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Title Section23 1968-08-23 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION •fr Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 742 Friday, 23 August 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article, Illustration153 1968-08-23 1 ROME. Thurs. (UPI) Pope Paul VI today condemned the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia as a ••savage" blow to world peace. "Europe’s tranquility is shaken, that of the world compromised and peace is savagely wounded,” the Pontiff said. He made his remarks in farewell speech153 words
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Article, Illustration869 1968-08-23 1 Four aides accused of betraying Czech leader Dubcek to Russians VIENNA, Thurs. (UPI Reuter) A BROADCAST by a station calling itself "Free Legal Radio Prague" said today "There is heavy fighting in the streets of Prague." The broadcast, heard here, appealed for blood donors. It said869 words
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339 1968-08-23 1 Ben Variyan - By Ben Variyan KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs- It looks like a case of alls well that ends well for the Malaysian Grand Prix here on Sept. and 8. The Customs snag has been “cleared” and by the Minister of Transport. Tan Sri Sardon339 words
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155 1968-08-23 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Two flights from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur were cancelled because of Tvphoon Shirley which hit the Colony, making it impossible to use its airport. China Airlines had to cancel the flight which was scheduled to arrive at the155 words
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145 1968-08-23 1 MANILA. Thurs. «UPI) The Malaysian Embassy today categorically denied that Malaysian agents are operating in the Philippines. An embassy spokesman issued a statement on behalf of Ambassador Tan Sri Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat in response to a query from UPI about publisher reports145 words
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Article55 1968-08-23 1 MOSCOW. Thurs. (UPI) The Soviets, seeking to justify their invasion of Czechoslovakia. today denounced Czech Communist Party leader Alexander Duhcek for “encouraging counter-revolu-tion”. The Soviets launched charges of double-dealing, procrastination and “rightist opCnrtunism at Dubcek and is “minority group” in the Czech Presidium in a twopage article55 words
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Article448 1968-08-23 1 UNITED NATIONS, Thurs. (Reuter) Czechoslovakia. her new freedoms crushed by the swift Soviet troop invasion, made a desperate plea for independence last night in a surprise move in the Security Council. In a sudden unannounced appearance just after the Council rebuffed Soviet attempts to448 words
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Miscellaneous20 1968-08-23 1 LADIES DAY LOt tPTk mm "I don't know what's been happening, but the score s way up in the millions!’*20 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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253 1968-08-23 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Twenty-one military officers from the Imperial Defence College of the United Kingdom flew in at 10 a m. today for a threedav study tour of the political. social, economic and security problems of this country. On hand to greet them253 words
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163 1968-08-23 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Twenty-two people were arrested last year for possession of hemp, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. Enche Ali bin Haji Ahmad, told the Dewan Ra’ayat today. Twelve were arrested on the same offence in 1965. Enche163 words
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Article92 1968-08-23 2 Samat Art Gallery: (AIA Building) General exhibition Of painting 9 a m. to 6 p.m. Balai Ampang: (A I A Building) Contemporary Chinese art exhibition by Patrick H. S. Lim 9.30 a.m. to 5 45 p.m. Peninsular Art Gallery: Exhibition of works by prominent Malaysia artists at 41.92 words
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Article, Illustration249 1968-08-23 2 BEN D’CUNHA - Military intervention to protect Soviet borders Envoy BY: BEN D’CUNHA KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Soviet Ambassador to Malaysia. Mr. V. N. Kouzetsov. maintained here last night that Soviet forces and forces of her four Warsaw Pact allies had entered Czechoslovakia at the request of that Government. The Soviet Ambassador249 words
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484 1968-08-23 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Malaysia's trade with countries in the Communist bloc has so far shown no spectacular increase, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Enche Ali Bin Haji Ahmad, told the Dewan Ra'ayat today. “It is hoped that with establishment484 words
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152 1968-08-23 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Dewan Ra'ayat today approved a motion by the Minister of Justice. Enche Bahaman Samsudin. to remit the Courts of Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 1968. to a special select committee appointed by the House In moving the motion. Enche Bahaman said the bill152 words
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506 1968-08-23 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Dewan Ra'ayat today rocked with laughter when the Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir. appealed to the public, Government servants, MP's and “even Ministers” to help keep trains in the country clean by disposing of litter506 words
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159 1968-08-23 2 L.D. BAPTIST - By L.D. BAPTIST PENANG. Thurs. The Civil Aviation Department ha* abandoned its search for the missing Penar.g Flying Club ‘'Chipmunk.” The Deputy Director of the Department. Mr. Yoong Yee Loke. today said. “We are abandoning any further search as we are unable to find159 words
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85 1968-08-23 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs Friends of Malaysia in Ceylon will celebrate the 11th anniversary of Malaysia at a friendship evening in Colombo on Aug. 30. The event will be held under the patronage of Malaysia's High Commissioner in Ceylon. Enche Mohamed Sopiee.. and Ceylon’s Minister of85 words
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Article, Illustration287 1968-08-23 2 WEE HOCK CHYE - BY: WEE HOCK CHYE MALACCA, Thurs. A bottle of water taken from a well in the town here occupies today a pride of place In the home of a famous personality In London, who lives close to Buckingham Palace. Treasuring highly the bottle of harmless287 words
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218 1968-08-23 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Enche Rahim Ishak said Singapore, though a small and young nation, was determined to play a useful role in the family of nations. Speaking at the farewell dinner and prize distribution of218 words
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Article68 1968-08-23 2 PENANG. Thurs. The chief waiter of the Heong Kong Bar, Low Kim Seng, was stabbed twice in the back last night. The manager, Lee Meng Tat. said earlier a youth in his twenties with curly hair and a thin moustache, had entered the bar. Shortly after, there68 words
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125 1968-08-23 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The only women member of the visiting Pakistani Parliamentary delegation. B>egum Sahabzadi Mahmooda. today visited a training centre for the blind while her colleagues left for Tanjong Malim to visit the Sungei Dusun land scheme. This morning. Begum Sahabzadi visited125 words
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Article45 1968-08-23 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A Pakistan-Malaysia cultural association has been formed in Karachi to foster closer relations between the peoples of the two countries. The announcement about its formation said the association was formed recently at a meeting of leading citizens.45 words
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199 1968-08-23 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Unions in the Armed Forces will be represented under the proposed new constitution of the Departmental Whitley Council in the Ministry of Defence, the Dewan Ra’ayat was told today. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, said it was not the intention199 words
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153 1968-08-23 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The five-day International Koran Reading Competif. :n this year will begin on Dec. 9 at the Stadium Merdeka here. This was announced today by the Assistant Minister of Home Affairs, Er.che Hamzah bin Dato Abu Saman, who is aiso Deputy Chairman153 words
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193 1968-08-23 2 PENANG. Thurs. The Penang Port Workers’ Union will not be held responsible for any labour unrest if the workeis lost their jobs This was made clear ry the Union's delegation to the high powered committee, headed by Enche Osman Cassim, Permanent193 words
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Article22 1968-08-23 2 SEREMBAN. Thurs A labourer. Atikatan. 45 vas found dead on a railway track two miles from here this morning.22 words
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576 1968-08-23 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Members of the Confederation of British Industry mission arrived here today to look into the investment possibilities in the Republic. The leader of the mission, Mr. Ronald Hugh Grierson, flew into Singapore this afternoon. Other members arrived earlier. Mr. Grierson told newsmen576 words
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184 1968-08-23 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. There were 114 suspected cases of forgery of new laminated identity cards last year, the annual report of the National Registration Office said. The report, released today said these cases were reterred to the police for investigations and 44 cases were successfully184 words
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Article, Illustration75 1968-08-23 3 THE Minister for Education. Mr. Ong Pang Boon in friendly exchanges with members of the Council of Ngee Ann Technical College, when he visited the college yesterday. Others in the picture from left are:— (partly hidden) Dr. Lee Chiaw Meng and Mr. Wee Mon75 words
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Article64 1968-08-23 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Dr. Jim Robinson of the Intensive Care Unit of the Royal Perth Hospital. West Australia, will deliver a public lecture on the intensive coronary care unit in the General Hospital tomorrow, at 12.00 noon at the Allen Lecture Theatre. Faculty of Medicine, University of Singapore.64 words
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Article, Illustration720 1968-08-23 3 BY beating Badilles in the last round Karaklaic achieved a 100 per cent score. Karaklaic led all the way right from the first round. Not a single competitor was his equal both in his play and in his mannerisms. When asked to comment on his720 words
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289 1968-08-23 3 SINGAPORE Thurs. Although the Government is heavily engrossed in a programme of economic adjustment and defence matters to minimise the effects of the bases run down, it has not forgotten the need for a balanced programme to ensure the all-round development for its young289 words
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375 1968-08-23 3 UK economist fears proMao uprising in Asia SINGAPORE. Thurs. A British economist. Dr. Ernest Newman today expressed fears of pro-. Maoists resurgence in Asia in the light of the current occupation in Czechoslovakia. Dr. Newmen. speaking to Rotarians at the Rotary-West weekly luncheon meeting, spoke of the “tragedy” brought about375 words
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Article, Illustration508 1968-08-23 11 CONDEMNED MEN: KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The motion for Parliamentary intervention to commute the death sentence against the 13 condemned men to life imprisonment was withdrawn in the Dewan Ra'ayat this morning. This surprise action by the mover of the motion, Mr. D.R. Seenlvasagam (PPP-Ipoh) once again puts508 words
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224 1968-08-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, reiterated today Malaysia would not re-open talks on the Philippine claim to Sabah. He said however, that Malaysia was willing to co-operate with the Philippines on security and economic matters. The Tunku who224 words
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Article93 1968-08-23 11 PENANG. Thurs. The Rmgkhla Municipality will ray a goodwill visit here to Play s series of games with the City Council from tomorrow until Aug. 26. They will play football, badminton, table tennis and Sepak Takraw during their a ay here. The visitors will be93 words
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Article, Illustration242 1968-08-23 11 KOTA KINABALU. Thurf. Recruitment of members for the Local Defence Corps in Sabah ended today. Revealing this in Kota Kinabalu, the Assistant Director of Local Defence Corps. Lieut. Colonel Ismail bin Mohd. said the response from the youth of Sabah to the recruiting driv*242 words
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Article235 1968-08-23 11 WOMEN TOLD: KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Begum Sahabzadi Mahmooda. only woman member of the visiting Pakistani Parliamentary delegation, today suggested to Malaysian women that they should urge the Government to allocate at least 20 to 24 seats to women in the Malaysian Parliament. She made the suggestion235 words
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293 1968-08-23 11 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. A defence counsel. Mr. Koh Kim Chye today submitted that his client had no part whatsoever in thp alleged fraudulent evasion of customs duties amounting to $3,841.96. He told the Sessions Court here that his client. Haw Seng Siew. had absolutely293 words
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112 1968-08-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs Between 50.000 and 60.000 Singapore citizens were employed in Malaysia, the Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, said here today. He was replying to an oral question by Enche Ramil bin Omar (A!!-Krian Darat) who wanted to know the number of112 words
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Article26 1968-08-23 11 IPOH. Thurs Pizurah binte Abdul Aziz, seven, was .killed, after she was knocked down by a car at the Sitiawan-Bruas mam road yesterday.26 words
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Article17 1968-08-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Dewzn Ra'ayat today adjourned sine die after a four-day sitting here.17 words
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Article298 1968-08-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Selangor Police today mounted a massive manhunt for the other three members of the "notorious robber gang" who opened fire killing o tin miner, Mr. Ng Kim Sang, 48 and wounding o P.C. Chan Yee Hoe at a private club at298 words
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301 1968-08-23 11 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. The State Legal Adviser. Enche Mohanaed bin Ya’acob said today he would Introduce witnesses to show that Wob Hup Ltd. of Singapore did not carry out a project here but was paid. The Raja Azlan Commission of Ingulry was earlier301 words
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122 1968-08-23 11 IPOH. Thurs. A car. which was seized by the police when It was abandoned at a side lane off Brewster Road yesterday after a hectic chase bv a police highway patrol, was found to be a stolen vehicle. The chase ended when the122 words
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180 1968-08-23 11 (Beranama). KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Chief Minister of Sabah, Tun Dato Mustapha bin Datu Harun, today called on the Central Government to construct a port as soon as possible in the East Coast of West Malaysia. He also urged the Central Government(Beranama). - 180 words
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96 1968-08-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, told the Dewan Ra’ayat today there were 259 re-employed pensioners in the Government service most of them in Division 111. He was replying to an oral question by Enche Ramli bin Omar (All-Krian Darat). The Tunku96 words
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189 1968-08-23 11 PI uprising: ‘Ready scapegoat is of course Malaysia... KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Foreign Ministry sources were today amused at the Philippine allegation that Malaysian agents were instigating an uprising in the southern Philippines. Agency reports quoted the mayor of Colombo. Northern Cotabato, Philippines. Mr. Ebrahim Paglas, as saying: “The reports of189 words
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215 1968-08-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The National Electricity Board has completed rural electrification projects for five kampongs in Negri Sembilan last year at a cost of $107,632. The kampongs are Tanjong Ipoh (Kuala Pilah), Tanah Merah Kawasan and Kg. Ayer Meleleh Batu 2 in Port215 words
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114 1968-08-23 11 IPOH, Thurs. Perak students studying at the Islamic Colleges In Petallng Jaya and Klang on! State Government grants were overjoyed In having their grants increased after their meeting with the Mentrl Besar Dato Haji Ahmad Said, at Asrama Perak here yesterday. They were on scholarship114 words
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Article309 1968-08-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Dr. Chen Man Hin, National Chairman of the Democratic Action Party, has called on the Socialist International Council conference to actively sponsor and promote measures to secure a lasting peace in Vietnam, on the principle that any settlement must be determined by309 words
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Article75 1968-08-23 12 PENANG. Thurs.— Latest hair style creations will be displayed by models from a well-known fashion house at the Easaka dance here this Saturday. The dance is organised by the Baden Powel Guild (Penang Free School branch) to raise funds for a Scout den Another attraction will be75 words
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Article44 1968-08-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A 14-month-old baby girl. Lee Siew Kuan was drowned in an unused mining pool at Setapak here yesterday morning. She was earlier seen playing in the house at Jalan Pesiaran besides a mining pool when her parents missed her.44 words
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Article50 1968-08-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A library assistant at the Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka. Enche Ibrahim bin Kasim. 23, left for Britain todav to take a two-year diploma course in librarianship at Wales University. Enche Ibrahim, from Batu Pahat. Johore. is on a scholarship from the Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka.50 words
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Article72 1968-08-23 12 PENANG, Thurs.—Twelve orphanages and charitable institutions here will be given cash donations by the City Council in conjunction with the celebration of the 11th anniversary of Merdeka. The Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. wdll also hand over the gift parcels to 200 poor and72 words
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Article, Illustration889 1968-08-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Soviet Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr. V. N. Kouznetsov last night spoke of the good start in the development in SovietMalaysian r e 1 a tions and of the confidence that relations between the two countries would continue to develop in889 words
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Article, Illustration38 1968-08-23 12 Charming Miss Patricia Lee from Penang won the ‘Miss Telecoms-Ma-laysia’ award at the annual competition held in Malacca. Perak's Miss Ooi Gim Pin was second with Miss Normah binte Mohammed (Penang) third.38 words
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Article129 1968-08-23 12 ALOR STAR. Thurs. The Sultan of Kedah opened a $25,000 mosque and a religious school costing $20,000 in Bongor near Baling yesterday morning. In his speech, he expressed his gratitude to the Central Government for having given a grant of $45,000 for the two buildings.129 words
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Article100 1968-08-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Tariff Advisory Board will begin a five-day hearing on several commodities from Oct 7. The products will Include table and pedestal fans. television receivers, metal sprayers, bicycle padlocks synthetic resin emulsions and liquid detergents. The inquiries will be held at the100 words
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248 1968-08-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. This year's Malaysia Day celebrations will begin with a school children's rally at the Stadium Merdeka at 8 a.m. on Aug. 31. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong will give a Royal address to the nation over radio and television at 10248 words
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Article55 1968-08-23 12 MUAR. Thurs. Mr. Lau Kok Chit, a Vice-President of the Muar MCA branch, yesterday presented cash donations of $5OB to the 40 fire victims of Jalan Bakri here. The victims were rendered homeless w r hen a rubber factory. a motor repair shop and two homes55 words
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Article114 1968-08-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The public was today urged to donate generously to the National Charitable Trust. The public trustee. Malaysia. Mr. K. Paramalingam. who is also the Chairman of the Trust, said it was hoped to boost the funds to at least $1 million. He said114 words
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Article215 1968-08-23 12 KUALA LUMPUR, lh ur Three armed youths yesterday held ud a Social Welfare lottery prize W j n ner, Thathan Govindan. 3f) and robbed him at Lebnh Pasar bridge here f $5 ,ofl which Le had j. with, drawn from Bar. Negara. Go n a tapper215 words
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Article105 1968-08-23 12 PORT DICKSON. Thur- Two members of the Pr’.-e Field Force were killer: t road accident at 15i mile* Coast Road here at 12.50 a.m. today. They were Tunku Mahmud. 26. and his colleazus whose name w?as given the police as MusdamaL 24.] Both were members105 words
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WORLD NEWS
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143 1968-08-23 6 JAKARTA. Thurs. (Reuter) The Indonesian Government today banned all Chinese from leaving the country. An announcement from the Attorney-General office said immigration offices throughout Indonesia had been instructed not to give exit permit to Chinese wishing to go abroad. The announcement143 words
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Article187 1968-08-23 6 LONDON Thurs. (Reuter) •—The market was mixed at lower levels at the close today. At 1445. the F T. index was down 4 5 at 493.0. Near the close, news of a bid from Plessey for English Electric produced sharp movements in the respective shares.187 words
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113 1968-08-23 6 HONG KONG. Thurs. (UPI) The Government announced yesterday that three more political prisoners arrested during last year's disturbances had been released. The Communist-inspired disturbances, which saw bombings and other terrorist act. killed 51 persons. Released were: Chan On, 43, Secretary of the Communist Workers Educational113 words
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Article81 1968-08-23 6 WASHINGTON, Thurs. (UPI) <*» The U.S. Treasury Department announced yesterday that Japanese and U.S. representatives will meet in Tokyo to discuss revisions in the income tax agreement between the two countries. The present treaty was signed in 1954. The meeting in Tokyo is planned for81 words
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Article45 1968-08-23 6 YOKOHAMA. Japan, Thun. (CPI) Sudhir K. Shanna, »n Indian seaman, was arrested yesterday on charges of violating the Opium Control Law. Japanese Custom officials said they confiscated 500 grams of opium Ajh Sharma is a crew member of the Indian freighter Jag45 words
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804 1968-08-23 6 MR. Stanley B Kimball. 41. is an Associate Professor of History at Southern Illinois University. Edwardsville, Illinois. Mr. Kimball, who lives in Florissant. Missouri, delivered a paper at a Prague Congress earlier this month and was invited by the Slovak804 words
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Article, Illustration110 1968-08-23 6 WEST BERLIN. A man who knows his Africa is Claus Michael Naether, who brought back from his last trip to Africa gorilla baby that he is now bottle-feeding. Trips that took him all over Africa in search of animals have given the young West110 words
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Article107 1968-08-23 6 NEW ORLEANS. Thurs. (Reuter) Four men were killed, and 22 injured when an oil drilling rig off the Louisiana coast burst into flames yesterday, the Coral Drilling Company reported today. Another three men are missing, the company said The Coast Guard said the well,107 words
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Article, Illustration89 1968-08-23 6 The Dornier DO 31 vertical takeoff Jet transport aircraft is shown as It lands on a plastic pads no more than a few millimeters thick sprayed on the grass. This is a compliment to the aircraft and as well as to the plastic producer. To construct the— PANA; PHOTO - 89 words
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Article180 1968-08-23 6 JAKARTA. Thurs (Reuter) More than 700 Communist suspects, including military men. have been arrested in the East Java capital of Surabaja. Antara news agency reported today. Antara quoted the City Regiment Commander, Colonel Acub Zainal. as saying that a total of 712 suspects including 60 soldiers180 words
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376 1968-08-23 6 SAIGON, Thurs. (UPI) Vietnam's Prime Minister Mr. Tron Van Huong has said he worried very little about the American elec* tions. "Nixon or Humphrey as candidates ore very different from Nixon or Humphrey as Presidents," the 65 year old Premier said. "When one376 words
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Article206 1968-08-23 6 DANANG. Vietnam. Thurs. (DPI) Seven young Marines are In prison awaiting trial next month on charges they fatally shot five Vietnamese civilians during an “Interrogation'*. Marine Corps spokesmen said the five victims were killed by Ml 6 rifles on May 5 in Van Dung206 words
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Article163 1968-08-23 6 MEMPHIS. Tennessee. Thurs. (Reuter) Charles Stephens, key witness in the trial of James Earl Ray, alleged killer of Dr. Martin Luther King, has been released from Shelby Count Jail. Circuit Court Judge William W OHearn. yesterday ruled that Stephen's imprisonment as a material witness was contrary to163 words
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226 1968-08-23 6 LA PAZ. Bolivia. Thurs. (UPI i The former Bolivian Army Chief of Staff, angered over hts demotion a week ago, tried unsuccessfully yesterday to organise a revolt against the Government of President Rene Barrientos Barrientos* Interior Minister. David Fernandez, announced at mid-day, that226 words
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97 1968-08-23 6 JAKARTA. Thurs (IT Americans comprised cent of the total numbe tourists visiting Indon® far this year, acrordr Vice Chairman of tb° nesia Natior.a Ton ns stitute Col Hadidiai Asians contributed to or five per cent of Indon® 5 current tourist trade Hadidjaja said He said97 words
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Article513 1968-08-23 7 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) President Johnson, Pope Paul and U Thant today added their voices to growing condemnation of Russia's intervention in Czechoslovakia. While Russia and her close Warsaw Pact allies said their troops had been sent to save socialism, Yugoslavia's President Tito who broke with513 words
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201 1968-08-23 7 COLUMBUS. Ohio, Thurs. (Reuter) National Guard troopers blasted a hole in a wall of Ohio State penitentiary yesterday, killing at least four rebellious prisoners, police said. They freed seven guards held hostage by the prisoners, who had threatened to burn them alive201 words
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Article149 1968-08-23 7 GIFU, Japan. Thurs. (UPI) A total of 67 bodies were recovered yesterday in the world’s greatest bus accident on Sunday in which 107 persons were swept by a landslide into the rain swollen waters of Hida River near Gifu. The victims were persons aboard149 words
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Article, Illustration38 1968-08-23 7 PRAGUEThurs. —Czech civilians stand and watch a Russian tank parked under the statue of Jan Huss, a 15th century Czech martyr in St Wenceslas Square here yesterday. UPI radio photo.UPI radio photo. - 38 words
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Article330 1968-08-23 7 HONG KONG, Thurs. (Reuter) —Typhoon Shirley last night swept over the colony with hurricane force winds, putting several ships in and near Hong Kong in difficulties and bringing life to a complete standstill. The typhoon, upgarded from a severe tropical storm only yesterday was earlier330 words
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133 1968-08-23 7 WASHINGTON. Thurs. U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk emphatically rejected the idea that the United States was limited in its handling of the Czechoslovak crisis because of American preoccupation with Vietnam. Anyone making such a statement, he said “presumably means we should take133 words
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Article219 1968-08-23 7 PAPEETE. Tahiti Thurs. (UPI) Adverse weather yesterday forced France to postpone its first H-bomb test for the second time in four days. Informed sources said it Is now believed the bomb, originally scheduled to go off between 1800 and 2200 GMT on Wednesday will be set219 words
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242 1968-08-23 7 HOUSTON, Texas. Thurs. (UPI) A legal fight began on Monday on behalf of a 2-month-old boy to keep the child’s parents from being deported to the Philippines. Houston Attorney Sam Williamson filed a brief in behalf of Michael Dayao in Federal District Court. The child242 words
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Article471 1968-08-23 14 Please keep curfew Soviets warn PRAGUE THURS. 4FI THE CZECHOSLOVAKIAN NATIONAL ASSE M BLY WAS STILL MEETING IN EXT R 4-ORDI-N4RY SESSION EARLY TODAY, THE ONLY CZECHOSLOVAK RADIO SERVICE BROADCASTING IN THE NIGHT REPORTED, FOLLOWING EARLIER REPORTS THAT SOVIET TROOPS HAD OCCUPIED THE ASSEMBLY BUILDING. The471 words
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Article115 1968-08-23 14 AFP CETEKA. quoting a report from its Bucharest correspondent. said Rumanian Communist Party leader Nicolae Ceaucescu made this statement earlier today: “If one considers that there is a counter-revolution in Ciechoslovakia, one may say the same thing tomorrow about Rumania.” “However,” .Mr. Ceaucescu added “the Rumanian people will not— AFP - 115 words
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Article97 1968-08-23 14 PRESIDENT Tito: “At the time of my stay in Prague and m.v talks with the Czechoslovak leadership headed by comrade Dubcek. I was convinced that it had been decided to prevent any attempt by anti-socialist elements to hinder the normal advance of democracy and socialist development in Czechoslovakia". Asked97 words
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Article60 1968-08-23 14 RUSSIAN- speaking youths asked Soviet troops in the streets why they had invaded the country, Ceteka reported. The soldiers replied: “We have come to free you from the West Germans. Just like we freed you in 1945”. Ceteka warned that it might soon be closed down, but60 words
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Article421 1968-08-23 14 (Editors note: The author recently revisited Czechoslovakia after 19 years absence and reported a mood of great optimism ana almost total lack of fear of Soviet intervention by force.) By Ivan Zverina NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) The Russians fooled almost everybody. When I was in Czechoslovakia just421 words
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220 1968-08-23 14 PEKING, Thurs. (AFP) The setting up of revolutionary committees in Fukien province, following a similar move in Yunnan a week ago, appears as a direct result of firm instructions to military leaders from chairman Mao Tse-Tung himself, foreign obser- vers said today. Han Hsien-Chu.220 words
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Article103 1968-08-23 14 KINSHASA. Thurs. (AFP) The Congo today announced its Intention to withdraw all its students now studying in the countries which have invaded Czechoslovakia. “Today weapons are speaking in Czechoslovakia as they did a short time ago in Hungary” said a government communique broadcast over the Congo radio. "Muscovite Communism103 words
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Miscellaneous51 1968-08-23 7 $302,099 GIVEN AWAY IN THE 11TH DRAW ONE FIRST PRIZE AND NEARLY 10,000 OTHER LUCKY WINNERS! IN ADDITION MANY WINNERS IN THE SECOND (THREE ONLY) DRAW STILL TWO BIG JACKPOTS AVAILABLE FOR NEXT DRAW. FIRST PRIZE $lOO,OOO (GUARANTEED BY THE COMPANY) SECOND PRIZE $71,513 THIS SUNDAY MAY BE YOUR LUCKY51 words
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Article448 1968-08-23 8 THE members of the European Communist bloc are trying to repair the crack in the iron curtain by forcing the Czechs to conform to Soviet policy. The small East European countries had no choice but to kowtow to the might of Soviet Russia. The ray of liberalism,448 words
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Article299 1968-08-23 8 AFTER the Sabah claimants have worked themselves into a frenzy in Manila, out comes a Filipino to tell them the home truth. He is Mr. Jacinto Castel Borja, a former Philippine Ambassador to the United Nations. Mr. Borja advises his countrymen to first ascertain the299 words
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Article, Illustration424 1968-08-23 8 Horse-blood provides life-saving serum. Progress in international co-operation. 'rpHE Second Miracle of Cope Town' was a frequent headline of newspaper reports of the recent second recovery made by Philip Blaiberg, the world's most famous hospital patient The tough South African dentist who since last424 words
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Article, Illustration196 1968-08-23 8 By: Ranny Ung - By: Ranny Ung. QN the outskirts of Sungei Patani is a strange temple. This little temple is one of the oldest houses of worship. It has been In existence since Sungei Patani was a village at Pekan Lama with a few streets. This temple is unique because196 words
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Article, Illustration190 1968-08-23 8 Merry B. Rothblitt - By Merry B. Rothblitt (Author. "Handbook of Evidanoffi For Crlalnal Trials") 'C'LO/Sf was driving along the highway when she suddenly hit Perry’s car. Perry sued her for damages to his auto. “Perry started to make a left turn when l was only 40 feet in back in190 words
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383 1968-08-23 8 I MUST thank Lingua Franca of Singapore for his/ her interesting story “The Chinese of Sabah’’ which appeared in the “Letters” column of your esteemed paper dated 15th, August. In it. some trouble was taken to explain how KINABALU. the Sacred Mountain of Sabah and383 words
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222 1968-08-23 8 ONE reads with surprise of Cheryl Dorall’s suspension. Her crime? She arrived at the camp a day earlier to get an extra day’s rest before the big meet and did not travel with the team. One remembers with sympathy Ong Mei Mei’s suspension. Her c.ime?222 words
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276 1968-08-23 8 CHINESE teachers of Melaka stated that I was wrong in my letter of Aug. 11. 1968, and the writer stated I was “lacking in the knowledge of the different salary scales of ether language teachers’*. Well, I know quite a 10t... if not276 words
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Advertisement40 1968-08-23 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper FRIDAY. AUGUST 23, 1968 23-B. Cantonment Road, Singapore 2 Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipch Office 39. (elan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia Telephone: *****/6 8. Leith Street, Tel: ***** 77, Brewster Road. Te1:72J28 Cable Address: AWNEWS40 words
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338 1968-08-23 9 "VEW YORK, Thurs. (UPI) Stocks moved lower on Exchanges around the world in reaction to the Soviet takeover in Czechoslovakia, but gold, silver, and some commodities moved higher initially before giving up part of their gains in later trading. Stock Market in338 words
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Article, Illustration169 1968-08-23 9 SINGAPORE Thurs. Guinness announced today that its new lager beer is to be called GOLD HARP (see photogiaph). The new plant has been completed and brewing trials have proved entirely successful. Already large orders for GOLD HARP are pouring in throughout Malaysia from its169 words
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Article98 1968-08-23 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs—The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants New York: Buying T.T. 32- Airmail OD. 32-7/8; 90 d 'st. 33-7/16 credit bills; 33- trade bills. Canada: Buying T.T. 351/8; Airmail O.D. 35-1/4; 90 d/st. 36 credit bills; 381/16 trade98 words
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Article177 1968-08-23 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels f/2 Demodocus 3/4 Centaur 5 Hoyc Maru 8/7 Bendigo 10/11 Glenlyon 13 14 Capetown Maru 15/16 President Hayes Geh Yung i 9 Kota Naga Kyonan Maru 23 '24 Katong 27/28 Malaya 29/30 Hero177 words
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Article, Illustration188 1968-08-23 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Federated Motors Ltd., appointed Austin distributors in the Republic of Singapore Just over a year ago, are sponsoring the Austin Apprenticeship Training of two young Singaporeans, Jeffrey Lau and William Meyer. The very extensive training which they will receive188 words
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Article280 1968-08-23 9 Rubber down cent SINGAPORE. Thurs. September first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala LumSur today at 532 cents per lb., own seven-eighths of a cent from previous elose. The tone was easier. A quiet and slightly easier session ruled during the morning. Shortcovering orders280 words
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Article142 1968-08-23 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. BOAC Associated Companies Ltd. and its three partners ir. Fiji Airways the Fiji Government. Qantas and Air New Zealand have increased their shareholding in the South Pacific airline. The Government of Tonga and the British Western Pacific High Commission have also agreed to take a142 words
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Article16 1968-08-23 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The tin price for today was $548 37# per picul, up 75 cent*.16 words
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157 1968-08-23 9 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) Stock markets were marked sharply lower In early deals yesterday on the news from Czechoslovakia. But the absence of any real selling, together with small buying at the lower levels, had a steadying effect. By mid-afternoon, the Financial Times index157 words
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Article66 1968-08-23 9 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged across the board. There were no sales Sep 21.10 bid, 21.60 asked. Nov 20 60 bid. 21 10 asked, Jan 20.10 bid, 20.60 asked. March 20.10 bid. 20 60 asked. May 20 10 bid, 20 60 asked. July 20.1066 words
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Article61 1968-08-23 9 HONG KONG, Thurs. (UPI) Money Quotations HK56.***** per U S dollar HK*6 11 per U S dollar TT HKS 14.54 per pound sterling HK5300.625 per tael of gold 94.5 per cent fineness HK 5162.5 per 10.000 Japanese yens HK5149.2 per 10C Philippine pesos buvers HK $149.4 per61 words
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1294 1968-08-23 9 SINGAPORE. Thurg. Turnover was reduced on the Stock Exchange today on a falling market which resulted from small selling and a proportion of stop-loss liquidation. Although there was a mild rally towards the afternoon, the market failed to show any1,294 words
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Article87 1968-08-23 9 LONDON, Thurs. (UPI) Rubber market closed quietly steady with spot 19-3 16 buyer nominal sellers 19-3 8. Settlement House Sept 19-7/16 Oct 19-1/2 19-5/8 Nov 19-5 8 19-11/16 Jan March 19-11/16 19-13/16 April June 19-3/4 19-7/8 July Sept 19-13/16 20 Oct/Dec 19-7'B 20-1/16 Jan March 19-1587 words
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Article108 1968-08-23 9 >IM».\PORE, Thurn ThP noon prtre* at the slnoapore Chinese Produce F»chan*e to da? are> Buies sellar Coconut on ll’.OKi Itank 53.00 Coconut oil (F.O.B. 1 Drums 55.50 Loose Copra Mixed Munlnk While Pepper 1 F.O.B. 1 !*♦»<, 1 W Sarawak White Pepper it OB) Saranak special Black Pepper it108 words
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Article337 1968-08-23 9 YOUR SHARES-UP-DOWN -UNCHANGED SIN(iAFORE Slock Exchange told and oiler price* officially luted at the cUue of business INDUSTRIALS 2.52 4.32 1.06 4.30 3 62 7.10 2 94 4 52 2.80 1.58 Ben Co XBI Borneo Rhd 2.66 2 111 4 26 1 95 Chemical Co. Dunlop 3 58 6.75 E337 words
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Article47 1968-08-23 9 i .Manat err First Malayan Second Malayan Third Malayan The Commerce Industry Frlceaj 277 1 98 1.28 1.00 1 09 The Savtnt Fund ns.-Ffess* 105 iio« Second H knng .73 .77* Malaysian Investment r und 1 25 1 7«k Sterling C’modlty 5/9 <• Bong Kong Currency)47 words
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Article47 1968-08-23 9 CANBERRA, Thurs. (UPI)] Australia’s national airline, Qantas. will begin a second weekly return ser« vice through Port Moresby; from Sydney to Hong KongJ Starting on Oct 27 this service will supplement the present Qantas weekly service through Port Moresby to Manila and Hong Kong.47 words
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Advertisement764 1968-08-23 9 FLY THE BIG BOEING 707 s OF MSA TO HONGKONG, TAIPEf, TOKYO, MANILA, DJAKARTA PERTH, SYDNEY. Contact your travel agent or ring *****, ***** for reservations. m i 1 n*t&keamm Amur** m Hi ii kHMiii ARRIVALS DEPARTURLS SINGAPORE 8 05 am. 10.25 am. 9 a m. 10.25 a m. 3.25764 words
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760 1968-08-23 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Ngee Ann College has entered into a new chapter in its development programme. From today, the institution will be known as the Ngee Ann Technical College geared to meet the growing demands for higher technical education facilities in the Republic. A760 words
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Article40 1968-08-23 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Some 120 military personnel will conduct field exercises at various parts of Singapore from Aug. 26 to 30. During the exercises, they will use blanks and thunderflashes and the public are advised not to be alarmed.40 words
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Article, Illustration153 1968-08-23 10 SINGAPORE Thurs. A talented Singaporean is currently dancing his way through Central and South America with the worldfamous “Duesseldorf Rhein Opera Ballet” of Germany. He is Yeo Si ong Leng. a ballet dancer. Yeo does a solo in the ballets “Menagerie”. “Cinderella" and153 words
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Article, Illustration212 1968-08-23 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Fifteen girls will vie for the “Carnival Queen" title at the Flamingo Nightclub, Great World Amusement Park here at 9 p.tn. tomorrow. The beauty contest is being held in conjunction with the Autumn Trade Fair, organised by Shaw Brothers Ltd.212 words
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Article25 1968-08-23 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. There were 83 road accidents of which two were fatal and four serious during the past 24 hours in the Republic.25 words
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284 1968-08-23 10 PRAGUE. Thurs. (Reuter> Clandestine Prague Radio stations reported today that the Soviet authorities had succeeded in forming a new authority composed of Czechoslovaks to rule the country. As the announcement came over the air. another radio station announced that 166 National Assembly deputies284 words
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Miscellaneous1485 1968-08-23 10 rom TV and TODAY VSSS29IRNDE TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Pulau Pinang: 6 Ipoh and Melaka: 3 10 Jobore Bahru. 4 Taiping; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluang. P.M.: 300 Opening Annct Prog Summary; 301 Seri Dan Budaya; 325 News Adventures of Superman: 350 Gilligan's Island “Physical Fitness” 41,485 words
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Miscellaneous321 1968-08-23 12 ARIES MAR. 22 APR. 20 STAR By CLAY R. POLLAN GAZER^O 3- 6- 8-34 TAURUS APR. 21 A A I MAY 21 S/69-78-83-84 GEMINI MAY 22 JUNE 22 <*\ 1-16-19-36 y4O-48-81-82 “r r CANCER f JUNE 23 cV7O 76-85-86 IEO 0 jUL r 24 AUG. 23 2- 9-28-31 32-45-53 D321 words
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Article81 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE, Thurs. BCAC’s third cargo jet, a gofinc 107-336 C, arrived at Heathrow Airport, after a r on-stop flight from geattie last week The addition to the cargo jeer will enable BOAC to increase, from Nov. 1, its ail cargo trans Atlantic fen;ce between London81 words
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Article36 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. jjer- r ents of Shaik Madersah Lane have contributed $4OO -to the National Defence fund The money was fcanded over to the Foreign Minister. Mr. S. Rajaratnam, at a dinner last night.36 words
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Article368 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The current outbreak of influenza in Singapore is well under control, the Eastern Sun learnt today from medical sources. Sources said that although the figures of those affected by influenza was “considerable" and varied from day to day, the outbreak had not reached 'epidemic368 words
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Article297 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A schoolteacher. Ong Yeng Yah who left his wife two years after the marriage was granted a divorce in the High Court today. Ong’s petition was brought on the grounds that he had lived apart from his wife for more than seven years297 words
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Article122 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Department of Extramural Studies of the University of Singapore is organising a new course on “Basic Economics'*, consisting of eight lectures The lectures will be conducted by Mr. Matthew Llm. Junior Research Fellow. Economic Research Centre and by Mr. Khor Tong Keng. Assistant122 words
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Article, Illustration160 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs The Minister for Interior and Defence. Mr. Llm Kim San last night reiterated that Singaporeans must learn to depend more and more on themselves. The Minister said this at a sending-off dinner for national servicemen organised by the Cairnhlll Community160 words
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454 1968-08-23 13 Maureen Lee - By Maureen Lee KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Few girls are willing to tell you she Is looking for a husband but Chinese film idol from Hong Kong. Connie Chan Poh Chu told reporters without blushing that she was, and serious about it454 words
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Article123 1968-08-23 13 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: National Day books display at the National Library. Stamford Road. 10 am. -6 p.m.: Five-men art exhibition at National Library Exhibition Room. Stamford Road. 5 p m.-8 30 p.m.: SATA free X-ray station at Prison Officer's Club. Moon Crescent. 6 p.m.: Chess Exhibition— International chess123 words
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Article112 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A seven-year-old schoolgirl died on-the-spot when a motor-lorry loaded with sand knocked her down at the 14 m.s. Kranji Road yesterday. The schoolgirl Luo Ah Yin of Toa Khoon Public Chinese Primary School died of head injuries. In another road accident, a acooterist112 words
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109 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs —TV Singapura's Channel 5 will telecast an interview with Professor Harry J. Benda, in its series “Visitor’s Book” tomorrow, at 9.25 p.m. Professor Benda was Associate Director for South East Asian Studios in Yale University and was seconded to Singapore earlier this109 words
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Article166 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Pre-U I students of the St Joseph Institution will hold a cultural show entitled “Cosmopolitan Night” in aid of the National Defence Fund at the National Theatre on Sunday at 7 30 p.m. This is the second project organised by166 words
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Article75 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs The Singapore Battalion of the Boys’ Brigade will hold a Church parade as part of its recruiting campaign on Sunday. from Empress Place to St Andrew’s Cathedral at 3 p.m. The service will be held at the Cathedral and after the service at75 words
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Article92 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE. Thure. Seven persons were charged in the Ninth Magistrate's C ourt today for throwing rubbish indiscriminately and covering drains with boxes and other litters. Five pleaded guilty and were fined a total of 595. Thev were Low Ting Kok of Cavan Road (fined $20): Sundaraju92 words
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Article, Illustration155 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Vice-President and foreign general manager of Universal International Films, Mr. Orlando Calvo, will arrive here on Monday for a short visit. He is on a Far East tour of Universal branch offices and distributors. During his stay In Singapore. Mr. Calvo will155 words
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Article52 1968-08-23 13 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Central Complaints Bureau will be shifted from its present premises at Stamford Road to the ground floor of the Ministry of Social Affairs Building. Empress Place as from Sept. 1. The Bureau will be more accessible to members of the public at its52 words
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Advertisement8 1968-08-23 13 RELIEVE INDIGESTION Gastric and k OTHER STOMACH OISORDERS8 words
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Advertisement140 1968-08-23 13 Kalian; Park (tel: *****6) 7th Thrilling Week! Star Attractions: Human Fountain. Contortionist. Lifer on tricycle. Computer Dogs, Flying Saucer act many others. 6.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. Admission: 85, S 3, $2 &SI Children under 12-years-old half price. Definitely no change of site in Singapore. IGALAVYim Today Shows: *.OO, 800. 0140 words
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Miscellaneous264 1968-08-23 13 SHAW IGANIBATTON LIDO Phone ***** OPENS TODAY! 11 i m.. 1.30. 4.00. 6.30 A 9 13 pm Lucille Ball Henry Fonda "Tsiire. Mine A Ours" Color <DAI UPO A SKI Simultaneously TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT' THE BLACK TIGHTS KILLERS Mandarin tn Scope it Color CAPITOL Phone ***** KOK SHOWING No Free264 words
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Miscellaneous235 1968-08-23 13 Op»n» Today! 11. 1.80. s.SO. 9.30 "Danger! Diabolik” in Color John Phillip law Mansa Mell A Paramount Picture TOMORROW MIDNIGHT! Truman Capote's "IN COLD BLOOD’ in 70. MM PanaVision (Columbia 1 ODEON I PALACE 21-116 *****8 NOW SHOWING! 11 a.m t. 15. II 150. A 8.15 p m. II (M235 words
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Advertisement1702 1968-08-23 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisement can be accepted at the following addreeset: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore. S.S. MUBARUK b Brother*. 63, Bras Basah Road, and 2, Maju Avenue. Serangoon Carden Estate, Singapore. TAY BUAN CUAN LTDSUPERMARKET. 83, East Coast Road, Singapore 15 Tel: *****9. HAMIEM STORE. 1419,1,702 words
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Advertisement367 1968-08-23 14 TENDERS JABATAN KERJA RATA PERAK TAW ARAN di-panggii sa- mula daripada Pemborong2 yang berdaftar di-dalam Kelas 1 “D" dan ka-atas di-bawah Ke- pala I. II and 111 kepala kechil2 dan PEMBORONG2 PEMBANGUNAN LUAR BAN- DAR yang berdaftar di-J.K R. 1 aka n di-terima di-Pejabat JURUTERA NEGERI J.K.R.. PERAK. IPOH hmgga367 words
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Advertisement369 1968-08-23 14 PUBLIC APPOINTMENT PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD SINGAPORE GENERAL MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT: Require ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER in salary seals $l62OxAlOO-1920 The commencing basic salary off°red 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.369 words
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Article852 1968-08-23 15 R.D. SELVA - They beat West Australia 4-3 in great game By R.D. SELVA KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Malaysia earned the right to challenge co-holders, Burma, in the final of the «Ith anniversary Merdeka soccer tournament with a great 4-3 win over Western Australia in the semi-final at Stadium Merdeka852 words
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347 1968-08-23 15 NEW YORK. Thurs. (Reuter! The United States, who won 37 of the 66 medal? in the swimming erents at the Tokyo Olympus in 1964. Including 16 golds, look set for a repeat performance at the games In Mexico City in October. Leading347 words
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Article110 1968-08-23 15 KOALA LUMPUR. Thun. The BOAC Junior Jet Club of ontain will play Victoria InsWition in their annual criematch for the Rajaratnam ?®Phy on Saturday at the Bf^ r, ?or Club padang here. fc The teams are: Junior Jet* rom; D Howell (captain). A. an D. Allan, A.110 words
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64 1968-08-23 15 MEXICO CITY, Thurs. ttteuter) Sixteen countries n,, been invited to particiP a l in the Olympic tennis ex•‘Oition tournament, to be >n Guadalajara and MexiCity between Oct. 13 and 26. hey are West Germany. P°ntina Australia. Brazil, e Spain. Italy, the Soviet K.i?' F ran64 words
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146 1968-08-23 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Thura. India edged Japan by a aolitary goal in a ranking match at the Stadium Merdeka here tonight. The 37th minute winner by right-winger Papanna gave India the right to challenge South Korea for fifth and aixth places on Saturday. The Indians146 words
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Article80 1968-08-23 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Chartered Bank Sports Club has organised a Big Walk on Sunday for all men and women emplovees in the organisation in West Malaysia. The six-mile walk which begins at 8 a.m. will start and finish at the Parliament House car80 words
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Article72 1968-08-23 15 SEGAMAT. Thurs. Lim Chai Feng of Kluang captured the championship title in the men's section of the Paloh Open table tennis championship organised by the local Youth Club. Runner-up »as Wong Kam Tong and third, Hong Chai Yong The men g double title was won by72 words
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Article, Illustration89 1968-08-23 15 Mrs Esther Chan adjusting her crown after she was elected “Joan Bowler’’ at the official “opening ceremony of the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress open national championships on Tuesday night at the Intsn Bowling Centre In Kuala Lumpur. Another competitor. Chia Poh Whatt. was elected “Joe Bowler”. Aa Joe—Sunsport Pix. - 89 words
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Article241 1968-08-23 15 BOURNEMOUTH. (England) Thurs. (Reutert South African Barryt Richards overcame the star-studded Rest of the World Cricket XI attack to score his 16th half-century of the season when Hampshire opened their three-day match here yesterday. Richards' 68 and 57 not out from Peter Sainsbury helped Hampshire241 words
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Article232 1968-08-23 15 TOKYO. Thur*. (Reuter) First-seeded Tan Aik Mong of Malaysia and No. S seeded Lee Wah Chin of Singapore won their first round men's single matches in the Fourth International Student Badminton Championships here today. Eight matches in the men s singles were232 words
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Article70 1968-08-23 15 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) Mary Rand British Olympic long-jump gold medallist, has fully recovered from the leg injuries which threatened to prevent her competing in the Mexico Games next October. Mrs. Rand was doubtful last week about being fit enough to compete in the 80 metres hurdles. and70 words
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Article213 1968-08-23 15 YORK Thurs (Reuter) After a thrilling photo finish Alignment owned by Lord Allendale won the Ebor Handicap run over one and threequarter miles here yesterday. Jim Morrison s Tiber was second and H.L. Vickery's Quartette finished third of 20 runners. Ernie Johnson rode Alignment. Lester Piggott213 words
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492 1968-08-23 15 CHARLES CHAN - BY CHARLES CHAN KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Present leaders in the various events (well, as far as men are concerned) have managed to withstand the onslaught of determined bowlers at the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress National Open Championships sponsored by Peter Stuyvesant at the492 words
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286 1968-08-23 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The BMC Coopers entered by Newton Enterprises to be driven by Works drivers' from Australia who had a field day in the Rothmans 500 here recently will have a hard fight with the Nissan Datsuns entered by Tan Chong and286 words
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Article59 1968-08-23 15 PENANG. Thurs. The Coniort of the Governor of Pengng. Tunku Puan Habsah. will give away the prizes to winners cf the sixth Penang State Open Amateur Golf Championships to be held on Saturday and Sunday. The presentation will take place at a buffet lunch to be held at59 words
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Article244 1968-08-23 15 LONDON'. Thurs (Reu ter) Keith Fletcher, dropped from England s Test team, hit back at the selectors with an unbeaten double-century at Hastings yesterday on the eve of the final clash with Aus-. tralia. Fletcher stormed to the highest score of his career with 223 not244 words
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Article41 1968-08-23 15 BAN REMO. (Italy', Thurs. (Reuter) Bruno Arcari of Italy last night retained the European Junior welterweight boxing title when he knocked out British challenger Des Rea in the sixth round of a scheduled 15-round title fight here.41 words
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Article, Illustration449 1968-08-23 16 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Three top Australian motor racing drivers will make their debut in the Malaysian Grand Prix to be held in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 7-8 next month. The Australian ‘trio* all well-known in the racing circuits ‘Down Under’ will be out to449 words
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Article120 1968-08-23 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Mr. Singapore 1968 Contest organised by the Junior Chamber of Singapore in conjunction with the Singapore Amateur Weightlifting Federation will be held at the Singapore Conference Hall, on Aug. 31 at 7.00 p.m. The aim of this contest is to promote120 words
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Article166 1968-08-23 16 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter)— Results of football matches played last meht were: English Division One Leicester City 3 Manchester City 0. Manchester United 1 Coventry City 0. Newcastle United 3 Chelsea 2. Tottenham Hotspur l West Bromwich Albion 1. Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Arsenal 0. English Division Two Bury166 words
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316 1968-08-23 16 MACAO, Thurs. (Reuter) The Macao Grand Prix. overshadowed last year by the death of Philippine ace Arsenio "Dodjie” Laurel and Communist threats to Hong Kong drivers, should be the best ever this year, race officials say. This year’s event, scheduled for November316 words
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206 1968-08-23 16 BOSTON, (Massachusetts). Thurs. (Reuter) Another favourite fell in the U.S. National Tennis Championships here yesterday when Robert Lutz of Los Angeles eliminated Cliff Richey, the fourth domestic seed, in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Lutz did not seem to mind the strong cross-court winds206 words
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Miscellaneous57 1968-08-23 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 12.27 a.m. (6.9 ft.). 12.24 pm. (8.2 ft.). Port Swettenham: 5.35 p.m. (14.9 ft.). Port Dickson: 6.07 a.m. (7.9 ft.). 6.42 p.m. (8.5 ft). Singapore: 11.23 a.m. (7.6 ft.), 10.26 pm. (8.8 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 10.17 am. (7.7 ft.). 8.25 p.m. (6.3 ft.). Kuan tan: 9.2157 words
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