Eastern Sun, 3 January 1968
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Title Section25 1968-01-03 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Dailv V SINGAPORE EDITION X Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 818 Section j Wednesday. 3 January 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cent*25 words
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138 1968-01-03 1 KAJANG. Tups Two men were killed and $500,000 worth of property went up in smoke when a New Tear Are swept through a row of shop-houses last Bight. The two dead were Sundasingam. 35. and Arumugam. 4“. who were trapped in their barber138 words
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Article27 1968-01-03 1 BANGKOK. Tues (Reuter) Mr. Gough Whitlam, the Australian opposition Labour Party leader, arrived here today by air from Kuala Lumpur for a three-day visit27 words
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Article377 1968-01-03 1 Coloured accident victim provides the organ for ailing white dentist CAPE TOWN Tues. (UPI) T'HE world's third heart transplant operation began early today under the direction of pioneer surgeon Christian Barnard, reliable sources at the giant Groote Schuur Hospital said today. The sources said Barnard and377 words
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Article27 1968-01-03 1 LONDON. Tues. <I'PI > A third heart transplant operation carried out in Cape Town. South Africa, today was successful, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported today.27 words
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Article, Illustration45 1968-01-03 1 Tunku in 'Hari Raya mood "Wish your readers a happy New Year for me/' says the Tunku. The joy of Hori Raya Puasa is reflected by the Tunku Abdul Rahman's beaming smile at a Hari Raya party at his residence in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.45 words
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Article26 1968-01-03 1 MELBOURNE. Tues. (Reuter) Two gliders collided 1.500 feet above the ground at a gliding competition north of here today, kil.ing one of the pilot*.26 words
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Article117 1968-01-03 1 NEW DELHI. Tues. (Reuter) Former Kashmir Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, detained in May, 1965. on his return from a foreign tour, was released unconditionally from detention today. Sheikh Abdullah, known as the Lion of Kashmir, was released on the occasion of the Moslem feast117 words
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252 1968-01-03 1 THENTIANE, Loos, Tu«s. (UPI). Two major towns in Southern Laos, Saravane and Attopeu, are under a state of "virtual siege" by Communist forces, according to Prince Boun Om, Laotian Minister of Culture, who returned here from a Southern Laos inspection today.252 words
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107 1968-01-03 1 JOHORE BAHRU. Tues. All road traffic from Singapore to the south of West Malaysia was cut off tonight following heavy floods along the three main trunk roads. Oemas Town, the nerve centre of rail communication for the North-Bouth-East-West coast bound trains, was also107 words
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Article53 1968-01-03 1 SAIGON. Tues. (Reuter) American soldiers killed 348 Vietcong and lost 23 dead themselves In a pre-dawn battle northwest of Saigon today, a US military spokesman reported here. He said 153 Americans were wounded when a regiment of Vietcong attacked a UB base ©amp about 6053 words
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Miscellaneous11 1968-01-03 1 LADIES DAY a m HKIjS J1 '•Tenth floor sports, games, pastimes11 words
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HARI RAYA SCENE AT FEDERAL CAPITAL
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Article, Illustration1268 1968-01-03 2 Ben d'Cunha - By Ben d'Cunha KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. It was with a prayer and hope for peace, prosperity and happiness that the nation stepped boldly with optimism into 1967. But the year ended with disappointments and frustrations. “You never had it so good” outlook for the— Eastern Sun picture.; — Eastern Sun pUtur* by Mok Yoon. - 1,268 words
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396 1968-01-03 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Two community leaders have come out in support of the proposal of the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, for the formation of a multi- racial organisation They are Tan Sri Tan Ben? Kee. President of the All-Malaysian Federitio n396 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article309 1968-01-03 3 SINGAPORE, Tues. The man responsible for maintaining the health of the RAF in the Far East and for the unique aeromedical service the flying hospital has been honoured in the 1968 Queen’s New Year Honours’ list. He Is Air Commodore Davies. Principal Medical Officer at Headquarters309 words
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Article96 1968-01-03 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. A Malay youth was attacked last night and left on the roadside with three stab wounds in the stomach at King George Avenue, off Jalan Besar. Police believe he was attacked by three youths. He was identified as Abu Mamoh bin Mahmood of Jalan96 words
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Article27 1968-01-03 3 MALACCA. Tues. The Malacca MAPTAB will distribute New Year gift parcels to TB patients in the various hospitals in the state on Jan. 527 words
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Article, Illustration528 1968-01-03 3 SINGAPORE, Tues. The Minister for Education, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, last night opened the International Exposition ot the New World Amusement Park. The exposition is organised by the Citizens' Consultative Committee of Jalan Besar constituency, the proceeds of which will528 words
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Article, Illustration150 1968-01-03 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. An exhibition of paintings and calligraphy, done in various traditional Chinese styles but with local themes, will be held at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce exhibition hall from Jan. 6 to 11 The works are the efforts of Mr Tsai Wang Chine, art150 words
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319 1968-01-03 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. A Singapore student In New Zealand is among four overseas students mentioned by Premier Keith Holyoake for outstanding examination successes. He la Mr. Law Bong Seng, an engineering student, who graduated from Ardmor# Engineering School with first class honours after only three years'319 words
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704 1968-01-03 3 ANTHONY CHIA - By ANTHONY CHIA SINGAPORE, Tues. Two New Zealand experts are in Singapore under the Colombo Plan to help improve the Outward Bound School in Pulau Übin to international requirements. They ore Mr. Homish S. Thomas, 45, and Mr. Alostair M. Cameron, 33 both of704 words
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Article, Illustration168 1968-01-03 3 SINGAPORE. Tuee. The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, in his Hari Raya Puasa message has stressed the need for co-existence and co-operation. Re said. “All greet religions of the world preach universal brotherhood regardless of race, language and culture. In a world168 words
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Article13 1968-01-03 3 7.30 pm.: Malar Variety Show at the National Thewtra. Clemenceau Avenue13 words
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Article17 1968-01-03 3 SINGAPORE. Tuee. Thera were 78 road accident* yeetar* day none of them war* aerV ous.17 words
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Article, Illustration274 1968-01-03 4 Tanka Abdul Rahman at a Hari Raya party In Kuala Lumpur on Monday (Jan. lj. On the left la Tun Tan Slew Sin. Minister of Finance. Eastern Sun picture. The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, and his Cabinet colleagues paid a tribute to police officers and men— Eastern Sun; picture.; — Eastern Sun pix by; Mok Yoon.; — Eastern Sun picture - 274 words
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Article243 1968-01-03 4 Hundreds evacuated to emergency centres due to floods JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. The flood calamity continued to cause a bleak Hari Raya for more than 80,000 people in Johore today. An official bulletin warned of the flood situation deteriorating further if the four-day downpour does not243 words
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Article142 1968-01-03 4 KUCHING Tues. About 600 packages of Hari Raya cakes were distributed to the Raja Brook Memorial Hospital at the 13th mile Penerissen Road. Home for The Aged at 13th mile along Kuchin? Serian Road and Old Folks at Rampong Astana across the river in142 words
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Article51 1968-01-03 4 PENANO, Tues A 31-year-old schoolteacher. Tan Bee Chin, was robbed of her handbag containing $lO while she was walking along Penana Road yesterday Tan was with her husband, who was a few feet in front, when a youth suddenly snatched away her handbag and escaped into a side51 words
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Article45 1968-01-03 4 IPOH. Tues. The Per«k Chee Tek Kok Temple in Jalan Pasir Puteh, now nearing rompleMon. has been recommended by the Municipal Council to be free of assessment The temple wa« being constructed at a cost of $144,700 to replace the old wooden temple.45 words
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Article92 1968-01-03 4 MALACCA. Tues. What a start for the new year for Yong Seng Fook, 34. a piece goods dealer at Kee Ann Road here yesterday. Three smartly-dressed men walked into his shoo and ordered a quantity of shirts The shop-keeper was pleased because the purchase came to92 words
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Article38 1968-01-03 4 TAPAH. Tues The Democratic Action Party branches here are all set to contest the 1969 Parliamentary State Council elections This was stated by the Chairman of Tapah Branch. Mr. Jimmy Lab here today.38 words
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Article41 1968-01-03 4 TELUK ANSON'. Tues. Enche Mohd Yusoff bin Chin. President of the Sessions Court here, has been transferred to Ipoh as DPP. Perak Enche Ha run bln Lshak Johore Bahru will be trans'erred to Teluk Anson aa Senior President.41 words
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Article361 1968-01-03 4 LUCIAN PETER - By LUCIAN PETER KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Floods, spiralling food prices, even "hartal" —a frightening word indeed have not deterred Muslims and non-Muslims from making this Hari Raya one of the gayest and noisiest ever. An air of festivity combined with the much needed spirit361 words
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Article74 1968-01-03 4 MALACCA, Tues Chin Eng Komi. 40. a shop-keeper, pretended to be agreeable when an extortionist who demanded SlOB protection money from hi s premises at Jonker Street here, yesterday. During the 10-mlnute conversation. Chia asked to be excused to go to the toilet. He seized the74 words
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149 1968-01-03 4 PENANG. Tues. Penang has great potential as a tourist centre. However, she is lacking in hotel and convention facilities. This was the opinion formed by the sales manager of Rama-Hilton Hotel in Bangkok. Mr. Darrell Conine. Mr. Conine, who if here on vacation,149 words
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Article33 1968-01-03 4 PENANG, Tues. F:v* thugs confronted two youths. Song Kean Boon and Saw Cheng Hoon. while they were returning home and robbed one of them of $9 along Jahudi Road this morning33 words
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Article, Illustration81 1968-01-03 14 Obviously the gloomy weather did not dampen the spirit of Hari Raya as these family took the day out for merrymaking at the Botanical Gardens here. Although many people stayed in doors. Hari Raya was celebrated with the same festive spirit as shown in this81 words
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247 1968-01-03 14 SINGAPORE, Tues. The sun did not exactly shine but there were intervals during which there was no rain at all. And that was enough encouragement for the thousands of Muslims to step out of their homes to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa. When247 words
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Article47 1968-01-03 14 SINGAPORE. Tues. The teenage children of Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia. Princess Norodom Sorya Roeungsi and Prince Norodom Ravivong are in Singapore on a threedav private visit. They arrived in Singapore yesterday. Today the children spent the day sight-seeing, shopping and meeting friends.47 words
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Article, Illustration213 1968-01-03 14 Singapore Tuesday THE Far East Organisation’s member companies Far East Finance Organisation Ltd. and Far EastCurio Centre Ltd. are offering beautifully-design-ed combined gift vouchers for sale. The vouchers will be ideal gifts for friends, especially for the Chinese New Year. Holders of these vouchers can either213 words
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322 1968-01-03 14 SINGAPORE. Tues. Mr. D. Mintoff, leader of the Opposition Malta Labour Party, wished that 1968 would be a stable and peaceful year for this region He said that Malta had suffered greatly recently from war? i n which they had not taken322 words
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Article23 1968-01-03 14 SINGAPORE. Tues. Ninety-seven babies were bom on New Year's Day in the Republic of Singapore 4~ maieg and 50 females.23 words
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Article82 1968-01-03 14 YPOH. Tues Three persons including a boy and a woman were fatally injured after two cars were involved in a head-on collision at the second mile Tapah-Capienn Highlands Read near here yesterday afternoon. The woman was identified as Chua Tong Sin. 26. a housewife. while82 words
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801 1968-01-03 14 SINGAPORE, Tues. President Yusof has said that no man need feel that to belong to a particular religion puts him at a disadvantage or gives him an advantage. “This is how things are in Singapore and this is how things must always be in801 words
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Miscellaneous25 1968-01-03 3 J. GET THIS THROUGH THAT THICK} QHEAD Of YOUAS I '_L jem DBNULSWG, LL=» IF YOU HURT HER AGAIN. I'LL KICK YOU AGAINI) 6 > I$Q25 words
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Article, Illustration146 1968-01-03 5 JjCt ’s do the Yoga sags Pamela (right). No saffron robes no incense, but just one of these 100 per cent cotton playsuits and you will be able to meditate in peace. This cool, cool suit of multi-coloured shorts and blouse is not only meant for146 words
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101 1968-01-03 5 Bv PAT CHAN SINGAPORE. Tues». On sale in a posh and exelusive gift-shop along Orchard Road is a very Interesting and goodlooking Indian lampstand. This beautiful Indian brass lamp-stand depicts India’s ornamental skill and artistic fineries with its exquisite designs exaarved along tha body in silver-plated101 words
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Article, Illustration290 1968-01-03 5 Maureen Lee - By Maureen Lee Kuala lumpur, Tues. With the festive season in full swing, why not go gay the Filipino way away of colours and gaiety. If you are not, the handbags and sandals are, as evidenced by the great variety of Manila straw and canvas290 words
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Article, Illustration677 1968-01-03 5 4 rSTFALIAN agricultural pests, the kangaroo. rabbit, fox and fruit bat. are winning overseas fur fasiiion markets with unusual and attractive garments. Along with the oppossum and the Australian water rat, they are among Australia's few fur-bearing animals either native or677 words
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Miscellaneous240 1968-01-03 6 NATIONAL R-3000 witii 6 bands and 16 trwntan/dMN Wednesday JANUARY 3 AM. Tlmex-Tlme; 6 00 Prog. Summary: 802 Morning Melodies 7.00 The News: 710 Breakfast Potpourri: 7.45 News in the National Language; 7.50 Learn Word a Day. 8.00 The News; 810 For Housewives; 9.00 The Mood Is Happy; 9.30 The240 words
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Miscellaneous426 1968-01-03 6 RADIO National Shortwave 41 60.2 M Medium Wave Service: 319 M fast Potpourri; 7.45 News In the National Language; 7.50 Learn a Word a Day. 800 The News; 8.10 For Housewives. for Millions; 545 Scope. 6.00 Prog Summarv; 605 Retail Fish Prices at Penang. Ipoh. Kuala Lumpur and Malacca; 6426 words
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Miscellaneous448 1968-01-03 6 gional News: 6.45 World Commercial Round-up: 7.00 Race Results; 705 Music Makers: 730 Malaysian Gazette; 7.30 Learn a Word a Day: 3.00 Be’ajar-lah Bahasa Kita; 8.15 A Date with the Stars; 8 30 Top Pops of the Week: 900 In Latin Tempo; 925 Sports Round-up. 930 The News: 9.40 Newstalk.448 words
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Miscellaneous1442 1968-01-03 6 Wednesday JANTARY 3 A M TIMEX-TIME 6.00 GOOD MORNING 6.01 MORNING PRELUDE 7.00 THE NEWS 7.10 BREAKFAST BULLETIN A programme that includes Interviews and news of current activities In Singapore. 7.20 UP AND ABOUT 800 THE NEWS 900 JULIE. KHARTINA AND SALOMA 9.30 KEYBOARD CAVALCADE 10 00 BALLADS IN BATIK1,442 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article546 1968-01-03 7 Investment cut-back to save US Europe; Cautious welcome Eondon: Trouble ahead ZURICH, Tues. (Reuter) Swiss banking circles last night welcomed President Johnson's announcement of steps to cut the United States' balance of payments deficit. Banking sources here said the measures had been expected and were fiart of a package deal546 words
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Article58 1968-01-03 7 PARIS. Tues (Reuter) Between 40 and 60 per cent other diplomatic staff in some foreign embassies here work for espionage sen-ices, a French security official said. Chief Inspector Jean-Paul Maunat of the French coun-ter-espionage sen-ices (D.S.T.). made the claim in an article j n ’he current issue58 words
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Article, Illustration41 1968-01-03 7 He proclaimed the first day of the New Year as a "Day of Peace". I'PI radiophoto— I'PI radiophoto - 41 words
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Article150 1968-01-03 7 SALISBURY. Tues. (Reuter) Prime Minister lan Smith delivered a defiant “keep fighting" new year message to Rhodesians yesterday and assured them that the country would win new International support and recognition In 1968 Referring to efforts to settle the Independence crisis with Britain, he said.150 words
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94 1968-01-03 7 HONO KONG. Tues. (Reuter) The forthcoming 12 months may herald the year of the monkey for the Chinese, but for Hong Kong it also means the year of measles —which can be a killer In the colony. Already the government has launched its anti-94 words
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Article304 1968-01-03 7 HONG KONG, Tues f Renter) The Chinese people were told today that the British working man in the snowy winter of 1967 was facing abject misery squeezed dry by the capitalists. fleeced by the Labour government and thrown into the streets. "One can get a glimpse304 words
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281 1968-01-03 7 CHICAGO. Tues (UPI) Treasury Department investigators are checking an arsenal of weapons and ammunition found in the apartment of a Chicago policeman accused of being a member of the Ku Klux Klan. The government joined the investigation to determine if there has been a281 words
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134 1968-01-03 7 LONDON. Tues. (Reuter) Large section? of Br»- n Industry were crippled yesterday when thousands of workers all over Britain failed to report for work. The worst case of largescale absenteeism was in South Wales, where over 50 per cent of miners failed to134 words
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Article50 1968-01-03 7 LONDON, Tues. (Reuter) Commonwealth Secretary George Thomson leaves London on Friday for talks about British defence cuts with government leaders In Malaysia. Singapore. Australia and New Zealand, the Commonwealth Office said last night. He will have consultations In Kuala Lumpur. Singapore. Wellington, and Canberra in that order.50 words
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293 1968-01-03 7 SAIGON. Tues. (Reuter) The Vietcong poured recn'lless rifle fire on Shell and Esso oil company installations and heavy damaged an American minesweeper near Saigon before the end of the New »ear truce today, a South Vietnamese military spokesman said. The spokesman reported293 words
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Article89 1968-01-03 7 MEXICO CITY Tues (UPI* The Chamber of Deputies, the Lower House of the Mexican Congress, has approved a constitutional amendment aimed at changing the nations pistol-packing habits. The amendment, proposed by President Gustavo Dc 5 Ordaz. was passed earlier bv the Senate. It forbids pistol-carrying except under89 words
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Article121 1968-01-03 7 HONG KONG Tues (UPI)— The colder it gets in Hmig Kong, the happier become the colony’s makers nf the old oriental favourite, stake s oup. Snake meat warms the body and wards off winter ailments, according to Cantonese legend. A Chinese language newspaper reported that121 words
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Article79 1968-01-03 7 NEW YORK Tues. (Reuter) The new year came In with a cold wave in the Middle Best and Eastern parts of the United States, breaking records in several places. After a new year's eve snow storm the thermometer dropped rapidly in New York, reaching 1679 words
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288 1968-01-03 7 UK. PULLOUT IN S.E.A. SYDNEY. Tues. (Reuter) The economic effect on Singapore and Malaysia of a British forces withdrawal within two or three years could he catastrophic unless a crash development programme was begun Immediately, the Australian Financial Review said today. The authoritative business288 words
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Article128 1968-01-03 7 VATICAN CITY. Tue, <Reu ter)—The Roman Catholic Church has invited the worlds' Moslem* to end mutual coolness and disdain and to write together a new page rt f history. The unprecedented gesture came in a Vatican radio message of good wishes to Moslems in Africa. India, the128 words
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Article80 1968-01-03 7 MOSCOW. Tues, (Reuter) A Soviet couple married for 100 years left liquor out of their traditional new year dinner last night and offered the guests strong tea Instead, the newspaper Pravda reported today. It said the couple 131-year-old Balakishi Orudjev and his 115-year-old wife80 words
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Article69 1968-01-03 7 MANILA. Tues (UPI) A spokesman of the Philippine Tourist and Travel Association (PITA* said todav he doubted whether President Johnson's call for restricted American travel overseas would be heeded bv U S tourists. “Americans want to travel.’’ th® spokesman said “I doubt whether it would drastically affect69 words
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Article97 1968-01-03 7 BRISBANE. Tues (Reuter) A youth who slapped his girl frland’s face started a brawl Involving hundreds of teenagers at Coolangatta, 65 miles south of here, police told the magistrate's court there A sergeant said that hundreds of youths were directly Involved and more than 1.000 milled97 words
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Article133 1968-01-03 7 SYDNEY. Tues. (Reuter) The number of battleweary American and Australian troops being flown here from Vietnam for rest and recreation leave Is to be doubled, a spokesman for Pan-American World Airways revealed here last night. The F and R scheme under which the soldiers get133 words
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204 1968-01-03 7 PHILADELPHIA. Tues. (UPI) A man who left his wife six months ago because she became pregnant, shot her to drath Jn the maternity ward of Women s Medical College Hospital and wounded himself. police said. Police said relati%-es told them that Alexander Hamilton. 43.204 words
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384 1968-01-03 10 NEW YORK, Tues. (Reuter) The New York Times has warned that the United States would risk "a major global confrontation" if the Vietnam war was extended into neighbouring countries "Once you cross a border, where do you stop?" the newspaper asked in384 words
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Article22 1968-01-03 10 BAYECX, France. Tues. (Reuter) Firemen here are threatening to resign over an order to salute their superior officers when off duty.22 words
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Article178 1968-01-03 10 HONG KONG, Tues. (UPI) Communist China’s top military men turned out at Mao TseTung's new year eve reception In Peking indicating that the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party has won another round in the power strugg’.e named the cultural revolution. Among those was Wang178 words
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Article, Illustration118 1968-01-03 10 BRISBANE. Tues (Reuter l Australia's new year eve quintuplets born prematurely on December 31 to the wife of a solicitor were today fed on breast milk for the first time Their graduation fr°m glucose and water follows encouraging reports of their progress in the premature babies118 words
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Article38 1968-01-03 10 CAIRO. Tues. (Reuter) The Soviet Union has ordered a million cowboy suits from Egyptian factories and Industry Minister Am Seriky has mobilised priva‘e businesses? to fulfil the order, the newspaper Akhbar El Yom reported.38 words
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Article210 1968-01-03 10 TOWARDS UNITED EUROPE PARIS, Tues. (Renter) Bread and milk prices went up In France yesterday when a new taxation system, nnder which farm produce is being taxed for the first time, came Into operation. The new system, known as the Value' Added Tax. ls also210 words
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376 1968-01-03 10 JOHANNESBURG, Tues. (Reuter) —Prime Minister John Vorster has bluntly rejected Britain s reasons for maintaining an arms embargo on So th Af s lc and said that in the new year he will look anew at the agreement under which British warships376 words
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Article41 1968-01-03 10 ROME, Tues. (Reufer) About 100 people were treated in both Rom© and Naples hospitals yesterday for burns after overdoing the explosive Italian new year celebrations. Everyone who showed up at Rome hospitals for treatment of burns was automatically fined.41 words
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Article772 1968-01-03 8 MULTI-RACIAL societies have more or less identical problems. Each one of them should study how the others deal with their problems, instead of adopting the attitude that it is smarter than the rest because it has managed to get off scotfree. Such societies cannot be always sure772 words
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Article952 1968-01-03 8 State of the free press ZURICH, Tues. (ReuferT Th« TntemafloraJJ Pr«i TmTTFIfTB sold yesterday that action against the press by the Greek militarybacked regime was the "most dramatic suppression of liberty of the press" in the 15 years the 1.P.1. has kept records. The Greek952 words
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LETTERS...
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325 1968-01-03 8 I REFER to your letter signed by TH Y. in your "Letters Column” of 28th December. 1967. and I wish to make the following comments: I presume that the H S C. result in the heading of the letter refers to the Sixth Form325 words
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Article183 1968-01-03 8 THE students responsible for the compl. ,ely degrading offence of molesting girl students must be expelled At a tertiary level of education. internal or selfdi cipiine and its development in students is as important as the “bread-and-butter” subjects being absorbed. When the writer was a student, this183 words
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Article779 1968-01-03 8 IVAN ZVERINA - 'MAN'S LAST HOPE'? 'THE CIRCUS MUST GO ON' by IVAN ZVERINA UNITED NATIONS, (UPI) As the world organisation enters its 23rd year many people ask what is its future. Is it going to remain just a word factory with specialised technical and economic assistance agencies attached? Will it779 words
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780 1968-01-03 8 K. C. Thaler - By K. C. Thaler LONDON, Tue*. (ITI) The current closure of the Sue* Canal will cause more than two-thirds of the shipping now using the water-way to use alternative routes, by the *****, permanentlv undercutting its importance, shipping experts report. More than780 words
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Article1321 1968-01-03 9 SYDNEY, Tues. I was Just about to raise the glass to my lips when the elephant trumpeted right under my feet. Fortunately, I didn’t spill anything. I was thus able to take a quick nerve-steadier and creep out on to the darkened verandah to see1,321 words
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393 1968-01-03 9 A TYPE of steel new to Australia will be used in the construction of a SAI.S million building to house the Melbourne research laboratories of the Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd. in Melbourne. Steels of the future will393 words
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Article99 1968-01-03 9 TOKYO. Tues. <Antara> Reports reaching here disclosed that tenders from three foreign companies for the exploitation of the Mallll nickel areas In Southeast Sulawesi In Indonesia, are now being studied by the Indonesian Government. The Japanese Sulawesi Nickel Development Cooperation 'SUNIDECOI and several other foreign99 words
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Article, Illustration75 1968-01-03 9 The building features the use of exposed universal beams and built up sections of the new low alloy high strength Aus-Ten 50 steel used for the first time in a major structure. It has a high75 words
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Article, Illustration245 1968-01-03 9 SINGAPORE, Tues The First National City Bank this week announced the promotion of four staff members. They are Mr Kong Keng Hee, Mr. Chua Chin Leong, Mr. Voon Then Thong and Mr. Llm Yew Wah. Mr. Kong, who received his education at Suleiman School, Ben tong,245 words
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329 1968-01-03 9 JAKARTA. Tues. (Antara> The Indonesian Parliament has passed the Bill on banking principles. According to the Finance Minister. Frans Seda, the banking law. In principle, constitutes "an up-grading of rules on credit control.” The law regulates positions of both national and foreign banks. On national329 words
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Article107 1968-01-03 9 JAKARTA. Tuas. <Antara) Work on Indonesia's most modern paper mill Is now In full swing. The Banjuwangi paper mill, which will be completed at the end of this year, is expected to start production In January 1969 This was disclosed by the Director-General of the107 words
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Advertisement736 1968-01-03 9 K AIR MOVEMENTS—S'PORE, K. LUMPUR ARRIVALS IN SINGAPORE Time It.05 am AtrHne MSA 029 from Kuala Lumpur. Time 0 a.m Airline MSA 909 from Perth. Time *.35 am. Airline MSA 019 from Kuala Lumpur. Time 8.50 a m Airline JAL 712 from Jakarta Time 9.30 a.m. Airline MSA 121 from736 words
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Advertisement340 1968-01-03 9 Shipping movements EVERETT LINES EVERETT ORIENT LINE Beavy Uft lullltln ep to SO ton* rapacity. liquid aarra. Par Bangkok. Bone Kang. Japan. Faua: "MVBBATEVEBETT" "AI GBEVERETT” For Calratta. Chittagong. Chalna. Rangoon! "TBOMASEVERETT” -JOBNEVERETT” Deep tank* aeatlaklr far kalk ■ingapora P. Sham Penang I*l* Jan I*/U Jan Jan M IS Jan340 words
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Article, Illustration456 1968-01-03 10 COME in all agents. I would like to bring your attention to the special announcements in this page. Please read them carefully and if you do not understand them please someone in your family to explain them to you. How were your holidays? I hope you have456 words
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Article110 1968-01-03 10 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPENED FOR MEMBERS, OVER THE AGE OF 16 AND RESIDING IN SINGAPORE WHO WISH TO ASSIST THE CLUB SECRETARY IN FILING AND ANSWERING LETTERS THE POSITION IS AN HONORARY ONE AND APPLICANTS WHO ARE ACCEPTED WILL BE OFFICIALS OF THE CLUB AND WILL HAVE TO110 words
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Article72 1968-01-03 10 All correspondence to the club must have the sender's full name, address, section and number. Those without the complete particulars will be rejected. Ail correspondence must be addressed to the correct section i.e. PEN-PALS COLUMN —for publication of names in the pen-pals column; SECTION 5, COMMUNICATIONS —for questions72 words
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Article, Illustration124 1968-01-03 10 The latest U.N.C.L.E. movie is noir shotcirtg at the Odeon Theatre “HELICOPTER INVADERS'* in tchich starrs our far L'.iV.C. L.E. Agents, Robert t aughn (ISapoleon Solo) and David McCollum (Iliya Kuryakin) together icith Carol Lynlesr Lola Albright and Julie London. The Cathay Organisation and Metro-Goldicyn-Meyer are124 words
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Article452 1968-01-03 10 ALL MEMBERS of the EASTERN SUN U N C L E. FAN CLUB who wish to have their names published in this column, please write your name, address, section and number, age. sex. hobbles and interests on a piece of paper and send It to: PEN-PALS COLUMN. Eastern452 words
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Advertisement113 1968-01-03 10 'THE EASTERN* SUN UNCLE. FAN CLUB, sponsored solelv bv the Eastern Sun. welcomes all UNC L E fans to applv for membership Every Wednesday, the Eastern Sun will publish a half paee specially for all Club members Anybody who wishes to .loin the Club can fill in the form below113 words
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Advertisement71 1968-01-03 11 An ordinary watch has a mainspring as its driving force, so it can be V *3s*^ Has no mainspring <t) The driving force is this tiny energy ceil (actuot lire). It gives steady electric power and steady electric accuracy! costs $2.50 and provides full energy for more than one year<guaranteed).71 words
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Miscellaneous769 1968-01-03 11 MODEL TE-31LE 23" BUY NATIONAL Wednesday JANUARY 3 P_W TIMEX-TIME §.40 OPENING ANNCT. Prog Summary 8M NEWS OUTLINES IN THE NATIONAL LANGUAGE 5.55 NATIONAL SONGS §OO NEWS IN TAMIL 6.10 SECRET SQUIRREL Double Ex-Double Cross 6.35 MR WIZARD 700 NEWS IN ENGLISH 7.10 COMMENT 7.35 THE SAMURAI Ninja of Death769 words
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Miscellaneous334 1968-01-03 11 JANUARY S P.M. TIMEX-TIME 100 PROG. SUMMARY In the National Language. Chinese, Tamil and English. 1.10 BELAJAR-LAH BAHASA KLBANGSAAN Our dally lesson In the National Language 1.15 CARTOON CORNER A selection of cartoon for children. 1.45 THE FESTIVAL OF SPAIN This programme features the Great Luislllo and his Company demonstrating334 words
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Miscellaneous366 1968-01-03 11 m SINGAPURA HANNEL 5 4.00 DONDANG SAYANG 4.30 IT’S FUN TO BE FOOLED Magic tricks to fool your eyes, but you have the consolation of having these tricks explained 4 40 RERAN A CHINTA A drama In the National Language OR THE REYNETTES Four sisters and brother presenting a live366 words
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Miscellaneous171 1968-01-03 11 With Bob Hope. Elke Sommers and the Beachboys The popular comedian keeps an appointment with laughter 6.05 PROG SUMMARY In the National Language, Chinese, Tamil and English. 6.15 THE ROAD RUNNER SHOW A cartoon series 6 40 MT THREE SONS “Never Look Back” Fred Mac Murray plays the role of171 words
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Miscellaneous409 1968-01-03 11 7.10 MARKHAM “Fateful Reunion” A half-hour English detective series dubbed in Cantonese 7.40 NEWS AND NEWSREEL In Chinese 8.05 FOR THE FAMILY A magazine series designed specially to appeal to all members of a Singapore family 8.30 INTERNATIONAL ZONE "Citizen Elolsa” A series produced by the United Nations outlining the409 words
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Article, Illustration470 1968-01-03 12 ANDY Williams became a singer because he didn’t know what else to do. “I started singing when I was little.” he said ‘‘My brothers and I remained a singme team until 1952 when they wanted to try some other kind of work470 words
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630 1968-01-03 12 Hoo Ban Khee - By Hoo Ban Khee KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Ten years of sweat and toil after merdeka. Malaysia is today standing at the cultural cross-road. Before our cultural elites, there lies a formidable task of how to build up a national theatre from the cradle of colonial630 words
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Article, Illustration131 1968-01-03 12 Teen-aged actress Kay Cole has been signed by producer George Sherman for a featured role in “Hello Down There.” an Ivan Tors comedy for Paramount Pictures. The film, which stars Tony Randall and Janet Leigh, currently is before the color cameras at Tors Studio in North Miami.131 words
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Miscellaneous927 1968-01-03 12 /a which has a rather unusual assembly of pupils and teachers. lit FAMOUS FIGHTS •‘Saddler vs Danis Graham v s Veiar 1.49 NEWS in Chinese. 1.55 CHINESE VARIETY BHOW A variety of songs, and dances SJ9 MOTHERS-IN-LAW "Tha Career Girl” A hilarious situation comedy about two women with one thing927 words
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Miscellaneous1234 1968-01-03 12 I EDIFFUSION (Silver Network) KUALA LUMPUR INDIAN PROGRAMMER AM. 6.00 Geethaarambam Programme Summary 6.05 Interlude 6.15 News 620 Kurahsai 643 Sameeba Veliyeeduhal Recent Releases ENGLISH PROGRAMMES 8.59 Rediffusion March and Opening Announcement 700 News 7.10 Musical Clock 7.25 Items of Local Interest 7.30 Musical Clock 745 News in Bahasa Kebangsaan1,234 words
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Article, Illustration38 1968-01-03 13 Daliah Lavl and Rod Taylor are pictured sharing a Joke between “takes’ of the bedroom scene In the Rank release “Nobody Runs Forever’’. Also starring the film are: Christopher Plummer, Lilli Palmer and Camilla Sparv.38 words
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199 1968-01-03 13 LONDON, Tues. Truth, so they say, is stronger than fiction. But seldom in the world of films. Let us, for example, examine one morning of filming from the Rank release NOBODY RUNS FOREVER, currently being shot on location at a stately home called199 words
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320 1968-01-03 13 NEW YORK. Tues. World sales of Paramount Television product. including both feature films and current United States network series, hit a new high this week with record reports from company’s foreign distribution subsidiaries and New York offices, it was announced today by Robert M.320 words
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Article182 1968-01-03 13 Six weeks after he bought a charming 16th century farm co’tage at Old Stevenage. Herts, actor Derren Nesbitt heard that the local council was planning to knock down his home and run a major road through it. This week local residents appointed Derren as the Chairman of182 words
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248 1968-01-03 13 SINGAPORE. Tues "Romeo and Juliet." Franco Zeffirelli's motion picture version of the Shakespearean classic for Paramount Pictures, has been selected ror tne 1968 Royal Film Performance, to be held on March 4 at the Odeon, Leicester Square, attended by Her Majesty. Queen248 words
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Article89 1968-01-03 13 HOLLYWOOD. Tues. Top country and western recording star Hank William*. Jr. went before the cameras at the Culver City Studio to begin his first motion picture starring role in MGM's “A Time To Sing.” Sam Katzman's new romantic comedy with music. Co-starred in the colour attraction89 words
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Article59 1968-01-03 13 Johnnv Dankworth has been signed bv producer-director Her.rv Ha'haway to create the original musical score for Paramount Pictures' “The Last Safari” The motion picture stars Stewart Granger. Gabriella Licudi and Kaz Garas Dankworth, of Great Britain's leading arrangers and musicians, composed the music for many important motion picture?59 words
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Article574 1968-01-03 13 SHE Is the envy of every woman in Britain, for she symbolises what most 6trlve for but few attain. Emancipation the power of mind over men. Yet for Hattie Jacques the gift of sublimating every leading man on the scene, from wiry Eric Skyes to wily574 words
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Article, Illustration68 1968-01-03 13 The film version of Ira Levin’s best-selling novel, “Rosemary’s Baby” stars Mia Farrow and is being produced by William Castle and directed by Roman Polanski in technicolaur from his own screenplay. THE boots and hat ar« familiar but svelte Svetvana Mishoff is an otherwise unique Santa Claus68 words
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124 1968-01-03 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. “Vlvre Pour Vlvre” (Live for Life) received the Grand Prlx Du Cinema Francals as best French picture of the year. The Grand Prlx Du Cinema Francals Is one of the oldest French awards Created in 1934 by the Soclete iyEncouragement124 words
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455 1968-01-03 13 NOT so long ago they tvere still refusing Kenneth Williams drinks in pubs because he looked under age. It's not so bad now, because he appears to be about 25. But In February he is. In fact, 41. A lot of women, and a455 words
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Article42 1968-01-03 13 WITH FUmways' presentation of “Our Mother's House* for MGM release calling for seven stellar juvenile roles, producer-director Jack Clay» ton was faced with a formidable task of narrowing down his choices for the voungsters who would enact Dirk Bogarde's children.42 words
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Miscellaneous197 1968-01-03 13 PSIIAW ►RGANISATIOW LIDO ***** 12t»i HOT DAY! 11. 1 45. 6 *O. tIS Sidney Poltl«r Rod stetaer "IN THE HEAT or THE NIGHT" Color By DeLuxe (Dnltod Artist* NEXT CHANGE Bart Kernolds "NAVAJO JOE" Scope. Color l UA CAPITOL Phone ***** NOW SHOWING Ne Free List 11 am I SO.197 words
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Miscellaneous284 1968-01-03 13 W a pm min* ORCHARD-***** Wth BIG DAY! Daily 4 Shows! lisa. *l5 1.45. A *.46 pa. Atfm 41.50. 43 50 Sc *4 00 Cuti Bookings Only No Free List Produced In TODD-AO -DOCTOR DOLITTLE" (Fox) REX HARRISON Color by Deluxe School Children Concession a Only. CAT HAY ***** LAST284 words
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Advertisement473 1968-01-03 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisements can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore. S.S MUBARUK Brothers. 63. Bras Basah Road, and 2, Maju Avenue, Serangoon Carden Estate. Singapore. TAY BUAN CUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET 83, East Coast Road. Singapore 15. Tel: *****9 HAMIEM STORE. 1419,473 words
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Advertisement66 1968-01-03 14 TENDER NOTICE PEMBERITAHU TAWARAN J.K.R.. MELAKA TAWARAN daripada pemborong2 yang berdaftar diJ.K.R. dalam Kelas “BX” dan ka-atas akan di-terima diPejabat Jurutera Negeri, Melaka. sa-hingga pukol 3.00 petaing pada 25hb. Januari. 1968 untok:MEMBENA DAN MENYIAPKAN 28 YUNIT KELAS '‘G” RUMAH KEDIAMAN (SATU BELOK MENGANDONGI 16 YUNIT DAN SATU BELOK MENGANDONGI 1266 words
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Advertisement75 1968-01-03 14 Advertiser's Name........—... Address..-......—.. Telephone No. Number of Insertions Oate(s) Requested Cost Parrarnl nait errompanv yon ordi-» 1.. (r.0./Ckn«/Ctik cnrloird) rath matt ha ntlilfrft Ckryatt ate. •boald fee (reared. Classified advertisements may be handed at the following addresses: KUALA UiMPUR: 39 JALAN SULTAN. TELS: *****/6 IPOH: 8-10 TATLOCK ST.. TEL: 287775 words
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Article597 1968-01-03 15 INDIA ARE STILL IN THE FIGHT MELBOURNE, Tues. (Reuter). A dazzling, unbeaten 97 by the left-hander Ajit Wodekar kept India in the picture on the third day of the Second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today. Australia, all out for 529, had a597 words
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303 1968-01-03 15 PENANG, Tues. Following is the Stipendiary Steward's report for third day of the Penang X’mas/New Year meeting Going very good Race It Nothing to report. Race 2: After passing the 6 furlongs Public Fund (Asuwadi) had to be checked when tightened for room303 words
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Article, Illustration38 1968-01-03 15 W. Lawry caught Engineer bowled Abid Ali during the first day's play in the First Test match between Australia and India in Adelaide. At the close of play Australia were 311 for six wickets. United Press International Photo.— United Press International Photo. - 38 words
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Article53 1968-01-03 15 MOSCOW. Tues. (Reuter) Eduard Streltsov, onetime ‘“golden boy” of Soviet soccer who has made a come-back recently after four years in jail, was today voted Russia’s footballer of the year. A total of 45 out of 65 sports commentators polled by the weekly newspaper football gave53 words
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248 1968-01-03 15 PENANG. Tues. Following 1s the Stipendiary Steward's report for Fourth Day of the Penang X'mas/ New Year Meeting Going: Very good. Race One: Electroplate (app. Hassan) jumped awkwardly and lost a little ground. Sir Walter (Omar) was difficult to ride in the straight248 words
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Article, Illustration431 1968-01-03 15 He used to laugh at golfers before SINGAPORE. Tues. “Ii used to laugh at the idna of grown ups and nfjitured people hitting tHe ball and walking until t/je tiny little object is s*jnk into a small hole. Njjw I realize that golf is. a very healthy sport.” sirdd Mr.431 words
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1236 1968-01-03 15 JOHN G. GRIFFIN - By JOHN G. GRIFFIN NEW YORK, Tues. (UPI). They called the 1920 s the ,#goldenage" of sports, but no one then ever dreamed of the river of gold that flowed into the coffers of U.S. sports promoters and athletes during 1967.1,236 words
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354 1968-01-03 15 WINNIPEG, Tues. (UPI? Danny O’Shea’s goal with fewer than five minutes to play gave Canada 3-2 victory over Sweden in the opening game of the annual world Invitational hockey tournament yesterday. O’Shea accepted defenceman Harry Smith’s lead pass just inside the Swedish354 words
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144 1968-01-03 15 Tax transfer fees of over £25,000 —a call LONDON. Tues (Reuter).— A Member of Parliament has suggested that transfer fees of over £25.000 in British football shouid be taxed to curb “inflation’’ in the sport. Mr. Ken Lewis, a conservative M P made the suggestion in a letter sent to144 words
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739 1968-01-03 16 WINDSOR LAD - By WINDSOR LAD KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. For the third year in succession, Australian jockey Des Coleman took the jockey premiership at the recently concluded Penang Xmas and New Year meeting. Des nosed out 22-year-old South Australian jockey Glynn Pretty by one win. He739 words
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Article75 1968-01-03 16 SUNSPORT’g racing correspondent Windsor Lad had a bumper 1967. “tipping” season. Giving a three-horse selection on each race. Windsor Lad named 269 winners in his selections, comprising 112 first selected winners. 88 second choice winners and 69 third selection winners. Several iongshot winners mentioned in his75 words
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167 1968-01-03 16 NEW SOUTH WALES. Tues (Reuter). New South Wales recorded their second Sheffield Cricket Shield victory of the season when they beat South Australia by 126 runs with nearly three hours to spare here today. South Australia, needing 451 runs to win. were all167 words
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Article, Illustration1195 1968-01-03 16 SINGAPORE, Tues. The Basketball Association of Singapore, axed by the National Sports Control Board from the the Republic's contingent to the 4th SEaP Games at Bangkok in December last year, have now brought its case to "the people of Singapore." The move— UPI., radiophoto. - 1,195 words
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232 1968-01-03 16 MANILA. Tues. <UPI>. The Philippine!! is Filipino boxers from flghtirfij in Japan because of alleged mismatching and "home town decisions" in previous bouts the-e Philippine Games and AOUU sements Board chairman Justiniano Montano Jr., said today that “our boys are not getting232 words
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1213 1968-01-03 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Representatives of various Asian turf clubs, including Malaysia, Singapore and Japan will attend the Seventh Asian Racing Conference in New Zealand this month. The upsurge of thoroughbred racing and breeding in New Zealand Is a« much a success story as1,213 words