Eastern Sun, 26 January 1968
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Title Section22 1968-01-26 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 541 Friday, 26 January 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cent*22 words
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Article123 1968-01-26 1 PALERMO, Thurs. (Reuter) Panic broke out in Western Sicily today as an earth tremor, almost as powerful as the one which devastated towns and killed about 500 people, shook the area. The tremor registered grade eight on the 10-point Mercalli scale only one point less than123 words
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105 1968-01-26 1 TEL AVIV. Thurs. (Router) Israel formally notified the United Nations today of her consent to plans for the release of ships trapped in the Sue* Canal since the Middle East war. it was officially announced here. Defence Minister General Moshe Dayan has conveyed105 words
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Article52 1968-01-26 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has approved the appointment of Enche Abdul Ghafar bin Baba as a Senator. Enche Abdul Ghafar, who is now the Chairman of the Majlis Amanah Ra'ayat (MARA), was formerly the Chief Minister of Malacca. He is a member of the Malacca52 words
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Article, Illustration527 1968-01-26 1 U.S. Rear Admiral negotiates... U.S. nuclear carrier arrives off Wonsan to demand return of Pueblo’ TOKYO, Thurs. (Reuter) U.S. nuclear carrier Enterprise has taken up position off the North Korean port of Wonsan to demand the return of the captured American "spy" boat Pueblo, according to South— UPI; radiophoto. - 527 words
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368 1968-01-26 1 WASHINGTON, Thurs. (Reuter) Communist manoeuvres following North Korea's seizure of the I'.S.S. Pueblo encourage hope here that the 83 crew may soon be released. At both the White House and the Defence Department. the watchword at present is “patience" with the possibility of ml368 words
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180 1968-01-26 1 SAIGON Thurs. (UPI) President Nguyen 'an Thieu of South Vietnam today offered to reduce the bombing of North Vietnam in direct proportion to a similar reduction by the Communists of infiltration “together with other aggressive and subversive activi- ties in South Vietnam “If the Communists180 words
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Article44 1968-01-26 1 TOKYO. Thurs. (UPI).— The Japanese Government is expected to agree to Singapore's proposal to hold the third South-east Asian developing nations conference in Singapore from April 10. Japanese Government source said most concerned governments are likely to approve Singapore's suggestion.44 words
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Article167 1968-01-26 1 SEOUL Thurs. (I PI) The atomic-powered aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise has reached the "point of no return” in its show-of-force sailing toward the North Korean port holding the hi-jacked U.S.S. Pueblo. The 75.700 ton carrier, the world’s only nuclear-power-ed ship of its type, cut through167 words
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163 1968-01-26 1 ROBERT KUAN - By ROBERT KUAN KI'ALA KANGSAR. Thurs. A police party, manning a road block at Simpang Lawin here this morning opened fire with four warning shots into the air at a fleeing Volkswagen car, which had crashed into the road block. The car sped off163 words
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Article80 1968-01-26 1 MANILA, Thurs. (Reuter) A man who claims he is 121 years old but "with romance still in me” married a 56-year-old woman in suburban Caloocan City yesterday. Juan Nacida who told the Manila Times in an inter-_ view he was born sometime in January. 1847,80 words
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Article178 1968-01-26 1 Dentists will tell you how more teeth are lost from gum trouble than from any other cause. Certain danger signs are gums which are sore or tender to touch, or gums that bleed a little when you brush your teeth. Kolynos Dental Cream is scientifically178 words
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Miscellaneous27 1968-01-26 1 ladies day t—-_ n "V* n <> av. L I— ik> r/f.'i r5 > g] A LL K TV-r-'.r.rr-”Hi,- Helen —I can only stay a minute and thirty seconds.”27 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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1011 1968-01-26 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. —An Alliance backbencher today called on the Government to freexe all British assets in Malaysia until negotiations for British defence aid were settled. Mr. Kam Woon Wah, Alliance Member for Sitiawan and Secretary General of the Malaysian Chinese Association, said this1,011 words
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327 1968-01-26 2 KHOO BOON CHOO - By KHOO BOON CHOO PENANG, Thurs. The Alliance Candidature Committee is here to find out the state of the Penang Alliance Party, in particular their strategy to recapture the eight seats lost to the opposition in the last parliamentary and state elections. This327 words
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Article98 1968-01-26 2 MALACCA. Thurs. Estate and cinema managers here were advised by the O.C.P.D. Melaka Tengah. Supt. Kassim Ali. todav to seek police escort when transporting large sums of money. He also advised the public to immediately report to police of demands for “ang pows” from gangsters. He98 words
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367 1968-01-26 2 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. It will really be a happy Chinese New Year for the hundred-odd ex-TB patients here. For the heroism of pretty Mrs. Irene Wong ensured this today. A mother of six, Mrs. Wong singlehandedly put up a brave ten-minute struggle and367 words
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Article164 1968-01-26 2 KUALA LUMPTR. Thurs. The firm of Messrs. Thomas Anderson and Partners was the subject of a query in the Dewan Ra'ayat today. Dr. Tan Chee Khoon wanted to know whether the Minister of Works. Posts and Telecommunications. Tun V.T Sambanthan, was aware that the work164 words
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Article99 1968-01-26 2 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. The newly-formed “Yamaha Gang” struck again and stole a Yamaha motor cycle from Segamat last night. This is the gang’s second raid within the last two weeks. In the earlier raid, the gang stole five Yamaha motor cycles all from Segamat. It is99 words
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607 1968-01-26 2 Tun Tan’s reply on loans to States: KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. There is no discrimination in Federal loons to the States, the Finance Minister, Tun Tan Siew Sin told the Dewan Ra'ayat today during question time. "The treasury doesn't discriminate against any states. Politics are not607 words
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Article, Illustration435 1968-01-26 3 Peter Loke - STRANDED FISHERMEN By Peter Loke OINGAPORE, Thurs. —The Singapore Government has on many occasions during the past year sue* cessfully negotiated with the Indonesian authorities for the repatriation of local fishermen stranded on Indonesian islands. At least on two occasions in mid-1967. two separate435 words
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Article95 1968-01-26 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. About 20 employees of Corporation Company staged a sit-down strike after the management refused to reemploy two employees who were given notices to quit their jobs. They are members of the Singapore General Printing Workers’ Union. They staged the sit-down strike at lunch95 words
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Article54 1968-01-26 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Mr Haridwar Mishra was elected president of the North Indian Hindu Association held on Jan. 21. Mr. Doodhnath Rai was elected vice-president, while Mr Ram Komal Rai was elected secretary and Mr Uma Shanker Dube, assistant secretary. Mr. Kamala Rai was elected treasurer and Mr.54 words
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Article52 1968-01-26 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—Mr. S C. Huang was elected president at the annual general meetine of the Sinpore Hotels and Restaurants Association held on Jan. 22 at Orchard Hotel. Mr. M. Marrhesi was elected the vice-president, and Mr. V. S- Menon the secretary. Mr. N. H. E. Nassim was52 words
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Article52 1968-01-26 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A three-year-old girl Oen Yoke Chin was found drown in a vegetable pond about 100 yards from her home in Juron e yesterday. She was found by her father. Police believe the child slipped and fell while playing. They do not suspect any52 words
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Article37 1968-01-26 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. A motor*cyciist who was thrown off his machine when he tried to avoid a pedestrian on Jan. 20 died at the General Hospital yesterday. He was Quek Chiong, 24 of Princess Elizabeth Estate.37 words
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Article25 1968-01-26 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. There will be no water or poo r pressure tomorrow from 9.30 a m. to 4 p.m. along Neo Tiew Road.25 words
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Article89 1968-01-26 3 Photographic exhibition at the National Library. Clemenceau Avenue. 6 p.m.:— Singapore Festival '6B at Gay World Stadium Geylang. 6 p m International Exposition 1968 at the New World Amusement Park. Jalan Besar. 6 p.m.:— Public lecture on Hunger: Causes, Extent and Implications” by Professor Keith Buchanan at New89 words
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81 1968-01-26 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. —Tha Director of the Gilbert Group, specialising in machineries for bakeries. Mr. Godfrey Morris i s expected here next week for a brief visit. He will also visit Malacca. Seremban and Ipoh and will call on one Malaysian firm which is interested81 words
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519 1968-01-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Dr. Lim Chong Eu (UDP-Tan-jong) today hit out at the budget, describing it as a "political gamble," framed in the light of an impending general •lections. "This budget," he told the Dewan Ra'ayat during the debate on the Supply519 words
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Article358 1968-01-26 4 LUCIAN PETER - By LUCIAN PETER KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. It is a common occurrence that when a person is not feeling well and somewhat depressed, he usually resorts to a dose of vitamins. And this is just wha* Mr. Tan Toh Hong (All-Bukit Bintang) prescribed for the nation in358 words
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Article166 1968-01-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Government was today urged to recognise East Germany and to exchange diplomatic ties with that country. The call was made in the Dewan Ra’ayat by Haji O'nman Abdullah. (All Hilir Perak) He toid the House that West Germany was not interested in166 words
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Article82 1968-01-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has aopointed Tan Sri S Chelvasingam Maclntyre. a High Court Judge, as an additional judge of the Federal Court for a period of two years, with effect from Feb 1. His Majesty has also appointed Enche Ibrahim bin Abdul Manan. as82 words
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Article, Illustration80 1968-01-26 4 THE hunchback and his pretty bride a short play that highlighted a two-hour programme presented by the Chinese Service of Radio Malaysia and TV Malaysia at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday night to mark the Chinese New Year. Here the two misfits,— Eastern; Sun pix by YAP CHEW YAN. - 80 words
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254 1968-01-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman said today in these days of national and international frustration, understanding was of paramount importance in the country where there were various nationalities living together. Enche Senu said in his speech which was254 words
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162 1968-01-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A mother and child were killed and another three persons seriously injured when their scooters were involved in two separate collisions with lorries in the town here yesterday evening. In the first accident. D*>simah binte Yusoh Ali Khan. 24. and162 words
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484 1968-01-26 4 C. F. LEE - By C. F. LEE KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs The Chairman of th« Damansara Goodwill Committee, Mr. Yuen Swee Kong, who was beaten up by thugs on Tuesday night for h:s activities against gangsters in the area was today praised by the Finance Minister, Tun Tan484 words
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Article82 1968-01-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Yang dl-Pertuan Agong has sent a congratulatory message to President Zakir Hussain of India. on the occasion of the 18th Republic day of India. The King extended his warm greetings and good wishes for Dr. Zakir's continuing good health and happiness and a82 words
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Article36 1968-01-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has sent a congratulatory mpssaee to the Australian Minister of External Affairs on the occasion of Australia Day.36 words
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387 1968-01-26 5 Judge to youth: ‘Coming from poor family was no excuse to rob KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A High Court Judge here, who sentenced a youth to six months' jail today for armed robbery, said “Coming from a poor family was no excuse to rob.” Justice Syed387 words
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Article253 1968-01-26 5 HOO BAN KHEE - Bv HOO BAN KHEE KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Direr’or of the National Family Planning Board, Dr Arrifin Marsuki. said here today he hoped to reduce the present birth rate of 3 3 percent to two percent in the next 10 years. Dr. Marsuki was speaking253 words
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Article76 1968-01-26 5 Works of prominent Malaysian artists by Peninsular Art Society at 41. Jalan Raja Muda. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Four exhibitions from four countries” at National Art Gallery 10 a m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Jalan Weld swimming pool 9.30 am. to 12.30 p.m76 words
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164 1968-01-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs ,ie Ministry of Commerce an. Industry today clarified that no trade pact of any sort has been reached between Iran and Malaysia. It was referring to a news ftem recently in which the leader of the Iranian trade delegation was164 words
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Article, Illustration109 1968-01-26 5 MR. R.C. Woodward, president of the Malayan Road Association, has left the country to take up the appointment of Managing Director of a Dunlop factory in Zambia. Mr. Woodward (left) who had been in Malaysia for 17 years. Is seen here receiving a present from the Commissioner109 words
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92 1968-01-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. A Special committee has been formed to probe into the activities of UMNO members participating in economic fields. It was formed by the UMNO Central Working Committee at its meeting yesterday. The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives, Haji Ghazaii bin92 words
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256 1968-01-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Two more patrol craft of the Royal Malaysian Navy will be commissioned tomorrow-. The commissioning ceremony will be held at the Malaysian Naval Base in Singapore. The patrol craft are K.D. Beladau. commanded by Lieutenant Yaacob bin Daud and K.D.256 words
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Advertisement232 1968-01-26 2 STOP STOMACH PAIN WITH DOUBLE-ACTION WEISEN-U Medical research carried out in California U.S.A. has shown that certain foodstuffs such as fresh green vegetables, especially cabbages, contain an anti-ulcer substance called Methylmethioninesultonium Chloride which not only promotes the healing of gastric ulcers but also prevents relapses when used regularly It has232 words
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Miscellaneous1460 1968-01-26 3 your tv Radjo TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR f ,n an t; 6 *P oh and Melaka. 3 <£■ 10 Johore Bahru: Klulng P,nB; Bat PaHat; 9 P.M. 3.00 Opening Annct. Pros r'i"l rnar s'-. JOl AnUra Dua ?.p2j na 3-25 Paul Terrv Cartoon Chemistry Lesson"; '3.30 Pok1,460 words
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
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Article, Illustration229 1968-01-26 6 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A specialist course was held recently in Singapore for the Handy Angle sales representatives and designers of the Sime Darby Group in Singapore and Malaysia. The object of this course was to give advanced instruction on the latest techniques in storage and materials handling so229 words
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312 1968-01-26 6 T'AIPEI, Thurs. (UPI) The 17th annual conference of the Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) scheduled to open here on Feb. 12 will be the biggest meeting in the international organisation's history. Conference officials said foreign delegates, observers and dependents have registered to attend312 words
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Article242 1968-01-26 6 NEW YORK, Thurs. (UPI) Prices were slipping towards the close of the first hour in active trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. Shortly before 11 a.m.. the United Press International stock market indicator was off 0.37 per rent on 1.225 issues traded. There were242 words
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Article311 1968-01-26 6 Rubber up cent SINGAPORE. Thurs. February first grade rubber f.o.b. buyers closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 47 cents per lb., up five-eighths of a cent from previous close. The tone was quietly steady. After opening about unchanged, the market steadied gradually during morning trading311 words
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Article26 1968-01-26 6 HONO KONG. Thurs. (UPI) Money Quotations: HKS6 375/6 0575 per US dollar for cash. HKS--14.48 per pound sterling. HKS2B6 5 per tael gold.26 words
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Article20 1968-01-26 6 WASHINGTON. Thurs (Reuter) General Services Administration today reported it had received no offers for government stockpiled tin.20 words
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969 1968-01-26 6 SINGAPORE. Thura. Industrial share* were generally firm on the Stock Exchange today and improvements were registered in the section. Trading wag quite active and there was concentration on selected counters which rlbsed mostly at the day’s best. Active counters were Central Sugar which closed969 words
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Article77 1968-01-26 6 SINGAPORE. Thurs The Association of Banks in Malaysia today made the following changes in its rates to merchants NEW YORK: Buvtng TT. 32-15/16: Airmail OD. 33-1/16; 9ft d st. 33-9/16 credit bills: 33-7/8 trade bills. CANADA: Buying TT. 35-3/4: Airmail OD 3578: 9ft d st 36-9/16 credit bills:77 words
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Article42 1968-01-26 6 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged and untraded. Mar. 17.05 May 17.30 17.65 July 17.40 17.75 Sept. 17.40 17.75 Nov. 17.45 18.15 Jan. 17 45 18.15 The Spot No. 1 RSS was maintained at 16-3/4 cents nonunaL42 words
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Article77 1968-01-26 6 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) Rubber market closed uncertain with spot 16 16-1/4. Settlement House Feb 16-1/16 16-3/16 March 16-1/4 16-3/8 April 16-1/2 16-5/8 April/June 16-3/4 16-7/8 July Sept 17-1/4 17-3/8 Oct/Dec 17-5/8 17-3/4 Jan/March 17-13/16 17-15/16 April > June 18 18-3/16 July/Sept 13-1/8 18-5/16 Oct/Dec 18-1/4 18-7/16 Jan77 words
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Article496 1968-01-26 6 MNU.lFOKfc—HtiM-k Exchange nid and offer price* offtrtulb deled II the rln«e or business INDUSTRIALS Ben to 2.-8 2.30 Bnti<f<*ad 1 .65 1 87 C. snzar 2.25 2.27 Chemical Co 1.54 1 55 told Storage 3*10 Dunlop 5 4*» 2 43 F. smelting 4 28 4.30 F A I.496 words
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Article118 1968-01-26 6 makes further progress LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) The pound made further progress in quiet trading ,on foreign exchanges today but the Canadian dollar sagged agai n after two days of recovery. The swing in International interest rates helped the pound to improve today and pushed it above the 2.4100 mark. Bv118 words
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Article17 1968-01-26 6 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The tin price for today was $558 25 per picul, up '75 cents.17 words
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Article44 1968-01-26 6 (Managers Price*) First Malayan XD 2.36 Second Malavan XD 1.69 Third Malayan 1.10 The Commerce Industry 90 99 The Saving Fund 94 103 Hrst Hongkong .80 Second Hongkong 55 )9» Malayan Inveatment Fund 1.00 no Sterling Commodity 4/2 4/9 Hong Kong Currency).44 words
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Article113 1968-01-26 6 SINGAPORE. Thur* Ths noun price* at the Singapore hlnese Produce exchange roda> are > Buver selle* Coconut OH (FOB) Bulk Coconut Oil 59 00 (FOB) Drnws Loom* Copra Mixed 61 50 •Ian/ Feh 36.00 M unt ok White Pepper (FOB.) 96% NL1V 115 00 Sarawak White Pepper (F.O.H.) 96&113 words
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Article173 1968-01-26 6 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The following ships are expected to be in port today: God owns Vessels 1/2 Kristin Eakke 3 4 Hoegh Dene 5 Comfort 6/7 Nichiyo Mara 8/9 Rotti 10/11 Sargodha 13/14 Atreus 15/16 Sumatra 19 Eizan Mara 21/22 Katong 23 24 Golden Wonder 25/25 Kinabalu 27/28173 words
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WORLD NEWS
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268 1968-01-26 7 MOSCOW, Thurs. (Reuter) Britain and the Soviet Union last night called lor an urgent political settlement of the Vietnam conflict on the basis of “The exclusive and inalienable right of the peoples of the region to manage their own internal affairs’’. The two268 words
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250 1968-01-26 7 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) The United States failed today to enlist the Kremlin's help in de-fusing a threatening new Asian crisis, while White House advisers mapped plans to free the American ship Pueblo, captured by North Korea. President Johnson met for about 6ft250 words
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103 1968-01-26 7 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) Cable and Wireless Ltd. announced yesterday that stations at Bahrain in the Persian Gulf and Hong Kong will start operations by May cf 1969 for receipt of earth satellite communications signals. The firm said it would spend about £3.5 m to bring103 words
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Article31 1968-01-26 7 NEW ORLEANS, Thurs (Reuter) New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison. who claims there was a plot to assassinate President Kennedy, today subpoenaed Marina Porter, the widow of Lee Harvey Oswald.31 words
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Article100 1968-01-26 7 BEIRUT. Thurs (UPI) President Gamal Abdel Xaser of Egypt has reshuffled the fobs of a number of his top aides, a Cairo radio broadcast heard here last night said. Lt. Gen. Mohammad Fawzi, commander-m-chief of Armed Forces, was named War Minister. Former War Minister Amid Howeida was100 words
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Article80 1968-01-26 7 SEOUL. Thurs. (UPI) U.S troops manning the Western sector of the Korean truce front killed two North Korean infiltrators in action early today hut the Americans suffered five wounded. U.S. military authorities said. The action started shortly after midnight and was still going on80 words
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Article60 1968-01-26 7 TALLASHASSEE. Florida. Thurs. (UPD The Florida Supreme Court ordered a marriage licence issued to a Negro man and a White woman yesterday, in a terse opinion declaring the states statutory prohibition against interracial marriage invalid. The one-paragraph, unsigned decision was approved 5-2. It cited the US Supreme60 words
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Article128 1968-01-26 7 BANGKOK. Thurs (UPD A pretty blonde girl found brutally slain in Saraburi province 5q miles North of Bangkok three day s ago w T as identified today as Dorrit Vonhaven. 23. of Denmark. She had worked in Hong Kong for a time. Police said they128 words
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119 1968-01-26 7 GENEVA. Thurs (UPI) An alarming increase in venereal diseases, particularly among younger people. was reported yesterday by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In some countries WHO said, the growing Incidence of these diseases “has approached or even exceeded the maximum of the epidemic period119 words
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Article108 1968-01-26 7 PORT LOUIS. Mauritius. Thurs. (UPI) The arrival of inn men of Britain’s Shropshire Light Infantry seemed to have halted communal fighting in the Indian island colony of Mauritius The death toll stood at 20 grim reminder of a week of communal fighting between Moslems and other108 words
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Article70 1968-01-26 7 MANILA. Thurs. (Reuter) About 300 student demonstrators. bearing candles and placards, held a protest rallv last night against government graft and corruption in front of the Philippine Congress. The hour-long demonstration lashed at the ‘Breakdown of moral and civic consciousness” in the government. The rally70 words
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Article1023 1968-01-26 7 BRITAIN'S STATEMENT OF INTENT LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) Commonwealth Secretary Mr. George Thomson last night assured the House of Commons that the withdrawal date for the British Forces in Singapore and Malaysia would not be changed. He was speaking at the end of the first day1,023 words
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Article130 1968-01-26 7 MONTREAL. Thurs. (UPI) A dramatic advance in externally powered artificial limbs amazed onlookers at the rehabilitation institute of Montreal yesterday. Clare Scullion. 15, born without arms, used a set of hydraulically powered arms to pick up a fork, spear a morsel of fruit salad and130 words
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Article476 1968-01-26 8 T>Y seizing the American naval ship Pueblo off Its coast, North Korea has presented the United States with another crisis in Asia. Washington is planning to retrieve this vessel, but this cannot be done without shooting. If the Seventh Fleet tries to rescue it by force, this action476 words
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Article238 1968-01-26 8 IT is great and good to hold a national solidarity week again this year on Feb. 8 Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman's birthday. The beloved Tunku is a father-figure in Malaysia and embodies all the virtues which lesser Malaysians are striving for— friendliness, warmth, compassion, understanding, strength of238 words
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Article, Illustration2004 1968-01-26 8 Dr. Arthur Lim Siew Ming - By Dr. Arthur Lim Siew Ming (President, Singapore Medical Association) Delivered at Rotary Club of Singapore luncheon talk on Wednesday, at the Cathay Restaurant, Singapore. iyOW that the immediate excitement of an independent Singapore is over, we are faced with the sober problem of defining the2,004 words
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Article252 1968-01-26 8 Stamp for StandardGauge Railway 4 USTRALIA will issue a special postage stamp next year to mark completion of the standardgauge railway between Brisbane and Perth. Australian colonies, before Federation in 1901, had selected different gauges: New South Wales 4ft. Biin; Victoria sft. 31n; Queensland 3ft. 6in; South Australia sft. 31n252 words
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Article, Illustration343 1968-01-26 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, "Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trials") TOAT was a garbage collector who did not believe in politicians He opposed Larry county commissioner and head of a political machine. Result Tony lost his business. Toni brought a suit for damages against Larry claiming343 words
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Advertisement41 1968-01-26 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper FRIDAY, JANUARY 26. 1968. 23-B. Cantonment Road, Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoh Office 39. (alan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Telephone: 86)34/6 8. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road. Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNEWS41 words
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FEATURE
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Article, Illustration1082 1968-01-26 9 Desmond J. Fennessy - By Desmond J. Fennessy, Australian Trade Commissioner (Publicity >, Singapore T YING at the periphery of Asia, Australia is herself a developing nation and is therefore keenly aware of, and sympathetic to, the problems confronting her neighbours. Many present-day Asian problems in agricultural production,1,082 words
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Article492 1968-01-26 9 AUSTRALIA- SINGAPORE TRADE pore and working in industry and commerce. Not quite so well-known is the part that Australia plays in Singapore's day-to-day existence. Australia is a substantial supplier of basic foodstuffs to Singapore and many other Asian countries. Flour milled in Singapore from Australian wheat is used In the492 words
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Advertisement255 1968-01-26 9 {5 s I Australian Butter is a health food, a rich source of vitamins f essential for good eyesight, a healthy skin, strong bones, good teeth and energy! Eat Australian Butter every day! It’s the best butter you can buy because it’s fresh from Australia V* I just a few255 words
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Article, Illustration1579 1968-01-26 10 FRED MACLEAN - Australia—land of progress TODAY is Australia Day, the 180th anniversary of the Foundation of Australia (1788). By FRED MACLEAN rWHEN the first people who were to become known as Australians landed on the barren shores of Port Jackson just 180 years ago p they little dreamed that within less than1,579 words
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Article, Illustration1357 1968-01-26 10 explorers hoped they would find abundant water in Australia. They never did. for Australia is the driest continent in the world. Yet, inspite of this. Australia has for many years been a leading agricultural country and its products help feed and clothe the peoples1,357 words
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Article746 1968-01-26 10 I'STRALIA and Singapore share some common economic aspirations among them ♦o increase export sales particularly in the Asian area. Another is to create new domestic industries and to expend the markets for the old ones. On this, employment and prosperity very largely depend Singapore, like Australia, will746 words
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Article, Illustration580 1968-01-26 11 THE smog of industry rolls across “the sunburnt country" today as Australia's industrial revolution enters its twentieth vear. In two decades Australia has widened its traditional but narrow role as a world supplier of foodstuffs and raw materials to take in a range of manufacturing— AIS photo. - 580 words
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Article500 1968-01-26 11 (OVERSEAS students, including those paying their own way, comprise about 10 per cent of the full-time student body at Australian universities. Since 1950, more than 8,400 students and trainees have undertaken education or training in Australia under Australian Government aid schemes. Of these, almost 7.500 were500 words
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Article, Illustration242 1968-01-26 11 DR. Chong Guan Chock, of Merdeka Estate, Batu Pahat, Johore, Malaysia, second son of a family of 11 children, completed his academic course in November 1967 with an enviable record. He won distinction bv becoming the hrst Asian student to graduate with an Honours degree in Medicine242 words
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Advertisement62 1968-01-26 10 From AUSTRALIA with Please remember me “My Name is BOOM A* 9 Made Only Of Finest Quality Kangaroo Fur. Available at all leading departmental stores toy shops Distributor: HUA HUA STORE. 21, Change Alley 11, Winchester House, Collyer Quay, Singapore. DRAGON HOUSE 49. High Street, Singapore. LTD., LIAN GIAP TRADING62 words
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Advertisement87 1968-01-26 11 mPPi h, >N i\\o' e to® 1 .*BB •*^sssssg«s»' l 4 «'^w»?' a .*>»■« S W®*£s«»*• 0<" le r,u«>? s a<\'' ,e 4 0 pW n '"w trr\eO ca 0 \'\^X a ,C m3C"''' SOU 1 r a p«> e W 4W* k *!v,a e%P» rtsl \N® so" 1 -0<87 words
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Article680 1968-01-26 12 CLIM This week the race riots on the tiny island of Mauritius in fiery pre-Independence outbursts sent refugees streaming out of Port Louis to seek refuge somewhere, and Singapore-based troops were airlifted to restore order on the island at the request of the governor in one— CLIM - 680 words
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Article458 1968-01-26 12 LAW REPORT LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) Sir Dingle Font. Q.C., today described as “Something new” a finding of the Federal Court of Malaysia that the court had a discretion in deciding whether or not to grant leave to appeal to the Head of Malaysia in a civil case458 words
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Article, Illustration597 1968-01-26 12 BE OUR GUEST- Job’s comfort- (THE FRENCH VIEW) statements by heads of government have been more eagerly awaited than those made last week end by Mr. Wilson in London when he presented his austerity plan to the Commons and by President Johnson in Washington when he delivered his traditional message597 words
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Article, Illustration1277 1968-01-26 12 COMING OUT OF THE REED A waiting list for men who want to sig.i away their freedom? Sounds incredible. Rut there is one. The men who join it undertake to stay up to six months on a tiny, rocky island. If they abscond they1,277 words
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136 1968-01-26 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Singapore Telephone Board Workers' Union today held fresh election of itj executive council members under the supervision of the Registrar of Trade Unions. Mr. Wong Kah Yeow. More than l.onn workers will cast their ballot. The STB held its first election136 words
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Article73 1968-01-26 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Five men. suspected of having pulled off several robberies. housebreaking and thefts, have been arrested, police said today. Their loot amounted to $70,000 from at least 71 cases of housebreaking and thefts in the Republic in the past six months. Police Secretary. Acting Superintendent. Mr73 words
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Article, Illustration253 1968-01-26 13 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Singapore Butchers' Association today donated a sum of $10,904 to the Ministry of Social Affairs for the promotion of sports in the Re- public. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry, Mr. Chan Chee Seng received the cheque from the Association’s253 words
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Article403 1968-01-26 13 K. Sidhu - By: K. Sidhu SINGAPORE. Thurs The Singapore Police have launched a man-hunt for three male “c onfid e n t tricksters" who swindled a coffee shop waitress of $1,500 by talking her into a gold syndicate. The victim Miss Lee Kwan Neo. 27. of403 words
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112 1968-01-26 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Herald Choral Society of Singapore will stage two musical concerts on Feb. 16 and 17. at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the Singapore Arts Council and the st. Hildas Girls’ School extension fund. The concert will feature the famed Herald112 words
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Article, Illustration304 1968-01-26 13 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The first class for receptionists and cashiers was successfully completed last week at the Hotel Catering Training Centre sponsored by the Ministry of Labour. A total of 35 young people 29 hotel reeeptionstg and six hotel cashiers candidates made up the class conducted by304 words
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Advertisement16 1968-01-26 13 TRAVEL CENTRE CF SINGAPORE Well-known for personalised services E-10 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING 360, ORCHARD ROAD. TEL: *****16 words
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Miscellaneous349 1968-01-26 13 SHAH IGANISATTOM LIDO Phone ***** J4SI dx\: 4 shows Note Timet; 11. 2. 50. 0.30, 9.15 pm SCHOOL CHILDREN 85 Cents I® any seat at all show* daily Tray Donahue Connie Stevens "PARRISH" in Color IWB) Oiwna Tomorrow Our Matchless Chinese. New Year Attraction' Patrick O Neal A Ira Furstenbera349 words
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Miscellaneous31 1968-01-26 13 ORCHARD: GRAND CHINESE NEW YEAR ATTRACTION! BRUTES! SAVAGES! HEROES! ROD TAYLOR THEY RE MERCENARIES THEY RE PAID TO DO A JOB! 1."." 7 YVETTE MIMIEUX 3V *> TH m MERCENARIES ISFIMRSM MKTKOCOKW31 words
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Miscellaneous296 1968-01-26 13 mb r 1 1# ni in< Iw NOW SHOWING! 11. 1.30. 4 00. l\ 1.30. 400 030 A 9.30 p.m U 0.45 9.30 pm KISS KISS BANG BANG" Color Qiuiiano Oemma. in Scope Odeon: TOMORROW MIDNIGHT Ol R GRAND Chinese New Year Attraction Frank S natra "TONY' ROME" FOX PanaViMen.296 words
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Article486 1968-01-26 14 Albert Johnson - EXPERTS WILL BE INVITED TO ASSIST By Albert Johnson SINGAPORE, Thurs. Enche Othman bin Wok, Minister for Culture and Social Affairs and chairman of the National Sports Control Board has suggested that a team of sports experts be invited to assist in the setting-up of486 words
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Article167 1968-01-26 14 SINGAPORE. Thurs SOSC President and Minister for Culture and Social Affairs. Enche Othman bin Wok. today clarified the role of the National Sports Control Board. Enche Othman who is also the chairman of the NSCB said that the Control Board which was unanimously approved by167 words
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231 1968-01-26 14 MUAR. Thurs. School games and athletics, which were completely throw-n out of gear by the boycott of teachers of all language media, are coming back to life once again in all secondary and primary schools in Johore. This is because of the231 words
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433 1968-01-26 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Lionel Joyatilako, former Asian Games and international tennis player, has been drawn to meet Dr. K. Dharmaratnam, the current holder of the singles title, in the Malaysian Indo-Ceylonese tennis championships which begins on Sunday at the TPCA courts. Jayatilaka who is433 words
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Article40 1968-01-26 14 KUALA. LUMPUR. Thurs. The Malaysian Cricket Association has been accepted as an affiliate of the Olympic Council of Malaysia. MCA’s application was approved at a recent executive council meeting held in the Stadium Negara here.40 words
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Article151 1968-01-26 14 PENANG. Thurs. The president of the Badminton Association of Malaysia. Enche Mohamed Khir Johari, today said the Thomas Cup Fund would be launched on Feb. 1. Speaking at the Bayan Lepas Airport today, Enche Khir said many national newspapers were keen to sponsor the fund. “We151 words
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Advertisement476 1968-01-26 14 i Eastern Sun Classified advertisements can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore. SS. MUBARUK 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.476 words
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Advertisement600 1968-01-26 14 NOTICES GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT INTEGRATION ORDINANCE, 1963 (No. 18 of 1963) NOTICE UNDER SECTION 19 (2) NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Section 19 (2) of the Local Government Integration Ordinance, 1963 that the Director of Public Works requires the execution of streetworks in600 words
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Advertisement248 1968-01-26 14 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I. LIM TOW YONG. of No:- 19. St. Martin Drive. Singapore. have applied for a Retail Shop licence in respect of premises No:- 65-71, High Street (Eastern Emporium Limited). Singapore, and that this application will be heard in the Court of the District Judge248 words
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Advertisement115 1968-01-26 14 18th Anniversary Of The Republic Of India ft w. Listen To-day And Daily to ALL INDIA RADIO News, Talks, Music, Features, Commentaries, Your Requests. BROADCASTS TO SOUTH EAST ASIA turnals containing details of programmes broadcast in these services can be obtained free of charge on request from the Director of115 words
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376 1968-01-26 15 ADELINE - By ADELINE SINGAPORE, Thurs. United Notions, promoted to the top class for his splendid double at Penang, did an impressive 3f workout on a good track here this morning. With Les Coles astride United Nations clocked 44 sec. The five-year-old gelding was kept376 words
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Article1638 1968-01-26 15 Race 1: Horses Class 5, Div. 5 6 Furs. 2.15 P.M. (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) 1 800 Desert Flower 4v 900 Santosa Stable Lee 2 096 AH Smiles 7y 8 13 Modern Stable Samsuri 3 000 Stampedp 4v 8 13 ML. Mrs. A S. Lee Allan Soaidi1,638 words
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281 1968-01-26 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Olympic Council of Malaysia have been urged to give every possible assistance to promote yachting in the country. Major H. C. K. Augustin, manager of the yachting team to the recent Seap Games at Bangkok said much practice281 words
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135 1968-01-26 15 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) Mitsunori Seki of Japan, beaten on Tuesday night by Welshman Howard Winstone in his fifth world title fight, confirmed today he will not fight again. Seki, who suffered a ninth round TKO because of a cut right eye, slept for135 words
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219 1968-01-26 15 MONTE CARLO. Thurs. (UPI» A French Alpine Renault held a slim lead over the powerful Porsche. Lancia and BMC teams as results of the second section of the 37th Monte Carlo Rally were announced last night. The rally will be decided in an overnight219 words
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Article1425 1968-01-26 15 Race 1: Horses Class 2, Div. 2 6 Furs. 2.00 P.M. 1. 3*8 Bavdaln 6v 900 Sunshine Stable Mar. so2. 113 Desert Scout 4y 8 13 Hanson Stable E Bkelen Coles 11 .3. 960 Aristocrat 11 4y 8 13 M s JWY. Eu A C. Simmons Heddle1,425 words
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Article310 1968-01-26 16 R. D. SELVA - Medical adviser’s recommendation to Olympic Council By R. D. SELVA KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Dr. V. Ganeshan, the medical adviser to the Olympic Council of Malaysia has recommended to the council that every member of a contingent leaving for international meets should be certified physically fit to310 words
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265 1968-01-26 16 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad. Thurs. (UPl>—Thwarted by rain, England failed to bowl out West Indies In the second Innings and the First Cricket Test match of the series ended in a draw yesterday. At close of play, West Indies were 243 for eight265 words
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Article84 1968-01-26 16 LONDON. Thurs (Reuter) Pornchai Poppriagam, the Thailand bantamweight, was stopped in six rounds here last night by Evan Armstrong of Scotland, deputising for another British boxer. Johnny Clark, who has influenza Armstrong was more skilful and stayed the distance much better, handing out severe84 words
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119 1968-01-26 16 SEREMBAN. Thurs. Lall Singh, veteran Malaysian cricketer, started his coaching clinics here yesterday. The Negri Sembilan.Cricket Association have assigned Lall to the King George V School. About 30 boys from the upper forms turned up for yesterday's session Lall. who is here to supervise the119 words
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100 1968-01-26 16 THE Keeper of the New Zealand Throughbred Stud Book, Mr. Glyn L. Tucker (at right), and Mrs Tucker, with delegates from the Malayan Racing Association attending the Seventh Asian Racing Conference, held in Wellington, capital of New Zealand. The delegates, here in the attractive grounds of Trentham Racecourse, are (from100 words
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249 1968-01-26 16 NEW YORK. Thurs. (Reuter) The United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA i appear unlikely to support Britain rebellion against international tennis authority and vote for open tennis and its annual meeting on February 3. This picture emerged from a survey among USLTA officials,249 words
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750 1968-01-26 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Will the North XV win when they will take on the South XV in the onnual 'classic' match of the Malaysian Rugby Union to be played at Seremban on Saturday This will be the question in the minds of the rugby750 words
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218 1968-01-26 16 WELLINGTON. (New Zealand) Thurs. (Reuter) The 1969 Asian Racing Conference will be held in Tokyo, it was decided here yesterday. In conjunction with the event Japanese authorities are planning a special race with jockeys invited from member countries. The 1963 conference218 words
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516 1968-01-26 16 LESLIE NAKASHIMA - A fear that turned into reality By LESLIE NAKASHIMA TOKYO, Thurs. (UPI). What Japaneso fight experts had feared the most in the bout in London between Mitsunori Seki and Howard Winstone for the vacant world featherweight title did occur. It wtr.s the fear that Seki might bleed from a face516 words
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252 1968-01-26 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Weekend courses for rugby coaches to equip them with a clearer understanding on methods of training which they will eventually impart. To players from school to national levels have been recommended to the Malaysian Rugby Union. This is one of the recommendations252 words
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Advertisement257 1968-01-26 16 UAo7> Me/? A Who? Me accept religion! Now look, fellow: I’m a law-abiding citizen. I help with charity, welfare and cancer fund drives. My kids are all in school. I keep my bills paid and don’t beat my wife. Now, what do I need from religion? I am just as257 words
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Miscellaneous62 1968-01-26 16 Penang: 10.53 a m. (5.1 ft.), 10.43 pm. (6.7 ft.) Port Swettenham: 2.17 a m. (13.2 ft.), 3.13 pm. (11.8 ft.) Port Dickson: 3.31 a m. (7 8 ft.), 3 54 p.m. (60 ft.) Singapore: 6.54 a.m. (8.3 ft.), 9.54 p.m. (7.7 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 4.34 a.m. (69 ft.), 8.3162 words
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