Eastern Sun, 15 January 1968
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Title Section24 1968-01-15 1 Eastern Sun rnffepenJenf National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION ft Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 530 Monday, 15 January 1968. ft MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents24 words
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333 1968-01-15 1 LONDON, Sun (Reuter) Singapore Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew held talks with business leaders and members of Britain's two main political parties here today. First he saw two backbenchers in the ruling Labour Party, Mr. Roy Roebuck and Mr Alan Lee Williams. Then he333 words
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Article568 1968-01-15 1 LEE: A LIFE DEATH MATTER I’ll just have to hire mercenaries if Britain goes out too fast’ London. Sunday, (Reuter UPI) CINGAPORE Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew said last night he would have to hire mercenaries to defend his country if Britain pulled out its forces too quickly. "If you568 words
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Article, Illustration529 1968-01-15 1 LONDON, Sun. (Reuter). Commonwealth Secretary George Thomson returned here today from his mission to South-east Asia, Australia and New Zealand, where he has been explaining Britain's plans to quicken her defence rundown in the Far East. He reiterated at the— UPI radiophoto. - 529 words
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Article174 1968-01-15 1 /"’iAPE TOWN. Sun. (RruL/ ter) Dr Philip Blaiherg, now in his 12th day with a coloured man’s heart heating inside him. maintained his satisfactory progress today and will henceforth be allowed to sleep better. Up to yesterday the 58-year-old CaDe Town dentist has been disturbed every174 words
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Article45 1968-01-15 1 PALO ALTO. California. Sun. (Reuter) Heart transplant patient Mike Kasperak had a threehour blood exchange transfusion last night after suffering a serious setback. Kasperak, who received the heart of housewife. Virginia White a week ago. is semi-conscious and still on the critical list.45 words
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239 1968-01-15 1 VIETNAM JAKARTA. Sun. (IPI) Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos revived his suggestion today for an all-Asian conference with Indonesia perhaps playing the major role to help bring about peace in Vietnam. Replying to questions after speaking before the Foreign Correspondents Club of Jakarta. Mr.239 words
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Article31 1968-01-15 1 HONG KONG. Sun. (Reuter) High wind fanned a blazing fire through a crowded squatter colony here today. destroying about 100 of the tinder-dry huts perched on a hillside.31 words
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143 1968-01-15 1 SAIGON, Sun. (Reuter) An American Marine convoy lumbering along the main road stretching from South Vietnam’s northernmost town of Dong Ha to the border of neighbouring Lads was ambushed yesterday by the Vietcong and 19 Marines were killed and 60 wounded. A U.S. military143 words
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Article60 1968-01-15 1 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Britain's Arctic spell eased spectacularly overnight as heavy rain and a widespread thaw washed thousands of tons of snow away A motoring organisation spokesman said: “Thera has been a rapid thaw generally.” Only three major roads In the country were still blocked all60 words
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191 1968-01-15 1 Dentists will tell you how more teeth are lost from gum troubles than from any other cause. In fact, gum troubles attack 4 out of 5 people. Certain danger signs are gums which are sore or tender to touch, or gums that191 words
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Miscellaneous14 1968-01-15 1 LADIES DAY A f <S7 31 m *'Oh no! Not six o'clock already l*'14 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article279 1968-01-15 2 First ten due on Tuesday from U.S. KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The first of the ten Sikorsky helicopters of the Royal Malaysian Air Force is expected to arrive at Port Swettenham from the United States, on Tuesday. It will be off-loaded onto the dockside and assembled there279 words
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124 1968-01-15 2 PENANG. Sun A fashion parade, staged by 14 student dental nurses from the Dental Training School highlighted the graduation dance held at the school here last night. Among the eye-catchers, were Miss Nguen Thih Thanh from South Vietnam In her national costume. Miss Julia124 words
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Article55 1968-01-15 2 PENANG. Sun— A young Sikh, was found hanging from a tree behind the Government quarters along Burmah Road yesterday. He had an imitation diamond ring on his hand. No foul play was suspected. The police would appreciate any information on Sikhs missing from their homesThe body has55 words
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Article, Illustration197 1968-01-15 2 SINGAPORE, Sun. A former Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Malaya will be the new head of the Economic Development Board's Industrial Research Unit later this month. He is Dr Leong Peng Cheong who will be taking over from Dr. Arthur Rajaratnam197 words
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Article164 1968-01-15 2 KOTA KINABALU. Sun The Lands and Surveys Department in conjunction with the Statistics Department, will conduct a survey early this year to determine the pattern of future land use in the Penampang area. This was disci osea by a spokesman for the Ministry of Natural164 words
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Article, Illustration116 1968-01-15 2 V ne Up J at Rl h Australian Scout Jamboree Jindalee. Brisbane which began on 2Rth Dec19<,< and cnded on January <th, 19b8. After a few days in the camp they were mates and went tor«|h »n, r i a Tu I a S fan P,clured r116 words
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Article, Illustration26 1968-01-15 2 Visiting Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos exchange gifts with Indonesian Acting President Gen. Suharto at Freedom Palace a few hours after Marcos’ arrival in Jakarta- UPI Photo.— UPI Photo. - 26 words
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458 1968-01-15 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. On 11 th January, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) approved a project under which the Government of Malaysia will receive assistance valued, at Ms3.B million in creating favourable conditions for investment in forest industries in West458 words
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Article238 1968-01-15 2 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun.— Chinese business and community leaders yesterday donated $5.95" cash towards Johore's 80.000 flood victims. At a meeting, the leaders also decided to form a ••Johore Bahru Chinese Associations Flood Relief Committee.” The Committee, headed by Dato Wong Shee Fun. will collect further donations238 words
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Article128 1968-01-15 2 PENANG, Sun. The importance of blood transfusion as a form of public service was stressed by the Chairman of Community Services. Mr. Hwang Hong Shi. during a talk and demonstration on blood transfusion held by the State Youth Council at the Civic* Centre here yesterday afternoon.128 words
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Article85 1968-01-15 2 PENANG. Sun. The State Youth Council, Penang, will entertain the smaller children of St. Nicholas Home for th® Blind to a picnic party at the Botanical Gardens at 4 pm. next Sunday. The project was being organised as a part of the community services programme85 words
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Article, Illustration135 1968-01-15 3 SINGAPORE. Sun There slie went on the floor wriggling and “fruggin;;” in one of the most pulsating LatinAmericam dances ever performed in Singapore. The audience was kept In silent admiration at first as she continued displaying her magnificent figure to the exotic “boom,135 words
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Article, Illustration259 1968-01-15 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. —The owner of what is believed to be a "rare" $lO Straits Settlements currency note is anxious for mo r information about its issue and volue. Arcowdine to the owner. M r V. Sohrielo, a collector of note* and coins there is an air;259 words
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94 1968-01-15 3 KOTA KINABALU. Sun. The Sabah Branch of the Bank Negara. Malaysia- has been given a new site by the State Government for its proposed new officeThe place is near the law court building here. Disclosing this yesterday, the Deputy Governor of Bank Negara.94 words
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Article43 1968-01-15 3 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun. ThetMentri Besar. Dato Haji Othman Mohamed Sa'at. will officially declare open the physiotherapy centre, lep- rosarium, at Tampoi on Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. He will later visit the leprosy rehabilitation centre near the Tampoi Mental Hospital.43 words
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217 1968-01-15 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. Since the Government won the general election in the Geylang constituency in 1963, there has been a tremendous improvement in the area. This was stated by Enche Rahmat Kenap. MP. for Geylang Serai, when he spoke at Jalan Übi Community217 words
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194 1968-01-15 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. C. K. Tang »S> Ltd., one of the Republic's leading departmental stores is organising a simple, yet stimulating Chinese New Year “ang pow” contest ■with prizes amounting to $9OO for its customers. The contest is open to anyone who shops at the194 words
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Article50 1968-01-15 3 PENANG. Sun. Ttvo robbers. waylaid a man along lonely York Road last night and robbed him of his cigarette lighter, valued $2O. He was on his way home when the robbers confronted him and demanded for money. They fled after taking the lighter from the man's pocket.50 words
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Article74 1968-01-15 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. About 50 military personnel will take part in an exercise in the area of Lim Chu Kang Road, Chua Chu Kang Road and south of 17| m.s.. Jurong Road. The exercise which will begin tomorrow, will also be hed on Wednesday and Saturday It will be74 words
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Article52 1968-01-15 3 10 a m. 5.30 p m. Exhibition of children's books at Lecture Hall of National Library. Stamford Road. 7.30 pm Tamil Festival at National Theatre. Clemenceau Avenue. 7.30 pm. Free film ».hows by Ministry of Culture at R AF Seletar Quarters. Kamoong Reteh. Yook Kiau School and Kampong52 words
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Article, Illustration147 1968-01-15 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. Two mini-skirted members of W.R.A.F. joined the reception given to mark No. 215 Squadron's disbandment at R A.F. Changi. Singapore. During the party, they went to the flight-line to look at one of the squadron's twin-boom four-engined Argosys which will he returning to147 words
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Article, Illustration217 1968-01-15 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. The President of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Soon Peng Yam. said today that Singapore offered the best service to various countries all over the world dealing with her in commerce and trade. Mr. Soon disclosed this today when he217 words
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97 1968-01-15 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. —The Singapore Family Planning and Population Board will hold a family planning lecture and demonstration in the National Language at Still Road Maternal and Child Health Clinic at 5.30 pm tomorrow. The lecture and demonstration will include a film show It will97 words
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Article75 1968-01-15 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. A youth, Chua Teo Chua. 13. was reported drowned in a pond at Ko Sek Lim Road this morning. Chua went for a swim with 10 other boys at about 10 am. today. About an hour later, one of his friends realised that Chua75 words
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253 1968-01-15 4 KAMPAR, Sun. A sampan with three students on board capsized in the rapids of the Kinta River near the Tronoh Mines, six miles from here yesterday. The three occupants were thrown into the swirling water. One of them was drowned. He was253 words
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355 1968-01-15 4 JAMAL ALI - Khir Johari on the biggest ‘sins By JAMAL ALI BALING, Sun. The Minister of Education, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari today described communalism and religious sentiment as the biggest "sins." In a multi-racial country like Malaysia, the people should not commit themselves and advocate the practice of communalism and religious sentiment355 words
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446 1968-01-15 4 MAUREEN LEE - 'Something in exchange' By MAUREEN LEE KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The wife of a German surgeon said today that she was prepared to give something in exchange to the thieves for 25 pieces of jewellery which they stole from her house446 words
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165 1968-01-15 4 IPOH. Sun The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan and the Tengku Ampuan left for Seremban here this afternoon by rail a* the end of their threedav unofficial visit. Bidding the Yang dtPertuan Bes?r and the Tengku Ampuan farewell was the Perak Chief165 words
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Article49 1968-01-15 4 IPOH. Sun. Two men. armed with daggers held up a courting couple at the Coronation Park last night and relieved them of rash and personal effects totalling si6s. The victims were Cheng Ah Lek. 23 and his nineteen-year-old girlfriend The robbers came on a motor-cycle.49 words
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256 1968-01-15 4 Singapore, s u n. The opening of the Eastern Emporium tomorrow will be a boon to connoisseurs of Chinese food. This is because the Emporium will import freshlykept food from China, including many varieties of vegetables and sea-food. To ensure that the freshness256 words
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127 1968-01-15 4 PENANG, Sun. Harmony and unity among the people should be strengthened so that trouble makers cannot create trouble and threaten the peace of the nation. This was said by State Assemblyman, Enche Aziz Ibrahim, at the Goodwill get-together held at the Sungei Glugor Community127 words
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760 1968-01-15 10 I ONDON, Sun. (Reuter). Three of Britain's main Sunday news* papers, The Observer, Sunday Times and Sunday Telegraph, carry photographs on their front pages today of Singapore's Premier Lee Kuan Yew, here on a lone bid to defer withdrawal of British forces760 words
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Article, Illustration36 1968-01-15 10 away Sa 100™ 1 hei 1 h 0"• S n a P° re S»'ing krishna Mission Boys’ Home Donation Draw to fhe winder Mr* Looking on is the Sales Manager, Universal Car*Ltd.36 words
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373 1968-01-15 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. Technical and vocational training at the Teachers' Training College will be reorganised with assistance of funds from the United Nations. The United Nations Development Programme has just announced details of its 53.3 million aid to Singapore to assist the technical373 words
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Article, Illustration190 1968-01-15 10 SINGAPORE Sun This group of teenagers gave up thPir Sunday leisure to paint and clean up one of the rooms at the Retarded Children's Association temporarv centre at Pasir Panjang today. They are part of a group of about 50 students from St190 words
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Article, Illustration129 1968-01-15 10 SINGAPORE, Sun. Monsoon rain couldn’t dull th e happy smiles of Flying Officer Richard Duckenfield and Miss Joanna Le Cheminant after their wedding at St. George's Church. R.A.F. Changi here recently. More than 8 inches of rain fell in the two days before but so no-one129 words
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74 1968-01-15 10 LONDON, Sun (Reuter) A crash programme of British military aid to help Singapore develop it* own defences may result from talks here between Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Mr. Lee was today preparing for vital discussion with Mr. Wilson74 words
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Article42 1968-01-15 10 SINGAPORE. Sun The Public Works Department Club last night entertained Mr and Mrs RI Barker to a farewell dinner at the clubhouse at Ka’lang Bas:n Mr. Barker, an engineer at the PWD, is retiring from the Department shortly.42 words
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220 1968-01-15 10 Jurong Shipyard's big bonus scheme -Low SINGAPORE. Sun The Increasing “sales value” of the Jurone Shipyard since it came into operation four years ago was reviewed by its Deputy General Manager and F nancial Manager. Mr. Low Guan Onn. last night. Speaking at the shipyard s second annual dinner. Mr220 words
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104 1968-01-15 10 SINGAPORE. Sun Malaysian and international tourists entering Singapore from Johore Bahru, will now he greeted with a large sign at "he Woodlands end of the Johore Causeway. b*H-board saying “SELAMAT DATAnG. WELCOME TO SINGAPORE" is painted in red with a white background using the104 words
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Article, Illustration441 1968-01-15 5 ANTHONY CHIA - WIDE RANGE OF CHINA-MADE PRODUCTS ON SALE Men behind the organisation By ANTHONY CHIA rpHE EASTERN EMPORIUM LTD. will be officially opened of noon today by Mr. Soon Peng Yam, President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This will prove to be a boon to441 words
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WORLD NEWS
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188 1968-01-15 6 CHICAGO, Sun (Reuter). Under-Secretary of State Nicholas Katzenbach said today Western Europe must undertake more of the responsibilities and costs of world leadership, and the United States must assume a less dominant role in NATO. In prepared remarks to the Adlai Stevenson Institute here,188 words
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223 1968-01-15 6 MIAMI, Sun. (U PI) Police charted a 25-year-old ironworker with murder in the robbery-slaying last Sunday of wealthy former tennis star I. H. (IKE) Macy. Daniel R. Chasteen of Miami was charged with armed robbery and first degree murder. Others were being sought in the223 words
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Article88 1968-01-15 6 BELIZE, British Honduras. Sun (Reuter) A stick of dynamite with a detonating device was found by police beneath the private residence of Prime Minister George Prince today. A government statement said the "would-be assassin was scared away without being able to carry through his nefarious plan88 words
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Article121 1968-01-15 6 ROTTERDAM. Sun. (Reuter) Firemen fought desperately here last night trying to prevent a blare of thousands of tons of aircraft fuel from spreading in an industrial area. The flames threatened to jump to nearby tanks of poisonous acrylnytryl. a highly inflammable materials, in the Botlek121 words
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49 1968-01-15 6 CHADBOURN. North Carolina. Sun. (Reuter) Police today ordered the evacuation of residents here after a train carrying bombs and ammunition was derailed. Police said no injuries had been reported and there was little information immediately available. There are about 2.590 residents in Chadbourne49 words
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74 1968-01-15 6 MISS Teen U.S.A., Sandra Jones (right extends her congratulations to pretty 17-year-old, Sachiko Yamanaka, a high school student from Yokohama, when she was crown Japan’s Miss Teen '68 in Tokyo last week. Miss Teen ’68 Japan won the finals in which 24 Japanese girls, aged 14 to 18, from all74 words
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49 1968-01-15 6 IN TOKYO 200 students clash with police near US Embassy on Friday to protest the arrival of US N-powered aircraft carrier (top) while in SAN FRANCISCO Police club a male and female rioters outside hotel where Secretary of State Dean Rusk was speak- ing on Friday. UPI Radio photo.— UPI Radio photo. - 49 words
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Article408 1968-01-15 6 NEW YORK Sun. (Reuter). With heart transplants likelv to become more frequent in future an international panel of heart surgeons met here in December to thrash out the ethical implications of heart transplants. American heart surgeon. Dr Jacob Zimmerman, of New York’s St. Barnabas Hospital408 words
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Article77 1968-01-15 6 GUATEMALA CITY. Sun (Reuter) Miss Guatemala of 1959. a political prisoner under the former regime of President Enrique Pralta. has been found beaten to death, police said today. The body of Rogelia Cruz Martinez was discovered under a bridge 50 miles from Gutemala City. Relatives77 words
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Article89 1968-01-15 6 SAIGON. Sun. (UPI) Thousands of U S. infantrymen around Saigon yesterday went looking for Communist guerrillas who posed a threat to the capital city. Although the Americans pushed two offensives south and east of Saigon, they failed to find the main body of Vietcong reported in89 words
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Article68 1968-01-15 6 STOCKHOLM Sun. (UPI) Three more Americans who deserted military service have fled to Stockholm to join 13 other deserters. The latest three, a sailor and two soldiers say they are not deserters, but refugees. At a news conference yesterday they announced they have asked neutral68 words
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Article65 1968-01-15 6 ATHENS. Sun (Reuter) A Greek woman, who claims to be over 130. attributes her long life to a strict rejection of sex relations. “It seems that in the same way as I had renounced men. death has renounced me,” the Athens news agency quoted her as65 words
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Article300 1968-01-15 6 JAKARTA. Sun. (ITI). Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos said today the nations of Southeast Asia must work together for economic development and secnritv or risk instability for the whole region. Mr Marcos addressed the foreign correspondents Club of Jakarta on the last full day of his300 words
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Article369 1968-01-15 6 LONDON, Sun. (UPI) Europe lay shlverlnf yesterday under winter’s white mantle and the bone chilling cold brought traffic chaos and other attendent miseries. In Moscow, the Soviet news agency Tass said that Soviet weather satellites had spotted a powerful cyclonic storm racing toward the369 words
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172 1968-01-15 6 THE ABORTED RED COUP JAKARTA. Sun. (Reuter) —a senior Indonesian soldier has said that the death of some 100.000 Indonesian Communists in the bloody aftermath of the country's 1965 abortive Communist coup was not in vain, Indonesia's Antara News Agency reported today. General172 words
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Article226 1968-01-15 6 PARIS. Sun. (UPI) You can now ski on the rooftops of Paris. You don’t even need to bring skis, poles, boots or mittens. Everything is provided free of charge. And there does not have to be any snow. All you need are strong nerves and226 words
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Article92 1968-01-15 6 NEW YORK. Sun (UPI) A federal jury on Friday night convicted a ChineseAmerican of defrauding eight persons of U *****,000 by posing as a friend of Generalissimo Chiang KaiShek. Thomas Kee Ming Hsu. 49. of New York City, w?as found guilty on 11 counts of fraud.92 words
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Article137 1968-01-15 6 SYDNEY, Sun. Scores of homes were evacuated when floodwaters hit *the central and north coast of New South Wales today. Officials predicted there would be more flooding overnight as several rivers reached their peak levels. Worst flooding today was from the MacLeay River on the north137 words
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Article132 1968-01-15 6 PARIS. Sun. (UPI) French doctors say they are ready to perform heart transplants but French law may prevent such operations. At the root of the problem is the lack of a Judicial definition of death in the light of new medical techniques. Until a few years132 words
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Article549 1968-01-15 7 HUTCHINSON, Kansas Sun (UPI). Alf M. Landon. 1936 Republican presidential candidate, yesterdav blamed President Johnson's “negative containment policy” in Vietnam for the growing plight of the American dollar and civil disorder at home. Mr. Landon, 80. told a Rotary Club audience that America faces “two549 words
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Article57 1968-01-15 7 CAPE TOWN, South Africa Sun. (UPI) The condition of the world's third heart transplant patient. South African dentist Philip Elaiberg remains guarded Doctors attending Blaiberg in Cape Town say his heart is functioning well and there is “nothing specific” to worry about. However, physicians57 words
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Article55 1968-01-15 7 PALO ALTO California, Sun <UPI) In Palo Alto. California, doctors have given large blood-exchange transfusions to remove the Impurities from heart transplant patient Mike Kasperak’s blood. The impurities are apparently the result of a chronic liver condition that has plunged Kasperak into a semi-coma and55 words
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Article62 1968-01-15 7 COPENHAGEN. Sun (Reuter) Danish Prince Ingolf, a newphew of King Fredenk. today married Miss Inge Terney. daughter of an ironmonger. Because he married a commoner. Ingolf, eldest son of the King's brother. Prince Knud, lost his title cf Prince and his place in line to the throne. He62 words
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Article46 1968-01-15 7 TOKYO. Sun (CPI) Radio Moscow says Communist China surpassed a farmers’ uprising late last month and killed 200 hungry Chinese farmers. The broadcast said the uprising was in a part of Kwangtung ¥rovince where pro-Mao Tseung troops have been fighting anti-Maoist rebels.46 words
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Article52 1968-01-15 7 MADRID. Sun (UPI) Masked rioters hurled stones at police and attempted to set fire to a bus at Madrid University in the second straight day of disorders. Some two-thousand students met earlier to protest the closing of part of the university. then rushed into the street to52 words
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Article, Illustration60 1968-01-15 7 SOME 13 people died and at least 20 were reported injured when a fire raged through a paper box factory and apartments in the New York's Brooklyn Borough section early last Saturday. PHOTO shows: New York's firemen at the raging blaze which gutted the 4-storey apartment building and rescue workPANA Photo. - 60 words
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161 1968-01-15 7 HONG KONG. Sun. (Reuter). A Nationalist Chinese newspaper here reported today that the plane carrying China's nuclear test device on December 24 blew up on take off, killing about 180 people. The Hong Kong Times quoted an arrival from the mainland as saying161 words
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Article124 1968-01-15 7 HONG KONG. Sun. (Reuter)—A Chinese surgeon doing a delicate brain surgery had the thoughts of Chairman Mao Tse-Tune read to him when he faltered during the operation. Radio Canton reported today Dr I.au Tsuen-Yin was operating on the outer brain of a patient at a Canton Army Hospital124 words
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Article94 1968-01-15 7 HONG KONG. Sun (UPI) —Marine police seized 300 pounds of raw opium worth more than USSIOO. 000 floating inthe sea in Aberdeen, yesterday. The retail value of the opium is estimated to be about HK5650.000 (about USS 107.000). In connection with this seizure, two men and a94 words
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Article459 1968-01-15 7 PATRICK KILLEN - By PATRICK KILLEN MANILA. Sun. (UPI).— The 16 grand children of Philippine business tycoon Eugenio Lopez and his wife. Pacita. stole the show last night from high-priced American talents at the 40th wedding anniversary party, billed as the “Philippine party of the century. The children,459 words
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Article122 1968-01-15 7 BANGKOK. Sun (Reuter) Customs officials at Don Muang airport here yesterday seized 30 bars of gold w’orth one million baht (£20.000 sterling) from an Argentinian passenger as he was about to board an airline to Taipei. The passenger Luis Antoneo Triorte. 24. of Buenos Aires,122 words
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Article57 1968-01-15 7 VATICAN CITY. Sun. (UPl)—Pope Paul has announced two more changes in the top hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church, naming a new church chancellor and a new vicar for the city of Rome. The appointments follow the retirement of three cardinals from Curia posts early this57 words
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Article59 1968-01-15 7 ATHENS. Sun. (UPI) Greek merchant marine authorities report a 1.400ton Greek cargo ship is feared sunk in the loncan Sea between Greece and Sicily. A he’ioopter and ship search for the vessel and the 16man crew was called off because of poor visibility and strong winds.59 words
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Article64 1968-01-15 7 WASHINGTON. Sun (UPI) Diplomatic sources here say President Johnson has promised Israel more subsonic A-4 (Skyhawk fighter-bombers But they add that he had withheld a decision on Israel's request for supersonic F-4 Phantom jets. The sources could not give the specific number of Skyhawks the President64 words
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Article33 1968-01-15 7 KARACHI. Pakistan San. (CPI) Yugoslav President Marshal Tito arrived In Karachi yesterdav part of a week-long official visit to Pakistan He was met at the airport by President Ayub Khan.33 words
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Article220 1968-01-15 7 BELFAST. Sun (Reuter) —A bomb blast ripped through the Territorial Army headquarters at Tyrone House here early today, a police spokesman announced. A fire started by the blast around (1100 GMT was quickly brought under control. the spokesman said. No casualties were reported220 words
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Article48 1968-01-15 7 CAPE TOWN. Sun. (Reuter) At least one person believed to be a patient was burnt to death when the Alexandra Institute for mentally handicapped people caught fire here last night. More than 60 bedridden men, women and children were brought out of the blazing building.48 words
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695 1968-01-15 7 LONDON, Sun. (UPI). Feors grew today that the government's cuts in military spending may harm economic relations in America and the Far East. It appeared certain the government would order an early withdrawal of British forces East of Suez and would695 words
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Article93 1968-01-15 7 MELBOURNE. Sun ~r (Reuter) English Yachtsman Alec Rose sailed from here today for Britain op the return teg of his solo round the world voyage, which will take him round Cape Horn. The 59-year-old sailor's son. Michael, and daughter-in-law Judy, accompainea him on board his93 words
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Article385 1968-01-15 8 A T long last Malaysia is making a move to extend her territorial waters twelve miles from her shore line. Indonesia extended hers some years ago. Former President Sukarno considered the Straits of Malacca as an Indonesian-Malaysian sea lane which was controlled in colonial times by the385 words
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Article283 1968-01-15 8 MALAYSIA will once again play host to a distinguished visitor. This time it will be the Shah of Iran, wiio will be here for a sixday visit with the beautiful Shahbanou. This is the first time that a Head of State from the Middle East is283 words
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Article1568 1968-01-15 8 Dr. V. Kanapathy - by Dr. V. Kanapathy, Economic Adviser, United Malayan Banking Corporation to members of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club on Jan. 10. JME beginning a netc year is always the high season for oratory and prbphecy by eeonomists and others Sinee Independence, economic trends in our country uere a1,568 words
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Article, Illustration248 1968-01-15 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, "Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trials") IIfHEN Dave died at the age of 77. his second wife, Shirley, presented his will to the court for probate. Dave s 11 children by his first marriage protested and claimed improper influence when the will248 words
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Article219 1968-01-15 8 Stale of Anglo-US economy LONDON, Sun. (Reuter). Former Chancellor Ludwig Erhard, architect of West Germany’s postwar economic revival, said today that Britain's recovery was impeded by socialist insistence on priority for the welfare state. The former West German chancellor in a copyright article in the219 words
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Article660 1968-01-15 8 Meanwhile President Johnson has directed the U S Foreign Aid Asency to cut its overseas dollar expenditures this year by at least $lOO million as a further means of improving the American balance of payments deficit. He announced the action —which will not necessarily660 words
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463 1968-01-15 9 The weekly market review SINGAPORE, Sun. Trading on the Stock Exchange last week was somewhat slow, with slim turnover and prices easier due to the absence of incentives. Another factor which made for a quiet market was the uncertainty over the outcome463 words
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Article139 1968-01-15 9 LONDON. Sun (UPI) A 10 year sterling/deutsche mark issue of £5 million (US$l2 million) bonds is being made by the New Zealand Government through a banking consortium consisting of S. G. Warburg and Co Ltd.. Commerbank Ag. Kidder. Peabody and Co Incorporated. and Brinckmann, Wirtz and Co. said139 words
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Article228 1968-01-15 9 U.S. STOCKPILE OF TIN: T ONDON, Sun. (Reuter). An appeal to the United States to halt sales from its stockpile of tin is expected to be i made by delegates attending the International Tin Council session which opens here on Tuesday. A representative of one228 words
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Article, Illustration517 1968-01-15 9 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Scandinavian Airlines Board of Directors, meeting in Copenhagen has decided to place a S5O million order for two Boeing 747 s for delivery in 1971. The price includes spare parts and ground equipment. The largest airliner517 words
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960 1968-01-15 9 By ELIZABETH WHARTON WASHINGTON, Sun. (I’PI). President Johnson’s anticipated proposal fur a new penalty tax on imports could have a significant side-effect not directly related to the balance of payments. Congressional source* indicated yesterday. This by-product would be the averting of960 words
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209 1968-01-15 9 WASHINGTON, Sun. (UPI). Despite a slowdown in the Malaysian economy, U.S. sales to that country this year should increase, U.S. Department of Commerce figures showed yesterday. The Department said that imports of both capital and consumer goods are expected to be four to five209 words
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Article53 1968-01-15 9 BANGKOK. Sun (Reuter) The Japanese Feed Traders’ Association has agreed to buy 30,000 tons of maize from Thailand next month at U 5554.59 per ton, according to trade sources. The sources said the Association earlier bought 50.000 tons of maize for shipment this month at U53 words
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156 1968-01-15 9 KOTA KINABALU. Sum Sabah ib currently supplying one quarter of the world's requirements of hardwood logs and about 72 per cent of these are bought by Japan, a Government spokesman disclosed recently. He said that timber operators in Sabah exported about $lBO million worth156 words
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73 1968-01-15 9 WASHINGTON, Sun. (Reuter) Jaoan will export up to 373.077,000 square yards of cotton textiles to the United States this year under a new three-year agreement announced by the State Department yesterday. This is 17.765,000 square yards more than the export total of 355,311.000 set73 words
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Miscellaneous1323 1968-01-15 10 YOUR ‘'''.St TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Pulau Pinang; 6 Ipoh and Melaka; 3 10 Johore Bahru; 4 Tatptng; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluang. P.M. 2.00 Rajah Ujian Dan Dengong. 5.15 Rajah Ujian Dan Muzik: 545 Opening Ancct. and Prog. Summary; 5.50 News in the National Language. 5.551,323 words
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301 1968-01-15 11 JpENANG, Sun. The President of the Penang Port Commission Employees' Union, Enche Mustafa Mamidon, today described the shift system in the private sector of the port of Penang os a system of exploitation of the workers for the benefit of the contractors. He was301 words
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134 1968-01-15 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun An office of the Alliance Party in Kuang will be opened on Tuesday by the Mentri Besar. Selangor, Dato Harun bin Haji Id'ris. The setting up of this cffice at the 18-1/2-mile Jalan Kuala Selangor. Kuang. with a full time cffice134 words
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163 1968-01-15 11 R A WANG, Sun.—There were subversive element* within and without the country aiming to disrupt fieace and harmony with heir unscrupulous rumours. said the Minister of Local Government and Housing, Mr. Khaw Kai Boh. Speaking last night at a presentation of medal? held a* Rawang163 words
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Article67 1968-01-15 11 r*>OH. Sun The Yang d uan Besar of Negri £embi:an and the Tunku Ampuan who are here on a three-aay visit toured the Tasek industrial estate yesterday. They visited the factories of Tarek Cement and Southeast Asia Plywood Co. Ltd. Earlier, they visited the State67 words
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Article120 1968-01-15 11 IPOH, Sun. An assurance that the two uncompleted blocks of fiats in Hugh Low Street here would be ready for occupation by June, this year, was given at a press conference yeserday. The contractor, Mr. Ong Beng Tuck, said that the purchasers of the flats had120 words
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Article65 1968-01-15 11 KAJANG. Sun. Mrs. M. Handely, a member of the Bahai. of Australia currently on a tour of Malaysia. will visit Kajang on Monday. Mr. R K Kanr.an. a member of the Sniritual Assembly of Bahai here, said Mrs Handely will meet friends of the Bahai here to discuss65 words
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Article, Illustration27 1968-01-15 11 THE Sultan of Selangor opening the $32,000 mosque at Kampong Segambut Luar, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday. tiuai aiuiupui vii luaj. Picture shows the Sultan delivering his address.27 words
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245 1968-01-15 11 PENANG. Sun. The Minister 6f Health, Enche Bahaman bin Samsudin, yesterday disclosed that many applications have been received from other countries for dental nurses training. However, not all the applications would be considered because of language difficulties and the need to raise245 words
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Article117 1968-01-15 11 KOTA KINABALU. Sun The State Ministry of Local Government is now making preparations for the establishment of a State Fire Service. This was announced by the Ministry of Local Government, Dato Pang Tet Tshung. He said at present the existing organisation for providing fire protection throughout117 words
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Article, Illustration78 1968-01-15 11 THE Muslim Women's Welfare Association, Kuala Lumpur Branch, on Friday entertained 200 children both Muslims and non-Muslims to a Hari Raya Party at the National Mosque. Most of the children came from various welfare homes in Selangor. The President of the Association. Tunku Puan78 words
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196 1968-01-15 11 KOTA KINABALU. Sun MARA has spent about $490,000 on the provision of public transport service in Sabah. since 1968 This was disclosed by the State MARA Officer. Haji Osman bin Daim. He said that MARA was now having three transport services in the State.196 words
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1000 1968-01-15 11 E. A. SUN - SABAH NEWS BRIEFS By E. A. SUN 17'OTA KINABALU, Sun.—The State Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will spend more than $2.9 million on its various projects this year. This is the amount allocated to the Ministry under the Development Budget passed by the1,000 words
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63 1968-01-15 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The Government proposes to give pioneer status to the manufacture and repair of miscellaneous electrical apparatus, including motor car bulbs. This notice was published in a Federal Government Gazette released recently. Any person may object to the proposal by giving notice in63 words
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Miscellaneous20 1968-01-15 11 iOf/DO YO(J L(XL WYrtFVJ \AtR DO. ’Blfr T (A'O COMMENT <em OH. COMB onT IS f IF O u w.20 words
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Article, Illustration734 1968-01-15 12 WHEN I saw the grim look on her face, I knew there was going to be trouble. My heart was beating fast and my mind was running wild. Already I was beginning to speculate on impossible and incredible ideas. My mind was bubbling734 words
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Article, Illustration448 1968-01-15 12 JERRY was walking towards our house, striding as usual. I could see his pursed Ups humming as usual. There came the knock on the door. A sudden strange feeling crept over me. Mum went to open the door Good afternoon auntie.” I heard. “Is Kitty448 words
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Article, Illustration251 1968-01-15 12 MALAYSIA is a multiracial country where different people of various races and cultures exist. Many festivals are celebrated by them. One of the most important is the Chinese New Year in which the Chinese celebrate this occasion with immense vigour and enthusiasm. Almost all the Chinese251 words
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Article, Illustration549 1968-01-15 12 ALL sensible parents surely w-ould like their children to pass in all examinations. Success in life depends on intelligence and the urge to succeed This urge to succeed is called motivation by the psychologists. In most cases, intelligence alone cannot make a child549 words
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Article, Illustration468 1968-01-15 12 TIfODERN communication has brought the world much closer together. Gone are the days when empires of the East and West existed oblivious of the others’ presence. Politics and economics are two of the most important aspects of modern society. Past and present468 words
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Article, Illustration303 1968-01-15 12 IT WAS a still night. Silence reigned over the small coastal town. Inside a brightly illuminated room which was outfitted with the comfort*; of luxury a fat. stoutly built man knelt cowering before a Negro youth of twenty. The muzzle of the colt .45303 words
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Article, Illustration375 1968-01-15 12 THE glorious sun burst forth with all its radiance. A young slim Chinese girl clad in a tangerine blouse loose over slate-grey slacks, walked into the hillside. Her name was Mary and she was quite young, in her early twenties. She was walking slowly with375 words
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Article, Illustration277 1968-01-15 12 IT is good for us to have a hobby to occupy our free time. Hobby not only provides us with amusement, but also gives us knowledge other than those gained from our textbooks. Philately for example can provide us with various kinds of knowledge. From277 words
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Article, Illustration325 1968-01-15 12 WHEN we talk about ‘leaving*, we always have a sad feeling in us. To leave someone we love, to leave something we like or some places we used to stay and have become familiar with, we always have an uncomfortable feeling in the deepest part325 words
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Article, Illustration1080 1968-01-15 13 A SMALL group of Australian engineers is developing the technique of getting fresh water from stills operated by the sun's heat. Salt or brackish water flows through the still, a long, flat structure on the ground. Some of it evaporates and distils into1,080 words
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Article1577 1968-01-15 13 Joseph G. Molner, M. D - By Joseph G. Molner, M.D. Q: I am 71 and in the last 30 years have had three kidney stone attacks. The second was in 1961, the last in 1965. Each time I apparently passed the stones as X-rays showed kidneys and tubes clear. Does something1,577 words
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335 1968-01-15 14 EDINBURGH, Sun. (Reuter). France, the International Rugby Union champions, made a good start to their defence of the title when they beat Scotland 8-6 in the opening championship match of the season here yes- terday. France gained their winning margin by one goal335 words
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75 1968-01-15 14 MEXICO CITY. Sun. (Reuter) Contractor? working on the Olympic Village here claimed the project was 50 per cent completed. Work on the village continues around the clock with 7,250 workers on three shifts. The village, on the outskirts of the city will house the75 words
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81 1968-01-15 14 EDINBURGH. Sun. 'Reuter) Edinburgh’s plans to stage the 1970 Commonwealth Games will not be affected by British Government economy measures. Mr Dennis Howell. Minister for Sport, said here yesterday’. He told a meeting of the Games Organising Committee: ”1 don’t think any’one has been81 words
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Article61 1968-01-15 14 BANGALORE. Sun. ‘Reuter) Alexander Metreveli, of the Soviet Union, qualified to meet Rumania's lon Tiriac in today's men's singles final of the Asian Tennis Championships here Metreveli, the reigning champion, scored an easy 6—l. 6—3. 6—4 win over Indian Davis Cup player Jaideep Mukherjea in yesterday's semifinals while61 words
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Article67 1968-01-15 14 KIMBERLEY. Sun. (Reuter). Western Province had gained a first innings lead of 35 over Griqualand West at the end of the second day of their three-dav "B" section Currie Cup cricket match here. Scores: Western Province 357 for six declared (Keith Tattersall 112. Frank Drummer67 words
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Article65 1968-01-15 14 PARIS. Sun. (Reuter). France's Ministry of Sports has ordered dope tests to be conducted on players after the France-Ireland Rugby Union international here on Jan. 27 The Ministry is responsible for carrying out the French anti-doping law's. Dope tests are now frequent in France. But65 words
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Article46 1968-01-15 14 SYDNEY, Sun. (Reuter) Commonwealth Games champion Michael Wenden. 18. last night established himself as Australia's fastest swimmer when he smashed the Australian 100-metre freestyle record. Wenden. who was competing in the New South Wales championships here. clocked 53.7 seconds despite bad weather conditions.46 words
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Article53 1968-01-15 14 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter). Stephen Warboys aged 14 yesterday became the youngest player to win a British junior tennis championship since 1924 when he carried off the bovs singles title at Londons Queens club. Warboys, regarded as Britain’s greatest hope of winning major tennis honours -st53 words
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411 1968-01-15 14 PEBBLE BEACH, California, Sun. (CPI). Johnny Pott, playing the steadiest golf of a somewhat checkered career on the PGA tour, shot his third consecutive subpar round in the CSSIO4.500 Bing Crosby national pro-am today for a four-under-par 54-hole score of 212 and a411 words
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Article115 1968-01-15 14 MANCHESTER. Sun. (Reuter). Featherstone Rovers, holders of the Rugby League Cup. start their defence of the trophy with a match awav to Hull Kingston Rovers on Saturday, Feb. 3. The first round draw, made here yesterday, provided both non-league sides. B C O M (Hulli and115 words
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Article, Illustration26 1968-01-15 14 GOLFER General Suharto, Indonesia’s acting President, in action during a round of golf in Jakarta with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos last Saturday. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 26 words
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Article195 1968-01-15 14 ROME, Sun. (Reuter). Dr. Giorgio de Stefanl, International Lawn Tennis Federation President, said yesterday the current Rome visit of a top British official could not immediately affect the Federation's decision to ban Britain for introducing Open tennis “There can be no developments on the195 words
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Article39 1968-01-15 14 BERKELEY. California. Sun. (UPI> New Zealander Lez Williams scored nine points yesterday, all on kicks. to spark the California rugby team to an 18—0 victory over San Diego State in the Bears’ opening game of the season39 words
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364 1968-01-15 14 ULI SCHMETZER - By ULI SCHMETZER MEXICO CITY. Sun. (Reuter) Mexico this week launches its giant 11-month 1968 "Cultural Olympics here in which 124 countries are taking part. In what is claimed to be the greatest cultural spectacle of any Olympic, the different countries will364 words
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134 1968-01-15 14 LEEDS. (England), Sun. (Reuter) Brian Close. Yorkshire's captain who was severely censured by the English county cricket authorities last summer, received a tribute from his club yesterday. In Yorkshire's annual report, the club thanked Close for his valuable services as captain and upon leading134 words
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Article83 1968-01-15 14 PERTH, Australia. Sun. (Reuter) South Australia were in a strong position at the close of plav on the third day of their Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia here yesterday. They were then 116 runs ahead with eight second innings wickets in hand. Western Australia,83 words
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Article170 1968-01-15 14 Mexico Games MEXICO CITY. Sun. 'UPD Japan's delegation to the 1988 Olympic Games in Mexico City will be 250 strong, including athletes, trainers, and officials. Japanese Olympic attache Yosh kazu Kanakura said yesterday. Kanakura said another large group, made up of about 115 ?ports writers,170 words
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Article113 1968-01-15 14 BLOEMFONTEIN. Southern A rica. Sun (Reuter). Results of finals played yesterday in the Orange Free State tennis championships here were: Men’s Singles: Marty Riessen (United States beat Torn Okker (Holland) 7-5. 6-3. Women's Singles: Virginia Wade (Britain) beat Pat Walkden (Rhodesia) 6-3. 6-3 Men's Doubles: Clark Graebner113 words
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Article195 1968-01-15 15 SINGAPORE, Sun— The Singapore Hockey team left here this evening to compete in the pre-Olympic International Hockey Festival at Lahore, West Pakistan, from Jan. 19 to 28. rhe Singapore contingent consisting of 18 players and two officials are led by the team manager, Mr.195 words
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196 1968-01-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. An appeal has been made to the Malaysian Cricket Association to find ways and means of building up the future of Malaysian cricket. It came from Mr. Dennis de Silva, Johore’s delegate, at today’s annual meeting of the MCA at the Selangor196 words
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1020 1968-01-15 15 M, T. Lingam - by M, T. Lingam Negri sports review SEREMBAN, Sun. A new revolutionary development in Negri sports is envisaged during 1968. There seems to be an all-round keenness and determination amongst sports officials in various sporting bodies in the State, to put1,020 words
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Article211 1968-01-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Bun The annua’ North vs South cricket classic has been shelved for this year it was decided at the MCA's annual meeting today. Reason: The tight schedule with foreign teams playing here It will include visits by the Commonwealth Cricket XI. Hong211 words
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Article162 1968-01-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Negri Sembilan Cricket Association's delegates today initiated a major change in the MCA competition rules The new cricket season will see for the first time players residing here eligible to play for their home states. Negri made a similar appeal last year162 words
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Article, Illustration30 1968-01-15 15 French Olympic marathon champion Alain Mimoun is seen carrying the Olympic torch from Paris airport. Orly, on its first stage to Grenoble, the site of the 10th Winter Olympic Games.30 words
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67 1968-01-15 15 Picture show* the AUPE team: (Front row, left to righti: Chai Cheng Kee. Eim Kee Soon (Capt.) and67 words
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Article150 1968-01-15 15 PENANG. Sun Robert Boh Batty became the new singles champion when he beat the defending champion Sonny Soon in the final of the Penang Sports Club annual lawn tennis championship. Sonny, went down gallantly in a well fought match He was beaten 4—6, 6—2, 9 —7.150 words
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Article77 1968-01-15 15 TORONTO, Sun. (Reuter) The latest thing in fashions for high class race horses is plastic masks to protect their noses from biting sub-zero winds. The masks have been designed by two Toronto men and strap round the horses' jaws and over the top of their77 words
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Article, Illustration33 1968-01-15 15 The celebrated French jockey, Yves SaintMarin, who won the ‘‘Cravache D’or” (Gold Horse Whip), after more than 155 winning rides since the beginning of last season. Jockey Yves33 words
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216 1968-01-15 15 HONG KONG, Sun. (Reuter) Hong Kong will be offering more prize money than any other centres participating in the Far East golf circuit. According to the circuit co-ordinator, Mr. Kim Hall, a total of HK$lOO,OOO has been pledged bv the sponsors of216 words
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Article168 1968-01-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Assistant Minister of Home Affairs. Enche Hamzah bin Dato Abu Samah, was unanimous v re-elected President of the Malaysian Cricket Association at its annual meeting here today. The only new face in the Council was Enche Abbas bin Haji Thamby from the Malaysian168 words
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90 1968-01-15 15 CHICAGO. Illinois. Sun. fUPIi The President of the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTAi has declared that Open tennis tournaments —for amateurs and professionals are inevitable. Robert J Kelleher says the United States should be among the first countries to promote open tourneys. At a90 words
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Article169 1968-01-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Malaysian Cricket Association suddenly realised today after 10 years that the Association should not have any individual members. This followed a poser by a well-known local lawyer and cricketer, Mr. K.A. Menon, who asked: "Should individual members of the association be given169 words
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Article728 1968-01-15 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun.-> Jan Bussell of Kuala Lumpur in his one-year-old Brabham BT 14 as expected took the honours for the FTD for cars at thp two-day 'speed event’ which ended here today. Bussell, who had a lot of trouble with his engine at the last728 words
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514 1968-01-15 16 Snow, ice and water wipe out 41 matches T ONDON, Sat. (Reuter) British soccer suffered its biggest setback for some years yesterday when snow, ice and waterlogged grounds wiped out most of the fixtures and caused pools to be cancelled. There were 31514 words
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Article1810 1968-01-15 16 ENGLISH ONE HOME AWAY P W D L F A W D L F A Pts Man United 25 10 2 0 28 9 5 5 3 22 19 37 Leeds United 26 11 2 0 34 9 4 3 6 12 12 35 Liverpool 25 11 11,810 words
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123 1968-01-15 16 The 6th Battalion the Royal Malay Regiment over the week-end became the Champions of the Royal Malay Regiment knockout soccer tournament for Sultan of Pahang’s Cup played at the Armed Forces Stadium. They heat the 2nd Battalion the Royal Malay Regiment by three goals to one. Ten teams including the123 words
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265 1968-01-15 16 RAWAL PINDI, Sun. (Reuter) The touring Malaysian hockey team were yesterday held to goalless draw by Rawalpindi Zone team in the first of five exhibition matches they play before participating in the seven- nation preOlympic festival at Lahore. Despite the biting cold, the tourists265 words
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251 1968-01-15 16 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sun. (Reuter) M.C.C. seem certain to enter next Friday's first cricket Test against the West Indies Here very much the underdogs after Friday's unimpressive performance in the drawn game against Trinidad. Since the end of the English season and251 words
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Article377 1968-01-15 16 ENGLISH ONE Arsenal 1 Shefield U. 1 Leeds U 5 S hampton 0 Le cester C 3 Wolves 1 N'castle U 0 Notts Forest o Seven postponed: Burnley vs Manchester United Chelsea vs. Liverpool. Eventon vs. Fulham. Manchester City vs Coventry Citv. Sheffield Wednesday vs Tottenham Hotspur. West Bromwich377 words
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143 1968-01-15 16 MANILA. Sun (UPI) The visiting West German amateur national soccer team last night outclassed the Philippine team 5-0 during its lone engagement here before a crowd of 5.00 ft. The Germans led at halftime, 1-0. Seconds after kickoff forward Paul Alger scored the lone goal143 words
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190 1968-01-15 16 LONDON, Sun. (UPI) A disagreement over £l5O pounds means British fans will be denied any radio coverage of the Jan. 23 world featherweight title fight between Mitsunori Seki and Howard Winstone. Promoter Mike Barrett and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) were unable190 words
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Article189 1968-01-15 16 London, Sun. (Reuter) While France made a confident start to the defence of the international rugby championship with a win in Scotland yesterday, the Irish held a useful trial in Dublin for the battles ahead. But if some of the Irish selectors’ problems were solved, some189 words
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Article80 1968-01-15 16 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Defending champon Jonah Barrington, of Ireland. reached the final of the British Amateur Squash Championship in convincing style here yesterday. Barrington. who also holds the National Open title, took only 30 minutes to beat Mike Hill, of Britain. 9-1. 9-2. 9-0. H:s80 words
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96 1968-01-15 16 NAPIER. New Zealand, Sun. (Reuter) A fighting recovery by Bryan Yuile (44 not out) and Mike Shrimpton (37) helped Central Districts, the holders, to a respectable score against Canterbury, their chief rivals. In their Plunket Shield cricket match here yesterday. Central Districts had earlier96 words
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56 1968-01-15 16 SYDNEY. Sun. (Reuter) —Heather McKay, unofficial women's world amateur squash champion, was last night named winner of the Australian Broadcasting Commission's sport personality of 1967 award Mrs. McKay ha s won six British championships and six Australian titles and has also played in Australian56 words
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Miscellaneous54 1968-01-15 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 12.20 a m. (7.6 ft.), 1.01 p.m. (6.3 ft.) Port Swettenham: 5.30 a.m. (14.4 ft.) Port Dickson: 6.36 a.m (8.6 ft.), 6.47 p.m. (7.6 ft.) Singapore: 10.08 a.m. (9.1 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 7.53 a m. (6.6 ft.), 11.10 pm. (8.4 ft.) Kuantan: 6.25 a.m. (5.6 ft.),54 words
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