Eastern Sun, 1 August 1968
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Title Section22 1968-08-01 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 Mo. 721 Thursday, 1 August 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cent.22 words
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Article413 1968-08-01 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday 'J'HE Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said today Malaysia still hoped and trusted that the Philippine leaders would place the interest and peace and stability of this region above anything else and that they would not resort to any action413 words
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Article124 1968-08-01 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Philippine Embassy today denied that Philippine Customs officials stationed in Sabah are maintaining a private radio link with Manila. An embassy spokesman today said a radio link, as agreed to in the anti-smug-gling agreement between Malaysia and the Philippines, had not124 words
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Article, Illustration108 1968-08-01 1 These youths typify the new breed of Malaysians. Healthy, rugged, agile, they are seen in this Eastern Sun pix by Yap Chew Yan, high-kicking in a magnificent display of Bersilat the ancient Malay art of self-defence charged with a new dynamism. The display was part of the highlights108 words
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493 1968-08-01 1 Salaries Report SINGAPORE, Wed. The Government today accepted most of the principal recommendations of the Harvey Salaries Commission for the civil service. The Government’s views on the report of the Commission was given today in Parliament by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Goh Keng Swee.493 words
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Article109 1968-08-01 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Election Commission is to submit to the Government soon a 40-page report containing its recommendations for a new system of registering voters. Disclosing this today, the Chairman of the Elections Commission. Tan Sri Ahmad Perang. told Bernama the new system would109 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous20 1968-08-01 1 LADIES DAY l/WV c«nr s muL 4 n "Never take the top chair after a shower, it might be dampl’^-^20 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration2007 1968-08-01 2 Parliament reports by John Kam and Martin Lim SINGAPORE, Wed. The Government today accepted the main part of the Harvey Salaries Commission on the Civil Service. It also rejected some of the recommendations and offered new proposals. Among the recommendations accepted are2,007 words
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776 1968-08-01 2 The Library Service: Honours and Pass Graduates in the Education Service: Guard and Escort Unit, the Airport Auxiliary Police. In respect of the Medical Ancillary Service, which comprises almoners, dieticians. occupational therapists and radiographers, the Commission did not consider the Executive Officers salary scale,776 words
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146 1968-08-01 2 SINGAPORE. Wed Parliament today passed the Property Tax (Amendment) Bill, which provides for the assessment of flats. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Tang See Chim. in moving the second reading of the Bill said flats would be assessed like any freehold146 words
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155 1968-08-01 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. Work on one of the most outstanding hotel projects undertaken in the Republic conversion of a 12storey block of flats Into a luxury hotel will begin tomorrow. Conversion of the flats into a luxury hotel will cost the developers $lO million and155 words
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452 1968-08-01 2 SINGAPORE, wed. The Government hopes to ensure that there is no drift of the best talent in the civil service into private enterprise by two ways. The two ways are carrying out more frequent promotion exercises and implementing two Superscale452 words
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144 1968-08-01 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. The government is considering the establishment of a National Technical Institute for the training of craftsmen and technicians. The Parliamentary Secretary for Education. Dr. Lea Chiaw Meng told Parliament this today. He said there would be special courses for School Certificate144 words
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Article, Illustration392 1968-08-01 6 S'PORE TO BENEFIT TREMENDOUSLY BY IT SINGAPORE, Wed. Bali is in for an in* flux of tourists that is if the recommen* dations of the Singapore technical fact* finding mission on the development of tourism in Bali are accepted by both governments. Releasing the report today,392 words
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Article185 1968-08-01 6 SINGAPORE. Wed. The University of Singapore’s Business Administration Society will be presenting for two nights the famed Kapanja Troupe of Indonesia. The performance will be held on Aug. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. at the Old Victoria Theatre Proceeds of the first night’s performance185 words
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320 1968-08-01 6 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Republic of Singapore can make a tremendous contribution towards “American and Asian relations.” An American Professor said this today when he spoke on “American and Asian relations” at a Rotary Club luncheon meeting. He is Professor Stanley B Spector from the East320 words
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Article125 1968-08-01 6 10 am. 8.30 p.m. Combined Schools Art and Craft Exhibition, Victoria Memorial Hall. Empress Place. 1 p.m.—2 p.m: Rotary Club of Singapore-West weekly luncheon. Hollanddsche (Dutch) Club. Camden Park, Adam Road. 3.30 p.m.—s p.m: Fashion show. “Fashionscope ’6B.’* in aid of children’s charities. Four Lions, Hotel Singapura. 630125 words
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124 1968-08-01 6 UNITED NATIONS. Sun. (UPI) —The Ambassador of Singapore yesterday said tils young country has problems, but said student unrest was not one of them. “The student movement in Singapore is very restrained and moderate,” Mr. T. T. B Koh told a gathering of the U.N.124 words
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Article, Illustration148 1968-08-01 6 SINGAPORE. Wed. Pretty Miss Evey Choo, a 17-year old parttime model, is the first to enter for the “Miss CPF 1%8" beauty contest to be held in conjunction with the CPF Ball at Ocean Park Hotel on Oct. 5. Winner of the contest148 words
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Article63 1968-08-01 6 SINGAPORE. Wed —The Assistant Coroner, Mr. Chandra Mohan today recorded a verdict of death by misadventure at the end of the inquiry into the death of Wong Siak Mun. a fitter of the Port of Singapore Authority, who sustained serious burns on July 2 in the engine room63 words
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118 1968-08-01 6 SINGAPORE, Wed. The final of the schoolgirls’ “cookery competition’’ organised by the Education Ministry, will be held at the Raffles Girls’ Secondary School Hall on Sunday. The competition was in line with the government’s campaign to encourage Singaporeans to eat more wheat. The Ministry proposes118 words
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Article293 1968-08-01 6 SINGAPORE, Wed. Singapore’s first floating restaurant, the S 3 million “Singapore Lady” will open for business late next month. Pride of the Goodwood Group of Hotel*, the restaurant has been specially designed as a top tourist attraction within distance of the city’s centre. The three-deck293 words
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Article87 1968-08-01 6 SINGAPORE. Wed.—President and Mrs. Fred Harvey Harrington of the University of Wisconsin are expected here on Sunday. Dr. Harrington will visit the University of Wisconsin Ford Foundation projects here at the Singapore Polytechnic and at the Economic Research Centre, University of Singapore. The Harringtons are on87 words
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Article552 1968-08-01 6 SINGAPORE, Wed. Two men were today sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on a charge of culpable homicide in connection with the death of a labourer, Chua Cheng Kiat during a street fight at Thomson Road, last August. The two accused, N* Tiam alias Boon Tlam552 words
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Article780 1968-08-01 13 Raja explains purpose of the Bill SINGAPORE, Wed. The Government's Intention of restoring management prerogatives to employers is not done merely out of a sense of justice and fair play but with the view of enhancing economic expansion and attracting fresh investments. The Minister for For-780 words
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274 1968-08-01 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The government is now empowered to cancel the citizenship of persons who have obtained it fraudulently or by mistake. This provision is contained in the Constitution (Amendment No. 2) Bill passed by Parliament today. In moving the second reading of the Bill, the Foreign274 words
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Article182 1968-08-01 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. Parliament today passed the Employment Bill with certain amendments to it. The amendments relating to the retirement age at 55. the bonus issue, sick leave, and retirement benefits were moved by Mr. Seah Mui Kok, the MP for Bukit Ho Swee and SecretaryGeneral182 words
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Article56 1968-08-01 13 SINGAPORE. Wed The Finance Minister. Dr Goh Keng Swee. said today that even in a rugged society "there is a place for vitamin pills and other food aupplements”. Aa modern living permeates the remoter parts of the region more and more people would reach out56 words
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250 1968-08-01 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. The measures currently taken by the Ministry of Culture to control obscene publications printed locally, are sufficiently stringent. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Culture, Enche Sha'ari b. Tadin said this in reply to a question by Enche Rahmat b. Kenap (Geylang250 words
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Article93 1968-08-01 13 SINGAPORE. Wed —Gan San. 29 was charged In the Ninth Magistrate’s Court today with armed robbery in front of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in Jalan Taman. Jurong here yesterday involving a sum of $14,492.62. Gan was alleged to have committed the offence at 11 a93 words
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Article, Illustration344 1968-08-01 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. Malaysia-Singapore Airlines’ air and ground hostesses together with the girls in the booking offices will go gav in their smart new uniforms which are specially designed by one of France s leading avant-gardes, Pierre Balmain. A total of344 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous310 1968-08-01 2 TODAY and YOU... Thursday August I, 1968 ARIES MAR. 22 APR. 20 STAR GAZER**^ By CLAY R. POLLAN <>> 1- 3-14-21 '^23-42-48 jf TAURUS MAY 21 Ol 2- 6-37-41 '46-55-80-88 GEMINI c^^r 22 Cy>j JUNE 22 36-39-52-69 a CANCER JUNE 23 JULY 23 ,11-22-28-43 56-62-68 LEO JULY 24 AUG. 23310 words
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Advertisement1195 1968-08-01 5 Organisation Is attracting young brains because of Its obvious ability to afford them a truly lnterona experience, and Its demonstrated ability to raise men through the ranks. THE NAME OF HILTON Ihe Hilton International prides itself on being in the business of hotel operation rather than real a e man1,195 words
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Advertisement2005 1968-08-01 5 FURTHER STATUTORY AND GENERAL INFORMATION There are no founder or management or deterred shares There Is only one class of shares In the Company 2 The provisions in the Articles as to the remuneration of the directors are as follows: (c) The remuneration of the Directors shall from time to2,005 words
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Advertisement189 1968-08-01 6 Service is a pleasure f*>l ot peon)# who **y *<th Thai letercationa c* I gei'a hgure out »"> the ivvct pci Doaid is >0 muen oetter then anythmg they ve eve' e»oererceo Oetpre The explanation is simple Ou» hostesses are T ha> and to them w>’c» >S a pleasure car.ng189 words
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Advertisement200 1968-08-01 7 CONGRATULATIONS and VERY BEST WISHES to THE IMPERIAL HOTEL LIMITED on the commencement of their renovation work ceremony on this auspicious day Ist August 1968 r j&sms's l I v •<;. M -VW- wr rr >'•: v .wNt, Jp :<• Vv 'Tip '*sL> v- pip ill? •> ;:i A: v200 words
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Article427 1968-08-01 8 TOURING the last few years, several Town Councils had been taken over by their respective State Governments. Now the Pahang Government has taken over control of the Bentong and Temerloh-Mentakab Town Councils because they have failed to manage their financial affairs properly. In other words, they are427 words
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Article418 1968-08-01 8 IT is a sad commentary in out day and age that while youths in other far-flung parts of the globe are aflame with an earnest desire to contribute to the process of change which must overtake all our ancient, much-battered Institutions in order to equip them for the418 words
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2439 1968-08-01 8 Dr. V. Kanapathy - THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN by Dr. V. Kanapathy A NATIONS greatness is measured by the talents and skills of its manpower. The challenge of the manpower frontier eclipses all others. Manpower is today's frontier. This paper attempts to describe the measures adopted to2,439 words
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LETTERS...
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Article266 1968-08-01 8 On pace 6 of the Extern Sun of July 20. you published a t'PI report under the heading “188 Americans killed in action in Vietnam". It states that the number of Americans killed since 1st. January 1961 as 25.940. The number wounded was 162,030. This266 words
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Article710 1968-08-01 8 From Sin Chew Jit Poh Addressing the second an* nual general meeting of the National Safety First Council, its chairman, Mr. Milton Tan. said: “Although the death toll because of road accidents, is still on the increase. the people are ready to accept discipline and to takeFrom Sin Chew Jit Poh - 710 words
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Advertisement40 1968-08-01 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper THURSDAY, AUGUST 1. 19€8 23-6. Cantonment Road, Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoh Office 39. |alan Sultan, Kuals Lumpur, Malaysia. Telephone: *****/6 8, Leith Street, Tel: ***** 77, Brewster Road, Te1:***** Cable Address: AWNEWS40 words
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
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Article, Illustration549 1968-08-01 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. The S2O million Singapore Hilton, now under construction day and night and scheduled to be completed and ready for business by November next year, incorporates one of the finest hotel features in this region. In line with549 words
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Article, Illustration178 1968-08-01 9 SINGAPORE, Wed —Cathay Shipbuilding Factory Industries Co. recently held a dinner at Peking Restaurant in honour of Mr. Tom McLay, Chief Executive Officer of Port of Singapore Authority, who will be leaving Singapore for a short holiday abroad. It is well-known throughout the world that178 words
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Article63 1968-08-01 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed 10 points higher across the board. There were no sales. Sep. 20.95 bid, 21.50 asked; Nov. 20.65 bid, 21.15 asked; Jan. 20.55 bid, 2105 asked; March 20 55 bid, 20.95 asked; May 20.55 bid. 21.05 asked; July 20.55 bid, 21.0563 words
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Article321 1968-08-01 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. August first grade rubber f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 56-5/8 cents per lb., up a cent from previous close. The tone was steady. The market ruled with a steady undertone but rather quietly during the morning Good321 words
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Article17 1968-08-01 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. The tin price for today was $550.50 pe r picul, down 12$ cents-17 words
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108 1968-08-01 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPD— The Stock Market finished almost dead centre yesterday after a featureless minivolume session. The United Press International Stock Market indicator was up 0.08 per cent on 1.526 traded as advances clung to a slim lead over declines. At108 words
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Article61 1968-08-01 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Association of Banks in Malaysia Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants. Canada; Buying T.T. 353/16; Airmail O.D. 35-5/16; 90 d/st. 36-1/16 credit bills; 36-3/16 trade bills. Selling T.T. O.D. ready were Canada 34-13/16; Deutsche Marks 130-1/4; Swiss Francs 139-3 '8;61 words
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Article55 1968-08-01 9 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) Money Quotations. HK56.090 per U.S. dollar. HK56.1012 per U.S. dollar TT. HK514.53 per pound sterling. HK5298.12 per tael of gold 94 5 per cent fineness. HK5163.7 per 10,000 Japanese yens. HK5146.5 per 100 Philippine pesos buyers. HK5146.7 per 100 Philippine pesos sellers. Philippine55 words
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1313 1968-08-01 9 SINGAPORE Wed.—Active conditions in selected equities on the Stock Exchange continued again today and suspension of business was necessary for a total of about 25 minutes to help the backlog of contracts to be cleared. The industrials had something of a mixed appearance1,313 words
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Article153 1968-08-01 9 GLASGOW. Scotland. Wed. British Defence Ministry has placed an order valued £8 million sterling with Yarrow Shipbuilders Limited for construction of two frigates of Leander class. Yarrow is a member of New Upper Clyde Shipbuilding Consortium formed by merger of five famous Clyde companies and153 words
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Article30 1968-08-01 9 NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI) Closing Dow Jones averages: 30 industrials 883.00 20 rails 251.11 15 utilities 131.29 65 stocks 318.77 40 bon~s 76.47 Commodity futures index 134.42.30 words
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Article389 1968-08-01 9 SINGAPORE Stock Exchange sold and offer prices officially listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS Acma 2.84 2.88 Ben Co XBI 3.08 Borneo Bhd 2.27 2.30 Boiisteari l.»2 C. siijar 4.46 Chemical Co. 2.05 2.06 C. Storage 515 5.25 Dunlop 3 66 E. Smelting 7.40 *7.HO EAI 2.50389 words
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Article48 1968-08-01 9 i Managers Prices) First Mala'an XD 2.91 Second Mala>an XU 2.09 Third Mala.'an 1.36 The Commerce Industry 1.07 1 16 The .saving Fund 1.22 1.31 First 11 knng .97 1.02* Second H’kong .69 .73* Malaysian Investment Fund 1.30 1.40 Sterling t "modltv 5/8 <* Bong Kong Currency)48 words
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Article111 1968-08-01 9 SINGAPORE- Wed. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange toda_\ are;Bujer Seller Coconut Oil (FOB.) Bulk 53.50 Coconut on 1.0.B > Drums —mm 56.00 Loose Copra Mixed lull /Aug 30.00 (N) Muntok White Pepper (FOB.) 9(i r 1 W 113.00 Sarawak White Pepper (l.O.B.) 96% VI W111 words
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Article99 1968-08-01 9 SINGAPORE, Wed.—The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 12 Ferngate 6/7 Thorseape 8 9 Crna Gora 10/11 Azuma 13/14 Neder Eems 3/4 Centaur 18 Garrybank 23/24 Djatiwnagi 25 26 Seiyo Maru 29 30 Bonna 31/32 Hank a Sawicka 33 '34 Brofjord 35/3699 words
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Advertisement617 1968-08-01 9 AIR M MOVEMENTS SINGAPORE arrivals DEPARTURES THURSDAYS 8.05 am. MSA MLOI9 K. Lumpur 10.25 a.m. MSA MLOOS Penan*. K. Lumpur, Malacca 9.30 a.m. MSA MLI2I K Lumpur 10.25 a m MSA ML4SI Kuchin* 3.25 p.m. MSA MLO33 K. Bharn. A. Star. Penan*. Ipoh. K. Lumpur 2.50 pm. MSA MLO4." 045617 words
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SWITZERLAND NATIONAL DAY FEATURE
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Article, Illustration486 1968-08-01 10 MR. T. SCHMIDLIN - By MR. T. SCHMIDLIN, Ambassador of Switzerland to Malaysia. SWITZERLAND'* foreign relations are guided by the fundamental principies of independence, neutrality, solidarity and universality. Based on Its unchanging neutrality, my country endeavours to take part in the forming of a closer co-operation in Europe.486 words
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Article, Illustration716 1968-08-01 10 Mr. H.E. Suter; Swiss Charge d’Affaires; in Singapore - By Mr. H.E. Suter, Swiss Charge d’Affaires in Singapore the Ist of August of each year, the Swiss at home and abroad celebrate quietly their National Day. This year it will be the 677th anniversary of Switzerland's foundation. In 1291 an alliance for mutual aid716 words
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Advertisement45 1968-08-01 10 Congratulations to the Government and People of Switzerland on the occasion of its National Day PAN ASIA COMMERCIAL CO. 3VXILTJS SWISS PRIDE chosen by people who want precision timing TsEniHHiHP“ggSESjg s M £32 =MttU3 MILUS a name you can trust With services in 54 countries45 words
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Advertisement151 1968-08-01 10 what’s so exciting about 38.0D0 vibrations? A mechanical watch as accurate as an electronic one but without the increased size and at a reasonable cost —isn't THAT exciting? That s why the magic words 36,000 vibrations" have got the watch trade into such a dither ever since the news first151 words
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STUDENTS' PAGE ALL $5 ESSAY WINNERS
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Article, Illustration347 1968-08-01 11 THERE are many beautiful beaches in Singapore. Perhaps the most popular one is Changi Beach. This is a long-stretched beach, very sandy and with clear water at high tide. It is most popular during public holidays and at weekends. During these periods the347 words
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Article, Illustration160 1968-08-01 11 ONE afternoon I went for e walk. It was very peaceful as there was very little t. lie. School children were seen v. :ng and cycling to scr.ool, and there were also some roadsweepers at work. When I was on the way to tne market. I saw160 words
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Article, Illustration153 1968-08-01 11 IN Singapore there are many policemen. Most of the policemen are Chinese. Some policemen are Malaya and tome are Indiana. The policemen keep law and order. They catch thieves, gangsters, murderers, gamblers and people who break the law. Most of the policemen are strong and brave.153 words
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Article, Illustration232 1968-08-01 11 ONE Saturday night, my parents went for a trip to Penang to visit my auntie and uncle. Before going to Penang, my mother gave me seme money, and asked me to take care of myself. She told me to buy food, and to eat at regular232 words
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Article, Illustration305 1968-08-01 11 i'ANE night I took a detective novel to reod. At about 12.15, I felt very tired and I went to bed. I was so tired that I immediately fell asleep. In the middle of the night, I had a bad305 words
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Article, Illustration279 1968-08-01 11 ONCE there was a boy named Ahmad, who lived in a amall village with his mother. He came from a very poor family. Hia father died years ago One morning. Ahmad'a mother told him to go fishing. Although the weather was not good for fishing.279 words
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Article, Illustration180 1968-08-01 11 I am a car. I belong to a family of Mercedes' and my birthplace was somewhere near Berlin. As far as I can remember, it was in 1940, when somebody wearing army uniform drove me to a barrack. There. I was marked with white paint180 words
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Article, Illustration200 1968-08-01 11 EVERYONE has a friend. If we have no friends we become lonely and sad. Friends make us glad and cheerful by helping and sharing, our delight and sorrows. The name of my best friend is Junldah. Her house Is behind mine. She Is 13 years old. She200 words
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Article, Illustration315 1968-08-01 11 T FIND it very inte- resting to remember some of the things which happened to me when I was a child. When I was about four and a half years old. my mother enrolled me in a Kindergarten. For the first few days, my mother sat315 words
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Article, Illustration214 1968-08-01 11 ONE of the commonest lights In my village Is that of Hussein, the Mee Slam seller. Hussein leads a life of poverty and hardship. With the small sum of money he earns, he has to live from hand to mouth. He has to wake up early to214 words
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Article, Illustration318 1968-08-01 11 MANY people regard punctuality as a tiresome matter and some one gave the definition of punctuality as a bad habit which makes one tired of waiting for others who are not punctual.” To some extent this quotation is true, because people who are punctual318 words
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Advertisement187 1968-08-01 11 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 way to187 words
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Advertisement115 1968-08-01 11 IF YOU ARE AN ADULT STUDENT PREPARING FOR AN IMPORTANT EXAMINATION. DO IT THE STUDENTS’ DIGEST WAY. Xj Pay for postage ana Dandling charges only and get FREE 12 issues of Students’ Digest Illustrated prepared by top educationists with several year* teaching experience. It la an Invaluable guide to your115 words
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MADE-IN-SINGAPORE PRODUCTS EXHIBITION
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Article, Illustration293 1968-08-01 12 MORE than 70 11 manufacturers will take part in the Made-in-Sin-gapore Products Exhibition at 'Se LIS exhibition grounds at Shenton Way to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Economic Development Board of Singapore. The exhibition reflecting the dynamic progress of local293 words
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580 1968-08-01 12 MESSAGE FROM MR. LANG WONG, ILO CHIEF OF PROJECT fpHE five-year participation of the ILO in the Light Industries Services Project of the Economic Development Board is now drawing to a close. Therefore it seems appropriate at this time to review past580 words
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Advertisement99 1968-08-01 12 if _L •T• I N.I.S.M. leads in Industries ini S 3 V; BARS IN PRODUCTION MILD STEEL ROUND BARS-BSS 785 Sizes: i". J'. j', f, Is', Is', IJ* MILD STEEL SQUARE BARS Sizes: 6mm up to 30mm MILD STEEL FLAT BARS Sizes: 3mm x 15mm up to 25mm x7smm MILD99 words
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Advertisement233 1968-08-01 12 Welcome to visit our stall at the "MADE IN SINGAPORE" products exhibition at LIS exhibition grounds, Shenton Way from Aug. 1— 11 f£t NAM MUI CO.,LTD. <37, B. NORTH CANAL HD, S'PORL.TBL- 77 5J5 &U& f* 'plum blossom t 5X4* mi SI m CHEN HBNQ LONG C 0» LTV. 530.233 words
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Advertisement237 1968-08-01 13 LIDO -jOPENS TODAY! Si YOU WILL BE REELING WITH THE LWPACT OF 1 (.4*. 4. I THE MESBORABLE AND ENTHRALLING MOTION PICTURE YET: r-j--k\ m :4 JOSEPH E. UEVINE MIKE NICHOLS-lAWHENCE TURMAN THE GRADUATE hchnic^ fcNNE BANCROFT.. DUSTIN HOFFMAN KATNARWE ROSS DIRECTED by MIKE NICHOLS Academy A wand Winner-Best Direction237 words
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Miscellaneous232 1968-08-01 13 IGANISiATTOM LIDO Phone ***** OPEN'S TODU! 11 am. 1.45. 4 no. 6.30 A 9.15 pm Anne Bancroft, Duatin Hoffman Katharine Ross "The GRADUATE** Directed by Mike Nichols—Academy Award Winner—BEST DIRECTOR In Panavislon A: Technicolor iUA) FREE LP STEREO SOUND TRACK RECORDS OF THE FILM TO LUCKY PATRONS AT ALL SHOWS232 words
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Sun Sport
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Article582 1968-08-01 14 Great pomp and ceremony to mark opening KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Well-known Police track and field veteran's who made their mark in the SEAP and Asian Games and various Malaysian athletic championships will be among about 500 athletes from East and West Malaysia who will vie582 words
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190 1968-08-01 14 MUAR, Wed. The Johore Telecoms Department athletic and Welfare Association have picked a strong contingent for Intensive training for the all-Malaysian Tel e c oms Athletic Championships to be held in Malacca on Aug. 8 and 9. Included in the training squad are190 words
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647 1968-08-01 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Selangor Amateur Athletic Association have named their secretary N.A. Baskaran as team manager of the 55 strong Selangor contingent including seven officials to leave here next month to participate in two open premier athletic meets. Selangor will first compete In647 words
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161 1968-08-01 14 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) The US. “venture for victory” basketball team will arrive tomorrow from Hong Kong for a series of games with Filipino candidates to the Mexico Olympics. The 11-man team has played and won all their goodwill matches in Japan. South Korea. Nationalist161 words
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703 1968-08-01 14 SINGAPORE, Wed. The finals of the MSA South Pacific Spectacular will we held at Jackie's Bowl, Orchard, on Sunday commencing at 2 p.m. The winner, together with one representative from Jackie's Bowl. Katonr. will represent the Republic in the South Pacific finals in Sydney703 words
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Article289 1968-08-01 15 It’s just too bad, says SAWLF chief SINGAPORE, Wed. The National Sports Control Board have rejected the request from the Singapore Amateur Weightlifting Federation for weightlifter Tan Howe Liang to undergo the qualifying test for the Olympic Games in August. Disclosing this in an interview289 words
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Article333 1968-08-01 15 SINGAPORE. Wed Mr. Lau Teng Chuan. chief of the physical education department. Teachers’ Trainin e College, has pointed out that sports form the means of building a new social system. He revealed that in the last 20 years patterns have changed from a social colonial333 words
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324 1968-08-01 15 SINGAPORE Wed. The National Sports Control Board was set-up as an in* dependent body to assist the Singapore Olympic and Sports Council to maintain closer liaison with the Government. This was stated by Mr. Tang Tuck Wah. SecretaryGeneral of the324 words
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145 1968-08-01 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Overseas drivers and riders are showing keen interest in the Malaysian Grand Prix to be held at the Selangor Racing Circuit, Batu Tiga. on Sept. 7 and 8. Inquiries for further information and entry forms have been received from Australia, Japan.145 words
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Article, Illustration80 1968-08-01 15 Defending champions, Selangor. on Tuesday night retained the title for another year when they easily beat Negri Semhilan 3-n in the final of the inter-state football competition In the annual four-game t'MNO Pesta Sukan series at the Merdeka Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. Eastern Sun pix80 words
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237 1968-08-01 15 WINSOR LAD - By WINSOR LAD IPOH. Wed. Co-Pros-perity (Coles), winner of the 525.000 King's Cun a t Kuala Lumpur, is in striking form. On a good track this morning Co-Prosperity did an impressive spin clocking 40-2 5 sec. for 3f finishing nicely on the bit.237 words
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398 1968-08-01 15 SINGAPORE, Wed. The President of the F.A. of Singapore, Mr. L.P. Rodrigo, today outlined the aims and priorities envisaged for the future promotion of soccer in the island-Republic. Speaking at the inaufural meeting of the new AS Council appointed by the MinUter for398 words
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250 1968-08-01 15 SINGAPORE, Wed. Indonesia will send strong contingent of weightlifters to compete in the Pesta Sukan weightlifting and bodybuilding championships to be held in Singapore on Aug. 17. Mr. Soh Ghee Soon. SAWLF president said the P.A.85.1. the controlling body of weightlifting and bodybuilding250 words
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Article241 1968-08-01 15 SINGAPORE, Wed.—James Douglas of the Royal Navy, today shattered the 1.500 metres all-comers record in the British Army inter-Ser-vices annual athletic championships. held at the Dover Road athletic ground. Lankv Douglas, easily coasted home victory. He clocked .3 minutes and 52.7 seconds, to better the all-comers241 words
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1363 1968-08-01 15 SULTAM’S GOLD VASE Horses Class 1— Div. 1— SV2 Furs. Str. 319 King's Knight 6v 9.03 L. W Kongsi West 421 Cn-prosperitv 5v 8.08 Modern Stable Mansor 242 Greenstone II 4y 804 Sabre Stable E. B’kelen 417 Balholmen Bov 4y 8.02 Mr. L.K Ng1,363 words
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432 1968-08-01 16 HONG KONG, Wed. (Reuter) University students from Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong will swop the lecture theatre for the sports arena as the 11th bi-annual inter-varity games open here tomorrow, amid hopes that the event may blossom into a full Southeast Asia Universiade by432 words
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170 1968-08-01 16 TAIPEH. Wed. (Reuter)— Defendnig champions South Korea smashed their way to their sixth straight victory when they defeated Thailand 101-44 at the second Aslan Women’s Basketball Championship here last night. The tall and powerful Korean girls thrilled the 8,000 spectators at the domed stadium with170 words
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Article137 1968-08-01 16 GOODWOOD. (England), Wed. (Reuter) Fire King, owned by Hong-Kong businessman John Pearce and ridden by Sandy Barclay, won the 930 sterling Charlton Stakes handicap for three-year-olds over one mile when the four-day Goodwood horse race meeting began here yesterday. Mr. Pearce, on holiday in England,137 words
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73 1968-08-01 16 MEXICO CITY. Wed. (Reuter) The Olympic organising committee here have published a 377-page book on the history of the games. The book, price 80 cents (six shillings and sixpence sterling), was published to five “the little man” complete information about the games and how73 words
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Article125 1968-08-01 16 LEEDS, Wed. (Reuter) Horlicks awards for performances in the Fourth Cricket Test between England and Australia which ended in a draw here yesterday were: ENGLAND: For the best batting performance shared between John Edrich (62. 65) and Roger Prideaux (64). £lOO for the best bowling:125 words
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Article238 1968-08-01 16 LEEDS. (England), Wed. (Reuter) Australia maintained their ten-year grip on the Ashes when England failed to win their uneven contest against the clock and were forced to settle for a draw in the Fourth Test at Headingley here yesterday. England’s target of making 326 In Just238 words
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Miscellaneous60 1968-08-01 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 5.07 a.m. (7.3 ft.), 5.02 p.m. (7.0 ft.). Port Swettenham: 9.34 a.m. (14.8 ft.) 9.27 p.m. (13.3 ft.). Port Dickson: 10.42 a.m. (8.4 ft.), 10.52 p.m. (6.9 ft.). Singapore: 2.49 a.m. (8.0 ft.), 3.24 p.m (7.8 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 1.46 a.m. (6.4 ft.), 2.03 p.m. (7.260 words
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