Eastern Sun, 18 July 1968
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Title Section24 1968-07-18 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 707 Thursday, 18 July 1968. -fr MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents24 words
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241 1968-07-18 1 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) Philippines Foreign Secretary Narciso Ramos said today his country was seriously considering the possibility of severing relations with Malaysia, but he urged caution before taking any drastic action. He told reporters that this was one of the alternatives which would come241 words
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Article, Illustration447 1968-07-18 1 BEN D’CUNHA - Malaysia to Manila: ‘Forget Sabah claim’ By BEN D’CUNHA IT UAL A LUMPUR, Wed. "Forget 1 the Sabah claim". This is the blunt advice to the Philippines by the Malaysian Government. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, made it quite clear there would be no447 words
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610 1968-07-18 1 BANGKOK. Wed. (Reuter and t'PI) Malaysia declared today that It would not agree to renew talks with the Philippines on the Sabah claim without a new basis despite a Manila threat to break off relations. The chief Malaysian delegate, Tan Sri Ghazali610 words
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381 1968-07-18 1 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) The Philippines would have to accept the consequences of any decision to break relations with Malaysia, in the dispute over Sabah, the Malaysian Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman said here last night. He was commenting on the breakdown of Malay-sian-Philippine talks in381 words
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Article54 1968-07-18 1 MIAMI, Florida, Wed. (Reuter) —A National Airlines jet bound from Los Angeles to Miami was hijacked in flight today and its pilot ordered to fly to Cuba, the Federal Aviation Agency reported. An agency spokesman said the plane, was reportedly taken over by a hijacker as it passed54 words
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233 1968-07-18 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Cabinet today approved a draft Bill to give courts in the country the power to impose the penalty of whipping on any person convicted of crime with firearms. The Bill known as the Arms i Amendment) Bill, 1968.233 words
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Article38 1968-07-18 1 SAIGON. Wed. (Reuter) A Japanese cargo ship was hit by a Vietcong rocket today about 11 miles southeast of Saigon while sailing up river to the South Vietnamese capital, a South Vietnamese military spokesman said.38 words
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166 1968-07-18 1 PARIS, Wed. (Reuter) Chief C.S. negotiator W. Averell Harriman said today the North Vietnamese delegation to the preliminary peace talks had twisted facts, grossly distorted history, and tried to confuse public opinion, to gain support for their “one-sided stand.” Mr. Harriman used some of166 words
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Miscellaneous23 1968-07-18 1 LADIES DAY v_ JA -*y r r "You said you could lick him with your eyes shut —now’s your chance to prove itl’*23 words
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423 1968-07-18 2 Malaysia will oppose move to make Aspac into antiRed alliance KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Malaysia will oppose any move at the coming Aspac meeting in Canberra to make Aspac the Asian and Pacific Council an anti-communist or military alliance, a spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Bernama today. “We423 words
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Article118 1968-07-18 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The 6th Battalion the Royal Malay Regiment will be leaving for a tour of duty in Rabah tomorrow. The main party, consisting gix officers and 368 other ranks, will be under the command of Major Mohd. Kassim bin Hashim. They will118 words
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97 1968-07-18 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. The University of Singapore Students’ Union will be holding a film premiere of “Madigan" tn -aid of the University of Singapore Sports Fund. The show, which is under the patronage of the ViceChancellor, Dr. Toh Chin €hye. will be held at97 words
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Article234 1968-07-18 2 ALOR STAR. Wed. A graduation parade and presentation of wings ceremony for five pilot officers of Royal Malaysian Air Force will be held at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Flying Training School here on Friday. The Deputy Chief of Air Staff. Group Captain J.234 words
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Article118 1968-07-18 2 KUALA KANGSAR. Wed. The Malay College here will be holding Its biggestever speech day on Friday. The Chief Education Adviser. Malaysia. Hajl Hamdan bin Sheikh Tahir, will be addressing pupils, parents and guests on behalf of the Minister of Education. Enche Mohamed Khir Johari. The118 words
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Article32 1968-07-18 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A Poultry sales canvasser. Soo Peng Lam, 52 was held up at dagger point by a youth and robbed of $216 yesterday, a police spokesman said today.32 words
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103 1968-07-18 2 Tun Sambanthan then handed the equipment to the Acting103 words
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239 1968-07-18 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. There will be no quota system or racial reservations for entry into the proposed MCA initiated college to be built at Batu Tiga. This was stated today by the Minister of Local Government and Housing, Mr. Khaw Kai Boh,239 words
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Article, Illustration279 1968-07-18 2 PENANG, Wed. More and more entries are being received from Penang and other States of Malaysia for the coming Pan-Malaysian Miss Tourism Contest, sponsored by the Penang Tourist Guides’ Association. on 30. The contest will be held at the Penang Chinese Girls’ High279 words
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Article64 1968-07-18 2 National Art Gallery (Jalan Ampang): Exhibition of Batek design and art 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Peninsular Art Gallery (41. Jalan Raja Muda): Works of prominent Malaysian artists exhibition 9 а. to 6 p.m. Samat Art Gallery (AIA Building): Three Thai artists exhibition 9 a.m. to 6 P-m.64 words
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952 1968-07-18 2 Johore Bahru, Wed - Johore Bahru, Wed. There was corruption, gross negligence, stupidity or utter-foolishness on the part of the former president of the Johore Bahru Town Council, Dato Aziz bln Shukor when he made excess payments to a Kuala Lumpur contractor. Mr. Tan Kah952 words
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Article66 1968-07-18 2 PENANG, Wed. The Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, today received a cheque for 51.530 as donation to the Penang University Fund from the organising committee of the Oriental Dance Show held here recently. The cheque was handed overbv the chairman of the Organising Committee,66 words
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Article, Illustration222 1968-07-18 2 SEREMBAN. Wed. Sounding of Retreat by the band and bugles of the Ist Bn. King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. last week marked the final hoars of the battalion at Terendak Camp. Ma» lacca. With two companies and the HQ in Mauritius, the Commanding Officer. Lt.222 words
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Article116 1968-07-18 2 KUANTAN. Wed The Pakistan High Commissioner, Mr. M. S. Shaikh. accompanied by his wife, arrived here this evening for a fourday visit to the State. Mr. Shaikh will leave tomorrow for Pekan, where he will have an audience with the Sultan of Pahang at116 words
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84 1968-07-18 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Malaysian High Commissioner designate to Australia and New Zealand. Dato Donald Stephens this morning received his credentials from the Yang diPertuan Agong at the Istana Negara here. Dato Donald Stephens and his wife were granted a 20-minute audience by the Yang di-Pertuan84 words
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Article235 1968-07-18 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The National Union of Teachers said today that the position regarding its decision to go on strike from Sept. 1 had changed since the Government announced its new wage offer of $18.7 million to its lower grade of workers. The Government had235 words
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Article80 1968-07-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed Th* Singapore and Malaysian today concluded three days of talks on arrangements for the avoidance of double taxation between the two countries. This was disclosed in a Joint statement issued by the Singapore and Malaysian delegations, which said there was a frank exchange of views80 words
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312 1968-07-18 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Minister without portfolio and Chairman of FAMA, Enche Abdul Ghaffar bin Baba, said today $850,000 were required to set up a marketing scheme for Sarawak's $35 million-a-year pepper industry. Enche Ghaffar told Bernama that Sarawak, the312 words
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189 1968-07-18 3 PENANG, Wed. The second seminar of tourist associations of West Malaysia will be held here from Aug. 28 to 30. The opening ceremony will take place at the Town Hall. Esplanade Road, on Aug. 28. while the discussions will be held at189 words
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72 1968-07-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. A man. Tan Thiam Hock, was charged in the Ninth Magistrate's Court today with assisting in disposing of 47 cases of stolen textile valued at $lOO,OOO. Tan is alleged to have committed the offence at a textile shop in River Valley Road on72 words
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Article33 1968-07-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. Members of the Singapore Armed Forces personnel will conduct night range firing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 22 and July 24 in the Clementi Road area.33 words
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Article116 1968-07-18 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Lady Templer Hospital will be holding its annual Flower Day for two days on Friday and Saturday to raise much-needed funds to carry out the work in the hospital. A hospital statement says the great majority of cases come from the poor income116 words
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Article, Illustration135 1968-07-18 3 At the recent Danish rooking demonstration to members of the Domestic Science Department at Singapore's Teachers’ Training College, only one man was present among the 140 student teachers, He is Mr. D. Samuel head of the English Division at the College, who is shown135 words
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61 1968-07-18 3 A six-man Vietnamese Parliamentary delegation, led by Mr. Tran-Van Phiew, a Congressman, and accompanied by the Ambassador of the Republic of Vietnam to Malaysia, Mr. Nguyen Duy Quang, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, at his office in “Angkasapuri”, Kuala61 words
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Article67 1968-07-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed.—Prof. William R. Caspary. currently in Singapore attending a seminar organised by the University of Singapore, will be giving a lecture and and demonstration on the Guitar and Harmonica (Folk Songs) on Friday at 8 p.m. at the National Theatre ClubAll are welcome and67 words
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228 1968-07-18 3 PENANG, Wed. A funeral supervisor, Tan Han Yee, was threatened by five thugs to pay $2O for every corpse brought into the convalescent homes in Hutton Lane and Ariffin Road. This was told to the Sessions Court President, Enche Annuar228 words
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Article46 1968-07-18 3 SINGAPORE Wed.— Persons who wish to make donations to the National Defence Fund are advised that the next date for receiving such donations by the Minister for Defence will be Friday at 10.30 a.m. at the Ministry of the Interior and Defence, Pearl’s HilL46 words
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Article170 1968-07-18 3 KUCHING. Wed. Drawing from his experience gained during his time in the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Ng Kam Poh. who is now the Minister of Health, has said he believed the Treasury would only give priority to economic projects which would give profitable returns to the170 words
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256 1968-07-18 3 PENANG, Wed. What plans have the Malaysian Government made to publicise this country at the Pacific Area Travel Associations' Conference to be held in Bangkok in January next year? This question came from the president of the Penang Tourist Association, Mr. Chet T. S.256 words
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Article151 1968-07-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Hunslet “airtug” will definitely be in use at Paya Lebar Airport when the British Overseas Airways Corporation's eleven giant Boeing 747 jetliners come into operation in 1970. BOAC has so far ordered three of these “airtugs” for delivery next year. They151 words
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135 1968-07-18 3 KLANG. Wed. The Assistant Minister of Education. Mr. Lee Siok Yew. said there were headmasters who did not follow the Ministry’s regulations in appointing school boards of governors. He was speaking today at the opening of the Nationaltype Chinese Primary School's new office at135 words
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106 1968-07-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. Judges of the national contest for writers have decided that none of the 10 entries received was of sufficient high standard to merit a prize The contest was organised last year by the National Library on behalf of UNESCO for the106 words
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215 1968-07-18 3 WEE ROCK CHYE - By WEE ROCK CHYE MALACCA. Wed. Malacca is to make a determined bid to interest the Central Government in pro* viding the State with a commercial port. The men behind this move are the leaders of the various Chambers of Commerce in the State who215 words
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161 1968-07-18 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. The art and crafts exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Singapore Youth Festival 1968 at the Victoria Memorial Hall from Julv 26 to Aug. 2 Nearly 550 works of art. handicraft, needlework and photography have been selected from about161 words
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Article608 1968-07-18 4 CRASH PROBE TOLD JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. A Malayan Railway mandore said today he w„s confused and terrified when he saw the Singaporebound railcar travelling at high speed towards the Layang Layang station just before the head-on collision with a Kuala Lumpur-bound goods train. The mandore.608 words
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688 1968-07-18 4 Kuala lumPUR, Wed.— Dr. Tan C h e e Khoon today said the Alliance Government could if it was so disposed table a bill in the coming session of Parliament to pardon the 11 youths condemned to death688 words
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Article200 1968-07-18 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A settlement was reached today between the Staff Side of the National Whitley Council and the Government on the recommendations of the Suffian Salaries Commission. The settlement was reached after a two-and-half hours meeting between the Staff Side and the Government here this200 words
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Article, Illustration57 1968-07-18 4 The editorial staff of the Eastern Sun celebrated the paper's Second Anniversary with a luncheon at the Malinja Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Pix shows the Editor-in-Chlef. Mr R B. Ooi (in colourful batek shirt) and the News Editor. Mr. Tai Sing Onn (seated third57 words
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Article101 1968-07-18 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed A forum to spotlight public attention on the importance of the teaching of science will be held at lecture theatre n. Faculty of Science. University of Malaya, at 7 pm. on July 31 The forum on "processes of curriculum innovation in science education.”101 words
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493 1968-07-18 4 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) A new confrontation shaped uptoday In South-east Asia between Malaysia and the Philippines over a territorial dispute on Sabah. The feua is likely to be waged on the diplomatic front despite overtones of a possible fiareuD of hostilities.493 words
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Article45 1968-07-18 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A long queue of motorists on their way to work were held up this morning after a fivecar pile-up along the Federal Highway, near the Employees Provident Fund building. One car somersaulted but the occupants escaped without serious injuries.45 words
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Article90 1968-07-18 4 SEREMBAN. Wed. A two-hour freak storm caused considerable havoc here this evening. Several parts of the town were flooded, trees uprooted and traffic brought to a standstill. In the Lake Garden area, several trees and plants were damaged. The decorations for the birthday celebrations of the90 words
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228 1968-07-18 4 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) A former North Borneo rebel leader, Abang Kifli, said in Jakarta today he wanted to return to Malaysia to “help defend my fatherland.” Kifli, who fled to Indonesia after the collapse of the anti-Malaysia rebellion in Borneo in 1962, was228 words
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Article133 1968-07-18 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Commander of the Ist Malaysian Infantry Brigade. Brigadier Dato Syed Mohamed bin Syed Ahmad Alsagoff will present volunteer decoration medals to six officers and Non-Commis-sioned Officers at their headquarters local defence corps, Imphal Camp at Jalan Gurney, here on Saturday at133 words
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Article49 1968-07-18 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A student was robbed of his $65 watch by two youths yesterday at Leboh Foch. a police spokesman said. Zulkifli bin Abdul Ghani of St. John's Institution was waiting for a bus when the youths came up and asked for his watch.49 words
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484 1968-07-18 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. A labourer was found dead among some bushes near his house at Jalan Lam Sun off Chua Chu Kang Road about a week after he lost his job, a Coroner's inquiry into his death was told484 words
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317 1968-07-18 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Assistant Coroner, Mr. Chandra Mohan today returned an open verdict at the end of the inquiry into the death of a 20-vear-old girl Eyu Son Moi. Son Moi. who was asked to sleep on the verandah when her317 words
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Article22 1968-07-18 10 SINGAPORE. Wed There were 103 road accidents of» which four were serious during the past 24 hours in the Republic.22 words
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Article, Illustration67 1968-07-18 10 T'HE Singapore Tourist Association last night held x its annual dinner and dance at the Four Lions. Hotel Singapura. The Minister for Law and National Development, Mr. E. W. Barker and Mrs. Barker were guests-of-honour. Picture shows Mr. Herbert Lim. chairman of the STA (centre) accompanying Mr. Barker67 words
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Article119 1968-07-18 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. Two British soldiers, lost in the jungles north of Kota Tinggi for two days were rescued today by a whirlwind helicopter of 110 Squadron, RAF. The soldiers were on a jungle exercise when they lost contact with the main party. The helicopter piloted119 words
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Article, Illustration266 1968-07-18 10 K. Sidhu - By: K. Sidhu SINGAPORE. Wed For 14 years Filipino singer, Carmen Perina, was a picture of happiness, and beauty. And she entertained her way through the leading night spots of Manila and Hong Kong. But little did her large266 words
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Article80 1968-07-18 10 9.30 am. 4 p.m.: The Singapore Blood Transfusion Mobile Blood Bank station along Orchard Road in front of Universal Cars. 1 p.m. 2 p.m.: The Rotary Club of SingaporeWest weekly luncheon at the Hollandsche (Dutch) Club. Camden Park off Adam Road. 5.30 p.m.: Singapore Gun Club clay pigeon80 words
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177 1968-07-18 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. A spectacular three-day National Day display will be held at the Jalan Besar Stadium beginning on Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Proceeds of the display will be donated towards the National Defence Fund. The two-and-a-half-hour display, stagged In conjunction with the Republic’s177 words
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362 1968-07-18 10 Yusof appoints team to probe Govt statistics machinery SINGAPORE. Wed. The Pres dent. Enche Yusof bin Ish.ak has appointed a seven-man commission of inquiry to look into the existing Government machinery for the collection and compilation of statistics. The commission will recommend ways and means of streamlining the data collection362 words
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Article295 1968-07-18 11 Envoy fold: Switzerland has set fine example K UALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Yang diAV Pertuan Agong today paid a tribute to Switzerland for her peace and tranquility although her people were of different races, religions and languages. The King was speaking at a ceremony at the295 words
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Article303 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Chairman of Sports Pools (M) Ltd.. Tun (Dr.) Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman. said today the prospect of closing down the football pools would be considered if the present poor response from the public did not improve. “The response has not303 words
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Article191 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Government has t.ghtened the entire security set-up throughout the country to prevent people from establishing their authority through violence and chaos. This was disclosed yesterday by the Assistant Minister of Home Affairs. Enche Hamzeh bin Abu Samah, in an interview with the ■'Affiance.'*191 words
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92 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— Two Malaysian specialists have left for Germany to take part in an international seminar on “the process of social and technical innovation in rural development” to be held in Berlin from today to Aug. 12. The two delegates are Dr. Agoes92 words
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81 1968-07-18 11 IPOH, Wed. —An American dragline excavator, supplied by Balawin-Lima-Hamilton Corporation, and claimed to be the first of its kind to be used in the mining industry in Malaysia, has now been installed at a tin mine in Perak. A spokesman for the tin industry here said81 words
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Article33 1968-07-18 11 TELOK ANSON. Wed.— The Wesley Methodist School here will hold a food and fun Fair at its premises Holly Road on July 26 and 27 in aid ol its building fund.33 words
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Article, Illustration34 1968-07-18 11 Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman looks at 17th century kris and sheath during visit to British museum on Tuesday. With him Is Mr. John Pope Hennessy, Director of the Museum. photo. UPI radio-photo.; UPI radio- - 34 words
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189 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak. yesterday appealed to ‘‘all thriving new industries" to send their employees to the Outward Bound School to test and develop their character and leadership. Tun Razak said the 0.8.5. was “specially tailored to189 words
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Article83 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Liew Eng Kow. 43, died after she was gored by a buffalo at the 10th mile Jalan Belakong near Serdang Bahru. a Police spokesman said today. A tin mine labourer, Liew, was cycling to work with a friend. Wong Fook Keow, at83 words
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Article27 1968-07-18 11 PENANG, Wed. The Minister of Education, Enche Mohd, Khir Johari, will open the Sekolah Rendah and Menengah at Tanjong Bungah on Friday at 8.30 a.m.27 words
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125 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The National Family Planning Board wants to find out how many people In this country have been sterilised. The Beard has written to all hospitals seeking information abcut the number of people sterilised in the hospitals. Disclosing this yesterday, the125 words
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Article94 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A former student of the Jinjang Chinese School here, Chan Yin Ling. 16, left for Perth yesterday for a hole-in-the-heart treatment. The production manager of Rothmans of Pall Mall Petaling Jaya, Mr. Michael Chan, raised 56.500 through colleagues and friends to enable Yin94 words
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Article52 1968-07-18 11 KAMPAR. Wed —A widow was rushed to the district hospital last night when she was found unconscious in her room by her grand children. A hospital spokesman said the woman identified as madam Wong Yu Long, 56. Living at Hong Chan estate here —is out of danger52 words
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322 1968-07-18 11 TZ’UALA LUMPUR, Wed. The South Vietnamese parliamentary AV goodwill delegation today appealed to the Malaysian Government for material and moral support in the fight against the Communists. We hope the tremendous sacrifices of the South Vietnamese people will be assisted actively by the people322 words
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Article87 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Lee Gwan Leng. 17, was yesterday found dead in a bathroom in her home in Salak South, a police spokesman said today. Her body was found submerged in water by her brother who broke open the door after she failed to answer his87 words
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144 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is to hold a “Pineapple Queen” contest as part of its campaign to popularise Malaysian fruits. The contest will be held during the three-month “eat more local fruits” campaign to be launched in October, FAMA’s144 words
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132 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Chief-of Staff In the Indonesian Ministry of Defence and Security, Lleut.Gen. Kartakusuma and his party today attended a Malaysian naval exercise off Port Swettenham. He ateo visited Kampong LBJ in Negri Sembilan. The Chief of the Armed Forces Staff, General Tunku Osman132 words
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262 1968-07-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— A barber, A. Veerapudran, disclosed at a mifrder trial in the High Court here today that there was a small drinking party before a labourer, P. Batumalai, was clubbed and axed to death. Veerapudran, 22, from Malacca, was testifying262 words
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Article, Illustration140 1968-07-18 11 The Schools’ Sports Council of Malaysia has taken positive steps through its coaching-and-traning programme to raise the standard of badminton in this country. This was announced by the Minister of Education, En- che Mohamed Khir Johari, President of the Council, when he accepted a cheque for $lO,OOO from Nestle's Product140 words
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347 1968-07-18 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. A Police Corporal, Ka.ix Mond. Said, told a preliminary inquiry today of a gun-battle he and members of his radio-car had with four men ia Mandai after a $34,000 armed robbery. He said two of the men fired at347 words
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Article195 1968-07-18 13 SINGAPORE, Wed The federal Court today allowed an apneal against conviction by a shop-assis-tant. Yap Ah Peng, who was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on a harge of rape by the High Court last year. Ihe Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Wee Chong Jin, set aside the195 words
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406 1968-07-18 13 PENANG, Wed.— With tears in her eyes, 23-year-old Chong Siew Choo, said today she never dreamt anything so horrible could have happened to her fiance, Lim Pee Hong, whose highlydecomposed body was dug up from the back yard of a house406 words
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517 1968-07-18 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The manager of a local cabaret. Mr. Yeoh Sing Chuan, today told the High Court that he wa s told by a representative from American Express offices in Singapore that the travellers’ cheques he had produced were counterfeits. Mr.517 words
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163 1968-07-18 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. The nine injured persona during a military exercise are now reported to be recovering at the General Hospital. They were hit when they entered an out-of-bounds area last Sunday, while trainees of the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute were doing an artillery163 words
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Article24 1968-07-18 13 SINGAPORE. Wed —The Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Sviee, returned here this afteimoon after a short holiday |in the Cameron Highlands.24 words
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Article62 1968-07-18 13 SINGAPORE Wed A mee-seller. Chla Kim Joo. 35. was jailed for a year by the Fourth District Court today for possession of two bullets. Chla was found guilty of the offence at Beauty World Park on Sept. 13 last year. Earlier, he was acquitted of a62 words
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Article111 1968-07-18 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Two horses gifts to Zoo Negara from the Perak Turf Club arrived at Subang Airport today on board a Royal Dutch Airlines aircraft. The mini-sized horses only about three feet tall came from Buenos Aires. South America. The chairman of the Zoological Society,111 words
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Article35 1968-07-18 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— The Minister of Justice. Enche Bahaman bin Shamsuddin. left for Penang today for a two-day study of the conditions of the lower courts on the island and in Province Wellesley.35 words
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Article, Illustration73 1968-07-18 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. More than 500 people attended a sample tasting session of Australian wine and cheeses and New Zealand diary products recently. At the end of it, members of the Aus- trolian and New Zealand Association in Singapore which hosted the function collected73 words
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Article, Illustration158 1968-07-18 13 Vivienne Wee to perform at Vic SINGAPORE. Wed. A brilliant local pianist. Miss Vivienne Wee. will be the soloist at a performance with the Singapore Chamber Ensemble on Sunday at the Victoria Theatre at 8.45 p.m. She will play Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor with the orchestra158 words
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Article60 1968-07-18 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. A taxi-driver. Ng Hwee Chew, who punched a Police Corporal and tore his uniform, was fined SlOo by the Ninth Magistrate's Court today. Ng pleaded guilty to using criminal force on Cpl. Mehar Singh, who was booking him (Ng) for a traffic offence at a60 words
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Article180 1968-07-18 5 HONG KONG, Wed (UPI) Two anti Communist new papers today reported armed clashes were spreading to the whole of Communist China,” Sing Tao Jih Pao said. ‘Armed clashes are most serious in Fukien. Szechuan, Kansu and Heilungkiang, dealing a disastrous blow to the harvest of180 words
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Article137 1968-07-18 5 JAKARTA, Wed. (Reuter) The former chairman of the banned Indonesian Communist Trade Union. Munir, has been captured in a swoop by troops at South Blitar in East Java, the Army announced today. Munir, believed to be a prominent Communist strategist, fled from Jakarta after137 words
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Article, Illustration29 1968-07-18 5 NEW YORK. Wed. Russian Ilyshin 62 jet liner discharges its passengers in New York on Monday after first Moscow-New York commercial flight. UPI Radio Photo.UPI; Radio Photo. - 29 words
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Article283 1968-07-18 5 KUWAIT, Wed. (UPI). Baghdad radio in a broadcast heard in Kuwait reported that rightist coup in Iraq today overthrew the government of President Abdel Rahman Aref. The radio stopped all programmes during the early hours of this morning and announced that a new Iraqi revolutionary283 words
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Article, Illustration80 1968-07-18 5 TWO young Swedish engineers. Gunnar Klevefors and Hakan Lans have together designed and constructed a new submarine for only one person, which makes it the smallest submarine in the world. This submarine ean he irH to a depth of 220 feet and can remain under– PANA Photo. - 80 words
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Article154 1968-07-18 5 PRETORIA, South Africa, We d. (UPI). South African government officials have remained silent on U.S. treasury secretary Henry H. Fowler's prompting that South Africa resume selling gold on free market. John Wilmot, deputy governor of South Africa's Reserve Bank refused to comment on Mr. Fowler's statement. Mr.154 words
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Article69 1968-07-18 5 CAIRO. Wed. (Reuter) One hundred Palestine liberation leaders meeting here have warned Arabs that Israel aims to annex further Arab territories. The Palestine National Assembly, which is expected to wind up today its week-long meeting of liberation movement leaders, yesterday endorsed several recommendations by its political.69 words
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Article49 1968-07-18 5 CATNIA, Sicily. Wed. (Reuter) A new lava flow accompanied by crater explosions every three seconds is creeping down the slopes of Mount Etna, but there is no danger for the inhabitants of villages on the mountain, scientists at the geophysical institute here said today.49 words
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Article58 1968-07-18 5 BELGRADE. Wed. (Reuter) One of the three people critically injured by a time bomb explosion in a Belgrade cinema last Saturday night died today without regaining consciousness- He was a young worxer. About 75 people were injured. nine seriously, bv the bomb, which is believed to58 words
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Article52 1968-07-18 5 NIMES. Southern France, Wed. (Reuter) Caroline Kennedy, 10-year-old daughter of the late President John Kennedy, arrived in Nirr.es last night at the start of a holiday in the Camargue the picturesque horse and cattle raising region south of here. She was accompanied by her aunt. Princess52 words
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Article35 1968-07-18 5 SAIGON, Wed. (Reuter)— Vietcong morale is slipping because of the Paris peace contacts between America and North Vietnam according to a captured guerrilla document released by the U S. mission in Saigon today.35 words
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Article210 1968-07-18 5 COLLEGE PARK, Maryland. Wed. (UPI) The world's semi-desert arid regions. generally more suitable for animals than people, offer “great potential” for stepping up livestock production, a South African expert said yesterday. Dr W.A. Verbeek, an official of his country’s department of Agricultural Technical Services, said210 words
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Article105 1968-07-18 5 MOSCOW. Wed. (Reuter) The Soviet Union has launched the 232nd satellite in its cosmos programme and the research equipment it carries is functioning normally, the Soviet news agency Tass reported KATHMANDU. N e Wed. (Reuter) The Nepal government has tola L.N Secretary-General U Thant105 words
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389 1968-07-18 5 After Sabah ASPAC, ASEAN link up to be discussed this month CANBERRA, Wed. (UPI). The possibility of a formal link between the Asian and Pacific Council (ASPAC) and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is expected to be discussed at a conference here later this month. Delegates to the389 words
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Article57 1968-07-18 5 BUENOS AIRES. Wed. (Reuter) Five members of a volunteer suburban fire brigade here have landed in jail because they tried too hard to make a good impression. Thev told a judge that after starting fires they would rush to the brigade's headquarters so as to be first on57 words
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314 1968-07-18 5 Drunk caused, train crash because of ‘safety feature 127 HURT TOKYO, Wed. (UPI)— The drunk weaved and wobbled and them made one desperate lunge to board the commuter train just as the doors slid shut. He made it- But one of his arms didn’t. An automatic safety device responded to’314 words
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Article54 1968-07-18 5 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) The incidence of Cholera E l Tor in Manila rose sharply last week, according to the City Health officer today Dr. Apolonio Del Rosario told reporters the abrupt rise in cases of Cholera El Tor signalled an unusually, high rate of54 words
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Article73 1968-07-18 5 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter)’ More mercy flights to starving Nigerians were planned in Britain today in response to an urgent appeal by Lord Hunt, leader of the Brit sh relief mission based in Lagos. More medical helpers with relief supplies of drugs and food concentrates plan to73 words
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435 1968-07-18 6 SAIGON, Wed. (UPI). Government troops freed 15 civilian captives and destroyed a Vietcong hospital after they overran a Communist base camp in fierce fighting, Military spokesmen said today. The fight was one of four major clashes reported along the infiltration435 words
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304 1968-07-18 6 PITTSBURGH. Wed. (UPI) In a historic move, leaders of the United Steelworkers Union (USW) yesterday asked 400,000 members to vote on whether to strike the basic steel industry Aug. 1 to support con- tract demands. The vote was set for next Tuesday at local304 words
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Article88 1968-07-18 6 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) Police Intercepted a Chinese vessel said to be smuggling 13 Chinese nationals and a large quantity of tobacco into the! Philippines two nights ago, according to a police report received here. 9The vessel was Intercepted and stopped by a constabulary water-patrol craft off the88 words
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181 1968-07-18 6 HONG KONG. Wed (UPI) Three leftwing demonstrators, one nursing a sore head, were charged today with assaulting policemen near the China border. The three were accused of being the most active of 50 demonstrators who denounced “police brutality” and fought with line of police yesterday181 words
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Article123 1968-07-18 6 NEW YORK. Wed. <UPD Manhattan Federal Court Judge Irving Ben Copper yesterday sentenced David Murray Roth to a year and a day in Jail for mall fraud and a charity swindle. Roth, 36. was found guilty on four counts last May Involving a scheme to123 words
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Article, Illustration102 1968-07-18 6 HONG KONG: Without any fish. Hong Kongfishermen on their sampans reach their fishing village after released by Communist China recently. I The Hong Kong Chinese fishermen from fishing Tillage of Laufuashan were kidnapped by Communist Chinese junks in I British waters in Deep Bay on102 words
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Article, Illustration109 1968-07-18 6 SAIGON, South Vietnam: Shortly after his arrival. U.S. Secretary of Defence Clark Clifford (2nd from left) holds a press conference with I’S. Ambassador in Saigon Ellsworth Bunker (left), Gen. Earle G. Wheeler (2nd from right), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Gen. Creighton Abrams (right).109 words
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318 1968-07-18 6 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) London’s critics today gave a mixed greeting to the latest film about the Beatles one in which Ringo, Paul John and Georgie do not appear on the screen in person until the last minufe. The film is318 words
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Article161 1968-07-18 6 NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI) U.S. Customs agents yesterday arrested the 4th woman in 14 days on charges of smuggling large amounts of narcotics into the United States. The Customs Bureau Identified the latest suspect as Irene Avar ado, 21, of Guayaquil, Ecuador, and estimated that she161 words
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Article81 1968-07-18 6 SYDNEY, Wed. (Reuter) The Australian government is likely to call a federal election for December 7 this year U 2 months ahead of schedule. the Canberra correspondent of the Sydney “Daily Mirror” newspaper reportod today. Correspondent Erfie Walsh wrote: “Highly placed government members are becoming increasingly81 words
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Article56 1968-07-18 6 ROME. Wed. (Re-uter) Italian newspapers printers today announced Chey will strike for 96-hours over the next two weeks after the breakdown of work contract negotiations. The first 24-hour strike W’ill begin today. It is part of a series of printers strikes which have sporadically deprived Italy56 words
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Article54 1968-07-18 6 ACCRA. Wed. (Reuter) The Ghana government today raised the price of cocoa with immediate effect from three pounds five shilling sterling to three pounds 10 shillings sterling per hundredweight, according to a budget announcement Ghana is one of the world s biggest producers of cocoa, a54 words
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218 1968-07-18 6 PRAGUE. Wed. (Reu’er) Czechoslovakia’s Chief Military prosecutor today asked the Supreme Court to revoke a 15-year jail sentence imposed on former Interior Minister Rudolf Barak in 1962 on charges of sabotage. Barak. Interior Minister from 1953 to 1961 and Deputy Premier218 words
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Article68 1968-07-18 6 SYDNEY, Wed. (Reuter) A bank clerk has died in hospital here after being beaten up by hoodlums outside a Sydney hotel on Saturday night. He was George Pinder. 22. who leaves a wife and a two-year-old son. Pmder’s brother. Graham, 25, told reporters he saw Pinder68 words
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Article287 1968-07-18 6 UNITED NATIONS. Wed. (UPI) Filipina beauty Charina Zaragoza. fresh from representing the Philippines at the 1968 Miss Universe Pageant in Miami, toured the United Nations yesterday. The raven-haired 19-year-old art student was accompanied by her mother, Manila interior decorator Pila De Zaragoza, and her aunt Gloria287 words
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Article168 1968-07-18 6 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) The House republican Task Force says that despite a substantial increase in Justice Department employees and expenditures since 1960. crime has been rising even faster. “Something is drastica Iy wrong with the policies, means and methods being used In the Federal ant crime fight,”168 words
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Article39 1968-07-18 6 ACCRA. Wed. (Reuter* The Ghana government ha 3 signed an agreement with Associated Consulting Engineers Limited of Pakistan to manage and operate the state sugar factory at Komenda in Western Ghana, it was announced here today39 words
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Article75 1968-07-18 6 CARACAS, Venezuela, Wed. (UPI) Venezuela yesterday rejected Guyana claims it violated international in clal min* sovereignty over the waters off the 53,000 square mile area claimed by both countries. A communique labelled the Guyanese complaint as “juridically absurd” and rebuked Guyana’s Prime Minister Mr. Forbes Burnham for75 words
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Article171 1968-07-18 7 Turning wine into water UPPSALA, Sweden, Wed. (Reuter) There was sharp criticism among some delegates to the World Council of Churches here today over a report which some felt failed specifically to condemn pre-maritai sex. The report was compiled for the council by a large171 words
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85 1968-07-18 7 NEW DELHI. Wed. (Reuter) Half-a-million Indians have been left homeless by devastating monsoon floods, now waning, which have killed 90 people and left a trail of destruction across six states. Thousands of ramshackle houses and huts collapsed in Rajasthan, West Bengal and Kerala, the worst85 words
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Article88 1968-07-18 7 BIRMINGHAM. England. Wed. (Reuter) Leaders of this city, Britain’s second largest, today demanded that the flow of coloured migrants be restricted. The Conservative Partydominated City Council called for a cut in immigration despite opposition from Labour Party members. The council endorsed a controversial report from88 words
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Article99 1968-07-18 7 DENVER. Wed. (UPI) Colorado health officials said test have revealed that 11 dead squirrels found in Denver all showed positive signs of the bubonic plague. State and city officials launched an intensive study last Monday after a six-year-old Denver girl came down with the disease.99 words
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Article360 1968-07-18 7 After blasts at French N-tests.... PARIS, Wed. (UPI). Japanese Foreign Minister Takeo Miki arrived by train last night on an embarrassingly timed visit to promote Franco-Japanese co-operation. Mr. Miki was welcomed by the French director of protocol, Mr. Bernard Durand, by the French360 words
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Article81 1968-07-18 7 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) James Earl Ray has abandoned his legal fight against extradition from Britain. The British lawyer for the accused assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. said Ray probably would be sent to the United States tomorrow or Friday. Attorney Michael Eugene81 words
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Article47 1968-07-18 7 MEXICO CITY. Wed. (CPI) Mexico’s experiences in the field of social security can be aDolied in India since conditions in both countries are similar. Dr. Purshottan Diesh. Indian Public Health Minister, said yesterday. During his stay in Mexico. Mr. Diesh will visit clinic* ami hrwnihU47 words
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407 1968-07-18 7 MANILA, Wed. (UPI). The Philippine version of "Murder, Inc./' sells pre-arranged death for 1,000 pesos (US$25O.) to 200,000 pesos (US$5O,OOO) per body, according to a report submitted to the Philippines Congress yesterday. The report was based on findings by special teams assigned by407 words
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Article, Illustration119 1968-07-18 7 CHEDDAR GORGE. Somerset: A road Is washed away at Britain’s famed beauty spot, Cheddar Gorge, following the raging floods that swept through the West of England last week. The flood waters dislodged many large rocks from the cliffs. At least seven persons were known dead– CPI photo. - 119 words
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Article95 1968-07-18 7 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) I.a hour Member Jack Ashley did not hear the cheers in the crowded House of Commons yesterday after his first speech there since becoming deaf. But he could lip-read the congratulations of fellow parliamentarians, including those of Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Mr.95 words
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337 1968-07-18 7 CAIRO, Wed. (UPI). Egyptian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Riad last night quashed hopes that the Suex Canal might be reopened in the near future for international traffic. Mr. Riad was asked on Cairo television about reports of a new Middle East peace plan337 words
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Article43 1968-07-18 7 TOKYO. Wed. (Reuter) Student and trade union demonstrators tried to block an ammunition train today by holding a sit-down demonstration on the railway tracks in southern Japan. The demonstrators were protesting against the transportation by train of ammunition for U.S. Forces43 words
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Article322 1968-07-18 7 BRUSSELS. Wed. (UPIJ The Common Market's Executive Commission yesterday presented a sixpoint “mutual aid” programme which it will propose that nations adopt to help France over its current economic problems. The programme was discussed by commission president Jean Rey (Belgium) and permanent representatives of the six-member322 words
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Article59 1968-07-18 7 TOKYO, Wed. (CPI) Celebrations were held in China yesterday to commemorate the second anniversary ot Chairman Mao TseTung’s swim across the Yangstxe River at the age of 12. Radio Peking said. The broadcast said that labourers, farmers, soldiers, Red Guards gathered at rivers, lakes and seashores and59 words
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Article57 1968-07-18 7 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI)’ Eight young farmers yesterday escaped from Communist China by swimming. Police said the eight, aged 17 to 23. swam across Mirs Bay in the dark and landed in Ping Chau Island. The eight were from Tal Ping commune near the Chinese shoreline of Mirs57 words
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Article737 1968-07-18 8 MANY Asians suffer from the delusion that so long as they have degrees conferred by any kind of university, they have acquired a university education that lends them academic prestige. This in fact is not so. There are small universities in some countries which are notorious diploma mills737 words
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Article810 1968-07-18 8 AFTER resuming session on 10th July 1968. the Singapore Parliament has Been attracting the unprecedented attention of the whole populace of Singapore. This greatly differs from what it was before; for previously. when the Parliament was in session, outside of newsmen, practically nobody would pay any attent810 words
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334 1968-07-18 8 rpHE J oh ore Pardons Board had handed down its final decision and 11 unfortunate misguided youths are being prepared for their last walk to the gallows. 1 have said it before and I repeat that loyalty to the nation is not an in-bom334 words
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487 1968-07-18 8 HPHE public will note that attacking the N.T.U.C. has become a habit with some of your letter writers, who significantly hide themselves behind pseudonyms. Your correspondent, “Khee Sen”, calls very bravely on union committees to call general meetings of protest and generally to go on487 words
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Article185 1968-07-18 8 It is obvious the U.S. forces are doing badly in Vietnam to account for the Khe Sanh withdrawal “for strategic reasons”. Although the final casualty figures there are not yet known, newspaper, radio and television reports seem to gloss over the defeat. Isn’t it strange that after185 words
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281 1968-07-18 8 THE Minister of Information and Broadcasting seems to have been carried away with the idea that he has successfully completed a difficult project by the dubbing of The Samurai in the National Language. Honestly did he actually feel that it is such a formidable task?281 words
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Article282 1968-07-18 8 THE grouse that Singapore does not have an opposition in Parliament cropped up again in the forum on “The Future of Parliamentary Democracy in Singapore” held at Changi recently. It was a rehashing cf an old political theme. Why the people of Singapore don’t worry282 words
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Article, Illustration308 1968-07-18 8 Merry B. Rothblatt - By Merry B. Rothblatt (Author* "Handbook of Evldaocs For Criminal Trials") JUDY went to Barton's Department Store on her lunch hour was detained and held by store detectives. Judy sued Barton’s store for damages. “The detectives found that 1 had bought merchandise a month before. They said308 words
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Article, Illustration329 1968-07-18 8 Tan Lian Ann; National Master - By Tan Lian Ann National Master THE Singapore Chess Federation invited Badilies Glicerio from the Philippines to coach the Singapore Olympics Team as well as some outstanding junior players like, Arthur Lee, Robert Yap and Ismail Patail. Badilies. 47, won the 1952 Philippines Open Championship and qualified for the329 words
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Advertisement21 1968-07-18 8 LETTER WRITERS MUST GIVE THEIR NAMES AND ADDRESSES IN GOOD FAITH.I LETTERS WITHOUT NAMES AND ADDRESSES WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED. I21 words
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187 1968-07-18 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. Air-India’s European and other non-Indian Receptionists abroad are now changing over to a new uniform designed by Jacques Esterel, the well-known Parisian couturier. The new Air-lndia uniform is elegant and functional. Fashion, good taste and comfort dictated the choice of materials and187 words
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Article180 1968-07-18 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Prices finished lower in active trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. Trading was active. The United Press International stock market indicator showed a loss of 0.35 per cent on 1,518 issues across the tape, with declined outpacing advances by180 words
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Article90 1968-07-18 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Association of Accredited Advertising Agents will hold a post congress review of the recent 6th Asian Advertising Congress at the Cultural Centre on 23rd July at 6.00 p.m. The review will enable those connected with advertising but were not a delegate to the90 words
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Article77 1968-07-18 9 SINGAPORE, Wed—The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants. New York: Buying T.T. 32-13/16; Airmail O.D. 3215/16; 90 d st. 33-1/2 credit bills; 33-11/16 trade billsCanada: Buying T.T. 351/4; Airmail O.D. 35-3/8 90 d/st. 36-1/8 credits bills; 36-1/4 trade bills.77 words
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Article30 1968-07-18 9 JAKARTA. Wed. (UPI) Indonesian exports for the first half of 1968 totalled $201.7 million the Trade Ministry announced yesterday. The export target for this year is $550 million.30 words
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Article15 1968-07-18 9 SINGAPORE, Wed—The tin price for today was $555.25 per picul, down 12} cents.15 words
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Article, Illustration208 1968-07-18 9 New General Manager for C. Itoh Co. SINGAPORE, Wed. C. Itoh Co., Ltd. has announced the appointment of Mr. S. Kajiwara as General Manager of their offices in Singapore and Malaysia to succeed Mr. H. Miyake who has returned to Japan for a new assignment as Manager of Textile Planning208 words
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Article, Illustration283 1968-07-18 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. 'The Urban Renewal Development Department of the Singapore Government recently handed over tkvo-and-a-half acres of the city’s “heartland” to the People’s Park Development Limited for the construction of the largest shopping centre in the Republic under one283 words
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Article251 1968-07-18 9 Rubber up cent SINGAPORE. Wed. August first grade rubber f.cib. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Today at 53-5/8 cents per !b.. up half a cent from previous close. The tone was steady quiet. The market again ruled jinactive for most of the morning. Prices were unchanged251 words
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Article57 1968-07-18 9 BRISBANE. Queensland. Wed. (UPI) A brarteh of Mitsubishi (Australia') Ltd will open here this month. The Managing Director. A. Miura, made the announcement yesterday. Mr. Ryohei Matsijmura will be the Brisbane representative. he said. Mr. Matsumura has; been with Mitsubishi for 18 |years. From 1956 to57 words
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Article124 1968-07-18 9 GENEVA, Wed. (Reuter) The United Nations Sugar Conference which broke down at the end of May. will meet again on September 23 following progress on outstanding issues among the 10 main exporting countries. Unctad Secretary-General Mr. Raul Prebisch. who led the consultations, said there124 words
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Article55 1968-07-18 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged across the board. There were no sales. Sept. 20.65 bid. 21.15 asked. Nov- 20.55 bid, 21.05 asked. Jan. 20.45 bid. 20.95 asked. March 20.45 bid, 20.95 asked. May 20.45 bid. 20.95 asked. July 20-45 bid, 20.95 asked The No.55 words
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1529 1968-07-18 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. It was like a ‘bear’ market today on the Stock Exchange and observers said that the industrial market was due for a fall after the recent inflated prices which was anticipated and they expected the easier conditions to continue for the next1,529 words
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Article79 1968-07-18 9 LONDON. Wed (UPI) Rubber market closed dull and uncertain No. 1 RSS spot 18-5/16 19-3/16. SETTLEMENT HOUSE Aug. 19-1/16 19-1/8 Sept. 19-1 8 19-1/4 Oct/Dec. 19-3/16 19-5/16 Jan./March 19-1/4 19-3/8 April/June 19-5/16 19-7/ 16 July'Sept. 19-7/16 19-9/ 16 Oct./Dec. 19-9/16 19-3/4 Jan./March 19-11/16 19-7 /8 April/June 19-3/479 words
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Article378 1968-07-18 9 SINGAPORE Stock Exchange sold and oiler prices officially Listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS Arms 2.78 Ben Co. XBl 3.18 Borneo 2.17 C. Sugar 4.52 Chemical Co 1.79 1.82 Cold storage XI) 4.86 E. 'melting 7.15 7.30 E..VI 2.40 Esso Ords 3 00 Eitzpatrlck* 2.25 F. A378 words
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Article47 1968-07-18 9 Managers* frlwi) IlrM Malayan XI) 2.76 second Malayan XI) 1.99 Third Mala' an 1.30 Inc Commerce Industry 1 01 1.10 The savins fund 1.16 1.25 HN H'kong .93 .98* Second H'Knng 66 ;u* Malaysian Investment Fund 1.25 1 35 Sterling C'modlty 5/9 <* Hong Kong Currency)47 words
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Article98 1968-07-18 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are:Buyer seller Coconut Oil (FOB.) Bulk Coconut Oil 54.00 <1 OB.) Drums 56.50 Loose Copra Mixed July 30 00(N) Muntok White Pepper (E.O.B.) 96% NEW. 110.00 Saranak White Pepper (FOB.) 96% N.I.W. 107-50 Sarawak Special Black Pepper98 words
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202 1968-07-18 9 LONDON, Wed. (UPI) Tobacco stocks took centre stage in the Stock Market yesterday while industrial stocks generally turned in a mixed performance. The prospect of a takeover battle between two U.S. cigarette firms for the control of Gallagher Ltd. plus news of higher202 words
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Article31 1968-07-18 9 NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI) Tuesday’s volume was 13, 380.000 shares of a total 1.534 issues traded, 523 were higher and 806 lower. American Exchange volume amounted to 16,420,000.31 words
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Article136 1968-07-18 9 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Industrials closed firmer, though leaders often eased slightly. Gallaher steadied at 32/ 4-1/2, after reaching 34/9 at one time on the American Tobacco bid, other tobaccos were off the top after the initial rise in response to IMP’S price rise. Dunlop, Beecham and Unilever136 words
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Article29 1968-07-18 9 NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI) Dow Jones closing averages: 30 industrials ***** 20 rails 261.66 15 utilities 135.17 65 stocks 331.45 40 bonds 75.98 Commodity index 136.7529 words
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Article183 1968-07-18 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 Tarantel 3/4 Glenogle 5 Aeneas 6/7 Angara 8/9 Jozef Conrad 10/11 Benstac 13/14 Lorie Lloyd 15/16 Kamogawa Maru 18 Capraia 21/22 Rajah Brooke 25/26 Misaki Maru 27/28 Hakubasan Maru 31/32 Alexandr Blok183 words
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Miscellaneous1315 1968-07-18 10 m TV and Radio TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL S KOALA LUMPUR and Pulan Pina nr. 6 Ipoh and Melaka: 3 A 10 Johore Bahru; Taipinr. 7 Bato Pahat: 9 Cloant P.M. 5.45 Opening Annct Prog. Summary; 550 News Outlines in the National Language: 5.55 National Songs; 6.00 News in Tamil;1,315 words
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Article, Illustration378 1968-07-18 12 ONE DAY Henry. James. David and myself became Interested in King Solomon’s Mines. We wanted to search for it because we had found a map accidentally. This map would lead us to a mountain cave where the Solomon’s Mine had been kept for about two thousand378 words
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Article, Illustration221 1968-07-18 12 ONE day. my uncle decided to go on a fishing trip. He was a captain of a ship and I went with him and his crew. We took our food, drinks and fishing nets. The ship sailed from Pasir Panjang. The ship entered the open221 words
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Article, Illustration435 1968-07-18 12 I go to school by car. But since my car was under re--1 v pair, I had to go to school by bus for three days. On the third day, on my way back home, I got down from the bus and headed towards my435 words
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Article, Illustration241 1968-07-18 12 It was just after mid-day. and the weather was hot and dry. The sky was cloudless and blue. There was a gentle breeze. I picked up a book and read a dozen pages. Then, when I was or the point of dozing off. I was shaken by241 words
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Article, Illustration344 1968-07-18 12 ONE DAY while I was walking on the road, two men suddenly caught me and tied my hands and legs with ropes. Then they carried me into a car. When I got into the car. the man put some pieces of cloth into my mouth. I was344 words
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Article, Illustration229 1968-07-18 12 LAST Sunday, my family and I went on a trip by boat around the islands of Southern Singapore. We reached Keppel Harbour early in the morning. My father hired the boat “CheeHock,” and we boarded it. At first, the boat started with a229 words
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Article, Illustration317 1968-07-18 12 LAST SATURDAY night I decided to visit my uncle. My uncle and his four friends wanted to go boating the next day. I wanted to go too but my father did not allow me. Later after much persuasion he agreed because my uncle promised to take317 words
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Article, Illustration190 1968-07-18 12 IT was a fine day and I got up to discover that I was very late for school. Without delay, I went to the bathroom. Suddenly. I stepped on a banana skin and fell to the ground I got up again. I put on my school uniform190 words
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Article, Illustration320 1968-07-18 12 TO many of us, Geography is a hull subject. We are inclined to feel that its study cannot possibly do us any good. So why bother to make a study of it. you may ask. It js the total lack of understanding of the whole purpose320 words
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Article, Illustration176 1968-07-18 12 A HOBBY is anything that a person takes up to kill time. There are many hobbies a person can take up and each individual has a different hobby. My favourite hobby is reading. I like to read because I never get tired of books and moreover it176 words
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Article, Illustration201 1968-07-18 12 I AM a hawker by occupation. I sell fried mee. My life as a hawker is very miserable because my business has not been good. Each morning, I wake up early to prepare myself for the day’s work. I push my cart to a place201 words
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Advertisement183 1968-07-18 12 NEW ESSAY CONTEST: RULES TO OBSERVE THE EASTERN SUN’S new essay writing contest for boys and girls of 14 and under appears in this page every Thursday. One of the objects of this contest is to encourage young boys and girls to express themselves properly. And what better wav t<»183 words
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Miscellaneous332 1968-07-18 13 ga L» axyß2 Today S Shows! S. Shashi Kapoor Sharmlla "Aamne Saamne” (Neighheem Eaatmancolor English A Malay Subs NEXT CHANGE! AMOK TOK N APING" MW SSIIAW ORGANIPST’^M D O Phone ***** NOW SHOWING! 11 a m. 1.45, 4.00. 8.50 A 8.15 p m Lloyd Bridges. Andrew Keir ATTACK ON THE332 words
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Miscellaneous321 1968-07-18 13 ORCHARDI PALACE ***** I *****6 OPENS TODAY! 1.3§. 4.H0. It 1.00. 5.30. 0.30 9.13 pm. II 0.43 St 9 30 pm. “THE GREAT DIAMOND ROBBERY” Richard Harrison. Color. Scope *****3 2nd Week! It. 1.30. «00 6.30, 0.30 (No Free Lilt' CASH BOOKINGS ONLY! BUTT ABLE FOR ADULTS ONLY! “The Right321 words
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Article550 1968-07-18 14 R.D. SELVA - Weightlifters and shooters get OCM’s nod By R.D. SELVA KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Olympic Council of Malaysia selectors today gave the "Greenlight" for two weightlifters and two shooters for the Mexico City Olympic Games in October. Decision on hockey, cycling and athletic* have been deferred until further data550 words
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Article121 1968-07-18 14 ALOR STAR. Wed. One hundred and fifty athletes will compete in the two-day Kedah Amateur Athletic Association annual championships at the Darulaman Stadium here tomorrow and Friday. A few State records are expected to be re-written. Wan Hamid will try to improve on his121 words
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829 1968-07-18 14 SINGAPORE, Wed. Preparotions are in full swing for the(Singapore National bowling chompionships to be held at Jackie s Bowl, Orchard Road from Aug. 12 to 18. Eight countries have been invited to send bowlers to the championships out of which live have already829 words
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Article, Illustration84 1968-07-18 14 Willi Jaschek was No. 1 gymnast at the Federal Republic of Germany’s qualifying contests for gymnasts for the Olympic Games in Mexico. The German champion (pictured vaulting the horse), of Heusenstamm Gymnastic and Sports Club, had a clear win in the first two qualifying events with 225.55 points,84 words
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420 1968-07-18 14 Mt'AR, W'ed. Old records fell like nine pins In the 18th annual inter-regional athletic championship of the Johore State Athletic and Welfare Association on the Muar Hitfh School Ground here recently. Out of the 13 new records, eight were set in a track420 words
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297 1968-07-18 14 SINGAPORE Wed St. Joseph's Institution will be on a “title or bust” mission when they meet defending champions St. John's Comprehensive School in the inter-school secondary soccer final replay at Jalan Besar Stadium tomorrow. Kick-off at 515 p.m. In the first round of297 words
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Article, Illustration289 1968-07-18 15 ALOR STAR. Wed. Ng Joo Pong of Selangor won the Gold Leaf challenge trophy as the best rider in the four stages of the North Malayan 390mile road race and was declared joint-winner with A. S Fadzil of Kedah for the Capotan Cup as289 words
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386 1968-07-18 15 ALOR STAR. Wed—Tht two-day Kedah Combined Secondary Schools ninth athletic meet concluded at the Darulaman Stadium .Cover the weekend with North Zone Two emerging unofficial overall champions bv sweeping most of the events. North Zone Two won 15 out of 13 relay386 words
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66 1968-07-18 15 BAASTAD. (Sweden) Wed. (UPI) Martin Mulligan. the Italian-based Australian, won the men’s singles title at the Swedish Tennis Championships for the second year running. Mulligan beat lon Tiriac of Romania 8-6. 6-4. 6-4 In the finals at the Baastad centre court. Tiriac could not repeat66 words
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Article44 1968-07-18 15 ALOR STAR. Wed —Hoe Kie Wan became the new men’s badminton singles champion at the conclusion of the two-day Kedah championships at the Guru Hall here. He beat Abdul Kadir easily in straight sets of 15-9, 15-4 in 34 minutes.44 words
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Article, Illustration305 1968-07-18 15 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Karting Club of Singapore have decided to call off the holding of the sth Singapore Kart Prix this year. Mr. Steven Kam. chairman of the KCS said the Committee decided to call off this year's Kart Prix lndeflnitelv due to the305 words
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269 1968-07-18 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. For the first time, three Malaysian students will be taking part in the Fourth Asian students international badminton championships to be held in Tokyo next month, the Minister of Education, Enche Mohammad Khlr Johari. said here today. He was speaking269 words
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134 1968-07-18 15 IPOH, Wed. The Perak Chinese Amateur Dramatic Association which launched itself into sporting activitives two years ago celebrated its success in table tennis with a dinner at its premises here. The P.C.A.D.A. won the State championship in table tennis for men for the134 words
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Article256 1968-07-18 15 WINDSOR LAD - SHE HAS IMPROVED SINCE HER LAST START By WINDSOR LAD T>ENANG, Wed. Santa Rita, with Jockey Les Coles astride, did a smashing gallop on a good track this morning when she breezed over 3f in 37-4, 5, striding out smoothly all the way. This six-year-old Ping Chmg256 words
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154 1968-07-18 15 KUANTAN. Wed. The 4th Malaysian Infantry Brigade will hold its rifle meeting at Batu Lima Camp, Mentakab from tomorrow to Saturday. Ten teams from major and minor units under the Brigade will take part in the three-day meet. This is the first154 words
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584 1968-07-18 15 SINGAPORE Wed. Sir Walter and Travel Court. two last start winners, have been promoted to the top class, states the Malayan Racing Association today. Other classifications: From class 3 to class 2: Balcrest. Replace. Camaro, Layhimtat. Radiant Star, Master Pride. Resourceful. From584 words
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977 1968-07-18 15 (Batu Gantong Cup) Horses Class 3< Div. 1—Abt. 8 Vi Furs. 242 Always There 4y 900 V. Stable Spencer 641 Balholmrn Prince 4y 900 Mr. L.K Ng 472 Sirwin 5v 813 Pisces Stable 00 Cum Dividend 3y 809 Victory Stable Allan 527 Shillelagh Bov977 words
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Miscellaneous56 1968-07-18 15 EmpText Penang: 652 a.m. (6.7 ft.), 6.06 p.m. (6.1 ft.). Port Swettenham: 10.46 a.m. (13.5 ft.), 11.00 p.m. (11.6 ft.). Port Dirkson: 12.00 a.m. (7.2 ft.). Singapore: 4.19 a.m. (6.7 ft.), 4.45 p.m. (7.1 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 3.45 a m. (5.7 ft.), 3.21 p.m. (6.9 ft.). Kuantan: 3.18 a.m. .(5.956 words
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