Eastern Sun, 26 July 1968
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Title Section24 1968-07-26 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION fa Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 715 Friday, 26 July 1968. fa MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents24 words
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306 1968-07-26 1 MANILA. Thurs. (UPI) The Philippine Constabulary chief today issued an alert to the Navy and Constabulary Commands in the south following the reported sighting of nine Malaysian Navy boats nine miles from a chain of small island close to Sabah. Brig. Gen. Vicente Raval said306 words
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Article, Illustration728 1968-07-26 1 BEN D’CUNHA - Tunku (back in K.L.) to call crucial Cabinet meeting soon By BEN D’CUNHA XT If ALA LUMPUR, Thurs.-If the Philippines wanted to pursue the Sabah claim further they would in future be referred to the British. As far as Malaysia was concerned, the Prime Minister, Tunku728 words
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165 1968-07-26 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The legal adviser to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr R Ramani. today urged Malaysian leader “n«t to bend any further to Filipino sentiments’’ on the Sabah claim. Mr. Ramani was addressing a packed hall of undergraduates at a165 words
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Article, Illustration131 1968-07-26 1 TAKE a look at exclusive Eastern Sun pix by Mok Voon. You might think it’s just a stroll through the woods, so why the excitement? Well, in truth, it was a serious business. The scene was the blukar off the Federal Highway near the131 words
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442 1968-07-26 1 MANILA' Thurs. (Reuter) Leading members of 1*1 the ruling Nacionalista Party have urged constraint in Filipino policy over the c urrent between Malaysia and the Philippines on the Sabah issue. Meanwhile the Government was adopting a wait-and-see attitude and informed sources said President Ferdinand Marcos442 words
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246 1968-07-26 1 JAKARTA, Thurs. (Reuter) The Filinino claim to Sabah has aroused little sympathy in Indonesia, but evoked widespread concern about the future of regional co-operation in South-east Asia. Impatience with Manila s claim, sometimes voiced by Indonesian officials, is tempered by the fear that the issue246 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous16 1968-07-26 1 LADIES DAY K 5^ coTIES *u<S/ftl|E CL Ufi [X3PH *L2£ ’’That Molly Flighty—never misses a trick!”16 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration73 1968-07-26 2 A Council of Religious Heads in Kuala Lumpur was convened on Wednesday. The Minister of Education. Enche Mohamed Khir Johnri. (right), who l| also the president of the Malaysian Inter-religious Organisation is seen addressing the 50 heads of various religious faiths before convention. In the centre is the Public Trustee.73 words
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451 1968-07-26 2 SINGAPORE, Thurs. A verse competition, T “Singapore Our Country,” organised by the Department of Broadcasting in four languages in connection with the National Day week celebrations, was held recently. A panel of judges for each stream chose the winning entries for their content,451 words
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Article85 1968-07-26 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 Malaysia artists 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Samat Art Gallery (AIA Building): Exhibition of the art by Lee Joo Far 9 a.m.85 words
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Article38 1968-07-26 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs—Mr. Chan Chee Seng, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Social Affairs, will officiate at the opening of the 1968 Autumn Trade Fair and Carnival at Great World Amusement Park on Saturday at 7 p.m.38 words
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Article178 1968-07-26 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Bumiputra businessmen were told today to work with great resolution if they want to succeed in commerce. This was stated by the leader of the visiting Soviet trade delegation. Mr. Sergei Arkadyevich Mkrtumov, when the delegation met Malay businessmen at a lunch given178 words
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135 1968-07-26 2 Smuggling: Foreigners masterminding racket Harun KUALA LUMPUR, Thure. A large and well organised syndicate based in a foreign country is running a smuggling racket in the country. Disclosing this to Radio Malaysia here ioday. the Director of the Anti-Corrup-tion Agency. Enche Harun bin Dato Hashim said smuggling in the country135 words
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237 1968-07-26 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Executive Council of the Amalgamated Union of Employees In Government Clerical and Allied Services will meet next week to decide whether It should issue directives to branch secretaries calling on them to report any Incidence of corruption in their237 words
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Article58 1968-07-26 2 IPOH. Thurs. Two persons were detained by the Police at Lubok Kubong last night following a fight, which resulted tn the death of Hashim bin Tahir. 33. Hashim was clubbed on the head with a stick by two persons. He fell down unconscious and later58 words
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373 1968-07-26 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs A rally by more than 6.000 youths from all over Malaysia at the Merdeka Stadium here will be the highlight of National Yo»th Day on July 31. At the rally, the Yang dl-Pertuan Agong will be presented 'with a pledge373 words
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Article, Illustration246 1968-07-26 2 MAUREEN LEE - BY MAUREEN LEE KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Youth leaders of today will be leaders of nations tomorrow, said Young Christian Worker from Japan. Miss Maria Lucia isnimaru, nere loaav. “And they will have to be Interested in politics and what is happening in the246 words
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182 1968-07-26 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Keeper of the Rulers Seal. Tan Sri Ahmad bin Haji Husln. said today the Conference of Rulers had bo power to consider any appeal for pardon. He made this clear In a statement issued after182 words
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Article45 1968-07-26 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The Coroner. Mr. S. Rajendran, today recorded an open verdict at the end of the inquiry into the death of Bala Krishnan 19, a lorry-atten-dant. who was killed when he fell from a lorrv at Bukit Panjang on April 8 this year.45 words
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228 1968-07-26 2 Jamal Ali - By Jamal Ali PETALING JAYA. Thurs. The “freshies” of MARA Institute of Technology were told today to practise the spirit of “Jayadirl” and to strive for progress. The call was made by the Deputy to the Chairman of MARA. Dato Haji Mustapha bln Haji Abdul228 words
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150 1968-07-26 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs: Hearing of a petition for an interlocutory injunction to stay the execution of the 11 youths condemned to death for consorting with Indonesians during confrontation will now be held in the Johore High Court on Aug. 5. Mr. Sim150 words
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355 1968-07-26 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The future increase in traffic cannot be accommodated without considerable re-organisation of the city and the building of a large number of modern motor roads. This is the opinion of Mr. Milton Tan, Chairman of the National Bafety First Council in355 words
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Article77 1968-07-26 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Assistant Coroner. Mr. Chandra Mohan, today recorded a suicide verdict at the end of the inquiry into the death of a 68-year-old cancer patient who was found hanging in a toilet at Ward 14-B, General Hospital. Chia Yoke, the deceased, was found missing when he77 words
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Article68 1968-07-26 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A 18-year-old motor cyclist who was Involved in a road accident on Tuesday at the junction of Kampong Bahru and Mount Faber died at the General Hospital yesterday. The motor cyclist, Koh Su Pang who was not wearing a crash helmet, received serious head injuries.68 words
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Article70 1968-07-26 3 MALACCA. Thurs.— The 20 rural Councillors of Melaka Tengah want their monthly allowance of $7O to be increased to $lOO. They felt their allowance should be increased because the Council’s financial position had improved. A Councillor said during a meeting earlier this week their allowance was70 words
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Article28 1968-07-26 3 IPOH. Thurs. The visiting Indonesian cultural team will perform at the Cultural Hall at Connolly Road instead of St. John Ambulance Association Hall on Sunday.28 words
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184 1968-07-26 3 SINGAPORE. Thirs. —The crime rate In the major cities of the United States were high due to the influx of people from the rural areas, Professor Jerome Hall, from the Indiana University Law School said today. He pointed out that these unskilled and184 words
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Article, Illustration151 1968-07-26 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Among the many members who turned up for the Danish cooking demonstration held at the Singapore Swimming Club recently were these youngsters in bathing suits seen sampling the food with the grown-ups. While the two Danish food specialists. Miss Jytte Nipper (right) and Miss Lisbeth151 words
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133 1968-07-26 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysia will take part in the Asean exhibition in Jakarta beginning Aug. 6. a spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today. The two-week exhibition will coincide with the Asean Ministerial meeting. The spokesman said: “The exhibition133 words
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Article, Illustration51 1968-07-26 3 THE Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak (centre) briefing Mentri Besars and Chief Ministers from all States in Malaysia on the “Jayadiri” campaign which was launched by the Central Government. The meeting was held in the National Development Operations Room. Kuala Lumpur and lasted over an51 words
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Article40 1968-07-26 3 BATU PAHAT. Thurs Syed Esa bin Alwee has been elected chairman of the Batu Pahat High School Old Boys Association Other officials: ViceChairman Enche Yusof bln Abdul Rahman; Secretary Mr. Tan Tik Sing: treasurer Mr. Pek Teck Soon.40 words
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Article47 1968-07-26 3 9 am.: Methodist Girls’ Schools graduation day. Mount Sophia. 4.30 p.m.: Opening of flower and driftwood exhibition, Singapore Conference Hall. Shenton Way. 7.30 p.m.; A talk on “Freedom of Conscience” by Venerable Ananda Mangala. New Lecture Theatre No 2, University of Singapore, Bukit Timah Road.47 words
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207 1968-07-26 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Singapore musicians can apply to take part in the 1969 Leeds International Pianoforte Competition, details of which are already It will be open to professional pianists of all nationalities bom on or after Sept. 1 1939. The competition will be held207 words
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129 1968-07-26 3 PENANG. Thurs. Two trained teachers will be posted to the Penang Spastic Centre in Green Lane to take charge of the education of the children of school going age. This is in response to an appeal from the Spastic Children’s Association Penang. to the129 words
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Article93 1968-07-26 3 IPOH, Thurs. A car, reported stolen here last year, was recovered in Penang minus its battery, two spot lights and lour wheel caps. It belonged to Hor Leong Law of Horley Street here Meanwhile, two motor cycles were stolen here during the past 2493 words
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179 1968-07-26 3 PENANG. Thurs. Fifty youth organisations will be taking part in a rally at the City Stadium on July 31. which has been declared “Harl Bella Negara” National Youth Day in \i olavQifl The Governor of Penang, Tun Syed Sheh Shahabbudin. will review the179 words
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Article73 1968-07-26 3 SINGAPORE Thurs. The Shama Bird Singing contest for the Enche Othman Wok Challenge Cup will be held on Aug. 4 at the Pasir Panjang Park. The Merbok contest will be held at the National Youth Training Centre, South Bouna Vista Road on Aug 11. Both73 words
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Article38 1968-07-26 3 PENANG. Thurs. Two stills and 250 gallons of intoxicating liquor, on which duty amounted to $1,500 has not been paid, were seized bv a Customs party in Bukit Mertajam this morning. Two men have been arrested.38 words
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Article28 1968-07-26 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A 64-year-old man. Law Sheh Kow, was found hanging In his room at Sago Lane, this morning Police do not suspect any foul play.28 words
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Article321 1968-07-26 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The government has declared July 31, Youth Day. The Minister of Culture Youth and Sports, Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, launching the week here yesterday said July 31, was chosen as the Youth Day because it was on this day that321 words
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Article21 1968-07-26 3 IPOH, Thurs. —G. Retnam. 30, was killed in a road accident at the Ipoh Butterworth Trunk Road here yesterday.21 words
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165 1968-07-26 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Minister of Education, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari, yesterday urged Malaysians to be respectful and tole-cnt of each other’s religion. Enche Khir. who is the President of the Malaysia Inter-Religious Organisation, (MIRO) told 50 leaders and representatives of various religious faiths that165 words
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1712 1968-07-26 4 K. G. THARAN - By K. G. THARAN JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. The Sec-retary-General of the Labour Party of Malaya, Mr. Tan Kai Hee, who is now under political detention said here today that he discovered "something fishy and suspicious" about the financial1,712 words
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Article, Illustration95 1968-07-26 4 The MARA Institute of Technology for the first time, held a work-camp for 1,000 "freshies” yesterday to replace its orientation ceremony. During the two-day work camp, the students will work together with the villagers of Kampong Janda Baik in the Federal Land Development Authority scheme near Bentong, to build roads,95 words
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618 1968-07-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs The proposed Bill to amend the Employees’ Provident Fund Ordinance to allow a contributor to withdraw one-third of his credit with the EPF when he reaches 50 is to enable him to prepare for their ultimate retirement in any way he618 words
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Article29 1968-07-26 4 BATU PAHAT. Thurs. The annual delegates’ conference of the Mersing UMNO branch will be held at the Diamond Jubilee Hall on Aug. 2 at 9.30 a m29 words
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218 1968-07-26 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. The Minister of Education. Enche Mohamed Khir Joharl. today listed three qualities he wanted in teachers. He said the teachers must: FIRSTLY. in a democracy promote the belief of the worth of the individual. He should not, therefore, by word218 words
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290 1968-07-26 4 ALOR STAR. Thurs. The Federal Agricultural and Marketing Authority expects to take over tho issue of licences to purchase padi in Kedah next year. When this Is realised. FAMA will give padi purchasing licences to as many co-operative rlcemllling societies in the290 words
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236 1968-07-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The National Electricity Board Employees’ Union which said it called off its proposed strike on the eve of Hari Raya at the beginning of the year in the interests of the country now wants to know what has happened to the236 words
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311 1968-07-26 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. —lndustrial relations policy in Malaysia seemed to be following the right lines, sir George Oehlers. President of the Industrial Court ol Malaysia, said in Edinburgh yesterday, following discussions in Scotland during a world tour. Accompanied by the Court Secretary, Mr.311 words
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Article, Illustration985 1968-07-26 10 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Minister for Culture, Mr. Jek Yeun O Thong, tonight dispelled allegations by anti-national elements that the Government was "selling out" the interests of the workers. He dispelled these allegations when he spoke at the varitey show organised by the Bank Employees' Union one985 words
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Article, Illustration421 1968-07-26 10 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Royal Navy announced today that the Flag Officer Second-in-Command Far East Fleet, Rear Admiral Edward Beckwith Ashmore CB, DSC, has been promoted to Vice-Admiral. At the moment Vice-Admiral Ashmore is in his Flag-ship, the guided missile destroyer H.M.S. FIFE exercising with other ships of421 words
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Article97 1968-07-26 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The Member of Parliament for Serangoon Gardens. Mr. L.P. Rodrigo, has submitted two questions for oral answer at the next sitting of Parliament on July 31. Mr. Rodrigo wiU ask the Minister for Education, Mr. Ong Pang Boon: If the Educational Advisory Council has been97 words
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Article79 1968-07-26 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A student from the Sang Nila Utama Secondary School. Miss Roseminah bte Rosly won the essay competition. “The role played by the youths towards nation-building” for secondary level organised by the Radio Singapura (Malay Section) recently. Master Sulaiman bin Keling from the Kakl Bukit Primary79 words
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839 1968-07-26 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The new Employment Bill will look after the long-term interest of the workers in three ways, the Minister for Culture, Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, declared tonight. Speaking at a variety show organised by the Bank Employees’ Union, he said839 words
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Article40 1968-07-26 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. From tomorrow fhe existing 25 per cent ad valorem import duty on safety razor blades under tariff code *****3 has been increased by an additional specific duty of two cents per blade, the Government announced today.40 words
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Article92 1968-07-26 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The Department of Extramural Studies of the University of Singapore has organised a new course entitled. “Say It in English” commencing on Aug. 5. The course, consisting of 20 lectures, is presented by Mr. P.K. Hernon and Mr. R. 8.1. Pates. It is designed92 words
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413 1968-07-26 10 IPOH. Thurs. It Is imperative that the Government work closely with the national medical associations in formulating health programmes for the country. Dr. J.B.A. Peter, president of the Malayan Medical Association, said today. “There Is room especially in our413 words
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Article, Illustration47 1968-07-26 11 Rehearsal time far Indon troupe THE 45-member Indonesian Armed Forces cultural troupe now in Malaysia for a threeweek tour had their rehearsal at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday mornihg. Eastern Sun pix by Mok Voon shows the troupe in one of their cultural numbers.47 words
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77 1968-07-26 11 IPOH, Thurs. The Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jublr, warned operators of driving schools in Perak to refrain from encouraging corruption among the testers and others in Road Transport Department in Ipoh. He was addressing transport operators at Asrama Perak here this afternoon.77 words
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Article131 1968-07-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. r The Democratic Action today expressed shock that another two more youths had been condemned to die for consorting with Indonesians oaring confrontation. The number now stands at 13. “It is quite clear that the public has been kept completely in the dark and131 words
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Article54 1968-07-26 11 BATU PAHAT. Thurs An operator with the Telecoms Department here. Che Nadhrah binte All, 21. will represent Johore in the Malaysian "Miss Telecoms” competition in Malacca on Aug. 8. Che Nadhrah recently won the “Miss Telecoms. Johore” title at a dance at the Muar Cheng54 words
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165 1968-07-26 11 XTUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Mentri Besar of Perak, Dato Ahmad Said, suggested today tnat the Central Government establish army camos in three areas on the Malay- sian Thai border. The places suggested were Beium Lama. Berchan and Lapang Nenering. 30165 words
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Article125 1968-07-26 11 KAJANG. Thurs. The Kajang High School will hold its annual speech and prize giving day and exhibition on Saturday. The Assistant Minister of Education. Mr. Lee Siok Yew, will open the exhibition at 9.30 a.m. The speech and prize giving day to be held at125 words
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Article63 1968-07-26 11 TANAH RAJA, Thurs.— The District Officer of Cameron Highlands. Enche Abdul Azmi bin Abdul Tahrim was installed the President of the newly-formed Rotary Club here, at a dinner last night at the Cameron Highlands Hotel. The District Governor. Dr. C. H. Yeang conducted the ceremony. Tan Sri63 words
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Article, Illustration337 1968-07-26 11 PENANG, Thurs. The Miss Tourism 1968 Contest and Dance promises to be a big success at the Penang Chinese Girls' High School hall starting from 9 p.m on Friday, Aug. iO. Three more entries have been received for the Miss Tourism Contest337 words
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Article64 1968-07-26 11 MALACCA. Thurs. A driver who offered $2 to a policeman was yesterday found guilty in the Sessions Court and fined $4OO. Lim Geok Lam. 56, was charged with bribing Police Constable Othman bin Buroh at 2nd mile Jalan Maiim last May. Lim claimed that64 words
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Article78 1968-07-26 11 TAIPING, Thurs. The Minister of Commerce and Industry. Tan Sri (Dr) Lim Swee Aun. will be entertained to a reception by the people of his constituency of Changkat Jering and Taiping to congratulate him on the conferment of Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN) by the Yang di-Pertuan78 words
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Article106 1968-07-26 11 KUCHING. Thurs. A police tattoo will be held on July 31. at the Central Padang here starting at 8 p.m. Among the State dignitaries who will be attending the tattoo will be the Govnor. Tun Abang Haji Openg, and Toh Puan Hajjah Masniah. Items will106 words
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Article97 1968-07-26 11 MALACCA. Thurs. Malacca Police are on the look-out for a man who lately visited several motor firms here to look for vehicles which he said were needed for a transport service to be started jointly by him and MARA. One of the firms wrote to97 words
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322 1968-07-26 11 Radio Malaysia's concert "Malam Irama Malaysia" scheduled to take place a week from now, the 45-member augmented Radio Malaysia Orchestra is hard at work at daily rehearsals in Radio Malaysia's auditorium. Outstanding in their batek outfits are three smart-look-ing322 words
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Article195 1968-07-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. An international medical exhibition will be one of the highlights to mark the opening of the S7O million medical centre of the University of Malaya on Aug. 5. The exhibition, from Aug. 6-9 will feature a wide range of latest in hospital and medical195 words
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Article44 1968-07-26 11 MALACCA. Thurs Malacca police are investigating a report that a group of youths had been terrifying women at busstops at Bukit Baru by making indecent exposures as they cycled past them. A teacher's wife was one of the recent victims.44 words
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180 1968-07-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. A 40-member royal entourage, led by the Tunku Laksamana of Selangor this evening accompanied the Raja Muda of Selangor to the “akad-nikah” ceremony. The “akad-nikah” ceremony. between the Raja Muda, Tunku Idris Shah Ibni Sultan Salehuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, and180 words
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101 1968-07-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Director of Teacher Training. Mr. Chang Min Kee. has been appointed the Director of the Malaysian Students Department in London. The Minister of Education. Enche Mohamed Khir Johari, said Mr. Chang would take up his appointment in mid-August. Mr.101 words
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154 1968-07-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A national committee has been appointed to organise the Gandhi Centenary Celebrations in Malaysia on Oct. 2. Chairman of the committee is the Minister of Education, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari. The Secretary of the committee. Mr. K. Paramalingam, said the committee would meet154 words
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Article42 1968-07-26 11 LABIS, Thurs. Johore residents are invited to take part in a talentime competition organised by the Labis Youth Club. The closing date for entries is Aug. 14. Entry forms should be sent to the Labis Youth Club, Segamat Road here-42 words
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154 1968-07-26 13 BANGKOK, Thurs (Reuter) The Sabah dispute has now degenerated into catcalls and drumbeats in Manila where it is the hottest election issue available the Bangkok Post said today. The English-language newspaper said editorially: "The Philippines, which goes about its elections with enormous din and154 words
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86 1968-07-26 13 BANGKOK. Thurs. (Reuter) Three Latin American countries have informed the Philippines and Malaysia that they will remain neutral in the dispute over Manila's claim to Sabah, according to diplomatic sources. The sources said that Argentina. Chile and Mexico had told the two countries86 words
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Article30 1968-07-26 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman sent messages to Liberia on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic.30 words
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Article, Illustration832 1968-07-26 13 THIS WILL LEAD TO MORE JOBS AND STRENGTHEN OUR INDUSTRIAL SINEWS-GOH SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Minister for Finance, Dr. Goh Keng Swee today urged industries to expand leading to the creation of more jobs and the strengthening of the Republic's industrial sinews. Explaining Government policy. Dr. Goh said832 words
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Article, Illustration118 1968-07-26 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The Minister for Health. Mr. Chua Sian Chin and Mrs. Chua last night attended the charity premiere of the musical hit "Half a Sixpence” at the Cathay Cinema. The premiere was organised by the Apex Club in aid of the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital for118 words
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Article147 1968-07-26 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Chairman 6f the Sarawak Alliance. Tan Sri Temenggong Jugah. said today he was confident that the party would gain a “bigger majority” at the elections in the State next year. “We are now working very hard and closely with the Sarawak Chinese147 words
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Article49 1968-07-26 13 Singapore. Thurs The charred body of a trisha-rider was found In his room at Baiestier Road yesterday. Police gave his name as Lim Chlo Heung. Police also found a letter and two bottles of acid In his room. Police said the dead man was a bachelor.49 words
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615 1968-07-26 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Efforts will be made to seek overseas markets for Singapore assembled vehicles. This was disclosed today by Mr. W. B. Bellam, Chairman of Associated Motor industries Ltd. at the plant's official opening today by the Minister for Finance, Dr.615 words
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129 1968-07-26 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs Members of the Food. Drinks and Allied Workers’ Union were urged to cooperate fully with the Government in its measures to ride through the difficult years ahead. This was stated today by the Union’s general secretary, Mr. Tan Soon Yam. In the report129 words
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Article, Illustration349 1968-07-26 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Modest and petite Miss Toh Chee Hung will make her recital debut at the Victoria Theatre on Aug. 1. For Miss Ton who had been away for the past three years studying music in London. hopes to give the local audience– Eastern Sun pix. - 349 words
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121 1968-07-26 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Yang di-Pertuan Besar and Tunku Ampuan of Negri Sembilan attended the Indonesian cultural show at Stadium Negara here tonight. The Negri Sembilan Ruler who is the Colonel-in-Chief of the Malaysian Signals was received on arrival for the 6.20 D.m. show121 words
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Article43 1968-07-26 13 SINGAPORE, Thurs.—The Department of Philosophy, University of Singapore, will hold their third annual philosophy symposium at Room E, Bukit Timah Campus, tomorrow at 4 p.m. Professor R. Pueeetti, head of the department, will speak on brain transplantation and personal identity.43 words
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Miscellaneous50 1968-07-26 4 sir’sons left for Singapore) P7 > THIS MORNING 'r~ Ha J cut that our mister you .HAVE SLLN 71-LUNG ME THAT FOR THE PH', T. ONE G=r ZZ\ WEEKf NOT ONE TO SAY ONE \HtIL. THINK YOU GHOUL D HAVE ABETTER UNDER-) standing THING TODAY AhO ANOTHER TTCMORRCWl VTA o?a_50 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration596 1968-07-26 5 Starvation after year-long civil war NEW YORK. Thurs. (Reuter) The slogan “Black Is beautiful’’ resounds through America's coloured areas as thousand of militant young Negroes, with a newlvfound sense of pride, search for their identity In the new order. Led by such “Black—UPI radiophoto. - 596 words
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338 1968-07-26 5 NEW YORK. Thurs. (Eeuter) —Militant Black nationalists today welcomed yesterday’s racial cash in Cleveland between Negro snipers and police as a sign that the Black community was learning to look after Itself. But none of the "Black power’’ groups claimed responsibility for organising the rumpus which338 words
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153 1968-07-26 5 OTTAWA, Thurs. (UPI) For the first time in history, a Negro was sworn in as a member of Canada's Parliament. Lincoln MacCaulay Alexander, a 46-year-old native of Hamilton. Ontario, is the first of his' race to be successfully elected to the century-old House153 words
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239 1968-07-26 5 NEW YORK. Thurs. (Reuter) The late Robert Kennedy left assets in New York state valued at between U 5250.000 and 5300.000 although this is doubtless only a fraction of his total wealth. The widow of the slain senator, Mrs. Ethel Kennedy, receives the income239 words
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Article120 1968-07-26 5 UK pledge LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) Britain has pledged to the people of Gibraltar that they will never be handed over to another state against their freely and democratically expressed wishes, the Commonwealth Office said here last night. This pledge was given during talks between Lord120 words
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291 1968-07-26 5 AVIV, Thurs. (Reuter) Israel's Defence Minister, General Moshe Dayan, said last night that President Nasser's policy statement on Tuesday had shattered the thought that Israel could win the peace by a withdrawal of her troops to the lines which existed before last year's six-day291 words
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Article82 1968-07-26 5 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (UPI) President Johnson met with West German Defence Minister Gerhard Shroeder at the White House last night to discuss world affairs and mutual security problems. Their meeting lasted more than half an hour. Also participating were the President’s special assistant for National Security Affairs. Walt82 words
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114 1968-07-26 5 LONDON, Thurs. (UPIX Actress Elizabeth Taytor may have to remain in her swank nursing home another two weeks to recover from the operation in which part of her womb was rer moved on Sunday, a spokesman for the home said last night. The114 words
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Article, Illustration233 1968-07-26 6 ROME, Thurs. (UPI) Actress Sophia Loren and her husband, film producer Carlo Ponti, yesterday won what was apparently the last round In a 11-year-old battle against bigamy charges. The Rome Penal Court ruled there was no basis for the charges because, in233 words
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214 1968-07-26 6 LOS ANGELES. Thurs. fUPI) —Selection of a judge to try Sirhan B. Sirhan, accused slayer of Sen. Robert r. Kennedy, will be made in a-v. routine manner, it was disclosed yesterday. "There had been some speculation that Los Angeles COunty Superior Court214 words
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135 1968-07-26 6 LOS ANGELES. Thurs. (Reuter) The underground press, which carries news of protest inarches, love-ins, sex ads, and nude pictures, now has a circulation of about two million copies a week throughout the United States, according to a University of California study, ryoumallsm graduate student,135 words
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117 1968-07-26 6 H®°6AKL Japan. Thurs. .The kidneys of a nlam»s'°} d boy were transplanted into two middleat Hiro «*ki Unlday Slty hoBpltal on TuesgSw’sasruSus yesterday! anDounced „*L rofess P r Yoshinobu Ishisor FHi ld «^?f lstant Professor Eiji Sekino performed the operations slmulanHe°«>}fiy ln117 words
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421 1968-07-26 6 WASHINGTON, Thurs. (UPI) Mrs. Lloyd Buchar, wife of the W Captain of the USS Pueblo, conferred with U.S. Secretary of State Mr. Dean Rusk for one hour and 20 minutes yesterday concerning American efforts to obtain release of the ship and its421 words
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204 1968-07-26 6 WASHINGTON Thurl. (UPI) Cambodia has formally rejected a U.S. demand for the return of an American supply boat and Its crew seized when It strayed into Cambodian waters on July 17, the State Department said yesterday. Mr. Robert J McCloskey, State Department204 words
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Article128 1968-07-26 6 ATHENS. Georgia. Thurs (UPI) Four workmen at the University of Georgia were electrocuted yesterday when a metal ladder fell across a high tension power line. Two others were injured, one of them critically. “The fire just started popping from the soles of their feet and they all128 words
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Article49 1968-07-26 6 ACCRA. Ghana, Thors. (UPI) Swarms of locust covering 12 square miles threaten agriculture south of the Sahara Desert. International locust control officials uid today. The International Organisation for African Migratory Locust Control said it would undertake a major campaign this year to control the Insects.49 words
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72 1968-07-26 6 r n 3 y h u r s (UPI) alr Lionel Luckhoo, High Co P m issioner in London, yesterday .aid a Venezuelan invasion is “a distinct possibility.” hv C^°°t Said Venezuela had seized an island shared by the two countries and established an airfleld there.72 words
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Article100 1968-07-26 6 RANGOON, Thurs. (Reuter) The Burma Five Star Shipping Line Corporation is planning to expand its passenger and freight servicesThe Corporation which began in 1959 already has nine ocean-going vessels and four on charter. It has opened branch offices in Japan and Britain and in its100 words
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155 1968-07-26 6 MANILA. Thurs. (UPI) At least two people were killed and hundred* were left homeless yesterday In the blacklash of tropical Storm Nadine. The Philippine Constabulary reported a fisherman. Carlito Cayabay, 25. drowned when his boat capsized In Binmaley, Pangasinan province. Dionisio Adoston. 73,155 words
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190 1968-07-26 6 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (UPI) Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey pledged last night to maxe a total commitment to work toward seeking a swift, honourable solution" to tne Vietnam war if he is elected President. Mr. Humphrey said a solely military solution was not possible190 words
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Article, Illustration206 1968-07-26 6 A pram that climbs stairs has been developed by a team from the Folkwangschule for Creative Form in Essen (Federal Republic of Germany). Originally made for the World’s Fair in Montreal, where a model was on show, the beautifully designed pram will soon be going206 words
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Article75 1968-07-26 6 TOKYO. Thurs. fUPI» The Foreign Ministry said yesterday it has received word from Soviet authorities that the skipper of a captured Japanese Ashing boat committed suicide. A Foreign Ministry spokesman said Mitsuo Temaya died on July 11 in a hospital on Shikotan Island In the Kuriles.75 words
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298 1968-07-26 6 HONG HONG. Thurs. (UPI) Between 400.000 and 600.000 residents of Hong Kong have been affected by a mild Influenza epidemic, a Medical and Health Department spokesman said today. Twenty-one persons have died. “The disease seems to be continuing on an upward trend,” he298 words
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257 1968-07-26 6 MANILA. Thurs. (UPI) A Mayor who once proclaimed a pretty fanner’s daughter “The Queen Of Rats” as part of a war on rodents, has ordered mobilisation of his town’s able bodied men to mount a new drive on the rats. Mayor Venustlano Martinez257 words
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Article122 1968-07-26 6 HONG KONG. Thurs. (UPI) Narcotics agent seized 10 and a half pounds of morphine and heroin and arrested two persons in a raid on a heroin factory today. Police estimated the market value of the drugs at more than $lO,OOO. “But that’s the122 words
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Article282 1968-07-26 6 VIENTIANE. Thurs. (UPI) Communist Pathet Lao guerrillas struck closer than ever before to Vientiane on Tuesday nigni when they ambushed a government armoured car eleven miles east of the city, on Route 13 leading toward Paksane, The ambush took place “«*Jy *fter midnight, military sources said282 words
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479 1968-07-26 7 'US isolationis t policy disastrous for all' WASHINGTON, Thurs. (Reuter) Former US ambassador to Japan and Harward Professor Edwin O. Rieschauer yesterday said that a US isolationist policy would be disastrous for Asia and for the United States should never get involved in another Vietnam-style war, but should keep a479 words
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Article, Illustration28 1968-07-26 7 BAGHDAD: New Iraqi Premier Gen. Ahmed Hassan El-Baker. This is the first picture of him since the recent coup which ousted Pres. Aref.— —UPI radiophoto.—UPI radiophoto. - 28 words
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145 1968-07-26 7 MIAMI. Florida Thurs. (UPI) Cuban Premier Fidel Castro confirmed last night that Bolivia s former Interior Minister. Antonio Arguedas. was responsible for turning over photostatic copies of Ernesto “Che UUCvara 5 vuu— Castro spoke in San Jose De Lajas. outside Havana. at145 words
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Article169 1968-07-26 7 ROME. Thurs. (Reuter) •—Police found an arsenal of 42 sticks of gelignite and a machine gun when they raided the office of a lawyer suspected of being involved in attacks on the Soviet Ambassador's home and Soviet commercial offices here. Another five sticks of dynamite were hidden169 words
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Article81 1968-07-26 7 MANILA Thurs. (UPI) President Marcos has said the Manila metropolitan area is the centre of lawlessness in the Philippines. “The statistics show that 68 per cent of all crimes committed in the Philippines are perpetrated in the metropolitan area, consisting of Manila and the cities immediately surrounding it,”81 words
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Article126 1968-07-26 7 PARIS. Thurs. Reuter French doctors doing military service will give first aid to road accident victims in a five-week experiment starting today. Faced with ever increasing road deaths and accident figures, the government has detached the doctors from their regular units and seconded them126 words
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Article, Illustration22 1968-07-26 7 CLEVELAND: National Guardsmen stand by as smoke pours from Linder Hotel following night rioting.- —UPI radiophoto.—UPI radiophoto. - 22 words
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181 1968-07-26 7 CAIRO. Thurs. (Reuter) President Nasser will be flying to the Soviet Union in the next few davs to be treated by specialists for a painful “mystery” illness. Delegates at a meeting of the Arab Socialist Union here listened in stunned silence last night181 words
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69 1968-07-26 7 WELLINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) Field Marsha! Viscount Montgomery of Alameln has cancelled a private visit to New Zealand Australia on medical advice, the dominion headquarters of the New Zealand Returned Services Association said here tonight Lord Montgomery, who was to have made the visit in69 words
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Article318 1968-07-26 7 OFFICIALLY ENCOURAGED WASHINGTON, Thurs. (UPI) The Commerce Department reports that borrowing abroad increased in 1968 to nearly 3 billion dollars. These statistics are among the first hard figures available from the Office of Foreign Direct Investment, (OFDI) formed in January to oversee the overseas business318 words
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Article65 1968-07-26 7 HULL. Massachuetts. Thurs (UPI) A badly cut and irritable 35-foot whale rejoined the herd yesterday after ramming into a cabin cruiser on Tuesday and spilling a woman into the ocean. The woman was recovered unhurt. The humpback whale was last sighted earty yesterday and the coast65 words
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Article99 1968-07-26 7 BUENOS AIRES. Thurs. (UPI) A 61-year-old woman was shotdown by police bullets yesterday when her son used her as a shield to escape a dawn shootout with law officers Police reported Mrs. Madolina Epifania Buribigo died when her son. .lor- Raul Buribigo. 31, forced her to99 words
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Article106 1968-07-26 7 FAIRBANKS. Alaska Thurs. (UPI) Eskimo firefighters are struggling with more than 66 fires roaring through thousand of acres of scrub timber and Tundra. Most were started by lightning. The widely-scattered fires, most of them in the northern interior of the largest U.S. state, have burned over106 words
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Article100 1968-07-26 7 SUVA Fiji Thurs. (UPI) Four more crew members from the Taiwan fishing boat Hsien Chen, which sank six weeks ago. were rescued near the Solomon islands by a search vessel today. One of the rescued men died shortly after being picked up. Sketchy details100 words
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Article92 1968-07-26 7 MEXICO CITY, Thurs. (UPI) Shiro Ishiguro, Japanese Ambassador to Mexico, fell dead of an apparent heart attack while golfing. Mr. Ishiguro, 60, was playing his customary Wednesday afternoon round at the Mexico golf club with first secretary Takaaki Masuyama when “he just suddenly fell down,”92 words
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Article79 1968-07-26 7 MOSCOW. Thurs. (Reuter) The Soviet Army newspaper Red Star reported today that anti-aircraft defence exercises are being carried out in the Soviet Union, Tass news agency said. The exercises are codenamed “sky shield”, the paper said, but gave no further details In an editorial. Red Star79 words
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Article44 1968-07-26 7 PARIS. Thurs (UPI) The former Paris headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) will serve as classrooms for 6.000 students, the government announced. France purchased the building for CSSI"m after France ordered NATO troops out of the Country.44 words
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347 1968-07-26 7 SWEET SEX FOR SICK SOCIETY LfTND, Sweden. Thurs. (Reuter) The world's first international exhibition of errotic art has broken attendance records here five times over during its three-month stay attracting visitors from many countries, including Japan. India and Eastern Europe. The 800-work exhibition, brainchild347 words
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Miscellaneous49 1968-07-26 5 ONLY TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL NEXT DRAW YOU MUST ENTER NOW! BIG JACKPOTS TO BE WON FOR GROUP ONE (6 NUMBERS CORRECT) $136,968 FOR GROUP TWO (5 1 CORRECT) AGAIN THE MAXIMUM JACKPOT PRIZE OF BO,OOO l THIS WEEK COULD BE YOUR TURN TO WIN A JACKPOT-HURRY, ENTER NOW!49 words
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Article683 1968-07-26 8 'VTETTLKD by the failure of the Bangkok talks, the Imaginations of certain Manila politicians and Journalists are working overtime as if spurred by puffs from the opium-pipe or the intake of LSD. One Filipino Congressman, Mr. Roque Ablan Jr., has come out with the fantastic story that683 words
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Article, Illustration1221 1968-07-26 8 Tai Sing Onn - The Philippine Mystique Reviewed by Tai Sing Onn Filipino mhort story writer, XECM JOAQVtX, in him molitory norm! THE H 0.1f.4A WHO HAD TWO XAVELS ham written with piercing perception of him country’m prement-day dilemma And the title of the book is an apt description1,221 words
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Article247 1968-07-26 8 IT IS heartening to hear that the Government has at last decided, after much damage has been done, to introduce the long awaited Bill to allow 'whipping' for crimes with firearms, and I feel that it would be more appropriate to include ‘any offensive weapons247 words
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Advertisement42 1968-07-26 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper FRIDAY. JULY 26, 1968 2S>I. Caatanmant Rui 39. lalan Saltan. Singapara 2. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Talaphana: *****/7 Talephona: *****/6 Renani Offka I. Lalth Straat. Tal: ***** I poll Offka 77. Brawatar Road. Tal: ***** Cdbld Add-est: AWNEWS42 words
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Article205 1968-07-26 9 JAKARTA, Thurs. (UPI) Indonesia hopes to sharply u reduce rice imports beginning in 1970, Maj. Gen. Achmad Tirtosudiro, Chairman of the Indonesian Government Rice Agency Bulog, said yesterday. He said the rice situation had Improved enough to guarantee a sufficient supply this year and to205 words
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222 1968-07-26 9 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) More activity in the Great Lakes grain section kept the North American market at a moderate level of business yesterday in an atmosphere which was far from lively. Fixing out of the Lakes included the Wenny with 10,000 tons222 words
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Article73 1968-07-26 9 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) The rubber market closed steady quiet with spot 197/16 19-5/8. Settlement House Aug 19-9/16 19-11/16 Sept and Oct 19-5/8 19-3/4 Oct/Dec 19-11/16 19-3/4 Jan/March 19-3/4 19-13/16 April/June 19-13/16 19-15/16 July/Sept 19-7/8 20 Oct/Dec 20 20-1/8 Jan/March 20-1/8 20-1/4 April/June 20-3/16 20-3/8 July/Sept 20-1/473 words
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Article40 1968-07-26 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs—The Association of Banks in Mklaysia-Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants. Selling T.T./OD. ready were: Swiss Francs 139-1/8: French Francs 161-1/4 (Nominal); Italian Lire *****; Danish Kroner 244 and Japanese Yen *****.40 words
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Article109 1968-07-26 9 JAKARTA. Thurs. (UPI) North Celebes already has reached 80 per cent of its copra export target for 1968, with six months still to go, it was reported today. Northern Celebes is one of Indonesia’s major copra exporting regions. Its copra export laft year totalled 60.000 tons.109 words
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Article, Illustration86 1968-07-26 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Gob Eng Han. Harold Chan and Teo Kim Liong, Science graduates of the University of Singapore have recently left for Australia. Systems Engineering Assistants with IBM since 1966. they will attend a two-month course on complex operating systems for the system86 words
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164 1968-07-26 9 WASHINGTON. Thurs (UPI) U.S. gold stocks showed their first increase in nearly a year, rising during June from $10.4 billion to nearly $10.6 billion, the U.S. Treasury reported yesterday. The $213 million addition to the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilisation Fund is probably due in164 words
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Article58 1968-07-26 9 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged across the board. There were no sales. Sept 20.65 bid. 21.15 asked. Nov. 2055 bid. 21.05 asked. Jan. 20 45 bid. 20.95 asked. March 20.45 bid. 20 85 asked. May 20.45 bid. 2095 asked. July 20.45 bid. 20.95 asked.58 words
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Article, Illustration32 1968-07-26 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Malayan Motor Ltd’s show-room in Orchard Road, Singapore, is tastefully decorated to publicise its Fantastic Morris 1968 modelsPicture shows one of the models in the show-room.32 words
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Article120 1968-07-26 9 MANILA, Thurs. (UPI) Leaders of the sugar industry told Vice President Fernando Lopez yesterday the Philippines would meet its quota of 1,126,000 tons of sugar for the United States this year. T he conference was convened at the Instance of President Ferdinand E.120 words
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Article289 1968-07-26 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. August first grade rubber f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m- in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 54-5 8 cents per lb., unchanged from previous close. The tone was quiet. London advices were higher than expected and a steadier opening was followed by quite good enquiry for289 words
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Article23 1968-07-26 9 LONDON. Thurs (UPI) The rubber market opened quiet with spot 19-7/16. 19-5/8. No. 1 RSS cif basis port Aug 19-1/8, 19-1/4.23 words
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Article33 1968-07-26 9 TOKYO. Thurs. (UPI) The Toyota Motor Company intends to extend a $lO million loan to its sister company in South Korea because of inroads being made by other foreign manufacturers there.33 words
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Article16 1968-07-26 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The tin price for today w’as $555.50 per picul, up 87 J cents.16 words
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1374 1968-07-26 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Active conditions ruled on the Stock Exchange today with industrials showing allround improvement*. Business was again suspended twice for 20 minutes to enable clerks to cope up with the pile of contracts However, selected equities displayed a fresh burst of strength with1,374 words
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Article120 1968-07-26 9 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Gold prices advanced for the second consecutive day yesterday on markets In New York and In Europe. Engelhard Minerals Chemicals Corp. raised Its selling price for gofd to licensed users by 20 U.S. cents to $39 65 per troy ounce. The company said120 words
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Article347 1968-07-26 9 SINGAPORE Slock Exchange sold and offer prices official!* listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS 2.90 Ben Co XBI 3.08 3.16 Borneo Bhd 2.17 1 81 4.SO 4.56 Chemical Co 1.84 ll storage XD -.00 3.62 3 56 smelting 7.50 7.60 2.42 F>«n Orel* 2.92 2 94 Eitzpatrirks347 words
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Article45 1968-07-26 9 (Managers* Prlcesj Fir«.t Malayan 'CD 2.87 second Malayan XI> 2.9« Third Malayan 1.33 The Commerce lndu«ttr> 105 1.14 The saving Fund 1.20 1.29 Fir«t H'Kong .93 1.01* Second M hong .67 .71* Malaysian Investment Fund 130 1.40 Sterling C'modlty 5/9 Bong Kong Currency)45 words
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Article105 1968-07-26 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The noon price* at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange to* day aresBoyar Seller Coconut Oil (1 OK.) Bulk Coconut Oil 53.50 56 00 F.O.B.) Drums Loose Capra Mixed 3<V()0 (X Mnntok White Prpper (FOB.) *Hi% N.L.W. 112.50 Sarawak W hite Pepper (F.O.B.) <)«% N.L.W ***** Sarawak special105 words
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Article55 1968-07-26 9 HONG KONG, Thurs. (UPI) Money Quotations HK56.***** per U.S. dollar HK56.105 per U.S. dollar TT HK514.53 per pound sterling HK5299.25 per tael of gold 94.5 per cent fineness HK $163.7 per 10,000 Japanese yens HKSI4B.O per 100 Philippine pesos buyers HK5148.2 per 100 Philippine pesos sellers Philippine55 words
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161 1968-07-26 9 LONDON, Thurs. (UPI) Industrial stocks stayed In retreat yesterday but government bonds met buying and advanced. The turndown on Wall Street plus worries about the Eastern European situation tended to restrict buying and minus marks soon dominated the list. Tobaccos did well, however. after the161 words
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83 1968-07-26 9 WASHINGTON, Thurs. (Reuter) The Philippines and the U.S. Export-Import bank have signed an agreement establishing a $3,808,717 (about 1.586,000 sterling) credit to finance purchase of American equipment and services for navigational aids at 34 Philippine airports. The bank said the Philippine Government will make a cash83 words
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Article219 1968-07-26 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The following ships are expected to be in poi< today: Godowns Vessels 3/4 Peleus 5 Hongkong Amber 6/7 Ocean Builder 8/9 Broholm 10/11 Kinrinki Maru No. 8 13/14 Theben 15/16 Pres. Kennedy 18 Australasia 19 Varild 21/22 Kinabalu 25/26 Tsedek 27/28 Golden Wonder 29/30 Vrontados219 words
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Advertisement23 1968-07-26 9 MEISHIN LINE From Japan via Hongkong "MEIHO MARU" ETA SINGAPORE 30/7/68 "YAMAKI MARU" ETA SINGAPORE 5/8/68 Agents: Pan Continent Corporation, Tel: *****, *****23 words
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Miscellaneous1357 1968-07-26 10 Yom TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL S KUALA LCMrUK and Pulso Pinang; Ipoh and Melaka: 3 A It Johore Bahru, Taipinr. Bata Pahat: t ilnanj. P.M. 300 Opening Annct. Prog. Summary; 3.31 Intisari; 325 New Adventures of Superman; 350 Gilligan's Island “Diamonds Are An Ape s Best Friend"; 4.15 Geritari; 41,357 words
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Article650 1968-07-26 12 THE European Common Mart executive have published a guideline for trade competition within the Six and concerted action against foreigners. By•• Foreigners” is meant non-C-Mart nations or C-Mart associated nations. For this reason (the stiff competition for trade that has crystallised in the case of the650 words
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Article240 1968-07-26 12 —CUM - —CUM THE US has held two discussion sessions concurrently with W. Germany and Japan, in Washington and Tokyo. In Washington President Johnson met with Herr Gerhard Schroeder German Defence Minister. The talks were on the contribution of the allies in NATO, and Germany’s demand for standardisation of weapons240 words
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961 1968-07-26 12 Teliji Shimizu - JAPAN IS Chrysenthemum cars, camera sake and ships By Teliji Shimizu TOKYO Thun*. jll t lf-Jnpnn tras regarded far many gears am the land nf make, Geisha* and Fuji- 1 antu. Sake is still prndured front riee in great quantity and remains a farourite trine of many Japanese tipplers. The961 words
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Article469 1968-07-26 12 IVAN ZVERINA - Czechoslovakia BY IVAN ZVERINA Editors note: The author revisited Chechoslovakia, his former homeland for the first time in more than 1.1 Tea rs Here is his assessment of the prospect of the current liberalization process in that country in the light of Soviet and other469 words
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242 1968-07-26 12 BRUSSELS. Thurs. (Reuter) The C-mart executive has laid down guidelines for efficiency and competition within the Six and foreigners. They include agreements between companies covering market research, joint use of production, storage and transport facilities, co-opera-tion in accounting and debt collecting joint research and development242 words
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282 1968-07-26 12 Takeshi Sato - By Takeshi Sato TOKYO. Thurs. (Reuter) The Japanese Ministry of Transport is launching i three-year study of a basic plan to spread automation throughout the shipbuilding industry and conserve manpower. Automation, with the use of computers, is already employed in a number of processes at282 words
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692 1968-07-26 12 Phil Newsom - By Phil Newsom firm 1 REST. Romania Thurs. (I Pit— H 'ithin the* nrxt month or set. nrtr Errnrh REKAULT automobile>» trill start rolling off an assembly lino nvar PiTOSTE. some* fi.J mil*** from Rurharrst. A vast new steel complex is nearing completion692 words
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Miscellaneous281 1968-07-26 13 fISHAW OBGAWX3RTIOW LIDO Phone ***** OPENS TODAY! 3 Shows: t.M, 5.45 A 900 pm. K.B. TOMORROW Ac SUNDAY Extra Show At 10.30 a m. School Children 85 cents To Any Seat At All Show*. Michael Todd's ’AROt ND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS" Technicolor Da\id Niven. Cantmflas (UA) CAPITOL Phone281 words
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Miscellaneous205 1968-07-26 13 •It Now Showing! Plfise Note Timet 4 Shorn: 11 am. 2.30, 6.00. 9.00 p.m. AT normal PRICES No Free List Tommy Steele A Julia Fetter •HALF A SIXPENCE” Fansvision. Color. Paramount ON STAGE Tonight At 9.00 pat. "8H ANTI'S MOD GEAR' TOMORROW MIDNIGHT! Claudia Cardinal? in A ROSE FOR EVERYONE”205 words
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Article, Illustration355 1968-07-26 14 Albert Johnson - Skipper Kim Swee quits training camp KOCEV: I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED By Albert Johnson SINGAPORE, Thurs. Quah Kim Swee, captain of the National soccer squad has quit the centralised training camp being conducted under the supervision of Bulgarian professional coach Lozan V. Kocev. Soccer coach Kocev has been355 words
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181 1968-07-26 14 SEREMBAN Thurs. School teacher P Savithri, the Malaysian pentathlon champion. dominated the Amateur Athletic Association of Negri Sembi’an championships at the King George V schoolground* here today. She set two records in the high jump and shot putt and had another win when she181 words
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146 1968-07-26 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Owing to the poor attendance at the first umpire course, the Selangor Hockey Association Umpires Board will hold another course from Monday at the TPCA Hall here The course to help familiarise hockey players and others with the rules of146 words
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Article188 1968-07-26 14 ALOR STAR Thurs. Selangor Combined Schools with 75 athletes (46 boys and 29 girls) have entered the largest contingent for the Fourth Malaysian Combined Schools Athletic meet to be held over three days at the Darulaman Stadium from Aug. 5. Johore and Kedah come next188 words
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Article21 1968-07-26 14 MALACCA, Thurs. The All-Malaysian Telecoms athletic championships will be held on Aug 9 10 at the Kubu Stadium here.21 words
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272 1968-07-26 14 TOKYO. Thurs. (UPJ) The Japan Olympic Committee have been strongly criticised by the Press for its final decision yesterday to send a large 220-member delegation to the Olympic Games next October in Mexico City. The newspapers pointed out it is the third largest Japanese272 words
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281 1968-07-26 14 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Sally Monroe of St. John's Comprehensive School ran a great race to smash the 800 metres record, on the third day of the four-day athletic meet of the Singapore Combined s»<.nniiarv Srhnnlc Snort* Council, held at the Farrar Park Centre, today.281 words
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Article71 1968-07-26 14 MALACCA. Thurs. Selangor defeated Combined Services (Far East) by 78 points to 69 in their two-day swimming clash at the Terendak Camp swimming pool here. After the first day’s clash it was a ding-dong struggle with Selangor leading by the narrow margin of 37 pts to71 words
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Article25 1968-07-26 14 KLUANG. Thurs. The Gurkha Engineers will meet Paratroop Company for the “Nepal Cup” here at the Town Padang on Saturday at 5.00 p.m.25 words
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Article450 1968-07-26 15 WINDSOR LAD - He'll ride at Perak Gold Vase meet By WINDSOR LAD IPOH, Thurs. Jockey Kevin Mitchell, who arrived in Singapore after riding engagements in South Korea, England and Philippines, will be riding at the Perak Turf Club's Sultan's Gold Vase meet. Kevin will probably ride one of trainer450 words
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Article1257 1968-07-26 15 Race is Horses Class 4, Div. 5 6 Furs. —2.30 p.m. 1 996 Anna Gold 5y 906 1 Goodman Stable Daniels Pretty 12 2 08 Gene Horley 3y 9.00 1 Gene Horley Stable Daniels 3 00 Mighty Midget n 4y 8 13 BK. Chua Stable Nair 41,257 words
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116 1968-07-26 15 PENANG, Thurs. The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Tan Sri Syed Zahiruddin bin Syed Hassan. will open the Second Malaysian Schools Sports Council Swimming Club on Aug. 2. There will be 15 events on the first day and 16116 words
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Article56 1968-07-26 15 KLUANG. Thurs. The recently formed Kluang Estate Soccer team who won all their five matches and have scored 10 points remain in top position after the first round of the Kluang League Division II soccer tournament. while Kilat Club who played 7 matches and won only56 words
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Article59 1968-07-26 15 LEEDS. (England), Thurs. (Reuter) Scoreboard at lunch on the first Hay of the Fourth Cricket Test between England and Australia at Headingiey here today: Australia Ist Innings: R M. Cowper not out 15 R. J. Inverarity b Snow 8 I. R. Redpath not out 51 Extras59 words
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264 1968-07-26 15 NEW YORK. Thurs. (Reuter) Soccer fans are in for a big shock if Toronto businessman Josef Martin ever gets his way. Martin, a 36-year-old former Hungarian professional, believes the world’s most popular game is outdated, so he has re-written the264 words
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Article1403 1968-07-26 15 (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) Race 1: Horses Class 2, Div. 4 SVz Furs.— 2.00 p.m. 1. 900 Pelnr Mas 10y 9 00 Wan Stable Rodgers 3. 380 Master Auctioneer 6v 9.00 S.K. Lam Stable Tulloh (—> ii 3. O0O Malapin 7v 8.13 Mrs. SE. Cheah R.S B'kelen1,403 words
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319 1968-07-26 16 MEXICO CITY. Thurs. (Reuter)—The most modern timing devices in the world will give spectators at the Olympic Games here in October Instant results and times. Swimming spectators, for example, will know the winner immediately, thanks to a new timing machine the swim-omatic timer. The319 words
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164 1968-07-26 16 MALACCA. Thurs. Mr. P.V. Jacob the principal of the St. David’s High School was re-called president of the Malacca Amateur Lawn Tennis Association at their annual general meeting held here. Mr. Jacob who has done a lot to improve the standard of the164 words
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Article, Illustration44 1968-07-26 16 AN exciting moment during the water polo competition between Combined Services Far East and Selangor State. Services won 10-1. This was during their recent three-day swimming and water polo meet at Terendak Camp, Ma- lacca. Pix by Sgt. M.E. Parsons, RAOC.Pix by Sgt. M.E.; Parsons, RAOC. - 44 words
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616 1968-07-26 16 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) A superb double-century by David Green helped Gloucestershire to 485 for six the highest total of the season against Sussex at Hove in yesterday's English county cricket pro- gramme. Green (233) and Arthur Milton (122) set a Gloucestershire record of 315 for616 words
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223 1968-07-26 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Singapore Amateur Sepakraga Association (PERSES) have withdrawn from four Malaysian-sponsored sepaktakraw inter- State competitions. The Singapore Sepakraga Association have written to the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Association stating that the association would not be participating in the Khir Johari Gold Cup. Tunku223 words
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Article38 1968-07-26 16 TAIPING. Thurs. The Taiping Football Association's Disciplinary Board suspended two players at a meeting last night for unruly behaviour. They are S. Maniam of the Railway Club. Taiping. V. Singam of the Town Council Taiping.38 words
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233 1968-07-26 16 PORTHCAWL. (Wales). Thurs. (Reuter) Jose Legra. 25-year-old Cubanborn Spaniard, needed only five rounds here last night to win the world featherweight boxing title from Welshman Howard Winstone. Winstone. making his first title defence, never recovered from a gash over his left eye which233 words
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53 1968-07-26 16 MALACCA. Thurs.—British Army (Singapore beat Malacca’s State Selection by the convincing 5-2 margin in a soccer match at the Alor Gajah District ground here. However in their opening encounter British Army (S’pore) were beaten 4 3 by the HQ 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade at the53 words
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122 1968-07-26 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The president of the Badminton Association of Malaysia. Enche Mohamed Khir Johari disclosed today the BAM have now on its list 93 fully trained badminton coaches. He said they attended recent coaching sessions at various States conducted by the association and have122 words
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Article92 1968-07-26 16 PENANG. Thurs Five States, including the Armed Forces, will be participating in the Third Ma'aysian Un-der-23 Hockey Competition for the Dr. Az-z Durairatnam Cup at the Chinese Recreation Club here from Aug. 9 to 11. This is the first time that the Penang Hockey Association92 words
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483 1968-07-26 16 TAIPEH. Thurs. (UPI) South Korea, Japan, Thailand and Nationalist China yesterday came out winners in the third day of the Second Asian Women's Basketball Championship. South Korea, defending champion of the tournament, smashed the Philippine team 82 to 28. claiming its second straight win483 words
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218 1968-07-26 16 INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 1 Thurs. (I’PI) Andv Granatelli, his dream of winning the 500-mile Speedway Auto Race with a turbine-powered race car apparently shattered, took a parting shot at rules makers of the United States Auto Club yesterday. He called their latest action a218 words
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278 1968-07-26 16 HAVERFORD. Pennsylvania, Thurs. (Reuter) American Jim McManus knocked South Africa’s top seeded Bob Hewitt out of the Pennsylvania championship here with a fine display of two-handed power tennis. The third round battle yesterday resulted in a win for McManus by 7-5, 6-4. Second seeded278 words
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161 1968-07-26 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Singapore s top go-karter Steven Kam, captured top honours in the 2nd Brunei Kart Prix held recently. Steven who competed in ♦S e m ain even t whipped tne field of 40 competitors to wrest the title with a score of 16161 words
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Article55 1968-07-26 16 MELBOURNE. (Victoria), Thurs. (UPl)—World bantamweight boxing champion Lionel Rose’s training scheduled has been disrupted by severe tonsilitis and influenza. Kpsc fights Mexican Jose Medal in Los Angeles on Aug. 28. The champion was due to start his training last Monday but delayed it for the55 words
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Advertisement602 1968-07-26 14 NOTICES IN THE HIGH COURT IN SINGAPORE Companies (Winding-up) No. 3 of 1968 In the Matter of the Companies Act 1967 and In the Matter of Bright Company Limited NOTICE Is hereby given that a petition for the windlng-up of the abovenamed company by the High Court In Singapore was602 words
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Advertisement603 1968-07-26 14 TENDER NOTICES P.W.D. SINGAPORE TENDERS are invited from P.W.D. Registered Contractors for the following works:C obstruction of a Sewage Pumping Station at Kolam Ayer. Singapore, and Ancillary Works. Civil Engineering Contractors above $750,000/Persons or companies either within Singapore or overseas who are not registered P.W.D Contractors will be permitted to603 words
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Advertisement514 1968-07-26 14 PEMBERITAHU TAWARAN J.K.R. ULU SELANGOR TAWARAN daripada Pemborong yang berdaftar diJabatan Kerja Raya Kelas D dan ka-atas (Kepala II Kepala Kechil II) akan di-terima di-Pejabat Jurutera Negeri. J.K.R.. Selangor. Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin. Kuala Lumpur hingga pukol 3.00 petang pada 2.8.1968. UNTOKMEMBENA DAN MENYIAPKAN SEKOLAH MENENGAH DI LEMBAGA KEMAJUAN T A514 words
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Advertisement202 1968-07-26 14 SELANGOR TURF CLUB Three Digits Forecast Pool The Public are advised that commencing with the Perak July'August 1968 race meeting onwards on 27th July 1968. “ABC” Three Digits Forecast Pool Tickets based on the usual $l/- Unlimited Sweep will be on Ml* to the Public at: Serdang Bharu Branch No.202 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous60 1968-07-26 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 1.13 am. (6.9 ft.), 1.11 p.m. (8.6 ft.). Port Swettenham: 6.38 a.m. (14.8 ft.), 6.45 p.m. (15.0 ft.). Port Dickson: 7.05 a.m. (7.9 ft.), 7.37 p.m (8.6 ft.). Singapore: 12.26 a.m. (7.4 ft.), 11.15 p.m. (8.8 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 11.26 am. (8.0 ft.). 9.12 p.m. (6.360 words
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