Eastern Sun, 6 May 1968
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Title Section23 1968-05-06 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION -fr Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 637 Monday, 6 May 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article479 1968-05-06 1 Rocket and mortar attacks throughout South Vietnam SAIGON, SUN. (UPI) launched a wave of rocket and mortar strikes throughout Vietnam today and fighting erupted in several areas including sections of Saigon. U.S. military spokesmen said a total of 116 targets were struck in the Communist479 words
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402 1968-05-06 1 4JAIG0N, Sun. (Reuter). Four journalists two of them Reuter correspondents died in a Vietcong ambush here today as they drove out to investigate a guerilla attack in a Saigon suburb. Guerillas raked their white-painted jeep with bullets as they drove into the Cholon Chinese402 words
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Article, Illustration28 1968-05-06 1 CORSICANA. Texas Searchers in still smouldering wreckage of BranifT Electra four-motor turbo-prop airliner after it crashed, killing all 84 aboard. CPI radiophoto.28 words
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Article114 1968-05-06 1 BANGKOK. Sun. (Reuter) About 2.000 people were made homeless and a municipal market, shops and houses worth 50 million haht (about one million sterling) were destroyed hy a fire which broke out in the provincial capital of Fetchaboon, about 200 miles north of Bangkok, last114 words
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Article95 1968-05-06 1 Tun Razak Paris bound COPENHAGEN. Sun. (Reuter* Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak leaves Copenhagen this evening bv air for Paris, the second stop on his visit to the six members of the European “Aid to Malaysia” consortium. The three-day visit to Denmark has been useful as well as95 words
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Article48 1968-05-06 1 VATICAN CITY. Sun. (Reuter) Pope Paul said today he had recently proposed the Vatican City as the site for preliminary peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam. He made the disclosure at his usual Sunday mid-day blessing of the crowds at St. Peter's Square.48 words
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510 1968-05-06 1 >TE\V YORK. Sun. (UPI) 1— Three persons fought for life on Saturday night at the end of medical history’s busiest heart transplant week. In South Africa, the pioneer in the field prepared to conduct another heart transplant operation. Patients in Houston510 words
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191 1968-05-06 1 Dentists will tell you how more teeth are lost from gum troubles than from any other cause. In fact, gum troubles attack 4 out of 5 people. Certain danger signs are gums which are sore or tender to touch, or gums that191 words
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Miscellaneous16 1968-05-06 1 LADIES PAY <3 o vu "Oh-oh! 'Return pigeon with your location so that rescue may proceed!”*16 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration182 1968-05-06 2 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. The former Minister for Home Affairs, Tun (Dr.) ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman has taken over the leadership of the State Alliance from the former Mentri Besar, Tan Sri Haji Hassan bin Haji Yunos. Tun Ismail’s re-appea-rance on the Johore182 words
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257 1968-05-06 2 OFF ON meet of Negri Ceylonese Assn. BEREMBAN Sun Thera were unusual scenes at the annual general meeting of the Negri Sembilan Ceylonese Association here at the Vivekananda Hall this morning. After 50 minutes. Mr. M. Nadchataram, the President of the NSCA, called off the meeting when members began to257 words
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189 1968-05-06 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The proposed setting up of an ombudsman system In Malaysia should be grateiully welcomed by all civil servants as this would herald a new era in the country’s civil service. Not only would this system be able to remedy inefficiency and such189 words
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Article596 1968-05-06 2 CHAN KAM YAU - Expert stresses need for accelerated industrialisation By CHAN KAM YAU KUALA LUMPUR, Sun- This is the “Kanapathy Plan” for accelerated industrialisation to meet the challenges of the 70's: A unified organisation under one roof and one chief who should be “a personification of dynamism and versatility”, incorporating596 words
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Article, Illustration455 1968-05-06 2 H. M. S. SUTAN - By H. M. S. SUTAN SINGAPORE, Sun A heavy shower this afternoon did not dampen the spirits of some 200 undergraduates, including 03 girls, attending the University of Singapore Students’ Union's Bth Annual Work Camp. The work camp was declared open bv— Eastern Sun put- - 455 words
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Article, Illustration88 1968-05-06 2 Delegates from 15 countries are attending the second conference of ANZEA Scripture Union currently being held at the Malayan Teachers’ College in KualS Lumpur. The Malayan Scripture Union Council is playing host to the delegates. Professor Khoo Don Teik. Chairman of the Scripture Tmon Council, b'ngapore,88 words
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Article274 1968-05-06 2 KI’ALA LUMPUR, Sub. One hundred and twentyflyp delegates from Japan, Taiwan, ilnng Kong, the Philippines. Vietnam. Thailand. Indonesian. Singapore. New Guinea. Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia were in Kuala Lumpur for the past week attending the second conference of the ANZEA Srripture Union. The Malayan Scripture274 words
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Article55 1968-05-06 2 RAWANG. Sun The Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Enche Scnu bln Abdul Rahman, today said political parties representing only intellectuals could not succeed In leading the people. The Minister said this when addressing an UMNO meeting here. Political parties, he said, must be broad-based and represent55 words
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Article, Illustration767 1968-05-06 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. Singapore as the communication centre of South-East Asia can benefit very much from the build-up of the regional tourist industry. This was said today by the Senior Vice-President of Japan Air Lines Co. Ltd., Mr. S. Asada, when he addressed767 words
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387 1968-05-06 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. The Red Cross Society of Singapore was today praised for its "very good record of voluntary service." The praise came from Mr. Chua Sian Chin. Minister for Health, when he reviewed a combined parade of voluntary detachments and the Junior Red387 words
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Article111 1968-05-06 3 SINGAPORE Sun. The MP for Katong. Mr. J.F. Conceicao. will open the Broadrick Primary School on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The school will be the 83rd new school to be officially declared open by the PAP Government. The school is a co-educatio-nal integrated primary school111 words
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698 1968-05-06 4 BEN D'CUNHA - By BEN D'CUNHA KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The trade union leaders who had joined the new political party "Gerakan" were today branded as 'political adventurers' by the Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Yap Chin Kwee. He made this charge698 words
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360 1968-05-06 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. The Minister cf Education, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari said here today that a secret investigation has been completed on the public life of Alliance members of Parliament and State Assemblymen. At a Press conference360 words
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130 1968-05-06 4 SINGAPORE, Sun. The major problems of trade between Singapore and Indonesia have been resolved with the signing of a trade agreement. said Dr. Arifin Harahap. leader of the Indonesian trade mission, before he left for Jakarta today. What was left, according to him,130 words
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82 1968-05-06 4 The Chief of the General Staff, Lt. General Tan Sri Abdul Hamid bin Bidin, took the salute at the passing-out parade of 419 recruits of the various army units at the Headquarters Garrison and Recruits Training Centre, Port Dickson over the weekend. Picture shows Chief of the General Staff. Lt.82 words
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349 1968-05-06 4 Opposition parties have no genuine political manifesto —Khir TAIPING, Sun. The Minister of Education, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari today charged the opposition parties with not having a genuine political manifesto and a programme towards helping the people. The opposition parties were fond of capitalising on vicious and false propaganda as349 words
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Article, Illustration94 1968-05-06 4 THE annual meeting of the Metal Industry Employees’ Union was held in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday morning. Pix shows section of the 2.000 people who attended the meetioe. Eastern Sun pix by Yap Chew Yan. The fourth annual meeting of the Metal Industry Employees’ Union— Eastern; Sun pix by Yap Chew Yan. - 94 words
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323 1968-05-06 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The General Council of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress today unanimously adopted a resolution pledging the absolute and uncondit.onal support of the MTUC to the CUEPACS Women’s Action Front in its struggle for equality. Miss Lai Pik Har. Asst.323 words
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98 1968-05-06 4 BANGKOK, Sun. (Reutert Police have warned the public here that a gang from Singapore has oeen passing forged cheques and bank drafts in BangkThe warning, given by Police yesterday, said that a man, E. Kim Sui. of Singapore, had recently been arrested for attempting98 words
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Article, Illustration375 1968-05-06 10 Yong tells students: Pay more attention to second language SINGAPORE, Sun. It is important for students in a multi-racial society to be bilingual in order to be more united, strong and to build a progressive and prosperous Republic. This was stressed today by the Minister for Communications,375 words
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377 1968-05-06 10 CINGAPOBE. Sat. O The Geylang West Citizens’ Consultative Committee will hold a month-long exposition in conjunction with the National Day celebrations. The exposition from Aug. 3 to Sept. 1 will be held at the Gay World Amusement Par. Proceeds will go to the377 words
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171 1968-05-06 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. A group of 11 tourist guides from the Kuala Lumpur Tourist Guides Association are now in Singapore on a three-day goodwill tour. The main aim of their tour is to establish closer relationship. understanding and co-operation with the Singapore Guides Association171 words
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246 1968-05-06 10 SINGAPORE Sun.—Welfare work for the handicapcaped should be regarded as a joint responsibility of the government, voluntary organisations and the public. This was stated today by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Social Affairs, Mr. Chan Chee Seng, when he opened the246 words
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Article113 1968-05-06 10 SINGAPORE. Sun.—The National Safety First Council of Singapore has issued an open letter to motorcyclists, seooterists and pillion-riders. “Our hospital statistics demonstrate dramatically that many motorcyclists and seooterists could have avoided serious injuries if they had only done one simple thing—wear a good crashhelmet! “Unlike113 words
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Article, Illustration290 1968-05-06 10 TWO Singapore science students, who recently graduated from the University of Melbourne, have enrolled for postgraduate studies to gain higher degrees. They are Miss Pun Lan Queen, of 40 Upper Serangoon Road. Singapore 13. and Mr. Tan Poh Hoo. of 179 Selegie Road.290 words
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Article73 1968-05-06 10 S’ PORE DIARY 5.30 p.m. Lecture, demonstration and film show on family planning at the Institute of Health, Outram Road 5.30 p.m.—9 p.m. S A.T.A. free mass X-ray station at Sepov Lines Malay School. Park Road. 7.30 p.m. Free film shows by the Ministry of Culture at Firemen’s Quarters (Naval73 words
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326 1968-05-06 11 ti UALA LUMPUR, Sun. The Alliance as a political body had to carry out the "will of the people" and maintain racial harmony in the interest of the nation, said the Mentri Besar, Selangor, Dato Harun bin Haji Idris, here today. Speaking at326 words
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243 1968-05-06 11 IPOH, San A delegation of 26 members from the Perak Chinese Mining Association will leave on May 16 for Australia to study modern mining techniques. The delegation, led by the -Perak Chinese Mining Association's President, Mr. Leow Yan Sip. were the guests of San243 words
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Article184 1968-05-06 11 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun. Mr. Lim Kit SiBng. Organising Secretary DAP. has esked the Minister of Transport. Tan Sri Sardon, for immediate action to put a stop to "gross incompetence” and "inefficiency” in the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Johore Bahru. In a letter to the Minister yesterday.184 words
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Article64 1968-05-06 11 IPOH. Sun. There were 27 serious mining incidents, like landslides and others, which caused 29 deaths, said the President ol the Ma aysian Association of Mining Engineers. Mr George YL. Lee. at Its second annual dinner here last night. He said the association now had64 words
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Article, Illustration38 1968-05-06 11 PRESIDENT Gen. Suharto presenting a souvenir to the Speaker of the Malaysian Parliament. Dato C.M. Yusof. during courtesy call on the Indonesian leader at .tier- deka Palace on May 5 UPI Photo.— UPI Photo. - 38 words
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291 1968-05-06 11 K. G. Tharan - By K. G. Tharan JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. A final and decisive showdown between the moderate and extremist factions in the Johore Labour Party is imminent. A highly placed party source, revealing this, said the “showdown was long overdue. The source said it had become291 words
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62 1968-05-06 11 KUALA LUMPUR Sun. Mr. J.R.M. Wolfe has been appointed director of the Asian and Pacific Council (ASPAC) Registry of Experts Services. Mr. Wolfe has been on his three-year term. The idea of establishing a Registry of Experts Services was first proposed by the Philippines62 words
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228 1968-05-06 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Australian ballet has returned to Australia from its tour of Asia. The 65 members of the company flew from Jakarta to Perth. Western Australia, where they will open an Australian tour in February next and has since appeared228 words
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Article, Illustration107 1968-05-06 11 MORE evidence of the successes achieved by Malaysians taking advantage of educational facilities in Australia was given when 15 Malaysians graduated in Science, Engineering Economics at Melbourne’s Monash University in April. With one exception, all are staving on for a further period for— ANIB - 107 words
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271 1968-05-06 11 TPOH, Sun. With the fast decline and exhaustion of known tin deposits, Malaysia is now faced with the challenge of exploiting her off-shore areas to prospect for other mineral resources which await systematic and scientific development. “This is the challenge ahead and our271 words
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Article, Illustration51 1968-05-06 11 The Tunku Ampuan, Selangor, presented a cheque for 5500 from her personal fund to the Royal Malaysian Air Force Charity Fund, Kuala Lumpur, at Istana Alam Shah, Klang, over the weekend. Picture shews Her Royal Highness presenting the cheque to Mrs. M. King, wife of the Kuala Lumpur RMAF Base51 words
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299 1968-05-06 11 — DAP Chairman - Alliance trying to hoodwink the people’ DAP Chairman TAMPIN, Sun. The Alliance is trying to hoodwink the people by claiming that they are the sole champions of “multi-racialism” in the country. This allegation was made bv the Chairman of the DAP. Malaya, Dr. Chen Man Hin, when he opened the299 words
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197 1968-05-06 11 IPOH. Bun The President of the Religious Affairs Council in Perak. Dato Haji Meor Ariff bin Meor Alwi. today .rejected the UMNO Youth resolution tp have the Sekolah Baja Perempuan Ta’ayah removed from its present site in Tambun Road owing to its close proximity197 words
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108 1968-05-06 11 ALOR STAR. Sun. Dr. Mahathir bin Mbhamed, an M.P.. has been re-elected President of the Keaah Anti Tuberculosis Association at a meeting here recently Other office-bearers are: Vice-Presidents: Dr. P.P. Shah and Dr. J.S. Ng. Secretary Mr. Lum Thean Fatt and Treasurer;*Mr. Ooi •Eng Hong. Committee108 words
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Miscellaneous25 1968-05-06 4 couidwt 3leep?~ 3 s th/nkimq or >r*y w£ whole) 1 n!c,ht t r~ai &(UMI IM SORRY u BU I’M BROKE! lam re Aliy broke! i25 words
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WORLD NEWS
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159 1968-05-06 5 BOMBAY. Sun. (UPI) The All India Port and Dock Workers Federation postponed a decision yesterday on whether to boycott; Britiish ships in retaliation for the British dockworkers’ support of the ‘Keep Britain Whitespeech by Opposition Member of Parliament Mr. Enoch Powell. A Federation159 words
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Article102 1968-05-06 5 ATLANTIC CITY. New Jersey. Sun. »Reuter* Mini-skirts and such dances as the Watusi and the frug are ‘‘de-humanis-ing modern Americans.” according to a leading American osteopathic physician. Dr. J. Dudley Chapman told the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Association here today that modern dances in which the partners had102 words
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Article, Illustration35 1968-05-06 5 cc• LEIGH-ON-SEA. Sun. The first British heart transplant patient Fedriek West and wife Josephine are seen here in photo taken by their son at their home. West is “satisfactory” radiophoto UPIradiophoto; — UPI - 35 words
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Article114 1968-05-06 5 LONDON, Sun. (Reuter) A nurse from Brunei Town, Miss Lim Laye Tin helped at Britain’s first heart transplant operation here on Friday, it was revealed. She was one of a team of nurses who assisted at the seven-hour operation in the National Heart Hospital which114 words
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Article145 1968-05-06 5 MELBOURNE. Sun. (Reuter) An Australian pilot plans to lead an air safari over a 24.0U0-mile route from Australia to Britain and back later this year. The pilot, Mr. AH. Schutt, said today. There would be eight to 10 aircraft in the safari, each carrying four145 words
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Article67 1968-05-06 5 DUNSTON-ON-TYNE. England. Sun. (Reuter) Police are hunting for a man who attacked two 12-year-old girls last night, killing one of them. The two girls were walking along a wooded lane on the outskirts of this Durham County towm when they were attacked. One of them was struck67 words
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Article45 1968-05-06 5 AMMAN. Sun. (Reuter) Jordanian and Israeli forces exchanged fire in the northern Jordan valley yesterday and a Jordanian farmer was killed, a military spokesman announced here. The spokesman said Israeli machineguns fired on some Jordanian farmers north of Al-Adassiya. Jordanian troops fired back.45 words
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Article, Illustration37 1968-05-06 5 Here Lord Fiske, Chairman of the Decimal Currency Board, examines one of the new coins as it comes from a machine at the Royal Mint.37 words
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Article214 1968-05-06 5 lOWA CITY. lowa Sun. (UPI) A university of lowa researcher says the elderly might be able to hear better if words literally were stretched out. Dr. Jay Melrose has reported it may be possible to do just that. He explained that a frequent complaint from214 words
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Article53 1968-05-06 5 HONG KONG. Sun. (Reuter) An Argcs pheasant which was banished from the botanical gardens because its mating calls were disturbing the sleep of a Supreme Court Judge living nearby is back at its original location with its beautiful feathers only slightlyruffled. The bird was brought back53 words
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231 1968-05-06 5 Solid food for first UK heart man’ LONDON. Sun (UPI) Britain's first heart-trans-plant patient will be able to take solid food today—less than 48 hours after the operation that gave him a new lease on life, the surgeon who led the operating team announced last night. South African-born Dr. Donald231 words
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Article54 1968-05-06 5 ROME. Sun. (Reuter) A Catholic-based society has been founded here to combat attempts to introduce divorce in Italy. The “National action against divorce" was set up yesterday by members of the small Catholic “movement against blasphemy”. They also derided to hold a national study congress against divorce54 words
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Article130 1968-05-06 5 NAPLES, Sun. (Reuter) Blood reputed to be that of Naples patron Saint Januarius. liquefied yesterday as it has for centuries on or about the first Saturday in May. Almost simultaneously. In a church in nearby pozzuoli, bloodstains on the stone on which the martyr was supposedly beheaded,130 words
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Article225 1968-05-06 5 WASHINGTON, Sun. (UPI). Spain will close the only land route to Gibraltar on Monday because "of the attitude adopted by Great Britain," the Spanish embassy announced. The embassy issued this statement: "By an order of the presidency of the government of Spain, the police and225 words
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320 1968-05-06 5 TOKYO Sun. (UPI) Japan, welcoming the agreement between the United States and North Vietnam to hold preliminary talks in Paris, will soon start making an “earnest study” of a possible role it can play after peace has been restored to Southeast Asia. The320 words
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Article169 1968-05-06 5 HONG KONG. Sun. (UPI) Caddies at Fanling golf course went on strike after the Royal Hong Kor.g Golf Club instructed them to carry bags of sand in their work in return for pay raises, it was reported today. The South China Morning Post said 400 caddies169 words
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Article45 1968-05-06 5 KANPUR. Northern India, Sun. (Reuter) The bride, her brother and sister and their grandmother were burned to death during a wedding at a village 20 miles from here today. A cauldron containing vegetable oil caught fire setting light to the house.45 words
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2143 1968-05-06 6 Elizabeth Wharton - An Eastern Sun service by Elizabeth Wharton WASHINGTON Sun. (UPI) The language of the U.S. political process is as unique, and sometimes mystifying, as is the complicated means employed for choosing and electing candidates for the presidency. Slang words and phrasra which during the past2,143 words
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Article128 1968-05-06 6 HONG KONG. Sun Reuter) The authorities m China's southern Kwangtung province are using strict economic pressures to stop young people getting married, the StaT reported today. Party officials are urging men to delay marriage until they are 28. and telling women to wart until128 words
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113 1968-05-06 6 SOUTHEND, England, Bun. (Reuter > A Viscount airliner with "80 passengers and four crew aboard overshot the runway and crashed into a railway line here last night, injuring 17 people. two of them seriously. A spokesman for Channel Airways, owners of the four-engine113 words
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Article, Illustration74 1968-05-06 6 MANILA, Sun. Ernesto Silva.lB, a member of the Philippines Special Force trainees, h consoled bv his father Isidro (R) as sad-faced Ernesto testifies during a trial before Senatorial Committee on massacre of recruits at Corregidor Secret Army camp on April 29th. The forces were— UPI photo. - 74 words
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191 1968-05-06 6 JAKARTA. Sun. (Reuter) Two former cabinet ministers under deposed President Sukarno's regime face trial here tomorrow on subversion charges after two years* military detention. The former Information minister, 41-year-old Major General Achmadi Hadisumarto. born near Madium In East Java. Is charged with attempting to191 words
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Article72 1968-05-06 6 MEXICO CITY. Sun. (Reuter) About 15.000 Rotarians from 60 countries meet here this week lor the 59th annual Rotary International convention that will be highlighted by a symposium on law and order. The convention opens on May 12. and top law officers from Canada, West Germany.72 words
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Article52 1968-05-06 6 MARCH AIR FORCE BASE. California, Sun. (Reuter* Former President Dwight Eisenhower was making an excellent recovery today from his mild heart attack last Monday, doctors said The 77-year-old General would remain here for two or three weeks before being transferred to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington,52 words
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Article80 1968-05-06 6 MILAN. Sun. (Reuter) A Sicilian migrant worker. Angelo Aronica. 25. gave himself up to police at Milan station today saying he had beheaded his wife yesterday evening in Munich. Munich police confirmed that the wife. Maria Aronica. 34. had been found beheaded in a field on the80 words
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Article84 1968-05-06 6 BOMBA Y. Sun. (Reuter) India's Department of Atomic Energy today entered into an agreement with RCA Victor of Canada for equipment and technical services required for India's first commercial satell te communication ground station at Arvia near Poon.The station, which will ,ie built by the Atomic84 words
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Article135 1968-05-06 6 EASTBOURNE. England. Sun (UPD Lady Alanbrooke. widow or Britain's World War II Chief of Imperial General Staff Field Marshal Viscount Alanbrooke. was killed last night in a car crash. She was 70. Lady Alanbrooke was a passenger in a small Morris car which collided with a Jaguar135 words
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Article353 1968-05-06 6 David W. Chute - By David W. Chute DETROIT Sun. (UPI) Would you believe a car stuck together with glue? Don’t laugh. Last year an American automobile with many of its bodyparts glued together won the gruelling 24-hour Le Mans race. And some of the cars coming off the assembly lines353 words
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296 1968-05-06 7 ATHENS, Georgia, Sun. (Reuter). —Secretary of State Dean Rusk said today the United States wanted an honourable peace in Southeast Asia, with a halt to Communist in infiltration not only of South Vietnam but of other countries. He specifically mentioned Laos,296 words
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Article108 1968-05-06 7 After 21 years SANTA MONICA. California, Sun. (UPI) Actor Van Johnson and his wife of 21 years. Eve. were divorced on Friday in Santa Monica S cerior Court. .Mrs. Johnson obtained the final default decree. The couple had been separated since 1960. when she filed for108 words
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249 1968-05-06 7 MANILA Sun. (I’PI) President Marcos yesterday temporarily suspended, in effect, operations of 1? Japanese firms in the Philippines. The president directed the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) to advise the Japanese firms to desist from operations pending clarification of the status of249 words
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Article79 1968-05-06 7 WASHINGTON. Sun. (UPI) Pope Paul VI has named the Rev. Terence J. Cooke, Archbishop of New York, as Military Vicar lor the U'.S. Armed Forces, it was announced yesterday. Archbishop Cooke replaces the late Francis Cardinal Spellman as the spiritual leader of Catholics79 words
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Article80 1968-05-06 7 EVANSTON. Illinois Sun. (UPI) Northwestern University officials met behind closed doors with a dozen representatives of rebellious Negro students, who remained barricaded in the university business office for the second day. A block from the business office, scores of White students sympathetic to the cause of the80 words
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Article, Illustration61 1968-05-06 7 HERE Is photograph of the Russian built hydrocopter which will carry mail and passengers during winter in Finland when the water surface is frozen. The Soviet hydrocopter can carry five passengers plus the driver along with 500 kg of goods at the maximum cruising speed on water being 80— Pana photo. - 61 words
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Article, Illustration42 1968-05-06 7 WINDSOR Eight-year-old Prince Andrew in his scout cub uniform, and his father Prince Philip, take the salute during the march past of Queen’s Scouts at the St. George Day parade in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle.42 words
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133 1968-05-06 7 LONDON. Sun (UPI) Samples of pig tissue feared to be infected with foot and mouth disease arrived yesterday from New Zealand and were rushed immediately to the Animal Virus Research Institute at Pirbright, Surrey. A spokesman for the institute said information on the results133 words
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Article45 1968-05-06 7 PHNOM PENH. Sun. <UPI> Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia arrived here from Bangkok yesterday for a state visit and talks with Chief of State Prince Norodom Sihanouk on international problems The Emperor has just ended a three-day state visit to Thailand.45 words
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149 1968-05-06 7 MANILA. Sun (UPI) Philippine Volcanology Commissioner Arturo Alcaraz estimated today Mount Mayon may have belched up one million tons of lava and volcanic rock since it began erupting on April 21. The 8,264 foot volcano some 200 miles southeast of Manila has now’149 words
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200 1968-05-06 7 DAWSON, Texas Sun. (FPI) Federal investigators said they were sure a Braniff International Electra which crashed on Friday killing 84 persons broke apart in the air, but they did not know why. There was no evidence so far of sabotage, investigator Edward Slattery s aidThe200 words
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183 1968-05-06 7 ANCHORAGE, Alaska Sun. (I'PI) The King of Nepal has not paid the astronomical bill he rang up during his flamboyant three-week hunting trip to Alaska last fall, the Anchorage Daily News said in a copyrighted story yesterday. Now —five months183 words
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Article39 1968-05-06 7 JAKARTA. Sun. (UPI) A week after President Suharto announced the price increase of all oil products, the Jakarta Bureau of Statistics recorded a nearly seven per cent boost in the prices of nine basic commodities including rice.39 words
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Article82 1968-05-06 7 ATHENS Sun. (UPI) The Foreign Ministry said a “preliminary technical study is under way on the possible use of nuclear land mines along Greece’s borders. The Ministry statement was issued after the publication of reports from Washington saying Greece has urged the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation82 words
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Article73 1968-05-06 7 MARKS. Mississippi. Sun. (UPI) Recruiters for the poor people's mivch on Washington said they had rounded up 2.500 volunteers from this delta plantation area where mechanisation has left thousands of Negro farmhands without work. “The Mississippi Highway Patrol did more to help our recruiting last Wednesday73 words
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Article161 1968-05-06 7 LAGOS. Sun. (Reuter) Some 50.000 demonstrators rampaged through the streets of Port Harcourt yesterday and threatened to destroy ail British property there unless London indicated a change of policy towards the breakaway state within 48 hours. Radio Biafra reported that the demonstrators had burned dow’n the161 words
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Article112 1968-05-06 7 JAKARTA Sun. (UPI) Almost eighty per cent of some 140.000 persons driven out of their homes by floods in East Java last month have started returning to their homes and farms to begin a new life. Antara news agency reported that relief assistance both from the112 words
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84 1968-05-06 7 LONDON. Sun. (UPH Leaders of Bermuda’s predominantly Negro Progressive Labour Party arrived here yesterday and said they would try to get their country's general election postponed from May 22 to mid-July. Walter Robinson, the party’s parliamentary leader. told a news conference a fair election84 words
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Article, Illustration29 1968-05-06 7 HAIR and curls revived A Danish model here lets down her hair in contrast to the seasons of the boyish-style short hairdo. Wig.' are also coming "In”. Pana Photo.29 words
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Advertisement250 1968-05-06 5 ENJOY BETTER LIVING WITH MITSUBISHI In television, as in other fields, Mitsubishi offers you the finest in... i The quality and reliability for which today's Mitsubishi television receivers are renowned is part of a tradition of quality that began with Mitsubishi in 1857—over a century ago. In television today, only250 words
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Article750 1968-05-06 8 HITHERTO geography books on Malaysia are wont to describe the country as being covered by jungles, with development on the west coast of the Peninsula. During the first two decades of this century, the Peninsula was extensively opened up for rubber and coconut planting and tin750 words
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431 1968-05-06 8 'V'OUR reader, Enche Chen Ping Sou ('Eastern Sun', 2nd May, 1968) 1 seems to have misunderstood the attitude off the Alliance Party towards the Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia, in particular, and the policies off the Alliance in general. The Alliance has steadfastly emphasised431 words
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252 1968-05-06 8 Dr. toh chin chye’s TV address on Education. Science and Industrial Development is quite good, but the question is how to build up a foundation on which to reach that point of capacity. The present local education is not adequate to fit252 words
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299 1968-05-06 8 Readers of the statement made by Mr. R. Hoy. chairman of the Research and Surveys Subcommittee of the Selangor Consumer s’ Association, following complaints by members of the SCA. must have gained the impression that bakers are indulging in unethical practice by producing299 words
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Article108 1968-05-06 8 WHILE the banks and finance companies have a fixed deposit saving scheme for their clients, the Government Post Office Savings Bank has yet to offer its many depositors this facility. At present the P.O. savings bank is giving a 4% interest to its depositors. Why not start a108 words
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Article, Illustration350 1968-05-06 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author. "Handbook of Ivldene# tor Criminal Trial**) VUHEN Sam looked out of his bedroom window just after midnight, he saw a man in a light trench coat banging at the door of the drugstore directly opposite his house. After calling the police, he350 words
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172 1968-05-06 8 Recently my friends and I while touring the Jurong Industrial Estate complex, were quite surprised to notice that the security precaution in most of the factories are insufficient. True, they employ security-guards, but come to think about it, what can they really do172 words
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Article121 1968-05-06 8 THE Red Cross Officers were denied the use of their ranks, such as Commandants. Quartermasters, etc. So. the members are boycotting their duties. There are certain officers in the Red Cross Society who are greedy for ranking titles. Their main idea of joining the Red Cross Society is121 words
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869 1968-05-06 8 What has the MTUC been doing since Merdeka MAY Day this year was a black day for the Malaysian Trades Union Congress and Its affiliated members when only 300 workers turned up for the May Day Rally at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. None was more disappointed than the MTUC’s869 words
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Article142 1968-05-06 8 T REFER you to the recent spate of articles on the monopoly of the F.E F C Shipping Conference and the decision by some shipper* to support the “Non r l f r nce (Non Monopoly L which have cut fj* r H E ht I*142 words
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Article159 1968-05-06 8 A r EADER signing him■S*lf as “Realistic’' wished that the present retiring age of public servants at 60 should not be changed. I retired at 55 and am not envious of others workins 6- Huweve I think engineers, doctors and magistrates should oe allowed to retire at 60159 words
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703 1968-05-06 9 CANBERRA, Sun. The world wars gave the initial impetus for the development of Australia's pharmaceutical industry, and the enormous increase in demand for drugs, together with the discovery of new drugs and an entirely new field of antibiotics, has speeded this development particularly in the703 words
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Article174 1968-05-06 9 TAIPEI, Sun. (Reuter) Air travellers going from Hongkong to Taipei or from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore will soon be able to do so more cheaply. Mr. Fred Wong, a China Airlines executive, said excursion fares about 20 per cent lower than full fares would174 words
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161 1968-05-06 9 TUNIS, Sun. (Reuter) The 16th Conference of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (FIPA) has called for more economic and technical aid for agriculture in developing countries. The Conference, which opened here on April 23 and will continue until May 8. declared that the161 words
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Article68 1968-05-06 9 PARIS. Sun. (Reuter) France and Indonesia have concluded an agreement by which France will put 35 million francs (about 4.600,000 sterling) at Indonesia’s disposal for importing French goods and services A n announcement recently said the protocol was signed here yesterday by delegations led by Mr. Pandelaki. Director-General68 words
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195 1968-05-06 9 SINGAPORE. Sun. The ten newly recruited Malaysla-Singapore Airlines Japanese air stewardesses and sales representatives recently launched a sales promotion campaign paying courtesy calls on travel agenti and leading business houses in Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka. Mr. P.K. Wee. MSA’s sales manager. Singapore195 words
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Article114 1968-05-06 9 JAKARTA. Sun. (Reuter) —The Goodyear Tyre Company of the United States will make a survey of the Indonesian tyre industry with a view to entering into a joint enterprise with the Indonesian Government, official sources said yesterday. The sources said the joint enterprise would cover114 words
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535 1968-05-06 9 MARTIN HEERWALD - The world’ s largest commercial jetliner By MARTIN HEERWALD EVERETT, Washington, Sun. (UPI). The world's largest commercial jetliner will be airborne before it ever leaves the world's lar- gest building. This isn’t to say the Boeing Co’s incredibly huge production barn at Everett is so spacious the 747 superjet can535 words
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Article, Illustration404 1968-05-06 9 SINGAPORE. Sun. A Flight Instrument Trainer with the Collins F.D. 108 Integrated Flight System as fitted on both the Beoing 707 and 737 aircraft, is now in operation in a specially designed room at MSA’s Technical Training Centre at Paya Lebar Airport. It was installed404 words
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142 1968-05-06 9 HONG KONG. Sun (Reuter) New-style Chinese cars were a feature of the 30.000 products on display at the current Trade Fair in Canton. Radio Peking reported today. The Radio gave no details of the new model. But it said that machine tools and other142 words
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660 1968-05-06 9 MELBOURNE, Sun. (AIS). An innovation corporation aimed at fostering development of inventions and technical innovations may soon be established in Australia. The need for the corporation is based on the belief that a considerable amount of research work currently undertaken in Australian universities is capable660 words
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Miscellaneous1452 1968-05-06 10 ■:< TODAY r TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Pulau Pinang; 6 Ipoh and Melaka: 3 A 10 Jotaore Bahru; 4 Taipinr. 7 Batu Pahat: 0 Kluang P.M.: 545 Opening AnneC Prog Summary: 550 News Outlines in the National Language: 555 National Songs; 6.00 News in Tamil; 6.10 Kimba1,452 words
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Article, Illustration157 1968-05-06 12 English is a common language. We can find many people speaking English in every corner of the world. It is a language which is spoken and understood by everyone. English is an official language in many countries. It is through English books and magazines that we157 words
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Article, Illustration202 1968-05-06 12 MALAYSIA got her independence in 1957. Since then, she has progressed Well in the fields of education economic and agriculture. There are still some obstacles which hinder Malaysia’s progress. The first obstacle is the “racial problem” The people think in terms of race and202 words
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Article, Illustration131 1968-05-06 12 EVERY city has a library. It is a place for students and grown-ups to spend their time in reading books of their choice. There are many kinds of books in a library which is managed by an experienced librarian. The books are put in a131 words
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Article, Illustration304 1968-05-06 12 WHAT is death? Death takes a life and creates misery None can escape it. It is the end of life. These facts came clear to me after the death of my most beloved grandma. We are a small family, and I had, until lately, been304 words
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Article, Illustration144 1968-05-06 12 SINGAPORE is famous for its fine buildings. It has impressed many tourists ana the people who constructed the buildings have won great respect from foreigners. In past years, people have lived in slum areas. Sometimes, more than four peope occupy a room As a result,144 words
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Article, Illustration317 1968-05-06 12 IT was a very dark night. The clock on the wall struck ten. The ram was getting heavier each minute. I was Sitting near a lamp reading a book. I put the book aside and wanted to sleep as I was tired. Suddenly, there317 words
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Article, Illustration283 1968-05-06 12 WHEN I was 10 years old. my friends urged me to correspond with overseas students. At that time I was unaware of its benefits. Whenever my friends tell about their correspondence I mock them by saying that it is just a waste of time and283 words
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Article, Illustration401 1968-05-06 12 I was travelling in a space-ship. I was making a trip to a strange planet. The space-ship was going at a very great speed. As I looked out of the window, I was struck by the ‘wonders’ of the universe. The atmosphere was quiet401 words
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Article, Illustration177 1968-05-06 12 RAMU was in a very serious position Murugan. his father, had been sending enough money for his schooling. He was staying with his uncle in Singapore. From now on, his father would not be sending him money for his education. Ramu was in Secondary Three. Now his whole177 words
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Article, Illustration336 1968-05-06 12 I was surprised when my friend. Chong, who had promised to accompany me on our way home did not appear. I had just come out from the cinema hall after enjoying a very interesting detective film. I, decided to cycle home alone. I had not336 words
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Article, Illustration212 1968-05-06 12 PENANG, the gorgeous “Pearl of the Orient” provides you with all types of entertainment On one side of the island we see the enchanting Snake Temple and on the other, the fascinating Botanical Gardens. To a new visitor of this island, it is something like212 words
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Article, Illustration258 1968-05-06 12 WATER has been important to all living things. Animals, insects and human beings depend on water for survival. Without w r ater. all living things cannot survive. Water not only helps living things to survive, but also helps farmers to grow their crops. It258 words
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Article, Illustration180 1968-05-06 12 THE cinema is a place of relaxation. There are many cinema hails in big towns as well as small villages. Though the cinema is a place to relax, it has its advantages and disadvantages-. People go to the cinema to forget worries and to relax for a180 words
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Advertisement167 1968-05-06 12 Rules of Eastern Sun’s essay writing All entrants are requested to observe the followng rules: 1. Each entrant must fill in his/her oicn tcriting the entry form appended beloic in block letters. 2. No entry tcill be considered without the entry form properly filled up. 3. The entrant must attach167 words
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Article, Illustration425 1968-05-06 13 gONGS, dances, parades and other forms of merry-making highlight the annual Bellman Festival which will take place in Stockholm during the last week in July. The festival honours Carl Michael Bellman, the great 18th century poettroubadour who is often referred to as425 words
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643 1968-05-06 13 Yuko Nakamikado - By Yuko Nakamikado JAPAN has taken the initiative among the world's fishing nations with an ambitious research and experimental programme to multiply coastal fishery resources. With subsidies from the Government and Prefectures, Japan 5s able to breed 60 varieties of fish and crustaceans.643 words
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464 1968-05-06 13 JOHN MacLENNAN - ‘Warwagon’ on nightly ‘sting and retreat mission By JOHN MacLENNAN THE Navy gunner spat on his hands and zeroed his mortar on the moonlit coastline of the Demilitarised Zone. Half a mile away inbrooding darkness were the beaches of North Vietnam. U.S. Motor Patrol Boat 99 nicknamed "Warwagon" by her464 words
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Article509 1968-05-06 13 John Chadwick - By John Chadwick Middle East health experts are beginning to defeat such age-old problems as hunger and malaria but the drift of the population from the deserts into cities has created a new medical hazard. This is known to the doctors as mental illness caused by overcrowded509 words
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Miscellaneous211 1968-05-06 13 SHAW tGANISRTTOK LIDO Phone ***** 18th Day! 11. t. 38. 6 15 8.15 p.m Main Feature atarta promptly at 11.1*. 2.4*. 6.2* A 9.33 p m Clint Eastwood. Lee Van Cleef "THE GOOD. THE BAD THE IGLV” Bit Wallaeh Scope Ac Color (DAI Brrnv.i Laat Day! 11, 1.45. 4. 6.30.211 words
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Miscellaneous231 1968-05-06 13 [CATHAfa ODEON I PALACE 21-116 44 7 5 70 NOW SHOWING! 11. 1.36. 4.00. 1| 1.00. 3.30 6.30 A- 9.15 p.m. II 6.45 A 9.30 p m “Planet Of The Apes” ifoxi Charlton Heston. Color. P'Vtsion (School Children Concession $l.OO to any sent dally at day Shows Only. ORCHARD-***** 12th231 words
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Article, Illustration826 1968-05-06 14 OINGAPORE, Sun. Playing in their home links, the Keppel Club beat the combined Diplomatic Corps Singapore Government team by 10 points to five after some scintillating scores. With excellent weather conditions and the course at its best. Tan Sri Jamal bin Abdul Latiff826 words
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494 1968-05-06 14 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Jack Birkenshaw, the Leicestershire off-spinner, and Robin Hobbs, the Essex and England leg-break bowler, became the first men to take hat-tricks in the 1968 English cricket season yesterday. Birkenshaw dismissed 3 batsmen with successive deliveries in his seventh over494 words
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Article103 1968-05-06 14 IPOH. Sun. Penang emerged champions in the Fourth Malaysian junior swimming championships at the Kinta Swimming Club here yesterday after a two-day meet. Penang took 39 golds. 38 silvers and 13 bronze. Perak second with 26 golds. 20 silvers and 13 bronze and Selangor103 words
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292 1968-05-06 14 IPOH. Sun. Perak are not lacking in athletic potential. declared the President of the Perak Amateur Athletic Association. Mr. Teerath Ram. at their annual meeting here today. Mr. Teerath Ram, reelected president, said with more than one-fifth of the nation’s teachers and pupils292 words
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Article86 1968-05-06 14 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Rod Laver.the world's top professional, battled for two hours and 25 minutes last night to beat Spain's Andres Gimeno and reach the finals of the indoor international lawn tennis tournament at nearby Wembley. Results: R. Laver (Australia) beat A. Gimeno (Spain) 9-7. 8-6.86 words
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162 1968-05-06 14 LLANDUDNO. North Wales. Sun (Reuter) Peter Butler. Ryder Cup professional who coaches at a French club during the winter. won the £4.000 Penfold Golf tournament here yesterday after a suddendeath play-off with fellow Briton Dave Thomas. Butler, who set a course record with a third-round162 words
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Article2024 1968-05-06 15 WINDSOR LAD - By WINDSOR LAD THNANG, Sun.—Brave Bambino, confidant- ly ridden by jockey Ricky Kingston made it a start to finish affair when he captured the Summer Cup for class one stayers run over ten furlongs here this afternoon. Brave Bambino paid $93 for a win.2,024 words
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Article184 1968-05-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.— Selangor Club took first innings points against Club be Recrio in a rain interrupted Stonor Shield match on the Padang here today. Taking first lease of the Wickets, Recrio scored 126 After losing five wickets for 36 runs, Recrio’s K. Anandarajah184 words
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Article25 1968-05-06 15 SEOUL. Sun. (UPI) Burma overwhelmed Singapore s—o5 —0 in the Tenth Asian Vouth Soccer championships today. Burma led 3 —o at halftune.25 words
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Article155 1968-05-06 15 LOUISVILLE. Kentucky Sun (Reuter) Dancer's Image won the 94th running of the Kentucky Derby yesterday. taking the lead at the top of the stretch and finishing a length and a half in fronL Ridden by Bobby Usscry, Dancer s Image completed the mile and a quarter155 words
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Article328 1968-05-06 15 SEREMBAN. Sun.— Negri Sembilan. holder of the Tun Razak Cup. were handed a humiliating 0-3 defeat by Malacca in the friendly Malaysian Hockey Federation Quadrangular meet which ended at the KGV grounds here today. With this win. Malacca took the championship honours of the Quadrangular. Malaysian328 words
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Article, Illustration71 1968-05-06 15 SINGAPORE, Sun. Indonesia'* Darmadi who heat the favourite and all-England champion, Rudy Hartono in the finals of the Pesta Badminton receives the trophy from Madam Chan Choy Siong, wife of the Minister for Education. Mr. Ong Pang Boon. Darmadi was stretched to “rubber set” in the allIndonesian finals.— Eastern; Sun pix by Richard Chow. - 71 words
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350 1968-05-06 15 SINGAPORE. Sun. Singapore scored a 5-3 victory over Malacca in the Malaysia Cup league tournament played at Jalan Besar Stadium here tonight. Malacca started off very well in the first 10 minutes of the game but after that, they found the Singapore350 words
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Article29 1968-05-06 15 SEREMBAN. Sun. Negri Sembilan were leading 3-2 against Johore in a Malaysia Cup tie when the referee called off the game because o 1 a heavy downpour.29 words
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Article101 1968-05-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Hussein Hashim’s 52nd minute penalty goal gave Malaysian Armed Forces a solitary goal win over defending champions Perak in a Malaysia Cup match at the Stadium Merdeka here tonight. With this defeat, Perak’s hope of featuring in this year’s final are slim. The101 words
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Article186 1968-05-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Time robbed defending champions. Kilat Club of an innings victory over Selangor Police in their Stonor Shield League cricket match played at the Depot ground today. However, Kilat managed to six points by beating Police 121 runs in the first innings.186 words
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Article457 1968-05-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun Malaysia ace sprinter Manl Jegathesan showed top form to equal the State record in the 100 metres when he returned a time of 103 sec. in the Allcomers athletic meet held at Kampong Pandan here today. Dr. Jega clocked 10 2457 words
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173 1968-05-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.— Kilat ‘A’ drew with Brickfields Indo-Ceylonese in their firit Navaratnam Shield cricket fixture at the Railway Grounds here today. Scores: Kilat ‘A’ 196 for seven declared.. Brickfields Indo-Ceylonese 128 for five at stumps. Top scorers for Kilat were Maidin Zahman (18),173 words
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Advertisement522 1968-05-06 14 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. 1419.522 words
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Advertisement314 1968-05-06 14 TENDERS JABATAN KERJA RAYA PERAK KENYATAAN TAWARAN TAW ARAN daripada Pemborong2 vang berdaftar dengan J.K.R. ienis Kelas “EX' ka Kelas *D’ sahaja berkepala V akan di-terima di-pejabat Jurutera Negeri, Jabatan Kerja Raya, Perak, Ipoh hingga jam pukul 3.00 petang pada 24hb. Mei. 1968. Untok:SUPPLY AND DELIVERY INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION CHARGES OF314 words
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Miscellaneous44 1968-05-06 15 BIG SWEEP TOTAL POOL: $75,470 lit PRIZE: No. *****3 $24,905 2nd PRIZE: No. *****4 $6,226 3rd PRIZE: No. *****4 $3,113 STARTERS: ($5lB aack):Nos. *****1, *****9, *****1, *****9, *****4, *****7, *****1, *****0. CONSOLATION: ($3ll each):Nos. *****3, *****1, *****0, *****6, *****1, *****1, *****0, *****9, *****2, *****2.44 words
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Article241 1968-05-06 16 ENGLISH ONE Burnley 0 Sheffield U. 2 Everton 3 Stoke City 0 Fulham 2 S'ton 2 Leeds 1 Liverpool 2 Leicester C4 Nott. Forest 2 Man. U. 6 Newcastle U 0 Sheffield W 1 Arsenal 2 Sunderland 0 West Brom. 0 Spurs 1 Man. Citv 3 West Ham241 words
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Article1290 1968-05-06 16 ENGLISH ONE HOME AW Ax Pts. P W D L r A W D L F A Man City 41 17 2 2 52 16 8 4 8 30 24 56 Man. U 41 15 2 3 48 19 9 6 6 40 34 58 Leeds United 401,290 words
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Article143 1968-05-06 16 LEEDS. Sun. (Reuter) .Wakefield Trinity beat Hull -Kingston Rovers 17-10 to take the English Rugby League championship for the second successive year Here- yesterday. Like true champions they produced some fine football in the second half after being held 5-5 at the interval by the143 words
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Article347 1968-05-06 16 THE following are the final Scottish League tables for 1967 68 season. DIVISION ONE P. W D L F APts. Celtic 34 30 3 1 106 24 63 Rangers 34 28 5 1 93 34 61 Hibernian 34 20 3 9 67 49 45 D'fermline A 34347 words
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Article, Illustration829 1968-05-06 16 Only one week left but Battles still raging for Divs. I, II, III honours T ONDON, Sun. (Reuter). With only one Li week of the season remaining the English Soccer League Division One championship and relegation battles are still raging, and the championships of the Second and Third Divi- sions829 words
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Article108 1968-05-06 16 DAVIS CUP LONDON. Sun. <Reuter) Six countries have so far qualified for the second round of the European Zone in the 1968 Davis Cup tennis competition. Positions in first round ties after play yesterday. Cagliari: Italy beat Hungary 5-0. Linz: South Africa beat Austria108 words
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Article107 1968-05-06 16 LEEDS. Sun. (Reuter) Neil Fox. the Wakefield Trinity centre threequarter, yesterday withdrew from Britain’s Rugby League team for the World Cup series in Australia and New Zealand. Fox was to have captained the side, but suffered a recurrence of a groin strain in yesterday’s107 words
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Article219 1968-05-06 16 SEOUL. Sun (UPI> Defending champion Israel outclassed Nationalist China 7-0. Malaysia beat India 2-1. and Hong Kong tied with Thailand 2-2 In yesterday’s matches of the 10th Asian Youth Soccer Championships here. The Israelis literally taught the game but outskilled Nationalist China a soccer lesson. Israel led219 words
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Article89 1968-05-06 16 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Seventeen acceptors were announced yesterday for the Chestpr Cup handicap to be run over two miles, two furlongs and 77 yards at Chester on Wednesday. They are with weights. Shire. Mahbub Aly both 8.8. Major Rose 8.7. Quartette 8.5. Super Chief. Gold89 words
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Article61 1968-05-06 16 LONDON, Sun (Reuter) George Best, Manchester United’s Irish international winger, has been elected footballer of the year by the British Football Writers Association. Best. 21. who is the youngest player to receive the award, claim- ed 60 per cent of the votes. England internationals Brian61 words
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309 1968-05-06 16 ARUNDEL. England. Sun. (Reuter) The Australian cricketers showed their strong potential against a powerful Duke of Norfolk’s XI here yesterday before ram caused their one-day match, opening fixture of their English tour, to be abandoned. Persistent bowling and brilliant fielding by the309 words
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Article101 1968-05-06 16 HOUSTON. Texas. Sun. (Reuter) Lawyer Dan Sikes fired a two-under par 69 here to take the lead after three rounds of the US$lOO. 000 Champions golf tournament. Going into the final round yesterday. Sikes’ total stood at 203 ten strokes under par. One stroke behind101 words
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Article161 1968-05-06 16 Sir. More power to Sunsport. The Pesta badminton which ended in Singapore on Saturday night proved that the Indonesians are a team to watch in the next Thomas Cup encounter. It looks as if they will make a clean sweep in the singles at the161 words
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Article55 1968-05-06 16 ASCOT. England. Sun. (Reuter) Rome, owned by John lemay won the Victoria Cup Handicap run over seven furlongs here yesterday. Captain A. H. Broughton’s Qu.v was second and Mrs. H. Hodges’s Supreme Sovereign third of 15 runners. Rome won by three-quar-ters of a length with a55 words
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272 1968-05-06 16 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Australian Mrs Margaret Court, twice Wimbledon champion, needed only 40 minutes to win the wo. men's singles title in the London hard court tennis championships here yesterday with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Britain’s Virginia Wade The top-seeded Australian produced a272 words
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Article39 1968-05-06 16 BUDAPEST. Sun. (Reuter) Hungary beat the Soviet Union 2-0 here yesterday in their first leg quarter-final match in the European Championship Soccer Cup for national teams. The second leg match will be played In Moscow next Saturday.39 words
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Miscellaneous49 1968-05-06 16 TIME AND tJgf Penang: 8.18 am. (5.6 ft.), 6.57 p.m. (6.4 ft.) Port Swettenham: 11.41 a.m. (11.9 ft.) Port Dickson: 11.51 a.m. (6.2 ft.) Singapore: 3.25 a.m. (7.3 ft.), 6.41 p. m (6.2 ft) Sedili Kechil: 1.12 am. (5.0 ft.), 4.58 p.m. (6* ft) Kuantan: 3.54 p.m. (8.1 ft.)49 words
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