Eastern Sun, 9 August 1968
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Title Section23 1968-08-09 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 729 Friday, 9 August 1968. -fr MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cent*23 words
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Article, Illustration1303 1968-08-09 1 'We've done better,' says Lee in eve of National Day broadcast SINGAPORE, Thurs. Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, in his eve of National Day broadcast, today gave an account of the glowing increases in Singapore's growth. He also spoke of the need to double the— Eastern Sun pix. - 1,303 words
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488 1968-08-09 1 JAKARTA, Thurs. (UPI) Philippine Foreign Secretary Narciso Ramos said today he was confident a solution to the Sabah dispute would “come somehow’’ as long as Malaysia and the Philippines did not sever relations completely. The Foreign Secretary, in a news conference said he488 words
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Article224 1968-08-09 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysia has begun selling rubber from the stockpile it built up last rear to support the price of the commodity. The surprise announcement was made today by the Minister of Commerce and Industry. Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Swee Aun. in answer to questions by224 words
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Article60 1968-08-09 1 JAKARTA. Thurs. (Reuter) The Philippines Foreign Secretary. Mr. Narciso Ramos, indicated today his country might reverse its decision to withdraw its diplomats from Kuala Lumpur and thus save the Association of Southeast Asian Nations from early embarrassment. Mr. Ramos told questioners at a press conference here60 words
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Article, Illustration485 1968-08-09 1 MIAMI BEACH. Thurs. (I PI) Mr. Richard M. Nixon captured the Republican presidential nomination in an overwhelming first ballot triumph early today and won his second chance to battle the Democrats for the White House in November. In a stunning comeback from the depths of— UPI radio-photo. - 485 words
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Article104 1968-08-09 1 PENANG. Thurs. Khnn Teik San. aeed five, died shortly after he was stung by hornets at Ayer Itam yesterday. He was watching a group of men plucking rambutan 1 wben one of them accider tallv disturbed a hornet nest. Several others were stung. Among them was104 words
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Article50 1968-08-09 1 MANILA. Thurs. (Reuter) —Rescue workers continued to dig through the ruins of the collapsed five-storey building here in the hope of finding more live victims following the recovery of two girls yesterday, still alive after being buried for five days. But all they found today were more corpses.50 words
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Article39 1968-08-09 1 THERE will be no issue of the Eastern Sun tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 10, 1968) as today (Friday, Aug. 9, 1968) is a public holiday Singapore's National Day. Publication will be resumed on Sunday (Aug. 11. 1968).39 words
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Advertisement114 1968-08-09 1 Slow KENG NGOH ACUPUNCTURE CAUTERIZATIO 4 SPECIALIST The Chinese Method of Acupuncture on. Couterizotion Now tclrntincally Improved Can Heal .Most Diseases THE CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE CAUTERIZATION CENTRE 545 Serangoon Road. Singapore 8. MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD (Incorporated in the States ot Malaya Malaysia) AUTHORISED CAPITAL: #50.000.000 ISSUED AND PAID UP CAPITAL: #15.000.000114 words
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Advertisement134 1968-08-09 1 POWER! CONTROL! NEW TOC WOODS AND IRONS A THE ARCADE SINGAPORE *****/***** Japan’s foremost professional audio manufacturer since 1910 Nippon Columbia's D£N®N Money-Saving Stereo Systems Offer Special $455 oo Nett Singapore only) 'lnsist on FM MULTIPLEX in your tuner This will enable you to enjoy FULL STEREO Broadcasts to be134 words
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Miscellaneous21 1968-08-09 1 LADIES PAY i// v "I should have bought the dress. Now would be the perfect time to break it to himl’V21 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article1634 1968-08-09 2 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. The Johore Bahru Town Council engineer Enche Hamid bin Haji Rahmat told the Raja Aslan Commission of In* auiry here today that in away" he had no confidence in the Council's1,634 words
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Article71 1968-08-09 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs. —Singapore Pool* (Private) Limited announced today that all 800.000 special coupons for the National Day Double Draw hare already been distributed to Agents and Postal Agencies. There are no more special Coupons available. Should participants not be able to obtain these coupons they may71 words
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Article, Illustration105 1968-08-09 2 “Typhoon Taiwan” in the shape of these lovely girls hit the Subang International Airport. Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. However. such typhoons we can handle. The girls all from colleges or high schools In Taiwan are here to take part in a three-day fashion show starting tomorrow night at the– Eastern Sun Pix; by Mok Voon. - 105 words
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340 1968-08-09 2 PENANG, Thurs. The State Government is making every effort to ensure that the commissioning of the three deep water wharves in Butterworth ana the Penang Port Commission operating policies do not adversely affect the employment opportunities enjoyed by those persons directly engaged340 words
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Article142 1968-08-09 2 PENANG. Thurs. A fair and satisfactory deal for the 65.000 teachers can only be achieved if all teachers’ unions get together and form one strong body in Malaysia. This was stressed by the President of the National Union of Teachers. Mr. Gurnam Singh, at their142 words
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Article104 1968-08-09 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A man, who claimed himself to be a “nuclear scientist and outer-space rocket engineer.” was today sentenced to five months’ jail for cheating. Prof. Arss bin Abdul Rahman. an Indonesian, aged. 40. was charged with cheating Mr. Lim Heng Pock of Station104 words
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Article102 1968-08-09 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The President. Enche Yusof bin Ishak. will take the salute at 9.00 am. tomorrow at the National Day Parade. According to the Prime Minister’s Department his health does not permit his reviewing the Guard of Honour and taking the march past of the various contingents.102 words
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Article87 1968-08-09 2 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Every student entering a secondary school from Jan. next year will receive a gift of $5 paid into his account by the Government if he has a postal savings account with a minimum deposit of $5. The combined sum of $lO. however, cannot be87 words
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Article83 1968-08-09 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Professor A.A. Sandoshartt of the Medical Research Institute Malaysia today said medical graduates must understand the cultures, traditions and thinking of the people if they are to contribute to the welfare of the public. Speaking at a Rotarv Club luncheon meeting today at the83 words
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Article, Illustration243 1968-08-09 3 About 200 students from the primary, secondary and pre-univer-sity classes demonstrated eye-catching slogans which formed the floats display at the school's quadrangle. The smart march past was staged bv various units of the school. One of the floats called for more bloodEastern Sun pix. - 243 words
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Article35 1968-08-09 3 SINGAPORE Thurs. The Old Outramians' Association will celebrate its 3rd anniversary with a dinner and dance to be held at the Prince Restaurant. Raff es Place on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 7-30 p.m.35 words
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Article37 1968-08-09 3 SINGAPORE Thurs. Kumarasamy Krishna 30. was jailed for two years by the Third District Court today for breaking into a house at Chatsworth Road on April 18. Krishna, who had three previous convictions, pleaded guilty.37 words
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Article403 1968-08-09 3 —Tun Khoman - —Tun Khoman SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Thai Foreign Minister, Tun Thanat Khoman today brushed aside all speculations that ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) would be turned into a military organisation. “ASEAN will not and cannot be a military power or be turned into a403 words
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Article62 1968-08-09 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs Isnin bin Ismail. 32. was Jailed for three years by the Fourth District Court today for housebreaking and theft of a lady’s handbag valued at $l2. Isnin. who had five previous convictions, pleaded guilty to committing the offence at Alexandra Road early this62 words
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Article58 1968-08-09 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs Lee Hai Beng alias Commanchee was charged in the Ninth Magistrate's Court today with the murder of Koh Giok Tit. He is alleged to have committed the offence at Bukit Purmei on Nov. 11 last year with Tan Cheng Huat and Quek Kim Hock.58 words
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Article, Illustration55 1968-08-09 3 TWO of the models taking part in the National Day Batik Fashion Show at St. Patrick's School at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday. The show, which will be preceded by a variety show, will be opened by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Inche Rahim Ishak. Models: Lydia55 words
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170 1968-08-09 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A seminar la to be held for senior legal officers In the Government to try and find ways of clearing up the backlog of Court cases. The three-day seminar which is expected to start on Oct. 18 will also discuss training of170 words
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238 1968-08-09 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. It is the Government’s ultimate intention to dub all TV films of English, Chinese and Indian origin into the National language. This wil be among 34 written questions which Mr. C. V. Devan Nair, Democratic Action Party MP for238 words
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Article29 1968-08-09 4 KUCHING .Thurs. (Reuter) Four armed men yesterday killed a 50-year-old man and then burned his wife and grand daughter to death. Police sources said today.29 words
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Article102 1968-08-09 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Members of the Federation Armed Forces Civilian Staff Union (FAFCSU) today voted in favour of a strike to back the union’s dispute with the Ministry of Defence over the dissolution of the Departmental Whitley Council. The Chairman of the Central Action102 words
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141 1968-08-09 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Minister of Education. Enche Mohamed Khir Johari. hoped the Indian Government would provide more places and training facilities for Malaysian students to study in India. The Minister left today to attend the 3rd ministerial Conference of the Application of141 words
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488 1968-08-09 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Support for the MCA sponsored college at Batu Tiea is gathering momentum and its sponsors are confident the project will be highly successful, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Swee Aun, said here488 words
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Article126 1968-08-09 4 MALACCA. Thurs. The Sessions Court here yesterday reserved judgment until Sept 4 to decide whether or not to call for the defence of the Malacca Municipal Water Engineer, Tan Jin Lee who faces two charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Tan is accused of intending to deceive126 words
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167 1968-08-09 4 KI ALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Preparations are being made to celebrate this year’s Women’s Day In a “big way.” The President of the National Council of Women’s Organisation. Tan Sri Fatimah Haji Hashim told Bernama today: “It will be different from previous years, it will167 words
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111 1968-08-09 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Minister of Sabah Affairs. Dato Ghanie Gilong. today welcomed the agreement on a “cooling off period” to reduce tension between the Philippines and Malaysia Dato Gilong. who was returning to Kota Kinabalu after a week's visit here, said at the111 words
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Article100 1968-08-09 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Two warships from the Royal Australian Navy and frigate training ship from Ethiopia will be arriving at Port Swettenham next week for a four-day visit. This is the first time for any Ethiopian ship to visit Malaysia. The frigate Ethiopian with a100 words
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174 1968-08-09 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Russian historians are keen to know about Malaysia and would like to get their materials direct from the University of Malaya. This was stated today by Prof. Vladimir A. Zharov, leader of a threemember delegation from the Boviet Union174 words
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109 1968-08-09 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. More than two-thirds of the 30,000 goods vehicle drivers in the country have taken out vocational drivers’ licences during the fourmonth grace which expired at the end of last month A Transport Department spokesman said today a total of 24.000 such licences109 words
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80 1968-08-09 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Teaching Hospital at the University of Malaysia, has bought an “artificial kidney” from Baxter Laboratories (Australia) Pty. Ltd of Sydney The “artificial kidney” a machine worth $17,000. represents a major engineering advance in the medical field. Other units are expected to80 words
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Article1022 1968-08-09 5 darjah utama bakti CHEMERLANG (The Distinguished Service Order) Mr Howe Yong Chong, Permanent Secretary. Ministry of Law and National Development (National Development Division). Chairman. Housing and Development Board. PINGAT JASA GEMILANG 0 (The Meritorious Service Medal) Mr. Kwan Sai Kheong, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education. Professor1,022 words
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Article95 1968-08-09 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Mrs. Lim Chong Pang nee Lee Poh Neo. 66 mother of Mr. Herbert Lim Eng Kwan. chairman of the Singapore Tourist Association, passed away today. She leaves behind two sons, two daughters, two daughters-in-law two sons-in-law and eight grandchildren. They are Roland Lim Eng95 words
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301 1968-08-09 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. From next year a large number of teachers and secondary pupils will be exposed to large-scale technical teaching for the first time. In making this announcement today, the Education Minister. Mr Ong Pang Boon. In his National Day message301 words
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86 1968-08-09 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A dishwasher. Lay Ah Ling alias Lee Ah Ling was awarded $10,960 damages in the High Court today for injuries arising from an accident. Lay was knocked down by a motor car driven by Heng Soi Looi. a learner driver. The accident occurred in86 words
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79 1968-08-09 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Jurong Shipyard Ltd. today obtained judgment for $221,666 in the High Court against the owners and others interested in the ship “St. Christopher”. The claim was in respect of repairs done to the ship whilst the tanker was in Singapore in February79 words
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454 1968-08-09 5 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The National Day Parade will be held on the Padang tomorrow from 6.00 a-m. to 2.00 p.m. The route lor the Marching Columns is as follows: Padang; St. Andrew's Road; Connaught Drive; Nicoll Highway; Bras Basah Road: Victoria Street; Hill Street; River Valley454 words
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330 1968-08-09 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The workers were the moin sufferers in the bottle to keep the natural rubber industry in a strong competitive position, the President of the National Union of Plantation Workers, Senator S. P. S. Nathan, said today. Senator Nathan was commenting on330 words
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Article35 1968-08-09 6 IPOH, Thurs- A homemade shotgun was recovered by the police at Kampong Bukit Bangka in Lenggong, Upper Perak. yesterday. Three rounds of ammunition were slso recovered. A woman has been detained for questioning.35 words
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Article, Illustration305 1968-08-09 6 THE old adage that “beauty and brains do not go together” certainly does not appiv to Miss Wang Shih-Chia. 21, a third-year biology student in the University of Taiwan. When she graduates, she will press on for a masters degree. Setting high standards for305 words
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608 1968-08-09 6 KUALA LUMPUE. Thurs. Malaysia has two permanent memorials to the ambitious. luxury loving “Mems of Malaya,” a British historian declared hero today. They are the hill stations of Cameron Highlands and Fraser’s Hill. In Fraser’s Hill, the streets are named after the wives608 words
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Article86 1968-08-09 6 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Federal Industrial Development Authority has asked Dr. V. Kanapathy, economic adviser to the United Malayan Banking Corporation Berhad. to help boost the image el FIDA abroad. Dr. Kanapathy. who will attend the international Economic Association Congress. in Montreal. Canada, will86 words
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Advertisement227 1968-08-09 2 WEISEN-UK? Methylmethionlnesulfonlum Chloride (M.M.S.C.) has been proved by emihent research authorities in US A. (Stanford University Medical Bulletin 1955 P. 204) to be an extraordinary substance found in the ordinary household cabbage and when taken regularly not only helps heal gastric ulcers, but also prevents relapses. These findings have been227 words
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Advertisement7 1968-08-09 4 RELIEVE INDIGESTION GASTRIC AND OTHER stomach DISORDERS7 words
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Advertisement55 1968-08-09 4 "MAJULAH SINGAPURA" CELEBRATE NATIONAL DAY WITH SPECIAL DOUBLE DRAW THIS SUNDAY FIRST DRAW TWO BIS JACKPOTS AND THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL PRIZES TO BE WON SECOND DRAW A GUARANTEED PRIZE OF $l,OOO “CH j TO THOSE WHO HIT ALL THREE NUMBERS OF THE SECOND DRAW DON'T MISS THIS SUNDAY'S TWO DOUBLE55 words
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Miscellaneous311 1968-08-09 4 TODAY and YOU... Friday, August 9, 1968. ■vi •A GAZER^V ARIES MAR. 22 k APR. 20 5-15-26-37 751-60-81-90 yf TAURUS APR. 21 (MAY 21 -75 76-77-84-85 GEMINI MAY 22 JUNE 22 0 6-21-32-43 CS/53-78-83-87 c CANCER JUNE 23 JULY 23 11-14-25-361 48-59-70 uo JULY 24 g&L.AUG.23 10-22-33-44 J 54-65-74 VIRGO311 words
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Advertisement69 1968-08-09 5 THE SENSATIONAL GREAT ROYAL CIRCUS OF INDIA KALLANO PARK (m. *****6) jpO asass f. Grand Special Reduction: $5. 3, 2. &1 Children under 12vrs. half price. te STAR ATTRACTIONS: High Wire Walking. Liger on Tricycle. Flying Saucer act. Trapeze Flylnr Contortionist. Computer Dogs many others. JF// 3p m. 6.15 pm.69 words
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Miscellaneous223 1968-08-09 5 mjrm w, ■mroßsui;^rn ,l 1-45. 4.041, K..*U) 0 15 n m KathVn Banpro, t- Dustin Hn»^n Katharine Rost "The f.Rim iti D,rscted by Mike ?cadSr Winner— BEST DIRECTOR* I p a r4 n Ls,on Technicolor itJAI ticket? fn? rr ntmg ,hp Portion SSJ .MVE? SitEi ‘from'iita COMCBBBION Bl FS{a* from223 words
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Miscellaneous263 1968-08-09 5 S/NCAPURA 1 “The Right To Be Born" In Black and White And Colour A Columbia Picture Admission Prices Stalls SI. *1 bt) Circle $2. *2.50 Gala Odron Katong Majestic Ruby: TOMORROW AT M’NITE THE INVISIBLE SABRE” (Mandarin) Chen Man-Ling. Cathay Scope. Color English A- Chinese Subtitle* CATHAY ***** 'A ROSE263 words
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Miscellaneous1484 1968-08-09 6 Yom TV and TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL KUALA LIMPIB and Pulaa Pinang: 6 Ipoh and Melaka. 3 10 Johore Bahru. 4 Taiping; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluang. PM. 300 Opening Annct Prog Summary; 3.01 Intisari; 3.25 News Adventures of Superman; 350 Gilligan’s Island "Forget Me Not"; 4.15 Geritari 438 Close Down;1,484 words
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Article304 1968-08-09 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. August first grade rubber f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 57J cents per lb., up a cent from previous close. The tone was steady quiet. The market ruled steady with a reserve of sellers until the 57-cent level304 words
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185 1968-08-09 7 HONG KONG, Thurs (UPI> Bright prospect are in store for the tourist Industry In Asia but It is Asians, rather than Americans. who will make It gr w. ris is one conclusion rep ed yesterday from a p: r of studies on Aslan185 words
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Article, Illustration177 1968-08-09 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Gulf of Thailand. South of Bangkok. Is famous for Its rare tropical fish and coral. Skin-diving enthusiast Kamae Morishima (left) recently found a rare species of live sea coral near the beach resort at Bangsaen and decided to present It to177 words
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Article79 1968-08-09 7 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) —Rubber market closed very steady with spot 19-15/16 20-3/16 SETTLEMENT HOUSE. Sept. 20-1/16 20-3/16 Oct 20-1 8 20-1/4 Nov. 20-1/8 20-1/4 Oct/Dec 20-3/16 20-1/4 Jan/March 20-3/16 20-5/16 April/June 20-1/4 20-3/8 July/Sept. 20-5/16 20-7/16 Oct Dec 20-3/38 20-1/2 Jan/March 20-7/16 20-9/16 April June 20-1/2 20-5/879 words
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Article178 1968-08-09 7 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The following ships are expected to be in port today: God own Vessels 1/2 Priam 3/4 South Breeze 5 Louisburg 6/7 Jag Rahat 8/9 Billiton 10/11 Golden Wonder 13/14 Vega 18 Kibi Maru 19 Silver Dragon 21/22 Kyokei Maru Tantalus 27/28 Kunak 29 '3O Bachtera178 words
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Article323 1968-08-09 7 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Canadian travel writer Ernest H. Bartlett, of the Toronto Telegram plan* to outdo the fictional Phileas Fogg by a factor of better than 20 times. While Fogg, hero of Jules Verne’s classic, rounded the world in 18 days, Bartlett plans to make323 words
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Article, Illustration92 1968-08-09 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Mr. Peter Morgan Harry. Managing Director of S H. Benson <S) Ltd., has left for a business trip to Hong Kong. Taiwan and Japan. During his three-week tour of the Far East. Mr. Morgan Harry will also be visiting his Singapore and Malaysian clients92 words
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Article192 1968-08-09 7 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) The London Stock Market closed firm today on Institutional and investment buying. British Funds, again a firm feature of the market, maintained their higher levels recording gains of up to 3/16 on the continued strength of sterling. hopes of a reduction in the192 words
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1451 1968-08-09 7 SINGAPORE Thurs. Industrial and property shares closed easier on the Stock Exchange today and those counters which had a good run up earlier in the week, came off for various reasons. In both sections, there were technical reactions from the prices ruling earlier1,451 words
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Article57 1968-08-09 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs The Association of Banks in Ma-laysia-Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants: New York: TT. 32-13/16; Airmail O.D. 32-15/16: 90 d/st. 33-1/2 credit bills; 33-11/ 16 trade bills. Selling T.T. O.D. ready were: New York 32-1/2; Holland Guilders 117-5/8; Swiss Francs 139-5/8:57 words
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Article57 1968-08-09 7 HONG KONG. Thurs. (UPI) —Money Quotations. HK*****25 per U S dollar HK56.***** per US. dollar TT HK514.55 per pound sterling HKJ294.875 per tael of gold 94.5 per cent fineness HKSI63 5 per 10.000 Japanese yens HK5147.5 per 100 Philippine pesos buyers. HK5147.7 per 10? Philippine pesos sellers.57 words
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Article343 1968-08-09 7 SINGAPORE Stock Exchange sold and offer prices officially listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS \r nw 2 98 299 Borneo Bhfl 239 1 98 47 2 i hemlcal Co 212 215 Cold “storage 5*25 linn lop E X I 2.75 320 2 94 6 95 H tillfillan343 words
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Article47 1968-08-09 7 (Manager*’ Price*} First Malayan XD 2.92 Second Malayan XD 2.10 Third Malayan 1.37 The Commerce Industry l.Ofi MS The Saving Fund 1.22 1.31 First H'Kons 1 03 1.08* Second H knng .73 t-7* Malaysian Investmt Fund •nt 1.30 140 Sterling Cmodlty 3/10 <• Bong Kong Currency}47 words
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Article98 1968-08-09 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange lodaj are Btirer sc lief Coconut Oil (FOB Bank 52.00 Coconut Otl (F.O.B.) Drums 54.50 Loose Copra Mixed Muntok White Pepper (FOB.) 9fi% VL.W Sarawak White Pepper (F.O.B.) Sarawak Special Black Pepper (F.O.B.) Lam pong Special Black Pepper98 words
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Article16 1968-08-09 7 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The tin price for today was *550.62$ per picul, up 12J cents.16 words
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Article731 1968-08-09 8 mHE Republic of Singapore went through A three years of change and adaptation. It enters its fourth year with its image and policies more clearly defined, its emotions under better control, and a sober realisation of what the future holds for it. There are still731 words
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Article, Illustration3560 1968-08-09 8 Prof. T.H. Elliott - By: Prof. T.H. Elliott Speech at the Ist annual congress of the Singapore Academy of Science on Aug. 7 IN MY own life span (a very brief period in terms of the totality of human exper* ience) I have lived through the birth and rise3,560 words
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Advertisement41 1968-08-09 8 Eastehn Sun Independent National Newspaper FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1968 23-1. Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: ***** '1 Penang Offlei Ipch Office 39. lalan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Telephone *****/6 8. Leith Straet, Tal: ***** 77, Brewster Road. Ta1:***** Cable Address: AWNEWS41 words
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Article, Illustration1082 1968-08-09 9 JOHN KAM - By JOHN KAM Singapore enters its fourth year of independence, the whole Republic for one week will go gay to celebrate three full years of remarkable achievements in almost every field of endeavour. This year's National Day celebrations are expected1,082 words
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Article1395 1968-08-09 10 SUHAIMI BIDIN - Great demand for more blue-collar workers By SUHAIMI BIDIN SINGAPORE is forging ahead with a policy to build a technological society to ensure future prosperity for its people comparable to that of Japan or any other technologically advanced countries in Europe like West Germany or America.1,395 words
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Article, Illustration1265 1968-08-09 11 JOHN KAM - By JOHN KAM MODERNISATION and the new philosophy of development these ore the present slogans of the Government. Indeed, these are not empty slogans but represent steps which the Government are determined to follow the fullest in t h e creation of a1,265 words
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Article, Illustration1227 1968-08-09 12 K.S. SIDHU - By K.S. SIDHU SINGAPORE'S compactness, its rapid urbanisation and high population (with a high percentage of owning vehicles) has brought with it the need to plan its many highways. Left to mushroom as and when the need arises and without any1,227 words
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695 1968-08-09 13 K.S. SIDHU - By K.S. SIDHU this tiny island Republic celebrates its third anniversary of independence in pomp and gaiety befitting the new era of industrialisation and expansion. British In Just two short years, the British forces will leave the shores of this beautiful island695 words
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265 1968-08-09 13 Aug 9 9am.: National Day parade at the Padang and winding through several streets in the Republic. 3 p.m.: Port of Singapore Authority’s Sea Carnival in the Inner Roads, opposite Clifford Pier. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Floats procession Route from Kallang Park through Mountbatten265 words
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Advertisement84 1968-08-09 11 u C KWSS SSai >.'3 e j **w ATIONAL DAY AUG. 9 th. 19 w&m i j HEADACHE CURE TO? A m«i Tlfc?B ENG *t£ k. TIGER BALM ENG AUN TONG THE TIGER MEDICAL HALL M ft V Ji »5 r UlV>* PH***’ BALASHIN SAI (Pa* KuvaTanl >- w<. CHINKAWHITB84 words
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Advertisement184 1968-08-09 12 rm S w <* II H HI 3s&3x£ PKI HI Manufactured by the first and largest T.V. industry in Singapore with European parts Manufacturer of seven other leading brands of T.V. receivers From automatic circuits to cabinet, and right down the production line, Setron's T.V. receivers guarantee quality control. View184 words
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Advertisement221 1968-08-09 13 Long Live Our Republic of Singapore For The Best Quality in all your requirements whether HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS or DRESS MATERIALS at reasonable Prices please visit:S. A. MAJEED CO., 70. HIGH STREET. (AIRCONDITIONED) SINGAPORE-6. TEL: ***** 139 fir 143. EAST COAST ROAD. SINGAPORE-15. 45. SENG POH ROAD (TIONG BAHRU). SINGAPORE-3. <5-221 words
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Advertisement127 1968-08-09 13 BEST WISHES TO THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE ON THE NATIONAL DAY NOVV OPEN!; COLOR LRBORRTORY OFFERING YOU TOP QUALITY |OBS IN ALL YOUR PRINTING REQUIREMENTS COLOR PHOTO FINISHING DEVELOPING PRINTING ENLARGING also specialising in Commercials Photography, Parties, Weddings, Contact > ALBERT PHOTO SERVICE 408, Orchard Road, Sihgapore, 9. After office127 words
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247 1968-08-09 14 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (UPI) Former President Dwight D. Elsenhower's recovery from his sixth heart attack “Is unpredictable,” according to hi* doctors. Gen. Eisenhower, 77, spent a comfortable night and “his vital signs have remained stable.” The doctors report that they are satisfied with his247 words
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181 1968-08-09 14 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) The Daily Express today splashed on its frontpage an interview with the mother of Anthony Grey, the Reuter correspondent detained in Peking for over a year. Headlined “The forgotten Briton.” the report quoted a letter to his mother dated181 words
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Article, Illustration51 1968-08-09 14 CAMP CARROL. South Vietnam: A Helicopter hovering over the heads of C-S. Marines as they sweep out from a landing zone on Mutter's Ridge, near Camp Carrol last week just south of the demilitarised zone. The Marines were seeking out Vietcong troops. UPI— UPI photo. - 51 words
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Article137 1968-08-09 14 $118m savings expected WASHINGTON, Thurs. The Defence Deportment today eliminated 50 navy ships and eight naval air squadrons as part of the programme to reduce federal expenditures by US$6,OOO million in the current financial year. The cutback was ordered by Congress in return for passing137 words
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Article69 1968-08-09 14 MIAMI. Florida. Thurs (Reuter) Rocks and bottles were tossed at police here today by young Negroes who staged a Black Power rally in a Negro section of north Miami. Police moved in quickly to quell the disturbance and no injuries were reported. No arrests69 words
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Article194 1968-08-09 14 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr. Rov Jenkins today reaffirmed his determination to hold down rigidly on government and private spending to restore the health of sterling. He told the regular monthly meeting of the national economic council the British194 words
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257 1968-08-09 14 NEW YORK. T h u r s. (Reuter) For the first time since Dwight Eisenhower won the Presidency for the Republicans 16 years ago, the party's members are confident of victory in 1968. This sense of triumph is being felt because the257 words
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Article126 1968-08-09 14 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) The Lambeth Conference of world Anglican Bishops today will be asked to decide whether women should be ordained as priests. At yesterday’s first plenary session of the conference there were indications that a strong call would be made to the 450 bishops to accept126 words
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92 1968-08-09 14 BIRMINGHAM. England, Thurs. (Reuter) Hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of immigrants are getting into Britain by subterfuge, prosecutor Charles Smallwood told a court here today. He was presenting the case against three Pakistanis said to have made false claims to London airport immigration officials92 words
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Article115 1968-08-09 14 JAKARTA. Thurs. (Reuter) Communist pamphlets inciting Indonesian soldiers to turn their guns against government have been circulated in the East Java town of Malang, press reports said today Army troops launched military operations against Communist hideouts near Malang after the discovery of the pamphlets, killing 30 and115 words
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Article89 1968-08-09 14 BANGKOK. Thurs. (Reuter) The Thai government. worried about possible further Communist guerilla attacks on military bases, is to use trained dogs to guard them. Deputy Defence Minister, Air Chief Marshal Dawee Chullasapva told reporters that the United States had agreed to give Thailand 60089 words
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Advertisement520 1968-08-09 14 Classified Ads. DEATH 20 Words $lO/- (Minimum) MRS. LIM CHONG PANG Kef Lee Poh Neo. aged 66, passed away peacefully on 8-8-68 leaving behind 2 sons. Herbert Lim Eng Kwan and Roland Lim Eng Ser, 2 daughters Mrs. Lucy Chen and Mrs. Ivy Kwa. 2 daugh-ters-in-law Mrs. Doris Lim and520 words
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Advertisement501 1968-08-09 14 TENDERS FESCROHJAYA IBU KOTA KI'ALA LUMPUR NOTIS TAWARAN TAWARAN ada-lah dijemput bagi rr.embekalkan dan memasang “Twin or double chambered cremator and associated equipment” ditempat membakar mayat diJalan Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. 2. Pelan2 dan penentuan mengenai kerja2 yang mesti di-jalankan boleh di-pereksa dalam masa bekerja di-Peja-bat Akitek Perbandaran. Ibukota. Pelan2 dan501 words
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Article1335 1968-08-09 15 Race 1: Horses Class 5a Div. 2—1 Furs. 2.30 p.m. 1 523 Reatnuir 6? 9.00 KillinSv Stable Allan Chadwick 3 2 221 Easy Change 6? 8 15 Mr P.k. Cheah Leong S 738 Polaris Missile 103 8.12 Loyaltv Stable Spencer 4 935 Lily Pet «y 8.11 Boon1,335 words
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Article, Illustration1380 1968-08-09 15 Jimmy Lad - By Jimmy Lad GOLD failed in both his outings of the recently concluded Ipoh meeting but that will not stop me from giving him the vote in Race Five ot Bukit Timah tomorrow. This s e v e n-year-old High Treason needs a wet track1,380 words
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Article30 1968-08-09 15 Jjrnmjr^Lad Bukil Rrnrfera Knmpong >Z Martini II Windsor Lad Golliwog Baron Boy Millionairess Adeline Golliwog Kampong >’Z Doreeno Star Boy Brave Venture Jerry’s Special Dust Fury30 words
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Article171 1968-08-09 15 JIMMT LAD WINDSOR LAD ADELINE STAR BOV RACE 1 EASY CHANGE ilmorw in Watania Commando V ILMORW IN* Easy Change Eastern Maid W. COMMANDO Darmal Wilmor win DARMAL H. Menang W. Commando RACE 2 B. BENDERA Mine Dynasty Bonus Issue LAPEL Showgirl IV Ming Dynasty R. PLANTER m B.171 words
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261 1968-08-09 15 SINGAPORE. Thurs. AH Steel and Professor Novak provided an interesting workout on a slightly yielding track here this morning Racing stride for stride they covered 3f in 38 2 5. There was very little between them at the finish. Another pair trained by261 words
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Article506 1968-08-09 16 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) The British soccer season kicks off on Saturday when the 92 English league clubs and the 37 Scottish sides start out on an arduous nine-month campaign for domestic honours and a possible passage into Europe. Lancashire's six-year monopoly of the English First506 words
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192 1968-08-09 16 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Singapore’s veteran weightlifter, Tan Howe Liang, will not be competing in the Pesta Sukan triangular weightlifting and bodybuilding championships to be held on Aug. 17. Disclosing this to Sunsport today an official of the Singapore Amateur Weightlifting Federation said: “Howe Liang192 words
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116 1968-08-09 16 STUTTGART, (West Germany.) Thurs. (Reuter) Malaysian, discus champion Nashatar Singh, here with two other Malaysian Olympic athletes on a six-week training course, was placed fourth at an international meeting here last night. Winner of the event was Ludvik Danek (Czechoslovakia) who threw the discus116 words
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76 1968-08-09 16 PENANG. Thurs. The annual tennis match between Penang and Trang for Thailand’s Prime Minister’s Cup will be played at the Penang Sports Club on Aug. 10. The organising airman. Mr. Sonny Soon, said today the Governor of Trang would lead the visiting team,76 words
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199 1968-08-09 16 ALOR STAR. Thurs. Malaysia proved better then Singapore by winning 15 of the 28 events in the first combined school International encounter at the Darulaman Stadium here. At the end of the morning session. Singapore were leading when they won eight of the199 words
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162 1968-08-09 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Until late this evening groundsmen were busy watering and preparing the Merdeka Stadium pitch for tomorrow’s big kick-off the start of the annual Merdeka soccer tournament where Malaysia meets Hong Kong in the first match and Japan meets Singapore in162 words
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Miscellaneous113 1968-08-09 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 1.10 a.m. (7.3 ft.). 1.09 p.m. (8.7 ft.). P. Swettenham: 0.27 a.m. (15.9 ft.), 0.38 p.m. (15.0 ft.). Port Dickson: 0.59 a.m. (8.9 ft.), 7.31 p.m. (9.1 ft.). Singapore: 12.10 a.m. (8.0 ft.). 11.17 p.m. (9.7 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 11.00 a.m. (8.2 ft.), 9.23 p.m. (0.7113 words
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