Eastern Sun, 4 January 1968
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Title Section23 1968-01-04 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. t NoT m Thursday, 4 January 1968. MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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164 1968-01-04 1 BANGKOK. Wed (Reuter) Government forces are finding the fight against pro-Communist Meo guerillas more difficult than the fight against the Vietcong in South Vietnam. Interior Minister. General Praphas Charusathien said today. Reinforced Thai troops are combing the jungles of Thailand's northern Nan Province164 words
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Article93 1968-01-04 1 CANBERRA. Wed. 'Reuter) The pilot of a Royal Australian .Air Force Sabre Jet was killed when his aircraft crashed in Northern Thailand today, a spokesman for the R A.A F. Mr. W. Smither. said tonight. Mr. Smither said the airforce had only sketchy details of93 words
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Article, Illustration697 1968-01-04 1 ‘I am thirsty...’ were first words of patient after receiving heart transplant Cape Town, Wed. (DPI Reuter) XJEART transplant patient Dr. Philip Blaiberg, in "good condition" after receiving the heart of a 24-year-old coloured man, spoke his first words today. "I am thirsty," he said, "Please give my— I'PI radio-; photos. - 697 words
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Article155 1968-01-04 1 NEW YORK Wed. (Reuter) —All available evidence, including captured secret Communist documents, shows, that the "power and authority” of the National Liberation Front (N.L.F or Vietcong. in South Vietnam rests lo Hanoi, a U.S. Foreign Service officer recently returned from Saigon said today. Writing in155 words
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81 1968-01-04 1 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Over 100 influenza victims died in the first week of Britain's current epidemic. the Health Ministry stated The Ministry said yesterday 101 people died from ‘flu in the week ending on Dec. 22 compared with only 22 In the81 words
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Article78 1968-01-04 1 MOSCOW, Wed (Reuter) The Soviet Communist Party newspaper, Pravda. said today the country’s armed forces had quite enough strategic rockets to protect Russia’s frontiers. A report on life among rocket troops said the Soviet Union tested its first ballis tic missile 20 years ago, but gave no78 words
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Article66 1968-01-04 1 SAIGON. Wed (Reuter) The 36-hour New Year truce by the Saigon Government and its allies, which ended at dawn yesterday, was by far the most costly in human lives of any Vietnam ceasefire, high American military sources said here today. The sources said 27 Americans were killed and66 words
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204 1968-01-04 1 NEW YORK, Wed (Reuter* King Constantine of Greece believes his attempted coup against the Greek military regime liist month was not a total failure. In a signed article in the current edition of Life Magazine, the young mo-narch-in-exile alleged some of the recent actions204 words
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Article60 1968-01-04 1 CAIRO Wed (Reuter) —< Ex-King Saud of Saudi Arabia was rushed to the Armed Forres Hospital at Maadi near Cairo early yesterday for an appendix operation, A1 Ahram reported today. The newspaper did not give any indication of the King’s condition after the hour-long operation. But it60 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article343 1968-01-04 2 SINGAPORE, Wed. It's "Black Thursday" tomorrow for more than 500,000 students from primary and secondary schools who will be returning to their classrooms ofter more than five weeks' vacation. This include some 37,000 schoolchildren who will be going to school for the first time tomorrow morning.343 words
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Article, Illustration121 1968-01-04 2 e A cocktail reception was held at the Viking Room of Goodwood Hotel here last night in honour of Mr. -lit•njlro Suiuki. Managing Director and Executive VicePresident of ‘he Suiuki Motor Co of Japan, who is on a visit to Singapore. Included among the large gathering at121 words
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Article, Illustration123 1968-01-04 2 SINGAPORE. Wed Cosdel '(B) Ltd. is now representing Hallmark International in Singapore and Malaysia In the sale of greeting cards Hallmark International is a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards Incorporated of Missouri. America, the biggest greeting cards company in the world. Mr Tony Gumbrlll. the Pacific123 words
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269 1968-01-04 2 SINGAPORE, Wed For most families Hari Raya Puasa had been a time of joy. But not for the Sukaimi family of Lorong Engku Amon of Geylang The Sukaimi family was walking along Lorine Road on the way to visit relatives yesterday when269 words
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286 1968-01-04 2 KOTA TINGGI. Wed Police, military and civil defence units rescued an additional 500 people in this flood-stricken town here today. The flood level rose up to 10 feet this afternoon and there was fear of the situation deteriorating. The town's fast-flowing286 words
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Article73 1968-01-04 2 SINGAPORE Wed A Government Gazette has published a Highway Code to guide all road users It has a Code of conduct for Singapore's motorists. It lays stress on the responsibilities of road users. The Code calls on all road users to be always observant and considerate,73 words
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69 1968-01-04 2 Dr. Bhajan Singh Sandhu, an old boy of the Anglo Chinese School, Singpore, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Hardit Singh Sandhu returned from Sydney, Australia, on New Year’s Eve after obtaining his MBBS degree. Since his graduation in 1965 Dr. Sandhu has been gaining practical experience in Australia. Picture69 words
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Article, Illustration116 1968-01-04 2 The Minister for Education, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, toured the International Exposition 1968 at New World Amusement Park on Tuesday night. Mr Ong. originally intended to visit the many colourful stalls on New Year's Day when he officially opened the Exposition, hut was prevented by heavy downpour. Eastern Sun pi*116 words
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246 1968-01-04 2 SINGAPORE. Wed The No. 34 Squadron of the Royal Air Force Seletar will hold its last parade on Friday before it disbands. The Squadron which has server j n a number of coun- tries uses the giant Beverlev aircraft It wa s formed in246 words
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172 1968-01-04 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed, The only way to ensure Malaysian stability and prosperity is to have multi-racial co-operation in the fullest sense of the word. This was said today by Senotor Chan Kwong Hon, President of the All-Malaya Chinese Mining Association, on a172 words
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Article41 1968-01-04 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. Singapore* Keppel Club will have a swimming pool soon. A contract for the construction of the swimming pool will be signed on Jan. 9 at 5.30 p m. at the Club's premises in Bukit Chermin.41 words
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Article172 1968-01-04 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed A Central Executive Committee member of the DAP, Mr. Lim Kit Siang, said that 1967 the year marking a decade of independence had been far from a prosperous and happy year. He said with the rubber price down 11 cents in 1967,172 words
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476 1968-01-04 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. Friends, colleagues, and the Hans Anderson Club have initiated a move to raise funds for a children's wing to the new Day Centre of the Singapore Association for Retarded Children at Margaret Drive to commemorate the memory of its476 words
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Article, Illustration182 1968-01-04 3 SINGAPORE. Wed Malaysia-Singapore Airlines has revived its training courses for all reservations, sales and traffic handling staff in keeping with the company's policy of offering the best possible services tc travellers on various routes. All branches ol lainmg have now been centralised under the182 words
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Article118 1968-01-04 3 SIN GAPORE, Wed. Thieves got away with a New Year haul of $24,240 worth of cosmetics from a firm's store house in Zion Road behind the Great World Amusement Park They cut the collapsible gate to gain entry. On Dec. 31 Mr. Tan Kee Peow, the118 words
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Article44 1968-01-04 3 SINGAPORE. Wed.—The Member of Parliament for Tiong Bahru. Mr. Lee Teck Him, will officiate at a balloting ceremony for 74 covered stalls at Lim Liak Street at 230 p.m. tomorrow. The balloting will be held next to the Seng Poh Road market.44 words
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Article, Illustration329 1968-01-04 3 SINGAPORE, W e d- The concept of containerisation is not entirely new to Singapore although efforts are being made for Singapore to he in line with international requirements on the revolutionary shipping method. For the past years Singapore shippers had been using329 words
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298 1968-01-04 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. —The promotion of a corporate system of management will be one of the main factors that will determine the growth of the local shipping industry. This particularly concerns the breakaway from the traditional family concern and private companies to public corporations298 words
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Article131 1968-01-04 3 SINGAPORE. Wed A man was seen falling over the Kallang Bridge Into the river this morning at 540 A roadsweeper. Lau Bwe@ Pau, who was nearby reported this to a police constable on guard duty at the Firestone Tyre and Rubber Co. who in turn131 words
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Article41 1968-01-04 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Minister for Culture and Social Affairs. Enche Othman Wok. will visit the Holy Infant Jesus In Victoria Street tomorrow. This is the fourth in the series of tours to voluntary welfare organisations by Enche Othman Wok.41 words
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Article155 1968-01-04 3 SINGAPORE Wed The New Legal Year for 1968 will commence on Monday, <Jan 8.» when the High Court re-opens after a month-long vacation. The Judges of the High Court and the Registrar will first attend church service at the St. Andrew's Cathedral and then proceed155 words
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172 1968-01-04 4 M. T. LINGAM - By M. T. LINGAM OEREMBAN, Wed. Parents of school children who sat for the recent Lower Certificate of Education examinations spent the New Year and Hari Raya in anxiety here. Reason The Seremban education authorities have not released the results of the examinations172 words
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224 1968-01-04 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed, The Tariff Advisory Board will hold a further series of public inquiries to inquire into and report on the appropriate rates of first duty in Malaysia, on nine commodities. The publle inquiries will be held in the hearing room224 words
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Article31 1968-01-04 4 PENANG. Wed. A sum of $467 50 was received by the goodwill relief fund committee here today. This brings the total amount received to-date to $258,292 92.31 words
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100 1968-01-04 4 KUALA LUMP' 'R. Wed Police here are appealing for eye-witnesses of a hit-and-run accident in which the victim. K. Thamalingam. died yesterday. Thamalingam. a labourer, was picked up by a police patrol car from 5} .mle, kiang Road, here at 11 pm. on Monday100 words
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Article172 1968-01-04 4 SEREMBAN, Wed. Eleven teachers from Tanah Merak Tamil School who attended a three-hour staff meeting here this morning received a new year shock. Mr. L. Perumol, Headmaster of the School, surprised his staff with an announcement; "Teachers will hove to work extra hours dur-172 words
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Article, Illustration45 1968-01-04 4 a !l d > U S *J rr ncis Lee ai Min pictured after their wedding at the Canamg Garden Methodist Church. Ipoh. on Saturday. M t Lee b Swee'Fu s n. the ,ormer Mlss Lee Siew Kheng, eldest daughter of Mr. and45 words
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Article, Illustration85 1968-01-04 4 PICTURE on the left shows the Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman (back to camera) sharing a joke with the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, at a Hari Raya party at the Tunku's residence in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (Jan. 1). Bottom pictureEastern Sun pix. - 85 words
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110 1968-01-04 4 Quiet New Year Hari Raya in Seremban SEREMBAN, Wed. Seremban police authorities reported a very quiet New Year and Hari Raya Puasa. Only two motorcycles were reported stolen in the town area. DSP K Subbiah. OCCI Negri Sembilan. said here this morning "Everything is under control. The entire police force110 words
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Article134 1968-01-04 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The National Union of Commercial Workers today urged Its members to unite in the task of rebuilding the union. to get rid of “crooks and opportunists”. “We must have unity and dedication, so that the NUCW will soon take its place134 words
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Article66 1968-01-04 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Ail offices of the High Commission of India, including the Library of the Informaton Service of India will revert to the usual working hours from tomorrow: Monday to Friday: 8.30 a m to 100 pm.. 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. The library of66 words
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Article105 1968-01-04 4 IPOH. Wed The Fire Brigade was called out only once on New Year's night to attend to a tree fire in Kampong Java off Brewster Road, as the tree was close to a home. The fire, which was caused by fireworks let off by children,105 words
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Article51 1968-01-04 4 PENANG. Wed Dr. Huang Kuo An has been elected President of the Penang Medical Practitioners’ Society. Other office-bearers: Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: Dr. Lim Huck Boon Committee Members: Drs ST Yeoh. KK. Choong. Ch’ng Keong Aik. Khoo Khay Chye. Anthony Foo Chee Chow and Cheah Cheng51 words
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Article, Illustration123 1968-01-04 4 Two children of Pnnce Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia leave Singapore today after a private three-day shopping and sight-seeing trip. They are dark and handsome Prince Norodom Ravivong. 23. and charming Princess Norodom Sorya Roeungsi, 2L They found the shopping here varied, good and the prices fair.123 words
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239 1968-01-04 10 BEN D'CUNHA - By BEN D'CUNHA KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Labour Party of Malaya is seriously considering boycotting the 1969 general elections. The decision could only be taken by the Executive Council of the Party which is expected to meet shortly. A spokesman said the party239 words
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172 1968-01-04 10 MANILA, Wed. (UPI). The Asian Development Bank headquarters in Manila announced today the addition of Switzerland in its membership, boosting the bank's subscribers to 32 nations. Switzerland conroleted all membership formalities as of Dec 31 including payment of the first instalment of the paid-in capital172 words
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Article, Illustration65 1968-01-04 10 I MUM why can’t we have Hari Raya Puasa everv dav?” Twovea -o'd Rozalinda seemed to ask as she sinks her teeth into a tasty morsel of cak; crumb. As the cake was cut. Rozalinda snatched a big slice and is seen helping herself. This is a— Eastern Sun pix by Mok Yoon. - 65 words
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Article, Illustration36 1968-01-04 10 EASTERN SUN picture shows a section of the eight shophouses gutted by fire in Kajang’s main street on New Y'ear’s day. Two persons died in the fire which caused damage estimated at $500,001)36 words
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Article190 1968-01-04 10 MELBOURNE. Wed Two Malaysian doctors were among six Aslan medical graduates who gained their Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees at a graduation ceremony at the University of Melbourne. Australia, on Dec 14. They are Dr. Chin Yoke Hong. of 19-C Bakar Arang Sungei190 words
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Article29 1968-01-04 10 SINGAPORE. Wed Mustafa bin Said, of Penang. has been barred from entering the Republic of Singapore. This was announced In a recent Singapore Government Gazette notification-29 words
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377 1968-01-04 10 PENANG. Wed.—A masked robber armed with a pistol. and two others armed wi*h a dagger a nd screwdriver. rushed into a house in Yeoh Guan Seok Road, here and jobbed four occupants of SoOO. jewellery and other articles all to the total of377 words
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Article66 1968-01-04 10 KUALA LUMPUR Wed Three hundred and fifty evacuees in Johore Bahru and Kluang Districts have returned to their homes since the improvement in the flood situation i n Johore A police spokesman said that 4.500 evacuees from Muar, Batu Pahat, Segamat and Kota Tmggi have still not66 words
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87 1968-01-04 10 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) The Chief of the British General Staff General Sir James Cassels, who will relinquish his oost at the end of February, will make a farewell tour of Far East and Middle East units from Jan. 9 to 27. After visiting Hong87 words
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378 1968-01-04 11 Ta LUMPUR, Wed. The Sultan of Selangor has warned Muslims occupying government land or land which does not be* long to them that it was against the Islamic religion to do so. In a Hari Raya message to his Muslim subjects the Ruler378 words
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Article74 1968-01-04 11 IPOH Wed—Miss Jenny Loke. siill in her teens, is being anxiously sought by her mother. Madam Loke Yee Moi or 20. Cowan Street, here Madam Loke said today her danch/er left the house while she was away in Kuala Lumpur. Miss Loke is believed74 words
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Article87 1968-01-04 11 PENANG. Wed —A youth. Tan Kek Meng. claimed trial in the First Magistrate’s Court today to a charge of announcing race results over a public telephone and was allowed bail of $l,OOO- was alleged to have committed an often'e punishable ur.d*r Section 6A (1) of the87 words
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162 1968-01-04 11 IPOH Wed. Two Commonwealth soldier* returning to Malacca yesterday after soendlng their holidays at a leave centre in Penang stole two cars to siphon the petrol into their own car Th« stolen vehicles were found in the compound of a house which wag under162 words
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Article57 1968-01-04 11 MUAR. wed.—The youth sec* ion of the Bandar Jlaharam branch of the Milav«;an Chines* Association will hold a Muar district youth talentime competition Entry forms can be obtained from the Organising Secretary* or MCA branches in the district. They should reach Mr. Ang Chee .Kwang, Muar MCA57 words
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86 1968-01-04 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Minister cf Commerce ar.d Industry. Dr Lim Swee Aun said that U.S Presiden* Johnson's intention to curb American o\er«eas investment and tourism will not seriously affect Malaysia. He said toda»- that if the move strengthened the American dollar.86 words
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Article21 1968-01-04 11 MUAR. Wed—Mr George Matthews, s health inspector with the Muar Health Department ha? been transfered to Kuala Enmpm. Pahang21 words
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272 1968-01-04 11 Khoo Boon Choo - by Khoo Boon Choo PENANG, Wed Penang’s blind teacher, Mr. Peter Chin, disclosed todav that he preferred to teach in a sighted school as he felt it was a “challenge" which he “must accept” as it might affect the future employment prospects272 words
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Article135 1968-01-04 11 MALACCA, wed—Several minor crimes were repomed in Malacca during the holidays. A radio shop at Jalan Or.g Kim Wee reported the loss of $3,000 wor*h of television sets. rad-Os and table fans. Thieves tried to break into a watch dealer's shop a* Newcombe but their attempt135 words
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54 1968-01-04 11 IPOH. Wed Exotic species of aquarium fish olared at the Coronation Park Lake here were fast diminishing in population The Feason: They were being caught by children usiflg nets. The Munieicpal Council which maintain* be*n the lake and the Coronation Park has decided to54 words
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Article46 1968-01-04 11 IPOH. Wed Twentyfive katties of telephone wires were stolen between Tasck and Kampong Simee near here yesterday. Police have detained a youth and recovered the wire w-hUh were in a sack. He was with ano her youth who. however, managed to escape.46 words
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Article, Illustration60 1968-01-04 11 From left: Mr. Tai Sing Onn, news editor. Eastern Sun. Malaysia. Mrs. R B Ooi; Enche Senu. and Mr Rpicture.; — Eastern Sun - 60 words
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Article132 1968-01-04 11 KUALA LUMPUR Wed Two robbers, one armed with a pistol and the other a screw driver, robbed a petrol kiosk in Pahang Road here of $3OO yesterday Police are now tracing a Honda motor-cycle which bears a false registration number BT 2109 The gunman ana his accomplice132 words
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Article117 1968-01-04 11 PENANG Wed Many magazines in the reading rOcm at the Jefferson Centre in Beach Street were reported to have been mutilated with pictures cut out and pages torn. Jefferson Centre today sounded a warning that if such action were to continue. the magazines would be removed117 words
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Article53 1968-01-04 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Yang di-Pertuar. Agong ha; sent greeting* to the Chairman of the Revolution arv Council of the Union of Burma on the occasion of the country's Anniversary Day Celebrations The Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman also sent a similar message to the Burmese53 words
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Article43 1968-01-04 11 MUAR. Wed The Lions Club here ha? presented Christmas gifts to 40 child inmates of the Muar district hospital at Jalan Salleh here The presentation was made by Mrs. Dr. Hamzah. a vicepresident of the Muar Lions Club.43 words
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Article, Illustration34 1968-01-04 11 Eastern Sun pix.— Eastern Sun; pix. - 34 words
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238 1968-01-04 11 PENANG. Wed A physiotherapist, Mrs. Linda Crabtree, is now here to work full-time at the Spastic Childrens Centre in Green Lane following a bid by the Spastic Children's Association. Penang, through the U S Peace Corps and the Ministry of Welfare Services "The238 words
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Article100 1968-01-04 11 TAR AH. Wed Police today released the names of the three people w-ho died in a head-on collision between two cars, at the second mile Tapah-Cameron Highlands Road on NewYear’s Day. Thev were Chuah Tong Sin. 25. of Bertam New Village in the Cameron Highlands. Azahari bin100 words
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Article46 1968-01-04 11 MUAR. Wed. Mr. Lim Chan Chor. a former Alliance Town Councillor, was reelected chairman of the Muar Coffee Merchants' Association at its annual meeting recently. Other office-bearers are Vice-Chairman Mr. Ho ToOn Foo (re-elected) Treasurer: Mr Soh Siew Chiahg and Vice-Treasurer: Mr. Wong Teck Chin.46 words
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Article117 1968-01-04 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The number of Rotary Clubs spread round the world has now reached the 13.000 mark with the admission of a new member the Ro’ary Club of Sao Fidelis. Brazil. There are an estimated 622.000 Rotarians in these 13,000 clubs in 137 cOun r nes and117 words
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212 1968-01-04 11 MUAR, Wed. The state of flood waters in the upper reaches of the Muar River was described this morning as “stagnant” by the District Officer here, Enche Ibrahim bin Abdul Majid. More than 500 villagers including women and children who were evacuated from their212 words
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98 1968-01-04 11 IPOH. Wed Electrical mining instruments and other equipment kept in a store in Jaian Bendahara here were stolen yesterday. A tin miner. Choo Poon Yin. 29. found that entry into the store w*as made through the roof. The mining instruments stolen were valued at98 words
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Article94 1968-01-04 11 Penang. Wed The Minister of Local Government and Housing. Mr. Kha.v Kai BOh. will be holding discussions with the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. during his two-day visit to the island tomorrow. He will pay a courtesy call on the Governor, Tan94 words
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Article100 1968-01-04 11 PENANG. Wed. Three youths, one armed with a dagger, held up Chew Siew Kar. 36. and robbed him of $1,329 in cash and cheques along Victoria Street yesterday. Chew, who ow-ns a coconut oil mill in Bukit Mertajam, was about to get Into his100 words
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WORLD NEWS
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813 1968-01-04 5 Asian tourist chiefs take dim view RESTRICTING TRAVEL TO SAVE S(US) TOKYO, Wed. (UPI). Under-secretary of State Eugene Rostow arrived here last night for two days of intensive conferences with Japanese leaders to explain President Johnson's new save-the-dollar programme. He will plunge into813 words
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189 1968-01-04 5 DLNREITH. Indiana. H’ed. (Reuter) Chemical wa.fare experts were called in today to help deal with cvanide gas apparently leaking from a wrecked tanker following a train crash here last night. he experts were summi'ned from Fort Henry Harrison at Indianapolis alter 12 cows had189 words
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Article, Illustration35 1968-01-04 5 UPI radiophoto see story this page.— UPI radiophoto see story; this page. - 35 words
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Article248 1968-01-04 5 SAN ANTONIO. Texas, Wed. (UPI) Although it was almost 1 billion dollars below what he requested, President Johnson has signed into law a 2.295.700.000 dollars foreign aid appropriation smallest in the programme's history. The bill, which covers the fiscal year ending June 30. 1968. also contains248 words
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95 1968-01-04 5 JAKARTA. Wed (UPI) Indonesian Finance Minister Frans Seda has denied speculations that the Indonesian government is planning to take “drastic measures” in the monetary field to support its economic stabilization programme. Mr. Seda told the official news agency Antara that the monetary situation showed "good prospects”95 words
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285 1968-01-04 5 Wilson's pep talk fizzle LONDON. Wed. (UPI) Prime Minister Harold Wilson had called on citizens to do that bit extra to make Britain Great again But the first day of 1968 brought a wave of absenteeism unparalled in the nation's history. Tens of285 words
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Article158 1968-01-04 5 BONN. Wed. (Reuter) A special envoy from President Johnson told West German Foreign Minister Willy Brandt last night that the U.S. expects increased foreign exchange help from Bonn to protect the dollar and reduce America's trade deficit. Informed sources said Mr. Nicholas Katzenbach. US. Undersecretary of158 words
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Article167 1968-01-04 5 HONG KONG, Wed The British-owned South China Morning Post today published a new airmail newspaper designed to keep readers abroad informed on up-to-date events in Hong Kong. Entitled “H on g Kong Telegraph.” the four-page tabloid-sized weekly sells for one Hong Kong dollar a copy167 words
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Article43 1968-01-04 5 JAKARTA. Wed. (UPI) Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the East Java port city of Surabaja. the official news agency Antara reported today. Antara said in some parts of the city the water reached up to nearly two feet43 words
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195 1968-01-04 5 ATHENS. Wed. (Reuter) Greece's Deputy Prime Minister Stylianos Pattakos admitted last night that politicians of all shades of opinion were against the present regime, but declared that the people supported it. He told a press conference “All politicians, regardless of whether they are royalists,195 words
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Article82 1968-01-04 5 MANILA. Wed (Reuter) President Marcos of the Philippines has ordered an enlarged peace and order campaign by mobilising the entire armed forces in a drive against lawlessness. The President issued the instructions yesterday during the induction of three Brigadier Generals and a Navy Commodore at the Presidential82 words
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532 1968-01-04 5 CAPE TOWN. Wed. (Reuter) The brain haemorrhage that struck down Clive Haupt, whose heart now beats in Dr. Philip Blaiberg. came suddenly and without warning. Moments before he collapsed on the sand at Fish Hoek beach he had been laughing. He and532 words
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Article382 1968-01-04 5 PARIS. Wed (UPI) President de Gaulle is believed to be turning increasing attention to Asia. Diplomatic quarters noted that while French ambassador in Peking Lucien Paye last week conferred with Marshal Chen-Yi, the Chinese Vice-Premier and Foreign Minister, de Gaulle has summoned to Paris for consultations382 words
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Article164 1968-01-04 5 NEW DELHI. Wed (UPI) A 35-year-old Indian woman who already has nine children was reported to have given birth to quintuplets Delayed reports reaching here said the quintuplets were born Friday in Salem, in eastern Madras, to a woman identified only as Myli. wife of164 words
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Article107 1968-01-04 5 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reuter’) A group of Quakers filed suit here yesterday against a government ruling which prevents them from aiding North Vietnam and the National Liberation Front in South Vietnam. The suit, filed in Federal District Court by the Friends meeting of Washington on behalf of107 words
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Article181 1968-01-04 5 NORCO. California. Wed. (UPI) Rioting male inmates seized control of the state rehabilitation centre for narcotics offenders for more than two hours yesterday setting fire to three buildings and invading a women's dormitory before order could be restored. One rioter was killed Twelve persons were injured.181 words
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Article, Illustration223 1968-01-04 6 SAN ANTONIO, Texai, Wed. (UPI) President Johnson paid tribute yesterday to fighting men in South Vietnam while signing four measures he said would “lighten the load” of them and_thelr families. 'When I visited our fighting men in Southeast Asia just a223 words
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Article244 1968-01-04 6 SAIGON. Wed. (Reuter) South Vietnam's Interior Ministry has declined to extend the residence visas of Mr. Everett G. Martin, Newsweek’s bureau chief in Saigon and his wife, Linda, and he has been given a week to leave the country, the chief of the Immigration Department said here244 words
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Article88 1968-01-04 6 HONG KONG. Wed (UPI) Six buses were burned by anti-Maoists in Canton oh Monday night, two anticommunist. Chinese newspapers reported today. After the burning of the buses transportation came to a standstill in the South China city, the Hong Kong Times and the Hong Kong88 words
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Article124 1968-01-04 6 CARSON CITY, Nev. Wed. (UPI) Billionaire Howard Hughes has been fined “in excess of US$l,OOO by the State Gaming Commission for paying the taxes late, on one of his four Las Vegas casinos. Mr. Edward Bower* Executive Secretary of the Gaming Commission, yesterday confirmed124 words
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122 1968-01-04 6 Foot-and-mouth disease still in UK LONDON. Wed. (UPI) Just when experts were predicting Britain's hoif-and-mouth epidemic was under control and isolated, a new county was hit. Ministry of Agriculture officials said a herd of 200 cattle were slaughtered in Nottinghamshire when experts confirmed they had the disease. The case was122 words
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131 1968-01-04 6 CLEARWATER. Florida. Wed (Reuter). A new-ly-developed electronic shark repellent device for both individual and commercial use has been successfully tested on several species of sharks. Electromagnetic Industries Incorporated announced today. The device, using solid state circuitry permanently sealed in. mav be altered in size and shape131 words
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310 1968-01-04 6 OANGKOK, Wed. (Reuter). Economic co-operation between Taiwon and Thailand the JJ question of overseas Chinese residents will be main topics during a visit to Thailand which Nationalist Chinese Vice-President C. K. Yen begins tomorrow. Mr. Yen will have discussions with Thai310 words
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176 1968-01-04 6 CHICAGO. Wed. (UPI) Two more members of the Chicago police force were unmasked yesterday as members of the Ku Klux Klan. Ernest Semet, 32. and William Harvev PlOgger. 43 were named by Chicago Police Supt. James B Conlisk as member? of the racist organisation.176 words
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Article40 1968-01-04 6 WELLINGTON. Wed (Reu ter) New Zealand will issue a set of three starncs on May 7, commemorating the 23 rd anniversary of V.E. (Vlctorv In Europe) day and honouring members of the Armed Forces, the Postmaster-General announced40 words
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Article, Illustration56 1968-01-04 6 TOKYO, Wed. This land at Tokyo's Ginza street on which the cvlindershaped Sanai building stands is the highest priced in Japan, according to a report from Tax Administration Agency. A 3.3 square-metre lot by the Sanai now costs about US$3,OOO on the official price list, an increase56 words
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286 1968-01-04 6 WASHINGTON, Wed. (Reuter) The State Department said today it was seeking clarification of a new North Vietnamese statement expressing willingness to hold talks If the United States unconditionally ended Its bombing of the north Department spokesman Can Bartch told a press conference the286 words
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Article39 1968-01-04 6 SAINT NAZAIRE, France. Wed. (Reuter* A retired doctor, barred from driving because of his age. has riven away his immaculate 30-year-old Citroen car to the garage hand here who serviced it ever since it was new39 words
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Article112 1968-01-04 6 CHICAGO. Wed <UPI) The books started arriving before the Chicago public library opened toaay and by mid-morning they were coming in shopping bags and boxes, furtively dumped into containers marked deposit overdue books here It was Amnesty Day. The Chicago Library Board declared that aU112 words
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Article76 1968-01-04 6 WASHINGTON. Wed—A Presidential delegation to Asia to explain new U.S. foreign investment controls currently plans to visit only two countries Japan and Australia The State Department has said that the mission, headed bv Under-Secretary of State Mr Eugene Rostow. will finish its first stop in Tokyo76 words
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Article69 1968-01-04 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (Reuter) A spokesman of .the Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued the 448th “serious warning” against provocations by United States warships on two occasions, the New China News Agency reported yesterday. It quoted the spokesman as alleging that an American warship intruded into the territorial69 words
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Article54 1968-01-04 6 MANILA Wed. (Reuter) Mr. Alfonso Calalang. newly appointed governor of the Philippines Central Bank, has said that there “will neither be controls nor devaluation of the peso.” Mr. Calalang, after attending the Central Bank Monetary Board’s conference last night, told reporters that there was no need for54 words
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Article, Illustration276 1968-01-04 6 LONDON, Wed (UPI) Prime Minister Mr. Harold Wilson is trying to set up a “little summit” meeting In Moscow, perhaps late this month, to talk with Kremlin leaders on Vietnam and other issues. Informed sources said today. The sources said Mr276 words
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Article86 1968-01-04 6 JAKARTA. Wed. fUPD—■ The threat posed by increased world production, of synthetic rubber to IndOnsia and other natural rub-ber-producing countries is greater than ever, according to Agricultural Estates Minister Tojib Hadiwidjaja. Mr Hadiwidjaja said production of synthetic rubber has now reached 60 per cent of the86 words
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Article154 1968-01-04 6 RAE BARELI. Northern India, Wed (Reuter) Police today arrested 14 people who waved black flags and shouted “death to Mrs. Gandhi” as the Prime Minister drove through her own constituency of Rae Bareli today. Mrs. Gandhi flew In a helicopter Into Rae Bareli from Lucknow.154 words
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Article43 1968-01-04 6 HONG KONG. Wed (Reuter) Three American planes were shot down during raids over Hanoi today, the (North) Vietnam news agency reported. This brought to 2.688 the total number of U.S air losses over North Vietnam, the agency said.43 words
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278 1968-01-04 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (Reutef) The Vice Chairman of the Chinese National People's Congress standing committee Mr. Kuo Mo Jo has accused the Soviet Union of using “all sorts of despicable means” to sabotage the revolutionary struggle of Communist guerrillas in Thailand, the New278 words
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Article88 1968-01-04 6 PARIS, Wed. <UPI) A group of dissidents in the French Communist Party announced last night they had formed a pro-Chinesa “Marxist Leninist Communist Party of France.” A communique said that about 100 persons had organised the party during a Congress in Aix-En-Provenee Dec. 30 and 31. All88 words
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Article35 1968-01-04 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) The latest Cane Town heart transplant got the second prominent play in today’s morning newspapers due to America’s announcement of cutback in foreign spending. There were no editorial comments.35 words
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Article, Illustration27 1968-01-04 7 TWO SHEPHERDS from Abrut*i Mountain play Christmas carols on their bagpipes for a Babbo Natale (Santa Claus) in Rome's Piazza Narona. UPI photo— UPI photo - 27 words
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185 1968-01-04 7 RABAUL. New Britain. Wed. (Reuter) Windcarried ash from the erupting volcano on Mount Langila on the island of New Britain is causing natives to complain of throat and chest ailments. The senior volcanologist here. Dr. G. Daddano. said today lava which was flowing185 words
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Article91 1968-01-04 7 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) a 15-year-old boy drank ten pints of beer and six whiskies, then jumped into a friend's car and collided with two vehicles and a road sign before police caught up with him. a London court was told yesterday j The boy admitted driving with more91 words
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Article209 1968-01-04 7 JERUSALEM. Wed. (Reuter) A pipeline project to carry oil across Israel from the Gulf of Aquaba to the Mediterranean figures in budget estimates for 1968 69 tabled in the Israeli Knesset (parliament) today. The 42-Inch pipe from Eilat to Ashkelon. where the oil will be209 words
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Article130 1968-01-04 7 HAVANA. Wed (Reuter) Cuban Premier Fidel Castro today announced petrol rationing for private motorists and the strictest controls in state use of fuel following what he called a strategically dangerous depletion of the country's reserves He also officially admitted that other Cubans had died with Ernesto130 words
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Article164 1968-01-04 7 ST LOUIS. Wed «UPI) US Rep Thomas B Curtis. Republican Missouri. said yesterday that President Jnhnscn s decision to cut back private investment abroad is "too little, too late.’* Mr. Curtis is his party's ranking member on the joint economic committee and second ranking member164 words
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Article83 1968-01-04 7 BANGKOK. Wed (UPI) Prime Minister Thanorr. Kittikachorn has ordered government censors to consider banning films that are full of sex or sensational killing. He referred specifically to European made Westerns that seem to be composed of little more tha n one murder after another strung83 words
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Article138 1968-01-04 7 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Most newly wed* keep wedding presents in tbeir bottom drawer but British seaman Terrance Markie kept his 19-year-old bride in his because he could not afford her fare to England. Yesterday the adventure cost them each a £l5 fine plus £4138 words
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Article98 1968-01-04 7 HONG KONG. Wed (Reuter) Watch out for that cheap bottle of whisky it may be tea. This was the government's warning today to members of the public on the sale of adulterated or fake liquor bv "unscrupulous individuals" at this seasonal time of the rear. An official98 words
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Article53 1968-01-04 7 NEW YORK. Wed. (Reuter). The United States Treasury Department today reported a sharp increase in the number of counterfeit five dollar bills circulating in the New York c*ty and Metropolitan area. But a spokesman said the bogus bills being passed in stores and bars were53 words
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Article427 1968-01-04 7 Sixth rocket raid in year SAIGON, Wed. (UPI) Communist sharpshooters hidden in hills launched a thunderous rocket attack on America's giant airbase at Danang today. U.S. spokesmen said four Americans were wounded and three airplanes destroyed. An estimated 25 122 mm rockets, the same weapons the427 words
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Article159 1968-01-04 7 BATTLEFORD. Saskatchewan. Wed. (UPI) The prosecution reduced the charges against mass murder suspect Victor Ernest Hoffman, accused of the Aug. 15. 1967. slaving of seven persons in Shell Lake, Saskatchewan. Sene Kuiaba. Saskatchewan Director of Public Prosecution, said the reduction in charges from capital159 words
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Article152 1968-01-04 7 ATHENS Wed (UPI* The military regime today censored the New Year's message King Constantine sent to his people from Rome, where he fled following his failure to overthrow the government "We Greeks hold freedom and democratic government dearer than life itself" was deleted from the152 words
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Article141 1968-01-04 7 SAIGON. Wed (UPI* Sen. Edward M Kennedy of Massachusetts toured the Mekong delta south of Saigon by helicopter today. according to a US. mission spokesman. The spokesman said Mr Kennedy here to inspect relief programmes for civilian war victims, flew from Saigon to Can Tho. the141 words
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Article124 1968-01-04 7 HANOVER. N.H. Wed. (UPI) George Z. Dimitroff. Professor Emeritus of Asronomv at Dartmouth College and former superintendent of the Harvard University Observatory, died on Monnav at the age of 66. He was a member of Dartmouth's Astronomy Department for 20 years before retiring in June. 1966.124 words
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Article45 1968-01-04 7 WATERBURY, Conn.. Wed. (UPI) All classes today in the public schools of Waterbury were cancelled after teachers voted to begin a strike to protest the fact that contracts “have been signed but not honoured". The Waterbury Teachers Association voted last night to strike.45 words
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Article, Illustration247 1968-01-04 7 NEW DELHI. Wed. (Reuter) —Sheikh Abdullah, a former premier of Kashmir, freed yesterday after spending most of the last fourteen years in detention and restriction, said he hoped to be able to pick up the threads broken off by the death of Indian.—(UPl photo) - 247 words
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Article43 1968-01-04 7 TOKYO. Wed. (UPI) A record 722 ambulances were mobilised in Tokyo in New Year's day but there were no traffic deaths. Most of the calls were for emergency cases occurring at shrines and temples which were jammed with holiday visitors.43 words
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490 1968-01-04 14 England get fourth spot in poll p\RIS, Wed. fßeuter) The Soviet Union have superseded world champions England as Europe's top soccer nation. The Russians were yesterday rated leading European soccer country for 1967 in a rankings list published by the magazine ‘France-Football' and based on results490 words
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Article, Illustration192 1968-01-04 14 patrons in front of the main totalisator building (top picture) at Trentham racecourse, near Wellington, which will be visited by delegates to the Seventh Asian Racing Conference this month. Electrically-o p e r a t e d indicators. adjustable according to betting trends— N.Z. Infor-; mation Service pix. - 192 words
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Article91 1968-01-04 14 NOROCO, California. Wed. (Reuter) Some 1.800 drug addicts went on a rampage at the California rehabilitation centre here yesterday, burning buildings and hurling rocks and bottles before police brought the riot under control. Two inmates were shot and wounded and two others injured in the melee,91 words
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301 1968-01-04 14 NEW YORK. Wed. (Reutter) New York wants 5.000 extra policemen to help fight the "muggers’’ gangs of two or three youths w*ho swoop on pedestrians and rob them A group of hoodlums who went on a mugging spree recently left a trail of301 words
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294 1968-01-04 14 Greece’s problem not enough Greeks A THENS, Wed. (Reuter). Greece is worried because there are not enough Greeks. While most nations struggle to control population growth, the number of Greeks is falling because their women do not hare large enough families. The centre for demographic research at Athens University said294 words
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Article67 1968-01-04 14 SYDNEY. Wed (Reuter). A quick-thinking prisoner talked his way out of the cells at Sydney's Central Police station today. Questioned bv a constable in the exercise yard he said: “I’m an employee of the Public Works Department.” He was allowed to leave and it was 2067 words
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224 1968-01-04 14 VATICAN CITY. Wed, (Reuter) Five Bishops of Asia and the Far East were named by Pope Paul yesterday to serve on a committee of the Curia, the Romar Catholic Church’s Central Government. They are among the Diocesan Bishops and high-ranking224 words
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Advertisement310 1968-01-04 7 Shipping movemen ts EVERETT LINES EVERETT ORIENT LINE Deep tanks available for balk Heavy lift facilities on to 80 tons capaHtv. liquid rarin. Tor Bangkok Hong Ron|. Japan. Pusan: "MtHEATEVERETT" "AIGHEVERETT’’ For Calcutta Chittagong. Chalna. Rangoon: “TBOMASEVERETT” JOHNEVERETT" Singapore P S'ham Penang 12 13 Jan It) 11 Jan 8' 9310 words
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Article696 1968-01-04 8 mHE year 1968 is still a fresh new page in A Malaysian history. The country has put In a decade of merdeka behind it and is now embarked on the second decade of independence. What the future holds for the nation and its people is beyond the696 words
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Article, Illustration758 1968-01-04 8 PETER JOB - BY PETER JOB JAKARTA, Wed. (Reuter). The new year brings Indonesia's acting President General Suharto face to face with tne problem of establishing his "New Order" regime as a lasting Civilian-Military partnership. 1967 will be remembered as the year of President Sukarno’s downfall and758 words
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Article, Illustration273 1968-01-04 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, '’Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trials") /YLGA never thought sitting down in a chair could give rise to serious back injuries. She went to Jasper’c store to settle her bill. The store’s bookkeeper. Winifred, found difficulty in locating the file. As Winifred273 words
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Article645 1968-01-04 8 JOSEPH W. GRIGG - By JOSEPH W. GRIGG LONDON (UPI) The new year could well be the year of decision for Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Not that many Britons assert seriously that he Is on the political skids, but thoughtful commentators are predicting increasingly that unless he can pull Britain out645 words
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Article184 1968-01-04 8 As a Serviceman in the United States Army serving in Vietnam I was fortunate to be able to take an R. R to Kuala Lumpur. As a service your paper the Eastern Sun was delivered to my hotel room every morning. Although I did read most all184 words
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Article, Illustration331 1968-01-04 8 By IVAN ZVERINA UNITED NATIONS (UPI) The third pledging conference of the World Food Programme (WFP) will meet next Monday with a target of USS2OOm. for the years 1969 and 1970. The programme was launched on an experimental basis in January 1963 as a331 words
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Advertisement42 1968-01-04 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper THURSDAY, 21-B. Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/2 Penang Office I poll Office JANUARY. 4. 1968 39, lalan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Telephone: *****/6 t. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road. Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNEWS42 words
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345 1968-01-04 9 il/ASHINGTON, Wed. (Reuter) Administration officials said today that the new regulation on direct foreign investment by American business would be applied on a company-by-company basis. Each U.S. Company operating abroad will be told to halt any further Investment in Western Europe and South Africa and345 words
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448 1968-01-04 9 NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI) International Telephone and Telegraph Corp. (ITT) announced today it was abandoning plans to merge with American Broadcasting Companies. Inc. (ABC! because of “long delays” in federal approval. A spokesman for the company said that under the agreement of merger448 words
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60 1968-01-04 9 CANBERRA. Wed (UPI) Australia will provide India with A5917.000 (one million US dollars) under the Colombo Pla n to help establish six automatic bakeries, the External Affairs Minister Paul Hasluck announced today. The bakeries at Bombay. Madras, New Delhi. Calcutta Ahmedbad and Ernakulum60 words
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Article60 1968-01-04 9 DETROIT. Wed. (UPI) The Ford Motor Co., today announced price increases of 523 to $32 per car. similar to those announced last week by the other U.S automakers. All four major auto companies said prices were increased to cover shoulder harnesses, which by government order became standard60 words
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Article25 1968-01-04 9 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) —Money Quotations. HK56.060/6 0825 per US dollar for cash. HKS 14.45 per pound sterling. HK5285.75 per tael gold.25 words
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Article, Illustration131 1968-01-04 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The makers of world-famous AIWA portable radios and tape-recorders were here to survey the local market conditions. They were represented by the export manager. Mr. Hideshi Satoh. and the export division's representative, Mr. Isao Iricci. With the help of their local agents, Dunn Trading131 words
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148 1968-01-04 9 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Stock markets sagged for most of the day as dealers pondered the US moves to cut back overseas spending and the implications for the UK Economy. But towards the close leaders began to rally. News of a STG 100148 words
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Article52 1968-01-04 9 TOKYO. Wed. (Reuter* Japanese industry and commerce spent an estimated re-cord-breaking total of 495.200 million yen (about 532.440.000 sterling) on advertising last year, according to a survey by the Dentsu Advertising Agency. The survey indicated that electric appliances. foodstuff. cars and domestic supplies were the major52 words
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Article17 1968-01-04 9 WASHINGTON. Wed (Reuter) General Services Administration reported no sales of tin from stockpile today.17 words
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Article, Illustration272 1968-01-04 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. For East Curio Centre Ltd. have sent their executives abroad for collecting the widest range of splendid goods, handicrafts, curios, pearls, jewelleries and New Year gifts. The official inauguration of Far East Curio Centre Ltd. is scheduled soon. Far East Curio272 words
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Article105 1968-01-04 9 OSAKA. Japan. Wed. (UPl*—Official of Expo 70 say they may be fared with a shortage of doctors and nurses at the world exposition to be held in Osaka in 1970 An Expo *7O spokesman said “9.00 ft people became ill at the world exposition105 words
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82 1968-01-04 9 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter). Several million sterling was wiped off the market value of hotel shares on the London stock exchange today amid fears that President Johnson's dollar economy programme will hit BritainS tourist trade. Nearly two million ster- ling was clipped from the82 words
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113 1968-01-04 9 MONTREAL. Wed. (Reuter) Mr. Knut Hammarskjoeld, Director-Gene-ral of the International Air Transport Association, forecast today that the world's scheduled airlines would carry 210 million passengers in 1968. a 14 per cent increase over 1967. Mr. Hammarskloelri also predicted a 15 per pi. eagHßl an 18113 words
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Article22 1968-01-04 9 MADRID. Wed. (Reuter) Spain produced 280.000 cars and 95,000 industrial vehicles last year, according to figures released by manufacturer* here.22 words
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Article261 1968-01-04 9 Volkswagen sales fall by 7 WOLFSBURG. Germany. Tues. (UPI) Volkswagen sales dropped seven per cent to an estimated 9.3 billion marks (U. 5.52,325 million, £969 million) in 1967 despite a major recovery in the last half of the year, the West German Auto Concern reported today in a year-end survey.261 words
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Article75 1968-01-04 9 LONDON. Wed. Educational television broadcasting Is to be made easier with the Introduction of a completely new mobile unit. Capable of producing live or tape-recorded programmes “on location” in schools and colleges it has all the control facilities of a static studio system built into a 30-cwt75 words
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192 1968-01-04 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Investors returned from the long weekend in an expansive mood yesterday, pushing prices higher in active trading. President Johnson’s proposals to limit the outflow of gold met with mixed reaction. On the one hand, many investors thought the192 words
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Article86 1968-01-04 9 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) European demand for the dollar marked fairly active foreign exchange markets today and the sterling-dollar rate fell back to 2.4033. The Canadian dollar was dearer at 2.5981. After fluctuating through the morning many continental currencies still favoured London fairly sharply near midday. The86 words
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68 1968-01-04 9 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Britain’s gold and dollar reserves fell by 100 million sterling in December to 1,123 million sterling, the Finance Ministry announced today. Most of the loss tvas accounted for by payment to the United States and Canada of 92 million sterling68 words
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Article74 1968-01-04 9 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) London rubber market closed quiet with spot 17f —181/16. SETTLEMENT HOUSE Feb. 17-15/16 18-1/18 March 18-1/16 18-1/3 April 18-3/16 18-3/8 Apr/June 18-5/16 18-7/18 Oct/Dec. 18-13/16 18-15/16 Jan/Mar 18-15/16 19-1/16 Apr/June 19-1/16 19-1/4 July/Sept 19-3/16 19-3/8 Oct/Dec. 19-5/16 19-1/2 Jan/March 19-7/16 19-5/8 Apr/June 19-9/16 19-3/474 words
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135 1968-01-04 9 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) Indonesian Finance Minister Frans Seda has moved to quash strong rumour* that the government is planning to devalue the rupiah, the official Antara news agency reported today. It quoted Dr. Seda as saying at a New Year reception that the government135 words
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Article32 1968-01-04 9 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) The tin market held steady with turnover of 140-tons spot buyers 1,345 sellers 1,346 business 1,344 1,346. Threemonths buyers 1,344 sellers 1,344-1/2. Business 1.344 1,344-1/2. Settlement 1.346.32 words
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Article, Illustration388 1968-01-04 12 r I have money and the chance to travel about, I would like to visit Japan. It has giant skyscrapers, beautiful hotels, historic spots and fine cinemas. The towns Hiroshima and Nagasaki had been destroyed by the atomic bombs in the Second World War.388 words
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Article, Illustration368 1968-01-04 12 THE rays of the morning tun awoke me. I got up wearily taking my bowl and mat which were my only belonging and left the ruins of the temple. I trudged along the lane feeling miserable and hungry. The rays of the368 words
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Article, Illustration260 1968-01-04 12 ACTIVITIES one indulges in during one’s leisure are termed as hobbies. Hobbies put an end to monotony and keeps a person busy. Everyone, young or old. has a hobby of his own. Among the more popular ones are reading, painting and fish-rearing. Reading is. perhaps, the favourite260 words
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Article, Illustration549 1968-01-04 12 THE Chinese New Year Is the most important of all the Chinese celebrations. Chinese people a’l over the world celebrate this aus vicious occasion in a typical Chinese way Howpver. each year is given the name of one of these animals: Rat. ox. tiger, hare, dragon, snake,549 words
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Article, Illustration334 1968-01-04 12 IN the past travel was considered an essential part of education. Many people realised the value of travel and went out to other countries in search of knowledge. A man’s education was not completed until he visited foreign lands. Travel increase? our knowledge of foreign lands334 words
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Article, Illustration527 1968-01-04 12 ABOUT noon on Dec. 30. 1960, my family of six shifted to a remote village Durian Chondong, Muar, because my father was transferred to teach in the village school. That day we took a taxi to Bukit Kepong. 38 miles from Muar. We had to cross a527 words
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Article, Illustration476 1968-01-04 12 IT was during the previous holrdays that we decided to organise a hunt in the jungle near Bekok, a small town not far from Tangkak. On that fine morning we assembled at one of the hunter's houses. We were well equipped with provisions, and we476 words
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Article, Illustration437 1968-01-04 12 I SAT down on the ground and let my mind rove away to that particular day when I near’y lost my life, had it not been for nw friend, Shirin. It had been a rainy day. It was still drizzling a bit when I looked437 words
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Article, Illustration294 1968-01-04 12 FROM the very first year I entered school till the present Form Two. I have been taught by different teachers of various races and characters. Some were friendly and diligent, others were solemn and strict. But the teacher l like best is my present teacher294 words
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Advertisement161 1968-01-04 12 NEW ESSAY CONTEST FOR THOSE WHO ARE 14 AND UNDER THE EASTERN SUN’S new essay writing contest for bovs and girls of 14 and under appears in this page every Thursday. One of the objects of this contest is to encourage young boys and girls to express themselves properly. And161 words
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3217 1968-01-04 13 Q: My father had an operation for cancer of the Intestine and responded well for a time. Then symptoms returned and he was hospitalized for more tests. They showed nothin? but within a month he died. The immediate cause was bronchopneumonia, but the autopsy showed3,217 words
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Article, Illustration11 1968-01-04 13 OWL-eyed Trasier from the Philippines Statistics 5 inch 3½ oz primate.11 words
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Article346 1968-01-04 13 Patrick Massey - By Patrick Massey LONDON, (Reuter) Competition is hotting up in the business of selling off England piece by tiny piece. Just a few miles from Royal Windsor Castle are 43.560 pocket-handkerchief sized patches of land on sale to Americans at $lO, or three346 words
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Advertisement274 1968-01-04 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisements can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore. S.S. MUBARUK b Brothers. 63, Bras Basah Road, and 2, Maiu Avenue. Serangoon Carden Estate. Singapore. TAY BUAN CUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET 83, East Coast Road. Singapore 15. Tel: *****9 HAMIEM STORE.274 words
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Advertisement80 1968-01-04 14 Advertiser’s Name Address—... Telephone N 0.....———..... Number of 1n5erti0n5......... Date(s) Requested Cost ft'Btnl not erromesn* tee? eeSet s ir.o./cknit/Cuk ndo»<i Ca<h nul be rt|litnrt. Chr*ecs etc. boald be *rosted Classified advertisements may be handed at the following addresses: KOALA LUMPUR: 39 |ALAN SULTAN, TELS: *****/6 tPCH:. 8-10 TATLOCK ST., TEL:80 words
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343 1968-01-04 15 Albert Johnson - By Albert Johnson oA PORE, Wed. The Singapore Sports Council will hold a "sports seminar" in the island-Republic in June this year. Sunsport reliably understands that the seminar the first such project to be inaugurated here was the brainchild by the Minister343 words
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Article114 1968-01-04 15 LONDON. Wed fßeuter) Howard Wmstone last night moved into new training headquarters for the final stages of his preparation for his world featherweight title fight with Mltsunori Seki. of Japan, in London on January 23. Wmstone. the British champion. sparred five rounds with welterweight Alan Couch114 words
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386 1968-01-04 15 TOKYO Wed (Reuter) The powerful United States' youngsters dominated world swimming in 1967. setting 52 of the 73 new world records recognised during the year Mr Shoji Kiyokawa. secretary of the International Swimming Federation <FTNA), noted this American dominance in386 words
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Article105 1968-01-04 15 LONDON. Wed ißeuter) A soccer referee partly blinded in a fight with a footballer has been awarded £1.750 by Britain's Criminal Injuries Compensation Board The 28-year-old referee, who was not named In yesterday s report from the Board, ordered a man off the field during a105 words
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Article, Illustration33 1968-01-04 15 The flame for the Winter Olympics arrived at Athen's Stadium on Dec. 18 en route for Grenoble, France, where the games are being held. Athletes had brought it from Mount Olympus UPI photo— UPI photo - 33 words
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480 1968-01-04 15 LESLIE NAKASHIMA - By LESLIE NAKASHIMA TOKYO, Wed. (UPI). The president of the Japan Boxing Association (JBA), composed of owners of Japanese Boxing Clubs, has dismissed os "ridiculous" charges by a Philippine boxing official that Filipino fighters ore not getting a fair deal in Japan. JBA president Fuji480 words
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293 1968-01-04 15 HONG KONG, Wed. (Reuter) Hong Kong footballers will not bo competing in the pre-Olympic tournament scheduled to he held in Bangkok this month because they have been refused sanction by the local Amateur Sports Federation and Olympic Committee (ASF and OC). The293 words
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Article85 1968-01-04 15 PERTH. Wed (Reuter* Australian Mrs. Margaret Court continued her tennis comeback bv beating American Ma ry Ann Eisel 4-6. 6-0, 13-11 in a gruelling 150-minute women's singles quarter-final at *he Western Australian championships here today. Mrs. Court, who as Miss Margaret Smith won the Wimbledon title85 words
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270 1968-01-04 15 WINNIPEG. (Canada). Wed UPI>. A “tired" Swedish hockey team lost its second game in a row in the world invitational hockey tournament last night to Russia. 3-0. With an inexperienced defence and a weary offence, the Swedes managed to keep the game from270 words
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341 1968-01-04 15 BRIDGETOWN, (Barbados), Wed. (Reuter). Cricket balls brought from London by Jim Parks will be used in the match starting here today between M.C.C. and the West ladies Board of Control President's XI. Parks obtained them on behalf of former341 words
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262 1968-01-04 15 NEW ORLEANS Wed. (UPI) Australians John Newcombe and his Davis Cup teammate Tony Roche yesterday signed professional contracts with World Championship Tennis Inc'. WCT President David F. Dixon called Newcombe’s contract ‘the biggest in the history of professional tennis'’ No exact figures were262 words
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160 1968-01-04 15 WELLINGTON, New Zealand. Wed. (Reuter) Central Districts, the defending Plunket Shield champions. ended the second dav’s play in their match against Canterbury well placed to take the lead in this season's series. Central Districts were 94 for two in reply to Auckland's first160 words
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Article199 1968-01-04 15 MONTE CARLO. Wed (UPI>. Some 220 cars will compete in the 37t'n Monte Carlo Automobile rally Jan. 13-27, officials announced. The cars, representing nunufarturers all over the world, will be driven across Europe bv aces from 21 countries The cars will leave from seven199 words
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189 1968-01-04 15 ZURICH. (Switzerland:)'. Wed (Reuter) Films of the stormy World Soccer Club championship play-off in Montevideo between Glasgow Celtic and Racing Bueno* Aires two months ago confirmed the referee's report, a FI F A spokesman said her®, today Dr Helmut Kaeser. secretarygeneral of the189 words
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Article, Illustration32 1968-01-04 16 Ace West German athletic coach Friedel Schimer (left) seen giving useful tips to world record decathlon holder Kurt Bendlin. The coach has groomed scores and scores of decathlon athletes in his country.32 words
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354 1968-01-04 16 GLASGOW, Wed. (Reuter) —A goal three minutes from the end by Danish right back Kai Johansen enabled Glasgow Rangers to snatch a 2-2 draw against their traditional rivals, Celtic, in the Scottish football league yesterday. Celtic. European Cup holders, looked to have354 words
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Article62 1968-01-04 16 WARSAW Wed <Reuter> French ?ki«-r Jean -O'.a id* Killy has been voted top European Sportsman of 1967 in a poll conducted amongst 22 European news agencies by the Polish official News Agency PAP Second and third places went to West German athletes Kurt Bendlin. decathlon world62 words
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Article349 1968-01-04 16 Scottish football league tables after yesterday's matches were: DIVISION ONE: P W D L T A Pts Glasgow Rangers 13 15 3 0 49 15 33 Glasgow Celtic 18 14 3 1 52 17 31 Hibernian 19 10 3 5 35 22 23 Hearts of Midlothian 19349 words
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302 1968-01-04 16 SEREMBAN Wed The Negri Sembilan Hockey Association under the new leadership of Mr. J J. Raj Jnr. are determined to make 1968 a year to remember. An early start for the hockey season has been envisaged The Competitions Comm ttee which302 words
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Article199 1968-01-04 16 MALACCA. Wed. —Malacca schoolboy Sonny Chong reeC,...eu as o e of Malaysia's most premising fencer took the honours in two events in the annual Malacca Open S'uaen s renting Champions. l.rs held at -he AngloC.u.l :zs School at Tranq »aa Road here. .Sonny ng199 words
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Article111 1968-01-04 16 MONT-DE-MARSAN. < France'. Wed <UPI> Guy Boniface. 30. a French rugby union star who played in 32 International matches, died on Monday from injuries received in a car crash on Sunday Boniface was en route home in a car driven by teammate Claude Bercowttz after111 words
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445 1968-01-04 16 PARIS, Wed. (Reuter). The French sports Daily L'Equipe yesterday proposed an "international court" to try offending soccer players in matches between teams of different countries. The newspaper als>o suggested the setting up of a specially trained elite panel of referees to take charge445 words
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Article, Illustration51 1968-01-04 16 Eric Tabarly (right), a French naval officer, was first across the finish line in his schooner, Pen Duick III in the recent Sydney to Hobart race. The 37-foot New Zealand sloop, Rainbow 11, was declared the provisional winner of the handicap. Pen Duick was beaten into second place in this51 words
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868 1968-01-04 16 MELBOURNE. Wed. (Reuter) Australia crushed India by an innings and four runs with a dav-and-a-half to spare on the fourth day of the Second Cric- ket Test here today. A magnificent captain's Innings of 85 by the Nawab of Pataudi868 words
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Article46 1968-01-04 16 MANILA. Wed (Reuter' The First Asian Mens Soft* ball Championships will b« held in Manila starting Feb ruarv 3. sports officials aiv nounced here today. Five countries will participate in the nine-day tournament. They are Japan, Taiwan Singapore. Hong Kong and the Philippines.46 words