Eastern Sun, 17 August 1966
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Title Section25 1966-08-17 1 EASTERN SUN Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Esid. 1966. Vol. 1. No. 32. Wednesday, August 17 1966. MC (P) 1942 KT)N 2309 Price 15 cents25 words
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Article, Illustration497 1966-08-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Malaysia and Singapore today signed the double taxation agreement uhich would avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion on income. The agreement was signed here in the Cabinet Room of Parliament Hoik>e by the Malaysian Minister of Finance. Mr. Tan Siew497 words
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Article432 1966-08-17 1 Bill to amend Bank Negara Malaysia Ordinance will be tabled in Parliament on Monday KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. THE Exchange rate or parity of the Malaysian Dollar will be expressed in terms of gold rather than in sterling at the rate of one Malaysian dollar to 0.*****9432 words
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85 1966-08-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to set up a joint defence commission to maintain defence and security of both countries from aggression. This was disclosed here today by DeDuty Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak after the Defence Council meeting. Tun Razak said that85 words
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Article667 1966-08-17 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Minister of Home Affairs, Tun (Dr.) Ismail nas ordered a full investigation on the allegation of manhandling of pressmen during the anti-American demonstration last Sunday. The Minister told a National Press Club delegation that he had instructed Tan Sri Hussain bin667 words
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510 1966-08-17 1 ROBERT KUAN - By ROBERT KUAN TELUK ANSON, Tues. Enche Khir Johari, Minister of Education today paid a high tribute to the Methodists schools in Malaysia. In a speech at the Methodist Girls School here, Enche Khir said that the Methodist schools have been doing splendid510 words
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Article, Illustration126 1966-08-17 2 MUAR, Tues. Mr. and Mrs. Yeo Soo Mong after their wedding here. The bridegroom, a giaduate of the Perth Technical College in Australia, is an Assistant Accountant with the United Bank in Bahau (Negri Sembilan). Mr. Yeo, 28, is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Yeo126 words
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50 1966-08-17 2 From left: Third-year architecture student Boonluck Leripricha of 78 Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok Thailand third-year architecture student Yang Kiam Wa of 12-B Jalan Market, Pasin Puteh, Kelantan; Annette McCrory of Perth; and final year engineering student Toh Khek Kau of 63-A, Sultan Street, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, attending a party at Perth.50 words
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Article132 1966-08-17 2 PENANG, Tues. The management of the New World Amusement Park here has expressed strong resentment over the holding of a "Festival of Penang" fair at the Esplanade Dadang in December this year. A spokesman of the management said today, "This will clash with our Annual Penang132 words
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Article37 1966-08-17 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues Mr. Musa Scully, reporter of the Eastern Sun here left this evening with the party of pressmen invited for Indonesia's Independence Day celebrations tomorrow. He will be away a week.37 words
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Article104 1966-08-17 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. The Indonesian Government has not yet made any move to resume the Indonesian airways (Garuda) services to Malaysia. This was learnt today from reliable sources in the Ministry of Transport here. The Indonesian Garuda Airways services was stopped when both countries severed104 words
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Article46 1966-08-17 2 MUAR. Tues. The Malaysian Government last year spent a total oi $lO million on the construction of twe nt y-two secondary schools in the State of Johore. This was announced by the Chief Education Officer of Johore, Mr. Tan Teik Beng.46 words
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256 1966-08-17 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, who is also the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, praised the youth movement in Japan. "I think Japan can offer us a lot and, I hope that there would256 words
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Article129 1966-08-17 2 MALACCA, Tue s. Thugs in this town have come ud with a new menace. Their victims are cinema patrons. A number of cinemagoers have in the last few weeks been robbed of cash and jewellery when they were in cinema lavatories. A businessman in Kuala Sungei Baru was129 words
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Article32 1966-08-17 2 MUAR. Tues. Thirteen local youth clubs in Muar North will take part in the Enche Ngah trophy Sepak Raga competition at Sungei Mati, 7 miles from here from Sept. 9.32 words
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250 1966-08-17 2 PENANG. Tues. An important landmark in the history of the Christian Brothers in Malaysia was celebrated at St. Joseph's Training College in Kelawei Road yesterday. The occasion was the golden Jubilee of St. Joseph's Novitiate, which is the cradle and early training ground of250 words
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Article93 1966-08-17 2 MALACCA. Tues. Owners of the Indonesian boat "Selat Sunda" are contesting the claim filed against them b.v owners of the Greek cargo vessel "Linda", both of which were recently involved in a collision. TTie owners of the Selat Sunda is given as P. N. Pelajaran National Indonesia93 words
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199 1966-08-17 2 PENANG, Tues. A British soldier, David Holdsworth, 25, after stealing a Swedish passport and 20 blank cheques, managed to cross over to Thailand on the strength of the stolen passport. This was disclosed by A.B.P. Pall Bingh, in the Sessions Court199 words
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Article, Illustration187 1966-08-17 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. A graduate of the Majlis Amanah Ra'ayat (MARA) College has been appointed to a senior executive post in Sabah by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (C.D.C.). He is Enche Mohammed Ariff bin Haji Ibrahim (26), who has been appointed Secretary and Accountant of Borneo187 words
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Article79 1966-08-17 2 IPOH. Tues. Four dag-ger-wielding youths this morning robbed a man of $640 which he borrowed from his mother to pay for the lease of some padi land In Parti. In a statement to the police, the victim. Abdul Wahab bin Othman, 25, said he79 words
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Article103 1966-08-17 2 PENANG, Tues. Honda motor-cycle spare parts, to the value of $9,172, were stolen from Messrs. Chin Huat and Co. Ltd., in Maxwell Road yesterday. The discovery of the theft was made by a salesman, Mr. Lim Soon Khoon, who saw the spare parts scattered all over103 words
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92 1966-08-17 2 MUAR, Tues. A new branch of the Johore State Youth Club has been formed at Bukit Bakri, six miles from here. The new branch has one-hundred and sixty members. The office-bearers are: Chairman: Mr. Toh Ah Joo, Vice-chairmen. Mr. Liew Han Eng92 words
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Article71 1966-08-17 2 MUAR, Tues. Construction work on the twenty-two mile KulaiKota Tinggi road, costing $4 million, is expected to be completed by the end of next year. Dato Chua Song Llm, the Chairman of the Johore State Public Works Committee, said the construction started two years ago. With71 words
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54 1966-08-17 2 MUAR, Tues. The Mentri Besar of Johore, Dato Haji Hassan bin Haji Yunos, will open a prosress exhibtion at the Seri Menanti Community Hall, 15 miles from here, on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. The Muar District Officer, Enche Talib bin Abu, will also speak54 words
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Article32 1966-08-17 2 MUAE, Tues. Thirtynine cub masters completed a six-day cub master wood badge course at the Batu Pahat Diamond Jubliee Park. The course was sponsored by the Malaysian Scouts Association.32 words
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Article36 1966-08-17 2 IPOH. Tues The Lions Club of Ipoh will be host to the Deputy District Governor of District 308, Dr. Cheng Yew Chong on his first official visit to Ipoh on Aug. 27,36 words
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345 1966-08-17 2 MUAR, Tues. The Malaysian Government is tt> implement a 535 million plan to provide water-supply to 82 kampong_s in the Muar district under the first Malaysia Plan (1966 to 1970). This was disclosed by a member of the Muar District Rural Development345 words
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Article59 1966-08-17 2 MUAR. Tues. The annual delegates' conference of the Johore State Drancb of the St. John Ambulance Brigade will be held at Pontian on Sept. 3. Meanwhile in Mi«»r was announced by En< e Ismail bin Abdul Ghani. st*c retary of the St. John Ambulance Brigade here59 words
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486 1966-08-17 3 Singapore, Tuesday Singapore today appealed to the Government to guarantee the independence of :he Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura or the Singapore Muslims Religious Council. This was one of the resolutions passed at an emergency meeting of the U.M.N.O. Liaison Committee last night which discussed,486 words
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Article234 1966-08-17 3 CINGAPORE, Tues. The following message is from the Commander-in-Chief, Air Chief Marshal Sir John Grandy, to all ranks of Far East Command. Over the last three years British, Australian and New Zealand forces of Far East Command have successfully taken part in a historically significant234 words
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Article242 1966-08-17 3 SINGAPORE, Tues. A charcoal and firewood dealer who brought an action for recovery of a plot of land against his tenant lost his case and was ordered to pay costs in the High Court here today. The firewood dealer, Tan Chin Kok was seeking a High242 words
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Article194 1966-08-17 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. The University of Singapore Muslim Society will hold a seminar on Islamic Education in Singapore on Sept. 17 and 18 at the University of Singapore. It will be conducted in English and Malay to enable as many Muslims and educationists to participate. Six working194 words
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Article, Illustration65 1966-08-17 3 Singapore's new High Commissioner to Australia, Mr. Stanley Toft Stewart was greeted by the Chief of Protocol of the Australian Department of External Affairs, Mr. F. B. Hall (right) on arrival at Canberra, the national capital, recently. Also present to welcome the new High Commissioner65 words
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Article243 1966-08-17 3 SINGAPORE, Tues.—The member of Parliament for Telok Blangah. Mr. Bernard Rodrigues, said that his speech he gave at the Pasir Panjang Power Station Sports Club last night was wrongly quoted by the Eastern Sun's report today. He added, what he actually said was "In response to Mr. Suppiah's243 words
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Article, Illustration277 1966-08-17 3 PETER LOKE - By PETER LOKE. SINGAPORE, Tues. International coxergirl for fashion magazines, Vogue and Bazaar Miss Marika Green, flew into Sing a p or e late last night to take location shooting for the spy thriller, "Five Ashore in Singapore". Marika, 24, who hit the headlines277 words
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Article29 1966-08-17 3 MALACCA, Tues Malacca is planning a grand3r celebration for this year's Malaysia Day anniversary. The organising committee hopes to tie on the celebration to the end-of-conffron-tation reioicings.29 words
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Article66 1966-08-17 4 IPOH, Tues. A director of Messrs. Tasek Cement Ltd., Dato Peh Seng Kooh, put the torch to light the new kiln of the factory in Tasek Industrial Estate here yesterday to Increase Droduction in the manufacture of cement. At a reception, which followed after the66 words
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Article104 1966-08-17 4 PENANG, Tues. The Very Rev. Brother T Michael. who was recently elected in Rome as the lirst Asian SuDerior-General of the Christian Brothers, will be feted at a big dinner to be held at St. XaHall on Monday, Sept. 5. It will be a104 words
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Article118 1966-08-17 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues.— An unemployed youth. Yip Sam Soo, was today acquitted in the High Court here of a charge of murdering a nine-year-old boy, T. Ganeson. A seven-member jury returned a verdict of "not guilty" on the grounds that the accused was of "unsound118 words
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Article47 1966-08-17 4 PENANG. Tues. The Malaysian flag will be hoisted at the residence of the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. in MacAlister Road at midnight on Aug. 30. This is Dart of the Merdeka celebrations which will take place at his residence that night.47 words
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Article24 1966-08-17 4 MUAR. Tues. —Work on the construction of three concrete bridges, costing $90,000. is nearing completion at Serom, 10 miles north of here.24 words
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357 1966-08-17 4 •PENANG, Tues. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun, will be the Minister-in-attendance during the first official State Visit of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Permaisuri Agong to Penang from Thursday to Monday. There will357 words
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Article151 1966-08-17 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Lee Sit Cheong was fined $2OO in court when he was found guilty of attempting to escape from custody. He was first arrested on April 7 in a hut in Sungei Besi Road along with eight others. While the police party, led by Inspector151 words
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Article76 1966-08-17 4 MALACCA Tues. The Municipal Engineer, Mr. Owen Liu, who featured in a verbal tussle with a Municipal Councillor, Mr. J.L. D'Cruz at the last monthly meeting, has offered to resign. The Engineer in his letter of resignation to the Council President, Mr. Ng Chong Chee has76 words
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167 1966-08-17 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues —Brigadier A. W. Cowper, who was one of General Tun Sir Gerald Templer's staff officers during the height of the emergency in 1953-54, returned here today to take up an appointment as Defence Adviser in the British High Com- mission167 words
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Article109 1966-08-17 4 Kuala Lumpur, Tues. The Indonesian community in the Federal capital will hold a special celebration at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka tomorrow to mark the Indonesian National Day and the signing of peace agreement between Malaysia and Indonesia. This was disclosed here today by Tunku Abu Bakar109 words
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Article42 1966-08-17 4 MUAR, Tues. The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Enche Haji Mohamed Ghazali bin Haji Jawi, will open the annual general meeting of the Muar branch of the Perkasa Cooperative Society at the Diamond Jubilee Hall on August 27.42 words
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Article42 1966-08-17 4 MUAR, Tues. Koh Tiow Kim, a schoolboy, won the first prize in the national language singing contest organised by the Jeram MCA Youth section, four miles from here, 'ast night. Second was Koh Lian Mui and Chui Hwee third.42 words
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Article41 1966-08-17 4 MUAR, Tues. The final of the Muar District Talentime Competition will be held at the Diamond Jubilee Haii at Jalan Sultan Ibrahim here on Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. It is in aid of the Muar UMNO Youth branch.41 words
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Article, Illustration152 1966-08-17 4 MALACCA, Tues. The most ambitious project to be undertaken by Malacca JAYCEES since its formation in 1961 is its coming trade fair scheduled to be opened on Aug. 21 by th e Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun. Nearly 50 firms from152 words
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160 1966-08-17 4 PENANG. Tues. The Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, today stressed that it was the duty of every citizen of Malaysia to resDect the National Anthem without fear or persuasion. "This respect need not only be in cinema halls, but in av location,"160 words
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Article89 1966-08-17 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Mr. Yap Mook Choon was elected president of the Rothmans Employees' Union for the third successive year. Others elected were: Vice-President, Mr. E. M. Rowland: Secretary, Inche A. Hamid Said: Treasurer, Mr. Tay Wah: Committee members, Inche Hussain A. Bakar: Inche Wan Omar89 words
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Article32 1966-08-17 4 MUAR, Tues. —The Muar branch of the St. John Ambulance Brigade collected more than $7OO from a film show held at the Victory Theatre here in aid of its funds.32 words
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237 1966-08-17 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Controleur Bounkhong Pradichit, Director-General of the Laotian National Police, visited the headquarters of the Royal Malaysia Police this morning to pay a courtesy call on the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Hussain bin Haji Mohd. Sidek, who deputised for the237 words
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Article49 1966-08-17 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. rr. All-Malaya Chinese Mining Association will hold a meeting at th e Perak Chinese Mining Association on Sept. 2 Senator Chan Kwong Hon, president of the Association. will brief the meeting on the International Tin Council meeting. The meeting will start at 2.30 p.m.49 words
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Article79 1966-08-17 4 KUCHING, Tues. —A 22mar. Malaysia Day celebrations committee in the Bau district, First Division, i» now making preparations for the festivities. The programmes include procession of Dayak Gendang. and Chinese band followed by children's and public rallies on the padang. Also included in the programme79 words
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Article63 1966-08-17 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Lieutenant Wan Nor Ajla, 23, of the Ist Artillery Regiment in Sungel Besl, left here today lor a special 18-month artillery course In U.K. Lt. Wan Nor. an active sportsman, was educated at the King Edward VII School in Taiping. What kind of training will63 words
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Article50 1966-08-17 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. The Minister of Home Affairs. Tun (Dr.) small bin Dato Abdul Rahman, will be leaving Kuala Lumpur tomorrow for Bangkok to attend border talks. The Minister will give a press conference at the RMAF static transit lounge at 2.00 p.m. before his departure.50 words
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533 1966-08-17 5 Singapore, Tues. The new double taxation agreement signed between Singapore and Malaysia will ensure a simplified and flexible approach in relation to the income tax laws of the two countries. Government statement issued here shortly after the signing of the double taxation P533 words
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Article119 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPORE, Tues. A mile-long illuminated procession will be held in Ponggol on Saturday, starting at the sth milestone at 7 p.m. The procession is the climax of a week long National Day celebrations, organised by the various communities and associations in the Ponggol constituency. The procession will119 words
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Article141 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPORE Tues.—The annual "Youth Week in Business and Industry" was successfully launched today by the Junior Chamber of Singapore and the Vocational Guidance Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education. As the day dawned, nearly 2.000 students from 73 secondary schools joined the ranks of the "working141 words
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65 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPORE. Tues.- Two cadets of the Senior Division of the Air Wing, National Cadet Corps from Delhi are here to participate in the annual training camp of the Air Training Corps, Singapore this week. Photograph above shows the cadets Cdt/Sgt V. K. Bajaj and Cdt/Sgt R.L. Cupta with the Defence65 words
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75 1966-08-17 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, today made a whirlwind visit to Songkhla in Southern Thailand to present cash relief to dependents of two Thai policemen killed and one injured in a recent ambush by Communist terrorists near Betong in the MalaysianThai75 words
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751 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPOPRE, Tues. The Coroner's Court here today heard from the main witnesses how a cigarette lighter led to the death of a 15-year-old boy on July 11 this year. The inquiry into the death of the boy, Tan Chye Yu. was presided751 words
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Article521 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPORE, Tues. A verdict of suicide was recorded today at an inquiry into the death of a Naval Base fitter who ran amok and later burnt himself to death. The inquiry was held before the Assistant State Coroner, Mr. E.C. jfoenander. Det. Inspector Jalaludin Yusof,521 words
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Article165 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPORE, Tues.—Puan Noor Aishah, wife of the Republic's President, brightened the wards of the Tan Tock Seng Hospital this morning when she visited the hospital. A source of encouragement to the patients, she played her part well with a smile for everyone. Her visit marked a special165 words
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Article16 1966-08-17 5 MUAR, Tues. Construction work on the $92,000 Diamond Jubilee Hall at Pontian has started.16 words
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Article269 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPORE, Tues. An "Elementary Drama Course" will be held soon at the Adult Education Board in Canning Rise. Announcing this, Mr. Chan Chieu Kim, Director of the Adult Education Board, said the course was being organised by the Board. This would provide an opportunity for those who269 words
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Article, Illustration286 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPORE, Tues. Missionary-evangelist Bill Severn will conduct a city--wide crusade here from Sunday to Friday at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Hall. Services will begin at 7.30 p.m. The crusade in English, with messages to be interpreted in Hokkien, is a part of the Southeast Asia286 words
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454 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPORE, Tues. The work of a cleansing worker had doubled during the last five years.' This was due to the development of the city like an increase in population and hawkers. iiD.,4 iUo r?Aiiflr-nmont ov "But the Government expects a worker to do the work454 words
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107 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPORE, Tues. Enche Othman Wok. Minister of Culture and Social Affairs, today presented a cheque of $1,500 to Enche Mohamed Ariff, Chairman of the Lembaga Tetap Congress. The cheque of $1,500 Is to help the Lembaga Tetap Congress in all Its undertakings. A one-week conference107 words
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Article51 1966-08-17 5 SINGAPORE, Tues—Captain M. Wright, of the Salvation Army H.Q. for Malaysia and Singapore Command, will be the guest speaker at the luncheon meeting oi the Lions Club of Singapore on tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Prince's Restaurant. She will speak on "The deprived child and the Salvation51 words
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Miscellaneous397 1966-08-17 2 Why crack your head when you can tackle easier quiz like ours EASTERN SUN 53,000 Contest CONTEST NO. 3 Quiz for August 17 1966 1. Who is the present Heavyweight Champion of th« world? 2. Which is the most populated city in the world? 3. What is the name of397 words
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Miscellaneous87 1966-08-17 3 Kuala Lumpur Diary National Zoo at Ulu Klang §30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Muzium Negara 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Jalan Weld Swimming Pool fl.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ninth National Art Exhibition at National Art Gallery 10 a.m.87 words
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Miscellaneous32 1966-08-17 3 SPORE DIARY 7.30 p.m.: Free Film shows by the Ministry of Culture: Royal Air Force, Seletar Quarters; Jalan Ladang, Chinese Kampong; Ho Seng School, Hung Yang Village; and Coconut Plantation, Woodlands Road.32 words
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Miscellaneous533 1966-08-17 4 CHANNEL 5 Kuala Lumpur and Penang; 6 Ipoh and Malacca; 3 and 10 Johore Bahru; 4 Taiping; 7 Batu 5.45 Opening Annct.; 5.50 News in the National Language; 5.55 National Songs; 6.00 News in Tamil; 6.10 Women's World; 6.35 A Cartoon Series; 7.00 News in English; 7.10 The Samurai; 7.35533 words
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Miscellaneous63 1966-08-17 5 TIME AND TIDE Wednesday, 17th August, 1966. Penang 1.10 a.m. (7.8 ft), 1.13 p.m. (9.2 ft.); Port Swettenham 6.22 a.m. (14.5 ft). 6.36 p.m. (14.4 ft); Port Dickson 7.00 a.m. (9.3 ft.), 7.34 p.m. (9.6 ft); Singapore 12.08 p.m. (8.3 ft), 11.21 p.m. (10 ft); Sedili Kechil 10.49 (8.2 ft.),63 words
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Article156 1966-08-17 6 London, TUCS. (UPI) Police last night charged a 36-year-old man with the murder of three unarmed detectives on a quiet residential street off London last Friday. The man, said to be unemployed, was identified as John Edward Witney of Fernhead Road, London. Police said156 words
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151 1966-08-17 6 LONDON, Tues. (UPI) The band of the Irish and Grenadier Guards played "happy birthday" for Princess Anne in front of Buckingham Palace yesterday and many of the tourists at the gates joined in singing the words. But Princess Anne, 16 years old, didn't151 words
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168 1966-08-17 6 PARIS, Tues. (AFP) Scratched and bruised after being beaten up in Milan, French pop star Johnny Halliday made a dash to Paris today to glimpse his new-born son and make up with his wife Sylvie Vartan. After hanging anxiously onto a telephone168 words
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113 1966-08-17 6 PASADENA, California, Tues. (UPI) Lunar Orbiter, whirling around the moon, yesterday sent back to earth test pictures in preparation for its primary mission of photographing possible Lunar landing sites for Astronauts. A spokesman for Jet Propulsion Laboratory Project Control Centre said the test113 words
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Article, Illustration77 1966-08-17 6 TOKYO, Japan, Tues. (AP i*hoto) Japans Prime Minister Mr. Eisaku Sato, centre, addresses the opening ceremony of the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) at a Tokyo hotel recently. He said he hopes the young people will work together for world prosperity and peace. Jjapanese CrownAP Photo - 77 words
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360 1966-08-17 6 NAIROBI, Tues. AFP 'THE 180,000 Asian community in Kenya, seven of whose members have "been deported in the last week, were tonight warned of a possible "tough change" in the governments policy towards them. "The whole Asian community today stands indicted by360 words
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218 1966-08-17 6 NEW YORK, Tues. (AFP)— The 131-year-old "New York Herald Tribune" has ceased publication, it was officially announced today. The announcement was made by the "World Journal Tribune, Inc." which was set up as a merger of the "Herald Tribune" (a morning paper) and two afternoon218 words
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Article53 1966-08-17 6 LONDON, Tues. (AP) Britain is sending the same team to Salisbury to resume talks with Rhodesian officials, government sources reported yesterday. Duncan Watson, Assistant Under-Secretary at the Commonwealth office, and Oliver Wright, former private secretary to Prime Minister Mr. Harold Wilson and a Foreign Office official, leave53 words
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Article, Illustration100 1966-08-17 6 MANILA, Tucs. South Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Cao Ky (left) and his wife (2nd from left) chat with the Philippines President Ferdinand E. Marcos right) and Mrs. Marcos before a dinner party hosted by the president at Malacanang Palace here recently. Premier Ky and his beautifulUPI Photo - 100 words
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Article138 1966-08-17 6 SALTILLO, Mexico, Tues. (AP). —Two boys were killed and two men seriously injured on Sunday when the "Voladores De Papantla" (Flyers of Papantla) fell during a fair in Saltiilo. The flyers are one of Mexico's most famous folk acts. They hang upside from a high138 words
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Article97 1966-08-17 6 DELANO, California. Tues. (AFP)—Police broke Into an apartment here today and found three of a family of eight shot dead, with a fourth victim not far away. The bodies were those of 34 year old Mrs. Jenny Acosta, her brother Isodoro Cortez, 40. and their mother,97 words
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185 1966-08-17 6 WASHINGTON, Tues. (UPI) The anti-war witnesses subpoenaed to appear today before the House Committee on unAmerican activities filed suit in a Federal Court yesterday to block the hearing and have the committee declared unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed the suit185 words
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104 1966-08-17 6 ODESSA, Missouri. Tues. (AP) Two Philippine exchange students were killed and another was critically injured yesterday in a car that plunged over an Interstate 70 embankment and burned. The highway patrol Identified the dead as Mrs. J. L. Demeterio and Raymundo Ganiron. 29,104 words
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309 1966-08-17 6 MURDER SE Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Tues. (AP) An African woman, who cleared her identical twin sister of murder in a sensational courtroom confer/Jon on Saturday, was found guilty yesterday of stabbing her husbands lover to death. Her sister who had309 words
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Article112 1966-08-17 6 DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Tues. (AP) Thirty Tanzanlan National Servicemen have been arrested by police at their camp in the North Coast district for "actions of disloyalty" it was officially announced yesterday. Nearly 90 other servicemen a kind of local Peace Corps under training in self-help112 words
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Article57 1966-08-17 6 GENEVA, Tues. (AFP) The Swiss Alps claimed another three victims today bringing up to nine the total death list for the weekends, seven men and two women. One of today's victims, an unidentified Czech climber, was killed by lightning. Nearly all the accidents involved young people between57 words
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278 1966-08-17 6 BALBOA, Canal Zone, Tues. (UPI) Nine Chinese crewmen were held in custody yesterday after an apparent mutiny aboard the 51,600-ton Liberian super-tanker Charles E. Wilson last week, a spokesman for the ship owners said. The crewmen were removed from the ship over the weekend,278 words
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Article598 1966-08-17 7 JOSEPH L. MYLER - *y JOSEPH L. MYLER pOLLEGE PARK, 4 Maryland, Tues. (L'PI) A group of scientists agreed yesterday that man is rushing toward catastrophe. They agreed further that it was unlikely he would put on the brakes in time to escape it. He could but for many598 words
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Article186 1966-08-17 7 WASHINGTON, Tues. (UPI) Radio Free Asia, a privately sponsored American radio station, began broadcasts yesterday to Mainland China, spanning the bamboo curtain with a 500,000 watt transmitter located in Seoul, South Korea. The station, supported by voluntary contributions from some 5.000 Americans will beam news casts,186 words
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Article190 1966-08-17 7 HONOLULU, Tues. (AP). former U.S. Vice President Richard M. Nixon says that North Vietnam and the Vietcong no longer have a chance to win the Vietnam war. Mr. Nixon arrived on Sunday night from Tokyo on a worla trip which .included a visit to Vietnam. It190 words
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Article, Illustration455 1966-08-17 7 Endre Marton - By Endre Marton WASHINGTON, Tues. (AP). Indonesia is seeking US$ 50 million credits which would enable that financially troubled country to buy spare parts for machines it originally purchased in the United States, alluring to the Indonesian Ambassador. IN addition, Mr. Lambertus N.455 words
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Article42 1966-08-17 7 NICOSIA, Tues. (AFP).— President Makarios will attend the conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers in London on Sept 6, it was officially announced here. Later he is expected to visii the United States, and a number of Latin American countries.42 words
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Article98 1966-08-17 7 UNITED NATIONS. Tues. (UPI). —Secretary General U Thant officially announced the appointment of retired Swedish diplomat Herbert de Ribbing as his special representative in Cambodia and Thailand to help reduce tension between the two countries. A U.N. spokesman said U Thant made the appointment "initially for98 words
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83 1966-08-17 7 MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin Tues. (AP). Visitors to the Milwaukee country 700 are taking a puzzled look at a goose who think he is a flamingo. Zoo officials said the gosling, born on June 2, had a fixation for zoo workers whom he followed constantly83 words
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Article, Illustration35 1966-08-17 7 Mr. James Durno's "Cppermill Ballot" takes his triumph with the aplomb of a true champion after gaining six awards at the Royal Show at Stoneleifh Abbey, near Kenfiworth, in the English Midlands.35 words
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Article, Illustration36 1966-08-17 7 Mr. Rhee Hyo Sang, Speaker of the South Korean National Assembly, pulls the lanyard of a 105 mm. howitzer during his visit to the Korean Tiger Division in South Vietnam. UPI Photo. UPI Photo.UPI Photo. - 36 words
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172 1966-08-17 7 LONDON", Tues. (AP) A former Navy Minister described the British military buildup in the Persian Gulf yesterday as "madness." Christopher Myhew, who quit his post under the Labour Government in protest against military spending east of Suez spoke to the Malaysian and Singaporean172 words
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Article133 1966-08-17 7 REGGIO CALBRIA, Italy, Tues. (UPI) Eight children died yesterday of poisoning either from water or food at Oppido Mamertino. Another 25 persons, many of them children, were hospitalised with violent abdominal pains, a spokesman at the Reggio Calabria Carabinieri (National Police) headquarters said. The dead children ranged133 words
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Article112 1966-08-17 7 OTTAWA, Tues. (AFP) West German Defence Minister Kai-uwe von Hassel warned last night that the military potential of the Warsaw Pact is stronger now than ever before, although "a surprise attack is not to be feared in the near future." Meeting with newsmen after his talks112 words
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Article105 1966-08-17 7 ADEN, Tues. (AP) Egyptian troops and armour were guarding key points in Sana, the capital of Republican Yemen, yesterday as the dispute between President Abdullah Al. Sallal and Prime Minister Hassan Al Amry neared its climax, according to reports reaching Aden. President Sallals home was ringed with105 words
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Article74 1966-08-17 7 SYDNEY, Tues. (AP) The Italian and Dutch governments are seeking assurances from Canberra that immigrants to Australia would not be drafted if they had done military service in their native country, it was reported here yesterday. The report, by the Canber* ra correspondent of the Sydney Morning74 words
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Article170 1966-08-17 7 WASHINGTON, Tues. (AP) Iran could get Hawk anti-aircraft missiles if Mohammed Reza Pahlevi, the Shah of Iran, decides ne needs their modern weapon for his country's air defence,, U.S. Administration sources indicated yesterday. The Shah could obtain the Hawks within the framework of the 1964, 250170 words
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Article72 1966-08-17 7 FEZ, Morocco, Ti.es. (AP) King Hussein of Jordan arrived here yesterday for two days of private talks with King Hassan II of Morocco on the growing threat of a split in the Arab League. The visit was at Hussein's request. King Hassan at first tried to persuade72 words
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Article41 1966-08-17 7 STOCKHOLM. Tues. (AP) Lord Caradon yesterday stressed that the Rhodesian problems is of concern not only to Great Britain but to the whole world and that sanctions against that rebei country should be worldwide to be of any use.41 words
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348 1966-08-17 11 JERUSALEM, Israel, Tues. (UPI) A land, sea and air battle between Israeli and Syrian forces was fought at the historic sea of Galilee yesterday touching off claims and counter-claims of casualties. An Israeli military spokesman said jet fighters shot down two Syrian348 words
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Article81 1966-08-17 11 CHICAGO, Tues. (UPI) Glenn Graves, 8, was ordered yesterdav to appear in court to answer charges of negligent driving and driving without a licence. The charges stemmed from e June 6 accident in which a car Glenn was steering while his brother, Martin, 10, worked81 words
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214 1966-08-17 11 BOSTON, Tues. (UPI) Sen Edward M. Kennedy, Democrat Massachusetts, yesterday urged swift congressional approval of legislation designed to "bring the weapons of violence under control." Sen. Kennedy, whose brother was slain by a sniper u c ing a mail-order rifle, said214 words
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Article128 1966-08-17 11 COPENAHGEN, Tues. (UPI). —Prime Minister, Mr. Jens Otto Kragh yesterday pleaded for negotiations to settle the Vietnam war. "We think that a solution that will give the unhappy Vietnam people its obvious right to determine its own future in freedom and peace can only be128 words
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Article43 1966-08-17 11 KAMPALA, Uganda, Tues. (AP) Ugandans began exchanging their East African currency board notes for the country's own currency yesterday as a largescale operation began to replace an estimated £l5 million sterling US$42 mil. of East African notes now circulating in Uganda.43 words
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263 1966-08-17 11 THE FIRST IN UN HISTORY UNITED NATIONS Tues. (AP) pV>r the first time in U.N. history, the special committee on colonialism is sending a mission to inspect a colonv by invitation of the colonial power. A seven-member sub-com-mittee of the 24-nation committee will leave263 words
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Article56 1966-08-17 11 SAIGON, Tues. (AFP) Two bombs exploded last night wounding six people in a government administrative training house a t Huong Thuy, near the central city of Hue, government sources said here today. The two explosions injured two village chiefs, two administrative employees and two children Who56 words
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421 1966-08-17 11 WASHINGTON, Tucs. (AP) Sen. J. W. Fulbright said yesterday Hanoi and Peking are mistaken if they are refusing to negotiate an end to the Vietnam war out of belief President Johnson is isolated in his policy and will have to back down sooner421 words
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107 1966-08-17 11 TOKYO, Kyodo Tues. A second Asian newspaper Printing Technology Seminar, sponsored by the Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association in Tokyo, will be held here for a period of 40 days, chiefly at the local Asian Centre. Thirteen foreign seminarians from seven Asian nations, including India107 words
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Article53 1966-08-17 11 ALBERTVILLE, (France), Tues. (AFP) Lightning killed a French priest and badly burned two youths climbing in the mountains of La Vanoise in Savoy today Two more youths though to have been struck have disappeared and it is not known whether they are dead, injured or lost53 words
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Article, Illustration48 1966-08-17 11 Princess Grace of Monaco, once famous Hollywood movie star, is being escorted by King Hussein of Jordan as she entered a Monaco Red Cross gala ball held recently at Monte-Carlo. They are followed by Prince Rainier of Monaco. CP ANA Photo). PANA Photo.PANA Photo. - 48 words
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Article, Illustration51 1966-08-17 11 LONDON, Tues. (AP) Mr. Michael Stewart, left, named to be Director of the British Economy, and Mr. Anthony Greenwood, new Minister for Housing and Local Government, leave No. 10 Downing Street in London. Mr. Stewart was formerly the Foreign Secretary and Mr. Greenwood, Minister of Overseas51 words
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148 1966-08-17 11 WASHINGTON, Tues. (UPI) Indonesian Ambassador, Mr. Lambertus N. Palar said yesterday it was still up to President Sukarno whetheir Indonesia would rejoin the United Nations. Mr. Palar, who was Indonesia's first delegate to the UN, told a new conference his148 words
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Article44 1966-08-17 11 WASHINGTON, Tues. (AP) The state department said yesterday it still "hopes" that ambassador-at-large Mr. W. Averell Harriman. can visit Prince Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodia's Chief of State despite Prince Sihanouk's recent statement that he did not wish to meet with the American diplomat.44 words
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Article93 1966-08-17 11 f LORAIN, Ohio, Tues. (UPI) About 1,200 workers were idled at yards of the American Shipbuilding Co. here and in Toledo yesterday in a wildcat walkout. Picket lines were set up by members of the Boilermakers Union and were honoured by members of seven other unions.93 words
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Article105 1966-08-17 11 PLYMOUTH, England, Tues. (UPI) A Chinesebuilt Ketch sailed 8,500 miles from Singapore without a collision. Today, it arrived here and was met by a launch, carrying relatives of the seven men aboard. The crew five of whom had been serving with an RAF Marine Unit in105 words
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154 1966-08-17 11 BERKELEY, California, Tues. Three physicists from Communist China have been invited to attend international conferences at two California universities. The U.B. Government has approved the invitations, announced by Nobel Prize winner Edwin M. McMillan, Director of the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory at the University of154 words
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Article256 1966-08-17 11 UNITED NATIONS, Tues. (UPI). —Secretary General U Thant has proposed a U.N. budget of $118,227,800 lor 1967, an increase of 5.5 per cent over current World Organisation expenditures. Thant's estimates were puhlished yesterday together with a recommendation by a special advisory committee that next year's256 words
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Article59 1966-08-17 11 KAMPALA, Uganda, Tues. (AP). A goodwill mission from the Rwanda government arrived here yesterday for talks with Uganda government leaders. The mission's leader, Rwanda's Minister of International Cooperation and Planning (and Foreign Minister) Ihadee Bagaragaza, said the five-man party would discuss economic, social and political matters59 words
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Article369 1966-08-17 8 J)ID the separation of Singapore on August 9, 1965 from Malaysia amount to a technical end of confrontation for this Republic from that date onwards? This point had not been raised at all because Indonesian confrontation against Singapore had continued after that date till the Bangkok Accord.369 words
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Article397 1966-08-17 8 JiHE President of India, Dr. Radhakrishnan, in his Independence Day speech, dwelt on the problems facing his nation. Over-popula-tion has brought about a host of economic and social problems, which are preventing India from becoming a great Asian power though the opportunities are not lacking.397 words
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Letters...
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Article314 1966-08-17 8 IT IS with great interest that I read in the papers of the expansion of the Armed Forces of Malaysia. Being an ex-member myself, I would like to make some suggestions to improve the first and second line of defence. Our present Regular units are insufficient314 words
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Article285 1966-08-17 8 IN the Prime Minister's speech to the residents of Queenstown reported on page 3 of your paper of the 12th instant he lamented the production of intelligent softies who cannot constitute the leadership of tomorrow in this turbulent part of the world. I agree. To have the285 words
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Article183 1966-08-17 8 A. ATAN - A. ATAN THERE has been much talk on the System of Board of Governors/Managers in Schools. The Minister of Education spoke of reviewing the Board System while Union Officials talked of abolishing the System. They miss one important point. Many schools have not implemented fully183 words
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Article94 1966-08-17 8 V. Aiyappan - V. Aiyappan Political Secretary to the Minister of Works, Post Telecoms, Malaysia. I WRITE to correct a wrong report of the speech made by Tan Sri V. T. Sambanthan at the meeting of the Selangor Branch of the Malaysian Indian Congress. In your report: "He94 words
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Article175 1966-08-17 8 H. K. Yau - H. K. Yau. RAWANG was once a peaceful district. But now people hene live in fear. Not a single day passes without one hearing of thefts and sometimes armed robberies. Why? Of course there is cause, for things never Just happen! In recent years, it is175 words
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Article154 1966-08-17 8 J. N. Chua - J. N. Chua. READER J. Daniel's feeble attempt at justifying the atom-bombing of Hiroshima was not likely to convince many people. That the massacre of the innocents of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was justifiable on the ground of Japanese war attrocities on civilians contorts the generally accepted belief154 words
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Article234 1966-08-17 8 THE S. T. C. is very much concerned about the competition it is facing from the pirate taxi drivers. But the manager must consider another danger within the company which, if it is not checked, may result in the company losing more passengers. This danger234 words
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Article227 1966-08-17 8 THERE IS an acuta shortage of graduate teachers in Upper Secondary and Pre-University Classes. The Minister, Officials in the Ministry of Education* Headmasters and Union Officials say so. Graduate teachers, some with several years teaching experience# had failed in the Certificate of Education Examinations* Their227 words
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Article, Illustration698 1966-08-17 8 Rex Scambary - By Rex Scambary. Melbourne, Australia, Tues. Just as Malaysian scientists constantly seek new and better uses for natural rubber, so scientists in Australia research to maintain the pre-eminent position of wool the most important primary product of Australia. Now a team of scientists698 words
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Advertisement27 1966-08-17 8 All letters to the Editor murt have the address of the writer. They must also be properly signed. All letters must be short and to the point.27 words
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Article217 1966-08-17 9 \EW YORK, Tues. n (AFP) Rubber consumption by manufacturers of tyres and other rubber products was up 8.85 per cent for the first half of 1966 compared with the same period last year, the Rubber Manufacturers Association reported. A total of 1,121,000 long tons was used.217 words
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Article47 1966-08-17 9 WASHINGTON. Tues. r (AP) The U.S. Government sold 35 long tons of surplus stockpile tin yesterday, 10 tons of Grade A at US$l.56 a pound. 15 tons of Grade B at US$ 1.545 a pound and 10 tons cf Grade C at US$l.54 a pound.47 words
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307 1966-08-17 9 MOSCOW, Tues. (UPI) Italy's Flat Company L Si c i os cd its agreement to build a huge automobile factory for the Soviet Union and has given the Kremlin 10 years to pay for the equipment to outfit it, the news agency Tass reported307 words
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305 1966-08-17 9 SINGAPORE, Tues. A full Singapore mission led by an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to leave here for Jakarta on Saturday. It will join up with the advanced mission already there under Mr. Sim Kee Boon, Permanent Secretary to the305 words
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Article123 1966-08-17 9 LONDON, Tues. (AP) Lloyds of London, the big Insurance market, has made its lowest profit since returns were first published In 1948. Global returns published Just show that while premium income is continuing to rise, the rate of profit is itill declining. Lloyds, which is a series123 words
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Article99 1966-08-17 9 SINGAPORE, Tues. —The Association of Banks in Malaysia made the following changes in its rates to merchants today: New York: buying T. T. 32-11/18; airmail, O.D. 3213/16, 90 d/st. 33-5/16 credit bills, 33-7/16 trade bills. Canada: buying T. T. >5-3/16; airmail, O.D. 355/iq. 90 d/st. 35-i credit bills,99 words
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Article130 1966-08-17 9 WASHINGTON, Tues. (UPI) The world's offshore lands hold 2.5 trillion barrels of oil as well as diamonds, gold and other minerals with a potential value of US$l.5 million a square mile. This geologist's dream is only a part of the world's oceanic wealth, including food potential for130 words
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Article128 1966-08-17 9 TOKYO, Tues. (AFP). The Association for the promotion of International Trade will send a goodwill delegation to People's China later this month to smooth trade relations between China and Japan. The 17-member group led by Katsumori Kokubu President of Kowa Koeki (trading), will leave Tokyo on128 words
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Article252 1966-08-17 9 SINGAPORE, Tues.—Sept. first grade f.o.b. rubber buyers closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 64 cents per lb., unchanged on the previous close. The market ruled very quiet all morning, having opened i cent lower on London advices. It steadied back to last night's252 words
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Article14 1966-08-17 9 SINGAPORE, Tues.—The tin price for today was $623-| per pjcul, down si.14 words
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Article481 1966-08-17 9 SINGAPORE, Tues. Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation signed in Kuala Lumpur today was well received in the Stock Exchange. However, while f he "small man" whether *n Malaysia or Singapore has been as--sured that he will not pav tax twice, it is hoped that481 words
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Article60 1966-08-17 9 SINGAPORE, Tues Chinese Produce Exchange, Singapore noon prices per picul today. Coconut oil; bulk S44J selers, drum $46 i sellers. Pepper: Muntok white sl97£ sellers, Sarawak white $195 sellers, special Sarawak black $145 sellers, garbled Lampong black $145 (N) sellers (all 96% NLW) ASTA $l6O sellers (1000% NLW). Singapore60 words
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Article51 1966-08-17 9 NEW YORK, Tues. (UPI). Rubber futures closed 5 to 25 points lower on no sales yesterday. Sept. 23.00 23.50 Nov. 23.10 23.60 Jan. 23.20 23.70 Mar. 23.20 23.70 May. 23.20 ?3.70 July 23.20 23.70 Sept 23.20 23.70 Locally, No. 1 RSS was quoted at 23 cents a pound,51 words
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Article200 1966-08-17 9 B S Boustead 1.60 1.64 Chemical Co. 1.54 1.55 Coin Storaee 3 06 Dunlop 2.52 2.53 E. Smelting 4.14 4.18 Esso Ords. 3.10 3.12 United Holdings CCR 2.01 2.04 Fitzpatrlcks 1.78 F. It N. Ords 3.76 3.78 Gammon 2.26 2.27 Georgetown CD 1.38 1.42 Guinness 2.42 2.44 Hotel 6200 words
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Article42 1966-08-17 9 Central Prop. XD 89 .95 City Dev .38* Faber Union .54 .59 Island Hotel 63 .68 Island Pen 48* .49* K, I* Prop. .911 San Holdings 34* .35 Sel. Prop 1.40 1.50 S pore Land 63* .64 Town City XD 8842 words
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Article130 1966-08-17 9 Aokam 3.60 3.76 Austral Amal. 25/3 25/6 Austral Malay CR 32/6 Ayer Hitam Berluntai XT) 23/14 35/4i 23/3 Hong Kong 35/6 IdriB Hyd. XD 15/6 16/6 K'pong Kamunting 9/K'pong Lanjut 25/3 Kamunting 20/6 Kesang 55 Kramat 12/6 12/9 Kuala Kampar 26/1J 26/4 i Larut 12/12/3 Lingul 2 01 Lower130 words
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Article67 1966-08-17 9 Ayer Hitam 1.20 Batu Llntang 1.68 1.70 Benta 1.42 1.48 Borelli (New) 2.22 2.26 Jeram Kuantan 2 18 Kempas 1.99 2.02 Kepong Plant 2.05 2.15 Kluang Ord 1.76 1.82 Kundong Tg. Pau 1.82 1.90 Kuala Sldim 1.65 New Serendah 2.32 2.35 Riverview 2/4 25 Sel. Coconut 3.16 Sungei67 words
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Article35 1966-08-17 9 Anglo-Asian 1/2 Anglo Oriental 3/4 3/6 B. Kawan CCR 6/9 Consol Salak 2/6 Craigielea 1/5 1/6 E. Asiatic 1/6 Golden Hope 5/K. L. Kepong 2/4* Kulim 1/8 1/10* Malaya General CD 2/2 2/535 words
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Article31 1966-08-17 9 B. S. First Malayan XD 2.26 2.36 Second Malayan XD 1.60 1.70 Third Malayan 1.17 1.28 Malaysia Commerce 92 1.03 Mai. Saving Fund 1.38 1.48 Sterling Commodity 4/2 4/931 words
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Article199 1966-08-17 9 TIME AIRLINES FROM 8.20 a.m. MAL 019 Kuala Lumpur. 8.50 a.m. JAL 712 Jakarta. 9.30 a.m. MAL 121 Kuala Lumpur. 0 30 a.m. Thai 404 Jakarta. 10.55 a.m. MAL 005 Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca. 11.05 a.m. MAL 451 Kuching. 11.45 a.m. AV 648 Saigon. Kuala Lumpur.199 words
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Article176 1966-08-17 9 TIME AIRLINES TO 7.00 a.m. MAL 032 Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh. Penang, Kola Bahru. 7.31 a.m. MAL 122 Kuala Lumpur. 7.40 a.m. MAL 452 Kuchma. Kuala Lumpur, Hongkong. Bangkok, Hongkong, Taipeh* 8.30 a.m. MAL 616 9.00 a.m. CPA 572 O.aka, Tokyo. 9.00 a.m. MAL 044 Kuala Lumpur.176 words
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Article142 1966-08-17 9 TIME AIRLINE FROM 8.15 a.m. MAL (ML 122• Singapore. 8.25 aJTL MAL (ML 032) Penang. Malacca. 9.15 a.m. MAL (ML 005) Penang. Ipoh. 9.15 a.m. MAL (ML 616) Singapore. 10.05 a.m. MAL (ML 044) Singapore. 10.30 a.m. Air Vietnam <VN 648) Singapore. 10.55 a.m. Thai (TG142 words
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Article141 1966-08-17 9 TIME AIRLINE TO 7.15 a.m. MAL (ML 019) Singapore. 8.45 a.m. MAL (ML 122) Singapore. 8.45 a.m. MAL (ML 032) Penang, Ipoh, Kota Bahro, 9 30 a.m. MAL (ML 005) Malacca, Singapore 9.50 a.m. MAL (ML 616) Hongkong. 10.20 a.m. MAL (ML 044) Kuantan, Kota Bahru.141 words
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Article53 1966-08-17 9 UNITED NATIONS. Tues (AP) Seven countries will deposit their instruments of ratification of the agreement for the Asian Development Bank this morning, a U.N. spokesman announced. The ceremony will be in Secretary-General U Thant's conference room. The coun tries are Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and53 words
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Article165 1966-08-17 9 SINGAPORE The following ships are expeted to be in port today. Godowni Vessels 1/2 Cambodia 3/4 Cypria 5 Galaxy 6/7 Ellen Bakke 8/9 Stendor 10/11 Lloyd Bakke 13/14 Glenlyon 15/16 Waitaki 18 Yarra 19 Misakai Maru 21/22 Empire Kittiwake 23 24 Chowa Maru 25/26 Kimanis 27 Tjiliwong 28165 words
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195 1966-08-17 10 BANGKOK, Tucs. (AP) Thai Foreign Minister Thanat Khoman was reported today to have cabled to Peking the Association of South-east Asia s (ASA) joint appeal for a Vietnam peace. ASA's three member countries Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia during a meeting held here195 words
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Article74 1966-08-17 10 AIN DRAHAM, Tunisia, Tues. (UPI) South Vietnam Vice President General Nguyen Huu Co. has said "a military victory in Vietnam is impossible and negotiations should get underway without delay." Co made the statement to newsmen after meetin® President Habib Bourguiba in this Northwest Tunisian town near74 words
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Article99 1966-08-17 10 LONDON. Tues. (AP) New legislation limiting the working hours of British Airline pilots was announced by the government yesterday. The Civil Aviation department of the Board of Trade said it is also considering reducing working hours for cabin staff, which until now were not bound99 words
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Article42 1966-08-17 10 TOKYO, Kyodo, Tues. The average life expectancy of the Japanese people has extended to 67.73 years for men and 72.95 years for women, or almost equal to the advanced Western nations, according to health and welfare Minister Zenko Suzuki.42 words
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103 1966-08-17 10 LOS ANGELES. Tues. (UPI). Comedian Lenny Bruce died of acute morphine poisoning caused by the injection of an overdose of the narcotic, the Country Coroner's office said yesterday. The Coroner listed the death Aug. 3 of the 40th-year-old comedian as accidental. Bruce, famed for his103 words
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Article, Illustration901 1966-08-17 10 JAKARTA Tues. (UPI) Indonesia tomorrow will come of age when it celebrates its 21 birthday tomorrow. But the island republic appears to have already struck out on its own without the aid of the father of Indonesia, President Sukarno. Observers here were901 words
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Article143 1966-08-17 10 WASHINGTON, T u e s (AP) Plans for a new sea level canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans across Central America are encountering delays, President Johnson informed Congress yesterday. The President said a connmission studying proposed routes for the canal has met with political,143 words
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Article38 1966-08-17 10 WASHINGTON, Tues. (UPI) Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, Democrat, New York, yesterday accused the Johnson Administration of using the war in Vietnam as an excuse for cutting back spending programmes to combat the plighi of America's cities.38 words
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Article181 1966-08-17 10 SEOUL, Tues. (UPI) —Radio Free Asia, a privately sponsored American radio station, formally opened its operation headquarters here and began beaming test broadcasts to mainland China and Communist North Korea yesterday. The operation headquarters of the station put the test programme's on the air using181 words
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78 1966-08-17 10 Philippines university students carrying placards reading "Cao Ky Go Home", "Down with U.S Puppets, down with "Cao Ky" and distributing a manifisto which said that demonstrators "opposed with vehemence" South Vietnamese Premier's visit booed as South Vietnamese Premier and Madame Ngyuen Cao Ky accompanied by President Marcos and his wife78 words
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Article97 1966-08-17 10 LONDON, Tues. (UPI) The liaison mission of the Vietnam Peoples Army High Command (North Vietnam) has protested U.S. bombings of dams and dikes, the New China News Agency said yesterday. NCNA, monitored here, said in a story from Hanoi that "The liaison mission of the Vietnam Peoples97 words
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Article219 1966-08-17 10 VIENTIANE, Tues. (I PI) Laotian Premier Souvanna Phouma agreed to enlarg« his present cabinet from 11 to 14 members in what was apparently an exchange for a vote of confidence by the National Assembly, informed government and assembly sources said. But he rejected an assembly proposal219 words
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Article, Illustration78 1966-08-17 10 They take the freedom ride For seven months^H est Berliner* worked on a tunnel which led 11 metres under the ground from the Bernauer Strasse in West Berlin to the bark yard of a block of flats in East Berlin. Through this 140-metr« long: tunnel, in two October nights in78 words
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219 1966-08-17 10 MANILA, Tues. (AFP) A Japanese vessel wai forfeited to the government yesterday for ferninj prohibited cargo to the Philippines. The vessel—identified as MV Myogin Maru —is now in the Philippine Navy basin in Manila Bay following the forfeiture. Custonte commissioner Jacinto Gavino ordered the forfeiture on219 words
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Article54 1966-08-17 10 NASSAU, Bahamas, Tues. (AP) —Luci Nugent, President Johnson's daughter, attended early morning mass at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Cathedral yesterday. the feast of the Assumption. Mrs. Nugent was accompanied by two secret service men. Her husband, Pat. with whom she is honeymooning in the Bahamas,54 words
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Miscellaneous231 1966-08-17 11 I&SHAW ORGANISATION LIDO Phone *****; LAST DAY 11 a.m.-1.45-6.30-9.15 P School Children fl to any seat "LOVE A KISSES" color Rick Nelson Kristin Nelson "THE TRAIN" (L'A) Opens Tomorrow Burt Lancaster Paul Scofield Si Jeanne Moreau CAPITOL Phone ***** TOD%Y ONLY—No Free List llam. 1.39, 4. 0.45 9 30 D231 words
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Miscellaneous272 1966-08-17 11 ORGANISATIO Slat DAY! DAILY 4 SHOWS AT U a.m., 2..'50, 6.00 ft 9.00 ojn.0jn. Cash Bookings Only No Pree List dhOOH MARY POPPINS Julie Andrews Technicolor School Children Concession $1.50 To Any Seat At All Shows Daily ORCHARD! PALACE cmmni i LAST DAY! l .ltO. 4 1.30. 4 (W, 6.30272 words
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411 1966-08-17 12 WASHINGTON, Tues. Communist China's two-month-old political purge has ciaimed cienera l Lo Jui Chin*, Chief of the General Staff of the Army and veteran associate of ruler Mao Tse Tung, according to news despatches from Hong Kong. Peking Radio reoorted that Yang Chen Wu,411 words
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Article200 1966-08-17 12 WASHINGTON, Mon. (AP) One of a pilot's best friends in Vietnam may be an electronic device the size of two cigarette packs that beams an automatic SOS in case of trouble. This is the emergency radio Beacon, As7s device that automatically begins sending a200 words
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Article310 1966-08-17 12 ]yjOSCOW, Tues. The storm of outer space continues. Further research and experiments are to be conducted which will require improved space "eyes" and "ears"—antenna devices. What will be the form of these new antennae? Lately a new branch has made its appearance in the building310 words
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Article1248 1966-08-17 12 NEW YORK, Tues. T'HE inherent advantages offered by placing instruments above t..e earths at mosphere are well known. The atmosphere prevents the resolution of small details of images in the sky. Thus, the limit of the performance of telescopes on earth is set not by technology,1,248 words
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Article, Illustration30 1966-08-17 12 A. Glushchenko, a teacher of the soil chemistry chair at the biology and soil faculty, Lomonosov State University of Moscow, consulting student Maunf Sein Van of Burma.30 words
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Article155 1966-08-17 12 GRENADA, Mississippi, Tues. (UPI). —Police arrested 19 persons, including the head of the Civil Right movement here, when Negroes attempted to enter a White Church during services. The action appeared to put a damper, at least temporarily, on the movement in this city where tensions155 words
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379 1966-08-17 12 WASHINGTON, Tues.—"lf big brother ever to the United States," a well-known writer toM a Congressional sub committee the other day "he mav well turn out not to be a greedy power-seeker hrt rather a relentless bureaucrat obsessed with 'e« ciency. These379 words
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Article725 1966-08-17 12 What to do with the Caspian MOSCOW, Tues. SEPARATED from the world ocean by the ridge of the Caucasus, the Caspian is an inland sea. It has been growing 3hallow and receding from the shores continuously in the course of decades. The most suffering is the northern and most shallow725 words
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37 1966-08-17 13 TOKYO, Tues. (AP) Fourteen-year-old high school girl Junko Yoshida relaxes at a poolside of a Tokyo hotel recently after being named "Miss Style." Junko won the crown among 6,000 contestants ranging from 14 to 16 in age.37 words
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Article1119 1966-08-17 13 LONDON, Tues. Recent events have underlined Britain's desire for constructive co-operation with the United Nations in her aim of bringing the Federation of South Arabia to independence by 1968. ohe has accepted, with only two reservations, the operative clauses of the General Assembly resolutions on1,119 words
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Article, Illustration25 1966-08-17 13 AP RadiophotoAP Radiophoto - 25 words
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Article648 1966-08-17 13 these posts, patrols set out for up to ten days at a time to visit outlying villages and gather information. Helicopters were nearly always used to deploy strong forces quickly: landing zones for them have been built at all permanent positions and a large number of strips have648 words
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Article, Illustration300 1966-08-17 13 BEN d'CUNHA - PROFILE BT BEN d'CUNHA KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The first Malaysian Director of Operations in Eastern Malaysia, Major General Dato Ibrahim bin Ismail is a man of vast military experience beginning his military career in the Indian Army. The 44-year-old Major General who is a300 words
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Article177 1966-08-17 13 LETTERS THE 8.000-strong National Union of Teachers has decided to issue strike ballots to all its members. This is because the Ministry of Education is employing delaying tactics regarding the settlement of the various claims of teachers. When the date Is fixed, it should be kept. This177 words
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Article141 1966-08-17 13 MAY I refer to an article which appeared in your Letters' column dated 12.8.66 Judged by the number of letters published in your paper, one can t help thinking that your paper is fast gaining popularity among Malaysians, The article entitled. M RTC Teachers Inferior"141 words
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Article643 1966-08-17 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The news of the official end to Indonesian confrontation of Malaysia drew an immediate and warm tribute from the Secretary of State for Defence, Mr. Denis Healey, to the many thousands of British servicemen and women who have served in the Far East643 words
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Article, Illustration80 1966-08-17 14 Hong Kong's goalkeeper tries hard to save a hard drive from India's Rajendra Mohan. But it's a goal! India beat Hong Kong 2-0 in the current Merdeka soccer tournament at the Merdeka Stadium. Japan's goalkeeper Hamazaki saves a hard drive from Korea's Cho Yoon Ok in80 words
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Article83 1966-08-17 14 SEREMBAN. Tues The Negri-Sembilan Hockey Association yesterday received a donation of 5266 from Mr. Frank Fredicks, following an appeal for assistance to overcome their present financial difficulties. Mr. M. T. Lingam. the Assistant Secretary of the Association said that the donotion was made through a representative of83 words
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Article113 1966-08-17 14 Johore's 15member team MUAR, Tues. The Johore State contingent-11 men and 4 women left here today for Penang lor the National Athletic championships which will be held from Thursday to Saturday. The team: Men: Mazlan Hamzah (100, 200 and 400 metres); Cyril Gaudart (100 and 200 metres); Rashid bin Abdul113 words
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Article, Illustration144 1966-08-17 14 "THE GREATEST VICTOR WAS FOOTBALL", this is the opinion of all the international press after the! Final between England and Germany in the eighth World Championship of Football. In the 90th minute of the game. Wolfgang Weber succeeded in scoring the equaliser 2 2in Wembley Stadium. The English144 words
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Article251 1966-08-17 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Malaysian Armed forces, first time participants of the H.M.S. Malaya Cup rugby competition since the inception of the series nave chosen their team after a 2day selection trials. In preparation for the H.M.S. Malaya Cup competition, the Forces talent scouts had picked251 words
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492 1966-08-17 14 Singapore, Tues. The Singapore Nationol Bowling Championship, will be held from Sept. 9 to 18 at Jackie's Bowl, Orchard Road, and the Singapore Island Country Club. The champ i o nship, sponsored by Peter Stuyvesant, is organised by the Singapore Ten-pin Bowling CongressInvitations have492 words
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Article801 1966-08-17 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. With only a fortnight to go before the big day for motor racing enthusiasts, the organisers of the fifth Tunku Abdul Rahman Circuit races have received 150 entries to date. The organisers, the Malaysian Motor Sports Club are finalising arrangements to make801 words
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Article, Illustration1127 1966-08-17 15 HORSES CL. 2, DIV. 4, 7 F. <sc 15 YDS. 266 Splendid (Soon Lee Stable) S.T. Paul 7v 90 074 Lovable (Ladies Stable) AM. Heddle 6y 90 600 Green Jungle (Luxuriant Stable) GE. West 6v 811 210 Meteorite (Universe Stable) R.W. Bagby 4v1,127 words
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Article, Illustration1341 1966-08-17 15 (THE BUKIT TIMAH CUP) Class 2, Div. 1, iy 4 Miles 15 YDS. 233 Gypsy (Wayne Stable) I.W. Allan 6y 9.5 101 Makyong (Fuji Stable) E.T. van Breukelen 8y 8.11 442 Super Chief (Lucky Stable Dato Haji Mohd. Noah bin Omar) E.E.G. Donnelly Sy1,341 words
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Article236 1966-08-17 15 Windsor Lad - By Windsor Lad Singapore Tuesday. Newcomer Isfahan (late Royal Myth), a four-year-old by Emir El Said, showed galloping ability on the track this morning when he easily breezed over 3f in 38 1/5, the fastest time of the morning. The track was good. Isfahan did his236 words
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51 1966-08-17 15 What can be a better start for the gentlemen, Malaysian Deputy Premier, Tun Abdul Razak (right), and Indonesia's army 6trongman General Suharto, than off to a friendly game of golf? Just few hours earlier these gentlemen had concluded an agreement for resumption of friendlier and normal relations between their two51 words
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179 1966-08-17 15 PENANG, Tues. —A total of 207 men and women atheletes will participate in the third Malaysian National Amateur Athletic championships. which will be officially declared open by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the City Stadium here on Thursday afternoon. Dilbagh Singh Kler, who179 words
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393 1966-08-17 16 SAIGON, Tues. (AP) Informants, captured documents and prisoners have revealed a plot to infiltrate Saigon with two battalions of Vietcong soldiers to disrupt the September elections. The ultimate goal of the guerrillas would be to seize key points in South Vietnam's393 words
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Article216 1966-08-17 16 JAKARTA, Tues. Forty school headmasters of Chinese nationality in Medan. North Sumatra, have been ordered to leave Indonesia immediately, Radio Jakarta reported today. The radio said the expulsion order was given by the Director of immigration in Medan, yesterday. The director had added that the216 words
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127 1966-08-17 16 SAIGON, Tues. (AP) General William C. Westmoreland ordered all his commanders today to cut Vietnamese civilian casualties to the lowest number possible. His directive followed a series of mistaken U.S. or allied bombings on Vietnamese villagers during the past week. A U.S. military spokesman said:127 words
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Article56 1966-08-17 16 TOKYO, Tues. (AP) A two-member contingent of a Japanese medical mission left here by Diane yesterday on a three-week tour in five South East Asian countries Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. The two men. including leader Uichi Noda. will be joined at Bangkok by three other56 words
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Article44 1966-08-17 16 TOKYO. Tues. (UPI). Burma's strongmen Gen. Ne Win will arrive in Tokyo for an eight-day official visit to Japan, Foreign Minister Etsusaburo Shiina said today He said the itinerary of the Burmese leader's visit in Japan will be announced later.44 words
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Article143 1966-08-17 16 MANILA, Tues. (UPI) President Ferdinand E. Marcos has ordered the screening of police forces in central Luzon towns following intelligence reports linking policemen with Communist Huk activities in that area. Mr. Marcos said these reports, if true, constituted a serious blow to the government's drive143 words
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159 1966-08-17 16 TOKYO. Tues. (UPI) Heavy rains throughout last night and this morning caused at least 19 deaths and 16 persons missing in Northern and Western Kyushu, Japan's Southernmost island, according to reports received here. A late report from Miyazaki said a landslide159 words
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Article, Illustration363 1966-08-17 16 TOKYO, Tues. A Hiroshima atom-bomb victim will be in England for the launching of Britain's first Polaris submarine on Sept. 15. This was announced by two British Labour Party backbenchers, Mrs. Anne Kerr, and Mrs. Peggy Duff, General Secretary of the International Confederation363 words
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Article, Illustration320 1966-08-17 16 SAIGON, Tues. (AP) An advance party of the 2,000-man Philippine Army contingent arrived here today. The 100-man advance group was greeted by high ranking Vietnamese government officials, the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Military assistance command, Maj. Gen. William P. Rossen, and Philippine Charge320 words
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91 1966-08-17 16 HONGKONG. Tues. (AFP). —Trains from United States have been used to transport Canadian wheat was bound for China, according to Mr. C. C. Wesley, a Canadian immigration officer. Mr. Wesley said that Canada was selling hundreds of millions of bushels of wheat91 words
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Article62 1966-08-17 16 BOMBAY, Tues. (AFP) One of six Asians deported on Sunday from Kenya was Quarantined when he arrived here last night Jamnadas Bhadressa, a British subject of Indian origin had chosen to return to India after nis deportation from Kenya, but when he arrived in Bombay, he was62 words
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611 1966-08-17 16 Filipino Japan relations could be closer 'than with US' TOKYO, Tues. The Philippine Ambassador to Tokyo said today that he was fully persuaded that the "evolving: pattern of Filipino diplomatic relations* made relations with Japan equally important, if not more so, than with the United States. Ambassador Jose S. Laurel611 words
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Article169 1966-08-17 16 CALCUTTA, Tues. (AFP) Police using batons and tear gas today broke uo a large crowd of demonstrators in Midnapore led by Communists and left wing groups which were trying to disrupt the Independence Day meeting there. Several people were injured including two policemen. (Midnapore is a169 words
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Article136 1966-08-17 16 MANILA, Tues. (L'PI) A 34-year-old Filipino carpenter went on a staobm? spree on Sunday, killing hi* five children and critically wounding his wife, 4 he national police reported today* The suspected assailant, Leonardo Licutin. .was arrested and charged n' l l murder in Ilocos Sur136 words
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127 1966-08-17 16 MANILA Tues. Thailand's Under Secretary of Public Health. Dr. Phon Sangsinkeo. will receive the 1966 Ramon Magsay.. ,y Award for government service. The Board of Trustees of the Award Foundation announced that Dr. Phon had been elected for the award in recognition of his127 words