Eastern Sun, 20 August 1966
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Title Section27 1966-08-20 1 EASTERN SUN Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 1. No. 33. Saturday, August 20 1966. ft MC (P) 1942 ft KDN 2309 Price 15 cents27 words
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Article, Illustration560 1966-08-20 1 K. Sidhu - By K. Sidhu SINGAPORE, Fri. FJGHT armed men, all of them masked, looted the premises of a taxi owner in Tras Street at 4 a.m. today and escaped with $50,500 in cash and $BOO in jewellery, most of it inside a heavy iron safe. One of theirEASTERN SUN Picture. - 560 words
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159 1966-08-20 1 KUCHING, Fri. (AP) The first Communist to surrender since the start of Operation Harapan escaped from his unit on August 9 and gave himself up to security forces in Sarawak's Second Division. Jalak Anak Berendam was three days later unconditionally released by159 words
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Article167 1966-08-20 1 SINGAPORE, Fri. The first task of the Russian Trade Commissioner's Officer here would be to fulfil the agreement which was signed in April this year and to promote trade between the two countries. This was stated by Mr. J. N. Primerov, the Russian Trade Commissionerdesignate at167 words
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Article116 1966-08-20 1 KUCHING. Sarawak, Fri. (UPI) A police spokesman today announced the discovery of a communist terrorists hideout in the Sungei Tengah area of Mating. 20 miles west of Kuching. Five Chinese in the area were arrested. The spokesman said a platoon of the police field force first came116 words
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233 1966-08-20 1 SARAWAK, Fri. The defence of East Malaysia is now the responsibility of the 3rd Malaysian Infantry Brigade based in Kuching and the sth. Malaysian Infantry Brigade based in Tawau. The 3rd. Malaysian Infantry Brigade is responsible for the defence and security of233 words
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Article, Illustration322 1966-08-20 1 BANDUNG, Indonesia, Fri. —An angry crowd of President Sukarno's supporters clashed today with armed soldiers in this West Java city. The soldiers fired over the heads of the demonstrators. The pro-Sukarno crowd about 2,000 strong took to the streets of Bandung in a322 words
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Article58 1966-08-20 1 KUCHING. Fri. (AP) A full 24-hour curfew was declared in Lundu district today The area under curfew includes both sides of Lundu Sematan Road from Lundu to Sematan and northwards to the coast in Sarawak's First Division. Police warn that everyone should remain indoors unless given permission58 words
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Local News
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Article225 1966-08-20 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Three million social welfare lottery tickets will be printed for sale in Malaysia next year. This was stated here today by Mr. Y. C. Kang the secretary to the Social and Welfare Services Lotteries Board. At the moment 2.8 million tickets are225 words
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55 1966-08-20 2 PENANG, Fri. Mr. and Mrs. Teoh Kiok Chye, pictured after their wedding at the Penang Civil Registry. The bride. Miss Yew Siew Kin, is the second daughter of Mr. Mrs. Yew Ewe Chye, Penang. The bridegroom, eldest son of Mr. Mrs. Teoh Teow Hoon, is a staff reporter of Sin55 words
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Article227 1966-08-20 2 MALACCA, Fri. Mr. Ng Chong Chee is strongly tipped to continue in office as president of the Municipal Council here. The council will elect a president when it holds its monthly meeting on Wednesday. Observers said it was unlikely now that the state would227 words
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Article28 1966-08-20 2 MUAR, Fri. A social and dance in aid of the Bakri Youth Club will be held at the Muar Club on Sept. 9 at 8 p.m.28 words
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97 1966-08-20 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. Three young Malaysians left Kuala Lumpur this week to attend a 12-month training course in export promotion, marketing and general business administration In Germany, under the German Technical Assistance Programme. They were farewelled at Kuala Lumpur Airport by the representative lor Malaya of Lufthansa German Airlines, Mr.97 words
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Article, Illustration785 1966-08-20 2 TAIPING, Fri. —Medical evidence at a preliminary enquiry in the Magistrate's Court here today into a charge of murder of a 20-year-old Taiping girl, Miss Choe Poh Kim, at the Lake Gardens adduced that sexual intercourse was committed on her785 words
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342 1966-08-20 2 KHOO BOON CHOO - By KHOO BOON CHOO PENANG, Fri.—The Raja Permaisuri Agong, who spent a busy morning here today, was moved when she saw the sufferings of the little ones in the children's ward of the General Hospital. She also visited the Muslim Orphanage in Ayer Itam and the342 words
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Article44 1966-08-20 2 MUAR, Frl. Photographers in Singapore and Malaysia are invited to take part in the "Malaysia Singapore" photography exhibition, organised by the Photographic Bociety of Johore. Entry forms can be obtained from: The Photographic Society of Johore. 82-C, Jalan Ah Fook, Johore Bahru44 words
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359 1966-08-20 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. "Shattering idiocy" art the only words to describe the failure of the Malaysian and Singapore Governments to reach agreement on preserving a common currency for both territories, says the secretary-general of the Democratic Action Party, Mr. C. V. Devan Nair.359 words
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Article66 1966-08-20 2 MUAR, Fri. Threa Indonesian barter traders who completed a month's sentence for illegal entry into Malaysia were last night released and escorted back to international waters by Muar Police this morning. The Muar O.C.P.D. Enche Annuar Mohamed Arof, who disclosed this said the three barter66 words
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Article, Illustration585 1966-08-20 3 SINGAPORE, Fri. JHE Indonesian Government will send a working party of technical experts here for the final stage of the full resumption of relations between the two nations. The party is expected to arrive in Singapore by the end of thos month. This585 words
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102 1966-08-20 3 Singapore, Fri. Singapore and the Federal Government of Austria have agreed to establish dimplomatic relations and to the appointment of Dr. Rodolf Baumanna as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Singapore. This was announced today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs102 words
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197 1966-08-20 3 CINGAPORE, Fri. Singapore UMNO and other Muslim bodies expressed regret with the administration of Muslim Law Bill which was passed by Parliament last Wednesday. Singapore's UMNO's Secretary General, Tan Sri Syed Esa Almenoar, said, "We are not satisfied with the composition of the Majlis197 words
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Article331 1966-08-20 3 SINGAPORE, Fri. The following candidates have passed the Final Professional Part II Examination for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (New Regulations) in Medicine, Surgery and Obs tetrics Gynaecology:— Ho Nget Chin (Miss)Moganasundram, Singaram. The following candidates have passed in the subject (s)331 words
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Article, Illustration183 1966-08-20 3 SINGAPORE, Fri. The Singapore Parliament has withheld the salaries and allowances of two Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament, Mr. Chia Thye Poh, and Mr. Kco Young. This was effected from July 26 when both the MPs were found guilty of sedition and ordered183 words
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Article, Illustration339 1966-08-20 3 On sal $3 per SINGAPORE, Fri. Singapore's full year of life in Malaysia was colourfully recorded in detail in the Republic's Year Book for 1964. The Year Book a 400-page single volume tells the story of Singapore and the many interesting339 words
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89 1966-08-20 4 The Yang di-Pertuan Agong points a finger at a "lion" exhibit (used for the Chinese Lion Dance), while the Chief Minister, Penang, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, looks on with great interest, during Their Majesties'' visit to the Museum and Art Gallery, Penang, on Aug. 19. Behind the Chief Minister,89 words
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Article217 1966-08-20 4 PENANG. Fri. Two valuable stamp albums, containing Malaysian and States' stamps, were given as souveniers to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong by the Postmaster-General, West Malaysia, Tuan Haji Ibrahim bin Varshay. when Their Majesties visited the Museum and the philatelic exhibition at the State Art Gallery this217 words
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Article96 1966-08-20 4 IPOH, Fri. Women's voluntary organisations in Perak will celebrate Women's Day on Thursday, at the Young Men's Christian Association in Ipoh. The celebration and special exhibition will be officially opened by the Raja Perempuan Perak. at 10.40 p.m. The Mentri Besar, Dato Ahmad bin Said will attend96 words
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Article57 1966-08-20 4 KULIM, Fri. —The highlight of this year's Malaysia celebration in the district of i Kulim, is the "Kebaya contest" which will be held on Aug. 31 here. It is sponsored by Kulim District Malaysia Celebration Committee. The contest is open to all girls residing in the Kulim District,57 words
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Article54 1966-08-20 4 MUAR, Fri. The Muar Malay Parents' Association Is to hold a three-day funfair at the Muar Town Council pad an g from Aug. 30 in aid of its funds. An organising committee under the chairmanship of Enche Mohamed Yusof bin Abdul Rashid, president of the Sessions Court54 words
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330 1966-08-20 4 Malaysia's anti apartheid stand costs $25 m. KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Malaysia's strong antiapartheid stand against South Africa costs her about $25 million a year. This is the loss incurred from export earnings as a result of the total ban on all trade, both imports from and exports to, South Africa.330 words
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Article95 1966-08-20 4 IPOH, Fri. Mr. Yee Woon Chee (19), second year student in the Faculty of Medicine in the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, said today that the weekly $3,000 contest in the "Eastem Sun" is an easy quiz. Mr. Yee, who will be returning to the university95 words
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40 1966-08-20 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Sixteen Malaysian teachers, who left for Hawaii last night on a special assignment to teach the national language to U.S. peace corps volunteers. On extreme right is Miss May Lee, a local travels agent. EASTERN SUN Picture.EASTERN SUN Picture. - 40 words
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Article123 1966-08-20 4 PENIANG, Fri. A son. who chased his father with a knife in his hand in their house in Bridge Street on the night of Aug. 11, pleaded guilty in the First Magistrate's Court today to a charge of causing hurt and was bound over123 words
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415 1966-08-20 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. A 34-year-old Army Captain, Ahmad Nazari bin Dato Haji Mohamed, was today found guilty and dismissed from the service by a court martial here for "fraudulently misapplying" the training allowances of four volunteers of the local defence corp in December, 1964, while415 words
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Article134 1966-08-20 4 PENA N G Fri. Loud shouts of "Daulat Tuanku" by students greeted the Yang de-Pertuan Agong when he visited the S3-i million Sekolan Menengah Teknik Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra in Batu Lanchang Lane today. The Chairman of the Board of Governors, Enche Aziz Ibrahim, who received134 words
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Article, Illustration59 1966-08-20 4 Fashion show KUCHING, Fri. Members of the Sarawak Federation of Women's Institutes modelling costumes of various nations in a variety show during their third annual meeting. The variety show and a buffet dinner were held at the SFWI headquarters in Green Road here The Sarawak Minister for Welfare, Youth and59 words
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384 1966-08-20 5 Singapore, Fri. The president of the Public Daily Rated Electrical Workers Union, Mr. K. Suppiah, today charged that heads of government de >artments were acting unilaterally to introduce ove time restriction. Mr. Suppiah particularly named the Public Utilities Board for experimenting with the limitations384 words
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668 1966-08-20 5 Singapore, Fri. TWO men and a woman won their divorces before the High Court here today. The men won their cases on the grounds of their wives adultery, while the woman won her case because of her husband's "wilful refusal to consummate the668 words
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Article217 1966-08-20 5 SINGAPORE, Fri.—Thai and Spanish language courses for beginners, organised by the Adult Education Board, will commence on Sept. 6. The fees for the Thai and Spanish language courses are $l6 and $2O per student respectively. Both courses will run for 16 weeks, totalling 48 lesson217 words
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Article115 1966-08-20 5 SINGAPORE, Fri.— The Minister for Labour, Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, today, appealed to all residents of Queenstown to register early for their new identity cards. Mr. Jek. who is also the Member of Parliament for the area a house-to-house rail in this identity card registration campaign.115 words
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Article425 1966-08-20 5 SINGAPORE, Fri. Singapore is to hold a National Language Month on Nov. 12. This was announced by the Minister for Social Affairs, Enche Othman Wok, at the closing ceremony of the National Language Congress held here today. He said: "I feel that the National Language425 words
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Article167 1966-08-20 5 MUAR Fri. Tne Electoral Rolls for Parliamentary, State, Local Authority and Local Council here will revised from Sept. 1 to Oct. 12. Malaysian citizens who are qualified to vote but whose names are not on the existing electoral rolls can register as electors during the167 words
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Article, Illustration280 1966-08-20 5 CINGAPORE, Fri.—Two television artistes whose faces are recognized anywhere by thousands of British children are now wellknown by youngsters living in a remote East Malaysian longhouse who have never seen television. Christopher Trace and Valerie Singleton, the stars of the British Broadcasting Corporation T. V. programme280 words
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187 1966-08-20 5 SINGAPORE, Fri.—The Member of Parliament for Ponggol, Mr. Ng Kah Ting, wants to know how many doctors have resigned from the government service during the first seven months of this year. In a written question to the Minister of Health, Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin,187 words
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Article118 1966-08-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Kuala Lumpur's top crime buster, ASP M. Govindasamy, head of the special investigat ion section yesterday nabbed a suspect in connection with the $70,000 paygrab at the T.B. Centre in Jalan Pahang recently. Mr. Govindasamy had also arrested two other suspects previously. These118 words
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Miscellaneous377 1966-08-20 2 Why crack your head when you can tackle easier quiz like ours EASTERN SUN 53,000 Contest CONTEST NO. 3 Quiz for August 20 1966 1. What is the name of the planet with the "rings"? 2. When a ship flies its national ensign upside down, what does this mean? 3.377 words
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Miscellaneous98 1966-08-20 3 KUALA LUMPUR DIARY National Zoo at Ulu Klang to 9 .m.; MAHA 1966 Photographic 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ninth National Art Exhl- Competition Display of enMuzium Negara 10 a.m. to bition at National Art Gal* tries of British Council Hall 6.30 p.m.; lery 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.; 1098 words
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Miscellaneous842 1966-08-20 4 What's on in todays Radio and Television CHANNEL 5 Kuala Lumpur and Penang; 6 Ipoh and Malacca; 3 and 10 Johore Bahru; 4 Taiping; 7 Batu Pahat. P.M. 3.00 Opening Annct.; 3.01 World Cup Semi-Final; 4.31 International Zone; 5.01 Cartoon Classics; 5.06 Close Down. 5.45 Opening Annct.; 5.50 News in842 words
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Advertisement132 1966-08-20 5 through seivices to Taipei £-h 14\ .11 J/ r. ao I *V 'fi .> R >*< V* V*« *.aiKs a Some people say they fly Cathay Pacific to Taipei just to experience our service, They flatter us. Perhaps it's because we practise a little flattery too. We like to make132 words
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Miscellaneous37 1966-08-20 5 Spore Diary 19 a.m. to 8 p.m.: National Theatre, Tank Road: "Malam Rukit Sajate Bintang 44 (Malay Variety Show). 7.45 p.m.: Victoria Theatre, mpress Place; ''Musical Soiree". 8 p.m.: Victoria Memorial Hall Empress Place: Exhibition of Embroideries",37 words
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Miscellaneous57 1966-08-20 5 TIME AND TIDE Penang 3.06 a.m. (8.2 ft.)» 3.08 p.m. (8.6 ft.); Port Swettenham 8.22 a.m. (15.3 ft.)» B*3o p.m. 0 4 ft Port Dickson 9.03 a.m. (10.1 ft.), 9.25 p.m. (8.8 ft.); Singapore 12.55 am. (10 ft.), 1.49 p.m. (8.6 ft.); Sedili Kechil 12.26 p.m. (7.9 ft); Kuantan 11.5657 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration74 1966-08-20 6 TOKYO, Japan, Fri. A one-million-volt electron microscope, claimed to be the world's second largest and most powerful of its kind was completed by Hitachi Company's central research institute in Tokyo recently. Built at the cost of £220,000, the electron microscope will be used for74 words
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Article124 1966-08-20 6 WASHINGTON, Fri. '(NPI). President Johnson received yesterday a mounted, behorned head of a wild water buffalo from Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos and said he looked forward to seeing the Asian President next month. Air. Marcos's brother-in-law, Benjamin Romualdez, delivered the buffalo head to124 words
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Article55 1966-08-20 6 MEXICO City, Fri. (UPI) —Government agents have been sent to the Southern state of Oaxaca to investigate reports that several hundred men are training in an "anti-Castro army" on a sugar cane plantation, it was learned yesterday. Former Cuban President, Caclos Pri Socarras was reported to be55 words
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Article46 1966-08-20 6 ISTANBUL, Turkey, Fri. (AP). A series of sharp tremors rocked a township in Bitlis Province in South Eastern Anatolia early yesterday, causing slight damage, Turkish radio reported. Several chimneys toppled and some walls cracked, the radio added, but there were no reported casualties.46 words
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Article449 1966-08-20 6 WASHINGTON, Fri. (UPI) A young Stanford University student told the House Committee on un-American activities yesterday he would rather have his tongue torn out than testify about associates in an Organisation collecting blood and money449 words
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534 1966-08-20 6 Lawyer to plead insanity for Speck... NURSES' DEATHS CASE TAKES A NEW TURN CHICAGO, Fri. (UFI) RICHARD Speck's lawyet challenged the prosecution yesterday to join him in appointing a panel of prominent psychiatrists to decide whether the accused slayer of eight534 words
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130 1966-08-20 6 LONDON, Fri. (UPI). The "Soviet Weekly" claimed yesterday that "American air-war plans In Vietnam have flopped." The weekly, published under the auspices of the Russian Embassy, pointed to the increasing number of U.S. planes shot down over Vietnam. In Western style language, world affairs130 words
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Article89 1966-08-20 6 AUSTIN, Tex., Fri. (UPI) —Lucl Nugent, nee Johnson. who walked down the Aisle recently, does it again on Saturday —as a bridesmaid. The President's daughter, due back anytime now from her honeymoon, will serve at the wedding of one of her bridesmaids, Kathleen Jane Carter of89 words
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Article48 1966-08-20 6 MELBOURNE, Fri. (AP) The "Catholic Worker", a Melbourne periodical, included this item in its "current comment" page: "Once again his Lordship, Bishop Fox, is very convincing: There is no denying the fact that large families are a sign of unity between husband and wife.48 words
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235 1966-08-20 6 CHICAGO, Fri. (UPI) Thanks to a Wisconsin Army Sergeant and the Scandinavian Airline systems (SAS), an old schoolhouse type bell is on its way to a children's school in Vietnam. Sgt. Edward Schelk, former employee of the Kohler Co. of Kohler, Wisconsin,235 words
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Article, Illustration114 1966-08-20 6 TBUSUKI, Japan These are three views of the latest James Bond gadgetry i for use in tracking down his enemies. It's Wallace Autogyro which can nearly be packed into a suitcase but would be slightly overweight on your baggage allowance on an airplane. The Autogyro, to beAP Photo - 114 words
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Article, Illustration97 1966-08-20 6 CANTA Monica, Califor- nia, Fri. (AP) Actress Jill Ireland filed a divorce suit yesterday against actor David McCallum, who plays agent Illya Kuryakin in television's "Th e Man From UNCLE M Miss Ireland charged extreme cruelty. She and McCallum, 32, were married97 words
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Article124 1966-08-20 6 GENEVA, Fri. (UPI) Neutral states at the Disarmament Conference yesterday demanded an immediate halt to all nuclear testing, both in the atmosphere and underground. At the same time, the eight neutrals said in a memorandum, the nuclear powers should get down to negotiating a ban124 words
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Article84 1966-08-20 6 ATLANTA, Georgia, Fri. (AP). —Negro pickets protesting the Vietnam war clashed with police at an army induction centre here yesterday, knocking one officer to the pavement In a brief but furious struggle. Twelve persons were taken into custody. Several policemen emerged from the encounter with ripped84 words
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Article89 1966-08-20 6 DUNDEE, Scotland, Fit (UPI) Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother yesterday opened Britain's longest bridge and the sevnth longest in the world after police searched it for a bomb because of an anonymous phone call. The bomb scare cam« half an hour before the Queen arrived to89 words
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Article99 1966-08-20 6 UNITED NATIONS. Fri. (UPI) Asian members of the United Nations have decided to endorse formally Secretary General U Thant for a sceond term, informed sources said yesterday. The group held a meeting to make the decision. African nations had given their endorsement before as a99 words
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Article48 1966-08-20 6 LONDON, Fri. (AP).— Capt. Henry Joseph Round, 85, famed electronics engineer and inventor known as "the father of British Broadcasting, died on Wednesday In a nursing home, the Marconi Company announced last night. Round had 117 patent applications In civilian and military devices.48 words
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263 1966-08-20 6 HOUSTON, Texas, Fri. (UPI) Doctors at Methodist Hospital yesterday removed the heart pump device implanted in Mrs. Esperanza Del Valle Vasquezi Aug. 8, turning over the full blood pumping duties to her once-diseased heart. The heart pump, designed by famed heart surgeon Dr. Michael263 words
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403 1966-08-20 7 JOHN A. GOLDSMITH - BY JOHN A. GOLDSMITH WJ"}' Senote approved a gigantic US$ iictin i'ii- n defence money bill yesterday with a warning that US$lO billion more might be needed in January if the Vietnam war build up continues. Tacked onto the bill was an unrequ3Sted amendment trivine403 words
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Article90 1966-08-20 7 LONDON, Fri. (AP)—The Methodist Church opened an historic World Council meeting last night with calls from its President, Bishop Fred Pierce Corson of the United States, for steady and carefuL progress toward a Universal church His appeal was immediately echoed by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of90 words
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Article64 1966-08-20 7 PASADENA, California, Fri. (UPI) —The gleaming Pioneer 7 satellite sped toward a rendezvous with the sun on Friday, exploring the perils of interplanetary travel in th solar atmosphere. "All the experiments are returning good data," said a spokesman for the project at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory64 words
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Article208 1966-08-20 7 WASHINGTON, Fri. (AP) Bark in Wor Chester, Massachusetts, Mrs. John Johnton listened on the telephone as her son happily described from 600 miles away his new job as truck driver in Suburban Arlington, Virginia. He was calling: from an open telephone booth here early on Wednesday,208 words
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Article144 1966-08-20 7 LONDON, Fri. (AP) One of Britain's biggest pirate radio stations announced yesterday a campaign to stay on the air. which will include a visit to Prime Minister Harold Wilson's vacation retreat on the Scilly Isles. Radio Caroline said girl pickets will march at a Lon don railway144 words
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Article50 1966-08-20 7 r ATLANTA, Georgia, Fri. (AP) Police took seven •nti-Vietnam war demonstrators into custody yesterday after a brief, noisy druggie in front of an army induction centre. It was the second successive day of protests at the c^r'r*. The demonstrators., shouting "blacK powei," restrained inductees from entering th« building.50 words
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Article150 1966-08-20 7 CANBERRA, Fri. (AP) The Australian Government has expressed its "displeasure" to Sweden over the embargo imposed on further supplies of a medium antitank gun being made available to the Australian Army, official sources said yesterday. The Australian External Affairs Department had informed the Swedish Government150 words
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Article830 1966-08-20 7 RALPH DIGHTON - By RALPH DIGHTON OASADENA, California. Fri. (AP). Lunar Orbiter cruised within 133 miles of the moon yesterday and later relayed scores of pictures to earth. On television they were dim and blurry, but scientists said photographic prints were "excellent and superb." Programme manager Clifford Nelson said830 words
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Article, Illustration40 1966-08-20 7 Civil rights demonstrators were greeted with Swastikas and "white power" signs as they arrived in an all-white neighbourhood in Chicago recently. The Nazi Party says it aims to unite all whites in the area. AP Photo.AP Photo. - 40 words
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344 1966-08-20 7 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Fri. (AP) A wave of violence by masked men dressed in black has struck Jamaica. Acting Prime Minister Donald Sangster has accused "gangsters and subversives" of terrorising the island. Mr. Edward Seaga, a Member of Parliament, has declared the trouble goes beyond domestic344 words
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Article58 1966-08-20 7 COSTA MESA, California, Fri. (AP) —A 14-year-old was electrocuted Wednesday night while playing his electric guitar, police reported. Officer J.D. Spangler said the teenager was sitting in a metal chair in the backyard of his home when the accident occurred. The officer said the grass was damp,58 words
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Article141 1966-08-20 7 WASHINGTON, Fri. (AP) The World Bank reported yesterday a five per cent increase in its net income for the fiscal year that ended June 30. Net earnings totalled US$ 143.7 million compared with US$l36 9 million for the fiscal year which ended in 1965. During the most141 words
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Article125 1966-08-20 7 LAGOS, Nigeria, Fri. (AP) "The strain on the unity of Nigeria has never before been so vicious," the government-owned Daily Morning Post said yesterday in an editorial amid reports of disturbances in two sou thern regions. Armed soldiers forced their way into the prison in Benin City,125 words
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Article85 1966-08-20 7 PARIS. Fri. (AP). —The Cambodian Embassy said yesterday that American newsmen now will be permitted to accompany President Charles de Gaulle to Cambodia on his official visit on Aug. 30 Sept. 3. The Embassy said no American newsmen would be given visas to go85 words
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183 1966-08-20 7 LONDON, Fri. <UPI> Four Anglican missionaries expelled from Burma turned the other cheek yesterday and declared "It was a very good thing for the Church." Burma Is rapidly clearing all foreigners, Including missionaries, out of the country and has prohibited replacement from abroad, they said183 words
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Article182 1966-08-20 7 WASHINGTON, F r L (AP) The House refused yesterday for the second time this year to vote further financing for a project to drill deep into the earth's crust on the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii. By standing vote of 108 to 59 it rejected a Senate182 words
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Article296 1966-08-20 7 NEW YORK, Fri. (AP) Variety describes as ...if not as spectacular or hysterical as in previous years" the box office success of the Beatles on their current U.S. tour. The weekly newspaper of the U.S. entertainment industry said fears of a box office failure resulting296 words
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248 1966-08-20 11 LAGOS, NIGERIA, Fri. (AP) T7ACTORS for "A true Federation no longer exists in Nigeria," the military Governor of the Eastern region said yesterday. Lieutenant Colonel C. Odumegwu Ojukwo the only one of the four Military governors who has not declared his support248 words
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90 1966-08-20 11 CORDOBA, Argentina, Fri. (AP) —Police forcibly ejected dozens of students last night from a hospital they had taken over as university violence spread here. Medical student, Luis A. Cerda, 19, was hospitalised at the hospital Del Clinicas earlier yesterday after being fhot and wounded during90 words
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Article34 1966-08-20 11 TEGUCIGALPA, (Honduras), Fri. (AFP) —A liberal party opposition leader, Leonardo Godoy, was among nine people arrested on suspicion of seeking to overthrow the government of General Lopez Arellano, it was reported today.34 words
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Article111 1966-08-20 11 BANGKOK, Fri. (UPI) Thai police have offered a US$25O reward for information leading to the arrest of the murderer of Polish trade commissioner Stanislav Gleb. Gleb was shot to death early this month in front of his home in Bangkok as his wife and daughter watched.111 words
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Article114 1966-08-20 11 BEIRA, Mozambique, Fri. (AP)—The Greek freightei loann V, which ran a British navy blockade to enter Beira harbour with a cargo of oil for Rhodesia, sailed from here yesterday with the oil still aboard. Britain, trying to end Rhodesia's independence through the use of economic sanctions, used114 words
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199 1966-08-20 11 ELKHART. Indiana, Fri. (AP) The Beatles have requested that a plush $15,000 mobile home, built here for them in secrecy for their recent Cleveland concert as much secrecy be transported to London. "Building of that mobile home was surrounded with as the construction199 words
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Article112 1966-08-20 11 DACCA, East Pakistan, Fri. (AP) The first shipment to Pakistan this year of American wheat, delivered under the U.S. public law 480 programme arrived in Chittagong yesterday aboard the tanker Astrid Naess. The Astrid Naess began unloading 8,000 tons of a total cargo of 22,800 tons. The112 words
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Article95 1966-08-20 11 TOKYO, (Kyodo) Fri. "See, know and judge correctly through newspapers" this is the prize-winn-ing slogan picked yesterday from among 16.650 entries for the 19th annual newspaper week, beginning October 20. The newspaper week will be observed throughout the country under the sponsorship of the Japan Newspaper95 words
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Article46 1966-08-20 11 KINSHASA, Congo, Fri. (AP) —Central African Republic President Colonel Jean Bedel Bokassa left here yesterday after a 13day official visit to the Con go. He flew to Mbandaka, where he will spend the night. He is expected to return to Bangui today.46 words
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113 1966-08-20 11 NEW YORK, Fri. (AFP)— Internationally renowned Japanese film director, Akira Kurosawa will begin production of his first American made film, "The Runway Train," in upstate New York this autumn, film sources said here today. The film will be based on an actual incident when a113 words
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Article142 1966-08-20 11 SAIGON, Fri. (UPl).—The South Korean government is studying a plan to withdraw Rok troops deployed along the Cambodian border to Quinhon because the current Rok force in Vietnam is not sufficient for operation on two fronts, it was reported today. The plan was revealed by Defence142 words
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203 1966-08-20 11 WASHINGTON, Fri. (AP)— •The United States announced yesterday a U.S. $350 million drawing from the International Monetary Fund in Italian lire and Canadian dollars In a move to reduce the potential drain on U.S. gold stocks. The drawing Included U.S. $250 million lire203 words
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Article, Illustration77 1966-08-20 11 A pre-loaded heavy truck van is lifted to the deck of transport ship "Transglobe" at NAHA port recently as the U.S. second logistic's cmmand began movement of military supplies from Okinawa to Allied Forces in Vietnam. The loaded vans are also rolled directly into the side ofAP Photo - 77 words
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Article97 1966-08-20 11 DADRID Fri. (AFP) An American who has lost his memory after drifting at sea for three days on an inflatable mattress told police he believes he is a "radar expert working on the detection of missiles". The American, well-built, fair-haired and about 30, was97 words
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Article94 1966-08-20 11 WINCHENCON, Massachusetts, Fri. (AP) —State and local police have set up a manhunt for a 19-year-old ex-marine who used a .22 semi-automatic rifle to take a 13-year-old girl hostage. Police said the youth, wearing a hunting knife at his belt and a Nazi Iror. Cross94 words
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92 1966-08-20 11 NEW YORK. Fri. (AFP) Rail and health authorities today warned inhabitants along 1,500 miles (2.400 kms) of track to beware of a little tube of radium that could cause cancer The radium, 300 milligrammes of it, was lost from a damaged package somewhere between Fort92 words
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Article103 1966-08-20 11 PARIS. Fri. (AP). —A French Air Force Mirage IV bomber crashed 200 kilometres south of here on Wednesday night after it had been abandoned by its twoman crew, official sources, said today. The supersonic bomber, part of the French Nuclear Strike Force, was on a training103 words
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Article51 1966-08-20 11 NICOSIA, Fri. (AFP) Nicosia police were looking today for an 11 foot python which escaped from its night club artist owner and got into the streets. The town's inhabitants were warned that the snake is dangerous. Owner Erica Herrmann, a west German girl, used the snake in her51 words
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267 1966-08-20 11 WASHINGTON, Fri. (AP) State Department officials said yesterday about 10 Americans have visited the China mainland with U.S. permission since the communists took over there after World War 11. Perhaps dozens of other U.S. citizens the exact number is not known have been to Communist267 words
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Article100 1966-08-20 11 UNITED NATIONS, Fri. (UPI) An Asian Regional Cartographic Conference will be held in Canberra from March 8-22, 1967, and invitations have been sent out by Secretary General U Thant to all U.N. members states. The conference: organised by the U.N. with cooperation from Australia, will examine100 words
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Article93 1966-08-20 11 PERTH, Western Australia, Fri. (AP) —When Kalgoorlie housewife Narjorie Mcßride becomes bored at home, she joins her husband in his goldmine —65 feet underground. A slightly built woman, Mrs. Mcßride has been helping her husband work the mine for a year. She loads broken ore93 words
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Article109 1966-08-20 11 GUATEMALA City, Fri. (AFP) A former President of the Guatemalan Parliament was executed by rebels fiive days ago, a communique from the Rebel Armed Forces (FAR) announced today. Mr. Manuel Orellana Portillo was held prisoner for several weeks, then summarily judged and executed "for crimes against109 words
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Article67 1966-08-20 11 LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Fri. (AP) Homer Berry, self-proclaimed rainmaker, was taking credit for ending a summer-long drought in Arkansas during a radio programme here. He said yesterday he had put chemicals in the air last week to do the job, and since that time Little Rock67 words
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Article750 1966-08-20 8 Malaysians have accustomed themselves to the belief that, so long as Malaysia is a member of the Commonwealth, imports from Britain and other member countries would continue to enjoy preferential treatment. They have been Jolted out of this belief by the official announcement of the removal750 words
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Article384 1966-08-20 8 THANK you for your courageous effort in reporting last Sunday's manhandling of pressmen and please permit me to air my views through the medium of your paper. Less it be said that a Singaporean should not comment on what goes on the other side of the384 words
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Article174 1966-08-20 8 P. S. RAMAN - P. S. RAMAN, Ag. Director of Broadcasting Department of Broadcasting. ON 12.8.66 you published letter from one of your readers asking why there should not be spoken word programmes in Radio Singapura in a North Indian language like Hindustani. I think the following points will throw some174 words
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528 1966-08-20 8 O. S. LIM - O. S. LIM IT IS most regre table that Miss Libra not only sided with the Minister of Education, but also sees it fit to throw accusations and humiliations at us and calls us 'maladjusted machines'. From her letter I gather that she is not528 words
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Article113 1966-08-20 8 T. C. H - T. C. H. THE Alliance woman M.P. who brought up the incident of the rough treatment to the Press by the Malaysian Police deserves praise. The photos showing the way the Pressmen were treated by the Police fill me with disgust. These persons had clearly identified113 words
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422 1966-08-20 8 TOKYO Fri. The World Assembly of Youth (W.A.Y.) urges its members to stand against racial discrimination of South Africans under that government's apartheid policy. W.A.Y., the largest democratic youth organisation in the world, Is holding Its sixth biennial conference in Tokyo. Some 500422 words
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322 1966-08-20 8 DONALD MOORE - DONALD MOORE I SHOULD be grateful if I might use your columns to reassure the many thousands of people who will be attending the concerts by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. An immense amount of thought has gone into the presentation322 words
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Article282 1966-08-20 8 HENRY TAN - HENRY TAN. MAY I refer to a letter which appeared in your column of the Eastern Sun dated 17th August. It was stated that it was not just for DTC teachers to have equivalent pay as that of RTC teachers and that DTC teachers enjoy a comfortable282 words
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Article93 1966-08-20 8 K. K. LIM - K. K. LIM. IT IS completely beyond imagination that the Police portrayed as "Friends and Guardians'* of the public should abuse their authority and manhandle members of the public. But to slap a lady on the face Is outrageous. The violent action administered by93 words
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144 1966-08-20 8 THE remark that "our incentives must change and rewards must be equated to results, not just time*' from the Singapore P.M.'s address over T.V. and Radio on the eve of National Day cannot be overemphasised. How many workers in Singapore whether in the public service144 words
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Article115 1966-08-20 8 RANNY U - RANNY U. THE American soldiers are here on holiday. They come with pockets full of American dollars. They go home 'broke'. Why must some young men think of all the unpleasant stunts? Uncle Sam's boys make our bar owners happy. They spend without much bargaining. And115 words
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409 1966-08-20 8 Johore Bahru - Johore Bahru YOUR LEADER 'PEACE FOR ASIA' of August 5 should be an eye-opener not only for the ASA but for all Asian countries in particular. Non-alignment hat been tried by many nations, yet that has not brought any good results for any one409 words
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Article91 1966-08-20 8 TAN TOH HONG. M. P - TAN TOH HONG. M.P. Chairman Organising Committee Kuala Lampur WITH reference to your publication on Saturday, 13th August 1966. about 60 buses being chartered by the Alliance on the occasion of welcoming the Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Tun Abdul Razak, and the Indonesian Foreign Minister,91 words
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Article108 1966-08-20 8 I WOULD like to brfcift to the notice of the Registrar of Societies that certain associations are engaged in gambling activities. I am one of the unfortunate neighbours of one such clan association which is gradually turning into a mahjong den. The irritation caused by mahjong noises108 words
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Advertisement27 1966-08-20 8 All letters to the Editor mu%t 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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Article196 1966-08-20 9 BANGKOK, Fri. (UPI) Thailand will produce more rice this year but exports next year will be lower than the current year, the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced. The ministry said more rice will be consumed Internally and the Government must store some to meet emergencies.196 words
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Article132 1966-08-20 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The prices of British Motor Corporation cars have gone up by $6OO to $lOOO overnight. This Is the net result of the removal of a number of Commonwealth preferential rates on import duty. The general manager of Wearnes Malaya Ltd. Mr. J132 words
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Article48 1966-08-20 9 NEW YORK, Fri. (UPI)— Rubber future closed 15 points lower on sales of 2 contracts yesterday. Sept. 22.60 23.15 Nov. 22.85 23.25 Jan. 23.05 23.35 Mar. 23.05 23.35 July 23.05 23.35 Sept 23.05 23.35 Locally, No. 1 RSS was quoted at 23J cenis a pound, nominal.48 words
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426 1966-08-20 9 LONDON, Fri. (AP) A leading research organisation has forecast that Britain's overseas balance would be in the black next year at a cost of almost total standstill in economic growth. This was the first detailed analysis of the Labour Government's new austerity measures published426 words
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66 1966-08-20 9 Olivetti (Malaysia) Ltd., have just introduced their latest addition to the wide range of office machines the TEKNE electric typewriter. Picture above shows the Olivetti TEKNE electric typewriter, clicking away under the agile fingers of pretty Mrs. Loh, a secretary with Olivetti (Malaysia) Ltd. Standing from left: Mr. Eddie Foo,66 words
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Article303 1966-08-20 9 SINGAPORE, Fri. After a slow start, rather more active conditions were experienced during the week's trading and turnover was improved, says the weekly rubber market report of Holiday, Cutler, Bath Co. Ltd. The market generally suffered from a lack of orders which brought out stale bull selling.303 words
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Article259 1966-08-20 9 SINGAPORE, Fri.—Sepi, first grade rubber buyers f.o. b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 64-| cents per lb. down i cent. The tone was quiet. Very quiet conditions rul ed throughout the morning with the price level some cent lower than last night.259 words
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Article14 1966-08-20 9 SINGAPORE, Fri. The tin price to-day wag $614 per picul, down $4-|.14 words
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Article508 1966-08-20 9 SINGAPORE, Fr i. Heavy selling: again developed on the Stock Exchange following renewed anxiety over the proposed currency split. The Malaysian move to abolish Commonwealth preferential rates of import duty was also a bearish factor. However falls were not extensive. Turnover was spread throughout the industrial508 words
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Article77 1966-08-20 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Association of Banks in Malaysia made the following changes in its rates to merchants today: New York: buying T.T. 32-11-16: airmail. O.D. 3213/16. 90 d/st. 33-5/16 credit bills, 33-7/16 trade bills. Canada: buying T.T. 35-3/ 90 d/st. 35-7/8 credit bills, 35-5/16 trade bills. Selling T.T./O.D77 words
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Article198 1966-08-20 9 B S Boustead 1.56 1.60 Chemical Co 1.50 1.51 Cold Storage 2.94 3.08 Dunlop 2.46 2.50 E. Smelting 4.10 4.14 Esso Ords 3.02 3.06 United Holdings CCR 1.99 2.02 F N. Ords 3.66 3.70 Gammon 2.19 2.20 Georgetown CD 1.35 1.42 G. E. Life 65/Guinness 3.25 Hotel S'pura 1.05198 words
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Article30 1966-08-20 9 City Dev. 37* .38 Faber Union 52 .54 Island Hotel .65 Island Pen .47 K. L. Prop 88 .90 San Holdings .34 Sel. Prop 1.20 1.40 S'pore Land .6330 words
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Article105 1966-08-20 9 Austral Amal. 25/Ayer Hitam Berjuntai XD 35/6 Hong Kong 35/- Idris Hyd. XD 16/3 Kpong Lanjut 24/4J 25/Kamunting 20/6 Kinta Kellas 39/9 Kramat 12/9 Kuala Kampar 26/3 Kuchai 1.94 Larut Lingui 11/3 2.02 12/1* 2.10 Lower Perak 23/4$ 24/6 Malayan Tin 29/6 31/6 Meru Tin 1/1/5 Pahang Consol 16/1*105 words
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Article67 1966-08-20 9 Bassett (50cts) .90 Batu Lintang 1.68 Benta 1.40 1.43 Jeram Kuantan CD 2.18 Kempas 1.96 2.01 Kepong Plant 2.00 2.20 Kluang Ord 1.78 Kundong Tg. Pau 1.82 1.90 Kuala Sidim 1.65 New Scudai 4.30 4.50 New Serendah 2.32 2.35 Parit Perak >••••• 4.10 Riverview 2/5 Sel. Coconut 3.1867 words
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Article37 1966-08-20 9 Anglo-Asian XD 1/1 l/2i Anglo Oriental 3/3/4 B. Kawan CCR 6/9 Duff Dew 11/6 E. Asiatic 1/6 Golden Hope 5/3 K. L. Kepong 2/4 Kulim l/ioi Malaya General 2/5 Merlimau Pegoh 2/1 Strs Rubber 1/237 words
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Article25 1966-08-20 9 First Malayan 2.26 2.36 Second Malayan 1.70 Third Malayan 1.28 Malaysia Commerce 92 1.03 Mai. Saving Fund 1.38 1.48 Sterling Commodity 4/2 4/925 words
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Article177 1966-08-20 9 TIME FLIGHT FROM 8.20 a.m. MAL 019 Kuala Lumpur. 9.30 a.m. MAL 121 Kuala Lumpur. 9.30 a.m. Thai 404 Jakarta. 10.55 a.m. MAL 005 Penang. Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca. 11.05 a.m. MAL 441 Kuching. 11.55 a.m. PAA 841 San Francisco. Los Angeles, Honolulu, Guam. Saigon. 2.45 p.m.177 words
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Article153 1966-08-20 9 TIME FLIGHT TO 7.31 a.m. MAL 122 Kuala Lumpur. 7.40 a.m. MAL 452 Kuching. Bangkok, Hongkong, Taipeh, Osaka. Tokyo. 8.00 a.m. CPA 572 8.30 a.m. MAL 616 Kuala Lumpur, Hongkong. 9.00 a.m. MAL 042 Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bahru. 10.05 a.m. Thai 404 Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok. 10.15 a.m.153 words
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Article141 1966-08-20 9 TIME AIRLINES FROM 7.45 a.m. Air Ceylon (AE 115) Singapore. 8.15 a.m. MAL (ML 122) Singapore. 8.25 a.m. MAL (ML 034) Singapore, Malacca. 9.15 a.m. MAL (ML 005) Penang, Ipoh. 9.15 a.m. MAL (ML 616) Singapore. 10.05 a.m. MAL (ML 042) Singapore. 10.55 a.m. Thai (TC141 words
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Article143 1966-08-20 9 TIME AIRLINES TO 7.15 a.m. MAL (ML 019) Singapore. 8.25 a.m. Air Ceylon (AE 115) Colombo, Karachi, Rome, London. 8.45 a.m. MAL (ML 122) Singapore. Ipon. Penang. Alor Star, Kota Bahru. 8.45 a.m. MAL (ML 034) 9.30 a.m. MAL (ML 005) Malacca, Singapore. 9.50 a.m. MAL143 words
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Article162 1966-08-20 9 SINGAPORE, Fri. Exports of crude cocount oil from Malaya and Singapore in June totalled 4,131 tons of which 1.920 tons went to Canada, according to statistics issued here. Other buyers Included Kenya 820 tons and North Vietnam 787 tons. Exports in the first half of this year162 words
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Article59 1966-08-20 9 SINGAPORE, Fri.Chinese Produce Exchange, Singapore noon prices per picul today. Coconut oil; bulk s44* sellers, drum s4s| sellers. Pepper: Muntok white sl97s sellers, Sarawak white $195 sellers, special Sarawak black $145 sellers, garbled Lam pong black $145 (N) sellers (all 96% NLW) ASTA $l6O sellers (1000% NLW). Singapore Coconut59 words
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Article198 1966-08-20 9 SINGAPORE The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 ELshun Maru 3/4 Norwid 5 Galaxy 6/7 Thorsorient 8/9 9tentor 10/11 Hoegh Elite 13/14 Straat Fushiml 15/16 Hongkong Grace 19 Sir Lancelot 21/22 Etsuzen Maru 23/24 Siletta 25/26 Keningau 27/28 Emile Maersk 29/30 Straat198 words
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Article, Illustration317 1966-08-20 10 HO BAN KHEE - Story by HO BAN KHEE Kuala Lumpur, Fri. The four daughters of the Chao family from Formosa are a group of "space-sisters". The sense of "up" or "down" or "upsidedown" does not mean anything to them. Take the small girl in the picture, Chao Chih Yun, 12Pictures by MOK VOON - 317 words
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Article, Illustration310 1966-08-20 10 Peter Loke - By Peter Loke SINGAPORE, Fri. South-East Asia's top teenage all-girl combo, the "Blue Star Sisters" flew into Singapore yesterday to begin a three-month long tour here. East and West Malaysia. Screaming teenagers lined the Airport Reception Room as the five very 'shy.* young, talented girls walked310 words
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Article, Illustration404 1966-08-20 10 WHO will be Batik Queen tonight SINGAPORE, Fri. Calling all nightclub-goers. Take the high road to Ocean Park Hotel tomorrow i* 8 an evening of girls ..girls... all in sizzling batik dresses. It is "Batik Nite 1966" featuring 15 local beauties competing for the coveted title of "Batik Queen". And,404 words
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Article, Illustration293 1966-08-20 10 Lim Meng Kee - By Lim Meng Kee IPOH, Fri. When East meets West, who could help, but marvel at the picturesque setting, especially when it involves shapely girls? I am referring to the Korean All Stars, who are currently performing in a leading theatre here. The group comprises Miss293 words
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Miscellaneous76 1966-08-20 10 In town tonight GOODWOOD PARE HOTEL: Arundel Room Featuring "Seoul Nights"— Three luscious beauties from Korea bring you the swingingest, singingest show in town. CLUB 77 KATONG: Featuring Singapore's young vocalists. Miss Maggie Teng and Teng Sheng. OCEAN PARK HOTEL: Batik Nite 1966 featuring the election of Batik Queen Floorshows76 words
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Advertisement42 1966-08-20 11 91H BIG DAY lsExaESSE2«*">l TODAY 3 Shows 11 am 3 St H pm RAJ KAPOOR prtscritd S India* GKATiST foadskot*! AN GAM HINDI TECHNICOLOR with ENGLISH CHINESE Subs P" Edi anam Subtitles' *Uo at COLISEUM K. LUMPUR Tontte at Mldmte (11.1: p.m.)42 words
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Advertisement45 1966-08-20 11 lj£QG£)*»* Presented by CHONG GAY Tji NATIONAL THEATRE 21st 24th August 1966 NIGHTLY: 8.00 p.m. BOOKING: NATIONAL THEATRE, ROBINSON. C. K. TANC. COLD STORACE. TICKETS: $4.00. $3.00, $2.00 O $l.OO SONCS. THE LATEST A CO-GO. COMEDIES AND SEE THE ONE AND ONLY A CO-GO BALLET.45 words
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Miscellaneous203 1966-08-20 11 SHAW I GANISATION L I D O :PHone., J 284M» Last Day: ll-l.3t-4-6.3fr-9.15 b School Children $1 to any seat at all shows J Burt Lancaster "The TRAIN" Jeanne Moreau <UA> Opens Tomorrow-Jules Dassin's •HE WHO DIE" Mellna Mercouri Roger Hanin Gert Frobe CinemaScooe <UA) CAPITOL Phone ***** N*w Showing203 words
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Miscellaneous214 1966-08-20 11 ORGANISATION CATHAY Phone334oo ffi 24th DAY! DAILY 4 SHOWS AT ffl 11 2.30, 6.00 Mi, <l.OO p.m. Ol Cash Bookings Only No Free List Disney's MARV POPPINS Z] Jalie Andrew; Technicolor S3 School Children Concession tH *l5O To Any Seat At All m Shows Daily ORCHARD] PALACE unsm) now showing:214 words
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Article2887 1966-08-20 12 SINGAPORE. Fri. The following candidates have passed the re-examination in the subject (s) mentioned against their names and have thereby qualified for the award of the Certiftcate-in-Education (English) of the Teachers' Training College, Singapore:— Subjects passed in bracket. Aminah bte. Jani, Kaki Bukit Intg.2,887 words
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285 1966-08-20 12 MUAR, Fri. An Alliance Town Councillor for the Sungei Awor Ward. Enche Haji Mohamed Noor bin HaJi Adam, today hit out at certain State Assemblymen and the Muar Town Council for their "justdon't bother" attitude. He said; "The State Assemblymen (he refused to name them)285 words
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103 1966-08-20 12 KUALA, LUMPUR. Fri. The Raja Permaisuri Agon* will open the Sungei Bulnh settlement for visits by tht public on Aug. 28. The "Open Day'* is held annually to instil into th« minds of the people that leprosy is no longer a diseast to103 words
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Article64 1966-08-20 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. The Dunlop Malaysian Industries Ltd. announced that there will be no increase in prices of locally made or imported Dunlop tyres and tubes in spite of the withdraw of Commonwealth preferential rate of duty. This was announced here today by the Dunlop Managing Director,64 words
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Article79 1966-08-20 12 MALACCA, Fri. —Malacca will elect a 'Beauty Queen' when it celebrates Malaysia Day. Entries are now called from girls between 18 and 25 and they should reach tha organisers not later than Aug. 23. The semi-final will be held at Dewan UMNO on Aug. 26 at 8 p.m.79 words
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Advertisement553 1966-08-20 12 TUITION 20 Words $5/- (MinimumJ NATIONAL LANGUAGE CLASSES. Beginners Stds. I II; continuation Stds. I, II Sc 111, commence sth September. Register Now, YMC.A. Orchard Road, Singapore. MISCELLANEOUS 20 Words $5/- (Minimum) MAKE FRIENDS OR "SWAP" items via "Friendships Correspondence Circle" all ages, nationalities welcome! Send 20cts stamps Killiney P.O.553 words
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Advertisement158 1966-08-20 12 Eastehn Sun A LITTLE II T THAT GOES A LONG WAT 23-8. CANTONMENT ROAD. SINGAPORE 2 TELEPHONES *****/7 announcements, marriaces. births, deaths. ENCACEMENTS. PERSONAL. IN MEMORIAM ETC FOR A MINIMUM OP TWENTY WORDS EACH ADDITIONAL WORD 60 CENTS VEHICLES FOR SALE, SITUATIONS VACANT. C ACCOMMODATION VACANT. FOR SALE. WANTED ETC158 words
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996 1966-08-20 13 LONDON Fri The most destructive force in the game of cricket —at anv level is good fast bowling. That's why Sobers apart The West Indies have won the Test series in England. There is no substitute for speed. Throughout the history of the996 words
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Article502 1966-08-20 13 FRANKFURT, Fri.— The next decade will bring the Federal Republic of Germany the two most Important international sport events that now exist: the Olympic Games will be held in Munich in 1972 and two years later, the W irld Football Championwill take place in this country.502 words
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Article92 1966-08-20 13 MELBOURNE, Fri. (UPI) The touring Chinese soccer team, Sing Tao, from Hong Kong drew twoell with Victoria before 8."00 fans under floodlit at Melbourne's Olympic Park cn Wednesday night. The score at half-time was one-all Sing Tao. the first Chinese te; m to play in92 words
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107 1966-08-20 13 EAST BERLIN, Fri. (AFP) Japan is one of the 24 nations on the gold medal trail at the world canoe championships which started here yesterday. Altogether more than 300 bonts and 480 competitors v.-ill be rowing on the Lake Olymoic course here for107 words
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Article70 1966-08-20 13 LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, Fri. (AP) John Nelson of the U.S. set a new world record in the 400 metre freestyle as the National Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) swimming and diving championships which began on Thursday. The 18-year-old from Flo rida covered the distance in 4:11.870 words
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Article366 1966-08-20 13 LINCOLN, (Nebraska), Fri. (UPI) In the 1964 Olympic games, Don Sehollander performed better than anyone had expected and in the 16th annual national AAU swimming and diving championships opening here on Thursday the Yale University sensation will seek the seemingly impossible. Sehollander, who won four366 words
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Article141 1966-08-20 13 NEW YORK, Fri. (AP> A three-game, round-robin soccer tournament for a new trophy, the United States cup of champions, starts here on Sunday among world-famous teams from Portugal, Greece and Brazil. Santos of Brazil, with Pele, will play Benfica of Portugal, with Eusebio, on Sunday,141 words
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Article85 1966-08-20 13 MOSCOW, Fri. (AFP) Britain's Mrs. Ann HaydonJones, with Ilsa Buding (Germany), Dimitrieva (Soviet Union) and Judy Tegart (Australia) moved into the women's singles semi-finals at the Soviet International Tennis tournament here on Thursday. Mrs. Jones beat her doubles partner Betty Stove of the Netherlands 6-0; 6-285 words
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Article, Illustration71 1966-08-20 13 England's 4 X HO yard medley relay team is seen here shortly after breaking the world record for the event at the Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica. They are (left to right) Pauline Sillett, freestyle (63.5); Linda Ludgrove, backstroke (69.2); Diana Harris, breast-stroke (1 min. 19.2); and Judv71 words
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Article207 1966-08-20 13 LONDON, Fri. (AFP)— The opening matches of the English football season, which gets under way on today, will see familiar faces in new teams and other stars missing from the line-up. For instance, Jackie Charlton, one of the two "wonder" brothers of the England World207 words
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Article138 1966-08-20 13 JAPAN, Fri. (UPI)— Katsuyoshi Takayama, the World Boxing Associations No: 5 flyweight, knocked out Henry Acido, the Philippines eighth-ranked flyweight in the second round of their scheduled 10-round bout here last night. Takayama, 22, a southpaw, took the first round with a body attack although138 words
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Article75 1966-08-20 13 AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Fri. (UPI) —New Zealand champion O. Sarapu and R. Naranja of the Philippines were leading as the zone 10 International Chess tournament here entered its final round on Thursday. Sarapu defeated Naranja in a round eight game to move both players into75 words
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47 1966-08-20 13 LONDON, Fri. Vic Phillips (left) and Mike Pearce have built this 120 m.p.h. (190 k.p.h.) motorcycle, the "Impetus with a Hillman Imp 998 cc engine-already very successful in saloon car racing for their attempt on the motorcycle and sidecar standing quarter mile record (at present 12.4 seconds).47 words
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Article125 1966-08-20 13 LIGMANO SABBIADORO, (Italy), Fri. (AP) Heavy rain on Wednesday night halted the European light heavyweight boxing championship fight between champion Piero Del Papa of Italy and challenger Chic Calderwood of Scotland In the sixth round. Midway in the round the referee ordered the match suspended125 words
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Article202 1966-08-20 13 LINCOLN, Nebraska, Frl. (UPI Don Schollander recaptured the world record in the 400-metre freestyle on Thursday night, surging over the distance in 4:11.6 in the National AAU swimming and diving championships. Schollander, who won four gold medaLs in the 1964 Olympics but was forced out of202 words
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Article111 1966-08-20 13 LONDON, Fri. (AFT) Mike England, the Blarkburn Rovers and Welsh international centr,e-half could be involved in the second six-figure transfer fee of the week, as it is understood that terms have been agreed between the Lancashire Club and Tottenham. Blackburn have already turned111 words
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Article96 1966-08-20 13 WETHERSFIELD, Connecticut, Fri. (AP) —A 1 Geiberger, the reigning Professional Golfers' Association champion, and Bobby Nichols, a former titleholder, were tied with two others at four-un-der par 67 on Thursday for the early first round lead in the $lOO,OOO insurance open golf tournament. Also at96 words
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Article119 1966-08-20 13 LONDON, Fri. When a special issue of postage stamps, commemorating England's victory in the World Cup, went on sale in London early yesterday, more than 140,000 were sold in half an hour During a rush for the new four-penny stamps, hundreds of people queued119 words
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545 1966-08-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Malaysia and Thailand played to a scoreless draw in the first game of Group A of the Merdeka tournament here tonight at Merdeka Stadium. Thailand who put up an improved display were unlucky not to have won the game. Malaysia545 words
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301 1966-08-20 14 PENANG, Fri. The Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union has urged those concerned to make a special effort to get Indonesia to participate in the Asian Games in Bangkok together with other countries. This request was made by Tan Sri Ghazali Shafie, who was reelected301 words
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Article350 1966-08-20 14 PENANG, Fri. The following are entries for the Penang Turf Club Amateur meeting on Saturday, Aug. 27:M.A.R.A. Class 1 81 furs. Handicap (within list, to 13st. 7 lbs.) Arouse, Downing Street (1. Albula), Enjoyment 111 (1. Enjoyment), Gay Moss, Sandgate (1. Nullabor), Satoro (1. Fireball), Timberlane.350 words
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164 1966-08-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. It is possible for Asian bac-ket-bailers to win the world championship despite their disadvantage in height against the European or American basket-ball teams. Very much will depend on the teams' playing a good defensive game with excellent ball control. This164 words
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Article82 1966-08-20 14 SEREMBAN, Fri. The Negri Sembilan Lawn Tennis open championships will be held here on Sept. 17 and 18 and will be continued the following Saturday and Sunday. This was disclosed here today by Miss Susie Tan, the secretary of the association The only new events82 words
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Article27 1966-08-20 14 MUAR. Fri. Johore Bahru Youngsters will meet Muar Loke Wah Invitation in a friendly soccer match on the Town Council padang here on August 21.27 words
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AROUND THE SCHOOLS WITH JOHN KAM
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459 1966-08-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR Fri* The AngloChinese School, Ipoh emerged champions in both the boys and girls section i n the recently completed festival of sports for Malaysian and Singapore Methodist Schools. Nearly 500 students from four major Methodist Schools in the country the A.C.S. Ipoh,459 words
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Article256 1966-08-20 14 SINGAPORE, Fri Vintage cars have now become part of the "equipment of culture of our times" Dr. David Rawlinson, a lecturer at the English Department of the University of Singapore, told this to Rotarians at their luncheon meeting at the Prince's Hotel Garni in Orchard Road,256 words
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297 1966-08-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Second Malaysian international schoolboys badminton championships which begins here on Tuesday "will be very keenly fought" between the boys of the 5 participating countries". Mr. C. Rajalingam, manager and coach of the Malaysian seven-boy team said this today. "We have297 words
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Article293 1966-08-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Lian Yan Keon, Eddy Fong. Radhika Menon won two titles each in the concluding day of the Malaysian Junior tennis championships at the Royal Selangor Golf courts, here today. Lian Yan Keon of Perak who won the under 20 singles, paired with293 words
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Article, Illustration20 1966-08-20 14 The Yang di-Pertuan Agon? delivers his opening address at the Malaysian National Amateur Athletic Championships in Penang.20 words
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481 1966-08-20 14 SINGAPORE, Fri. The Sing Tao football team who are completing a tour of Australia and New Zealand will meet a very strong Joint Services side on Wednesday Aug. 24 at Jalan Besar Stadium. The Joint Services who are a younger team than481 words
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THIRD DAY S'PORE RACES
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1447 1966-08-20 15 Race 1. Horses CI. 3, Div. 2,-7 F. &15 yds. 2.00 p m f l 1 Profits (Madam Stable) K. Daniels 6y 9.0 Weir 9 ?ni ar,e e <Tan Hock Chong) Sullivan 6y 8.13 Posner 14 i m ln (Inc °me Kongsi) K.1,447 words
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218 1966-08-20 15 First Love is danger over trip Singapore, Saturday. GAY GISELLE should complete a double for the meet (race 7) at Bukit Timah this afternoon. This Ruthless mare found her form with a fluent win over the mile on the first day she came through218 words
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Article186 1966-08-20 15 RUBBER ESTATE II should make amends by winning Race 3. This five-year-old Beica gelding was running on when fifth to speedy Tufton 111 over six furlongs. He should find today's 7f to his liking. Rubber Estate II is in striking form a run previous186 words
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Article203 1966-08-20 15 IN A LACK lustre field Lovable is as good as any. This Lepidoptic gelding ran a promising fourth to Playdent over 6 furlongs on the first day. He was well up with the leaders and ran on to finish fourth in the race. Dropped a division,203 words
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Article1310 1966-08-20 15 Best bets: Emir Star Rubber Estate II Beau Matin II GOING: After Thursday's downpour the going Mill be yielding at best. Race 1. Horses CI. 5, Div. 2,-7 F. &15 yds. 2.30 pm 1 233 Sandhurst (Cantonment Stable) Tulloh 5y 9.0 Coleman 5 2 003 Darmal (Bock Stable)1,310 words
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Article134 1966-08-20 15 WINDSOR LAD GOLDEN SUN SWEET SUSY Race L DRACO Soochow Sandhurst ELCHO PRINCE Darmal Rabbit Year CHUBA CHUBA Soochow Blue Martial Race 2. EMIR STAR Hormat Boat Train BOAT TRAIN Best Win khampang Pet BEST WIN Boat Train Emir Star RUBBER ESTATE II Bulldozer Pembroke Lad RUBBER ESTATE II134 words
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221 1966-08-20 15 EMIR STAR made no showing in his mile effort on the first day (race won by Otaro) but over today's seven furlongs I am giving him a chance to return to the winning list. Previous to his mile effort, Emir Star scored over the221 words
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Article224 1966-08-20 15 DRACO is accepting and I make him a good each way proposition. He put up a promising display at Kuala Lumpur in June when fourth to Bucentaur II over 7 furlongs. He has been impressive in the track and with the present underfoot conditions in224 words
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Article204 1966-08-20 15 BEAU MATIN II is my pick. He figured prominently when third to Lili Marlene and Satellite II over the mile on the second day. He fought for the lead with Storyteller, then forged to the front at the 3f and showed the field into the204 words
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137 1966-08-20 15 ON HIS SECOND to Ayer Terjun, I expect Pembroke Chief to 'fo "one better" Pembroke Chief was not entirely disgraced when second to Ayer Terjun over the mile on Sunday. He made the early running, then showed the field into tht straight until Ayer Ter-137 words
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Advertisement300 1966-08-20 15 KELAB LUMBA KUDA PERAK PERAK TURF CLUB SPECIAL MILLION SWEEP To Be Drawn On 3rd Day' November Meeting 1966'Sunday'27th November 1966 Members are advised that this is not an EXTRA SWEEP. This Sweep is in place of the usual 3rd Day's Sweep "C" of the November Meeting 1966. There will300 words
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633 1966-08-20 16 'Japan destined to dominate Sino Japanese relations' TOKYO, Fri. The retiring U.S. Ambassador to Japan says that Japan Is destined to play a major role in Asian and world politics, and will be in a position to influence China in the near future. Mr. Reischauer said this yesterday, at his633 words
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417 1966-08-20 16 PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Fri. Cambodia has announced that it will refuse to allow American newsmen in to cover the state visit of President Charles de Gaulle At the same time Cambodian frontier guards have been instructed to resist forcibly any incursion Into417 words
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Article68 1966-08-20 16 NEW DELHI, Fri. (AP) As part of India's new economy wave, the finance ministry said all of its under secretaries would forfeit the use of residential telephones and Indians are urged to drink one less cup of tea per day. This, he said, would Rive India an additional68 words
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827 1966-08-20 16 MANILA, Fri. (UPI) The "All-Asian" (ASA) bid to solve the Vietnam war problem appears to have little chance of success although it was announced that the sponsors "hold a trump". Whatever the actual result, not to attempt it showed that "Asians had abdicated their827 words
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Article56 1966-08-20 16 TOKYO, Fri. (AP) A total of 7,606 persons were killed and 264,724 injured in traffic accidents during the January July period this year, national police announced yesterday. Police said the number of killed was 13.9 per cent more than the corresponding period last year. The number of injured56 words
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139 1966-08-20 16 KUCHING, Fri. The opposition Sarawak United Peoples Party today called for general elections to clear what it called the unsettled atmosphere in Sarawak. The Secretary General of the S.U.P.P., Stephen Yong, said he did not know whether elections would be held next year or in139 words
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Article158 1966-08-20 16 MANILA, Fri. (UPI). A Filipino officer set to leave for Saigon next month as member of the Philippine Action Group (Philcag) was found shot to death early this morning. The Philippine constabulary identified the officer as Capt. Hermenigildo Unite, 43. single. Unite was the headquarters company commander158 words
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Article, Illustration399 1966-08-20 16 Per Kronvall - by Per Kronvall Peking, Fri. (AP) Changes are taking place in China. Popular Peking operas are being replaced by spectacles in which actors and actresses read from the works of Mao Tze-Tung, and urge the Chinese peopfe to hate399 words
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313 1966-08-20 16 AfroAsian meeting on S.W. Africa ruling BANGKOK, Fri. (AP) The Afro-Asian legal consultative committee hat debated during its just concluded session, the world court's ruling related to the case of Southwest Africa, but decided to take up the matter at its next session. A spokesman for the committee said yesterday313 words