Eastern Sun, 2 May 1968
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Title Section24 1968-05-02 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION ft Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 633 Thursday, 2 May 1968. ft MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents24 words
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Article464 1968-05-02 1 North Vietnamese take day oft to celebrate May Day' while VIENTIANE, LAOS, Wed. (Reuter) A MERICAN diplomats here today waited patiently for a reply to Washington's latest message to Hanoi on a possible site for Vietnam peace talks. However, North Vietnamese diplomats took the day off464 words
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122 1968-05-02 1 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) The Philippines has categorically denied allegations that it would take monetary settlement on the Philippine claim to Malaysian Sabah. The Presidential Press Secretary. Mr. Jose Asplras In a statement said last night: “We shall not barter the honour and dignity of122 words
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101 1968-05-02 1 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) Indonesia has offered the United States and North Vietnam a ship on which to hold peace talks in the Gulf of Tonkin, Foreign Minister Adam Malik, said today. Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting he said the Indonesian Government had so101 words
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Article, Illustration147 1968-05-02 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Anti-Corruption Agency will deal firmly with politicians who knowingly accept payments for favours. This was disclosed by the Agency's Director. Enche Harun hin Hashim. at a news conference in Kuala Lumpur today. He said the agency had powers to147 words
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Article78 1968-05-02 1 NEW DELHI. Wed. (Reuter) Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak, today met Indian Prime Minister. Mrs. Indira Gandhi, for talks soon after his arrival here on a one-day visit. Tun Abdul Razak's brief stay is being entirely taken up by a series of talks on78 words
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Article83 1968-05-02 1 ALOR STAR. Wed. The Soviet Union has invited the Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak. to visit Moscow during his European tour. The invitation was received in Kuala Lumpur this morning. Disclosing this here today Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman said the invitation had been forwarded83 words
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Article110 1968-05-02 1 SAIGON. Wed. (UPI) US. airborne troops today won a decisive two-day battle against a North Vietnamese battalion and captured at least 5n prisoners, many found hiding in a rive r and breathing through hollow reeds. UPI correspondent Reymond M. Wilkinson said the paratroopers killed 60110 words
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Article73 1968-05-02 1 DANANG, Vietnam. Wed. (UPI) South Vietnamese President Nguyen van Thieu today told a May Day Rally that South V'ietnam must depend upon its own resources to win the war. "Even if the Allies leave us we will continue fighting,” he told a crowd of about73 words
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Article50 1968-05-02 1 CAPE TOWN, Wed. (Reuter) A 94-year-old Cape Town man has married a 75-year-old woman he met through a newspaper “Lonely Hearts” column. “It was love at first sight,” bridgegroom Victor Luther said. The couple have 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren between them from previous marriages.50 words
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491 1968-05-02 1 Lucian Peter - Malaysian police sergeant among five on board killed By Lucian Peter Wed. A Malaysian police sergeant 1 and four Thai police officers on board a Thai helicopter were killed when it crashed during an operational flight along the Thai-Malaysian border 30 miles north of here,491 words
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Article103 1968-05-02 1 BANGKOK. Wed. (Reuter) Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia arrived here today by special aircraft for a four-day State visit to Thailand. The royal plane arrived 40 minutes behind schedule to a rain-swept but gaily decorated welcome. Emperor Selassie, in a black uniform with gold stripes and103 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1968-05-02 1 LADIES DAY EMTRANCE. U«l£; SHCET Tovai! J 6 S erniki* w*a ten (TMEAxr k+ "OK—so if you want to stay poor that's your business”24 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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174 1968-05-02 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A mee stall awner, Tan Eng Yat, 30, was slashed thrice with a parang when he resisted five armed thugs who tried to rob him here last night. Tan was rushed to hospital with slash wounds on the neck,174 words
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Article, Illustration206 1968-05-02 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. .Malaysia will explore the possibility of getting assistance from Indonesia to train commercial pilots. This was disclosed here today by the Minister of Tansport. Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir. on the eve of his departure to Jakarta to sign an206 words
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Article27 1968-05-02 2 PEN XNG. Wed. The Chief Minister of Penang Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. is to launch an environmental sanitation project in Sungei Ara on Saturday.27 words
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198 1968-05-02 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. The People's Association is to hold a campaign to instil punctuality among the people. For a start, the punctuality campaign beginning tomorrow will be for its employees and community leaders serving on management committees in community centres. Mr. Sim Boon Peng, the director198 words
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Article48 1968-05-02 2 BATU GAJAH. Wed Burglars broke into the house of a tin mining engineer. Mr. James Smith and got away with ?330 worth of articles last night. The burglars broke open the back door of his bungalow and ransacked the house while the occupants were asleep.48 words
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133 1968-05-02 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— The Chairman of the Malaysian Rubber Exchange. Sena- tor Gan Teck Yeow, today welcomed a statement from the Far East Freight Conference that it was ready to meet rubber traders. The FEFC had said it was ready to discuss matters of133 words
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Article, Illustration648 1968-05-02 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed Malaysian theatregoers. especially those in the Federal Capital, have over the past few years been able to witness and enjoy a great variety of cultural shows. stage plays and recitals, thanks to the enthusiasm of the various amateur648 words
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149 1968-05-02 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Malaysian Chinese Association has set up a special committee to look into the possibility of setting up feeder colleges for Chinese school students. This was announced today by Mr. Lee San Choon, Director of Publicity, M.C A. The special149 words
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173 1968-05-02 2 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. The police hove handed to the Social Welfare Department a 14-year-old girl rescued from an illegal massage parlour here. Confirming this today, the Johore CI D Chief Assistant Commissioner X A. Nicholas said the girl was among 30173 words
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Article83 1968-05-02 2 PENANG. Wed.—An employee of the Commission of Co-operative Development here, Narayanan Saran Gatani, today claimed trial to a breach of trust charge in the First Magistrate’s Court. He was alleged to have committed breach of trust of $5,248.35 while being employed by the Commission at the83 words
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Article132 1968-05-02 2 PENANG. Wed. The Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. today stressed that the Central Government was practising religious freedom and which was evident from the financial assistance it has given towards the construction of religous institutions. He was speaking at the Sri Maha Mariamman132 words
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Article24 1968-05-02 2 PENANG Wed. The State Information Officer here. Mr. P Ramasamy. has been transferred to Johore to take up a similar post there.24 words
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168 1968-05-02 2 Strange objects maybe bombs police KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The public are warned not to touch or meddle with any strange objects they may find lying around it could well be a bomb The warning was issued by the Federal Police Headquarters here today following the discovery of three live bombs168 words
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Article98 1968-05-02 2 KAMPAR. Wed A gunman and an accomplice, armed with a dagger held up a motor-attendant. Wong Yeen Sin. 18. and robbed him of a transistor radio and a wrist watch, yesterday. Wong, was working in a motor-shed at the Chin Hin Tin Mine, Malim Naw r98 words
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Article, Illustration831 1968-05-02 3 RAJA TELLS UNIONS: SINGAPORE, Wed. Trade unions would be "digging their own graves" if they make selfish demands for higher wages and con- ditions. Driving this point home, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Labour. Mr. S. Rajaratnam. said their demands must “bear relation to theEastern Sun photo. - 831 words
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Article134 1968-05-02 3 SINGAPORE. Wed The Royal Air Force’s No. 60 Squadron which has been disbanded will be reformed. probably with new aircraft due to come into service with the RAF next year. This was announced last night by the Air Commander. Far East Air Force. Air Marshal Sir Rochford134 words
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Article85 1968-05-02 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Chapter of Surgeons of the Academy of Medicine will conduct a course on basic sciences, commencing on May 6. The course will go on till the end of August when there will be a break before the primary examination that will be conducted85 words
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141 1968-05-02 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Public Utilities Board has revised one of the term.s and conditions of electricity supply to private industrial estates. The revision is in respect of the replacement of the previous request for 100 per cent refundable cash deposit. Payment can now be made on141 words
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66 1968-05-02 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. —The entire proceeds of Sunday night’s “Holiday on Ice” show will go to the National Defence Fund and the Social Welfare Fund. The show which is under the patronage of the Minister for Social Affairs. Enche Othman Wok. will be held at66 words
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283 1968-05-02 3 S. Rai - By S. Rai SINGAPORE. Med. Dr. Toh Chin Chye, ViceChancellor of the University of Singapore will meet student leaders to discuss with them problems of the undergraduates. The meeting, which is. scheduled to be held later thLs week, will include members of the283 words
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276 1968-05-02 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Alliance Government does not respect the dignity of Malaysian labour or recognise the indispensable role the Malaysian workers played in producing the nation's wealth and prosperity, said the Democratic Action Party. It added that the Malaysian workers had still a276 words
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Article, Illustration67 1968-05-02 4 PRIME Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman s een inspecting the Malaysian tanker “Alor Star” at the old wharf in Port Swettenham on Tuesday. The Tunku saw her loading a shipment of 4.500 tons of Malaysian Palm oil in bulk for discharge at Basrah in Iraq. The shipment is the first of67 words
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Article, Illustration39 1968-05-02 4 Guests and members of the Young Christian Students* Movement at the opening of the YCS’ Second Council in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. The Council was opened by a Member of Parliament. Mr. Joseph Siow Loong Hin.39 words
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Article, Illustration87 1968-05-02 4 "More than 350 delegates and observers from 29 member countries. 20 other nations and several Interested organisations attended the 24th session of ECAFE in Canberra. The theme of the conference, which continued for two weeks, was “Policies and Planning for Exports.’’ Three of Malaysia’s87 words
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354 1968-05-02 4 IPOH, Wed -r- A publicity campaign to impress people here that there was still hope for physically handicapped to be useful to themselves has been launched. This was stated by Dr. A. W. E. Moreira, Chairman of the Publicity Campaign for the354 words
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180 1968-05-02 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The son of a wealthy businessman and landlord, who was reported missing for the last six days, was found early this evening here dead. He is Harjit Singh. 19. son of Jiwan Singh, a textile merchant in Jalan Tuanku Abdul180 words
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87 1968-05-02 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A public inquiry would be held on the Layang Layang rail disaster. Disclosing this here today. the Minister of Transport. Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir said the Cabinet had agreed to the holding of the Inquiry. The board of inquiry87 words
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Article, Illustration490 1968-05-02 4 MAUREEN LEE - By MAUREEN LEE KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A poor turn up of the May Day rally here today was asked it the small attendance could be called a symbol of the workers' strife for fulfilment of their ideals. Mr. S. J. H.490 words
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Article, Illustration113 1968-05-02 4 SINGAPORE. Wed. The district competitions for this year's Singapore Youth festival have already begun. District II will hold its dance and music presentations at Marymount Convent School Hall In Thomson Road tomorrow at 5 p.m. Items will be contributed by the Catholic High School. Anglo Chinese School.113 words
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302 1968-05-02 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Notional Trades kJ Union Congress .today pledged their "whole-hearted" support for stringent measures by the Government to resolve the redundancy problem as a result of British withdrawal. But, these measures must be “reasonable and justifiable*', said the president of302 words
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159 1968-05-02 10 SINGAPORE. Wed.—Normal trained teachers in the Republic have pledged their support for Government’s plans and policies to meet new challenges and tasks. In its latest newsletter, the Normal Trained Branch of the Singapore Teachers' Union said it was confident that difficulties arising159 words
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Article, Illustration49 1968-05-02 10 Miss Yasmin Saif was crowned “RTS Queen” at a dance organised by the Radio and Television Singapura Recreation Club held at the Ocean Park Hotel, Singapore, on Tuesday night. Picture shows Miss Saif with the runners-up. Che M. Maimunah (left) and Miss Jenny Chia, third.49 words
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255 1968-05-02 10 SINGAPORE. Wed Singapore and Malaysia will be the dispatch centres of Red Cross aid for Indonesian refugees in Kilimantan. An urgent cable has been dispatched calling on donor countries to send foodstuffs, and medicine for the refugees to be sent through Singapore and Malaysia255 words
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Article62 1968-05-02 10 SINGAPORE. Wed—From today the express delivery postal service to Sarawak will be available Delivery of express articles will, however, be restricted to the local delivery areas of Baram. Bau. Betong. Binatang. Bintulu, Kanowit. Kapit. Kuching. Lawas, Limbang Lundu. Lutong. Miri, Mukah. Saratok. Sarikei. Serian, Sibu62 words
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Article, Illustration213 1968-05-02 10 'THINK OF WORKERS' INTERESTS' NTUC SINGAPORE, Wed. The National Trades Union Congress today called on the Government "never to forget that it is through the sweat and efforts of labour that Singapore prospers and progresses." Therefore, it must continue to show at all times its appreciation and recognition of theEastern Sun photo. - 213 words
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357 1968-05-02 10 CINGAPORE. Wed. The Automobile Association of Singapore has hit out at the "couldn't care-less” attitude of motor-cyclists, scooterists and pillions with regard to crash helmets. In the editorial in its latest issue of “The Highway”. its official organ, the AAS pointed out that considering357 words
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109 1968-05-02 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. A very experienced team will be producing and directing the Sceneshlfters’ forthcoming production of Rogers and Hammersteins’ “Oklahoma!” The producer is Tom English, who has had wide producing experience. With him as Assistant Producer is another well-known personality. Eileen Smith. The musical director109 words
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Article112 1968-05-02 10 8 30 a m. 8 p.m. Trade Union Exhibition at National Library, Stamford Road. 12.45 p.m.-2 p.m. The Rotary Club of SingaporeWest Weekly luncheon at the Hollandsche (Dutch) Club. Camden Park, off Adam Road. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. A talk on “The Drive for Modernity” by Dr. Goh Poh112 words
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286 1968-05-02 11 PENANG, Wed. A senior police spokesman today warned young girls, to beware of “husband and wife teams” who went round getting girls on the pretext of finding jobs for them but forced them into prostitution instead. He said a number of girls from outstation286 words
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378 1968-05-02 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Malaysia and Singapore will be in for a hard time to attract foreign capital to this region with the withdrawal of British troops from here and the pull-out of American troops from Vietnam. This was stated by Mr Jf.T.R. Singam.378 words
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Article97 1968-05-02 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. General Ne Win. chairman of the Revolutionary Council of the Union of Burma has sent the following message to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong from the special aircraft while en route home: “As we leave Malaysia I wish to convey to your97 words
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127 1968-05-02 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Two Indonesian youths were today sentenced to a month’s jail in the Magistrate’s Court here for illegally entering Malaysia. They were Zulfahmi bin Zainal Abidin, 20 and Hasbullah bin Mohamed Zain, 18. Both came from Pulau Pinang. Rhio islands, Indonenesia. They127 words
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Article172 1968-05-02 11 KUALA LUMPUR Wed. R. Devaraju, of Sentul. was today sentenced to 18 months jail for outraging the modesty of a nine-year-old girl. He committed the offence in the girl's house where he was also staying in Sentul at 9.30 a.m. on Oct. 26 last year.172 words
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Article66 1968-05-02 11 KLUANG. Wed. Mr. K Govindasamy was re-elected President of the Malaysian Indian Congress. Kluang branch for the fourth successive year Other officials: Vice-Presi-dent Mr. P.S. Maniam. secretary Mr. J.E. Samson (re-elected), asst, secretary Mr. P. Balan, treasurer Mr. R.M. Solamuthu. At the first committee meeting Mr R.66 words
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Article, Illustration21 1968-05-02 11 UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 21 words
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Article, Illustration64 1968-05-02 11 Final-year nursing student. Miss Joyce Quek (left) is seen presenting a bouquet to Mrs. Chua Sian Chin, wife of the Minister for Health when she and the Minister arrived at the Odeon Theatre for the Nurses Week charity film premiere, “The Planet of the Apes” on64 words
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Article, Illustration504 1968-05-02 11 Treat estate workers of today as human beings —PP KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. An estate worker of today is a thinking man and should be treated and trusted as a human being. This piece of advice was given by Mr. P. P. Narayanan, the Secretary General of the National Union of504 words
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Article182 1968-05-02 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. The chief cashier and six other employees of Yuyi Ltd. in Great World Amusement Park were this afternoon robbed of $B,OOO in cash by three youths. One of the robbers was armed with a revolver and the other two had daggers. The Acting Police182 words
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119 1968-05-02 11 PENANG. Wed. A 12-year-old Indian girl alleged today she was taken for a ride by a man and molested at the Residency Road and Mac Alister Road roundabout last night. She told the police she was begging along Penang Road when a man119 words
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Article39 1968-05-02 11 KAMPAR, Wed. Mr. Lim Kit Siarg. organisinE secietary of the Detmcratic Ac* m Party (DAPi will give a talk on “Malaysia's cha'lenge in the n"xt decade*" at the DAP branch here at 7.30 p.m. on May 18.39 words
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Article53 1968-05-02 11 IPOH. Wed. A petrol service station attendant, Wong Yee Sin. 18. on his way home was waylaid by two robbers at Kampong Bungah Tanjong last night. They robbed him of his pocket trar.sister radio and a wrist watch valued at $45 The robbers escaped on53 words
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237 1968-05-02 11 Govt. urged: Set up commission to look into estate workers problems KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Malaysian Trades Union Congress today repeated its call to the government to set up an independent commission to look into the problems of estate workers. Pending the completion of the work of the commission, it237 words
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151 1968-05-02 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Ministry of Works. Posts and Telecommunications announced the extension of the overseas telephone service to Cambodia from today. The times of services will be from 9.30 am. to 11.30 am. and from 1 30 pm. to 530 p.m. from Mondays151 words
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Article74 1968-05-02 11 PENANG. Wed. —Lee Say Moh, 27. was charged in the First Magistrate’s Court this morning with the murder of a restricted resident, Chong San Chee, on Nov, 16 last year. He was alleged to have caused the death of Chong in front of the Lim74 words
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Article66 1968-05-02 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Mr. Lau Kwai Foong, 30. a clerk placed his brief case containing $79 on a table in a coffee shop while having his lunch. Suddenly a man snatched the bag and ran. A policeman, who was passing by at that time heard Mr Lau’s66 words
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Article66 1968-05-02 11 IPOH, Wed.—Millionaire tin miner. Dato Chong Kok Lim. will declare open the Perak Chee Tek Kok Chinese temple in Jalan Pasir Puteh here at 10 a.m. on Sunday. .Wav 17. The occas’on also marks the 17th anniversary of Perak Che? Tek Kok. There will be66 words
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138 1968-05-02 11 Constable found guilty of khalwat IPOH. Wed —A police constable. Wan Abdul Kader was convicted of khalwat (close proximity) with a 17-year-old girl at the Celestial Hotel in Laxamana Road on three occasions last year. The prosecuting officer of the Religious Affairs Department. Enche Abdul Aziz bin Rahmat. told the138 words
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193 1968-05-02 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. An essay competition will be held as part of the worldwide Gandhi Centenary celebrations. AH Singapore nationals are invited to take part in the competition, the theme of which is “Gandhiji and the Emancipation of Man”. Two prizes will be awarded193 words
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125 1968-05-02 11 ...KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The pilgTim ships. Kuala Lumpur and Anshun will arTive in Malaysia and Singapore earlier than scheduled. Announcing this here to-~ day the Controller of Pil-' grimage, Malaysia, Dato Haji Ali Rouse said the vessel Kuala Lumpur with about 2.000 pilgrims on125 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous26 1968-05-02 4 L <em 7HIHG OUT THERE'S ONE (YVU WERE DISGUSTING!) I TAKE THEM BACK.. r HOPE YOU D TRY —i UNDERSTANL TC TERRIBLY SORRY! V£ o hiQ26 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration41 1968-05-02 5 Thousands hear him Somewhere in L'AR President Nasser (centre) addresses thousands of troops at a base. General Mohd. Fawzi (right) the Defence Minister, and General Abdel Moneim Riad are also seen. Nasser said war with Israel is inevitable. UPI Radio- photo.— UPI Radio-; photo. - 41 words
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211 1968-05-02 5 Free passage home LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Pakistani and West Indian leaders have scorned Home Secretary James Callaghan's surprise statement that the British government would repatriate immigrant families. The immigrant leaders described Mr. Callaghan's television statement as a ‘political red herring** and an “insulting offer.” Mr.211 words
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168 1968-05-02 5 Israeli I-Day parade UNITED NATIONS Wed. (UPI). Jordan produced t e Israel-ousted elected mayor of Arab Jerusalem yesterday to give the Security Council a firsthand account of conditions in the Holy city under Is aeis occupation The council, faced with Israeli defiance of a168 words
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Article47 1968-05-02 5 BENARES. India Wed. (UPI) Nineteen membbers of a wedding party were killed and 25 others seriously injured last night when a truck slammed into a tree and plunged into a ravine near here. The bride and groom were not aboard the truck.47 words
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113 1968-05-02 5 PARIS. Wed (IPI) The French government indicated last night it was concerned over the rise of West Germany's National Democratic Party (NPD). "There is a noticeable change in the stability of political conceptions installed in West Germany over the past 20 years.” Information Minister113 words
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Article55 1968-05-02 5 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) The Philippines House of representative last night passed a bill lifting the ban on trade with Communist countries The bill now goes to the senate for approval before it is signed into law by the President. Anti-Communist Philippines at present55 words
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317 1968-05-02 5 German mystery man Gehlen PULLACH, Germany XSei. (UPI) Reinhard Gehlen, the master spy whose activities struck fear into the Soviets for more than a quarter of a century, slipped from the twilight world of espionage Into the obscurity of retirement yesterd The 66-year-old chief317 words
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Article81 1968-05-02 5 VATICAN CITY. (CPI) Reports that Pope Paul VI may resign as head of the Catholic church are “absurd," Vatican sources said last night. “Any report the Pope may resign is absurd and pure speculation without any basis in reality." one source said of a wire service81 words
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94 1968-05-02 5 ‘Aussie polls result may indicate early election CANBERRA. Wed. (Reuter) Mr. Gough Whitlam’s narrow win in yesterday’s ballot to decide the leadership of the Australian Labour Party has caused a rash of speculation here of an early general election. In the normal course of events a general election for the94 words
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124 1968-05-02 5 Halt N and germ warfare production Pope VATICAN CITY, We d. (Reuter) Pope Paul has urged scientists to halt the production and use of nuclear arms and the use of germ warfare. The 70-year-old pontiff said: “Let every measure be taken, let every obligation be assumed to prevent and avoid124 words
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489 1968-05-02 5 Bridge that continent BRASILIA, Brazil, Wed. (UPI). President Arthur Costa E. Silva said yesterday the visit of Thai Premier Than o m Kittikachorn had made a contribution to understanding between the peoples of Asia and South America. The President spoke at a489 words
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Article68 1968-05-02 5 CAIRO, Wed. (Reuter) President Nasser has appointed General Talat Hassan Chief of Staff of the Arab Unified Command. He replaces LieutenantGeneral Abdel Moneim Mohammed Riad. who has been appointed Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces. Egypt by agreement, names the commander of the Unified Forces.68 words
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187 1968-05-02 5 BRUSSELS, Wed. (Reuter) The 15-nation North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has issued what was seen as a clear warning to East Germany not to tamper with free access to West Berlin. At a special meeting here yesterday NATO ambassadors “reaffirmed the necessity to187 words
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183 1968-05-02 5 NAIROBI. Kenya Wed. (UPI) A major attempt by East African nations to help end the Nigerian civil war got under way yesterday with President Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya agreeing to a Lagos request to mediate in the 10-month old fighting. Tanzania meanwhile urged183 words
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Article95 1968-05-02 5 SEOUL. Wed. (UPI) A saboteur's bomb thrown through a window partly damaged the governmentrun Korean International Telecommunications (KIT) office last night and Injured eight persons, three of them seriously. An overnight search operation failed to trace down the saboteur. The exact type of the95 words
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Article186 1968-05-02 5 KATMANDU, Wed. (Reuter) Chinese mountaineers appear to be making a new attempt to climb .Mount Everest which at 29.028 feet is the world's highest peak. A message received here from the Nepalese side of Everest, which straddles the border with Chinese-ruled Tibet, quotes a Sherpa186 words
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Article81 1968-05-02 5 KISUMU. Kenya. Wed (UPI). Torrential rain which has ravaged East Africa for weeks has left at least 7.000 persons homeless in the Lake Victoria area alone, it was reported today. The downpours have washed out bridges and roads, destroyed crops and endangered life throughout western Kenya81 words
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Article65 1968-05-02 5 HONGKONG. Wed. (UPI) Former Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal left here for Bangkok late yesterday after a three-day holiday visit. Mr. Macapagal told reporters at Ihe airport before he departed he was confident the issue over the Philippines claim to Malaysian Sabah would eventually be resolved. He said65 words
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132 1968-05-02 5 PARIS. Wed. (Reuter) The Paris surgeons who performed Europe’s first heart transplant used a newlydeveloped French serum to guard against the rejection of grafted organs and infections. medical sources said today. The serum was developed recently perfected by French Professor Bernard Halpem, 63. a132 words
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Article143 1968-05-02 5 MADRID. Wed. (UPI) A massive turnout of armed police yesterday foiled a planned pre-May Day labour demonstration which had been called to defy the regime of Generalissimo Francisco Franco. Thousands of police, reinforced by the Guardia Civil National Force, were deployed throughout Madrid on horseback143 words
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427 1968-05-02 6 SAIGON, Wed. (UPI). Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky today said Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy have no right to make judgments about South Vietnam without coming here. Speaking at a labour day rally at the Tao Dan427 words
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103 1968-05-02 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (Reuter) Employees of Trans World Airlines office here went on a monkey chase today after a 14-month old mammal kept in a cage as part of a live jungle setting escaped. The monkey climbed into the frosted glass ceiling of103 words
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Article109 1968-05-02 6 CANBERRA. Wed. (Reuter) The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked Australian police to look for the man being sought for the murder of American Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King. Officials here said the man. known as James Earl Ray and109 words
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Article114 1968-05-02 6 DAR ES SALAAM. Wed. (Reuter) Thirteen people were found dead this morning in one of two tiny cells where 42 people had been locked up for the night near Mwanza, northern Tanzania, it was officially announced here. The 42 had been detained for failing114 words
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Article64 1968-05-02 6 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) Britain’s proposed changeover to decimal currency, heralded last week by the introduction of the “ten new pence” and five new pence” has given Caroline ArdenClarke of Caterham a small problem. A letter from Miss ArdenClarke published in today’s Times says: “Dear sir. I64 words
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Article48 1968-05-02 6 TEL AVIV. Wed. (Reuter) Jordanian and Israeli troops exchanged machinegun fire for nearly an hour today near the desert village of Be er Orah. 11 miles (18 kms) north of Eilath, an Israeli Army spokesman said. There were no casualties on the Israeli side, he said.48 words
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93 1968-05-02 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (Reuter) China is trying to split the Japanese government by giving Japanese traders cheaper prices and promising priority deliveries at the Canton Spring Trade Fair, the Star reported today. The English tabloid, quoting its own sources inside China, said its target93 words
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Article107 1968-05-02 6 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) Important financial talks open today at the treasury between Hong Kong and British officials. The crown colony’s booming economy now needs injections of larger amounts of capital investment if the level of its economic growth is to be maintained and increased, observers said.107 words
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Article66 1968-05-02 6 THE HAGUE. Wed. (UPI> Women are pretty touchy at the best of times when it comes to their age. But the Dutch women’s magazine Princess thought they were on reasonably safe ground when they came out with birthday congratulations to “Our beloved Queen who becomes 60 today.” The66 words
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Article, Illustration59 1968-05-02 6 TOKYO. Japan: Carrying the American flag and a big placard with a peace emblem, about 90 American students and teachers who are living in Tokyo march downtown Tokyo toward the U.S. Embassy. They staged an orderly anti-war demonstration, the first of its kind by Americans in59 words
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209 1968-05-02 6 HONG KONG, Wed. (UPT) May Day began here today with a special police alert, rightwingers ready for trouble with Communists and dismissed leftist workers still trying to get their jobs back. A fake bomb scare yesterday reminded residents that May was the month209 words
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111 1968-05-02 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) A black market trade is flourishing in the southern Communist Chinese city of Canton in the buying and selling of the many permits and documents people need for travel, a traveller from China reported today. Authorities are aware of the111 words
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Article47 1968-05-02 6 SHERINGHAM. England. Wed. (UPI) British Railways recently built a new stopping platform near Sydney Jackson’s home in Sheringham. The local valuation court ruled that because passengers could now see into his bedroom window Jackson suffered a loss of privacy. Accordingly they cut his local tax.47 words
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330 1968-05-02 6 JAKARTA. Wed. (UPI) A high level government survey mission is scheduled to leave for West Irian (West New Guinea) tomorrow for an on the spot look at the condition of the people there who will decide next year whether they would remain330 words
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Article, Illustration36 1968-05-02 6 UPI Photo. SAIGON With their fathers away at the war, these Vietnamese boys, with rifles and machine guns fashioned out of wood, tins and rope, make believe they too are fighting the Vietcong.— UPI Photo. - 36 words
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129 1968-05-02 6 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) The Ministry of Technology recommended yesterday that Britain relinquish its financial interest in facilities at South Australia’s Edinburgh airfield. A Treasury minute presented to the House of Commons yesterday approved transfer of financial interest, without payment, to the Australian Government.129 words
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Article127 1968-05-02 6 JAKARTA. Wed. (UPI) Police in Pantiur Batu. near the North Sumatran capital of Medan, have seized 300 kilogram of marijuana presumably intended to be smuggled abroad, it was reported today. One person suspected of being the owner of the stock has been arrested, the official Antara127 words
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Article233 1968-05-02 6 JAKARTA. Wed. (UPI) —The Indonesian Government announced additional price hikes effective today on public transport and communications facilities by up to 300 per cent. The Communications Ministry said the measure was taken as an alternative to extending subsidies to state-run firms. It said such subsidies233 words
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Article60 1968-05-02 6 CAIRO. Wed. (UPIV Maj. Gen Talaat Hassan yesterday was named Chief of the United Arab Command which embraces the Arab nations bordering Israel Egypt, Jordan and Syria The command has been dormant since before the war with Israel last June. Hassan is a former Commander of60 words
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Article186 1968-05-02 6 LANGLEY AFB VIRGINA, Wed. (UPI) Thp prosecution rested its case yesterday against a 20-year-old Negro airman accused of refusing to board an aircraft bound for Japan in support of the Vietnam war. Airman George S. Edwards of Charlston, South Carolina was originally charged with missing186 words
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Article, Illustration79 1968-05-02 7 MANILA: Nine tiny virious Piranha fish were killed bv Philippine authorities who derided that they constituted a threat to Philippine waters and streams. The fish, known for their savagery in South American rivers, were shipped to Manila for the opening of a new aquarium-79 words
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352 1968-05-02 7 NO to ‘anything to keep ball rolling THE VIETNAM 'STALEMATE' WASHINGTON Wed. (Reuter) Mr. George W. Rail named as the New V.S. ambassador to the Lnited Nations says today it would be a mistake for the Lnited States to make “unilateral concessions' 9 to try to speed up Vietnam peace352 words
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Article136 1968-05-02 7 SAIGON. Wed (Reuter) Vice-President Nguyen Cao Ky told a rally here today South Vietnam did not want to keep any foreigners who wanted to leave. “Freedom and sovereignty cannot be gained by begging, we must get it by our own blood and sweat, he told136 words
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Article87 1968-05-02 7 MOSCOW. Wed. (UK) Why are fire engines red. Because they were invent by a Russian. A Moscow newspaper, R«rnsomolsnaya Pravda said today that an 18tta-cen tun Russian mine w°rker named Frolov invented the world’s first fire engine in 1“69T nersons who w° u,d dl .jute this.87 words
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186 1968-05-02 7 WASHINGTON. Wed (UPI) The US. Interior Department said yesterday two U S. sc entists were en route to the Mayon Volcano. Luzon, from Manila in hopes of gathering data and observation on the fiery cone. The Interior Department Identified the men as Dr. James186 words
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Article117 1968-05-02 7 LONDON. Wed (UPI) Judge George Baker granted Mrs. June Doris Watts a divorce yesterday on grounds of her husband's “classic” adultery. Baker noted that husband Frank Watts took a girl to an upstairs room in his home “to show her his home-made wine-making apparatus". “Over the years one117 words
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325 1968-05-02 7 Anarchists at Columbia NEW YORK, Wed. (Reuter) Helmeted police armed with axes and crowbars cleared hundreds of barricaded students from Columbia University early yesterday and a number of injuries were reported. Some faculty members and students were taken to hospital and the campus radio325 words
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Article128 1968-05-02 7 BOWLING GREEN. Ohio. Wed (UPI) Sen. Albert Gore. Democrat-Tennessee. said here yesterday that “America has been following a path of self-destruc-tion in Vietnam "It is in the national interest for America to negotiate herself out of the conflict.” he told an audience at Bowling Green State128 words
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Article55 1968-05-02 7 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) President Marcos will head guests at tomorrow’s inauguration of the Philippines first satellite earth station (PHILCOMSAT) in Tanay. Rizal. outside Manila, it was reported today. The multi-million dollars project was completed on March 20. 1968 It is owned by the Philippine Overseas Telecommunications55 words
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268 1968-05-02 7 May Day May Day HONG KONG fted. (LPI) Communist China today led off commemoration of May Day icith an announcement the world is ready for the revolution Mao Tse-Tung has long predicted. At the same time. China's disgrared President Liu S'nao-Chi came under renewed268 words
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Article189 1968-05-02 7 UNITED NATIONS. Wed. (UPI» Japan has begin a quiet campaign in the General Assembly to guarantee nuclear weapons from international politics. Ambassador S e n J i n Tsuruoka sounded out delegates on a Japanese proposal that would have the Assembly remind nuclear powers of189 words
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89 1968-05-02 7 ANN ABA, Algeria. Wed. (UPI) Large security forces were deployed yesterday as President Houari Boumedienne made his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt last Thursday. Bodyguards and 15 motorcycle escorts surrounded Boumedienne’s car as it drove through the streets of89 words
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Article132 1968-05-02 7 FRANKFURT Wed. (CPI) Adole Von Thadden. leader of West Germany’s National Democratic Party (NPD) whose rise was stirred fears of a Nazi rebirth, yesterday dismissed such concern as the result of “hysterical outcry.” Rut in an exclusive interview with United Press International Thadden also renewed NPD demands132 words
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149 1968-05-02 7 BOSTON. Wed (UPI) Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller, whose name wasn’t even on the ballot, edged into the lead in the Massachusetts presidential primary yesterday only hours after announcing hts candidacy. Rockefeller was gathering a stunning Republican write-in vote to top Richard M Nixon and favourite son149 words
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Article, Illustration43 1968-05-02 7 KAir.nti- General William C. Westmoreland, commander of the I.S. Forces m vienam ta k""ith Virtcn, Colnnel Pham Van Thach, .he hi.heat rank.nj CommuDis."ever to delert .a the ~u.h With then, (centre) i. Vi.tnan.es. G«neral Pham Quoc Thuan. LPI Photo.43 words
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Article465 1968-05-02 8 VICE-PRESIDENT Nguyen Cao Ky of South Vietnam has changed his view about foreign military aid. He has suddenly realised that the future of his country lies in the hands of his people. For too long have the military chiefs of South Vietnam banked their hopes on foreign465 words
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Article300 1968-05-02 8 ■jyi'ALAYSIANS on Tuesday night honoured their Sportsman and Sportswoman for the year 1967 badminton singles ace Tan Aik Huang and track star M. Rajamani with a glittering dinner in Kuala Lumpur where they received their awards from sports loving Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman. That this ceremony300 words
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865 1968-05-02 8 SOME officials and some supporters of the Alliance think it will be a good thing if the Alliance Party wins all the seats in the general elections next year —a view which I think many right thinking leaders of the Alliance do not agree with.865 words
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262 1968-05-02 8 I have read with interest your paper in regard to the challenge by Mr. DR. Seenivasagam. president of the People’s Progressive Party to our Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, to a public debate on the proposed Merdeka University to be established by the Chinese262 words
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Article, Illustration301 1968-05-02 8 Kenry B. Rothblatt - By Kenry B. Rothblatt (Author, "handbook cf Evidence For Crlalnel Triele w COL'* will provided for his brother and daughter. Sol left $20,000 in trust for his brother, Nat. He also left $BO,OOO in trust for his daughter, Clara. Five years after Sol’s death, Nat brought a301 words
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1597 1968-05-02 8 AT a time when Hanoi and Washington g!S® A tiations, it would be useful to remember that at «.a? there a va Accords, which brought to an end the first Indochina War, as tacit agreement between the East and West concerning the1,597 words
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420 1968-05-02 9 TTNITED NATIONS, New York, Wed. (Reuter) The Governments of developing countries and foreign investors should strike up a dialogue on methods to overcome the current crisis of development financing, a new United Nations study said today. The volume of foreign private investment420 words
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226 1968-05-02 9 MONTREAL. Wed (UPI) The Imperial Tobacco Co. of Canada Ltd., said yesterday it was marketing the first cigarette to be fitted with the new Strickman filter. The new brand of cigarette, to be marketed under the brand name of Richmond. has been226 words
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Article103 1968-05-02 9 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) Ambassador Han Lih-Wu of Nationalist China has predicted two way trade between Taiwan and the Philippines will nearly double to US$4O million by 1970. The Ambassador was speaking at the opening session of negotiations to replace the Pnilippine-Chi-nese trade protocol of 1956103 words
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Article62 1968-05-02 9 BONN. Wed. (UPI) Fakhruddin All Ahmed. India's Minister for Industrial Development, began a sixday visit to West Germany yestereday and called on Economics Minister Karl Schiller. A Ministry spokesman said they discussed matters of mutual interest, including German investment in India, trade and development aid.62 words
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Article20 1968-05-02 9 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reu ter). General Services Administration reported no offers were received today to buy stockpiled tin.20 words
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Article, Illustration132 1968-05-02 9 A model of an air-car. a dream child of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) for linking Tokyo and Osaka. some 300 miles in just about an hour, was recently -displayed at the JNR's Railway Technology Research Institute in Tokyo. The air-car, combining features— PANA photo. - 132 words
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154 1968-05-02 9 LONDON. Wed ((Reuter) —Most sections on the London Stock Market moved lower today, with profittaking reflecting concern over possible labour troubles. In the afternoon, the FT. Ordinary share index showed a fall of 2.9 at 468.4 but near the close, a slight hardening154 words
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Article125 1968-05-02 9 UNITED NATIONS. New York. Wed. (Reuter) Japan. a member of the AfroAsian group, came in for special criticism today from Ghana for its continued trade with South Africa. Mr. Richard Akwei, the Ghanaian ambassador, proposed to the General Assembly that all states be urged to cut diplomatic125 words
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195 1968-05-02 9 ROME. Wed. (UPI) Antigono Donati. President of Italy’s Foreign Trade Institute. said today Italy’s commercial prospects in 1968 are favourable despite US. and British financial restrictions. Mr. Donati and Foreign Trade Minister Giusto Tolloy reported in optimistic terms to the Institute’s National Board. Mr. Donati said195 words
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383 1968-05-02 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A new method of grouting damp masonry by the pressure injection of latex-siliconate compositions promises to be considerably cheaper, easier and more effective than conventional grouting techniques. For many years the grouting of sub-surface mosonry to prevent water penetration or seepage383 words
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Article83 1968-05-02 9 BANGKOK. Wed. (Reuter) Thai International Airways and Air Ethiopia have reached an agreement on air rights, the Undcr-Secre-tary of the Ministry of Communications. Dr. Sirilak Chandragsu said today. The official said Air Ethiopia was expected to make its first flight to Bangkok at the beginning83 words
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Article22 1968-05-02 9 HONG KONG. Wed.(UPI) —Money Quotations: HK$6.O7/6.085 per US dollar for cash HK514.52 per pound sterling HK5305.1 per tael gold.22 words
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89 1968-05-02 9 PARIS. Wed (Reuter) The price of gold jumped on the Paris Bullion Market today in response to the price rise in London and renewed rmsgivings about the International monetary situation. dealers said. onc-k'lo ingot and the 12.5 kilo bar were quoiea today at89 words
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Article58 1968-05-02 9 Port Swettenham. Wed. Old Port: No. 2 Kota Raja, No. 3 Alor Star. Stream Berth: No. 1— Abbekerke, No. 2 Benmacdhui, No. 3 Eastern Maid. No. 6 Themis. Deep Water Point: Silver Pagoda. Benedin, Ling Yung, Holstenten. Hoi Houw. Due Today: Duphrate. Asatern Maru. Kyona Maru. Due58 words
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Article, Illustration129 1968-05-02 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Mr. Oei Peng Eong of the Commercial Union Assurance Company Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, has returned from a training course In the U.K. lasting almost three years. The course was conducted at the company’s head office In London, and at some provincial129 words
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Article75 1968-05-02 9 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) London rubber closed quiet with spot 17 17-1/4. Settlement House. June 17-1/8 17-1/4 July 17-1/4 17-3/8 Aug and July/Sept 17-3/8 17-1/2 Oct/Dec 17-11/16 17-13/16 Jan/Marcb 18 18-1/8 April/June 18-1/4 18-7/16 July Sept 18-7/16 18-5/8 Oct/Dec 18-9/16 18-13/16 Jan March 18-11/16 18-15/16 April/June 18-7/8 19-1/875 words
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Article49 1968-05-02 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed today unchanged and untraded. May ’6B 17:40N July 17.7P8 18.30 A; Sept 17.508 18.30A; November 18.008 18.45A; Jan 18.108 18.55A; March 18.108 18.55 A; May 18.208 18.65A. The spot No. 1 RSS quoted at 18-1/4 cents per pound, nominal.49 words
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Article209 1968-05-02 9 NEW YORK, Wed. (.UPI). The Stock Market yesterday continued the pattern of recent sessions with prices making selective headway amid heavy pro-fit-taking. Trading was active. Shortly before the end of the first hour, the United Press International stock market Indicator had gained 0.24 per cent209 words
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Article, Illustration203 1968-05-02 12 I still remember the day I experienced sadness, the day when my cousin died. What made her death important to me was the fact that I loved her dearly and she died When she was very young. The knowledge that all her dreams, hopes203 words
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Article, Illustration141 1968-05-02 12 A FEW days ago. the headmistress gave up a holiday because she had a good report of us from the school inspector. We were thinking of what to do when my friend Jefferi suggested a picnic. We decided where to go and what to take141 words
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Article, Illustration301 1968-05-02 12 AN excursion was organised by our school. We contributed 80 cents each for the bus fare. We first went to the Singapore Tobacco Company. On the way, we passed Gan Eng Seng, Keppel and Cantonment Schools. On arrival at the Tobacco Company, only pupils301 words
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Article, Illustration158 1968-05-02 12 EVERY girl or boy is lucky to have a mother. There are some children in the world who have no mothers. Their mothers may have left home or they might have died. No one can replace a mother. Some mothers are responsible. hardworking and useful while some are158 words
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Article, Illustration236 1968-05-02 12 LAST SATURDAY, I accompanied my brother to the stadium to watch a football match. We bought two tickets and took our seats. The match commenced and roars of applause came from the spectators as the game progressed. I Joined in the shouting and cheering, as I sat236 words
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Article, Illustration270 1968-05-02 12 I AM living among heaps of rubbish. It is very smelly and very unhealthy. I am very old but, 1 still can remember my past. When I was young. I was known as paper and one day I was sent to a printing factory.270 words
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Article, Illustration279 1968-05-02 12 WHEN mother promised to take me to visit our uncle on a Saturday, I felt excited and happy at the though' cf going fishing and swimming. When the day came I w ~e up early. When I went out of my room. I saw mother279 words
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Article, Illustration275 1968-05-02 12 LIFE means living. Living is an art. Life is action. How often one hears of people complaining that their lives are unpleasant while others may find their lives very pleasant, interesting and enjoyable. It all depends on our attitudes and the way we look at things.275 words
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Article, Illustration164 1968-05-02 12 SCHOOL holidays are every child’s dream during his or her school career. Holidays are very important to them. The students are given every chance to rest so that they esm be fresh and fit when school re-opens. For the proverb says: “All work and164 words
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Article, Illustration298 1968-05-02 12 I live in a big house in the countryside with my father, mother, sister and brother. My father is a businessman. and my mother a housewife. My sister is five years old and my brother only three. We live together happily. Every day when I go298 words
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Article, Illustration536 1968-05-02 12 ALL important letters lay back before me on the mat. I picked them up. On its cover was a local 15 cents stamp chopped, sealed and addressed to me. Excitedly. I tore open th# envelope and looked inside. There was a piece of paper with few sentences536 words
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Article, Illustration229 1968-05-02 12 ONE day, Johnny, Michael, Tim. Bert and Peter had a meeting at the playroom of Johnny's house to discuss about some hidden treasure belonging to rich Japanese during the war. They had heard from their grandparents that the Japanese hid the treasure near a haunted hut.229 words
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Advertisement174 1968-05-02 12 NEW ESSAY CONTEST FOR THOSE WHO ARE 14 AND UNDER THE EASTERN SUN’S new essay writing contest for boys and girls of 14 and under appears in this page every Thursday. One of the objects of this contest is to encourage young boys and girls to express themselves Pr P174 words
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Article255 1968-05-02 13 PATRICK J. KILLEN - By PATRICK J. KILLEN. of the Asian Development Bank know they have been criticised for the slow start of the region's first attempt at international financing. Noticing some impatience, President Takeshi Watanabe, of Japan, promised the Bank's Board of (governors in April that he and his255 words
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Article479 1968-05-02 13 on the international monetary system. The Bank held its inaugural meeting in Tokyo in November 1966 and established an international institution to find funds and speed development in Asia. On Dec. 19 of the same year, it opened its doors in a temporary headquarters in the Metropolitan479 words
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Article, Illustration437 1968-05-02 13 1968 Wool Fashion Awards had a distinctive Australian look, but showed the influence of current European styles. The garments, now on sale in Australian shops, ranged from casual pant suits through to evening wear. The Australian Wool Board's fashion experts visited hundreds of Australian manufacturers437 words
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651 1968-05-02 13 ALAN THOMAS - By ALAN THOMAS AN engineer in southern China will shortly turn a stop-cock on a vital pipeline into Hong Kong and leave this tiny British colony to face another summer with its own inadequate water supply. Water shortage, like overcrowding and unemployment,651 words
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412 1968-05-02 13 CLARENCE FERNANDO - By CLARENCE FERNANDO 'J'HE world's first woman Prime Minister, Mrs. Sirima Bandaranaike, who has been Ceylon's leader of the Opposition since a parliamentary defeat three years ago, has now marshalled ber forces for a come-back bid. A mammoth public meeting held in Kandy,412 words
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Miscellaneous335 1968-05-02 13 *nd EXPLOSIVE WEEK! Dally at ISO. 4.#0, 6..70 A 9.1 S pm. "GI'NS" STARTS AT 149. 4.18. «.4I 9.33 p m Cash Bookings Only—No Free Llstl "OMM-Stereophouie Sound “Guns For San Sebastian” ANTHONY QOINN. Color. iMGMI NOW SHOWING! U. 1.30. 4.00. It 1.00. 8 30. 6.30 a 9.1 S p.m.335 words
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Article732 1968-05-02 14 R. Nathan - He creates first upset at Pesta badminton By R. Nathan SINGAPORE, Wed. Malaysia's Thomas Cup reserve 20-year-old Yew Cheng Hock created a sensational upset when he beat Svend Andersen of Denmark 8-15, 15-11# 17-14 in the curtain-raiser of the Pesta Badminton Championships at SBA stadium here732 words
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34 1968-05-02 14 Tunku Abdul Rahman, the Prime Minister, congratulating M. Rajamani, the Sportswoman of the Year 1967, during a prize-giving ceremony at a dinner at the Rothmans Pavilion, Old Klang Road, in Kuala Lumpur. Sunsport pix.— Sunsport pix. - 34 words
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36 1968-05-02 14 Tan Aik Huang, Malaysian badminton ace, receiving the handsome trophy of the Sportsman of the Year 1967 from the Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, at a dinner at the Rothmans Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur. Sunsport pix.— Sunsport pix. - 36 words
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343 1968-05-02 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The first batch of Malaysian tennis coaches completed their week long intensive coaching session under Indian coach Akhtar Ali here today. The "clinic” which began on April 25 saw a "practical approach course” where plently of open discussion on various343 words
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Article30 1968-05-02 14 SINGAPORE. Wed. —Naval Base Asian XI beat British Joint Services F.A. 4-3 in a thrilling soccer match, played at the Naval Base ground here today.30 words
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133 1968-05-02 14 SEOUL, Wed. <Reuter) The Asia Games Federation (AGF) today unanimously decided to request Thailand to host the Sixth Asian Games in 1970 if South Korea ultimately could not do so. The AGF adopted a resolution at an Emergency Council Congress here calling133 words
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298 1968-05-02 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. —Dr. Alex Delilkan will lead Malaysia against Hong Kong in the three-day interport cricket match from May 10 —l2 on the Selangor Club padang here The Malaysian Cricket Association selectors who met here this evening have also named T. Tharumagnanam298 words
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46 1968-05-02 15 LAUSANNE, Switzerland International Olympic Committee President Mr. Avery Brundage informing newsmen here on April 21 of the decision of the nine-man executive board of the lOC that it would he “most unwise” for South Africa to compete in the Mexico Olym- pics in October. UPI pix.46 words
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752 1968-05-02 15 Leslie Nakashima - By Leslie Nakashima SEOUL, Wed. (UPI). Japan cannot host the 1970 Asian Games even if requested unanimously by other members of the Asian Games Federation, Tsuncyoshi Takeda, president of the Japan Olympic Committee, said yesterday. Takeda made the statement to United Press752 words
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379 1968-05-02 15 OAKLAND. California, Wed. (Reuter) Disagreement over the division of the purse threatens negotiations for an early meeting between Joe Frazier and Jimmv Kills, who won the World Boxing Association version of the world heavyweight title here on Satur- day. Ellis gained WBA recognition with379 words
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333 1968-05-02 15 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Tomorrow’s 1,000 guineas at New market, the 155th running of the mile classic for fillies, looks one of the most open races in the history of the event. Half a dozen of the field of about 15 can be333 words
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1885 1968-05-02 15 WINDSOR LAD - By WINDSOR LAD PENANG, Wed. —ln a terrific finish Olympic Torch, well ridden by Jockey H. J. Church created a big surprise when he snatched a head decision from Lord Jim (Pretty) to pay $lO9 for a win in the 7f for class one1,885 words
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210 1968-05-02 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed A new intermediate event in athletics 60 metres is to be introduced in the first all-comers meet at Kampong Pandan youth centre on Sunday at 2.30 p.m. The chairman of the Selangor Amateur Athletic Association Competitions Committee. Mr. Rennie Martin210 words
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Article118 1968-05-02 15 LONDON. Wed Leading race horse owners and trainers in America and in Europe are being circularised with full details of the two big mi e races to be run at Goodwood, Sussex, in the South of England this season the Sussex Stakes on July 3l and118 words
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Article310 1968-05-02 16 Baruch advises Thailand on how to stage GP SINGAPORE, Wed. Singapore's expertise knowledge of motor racing promotions has given a big boost to the image of the island-Republic abroad. In an interview the president of the Singapore Motor Club, Mr. Francis Baruch. who returned after top-level talks310 words
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248 1968-05-02 16 DUNFERMLINE. (Scotland) Wed. (UPI) About 50 soccer fans were injured last night when barriers collapsed during a Scottish league match between Dunfermline and Celtic at East End Park. The trouble started after hundreds of fans broke down the West gate of the Stadium248 words
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178 1968-05-02 16 HONG KONG. Wed. (Reuter) The suggestion by Mohamed Khir Johari the Malaysian Minister for Education for a South-east Asian schools’ athletic championships was one of the “most imaginative proposals made in a long while,” the South China Morning Post said today. The English-language paper in a178 words
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Article205 1968-05-02 16 SYDNEY. Wed (ReuterV.— The Australian Swimming Union today lifted the suspension of Olympic star Dawn Fraser imposed after the Tokyo Games in 1964. A.S.U. secretary Syd Grange said the 10-year ban had been received by unanimous vote of all Australian states. Miss Fraser—now Mrs205 words
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471 1968-05-02 16 LONDON, Wed. Flair and skill can still bring soccer fame even in the days of method and grim defence. To the joy of English fans, a dashing young Everton side will meet another attacking team, West Bromwich Albion, in the final of the471 words
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207 1968-05-02 16 LONDON, Wed.— Experts reckon that record receipts for any cricket match in the world are virtually certain when England meet Australia in the Second Test at Lord’s cricket ground in June. The present record Is £68.602 for the England versus West Indies match at207 words
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Article, Illustration124 1968-05-02 16 Mark Cox. foreground, exploits a delicate backhand lob—while on his way to a historic tennis win! This -S-year-old University graduatr from Leicester England, was to become the first "amateur” to beat a “professional” during this match in the world s first open tennis tournament, the British hard court124 words
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207 1968-05-02 16 LONDON. Wed. Highly competitive motor racing by evenly-matched teams seems assured when the European section of the w’orld championship gets underway with the Spanish Grand Prix on May 12 Everv indication of this was given bv the closely-fought Formula one international trophv207 words
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286 1968-05-02 16 SINGAPORE, Wed. The manager of the Republic’s youth team to Seoul, Mr. Tan Peng Gee. said here today that he was optimistic of the team s chances in the 10th Asian youth football tournament to be held in Korea from May 2 16-286 words
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332 1968-05-02 16 ALOR STAR. Wed. Six teams have entered for this year’s Kedah cricket league competition. The league will begin on May 10, with three matches between Hindu Youth Organisation vs. Negara Youth Club. Sultan Abdul Hamid College vs. Central Kedah Cricket Association “A” team (both332 words
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Article93 1968-05-02 16 NEW YORK. Wed.. (Reuter)— Jimmy Ellis. the World Boxing Association's heavyweight champion, was today named “Fighter of the Month” by Ring Magazine for his title victory over Jerry Quarry last Saturday. But in its April ratings Ring listed Ellis as the nuni her two contender,93 words
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183 1968-05-02 16 COLOMBO. Wed (Reuter) Ceylon's projected cricket tour of England next month has been scrapped, jt was announced here today. The decision was taken today by Mr. V.A. Sugathadasa, Ceylon’s Minister of Sport, Mr. Robert Senayake. president of the Ceylon Cricket Board of Control, and183 words
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490 1968-05-02 16 SEOUL. Wed. (Reuter) The Tenth Asian youth soccer championship—the biggest junior sports event in Asia opens here tomorrow with Israel as favourite to win the honour for the fifth year running. Twelve countries—Burma, Taiwan. Hong Kong. India, Israel. Japan. South Korea, Malaysia, the490 words
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Miscellaneous25 1968-05-02 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 2.42 a.m. (6.9 ft.), 2.44 p.m. (8.0 ft.) Port Swettenham: 815 a.m. (13.2 ft.) 7 *>q n m (13.3 ft.) P25 words
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