Eastern Sun, 19 June 1968
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Title Section25 1968-06-19 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION ft Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 678 Wednesday. 19 June 1968. ft IMC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents25 words
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Article1193 1968-06-19 1 BEN VARIYAN - 600 BORDER POLICE PUSHING DEEP INTO JUNGLE FASTNESS By BEN VARIYAN KUALA LUMPUR, Tucs. More than 600 border security police personnel today pushed deep into the jungle fastness of the Malaysian-Thai border area hell-bent on tracking down a gong of Communist terrorists which killed1,193 words
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Article, Illustration59 1968-06-19 1 Connie Bernardino —a pretty fare and a huskv voice, "ith “love” from Manila, Connie is singing at a leading hotel in Kuala Lumpur with the Filipino Combo Band "B’Canelas”. And by the time she has finished singing her favourite “Out of my mind many men would— Eastern Sun pix by Mok; Voonn. - 59 words
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410 1968-06-19 1 BANGKOK. Tups (Feuter) Malaysian and Philippines officials today postponed for 24 hours the second session of talks here about Manila's claim to the East Malaysian State of Sabah. An official Philippines statement said the postponement was by mutual agreement. But the Malaysian spokesman was410 words
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Article81 1968-06-19 1 SAIGON, Tues. (UPI) More than 120 Communist troops, some of them North Vietnamese soldiers. today surrendered to Government forces on the outskirts of Saigon. It was the largest mass surrender of the war. A South Vietnamese military spokesman said at least 121 of the Communists81 words
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294 1968-06-19 1 Tunku receives London's highest rarest accolade r ONDON, Tucs. (Reuter) Malaysia's Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, today received London's highest and rarest accolade the Freedom of the City as a tribute to his national and international services. In a centuries-old ceremony in the historic Guildhall. headquarters of the city's local294 words
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Article59 1968-06-19 1 TAIPEI. Tues (Reuter) A 25-year-old woman committed suicide at Keelung last weekend because she thought she became uglier after a plastic surgery to make her more beautiful, police reported today. Investigators said Miss Yu-Shun-ju. of Taiwan’s northern port city, underwent the surgical operation to change59 words
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Article47 1968-06-19 1 Sirhan' s father going to U.S. AMMAN, Jordan. Tues. (Reuter) Mr. Bishara Sirhan. father of Sirhan Sirhan. the alleged assassin of Senator Robert Kennedy, said here today he would go to the United State s to be with his son “ip the darkest days of his life47 words
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Article43 1968-06-19 1 RHEIMS. France. Tues. (Reuter) There will be no Rheims 12-hour motor race this year because of strikes which paralysed sport for over three weeks in France, the organisers announced here today. The 12-hour event was originally scheduled for June 30.43 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous14 1968-06-19 1 LADIES DAY "He’s putting you on! That certainly is not a basic yoga position!”14 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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231 1968-06-19 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Several applications to participate in Malaysia's proposed national shipping line have been received by the Government. Disclosing this today, the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew Sin, told Bernama the selection of the sponsor for ~the shipping line f231 words
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Article, Illustration327 1968-06-19 2 Hoo Ban Khee - By Hoo Ban Khee KUALA LUMPUR. Tues 4 How do you know It’s a 4 good play? Z The. Question was put to American playwright, Dr. Hatch, today. “Ask yourself, do you like H,” was the simple answer. 'He said one of the principles327 words
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271 1968-06-19 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues A novel way of providing first aid in the rural areas is being tried out in Perak by the Malaysian Red Cross Society. Called “The Highways Clinic” members travel by bicycle to the home of kampong dwellers in the271 words
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Article73 1968-06-19 2 SINGAPORE. Tues. A motor-cyclist died this mor. ning in a collison with a military truck at 7 m.s. Tio Chu Kang Road. The motor-cyclist. Chong Lam. 22. was riding unite a pillion. Tan Ah Mens, along Yio Chu Kang Road when collided with an on-coming militarv truck.73 words
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95 1968-06-19 2 SINGAPORE. Tues.—Ngee Ann College has received eight bursary offers from industrial concerns in the Republic for studies in mechanical engineering The value of each bursary for the three-year mechanical engineering course at the College is 51.990. The bursaries have been given by Baey Kim Swee95 words
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Article, Illustration26 1968-06-19 2 The Korean all-girl band, the “Ladybirds.” Eastern Sun pix by >Iok Voon .shows (from left): Angela Han. Rose Chang. Gina Lee. Ruby Kwak and Liza Ock.26 words
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340 1968-06-19 2 LONDON. Tues. (Reuter) British Defence Secretary Denis Healey said yesterday Malaysia and Singapore were prepared to work closely together on defence when British troops were withdrawn from Southeast Asia by the end of 1971. He was reporting to the House of Common340 words
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131 1968-06-19 2 SINGAPORE. Tues. The 1968 Pesta Sukan organised by the Ministry of Social Affairs in celebration of National Day will be from Aug 10-18. An official programme of activities of the Pesta Sukan Minggu Merdeka 1968. a Government publication which carries no advertisements. will131 words
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186 1968-06-19 2 MAUREEN LEE - Malaysia, peaceful and friendly drummer By MAUREEN LEE KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Five Korean show girls The Ladybirds who braved the Vietcong Tet offensive in Saigon earlier this year, have found Malaysia a paradise for their many sweet melodies. “Oh. it's so horrible there.” said 24-year-old Ruby Kwak. the drummer of186 words
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Article68 1968-06-19 2 SINGAPORE. Tues. Dr. J. K. Alexander will give a talk on exercise and coronary heart disease organised by the School of Postgraduate Medical Studies of the University of Singapore at the Pathology Lecture Theatre. Outram Road, General Hospital, on June 21 at 8.15 p.m. Dr. Alexander68 words
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Article340 1968-06-19 2 KI'ALA LUMPUR, Tues- Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman has given an assurance he would again assess the position on the implementation of equal pay for women on his return from London. This was disclosed today by the President of the National Council of Women's340 words
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120 1968-06-19 2 SINGAPORE. Tues. Th® lndustries Emplo- > ees’ Union has described some of the provisions in the new Employment Bill as “unduly prejudicial to th® interest of workers". It seems to be the assumption of the Bill that th® workers, and workers alon® are the120 words
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Article91 1968-06-19 2 SINGAPORE. Tues. Mr. vV- H Schroeder of Arthur Young, Azman. Wong and Company, will give a talk on simple inventory system to the Singapore Computer Society at the main lecture o e i a l re i. the Singapore Polytechnic on June 19 at 5.30 p91 words
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374 1968-06-19 3 SINGAPORE, Tues. Teachers in the Republic have resolved to form a corps of social workers to supplement the work in voluntary and welfare organisations. A resolution to that effect Tt passed at the recent Annual delegates conference of the Singapore Teachers" Union. The374 words
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115 1968-06-19 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. A 16-member committee has been formed by about 1.000 employees of Jurong Shipyard Company to launch several projects to boost the National Defence Fund. The committee plans to hold a variety show. “Showtime Internationale” at the National Theatre on June 30115 words
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Article24 1968-06-19 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. There were 97 road accidents. of which three were c C ripus. during the past 24 hours in the Republic.24 words
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336 1968-06-19 3 Teachers urged: Use 'discovery method' Rahim SINGAPORE. Tues Teachers in the ReDuhlic were urged tonight to use the “discovery method” in their lessons. The call was made by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Enche Rahim Ishak. when he spoke at the official opening of Telok Kurau Primary School336 words
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Article153 1968-06-19 3 10 a m.-6 p.m. Paintings and drawings exhibition by pupils of the Bourne School at the British Council. 1A Orchard Road. 12 45 p.m.-2 p.m. The Rotary Club of Singapore weekly luncheon at the Blue Room, Capitol Building. 5.30 p.m.-6.30 p.m. SATA free X-ray station opposite Sim Lim153 words
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Article354 1968-06-19 3 SUHAIMI BIDIN - Converted dockyard to engage 3,500 By SUHAIMI BIDIN SINGAPORE, Tues. The Singapore Naval Base Dockyard will be into a commercial ship-repairing yard by the end of the year, it was announced today. The British Swan Hunter Group will be the managing agents of the dockyard.354 words
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Article83 1968-06-19 3 SINGAPORE, Tues A six-month-old baby sirl was found abandoned at Block 48. Stirling Road last night. Thp baby was found hv a woman just before midnight who was passing by when she heard a baby crying. The woman, after seeing the baby, immediately informed the Police.83 words
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164 1968-06-19 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. The last shipment of naphtha, a highly inflammable petroleum product, has been successfully transferred from the damaged British tanker “Blyth Adventurer” The completion of the transfer yesterday marked the end of an unusually hazardous operation. The product is now stored at164 words
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Article, Illustration470 1968-06-19 3 H. M. S. SUTAN - By H. M. S. SUTAN SINGAPORE. Tues. An airline stewardess will make a good housewife, said Miss M. Mitsuimachi. 22. a graduate of English and American Literature from Aovamagakuin University, Tokyo. This is so because in the course of our— Eastern Sun pix by Jimmy Chow.; Eastern Sun pix. - 470 words
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109 1968-06-19 3 'SINGAPORE GOURMET'S GUIDE' ANOTHER TOURIST ASSOCIATION PUBLICATION SINGAPORE Tues—The Singapore Tourist Association has published another publication in a series of pocket-size booklets entitled "Singapore Gourmet's Guide". The 52-page booklet is designed to help visitors and Singapore residents with information on the wide range of food and entertainment available In the109 words
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Article57 1968-06-19 3 SINGAPORE. Tues A 38-year-old barber. A Palaniveelu. was committed to stand trial in the High Court for the murder of his wife by the Ninth Magistrate’s Court today after a preliminary inquiry. Palaniveelu is alleged to have murdered his wife, Sivakami Sundri. at the flat57 words
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Article, Illustration45 1968-06-19 3 The first Rumanian Ambassador to Singapore, Mr. V. Gindila. yesterday presented his Letter of Credence to President Yusof bin Ishak at the Istana. Mr. Gindila is also his country’s Ambassador to Indonesia and Cambodia. Picture shows Mr. Gindila (left) with President Yusof.45 words
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182 1968-06-19 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. A Changi Prison escapee, Chng Bock Eng. 22, was jailed for five years bv a District Court today for possession of a revolver and 13 rounds of ammunition. Chng. who escaped from the prison on April 17 while serving a fouryear sentence182 words
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Article86 1968-06-19 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. Two men were charged in the Ninth Magistrate's Court today with theft of 515.488 in cash and wristwatches. They are Lim Chit Kwe>, 46. and Ngam Seng Ang. 60. They are alleged to have broken into Silvaroyal Ltd. in Asia Insurance Building between86 words
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678 1968-06-19 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Malaysia is set on the task of peaceful development/ making friends with all in the hope its people would be allowed to live their own way of life in peace and happiness, Tunku Abdul Rahman, said today. “This is what678 words
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Article438 1968-06-19 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. A five-man Formosan delegation to the fifth assembly of the Eastern Regional Organisation for Public Administration arrived today. The leader of the team was Mr. Tang Chen-Chu. Formosa’s Administrative Vice-Minister for Home Affairs. Iran’s Minister of state, State Organisation for Administrative and438 words
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Article91 1968-06-19 4 PENANG. Tues A 24-year-61d m a i d servant, Mariam binte Che Tom who allowed herself to be flattered by two youths on a motorcycle. was later robbed of her SBB gold chain by them. She was cycling home along Jesselton Road, when she noticed the “beaus”91 words
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396 1968-06-19 4 IPOH, Tues. The operations by Security Forces against the remnants of the Communist terrorists along the MalaysiaThai border have been renewed with more vigour and reinforcement following a Communist terrorist ambush against a police field force platoon near Kroh, yesterday. Known as operation “Bamboo”396 words
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222 1968-06-19 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. The Chairman of the Party Gerakan Malaysia, Professor (Dr.) Syed Hussain Alatas today congratulated the Minister of Education. Enche Mohamed Khir Johari for agreeing to a debate between them. The Minister said yesterday he was prepared to debate with the222 words
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1033 1968-06-19 4 12TH DAY OF HEARING JOHORE BAHRU, Tues. Dato Aziz bin Shukor joined the Johore Bahru Town Council as President in 1962 in order to “relax" before retiring from Government service in 1965, the Raja Azlan Commission of Inquiry was told here today. At1,033 words
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Article350 1968-06-19 4 JOHDRE BAHRU, Tues. The Special Branch here has captured a secret and carefully guarded training camp operated by the Peking-oriented Communist United Front on Chuan Seng Estate, it was revealed here today. At a Press conference here this evening, a spokesman of the Special Branch Headquarters350 words
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124 1968-06-19 4 KUALA LUMPUR, fues. Dr. Heinz RudopLh. Director 6f the Federal Industrial Development Authority. has congratulated the Selangor Consumers Association for setting up the consumer trade fair The fair will be held in the Stadium Negara from June 20 to 24. In a letter to124 words
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Article, Illustration498 1968-06-19 10 R. V. LINGAM - SINGAPORE, Tues. A defence witness, Prof. K.T. Chan, told the Gene Koh murder trial today that death was not inevitable to Gene Koh. By R. V. LINGAM Prof. Chan said that there were in fact several people in Singapore with such head injuries “who are still alive”. He added that498 words
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Article, Illustration619 1968-06-19 10 17th day of Gene Koh murder trial As regards the dent at the skull, Prof. Chan said they w r ere natural as a similar dent appear on the other side of the skull where there were no injuries. If the fracture was619 words
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Article, Illustration706 1968-06-19 10 Victim had no apparent defence injuries Court told to the back or the victim. The fracture at the base of the skull, Prof. Chan said, could have been due to a fall. Asked by Mr. Lee if there was an element of surprise. Prof. Chan said he would not think706 words
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204 1968-06-19 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues A busy programme has been draw-n up for the Under-secretary General of the League of Red Cross Societies. Mr. H.S. Dabney and the Chief Planning Officer of the League Dr. Kingsley Seevaratnam, when they begin a two-day visit to Malaysia204 words
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236 1968-06-19 10 SINGAPORE, Tues. The advertising standard in this region is second to none. Mr. Max Lewis, the Chairman of the Sixth Asian Advertising Congress, said today. Addressing a press conference. he said advertising generated expenditure, manufacturing and employment. “One Important factor here236 words
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152 1968-06-19 10 SINGAPORE. Tues —The gradual takeover of the RAF Seletar by the Singapore Air Force began this morning with the transfer of the Singapore Armed Forces Training School headquarters at Camp Maju. dementi Road, to Seletar air base. To signify the transfer and gradual152 words
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Article252 1968-06-19 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues A goldsmith. Mr. Lee Ah Seng, went back to his shop in Kuala Selangor. 50 miles northwest of here yesterday and found $5,420 worth of jewellery missing from an unlocked drawer, police here reported today. Police said that Mr. Lee said he had kept252 words
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126 1968-06-19 10 SINGAPORE. Tues. As in last year the general regulation forbidding entry of foreign journalists into Cambodia will be temporarily lifted on the occasion of the Cambodian Independence Day and the Water Festival, both of which will take place in November. Journalists, photographers126 words
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290 1968-06-19 11 IPOH, tucs. One hundred and thirty workers employed at Sungei Siput estate have decided to go on strike tomorrow if the management still do not consider their claims for higher wages. The workers, consisting; of tappers and weeders, have been negotiating with the management290 words
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Article176 1968-06-19 11 PENANG. Tues. Senior police officers are going round the schools here giving lectures to students to familiarise them with the work of the police. This was disclosed by the Chief Police Officer. Penang. Mr. Albert Mah. here today. He said the children would be given176 words
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Article202 1968-06-19 11 IPOH, Tues. The State Government has decided to open up 36.585 acres of land for cultivation to the landless in Perak, the Mentrl Besar. Dato Haji Ahmad bln Said, said at a press conference here today. The land was to be given for the cultivation202 words
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85 1968-06-19 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Seven typewriters worth $3,431 were stolen from the Federal Land Development Authority office in Jalan Maktab here, police disclosed today. The theft was discovered yesterday morning bv the Secretary of FLDA. Enche Rathi bin Ishak. who immediately reported to the police. Members85 words
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Article, Illustration67 1968-06-19 11 Th* six Singapore artists who are holding their first joint exhibition at the Balai Ampang. AIA Building in Kuala Lumpur. They are (from left): Han Kuan Cheng, Loy Chye Chuan, Yau Tian Yau. W’u Fook Weng, Eng Siak Loy and Tan Soo Thiam. The67 words
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120 1968-06-19 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Tue S.— The Malaysia-Singa-pore Airlines will introduce three Boeing 707's on their international flight routes from Aug 1. The Boeings, which will arrive here from Seattle next month will be used on the routes to Talpeh, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Manila, Perth,120 words
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Article97 1968-06-19 11 PENANG. Tues Dr. Cheah Cheng Poh has been re-elected chairman of the Penang Anti-Tuberculosis Association. Other office-bearers: vice-chairman. Haji C. C. Ismail. hon secretary. Mr. Lim Chong Hai. hon. treasurer. Enche Din bin Md. Yusuf (all re-elected). Committee: Messrs Chee Swee Ee. Cheah Hock Seng. Senator Haji97 words
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224 1968-06-19 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. When the new higherpowered Skyvan makes its Far Eastern tour. It will be demonstrated In Malaysia and Singapore. Designed for cheap operation. one of its main attributes is the ability to fly from very short strips A light transport twinengined224 words
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Article197 1968-06-19 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Results of the Spastic Children’s Association of Selangor lottery draw: P and O trip to Hong Kong Japan and return for two (Ist class) (*****2); Return air trip R-U t® Tokyo for one Malayan Commercial Agencies. (*****0); Prescold Deep Freese, (*****6); Return air197 words
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195 1968-06-19 11 PENANG. Tues. Since the police started a crackdown on ticket spivs here in January. 75 have been arrested an average of about 12 a month. This was disclosed by the 0.C.P.D., Georgetown, Superintendent Abdul Majid bln Haji Ismail, at a weekly press195 words
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176 1968-06-19 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. The organising secretary of the Democratic Action Party. Mr. Lim Yit Siang. tonight said Malaysia definitely needed a “code of ethics” for its politicians. This was because of numerous unethical practices by the politicians, he told members at the opening176 words
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Article49 1968-06-19 11 SEGAMAT. Tues. Professor Dr. Syed Hussein Alatas. the pro-tern chairman of the Gerakan Raayat of Malaysia, will open the an. nual meeting of the Johore State Nut branch here on June 29. It will be held at the Segamat Secondary English School hall at 8.30 a m.49 words
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Article88 1968-06-19 11 MUAR. Tues.— The Muir District Youth Council will organise a two-day civics course at the Malay Girls’ School Hall at Jalan Abdul Rahman here from Friday. Forty members from various youth council branches in the ~Miiar District will attend. Talks on national development and rural88 words
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Article, Illustration187 1968-06-19 11 million dragline excavator due in Penang KUALA LUMPUR. Tue*. A million dollar dragline excavator the first of its kind to be used in the mining industry in Malaysia will arrive in Penang on Friday. It was ordered bv Austral Malay Tin Sendirian Bhd. for its mine in Kampar. The machine187 words
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Article93 1968-06-19 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues An Australian writer and a photographer arrived by air today for a 36-day study tour of Colombo Plan Projects undertaken by the Australian Government in Malaysia. Mr. Roger Henning and Mr. John Tanner attached to the Australian News and Information Bureau will93 words
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Article137 1968-06-19 11 National Art Gallery (Jalan Ampang): Exhibition of batek design and art 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Samat Art Gallery (AIA Building): 2nd anniversary show annual art exhibition 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Peninsular Art Gallery (41 Jalan Raja Muda): Work* of prominent Malaysian artists 9 a.m. to 6137 words
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230 1968-06-19 11 MUAR, Tues. The Cohort Stato UMNO Youth section is launching big-scale youth work camps to prepare for the coming elections. Called “Tahan Lasak” the work camps are to equip UMNO Ybuth members on election campaign tactics and procedure. More than 1,000 members from 15230 words
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199 1968-06-19 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues The Institute for Medical Research here would consider research on the possibility of anti-mosquito coil* causing lung cancer if there w?as evidence of a need for it. the Director, Dato (Dr.) Ungku Omar Ahmad, said today. He was commenting199 words
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Article39 1968-06-19 11 SEGAMAT. Tues Mr. Habahajan Singh, a' graduate from the University of Malaya, has been appointed Headmaster of the Segamat Secondary English School here. He succeeds Mr. James Kunan who has been transferred to the Muar High School.39 words
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Article31 1968-06-19 11 MUAR, Tues. A Muar district Inter secondary chorus-singing competition will be held at the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus School Hall at Jalan Daud here on July 13.31 words
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Miscellaneous42 1968-06-19 2 DU, VJANE UP! M HAKE UP! IVE HEART) SOME MM NOISE— UP THERE ON THE ROOF THIEF! IT MUST MM A THIEF! M TCH! HH4IS THE MATTE El* > cURF FUuHT 'wßSum MM t//£'s i uronqTmm NOISE! BUT. THIEVES DON'T [DIANE NOISE Hi42 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article180 1968-06-19 5 Tokyo, Tues. (rpi>. Ah °ut 1.000 uniformed Police raided the campus T o k r o University, Japan’s best known government financed higher institution, yesterday to free one of the University's buildings from students’ occupation. The policemen, mast of them made up of members of180 words
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Article177 1968-06-19 5 ITO. Japan. Tues. (UPI). A National Railway train plowed into a three-car commuter train today, just minutes after the commuter slipped off the tracks near the Kawana depot here. Railway officials said nearly 50 persons were injured. some seriously. They said a fleet177 words
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643 1968-06-19 5 Riding an Asian tiger Washington Tues. (UPU —Secretary of State Dean Rusk has warned Congress that a one-year moratorium on U.S. economic aid would cause the collapse of some governments, jeopardize the security of others, and send “a shock wave throughout South-east643 words
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187 1968-06-19 5 WASHINGTON. Tues. (UPI). The U.S. ambassador to Japan. Mr. U. Alexis Johnson, left for Tokyo after completing consultations on t-S.-Japan problems. U.S. State Department officials said Mr. Johnson probably will make a brief stop at Honolulu, but is expected to return to Tokyo187 words
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Article91 1968-06-19 5 FLORENCE. Tues < Reuter) A 28-year-old Hungarian woman was sentenced here last night to five-and-a-hali years in jail for trying to acquire NATO secrets. The woman, identified as Henriette Hingyi. of Budapest. was arrested last October after an investigation of her activities by the Italian counter-espionage91 words
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Article113 1968-06-19 5 WASHINGTON. Tues. 'Reuter) United States imports of gold have boomed since the two-tier price system for the metal went into effect, the Commerce Department announced today. In April, the first full month of operation under the new system, gold import*, Jumped to nearly $29.3m from113 words
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318 1968-06-19 5 The war expands South SAIGON, Tucs. (UPI) U.S. Marines south or the demilitarised zone sighted between -0 and 30 North Vietnamese helicopters last night in the same area where seven of the Communist were shot down the night before, military sources disclosed today. The318 words
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139 1968-06-19 5 LOS ANGELES Tues. <UPI> The mother and a brother of Sirhan B. Sirhan. accused slayer of Sen. Robert F Kennedy, moved back into their Pasadena home yesterday under police protection but refused to talx about the case. The family had been under guard in a139 words
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Article, Illustration27 1968-06-19 5 WEST BERLlN—Russian soldiers guard the Soviet War Memorial with fixed bayonets to hold back West Berlin students trying to talk to workers. UPI radiophoto.UPI radiophoto. - 27 words
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Article223 1968-06-19 5 LONDON. Tues. (UPI) Britain's first heart transplant patient. Frederick West. 43. died last night of an "overwhelming” chest infection that put an unbearable strain on the heart he received on May 3. A Monday afternoon bulletin from the National Hospital said the British businessman223 words
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Article142 1968-06-19 5 Grisly murder MANILA. Tues. (UPI) The Supreme Court issued an injunction yesterday preventing a convicted killer from being freed on 20.000 pesos (about U 5.55.000) bail. Jose Luis Santiano was convicted of slaying and dismembering Lucila Lau. a former cocktail lounge owner in 1067 and sentenced142 words
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Article165 1968-06-19 5 BERLIN. Tues. (UPI).— Soviet soldiers yesterday brandished their bayonets to disperse a crowd of about 30 extreme right wing s t u*d en t s who menaced the Soviet war memorial in West Berlin The students members of the National Democratic Party which has been165 words
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Article125 1968-06-19 5 PARIS. Tues. (UPI) The wife of UPI regional manager for Malaysia and Singapore. Ray F. Herndon, was manhandled by a policeman during skirmishing between students and police yesterday. Annie Herndon said she was on the Boulevard St. Germain with her sister, waiting for her husband, when125 words
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Article104 1968-06-19 5 JAKARTA. Tues. (UPI) A blind Indonesian beggar has decided to quit begging and retire to his village after receiving a USSIOO bill from two unknown foreign benefactors. Antara News Agency, recounting the tale of Idris, the retired beggar, said he was doing the rounds at the Pasar104 words
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254 1968-06-19 5 Alleged King killer LONDON. Tues. (UPI). A British lawyer for the American embassy will start proceedings today to prove that Ramon George Sneyd is James Earl Ray, accused assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legal sources said last night that embassy attorneys would254 words
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188 1968-06-19 5 LISBON. Tues. (Reuter)— The Portuguese Premier. Dr. Antoin de Oliveira Salazar, has appointed a civilian the first in 39 years as Governor General of Mozambique. Portugal's most populous overseas territory. Dr. Rebelo de Sousa, a 47-year-old tropical medicine specialist, has been appointed to succeed188 words
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326 1968-06-19 6 WASHINGTON, Tues. (UPI) The Haitian Government admitted yesterday it was holding captive Bahamas’ Information Director Mr. David Knox, who has been missing for 12 days. The Haitian Embassy in Washington said Mr. Knox was arrested In Haiti after allegedly undergoing an operation326 words
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162 1968-06-19 6 VIENTIANE. Laos, Tues. (UPI) —Communist Commandos attempted to stage a miniature Tet offensive against Vientiane this spring and blow up the Lao military headquarters and other key governmental facilities. Army intelligence officials said yesterday. The abortive plan was si“mflar to the one162 words
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Article49 1968-06-19 6 MOSCOW. Tues. (Reuter) Two young people, ap. -parently Britons, were oe/tained by Soviet Police in -•Central Moscow tonight -while distributing leaflets criticising- trials of young here. A, young man and a girl Were led away by police ‘after Russian passers-by seized hold of them.49 words
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167 1968-06-19 6 TOKYO. Tues. (Reuter) Three policemen and a newsman were injured tonight in a violent rioting by labourers in Tokyo’s slum district of Sanya. The rioting flared up after nine slum dwellers wearing helmets staged an anti-police demonstration in front of Sanya’s big police167 words
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Article61 1968-06-19 6 S. American tour for Mrs Gandhi NEW DELHI. Tues. (Reuter) India's Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi will pay state visits to Argentina. Br,-i7:l. Chile. Peru and Uruguay next September, it was learned here tonight. A spokesman for the Prime Minister said final dates for her three week South American tour61 words
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365 1968-06-19 6 'W'EW YORK. Tues. (URI) Mr. George C. Wallace and a former Georgia Governor who opposes him agreed yesterday that he may sweep the south in November. The former Albama Governor. contending he will “take votes away from both major parties,”365 words
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85 1968-06-19 6 IMPHAL. India. Tues (Reuter) About 150 armed Mizo and Kuki rebels killed two villagers and kidnapped a schoolteacher in a ••’ax-gathering" raid on a village near here today. The gang surrounded the village of Mutbang in Northeast India to cut off escape routes and85 words
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79 1968-06-19 6 COPENHAGEN. Tues. (UPI) Hans Christian Anderson got excellent marks for his high school essays, according to old manuscripts found recently. The Elsinore High School disclosed that the famed writer got unusually good” marks in Danish and Eng- lish. for two essays written when he79 words
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98 1968-06-19 6 WASHINGTON. Tues. (UPI) The Rev Ralph David Abernathy and other leaders of the poor people’s campaign have moved out of their quarters at a Negro-owned mote! but not into Resurrection city. Hosea Williams, a top aide of Abernathy, refused yesterday to tell reporters where98 words
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Article66 1968-06-19 6 CARACAS. Tues (UPI)— Venezuela's only submarine has captured a Soviet tugboat near Venezuela’s Islas de Aves in the Lesser Antilles 100 miles north of the mainland and is holding it for investigation, military sources said today. The sources said the 150-foot-long Russian vessel was66 words
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Article80 1968-06-19 6 BANGKOK. Tues. (Reuter) —Five thousand Thai Troops of the “Black Panther” combat division will be sent to South Vietnam next month Thai Prime Minister Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn told reporters today. Marshal Thanom said he recently visited the 10,000 men of the division undergoing80 words
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Article98 1968-06-19 6 SAN FRANCISCO. Tu«S. (UPI) The Board of Supervisors approved a tough ordinance yesterday which would require that every one of the 700.000 pistols and rifles In San Francisco to be registered with police. The proposal w«s adopted by a vote of 7-3 after nearly two hours of98 words
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Article45 1968-06-19 6 NEWARK. England. Tues. (UPI) Driver Gerald Hill was fined £5 (US$l2) with costs in court yesterday for reaching outside his truck window and twisting postman Andrew Boggie's nose during an argument on whose vehicle had the right of way on a narrow road45 words
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91 1968-06-19 6 WASHINGTON. Tues. (Reuter) Representative* in the United State* of Western European commercial Interests tdday urged Congress to block restrictive trade proposal* and instead implement the Kennedy round principles of free trade. Representatives of British. West German. Belgian Italian and Danish91 words
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98 1968-06-19 6 TAIPEI. Tues. (Reuter) The Provincial Government of Taiwan says the island expects to earn US$25O million in the new fiscal year beginning July 1— through increased exports Of sugar, tea, vegetables and fruits. It had set following targets:— Output of cane98 words
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135 1968-06-19 6 LONDON. Tues. (UPI) A leading Government Minister yesterday urged striking state airline pilots to think again as their stoppage grounded three-quarters of the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) fleet. Questioned on the $84(1.000-a-day stoppage. Minister from Productivity and Em- ployment Mrs. Barbara Castle told the135 words
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Article, Illustration34 1968-06-19 7 Houston Spoce Centre, Texos Astronauts Joe Keewin, Vonce Brand and Joe Engle (L-R) start week-long simula- tion flights in Apollo moonship in lotest space suits. UPI radio photo.— UPI radio photo. - 34 words
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Article480 1968-06-19 7 PARIS, Tues. (UPI). —The most crippling strike movement in French history neared its end today. The 85,000 holdout strikers at the state-run Renault automotive plants, who spearheaded the walkouts 33 days ago, voted by a large majority to return to the job. Their return also480 words
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342 1968-06-19 7 BIRMINGHAM. Alabama. Tues. (IPI). Former Birmingham Mayor Arthur J. Hanes said yesterday he has tentatively agreed to represent James Earl Ray, the escaped convict charged in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hanes said he received a letter from Ray342 words
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Article92 1968-06-19 7 SAN FRANCISCO. Tues. (Reuter) The contraceptive pill may soon be replaced by iniections given monthly, quarterly or twice a year, a birth control expert said here. Dr. Edward T. Tyler told the American Medical Association yesterday that future use of injections would depend on results92 words
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Article140 1968-06-19 7 LONDON. Tues. (Reuter) Snoring, from the delicate purring variety to thunderous snorts, is menacing one and a half million British marriages. according to a leading surgeon. Ear. nose and throat consultant Mr. lan Robin lays down his findings in' a report after studying 200 snorers. Among them:140 words
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Article129 1968-06-19 7 NASSAU, Bahamas. Tues. (Reuter) The British Overseas Airways Corporation today reported a massive rush at the airline's Nassau office where queues of Jamaicans have been trying to buy tickets for home The rush has been caused by a Bahamas government crackdown on visitors who have overstayed their129 words
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Article89 1968-06-19 7 Victims of cop-and-robber chases SAN FRANCISCO Tues. (Reuter) More than 500 Americans are killed each year and another 1.00 0 seriously injured in automobile accidents caused by policemen chasing s according to a report by two New Jersey doctors. The report was presented during the annual meeting of the American89 words
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Article43 1968-06-19 7 HOLLYWOOD. Tues (t PI) Doctors at St. Vincent’s Hospital said William Boyd. "3. showed considerable improvement following tumor surgery on a lymph gland. Boyd, who starred in movies and television as "Hopalong Cassidy." entered the hospital on June 5.43 words
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Article113 1968-06-19 7 HONG KON G. Tues. (Reuter) Gunfire was heard yesterday on the Chinese side of the Hong-kong-China border, a joint services spokesman said here today. The small arms fire was heard coming from China opposite Nam Hang village, near the Lowu border post, he said. But there113 words
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Article59 1968-06-19 7 NEW DELHI. India, Tues. (UPI) A bomb believed to have been planted by rebellious Mizo tribesmen killed an armed Security Guard at a governmentowned All-India Radio station on Sunday, officials reported today. They said the blast also wounded two persons at the radio centre at Aijal59 words
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320 1968-06-19 7 AUSTIN, Texas, Tues. (UPI) U.S. President Johnson yesterday reaffirmed U.S. commitment to a free West Berlin and united Germany in denouncing East German y's crippling crackdown on travel to the divided city. In a strongly worded, but brief, message to West German Chancellor320 words
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190 1968-06-19 7 WASHINGTON. Tues. (I PI) The Johnson administration may soon encounter a Senate move for major cutbacks in C.S. forces stationed in Europe.. The test could come in a few weeks when the Defence Appropriations Bill comes up for a vote. Sen.190 words
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Article86 1968-06-19 7 BRUSSELS. Tues. (UPI) A new coalition government. headed by Social Christian Premier Gaston Eyskens, is expected to be sworn in today, ending Belgium’s longest postwar political crisis. Mr. Eyskens social Chris-tian-Socialist coalition succeeds a cabinet formed by the two parties which resigned on February 7. after86 words
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Article39 1968-06-19 7 STOCKHOLM. Tues. (I PI) Karl-Birger Blnmdahl, Sweden's leading modern composer, has died at the age of 51. it was announced today. Death came on Friday as a result of a heart attack, the announcement said.39 words
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Article132 1968-06-19 7 Trio in trouble MOSCOW. Tues (UPI) Three young “Christian Marxi.-t'" from England were seized by secret police in a central Moscow Square yesterday while handing out leaflets demanding that jailed Soviet writers, intellectuals and Baptists be freed. Two of them —a boy and a girl were132 words
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Article102 1968-06-19 7 WASHINGTON. Tues. (UPI) Under-secretary of State Nicholas Deb. Katzenbach will head a high powered delegation for a major review of U.S.-Indian relations in New Delhi from June 28-30, the State Department announced. Department spokesman Robert J. McCloskey said the planned review “is in accordance with established102 words
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Article206 1968-06-19 7 Bonn may not sign N -treaty if... BONN. Tues (UPI) Chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger hinted last night that continued Communist harassment of West Berlin could compel West Germany to refuse to sign the nuclear weapons non-proliferation treaty. The non-proliferation treaty was commended for signature by all nations by the United206 words
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130 1968-06-19 7 WASHINGTON. Tues. (Reuter) Britain will draw rSSl.4oftm (about £sB3m sterling) from the International Monetary fund tomorrow, the fund announced here last night. Britain, as previously announced. is thus drawing the full amount under the standby arrangement made with the fund last November to130 words
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Article61 1968-06-19 7 WASHINGTON, Tues. (Reuter) Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77. remained under intensive care in Walter Reed Army Hospital today apparently making good recovery from a weekend heart attack. The soldier-statesman suffered his latest heart attack his second in seven weeks on Saturday. He also had heart61 words
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Advertisement34 1968-06-19 5 For those who demand Ideal jor Car, Travel, Home, f Top features include FM Recepfton OPTIMUM QUALITY A—~r~r TOURING OVERSEAS SCHAUB-LORENZ THE CYCLE CARRIAGE ENTERPRISES (M) SDN.,BHD. .OCNCRAL IMPORTS DIVISION KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANG34 words
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Advertisement1291 1968-06-19 6 NOTICE BOARD OUR Fan Club transfers are now on sale. You can place your orders now. For $1.00, you will get 4 small ones and a big one. These transfers can be pasted on your flies, books, school-bags etc. Please send your orders to: Section 7, Eastern Sun UNCLE. Fan1,291 words
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Article767 1968-06-19 8 SEVERAL Malaysian Ministers have spoken on the problems facing the Alliance and the nation. Addressing a meeting of the UMNO in Malacca recently, the Minister of Education, Enche Mohd. Khir Johari, admitted that a crisis was brewing in UMNO branches with the approach of general elections. The Minister767 words
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Article, Illustration1834 1968-06-19 8 T AM very happy indeed to be able to take part in this very pleasant ceremony as it marks the culmination of many months of hard work on the part of many people. We today witness the official opening of a new ward branch,1,834 words
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Article, Illustration210 1968-06-19 8 National Master; Tan Lian Ann - By National Master Tan Lian Ann ('HESS has many terms, some of which are vsed in everyday life. Words like zugzwang and stalemate were used in some recent speeches. An interesting term which occurs over the board as well is “Chessblindness”. Chessblindness Is used by players when a player210 words
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Article144 1968-06-19 8 THE role of o responsible press is to reflect accurately the views of the people. You have a duty to your reading public to present their views. Likewise you have a moral responsibility to the government to let them know what the people of144 words
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Article90 1968-06-19 8 IN your report of June 11 of the visit of the Australian Prime Minister (Page 3) was a statement that the GORTONS were the first overseas dignitaries to visit Toa Payoh New Town. I have been asked to point out that this statement is90 words
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Article195 1968-06-19 8 I THANK you for writing me up on April 29 as a part-winner in the recent National Song-writing Competition held by the Singapore Arts Council. But, as I appear to have been singled out from several other winners for special mention in the press. I195 words
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115 1968-06-19 8 ]Lf A Y I offer my heartiest congratulations and deep appreciation to Mr. John Gorton, Prime Minister of Australia, for his eloquence and shining speech at the State Banquet in Singapore. His frank, forthright and sincere expressions on what each and all countries, big and115 words
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Article, Illustration248 1968-06-19 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, "Handbook of Evldenc* fur Criminal Trials") SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Maria was a mentally disturbed patient at the state mental hospital. When Maria died suddenly, after running a high temperature, her mother, Sophia, sued the state for damages, claiming negligence against the state. “Maria s248 words
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Advertisement41 1968-06-19 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper WEDNESDAY. JUNE 19, 1968 23-B Cantonment Road. 39. |alan Sultan. Singapore 2. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Telephone: *****/7 Telephone: *****/6 Penang Office 8. Leith Street. Tel: ***** Ipoh Office 77. Brewster Road. Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNEWS41 words
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197 1968-06-19 9 TITASHINGTON, Tues. (Reuter) —France may obtain T another $l4 million (about 58 million sterling) In four West European currencies to help bolster the franc, an International Monetary Fund spokesman said today. France drew $745 million (310 million sterling) from the197 words
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94 1968-06-19 9 THE HAGUE Tues. (U*»I) An agreement for economic co-operation between the Netherlands and Indonesia was initialled here yesterday. The agreement was reached during discussions by an Indonesian delegation which arrived here on June 7 and was led by Ismael Thajeb. Director-General for Foreign Economic Relations. The94 words
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Article129 1968-06-19 9 GENEVA. Tues. (UPI) The world's 14 major cocoaproducing and consuming countries opened talks today designed to clear the way for an international cocoa agreement later this year. Negotiators want to resolve outstanding problems which blocked such a commodity agreement earlier this year. The issues include129 words
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98 1968-06-19 9 LONDON. Tues. (UPI) The pound improved against the dollar and European currencies today The advance was helped by Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr. Roy Jenkins optimistic statement on Friday and hopes for a better showing from the country's foreign trade figures in April. After opening98 words
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Article, Illustration172 1968-06-19 9 SINGAPORE. Tues Mobil Oil has announced the appointment of Mr. Robert P. Maxon as General Manager of Mobil companies- in Singapore and Malaysia to succeed Mr. J. R. Kendall who will proceed to Europe for a new assignment in the worldwide Mobil organisation. Mr.172 words
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Article100 1968-06-19 9 LONDON, Tues. (Reuter) The Stock Market was buoyant today. The tone was promoted by institutional. speculative and general Investment buying. A major favourable Influence was the encouraging remarks by the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer on the economic prospects. Gains in industrials ranged to 2/- or more. Towards100 words
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615 1968-06-19 9 SINGAPORE. Tues There are few airline leaders, if any. whose experience and length of service match those of Mr. Keith Granville. Deputy Chairman of BOAC who will also become the airline's Managing Director. fact, when Mr. Granville who is still only 67 first Joined615 words
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Article281 1968-06-19 9 RUBBER DOWN CENT SINGAPORE, Tues—July, first grade rubber f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 545 8 cents per lb., down threeeighths of a cent from previous close. The tone was quite. After an about unchanged opening, the market was slow to form and thin.281 words
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Article16 1968-06-19 9 SINGAPORE. Tues. The tin price for today was $555.37$ per picul, down 37$ cents.16 words
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1191 1968-06-19 9 SINGAPORE. Tues. Industrial prices on the Stock Exchange failed to hold an Initial firm trend today and were generally easier in the face of profit-taking as the day progressed, but yet in few cases they closed slightly higher than the previous day. Nevertheless, business continued1,191 words
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173 1968-06-19 9 NEW YORK. Tues. (UPI) Stock prices declined sharply along a broad front in active trading yesterday despite a lack of any discouraging news. The high-priced glamour issues had the largest declines but Blue Chips also lost substantial ground. Selling pressure mounted shortly after173 words
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Article125 1968-06-19 9 SINGAPORE. Tues. The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants. New York: Buying T.T. 3211/16; Airmail O.D. 32-13/16; 90 d/st. 33-3,8 credit bills; 33-9 16 trade bills. Canada: Buying T.T. 35. 1/4; Airmail OD. 35-3/8; 90 d/st. 36-1/8 credit bills;125 words
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Article291 1968-06-19 9 SINGAPORE. Stock Exchange sold and offer prices officially listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS 3.36 3.38 Boustead \ALL 1.68 'near 444 4 48 Chemical Co 176 Cold storage 466 3.18 t smelting t>.»n LAI 2.40 2.84 2.86 2.30 1 it/pat rick' 1 x N ords. 2.20 1.99291 words
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Article46 1968-06-19 9 (Manager** First Malayan Prices) 2.73 Second Malayan 1 96 Third Malayan 1.24 The Commerce Industry XD .97 106 The saving Fund 1.10 119 First H'kong .85 .90* Second H'kong XD .60 .64* Malaysian Investment Fund 120 1 30 Sterling C'modlty 5/3 <* Hong Kong Currency >46 words
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Article101 1968-06-19 9 SINGAPORE. Tues. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are:Btuer Seller Coconut Oil (FOB.) Bulk 63.50 Coconut oil (F.O.B.) Drum* 68 00 Loose Copra Mixed Muntok White Pepper (I .O.B.) 96% N1..W Sarawak White Pepper (F.O.B.) 96% N.I..W Sarawak Special Black Pepper (F O.B.) 96% N.L.W101 words
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Article23 1968-06-19 9 HONG KONG. Tues. (UPI) Money quotations HK$6.111/6.125 per US dollar for cash HK514.53 per pound sterling HK5307.5 per tael gold.23 words
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123 1968-06-19 9 J ues With air traffic control and airport facilities functioning again In France, Scandinavian Airlines flights serving Paris and Nice have been restored to normal timetables, the airline said In addition, SAS routes serving Spain and Portugal and Scanalr charters to western Mediterranean points123 words
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Article62 1968-06-19 9 NEW YORK. Tues. (UPI) Ruber futures closed unchanged across the board. There were no sales. July 21.00 N. Oct 20.40 bid. 20.90 asked. Nov 20.30 bid, 20.70 asked. Jan 20.00 bid, 20.50 asked. March 20.00 bid, 20.50 asked. May 20.00 bid, 20.50 asked. July 20.00 bid. 20.5062 words
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Article36 1968-06-19 9 WASHINGTON. Tues. (Reuter) No offers were made today to General Services Administration to buy tin. No sales were made by the agency last week, either commercially or to the Agency for international Development.36 words
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177 1968-06-19 9 LONDON. Tues. (UPI) The Stock Market ran up a long list of gains yesterday in brisk trading with buyers apparently optimistic about the April foreign trade figures due shortly and Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr. Roy Jenkins view that the economy is on the177 words
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Article175 1968-06-19 9 SINGAPORE. Tues The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 Var 3/4 Hoegh Opal Eizan e'7 Ocean Builder 8/9 Burma 10/11 Eisho Maru 13/14 Malaysia 15/16 Astyanax 19 Naias K. 21/22 Rajah BrOOke 25 26 Golden Spring 27/28 Tantalus 29/30 Ra.iula 31/32175 words
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Miscellaneous1359 1968-06-19 10 y.» v Yom ‘-m TV and Radio Mmm TODAY ,r# A i t @Si TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL S KUALA LtTMPUR and Pulau Pinang: 6 Ipob and Melaka: 3 A 10 Jobore Bahru; 4 Taiping; Batu Pabat; 9 Kluang. P.M. 545 Opening Annct. and Prog Summary; 5.50 News Outlines in the1,359 words
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Article, Illustration483 1968-06-19 12 SINGAPORE, Tues. The Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute, formed two years ago. today received its Colour from the Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. At a simple but colourful ceremony witnessed by a large gathering of invited guests including the Minister of Defence. Mr. Lim— Eastern Sun; photo.; Eastern Sun pix by Richard Chow. - 483 words
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Article, Illustration720 1968-06-19 12 SINGAPORE, Tues. A "prickly" problem, usually encountered by British, Australian and New Zealand servicemen and their families in Singapore, has been solved thanks to a doctor in the Royal Army Corps here. The doctor, based at the British Military Hospital, has come out with a720 words
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Article121 1968-06-19 12 Sim Ming Kui - By Sim Ming Kui SINGAPORE, Tues. Police have arrested a gang of eight robbers responsible for numerous robberies. The Acting Police Secretary Mr. Lionel Chee, said today that the gang was responsible for numerous street robberies in the Havelock Road, Bukit Ho Swee. Beo Crescent and121 words
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Article56 1968-06-19 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues.— The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMAi will issue its own news bulletin before the end of this year. Its Deputy Chairman. Enche Aziz Yassin, said the bulletin would give news on the progress made by FAMA in agricultural marketing and it would56 words
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199 1968-06-19 12 SINGAPORE. Tues. A 5750.000 project to re-surface the runway at Singapore International Airport went into operation yesterday. This is the first major repair work being carried out since the airport at Paya Lebar was completed in 1955. A statement today said: “From daily inspection199 words
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Article, Illustration485 1968-06-19 12 K.S. SIDHU - Singaporeans will participate in building of craft By K.S. SIDHU SINGAPORE, Tues. The Singapore Government and o leading ship-building establishment here signed a $3O million contract for the construction of six 110-foot patrol boats this morning. The contract was signed by the Permanent485 words
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Article55 1968-06-19 12 SINGAPORE. Tues. Mr. Eric Taylor. Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society will give a talk on “The Concept of a Garden City” at the Singapore Polytechnic Architectural Studio on June 21 at 5.30 p.m. Mr. Taylor is at present attached to the Public Works Department55 words
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150 1968-06-19 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues The Library Association of Malaysia plans to hold elementary courses on library know-how in Alor Star and Kota Bahru soon. This was disclosed today by the president of the Library Association of Malaysia. Syed Ahmad bin Ali He150 words
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Article180 1968-06-19 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. The Mini,Ur withouf portfolio and Chairman of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority, Enche Ghaffor Baba, will pay five-day visit to Sabah and Sarawak early next month to discuss the marketing of pepper and fish there He will have discussions with the Sarawak180 words
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HOLLYWOOD EVERYWHERE
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Article, Illustration394 1968-06-19 13 RED-HOT JEANNIE ACTORS take_ a lot of chances earning their daily bread that don't get publicised. After all. when something goes wrong on a sound stage, it looks bad for all concerned. Barbara Eden, star of NBC's "I DREAM OF JEANNIE.” saved a scene and several thbusand dollars of scenery.394 words
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Article, Illustration740 1968-06-19 13 Sheilah Graham - By Sheilah Graham THERE was Warren Beatty in the lobby of the Wilshire Hotel, ready to dash up to his top-floor penthouse: where Julie Christie was waiting for him. He was not wearing his glasses, and looked like a strayed wolf Warren and740 words
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Advertisement67 1968-06-19 13 G A L AX Y® Today: at 3-6-9 p.m. Shammi Kapoor Sc Rajshree “JANWAR” (New Copy) lEastmancolor. English Malay Subsl DIAMOND THEATRE tAir-Owwlllmm d> 6<iM. North Brivlijc Koud* f«.l. 3344 <» I Last Day! 3.30 A 1.30 p m Slvaji Ganesan Javalalitha In "GALATTA K 3LY AN AM” 'Tamil) TOMORROW!67 words
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Miscellaneous216 1968-06-19 13 fISHAW tiHGANISATTOW LIDO Phone ***** LAST DAT No Tree List! 11 ajn.. lAS, ion, 6.30 A »15 pm "THE BELLS OF DEATH” EA SHAW PRODUCTION Mandarin in Shawscope Color OPEN?TOMORROW' Elite Sommer. Bob.. Crane "The Wicked Dreams OL-Paula Srheltr” Color itJAI CAPITOL Phone ***** Last Da*: 11. 1.45. 4 no.216 words
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Miscellaneous373 1968-06-19 13 ODEON ***** Last 2 Day*: 11. 1 30. <5 30, 9.30 Tombei in “NINJASCOFE” The Magic World Of Nlnias English Chinese Suet in Color. Chinese Suotitles Odeon A Palace: Opens Friday! Van Heflin in ”The Man Outside" Technicolor Techniscope Last 3 Shows: 1.30. 4 A 0 43pm Anita Ekbprg “THE373 words
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294 1968-06-19 14 LONDON, Tues. ViceAdmiral Sir Peter HillN'orton. at present ViceChief of Naval Staff at the Ministry of Defence in London is to become the next Commander-in-Chief. Far East at Singapore in March, 1969. it was announced bv the Ministry in London on Monday.294 words
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Article, Illustration797 1968-06-19 14 BRIAN HICKMAN - By BRIAN HICKMAN TF a certain Eng--1 lish king of centuries ago were alive today he would boggle in wonderment at developments in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong. As every English schoolboy knows, the monarch in question Canute got his feet wet when he797 words
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462 1968-06-19 14 Thaung Myine - By Thaung Myine CHIENG MAI, Northern Thailand. (Reuter) At the request of Thai King Bhumibol Adulvadej. five West German experts are teaching Thai farmers in thi s province how to raise healthy beef and dairy cattle. They are also demonstrating how to produce462 words
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111 1968-06-19 14 WELLINGTON, T u e s (Reuter) New Zealand is to more than double its helicopter force to meet requirements in South- east Asia. It plans to buy nine 13man Iroquois and 72-man Sioux helicopters from the United States at a cost of N.Z. 56.685.000.111 words
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Article266 1968-06-19 14 SYDNEY A party of three Australian women equipped with tape recorders. movie cameras and a form of choreographic shorthand are preserving the tribal dances of the Australian Aborigines for posterity. Their study trip to the Northern Territory has been commissioned by the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust (AETT).266 words
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Advertisement206 1968-06-19 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisements can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore. S.S. MUBARUK Brothers. 63, Bras Basah Road, and 2. Maju Avenue. Serangoon Garden Estate. Singapore. TAY BUAN CUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET. 83, East Coast Road, Singapore 15. Tel: *****9 HAMIEM STORE, 1419.206 words
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Advertisement94 1968-06-19 14 Eastern Sun V m. liTTil BIT THAT long COIS WAT tciAssiPiun Ansi 1 Advertiser's Name.... Address Telephone No Number of Insertions Oate(s) Requested Cost 5 rararat ai«l errempana seat arts s.. ir.O. Ck(«H/Cufe <oe«rdl full man be registered. Cbeqaes etc. •hoald be created. Classified advertisements may be handed at the94 words
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Article353 1968-06-19 15 WINDSOR LAD - Wicklow does dashing workout on soft track By WINDSOR LAD K U ALA LUMPUR, Tues. With inclusion of Colombo Court 21 7 horses will contest the Agong's Gold Cup, worth $25,000 in stokes to be run over six furlongs on Sunday. If all accept the353 words
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262 1968-06-19 15 LONDON. Tues. (Reuter) The Asian Group Australia’s powerful racihg syndicate launch their first attack on British facing today at the Royal Ascot meeting The group are running the unraced two-year-old "Cindy's Son in the rich Coventry Stakes and on Thursday they will262 words
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86 1968-06-19 15 COLOGNE, (Germany) Tues (UPI) Doctors reported a 'slight improvement” in the condition of West German middleweight boxing champion Jupp Elze yesterday but still had him on the critical list. The 2R-year-old Elze. Cologne’s boxing idol, was hammered to a 15-rounri technical knockout by Argentineborn Carlos Duran86 words
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640 1968-06-19 15 LONDON. Tues. (Reuter) The Wimbledon fortnight has always been the premier event in the tennis calendar, but the 82nd championships which begin next Monday will be the greatest tournament in the history of the sport. For the first time, the event640 words
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Article174 1968-06-19 15 MELBOURN E. Tues. (Reuter) The expenses grant for this year's touring Australian team to compete at the First Open Wimbledon has been slashed by almost two thirds. The All-England Tennis Club has offered only 1.124 dollars (522 sterling) to the L.T.A.A. to cover expenses for a174 words
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Article, Illustration46 1968-06-19 15 THOSE feet have just finished pounding around the roads of Malacca, Malaysia in tropical heat. They belong to Gunner John Bruce, of Casino. NSW. now serving with 107 Field Battery. Rnval Australian Artillery, based at Terendak Garrison in Malacca. Gunner Bruce Is a long distance runner.46 words
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Article344 1968-06-19 15 HOVE. (ENGLAND.) Tues. (Reuter) A third-wicket stand of 94 in 83 minutes between South African Tony Greig and Alan Oakman helped Sussex avoid an in. nings defeat on the second day of their three-day match against the Australian cricketers here today. When Australian captain344 words
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556 1968-06-19 15 LONDON, Tues. (Reuter) England bowler Derek Enderwond posted a warning to the Australians with a brilliant four eleven performance to help Kent heat Worcestershire by an inning* and 64 runs in their English County Cricket Championship match yesterday. The leftarm spinner,556 words
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1265 1968-06-19 15 Horses Cl. I4 Dlv. 3—6 F. 00 Doreenn 3y 900 MC Stable R B’ltfclFn 444 Rustic 4y 9 00 L. L Stable We8t 695 Mafonta 5v 8 13 Alliance Stable Rodgers 264 Lnrd Jim 6y 8 13 Kingdom Stable J Donnelly 106 I1,265 words
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Article, Illustration90 1968-06-19 16 The third lap of the 4 by 200-metre Open Relay organised by the Jet Athletic Club at Kampong Pandan on Sunday. Picture shows Zambrose of the Lights Athletic Club and A. S. Nathan of the Jets waiting to pick up the baton for the last lap from I. Moberak ofSunsport pix by Yap Chew Yan. - 90 words
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Article726 1968-06-19 16 R. D. SELVA - Curtiss Eng Chye in sparkling display By R. D. SELVA OEREMBAN, Tues. The two-day match between the Hyderabad Blues Cricket Club of India and the Negri Sembilan Invitation XI, which many expected to end in a day, now entered the second day with the promise of a726 words
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Article242 1968-06-19 16 SINGAPORE. Tues. Jansenites will meet Ceylon Sports Club in a replay in the Singapore Hockey Association knockout semi-finals match to be plaved at the Ceylon Sports Club ground tomorrow’ at 5.15 p.m. In the last semi-final encounter played at the University ground. C.S.C. and Jansenites242 words
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Article21 1968-06-19 16 KUALA LUMPUR Tues The Malaysian Rugby Union will hold its general meeting at the Selangor Club on July 7.21 words
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Article, Illustration455 1968-06-19 16 SINGAPORE. Tues. The latest addition to Singapore golfing fraternities and the first of its kind in the country is the Senior Golfers Society. At the inaugural meeting held at the SICC. Island location, the following officials were elected President Mr. C. C. Tan; Vice President455 words
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Article52 1968-06-19 16 LONDON. Tues. (UPI)— Bill Bow’rey. Australia s topranked amateur tennis player. trounced Cliff Richey of the U.S. today in the second round of the London grass courts championship, 6-4. 6-3. as the U.S. No. 2. Arthur Ashe, also was beaten. Tom Okker of Holland disposed of Ashe, 1-6,52 words
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177 1968-06-19 16 SINGAPORE. Tues. The Minister for Education and President of the Singapore Badminton Association. Mr. Ong Pang Boon, will seek re-election as president for the second term at the annual general meeting of the association to be held at NTUC Conference Hall on June177 words
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138 1968-06-19 16 SINGAPORE. Tues. Hotel Singapura Division One league runners-up will clash with Jard i n e Waugh in the Singapore Business Houses FA. League and Cup Competition to be played at SCC ground tomorrow. Five other league and cup matches will be played at different138 words
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455 1968-06-19 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Sprinter T. Krishnan, Asian Games bronze medallist, who is back limelight, has set himself the target of clocking iq.% secs, in the 100 metres dash. If he achieves this he will then be running second string along with455 words
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Article34 1968-06-19 16 SEGA MAT. Tues. The Johore State National Union of Teachers will hold an Inter-District Games Carnival here on June 28. Members from all the eight districts in Johore will take part.34 words
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Article258 1968-06-19 16 SINGAPORE. Tues. Mr. Tan Kay Hai has resigned as president of the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association. X= When contacted here this evening, Mr. Woon Sui Kut, SASA hon. secretary confirmed that Mr. Tan had written to the association stating that he wished to quit258 words
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Article91 1968-06-19 16 LONDON. Tues- Six riders will be making their debut in the ten-man British team for the Tour de France cycle race from June 27 to July 21. Michael Wright. 27. who has been in Belgium since he was five years old and who has91 words
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Miscellaneous56 1968-06-19 16 TIME AND TIDE Penan*: 8.30 a m. (6.8 ft.). 7.45 p m. (6.3 ft.) Port Swettenham:; 12.02 a m. (13.4 ft.) Port Dirkson: 12.42 a.m. (6.1 ft.), 1.17 pm. (7.1 ft.) Singapore: 5.00 a m. (6.8 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 4.10 am. (5.2 ft.). 4.27 pm, (69 ft.) Kuantan: 3.52 a.m.56 words
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Miscellaneous16 1968-06-19 16 -m SINGAPORE SWEEP FIRST PRIZE i $350,000.00 I m $1,000,000.00 IN PRIZES NEXT DRAW 7th JULY16 words
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