The Straits Times, 9 May 1961
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Title Section26 1961-05-09 1 /wemvES, MBKARY, iI^GAFQRE, 6. avihaui i»\ii v cihtii n:» sale rvrii »s 90,000 The Straits Times. /Ho""** Nat**" Estd. 1845 TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1961 15 CENTS26 words
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Article, Illustration537 1961-05-09 1 Trip follows 'difference' with the Tengku Medical grounds: Plane to Spore KUALA LUMPUR, Monday THE DIFFERENCE of opinion between the Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, and the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Inche Abdul Aziz bin Ishak, over the proposed setting up of a $25 million Urea537 words
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440 1961-05-09 1 OSLO, Monday. fllK FOREIGN Ministers of the Nato nations, meeting here, were told today that the United Stales is in a position to unit the potential threat i>f Russia's powerful nuclear strength. The UJS. Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Rusk, told theReuter - 440 words
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Article53 1961-05-09 1 WASHINGTON. Mon.— Sen. George D. Aiken. Republican Vermont. predicted today that Russia and Red China eventually will fight each other, possibly over Peking's desire for more arms. Sen. Aiken. a member of the Senate foreign relation committee, said the Chinese Communists would welcome a shooting war53 words
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18 1961-05-09 1 LATEST FIGHTERS TAKE OFF VIENTIANE. lour l.aulian (.«i\<uiiih il 'llaruird (isliters took oil uruied wilb rotkttv— l >' i18 words
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Article, Illustration322 1961-05-09 1 SULTANS SON WEDS GIRL HE MET AT A PARTY IN LONDON OEKAN. Mon. The 1 second son of the Sultan of Pahang, 24-year-old 2nd/Lt. Tengku Ibrahim, has married the daughter of a wealthy London industrialist. She is Miss Sally Bronstein. 19. a girl he met at a322 words
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140 1961-05-09 1 4 DEATHS REPORTED IN DAY IN SEGAMAT CEGAMAT, Mon. The deaths of three young children and an old man were reported to the police here today. A schoolboy Ismail bin Mohamed Tahir. 14, was swept away and drowned when he went swimming with friends in the Segamat river. Body recovered140 words
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55 1961-05-09 1 SOPHIA GETS INVITATION FOR MOSCOW CANNES. Mon.— The Russians have Invited Sophia Loreu to come to Moscow. The invitation to the Italian star was made by Mrs. Ekaterlna Furtseva, Russian Minister of Culture. Mrs. Furtscva asked Miss Loren to come with her film "La Ciocalara" to open the Moscow filmUP - 55 words
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Article51 1961-05-09 1 LUANDA. Angola. Mon. Bands of terrorists have been hurling themselves in "suicide attacks" against San Salvador de Congo In an effort to break through U> the former Belgian Congo frontier. Portuguese news agency reports said today. Attacks have been directed at the airport rather than against the51 words
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128 1961-05-09 1 VIENTIANE. Monday. TWO GOVERNMENT soldiers were killed and at least three injured during fighting which broke out near Ban Napheng, 26 miles north of Vientiane, yesterday. An eyewitness said there were three clashes in the region during the day. both sides using grenades andReuter - 128 words
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48 1961-05-09 1 DRUNK PROWLER STABBED BY CHURCH OFFICIAL MANILA. Mon. A drunk, who entered a church during mass, was stabbed to death by a church attendant in Leyte Del Sur. central Philippines. The man was reported to have been molesting people inside the church when the attendant stabbed him.— Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article45 1961-05-09 1 LONDON. Mon— A Magistrates In a Loncon court today remanded a British Airways Corporation loader, Philip John Ilbury. 30. in custody for one week on a charge of stealing a mallbag containing five packets of diamonds valued at £60.000 at London Airport. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article33 1961-05-09 1 GLASGOW, Mon. More than 5,000 of the 7.000 school teachers In Glasgow's J4B schools stayed away from their classrooms today to begin a one-week official strike over pay and recruitment.— Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article167 1961-05-09 1 REVOLVER THREAT TO CINEMA MANAGER DURING STRUGGLE SINGAPORE. Mun.-A lone gunman today snatched 59.000 from a theatre manager during a mid-day bold-up in front of the Hollywood Theatre in TanJong Katong Road. The robbery took place in full view of hawkers, pedestrians and cinema workers. The167 words
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455 1961-05-09 2 WASHINGTON. Monday rpilK United States has decided to put stronger pressure on President Ngo Dinh Diem for domestic reforms to prevent the story of Laos being repeated in South Vietnam. This pressure will be linked with increased military aid. Administration sources in Washington455 words
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107 1961-05-09 2 IJONG KONG, Mon.— China's four top leaders are presently on a meet-the-people tour of the country to try to solve its internal problems. According to the official press the four, who include Mr. Mao Tse-tung, are in different provinces conducting cordial talksUPI - 107 words
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Article78 1961-05-09 2 BBC panel was strictly for birds T ONDON, Mon.— The BBC ±j panel-dlscusslon programme, "Birds In Britain," yesterday presented a panel of talking birds. Nine mynahs, parrots, cockatoos ana budgerigars took part in the 30-mi-nute programme, on which the only human voice was that of chairman James Fisher. At the78 words
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Article232 1961-05-09 2 WASHINGTON. Mon CTATE Department officials said yesterday that the United States and Russia had agreed to open diplomatic exchanges in mid- June on strictly procedural matters related to disarmament negotiations planned to take place later this year. Mr. Khrushchev said in a speech in Yerevan,232 words
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Article96 1961-05-09 2 U.S. food for peace council WASHINGTON, Mon. President Kennedy has appointed a 24-member food for peace council to lead an attack on world hunger. As the co-chairmen, he named Mr. James A. Michener, of Honolulu. Hawaii, the Pulitzer prize winning author, and Mrs. Raymond Clapper, of Washington, widow of theUPI - 96 words
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Article36 1961-05-09 2 KANSAS CITY. Mon.—Tornadoes again battered the central midwest last night after 36 hours of devastation In which twisters and floodIng in Arkansas killed at least seven people and caused damage estimated at $30 million.36 words
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126 1961-05-09 2 NEW ANTI-CASTRO ARMY OF 200 AMERICANS BEGINS TRAINING IN U.S. HOUSTON (Texas). Monday. AN anti-Castro army of about 200 American volunteers have begun training in M'ami. said the Houston Post. The paper quoted the Commanding Officer, George Tanner, of Miami, as saying he would not send the troops to Cuba126 words
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Miscellaneous14 1961-05-09 2 FHE GAMBOLS By Barry Appleby (you pop lunch •wwi) J\\ \J*IS?J S aIVuH. «ou«woo«14 words
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Miscellaneous503 1961-05-09 2 French composer Erik Batle's Parade. WASHINGTON: The U.B. Congressional Space Committee has urged the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to make a greater effort to develop a nuclear-powered space rocket. HONG KONG: Measles killed 351 people In the first three months of this year more than 100 times as many503 words
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161 1961-05-09 3 BANDA IS BACK: U.S. WILL AID US, HE SAYS BLANTYRE, Mon.— Dr. Hastings Banda said here today the United States was ready and willing to give financial and technical aid as soon as Nyasaland became independent. Dr. Banda was speaking on his return from a fund-rai-sing tour of the U.S.Reuter - 161 words
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501 1961-05-09 3 Angola storm is expected at Nato conference OSLO, Monday "PORTUGAL'S troubles in its West African Colony of Angola may cause a storm at the three-day Nato Foreign Si misters' conference which opened in Oslo today, on the 16th anniversary of VE-Day. The conference is being presided over by the new501 words
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Article, Illustration76 1961-05-09 3 \JK REG EVANS, an Australian accountant and former sub-lieutenant in the Australian Coast Watching organisation (centre), who rescued President Kennedy (left) and his PT boat crew in 1943, visits Mr. Kennedy in the White House. He presented the President with a painting showing Mr. Kennedy arriving76 words
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286 1961-05-09 3 MIAMI, Mon. The Cuban Press said yesterday that thousands of Russians have volunteered their services to Cuba to build what Premier Fidel Castro called a "Stalingrad defence" against possible invasion by the United States. Dr. Castro warned of a possible U.S. invasion in a286 words
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113 1961-05-09 3 HUSSEIN WANTS STADIUM AS WEDDING GIFT AMMAN, Mon. King Hussein yesterday told his Prime Minister. Mr Bahjat Talhouni, that he wanted all his wedding presents used to help build a sports stadium, which he believes Jordan badly needs. The Government immediately opened a drive for contributions to pay for the113 words
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Article33 1961-05-09 3 NEW DELHI, Mon. An Indian expedition has con» quered the 24.858-foot Annafurna Third, the only hiiherto unclimbed peak In the Himalayan Annapurna range, the All India Radio reported today.33 words
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248 1961-05-09 3 T<HE HAGUE, Mon. Diplomatic intervention by the United States and Britain in Jakarta some weeks ago has led to an apparent easing of tension in the Indonesian-Dutch conflict over West Irian, authoritative sources here said yesterday. The sources said that a strong warning byUPI - 248 words
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Article61 1961-05-09 4 SINGAPORE, Mon. The first of a series of lectures for tenants of the Housing and Development Board began here tonight at the Havelock Road Community Centre. Another meeting wii 1 be held there on May 25. The Board will later get community centres to organise informal discussion61 words
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Article220 1961-05-09 4 3 youths tell court how gang trapped them in lane gINGAPORE, Mon. Three youths, turned away from a cinema because they could not get tickets, found themselves trapped by armed robbers, a court was told today. Kg Liang Kee, his brother, Liang Kiang, and a friend, Ang220 words
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178 1961-05-09 4 POLICE TO SPONSOR BOYS' CLUBS IN S'PORE SINGAPORE, Mon. The Singapore Police Force is planning to organise a number of police boys' clubs shortly to encourage youths to grow up as useful and responsible citizens. The Commissioner of Police. Mr. A. E G. Blades said this tonight when he opened178 words
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Article107 1961-05-09 4 SINGAPORE. Mon. St. Andrew's Cathedral here has called upon the public to give generously on Its Flag Day on Thursday to raise money for the Anglican Fund for the under-privileged. In an appeal over Radio Singapore last night, the Bishop of Singapore and Malaya, the Rt.107 words
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Article, Illustration41 1961-05-09 4 MR. N. T. R. SINGAM, Editor of the Sunday Mail, and Miss Constance D'Cruz. journalist daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred D'Cruz, of Flower Road, who were married at the Cathedral of Good Shepherd yesterday. Straits Times pit turr.41 words
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Article35 1961-05-09 4 SINGAPORE, Mon. The Singapore Battalion of the Boys' Brigade will hold a presentation of Queen's Badges at a service at Christ Methodist Church, 5i miles East Coast Road, on Sunday, at 4 p.m.35 words
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Article26 1961-05-09 4 SINGAPORE. Mon.— Water will be cut off in Lorong Ampas between Kirn Keat Road and Jalan Ampas, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow.26 words
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99 1961-05-09 4 WARRANT FOR A DEAD MAN STRUCK OUT SINGAPORE, Mon. A new magistrate, starting his first day's work, was today asked by a police prosecutor to strike out a warrant of arrest issued in March against Loo Tsan. a boatman. Mr. Edward P. F. Lam (ranted the request on being told99 words
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340 1961-05-09 4 SINGAPORE, Mon. INSPECTION of elec- toral registers began in 60 centres in Singapore and the Southern Islands today, and according to a spokesman of the elections office, people were showing "more interest than ever before" in ensuring that their names are on the register. The340 words
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Article261 1961-05-09 4 SINGAPORE, Monday. A POLICE supervisee who was convicted by the A third criminal district court here today for being found out of doors at night, and also for falling to make his weekly report, said he got into this trouble because of hunger. Pleading261 words
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Article57 1961-05-09 4 SINGAPORE, Mon.— Mr. G. W. Bartholomew, a lecturer in commercial law at the Faculty of Law in the Universly of Malaya, will speak on "Abortion Legal or Illegal", at a luncheon meeting of the V's Men's Club of Singapore (Beta Chapter) in the Golden Venus Room, Orchard57 words
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Miscellaneous172 1961-05-09 4 mHE following Is today's 1 schedule of civil aircraft movements at Paya Lebax airport, Singapore. ARRIVALS BO AC: From London, Dus.seldorf, Beirut, Bahreii:, Bombay, Colombo (8A712) 440 p.m. Pan-American: From Jakarta 'PA818) 9.40 ajn. Garuda: From Jakarta (GA--800) 8 ajn. KLM: From Amsterdam, Geneva, Rome, Cairo, Dhahran, Karachi. Bangkok (KLB3I;172 words
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Miscellaneous250 1961-05-09 4 Garuda: To Kuala Lumpur. Medan (0A993) 9.30 a.m.; to Jakarta (OA801) 8.50 ajn. Cathay Pacific: To Bangkok, Hong Kong (CX724) 9 a.m. Pan -American: To Saigon, Manila. Honolulu, Los Angeles (PA818) 10.30 a.m. Thai International: To Jakarta (TO401) 6.30 p.m. Qantaa: To Bangkok, Calcutta, Karachi, Cairo. Rome, London (QFS7I) 6250 words
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652 1961-05-09 5 JUDGMENT FOR CLERK WHOSE CONDUCT WAS 'DISCREDITABLE' KUALA LUMPUR, Monday "IVTE. Justice Ong in the High Court here today ruled that a clerk A who loaned 514,740 to the management of a private school was not a moneylender according to law. He gave652 words
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142 1961-05-09 5 NEW NAME: FEDERATION OF MALAYA CEYLONESE IT L ALA LUMPUK. Mon.— The Ceylon Federation of Malaya has decided to change its name to the Federation of Malaya Ceylonese to make it sound more appropriate. At its annual meeting yesterday, the president. Oato Sir Clous h Thuraisinsham. appealed to all Ceylonesc142 words
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Article80 1961-05-09 5 100 court spectators searched ITUANTAN, Mon. Police searched about 100 spectators as they left the court house here today after a case in which 24 people were charged with attendlnß an Ang Bin Hoay secret society initiation ceremony was mentioned. The initiation ceremony was allegedly held at the Chinese cemetery80 words
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Article48 1961-05-09 5 JOHORE BAHRU. Mon.— Two labourers, Tahir bin Slder. 39. and Lahin bin Lepls, 25, were admitted to hospital here last night with head injuries. A tree, uprooted during a storm, had crashed on to the tent in which they were sleeping at Rompln.48 words
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Article, Illustration317 1961-05-09 5 Boestamam to get new top job in Front RURAL AREA WORK 'OF PREMIER IMPORTANCE' DENANG. Mon. In- che Ahmad Boestamam, former national chairman of the Socialist Front, will be recommended for a new top party post. The front's national secretariat announced today It would recommend to the national executive that317 words
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Article134 1961-05-09 5 ALOR STAR. Mon DERLIS police last night detained seven men and x seized two home-made revolvers and three rounds of ammunition from a car at a road block near the Kan gar police station. Acting on a tip-off, the police set up road blocks at134 words
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116 1961-05-09 5 Canvassing ban: 'Please explain 5 call T7UALA LUMPUR. Mon. 1V The Election Commission has been asked to clarify cer tain points in the new regulations banning all convassing on polling days. This was stated today by the secretary to the commission, Mr. F Lees. The request was contained In a116 words
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262 1961-05-09 5 KUANTAN. Mon 'JTiE small island of Pulau Tioman, about 70 miles off the Pahang coast, has not been left out of the giant rural development programme. Five-year projects for this Island with a population of 1.200, mostly fishermen and coconut growers,262 words
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Article40 1961-05-09 5 JOHORE BAHRU, Mon The Police Administrative and Clerical Services Union branch here tlected Mr. A. Arunasalam as chairman at Its recent general meeting. Mr. G. S. Parapharaj was elected secretary and Mr Tan Song Poh treasurer.40 words
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Article214 1961-05-09 5 109-book Japanese gift to Malaya KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. One hundred and nine Japanese books, which will be valuable in the study of Japanese and Asian history, were handed over to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malaya, Sir A'exander Oppenheim, today, by the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Wataru Okuma. The presentation214 words
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Article90 1961-05-09 5 SINGAPORE. Mon— For the second time running No. 60 (Meteor Night Fighters') Squadron has won the Scarf Trophy for being the most proficient squadron of the Far East Air Force in the use of fighter and ground attack weapons. The squadron based at Tengah. won the90 words
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Advertisement219 1961-05-09 5 STEEDMAN'S TEETHING JELLY Stops pain in NO TIME Releases congestion and so relieves pressure and pain. Definitely prevents infection commonly attracted to the Inflamed area. A recommended safeguard against Thrush. A companion product to the famous Soothing J'owiicis, Stecdman's Teething telly is a new approach to the troublesome teething time,219 words
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Advertisement390 1961-05-09 5 FRIGIDAIRE HAS[ JTO OFFER J^f^JJ TZ^ Custom DcLne ACDOM FRIGIDAIRE uh.p. PAST COOLING AIR CONDITION** Featuring new Pin-Fin dehumidi-coil for more efficient speed cooling FOR ONLY $40/- A MONTH (S'por^ (WITH SMALL DOWN PAYMENT) ALSO AVAILABLE:--1 h.p. Model for only $38/- a month 1.1 h.p. Model for only $49/- a390 words
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417 1961-05-09 6 'JMIK spectacle tick! is undergoing a change. It is a change so slow but steady, that in ;i lew years time there will be many who will prefer contact lenses to a cumbersome pair of glasses. And it is the feminine group that417 words
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Article, Illustration75 1961-05-09 6 YOU CAN feel really (ay in this colourful outfit modelled by Barbara. The unusual cotton skirt with the Satehmo print, is predominantly brown in colour with a sprinkling of red. yellow and green. Kven the handbag is made of the same material. The (rypsr blouse with75 words
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Article105 1961-05-09 6 A THIRD edition of "Good Food From Singapore" containing recipes contributed by members of the Services and civilians, will be published shortly. The two previous editions were completely sold out. The last edition, almost twice the size of the first, contained 200 pages and no less than105 words
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Article243 1961-05-09 6 TO MAKE A FORTUNE IS EASY I AM always reading or hearing about really marvellous little housewives who modestly set out to make some extra money In their spare time and finish up with a fortune. Their success-stories suggest that just anyone can do it. One way is to get243 words
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Article244 1961-05-09 6 IF you are a working 1 girl you will know the importance of looking chic throughout the day. Bosses expect this from every woman they employ. Your grooming and care for your personal appearance are so often taken as a guide to your efficiency. The244 words
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Article, Illustration238 1961-05-09 6 Doris is back with a diploma DRETTY Doris Chan, a former office equipment demonstrator, is back in Singapore as a trained beautician after a special course in London and Paris. While In Paris for lour months Doris learnt face massage, skin care and beauty treatment. In London, she studied sales238 words
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Article25 1961-05-09 6 BEACH belles will be sporting the prettiest swimming caps in the future. Some will be really hlgh-fashlon. with masses of petal, and flowers.25 words
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Miscellaneous280 1961-05-09 6 Straits Times Crossword ACROSS In lie Welsn county <7). L Wo»l an angler llke& o> i»<e 6 Nobody 1 omltied to be ex«lmu ih at ease (4, 3. 2. "»us*«d (3. 2). t. A large cask is used for you l n ereBt perhaps about one's <3) lllnes* 9 Make280 words
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Article391 1961-05-09 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Monday Sardon has plan to beat pile-up of goods at Port Swettenham THE Minister of Transport, Inche Sardon bin Haji Jubir, today warned that firms responsible for the hold-up of traffic at Port Swettenham may be in for a rude shock. These firms had391 words
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Article, Illustration238 1961-05-09 7 J^UALA LUMPUR, Mon Six beauty queens arrived by air this evening to take part in the Miss Malaya contest to be held at the Federal Cinema here on Wednesday at 9 p.m. They are (from left in the above picture) Miss Sungei Patani. Chiew Jo238 words
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Article36 1961-05-09 7 SINGAPORE. Mon. The Government has declared Johdpur, Nagpur. Peshawar and Rawalpindi airports and Vi>akhupatnam and Chalna ports infected with smallpox. A Government gazette extraordinary today also said Dacca Airport was infected with cholera.36 words
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96 1961-05-09 7 |(UALA LUMPUR. Mon.— Professor Edward W. Berry, chairman of the Duke University Geology Department. North Carolina, will arrive here on May 31 to teach at the University of Malaya. Prof Berry. who was awarded a grant under the Smith-Mundt Act, will be a visiting96 words
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Article58 1961-05-09 7 KUANTAN. Mon.— The Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Dato Ong Yoke Lin, who is on a tour of Pahang. inspected the Kuantan district World Health Day exhibition on the town padang here today. The three-day exhibition in which five government departments are participating was opened by58 words
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Article189 1961-05-09 7 SINGAPORE. Mon. The Naval Base Labour Union here today submitted a new claim to the Admiralty for more pay on Dehalf of 9,000 industrial workers at naval establishments In Singapore It Is the first oT four Services employees' unions to demand a general pay rise. The189 words
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Miscellaneous201 1961-05-09 7 Buys Bunny By Balph Mieitnilt§hl /T-TEBBIFis) rPONT GO AWAY,'* I WHAT VvEAH...\| I _^am. P£*SONAUZEP fTrTio vmi pm m^ l- .*URP!>y NOW! I'VE GOT L KIS IT? C'MON... /m£&\OfSH TOHVIS.'J I PIP 7DU ENJOY I V -**>. A PPFSFA/T I Nn S GIVE Si (t^nnerJ/ J/71fizt\ rogEACHOFW M^ \«ve^ J^g/Br201 words
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Article61 1961-05-09 8 SS H „rrf« </h Vmin.im MR AND MRS BOOAR JOSEPH botk in mnaaport »nri H .I'm'n,n for ■h»tr valuabl* preaeata md cood MR DENIS CHONC >■■! l.im:lV Of Road than* friend* lor their kind ••«ut*ac*. ••n'ha. loan nt vehicle* upel al the funeral of their aon. i-hon«. MR. ANTHONY61 words
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Article220 1961-05-09 8 NEW CAR COATS Tor the en"r» < norn and dad— luat II Whttraoaya COOL OFF WITH a York Room AlrOaanahM aaa*--14 or more rooms Telephone I just arrived: Htm raaaa lr iniiiiniiiK faMMt Vleit DletlMlm'f Kiiinltiire Showrnom and irillon UREAT READINC M fttla mai romplite rani;e of Pan, rnnUllJ.220 words
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Article74 1961-05-09 8 M ti ..</. V. i Mm.)— llex i+.rli. txlrm COLOUR PHOTOORAPHV hae man? Qaaßaaarea and indui'ry. A<l--vtinh priMim i i,p to II" x m" rina i tin many purncludini; houae mana inea. I <rdt and Illuminated Whrni m r ii CBSMU record in ■tr ;il, nitiimeri.ial or '■'htmai puraaaaa74 words
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693 1961-05-09 8 The Straits Times Tuesday, May 9, 1961. Fresh Hope In Congo A month ago the Congo's President formally declared the willingness of his gov-i-mment to co-operate with the United Nations. The Coquilhatville conference was the necessary sequel, and tindramatic consequences of this Congolese summit meeting hold out hope at last693 words
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Article428 1961-05-09 8 As a result of the Umno 'General Assembly debate on the urea project, the executive I committee of the Urea and Paper Factory Co-operative i Society will meet today to discuss what it should do inext. It may well be that the I society will decide to press!428 words
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Article127 1961-05-09 8 More than 20 cases of malaria have been reported in Johore. This is not a serious outbreak, and should be controlled as the preventive measures in the area take effect. The South Johorr casea nevertheless are a reminder that the menace of malaria is ever-present. More than half127 words
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Article, Illustration1212 1961-05-09 8 uJH fW^HE French people heard of th© sudden collapse ot the Algiers IJS mutiny with surprise and relief. It meant that they could JB_ return to business as usual, and hand back the burden of the Algerian problem to General d© Gaulle, who seems now1,212 words
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LETTERS
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195 1961-05-09 8 I AM directed to retet to the report of the speech of Inche Abdul Aziz bin I.shak in Malacca on Sunday relating to the fertiliser project. Inche Abdul Aziz has asked me to clarify the two paragraphs referring to phosphate and the recent regional conference195 words
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Letter63 1961-05-09 8 JJURINO heavy rain 1 notice that the section of the -allway track between the causeway and Johore Bahru station becomes badly flooded. The permanent way becomes a millrace. Surely this will lead to undermining of the foundations, weakening of the track and possibly to danger? Something should be63 words
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Letter39 1961-05-09 8 IT Is good to know that Radio Malaya news-readers are now mostly Malayans. What I cannot understand Is why thfse so-called Malayan news-readers can't pronounce Malayan placenames in the manner that any Malayan would? MALAYAN Kuala Lumpur39 words
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Letter149 1961-05-09 8 THREE VISITS IT STILL 15... "VOTER'S" criticism that the procedure for obtaining Identity cards Involves three visits Is borne out fully by the Registration Officer of Ipoh. Mr. Gurcharan Singh, whose letter was obviously Intended to prove the opposite. Mr. Ourcharan Singh says a letter of appointment can be picked149 words
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Letter68 1961-05-09 8 A CIRCULAR which I have just received from a club In Penang says: "Treeujur- er s receipts will not be Issued for payment by cheque unless specially asked for In view of the application of the United Kingdom Cheques Act In Malaya." When was this Act made68 words
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346 1961-05-09 8 I ONDON, Mon. The fate of an astronaut —slow death in the cold wastes of outer space, or a safe landing on Mars or Venus may rest on revolutionary developments in space measurements announ ced here today. A team of scientists at JodrellReuter - 346 words
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Advertisement56 1961-05-09 8 "Ou. uJe/ tLdJC lk-laXu/ ttCtii Ux wJc ImxJla. U if New mHuink by PARKER Over 500 formula* were developed before Parker was atigfied that SUPER QUINK is the ink that's best for all pens. In Washable Royal Blue and six brilliant permanent colors. In the convenient 2-oz. bottle. T!ssK**^S?y A56 words
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Advertisement70 1961-05-09 8 Ifo most fapuJUxK igßJjjj/ SOWAR BY WEST END WATCH C 2 REASONaBIF PRICES y^fl K far cast soli aocnts LAPHENGCO., LTD. SINGAPORE BANK OF CHINA BUILDING HONG KONG MARINA MOUSE You will always find Something NEW! \wug£ ONE DOLLAR DEPARTMENT V" PRINTED ACETATE CREPE 42" SHEER PRINTED 45" ym Ideal70 words
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Article581 1961-05-09 9 What's in a name? Plenty KUALA LUMPUR. Monday Malays generally feel Tengku's suggestion would maintain pride and family honour "[MALAYS throughout the country, including members of the Pan-Malayan Islamic Party, today supported the suggestion of the Prime Minister, Tengku Abdul Rahman, that they should adopt surnames. The Tengku made the581 words
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Article51 1961-05-09 9 SINGAPORE, Mon. The State Coroner, Mr. Sathi V. Kandlah, today recorded an open verdict on a cyclist, Chla Tal Meng. 42. of Florence Road, who died in the General Hospital on Feo. 8, 10 days after he was knocked down by a lorry in Upper Serangoon51 words
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Article60 1961-05-09 9 KUANTAN, Mon. A bill for the licencing of petition writers will be brought before the State Assembly here on May 31. Any person who acts as a petition writer without a licence or a petition writer who breaks the rules laid down will be fined up60 words
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Article, Illustration41 1961-05-09 9 WITH a camera slung over his shoulder Capt. D.H. Quinn, Fleet Operations Officer aboard the Saint Paul, is seen obtaining directions from traffic policeman Annit Mohamed in Mountbatten Road. Straits Times picture.41 words
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Article, Illustration424 1961-05-09 9 OORT SWETTENHAM, Mon. —An assurance that the Pacificbased United States 7th Fleet is ready to carry out is "responsibilities" at any time was riven here today by Its Commander, Vice-Admiral Charles D. Griffin. He said this at a424 words
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Article93 1961-05-09 9 SINGAPORE, Mon.— The 20--day strike by 190 employees of Transport and Storage Ltd. ended today. Agreement was reached between the management and the Singapore General Employees' Union at a meeting led by the Commissioner of Labour. Mr. Kok Ah Loy. The management has agreed93 words
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Article34 1961-05-09 9 SINGAPORE, Mon. Ng Bng How today pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempting to extort $4,000 from Wong Chong Seng at Paterson Hill yesterday morning. Ng was remanded in custody.34 words
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Article32 1961-05-09 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. Mr. A.B. Dings has been elected chairman of the Malayalee Catholics Welfare Society in Malaya. Other officebearers arc: Mr. Leon Netto (secretary), and Mr. Augustus D'Crut (treasurer).32 words
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310 1961-05-09 9 MALACCA, Mon. r PHE big tussle for 15 places in the 30-mem-ber Umno central executive committee did not produce any new faces. Eleven of the 15 members were re-elected. The other four elected formerly served on the committee as310 words
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Article, Illustration299 1961-05-09 9 GIRL KILLED BY TREE FALLING ON A HOUSE SINGAPORE, Monday. 17- YEAR-OLD girl died early yesterday after a giant tree snapped during a storm, and fell on an at tap house in Jalan Ong Lye, off Paya Lebar Road. Two of her sisters occupying the same bed escaped with only299 words
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Article54 1961-05-09 9 SINGAPORE, Mon.— A consignment of prime unfrozen Australian beef has been flown to Singapore by BOAC —the first of its kind ever to be brought here. A spokesman for the airline today said that from Its success "this trial shipment could be a permanent item on54 words
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271 1961-05-09 9 Man who cheated 4 firms is jailed SINGAPORE. Mon. A former businessman who cheated four firms in two days of goods worth a total sum of $9,778 was today jailed for five years by the Second Criminal District Court. Kalahe Lokuge Martin. 30, had pleaded guilty to flvt counts of271 words
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Advertisement103 1961-05-09 9 QUAKER OATS announces the arrival of BABY QUAKER especially prepared for your baby from Nourishing Oats Fresh Milk Added Vitamins and Iron New Baby Quaker is full of goodness the right supplement to your baby's milk diet. It's easy to digest your baby will love Its smooth texture. It's easy103 words
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Advertisement190 1961-05-09 9 ...YOU'VE HAD PROGRESS MOTORS LTD. GIVE YOU A TRADE-IN PROPOSITION ON A NEW Phenomenal New and Used Car Sales prove Progress Motors Ltd., policy of Trade-in Values is tbe right one. We urgently require more used vehicles, so call today and obtain an honest valuation of your vehicle as a190 words
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21 1961-05-09 10 A Straits Times Feature AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIES THE MANUFACTURE OF PLASTICS GREAT INCREASE IN PRODUCTION SINCE THE WAR: MALAYA AMONG CHIEF CUSTOMERS21 words
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716 1961-05-09 10 By H.A. EVANS pLASTICS is one of the world's fastest growing industries. In Australia, the value of production has risen from $12 million in 1945 to more than $185 million today. Australians use 10 times more plastics products now than they did in 1945.716 words
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367 1961-05-09 10 THE MOST common plastics seen and used in industry are phenolics. sometimes called Bakelite after the man who discovered this group. Phenolics are ideally suited to industrial application. Products manufactured from this material arr resistant to heat up to boiling point, are hardy367 words
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Advertisement437 1961-05-09 10 practical adj.; pertaining to practice > 1 or action; capable of practice oc active use; derived from m^ practice and experience. hi Lammex and Decorex have proven their superiority as th« ideal laminated plastic surfacing materials for our busy world providing both practical maintenance-free protection and the luxury of architect-predicted437 words
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360 1961-05-09 11 HUGH FIELDS - HUGH FIELDS By IJNBREAKABLE decorated plastic tablewore that closely resembles fine china is now being mass produced in Australia. Made of malamine by a Swiss process adapted by an Australian firm, it includes complete dinner and tea services. The company uses Australian manufactured hydraulic360 words
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559 1961-05-09 11 F. R. HOWARD – I - F. R. HOWARD I By ANEW plastic surface coating that stands up to heat, acids, abrasions and fungus has been developed in Australia. It is applied in the same way as ordinary paint and is used for both interior and exterior applications where559 words
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Article, Illustration92 1961-05-09 11 LAY INC a plastic water pipe the modern way. A special furrow plough, with a steel tube running through its centre, is mounted on a tractor. This cuts the furrow and lays the pipe in one operation. The pipe passes through the tube92 words
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150 1961-05-09 11 |X>R traffic police— and mor tor cyclists in general an Australian firm aiakes flbreglass crash helmets that have saved hundreds of lives. Recently Constable Ernest Lunt, wearing one of the helmets, was thrown under the wheels of a trailer carrying car bodies in150 words
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Advertisement41 1961-05-09 11 PACKAGING PROBLEMS? Let us help you... with POLYTHENE, CELLOPHANE in bags or sheet s MULTI-WALL Paper Satks JUTE HESSIAN Satks CONSULT A. ABRAHAMS M>\h PT*. LIU. CANAL BURROWS RDS. ALEXANDRIA, SYDNEY HEATON ST. ROCKLEA BRISBANE 308-320 YOUNG ST. FITZROY MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA41 words
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Advertisement325 1961-05-09 11 BRITISH PLASTICS PROPRIETARY LIMITED INJECTION MOULDERS COMPRESSION MOULDERS DIE MAKERS Manufacturers of "Ornamin" QUALITY MELAMINE DINNER WARE AND GIFT ITEMS. "Hostess" HOUSEWARES AND KITCHENWARE. "Pied Piper" TOYS. FIBRE GLASS TRAYS AND A WIDE RANGE OF OTHER PRODUCTS. Over 500 Different Lines! TT, WE HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR 15 YEARS. EACH325 words
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Article125 1961-05-09 12 AN Indian trade exhibition which was held recently in Kuala Lumpur will open in Singapore for a fortnight beginning on May 19. The display at the Great World will be opened by Mr. Low Por Tuck. Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. A comprehensive125 words
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Article41 1961-05-09 12 Mr. A. Allen Routon. SouthKa.st Asian export manager of Winthrop Products Inc. Is now on a three-week visit to Singapore and the Federation of Malaya in connection with the introduction of the company's new product called Actac Antacid.41 words
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Article38 1961-05-09 12 Singapore imported H. 1 million sq. yd. of cotton piece goods in January worth $10.6 million against 12.8 million .sq. yd. in the same month last year. Last year's total purchases were 148.5 million sq. yd.38 words
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Article48 1961-05-09 12 Britain sent 1.638 cwt. of toilet soap to Malaya In February out of total Imports of 2.120 cwt., and 2,775 cwt. of abrasive soap. Other suppliers of toilet soap included the United States. 202 cwt., Thailand 109 cwt., Honfc Kong 44 cwt. and India 33 cwt.48 words
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Article, Illustration379 1961-05-09 12 NEW $lm. FINANCE COMPANY STARTS IN SINGAPORE HIRE-PURCHASE SYSTEM VERY POPULAR TODAY: DIRECTOR NEW finance company with a capital of $1 million has begun operations in Singapore, thus providing another opportunity for people wishing to buy goods under the hire-purchase system. The Singapore Finance Ltd. has been formed by a379 words
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Article, Illustration302 1961-05-09 12 Labour court provides confidence for overseas firms T»HE setting up of the Singapore Arbitration A Court has given foreign companies faith in the economic structure of the country. This was said by Dr. Harold J. Stokvls, a director of R. S. Stokvis and Fonen N. V.. Rotterdam, who is now302 words
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118 1961-05-09 12 Canada uses less rubber in February /CANADA'S consumption of all types of rubber in February dropped 23.4 per cent to 7,931 long tons compared with February 1960, and together with a decline of 15.9 per cent in January, consumption in the two-month period fell 19.8 per cent to 16,025 long118 words
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Article, Illustration106 1961-05-09 12 jtfß. RODERICK TRAVERS, oversea? director of iTJ Joseph Travers and Sons Ltd. London, is now on a month's visit to Malaya to itudy the prospects of manufacturing pharmaceutical *>roducts locally. Mr. Travers. the seventh I generation of the Travers family. i s also here to106 words
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Article59 1961-05-09 12 Oaruda Indonesian Airways will extend their network to Hong Kong from next Tuesday the company announce. The weekly flight will be operated by the new Electra. Flying time will be six hours. The new service will start from Jakarta In the morning, reaching Hong Kong In59 words
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Article317 1961-05-09 12 Rise in estate's tea harvest MALAYAN Producers Ltd., made a profit of $430,781 i last year, says the directors I report and accounts to be presented at the annual general meeting at Changkat Klnding Estate. Tanjong Ranibutan tomorrowThe company's estates are Changkat Klnding, 1,128 acres of rubber and tea and317 words
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Article112 1961-05-09 12 BANK TO OPEN TWO MORE OFFICES jyiALAYAN Banking is further expanding its service* by opening another two branches in the Federation shortly. The brancnes will be in Kuala Pilah in Ne-rt Sembilan. and Tangkak in Johore. A spokesman ior the bank says: 'The opening of these offices Ls in keepIng112 words
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Advertisement170 1961-05-09 12 0% Strong! Light! Rustfree! BRITISH ALUMINIUM i 4^S w /a.) L ■I II 31 1 pAtJ "-*"^^%B I b»w J >■■ in transport :^*--i _^~Y aluminium increases payload.cuts running costs, -KSCfi'l^^Br 9 ives b '99 er promts and stays good-looking. Sjsfi in building aluminium lasts longer, keeps the heat out170 words
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Advertisement194 1961-05-09 12 \viSIT THE ORIENT YEARMIj/jL NEW ELECT R *^^^^^r PTSBi^S^^S^x t\y INDONESIAN AIRWAYS I»«bn9 Offif lrt Floor, tank o» China M6g., Singapore, 1. Tel: ***** (3 lines) ■ay No. 30. Hotel Merlin, Kuala Umtpur. Tel: (5907 •r any travel ogenl ir. Singopor* and th* Federation of Malaya Give a natural sparkle194 words
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Advertisement1635 1961-05-09 13 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE FREISHI ENtUIIIESi 111. 24*5 PASSAGE EMUIRIES: Till MIS [0 ADEN, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, IQHDON ft CONTINENTAL PORTS On* Spat* Sails r. stub renaii OEMODOCUS Havre. LinrpMl, uubhn TtOay ATREUS LinrpMl Ola. 33 Telly CYCLOPS A'werp, H'burg, LinraMl May 10/11 May 13 MACHADN L'ln, H'burg, Holl.. A'n.outt Oie1,635 words
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Advertisement1417 1961-05-09 13 su!ld N ihc THE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD. "2337? SINGAPORE (lacerparatri i* tk* UiitM Kiag*ta) ID LIIHI SAILS tl ADEN. UK ft CONTINENTAL FORTS. S'eor* P. Sham Penang DENHEVIS LinrpMl. Hull. Rotterdam Hamburg GM. 33/13 May liferpeel lirtct irn»is BENATTOW Haatarg, laMaa. 6'mouth 20/24 May 23,21 May 30/31 May OENALDANACH1,417 words
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Advertisement1327 1961-05-09 13 W McALISTER tSc CO., LTD. Wp. IKTCt rii ni ***** S2aaV V**** BLLERMAN LINK A KLAVENBS& LINE L3NDON HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM MVRf LOS ANCEIEI, lAN FRANCIICO, ft NULL. SEATTLE. VANCOUVER ft PORTLAND Cm OF SINGAPORE Acciitiaa cargi fir Ceetrai ft Seat* S'por* P Shim fenang Aaerica. I* Pirt ii Miy 12/131,327 words
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357 1961-05-09 14 From Our Market Correspondent T74RM conditions again prevailed on the Malayan Stock Exchange in the tin section and strong buying was reported throughout trading hours, with prices improving progressively and reaching a peak in the afternoon. The index rose 24 points357 words
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Article22 1961-05-09 14 Malayan Stork Indices: May 8 May 6 Industrials: 177.00 178.83 Tina: 349.39 325.94 S Rubber: 247.11 247.11 Jan. 1 1958=10022 words
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Article1028 1961-05-09 14 gUSINESS on ihe Malayan Stock Exchange, Kuala Lumpur yesterday wltli the number of shares In brackets was: INDUSTRIALS: P. and N. ordl (1,000) $2.50: M. Brrwcrlea (4,000) 53.271: Metal 330x (2.000) »3 ON; Btramera 122.000) 90 cents: 8. Traders (3.000) S3.P7t OM. S4 ON, 14; Boustrad (5.000)1,028 words
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Article150 1961-05-09 14 CMIPt lying alwigslda th. lingaswrs f «har».. today ara: Kirn Hal Benmhor 5, F>rnstat« IS. Hal Ltc 19. Llpla U. Beonevla 33 '34 N«ji, S/S. Camin^T™ >8 brlM Outar Roads: Pres. Taft. Kvcrloua Thorsov. Klsn Aun, Tjiklkawm Mara. Hiranhlma Maru. Oaatrana. Sunny Tljltjalfngka, Klnabalu. Stgamat Maru' i^iaawnyunt.150 words
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Article134 1961-05-09 14 yMI ChlntM Product Exaeianga. Singapore, rwan prices p« r pleul yitUrday »an: ■■pni <iulet StSMri UK 'Continent April shipment f27e buyers, S2B sellers. Coeanut Oil: quiet: bulk $40! sellers, drum $44} seller*. Ptpp.r: quiet no business waa reported done. Muntok white JIB7J. Sarawak »hlte $I*s. apeclal Sarawak black134 words
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Article192 1961-05-09 14 frit Malayan Cxahangt Bartka- A«iocntl»n made these changes in it* ratea to merchanta yesterday London: aelllng T.T. or O.D. 2/3 7/8buying airmail T.T. 2/4, O.D 2/4 132, 30 d/at 2M 8/32, 43 d/at 24 7/32. 60 d at 2/4 9/32. 90 d/at 2/4 3'B. 120 d/at 2/4 1/2.192 words
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Article116 1961-05-09 14 T^HE tin price in SingaA pore yesterday rose for the sixth consecutive trading day, advancing by 37i cents to $433.37 i per picuL The offering fell by 30 tons to 250 tons. The price has now gained around eight dollars In the past week. The116 words
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Article220 1961-05-09 14 14 A V first trade rubber buyers fob. ■V closed Id Singapore yesterday at 90 cents per lb. up li cents on Friday's closing price. Tbe toot was quietly steady. ICC HA. closing prices In cents per lb. yesterday were: Int. 1 R. 8.8. Spot f.o.b. buyers 89|,220 words
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Article38 1961-05-09 14 SINGAPORE, May, 8. RUBBER: 90 cents per lb.. (up 1[ cents). 5 p.m. unofficial close: 90> 4 cents (steady). TIN: S 433.37. per picul (up 37 4 cents). Estimated unofficial offering 250 tons (down 30 tons).38 words
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Article116 1961-05-09 14 MELBOURNE. Mon. INVESTMENT shares opened the A week along easier lines. Humes eased Is. 6d. to 61s. Base metals remained steady. Oils eased further with Aust. Oil and Oas down Is. 6d. to 13s. lid. and Santos Is. to lls. 6d Commonwealth Bonds traded along steady lines. Con.116 words
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Article46 1961-05-09 14 Further April rubber crops Include: Malaka Plnda 101.700 lb.. United Malacca 113,000 2b.. A>er Melek 28.810 lb.. Leone Hln San. Ltd. 60,050 lb.. and NyaUu 33,000 lb. Batu LJnUnc 210,500 lb and Glenearljr 112.000 lb. Bukit Katll 35.517 lb. and Ayrr Molek 28.810 lb.46 words
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Advertisement1160 1961-05-09 14 Express U.S.A. PaeUle cV Atlantic Coast Service t.TA ETA. E.T.A. t.TA. E.T.A. S core Hcnf>on| Horciulu S. Francisco L. Angeles N. York "Kia.kiwa Miru" 21 74 Miy 21 May 12 liil II JaM I Jsly "OrefM Man" It II last 73 Jvae t Jtif 12 Jylj 27 July All suitably1,160 words
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Advertisement241 1961-05-09 14 BARBER-FERN VILLE LINES ANNOUNCE THE OIRECT SAILING TO U.S. GULF PORTS (via SUEZ) OF m.s. "MANDEVILLE" LOADING AT SINGAPORE Bth.*- 12th. May FOR MOBILE NEW ORLEANS HOUSTON CHARLESTON SAVANNAH TRANSIT TIME 36 DAYS HARRISONS CROSFIELD (S) LTD. TEL: ***** WET BOUND EUROPE SERVICE l Spare P. S'kM Paaiat SAIRINA 9241 words
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Advertisement223 1961-05-09 14 TENDER CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD Tenders are invited Irom contractors registered class A and B I with the architect for road works 1 and earth works (or 23 CEB Qrs. at 3i mile. Klang Road. Kuala Lumpur. i Deposit of $50 should be paid 'not later than 16th May 1961. to223 words
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Advertisement748 1961-05-09 14 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE FEDERATION OF MALAYA IN THE HIGH < Ol It I AT ML'AR. In Bankruptcy No. IS of 1960. Re: YEW TIONG of No. IS. Jalan Abdullah. Sr«amat. NOTICE Is hereby given that the Receiving and Adjudication Orders made against the abovenamed Yew Tlong on748 words
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Advertisement484 1961-05-09 14 REMINDER PROPEBTY SALE TO-DAY. 1- No. 1, Kallang Pudding Road. 2. Vacant land at Soplua Road. 3. Nos. 30, 30A. 308, 30C 32. 32A, 828 32C KUng Lave! 4. No. 27 Klang Lane 5. Nos. 33 33A Klang Lam. 6. No. 11 Emerald Hiil Roau. 7. No. 429 North Bridge484 words
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Advertisement602 1961-05-09 15 NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE 's hereby given that Mr. Yap Chong Ann has left our employ as an Olivetti Salesman and Is no longer authorised to make any transactions or act on our behalf monetary or otherwise. OUTHRIE CO. LTD., KUALA LUMPUR. TENDERS TENDER NOTICE Tenders will be received at the602 words
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Advertisement478 1961-05-09 15 (Continued from Pajte 8) SITUATIONS VACANT 20 Word, SS (Mln.)— Box St ct: extra WANTED an English teacher. Please apply personally to Tai Cheong Chinese School; Chua Chu Kang Road; lit m.s. B'pore. WANTED URGENTLY Qualified secondary English teacher. Apply Sam Tet Secondary School, Ipoh. Salary Government Scale. YOUNG MAN478 words
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Advertisement839 1961-05-09 15 SITUATIONS VACANT 2* Word* tS (Mln.)— Box St ct: txtrm CLERK with knowledge of typewriting for office in Ipoh. Advertiser Box AOlB 8.T., Ipoh. WANTED TWO OUALIFIED Assistant Book-keepers for Kuala Lumpur with knowledge and experience of Book-keeping and Typewriting. Applicants must apply In their own handwriting giving full particulars839 words
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Advertisement927 1961-05-09 15 ACCOMMODATION WANTED 1* Word* iS (Mln.)— Box SI ct: extra REQUIRED MID JUNE furnished unfurnished Hat 'bungalow 2-3 bedrooms garage long leave no children Districts 0, 10, 11. Box A 6074 S.T. B*BBMj WANTED for Immediate occupation by Commonwealth Representative's Office. Three Bedroomed Bungalow. Modern conveniences. District 10-11. Long lease.927 words
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Advertisement651 1961-05-09 15 EDUCATION -'0 Word, SS (Mln.) Box St ct: extra CHIN lie VMCA Commercial Bcbool's May Bcclnners' Book-keeping, Accounting, Typewriting. Shorthand. English, Malay. Great rust), apply early Bookkeeping, Accounting olss»«s- 107, Belegl* Road. B'pore. *****. CAMBRIDGE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL P.O. Box 1936 SINGAPORE 86-B. Robinson Road. Spore Tel. ***** It Is Net651 words
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Advertisement764 1961-05-09 15 DOGS, PETS, ETC. 20 Word* SS (Mln,)— Box St ct: txtra PEDIGREED ALSATIAN, German Shepherd, M.X.A. Class I popples for ■ale. View 164, Siglap Road (Seaside), B'pore. 3.00 to 7.00 p.m. Phone *****. WANTED 20 Word* SS (Mln.)— Box St ct*. extra TO PURCHASE good used 12 bore d'b shotguns.764 words
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Advertisement824 1961-05-09 15 VEHICLES FOR SALE 21 Word* SS (Min.)— Box St ct: extra PEUGEOT tSSO Perfect condition speedo 6.000 m/s only. MPO 34.7 owner returning U.K. Phone Spore 2410 Ex. 440 or 101 for Inspection. Price $6,500 no Dealers. IMO M/MINOR 1000, 1959 Hillman. M 'Minor 1000, Fiat 1100. 1»58 O/ Rekord,824 words
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Advertisement225 1961-05-09 15 WHERE TO STAY (Fed.) If Word* tit (Minimum) Itailm 1 month. It Word* U^u flHsVj JOHORE HOTEL J I! Kru tones* Food Alrcondltioned Room* Phone WHERE TO EAT (S'porc) 20 Word* ill (Minimum) Hail* 1 month. In Word* Si.SO (Mm.) BEFORE THE SHOW Satay at tM Batik Inn. Orchard Ko225 words
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Article146 1961-05-09 16 He will be fancied if the going remains heavy tomorrow ON THE TRACK with Epsom Jeep PENANG, Monday. J^ANOPUS STAR was in his element on a heavy track this morning when he ran 3f in 39 4/5 with apprentice Vincent Chong up. Canopus146 words
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Article142 1961-05-09 16 DUBLIN. Mou.— Scotland beat the Republic of Ireland 3 o after leading 2—o at half-time in their World Cup preliminary round soccer match here yesterday. Scotland thus completed a double over the Irishmen, ,and almost certainly ended their hopes of getting to Chile next year. ScotlandReuter - 142 words
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Article34 1961-05-09 16 HONG KONG. Mon.— Chen Ching Kai. 25-year-old Chinese weightlifter. has set a world featherweight record for the jerk with a lift of 148.5 kilogrammes (327-lb) in the national championships at Kaiyuan. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article46 1961-05-09 16 TOKYO. Mon.— The JapaD Olympic organising committee today decided to request that the 1964 Olympic Games be held in Tokyo In October. No specific date was set. but delegates attending the committee's general meeting agreed the date should be sometime after Oct. 10.46 words
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Article400 1961-05-09 16 Penang 2nd day race weights WEIGHTS for all seven races at Penang tomorrow: Funny Face 8.11 Wang C hoy 8.10 Credit Balance 8.10 Barakat 8.09 Fanon 8.06 fcvelyn 8.05 Tiny Jade 7.13 Coleman Street 7.11 City of Paris 8.08 ArcUc Region 8.08 Sweet Dream II 8.05 Gun Runner 8.05 Typhoon400 words
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Article, Illustration367 1961-05-09 16 MOK SIN PIN - THE LOLA CLIMAX WILL MAKE ITS DEBUT at JOHORE MOK SIN PIN By Singapore, Mon. T*HE Lola Climax, one of the world's fastest sports cars, will be making its debut in Malaya in June at the Johore Grand Prix. This magnificent car, which arrived in Singapore last month, will be367 words
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377 1961-05-09 16 LONDON. Mon. HPALL tales of a "mas- ter-minded" doping organisation at work in Britain are discounted in the report of the Duke 01 Norfolk's committee which investigated doping in British racing. The committee, who presented their report to the JockeyReuter - 377 words
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140 1961-05-09 16 P_. m SINGAPORE, Monday. ERMATANG Siantar, the Sumatran soccer champions who were originally to have toured Singapore last month, will play in Singapore next week. The Sumatrans are due here on Friday for a three-match tour. They will open their toui on140 words
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Article56 1961-05-09 16 MOSCOW. Mon.— Russian .swimmer Leonid Koolesnlkov yesterday broke the world men's 100 metres breaststroke record for the second time In three days. 9wimmlng In the Soviet Union trials for the match against Britain here on May 20 and 21. he clocked lmln 11.4 sec, equalling theReuter - 56 words
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Article27 1961-05-09 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon.— Malayan Sikhs 1 North versos Bouth cricket match for th« Mahima Shield will be played at Beremban on May 20 to 22.27 words
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Article249 1961-05-09 16 'Council will improve sports' SINGAPORE. Mon Mr. K. M. Byrne, the Minister for Labour and Law, expresses th« hope that sports in Singapore will improve considerably after the formation of the Singapore Amateur Sports Council of which he is the chairman. In a message to the Persatuan Tinju Amatur sliiKapura249 words
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Article47 1961-05-09 16 VILLANOVA (Pennsyl. vania). Mon.— Frank Budd. the American Olympic sprinter, equalled the world 100 yards record of 9.3.5 ec here. Ten minutes later he won the 220 yards in 20.2 sec only a fifth of a second slower than the world record.— ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Miscellaneous120 1961-05-09 16 SOCCER WORLD CLP (Dublin): Prelim rd Scotland 3 Republic ot Ireland 0. FRENCH FA CUP FINAL (Paris): Sedan 3 Nimes 1. INTERNATIONAL (Belgrade): Hungary 4 Yugoslavia 3 SPANISH LEAGUE: Barcelona 7 Oljon 0: Hercules 0 Real Madrid 5. GOLF TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (Las Vegu): 1 S. Snead (US 273) 2120 words
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Miscellaneous264 1961-05-09 16 SOCCER STORE LEAGUE DIV. ll IRC v RAF Changl (Jn. Besari; Div. 2A: Stable Boys v Cosmos (Balestier); Div. 2D: Badan Kesenlan v Jolllads (Farrer Pk) SCC v Kota Raja (padang); SRC v STB (padang). J. BAHRU LEAGUE DIV. 1: 1/2 Gurkhas v 221 BVD, BOR. Div. 2B: Malayan Navy264 words
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Article208 1961-05-09 17 NO MORE 'SACRIFICE' TO PLAY IN REPRESENTATIVE GAMES PERIOD MAY ALSO INCLUDE TRAINING J£UALA LUMPUR, M o n. Sportsmen in the Federation, Government Service l need not in future sacrifice vacation leave to play in international or state representative games. A circular issued by the Federation208 words
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Article, Illustration30 1961-05-09 17 Paul Sta Maria of Negri is 'Mr Malaya, 1961' DAUL Sta Maria of Negri Sembilan. who won the "Mr. Malaya, 1961" title at Seremban on Sunday night. Straits Times picture.30 words
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Article2047 1961-05-09 17 SINGAPORE LEAGUE Singapore AFA league positions •s at May 7: DIVISION 1 I" U I) I I I'tv Marines 3 3 0 0 17 5 6 RAF tS» 3 2 1 0 13 4 5 a 3 2 1 0 16 8 5 Maxwell 3 11182,047 words
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307 1961-05-09 17 SAFA'S TAX SHOCK AND $900 ONLY FOR MATCH WITH FA I SINGAPORE, Mon. SINGAPORE Amateur F.A. councillors had a shock tonight when they were told that the association stands to make only $900 with an estimated crowd of 10,000 for the match between Singapore and the English F.A. team on307 words
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Article84 1961-05-09 17 Martens to play for Singapore SINGAPORE, Mon.—Tommy Martens, University's star bowler, will make his state debut when Singapore meets Johore In the M.C.A. Interstate match on the padang on May 13 and 14. The Singapore team Is: Keech. Slthawalla, Mungrue. A. de Sllva. Martens, Nagalah, Sandosham, Cooke. Wicks, McDonnell, R.84 words
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Article120 1961-05-09 17 CALLING FORMER SELANGOR STARS IJUALA LUMPUR, Mon.— F.A. of Belangor president Harun bin Hajl idrLs today called upon all former State players to come forward to form a team to meet a Singapore team of Malaya Cup veterans In a charity match In July. Singapore Government Services F.A. are organising120 words
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Article61 1961-05-09 17 6UNGEI PATANI. Mon.— J J. Augustln will captain Kedah against Selangor In the MCA league match at Alor Star on May 13-14. The Kedah team: J. J. Augustln. T. R. Shanmugam. C. C Augustln. C. Satkunathan, J. P. Augustln. 8. Doralra], E M. Augustln. Abdul61 words
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Article21 1961-05-09 17 SINGAPORE. Mon.—Singapore civilian soccer referees will hold a discussion meetIng at the SAFA club-house on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.21 words
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130 1961-05-09 17 DOLLAH GETS LATE GOAL TO SAVE SELANGOR rIPING, Mon. A late goal by inside-left Dollah saved Selangor. tinFAM Cup champions, from defeat by Federation Prisons in a iriendly soccer match here last night. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. Selangor, fielding seven ptayers from the side which beat Penang130 words
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Article304 1961-05-09 17 Schools sports contests begin I^UALA LUMPUR, Mon. Intt-i-state sports competitions for Malayan schoolboys and schoolgirls will begin shortly and end with finals scheduled for the first two weeks of the August holidays. States have been divided •into four zones north, central, east and south— and all preliminary matches will be304 words
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Advertisement18 1961-05-09 17 Calling All Motorists! What is SAAB The New Arrival To The Market Coming Soon!! Watch for more Announcements.18 words
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Advertisement90 1961-05-09 17 When you are relaxing you'll find yourself thinking of pleasant things.. .as pleasant as a cool, invigorating B^r^ glass of Shamrock. B^ nr~ TTill .jMMim ■jBW W^E? "T^^fc vv w HERE'S m TO STRENGTH (jgl t F\ and happiness §S)hamrock WITH... JSXOXJT Hf^i Health-giving, invigorating Shamrock BLgJB Shamrock I Stout90 words
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Miscellaneous415 1961-05-09 17 SOCCER (Brown. Fllmen Ipoh Boys Club J (Narayanan). SPORE LEAGUE DIV. 2B: TTS FRIENDLIES: Rengam Ranßers Hospital 4 (Sahar Hussein 2, All 6 (Ramakutty 2. Yahu 2. Meng AsUr. Nathan j Sukaramal 1 (Jaf- Leei 6th Royal Malay Civilians 3 far); Blntang Bulan 2 (Dollah (Jamil. Supplah. Razall) at Yuv*.415 words
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Article325 1961-05-09 18 For its owner it meant safety in a troubled nation: Returning troupe KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. 'J'HE word "Malayan" was a magic word in the Congo which meant safety for its owner in the troubled nation. And a Malay song "Ketipang Payong" (The Swaying of the Umbrella)325 words
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311 1961-05-09 18 TURNED DOWN $2,000 TO PICK UP RANSOM SAYS WITNESS SINGAPORE, Monday. A MOTOR mechanic. Yeo Keng Leong, told the Assize Court here today thai lie turned down an offer of $2,000 to colled ransom from the family of a kidnapped man. Yeo was giving evidence at the trial of six311 words
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113 1961-05-09 18 SHOULD GOVT. RESIGN? MAJORITY SAY 'NO' SINGAPORE. Mon. The Peoples Action Party's branch committees are expected to meet again on Sunday to continue their analysis of the Hong Lim by-election defeat, and to chart a course for the future. At the first meeting at ihe People's Association yes>- terday. the113 words
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Article53 1961-05-09 18 SINGAPORE. Mon. A verdict of death by misadventure was today returned by the assistant coroner, Mr. Loke Siew Hoong. on a housewife, Enzon binte Mohamed, 24, of Kampong O' Carrol Scott, who died after she was knocked down by a car at Ayer Rajah Road on the night53 words
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Article77 1961-05-09 18 JAKARTA. Mon.— Ten thou«l sand people have been evacuated to high ground following the collapse of 360 ft. of newly-repaired dykes on the river, near the West Java town of Kartalaja. The repairs on the dykes were only recently completed after the embankments had beenReuter - 77 words
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Article, Illustration31 1961-05-09 18 COMMANDER ALAN B. Shepard 37. the United States astronaut, walks towards the Redstone rocket that launched him into space last Friday. U.P.I, picture.UPI - 31 words
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Article112 1961-05-09 18 LONDON. Mon —At BRADFORD. Australians 176 for 3 i Simpson 72. O'Neill 50 n.o.t vs. Yorkshire, at tea time. Tea scoies in othei coumv maicaes: At LORD'S: Midalesex 177-9 dec. Ncrthaiits 219-8 (WUliamson 40. Lighifoot 50. Subba Row 70 DA). At THE OVAL: Surrey 128 anaReuter - 112 words
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Article211 1961-05-09 18 OINOAPORE. Mon.— Tne celobrated Italian chamber Rioup. Quniteuo Chsgiano. pn a progiamme of works by Bocciieiiui, Mozart and Brahms lor tne Muslcul Society in the Victoria Theatre toiiignt. Tlie.--e players" long experience as a permanent ensemble was apparent in the sturdiness and poise of their playing, and211 words
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Article409 1961-05-09 18 LONDON. Mon.— Tl»e Man oi the new account covering the Whitsun holitiay got off to fine start today. At the close widespread gains in many section* were seen. Giit-edged held generally quietly fiim levels and foreign bonds occasionally improved. Dollar stocks, however, were mostly lo><er.409 words
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185 1961-05-09 18 Editor, printers fined for sedition i I^UCHING. Mor». A Sibu Chinese newspaper editor and three printers have be c a found guilty of sedition —the first case of its kind in Sarawak. Tan Kheiiß Alk. <«itoi of tlic Mln Chong Pau, was lined $1,000. or three month*' jail. and Lee185 words
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Obituary45 1961-05-09 18 DEATH OCCURRED I'ullm'lla. Kerala of Mr Barnibm K.-mnnd«-r brlovnl Mthir or s> inialau.i. Bunx«l Kfrtum Lami li.v.iuprtwnl Scbrme. Ku.int.nn. April M. Kt-qudm HiKb II be i" I at St. Thomas Church. Ku.llt.ln and St. Joseph's Chinch. Srntul. XL on May I'J at T a.m.45 words
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Article19 1961-05-09 18 AU REVOIR anil Uod l.lf» to rrn-nd.« in SiiiKHpon- and tn.- Frdrrm* I lion fmm Kumii and Robin.19 words
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