Eastern Sun, 24 May 1968
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Title Section22 1968-05-24 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 654 Friday. 24 IVlay 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents22 words
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Article273 1968-05-24 1 M. T. Lingam; Ben Variyan - By M. T. Lingam Ben Variyan TT'OTA BHARU, Thurs. Gold Has been found in economically backward Kelantan in commercially exploitable quantity. Indications are that this East Coast State which still lives very much in the past will soon hum to the frenzied activities associated with a273 words
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148 1968-05-24 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thors. Countries attending the five-power defence talks on June 10 should come with “onen minds and hearts”, said Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman today. He hoped the talks would result in some arrangement for the defence of the region. He148 words
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Article36 1968-05-24 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Raja PermaLsuri Agong and Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman have accepted an invitation by Emperor Haile Selassie to visit Ethiopia. The date will be decided later.36 words
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423 1968-05-24 1 BEX D'CUXHA - By BEX D'CUXHA KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Ethiopia and Malaysia today welcomed the proposal for the holding of the third non-aligned conference. Emperor Halle Selassie and Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman expressed strong conviction that nonalignment was a force which would positively contribute to reducing world tension.423 words
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Article107 1968-05-24 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Tunku Abdul Rahman today disclosed there would be a meeting soon between CUEPACS and Government representatives over its threat of industrial action over the Suffian Salaries Commission report. The Prime Minister, nowever, said no date had yet been fixed for the meeting. If the107 words
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112 1968-05-24 1 BONN. Thurs. (Reuter) Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak said here yesterday West Germany had promised to consider favourably Malaysian requests for more development aid. Tun Razak told a press conference that Bonn Leaders had also guaranteed West German support for Malaysia’s efforts112 words
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1308 1968-05-24 1 KI’ALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Finance Minister, Tun Tan Siew Sin. warned today Malaysian must pay for further increases in defence expenditure either by increased taxation or reduced expenditure in other fields. In an interview with Bernama, he said to finance defence expenditure by1,308 words
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Article, Illustration97 1968-05-24 1 Lulu turns heads HEADS all turned to Lulu. Emperor Haile Selassie’s pet dog when the Ethiopian Head of State visited the University Teaching Hospital in Petaling Java yesterday. Lulu, seen standing gracefully on the arm-rest beside the Emperor, did not go in to the Hospital. She waited in the Rolls— Eastern Sun pix. by Mok Voon. - 97 words
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Article58 1968-05-24 1 PARIS Thurs. (UPI) U.S. Ambassador-at-Large W. Averell Harriman said today he has seen no sign that the Paris Vietnam talks are breaking down. He said he did not take seriously a warning on Wednesday by North Vietnam's chief envoy. Xuan Thuy, that if the talks58 words
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192 1968-05-24 1 D ntists 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 gums192 words
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Miscellaneous21 1968-05-24 1 DBrviNfS o m V 9 mm mmm "Now, foot off the brake, let up the clutch, push down on the gas21 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration427 1968-05-24 2 Hoo Ban Khee - By Hoo Ban Khee KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Emperor Hoile Selassie of Ethiopia saw Malaysia's progress in 10 years of nation-building in a nutshell when he visited the $7O million University Teaching Hospital and later the industrial complex in Pctaling Jaya today. Also in the party— Eastern Sun; pix by Mok Voon. - 427 words
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803 1968-05-24 2 E.P.F. CASE RULING: KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. A person who was once earning a salary of less than S5OO a month and was thus a contributor to the Employees' Provident Fund need not be liable to contribute to the fund again if he had803 words
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Article134 1968-05-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs. A company dealing in earth moving equipment here sold a $53,000 payloader to a customer after a down payment of $5,000 early last year the equipment however was nowhere to be seen since. In the Sessions Court here today. Wong Thain Sung134 words
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Article97 1968-05-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thura .—Various electricity commissions in Australia have expressed their willingness to assist in future advanced training for the National Electricity Board’s engineering staff. This was stated today by the NEB general manager. Raja Zainal bin Raja Sulaiman on his return from a two weeks tour97 words
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Article85 1968-05-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The chief clerk of the District Forest Department here, was sentenced to nine munthh imprisonment for corruption. Wong Ah Kong. 45 pleaded guilty to accepting $3OO from a furniture shoo proprietor as an Inducement for a permit to operate a wood-working shop. The85 words
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Article166 1968-05-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs —Twenty-five firms will take part in the five-day CONSUMER TRADE FAIR which opens at Stadium Negara on June 20. The firms will include manufacturers of rubber goods, food products and additives. beverages and drinks. chemicals, plastics, textiles, furniture. pewter, cables and166 words
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Article95 1968-05-24 2 MALACCA Thurs. Giant butterflies have been swamping the town here tor the last two nights. The butterflies, in their thousands, are black In colour with conspicuous white stripes across the wings and body. Hundreds fell on the roads and houseroofs and some into houses through exhaustion. Children95 words
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203 1968-05-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Government Is considering plans to bring experts from Communist countries to help in its agricultural development projects. The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operative. Haji Ghazali Jawi, told Bernama today this was necessary to overcome the shortage of Malaysian officers. A total203 words
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Article126 1968-05-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs Visiting Emperor Haile Selassie today attended special service at the St. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church In Brickfields. He was accompanied hy Princess Ijicayehou Assfa Wossen and Princess Sofia Desta. The Vicar of the Church. Rev. Fr. Koshy received the royal visitors. He and126 words
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Article179 1968-05-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs. Princess Ijigayehou Assfa Wossen, eldest daughter of the Crown Prince and Princess Sofia Desta. granddaughter of the Emperor were each presented with a selendang songket (a shawl), gifts from MARA, when they visited Puspamara, MARA's shopping centre at MARA Building here this morning. The179 words
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311 1968-05-24 3 Efforts to reduce accidents will be doubledMilton Tan SINGAPORE. Thurs. The National Safety First Council will double its efforts in its campaign to reduce the increased rate of accidents on the roads in the Republic. This pledge was made by the chairman of the Council, Mr Milton Tan when he311 words
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Article145 1968-05-24 3 3 p.m. 8 p.m.:- Free mass community X-ray slat ion at Kampong Mandai Kcchil. off 15 m. 6. Woodlands Road. 3 p.m. Opening of the 19th local artists annual exhibition at the Victoria Memorial Hall. Empress Place. 5.30 p.m. The Rotary Club of Singapore tea meeting at Ambassador145 words
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Article66 1968-05-24 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs,. Members of the MalaysiaSingapore Airline’s Traffic Department will organise a gala evening at the Ocean Hotel on June 1 to raise funds for the Rose Minnie Fund. The highlight will be the selection of an “Emerald Queen”. Two return air tickets donated by66 words
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Article101 1968-05-24 3 DEADERS of the Eastern Sun will, from next week, be able to read in our editorial page extracts from Chinese Press opinions. It is hoped this will give our readers a wider assessment of the views behind the news of the Chinese secti«m of101 words
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Article, Illustration571 1968-05-24 3 LEE WORK TO BEGIN BEFORE END OF YEAR T ONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) Work on conversion of the British naval dockyards in Singapore into commercial ship-building and repair yards will begin ''probably before the end of this year," Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's Prime Minister said tonight. Agreement— UPI radiophoto. - 571 words
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Article, Illustration320 1968-05-24 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Rumanian Trade mission which signed trade contracts worth SlO million here recently has pledged to do its best to further develop trade with Singapore. Speaking at a press conference today, the leader of the fourmember mission. Mr. O. Creanga said320 words
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170 1968-05-24 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. An Assistant Commissioner of Police today called on new police constables to strive and win the confidence and respect of the people. He is Mr. P.M. Pennefather who was speaking at a passing-out parade of 168 police constables and 29 guard170 words
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105 1968-05-24 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Nanyang University will hold its ninth convocation at the National Theatre on Sunday at 10.30 am. The Acting Vice-Chancel-lor of the university. Professor Huang Ying Jung, will confer degrees on 330 graduands. including 116 women. Among the guests to be present will be105 words
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Article35 1968-05-24 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Sir Arnold Lindley. and the President of the Institution of Electrical Engineers Sir Stanley Brown flew into Singapore today for a threeday visit.35 words
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245 1968-05-24 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The administrative attache of the Indian High Commission here Mr. A. P Rellin. slapped a dismissed ex-employee on the face "in a contemptuous manner.” the Fourth District Court was told today. N T. Kurup, the dismissed employee, said he then punched Mr.245 words
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129 1968-05-24 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Acting Prime Minister of Singapore. Dr. Goh Kong Swee said tonight that cooperation from the public was essential for the Republic to meet the problems of the next five years. Speaking at function at the Kreta Ayer Community Centre. Dr. Goh said129 words
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Article64 1968-05-24 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. An e ght-year-old boy. Razak bin Nordin of West Coast Road, died in the General Hospital at 2 a.m. this morning after he was knocked down by a motor-cycle at 6 p.m. yesterday at the junction of Jalan Baru Selatan and Jalan Ahmad64 words
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Article, Illustration40 1968-05-24 4 HER Imperial Highness Princess Sofia Desta. grand-daughter of the visiting Emperor of Ethiopia, on Wednesday morning visited the Good Shepherd Convent in Kuala Lumpur. Picture shows Cecelia Chong. 11. a pupil of the convent, presenting a bouquet to the Princess-40 words
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Article55 1968-05-24 4 KUCHING. Thurs. The aftti-Sarawak communist demonstration committee in Sarikei will hold its first anti-Sarawak communist demonstration at the Sarikei Basketball Stadium. Sarikei on Sunday, at 9.30 a m. This committee is headed by the District Officer. Abang Zainuddin bin Abang Adi. with members comprising local community leaders and55 words
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Article751 1968-05-24 4 IPGH. Thurs. —Three men, armed with daggers. held up the occupant of a house Madam Chan Kam. 45 in Jalan Pasir Pmji yesterday and got away with $2,093 in cash and jewellery. KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. (Bernama) Recommendations to give inducement allowances to doctors posted to rural areas751 words
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Article179 1968-05-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. (Bernama): —Seventy guests tonight attended a banquet given by Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia at Istana Tetamu. They included the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. the Raja Permaisuri Agong. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman. Cabinet Ministers and members of the Diplomatic Corps, and their wives179 words
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290 1968-05-24 4 HOLD TALKS OR... KUALA LUMPU*. Thurs. The Port Swettenham Authority and the Ministry of Transport have been served with a two-week ultimatum to negotiate immediately certain i** sues raised by the port's staff union. The Port Swettenham Authority Staff Union will seek a mandate290 words
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200 1968-05-24 4 PORT DICKSON, Thurs. The National Electricity Board today signed a tenyear agreement with ESSO Standard Malaya Berhad for the eventual supply of half a million tons of fuel oils per year for the Board's biggest thermal power station here. Raja Zainal bin200 words
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151 1968-05-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. MARA students were today urged to study foreign languages besides English to equip them for positions in commerce and industry. The Principal of MARA Institute of Technology, Enche Arshad bin Ayub. said this when he received 600 books on German151 words
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252 1968-05-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Minister of Works. Posts and Telecommunications. Tun V. T. Sambanthan. announced season tickets will be introduced in respect of motorcycles and buses using the new Tanjong Malim SUm River Road with effect from June 1, 1968. In addition, the toll rates252 words
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180 1968-05-24 4 BATU GAJAH. Thurs. A man has been drained by police in connection witn the murder of a 65-year-old woman in her house at Sungei Durian N*w l.lag®. near here, yesterday morning. However, an offer of sl.<^ n reward for information leading to the arrest180 words
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Article227 1968-05-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. English has been used as a "wall” to block away students from other educational streams from entering the University of Malaya. The allegation was made by the working committee of the proposed Merdeka University in reply to a speech by the Finance Minister. Tun227 words
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Article172 1968-05-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman today disclosed the Central Government would begin opening up 40.000 acres of agricultural land in Sarawak for padi Work would begin soon as it was an urgent project, he told a post-cabinet press conference. The Government172 words
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217 1968-05-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Bernama) —Sabah urgently needs 200 teachers for national secondary schools in the State. The Minister of Education, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari, said this to newsmen on his arrival at Subang Airport here today after a two-day visit to Sabah. He said217 words
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Article101 1968-05-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. An odd-job labourer, Bok, Kee Choy. 28, of Chow Kit Road was yesterday admitted to the General Hospital after being slashed on the head and face by thugs. Bok Kee. according to the police, was walking along the lane behind Coliseum Theatre here about101 words
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Article, Illustration405 1968-05-24 5 Fair to show survive and prosper capacity of Singaporeans SINGAPORE, Thurs. A "New Era Exposition" will be Held here in September to highlight the industrial and commercial deve- lopment of Singapore. It will demonstrate the capacity of the people of Singapore to survive and prosper. The Minister405 words
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143 1968-05-24 5 LONDON. Thurs. < Reuter) Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore conferred with Conservative (opposition) Party leaders today before going to Buckingham Palace for a private audience with Queen Elizabeth. ,ir. Lee called on Sir Alec Douglas Home, former Prime Minister and now143 words
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109 1968-05-24 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Several organisations in the Republic have come out in support of the current crash helmet campaign. The latest organisation to pledge its support is the Chinese Chamber of Commerce w-hich issued a statement today urging all motor cyclists and scooterists and their pillions109 words
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Article75 1968-05-24 5 SING T ORE. Thurs. An ex-~etecti\ c. Yap Hean Yew alias Yap Heng Yok. was today charged in the Ninth Magistrate's Court with the murder of a shoe manufacturer. Kong Giow Hoon. He is alleged to have committed the offence with another person at Jalan Hajijah75 words
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Article, Illustration222 1968-05-24 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Two British soldiers and a youngster recently conquered a 500 ft. waterfall near Dabong in Kelantan. The waterfall is about 2.500 ft. above sea level. The three who successfully made the trip were Sgt. David Sidey of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, his222 words
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Article77 1968-05-24 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Christ Methodist Church will hold its annual food and fun fair on June 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 597 East Coast Road here The 4th Company Boys’ Brigade and the 2nd Company Girls’ Brigade will be in attendance. The proceeds will77 words
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Article22 1968-05-24 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. During the last 24 hours, there were 97 road accidents. Seven of them were serious and one fatal.22 words
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211 1968-05-24 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. This year’s “Youth Week in Commerce and Industry”, during which 2.300 potential school leavers will get jobexploratory experiences, will be held from Aug. 12 to 16. Last year. 2,577 potential school leavers from secondary schools obtained firsthand job experiences by working one211 words
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Advertisement233 1968-05-24 2 STOP STOMACH PAIN WITH DOUBLE-ACTION WEISEN-U Medical research carried out in California U.S.A. has shown that certain foodstuffs such as fresh green vegetables, especially cabbages, contain an anti-ulcer substance called Methylmethioninesultonium Chloride which not only promotes the healing of gastric ulcers but also prevents relapses when used regularly. It has233 words
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Miscellaneous274 1968-05-24 4 SIiAW LuTo Soloilowinj at Capitol A P \THE NEWS SPECIAL F A CIP FINAL in COLO Opens Today! 11. 145 4. «•«>.. #l* Dick Van Dvke. Barbara Feldon P'V.sion. Co.or 'UA 1 T^tTwdU NOW' SHOWING! (No Free List > 11 a m 1.30. 4.00. 0.45 A 0 30 p.m. Chin274 words
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Miscellaneous327 1968-05-24 4 THAY OPENS TODAY! 11. 1.36. 1.00. If 1.00. S.BO. 0.30 A o.l* Ml. II *5 A 0 30 do “IF YOU LIVE. SHOOT” Tomas Milian. Color. Scope iwith Chinese Subtitles' Odeon: TOMORROW MIDNIGHT' D-TBAP lOR SEVEN" in Color Yvonne Bastion. Eduardo Fajardo tasasßEEm Last Day! 11. 1.30. 4. 6.30. 9.30327 words
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Miscellaneous818 1968-05-24 5 CHANNEL S KEALA LUMPER and Pulau Ptnang; 6 Ipoh and Melaka; 3 10 Johore Bahru. 4 Taipinr. 7 Batu Pahat: 9 illuang. P.M. 3.00 Opening Annct Prog Summary; 30i Zain Azman; 3.25 New Adventures of Superman: 3.50 Brave Eagle "The Strange Animal”; 414 Tompel and his Family "Kehilangan”: 455 Close818 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article437 1968-05-24 6 Ky’s pep talk SAIGON. Thurs. (CPI) South Vietnam’s vice president Nguyen Cao Ky to_day said someday North •and South Vietnamese “will be united like our ancestors "were.” < “We cannot accept that our nation remain divided forever in the interest of foreigners or for a so-called437 words
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629 1968-05-24 6 HONG KONG, Thurs. (UPI The wife of disgraced Communist Chinese President Liu Shao-Chi was described by top Communist leaders as a spy for the United States. The spy charges against Wang Kuang-Mei were made by Chiang Ching, the catty ex-actress wife of629 words
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Article80 1968-05-24 6 PARIS. Thurs (Reuter) Rioting students today set fire to several cars on the left Bank of Paris after police hurled tear gas grenades at them. Police also brought water cannons into play, stunning several students demonstrators—in front of Senate Building on the left bank and Pont Saint80 words
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Article40 1968-05-24 6 WALSALL. England. Thurs. (UPl)—Mayor John Thomson explained that his now slightly pudgy figure was due to the 21 pounds he gained from attending 250 lunches and 250 teas since taking office one year ago40 words
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Article122 1968-05-24 6 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) Sir Giles Guthrie, chair- man of British Overseas Airways corporation (BOAC). said today he would quit as the state's airline chief at the end of this year. The 52-year-old former Navy flier and merchant banker piloted BOAC from and £Bom. deficit122 words
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178 1968-05-24 6 HONG KONG. (LTI) Well-known Chinese actress Li Li-Hua. who has had lead film roles for the past 30 years, is considering retirement, an English language daily reported yesterday. The retirement was reported confirmed by the actress daughter, Asian movie queen Li Ching. who178 words
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Article82 1968-05-24 6 NEW YORK. Thurs (UPI) Columbia University declared wa r yesterday on student rebels calling in police to arrest 178 who vandalised a campus building. and then suspending them. After a week of silence, president Grayson Kirk called a news conference and said as many students82 words
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Article, Illustration28 1968-05-24 6 BONN, Thurs. Tun Razak the Malaysian Deputy Premier Is seen here yesterday with the West German Foreign Minister H- Willy Brandt. UPI radio photo— UPI radio; photo - 28 words
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100 1968-05-24 6 TOKYO. Thurs (UPI) The Lower House of the Japanese Parliament yesterday approved the USJapan agreement which will return the Bonin islands, including Iwo Jima of World War Two fame, to Japan Under terms of the agreement the Bonins. a string of arid100 words
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Article53 1968-05-24 6 HAMILTON. Ohio. Thurs. (UPI) Butler County sheriffs deputies have been security conscious since hacksaw blades and a hypodermic needle and drugs were smuggled into the prison recently. Yesterday, two young boys found a loaded .22 calibre revolver in a paper bag near some garbage cans at the rear53 words
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Article244 1968-05-24 6 IN FRANCE PARIS Thurs. (UPli—French President Charles de Gaulle's 10-year-old regime last night survived one of its toughest tests when a leftist-Communist censure motion over nationwide social and economic unrest failed in the National Assembly In unofficial tabulations the opposition failed by 11 votes244 words
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Article89 1968-05-24 6 RENO. Nevada. Thurs. (UPI) A gunman who demanded money and some cottage cheese with chives at market settled for a $5O loan Clerk Denis Kidwell told the gunman he was out of cottage cheese and chives, and that it would be a “good idea” to89 words
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Article245 1968-05-24 6 UNITED NATIONS, Thurs. <Reuter). U.N. Secretary-General U Thant made an emotional appeal today for “a revival of humanism” What he called the human factor was “much more essential to our approach to problems than the political factor or the military factor or any other factor,"245 words
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Article57 1968-05-24 6 BERKELEY. Calif. Thurs. (UPI) A dog is considered educated in this seat of higher education if he stays within s i* feet of hi s master. Bombarded by 31 pages of letters and petitions containing 2.100 signatures, the City Council decided “obedience-trained" dogs who stay within six feet57 words
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Article40 1968-05-24 6 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) Miss Pamela Carson, wdio paid US$62 for a cab ride home to London from Nice because of the French strikes, said she gave her cab driver no tip since “it w'as quite expensive enough”.40 words
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Article207 1968-05-24 6 IN LONDON LONDON. Thurs. (UPf) —A key bill in Prime Minister Harold Wilsons programme for a British economic comeback was safely past its worst parliamentary barriers yesterday. But his victory was marred by a dangerous split in his Labour Party. The bill, which would put207 words
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820 1968-05-24 6 PARIS Thurs. Commentary by Ronald Koven of the "International Herald Tribune. President Charles de Gaulle called in his ministers one by one yesterday to get their views on how to handle the current crisis. Reliable sources say he is seriously considering a820 words
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
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Article, Illustration89 1968-05-24 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. As part of the Caltex Development Conference, the Company personnel from Malaysia and Singapore were taken to Jurong Industrial Estate. The group studied the application of the latest techniques and development of lubrication in modern equipment at various factories. Conducting the study tour89 words
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Article340 1968-05-24 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. June first grade rubber f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 53-1/2 cents per lb., up two and a quarter cents from previous close. The tone was firm. Opening quotations were marked up sharply reflecting the higher levels reached340 words
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349 1968-05-24 7 rpOKYO. Thurs. (Reuter). Officials of the Bank of Japan today strongly warned against the optimistic v*ew that the current credit squeeze in Japan will be lifted soon as a result of a recent improvement in the nation’s balance of payments position. They said349 words
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Article113 1968-05-24 7 HIGH WYCOMBE. England. Thurs. (CPI) Seven British Airline stewardesses gulped hard, tucked their skirts between their legs and went for daredevil rides yesterday strapped atop a World War Tiger Moth Biplane. The creaky old plane swooped and dived as each girl, strapped standing upright113 words
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Article45 1968-05-24 7 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged and untraded. July 18.608-19.10A; Sept. 18.60 B- 19.10 A; November ***** 19.60A; Jan. '69 19.008-19.60A; March 19.008-19.60A; 19.60A; May 19.008-19.60A. The No. 1 RSS spot price was quoted at 19-3/4 cents per pound nom45 words
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1279 1968-05-24 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs Industrials were a little easier after being firm on the Stock Exchange today and most of the equities closed better than the previous day. The better trend was due to more buying largely and sentiment might be affected one way or the other1,279 words
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Article, Illustration130 1968-05-24 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The General Manager of Scandinavian Airlines and Thai International tor Brunei. Malaysia and Singapore. Mr. John Hoyer has announced that following their expansion programme in this region. 11 local staff will be sent for training at their Regional Training School, conducted by130 words
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Article146 1968-05-24 7 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) The stock list finished on the upside yesterday in very active trading. Traders said they disregarded whatever negative factors overhung the market to concentrate on some good news. In this category was a Commerce Department survey showing that consumer plans for146 words
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Article, Illustration186 1968-05-24 7 SINGAPORE Thurs—Harry Moore, the Managing Director of Associated Importers *M> Sdn. Bhd. and Associated Importers (S) Limited will be shortly going on a business trip around the world. Associated Importers are the local agents and distributors of Max Factor cosmetics. Mr. Moore, who186 words
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126 1968-05-24 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A $126 7 million drop in West Malaysia’s favourable trade balance was recorded during the 11month period from January to November last year compared with the corresponding period the previous year. Exports totalled $2,673.1 million and imports $2.342.8 million, according126 words
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Article24 1968-05-24 7 HONG KONG. Thurs. (UPI) —Money Quotations: HK$6.lO/6.1175 per US dollar for cash. HKS 14.53 per pound sterling. HK5311.25 per tael gold.24 words
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Article15 1968-05-24 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The tin price for today was $599,124 per picul, down $2.75.15 words
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Article398 1968-05-24 7 SINOAPOKE. —Slock Exchange sold and offer prices officially listed at the close of business INDUSTRIALS 3.18 3 20 Boost pad \BI 1.73 1 90 4.12 Chemical Co 1.52 Cold stnraite 4.50 4.60 2 !»7 2.99 K. smelting ti no 6.10 |>so ords ’.83 284 Eit/palrlcks 2.12 F A.398 words
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Article47 1968-05-24 7 < Managers* Prices) First Malayan 2.67 Second Mala.'an 1 92 Third Malayan The Commerce 1.21 Industry \1> The saving 95. 1.04 Fund 1.06 1.15 First Hkong .85 90« second H'knnc \l> 60 .64* Malaysian Investment Fund \I> 1.15 1 25 sterling C'mndlty 5/4 Hong Kong Currency)47 words
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Article91 1968-05-24 7 Singapore. Thurs. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange toUaj are:Buyer Seller Coconut Oil (I O B Hulk 66.'SO Coconut Oil (I.O.B.) Drums 69.00 Loose copra Mixed Xpr./Mav S9.50 Mtintok White Pepper (I.O.B.) 96%. n.l.w ***** Sarawak White Pepper (I.O.B.) %'.MW 115.50 Sarawak Special Black Pepper (FOB)91 words
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Article88 1968-05-24 7 SINGAPORE. Wed.—The Association of Banks in Malaysia Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants: New York: Buying TT 32-11 16; Airmail O.D. 3213 16: 90 d st. 33-3/8 credit bills; 33-9/16; trade bills. Canada: Buying T.T 3514; Airmail O.D. 35-3 8; 90 d st.88 words
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133 1968-05-24 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Mr. T. Takenaka. Japan Air Lines Regional Manager for Singapore, stated that JAL will be giving for the third consecutive year, a six percent dividend to the share-holders. According to Mr. Takenaka. for the fiscal year which ended on133 words
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Article19 1968-05-24 7 WASHINGTON, Thurs. (Reuter) No offers were received by the General Service Administration today to buy tin.19 words
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Article69 1968-05-24 7 Rubber market closed uncertain with spot 17-7/8, 18-1/4. Settlement House June 18-1/8 18-3/16 July 18-3/16 18-5/8 Aug 18-1/4 18-3/8 July/Sept 18-1/4 18-3/8 Oct/Dec 18-1/2 18-5/8 Jan/March 18-15/16 19-1/16 April/June 19-1/8 19-1/4 July Sept 19-5/16 19-1/2 Oct/Dec 19-7/16 19-5/8 Jan/March 19-9/16 19-3/4 April June 19-11/16 19-15/16 July/Sept 19-11/1669 words
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Article182 1968-05-24 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 Laurelbank 3/4 Berislav 5 Eastern Ranger 6/7 Golden Spring 8/9 State of Kutch 10/11 Patroclus 13/14 Ru Yung 15/16 Wonoroto 18 Pres. Harding 19 Agios Therapon 23 Kinriki Maru No. 8 24182 words
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Advertisement26 1968-05-24 7 From Japan via I "GISO MARU "YAMAHAKU Agents MEISHIN LINE Hongkong NO 45" ETA SINGAPORE 24/5/68 MARU" ETA SINGAPORE 3/6/68 Pan Continent Corporation, Tel: *****, *****26 words
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Article457 1968-05-24 8 EVERY year the Treasury staff have to undergo the agonies of producing the national budget. We do not claim to understand the esoteric system followed by them, but the impression we get is the course of budget preparation is a very tortuous one. Even the Finance Minister himself457 words
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Article274 1968-05-24 8 TUN Abdul Razak’s trip to Europe to shop for military hardware will cost the nation a large pile of money. The Finance Minister, Tun Tan Siew Sin, issued the warning yesterday that Malaysians must pay for the expected increase in defence expenditure. To meet this expenditure more274 words
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Article2188 1968-05-24 8 Goh Koh Pui - By: Goh Koh Pui 'TALK “Port of Singapore and its future developments” given by Mr Goh Koh Pui, Chairman, the Port of Singapore Authority, to members of the Rotary Club of Singapore district 330. on Wednesday, 22 .May 1968. at the Blue Room, Capitol Building. HOW2,188 words
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Article, Illustration267 1968-05-24 8 Harry B.. Rothblatt - By Harry B.. Rothblatt (Aut.icr, *Han4book *f Evldenc* Ter Criminal Trial**) rPONF had a painting called u The Nude". When he married Betsy, he told her among other things that it was a masterpiece by Renoir and worth $50,000. The marriage turned out to be short-lived. A267 words
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LETTERS...
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761 1968-05-24 8 11THILE there is need for unity amongst the opposition parties to ensure that the Alliance, no matter how good and invincible it may be at the moment as a political force, does not make a clean sweep of all the seats to be contested761 words
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Article237 1968-05-24 8 THE Minister of Finance. Tun Tan Siew Sin, was correct when he said that serious financial crisis was facing the nation and it would be necessary to cut down on additional expenditure. However, he was wrong when he put the blame on the price of rubber,237 words
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Advertisement41 1968-05-24 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper FRIDAY, 23-8. Cantonment Road, Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoh Office MAY 24. 1968 39. |alan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Telephone: *****/6 8. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road, Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNEWS41 words
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Article, Illustration761 1968-05-24 9 Lim Tiong Wah - By Lim Tiong Wah JN this space-age, time is the essence for successful living. Whether one is in the office or in the home, there is always the d•s i r e to finish one's job in time. All large organisations have come to realise761 words
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Article, Illustration330 1968-05-24 9 OETRON television sets manufactured by Setron Ltd. have proved to be very popular in the market. "Prejudice against local assembled sets have now been dispelled", commented an official of the company. He said: "Our Setron sets have proved their worth and their quality poses a330 words
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Article, Illustration1028 1968-05-24 10 fpHE International Business Machines Corp. has two sites at HemisFair '6B. Each of the sites has a pavilion patterned after an open air Latin American market place. The fair, started on April 6. will last till Oct. 6. 1968. and is held to celebrate the 250th1,028 words
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Article, Illustration253 1968-05-24 11 'J’HE Model 85 is designed to help solve complex scientific problems such as those encountered in space exploration. as well as meet the myriad commercial computing needs of large businesses. The mcst powerful computer now offered by IBM. the Model 85 can carry253 words
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Article, Illustration702 1968-05-24 11 participai- ing in the educational tel e v i sion experiment being conducted by the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Brooklyn communicate with an IBM System'36o Model 40 through standard 12key push-button telephones. A plastic template, which fits over the push-button telephone keys, identifies702 words
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Article, Illustration1675 1968-05-24 12 Minimum sales target is 5,000 Systems IN March this year, The National Cash Register Company staked a claim for a substantially large share of the total computer market when the company introduced worldwide a major new family of data processing systems. Mr. Robert S. Oelman,1,675 words
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Article, Illustration489 1968-05-24 12 “EXCEPTIONAL price/ performance of the new NCR Century disc file brings the benefits of magnetic file processing within the reach of every business.” said Mr. Paul W. Lappetito. assistant vice-president. Century computer marketing. “This is made possible by providing new levels of performance at489 words
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Advertisement128 1968-05-24 9 ISITT MIMUSTIIIWONKRHH < Kunhemn That's just what you’ll aay whan you uta tha naw Sunbeam Mixmaster. Mixmaster does so many things lor you it’s like having an axtra pair of hands. You’ll find your sponges, scones and cakes have never been fluffier, tastier, or sauces and purees so smooth mid128 words
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Advertisement219 1968-05-24 9 it has life! mtas m mV *2• r "IT! :2X r:::r, :u: m&m lllNlfMlO'lf jnar:ar.:r;u' Ml nwanm raraS nstscis rr'ja: ill I sss; Mli m m I; Hi He lumm D($W-23 II U(yUr Li fU ZJ It's wider, sharper, clearer and more modern than ever. Equipped with vista-scope AGB screen,219 words
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Advertisement9 1968-05-24 10 a new low-cost computer system for the small business...9 words
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Advertisement183 1968-05-24 11 m l m m r •y. v '-> a The Model 20D (Subsystem of the Mode! 20) has be’en developed specifically to meet the growing demand of the small business. It is the economy version of the System/360. The advantages of this model are: Very low rental. It will facilitate183 words
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Advertisement545 1968-05-24 13 Century Series cenrußy the world's most advanced new family of computers. Never before so much performance at so low a cost. NCR announces a new family of computers. The Century Series represents a new chapter in electronic data processing and incorporates the most modern technological developments. We spent years designing545 words
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730 1968-05-24 14 Sporting Sun - By Sporting Sun KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. With Singapore's withdrawal from the Malaysia Cup competition and the subsequent ruling by the Football Association of Malaysia that matches played in the South Zone against Singapore, be considered 'null and void', the position in the730 words
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270 1968-05-24 14 CARDIFF, Wales, Thurs. (Reuter). American hoxer Roosevelt Eddie last night beat Englishman Billy Gray in six rounds of a 10-round professional heavyweight contest. The American, relatively unknown in Britain, inflicted a shock defeat on Gray, one of the brightest young heavyweights in Britain.270 words
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102 1968-05-24 14 MANILA. Thurs. (Reuter) Two promising young Filipino tennis players, Eduardo Cruz and Alexander Marcial, left yesterday for Spain on the first leg of their European and American tour. 21-year-old metropolitan champion Eduardo Cruz and'national junior champion Alexander Marcial will play in at least seven102 words
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Article, Illustration54 1968-05-24 14 SCHOOLBOYS from the Federal Republic of Germany scored two successive vic- tories over their English counterparts in two matches recently. They beat the lories over uieir -v- J English boys 2-1 at Wembley Stadium and three days later beat the same team 4-1 at Hull. Picture shows the German schoolboys54 words
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237 1968-05-24 14 TOKYO. Thurs. (UPI) Former world bantamweight champion Fighting Harada. now turned featherweight. has received an offer to meet Howard Winstone, the European Boxing Union’s world featherweight titleholder in a non-title 10-round bout in London, on Oct. 8 The offer was made by London promoter237 words
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Advertisement451 1968-05-24 14 Classified Ads. PERSONAL 20 Words $10/- (Minimum) AGNES, remember 1967-5-27? Please meet me same place 12.30 noon on 27th. May. K.S. TENDER NOTICES TENDER TENDERS are invited by the Chief Supplies Officer, Central Supplies Office, Kandang Kerbau. Singapore 8, for the following. The closing dates are as shown:1. Transportation of451 words
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Advertisement526 1968-05-24 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisement* 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 LTDSUPERMARKET 83. East Coast Road, Singapore 15- Tel: *****9 HAMIEM STORE. 1419. Upper526 words
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Advertisement505 1968-05-24 14 competition, Selangor were three points up on the Singapore Joint Services. The Selangor analysis then was 6-6-0-0-26-9 12 points, while the SJS had a 6-4-1-1-30-16 9 points. The position now. with Singapore out of the competition is: Selangor: 5-5-0-0-20-9 lO points. SJS: 5-4-0-1-26-12 8 points. The remaining three teams in505 words
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Advertisement77 1968-05-24 14 Advertiser's Name. Address..... Telephone No Number of Insertions Oate(s) Requested. Tarawa! Diu.t irfpmpinj T«ar ardee S ir.O. CS(««;Cuk enclosed* Cash man fee registered. Chelsea etc. shoald fee crossed. Classified advertisements may be handed at the following addresses; KUALA LUMPUR: 39 |ALAN SULTAN. TELS. *****/6 IPOH: 8-10 TATLOCK ST.. TEL: 287777 words
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Article1419 1968-05-24 15 Race l: Horses Clan 4, Div. J-*5y 2 Fu*»— 2.30 p.m. (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) 1 679 Templar 8y 900 Kayed Stable E B kelen 3 864 909 Burnt Sqnd Pa«ir Ka>angan Commando 5y 9.00 Mr. WJ. Wearne Rodgers 12 4 6v 3v 9 001,419 words
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Article400 1968-05-24 15 Windsor Lad - ENTERTAINMENT VII, FIREBALL DO WINNING GALLOP By Windsor Lad TPOH, Thurs. Entertainment VII and Fireball, both trained by Colin Tulloh, did a testing gallop on a good track bore this morning. Making a race of it soon after passing the half mile the pair raced neck and400 words
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Article99 1968-05-24 15 BUDAPEST. Thurs. (Reuter) Ferencvaros, of Hungary, squeezed to a 3-2 victory over Bologna (Italy* in their first leg Inter-Cities Fairs Cup semi-final here last night, but will be hard pressed to retain lead in the second leg in Bologna next Monday. Boosted by a second minute99 words
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Article98 1968-05-24 15 PENANG. Thurs—Penang will meet Perlis in the Malaysia Cup soccer competition in Kangar on June 1. The match between Kelantan and Trengganu will be played on May 21 because the stadium at Kelantan will not be available on May 24. The match between Kedah98 words
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512 1968-05-24 15 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) Mike Procter, the South African ieht Batsman, provided the highlight of yesterday’s English first-class cricket programme when he scored a superb century for Gloucestershire against Hampshire at Bristol. Procter hit 16 fours and one six in hts 101 and shared512 words
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Article1299 1968-05-24 15 Raet Is HofiM Class 6, Div. 1 s% Fuw.-J.jO p.m. (FOR 1 local RIDERS ONLY) I 707 Son of Sol «y 809 Major <Dr> Mrs. L H Tan E Donnelly 3 273 long t hoy 6v 808 Mrs. D E B kelen RS B kelen1,299 words
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Article689 1968-05-24 16 M. T. Lingam - Thanks to Jega and Rajamani By M. T. Lingam KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union has enriched its coffers by $15,000 thanks to M. Rajamani and Dr. M. Jegathesan Both these athletes brought honour to their association last year when they were named the689 words
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185 1968-05-24 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Soccer coach Mr. G. Suppiah. who accompanied the youth squad to the Seoul competition today denied allegations that the team had gone on a tour-hopping spree enroute home from the Asian youth football tournament in Korea. Speaking to Sunsport eight-hours after the185 words
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Article107 1968-05-24 16 PETALING JAYA, Thurs. Xavier De Cruz beat a field of 660 students to win the La Salle Secondary School four-mile cross country race at the Petaling Gardens here today. Xavier, a Division ‘A' runner, of the Red House, clocked 24 minutes 35.5 seconds for the107 words
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64 1968-05-24 16 Rudkin outpointed McGowan over 15 rounds to win back the title he lost to the Scotsman64 words
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215 1968-05-24 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs:—The Singapore Government Servicers F.A. will kick-off the 1968 league season with first round matches at three different venues on May 27. With the Government Services F. A. starting their programme early next week there will altogether be three major soccer leagues215 words
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Article97 1968-05-24 16 MALACCA, Thurs.—Loong Leek 800 emerged the winner in the Ayer Keroh Country Club’s monthly ‘A’ Medal golf tourney at the Ayer Keroh golf course. Loong Leek 800 who is also the captain of the Ayer Keroh C.C. returned a nett score of 71. The Monthly ‘B’97 words
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417 1968-05-24 16 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Ministry of Social Affairs sports division plans to set-up a special Central Fund to f i n a n c e all future sports promotion in the Republic. ine Mmi&ier lur ouuai Affairs. Enche Othman bin Wok. said to encourage sports417 words
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325 1968-05-24 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The establishment of a junior college of sports and physical education will be among one of the major topics to be discussed when the National Sports Control Board meets here tomorrow’. Three other very Important items are also expected to325 words
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Article126 1968-05-24 16 HONG KONG. Thurs. (Reuter) The Amateur Sports Federation and Olym pic Committee (A.S.F. and OC.) of Hong Kong last night suspended the Hong Kong Football Association from membership. The combined governing body of local amateur sports made the decision at an ordinary meeting. The row stemmed126 words
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Article55 1968-05-24 16 MALACCA. Thurs. The HQ Coy Ist. Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Regiment held Brigade Signals Squadron to a three-all draw in an Army Division One league soccer match at the Terendak Camp ground here. In a Division 2 fixture Slim School swamped No. 11 Independent Field55 words
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417 1968-05-24 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Thao. get »Mg ho st w h julv to Jn'Urr the schools launches a scheme here in Ju y Malaysian of winning some important titles in tne i Schools Council s programme to be held here aur ng the third417 words
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Article158 1968-05-24 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri.— Selangor’s leading athletic club, Lights, are confident of establishing a new record in the 4 x 400 M. relay in the ‘open relays’ organised by the Singapore AAA in the Republic tomorrow. Coach Mr. L. Armstrong said this on the eve of the158 words
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Article47 1968-05-24 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Khalsa Association scored a 1-0 win over the Singapore Malay Hockey Association in their annual Sarthar Uttom Singh Memorial Cup match played at the Farrer Park Athletic Centre today. The goal was scored through a short-corner hit by Jaswant Singh in the first-half.47 words
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359 1968-05-24 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs, The Malaysian Motor Sports Club, in their bid to further popularise motor racing in the country, have introduced a six-hour endurance race for Saloon cars to be held at the Batu Tiga racing circuit here on June 30. Besides the six-hour359 words
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86 1968-05-24 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Singapore Shooting Association will send a formidable team to participate in the Ist South-east Asian shooting championships to be held in Kuala Lumpur from June 5-8. Hong Kong, Laos, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia are among the other nations taking86 words
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Article42 1968-05-24 16 SINGAPORE, Swiss Cottage Integrated Secondary School will hold its sixth annual athletic meet at the school ground tomorrow commencing at 2.00 p.m. Mrs. Maurice Baker, wife of the Singapore High Commissioner in India will eive away the prizes.42 words
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Miscellaneous60 1968-05-24 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 11.15 a.m. (7-8 ft.), 11.06 p.m. (6.6 ft.) Port Swettenham: 3.46 a.m. (13.1 ft.), 3.53 p.m. (14.9 ft.) Port Dickson: 4.50 a.m. (7.0 ft.), 5.06 pm. (8.4 ft.) Singapore: 9.25 a.m. (7.3 ft.), 9.19 p.m. (7.8 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 8.36 a.m. (60 ft.), 7.18 pm. (6.260 words
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