The Straits Times, 28 December 1958
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Title Section12 1958-12-28 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES m No. 1,218. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1958 20 CENTS12 words
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Article558 1958-12-28 1 TRAP— THEN POLICE OPEN FIRE Detectives in 7.3 up.m. shooting drama in Singapore Two men found later with gunshot wounds SINGAPORE, Saturday. SIX CID men opened fire when they were attacked by more than 20 secret society gangsters in Soon Wing Road, off Aljunied Road, here tonight. Two men were558 words
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Article, Illustration16 1958-12-28 1 CONSTABLES and detectives hustle suspects into a police van after the shooting incident.16 words
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Article64 1958-12-28 1 NICOSIA, Sat Sir Hugh Foot, the Governor, said last night after the first peaceful Christmas in Cyprus in five years: "I welcome the peaceful situation but feel that what we must guard ,ainst at present is over-optimism." No incidents were reported throughout the island onReuter - 64 words
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Article43 1958-12-28 1 LONDON. -Sat. Britain yesterday was Iree from the fog which made Christmas Day grey and murky, but the weather was dull and sometimes drizzly. For London airport, it was the first fog-free day of the Christmas period.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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310 1958-12-28 1 Unemployment: Lim sets up" 10 -man inquiry committee SINGAPORE, Saturday THE Minister tor Labout and Welfare, Tun Lim Yew Hock, has set up a comm ttee to inquire into the unemployment problem in Singapore An official statement issued today said Tun Lim considers it necessary to appoint the committee in310 words
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Article, Illustration100 1958-12-28 1 HOLLYWOOD. Sat.— Glenn Ford was voted the top money-making star of 1958 today in a poll of more than 700 motion picture exhibitors, who also named two glamour queens Elizabeth Taylor and Brigitte Bardot among the top 10. Liz ranked second in the100 words
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708 1958-12-28 1 IOHORE BAHRU. Sat. The conflicting claims of Malayan pineapple growers and canners today threatened to bring the entire industry to a standstill. On the one hand, hundreds of small holders In south-west Johore face ruin because the canneries who are all708 words
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Article, Illustration431 1958-12-28 1 Down to earth after two weeks in air GIRL AND THREE MEN CONQUER THE ATLANTIC IIIimiIIimiIIHIIIIIIIIIiniIIMIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIMIIIIIHIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII BY DRIFTING 3,000 MILES IN A BALLOON llllllMlHlllMllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllhlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllli CARACAS, Saturday. yHE big adventure is over. Three men and a woman who set out on Dec. 12 to conquer the Atlantic by drifting 3,000 miles431 words
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Article108 1958-12-28 1 LATEST MISSING IN THE JUNGLE: BIG AIR SEARCH CARACAS, Sat. ryilE Venezuela GovernA ment has launched an all-out land and air search for The Small World. The balloon is believed to have come down hi the •"fireen Hall" jungle the fo«st civilised section of Venezuela populated by "lost" Indian tribes.108 words
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Article21 1958-12-28 1 ACCRA, Sat. A nine-year-old girl has won the first prize of £5.000 in Ghana's first national lottery.21 words
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Article20 1958-12-28 1 TAIPEH, Sat. Chinese Communist guns were silent last night after shelling the Quemoy Islands on Christmas morning.— Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article48 1958-12-28 1 SINGAPORE, Sat— A one-year-old boy from Ylo Chu Kang Road died of polio in Mlddleton Hospital here yesterday, bringing the number of deaths to 14 this year. No new cases were reported today. The total number of cases this year is 400.48 words
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Article426 1958-12-28 1 CINGAPORE. Sat— The Government cannot act or co-operate with the Indonesian authorities unless they provide detailed information about rebel activities here. This was said today by a Singapore Government spokesman commenting on the statement made yesterday by the Indont'Man Con-sul-General. BrigadUT-Gi'M. Djatikusumo, that Indonesia wcfald soon426 words
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Article36 1958-12-28 1 DEVALUATION i"U;!n Sat I i the fr itnt wit p.int\ of w:, 7ii t —Heater. L' cnuontufd tint .'taQM bT n'lii-ti- ol In irr«-l> tr.i rquh-mi world s.it mark v* MnnOi.i.v —itCßt' i r36 words
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Advertisement282 1958-12-28 1 ti^LW «w»^ f M Magnolia Milk... w..^ 1 FRESH flavour" V M^^k Miss Singaport j MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VfML 2009 Beginner's Outfit S IS.OO \SJX\. 2010 School's Outfit S 40.00 mJH'M f%9 A 2012 Orchestral Outfit S AS.OO mcI'JMK I JT I 2014 Soloist's Outfit $12J.00 ICSC4I 1 I 2013 Professional282 words
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Advertisement147 1958-12-28 1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS Diamonds of fine quality in special settings. US.de SILVA Jewellers 106, Orchard Rd. Tel: ***** MATCH fill YOUR L MOOD £M WITH JUST THE RIGHT SHADES OF <*„, M max Factors COLOR FAST LIPSTICK &*> J FEEL DEVASTATINGLY |(PP^ y DANGEROUS? lhen stt REOs the colour tor you.147 words
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Article, Illustration1332 1958-12-28 2 RICHARD HOUGH - MUTINY. 900 MEN RIOT IN A BATTLESHIP RICHARD HOUGH ■up* \£miZ? '<■ i^lii _i PART TWO of the drama that brought Britain and Russia to the brink of war By Russia, at war with Japan, had lost one great fleet, destroyed in harbour. Now all Russia's hopes were pinned on1,332 words
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Advertisement105 1958-12-28 2 M HI THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO YOU... Whenbuymq wotk clothes or any cotton enments, wtiy job should alwa)s look for •SANfORtlEth nuke tt t habrt to look for the •SANfOKIiED- befaft you buy. 'Ihen you'll never again ba»t. label. Then you know they won't shrink in the trouble with shrinkage.105 words
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Article, Illustration2915 1958-12-28 3 was asleep in a grubby hut with one of his wives. The next day the reception was more impressive, and he met them in ancient naval cocked hat. f rocked coat, loose necktie, starched culls, and ceremonial sword, lacking only shirt and trousers. Surrounding2,915 words
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Article57 1958-12-28 4 SALISBURY. Rhodesia. Sat. —Three passengers were killed yesterday when a French airliner with 70 people aboard crashed and burned out while taking off in a blinding rainstorm here. Twenty-one people were injured, including two members of the crew. But none of them was said toReuter - 57 words
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484 1958-12-28 4 Land grab!.. And it is all quite legal, too 12-YEAR 'SQUAT ALLOWED BY LAW LONDON, Sat.— All over Britain are abandoned plots of land valuable land just waiting for anyone to stake a claim. "There must be hundreds of sites where the owners have disappeared or just gone off and484 words
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Article, Illustration38 1958-12-28 4 DMITRO PARDIUK (left) and Marijka Tkaczuk practise a traditional Ukrainian dance in their London hotel. They are members of a Ukrainian folk dancing group who are visiting Britain for perfor mances in various cities. Reuter picture.Reuter - 38 words
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106 1958-12-28 4 HONG KONO. Sat. The Columbia Motion Pictures Corporation of America began a search In Hong Kong today for a pretty Chinese actress to appear with James Stewart In the company's projected film "The Mountain Road," based on the best seller by Theodore H White. An106 words
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Article311 1958-12-28 4 Britain and changes in currency PARIS, Sat. France yesterday suspended foreign exchange transactions until Monday as the Cabinet met to take important decisions on the value of the franc. The new financial policytaking shape amid speculation concerning imminent British moves for convertibility of the pound is to be announced todayReuter - 311 words
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Article217 1958-12-28 4 A REVOLT on the "roo mystical Tibet has co; ist lives, according to repor dad Himalayas into India. The reports, brought mainly by refugees, said the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of the mountain-top nation, may seek asylum in India. The refugees said Tibetan death estimates217 words
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189 1958-12-28 4 France plan AN IGLOO TO AN ESKIMO LONDON, Sat. AFTER all those jokes about selling refrigerators to the Eskimos, an inventor has at last been able to show them a thing when it comes to battling with the terrors of the Arctic. The thing is A PLASTIC IGLOO. And the189 words
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Advertisement175 1958-12-28 4 BE YOUR OWN EYE-WITNESS! Hew EYE-MO with ZOARIN assures incomparable health and beauty for your eyes! ZOARIN,the new ingredient in EYE-MO, is employed by eyespecialists all over the world because of its complete safe ty and prompt and prolonged decongestive action. That is why antiseptic new EYE-MO with ZOARIN, used175 words
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Article, Illustration311 1958-12-28 5 Commissioner tells police: 'Stay neutral in general elections' A start made to break hold of secret societies SINGAPORE, Saturday. HE PEOPLE of Singapore are begin ning to hit back at secret society gangsters, according to the Commissioner of Police, Mr. A.E.C. Blades, Mr. Blades said at311 words
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199 1958-12-28 5 Muslim plea to the King and Rulers: Shun Western dances KUALA LUMPUR, Saturday. THE All-Malaya Islamic Association today appealed to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Ra|a Permaisuri Agong and the state rulers and their consorts not to attend Western dances. The plea was made following a resolution moved by a199 words
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Article27 1958-12-28 5 SINGAPORE. Sat. ."he Singapore Nanyang Siau Lim National Art Association was opened today by Mr. Ko Teck Kin. president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.27 words
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Article49 1958-12-28 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Sat. The Federation Minister of Health. Mr. V. T. Sambanthan, today began a tour of Johore hospitals. Accompanied by Dr. Dato Salleh, principal medical officer, Johore, he visited the General Hospital here this morning. In the afternoon he toured the Tampoi mental [hospjtal.49 words
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Article, Illustration118 1958-12-28 5 Three off to Britain for police training rlil l Singapore police officers left for Britain by Qantas yesterday for advanced training which will prepare them for highly responsible posts. They are (from left): ASP S. Velupillai. DSP Percy Pennefather. and ASP Yap Boon Keng. Mr. Velupillai. is a former Singapore118 words
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241 1958-12-28 5 Front to hold rallies to explain boycott of council committees KUALA LUMPUR. Saturday. THE Socialist Front here today announced that ir would hold a series of public rallies in various parts of the town to condemn the "dictatorial policy" of the Alliance municipal councillors. The rallies are aimed to gather241 words
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Article27 1958-12-28 5 JESSELTON, Sat. The results of the North Borneo Junior Certificate (English) Examinations 1958 are now out and can be obtained from the Education Department27 words
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140 1958-12-28 5 HITCH IN PAY TALKS FOR ESTATE WORKERS KUALA LL'MPI'R, Sat— Hopes of a new wage agreement being signed between the Malayan Planting Industries Em. plovers Association and the National Union of Plantation Workers before the year's end have faded. This follows an announce. mr nt this morning by the employers140 words
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Article53 1958-12-28 5 TELUK ANSON Sat Inche Mohamed Rod! bin Haji Haji Osman, 35. a businessman, was seriously injured when his motor-cycle was involved in a collision with a lorry near the 17th mile Bagan Datuh-Teluk Anson road, yesterday His pillion rider. Inche Busro bin Abdullah 22. escaped53 words
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Article19 1958-12-28 5 SINGAPORE, Sat The Chang Chow General Association today held a cocktail party to celebrate its 29*h anniversary.19 words
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Article, Illustration158 1958-12-28 5 1300-mile rush to wed now it's all smiles NEWLI WEDS, Mr. and Mrs. Foong Kee Yoong. give a special Christmasseason smile for the cameraman at the end of their whirlwind courtship which led to a 1. 300-mile cross-country jaunt in search of a special wedding licence. The couple, who met158 words
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Article52 1958-12-28 5 PENANG, Sat.— The working committee of the Ayer Itam sub- branch of the Penang M.C.A. will meet on Jan. 4 to consider a resolution calling for ltd dissolution. It is understood that the move has been made because the sub-branch was not consulted on rural district52 words
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Article75 1958-12-28 5 ALOR STAR. Sat.— All the Sultans, Governors, Heads of State and Cabinet Ministers of the Federation will be invited to the wedding of Tengku Ahmad Narang, 25, son of the Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, on Feb. 20. Tengku Ahmad, an officer of the Federation Regiment,75 words
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Article47 1958-12-28 5 Kuala Lumpur, Sal. The j Federations proposed Ban- ishment Ordinance published today states that 'no Federal citizen shall be banished I from the Federation." The magistrate is required to release any citizen held on a warrant of arrest or detention under the Bill.47 words
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Article, Illustration227 1958-12-28 5 Ramanathan is only nominee for Mayor of Penang FNANG. Sat. Only MM name was submitted that of the present Mayor. Mr. D. S. Kamanathan. chairman of the Labour Party of Malaya when nominations for the mayors hip of the City of George Town closed today. He was proposed by Mr.227 words
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Advertisement66 1958-12-28 5 W w cars run better on SUPERSHELL 118 ffOt &mJf#jT^ Smooth, effortless power— that's the joy of Supershell which alt good drivers appreciate. This fine modern petrol also gives you I.C.A.' Shell's exclusive ignition Control Additive to ensure smooth engine rhythm. Try Supershell with I.C.A. in your car you'll enjoy66 words
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Article, Illustration659 1958-12-28 6 The one night for a formal dress \yHEN t he invitation card says: Dress, formal" it is your invitation to bring out the long dress that you keep for grand occasions and New Year's Eve is one night of the year when you may need it. Most people feel that659 words
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518 1958-12-28 6 MANY young girls in Malaya have the pleasant, but often rather tiring job of taking care of younger members of the family during the Christmas holidays. Boys and girls who are usually at school often find time hangs heavily on their518 words
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Article, Illustration40 1958-12-28 6 It will be flowers a t her feet for any girl wearing these shoes. Tin > are made from flowerprinted Swiss wool, with matching bow trimming, and are designed for evening wear. V. P. I. photo.40 words
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424 1958-12-28 6 How to keep your £,00(1 resolutions INTACT |T is a commonplace to say that New Year resolutions are made to be broken. They are, of course, and most people who set out bravely on New Year's Day determined to improve mind, body, health, or work, slip back to the usual424 words
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Article170 1958-12-28 6 MEWYEARisaspecially important festival to Scottish people, so one of the traditional delicacies at New Year parties is Scotch shortbread. Here is an authentic recipe for good shortbread. To one pound of flour add two ounces of sifted castor sugar and one of candied peel sliced thinly.170 words
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Advertisement335 1958-12-28 6 Nylons are nice, but watch your legs EVEN though most all these taults If you Malayan girls do are clever, not wear stockings tor For instance, the thinevery day, the right ny- legged types should allons add a lot ol glu- ways choose light comour to a party ootlH, loured335 words
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Advertisement60 1958-12-28 6 I **********11 l" ***************111 of tenderness and charm 4711 TOSCA For the refreshing coolness of 4711 EAU DE COLOGNE blended with the enchanting fragrance of TOSCA choose 471 1 TOSCA Eau de Cologne. jiW§j Elegant, distinctive cologne 111 47U T OSCA Lotion gives r/^>Bk Y our na r n °t60 words
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Article798 1958-12-28 7 JACKIE SAM - JACKIE SAM 36 MURDERS... 3OO GANG FIGHTS By Dreaded secret societies continue to flourish. ..and the police make a new appeal for public co-operation "fHERE has been an average of three murders a month in Singapore this year. With 36 murders so far and about 300 secret798 words
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Article, Illustration23 1958-12-28 7 FOUR camera-shy girls but why are they hiding their faces 3 For the reason why, read the story below23 words
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Article, Illustration331 1958-12-28 7 BOON YOON CHIANG - 30 PRETTY GIRLS LINE UP FOR 20 JOBS... BOON YOON CHIANG By CINCAPORE. Sat. Thirty pretty girls were interviewed today tor 20 jobs as receptionists and guides at the Singapore Constitution Exposition. From among the 20 who are given the job will be chosen the "Pearl of the Orient" when331 words
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Article54 1958-12-28 7 TAIPING. Sat. Mr. Khor Kok Soon, chief clerk of the Survey Department, here, has retired after 37 years in Government service. He spent more than half of his service in the Labour Department, in Penang and Taiping. He also served in the town board and the54 words
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102 1958-12-28 7 TRAVEL BAN OFF-AND 15 ARRIVE FROM MEDAN SINGAPORE, Sat. —Fifteen Indonesians from Medan arrived here today by the Garuda Airways following the lifting "of the 10-day-old travel clamp imposed by the Indonesian Government. The clamp, which wa s aimed at preventing Indonesian subjects from visiting; Singapore, was lifted yester day102 words
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Advertisement61 1958-12-28 7 /jr^p|BßJrVCgH|HK T l\ polished I fci^iTf^B^^n^i 1 1 to shine like i X T* 3*X LA> %I A MIRROR WITH 4 I "IDIQ^ 1 1 C\ ~^l PO| KU Vy RED. GREEN. \^T" V/ TRANSPARENT i L^^^ WAX OR LIQUID I COLOURS AND POLISHES j p CEMENT c TILES FLOORS61 words
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Advertisement193 1958-12-28 7 MY CONSTIPATION WRRIES ARE OVER! I ALWAYS TAKE Milk of Magnesia ..^S—^ Because it provides rtor* flßfcfi JV complete relief than singlej^s§fefi s\ purpose laxatives* ConstipajMßgfeil j^V tion and acid indigestion grj= usually go hand in hand t=d*»- That's why laxatives which p 4. *P{ act on constipation alone are193 words
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Miscellaneous11 1958-12-28 7 TUB GAMBOLS £aM*>4£&&£&~ /ano imto 9e A fl tQO^TV^Cj""^ Vjjttl6 alteration11 words
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538 1958-12-28 8 NG BOON HEAN - NG BOON HEAN By BLACKMARKETEERS' BID TO GET BEYOND THE LAW SINGAPORE, Saturday. RACKETEERS here are trying to beat a law introduced recently by the Singapore Government to restrict the sale of caustic soda, favourite death weapon of would-be suicides. More than 80538 words
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Article, Illustration57 1958-12-28 8 MR. AND MRS. Can Kee Chwee who were married yesterday at the Cantonese Methodist Church. The bridegroom is the youngest son of the late Mr. Can Hock Siew and Madam Lee Ah Kirn and the bride is Miss Florence Siak Yuen Hoe youngest daughter of Mr. and57 words
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Advertisement260 1958-12-28 8 mi mm\ UwKtttUUUUUUm I i#; 'r* "COME STARS are close to pricing themrelves out t i^— mm« jm of business," snapped film boss Mike Frankovich JLHQ tOlfe week How close is close? *****111? In the top £270,000-o-picturc bracket (see chart) O the stars seldom take their money in one wage260 words
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Advertisement133 1958-12-28 8 NO OTHER AIRLINE OFFERS YOU SO MUCH I Jf n/V~~7 *'>■ K s w «^L_^»T Mr s^ I For example: EXTRA QUIET AIRLINERS Lose famkd for their superlative quietness, Pan American's double-decked Super "Strato" Clippers* now are quieter than ever! Now, new aluminium propellers, especially designed for Pan American, help133 words
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Article, Illustration876 1958-12-28 9 WOODROW WYATT - who will 1999 wield the major power? WOODROW WYATT By IF you are under 40 this could be your life it is the story of the end of the century, of 1999, as seen not by dreamers but by men in a position to weigh the facts and make a876 words
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Article552 1958-12-28 9 TUAN DJEK - THE COUNTRYMAN'S JOURNAL TUAN DJEK By QN Wednesday we had a pleasant surprise when TYM* and family paid us a short morning visit; they were due to attend a curry tiffin at a friend's. TYM took away a large bottle of cyanide, and a small Mata Han snake. He is552 words
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Advertisement332 1958-12-28 9 mm Jf^ 1 INNOCENT! ff J U' f J w mm 't mW -tTSr >,' Mm Immm gP^^M*- f^mmmm liiißmmax mm B Hf ;^«C^ M W Mm mm m M *&T^mmmmm^ TKe-fofoufous model LEAPS AHEAD W/rtf/VBVS7yL///Gtf£IVFEATC/&eQ Lambrettas have been redesigned from stem to stern away out in front with all332 words
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Article30 1958-12-28 10 10 Words $lii (Minimum). MR. AND MRS. PETER ANTHONY WEE th.uik all relatives nnd friends lor their valuable pre- nils attendance and assistance on the occasion of their marriage.30 words
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Obituary35 1958-12-28 10 19 Wordt $10 (Minimum). IN LOVING MEMORY OP our beloved Mother. Clair May who died on 28.12.55 and also our beloved father George Scott who died on 14.1.45 Always remembered by their family.35 words
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Article350 1958-12-28 10 THE SUNDAY TIMES FREE TRADE OR INDUSTRIES SUNDAY. Dec. 28, 1958. UUxLE trade is not sacio- sanct. But before the Singapore Government abandons a principle the application of which has made the island the premier trading port in South-East Asia, it must put forward a convincing case. It must show350 words
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Article100 1958-12-28 10 lyrlEN a man tries to tell women what to do with their hair, he is only asking to be scalped. Feminine logic takes little account of how much money may be saved for the children's education, as suggested by Inche Mohamed Khir Johari, by not going to the100 words
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Article, Illustration795 1958-12-28 10 LLOYD MORGAN - TODAY'S PROFILE LLOYD MORGAN INTERVIEW... By AT A CONSERVATIVE estimate, 60 Indians, men, women and children were gathered in groups about the entrance to the seaside bungalow. They stood there, saying nothing to each other, but looking intently at the windows and open doorway. A Chinese servant appeared from nowhere.795 words
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Article, Illustration889 1958-12-28 10 EYES... precious gift after one's death •RON EVANS explains how it is done WOULD you give your eyes for the blind? That is what Tyrone Power, in his will, instructed should be done after his death. It doesn't matter that, in this particular case, the wish could not be carried889 words
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Article, Illustration675 1958-12-28 10 PETER WILSHER - GOLF vital social asset in this modern world PETER WILSHER By THIS IS THE FACE OF A MAN AT THE TOP A WEST END bank manager was awarded £4,500 (about $38,250) damages in London recently after a motor smash. Not because he cannot manage his bank he is safely back675 words
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Advertisement770 1958-12-28 10 CLASSIFIED ADS. 20 Words 110 (Minimum). LIM— LOCK: Llm Sim Chuan, youngest son of Madam Chua Geok Wah and the late Mr. Urn Kon<? Kye to Lock Sim Kween eldest daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Lock Kin Yong. WONG— LYE: The Engagement Is announced between Eng Howe, eldest son of770 words
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Advertisement19 1958-12-28 10 0 n wmf For New Year Presents Call at: Exquisite gift shop Fitzpatrick's Shopping Arcade 300 Orchard Rd., Spore19 words
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Advertisement20 1958-12-28 10 /It pays to ask for it fROM PARIS TO PENANG ASD FROM SINGAPORE TO STOCKHOLM >^ the best the world over20 words
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576 1958-12-28 11 TAN: IT IS TOO HARSH 'Social services are right of people' SINCAPORE, Saturday. POLITICAL PARTIES here are opposed to the Government's proposal to deprive Singapore citizens who fail to go to the polls in next year's general election of their right to social benefits. Mr.576 words
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147 1958-12-28 11 RETIRED POLICEMEN CAN JOIN NEW UNIT CINCAPORE, Sat. Retired policemen will soon be able to rejoin the force her*;. The Commissioner ot Police. Mr. A. E. G. Blades, announced this at a commendation parade at the Police Training School today. Pensioners who wish to continue work or are compelled to147 words
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117 1958-12-28 11 Baby girl dies after falling from car KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. A six-month.old girl died yesterday evening after falling out of her father's car while returning home from an outing at Templer Park. Corporal Ernest Cliff of the RAF here was returning to Petaling Java with his wife and daughter Debra117 words
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Article138 1958-12-28 11 SETBACK FOR ALLIANCE IN BENTONG BENTONG, Sat.— The Alliance won only one out j of four seats contested in the Bentontf Town Council elections today. It previously held 1 three of them. The seat it retained is in the chamnng Repas ward. Two scats went to Independents and the other138 words
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Article57 1958-12-28 11 JOHORE •BAHRU, Sat.— Mohamed bin Haji Omar, former assistant treasurer. Johorc, was charged today with committing criminal breach of trust in respect of Government funds amounting to $1,761.28 between July 1 and 21 this year He was allowed bail by the Sessions Court. Mohamed, missing since57 words
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Article21 1958-12-28 11 The price of tin In Singapore yesterday rose 75 cents to $387 per picul. The offering was 100 tuns.21 words
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250 1958-12-28 11 SINGAPORE, Saturday THE Liberal bocialist Party's executive committee has decided to ask two of its top officials of the Mountbatten division to clarify their loyalties to the party. The officials are the newly elected chairman of the division. Mr. H. E. Klyne, and Mr.250 words
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Article62 1958-12-28 11 $1,1 00 m. from income tax KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. From the date of its introduction up to the end of last year income tax yielded a total of $1,100 million. Last year $131,464,394 was collected $84,889,986 from locally raised, tax and $46,--574, 408 raised in London. These figures were given62 words
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Article, Illustration125 1958-12-28 11 MARGARET, WHO STOWED AWAY FOR LOVE, IS BACK HOME SAD-FACED MARGARET CATOR, 17, the girl who stowed away for love and who spent a day in jail in Singapore after being discovered in the P and O. liner Himalaya, arrived at Tilbury in the liner Corfu. Margaret stowed away overUPI - 125 words
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Article367 1958-12-28 11 BRITISH FIRM CHIEF ARRIVES ON WAY TO JAKARTA SINGAPORE. Sat.— Mr. Kit hard Fairey. vice-chair-man of the Fairey Aviation Company, arrived here today on his way to Jakarta to negotiate the sale of 18 Gannet aircraft to Indonesia. He is accompanied by hi s367 words
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Article126 1958-12-28 11 Smugglers abandon their boat IT RAMS CUSTOMS LAUNCH CINCAPORE, Sat. Smugglers last night abandoned a speedboat at Pulau Sebarok when they saw a Customs boat close by. The speedboat ran wild and smashed into the Customs launch. From the wreckage, 725 lb of cigarettes were recovered. The crew of the126 words
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93 1958-12-28 11 30 radio men to start voice training KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. Thirty Radio Malaya programme assistants from Penang, Malacca and Kuala Lumpur will begin a twoweek speech-training course, on Monday. The course is the first of many planned for 1959 to train programme assistants, who were recruited recently because of the93 words
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Obituary25 1958-12-28 11 VICTORIA GOMEZ, beloved mother ot J. F. Gomez, of Kuala Selangor, and Mrs. Daisy Pereira, Singapore, passed away at Trivandrum on Dec. 25, 1958.25 words
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Miscellaneous405 1958-12-28 11 HIGH TIDES TODAY; Singapore 12.37 a.m. 1 8ft 6tn> 11.41 a.m. Oft Bin). Port Dickson 7.25 a.m. Oft 31n) 8.08 p.m. (Bft 81n). Penang 1.02 a.m. <Bft 7in> 2.04 pm (7ft 3in). TOMORROW: Singapore 1.10 a.m. (Bft 71n> 12.19 p.m. Oft 71n), Port Dickson 8.26 a.m. Oft 21n> 8.41 p.m.405 words
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Article, Illustration200 1958-12-28 12 THE PICK OF THIS WEEK'S PHOTO ENTRIES WINNER of the first prize ($30) this week is Tang Choon Ee. 33 King Street, Penang. "Dinner Time", (top left). It was taken with a Retina III on Kodak Pannatomic film at HI. speed 1 125see. Second prize ($15) was won by Kong200 words
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Article1138 1958-12-28 12 RAYMOND THOMAS - Photographic Digest RAYMOND THOMAS BY GET OFF THE BEATEN TRACK FOR LIVEL V PICTORIAL FUN I PHOTOGRAPHY is fun at all times but there are occasions when we feel that it would be more fun to do something different, fun to get off the beaten track of pictorial or personal1,138 words
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Advertisement146 1958-12-28 12 Vaseline Hair Tonic grooms and conditions your hair the natural way. Just rub a few drops of this finely perfumed oil into your scalp every day and your V/ hair wi row lustrous smooth and bright. f t IW I; 1^ mtt A CO frSv I'LiunS* 11 1 1 j#«146 words
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Miscellaneous151 1958-12-28 12 ACROSS:— I. All the wiv DOWN:-1 "Go" <3> 2. Call round (9); 8. Headgear (3>; fort n (5): 3. Desert <3); 4. ii rwfo. *m 19 rn.t/MTi .<;>■ Highest conceptions (6); 5. 11. Dodge (5). 12. i,ustom (6): Males (3); 6 Mea] 3) j R »j 13. Prince (9); 16.151 words
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Article98 1958-12-28 13 Gia turns scales for Audie RIDE A CROOKED TRAIL" (UniversalInternational): Well-made, fastlv paced Western with Audie Murphy not quite certain whether or not he should abandon it for the straight and narrow. Good finally triumphs over bad. But in the meantime it is seriously dented by Murphy, Henry Silva and98 words
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Article, Illustration647 1958-12-28 13 Douglas Urtersteen - FILMS PRE VIEW Douglas Urtersteen BING'S SON GARY FOLLOWS IN FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS URGE you most heartily and very eloquently to put on your "must see" list Jerry Wald's production of "MARDI GRAS a mad and merry musicale in which mirth gains momentum in each succeeding reel. This 20th Century-Fox presentation647 words
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Article571 1958-12-28 13 A KALEIDOSCOPIC presentation of some of grand opera's greatest arias and overtures comes from Carmen Dragon on a new Capitol album, "The Orchestra Sings" (P 8440). Mr. Dragon's dual talents as conductor and composer arranger are brought into full play here. He leads the select Capitol Symphony571 words
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296 1958-12-28 13 run- it matters little whether Warner Bros. "THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA" is Ernest Hemingway. It IS Spencer Tracy, who. aided by James Wong Howe's inspired photography, turns this Leyland Howard production into something of a film classic. The National Board of296 words
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Advertisement747 1958-12-28 13 P^ E 11, 1.45, 4, 6.30, 9.30+ r S F g lists Season CONTINUES LAST DAY mswm iwiio JLJDH9 mM^^MMNQg^ rtc»««.w a Giant VIKINO-CAKLSRERG Beer Drinkinc Contest m TONIGHT at 9 P.M— CAPITOL CAR PARK. CAPITOI. TodttvAaJn "CURSF OF FRANKENSTFIN" Color, aj ClfV OPENS "DADIC DV klirUT" Fr(>nrn Film jl\T747 words
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Miscellaneous178 1958-12-28 13 NATIONAL SHORT WAVE SERVICE 41 metres SINGAPORE Medium wave 476 metres KUALA LUMPUR Medium wave 341 metres PENANG Medium wave 366 metres IPOH Medium wave 330 metres MALACCA Medium wave 297 metres A.M. 7.15 Good Morning To You; 7.16 Morning Prelude: 7.30 The News: 7.35 Moments of Melody: 8.00 News178 words
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Miscellaneous1255 1958-12-28 14 K^Htfx 'a mill/: TuC itSv'CXCf?!^! IC lAOniiTniii'C Ccr^CTC H*T7m| fl lL .S I BHIIU WinllM PEE' IN 'Wfc MEAK' O>- C w^J&X"LU'*t iS^HnQ GAIMIN& TWfc «\7i>ThlCKJUt> v\(JUNTA.iM b Stc<fc i?- y- :v^^H JJK IKSESSfT WB |H tmmrm rnW'iioPkJ"r a r AF7AW xuV !T n u&\P f /v\RFP I 15,000 CEET1,255 words
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Miscellaneous505 1958-12-28 15 T#r CtfC^ IClXKJteuyjMto West faVeurtte f RELAX, PAR?. TmiS iS 6?EAT /,v Twff TOWN... I REALIZE I'M NOT if I COULP, EXCEPT Tr-EZ= 5 3=EN FIOOPS V FOR US THE KiM? OF 1 -^J KNOWN HERE... BUT 5 UP YOsiPER. THE W.REg ARE DOWN. YOU'LL A_<ALI,I PONT LIKE N AT505 words
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Article, Illustration1468 1958-12-28 17 THOSE SNOBBISH ONES: THEY DON'T REALLY FOOL PEOPLE Address your latter: The Kiev Alls,' The Sundsy Tnif s. Times House, River ((alley Road, Singapore. rE practice of motorists displaying the letters "G. 8." on the rear of their cars seems to be Increasing in Singapore. It appears that the owners1,468 words
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Article971 1958-12-28 17 Game Lees HUMAN CASEBOOK Shadow of an old flame falls across three years of wedded bliss IAM 29 and have been married three years. Before that I was In love with a girl who is still single. I have been avoiding her. but her letters and greeting cards remind me971 words
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Advertisement325 1958-12-28 17 Why users call it THE BEST BATTERY IN THE WILD fax L^H PVTB II ¥%f\\AM C D srom its s P ecial high-discharge Exidc plates, made tX IKA I ialYVttl ofCß.9s— the metal alloy produced by Exide to give better starting performance. aaajm*™-^ m From its microporous plastic Porvic separators325 words
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Article, Illustration115 1958-12-28 18 SPORTING CHANCE 1 Funny man. Quite a card, in fact! (5). 2. This sounds like a sticky wicket (5). 3. What a steeplechaser wears to keep warm? (6). 4. Gratuitous information (3). 5. Lay bets off all round -he garden (5). 6 7. Shot the Russian nd scored three (6,115 words
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Article, Illustration879 1958-12-28 18 AMBROSE KHAW ROAD TESTING THE NEW CARS XKISO FOR FAST AND SAFE DRIVING £PEED is a naughty word but the truth is that speed alone is not dangerous. There is no danger in fast driving so long as you know exactly what you are doing. Unfor tunately, not many people879 words
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Article, Illustration179 1958-12-28 18 A new Wolseley by Pinin Farina f\S NOV. 16 we forecast that the continental influence would be seen in more British cars giving Malayan motorists contemporary continental styling without the burden of tariff-inflated prices. The British .Motor Corporation now announces a new Italian-styled Wolseley 15/60. which still179 words
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495 1958-12-28 18 MORE ASIANS COULD NOT MASTER PARKER SINGAPORE, Saturday. JOHORE Asians, playing their last "practice" match before meeting Singapore Asians in their All-Blues Cup south zone rugger match on Jan. 3, were beaten by a strong Singapore Cricket Club team by 19 points (two goals, three tries) to three (try) on495 words
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Article19 1958-12-28 18 KLUANG Sat— Elias Estate beat 2 7 Gurkha Rifles 2-1 In a District League soccer match here.19 words
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Advertisement104 1958-12-28 18 There's OIL in your life )ou may not ue it, hear it or smell it, but it's there. Oil is llx li/ebloa/ of Electricity. Oil potters the turbines that generate much of Malaya s electricity. J^^B\ Oil gins you the light you read y^^^^m^^ flj by ;iiiil the potter to104 words
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Advertisement125 1958-12-28 18 JAGUAR Hoi a more powerful 3 2 litre engine, disc brskec arrf power jwsfoc/ steering Pv POWER-ASSISTED STEERING n^^ \>{;-\ IS P rov| ded to give carefree k^_^ motoring. Ensures completely >^^ effortless and accurate control at all speeds. Easy Parking. Vjf^^f SPECIAL SIX-CYLINDER f W3JK» 3.8 LITRE ENGINE <w^-125 words
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Miscellaneous104 1958-12-28 18 CROSSWORD SOLUTION ACROSS: 1. Perimeter: 8. DOWN: 1. Pep; 2. Evoke 3. j n r, iq Rat; 4. Ideals; 6. Men; 6. lea; :i. Evade; 12. Usage; 13. 7 Rues; g Haran^eg. 'otentate; 16. Ran; 17. Estate; Agate; 10. Tenebrous; 14. Toler--18. Dell 20. Neb; 21. Assert- able; 15. Tentative;104 words
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591 1958-12-28 19 VIC NAYAGAM - JAPANESE BEATEN 2-0 BUT THEY MADE IT CLOSE VIC NAYAGAM By Kuala Lumpur Sat. SOUTH MALAYA beat the Japanese national soccer team by two first half goals in the opening match for the visitors at the Merdeka Stadium tonight. A poor crowd of slightly over 4.000 watched the game. Heavy591 words
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Article60 1958-12-28 19 MELBOURNE. Sat. New South Wales, already 226 runs in front with five second innings wickets to fall, are in a sound position to force a win over Victoria after three days of the four-day Sheffield Shield match here. Scores: New South Wales 338 <Neil Marks 103)60 words
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417 1958-12-28 19 JACK FINGLETON Adelaide, Saturday - MCC in a grim struggle to save themselves JACK FINGLETON Adelaide, Saturday. From "J"HE cream of English batting again had a sour look here today when in the last game before the Second Test, M.C.C. are in the undignified position of having to struggle tooth and nail to save themselves417 words
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Article166 1958-12-28 19 MCC IST INNS 276 SOUTH AUSTRALIA IST INNS Favell b Dexter 16 Stevens c Truoman b Dexter 14 Harris c Swetman b Lock 28 Lill Ibw Truetnan 86 Dansie c Gravency b Trueman 13 Hill c Cowdrcy b Trueman 0 Martin hit wkt b Mortimore 26 Hum b Trueman166 words
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Article148 1958-12-28 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Saturday. A MEETINC of soccer referees from Japan, Singapore and Malaya will be held at the Merdeka Stadium tomorrow to discuss ways and means of improving the standard of refereeing in Asia. Japan will have three representatives at the meeting. They are148 words
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Article38 1958-12-28 19 IPOH, Sat.— Perak beat Selangor in the men's and women's events in the opening round of the triangular table tennis championship be tween Penang Perak and Selangor. The Perak men won 5-2 and the women 3-1.38 words
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Article65 1958-12-28 19 RIO DE JANEIRO, Sat. The M.C.C. amateur team touring South America beat the Brazil Cricket Association XI by 324 runs here yesterday. MCC 223 for four declared (Smith PI Carr 56 not out) and 239 for eight declared (Ingleby Mackenzie 109. Smith 61). Brazil C.Reuter - 65 words
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Article65 1958-12-28 19 JAMSHEDPUR. Sat— The West Indies gained a first innings lead of 86 runs on the second day of their threeday game here against the Bihar Governor's XI. The home side were all out by mid-afternoon for 190 in answer to the touring team's total ofReuter - 65 words
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270 1958-12-28 19 Japan official: We have come to learn I(UALA LUMPUR, Sat.— Dr. S. Ichida, managing director of the |ajanese Football Association and FIFA delegate, who is leading a team of 18 Japanese soccer players on a tour of Malaya, said on arrival here today: "We come to strengthen our friendly relations270 words
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Article70 1958-12-28 19 SEREMBAN, Sat. Pahang ("A" section) and Perak ("B" section) will meet in the final of the Malayan Malays hockey carnival tomorrow. Pahang won two games and drew one. In their match to day, Pahang beat Johore 6-0. Perak qualified for the flna) on goal average, after70 words
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557 1958-12-28 19 KEW SAN HERO AS PENANG TAKE 3-1 LEAD PENANC. Saturday. pENANC, led 3-1 in the challenge round of the Foong Seonjj Cup badminton competition against Selangor which began at the Han Chiang High School here tonight The Penang skipper, Teh Kew San. helped the defending champions to score two points557 words
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Advertisement600 1958-12-28 19 HIRE PURCHASE 20 Words Si (Min.)— Box SO cts. nirm. RADIOS. RADIOGRAMS. REFRIGERATORS Washing Machines. Cookers. Celling Table Fans and Sewing Machines available at Very Easy Terms Super Services 228 Serangoon Road Spore Tel: *****. SOON TECK FINANCE Company finance Hire-Purchase on Motor Cars, new and secondhand (1953 Model upwards600 words
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Advertisement580 1958-12-28 19 \^^\^^B^k^a^^k^mumTrt* r RESIXTS Or MALAYAN CHOICE WORDY H/ZI.E NO. An indrprmtrnt panrl of Judfrt drridrd on tlir rnrrrct solminn poM«^\v in^r n K ;r;;pr? pla<; st A tho °>- c F KST ''R'Zt OF SJJ4HMIO »harr,| h. Mr. SOU l\,, E L«°' C 6 J Un J°*°" B»h«. »od Mi.580 words
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Article, Illustration1934 1958-12-28 20 EPSOM JEEP - EPSOM JEEP By Penang, Saturday June Blossom pays $90, Satoro $118 in opening races CNGLISH jockey Davy Jones scored on early double on two rank outsiders, June Blossom and Satoro, here today, second day of the Penang Turf Club Christmas-New Year meeting. June Blossom beatReuter - 1,934 words
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Obituary44 1958-12-28 20 JO Wnrrin $10 (Minimum). MR. WONG KUM TOY passed away on 26-12-58 at 114 A Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore. He leaves behind his wife, 5 sons, 4 daughter*. 1 son-in-law, 1 daughter-in-law, and 3 grandchildren. Cortege will leave residence at 3.30 p.m. 29-12-58.44 words
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Article146 1958-12-28 20 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 20 Words $10 (Minimum) MR. MRS. BUNNY WEE CHENG BAN Thank Relatives/ Friends for their kind attendance and valuable presents on the ot- I casion of their nianiage Oil j 2 (i. 12.58. THE BROTHERS and sisters of the late Miss Loke Sokeen iMUs Chow Kit) wish to thank146 words
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Article50 1958-12-28 20 TOTAL POOL: 5U5.840 Ist. No. *****5 INK 2nd. No. 2b3lU ($11,900) 3rd No. *****5 ($5,950) STARTERS (51, 487 each): Nos. *****0; *****2; *****0: *****3; *****7; *****1; *****3; *****4. CONSOLATION (Sl.OOO each): Nos. *****6; *****6; *****1: *****3; *****8: *****3; *****2; *****5: *****4; *****2. TREBLE TOTE: One ticket $820.50 words
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393 1958-12-28 20 Wolves whip Pompey, lengthen lead I ONDON, Sat.—Wolverhampton Wanderers, the English League champions, who went to the top j of the First Division yesterday for the first time f this season by bearing i Portsmouth 5-3 at Ports j mouth yesterday, consoli dated their position today with a crushing 7-0Reuter - 393 words
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Article163 1958-12-28 20 BRISBANE, Sat. Perry Jones, captain of the U.S. Davis Cup team, today announced that Barry Mackay and Alex Olmedo will plaj the singles matches against Australia in trie challenge round, from Dec. 29 to 31. Olmedo and Ham Richardson will play in the doubles. Jones added.UPI - 163 words
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Article195 1958-12-28 20 MELBOURNE, Sat. Norman O'Neill, the Australian Test cricket star, said today he had received an offer of a tryout with the New York Yankee baseball team next SP O'N g eill said he had received the Yankee offer through Bill Talbert, of New York, formerUPI - 195 words
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Advertisement175 1958-12-28 20 CLASSIFIED ADS. 20 Words $10 (Minimum). OGLE: On Boxing Day at Batu Oajah Hospital, ;4ster for Roger and Graham. Ogle Anderson School Ipoh. M Uurdi HO (Minimum). LIM CHI A: Choon Guan. son of the late Mr. and Mis. Choo Senn and Alice Chou Neo, younger daughter of Mi. and175 words
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