per picul yesterday were: Copra: steady; UK Continent April/May $314 buyers, $32 sellers. Coconat oil: steady; bulk $46 3 4 sellers, drum $49 1/4 sel- lers. Pepper: steady; Muntok white $133. Sarawak $132, (both jup $n, special Sarawak black 1 $74 unchanged
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    EXCHANGE RATES
    68 14 The Malayan Exchange Banks' Association made tho following changes In Its rates to merchants yesterday (all rates to $100): Selling T.T. or OD ready: French Francs *****; Beyala 167 On the free exchange market in Hong Kong yesterday, the U.S. dollar was quoted at 5 83H for cash
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    UNITED SUA
    45 14 United Saa Belong are to pay a final dividend of 37 4 per cent less tax making 80 per cent for the year 1957 against 42ft per cent. The profit after taxation amounts to £509,236 against £436,291. Taxation absorb; £332(100 against £60 1.069.
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    TRONOH MINES
    44 14 Tronoh Mines announce a fourth interim dividend of 6d. In respect of the year 1957, payable on May 16. Southern Tronoh Tin Dredging also announce fourth Interim dividend of 6d less tax. In respect of the year 1957. payable on May 14.
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    GAZETTED PRICES
    47 14 THI Federation^ Minister of rinanee haa Axed the following prices for calculating easterns duties for thr week from April 17: Robber 77*» cents a Ib. Copra $492 a ton. Coconut OU $79« a ton Palm Oil $876 75 a ton. Palm Kernel. $381.23 a ton.
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    WEIGHTS FOR THIRD DAY AT K. LUMPUR
    362 16 Rare weights for Saturday, Anal day of the Kuala Lumpur meeting, are: CL. i— DIV. I— 6F. Reliable 9.00 Magic Note S.IZ Hamlet 8.08 Winged Warrior 8.05 Sunshine Ray 8.04 Davenport 8.03 Townsman B.OS Beau Matin 8.00 Frogman 7.1S Talent 7.07 CL. 5,
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    456 16  - Remembrance April Showers show form EPSON JEEP By KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. DEM EMBRANCE, with Barry Moon astride, did a smashing trial on a fast track at Kuala Lum- pur this morning. Breaking from the half-mile, this four-year-old gelding by Channel Swell covered the last 3f in 36. Remembrance looks a
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    Ireland certain of sharing title
    320 16 Ireland certain of sharing title CARDIFF. Thurs. North- c crn Ireland made sure of at least sharing the lntema- t tlonal soccer championship of Britain when they drew 1 1-1 with Wales here yesterday. If Saturday's match be- 1 tween Scotland and England at Glasgow Is drawn. Ireland J will
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    SPORE SIKH TEAM FOR CUP HOCKEY TOURNEY
    86 16 SIXTEEN players will travel to Kuala Lumpur tonight to represent Singapore Sikhs in the Malayan Sikhs' hockey tournament for the Ourdawara Cup which starts this weekend. Notable absentees from the team are Harbhajan and Jasbir, the young Singapore players. The players are Pritam,
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    20 16 TAIPINO, Thurs. Kllat Club beat Chinese Recreation Club 3-3 In a Dlv. One soccer match here yesterday
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    DELAY ALMOST RUINED COUP
    390 16 JEEP'S JOTTINGS A THREE-MINUTE delay in the start of the first race at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday almost ruined the betting coup brought off by a syndicate of Singapore punters. The syndicate had caused excitement In the grandstands five minutes before the start of the race
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    247 16 Player on ground kicked in match I EEDS, Thurs. A scene, in which blows were exchanged between players, followed by a second incident, in which a player was kicked while on the ground, marred a "friendly" match between a British Rugby League side and France at Headingley yesterday. Britain won
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    Lock icon CEYLON TEAM FOR TOKYO
    56 16 COLOMBO. Thurs. Ceylon have chosen seven competitors two swimmers and five athletes for the Asian Games in Tokyo next month The swimmers are Mt.ss Tara de Saram and Miss M. A. Williams and the athletes P Don Victor. Denzll Fernando, L. C Diaz. S. A Dlssanayake
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      651 17 NOTICES TRONOH MINES LIMITED DIVIDEND The Directors have declared an Interim dividend of 6d. per share ess United Kingdon. Iv- ome Tax [or Uie year ended :< 14 December. 1957, payable in LOl don on MM May, 1958, to all shareholders on the register on 15th April. 1958. NULL AND
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    Lock icon WATERMAN QUITS BOXING
    52 18 LONDON. Thurs Peter Waterman, the British and European welterweight boxing champion, yesterday announced his retirement from the ring after a savage beatIng In five rounds from Dave Charnley. British lightweight champion. Waterman was to have defended his European title Ui Italy In June against Emillo Marconi, of
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    76 18 MUNICH, Thurs. Matt Busby, the Manchester United manager, said here today he would like to lead his "Babes" on to the field at Wembley for the Cup Final on May 3 If he felt fit enough. He was answering questions by reporters
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    GES draw
    41 18 St. Joseph's Institution and Government English School, Port Dlckson. drew 2-2 In their Interschool soccer match at Bras Basah Road, Singapore, yesterday S.J I scored through Rudy Richards and a gl't goal, and Q.E.S. replied through Zalnol and Amin
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    CHONG TEIK IS INVITED
    337 18  -  OH KEE TIAMG By Heah to pay for air fares SiUHT PRESIDENT TAKES INITIATIVE AND CABLES TO LONDON DKNANG, Thurs. The President of the Badminton Association of Malaya, Mr. Heah Joo Seang, has sent an invitation to Oon (.'hong Teik in London to join the Malayan
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    47 18 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Inter-state basketball tournament for the Yang-Dl-P Ttuan Agong Cup will start at Kuala Lumpur on May 1. The competition will also serve as a trial to pick the Federation team for the Asian Games at Tokyo next month.
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    JOHORE AFA TELLS FAM: GIVE ONG A CHANCE
    172 18 JOHORE AFA TELLS FAM: GIVE ONG A CHANCE JOHORE Amateur Football Association has lodged a protest to the chairman of the Football Association of Malaya's selection committee, Mr. Mm Kee Siong, against the exclusion of Ong Kirn Hock, also known as Ong Chin Foo, from the Federation's football team to
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    SUNGAOIRE TO SEND FANES TEAN OF 82
    102 18 SUNGAOIRE TO SEND FANES TEAN OF 82 SINGAPORE'S contingent to the Asian Games In Tokyo next month will consist of 69 competitors and 13 officials. The contingent will be: Water polo 10 players and 2 officials; basketball 12 players 3 officials; soccer 16 and three; hookey 16 and two; welghtlifting
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    MUST MOUNTAIN GO TO FMOC?
    682 18  -  NORMAN SIEBEL BY SPORTSFRONT WHEN the Federation Premier Ten g k v Abdul Rahman's eagerness to bring the 1962 Asian Games to Kuala Lumpur is set against the reluctance of the Federation of Malaya Olympic Council to bid for the Games, there is only one
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    CHAMPION'S ROUSING HOMECOMING
    37 18 NIGERIAN world featherweight champion. Hogan "Kid' Bassey. is given an enthusiastic reception on his return to Liverpool after defending his title against Mexico's Blcardo Moreno whom he beat la under nine minutes.— express picture.
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    FMAAU agrees to cut team
    539 18 KUALA LUMPUR. Thursday. I»HE FEDERATION of Malaya Amateur Athletic 1 Union has agreed to reduce its Asian Games contingent from 14 to ten because of the shortage of funds. Tuan Hajl Mustapha Albakri. the President of the Union, also revealed that the FMAAV had decided
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    RECORD JUMPS
    225 18 GAUUH BEATS TWO MALAYAN MARKS TO EARN TOKYO TRIP JESSELTON.Thurs— Gabuh bin Plglng. the Malayan long Jump and hop. step and Jump champion, bettered Malayan records for both events when he became the first Borneo athlete to qualify for the Asian Games at the trials here. Gabuh cleared
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    Team arrives
    28 18 The 22-strouß Hone Kong F.A soccer team, led by cen-tre-forward Roy Moss, arrived In Singapore on Wednesday night for their annual inter-port match against Singapore tomorrow.
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    SELANGOR HA OFFICIALS CRITICISE SELECTION
    124 18 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Several Selangor officials have criticised the selection of players by the Malayan Hockey Federation for centralised training here tn preparation for the Asian Games Raja Kamaruddln, secretary of th i Selangor HA., said the omission of Gerry Toft and Len Klassen from
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    An open athletics meet at Malacca
    173 18 MALACCA, Thurs— An allcomers athletic meet will be held at the Henry Ourney School In Telok Mas tomorrow afternoon from 4 p.m. The meet Is being organised by the visiting American coach. Tom Rosandlch, who Is now conducting ellnlc s here. Rosandlch told the
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    Ironman Tan tops world record
    310 18 Ironman Tan tops world record weightllft--13 er Tan Howe Liang, the national lightweight champion, exceeded the world record for the clean and jerk in an exhibition at Queen's Street Boys Club on Wednesday. Howe Liang lifted 345-lb to Improve on the official world record of 339J-lb held by the Russian
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