The Straits Times, 9 January 1959
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Title Section17 1959-01-09 1 AVERAGE DAILY CERTIFIED SALE EXTEEDS 80,000 The Straits Times Estd. 1845. FRIDAY, JAMARI' 9. 1959 15 CENTsI17 words
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Article242 1959-01-09 1 POWER FAILURE OVER WIDE AREA IN CITY 'Extensive damage' in power station transformer —Wang Man is stuck in a lift By HAROLD SOH SINGAPORE. 2 a.m. i Today). A large section of the city was plunged into darkness last night when a transformer at St. James's242 words
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Article, Illustration373 1959-01-09 1 After '999 call, police halt day mail train and pull off struggling Siamese girl PASSPORT AND LUGGAGE HELD, SO SONGCHIT BIT CONSTABLE By CHEAH 8001 KHENb Singapore. Thursday A YOUNG Siamese woman was carried struggling by police from the 8.10 day mail train to Kuala Lumpur this morning within seconds373 words
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Article, Illustration280 1959-01-09 1 VOLUNTEERS FAIL TO STOP THE ROT SINGAPORE, Thursday. 17 lorry-loads of smallgrowers' fruit, worth more than $4,000, were ruined at the Whay Hin pineapple cannery in Guillemard Road tonight when its 100 workers staged a lightning "go-slow." Despite the efforts of a handful of volunteers including280 words
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Article48 1959-01-09 1 CANBERRA, Thurs. The Indonesian ambassador. Dr. A. Y. Helml. is returning to Indonesia next week to brief his Foreign Minister, Dr. Subandrlo. for his visit to Australia. The Australian Government has Invited Dr. Subandrio to come here during the second week of February. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article59 1959-01-09 1 6 PIRATES RAID A TONGKANG SINGAPORE, Thurs. Six masked men carrying parangs and a pistol boaraed a tongkang off Kukup, two miles off south-west Johore, and robbed the crew of four of $40. The r 'rates overtook the tongnang in a launch with outboard motors. The tongkang returned here yesterday59 words
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Article110 1959-01-09 1 4,000 IN HUNT FOR 53 BANDITS IPOH, Thurs. Four thousand troops, police and Home Guards will go into action in North Per.ik tomorrow to eliminate 53 hard-core bandits. "Operation Java" affects the distritts of Upper Perak. Kuala Kangsar. Larut and Matang. and Dindlngs. It covers 525 square miles in which110 words
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Article32 1959-01-09 1 PARIS, Thurs. Firemen in the Paris suburbs here were busy draining floodwaters from rievrside basements early today as the Seine, swollen by recent heavy rains, continued to rise. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article34 1959-01-09 1 TEHERAN. Thurs. Russia has sent Persia a stern new warning against concluding a military agreement with the United States. Informed sources said. The text of the Soviet note was not disclosed. —U.P.I.UPI - 34 words
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Article21 1959-01-09 1 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A two-year-old girl, Koh Ouelc Cheng, was found drowned in a pond at Potong Pasir tonight.21 words
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Article111 1959-01-09 1 SINGAPORE. Thursday. A TOWKAY reported to the police here tonight that he had received a letter demanding $10,000 as protection money from a gang called the "Big Brother Group." The letter, written in Chinese, was addressed to his shop. Chop Hai Sun Hup, (lighterage suppliers.)111 words
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Article21 1959-01-09 1 WASHINGTON. Thurs United States has approved a $47 million loan to assist Persia's second seven-year development plan.— Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article59 1959-01-09 1 VIRGINIA Thurs. Six hundred African mineworkers rioted In their quarters at the Virginia gold mine. Orange Free State, last night. They set fire to buildings and smashed windows. The cause of the riot is not yet known. Four African mine policemen were injured and 11 mlneworkersReuter - 59 words
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Article68 1959-01-09 1 LONDON. Thurs. The Prime Minister. Mr. Macrrillan. stood by today to move In on the Navy as a lodger while his official residence Is shored up and fumigated. The Ministry of Works announced that Admiralty House and part of an adjoining building in London were being68 words
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Article20 1959-01-09 1 HAVANA, Thurs The United States. Britain. France and the United Arab Republic have recognised the new Cuban Government. ReuterReuter - 20 words
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Article198 1959-01-09 1 Tengku back from Manila KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Prime Minister, Tenprku Abdul Rahman, returned to Kuala Lumpur today from his five-day visit to the Philippines, confident that his proposed economic and cultural alliance of South-East Asian countries will be achieved. He said that Malaya's ambassador to Japan. Dr. Lee Tiang198 words
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Article28 1959-01-09 1 COLD PRICE UP PJUUB, Thurs. l'ri< ill vltl rose aWN xxiui t.id.ix refteetiaf continued fears "f llfclM opposition io l raacc'i .m»--t<-t 1 1 > budget Htutcr.UP - 28 words
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Advertisement123 1959-01-09 1 CHRISTENING PRESENTS STERLING SILVER E. P. N. S. Baby Mugs, Porndgt- Bowls. Egg Cup Spoon, Loop Spooas Pusher G. C. de SUVA BROS. "Manufacturing Jewellan" 3, Rotflct Place. S'pore-1. Phone: ***** L I L L I 1 1 1 1 a*!* iaf 1 I I m Jr I na,rvu.a**» t123 words
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Article, Illustration109 1959-01-09 2 HER SISTER married a rich young heir to a peerage, but Malayan-born Jackie Berry, 31. is pl.ni- ning to marry a VJlti-u--week grocer's assistant, Keith Robinson. 23. They are pictured above, after their engagement »in New Year's Eve in London. Jackie's sister109 words
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Article93 1959-01-09 2 K D GOTT - AUSSIES URGED TO STUDY MALAY K D GOTT From MELBOURNE, Thurs. Increased study of Asia and Asian languages was urged today by the Australian Teachers Federation annual conference at Melbourne. The Federation represents over 50.000 teachers teaching 1,250,000 pupils throughout Australia. The West Australian delegate, Mr. C. Lee. said French93 words
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Article, Illustration33 1959-01-09 2 LATEST picture or Tony Movnihan and his wife Sbirin, taken at the opening of his new coffee bar in Beckenham, south-east London. Tony already has a night dub in Spain.33 words
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Article120 1959-01-09 2 50 want to revoke citizenship By S. MANIAM SINGAPORE, Thurs. About 50 Indians, mostly labourers, have applied for revocation of their Singapore citii zenship during the past j two weeks. The reason, it is stated, is I that with the local citizenship they have found it difficult to obtain either120 words
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254 1959-01-09 2 DAHARI ALi - An export trade starts in Malayan durian cake DAHARI ALi By rUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Malayan (lurian take i Inn pok), wrapped in transparent puper. will soon be exported, particularly to Middle East markets where the people have a sweet tooth. The Federation Chief Co-operative Marketing Officer, Inche Hussein bin Ibrahim,254 words
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132 1959-01-09 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Government will be asked at the next Legislative Assembly meeting on Jan. 21 to say whether any Ministers or Assistant Ministers and their families had accepted free passage tickets from any airline company for their trips abroad. The query has been132 words
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335 1959-01-09 2 AUTHOR A SINGAPORE RADIO FIND ONDON, Thurs.— A new war play, set in the Malayan jangle in 1942 before the fall of Singapore, and entitled "The Long and the Short and the Tall." was given an enthusiastic reception at335 words
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248 1959-01-09 2 IT'S 'JOURNEY'S END' OF JAPANESE WAR— AND ONLY TWO DISSENT WHAT BRITISH NEWSPAPERS SAY: LONDON, Thursday. MANY British newspapers today praised "The Long and the Short and the Tall" and likened it to R.C. Sherriff's "Journey's End." "Journey's End," which dealt with the horrors of trench warfare in France curingReuter - 248 words
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Advertisement101 1959-01-09 2 111 l JANUARY ISSUE UU ON SALE NOW 111 111 IN THIS ISSUE BORNEO'S OIL FUTURE LIES UNDER THE SEA II 1 1— fcOWi jfli 'fc W Ell IT" 1 <^H a n£ ißP J^ i 1 W&' j KUALA LUMPUR'S TRAFFIC PROBLEM B^B^Br jBL 3f I *^^Bt i B^B^BT101 words
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Miscellaneous4 1959-01-09 2 THE GAMBOLS •>"> (tooe. eeoeaeN4 words
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Article, Illustration360 1959-01-09 3 DUMPING OF CHEAP GOODS DENIED BY SOVIET DEPUTY PREMIER MIKOYAN TELLS AMERICA: TRADE WITH RUSSIA ON BIG SCALE FOR PEACE WASHINGTON, Thursday. THE SOVIET Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Anastas Mikoyan an expert on international commerce yesterday switched from diplomatic feelers of the last few360 words
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143 1959-01-09 3 Police hold back mobs as Red leader lands riMiMMi (Ohio), v> Thurs. Police had to hold back several hundred people, mostly European refugees, when Mr. Mikoyan arrived at the airport here yesterday. A crowd picketed Cleveland airport with banners saying "Blackmailer" and "Mikoyan, your hands are red with Russian blood."Reuter - 143 words
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118 1959-01-09 3 LONDOK. Thurs. The Astronomer Royal. Dr. Richard Woolley. today discounted the idea of anyone being able to live on Venus or Mars. He had been asked at London airport, on his return from a visit to South Africa, about a statement attributed118 words
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Article, Illustration114 1959-01-09 3 REVOLUTIONARY ROTODYNE CAN CHANGE AIR TRAVEL BRITAIN is almost certain to take a world lead In providing fast air travel from city centre to city centre, thus cutting out the time-wastinc road Journey from airports to cities. British civil aviation chiefs are now meeting in London to decide how to114 words
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90 1959-01-09 3 NICOSIA. Thurs.— An 18--year-old Greek Cypriot. Nicos Aristides. was sentenced to eight years' Jail yesterday after pleading guilty to throwing a bomb into a hotel dining room at LJmassol on Oct. 24 last year. The court was told that a grenade lobbed into theReuter - 90 words
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Article42 1959-01-09 3 RANGOON, Thurs. President Tito of Yugoslavia arrived here today for a twoday visit to Burma. The President's private yacht. Galeb. was escorted 42 miles up the Irrawaddy I River oy Burmese naval boats I and a Yugoslav destroyer.42 words
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Article, Illustration233 1959-01-09 3 Unrest as new President is installed PARIS, Thursday. /GENERAL Charles de Gaulle was today installed President of France while the nation settled down to face the austerity and reform programme he had inaugurated since he returned to political power last June. Armed with strongReuter - 233 words
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Article146 1959-01-09 3 RIO DE JANEIRO. Thurs. —Mobs of starving drought victims are marching into towns in northeast Brazil seeking food and work, according to radio reports reaching here. One report said: "Ragged mobs, stumbling and staggering from hunger and thirst, are marching on .several towns in the northeastern146 words
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Article51 1959-01-09 3 BOSWELL, (Oklohomo), Thurs. Fire swept a four-room frame house here early today, killing 16 a Negro mother, her 10 children, and five nieces and nephews. The City Marshal, Mr. Stanley Shoemake, said most of the children died as they huddled about the mother, Mrs. Aire Gardner.UPI - 51 words
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Article314 1959-01-09 3 CANBERRA. Thurs.—Australian women are abandoning nightdresses in favour of pyjamas, according to sales figures for 1958. Reuter. about the possibility of his cultural and economic ali liance among South-Easi j Asian countries succeeding. He said: "An organisation like this can solve a lot. "There are potentialiu n South314 words
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Article306 1959-01-09 3 LONDON, Thurs— There wi renewed uncertainty In London Sioclc markets today, the overnight setback on Wall Street had an unsettling effect on sentiment unc l encouraged further pronttakkag in the Industrial market. Closing middle prices of selected stocks not Including stamp duty were:— RUBBER LONDON, Thurr— Spot 25d306 words
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Advertisement43 1959-01-09 3 A lO3A-IB The transmission... j if f stock omxti up to ><• MA ■kA ■■> WB Bfcte.~—^»- Him tUkm JfIAIM. DHIMS tip TO H RENOLD CHAI N DRIVES W RENOLD CHAINS LIMITED Manchester SOLE AGENTS: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED Singapore, Penang, Ipoh. Kuala Lumpur. Malacca, Sandakan.43 words
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Advertisement227 1959-01-09 3 PINEAPPLE CUBES JUICES PRODUCT OF MALAYA t k| I •'^••m.q^^ I** ■■-——I-———————- lf*L^'*hbVbVbV________BEjbV¥ hhHb HEMP ■MpMBBMRIfIK. T^EEC fl^Bx zJmJ- WKfFR/fflf'il) GODOWN The latest development in the 0.C.8.C.'i; range of modern services is the new Refrigerated Godown at Siak Street off Anson Road, Singapore. This new modern building is specially constructed227 words
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94 1959-01-09 4 THE VARSITY SPLIT TO BE OFFICIAL ON JAN. 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The official date for establishment of the two divisions of the University of Malaya is Jan. 15. It was, off dally announced here today. The division In the Ferte-j ration will be known as the University of Malaya94 words
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Article41 1959-01-09 4 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Tamil school children here will be treated to free film shows at 0 a.m tomorrow in connection with the celebration of a Tamil festival. The shows will be held at the Diamond and Royal theatres.41 words
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Article103 1959-01-09 4 BINOAPORE, Thurs. A 72-year-old woman, Eu Lai Chee, reported to police that she w robbed of $100 by two men in East Coast Road at 4.30 a.m. today. She said she was fetching water at a public stand pi ptwhen the men choked her neck103 words
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Article43 1959-01-09 4 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A five-man Jury today returned a misadventure verdict on Tan Kirn Tua, a Woodbridge Hospital patient, who died after a fall on Nov. 21. Tan. a father of six, was admitted to the hospital on Aug 18 last year.43 words
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Article, Illustration349 1959-01-09 4 EE BOON LEE - EE BOON LEE By Singapore, Thursday FAMILY FINDS MR. UM IN HOSPITAL-WHERE A POLICEMAN TOOK HIM AFTER ROAD ACCIDENT A MAN here was listed in the police files as missing on Tuesday three days after the traffic branch opened investigations into an accident in349 words
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380 1959-01-09 4 Councillors protest: Film is just PAP propaganda SINGAPORE, Thurs.— Two oppo s i t ion councillors, Mr. 8. M. Vasagar (Lib. Soc.) and Mr. Lee Hwee Ylow (SPA), intend to ask City Hall on whose authority a dim about the council was released for public screening in local cinemas. "It380 words
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115 1959-01-09 4 SINGAPORE, T b v r s Madam Teo Hong Ngo. 24, of Chua Chu Kang Road, told a coroner today that on Nov. 14 she left a basin of hot water on the kitchen floor and went to attend to her115 words
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Article62 1959-01-09 4 SINGAPORE. Thurs Representatives from three v'hin«we associations representing the Khehs, Foochows and Halnanese, at a meeting today decided to write to the Chief Secretary again urging him to resume news broadcast* in their dialects over Radio Singapore The meeting also decided to send a delegation to appeal62 words
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138 1959-01-09 4 ARMED ATTACKS BRING FEAR TO VARSITY CAMPUS OINOAPORE, Thurg. University of Malaya stuc^nts at the Bukit Timah campus are seized with fear following two armed attacks on some of their colleagues on successive nights last weekend. ON SATURDAY an unidentified man armed with a knife accosted a senior arts student138 words
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114 1959-01-09 4 JAKARTA, Thurs. The Mayor of Singapore, Mr. Ong Eng Guan, today held informal talks with city officials at Bandoeng and visited the constituent assembly accompanied by his wife and Ipche Roslan Hassan of the Peoples Action Party. The trio arrived In Bandoeng afterUPI - 114 words
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422 1959-01-09 4 School days over for 5,800 who failed primary examination SINGAPORE, Thursday. i\V THE 13,000 Primary VI students who sat for the English secondary schools entrance examination here, 7,166 about 55 per cent passed. The Education Ministry announced today that all the successful students have I been promoted to Form Two422 words
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Article212 1959-01-09 4 Car crashed into a bus: Misadventure SINGAPORE, Thurs. Two men on their way to wayang were killed when their car crashed into the rear of a stationary bus. Inche Ahmad bin Hussein, the coroner, waa told this today at the double Inquest on Ton Teck212 words
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Article, Illustration245 1959-01-09 4 SINGAPORE, Thurs.— Professor Alexander Oppenheim, 55, who has been the University Of Malaya's Vicechancellor for two years, will continue In office for another five years, beginning tomorrow. Prof. Oppenheim's reappointment was confirmed at a meeting of the unlver •ity council after consults tions with the245 words
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Advertisement301 1959-01-09 4 w \j i f^jo T^T TT^ W T wMml-'MMA NESTLES READY-COOKED 3 CEREAL FOOD NESTUM is NOT just tor babies you Know. it also makes a delicious, nourishing and economical breakfast or light evening meal, for §ALL THE FAMILY. NESTUM is very easily prepared for NO COOKING IS BEQUIRED; Just301 words
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Advertisement69 1959-01-09 4 GET WELL QUICKLY After childbirth or illness, when you feel weak and tired, tske Ssnstoc n It is s tonic which help* five sound sleep, good appetite snd ENERGY Sanatogen TONIC Corrects diet deficiencies No Other KETCHUP Tastes Like I tp l i Made. Ufk\ According /o n^uii^K I 7h*69 words
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248 1959-01-09 5 ASIA'S BIG BURDEN IS PEOPLE, SAY RADIO EXPERTS SINGAPORE, Thurs. Over-population has placed a very heavy burden on under-deve-loped countries in Asia, said speakers taking part in a discussion over Radio Singapore tonight. The guest speaker, Mr. Gunnar Myrdal, a Swedish economist, agreed with Mr. Dennis Bloodworth, a journalist, that248 words
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Article43 1959-01-09 5 MENTAKAB, Thurs. Three youths were chosen as model members at the Mentakab and Temerloh youth club.s' party held yesterday at the Kai Chee Chinese School. Temerloh. They are Yew Mun Meng. Yip Cho How and Wong Tong Chow.43 words
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Article, Illustration126 1959-01-09 5 SINGAPORE, Thursday. A MAN accused of erecting a house illegally took his blind brother to court today and said he was to blame. Teo Ah Beng, of Tiong Bahru Road, alleged that his blind younger brother, Teo Han Chew, had built the house.126 words
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450 1959-01-09 5 HEADMASTERS GLOOMY ABOUT SHORTAGE OF TRAINED TEACHERS 'ETHICS WILL BE TAUGHT FOR THE TIME BEING' SINGAPORE, Thursday. JJEADMASTERS of several Government English secondary schools and aided Chinese middle schools here were today puzzling over how to get staff to give religious instruction as the scheduled450 words
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Article, Illustration92 1959-01-09 5 Abdul was the only one to meet Primo at the airport SINGAPORE. Thurs— There was only one person to meet Primo Camera at the airport tonight when he passed throuch by Qantas on his way to Australia. That was Abdul Gafoor, a 17-year-old shop assistant. Abdul explained to the exworld92 words
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Article68 1959-01-09 5 SINGAPORE, Thurs— Two services at St. Andrew's Cathedral and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd will precede the opening of the Assizes at the Supreme Court on Monday at 11.15 a.m. The opening will be marked by a brief ceremony outside the court during which the Chief68 words
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220 1959-01-09 5 DEFEATED MEN ASK COURT TO VOID ELECTION RESULTS SEREMBAN, Thursday. AN ALLIANCE and a Socialist Front candidate who were defeated in the recent town council elections here filed petitions in the High Court this morning calling for the elections to be declared null and void. They allege that their opponents220 words
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Article34 1959-01-09 5 KUALA LUMPUR. ThuTS.— The Federation Government's crest is to appear for the first time in the water mark of government duplicating pap-r the Straits Times was told today.34 words
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76 1959-01-09 5 Stabbing of farmer a murder attempt SINGAPORE. Thurs. Police today classified last night's stabbing of farmer Kang Mah Siew, 52. at the 16th mile Jurong Road as attempted murder. Up to tonight. Kang was still in a critical condition in the General Hospital with stab wounds in the back. Detectives76 words
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Article46 1959-01-09 5 BUTTERWORTH, Thurs.— A taxi driver, Yeoh Chye Gin. 33, was today acquitted of a summons charge of dangerous driving. Yeoh's taxi, it was alleged, knocked down and killed a cyclist, Ho Hae Sai, 43. at Bagan Luar Road on Oct. 2 last year.46 words
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Article26 1959-01-09 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Chiang Kwong Chee pleaded not guilty in the Ninth Magistrate's Court today to a charge of rio.lng at Narcis Street yesterday evening.26 words
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Article67 1959-01-09 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A Liberal Socialist Assemblyman. Mr. R. Jumabhoy. will ask the Chief Secretary. Mr. E. B. David, at the next Legislative Assembly meeting on Jan. 21 011 what basis invitations were issued for the reception to the President of India. Dr. Rajendra Prasad. during his recent67 words
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Article21 1959-01-09 5 TAIPING, Thurs. Mr. P. Masilamoney, Senior Customs Officer. Perak North, is going on transfer this week to Penang.21 words
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Article63 1959-01-09 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs.— Melan bin Mazuki. secretary of the Mental Hospital Workers Union, was fined $75 in the Magistrate's Court today for committing house trespass. He was originally charged with attempting to outrage the modesty of the wife of Ahmad bin Ban a Amid, a hospital63 words
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Article29 1959-01-09 5 MALACCA, Thurs. The State Secretary of Malacca. Dato Nik Daud bin Haji Nik Mat, will be promoted to the Prime Minister's Department in Kuala Lumpur in March.29 words
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193 1959-01-09 5 INSPECTOR: SPECIAL SHOT HIMSELF AFTER QUESTIONING RAUB, Thursday. A SPECIAL constable shot himself with a rifle one day after he was questioned by police in connection with a double murder, a coroner's inquiry here was told yesterday. Inspector Shamsher Singh, crime investigating officer, said Special Constable Sallehuddin bin Ahmad. 29.193 words
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Article61 1959-01-09 5 IPOH, Thurs. The Kampong Tawas local council clerk, Chock Kon Fan, 36, was jailed for six months today after he had pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here to criminal breach of trust of $1,859 The money was the collection of rates, conservancy and licence fees from61 words
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Article52 1959-01-09 5 TAXI DRIVER MURDER: TWO HELD SINGAPORE. Thurs. Homicide Squad detectives today detained a second man in connection with the murder of taxi driver Tay Kirn Chuan, 28. Tay, who was. attacked in Serangoon Road by 20 men last Friday, died in hospital on Monday. Soon after the attack, a man52 words
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Miscellaneous540 1959-01-09 5 Todays Singapore diary... SINGAPORE FORUM presents CAT H O L'l C TEACHERS' basketball 7.30 p.m., kuntow 8.30 a public forum on "Have the MOVEMENT: Lecture for Gov- p.m. English educated of this country eminent school teachers Instruct- CLOTHING SHOP at St. a political future?" at the Cul- ing Catholic doctrine,540 words
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Obituary110 1959-01-09 6 MKB. CHOO KIM HOCK nee Madam Then Njoen Mol passed away peacefully on Bth. January 1959 at 1 Kullm Place leaving behind her husband and daughter Olive. Funeral at Bidadaii Cemetery at 5 p.m. today MRS. KHOO TECK YONO nee Madam Tan Eng Neo passed away peacefully at her110 words
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Article104 1959-01-09 6 20 Word* HO I Minimum l. THE FAMILY of the late Mr. Edwin J. Doraisamy thank friends and relatives for their wreaths, condolences, attendance and assistance rendered to them in their recent bereavement. MR. AND MRS. David Nicholson thank all relatives and friends for their kind wishes, gifts, congratulatory104 words
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Article312 1959-01-09 6 Wordt fm (Minimum). MAISON MARTIN Excluslvt hair dressing Salon at the Goodwood Park Hotel. Experienced Hairstylists at your service. DUNCAN'S for morning, afternoon, cocktail, maternity wear wide range, none alike. 11 D'Almeida Street (Off Raffles Place). SINGAPORE BALLET ACADEMY: iNewton. Orchard Road. Katong) Ist term begin today. New enrolment312 words
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7 1959-01-09 6 The Straits Times Friday, January 9, 1959.7 words
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Article586 1959-01-09 6 A Meeting Of Minds Tcngku Abdul Rahman's visit to the Philippines was not the first foreign tour by the Federation's first Prime Minister. But that he regarded it as in a somewhat different category from his visits to Vietnam, Siam, Ceylon and Japan successful as these tours were was plain586 words
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Article254 1959-01-09 6 The Federation lost no time in setting up its own division of the university, a national museum, a national stadium, a navy and even the nucleus of an air force. But it has forgotten its national libiary. The oversight is surprising in view of the repeated emphasis on254 words
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Article260 1959-01-09 6 The Singapore Government, the armed Services, and various welfare organisations are to be congratulated for bringing together groups of boys from Raffles Institution and the Hwa Yin Chinese Middle School. A week of cainpfires* and other open air activity on Pulau Übin has left everyone bursting with friendly260 words
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939 1959-01-09 6 Ronald Farquhar - CHINA 'S BOLD PLAN TO RECLAIM HER DESERTS Ronald Farquhar Taming China's 'Yellow Dragon' By PEKING. CHINA is going all out in 1959 to tame her feared "yellow dragon" the desert wastes stretchIng for more then 386.110 square miles across the north of the country. Camels. horses, aeroplanes and hundredsReuter - 939 words
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303 1959-01-09 6 I TNFORTUNATELY the U report of the Interview with Dr. Huehne published in your Issue of January, 6 contained a small but important error, which has now been given further emphasis In today's leading article, "Wiping out Malaria." I refer to the location ol the303 words
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186 1959-01-09 6 1. EAD with misgivings your views and those of political party leaders on the subject of compulsory voting While compulsory voting may shake the political apathy of the masses to a certain extent, it will nonetheless have dire consequences on democratic principles <tnd concepts. If,186 words
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Letter128 1959-01-09 6 rPHE Btraits Times (Jan. X 5 1 reporting the decimod of the Malayan Coun- cil of the Boys' Brigade to remain out of the Malayan Youth Council stated that i the membership of the Boys' Brigade "is restricted to Christians." This Is not correct. The Boys' Brigade128 words
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125 1959-01-09 6 OUR MlnUter of Agriculture tells us that we would be less than patriotic if we didn't eat pineapples in the present crisis. I agree with him. What Is more, they are delicious and very cheap. However, let him go into any Government Rest House125 words
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93 1959-01-09 6 A S a wage-earner who has to pay Income tax, I am definitely not in favour of having to pay more to the Income Tax Department. Why does Singapore not set up a Boclal and Welfare Lotteries Board? Do our Assemblymen think that Singapore is93 words
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Advertisement69 1959-01-09 6 The Origin of OUR WORDS English, and the languages spoken throughout Europe, India, the Pacific, and the America, all stem from the language uf one nameless, forgotten tribe who lived over five thousand years ago. What is known of their story is contained in an article In the December Reader's69 words
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Article368 1959-01-09 7 ANOTHER Sl-PLUS OFF TO HELP THE TRADE CINGAPORE, ThursJ Singapore and Johore pineapple packers have slashed another dollar-plus a' case from the export! prices of Malayan canned pineapples. This is the second price cut in three weeks, totalling more than $2, since the pineapple crisis368 words
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Article114 1959-01-09 7 FIND YOUR CROCK of GOLD 'THEY say there's a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow yet no one has ever found it. But there are men and women in Malaya today who have found their own crocks of gold— and happiness by winning the Malayan Monthly's Jackpot114 words
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Article20 1959-01-09 7 SEGAMAT. Thurs. Inche Rozali bin Abdul Manap has been elected president of the Segamat branch of Party Negara.20 words
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333 1959-01-09 7 SINGAPORE, Thursday. A SPLIT has occurred in the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on the question of opposing the Government's Customs Amendment Bill designed to protect local industries by imposing tariff on imports. Twenty members with a total Investment of $30 million and333 words
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209 1959-01-09 7 'CURE FOR POLIO' CLAIM BY CHINESE PHYSICIANS SINGAPORE, Thurs.— Chinese physicians here believe they have a cure for poliomyelitis or a disease with very similar symptoms. This was disclosed today by Mr. Ng Quee Lam. a leader of the Chinese community and president of the Tons Chal Free Medical Institution209 words
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Article47 1959-01-09 7 KUALA KUBU BHARU. Thurs.— The O.C.P.D. Kuala Kubu Bharu. Inche Abdul Rahman bin Yatim. ASP. has been transferred to Rawang as OCPD there. Inche Tahlr bin Bachok. ASP. from the Police Depot in Kuala Lumpur, has taken over duties as OCPD of Kuala Kubu Bharu.47 words
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Article92 1959-01-09 7 SINGAPORE, Thursday. pEOPLE calling at the City Hall on business used 1 to find lavatories locked. They were reserved for the staff. Each employee had his own key. Keys, however, had a habit of getting lost and many an employee wu inI convenienced. So now the92 words
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402 1959-01-09 7 YAP HAILS CHANGES TO PROTECT ENTREPOT TRADING SINGAPORE, Thursday. OUSINESB leaders here today were pleased with v the assurance given by the Minister for Commerce and Industry, Mr. J. M. Jumabhoy, that the Customs Amendment Bill would be redrafted to Rive specific safeguards to Singapore's entrepot trade. Mr. Jumabhoy said402 words
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57 1959-01-09 7 Ministry lifts kindergarten, sports ban SINGAPORE, Tburs. A ban imposed by the Education Ministry on Not. 4 preventing all kindergartens from operating because of the polio epidemic has now been lifted. A ban on all strenuous school sports has also been removed. The ministry's Permanent Secretary, Mr. Lee Slow Mong,57 words
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125 1959-01-09 7 From Page One to Bangkok this morning. 'As the time was about 8 a.m. and he could not reach the railway station in time, Col. Suwan phoned the police and asked them to detain her on the train." Col. Suwan later went to Tanjong125 words
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Article52 1959-01-09 7 LABIS. Thurs.— The annual monsoon season, now coming to an end. has by-passed this town and a local water shortage has resulted No rain has fallen In the area since November, a District Office spokesman said today. Wells are drying up and the nearby Sungel Gatom has52 words
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Article36 1959-01-09 7 BINOAPORE. Thurs. Listeners In Singapore and Malaya will be able to hear a Voice of America broadcast of President Eisenhower's state-of-the union message to the American Congress on Saturday at 1 am36 words
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Article63 1959-01-09 7 KOTA BHARU. Thurs.— An executive committee member of the Kota Bharu Ulu Hlllr division of Party Negara. Nik Yaacob bin Mohatned. who is also president of the Lembat branch, has been expelled from the party for allegedly flouting party discipline. Inche Nik Yaacob sponsored a meeting last63 words
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Article, Illustration69 1959-01-09 7 ABOUT 100 Singapore General Hospital nurses had their dinner in Vickers House last night and thought it was "all so romantic The reason: The entire building was thrown into darkness and they had to eat by candle light. And the cause of the blackoutLow Yew Kong - 69 words
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Article31 1959-01-09 7 KUALA LIPIS. Thurs.— An UMNO committee meeting held here last night decided to apply to local authorities for guns for kampong folk to shoot wild boars which destroy crops.31 words
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Article28 1959-01-09 7 PENANO. Thurs. The coroner today returned a suicide verdict on a 36-year-old housewife. Yeong Fook. Choy. who was found hanging in Maxwell Road on Dec. 13.28 words
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130 1959-01-09 7 SINOAPORE Thurs. church designed on rev.lutionary lines and stanur.m on a hillock in Scran«i>n Garden Estate will be opened on Sunday by the Archblsnuo. M. Olcomendy. Named after Bt. Francis Xavler. the church with its 87-foot tower stands about 300 feet above sea level ana130 words
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Article160 1959-01-09 7 Truck accident injures seven ALOR STAR Thurs. A Four Federation Regiment soldiers and three civilian workers were injured today when the military truck in which they were travelling with eight other men went off the main Naka-Nami Road and overturned 35 miles from here. All the seven injured were admitted160 words
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Article75 1959-01-09 7 GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE SINGAPORE, Thurs.- The German Consulate General In Singapore today announced the starting of a new beginners' course in the German language next Thursday at German House, 1-5 First Avenue, off Bukit Timah Road. The course to be conducted by the University of Malaya's German language lecturer Dr.75 words
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Article, Illustration225 1959-01-09 7 UNENDING HUNT FOR LOST WIFE AND BABY KUALA LUMPUR. Thurg. A weary shipping clerk has travelled hundreds of miles through Malaya looking for his wife and baby who disappeared from their home in Port Swettenham on Nov. 10 last year He Is Mr. Thomas Joseph. His wife Is Daisy Mary225 words
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Article43 1959-01-09 7 SINGAPORE, Thurs.— Heng Swee Boon, 32. a fisherman, was fined $5,000 or three months' Jail today .'or abetting a person or persons unknown In the possession of 182 lb of dutiable tobacco In a koleh oil Padang Terbakar, on Nov 21.43 words
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Article110 1959-01-09 7 OINQAPORE, Thurs.— A magistrate today struck out a City Council case against three men, joint owners of a property, after the council's prosecutor had informed him that the men had died. Mr. J. L. C. Zuzarte, the 1 prosecutor, did not say when the110 words
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Advertisement37 1959-01-09 7 GR Riviera! Y^^ SANDERS -.^pc ms^ I»e WW*^ I—^ and mn aftA^^Ll Wr3 Ufuducin iucifii. 1 mr piiimi •■'"•JihyTH m maria F^\ will keep I CANALE krwult, kr JONATHAN IATIMf> ■>••« p»r »j Pftill* Muki* *A ROMULUS PRODUCTION37 words
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Advertisement110 1959-01-09 7 WITH BEST COMPLIMENTS from THAM YONG CONSTRUCTION LTD for the Official Opening of the Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd's REFRIGERATED GOOOWN at No. 10, Siak Street, Singapore THE WORLD'S 6REATE3T HEALER The safest, surest J; treatment for *^2*2-^lk cuts, burns, m^f ym scalds, bruises Alwayi keep Zam-Buk handy in cue110 words
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180 1959-01-09 8 BRITISH comedies about army life are apt to be a bit tiresome, but "Carry On, Sergeant," with William Hartnell as the sergeant, is good for a few laughs and makes quite a few sly cracks at army red tape. It is all about an180 words
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Article85 1959-01-09 8 There seems to be a certain vogue for films about childbirth, but I doubt If they are at all suitable for general exhibition at the average cinema. The latest one is a French production, "Birtti Without Fear." If it Is an encouragement to young expectant mothers to85 words
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Article, Illustration318 1959-01-09 8 SUSAN BARRIE s*es the week's films J^ FRENCH film made in Japan, with French, English and Japanese dialogue, is an unusual attraction in this part of the world, and '"typhoon Over Nagasaki" is just that mixture. It is also quite an enchanting film,318 words
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Article, Illustration205 1959-01-09 8 NOR the Moon By Night," J. Arthur Rank's very colourful colour drama set in Africa, really sets a new record in the "action packed" category. From the moment Belinda Lee turns up fresh from England to marry her pen-pal (Patrick McOoohan) it is lust205 words
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Article128 1959-01-09 8 GORY GLORY ON A WILD FRONTIER 'Frontier Rangers' (MOM) is a gory adventure film set in 1750. and concerning the efforts of American rangers to deal with spies and maurauding Indians who menaced colonists in the Algonquin country. My historical knowledge of the time is not enough for me to128 words
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Article, Illustration218 1959-01-09 8 GUN-SHY KEN TAMES WEST— AND JAYNE I HAVE often wonder--1 ed why Hollywood has not drawn more on Western films as a source of comedy. Many of them are funny, of course, but not often intentionally so. But in "The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw," 20th-cen-tury Fox certainly went all out218 words
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Article84 1959-01-09 8 We see so few ballet films in Malaya that a new French 10-minute colour production, "The Gentleman Burglar," should be much appreciated. Beautifully danced by members of the Ballet d'Etoile, it has all the charm of clever decor and brilliant colour photography, as well as an84 words
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Miscellaneous246 1959-01-09 8 Straits Times Crossword H~~_H~~^H HBJ ■Bb^l* B^ BBj^ ACROSS 5. Assumed to be a donation/ I ZXie*(? f O, OOmSPO^ 6.gch 3^3^o U? dp« t «au IG.Keep.ngtheoldWyUedupT 9 &to 11. Rude ro^ne at the J-d here^t -JMIO)^ 13. It h BS a depressing effect 1^. h ?!f7 h la^? r246 words
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Article, Illustration1403 1959-01-09 9 Professor Hale to leave his small back room for good NOT SPECTACULAR AS A STUDENT-HE SAYS THE PROFESSOR in the small back room of the bacteriology department of the University of Malaya, 41 -year-old James Hale, who suddenly found himself in the public eye at the height of the recent1,403 words
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Advertisement335 1959-01-09 9 T H{. r r' ■^■H i&iSStt Glaze for floo r5 J £v V a *d furniture y •IvX»X»X s^or vX*!'Xv SiSSx': Svg:; W/??:- Keeps floors and furniture bright! x x x«x x': X*X*X*X Silicones, brightest news in polish, are here, now, in .vXvX*! i'i'Xvivi Goddard's Sllicona Wax -the wax for335 words
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Miscellaneous144 1959-01-09 9 Carmen iV Co. By Ma* COlD" a NICE *^fm&l ■Mh! I I i uuc auc jo pw^kf 1 IN4 l\^^^^ 1- \'v^.^B^i«w^^a^i«iiiiiß tfli^Bftr^i js« iv M f Thy Saint By Lenlie Charterin Uivii Tracy By Chester Gauid HB| I W THE LITTLE DEMON'S I TMEV MAY B€ ABI.E "HD [7144 words
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507 1959-01-09 10 TIN PRICE RISE HALTED AFTER THREE DAYS OF GAIN By Our Market Correspondent AFTER gaining nearly six dollars in the pa>t three days the price of tin on the Singapore Market yesterday underwent a reaction and fell $1.75 to $385.62} per picul. There was less tin on offer an estimated507 words
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Article108 1959-01-09 10 Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange noon prices per picul yesterday were: Copra: steady; UK/Continent January/February $3b>j buyers. *40'^. beilers. Coconut oil: steady; bulk *62' J sellers, drum $64 3 sellers. Peppnr: steady; no business was reported done, Munlok white $128, 2-arawak $127. special Sarawak blac': $70 (all unchanged). Singapore108 words
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Article129 1959-01-09 10 MELBOURNE, Thurs. INVESTMENT shares on the Stock Exchange here today, maintained a firm tone with generally narrow price movements. Mining *hare* held a firm tone on average volume trading. Commonwealth bonds recorded a steady tone. Loans 3>t% 1956-59 riOO Bs. 9d. Bank of N.S.W £39 seller Con. Zinc129 words
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Article95 1959-01-09 10 The Malayan Exchange Banks' Association made '.he following changes in its rates to merchants yesterday (all rates to $100 1 Canada: buying airmail T.T.I 31 7/8 O.D. 32. 90 d/st 32 5/16 credit bills. 32 7/16 trade bills. Selling T.T. or O.D. ready: Canada 31 7 16; French95 words
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Article83 1959-01-09 10 THE Federation's Minister of Finance has Axed the following price* for calculating eastern* duties for the week beginning on Jan. 8. Rubber 84» 4 cento a lb. Copra MM a ton. Coconut oil 11.021 a ton. Palm oU 5554.Z5 a ten. Palm kernels 540 C.50 a ten. The83 words
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Article27 1959-01-09 10 SINGAPORE JAN. 8. RUBBER: 8«\ cents per lb. (up seven-eighths of a cent). TIN: $385.62' 2 per picul (down $i.75). Estimated unofficial offering 130 tons.27 words
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Article526 1959-01-09 10 The Malayan Share Brokers' Association reported yesterday "Industrials and tins were steady at quotations while rubbers were a shade better. The turnover was small." Singapore and Federation broker* reported the following business: Fed. Dispensary $1.10; Fraser Si Neave ords $1.54 lOL). 81.58; Gammon $1.75 (OL), $1.79 and $1.80;526 words
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Article22 1959-01-09 10 Malayan Share Market: Jan. 8 Jan. 7 Industrials: 90.3€ M.26 Tins: 89.57 89.42 Robbers (S) 109.69 109.09 Jan. 1 1958=1««.22 words
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Article175 1959-01-09 10 Ship* lying alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves or expected today are: Surat 1/2, Hai Lee 4/5, Seibun Naru bA, Kampala 6/7, Kunlkawa Maru 8/9. Benmhor 10/11, Japan 13/14, Hlmeji Maru 15/16, Teucer 18. State of Andhra 19/20, Rajah Brooke 21/22, Mandama 23/24, Bidor 25. Tam&shlma Maru 27/28,175 words
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Article35 1959-01-09 10 The following further December crops are notified: Amalgamated Malay 101.500 lb.. Baaaett 44.500 lb., Borelli 141.000 lb.. BukK Kepong 30.500 lb.. < onnemara 71.000 lb., Kuala Sldlm 145.653 lb.. and New Serendah 97.000 lb.35 words
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Article144 1959-01-09 10 January first grade robber buyers f.o.b. closed in Singapore yesterday at 86H cents per lb.. up seven-eighths of a cent on Wednesdays closing price. The tone was steady. Closing prices In cents per lb. yesterday were: OFFICIAL: Int 1 R S.S Spot fob. buyers 86. sellers 36 (Norn.>;144 words
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Advertisement705 1959-01-09 10 NOTICES NOTICE k£: NEW COUNTRY HOTEL NOTICE is hereby given thai I. CHTJNO HAI KYE. of 36« a. Tanjong Katong Road, ceased to operate the New Country Hotel of No. 1. Bartley Road. Singapore, on the 31st December, 1958 CHUNG HAI KYE. SOUTHERN MALAYAN TIN DREDGING LIMITED (Incorporated in England)705 words
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Advertisement617 1959-01-09 10 NOTICES I NOTICE FEDERATION Or MALATA 560.000.00U/--«*4% REGISTERED STOCE j IM4/74. NOTICE Is hereby given that the Register of the above-men- I tloned Stock will be closed from 18th to 31st January. 1959. both days inclusive, for preparation oi Interest Warrants. C. E. GASCOIGNE. Registrar, Public Debt Office. Federation Of617 words
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Advertisement757 1959-01-09 10 NOTICES PERAK TURF CLUB A Branch Office of this Club has been opened at No. 15 Anson Road. TELOK ANSON. (or Uie convenience of members residing in Telok Anson and its environments. Ordinary Members. Subscribing Members and Day Memoers can purchase Unlimited Sweeps, Cash Sweeps and Numbers Forecast through this757 words
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Advertisement605 1959-01-09 10 "K LINE" J«P«a USA P.ci£ic/A.l«n«lc Coast Service mmmtrnW Ist call MM/, HK Koto Ellu mNT •Ma wmr'm 2 1 7, J U.S.A. P.citic Attend. C 0.,, Exp-e.. s^vlo. "Taritawa Man" Minim fiki iIA HK ETA L "A HV L •SB mmT m m can g > loading direct for Hoiikon/605 words
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Advertisement1617 1959-01-09 11 Ten* 1405 MANSFIELD tfc CO., LTD. Tab »*m (IS liaas) (Incarporatao in Smgaoortj (11 IMwt) Sir" THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE 'C SAILINGS TO LIVERPOOL GUSCOW, LOHDOH t CONTINENTAI PORTS 'Via Sum witk htertj ta tracaM via Paaaaia er Caae at C*M Hate) Carriers option to proceed ma other ports ta1,617 words
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Advertisement2548 1959-01-09 11 mm 1 1 msi 1 1 1 J J kVrWrt ill 11 5 m BAST ASIATIC LINES HOMEWARD SAIUHtS FM AIEH, PORT SAID. GENOA AMTWEIV MTTEMAks. AMSTERDAM BREMEH. RAMBURS. COPEHNUEN lOTRENBUM ANO MLS S'pora P. S'Mro P*nan| "SIENA"* IJI/H 11 JM 11 JM "IALANBIA"** <S/21 JM 22/23 JM 24/2S laa2,548 words
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Advertisement1271 1959-01-09 11 McALISTER 6c CO.. LTD. lEL N* ItOOl BLLBatUCAM LIMBS KLAVBNBBS LIHB IOHDU* NAVM. MTTERBAM lM ArMELES. SAN FRf^ciSCO **MBUM UATILE. «ANCOUVER 1 PORTLAND *M Ml U.S.* North AtiMtir »ort> tccaptiw carte for Ceatral I SmU MM Canada anmca CITY SF lIVEIPOOI SIOHXV'IIE S'aart P. S'hai* rtnani Soort s fenant IS/141,271 words
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Article, Illustration141 1959-01-09 12 Air France prepares for jet age AIR France is going ahead with its preparations for the jet age and within the next three months will place the French twin-jet aircraft, the Caravelle, on its short and mediumdistance lines. This was stated by Mr. M. Colas, resident representative for Singapore. Malaya141 words
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Article367 1959-01-09 12 Colony copra trade slump in 1958 TURNOVER DOWN BY NEARLY 26 PER GENT JMIK increasing difficulty in obtaining substantial quantities of copra, which grew more acute in the last quarter of 1958, has considerably hit Singapore's trade in the commodity. The turnover of business in copra last year was 25.7367 words
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91 1959-01-09 12 Commercial News and views compoled by Goeffrey boland Lorry sales up in 1959? A PREDICTION that the lorry Industry will sell fully 25 per cent more new units In 1959 than In 1958 has been made by Mr. Herman Sattler. assistant general sales manager for Chevrolet lorries. He said his91 words
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Article, Illustration102 1959-01-09 12 CHAIRMAN TO RETURN TO UJL rE former chairman and Joint managing director, of W. H. Day and Co. Ltd., Mr. Robin Kelly, will be returning to Britain next week. Mr. Kelly first came to Singapore in May 1954 when he joined the staff of \V. H Day and Co. When102 words
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Article216 1959-01-09 12 rpHAILAND will exhibit between $50,000 and $80,000 of her agricultural products at the Singapore Constitution Exposition to be opened on January 24. said the Siamese Trade Commissioner in Singapore, Mr. Winai Pachimsawat, yesterday. He said that a pavilion had been specially designed by a team of216 words
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Article35 1959-01-09 12 Mr Bamuel R. Hogg has been elected to the board of United Patanl t Malaya) Rubber Estates. Mr. Richard Albagll, Mr. James Edgar and Mr. Henry J. E. Marr have resigned as directors.35 words
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143 1959-01-09 12 rpHE Nationalist Chinese X Government is considering subsidising exports to Singapore and Malaya, reports Reuter. The report said that the move was to counter the boycott made by the Communist Chinese Government late last year on goods for Singapore and Malaya. The most likely143 words
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Article, Illustration236 1959-01-09 12 Singapore bank to introduce new banking service A NEW idea in banking service, whereby a cus- tomer can deposit or withdraw his money without having to enter the bank, will be introduced in Singapore this year. The project will be undertaken by the Overseas Union Bank. Ltd., as part of236 words
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Article28 1959-01-09 12 Mr. K. M. U. Anderson has been appointed a director and chairman of the Sendayan (F.M.S.) Rubber Company and chairman of Port Dickson-Lukut (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates.28 words
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Article108 1959-01-09 12 Ford output last year was record THE Ford Motor Co. A Ltd. of Dagenham, Essex, hit a new record in 1958 with total production of 417,000 vehicles. Announcing this, the company said that the year's sales at home and in overseas markets each exceeded 200.000 vehicles. The company's previous output108 words
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Advertisement235 1959-01-09 12 FAMOUS >^^^BHiiHm SINCE 'M r Sh^^hP MANUFACTURED I Pfj^ljil WATCH Wf *H Switzerland vIW. WRITE FOR ILLUSTRATED FOLDER SALES AND SERVICE Yon/or 37/40 SI G E AP r DE Going Abroad? Possibly you're oft on leave .Manager, Strait* Budget, or maybe going oversea* to Time* House, River Valley ■tudy. Whatever235 words
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Advertisement64 1959-01-09 12 A 148-42 j^^Hjjj SOUTH AFRICA"""! CUT OUT THIS COUPON AND SEND TO> |i i(^ .y|| The Senior Trade Commissioner WT \mc IHr lor the Union of South Africa in East Asia KPM Building. Robinson Road, Singapore. K|^^g^p^ Please send me a list ol names and addresses ol South African Exporters64 words
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648 1959-01-09 13 Chanteur D' Amour does winning gallop over 3f OS THE TRACK with EPSOM JEEP IPOH, Thursday. (JHANTEUR D' AMOUR, with Abdul Wahab up, galloped like a winner on the training track here this morning when he reeled off 3f in 37 4/5. Chanteur D' Amour, runner-up to Yes Dear in648 words
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Article, Illustration280 1959-01-09 13 NO BREACH OF CONTRACT, SAYSPIGGOTT NICE, Thursday. DRITISH Jockey Lester Piggott said here yes- terday he was returning home to Britain in a few days after a season of racing in South Africa. "My return Is normal,' he said. "I have completed my work In Capetown. I had no specialReuter - 280 words
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Article184 1959-01-09 13 rDH. Thurs. Perak, the Northern finalists in the HMS Malaya Cup rugger competition, have begun Intensive training for the final against Singapore, scheduled for Jan. 17 In Kuala Lumpur. In an effort to keep the Cup in the Federation, other states are helping in184 words
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60 1959-01-09 13 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Singapore Asians team to meet Selmngor Asians in their All-Bines Cup Rugby match at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday will be: Hardial Singh; Pachymuthu. Wells. Kamli. Jit Imm; Hashini. Omar Rejab: Paramasivam. Kandiah Noel Ng. Salleh, Slew Kow, Scharenguivel, Kraal. Jabbar. The60 words
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112 1959-01-09 13 —Pantjarobah tested in racing conditions p.WTJAROBAH, a Class 3 horse Previously barred for life for "dangerous behaviour" during a race, was tested under full racing conditions here this morning. Ridden by apprentice Buang. Pantjarobah lined up with live other horses Expensive Hobby (Ward) Captain Marvel (Dragon). Grand Coup (Mortimer), General112 words
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228 1959-01-09 13 PWD claim Marines break league rule SINGAPORE, Thurs The P.W.D. Sports Club will lodge a protest with the Singapore Government Services Football Association soon. The protest h against Marines S.C. over the SOSFAs Div. 2B league match played at Kallang today. It is alleged that Marines S.C. when beating P.W.D.228 words
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Article52 1959-01-09 13 Sedgman routs Cooper 6-2, 6-2 MELBOURNE. Thurs. Ashley Cooper. Wimbledon champion and Australian Davis Cup player, was beaten 6-2. 6-2 tonight by fellow Australian Frank Sodgman in a professional match. In another match Ton? Trabert. former American Davis Cup player, beat lefthander M>rvyn Rose, who also recently turned professional, 6-3,Reuter - 52 words
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Advertisement834 1959-01-09 13 ACCOMMODATION VACANT it Wordm ti (Mim.) Box it et*. oxtrm. MODERN FULLY FURNISHED bungalow. Dunearn Park, high elevation quiet surroundings, 3 bediooms. H/C longbath. Telephone, aU conveniences. Box A57C7 S T LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED EUROPEAN 2 bedroom flats with huge playground In quiet surroundings available immediately rental $400/- View phone *****834 words
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Advertisement897 1959-01-09 13 TUITION to Word, ti (Mim.)— Box M et,. txtrm. UNIVERSAL DRIVING SCHOOL for correct, safest rapid methods. Twenty hourly lessons $100/-; Ten $55/- hourly $6/-. Experienced Instructors, Telephone *****. VACANCIES! Rapid Course: Starting Monday: Stenography, Secretarial (Morning Evening, Typewriting. Shorthand. Bookkeeping (anytime 1. Register early: Raja's College, (Glan Singh's 2na.897 words
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Advertisement842 1959-01-09 13 VEHICLES FOR SALB It Word* ti (Mim.)— Box M eU. mxtrm. ONE (1) 9 TON Austin Van in good running order, 1951 Model. bast ofler. Phone *****. CHEVROLET HARD TOP Reglatered 12.4.57. One owner, syce driven. Excellent condition. What offers. For Inspection. Phone ***** Office Hour*. 1955 MORRIS MINOR. Comprehensive842 words
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Article79 1959-01-09 14 RUENOS AIRES. Thurs. The M.C.C. amateur touring team beat the Argentina Cricket Club here yesterday by an Innings and 101 runs with only 25 minutes left for play. Lan Bedford (Middlesex) took ten wickets for 95 rur> in the match Wlcketkeej^r C. B. How lands (Cambridge)Reuter - 79 words
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Article46 1959-01-09 14 RANGKOK, Thurs The visiting Malayan Combined Schools soccer team drew 1-1 In their match against the Combined Siamese Universities team here last, night. The Siamese team opened scoring after 10 minutes but the Malayans equalised shortly after. Neither side scored in the second half46 words
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195 1959-01-09 14 VIC NAYAGAM - Brazilian club may visit Malaya WHAT OFFERS? ASKS CABLE FROM HONG KONG F.A. VIC NAYAGAM HK BOUND BANGO WANT TO PLAY IN JAPAN AND FEDERATION By Kuala Lumpur, Thurs. gANGO, a leading Brazilian soccer club, may play in Malaya next month Dr. S. Ichida, the leader of the visiting Japanese195 words
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307 1959-01-09 14 KEN FERNANDEZ - Don't strike us off say Services KEN FERNANDEZ By Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. TTiHE Federation Combined Services and the Singapore Joint Services have A protested to the F. A. of Malaya over its decision to strike them off as affiliates. Squadron Leader Scott, secretary of the Federation Combined Services, in a307 words
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Article, Illustration220 1959-01-09 14 Refereeing should be improved —Ichida 'Merdeka Stadium lights not bright enough 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— Dr. S. Ichida, the leader of the visiting Japanese team and a director of the Japanese Football Association. thinks th.it the floodlighting at the Merdeka Stadium is not bright enough. He said that the towers220 words
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Article235 1959-01-09 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— A fighting second half rally enabled the Japanese national soccer team to lorce a 2-2 draw against Selangor In the last match of their Federation tour at the Merdeka Stadium before a poor crowd of 3.000 tonight. After pressing from the start and235 words
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102 1959-01-09 14 BANGKOK, Thurs. Tan Joe Hock of Indonesia won the men's singles final in international badminton here last night when he defeated Chmroen Watanasin of Siam. 15-10, 9-15, 15.6. Earlier Charoen paired with Kamol Suthavsmirh to win the men's doubles final against AbdullahReuter - 102 words
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229 1959-01-09 14 SINGAPORE, Thursday. SINGAPORE Hockey Association's scouts watching the under-23 League match between Harlequins and Playfair, left the padang today impressed Ijv the performance of goalkeeper Arthur Sta Maria. It was Sta Maria's good goalkeeping that saved Harlequins from a bigger trouncing than 2-0. On229 words
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Article165 1959-01-09 14 RAWHIDES scored their third successive win in the League when they beat Combined Schools 3-0 at Serangoon Road. Rawhides took the lead In the fifth minute through Keok Meng, who went through on his own to beat Balblr. They led by this ..oul at half time.165 words
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Article32 1959-01-09 14 SINGAPORE. Thurs.— A hattrick by V Rajoo enabled Arsenal to beat Indian Brotherhood B.C. 3-1 in the Tamil Festival soccer tournament at Parrer Park today. Syed All scored for 1.8.5.C.32 words
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937 1959-01-09 14 JACK FINGLETON - May's men must break barrier of bowling doubt JACK FINGLETON AUSTRALIA TWO UP— AND VITAL TEST BEGINS TODAY From Sydney, Thursday fTOMORROW in Syd--1 ney begins the vital to this stage Test of the current series between England and Australia. England must win to stay in the hunt and a937 words
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194 1959-01-09 14 RICHARDSON, LOADER ARE OUT OF ENGLAND 12 CJYDNEY, Thurs. Eng. 5 »5 land's answer to the opening batsmen weakness E root cause of their many batting failures was still in doubt when 12 players were named today for the critical Third Test against Australia starting here to. E morrow. The194 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous34 1959-01-09 14 HOCKEY: S.H.A. Under-2S League— Playfair v Rawhides, Serangoon Road; Harlequins v Crusaders, padang. Friendly: SCC v Singapore Malays, padang. BASKETBALL: Buona Vi.st«_V Youth Club Yew Kiah Cup com-^ petition. Buona Vista Road, 7.30 p.m.34 words
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