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Title Section23 1968-08-19 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION ■fe Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 738 Monday. 19 August 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article, Illustration771 1968-08-19 1 TUN: OUR BIGGEST VICTORY SO FAR AGAINST BORDER REDS BANTING, Sun. A joint MalaysianThai forces in hot pursuit of Communist terrorists in the border area late yesterday evening came upon a hurried-ly-abandoned camp capable of accommodating 60 to 70 persons in Betong District on the Thai side771 words
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480 1968-08-19 1 HOO BAN KHEE - By HOO BAN KHEE If UALA LUMPUR. Sun. Four Kelantah PMIP IV State Assctnblvmen. headed bv the Speaker. Enche Abdullah bin Haji Yusoff. resigned from the party today. Three of them, including Enche Abdullah, and another former pro-AUianee Independent State Assemblvman. crossed the floor480 words
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Article139 1968-08-19 1 CAIGON. Sun (Reuter) North Vietnamese and Vietcong forces today launched a series of. attacks across South Vietnam. Attacks were concentrated on areas near the Laotian and Cambodian borders. The guerillas used mortar and rocket barrage as they swept into the attack. The American Military Command reported139 words
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Article148 1968-08-19 1 KATOO M B A. Australia. Sun. (UPI) A New Zealand racing car driver. John Patrick Ward, was killed instantly when his car spun out of control in a spectacular accident at the Catalina Motor Racing Circuit here on Sunday. Ward. 30, of Gisborune. New Zealand.148 words
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301 1968-08-19 1 TWENTY-SIX REPORTED KILLED MANILA, Sun. (UPI) Twenty-six Filipinos were reported killed in A gunbattle between Muslims and Christians on Saturday in a town in Mindanao Island, Southern Philippines. The Philippines News Service quoted police as saying that 24 Muslims and two aides of the301 words
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Article126 1968-08-19 1 MANILA. Sun. (UPI) Brig. Gen. Vicente Raval, Chief of the Philippine Constabulary (National Police), today denied reports of a gun-battle between Muslims and Christians in Mindanao Island on Saturday. The Philippine News Service reported that 24 Muslims and two aides, presumably Christians, of the Mayor of Magpet126 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous22 1968-08-19 1 LADIES PAY <k i V <2 "The time’s come, son, to tell you some of the facts of life—daily doubles, three-horse parlays22 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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409 1968-08-19 2 Govt, to introduce soon: KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The Government will soon introduce its sociol insurance scheme on a pilot basis in five centres George Town, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Johore Bahru. This was stated today by the Minister of Labour. Mr V.409 words
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Article264 1968-08-19 2 PENANG. Sat When the East-West Highway linking the East Coast States of Ke’.anian and Trengganu to Penang is completed, the port will be expected to serve an extended hinterland with an additional population of some I. million. This was stated in the annual report264 words
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Article92 1968-08-19 2 PENANG, Sun. The Governor of Penang, Tun Syed Sheh Shahabuddin was entertained to a dinner by the Rural District Council, at the E and O. Hotel here last night. The dinner was attended by Rural District Councillors. State Assemblymen and distinguished guests, including the Chief Minister,92 words
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Article173 1968-08-19 2 IPOH. Sun Another cooperative bank will be opened in the country in October, the Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives. Haji Mohamed Ghazali Jawi, announced yesterday. The bank will be set up in Kuala Lumpur with an ini’ tial capita! of $5 million. It will be known173 words
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88 1968-08-19 2 This old man is one of the many beggars in Kuala Lumpur. And like the rest of the ragged band, he is resourceful. There were red faces all round as this chap went calmly up to the Minister of Commerce and Industry. Tan Sri Dr. Lim Swee Aun as the— Eastern Sun picture by Yap; Chew Yan. - 88 words
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Article, Illustration39 1968-08-19 2 The line-up of mannequins at a competition to choose four top models of IMPS Mannequin Academy, Kuala Lumpur, last Saturday. The winners of tha competition were: Sheila Sodhy, Mary-Ann Wong. Angela Monlerio and Mahani Mydin.39 words
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289 1968-08-19 2 PENANG. Sun. No further erosion of the free port status of Penang island should he contemplated by the Government unless and until concrete development projects are actually in existence and industrialisation of the island has actually taken place. This was a289 words
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Article41 1968-08-19 2 SINGAPORE. Sun. The following numbers are drawn in today’s TOTO Pools: 28. 40. 38. 22. 29 and 18 The supple mentary number drawn is “14”. In the Special ThreeNumber Draw, the following numbers are drawn:— 41, 11 and 34.41 words
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Article31 1968-08-19 2 IPOH. Sun Eight-year-old N. Gopal Krishnan was killed in collision with a lorry at the *7-1/4 milestone, at the Ipoh-Taiping Trunk Road yesterday He died on the spot31 words
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Article, Illustration312 1968-08-19 2 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Bishop of the now autonomous Methodist Church in Malaysia and Singapore. Rev. Yap Kim Hao of Kuala Lumpur was consecrated in a ceremony at the Wesley Methodist Church in Fort Canning today. Representatives of the four annual conferences of the Methodist Church312 words
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Article40 1968-08-19 2 PENANG. Sun. Police yesterday took down several protest banners from Labour Party premises in the city here. The black banners strung up on poles were in protest against the Government's pending decision to execute the 11 condemned youths.40 words
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212 1968-08-19 2 PENANG. Sun. —A resolution recommending that the East-West Highway project be given utmost priority by the Central and State Governments was passed at a meeting of various Chambers of Commerce and trading organisations held here yesterday. “We are of the opinion that the best method212 words
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Article58 1968-08-19 2 PENANG. Sun. The Chief Minister Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, will attend the 13th anniversary dinner of the Penang Jaycees at the Golf Club on the night of Aug. 26 He will open a national productivity centre course on sales management leadership and human relations58 words
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Article84 1968-08-19 2 Road tax disc for 40 cents MALACCA. Sun. Malacca Police have uncovered several motor vehicles operating on road tax licences which were reported missing by their owners. Police believe there are many such illegally operated \ehicles here in view of the almost daily receipt of re- ports of road tax84 words
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Article89 1968-08-19 2 PENANG. Sun. A Mi* laysia-Singapore Airlines a.r hostess. Miss Iris De Souzi, was robbed of her handbag containing cash and cosmetics. along Penang Road last night. Miss De Souza, who arrived from Singapore in the morning, was walking alone from the E. and O. Hotel to89 words
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129 1968-08-19 2 KLANG. Sun. The Selangor State Government would spend S! 2 million for the irrigation scheme in Sabak Bernam District, said the Mentri Besar. Dato Harun bln Ha.tt Idris Speaking yesterday at the opening of the agricultural and handicraft exhibition here Dato Harun said the Gov’rnment129 words
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Article104 1968-08-19 2 KUALA LUMPLF Government will a. contributors of the Emr yees Provident Fund to drs •> one-third of their fetal rr tributions when the’ rea i the age of 50 A bill to this effect ha* been tabled for the con "C sitting of Parliament wh104 words
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Article, Illustration435 1968-08-19 3 Round 6 KARAfcLAIC v Bachtiar adjourned Nimzo-Indian. Ong Yok Hwa v Badilles adjourned Pjrc. Nainggolon Sampouw 1:0 Sicilian 45 moves. Suradiradja v Wotulo 1:0 Pirc 34 moves. Andrew Ee v Benitez 0:1 Ruy Lopez 34 moves. Lai Lin Onn v Tan Lian Seng King's Indian Reversed 51 moves.435 words
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132 1968-08-19 3 L.D. Baptist - By L.D. Baptist PENANG, Sun. An tignt-man diving team from the British Navy headed by Lt. Commander G Shaw flew in today to Join the sea search for the missing “Chipmunk” and its two-men crew. The team also brought along special surfacing equipment from132 words
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Article109 1968-08-19 3 9 a.m.— s p m.: National Day books display at National Library, Stamford Road. 9 a.m.—s. pm.: International graphic prints exhibition and Long Thien Shih graphic prints exhibition at the National Library, Stamford Road. 5 p.m.: Lecture on treatment of the Hemiplegic patient by Mr J B Millard109 words
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Article, Illustration299 1968-08-19 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. Lou Ah Moi, of the Con'ent of the Holy Infant Jesus > the only girl student among five other schoolboys to take uart in the I outh Week” in commerce and industry at f nion Carbide factory said snp has had an “educational— Eastern Sun picture. - 299 words
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304 1968-08-19 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. The recent call by the Minister for Social Affairs Enche Othman Wok, on Singaporeans to spend a few minutes every morning to do some physical jerks has been favourably received by many quarters. This was stated by the Parliamentary Secretary304 words
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Article115 1968-08-19 3 SINGAPORE. Sun Two local executives will leave Singapore for Germany on Aug 24 to take part in a two-month training course for trade fair specia.ists from Asian countries. They are Mr. Choo Jim Teck executive secretary. Singapore Manufacturers Association and Mr. Chee Saik Sun. marketing115 words
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Article101 1968-08-19 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun The Secretary Genera! of the Gerakan. Dr Tan Chee Khoon said here today the latest Incident at the Thai border where a member of the Malavsian border patrol was killed was regrettable. Dr. Tan Chee Khoon in extending deepest condolences and101 words
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Article, Illustration81 1968-08-19 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. More than 500 guests last night attended the Indonesian Independence Day celebrations at Wisma Indonesia in Orchard Road here. Among the VIPs were Members of Parliament. foreign diplomats and government officials. Eastern Sun picture shows the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Enche Rahim81 words
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Article216 1968-08-19 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. Singapore’s experience In dealing with a multi-racial, multi-religious, multicultural and multi-linguistic society is fortunately not an unhappy one. This was stated by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Enche Rahim Ishak when he spoke at the Singapore Gujarati Youth Association’s National Day celebration216 words
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Article22 1968-08-19 3 SINGAPORE Sun. There were 113 road accidents, of which six were serious during the past 24 hours in the Republic.22 words
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Article, Illustration45 1968-08-19 4 TIME FOR RELAXING The Indonesian Armed Forces’ Cultural Troupe left Kuala Lumpur after completing a successful tour of West Malaysian towns. Eastern Sun pix shows some of the girls relaxing at the Passengers’ Lounge at the Subang International Airport before hoarding their plane for home.45 words
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768 1968-08-19 4 ABDUL; WAHAB MAJID - By ABDUL WAHAB MAJID JOHORE BAHRU, Sun. The State Legal Adviser Enche Mohammad bin Yaacob disclosed today that a file concerning the illegal construction of a house by an Alliance State Assemblyman Syed Mohammad Edrus, has suddenly "disappeared" from the Johore Bahru Town768 words
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Article103 1968-08-19 4 IPOH. Sun. An Army Bomb Disposal Squad was brought into Ulu Bertam, Ringlet, in the Cameron Highlands yesterday to remove a bomb. The bomb, measuring 23 inches long and five inches in diameter was unearthed by a tractor. which was engaged in levelling work on a103 words
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122 1968-08-19 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. A 50-member Indonesian Armed Forces cultural troupe today returned to Bandoe:ng. West Java, after a threeweek tour of West Malaysia. The Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia. Major General Abdul Thahb. and the Malaysian Chief of Personnel Staff. Brigadier Genera! Ungku Ahmad bin122 words
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97 1968-08-19 4 MALACCA. Sun. The Chairman of the Malacca MCA. Dato Tan Cheng Swee. who is also treasurer of the proposed Tunku Abdul Rahman College Fund, has assure that the institution was intended to serve the Chinese community as a whole. Dato Tan said this during an97 words
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Article167 1968-08-19 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. —The Democratic Action Party had urged the Government to immediately convene a meeting of educationists to draft and plan out early establishment of a National University. “The DAP fully supports the National University idea, because we believe it can make a contribution to167 words
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Article115 1968-08-19 4 MALACCA. Sun. An estimated $50,000 worth of TV. sets, radios and other electrical equipment, loaded in two lorries, were destroyed by fire today. The lorries, belonging to the local Malayan Railway agents, were parked in the compound of the Railway Office at Ja’an Hang115 words
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1161 1968-08-19 4 Indon Foreign Minister is pleased: JAKARTA, Sun. The I n d o n e s ion Foreign Minister, Mr. Adam Malik, is very pleased with the "complete understanding" between Malaysia and Indonesia on political problems. He said this today in an exclusive1,161 words
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261 1968-08-19 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The Gerokon Raayot Malaysia was preparing a "workers' charter" of its own to help the working class, the deputy secretary-general of the party, Mr. V. David, said today. Mr. David told a news conference that “extensive and objective research” on261 words
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Cultural and Music Corner
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Article, Illustration664 1968-08-19 10 AYAKO - By AYAKO A T THE Victoria Theatre the internationally known German Duo will feast us with their superb performance. Mr. Goh Soon Tioe will accompany the Duo with his very neat and line Junior but not small String Orchestra which had on many occasions co-operated with well known artistes from664 words
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Article54 1968-08-19 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. A month-old baby boy clad in white singlet and wrhite shorts was found abandoned at Jalan Taluki in Princess Elizabeth Estate here yesterday at 7.10 a m An ang pow” and two tins of condensed milk were placed beside the infant. The baby is now54 words
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Article43 1968-08-19 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Singapore Ceylon Tamils’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society Limited donated 51.040 towards the National Defence Fund. The society decided at its general meeting held recently to donate part of its dividend for 1966/67 towards the Fund.43 words
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Article, Illustration189 1968-08-19 10 gEVEN airmen serving at the Royal Air Force stations at Seletar and Cbangi on Singapore Island have won gold medallions or watches for their support as blood donors In a campaign organised by the Singapore Red Cross Society. Seletar s RA189 words
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458 1968-08-19 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Malaysian forests are being cleared at an unprecedented rate as State Governments open up State land for agricultural needs, the Chief Conservator of Forests, Enche Abdul Majid bin Haji Mohamed Shahid, said today. "Our anxiety now is that some State Governments458 words
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110 1968-08-19 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.— More and more countries «-e interested in studying the techniques of land deveopment in Malaysia. a spokesman for the Federal Lsod Development Authority le d today. Requests to observe the te-htuques have been reef 'eh from several countries including Fiji.110 words
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Article, Illustration139 1968-08-19 13 A DEMONSTRATION of 2. Bell Jet-Ranger TH-57A helicopter was held at the Flying Club. RMAF Base. Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. The TH-57A helicopter. which has been selected bv the U.S. Navy for lt s primary light turbine training programme, is a multi-purpose aircraft which can139 words
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330 1968-08-19 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. —The possibility of setting up a shipping pool will be examined at an ASEAN Planning Committee meeting here next month. This was disclosed here today by the head of the Malaysian ASEAN Secretariat. Enche Ismail bln Ambla Enche Ismail said330 words
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152 1968-08-19 13 IPOH, Sun. The Democratic Action Party was formed with the specific purpose of fighting against eommunaiism in all forms, declared the Organising Secretary. Mr. Lim Kit S’.ang. at the State Committee meeting here today Mr. Lim was refuting the statement of the Minister of152 words
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Article, Illustration158 1968-08-19 13 Forty-three people from 23 countries are attending a four-month course in Educational and Rural Radio and Television Techniques in Australia. They obtained Fellowships to attend the course which began in Sydney. New South Wales, on July 8. The Fellows are sponsored under the Colombo Plan, the Special Commonwealth African Assistance— AIS photo. - 158 words
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Article168 1968-08-19 13 KUALA LUMPUR Sun Ten charitable Institutions will benefit from proceeds of the "Malam Chill Padl" (buffet dinner and dance) to be held at the Rothmans Pavilion on Nov. 2. The function Is being organised by the Persatuan Perkhldmatan Kebajikan under the sponsorship of Rothmans of168 words
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Article62 1968-08-19 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun A bill to make provisions for the raising of loans from the Asian Development Bank by the Government and statutory bodies will be tabled in Parliament on Monday. Known as the Loans (Asian Development Bank) Act. 1968. it authorises the Central62 words
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248 1968-08-19 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. A nine-member Parliamentary delegation from Pakistan will arrive here tomorrow night for a five-dav official tour of Malaysia. Led by the senior Deputy Speaker of the Pakistan National Assembly, it Includes five members from the National Assembly and one representative248 words
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Article55 1968-08-19 13 PENANG. Sun. The Director of Political Studies at the Lincoln Filene Centre for Citizenship and Public Affairs. Dr. Bradbury Seasholes. will talk on “the role of political parties and interest groups” at the City Council Chamber at 8 p.m. tomorrow. He is also an Associate Professor of55 words
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Miscellaneous31 1968-08-19 4 LIMKOKWING YGU'AE JUST /NPCSS/BLE/ HOW U ICOULD YOU EVER SAY SUCH TWNCSj {Right in front of a r~ LADY I bu iic- actiu. consignees. /r's CWYYOfJ IN FRONT) WHAT LADY?.. Hi31 words
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WORLD NEWS
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494 1968-08-19 5 TJONG KONG, Sun. (UPI). Communist China on Sunday celebrated the second anniversary of the debut of the Red Guards with stern orders for the youthful "Revolutionaries" to adhere to adult authority. The Communist Party organ acknowledged the important role played by the494 words
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219 1968-08-19 5 HONG KONG, Sun. (UPI) Six Red Guards admitted In public on Friday that they had eaten the hearts of their rivals, according to anticommunist newspapers today Unidentified arrivals from Canton were quoted as saying that a public struggle rally against the six219 words
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Article, Illustration73 1968-08-19 5 feels Mrs. Reinhold Hasten, the wife of the famous domoteur. in the arms of “Jacky**. a twometre high and some hundred weights heavy gorilla. This male gorilla, coming from equatorial Africa. Is the only travelling anthropoid ape of the world and is shown in the— PANA photo. - 73 words
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Article231 1968-08-19 5 PARIS. Sun. (UPI) Renewal of heavy fighting in South Vietnam on Saturday cast gloom over the Paris Vietnam talks. Western diplomatic observers close to the negotiations said reports from Saigon about a series of nationwide attacks by Communist forces might well have sealed hopes of231 words
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Article89 1968-08-19 5 TOKYO. Sun. (UPI) Heavy rams, resulting from Typhoon Polly, brought ceatn and damage on Sunday to Gifu Prefecture m Central Japan. One person was killed, a victim of a landslide which was touched off by the heavy downpour. Polly, the season s No. 7 typhoon, raced northward89 words
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559 1968-08-19 5 LONDON, Sun. (I PI) “Can I help you sir?” the clerk asked the Australian browsing through the swank little shop. "No thanks. We're "flpine ourselves,” the browser replied. •ind indeeu he did. Three Policeman waiting outside found the browser and his companion had559 words
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141 1968-08-19 5 PAPEETE. Tahiti. Sun. (UPI) A French Government spokesman on Saturday confirmed that France has postponed its first thermonuclear test at least over the weekend. The velocity and direction of the wind over Fangataufa Atoll. 800 miles southeast of here, where the bomb was to be141 words
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Article108 1968-08-19 5 LONDON, Sun. (Reuter) Siamese twin girls bom joined at the chest and abdomen yesterday died in hospital last night. The deaths were announced by London's Great Ormond Street Hospital for children a few hours after surgeons decided the girls could not be separated. The twins108 words
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Article176 1968-08-19 5 EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sun. (Reuter) A husband drew a pistol and shot his wife in a Roman Catholic Church yesterday before the eyes of a priest who had been seeking to repair their marriage. The couple went to St. Cuthbert's Church to talk to Monslgnor Peter176 words
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128 1968-08-19 5 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter)— An educational film com* pan.v is looking for a couple willing to engage in sexual intercourse tefore the cameras for a film to be shown to schoolchildren. “We want a normal married couple in their twenties, preferably with children of128 words
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291 1968-08-19 6 lITASHINGTON, Sun. (UPI) Former Pre- sident Dwight D. Eisenhower bottled for his life on Saturdoy night with the help of drugs, oxygen and electrical stimulation of his failing heart. Doctors said his condition was critical but had stabilised. The 77-year-old five-star General291 words
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367 1968-08-19 6 ALICANTE, Spain, Sun. (Reuter) —Rescue teams today dug throuffh the rubble of a toy pistol factory for victims still missing after it blew up last night killing 31 people. At least three people are reported missing. Nineteen were gravely injured by the blast.367 words
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132 1968-08-19 6 SYDNEY, Bun (UPP When the Conservative Party returned to power in Britain, there would be no restriction on investment in Australia. Mr. Edward Heath. Parliamentary leader of the Conservative Party, made this statement on Saturday. the 9th day of his visit to Australia.132 words
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Article114 1968-08-19 6 SAIGON. Sun (Reuter)— Plain clothes police swarmed around the An Quang Pagoda here today to break up any anti-Government demonstrations as 200 militant Buddhists met to discuss church unity. The Buddhists are holding a three-day meeting to find wavs of ending the two-year old split114 words
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Article, Illustration44 1968-08-19 6 FROM 2,000 METRES UP JUMPING Into the Nerkar River near Heidelberg, West Germany, bv parachute is Lothar Rutzel, Rest German parachute champion, who demonstrated his skill recently. He will compete in the world parachute Jumping championship to be held in Graz shortly. PANA photo.— PANA photo. - 44 words
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480 1968-08-19 6 ‘One million Americans breaking cigarette habit every year WASHINGTON, Sun. (L T PI) The SurgeonGeneral’* task force on smoking and health reported on Friday that one million Americans are breaking the cigarette habit every year, and men find it easier to give up smoking than women. The 10-member group jaid480 words
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Article93 1968-08-19 6 LOs ANGELES. Sun. (UPI) Mia Farrow’ asked nd alimony and received no property settlement when she divorced her millionaire husband. Frank Sinatra, in a quickie Mexican hearing. She said on Saturday. A spokesman for the actress said Miss Farrow was disturbed by reports speculating on93 words
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Article78 1968-08-19 6 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Women who smoke regularly during pregnancy may have smaller babies, an investigation showed today. The conclusion was reached after observations by the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at Sheffield University on some 2.000 pregnant women. The report, published in the British Journal of78 words
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486 1968-08-19 6 Patrick J. Killen - By Patrick J. Killen ItTANILA, Sun. (UPI). An agreement to recess the explosive talks I**- on the Sabah dispute backfired in July and almost led to a new diplomatic break between Malaysia and the Philippines, a senior diplomat said today. Had the break486 words
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409 1968-08-19 6 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Mental illness Is rising throughout the world at an alarming rate and many of the thought-of advantages of modern living are to blame. This was a conclusion of 2,500 experts meeting here over the past week at an International Conference on409 words
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Article118 1968-08-19 6 AKOLA. India, Sun. (Reuter) Police clamped a dusk to dawn curfew on this Western Indian town last night after a day of running street battles in which 30 policemen were injured and 100 students arrested. Earlier, riot police used ♦eargas and baton-charged several hundred students who118 words
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Article154 1968-08-19 6 RIO DE JANERIO. Sun.. (UPP Gunther Saeh.u estranged husband f Brigitte Bardot, spent Saturday afternoon in the sun on Copacabar.a Beach surrounded b7 gorgeous models but he gave the impression he might be seeking a reconciliation with his spouse. Sachs wore a sad expression and denied154 words
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Article337 1968-08-19 6 PRAGUE, Sun. (UPI) Communist leaders nn Saturday called Czechoslovakia’s indepenri: i tminded editors on the carpet and told them to stop their criticism of the Soviet Union, Czech news sources said on Saturday. The sources said approximately 70 editors at the afternoon meeting baulked and337 words
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570 1968-08-19 7 Sun. (UPI). —Britain's repudiation of its Asian defence undertaking has caused tension in Australia, Edward Heath, leader of the British Conservative Party said on Saturday night. Interviewed on a national television programme (A.B.C. "Four Corners"), Mr. Heath said: "Having been here in the570 words
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154 1968-08-19 7 DOVER, England, Sun. '(Reuter) Four men and two girls set out from here today to try to break the 18-year-old English Channel relay swimming record Swimming In rotation, they hope to reach the French coast somewhere between Boulogne and Calais154 words
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120 1968-08-19 7 JAKARTA. Sun. (Reuter) Nine Chinese have been *not dead in a military operation against Communists in South Blitar, East Ja 'a, the Operation Com»ander Colonel YVitarmin fi as announced. Antara News Agency fluotfd Colonel Witarmin as saving the Chinese who included both Indonesian *nd120 words
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Article108 1968-08-19 7 MOSCOW Sun. (Reuter) Soviet Defence Minister Andrei Grechko, in an order of the day to mark Soviet Aviation Day. said today international tension is not easing, the Soviet news agency Tass reported. “American imperialism has not abandoned its policy of force and undisguised intervention against108 words
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Article, Illustration63 1968-08-19 7 STATE OF MAHARASHTRA, INDIA: A 1.500 foot long iron bridge collapses and is washed away by the River Purna at the recent floods In the State of Maharashtra. India. In Surat in the Western State of Gujarat, damage by the floods is estimated at £l5 million,— UPI photo. - 63 words
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375 1968-08-19 7 Hi-jackers —20th century pirates—on increase LONDON’, Sun. (Reuter) Twentieth century pirates, better known as “hi-Jackers,” are on the increase. From small beginnings in 19b6. when Argentinian extremists hijacked an aircraft and "invaded’’ the Falkland Islands, the mid-air kidnappers are causing concern in world governments, the United Nations and even Britain's375 words
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126 1968-08-19 7 LONDON. Sun (Reuter) Delegates from 20 countries began a Scientology World Congress here, yesterday despite official British efforts to bar the entry of foreign scientologists. An entry ban on the cults followers came after Health Minister Mr Kennetn Robinson described scientology a mixture of126 words
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Article55 1968-08-19 7 SURAT. India. Sun (Reuter) —Nine people died and 13 were In hospital after drinking illicitly brewed liquor in this probition town yesterday. They began drinking during celebrations of the birth of the Hindu God Krishna yesterday, officials said. Surat is in Mahatma Gandhi’s home state of55 words
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251 1968-08-19 7 ATLANTA. Georgia. Sun. (Reuter) Georgia's segregationist Governor Lester Maddox yesterday declared himself an agtive candidate for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. The bald, bespectacled 52-year-old Governor delivered an impassioned plea for military victory in Vietnam and restoration of law and order at home.251 words
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176 1968-08-19 7 JAKARTA, Sun. (Reuter) Forty-five tribal chiefs from West Irian today held talks with President Suharto on the future of their territory. They attended a ceremony at the Merdeka (Freedom) Palace yesterday to marl' Indonesia's 23rd independence anniversary with the President and ofher Indonesian176 words
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Article154 1968-08-19 7 DETROIT. Michigan, Sun. (Reuter) Police a re seeking a 16-year-old English girl reported to have been abducted by a group of Negroes who dragged her into car here on Friday night. Police said Catherine Reid of Liverpool was grabbed and pulled back into a car in which154 words
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Article151 1968-08-19 7 PORT AU PRINCE. Sun. (Reuter) Armed troops marched almost 200 Haitian passengers of the riot-battered ship Eastore to jail when she berthed at the Port of Gonaive, 100 miles northwest, of here yesterday. The shipboard riot started on Thursday when police guards opened fire on151 words
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80 1968-08-19 7 SYDNEY. Sun (Reuter) Pan-American World Airways will increase its service between Svdney and the United States from seven to 12 flights a week from Sept. 6. the company's director for Australia. Mr. Rush Clark, announced today. Mr. Clark said the new services will pave the80 words
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69 1968-08-19 7 TOKYO: Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan prayed in front of a bank of chrysanthemums, attending a national memorial service for the 23rd Anniversary of the end of World War II, at Nippon Budokan Hall on Aug. 15. More than 3 million Japanese were killed in the— UPI photo. - 69 words
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Advertisement252 1968-08-19 5 Once upon a time there was a Jet-set— Once upon a time there was a travel elite. They had the money, the time, the inclination to seek far off places Once upon a time, a new generation of the select few discovered the convenience and wider horizons of jet-age travel.252 words
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Article434 1968-08-19 8 THE Communist terrorists at the Thai border. after eight years of rest, are now active again. Had continuous action been mounted against them during that period it could have been possible to have this menace eliminated by now. The terrorists have been given plenty of time to434 words
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Article276 1968-08-19 8 MORE and more Malaysian students are going to India for higher studies and for special training courses. Some go there because it is cheaper, while others are recipients of Indian Government scholarships. When these students graduates and come back they may have difficulties in having their degrees and276 words
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925 1968-08-19 8 TRADE unionists and employers have said from time to time that the Malaysian Labour Laws are outdated They have called for amendments to be made not only to those clauses that are outdated but also to the clauses that are controversial. Even officers925 words
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327 1968-08-19 8 Mr. RANNY Ung is wrong when he wrote in his letter published in your daily on 11th. Aug., that the salaries of Chinese. Malay and Tamil School teachers have been increased quite a lot In spite of their poor professional qualifications, and their working conditions327 words
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344 1968-08-19 8 WHITING in a Chinese paper a village school headmaster attributed the poor standard of education to the ordinary teachers. He alleged that this was so because teachers did not shoulder their responsibilities. Being a headmaster he naturally liked to divert the blame to the344 words
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Article72 1968-08-19 8 Government departments wishing to hold sports meets could raise money from their staff instead of scrounging from the public. This is the sound advice given by the Director of the Anti-Corruption Agency. Likewise Enche Ha run should now issue a warning to Government departments and local authorities72 words
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Article, Illustration256 1968-08-19 8 Henry B. Rotblatt - By Henry B. Rotblatt (Author, "Handbio* of Svlduac* tor Crlalnol Trial* 4 (GORDON bought an I apartment in a cooperative building so he and his family could enjoy pleasant apartment living. Two years later he sued William, the president of the corporation that controlled the building. complaining256 words
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773 1968-08-19 8 Southeast Asia ‘links up with communism THE MARA Institute of Technology (M!T| in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, which considered itself at war with commun.’ ism only a few years ago, will offer courses in the Russian language next year. The Soviet Embassy will provide the lecturer The strongly773 words
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Advertisement40 1968-08-19 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper MONDAY. AUGUST 19. 1968 25-1. Cantonment Road. 39. lalan Sultan. Singapore 2. Kuats Lumpur. Malaysia. Telephone: *****/7 Telephone: *****'6 Penang Office 8. Leith Street. Tel: 261'2 Ipoti Office 77. Brewster Road. T«1:***** Cable Address: AWNEWS40 words
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735 1968-08-19 9 SINGAPORE, Sun. With the Stock Exehonge of Malaysia and Singapore already closing every Saturday since June 29, it seemed that lately trading activity was even heavier that certain members have suggested closing the market every Wednesday afternoon for the clearing of paperwork. However, with735 words
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Article, Illustration212 1968-08-19 9 fTHE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of DeA fence. Tun Abdul Racak, accompanied by a team of senior Malaysian officials today attended demonstrations in the Straits of Malacca bv three British hovercraft belonging to the 200 Hovercraft Squadron, Royal Corps of Transport. The British Hovercraft212 words
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198 1968-08-19 9 JAKARTA. Sun. (Reuter) The Indonesian Government has extended Its temporary restrictions on imports from Singapore and Hong Kong for another week. It was announced yesterday. The restrictions, which originally expired yesterday, were aimed at speeding up trade with Indonesia's creditor countries. A Central Bank198 words
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Article449 1968-08-19 9 MANILA. Sun. (UPI) Two astute American observers said last week many Asians were better off today than 10 or 20 years ago. Former US. Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson, completing a tour of Japan, South Korea. Hong Kong and the Philippines, told a Manila news conference, ‘I449 words
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276 1968-08-19 9 LONDON, Sun (Reuter) —Two influential British Sunday newspapers today urged British businessmen to push for investment in Singapore. Articles in the Sunday Times and the Observer followed a tour of Singapore by a group of British financial writers. Reporting Singapore’s three years of276 words
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Article225 1968-08-19 9 MANILA. Sun. (t'PI) The Manila Times, the Philippines’ largest circulating newspaper, reported today a statement bv a high-ranking government official that “Peso devaluation is highly probable by the first week of the incoming year.” The report drew an Immediate denial from Central Bank Governor Alfonso Calalang.225 words
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Article141 1968-08-19 9 LONDON. Sun. <UPI) Optimism in the last few weeks in financial elreles was doused this week by the Beard of Trade. The trade gap for Jmv widened from June 15 50 million pounds < 120 million dollars) to 80 million pounds (192 million dollar*). Therefore th*141 words
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Article48 1968-08-19 9 TOKYO, Sun. (UPI) Japan Is expected to decide this week whether to loan rice to South Korea, Japanese newspapers said today. South Korea, suffering from a prolonged drought, early this month asked Japan to provide that country with about 20,000 tons of rice.48 words
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Advertisement792 1968-08-19 9 FLY THE BIG BOEING 707 s OF MSA TO HONGKONG, TAIPEI, TOKYO, MANILA, DJAKARTA PERTH, SYDNEY. Contact your travel agent or ring *****, ***** for reservations. 1 Wi l*i**a**o*m *mu*€9 M MOVEMENTS DEPARTURES ARRIVALS SINGAPORE B.to am lets a-m--9.30 a.m. 1016 81. 3.24 p m. 2 50 p m. 3792 words
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Miscellaneous303 1968-08-19 10 TODAY an/d YOU... Monday* August 19* 1968. J ARIES MAR. 22 o\l6-30-34-50 ■5^54-78-80-90 J®Jjr§TAH. GAZER^^ TAURUS I\ APR. 21 .1 I MAY 21 37-39-42-57 64-77-84-86 GEMINI MAY 22 JUNE 22 §y6s-68-74 CANCER JUNE 23 .JULY 23 5- 7-20-25 LEO JULY 24 AUG. 23 4-11-14-17 '36-43-81-87 VIRGO AUG. 24 O' SEPT.303 words
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Miscellaneous1454 1968-08-19 10 -1 Yom i. TODAY wm TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL S KOALA LUMPITB and Pulau Pinang; 6 Ipoh and Melaka: 3 A 10 Jokore Bahru. 4 Taiping: 7 Batn Pahat; 0 Klnang. P.M. 5.45 Opening Annct. Prog. Summary; 5.50 ITewg Out* lines' in the National Language: 6 Ok News in 5 551,454 words
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Article, Illustration266 1968-08-19 11 I HAVE met many characters in my life. I mix very freely with my frlenda. I find It very difficult to select the person who stands as my most unforgettable character. Finally I have chosen a girl whom i do not know very well. Why266 words
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Article, Illustration259 1968-08-19 11 A GREAT deal of talent is lost in the world for want of a little courage. Timidity and self-distrust are almost os great faults as conceit and over-confidence. There are many people who are born with real talent in different lines, and yet who never accomplish259 words
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Article, Illustration249 1968-08-19 11 FRIENDSHIP as we know. If very important to human beings. It is also known to be part of our liie It is through friendship that we gain knowledge. and learn the characters of other people. The main problem Is. *How can we gain knowledge about other249 words
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Article, Illustration290 1968-08-19 11 rN a multi-racial country like Malaysia, it is essential to have peace and harmony. In order to cut down the practice of racial prejudice, there are numerous ways in which we can prevent facial prejudice. Firstly. co-operation is needed everywhere. In schools, co-operation is very290 words
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Article, Illustration280 1968-08-19 11 ‘HE real safety problem Singapore is a major one a-nmjgh the government has R?r precautionary mea- -Jrfs ir, safeguard the pu- c from accidents. An ex«T.r,e of these precautions ‘hat all road-users must R W ’he Highway Code f I Vet the rate of read eiisnaps280 words
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Article, Illustration197 1968-08-19 11 POLITENESS plays an Important part in our daily life. A polite person Is not born naturally, he has to be trained. Without training, he will behave rudely. A person who possesses good manners, is a person of high character. He makes good companions; and wherever he197 words
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Article, Illustration491 1968-08-19 11 ONE day during the December holidays. Steven was riding his bicycle for home after visiting his friend. But after riding for about a mile the weather suddenly changed. The sky was covered with thick black clouds followed frequently by tremendous thunder and lightning. Then heavy491 words
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Article, Illustration310 1968-08-19 11 ATTAP houses are the most dangerous kind of houses where fire can easily take place and spread in a matter of seconds. It usually happens due to carelessness of people throwing things about. A few weeks ago- I saw a village on fire. I went to310 words
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Article, Illustration249 1968-08-19 11 IT is dawn. The sky is still dark and calm and Maxwell’s Hill is covered with mist. The barking of degs and the noise made by pests can be heard from miles around. At this hour of the day, these sounds can be considered as a249 words
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Article, Illustration445 1968-08-19 11 THE previous night was raining cats and dogs and I could not go for a show. So I stayed at home to read a story book. After my reading. I felt sleepy and I went to bed. I had a night-mare that night. As soon445 words
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Article, Illustration185 1968-08-19 11 THE invention of printingpress plays an important part in this modern world. Reading, as we know is a favourite pastime for both young and old because by reading we can broaden our knowledge and improve our English. Reading is part of our education. We can185 words
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Advertisement311 1968-08-19 11 Essay writing: Rules to observe All entrants are requested to observe the following rules: 1• Each entrant must fill in his/her oicn writing the entry form appended below in block letters. 2. No entry will be considered without the entry form properly filled up. 3. The entrant must attach his/her311 words
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Article, Illustration501 1968-08-19 12 s THE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri Dr. Lim Swee Aun. admiring a piece of contemporary Chinese painting by artist Patrick H.S. Lim (right) in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Tan Sri Dr. Lim had opened the oneman exhibition by Patrick Lim at the Balai Ampang.• Pictures by Eastern Sun cameramen - 501 words
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Article228 1968-08-19 12 SINGAPORE Monday. Aug 19 8.45 p.m: Jimmy Driftwood Folk Musie Concert at the Singapore Conference Hall, Shenton Way. Tuesday Aug. 20 8.45 p.m.: Jimmy Driftwood Folk Music Concert at the Singapore Conference Hall. Shenton Way. Wednesday Aug. 21 6.15 p.m: Brian D. Barnes' one-man-theatre at the Cultural Centre,228 words
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Miscellaneous241 1968-08-19 13 SHAW IGANISATIOK D O Phone ***** L Day! Harry! Bee It Now! >1 1 45 4M. 6.M *.IS pm Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman Sstharme Ross "The GRADUATE’ rian >v.r»n A Technicolor <UA) OPEN’S TOMORROW! s Productions "Death Valley” >oindtr n in Shftwscope At Color llt LAST DAY! u ia„ 1.45.241 words
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Miscellaneous227 1968-08-19 13 CATHAY ORCHARD —***** Today! 1.39. 4.§9. a..10 0.15 pm Sidney Poitier John Cusavetei n MOM'» “Edge Of The City” NEXT CHANGE! Bette Ditu in THE ANNIVERSARY" In Color Christian Roberts iFOXI BgU!>A«fcil.'El Showing! 11. 1.30. 4. 0.30, 8.30 “PRUDENCE AND THE PILL” (Fox) Deborah Kerr. Pond Niven. Color NEXT CHANGE’227 words
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Article1000 1968-08-19 14 T ONDON, Sun. (Reuter) Leeds United have the distinction of being the only English First Division club with a 100 per cent record after only three games of the new season. Yesterday they beat Stoke City 2-0 to lead the table by one point1,000 words
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Article584 1968-08-19 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Selangor Rugby Union have invited 41 players for the Anal trial to be held at the Selangor Club Padang tomorrow to pick a strong State XV for the interstate competition organised by the Malaysian Rugby Union. The players are from Selangor584 words
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Article, Illustration72 1968-08-19 14 The winner of the 400 metres freestyle event in the first international schools swimming championships, Chan Chee Seng of Malaysia, receiving his Gold Medal from the Minister of Education and President of the Sports Council of Malaysia, Enche Mohomed Khir Johari at the Weld Road swimming poolPix by Yap Chew Yan - 72 words
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103 1968-08-19 14 MELBOURNE. Sun. (Reuter)—The Australian Rules Football team "Galahs” may play their first match of a world tour in South Vietnam In October. T o ti r manager Harry Heitzel said yesterday he was awaiting confirmation for the match to be staged at an Australian103 words
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Article118 1968-08-19 14 CHESTER. England, Sun. (Reuter)—Britain's Jackie Stewart, driving a Matra-Ford, overcame a strong overseas challenge to win the Gold Cup Formula one motor race at Oulton Park near here yesterday. Steward won the 110 miles (176 kilometres) event in one hour 39 minutes at an average118 words
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294 1968-08-19 14 LONDON, Sun. (Reuter) David Green, the leading scorer in England, went within 34 runs of becoming the first to reach 2.000 runs this season with brilliant 92 in yesterday’s County cricket cham- pionship programme. The burly 29-year-old opener gave Gloucestershire a fine boost against294 words
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Article124 1968-08-19 14 LUSAKA. Sun (Reuter) —Kenyan athlete Kipchoge Keino yesterday cruised to an easy win, half a lap ahead of his nearest rival, in the 5.000 metres event or. the first day of a twoday meeting here against Zambia. Running easily and smoothly, he clocked 14 minutes 35.1124 words
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Article36 1968-08-19 14 CANTERBURY. England. Sun. (Reuter) The Australian cricketers were 14 for no wicket in reply to Kent’s first innings 210 when bad light ended play on the first day of their three-day match here yesterday.36 words
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179 1968-08-19 14 SYDNEY, Sun. (Reuter) Ron Clarke, mvsterv man of world athletics, will once again be Australia's main hope for a Gold Medal a t the Mexico Olympic Games. It’s a responsibility that will add to the heavy burden the 31-year-nlil long distance runner179 words
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Article130 1968-08-19 14 CLEVELAND. Ohio Sun (Reuter) The United States took a commanding 2-1 lead over Spain yesterday In their inter-zcr.s Davis Cup tennis ser.es when their doubles team of Clark Graebner and Charlie Pasarell overcame Spain's Manuel Santana and Juan Gisbert in a three-hour-marathon The two130 words
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Article64 1968-08-19 14 MEXICO CITY. Sun (Reuter The closing date for entries for the October Olympic Gam"' has been extended by D days, the International Olympic Committee 'IOC) advised the Mexican Organising Committee yesterday. A spokesman for t&e Mexican Committee said the lOC had sent cabins to all member national64 words
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Article468 1968-08-19 16 THEY ARE NOW IN THE SEMI-FINALS KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Malaysia emerged the top team in Group B with an unbeaten record when they held co-holders Burma to a 1-1 draw at the Stadium Merdeka here tonight. After being down 0-1 in the 21st minute the spirited Malaysians468 words
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337 1968-08-19 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. South Vietnam beat Hong Kong 3-1 in a Group ”B” bottom-of the table Merdeka soccer match at the Stadium Merdeka here tonight. Half time score was 1-1. There was no doubt of Vietnam’s superiority right from the start as they dictated337 words
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Article158 1968-08-19 16 FORT WORTH. Texas. Sun (UPI) Ken Rosewall and Andres Gimeno, two veterans of the pro tennis tour, advanced to the finals of the Colonial National Invitational tennis tournament last night. Rosewall beat fellow Australian Fred Stolle 3-6. 6-4. and 8-6. The turning point came in the158 words
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Article, Illustration1044 1968-08-19 16 John Kam - By John Kam Singapore, Sun. It was a “split” that decided the “masters'’ champion of the week-long fourth STBC bowling championship which ended at Jackies Bowl today. It went In favour of Singapore's “Grand Old Man' of bowling, Jesse Dy. The "masters' event1,044 words
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417 1968-08-19 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Singapore’s Patricia Chan today broke two Malaysian records on the final day of the first schools’ international swimming championships at the Weld Swimming Pool here. The first record by Pat was in the 100 metres freestyle which she easily won from team417 words
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Article62 1968-08-19 16 CANBERRA. Sun. (CPI) A five-vear-old gelding yesterday won Canberra’s first one-horse race. FINE STEEL was awarded the event after the only other declared starter, Prince Tim, was scratched by the Stewards after it was reported doped. Fine Steel was given a three-furlong gallop to comply with racing62 words
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216 1968-08-19 16 TPOH, Sun. West Australia were held to J- a 4-4 draw by Singapore in the Merdeka soccer tournament at the Perak Stadium here tonight. Singapore were leading 4-2 ten minutes from the end when West Australia playing determinedly in hard fought game, drew level three216 words
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135 1968-08-19 16 TORONTO, Sun. (Reuter) Torben Ulrich of Denmark meets Ram Krishnan of India in a best-of-flve-set final in the men’s singles at the Canadian open tennis championships today. Ulrich beat his semifinal opponent Mike Belkin of Montreal 1-6. 8-6. 6-1, 2-6. 6-2 yesterday. The135 words
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Article64 1968-08-19 16 JAKARTA Sun. (UPI) A six-member Indonesian team will leave Jakarta on Friday to take part in the Über Cup badminton tournament in New Zealand. The all women team, led by playing captain Minarni, will also take part in the New Zealand badminton championship scheduled for Aug64 words
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Article32 1968-08-19 16 IPOH. Sun. South Korea beat Japan 2-0 in the other fixture of the Merdeka soccer tournament at the Perak Stadium here tonight. At half time South Korea led 1-0.32 words
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Article340 1968-08-19 16 Annual cricket SERE MB AN. Sun The annual Ruler's s eld cricket match between 9 Malaysian Malays and Malaysian Eurasians enapd in an exciting draw at th* NS Padang here today. Eurasians, who were set to score 71 runs in 13 minutes In their second340 words
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Article132 1968-08-19 16 LONDON. Sun (UP! Ken Barrington who ha? ed 82 Tests for England 1 who tops this year s Test ting averages at 58 66 been dropped from the E lish cricket team to piav A traiia in the Fifth Test v.a ing at The Oval132 words
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Advertisement557 1968-08-19 14 j Eastern Sun Clauified advertisement can be accepted at the following addressee MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore. S.S. MUBARUK Brother*. 63, Bras Basab Road, and 2, Maiu Avenue. Serangoon Carden Estate, Singapore. TAY BUAN CUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET. 83. East Coast Read Singapore 15. Tel: *****9. HAMIEM STORE.557 words
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Advertisement186 1968-08-19 14 NOTICE MAJLIS PERBANDARAN IPOH TOWN BOARDS ENACTMENT (FM.S CAP 137> NOTICE UNDER SECTION 137 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is proposed under section M 4 of the Town Boards Enactment (F.M.S. Cap. 137) to amend the Ipoh Approved Town Plan No B 3 published as Notification No 2846 in186 words
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Article2268 1968-08-19 15 Pretty scores hattrick SINGAPORE, Sun. Viva Ipoh captured the Pesta Su|can Cup run over 1 Of ot Buket Timah today. With Glynn Pretty astride, the seven-year-old gelding streaked past the pace makers at the top of the straight to win by four lengths. Viva Ipoh paid2,268 words
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Article205 1968-08-19 15 1st Prize; No. *****88 (S350.000). 2nd Prize: N®. *****22 ($150,000). 3rd Prise: Ne. *****01 ($100,000). 4th Prize: No. *****83 ($50,000). ACCEPTORS: ($10,000 each) Nos. *****26, *****09. *****64 *****14. *****25. *****23. *****73, *****45. *****23. *****18. 10 CONSOLATION PRIZES ($5,000 each) Nos. *****91 *****44 *****89 *****12 *****51 *****95 *****51 *****48205 words
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Article264 1968-08-19 15 SINGAPORE. Sun. Following is the Stipendiary Steward's report on today's races at Bukit Timah: Race 1: Richardn (Asuwadi) missed the atart slightly and near the 4 furlongs had to be eased when slightly tightened by Troposphere (app. Hassan'. Race 2: In the straight Moroccan Prince264 words
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Article114 1968-08-19 15 SINGAPORE. Sun. Selangor emerged champions when they defeated Singapore 2-1 in the Singapore Hockey Associations Pesta Sukan Tournament played at the Padang this evening Selangor started off well with their fast and open JHay to take an early 1-0 ead through Bajan Singh. Singapore fought back and114 words
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Article147 1968-08-19 15 SINGAPORE. Sun. Top favourite Lee Kin Tat defeated the two times title holder Omar Ibrahim 15-11 and 15-3 in the men’s singles final of the Singapore National championships held at the Singapore Badminton Hall. Guillemard Road, last night. Kin Tat, a London student, who is147 words
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Article, Illustration1160 1968-08-19 15 Little Nene - By Little Nene SINGAPORE. Sun—Phua Thin Ktay, despite an erratic 30-39-78 round for a total 302 for 72 holes, won the 1968 Singapore Amateur Open Golf Championship. four strokes in front of David Milne and five shots better than the last round1,160 words
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228 1968-08-19 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun The Malaysian Cricket Association President's XI beat Maiavsian Combined Schools bv U runs in their annual match for the Hamzah Shield on the Padang heie today. The school*, set to score 125 tor victory in 122 minu'es, took a bold challenge and228 words
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Article59 1968-08-19 15 HARROGATE, Eng.and, Sun. (Reuter) Peter Butler. British Ryder Cup player, won his third major event of the season when he carried off the £1.250 first prize in the Wills Open golf tournament at Pannal here yesterday. South African Denis Hutchinson finished six strokes behind Butler on59 words
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Article120 1968-08-19 15 HARRISON. New York, Sun. i Reuter) —Bob Murphy, 25-year-old rookie professional from Florida, scored a third-round four-under-par 63 in the U *****,000 Westchester Golf classic here yesterdav to take a three-stroke lead. Murphy, chasing a winner's purse of US$5O,OOO had started the dav determined to120 words
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Article24 1968-08-19 15 LEEDS. Sun (Reuter) Featherstone Rovers beat Batley by 31 points to seven in an English Rugby League match played here last night24 words
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Miscellaneous52 1968-08-19 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang:: 1004 a.m. (6.0 ft.). 10.53 pm. (5.6 ft.). Port Swettenham: 1.10 a.m. (10.7 ft.). 1,44 p.m. (11.8 ft.). Port Dickson: 1.33 a.m. (5.5 ft.), 3.32 p.m. (6.2 ft). Singapore: 9.18 a.m. (5.7 ft.). 6.25 pm. (6.7 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 7.28 a.m. (6.5 ft.). Kuantan: 6.36 a.m.52 words
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