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Title Section25 1968-08-22 1 Eastern Sun ••MM******** Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION ft Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 741 Thursday, 22 August 1968. lUf MC(P) 0050 Pries 15 cent*25 words
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Article, Illustration901 1968-08-22 1 Russia and four Red allies invade former satellite PRAGUE, Wed. (UPI Reuter) COVIET, East German, Polish, Hungarian and Bulgarian tanks, troops and jet planes occupied Czechoslovakia today in an overnight invasion of the former satellite to smash its programme of liberal reforms. Small arms and cannon fire echoed901 words
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140 1968-08-22 1 Tunku, Tun express concern, regret KTAL.A LUMPUR. Wed. Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tun Abdul Razak today expressed concern and regret over the invasion of Czechoslovakia by Russia and her East European allies. Speaking to newsmen at Parliament House this morning. the Prime Minister said the event was very unfortunate. lie140 words
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Article64 1968-08-22 1 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Britain today described the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia as a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and all accepted standards of international behaviour. "This is a tragedy for Europe and the whole world a serious blow to the efforts which so many64 words
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398 1968-08-22 1 WASHINGTON. Wed. (L'PI) The National Security Council met in emergency White Hou>e session on Tuesday night on the Czech invasion crisis. On the President s orders. Secretary of State Dean Rusk called in Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin for an explanation. The meeting between398 words
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Article27 1968-08-22 1 BRUSSELS. Wed (Reuter) The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s Permanent Council was hurriedly summoned for an emergency meeting today to discuss the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia.27 words
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Article, Illustration162 1968-08-22 1 PRAGUE. Wed. (UPI) Czechoslovakia fought for its independent existence today against invading troops of five Warsaw Pact nations. It appeared to be a losing fight. Tanks, planes and troops of the Soviet Union and its four hard-line Warsaw Pact allies moved easily into Czechoslovakia during— UPI radiophoto. - 162 words
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414 1968-08-22 1 BEN VARIYAN - By BEN VARIYAN KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Malaysia's top raring driver. Rodney Seow. who has won many of the major honours on the Malaysian and Singapore circuits in the last four years is able to make the Malaysian Grand Prix here on Sept.414 words
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281 1968-08-22 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.—Tun Abdul Razak today said relations between Malaysia and the Philippines were deteriorating. The Deputy Prime Minister said this in the Dewan Ra'ayat this morning during question time. He was referring to recent allegations against Malaysia by the Philippine Labour Secretary. Mr. Bias Ople. Among281 words
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Miscellaneous19 1968-08-22 1 LADIES PAY <SD Sltyjjf M 5) "What do you want to adjust it for? It looks OK to me.”19 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article665 1968-08-22 2 YAP KOON HUI - OUTNUMBERED HE SHOT DEAD NOTORIOUS EX-CONVICT By YAP KOON HUI KUALA LUMPUR, Wad. Outnumbarad and outgunned, a lone police constable lo*t night foiled on armed robbery at Jalan Pasar here, killing a notorious ex-convict in a savage qunfight. A philanthropist. Mr Nr Kim Sang. 48.665 words
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189 1968-08-22 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The development of East Malaysia must be aped up to bring It to the level of West Malaysia. Enche All bln Hail Ahmad. Parliamentary secretary to the Ministry of Finance said this in the Dewan Ra'ayat today. In answer to189 words
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Article58 1968-08-22 2 BINOAPORE Wed —Tan ChloTlng. 28. was sentenced to nine months’ Jail and three strokes of the rotan by the Ninth Magistrates Court today for attempted extortion of 59.60 Tan admitted threatening a hawker. Tan Kuan Kait and toppling hli chairs and tables and breaking his58 words
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Article33 1968-08-22 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed:— Dr. Syed Naguib Alatas. a lecturer at the University of Malaya, will talk on “education and values” at the Kuala Lumpur Psychology Club on Sunday at 4 p.m.33 words
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Article, Illustration570 1968-08-22 2 Ben D’Cunha; Kuala lumpur, Wed - By Ben D’Cunha Kuala lumpur, Wed. Two hundred foreign scientists from 27 countries will meet here for eight days from Aug. 29 to discuss natural rubber research and development. The natural rubber conference 1963 which will be officiary opened bv the570 words
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Article, Illustration121 1968-08-22 2 It's all for the Merdeka Bill (the publicity and the suit! which will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hal] on Auk. 30. Rita Gomez, a former beauty queen, tells poo how to put the121 words
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Article127 1968-08-22 2 PENANG. Wed. Thirty guests of the Maiaysia-Singa-pore Airways from Australia were told by the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. last night that there were ample opportunities for them to do their shoppin? as Penang Island was still a free port. They were127 words
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Article40 1968-08-22 2 TAPAH Wed—The Mentri Besar of Perak. Dato Haji Ahmad Said, will visit Tapah tomorrow to present three cheques amounting to $ll,OOO to three Chinese temples. Later he will tour the district and hold meet-the-peo-ple sessions.40 words
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237 1968-08-22 2 TOKYO, Wed. (UPI) Foreign Office officials yesterday expressed surprise over Malaysian Prime Minister Tengku Abdul Rahman's reported accusation that Japan was deliberately delaying settlement of the Malaysian wartime reparations. They were commenting on a press report from Kuala Lumpur (not UPI)237 words
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Article42 1968-08-22 2 KAMPAR. Wed.—Thieves broke into the Swee Ching tin mine here last night and got away with 700 feet of copper wire worth $350. The theft was reported to the police by the mine clerk. Mr. Chan Lin Choong.42 words
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Article207 1968-08-22 2 IPOH, Wed. A police highway patrol tar wa s engaged in a dramatic 10-mile chase after a car from Pakalan Pagar right up io the heart of Ipoh this morning. The car with five occupants, including the driver, was abandoned in a back lane off207 words
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Article, Illustration202 1968-08-22 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Hong Kong actress. Miss Connie Chan Poh Chu, 21, was given a rousing welcome by more than 1.000 fans at Subant Airport today. From the moment she lelt the aircraft which brought her from Singapore, she was cheered all the202 words
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Article, Illustration276 1968-08-22 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture, Enche Sha’ari Tadin tonight urged the people of Singapore to be “material conscious and aspire for values appropriate to the times.’’ He made this call when explaining on the Government's decision to use the276 words
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285 1968-08-22 3 SINGAPORE, Wed.— The Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Wee Chon* Jin today dismissed an appeal by two youths who were convicted by a lower court on two charges of cheating a bar girl. The two youths. Quek Sock Chye and Lim Chin Thye were285 words
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364 1968-08-22 3 PENANG, Wed The head of the highpowered committee, appointed by the Cabinet, Enche Osman Cassim, disclosed here today that a satisfactory solution agreeable to the Penang Port Commission and the private sectors could be found on its recommendations to the Central and State364 words
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216 1968-08-22 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Minister of Education, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari. who is also Secretary-Ge-neral of UMNO, said today that he was not surprised that three of the four PMIP Assemblymen from Kelantan who quit the party last Sunday have rejoined the party. Enche216 words
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287 1968-08-22 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Wee Chong Jin today dismissed an appeal by a youth who was convicted by a lower court for voluntarily causing hurt to Tch Kin Fa:t. vice-principal of the Chinese High School. The youth. Chng Chor Choo alias287 words
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364 1968-08-22 3 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) Asian flu reached epidemic proportions in Southeast Asia today, affecting thousands from Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos to students at the Fairfield Methodist Girls School in Singapore. Since the outbreak of flu in Hong Kong last month, more than364 words
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Article, Illustration1500 1968-08-22 4 Lim Thow Boon; Hoo Ban Khee - NO SCOPE OF COMPROMISE, HOUSE TOLD Malaysian Parliament reports by Lim Thow Boon and Hoo Ban Khee KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak declared today that Malaysia would not surrender Sabah just for the sake of peace and friendship with the1,500 words
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394 1968-08-22 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Air transport will be provided for Security Forces between Kroh and Betong on the Thai-Malaysian border, tne Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak told the Dewan Ra'ayat today. This was one of the measures adopted to ensure the safety394 words
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56 1968-08-22 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Six Malaysians were executed for consorting with the Indonesians during confrontation. the Minister of Justice. Enche Bahaman bin Samsuddin said in the Dewan Ra'ayat today. Their ages ranged from 21 to 40. he said in reply to a written question by56 words
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687 1968-08-22 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Constitution (Amendment) Bill today gave Sarawak’s Council Negri a new lease of life, and elections in the State had been postponed by more than seven months. The Bill was passed by the Dewan Ra’ayat this afternoon amidst strong687 words
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404 1968-08-22 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Wed. A government contractor from Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Tan Ah Fatt. was today warned “not to be funny” by Justice Raja Azlan here today. The warning was given while Mr. Tan. trading under the name of Hup Lee and Co. was giving404 words
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105 1968-08-22 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Anyone above the age of 14 carrying a toy pistol is committing an offence under the Arms Act. the Assistant Minister of Home Affairs. Enche Hamzah bin Dato Abu Samah said today. He told the Dewan Ra'ayat it was because105 words
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118 1968-08-22 4 PENANG. Wed. Thirty girls from the various States of West Malaysia have entered for the Miss Tourism Contest to be held on Friday, Aug. 30. at the Penang Chinese Girls' High School Hall sponsored by the Penang Tourist Guides Association. Organising Chairman of the118 words
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249 1968-08-22 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— Non-citizens carrying red identity cards would have no difficulty under the Employment (Restriction) Act to obtain work. This assurance was given by the Assistant Minister of Home Affairs, Enche Hamzah bin Dato Abu Samah, to the Dewan249 words
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Article, Illustration262 1968-08-22 4 Ties with Peking will help Reds here Tunku KUALA LUMPUR, Wed Tunku Abdul Rahman today said the establishment of Consular relations between Malaga, and Communist China would only help subversive agents in this coun. try. He was replying to an oral question in the Dewan Ra ayat by Dr. Tan262 words
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Article, Illustration83 1968-08-22 4 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Indonesian Rapanja troupe tonight showed how to Eastemise Western music with their inimitable “Rapanja” beat. They will give another performance at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow at 8 p.m. Tonight's performance was in aid of the National Defence Fund. The repertoire of83 words
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Article262 1968-08-22 12 ACA Director told to consult Ministry first in future KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The outspoken Director of the Anti-Corruption Agency, Enche Harun Hashim, was today told to consult the Ministry of Home Affairs before making future press statements. The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, told the Dewan262 words
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476 1968-08-22 12 PENANG, Wed. The Government should hold a referendum immediately to let the people of Penang decide the question of free port status of the island. This proposal was made by the Organising Secretary of the Democratic Action Party. Mr. Lim Kit Siang. in a476 words
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Article215 1968-08-22 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Heads of national-type primary schools were warned here today by the Minister of Education, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari, not to “obstruct” young teachers showing keenness and enthusiasm Enche Khir told Bemama: “If any headmaster Is found doing this I will take action to215 words
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Article, Illustration122 1968-08-22 12 The day which a diesel fitter and a machinist have been waiting for after five long years of hard work nnd the reward is sweet. For Teow Ah Hock. 23. (right) and Koh Soong Mee, 23. from the Industrial Training Institute. Kuala Lumpur, it's top of the122 words
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218 1968-08-22 12 MUAR. Wed. Big guns* from both the UMNO and the PIMP will help in the Rukit Serampang by-election duel between the two parties. The contestants in the by-election caused by the death of the former mentri Besar of Johore. Dato Haji Hassan bin218 words
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274 1968-08-22 12 Photo contest KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Internationa! Photographic competition, organised in conjunction with the Natural Rubber conference attracted 250 entries for the two sections on agricultural aspects of the production of rubber and processing, manufacture and uses of rubber. Entries were received largely from Malaysia274 words
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Article62 1968-08-22 12 BATU PAHAT. Wed.—The Johore Government has approved $lO,OOO to the Batu Pahat Town Council for the conversion of Jalan Mohamed Aziz —a laterite road into a metalled road. The scheme includes the construction of concrete drains on both sides of the road. Meanwhile construction work on62 words
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Article48 1968-08-22 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed— The Cambridge school certificate oral English test will begin in Selangor on Sept. 3. Notices have already been posted to all private candidates in Selangor. Those W'ho have not received them are requested to contact the Chief Education Officer. Selangor immediately.48 words
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311 1968-08-22 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Two new rice varieties produced in Malaysia may help to increase rice production in South-east Asia. The varieties, Malinja and Mashuri, are being tested in several South-east Asian countries. “Malinja” is an acronym derived Irom Malaysia. India.311 words
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194 1968-08-22 12 KUALA. LUMPUR, Wed. The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Publir and Civil Services (CUEPACS) will give full support to the Federation Armed Forces Civilian Staff Union (FAFCSU). should the union be compelled to take strike action in its dispute with the194 words
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78 1968-08-22 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Professional journalists from various countries of South-east Asia will join in a workshop for Chief SubEditors and News Editors at the South-east Asia Press Centre here beginning on Sept. 2 The course will run for four weeks. In addition to newsmen from East78 words
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Article72 1968-08-22 12 KUALA LUMPUR Wed:— The only woman in the ninemember Pakistani parliamentary delegation. Begum Shahadzadi Mahmood Begum, will visit the Headquarters of Kaum Ibu UMNO Malaysia at Jalan Raja tomorrow evening. She will be accompanied by the wife of the Pakistani High Commissioner, Begum Selma Shaikh.72 words
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Article45 1968-08-22 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Web Four nurses passed the:final nursing examinat or.j held in July this year They are Miss M Ja.'aee* chmi (Penang). Mr. K .■< Keoh Chor. (Kuala Lurrp .r Miss Chiang Soo Har and Che Jeriah bt. Mohd. Shaft (Johore Bahru).45 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration42 1968-08-22 5 GIFU. Japan: Aerial view of the scene of the disaster on Highway 41 on Sunday when landslide tumbled two sightseeing buses with 10* people into the rushing stream of the Hida River below. UPI photo.— UPI; photo. - 42 words
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397 1968-08-22 5 Rousing 'sleeping conscience' BOGOTA, Colombia. Wed. (CPI) Giacomo Cardinal Lercaro of Italy repeated calls for social reform vesterdav in a preview of the message Pope Paul VI will bring to a world eucharistic congress here later in the week. “A sleeping social conscience will always397 words
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Article102 1968-08-22 5 TOKYO. Wed <UPI> Chojuro Kawarazaki, standing director of the JapanChina Cultural Exchange Association, on a visit to Peking paid a call on Kuo Mo Jo. Vice Chairman of the standing committee of tne Chinese National People's Congress, the New China News Agency reported today. The report said102 words
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Article167 1968-08-22 5 OTTAWA, Wed. (UPI) The Trade and Commerce Department predicted yesterday that grain farmers would harvest an “above average crop from the canaaian prairies this year. wmie recent heavy r ams may cut .nlo the final tally, rough estimates are that some 600 million bushels will be167 words
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Article87 1968-08-22 5 LERWICK. Shetland Island. Wed. (UPI) A Soviet trawler skipper pleaded not guilty to charges of fishing in British territorial waters at a preliminary hearing before a Scottish court yesterday. The skipper was short, fair-haired Yuri Sumenkov, 26, whose Esthoman trawler code-lettered MRTR-10 was arrested off87 words
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Article110 1968-08-22 5 NEW DELHI Wed. <UPI) Premier Mrs. Indira Gandhi has decided to impose Federal rule on the state of Punjab and then order new e.ections there after “a brief” period. S Nijalingapva, president of India's ruling Congress Party, told newsmen he and Mrs. Gandhi had decided together110 words
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Article117 1968-08-22 5 ABA. Biatra. Nigeria. Wed. (UPI) Beleagured Biafran Forces, short of ammunition, are containing the Nigerian thrust on this important commercial city in south-eastern Biafra, it was reported yesterday. Sources close to the military command said casualties were heavy on both sides. The heaviest fighting was117 words
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315 1968-08-22 5 JAKARTA, Wed. (Reuter)—Two hundred people died in a powerful earthquake which rocked Donggala on the west coast of central Celebes, the Social Affairs Ministry announced here today. The earthquake, on August 15, caused huge tidal waves which swept the coastal village of Tambu.315 words
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179 1968-08-22 5 ISTANBUL. Turkey. Wed. iUPI» Turkey has asked the United States to postpone a schedule visit by ships of the US. 6th Fleet to the port of Izmir for fear of more anti-American demonstrations, sources close to the government said today.179 words
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Article61 1968-08-22 5 MEXICO CITY. Wed. (UPI) Twenty-thousand Japanese carp fish have been brought to Mexico City to help clean the Cuemaco canals, site of the Olympic rowing and canoeing competitions, it was reported yesterday. Following their clean-up job. consisting of devouring aquatic plants, the fish w-ill be thrown61 words
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Article389 1968-08-22 5 'Third offensive': No comments SAIGON, Wed. (Reuter) —Vietcong troops rained mortar shells on IS towns and military installations in the Mekong delta before dawn today and launched ground attacks on five of the towns, o U.S. spokes- man reported. He said the shelling and assaults caused389 words
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241 1968-08-22 5 SANTA MONICA. California. Wed. (UPI) Swedish actress May Britt yesterday sued Negro entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. for divorce, accusing him of inflicting "great anguish and mental suffering” during their marriage of nearly eight years in which she had “become ill and unhappy.”241 words
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Article99 1968-08-22 5 ACAPULCO. Mexico, Wed. (UPI) A Japanese pirate fishing boat can go free once it pays a fine of US$ 1,600 and hands over its catch of tuna, shark and swordfish, it was reliably reported yesterday. The boat, the Chosuku Maru 11. was captured by a Mexican99 words
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Article117 1968-08-22 5 JERUSALEM. Israeli. Wed. (UPI) Sixteen Arab residents of Jerusalem’s old city were remanded for 15 days by an Israeli court yesterday in connection with Sunday's grenade explosions. The Arabs were arrested on Sunday when they were found in the vicinity of some of the terrorist117 words
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Article, Illustration51 1968-08-22 5 TOKYO: 12.000 old Chinese coins In earthernware uncovered on a ne w Tokyo government housing project. The coins date from 7th to mid-17th centurv and have not been valued yet. But coin merchants claim old Chinese coins are not very rare in Japan. UPI— UPI photo. - 51 words
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262 1968-08-22 6 NEW ORLEANS, Wed. (UPI) The U.S. sth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday refused to throw out lower Federal Court rulings allowing “Freedom of Choice“ school desegregation to remain in effect in four states through the coming school year. The Circuit Court’s ruling,262 words
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147 1968-08-22 6 ASBURY PARK. New Jersey. Wed. (UPI) Singer Judy Garland was charged with defrauding an Asbury Park Hotel of $528 she allegedly owed for her bill, yesterday. Edward Slott. general manager of the Empress Hotel, complained that Miss Garland did not pay the147 words
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Article52 1968-08-22 6 MIKKELI. Finland, Wed. (UPI) —A painting, possibly more than 3,000 years old. has been found on a cliff In Ristiina near Mikkeli, it was reported yesterday. The well-preserved painting shows human and animal figures. Two other such paintings have been discovered here but they were of very52 words
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Article94 1968-08-22 6 JAKARTA, Wed (Reuter) A pretty West German woman will face trial in connection with the discovery of 28 kilogrammes of gold in her brassiere, police said today. The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, was interrogated after customs officials passed the case to94 words
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404 1968-08-22 6 PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Wed. (UPI) The Military trial of David Knox, alleged British Intelligence agent, continued yesterday with Military Prosecutor Lieut. Colonel Frank Romaln testifying as a witness. Romaln Introduced some documents including a photograph of the defendant which, he said,404 words
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Article, Illustration31 1968-08-22 6 HOLT, Norfolk. England Local residents look at the wreckage which crashed into their back gardens on Mondav night after two RAF jet planes collided in mid-air. UPI radiophoto.— UPI radiophoto. - 31 words
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214 1968-08-22 6 DALLAS BOOTHE - by DALLAS BOOTHE COLUMBUS. Ohio. Wed. (UPI> Rebellious prisoners at the sprawling Ohio state penitentiary seized nine guards as hostages yesterday, released two of them and threatened to execute the others unless their demands were met. They Issued four demands which included amnesty for convicts214 words
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199 1968-08-22 6 GENOA. Italy. Wed (UPI) Shipowner Luigi Rizzi. 24. yesterday denied that his much published romance with French film star Briggitte Bardot was over. "Nothing between us has changed" Rizzi said. “I’m going to rejoin Brigitte shortly.” Reports that the 33-year-old Miss Bardot and199 words
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Article, Illustration54 1968-08-22 6 rth Kore Som of the 82 surviving crew members of Ihe captured US. intelligence ship “Pueblo which lies d orth Korean port since January, meet with North Korean newsmen during a press conference in Pyongyang, on Aug IS. This picture was taken and released by54 words
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245 1968-08-22 6 WASHINGTON. Wed. d’PI) Indonesia yesterday became the 100th nation to join the International Development Association (IDA). Ambassador Sudjatmoko. who signed the articles of membership for Indonesia, said the action was another reversal “of the isolationist policies of former Presi- dent Sukarno.” IDA Secretary245 words
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89 1968-08-22 6 JOHANNESBURG. Wed. (Reuter)— Protesting Johannesburg students today asked political, church and business organisations-to support their protest against government restrictions on academic freedom. The student rebellion, crystallising as a protest against South Africa's racial laws and authoritarianism, simmered angrily following government action yesterday which thwarted89 words
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193 1968-08-22 6 WASHINGTON, Wed (UPI) Talks with North Korean officials in efforts to obtain release of the USS Pueblo and crew “have not impaired the close and warm relations we have with South Korea.” U S. State Department spokesman Mr. Robert J.193 words
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125 1968-08-22 6 GIFU. Japan. Wed (UPI) —Japanese police and troops said today they would continue indefinitely the search for bodies in the world's worst highway disaster, in an attempt to locate all 104 victims. More than 2,000 police, defence force brigades were civilian fire brigades were engaged125 words
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83 1968-08-22 6 AMARAVATI. India WedUPI i Police yesterday fired into a mob of demonstrators protesting a Government decision to build an Agricultural University outside this part of Maharashtra state At least two persons were killed and several wounded, police said. Amaravati students have been clamouring83 words
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Article95 1968-08-22 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) Police entered an apartment on the Kowloon peninsula yesterday, seized heroin and barbitone and arrested a man and a woman in the second narcotics raid in Hong Kong in two days. The woman was later released and the man was charged95 words
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151 1968-08-22 6 WASHINGTON W i (Rtu er) The first of new communications s lites will be orbited in r: September to expanc mumcations capacity the Pacific. Atlantic and dian Oceans, the Ccrrr cations Satellite Corpora* (COMSAT) announcei tc The satelli e to be lau’* ed151 words
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214 1968-08-22 7 WASHINGTON, ed. (Reuter) The Japanese government has agreed to reduce tariffs on American cars and to liberalise quota restrictions on engines and other automotive imports from the U.S. Tariffs on large passenger cars next April will he cut from 28 to 17.5214 words
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135 1968-08-22 7 WARRINGTON. England. Wed. (Reuter) The pill may have caused the death cf a 23-year-old mother, a pathologist told a coroner’s court at this Lancashire County town today. The woman. Mrs. Sandra Minton, died in a hospital iroin what was termed ‘cerebral venous thrombosis Pathologist.135 words
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Article, Illustration264 1968-08-22 7 Five and fifty HOUSTON. TEXAS. Wed. (Reuter) The two latest human heart transplant patients in St Luke s Hospital here Carl Van Bates. 50. and five-year-old Mar 1 a Giannris were described today as being in very good condition. Mr. Van Bates, from Amarillo, Texas,— UPI; radiophoto. - 264 words
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Article276 1968-08-22 7 Latest Prague-Moscow contention VIENNA, Wed. (AFP) Austrian tourists trying to cross the border into Czechoslovakia at the frontier post of Berg early today found Czechoslovak tanks in position on the bridge linking the two countries and were turned back, it was reported here. 1 he frontiers between Austria276 words
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Article432 1968-08-22 7 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Prague radio's report that Soviet troops have crossed into Czechoslovakia climaxes a resumed Russian war of words against the reformist Czechoslovak leadership in the last few days. It came only hours after reports that the Soviet Communist Party's Cmtral Committi e held an extraordinary emergency432 words
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261 1968-08-22 7 PAPEETE. Tahiti. Wed. (UP!) All indications were that the tirst French hvdrogen bomb will be *et off today between 1800-2200 GMT if technical and meteorological conditions are perfect. Weather and technical problems caused a five-day postponement to the test, according to informed French sources.261 words
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468 1968-08-22 7 JERRY LEBLANC - AFTER 24 YEARS By JERRY LEBLANC HOLLYWOOD. Wed (Reuter) Actress Jane Russell is hoping the man who discovered her. multi-million-aire recluse Howard Hughes, will make his first public appearance in over a decade at her star-studded second wedding this Sunday. But she doubts whether468 words
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Article577 1968-08-22 7 HONG KONG WED (IPI AND REUTER) MAOIST SUPPORTERS HAVE WON A NEW VICTORY IN THE CHINESE POWER STRUG• GLE BY TAKING OVER STRATEGIC FUKIEN PROVINCE OPPOSITE TAIWAN THE NEW CHINA NEWS AGENCY REPORTED TODAY More than 400.000 troops and civilians held a rally in Foochow on577 words
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159 1968-08-22 7 TOKYO. Wed. A critically sick woman regained consciousness today after 10 hours inside an atomic reactor. Neurosurgeons claimed apparent success in curing her brain cancer with nuclear energy. Specialists in one of Japan's major medical schools said the same treatment had failed159 words
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Article123 1968-08-22 7 CAMBRIDGE. England. Wed. tUPI* —Frank Ciarke. the singing garbageman whom Prince Charles the heir to the British throne spotted at Cambridge University last March, has been voted a “miss” by British pop fans. His record “Why don't they buy rubber dustbins” has been far from the hit123 words
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Article80 1968-08-22 7 HONG KONG Wed. (UPT) Tropical storm Shirley was centred at 140 miles southeast of Hong Kong, a government spokesman said today. Hong Kona’s storm warning signal number seven was hoisted bv Royal Observatory at 600 a.m., the spokesman said. Shirley was moving West Northwest and80 words
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Article443 1968-08-22 8 THE use of guns in robberies is increasing. This indicates that guns can be obtained in this country quite easily. The underground Channels through which the guns come in are not unknown to the police. It is public knowledge that traffic in guns is brisk at the443 words
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Article311 1968-08-22 8 A FRENCH writer has advanced the theory that France and other European countries should build up their industries to such a pitch as to compete with the well-organised and efficient American industries. This is to prevent American industries being established in such numbers as to make Europe an311 words
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135 1968-08-22 8 IT is heartening to read this news headline entitled “Cardinal hails Pope Paul's ban on artificial birth control.” (E.S. 13/8). The Encyclical letter of His Holiness Pope Paul VI which appeared in your esteemed paper, should be read and digested by every devout and faithful135 words
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Article140 1968-08-22 8 CAM you imagine any University in the world gloating to only foreigners in its land of spending $5O million to show off to the world what a go-ahead nation we are. whilst ashamed to let the same crowd meet and talk to at least the Doctor members140 words
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635 1968-08-22 8 THE Penang University project is dying a natural death. It is neither heard nor talk about these days and its establishment remains a mystery. Instead more positive steps are being made in the direction of the M.C.A. College at Batu Tiga and the establishment635 words
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267 1968-08-22 8 Eastern sun’s report today (Aug. 15) on my speech at the second anniversary celebrations of the Rocket monthly reported me as saying that the dubbing of popular television series from English to Malay is a “divisive and disruptive” policy. The reference has been taken267 words
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Article, Illustration606 1968-08-22 8 Choo; Teck Mau - by: Choo Teck Mau MOST, if not all Malay. sian towns and villages are named after historical personalities. geographical features, trees and fruits. But the famous rubbergrowing town of Segamat is unique. Its origin is owed to its “medicinal” water which cured a Malacca Chief Minister, Bendahara Tepoh.606 words
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Article131 1968-08-22 8 THE disappointment over the Pope’s encyclical on artificial birth control is unduly enhanced by the widespread expectation that the Pope would be “liberal". Otherwise his pronouncement would come as little surprise. Much of the Catholie teaching like its stand against divorce never receives acceptance even131 words
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Article116 1968-08-22 8 Avery welcome and sensible recommendation of the Singapore Civil Service Salaries Commission was that wages and salaries should depend on the value of the services rendered and not on the marital status of the employee. This recommendation is filled with common sense. To pay a person according to116 words
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292 1968-08-22 8 THE Ministry of Education gave 15 Chinese private schools a genera! warning. If these schools did not take precautionary action against pro-Communist students the Ministry of Education would act. which means the schools concerned would be closed. The Ministry of Education shouid not act292 words
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Article888 1968-08-22 8 From Sin Chew Jit Poh MR HEATH, the leader of the British Conservative Party, speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra, said, “The peace of the whole world will be decided upon bv what ig to happen in Asia in the next decade.' Any newspaper readerFrom Sin Chew Jit Poh - 888 words
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Article371 1968-08-22 9 DETROIT, Wed. Parke, Davis Company has announced a new antimalarial product, called Camolar, which provides protection after only one Injection against susceptible malaria parasites for four months or more. Malaria is the world's most important tropical disease. Authorities estimate that it claims more than 1-1/2371 words
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199 1968-08-22 9 LONDON, Wed. (UPI) The freight market was almost at a standstill yesterday with only slight interest in the American grain and Time Charter sections. The former featured the Koilflnn with 24,000 tons of heavy grain from Pascagoula to Rotterdam at the steady rate of199 words
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Article148 1968-08-22 9 NEW YORK. Wed (UPI) A late buying flurry gave th§ Stock Market another gain for the record yesterday its fifth in six sessions. Minutes before the close. *ith 1.527 issues across the tape, there were 655 advances. 636 declines. The UPI indicator, measuring all stocks148 words
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Article34 1968-08-22 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore today made the following changes m its rates to merchants:Selling T.T./O.D. ready *ere: Holland Guilders 1173 1: Belgian Francs 1619 jnd French Francs 161-1/4.34 words
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Article30 1968-08-22 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Closing Dow Jones averages; 30 Industrials 888 67 20 Rails 251.94 15 Utilities 132.13 65 Stocks 320.48 40 Bonds 77.17 Commodity Index 134.3330 words
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Article16 1968-08-22 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The tin price for today was $547.62$ per picul, down 124 cents.16 words
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Article182 1968-08-22 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 1 '2 Demodocus 3 4 Centaur 2 Hoyo Maru Bendigo 9 Mikuni Maru 11 Glenlyon 13/14 Ginryu Maru 15 16 President Hayeg Geh Yung Colombo Maru 22 Kvonan Maru 23 24 Katong 2®182 words
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Article, Illustration128 1968-08-22 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. Mr. Tan Teck Men*, Fire Safety Officer of BP Refinery Singapore Limited, has just returned to the Republic after a ten-week study tour in the United Kingdom. During his stay there, Mr. Tan attended the 85th Royal Society for the Prevention128 words
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194 1968-08-22 9 IPOH. Wed. Tin mining off the shore of the southernmost states in West Malaysia is moving ahead, a spokesman of the Tin Mining Industry said here today. He said Messrs, Billiton Company of Holland was reported to be ready to start prospecting in194 words
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Article303 1968-08-22 9 Rubber up cent SINGAPORE Wed. September first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today a t 54-5/8 cents per lb., up three-eighths of a cent from previous close. The tone was slightly steady. Events in Czechoslovakia led to shortcovering and some speculative buying303 words
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135 1968-08-22 9 LONDON, Wed. (UPI) Buyers were out in force In stock market yesterday and prices were pushing steadily forward. By mid afternoon, the Financial Times index was standing at a new peak of 497.4, up 1.7 on the day. Imperial Chemicals (ICI), Beechams. Dunlops.135 words
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Article72 1968-08-22 9 LONDON. Wed <UPI) Rubber market closed very quiet with spot 19-3/16 19-7/16. Settlement House Sept 19-5/16 19-7/16 Oct 19-3/8 19-1/2 Nov/Oct/Dec 19-7/1* 19-1/2 Jan/March 19-1/2 19-5/8 April/June 19-9/16 19-11/16 July/Sept 19-5/8 19-3 4 Oct/Dec 19-11/16 19-7/8 Jan/March 19-3/4 19-7/8 April/June 19-13/1* 20-1/16 July/Sept 19-7/8 20-1/8 Oct/Dec 2072 words
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94 1968-08-22 9 SINGAPORE. Wed Ford has announced that as from the end of the 1968 world Championship series, its three litre V 8 Formula One engine will be available for sale to racing teams throughout the world. The Ford engine will be sold from the94 words
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1006 1968-08-22 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. A steady undertone developed on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore which was operating for naif a day today. Considering that it was just only a half day session, the volume of business was very well accounted, with a total of1,006 words
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Article84 1968-08-22 9 ZURICH. Wed. (Reuter) Gold soared on the free mar ket here today to $4l an ounce following news of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. Dealers said that $4l was reached in early unofficial dealings more than a dollar higher than the overnight closing price. When84 words
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Article166 1968-08-22 9 TOKYO, Wed. (Reuter) Japan Is faced with the problem of her farmers producing too much rice at too high prices. Private surveys published this week showed that the Indigenous rice crop this year would probably be the second largest In Japanese history, reaching166 words
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Article83 1968-08-22 9 CANBERRA. Wed. (UPI) Production of Australian crude oil trebled In 1967-68 and now provides almost nine percent of the nation’s requirements. National Development Minister David E. Fairbairn said yesterday Mr. Fairbairn said production from Australian oil wells in the fiscal year ended last June 3083 words
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Article334 1968-08-22 9 YOUR SHARES-UP-DOWN -UNCHANGED SINGAPORE Stock Exchange aold and offer price* officially listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS Acma Ben Co. XBI Borneo Bhd 2.64 2.14 2.70 2.75 2.16 4 34 4.36 CCM Deh 1.05 CCM Cold Storage Dunlop E. smelting E.AI 2.00 5.00 370 7.15 2.70 4.60 Iltzpatrlck* 1*.334 words
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Article45 1968-08-22 9 Managers* Ftr«t Malayan Prices) 277 Second Malayan 1.98 Third Malayan 1.28 The Commerce Industry 1.00 1 09 The Saving Fund 1.18 1.25 First H'kong 105 1.10* Second H'kong .73 .77* Malaysian Investm ent Hind 1.25 135 Sterling C'mndity 5/9 i* Bong Kong Curtync?)45 words
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Article103 1968-08-22 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange to. day are> Buyer Seller Coconut Oil (F.O.B.) Bank 53.00 Coconut Oil (F.O.B.) Drums 55.00 Loose Copra Mixed Muntok White Pepper (F.O.B.) 9«% VI. W Sarawak White Pepper (FOB.) Sarawak Special Black Pepper (F.O.B. 1 N.L.W Lam pong103 words
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Advertisement714 1968-08-22 9 FLY THE BIG BOEING 707s OF MSA TO HONGKONG, TAIPEI, TOKYO, MANILA, DJAKARTA PERTH, SYDNEY. Contact your travel agent or ring *****, ***** for reservations. 1 '/A k*alavb a- si*a**c"e jkimu^ern DEPARTURES ARRIVALS SINGAPORE THURSDAYS MSA ML019 K. Lumpur MSA ML005 Penan*. K- Lumpur, Malacca MSA ML12I K. Lumpur MSA714 words
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Article268 1968-08-22 10 K.G. Tharan - Some are criminals wanted by Singapore Police By: K.G. Tharan JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. Eighteen gong, stars were arrested in pre-dawn swoops on the underworld by the town's crack crime buster, ASP Omar bin Mohammed. This was disclosed at a press conference here today by the268 words
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Article268 1968-08-22 10 MOSCOW, Wed. (Reuter) Russia declared today that her troops and those of her four orthodox East European allies Hungary. Poland. East Germany and Bulgaria have been sent into Czechoslovakia to prevent an external-backed counter-revolu- tion. The announcement carried by the official Soviet news agency Tass came268 words
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Article, Illustration67 1968-08-22 10 •‘Mr. Phua Bah Lee. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications, drawing ballot papers for the Blair Plain Housing Estate's flats for allocation to workers of the Port of Singapore Authority. Others in the picture from left: Mr. Wee Keng Chi. secretary, PSA: Mr. Gob KohEastern Sun picture. - 67 words
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Article106 1968-08-22 10 CASTELGANDOLFO. Italy. Wed. (Reuter)—Pope Paul today appealed for violence and bloodshed to be avoided In the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. He told a group of Czechoslovak industrial workers here that he hoped wisdom would prevail over every motive for conflict. The Pope said he shared the106 words
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Article, Illustration130 1968-08-22 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. —The Far East Air Force Band will accompany the Choir of the Singapore Musical Society in a choral concert at the Singapore Conference Hall on Sept. 6. This is the first time a British military band accompanies a local choir in Singapore. The band130 words
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129 1968-08-22 10 NEW YORK. Wed (Reuter) New York police said today they have increased security forces at six Communist missions to the United Nations following Prague Radio’s announcement of Soviet troop movements in Czechoslovakia. “Additional men have been called out and security has been increased129 words
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Article46 1968-08-22 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. Singapore’s Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee. left for Bangkok today to attend the bi-annual meeting of the Board of Governors' Council of the Asian Institute for Economic Development and Planning. Dr. Goh will be away for three days.46 words
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Article173 1968-08-22 10 LONDON Wed. (Reuter) Prime Minister Harold Wilson flew bark from holiday todav for an emergency meeting of Ministers on the entry of Soviet troops into Czechoslovakia. Foreign Minister Michael Stewart also interrupted his holiday for the meeting at the Prime Minister's residence. No. 10. Downing Street.173 words
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Miscellaneous1329 1968-08-22 10 TV and BADIO T OfiAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL S KUALA LCMPI'R and Pulan Pinang: 6 Ipoh and Melaka: 3 10 Johore Bahru. 4 Taiping; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluang. P.M.: 5.45 Opening Annct Prog. Summary; 5.50 News Outlines in the National Language. 5.55 National Songs; 6.00 News in Tamil. 6.101,329 words
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Article, Illustration103 1968-08-22 11 MY sister's name is Carmen. She is 19-year-old and is now in the Malayan Teachers’ College in Kuala Lumpur. She is five feet two inches ar,d is very thin. She has a nice complexion. She has short hair. She has many friends of tc‘h sexes. She103 words
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Article, Illustration148 1968-08-22 11 WHAT a day I had yesterday when some guests time to visit my aunt with "hom I am living. At first their conversation *es very interesting and it 'as all about her trip to -Japan a month ago. But er. she switched her subfrct *o her daughter who148 words
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Article, Illustration239 1968-08-22 11 A FEW years ago. when I was about 10 years old, I went to a picnic with my friends at Katong Park. When we reached there, we found it was high tide. Although. I had changed into my costume, I could not swim because I was not239 words
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Article, Illustration269 1968-08-22 11 ONE Sunday afternoon, Joan’s family decided to go on an outing to have fun. At first her sister suggested going to the “Haw Par Villa” but her mother insisted that they should have a picnic at Changi Beach. Everybody agreed to the idea269 words
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Article, Illustration251 1968-08-22 11 THE clock struck 12 and I went to my driver and grumbled at him. He was having a rest in the garage. When we got into the car. we drove off. On the way. there was a loud explosion. The driver got out of the251 words
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Article, Illustration152 1968-08-22 11 I AM a trishawman and I live in one of the kampengs near Geylang Serai. My duty begins at about half past five in the morning. I am very busy during six o'clock and ten o'clock for I have to bring people to market or take children to152 words
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Article, Illustration275 1968-08-22 11 I JUMPED off my bed. one morning as I heard the clock ringing. Twenty minute* more! My God! I was shocked when I looked at the old clock which seemed to go faster than ever. Ten minutes later. I was racing downstairs at a terrible speed.275 words
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Article, Illustration186 1968-08-22 11 I have many friend*. However, I love and respect only a few because they get along well with me. These are the friends with whom I move around daily and depend for help anytime. Some are living nearby. Some are my classmates. N'g Siew Chin, who186 words
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Article, Illustration188 1968-08-22 11 ONE day at about eleven o'clock I saw some dark clouds in the sky. I knew that it would rain and I quickly took my books, got dressed and ate my lunch. My only reason was to rush to school before it started raining. As soon as188 words
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Article, Illustration175 1968-08-22 11 WITH all difficulties and hard work, our parents sent us to school to educate us. What do they want of us? They only want us to be a useful and successful person able to help our country and be a good citizen. As we175 words
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Article, Illustration213 1968-08-22 11 MY CAR was in the workshop and I had to go to school by bus. By 6 50 am I was off to the bus stop I had to walk quite a distance. A bus arrived 20 minutes later. Most of the passengers were school213 words
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Article, Illustration400 1968-08-22 11 I AM a car and I was made In England. My name Is Peugeot, I am dark blue in colour and I have four doors and six windows. My windows are made of glass and my doors are made of staeL I have four wheels.400 words
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Article, Illustration131 1968-08-22 11 IT was evening and I decided to have a stroll around the kampong. Suddenly I heard a loud noise and I remembered that at the outskirts of the kampong there was a "Pasar Malam". So I decided to visit the plane because I had nothing131 words
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Article, Illustration190 1968-08-22 11 ALL over the world people have their own beliefs. Most superstitious people are old women. Modem people think it is a silly thing to believe in superstitions. Some people believe that If they paste a red paper with the word “Always Full’* then the rice tank will190 words
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Advertisement189 1968-08-22 11 NEW ESSAY CONTEST: RULES TO OBSERVE THE EASTERN SUN’S new essay writing contest for boys and girls of 14 and under appears in this page every Thursday. One of the objects of this contest is to encourage young boys and girls to express themselves I properly. And what better way189 words
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Advertisement122 1968-08-22 11 [IF YOU ARE AN ADULT STUDENT PREPARINC FOR AN IMPORTANT E X A M I NATION, DO IT THE STUDENTS' DIC EST WAY. Pay *l/- for postage and handling charges only and get FREE 12 issues of Students' Digest Illustrated prepared by top educationists with several years teaching experience It122 words
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Miscellaneous304 1968-08-22 12 TODAY and YOU... Thursday, August 22, 1968. m 2O 7-10-12-15 33-34-38 3^ yf TAURUS APR. 21 MAY 21 4-14-16-22 3/24-31-32-90 GEMINI MAY 22 JUNE 22 ,20-26-30-45 5^60-71-72 D CANCER JUNE 23 JULY 23 36-37-39-50 55-59-81-89 LEO JULY 24 AUG. 23 51-53-58-61 5/65-67-80-82 VIRGO AUG. 24 SEPT. 22 2- 6- 9-25304 words
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Article, Illustration118 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. 4 loading star of an Indopfsian cultural Show entitled, "Puri Eka Warna”, Miss Sarasmani Sampurno pill arrive here tomorrow. Other members of the ihnw will arrive here on Sunday. The “Purl Eka Warna" jw will be held at the Rational Theatre on Aug. 2J118 words
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Article253 1968-08-22 13 reports Financial Times U.K. TRADE MISSION DUE TODAY LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) The Singapore Government of Mr. Lee Kuan Kew was leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to offset the economic consequences of Britain's military withdrawal, the London Financial Times said today. Tomorrow, a British253 words
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Article, Illustration325 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed Artists ic Singapore have been urged to develop "unyielding faith and continual step by step practice’’ in order to develop their own styles. This call was made by Mr. Ho Ho Ying. president of the Modern Art Society, in an introduction325 words
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80 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed International chess master. Nikola Karaklaic of Yugoslavia. will play a simultaneous chess exhibition against 40 opponents at the Memorial Hall on Friday at 6 p.m. Karaklaic has won eight games in a row in the current Festival Chess Championship assuring himself80 words
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Article36 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. Mr. Ng Seng Yong will leave for New Delhi tomorrow for training in catering technology under the Colombo Plan. The training course is expected to last loir three years.36 words
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Article123 1968-08-22 13 9 a m.—s p m.: National Day books display at the National Library, Stamford Road. I pm. 2 p m.: The Rotary Club of Singapore-West Weekly luncheon at the Hollantische (Dutch) Club. Camden Park off Adam Road 5 p m Opening of FiveMen Art Exhibition by Mr. Jek123 words
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Article80 1968-08-22 13 (Bemama). KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Two Malaysian Fulbright students have returned from the United States with Doctorates. Both are now’ lecturing in the University of Malaya, the executive-secretary of the Malaysian-American Commission on Education exchange here. Mrs. Mona Sedky, said today. The two are Dr. Goh Swee(Bemama). - 80 words
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Article33 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed.— The Minister for Science and Technology. Dr. Toh Chin Chye returned today from New Delhi after attending theconference on Application of Scienve and Technology to development of Asia.33 words
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126 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. A lorry driver. Chong Tat Meng was awarded 529.846 damages in the High Court todav for injuries sustained in a motor accident. Chong was riding his motor cycle along Orchard Road on May 1. 1966 when he was run down by a126 words
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Article68 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed —The Singapore Red Cross Society will hold Its annual food and fun fair at the old Admiralty House ground In Grange Road on Sept. 7 from 10 am. to 6 p.m It will be opened by Singapore's First Lady. Puan Noor Aishah at 10.3068 words
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Article43 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. Mr. B.R. Vakil was elected president of the Singapore Cricket Club at its annual General meeting held recently. Other office-bearers elected were: Mr. P. C. Woon. as vice president: Mr B WalesSmith. secretary and Mr. Tan Knk Siong. treasurer.43 words
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90 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Singapore General Printing Workers' Union will celebrate Its 56th anniversary and the 1968 Printers’ Day on Sunday. The union will hold a general meeting and a tea party at Its Perumal Road premises at 1 p.m. and a dlnnev party at90 words
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Article43 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. About 60 military personnel will take part in exercises in Clementi Road and Ayer Rajah Road on Saturday between 2.30 p m. to 11.50 p m They will use blanks and the public are advised not to be alarmed.43 words
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Article25 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed There were a total of 77 road accidents of which one was serious during the past 24 hours in the Republic.25 words
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Article60 1968-08-22 13 SINGAPORE. Wed —The Coroner's Court here today returned a verdict of misadventure on a 13-year-old schoolboy. Mohamed Amin bin Paman who fell to his death from a tree In Oxley Road on July 21. this year. Mohamed Amin was plucking fruits from the trees when he fell to60 words
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Advertisement104 1968-08-22 13 DIRECT from JAPAN TOKYO ALL GIRLS REVUE (THE LES PAPILLONS) NEW PROGRAM TONITE 2 HOURS NON-STOP DANCES SONGS plus 2 ACROBATICS GROUPS FROM TAIWAN and 3 LOVELY GIRLS from KOREA Come and see the most sizzling exciting show DYe r staged in Singapore! at GAY WORLD STADIUM LAST 3 NIGHTS:104 words
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Advertisement64 1968-08-22 13 5/I.V KILLED BY RAILCAR JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.—An unidentified Malav man. age about 23. died instantly when he was run over by a Kuala Lumpur-bound railcar at 2.15 p.m. here today. The incident occurred underneath a bridge near the PWD workshop at Kebun TehHis head was severed and both legs were64 words
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Advertisement118 1968-08-22 13 m LATEST SENSATION IN EUROPE 4 eoaeoeee l r iii MU J SCHALIB- LORENZ Stereo 4000 SLIM LINE AMPLIFIER MULTIPLEX STEREO TUNER 2 x 25 watt* FM. LW, MW fir SW with bandspread on 41-49 metre* Silicon transistors Built-in rumble filter Plus Many OUTSTANDING FEATURES. THE CYCLE CARRIAGE ENTERPRISES CM)118 words
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Miscellaneous257 1968-08-22 13 SHAW IGANISMTfW Cease* Exlfndfd BY DEMAND UJT PAY —No Fro* lilt 11 (in. 1 45. 4.D0. *3O A 9.15 p.m Shaw Production* •diitb valley” Mandarin in Shatr*cope Color OPENS TOMORROW! Lucille Ball Henry Fonda Icur«. Mine A Pan" Color IUA) Linn a sky siß«pit»M»opmiy SSTCRDAY AT MIDNIGHT! THf BLACK TIC.HTS257 words
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Miscellaneous260 1968-08-22 13 CATHAY Last Day! 1.3#. X IM>. 5 30. 9.15 p Bette Davis m F^x’s •‘Tlie ANNIVERSARY” Color Opens Tomorrow: Walter Matthau "THE SECRET LIFE OF AN AMERICAN WIFE" Color Ton CATHAY 33-400 Last Day! 11. 1.30. 4.00. 0.30, 9.30 “Prudence and the Pill” iroxi Deborah Kerr. David Niven. Color OPENS260 words
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Article, Illustration787 1968-08-22 14 SHULLEN SHAW - By SHULLEN SHAW XT'AOHSIUNG, TaiAV won (UPI). Here is a paradise for industrial development. The average age of the workers is 21 years. They assemble intricate electronic devices with few errors, yet they are paid only the equivalent of U.S.$2O a month. Strikes .are prohibited by— UPI photo. - 787 words
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Advertisement512 1968-08-22 14 Classified Ads. RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT GOODNEWS CRUSADE AT Toa Payoh Community Centre (left) nightly at 7.45 p.m. till 25.8.68. All are welcome! MISCELLANEOUS 20 Words *5/- I Minimum) DON’T MISS THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY Visit World Renowned Spiritual. Palmist. Astrologer Prof. M.S. Sardar who has just returned from a pilgrimage, now at512 words
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Advertisement1117 1968-08-22 14 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS PUBLIC APPOINTMENT PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD SINGAPORE Applications arc invited for the following post* The commencing basic salary offered will be dependent upon applicants qualifications and experience Plus variable allowance as payable from time to time. Appointment will be on a 3-year Agreement in the first instance. GENERAL MANAGERS1,117 words
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Advertisement559 1968-08-22 14 <7> (8> (9> Duties St Responsibilities: Responsible to the Personnel Officer His duties indude:1 Recruitment, promotions, etc. and implementation of service conditions of both monttolv and daily-rated employees. 1. All welfare work of Board employees. S- Personnel Officer's representative at Interviewing Subcommittee tor senior officers' posts 4 Chairman of Committee559 words
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Advertisement565 1968-08-22 14 PUBLIC APPOINTMENT PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD SINGAPORE GENERAL MANAGERS DEPARTMENT: Requires ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER in salary seal? $l62OxAlOO-1920. The commencing basic salary offered will be dependent upon applicants l qualifications and experience plus variable allowance as payable from time to time. Appointment will be on a 3-year Agreement in the first565 words
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488 1968-08-22 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The “smoke” that clouded the Peter Stuvvesant-sponsored Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress Open National Championships at the Intan Bowling Centre here cleared dramatically last night as a result of some very exciting and briliiant bowling by competitors. ."For the last four days,488 words
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Article, Illustration33 1968-08-22 15 India’s Inder Singh rails to beat Thai goalkeeper Chao with a header In Monday’s Merdeka soccer match at the Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. The Thais won 1-0. Sunsport pix by Mok Voon.— Sunsport pix; by Mok Voon. - 33 words
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Article57 1968-08-22 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Malaysian Society of Rugby Union Referees will hold it* general meeting at the Card Room of the Selangor Club on Bept 1. The society will hold a oneday referee s'course immediately after the meeting at the same venue. All coaches. school rugby57 words
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Article615 1968-08-22 15 They score 2-1 win over Indons KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Burma, last year's co-holders booked their berth in the final of the Merdeka soccer tournament with a 2-1 win over Indonesia in the semi-finals at the Stadium Merdeka here tonight. The other finalists will be decided tomorrow615 words
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Article48 1968-08-22 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed Gate recetpts for Merdeka soccer matches in the group competition played here and at Ipoh totalled $313.0f>0. It coat the Football Association of Malaysia 6350 000 to organise the tournament The FAM expect a profit from the final night's collection On Sunday.48 words
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Article48 1968-08-22 15 KUALA LUMPUR Wed The Football Association of Malaysia announced todav that there will be no children tickets on the final night of the Merdeka soccer tournament at the Stadium Merdeka on Sunday Gate charges are $6 for covered seats and $2 50 for uncovered seat*48 words
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Article, Illustration104 1968-08-22 15 Malaysia's SEAP gamesman, 18-year-old Chong Teh Chong of Victoria Institution (outer lane) seen with eyes closed makes a gallant bid to heat Singapore's Wong Kok Seng in the 100 metres breaststroke in the First Schools’ International Swimming Championships at the Weld Swimming Pool, Kuala Lumpur, recently.— Sun-; sport pix by Mok Voon. - 104 words
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219 1968-08-22 15 KL'ALA LI"MPt’R. Wed. South Korea edfeo Thailand 2-1 In a placing match at the Stadium Mer- deka here tonight. Their victory earned them the right to meet the winner of the India-Japan clash tomorrow for fifth and sixth plactngs on Saturday. The219 words
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66 1968-08-22 15 MUAR. Wed. A Johore State inter-secondary school basketball championship will be held at the Jalan Ali basketball stadium here on Sept. 7 at 7.30 p.m. Organised by the Muar District Branch of the Johore State Basketball Association. the aim of the championship is to pick outstanding p'avers66 words
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1142 1968-08-22 15 IPOH. Wed. A total of 281 horses has entered for the Perak Turf Club meeting beginning on Aug 30. The total comprises 87 from class two, 143 from class four and 51 from class six. The entries are: CLASS 2 1st run 2nd run1,142 words
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275 1968-08-22 16 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Football Association of Singapore are now working out a big scheme which will provide new incentives, welfare amenities and privileges for national footballers serving sports in the Republic. The imaginative and ambitious plan now being studied bv the FAS Council aims275 words
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226 1968-08-22 16 SINGAPORE, Wed. Royal Air Force will clash with the fancied Navy team in the key match of the Singapore Inter- Services soccer championships tomorrow at Seletar ground. Kick off (7.30 p.m.). The airman who pulled off a 4-1 win against the Army side226 words
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Article93 1968-08-22 16 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Resuits of football matches played last night were: English Division One Burnley 3. Southampton 1 Ipswich Town 2, Leeds United 3 Liverpool 2, Stoke City 1. Nottingham Forest 0. Sheffield Wednesday 0. Queens Park Rangers 2, Sunderland 2. English Division Two Bristol City 2,93 words
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76 1968-08-22 16 BATU PAHAT, Wed. Mersing and Johore Bahru districts shared the honours in the Johore Inter-Regional Fire Brigade games carnival. The games were sepak raga and chess. Eight districts in Johore took part in the games carnival. Results of the interregional sepaX raga were: 1.76 words
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Article56 1968-08-22 16 MUAR. Wed. A Yong Peng district open athletic meet, organised by the Yong Peng Youth Club, will be held on the local Town Council padang on Aug. 31 starting from 2 p.m. as part of the district’s Merdeka day celebrations Entries should be sent to the Yong56 words
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Article124 1968-08-22 16 MANCHESTER. England. Wed. (Reuter) Alan Rudkin. British and Empire bantamweight boxing champion. needed all his skill to outpoint Filipino champion Billy Brown in their tenround bout here last night. The clash provioed a stern test for Rudkin who planned it as part of his build-up towards124 words
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228 1968-08-22 16 SINGAPORE. Wed. A team of top American gymnasts will give a oneday demonstration performance in Singapore on Aug. 24. The team currently on a tour of South East Asian countries have visited Japan and Bangkok. After their Singapore stopover the 15-strong contingent will also228 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous51 1968-08-22 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 11.56 a.m. (7.6 ft.). Swettenham: 4.38 a.m. (13.8 ft.), 4.48 p.m. (14.2 ft*). Port Dickson: 6.08 p.m. (8.0 ft.). Singapore: 10.56 a.m. (7.3 ft.). 9.46 p.m. (8.2 ft). Sedih Kechil: 9.49 a.m. (7.5 ft.). 7.30 p.m. (6.0 ft.). Kuantan: 8.49 a.m. (8.7 ft.), 6.52 p.m. (4.351 words
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