Eastern Sun, 5 September 1968
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Title Section23 1968-09-05 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION E#td 1966 Vol 3 No* 754 Thursday, 5 September 1968. ft MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article, Illustration438 1968-09-05 1 'I suppose our idea of Democracy is different from the Filipinos' KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. will take appropriate action to deal with the situation if the Philippine Congressional Bill, annexing Sabah, became law, the Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, said today. The Tunku expressed confidence ♦hat Britain,438 words
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123 1968-09-05 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Malaysia today handed to the Philippines Embassy here a diplomatic note replying to the Philippines note criticising the Tunku's comments of the Bill Bassed by the Philippine ouse of Representatives making Sabah Philippine territory. The note was handed to the Charge123 words
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Article71 1968-09-05 1 MANILA, Wed. (UPI) Three students were shot and slightly wounded today in a fight between members of two feud fraternities at the University of the Philippines campus. Police said the three students were members of Phu Omicorn. They were treated at the University clinic but71 words
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Article179 1968-09-05 1 LATEST MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) A Bill defining Philippine territorial limits may not include Sabah when it is signed into law by President Marcos, according to Congressional sources today. Unconfirmed reports today said that a committee consisting jointly of members of the Senate and the House179 words
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Article, Illustration441 1968-09-05 1 MANILA. Wrd. (UPI) Foreign Secretary Narriso Kamo* said today the Philippines would welcome a friendly confrontation with Malaysia at the United Nations on their territorial dispute over Sabah. He also said the Philippines would welcome the intervention of Australia and New Zealand as441 words
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304 1968-09-05 1 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) —Race relations, checking a decline in economic prosperity and building a new defence policy will be Malaysia's greatest problems in its second decade of independence, the Financial Times newspaper said here today. In a Malaysian survey by its Far East304 words
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Article, Illustration139 1968-09-05 1 SINGAPORE, Wed.—A noted advertising executive and former journalist, Mr. Alan Yang, was found dead after he had fallen from the tenth floor of a Housing and Development Board flat in Upper Aljunied Road, this after- noon. Mr. Yang. 32, a bachelor, died of139 words
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Article139 1968-09-05 1 MADRID. Wed (UPI) Two more Olympic torches carried by Spanish athletes exploded during the relay from Barcelona to Madrid, according to reports reaching Madrid today. Earlier one of the gaspowered torches blew up and burned two athletes. A number of athletes also have been reported139 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous18 1968-09-05 1 LADIES DAY "You know darn well that’s what I’m looking for! And stop calling it a pot holder!”18 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration884 1968-09-05 2 PENANG, Wed.— Millionaire banker, the late Mr. Lim Lean Teng, signed a receipt for a sum of $160,000, and handed it to a former Han Chiang High School clerk, from whom he I was alleged to have taken the money, at his Norlham884 words
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467 1968-09-05 2 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) British Investors will And a warm welcome in Singapore and Malaysia but they must expect fierce competition from other countries who are just as anxious to fill the gap left by the British military withdrawal from467 words
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126 1968-09-05 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The World Hindu Religious Convention in New Delhi is sponsoring the visit of a cultural mission of the Bharat Sevashram Sangha to Malaysia. Singapore and other South-east Asian countries. The cultural mission will begin their ten-day visit to Singapore on Sept. 13.126 words
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Article, Illustration68 1968-09-05 2 A pre-Grand Prix poolside prandial was held at the residence of Mr. John ED. Clinton. General Manager of Rothmans of Pall Mall (Malaysia) Berhad over the weekend. The porch of Mr. Clinton's house was rigged with a Grand Prix atmosphere including the displav of a Lotus racing68 words
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162 1968-09-05 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed— The Organising Secretary of the Democratic Action Party. Mr. Lim Kit Siang. said today his party has started a poster war” against the Malaysian Chinese Association. Last night the party put up posters here to counter poster put up in an162 words
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Article302 1968-09-05 2 KEN STANLEY - By KEN STANLEY KAMPAR, Wed. A party of Anti-Corruption Agency officers seized $lOO,OOO worth of tobacco on which duty was not paid, here this morning. The tobacco is believed to have been smuggled in from Thailand. Acting on information, a party led by the Perak302 words
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Article102 1968-09-05 2 Peninsular Art Gallery: Exhibition of works by prominent Malaysian artists at 41. Jalan Raja Muda 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Samat Art Gallery (AIA Building. Jalan Ampang): General art exhibition of paintings by Malaysian artists 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. National Art Gallerv (Jalan Ampang): 11th national art102 words
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517 1968-09-05 2 SINGAPORE, Wed. Singapore Pools (Private) Ltd. today announced new measures to give additional safeguards for Toto winners. These include the introduction of a new numbering system and the issue of different control stamps for different draws. These additional safeguards. to be introduced soon, were517 words
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171 1968-09-05 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed— The French Ambassador to Malaysia Mr Barthelemy Epinat. today presented audio-visual aids and 60 French language books aids to the MARA Institute of Technology. The gifts. from the French Government, were received on behalf of the Institute bv Mara s Director of171 words
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Article64 1968-09-05 2 KI'ALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Moroccan Ambassador to Malaysia. Dr. Mohamed Saadani, today presented a special red Koran from King Hassan of Morocco to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The presentation was at the Istana Negara. The Koran was in a special container inscribed with quotations from the64 words
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159 1968-09-05 2 SEREMBAN. Wed. A stalwart of the Democrats Action Party here has resigned from the party and has joined the Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia. He is Mr. V. Ganavm, cousin of the Singapore Foreign Minister. Mr. S. Rajaratnam and Dr. S. Seevaratnam. Chairman of the159 words
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110 1968-09-05 2 MUAR. Wed. The Mentri Besar of Johore. Dato Haji Othman bin Haji Mohamed Saat. hits out at the Labour Party for trying to cause trouble in the coming Bukit Serampang by-elec-tion on Monday. The Mentri Besar was speaking at a public rally in110 words
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Article57 1968-09-05 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The MARA Institute of Technology in Petaling Jaya will introduce Russian and Japanese lessons in January, Its director Enche Arshad bin Ayuh said today. Initially 120 students are expected to attend the language courses. The Institute is now trving to solve the problem57 words
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Article40 1968-09-05 2 RAWANG. Wed.—A cigarette van salesman, Leong Swee Khan, was confronted by four armed men at the United Theatre here yesterday and forced into a car before being robbed of $6OO. a watch, his van and cigarettes worth $2,10940 words
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Article, Illustration293 1968-09-05 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. Being popular in Asia is not enough for pretty Miss Rebecca Pan, who leaves tomorrow for her hometown Hong Kong after two weeks’ performance at the Tropicana here. She has set her mind to win fame and fortune throughout the293 words
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Article, Illustration317 1968-09-05 3 SINGAPORE. Wed —The Soviet t’n inn's first ever trade Exhibition tn he held in the Republic was opened here today by the CSSR. Trade Commissioner here Mr. J. N. Primerov at the Singapore Conference Hall. Speaking at the opening ceremony Mr. Primerov— Eastern Sun pix. - 317 words
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363 1968-09-05 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. A British economist, Dr. Peter Lyons is of the opinion that the balance of military powers in Southeast Asia with the exception of Britain would probably remain the same for the next decade. With or without Vietnam. Dr.363 words
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Article129 1968-09-05 3 faces 3 charges SINGAPORE Wed.-Pop-singer Simon Anura. 21, w as charged in the Ninth Magistrate’s Court today with causing the death of Sally Gray Thomson in an accident. Sally. 21. was the daughter of the Director of Political Study Centre, Mr. G. G. Thomson. Anura is129 words
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316 1968-09-05 3 SINGAPORE. Wed A former civil servant who was sentenced to two years imprisonment for deceiving (he Accountant General today pleaded to the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Wee Chong Jin to have his jail term reduced. Jimmy Lim Kim Liang, a former316 words
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147 1968-09-05 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. A youth. Lee Thian Teng 18. today pleaded to the Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Wee Chong Jin to send him back to the Gimson School. Lee told Mr. Justice Wee that he found life miserable in the Reformative Training147 words
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340 1968-09-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Failure by the press to recognise the dividing line between liberty and licence would result in serious consequences in international relations or internal disorder. Tan Sri Ghazali Shafle, the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned here today.340 words
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118 1968-09-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR Wed. Malaysia’s progress in all fields of natural rubber production has been “phenomenal.” This was stated todav by Prof. James Bonner. Professor of Biology. California Institute of Technology. who is attending the Natural Rubber Conference in Kua'a Lumpur. He said Malaysia's leading position in118 words
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Article54 1968-09-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. —The Minister for Commerce and Industry. Tan Sri Dr Lim Swee Aun. will open the inaugural exhibition in a new air conditioned 2,000-sq ft Australian trade display centre at the Australian Trade Commission’s offices in the N.I D.F. Building 117 Jaian Am pang, at 4.3054 words
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662 1968-09-05 4 LIM THOW BOON - By LIM THOW BOON KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Technical improvements in natural rubber during the past few years have made a dynamic thrust forward for the industry, according to Mr. N. P. Bekema, of the Plantation Division of Uniroyal Inc., Detroit, Michigan, USA. Mr. Bekema, who662 words
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142 1968-09-05 4 KUCHING. Wed. (Reuter) A political detainee has made startling revelations about Communist penetration into trade unions and political organisation in the State, Police Commissioner J. G. Ritchie said today The detainee. Lim Kim Seng a trade union leader and Central Committee member of the leftwing142 words
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133 1968-09-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Malaysia's delegates to the forthcoming meeting of the International Tin Council will adopt a “wait-and-see" attitude on the call for export restriction by producing nations. The meeting opens in London on Sept 17 The Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul133 words
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Article, Illustration314 1968-09-05 4 CHAN KAM TAG - By CHAN KAM TAG Kl ALA LUMPUR. Wed. Her face a delightful cherry pink, pretty Japanese starlet Sumiyo Nishikawa, blurted: ‘‘No. No. I can't do it.” She wa* just being asked by a newsman at a press conference if she would act in— Eastern Sun pix. - 314 words
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136 1968-09-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Minister of Sabah Affairs. Dato Game Gilong. said today there was still hope of improving the relationship between Malaysia and the Philippines if President Marcos refused to endorse the Bill passed by the Philippines’ House of Representatives annexing Sabah. Dato Gilong136 words
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187 1968-09-05 4 5-man Sabah team to meet Lim on AntiSmuggling Pact KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— The Minister of Commerce and Industry. Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Swee Aun. will meet a five-man delegation from Sabah on Friday to discuss the adverse effects of Malaysia's Anti-Smuggling Pact with the Philippines. Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim told187 words
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447 1968-09-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A shoemaker, Yong Fatt, 41, today told the High Court that his employer, Lui Loong Koon, abused, punched and kicked him when he asked why he was not given work to do. Yong was making his defence before a sevenman Jury447 words
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155 1968-09-05 4 BANGKOK. Wed (Reuter) The Maiaysian-Thai General Border Committee will meet in Bangkok on Sept. 18 and 19 to discuss increased communist guerillas activities along the border of the two countries, an official source said today. The source said Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak.155 words
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190 1968-09-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed, Malaysia’s specificat ons for the two Ships promised by the Japanese Government under the “Goodwill Agreement” will be completed soon, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman told Bernama today. A governmental committee was appointed in May by the Malaysian190 words
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254 1968-09-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Columbia Picture who are on shooting location In Port Dickson for the film “The Virgin Soldiers” are looking for a Chinese girl in Singapore to fill in as “double for Chinese actress Tsai Chin. Disclosing this in a telephone Interview254 words
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Article197 1968-09-05 4 MALACCA. Wed. The Sessions Court here today acquitted and discharged the Malacca Municipal water engineer. Tan Jin Kee. on two counts under the Prevention of Corruption Act. His defence was not called. The President. Mr. Shiv Charan Singh. In acquitting the accused, said no prlma facie197 words
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Article, Illustration624 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. The rationale of regional co-operation in South-east Asian countries should be role-allocation, the Minister for Social Affairs, Enche Othman Wok said tonight. Speaking at the installation dinner of the Lions Club of Singapore (central), he said this idea should find624 words
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Article, Illustration103 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed —Mr. S. Z. Sung, the principal of the Hong Kong Technical College has been seconded as technical adviser to Ngee Ann Technical College here. Mr. Sung, who arrived from Hong Kong two days ago, will be here for two months.103 words
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202 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. Three officers from Singapore will leave for Berlin on Saturday to attend a seminar on “Possibilities and Problems of Fisheries Development in Southeast Asia." The seminar will be held from Sept. 10 to 30 They are: Mr. Chang Kwang Seh. Acting202 words
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Article185 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. Singapore has pledged Its fullest co-operation to the International Civil Aviation Organisation in the development of civil aviation. The pledge was made by the Minister for Communications. Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin, who is leading a threeman delegation to the 16th ICAO assembly meeting185 words
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95 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. Thousands of school children are daily visiting the Careers Convention Exhibition (Servicing Industries) at the Lee Kuo Chuan Auditorium of the Anglo-Chinese School, Barker Road, Singapore. Organised by the Vocational Guidance Steering Committee, the Careers Convention Exhibition ends on Saturday and is open95 words
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Article, Illustration66 1968-09-05 10 THE Malaysian Chinese Association began its membership drive by Easting posters all over luala Lumpur urging the Chinese to Join the party and strengthen the Alliance. But side by side with the MCA posters appeared the Democratic Action Party posters. It was a declaration of “war” bypix.; — Eastern Sun - 66 words
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Article76 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed A 45-year-old scooterist. Wong Ng Cheok. died several hours later at the General Hospital after his machine skidded at the Serangoon Road Post Office yesterday He and a pillion rider. Wong Thoi Khan.2s, both of Potong Pasir were travelling along Serangoon Road, when the76 words
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Article93 1968-09-05 10 IPOH. Wed A pig farm owner. Lim Kia Sing, nut to flight four armed robbers by clubbing one of them on the head with a 3-ft iron pipe at Jalan Lumbong Batu Ampat in Tapah yesterday. The robbers had tied up Lim. his wife and their93 words
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Article55 1968-09-05 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Lee Chan Wah. 25, pleaded guilty today and was sentenced to 30 months’ jail in the Session Court here for robbery. Lee with four others still at large staged a robbery on Aug. 11 at a confectionery godown and carried away goods worth $50,00055 words
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Article34 1968-09-05 10 PARIT BUNTAR. Wed Miss Tan Yoke Seng, a teacher in the Methodist Secondary School, has left on transfer to Kuala Lumpur. She was entertained to lunch by the stall over the weekend.34 words
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222 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. Singapores champion gardener will be chosen at the Singapore Horticultural Show, which opens tomorrow at the Singapore Turf Club. The show will be declared open by the Minister for Law and National Development, Mr. E. W Barker. The winner222 words
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108 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE Wed. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has appealed for more goods for its annual Jumb.'e Sale to be held at the Presbyterian Church Hall on October 2 at 9 a m. All donations of clothing. costume. Jewellery, toys, books,108 words
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Article25 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE Wed —There were 87 road accidents of which one was fatal and six serious during the past 24 hours in the Republic.25 words
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Article, Illustration110 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed The Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office. Tuan Hajl Ya'acob bin Mohamed, will leave for Australia tomorrow for a three-month study tour at the invitation of the Australian Government. While In Australia he will meet Federal Ministers, State Premiers and Ministers, visit110 words
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Article44 1968-09-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed—With effect from tomorrow the import of motor-cycles will be subject to special licensing and quota restriction on the basis of of 1967 imports Licences will be issued for 13 of the annual quota for the rest of this year.44 words
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227 1968-09-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Subong Airport does not need any foreign aid to prepare for the handling of supersonic and jumbo jets, the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Raja Azam bin Raja Kamarulzaman, said here today. He told newsmen at Subang Airport227 words
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Article82 1968-09-05 12 MALACCA, Wed A police party dashed to the Terendak Cams at Sungei Udang near here yesterday following the report of a young woman lying unconscious on the shore at the rear of the camn. The woman, whose wrists were found bleeding, was removed to hospital. Her82 words
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Article123 1968-09-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A field delegate of the League of Red Cross Societies, Miss Maureen White, will be working with the Malaysian Red Cross Society for a year. This was announced here today by the National Secretary of the Malaysian body, Mrs. Douglas K.K.123 words
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Article104 1968-09-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Two cars valued at $".000 were reported stolen here yesterday by their owners. An Austin Seven was reported stolen bv Datin Lim Hee Ngeok of Lorong Freeman here. She had earlier parked her $3,500 car at the St. John's Institution at Bukit Nanas but104 words
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Article55 1968-09-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Treasury announced today loan No. 2 of 1968. opened on Aug. 12 will be closed on Friday. Up to yesterday subscriptions received amounted to $127.4 million. Intending subscribers are advised to send in their applications to reach Bank Negara Malaysia before55 words
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Article, Illustration397 1968-09-05 12 TOKYO. Wed. (CPI) Malaysia's economic development plan could erase poverty in the next 20 years. Labour Minister V. Manickavasagam said today. Mr. Manickavasagam said Government planners were considering programmes to increase Malaysia's per capita income by more than twothirds bv 1988.— UPI; Photo - 397 words
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122 1968-09-05 12 FOUR architects and two engineers from Malaysia were among graduates who gained degrees at a graduation ceremony at the University of Melbourne, Australia, on Aug, 17. The four architects are Mr. CHEAH Teik Jin, of 9 Cheeseman Road, Penang; Mr. PHUAH Kim Hon, of 283 Chulia Street, Penang; Mr. TANANIB phulo. - 122 words
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89 1968-09-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR Wed. The Malaysian Ambassa-dor-designate to Japan, Enche Hussein Osman, was today granted an audience by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Istana Negara. Enche Hussein was later presented with his credentials by the King. He would be leaving for Japan on Sept.89 words
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Article38 1968-09-05 12 MALACCA. Wed Malacca police hunted down five notorious thugs in the town here yesterday. They are detained under the Prevention of Crime Ordinance. The five men were stated to h c active secret society leaders.38 words
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Article, Illustration272 1968-09-05 12 Correspondence course for Forms V III Malay-medium students KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Malay Longuage Society of the University of Malaya will start a correspondence course for Forms Five and Three Malay-medium students early next year. The Chairman of the Welfare and Community Service Committee of the Society, Enche Badaruddin bin272 words
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Article76 1968-09-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Mr. Henry Lim Seng Hoe has been elected President of the Musicians’ Union, Federation of Malaya. Other office bearers: viceHon: Secretary— President Mr. Lee Hoi Nyen Hon: Secretary Enche Sldek bin Hassan, Asst; Hon: Secretary Mr. Michael Law Choo Leong, Hon: Treasurer Mr. Ooi76 words
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Article51 1968-09-05 12 IPOH. Wed Senator Yeoh Kian Teik was reappointed to the Senate for a term of six years. His appointment was announced by Executive Council member. Dato Haji Hussein bin Haji Yaacob. at the State Legislative meeting today. Senator Yeoh is the Chairman of the Malaysian Chinese Association,51 words
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Article, Illustration58 1968-09-05 13 0 AT a recent passing out parade held at the Far East Training Centre Nee Soon, Recruit Darshan Singh, 18, (left) receiving his award from Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Lilleyman, the Commanding Officer. The award was for the most improved recruit of the course. Story and picture58 words
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Article, Illustration161 1968-09-05 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Republic’s future progress and prosperity is assured if all its citizens place community service before self, says Mr. Chan Chee Seng, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of So- cial Affairs. He said this when he received a cheque for $5,000 from the161 words
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147 1968-09-05 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Department of Extramural Studies of the University of Singapore is offering a new course on “Introduction to Education Psychology.” beginning on Sept. 24. The course, consisting of eight lectures by Tnam Seong Chee. Assistant Lecturer, University of Singapore will discuss the nature147 words
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Article57 1968-09-05 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. A gardener. A.S. Shahul Hameed s/o Syed Mohd. 31. was jailed for one day and fined $6OO by the Fourth District Court today for having carnal connection with a 15-year-old girl. Hameed was found guilty of having committed the offence in his house at57 words
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Article60 1968-09-05 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. A 15-year-old boy. Ho Chwee Leng. was charged in the Ninth Magistrate's Court today with the murder of a 34-year-old man, Lim Ah Chor. Ho. who has been remanded at Woodbridge Hospital for two weeks, is alleged to have murdered Lim at Chancellor60 words
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132 1968-09-05 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Coroner’s Court today recorded a verdict of misadventure on one-and-half-vear old baby boy, Ong Kong Beng, who was found drowned in a pond in Mandai on Aug. 6. The court was told that on the day in question, the boy’s132 words
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Article112 1968-09-05 13 1 p.m. 2 B.m.: Rotary Club of Singapore-West weekly luncheon at Hollandsche (Dutch) Club. Camden Park off Adam Road. 5 p.m.-8.30 p.m.: SATA free mass X-ray station at Changi Custom. 14-1/2 ms. Upper Changi Road. 6.30 p.m.: Talk on “Eastern and Western PhilosophyHow Can They Meet?” by Dr.112 words
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Article38 1968-09-05 13 SINGAPORE. Wed The Coroner’s Court today recorded a verdict of suicide on a 24-year old woman. Lim Gek Lim, who was found hanging from a tree outside her house in Yio Chu Kang Road on Aug. 6.38 words
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Article, Illustration127 1968-09-05 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. Diners going to Singapore new luxury riverboat restaurant Singapore Lady, when it opens this month, will have no worries about getting their feet wet. They will be ferried from Clifford Pier to the river- boat by one of two specially designed127 words
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WORLD NEWS
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381 1968-09-05 5 T>UCHAREST, Wed. (UPI). Highly placed Western sources said on Tuesday they are unable to find any indication of an imminent Soviet invasion of Rumania. They said there was also no sign of a Rumanian backdown from its attitude towards the Czechoslovak invasion as the381 words
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161 1968-09-05 5 LIVERPOOL. England. Wed (Reuter) The highest number of secret drinkers are among middleaged housewives, according to a report published today. The survey was drawn up by the Merseyside Council on Alcoholism, Northwest England, which has treated more than 2.000 cases in the last five years. A161 words
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153 1968-09-05 5 DARWIN. Northern Territory. Wed. (Reuter) Thousands of square miles ©f cattle country in Central Australia have been burnt by ranging bushfires. believed to have been deliberately started One blaze has destroyed 1.000 square miles of grass On one cattle station and is now threatening the153 words
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Article102 1968-09-05 5 HONG KONG. Wed (UP1) A 34-year-old Thai businessman was ja.led for nine months in Hon* Kong's Victoria District Court on Tuesday for procuring females and living on the earnings of prostitution Pampon Sonthob Pokaseth was found guilty on five charges of procuring females102 words
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231 1968-09-05 5 /CHICAGO, Wed. (Reuter) A full scale official inquiry has been launched into last week's street battles at the Democratic Party Convention, when Chicago Police were accused of using "gestapo" methods. The inquiry, to b« carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and231 words
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Article, Illustration62 1968-09-05 5 CHICAGO: Police and anti-Vietnam war demonstrators mix it up on Michigan Avenue last week as anti-war protesters besieged the Democratic Party Convention for the third successive night. Police and guardsmen battled thousands of assorted people of many colours, classes and creed. More than 100 persons— UPI; Photo. - 62 words
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105 1968-09-05 5 NEWCASSEL. New York. Wed. (Reuter) An armed man held a small girl hostage in the basement of a house in this eastern Long Island community last night as police, family and friends, pleaded for the girl’s safety. Two persons, identified as the girl's mother105 words
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336 1968-09-05 5 LONDON. Wed. (IP!) A Russian bear kept his coo! en Tuesday over a '••tt parr'a. L» hi. London Zoo's p v e.l giant panda, rolled sr- i e > on the grass in her pen. sniffed her prospective mate's cage and generally acted336 words
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374 1968-09-05 5 RIO DE JAN'IERO, Wed. (Reuter) Thousands of angry demonstrators threatened to lynch the owner of an orphanage near here, where children are alleged to have been murdered, tortured and sexually assaulted. As police dug up the garden and searched the well of the privately-run “Abode374 words
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202 1968-09-05 5 MANILA, Wet J.— A team of policemen and government agents rescued on Tuesday night a 22-year-old son of a wealthy Chinese importer who was kidnapped and held captive for eight days. The law officers also arrested five suspects at the end of a massive202 words
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173 1968-09-05 5 Manila. Wed. apn A 47-year-old businessman was shot to death on Tuesday afternoon in full view of hundreds of horrified office workers and pedestrians in downtown Manila. Police caught up with the fleeing gunman half a block away and killed him. The173 words
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Article73 1968-09-05 5 RECIFE. Brazil. Wed. (UPI) Fourteen persons were killed yesterday and 47 others injured. 22 of them critically, in a truckbus collision at the entrance to a narrow bridge, police reported. The crash occurred as drivers of both vehicles raced to see which one was going73 words
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475 1968-09-05 6 T)RAGUE, Wed. (UPI). The last symbol of resistance to Soviet occupation, the King Wenceslas monument in Prague, was dear* ad of students under the threat of Soviet tanks yesterday. Russian soldiers continued to occupy most newspaper and radio offices and other vital points475 words
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Article89 1968-09-05 6 SYDNEY. Wed (Reuter)— British television comedian Tony Hancock died of a heavy tranquilliser dose while under the influence of alcohol, the Sydney City Coroner ruled today. Hancock was found dead in his flat in the exclusive Sydney suburb of Bellevue Hill early on June 25. City89 words
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Article34 1968-09-05 6 JERUSALEM. Wed. (Reuter) Israel told the International Red Cross tonight that it is releasing 16 "Arab infiltrators” following the return of the hijacked El A1 Boeing airliner from Algerla.34 words
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142 1968-09-05 6 WASHINGTON. Wed (Reuter) Fifty-two local priests who dissented from Pope Paul’s Encyclical banning artificial methods of birtn control must accept it or face the consequences, the Archbishop of Washington said today. Cardinal Patrick O'Boyle told a press conference here: “I will not deal142 words
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Article70 1968-09-05 6 LONDON. Wed. Rubber closed uncertain with spot 19-1/8 19-3/8. Settlement House Oct. 19-1/4 19-1/2. Nov. and Oct./Dec. 19-8/8 l9-5/8. Jan/March 19-3/8 19-8/8. April/June 19-7/18 19-8/8. July/Sept. 19-1/2 19-3/4. Oct. Dec. 19-5/8 19-7/8. Jan. Mar. 19-11/16 19-15/16 April/June 19-3/4 20. July/Sept. 19-13/16 20-1/16. Oct,/Dec. 30 20-1/4. General Markets70 words
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430 1968-09-05 6 MOSCOW, Wed. (Reuter) A top Soviet Communist Party newspaper charged today that "counterrevolutionary scum” were still active In Czechoslovakia and called tor vigilance by all Communists. Sovletskaya Rostla, organ of the Soviet Party, Central Committee, also charged that a weakening of revolutionary430 words
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Article, Illustration65 1968-09-05 6 Water music or *r« ot n whether the late Mr. Handel would like the idea, but If this isn’t ‘water music what is It then But. it all happened when a famous singer Sus Gregera (centre) took all her musicians to the beach on hot sultry day to-pwttec her numbers.PANA Photo. - 65 words
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360 1968-09-05 6 PORT HARCOURT. Nigeria. Wed. (Reuter) —a Federal Nigerian frontline Company Commander was executed by firing squad today for gunning down an unarmed Blafran Prisoner of War last Tuesday. The 23-year-old Lieutenant was blind-folded, trussed to a tree in front of a deserted missionary school and360 words
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Article, Illustration149 1968-09-05 6 Cologne: Five hundred teachers and students attended this year’s twelfth International Summer Academy of Dancing at Cologne, Federal Republic. Students from twenty countries saw the masters at work, amongst them Valentina Pereyaslavev of New York, probably the most important ballet teacher outside the Soviet Union149 words
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119 1968-09-05 6 HONG KONG, Wed (Renter)— Streets In China’s southern Kwangtung Province were often littered with dead bodies or injured men after factional fighting, an illegal immigrant from the Province said here. The immigrant, quoted by the rightwing South China Morning Post today, said the rival119 words
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106 1968-09-05 6 HONG KONG. W*d ‘UPD Lt Col J M C. Thornton. Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion 7th Duke of Edinburghs own Gurkha Rifles, will arrive at Hong Kong with his troop tomorrow. a Military spokesman said yesterday. The.2nd Battalion will relieve the106 words
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200 1968-09-05 6 MANILA, Wed. (UPI) Mrs. Jean Dixon, the Washington, DC., woman who claims to have predicted the assassination of President Kennedy, denied today she had forecast the main Philippine Island of Luzon would sink on Sept. 9 as the result of earthquakes and tidal200 words
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Article150 1968-09-05 6 CHICAGO. Wed. (UPI) American motorists set new records both for Labour Day traffic mayhem and for highway fatalities on an v threeday summer holiday, a final count showed yesterday. United Press International tabulations showed that 666 persons d ed in traffic accidents between 6 p.m150 words
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261 1968-09-05 6 WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Wed. (Reute New Zealand Army doctors are still working under pressure at a makeshift tent hospital at Bong Seng in the South Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh The New Zea and Services' medical team expected to move into a261 words
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874 1968-09-05 7 fFOKYO, Wed. (UPI). Two of the world's leading cancer specialists yesterday reviewed the giant steps they have made in recent months but emphasised they had not found a cure for the disease. Dr. Kelji Sano and Dr. Hiroshi874 words
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193 1968-09-05 7 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) Unidentified men believed to be Communist Huks gunned down a Philippine Air Force intelligence man last night in the latest terrorist killing in the troubled central Luzon area North of Manila. Marceio Tongol. 39. was walking home outside the193 words
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Article29 1968-09-05 7 MILAN. Wed (Reuter) A 70-year-old man died in hospital here today, six days after cutting his throat in a desperate attempt to breathe during an asthma attack.29 words
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145 1968-09-05 7 NAIROBI. Kenya. Wed. (UPI) A Kenya Government Commission on Marriage and Divorce bowed yesterday to traditionalist sentiment and recommended that polygamy be retained in Kenya. But the Commission report, published after 18 months of deliberations, said it considers the practice undesirable and hopes social145 words
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232 1968-09-05 7 FORT WORTH. Wed (UPI) A Senior Royal Australian Air Force Officer said at a news conference last night Australia’s FIIIC is “the finest plane available today for Australia’s air needs.’’ The controversial fighterbomber Is made by General Dynamics in Fort Worth232 words
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Article, Illustration33 1968-09-05 7 KAKHK. Iran Rescuers searching for survivors in this quake devastated town, centre of the first violent upheaval last Saturday where 4,500 oeonle were killed. UPI radiophoto. F V UPI radiophoto.— UPI radiophoto. - 33 words
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257 1968-09-05 7 ISTANBUL, Turkey, Wed. (UPI). —Two earthquake shocks in the space of hours hit northwestern Turkey yesterday, spreading panic and wrecking villages over 300-mile stretch of Anatolia. Officials in Zonguldak, on the Black Sea about 150 miles east of Istanbul, said the second257 words
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Article, Illustration49 1968-09-05 7 RAF CONINGSBY LINCS: The First Royal Air Force Spey-engined PHANTOM FGR2 U seen on arrival at No. 228 Operational Conversion t>'t at RAF Coninfsby Lines, where aircrew will be taught to fly the aircraft in the ground attack, reconnaiaaanca and Interceptor roles. CPI Photo. CPI Photo.— CPI Photo. - 49 words
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Article93 1968-09-05 7 MANILA Wed. (UPI) The flu epidemic sweeping the Philippines caused at least 35 deaths from *****6 reported cases during August. Health authorities announced today. The actual toll Is believed to be much higher, owing to poor communications In some areas and the fact that many93 words
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128 1968-09-05 7 HONG KONG, Wed. (UPI) Permission to stay in Hong Kong was yesterday extended to 66 fishermen, who were the last group among 243 refugees that escaped Communist China last week. The fishermen, who escaped In families aboard fishing Junks, said they faced certain128 words
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208 1968-09-05 7 TOKYO, Wed. (UPI) Two more Czech delegates, who attended the recent 12th International Confress on Genetics held in okyo. defected to the United States in addition to Dr Jan Klein. Tokyo's Metropolitan Police disclosed yesterday. Police said however two other Czechs who arrived208 words
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Article215 1968-09-05 7 TOKYO. Wed. (UPI) Riot police, acting on a court injunction, staged a battle with leftist students early today in a dispute which has paralyzed Japan's biggest university. The clash took place at Nihon University, a private institution which claims the nation's highest student enrollment totalling215 words
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Advertisement228 1968-09-05 5 Rodeo for elephants A m -y jyg, *o** v/Sir**-'?'--r Have you ever seen two hundred full-grown elephants all at once, draped in battle dress? You probably never will until you come to Bangkok and travel up country toTatoom in the Surin Province of Northeast Thailand. During festival time the Thais228 words
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Article399 1968-09-05 8 THE late Mahatma Gandhi, after having seen the Zulu rickshaw-pullers in South Africa, described rickshaw pulling as man's inhumanity to man. Since then the advent of Communism and the Second World War had witnessed the explosion of man’s inhumanity to man to a degree that had reduced civilisation399 words
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Article295 1968-09-05 8 fTMIE Minister of Justice, Enche Bahaman bin J- Samsudin, said in view of the present situation, civil defence should be in a state of preparedness. Between words and deeds there is a big gap. During the confrontation period, Petaling Jaya formed a Vigilante Corps. Certain sections of the295 words
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289 1968-09-05 8 UNCHE Khir Johari’s call for inter racial marriages should have the support of all communities in Malaysia. Two of the many ways to lessen communal tensions and suspicions in our country are:(a) Inter Racial Marriages, (b) Unity in Diversity. Both these two ways may be289 words
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Article, Illustration1836 1968-09-05 8 NO W that the Moscow Agreement has been signed by the Soviet and Czechoslovak leaders, it may be easy to forget that the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia on August 21st was an example of unprovoked aggression by a large country against a small one. ThePANA PHOTO. - 1,836 words
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Article, Illustration238 1968-09-05 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (iut-sr. nnadfeeek of toldoaeo tor Crlalnol Mill’) MRS. Perry knew that the law in her state teas that a husband is presumed dead after seven years’ absence. Therefore, when eight years tcenf by without hearing from Martin, her husband, she asked support for238 words
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Article630 1968-09-05 8 FORECASTING WORLD SITUATION From Sin Chew Ht Poh IN THE past week, there happened two events of international importance, which are believed to have decisive effects upon the world situation hereafter. They are: THE yielding of the Czech authorities to the Soviets, and THE nomination of theFrom Sin Chew Ht Poh - 630 words
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Advertisement42 1968-09-05 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Neivtpaper THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. 1968 23>R. Cantonment Road, 39 lalan Sultan Singapore 2. Ku«* Lumpur Mafaytia. Telephone: *****'7 Te.tehone ***** 6 Penana Office 8 tcith Street. Tel: ***** Ipoh Office 77. Brewater Road. Te1:***** Cable Addrett: AW NEWS42 words
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Advertisement57 1968-09-05 8 The Failure of “Gradualism” in Vietnam A panel of eminent critic# and military expert* present* a fresh analysts of the Vietnam conflict. Head how American policy of "gradualism” has given the enemy the upper hand and what three changes must be taken to achieve and maintain the Initiative. Trader's IV57 words
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Article, Illustration80 1968-09-05 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. During the 60th Anniversary Dinner of the Great Eastern Life Assurance Co. Ltd. on 31st August 1968, 5 gold watches were presented to those who had served the company for more than 30 years. Among the lucky five was the Chairman of the Company, Dato80 words
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Article99 1968-09-05 9 SINGAPORE. Wed—The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants:— New York: Buying T.T. 32-11/16; Airmail OD 3213/16; 90 d/st. 33-3/8 credit bills; 33-9/16 trade bills. Canada: Buying T.T. 351/15; Airmail OD 35-3/16; 90 d/st. 35-15/ la credit bills; 36 trade99 words
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Article35 1968-09-05 9 NEW YORK, Wed. (DPI) Tuesday’s volume was 8.620.000 shares ol a total 1,500 issues traded. 693 were higher and 555 lower. American Exchange volume was 4.190.000 shares bonds volume amounted to 12,550,000.35 words
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Article14 1968-09-05 9 SINGAPORE. Wed.—The tin price for today was $553 per picul, down $2.12£.14 words
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240 1968-09-05 9 SINGAPORE, Wed A collection of 44 colour photographs portraying both vibrant and subtle woodland scenes forms a new exhibit, “This Verdant World,” to be shown at The Singapore National Library Lecture Hall from Sept. 6 to 9, 1968. Sponsored by Kodak (Malaya) Limited,240 words
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Article217 1968-09-05 9 SINGAPORE, Wed The following ships are expected to be in port today: God owns Vessels 1/2 Fede 3/4 Appolonia 5 Triaina 6/7 State of Assam 8/9 Chakdina 13 14 Demodocus 18 Chakla 19 Yamatsuru Maru 21/22 Yuzan Maru 23/24 Srbija 25 26 Master George 27/28 Sanmei Maru217 words
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Article59 1968-09-05 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed 15 points lower across the board on the Commodity Exchange. Inc., yesterday. Sales none. Sept 20.908 21.40 A, Nov 20.408 20.90A, Jan 19.908 20.40A. March ’69 19.908 2040A. May 19.908 20.40A, July 19.908 20.40A. Sept. 19.908 20.40A. The spot No.59 words
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Article292 1968-09-05 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 at 54 cents per lb., up three-eighths of a cent from previous close. The tone was steady quiet. A very quiet session again was seen during the morning. Interest292 words
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Article33 1968-09-05 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Closing Dow Jones averages: 30 Industrials 900 36 20 Rails 251.03 15 Utilities 130 56 65 Stocks 321 64 40 Bonds 76.86 Commodity Index 134 0433 words
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Article, Illustration264 1968-09-05 9 SINGAPORE. Wed A large Seiko neon time board has been installed on top of the 5-storey Hwa-tu Hotel Building on the main street of Kaohsiung. Taiwan. The two-sided display was constructed for the people of Kaohsiung bv the Seiko Watch K. Hattorl Co264 words
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Article1329 1968-09-05 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. Industrials had a quiet day on the Stock Exchange today with activity continuing in certain selected counters. The undertone, however, was basically steady. To have a clearer picture of today's trend, the market opened mildly firm, then easier, followed by a slight rally1,329 words
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Article106 1968-09-05 9 SINGAPORE. The noon price* at the Singapore Chinese Prodoee Ei change to day are > Bojei Pellet Coconut Oil (F fl B Hulk AO 50 Coconut on (FOB) Drum 5300 Cooee Copra Mixed Mtintok White Pepper tF.O.B.) *i% NXW 'arawak White Pepper tl'OB) Sarawak special Hiach Pepper (FOB) M”,106 words
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Article47 1968-09-05 9 < Manazrr* Price*) First 'lalavan 2.72 Second \|ilaun 1 9.S Third Malayan Thr rominrrce 125 Industry Thr savlni Fund \l> 1.01 1 10 MS 1 21 Klr«l llk.-ns 111* Sfcnnil M'Konc .74 -78* Mala'sian Invesfmrnt Fund 1.20 1 30 Sterling < modify 5/9 1* Sons tong Currency)47 words
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Article413 1968-09-05 9 SINGAPORE Slock Exchange sold and oiler prices officially lUlrd at business the dote of INDUSTRIALS ACMA 2.47 2.48 Ben A Co. XBI 2.72 2.76 Borneo Bhd. 2.03 Boustead 1.82 1.85 C. Sugar 4.28 Cold Storage 4.82 5.00 Dunlop 3.72 E Smelting 6 55 6.65 FA.I. 2 18 2.58413 words
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Miscellaneous1479 1968-09-05 10 mi" TV amt TODAY »/*'>, .4* 1 TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL S KUALA LUMPUR and Palau Pinanf: 6 Ipoh and Melaka. 3 A 10 Johore Bahru. 4 Taipinr. 1 Bato Pahat: 9 Dnn(. P.M. 545 Opening Annct Prog Summary. 5.50 New* Outlines in the National Language; 5 55 National Songs; 61,479 words
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Article, Illustration421 1968-09-05 11 one can predict the future. Life is full of unexpected dreams. It is therefore not quite safe for me to predict what I will become, but I certainly like to be a doctor. A doctor is an important person in the community. His421 words
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Article, Illustration153 1968-09-05 11 EVERYONE of us has an ambition Our ambit'ors may vary Some may :ike to he a nurse, a doctor, a tvpist. or a teacher. We must learn hard in order to achieve the qualifications required. Whe n I grow up. I like to153 words
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Article, Illustration204 1968-09-05 11 THE clock struck midnight. I heard a scratching sound and became afraid because there was nobody around I tried to sleep but could not do so. I lay awake for about half an hour and the sound continued. At last, I got out of bed and204 words
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Article, Illustration177 1968-09-05 11 I AM a bicycle. My name is Hercules. I came from a factory in England. When I was two years old, I left my house. My master w'rapped me with paper and sent me to Singapore by air. When I reached my destination. I was177 words
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Article, Illustration313 1968-09-05 11 LAST evening at 6 p.m. I asked my cousins. Soon Kow and Hong Eng, to go for a walk with me in the nearby woods. They agreed and went with me We had gone too far in the woods and could not find our313 words
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Article, Illustration192 1968-09-05 11 SINGAPORE is cleaner than her neighbouring countries, but not as clean in countries like Japan and Australia. In Singapore, uncleanliness is caused by hawkers. The hawkers are not educated and they do not know that disease can be caused by uncleanliness. They throw and192 words
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Article, Illustration246 1968-09-05 11 I im i ten centa coin and I was born in 1961 with other coins in the Royal Mint of England. On one side of my body there is a picture of Queen Elisabeth and on the other side are words describing the place where246 words
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Article, Illustration245 1968-09-05 11 BOBBY was mv pet dog. He was a big friendly Boxer. Since he was a puppy. I had him as a pet and he was my sole companion. Now Bobby is dead and gone Whenever I think of him and his death I would shed245 words
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Article, Illustration272 1968-09-05 11 ONE dav, a girl named Norhayati, who was 12 years old went to a shop to buy a kati of salt, a tin of Milo and 20 katls of rice. She went happily and while she was about to cross the road she caught sight272 words
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Article, Illustration311 1968-09-05 11 DO YOU BELIEVE IN EVIL SPIRITS WE live in a world of superstitions. The Chinese. Malays and the Europeans believe that when a bad deed o- word is done and said, evil spirits will follow them. The Chinese believe in many superstitions. They believe that during New Year's Eve when311 words
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Article, Illustration135 1968-09-05 11 MY pet ia dog named Bobby. He i» a sheep dog and has brown fur. He is small and very fierce When anyone passes my house. Bobby will bark loudly. When I return home from school, he will always wag his tail, as a sign of greeting.135 words
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Article, Illustration226 1968-09-05 11 THE night was starry and the crescent-shaped moon beamed down on the earth. A light breeze was blowing and the hooting of owls could be heard every now and then. John and I were taking a stroll along the beach. Some fishermen were returning home after226 words
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Advertisement186 1968-09-05 11 NEW ESSAY CONTEST: RULES TO OBSERVE THE EASTERN SUN’S new essay writing contest for boys and girls of 14 and under appears In this page every Thursday. One of the objects of this contest is to encourage young; boys and girls to express themselves properly. And what better way to186 words
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Miscellaneous321 1968-09-05 12 TODAY and YOU... Thursday, September 5, 1968. STAR GAZER V ARIES MAR. 22 APR. 20 26-30 36| yf TAURUS APR. 21 MAY 21 9-10-18-27 4 44-71-82 89 GEMINI MAY 22 JUNE 22 A 1- 6-45-48 A; 51-70-76 CANCER JUNE 23 ULY 23 0> 2- 8 12 -16 LEO JULY 24321 words
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Miscellaneous315 1968-09-05 13 I CATHAY# ■3QBOBB3sai3E9MQQt CATHAY 3 3 400 Opens Today! 11 A M.. 1.3*. 4. 4*o ».se 9 a Terence Stamp u BM Y PanaviMon Color Paramount La't Day! II am. I.W. 4. A 9.51 "TO KILL ROVER In Mand. Annette Chans Chang Chung CathavScope. Ea.umanColor English A: Chinese Subtitles NO315 words
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392 1968-09-05 14 RANGOON, Wed. (Reuter) The Burmese Government has toughened regulations for its students abroad in an attempt to make them play a more beneficial role in society. Educational Minister Colonel Hla Han announced some new district measures in a recent speech to 215 Burmese392 words
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125 1968-09-05 14 NEW YORK. Wed. <UPI) Gold prices advanced yesterday In fairly brisk trading on markets In New York and abroad. Engelhard Minerals and Chemicals Corp. raised Its selling price for gold for licensed industrial users by 15 cents to $40.45 per troy ounce. The company125 words
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Article, Illustration1131 1968-09-05 14 JAMES KIM - Definition for the superwoman By JAMES KIM CEOUL (UPI) She is only five feet tall and weighs just 105 pounds. She has a definition for the superwoman. But she doubts that she qualifies. Others might dispute her and call Dr. Helen Kim, 69, a superwoman among— UPI photo.; — UPI Photo. - 1,131 words
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379 1968-09-05 14 Gaps in Sweden s switch to right hand driving STOCKHOLM Wed (Reuter) Sweden's switch to right hand driving a year ago yesterday seems to have gone wrong In some ways. Experts here doubt whether the switch has been as successful as was hoped. Some Swedes still drive occasionally on the379 words
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Article, Illustration953 1968-09-05 15 BEN VARIYAN - And just three days before the Malaysian GP BY BEN VARIYAN KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A funny (and tragic) thing happened today, three days before the start of the Malaysian Grand Prix, on the way to the Batu Tiga racing circuit. A BMC Cooper S entered953 words
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Article187 1968-09-05 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The National Union of Malaysian students will be holding Its 6th Malaysian Students’ Games carnival at the University of Ma- laya from Friday to Sun- >■ day. Dato Harun bin Hajl Idris. Mentrl Besar of Selangor, will open the games carnival at 4.30187 words
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Article170 1968-09-05 15 DOUGLAS. (Isle of Man). Wed (UPI) Two motorcycle racers were killed in separate crashes on the opening day of the Manx Grand Prix meeting yesterday. Peter Ray. 22, an experimental engineer and a newcomer to Grand Prix racing, was killed during the lightweight event170 words
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1095 1968-09-05 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— The Selangor Turf Club September meeting has attracted 271 entries. The entries comprise 79 from class two. 106 from class three and 86 from class six. They are: CLASS 2 1st run 6F. 2nd run :f. Airstream X X Amos Burke1,095 words
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Article113 1968-09-05 15 IPOH. Wed Aristocrat II showed up to advantage in a testing 3f sprint clocking 39 on a yielding track here this morning, reports Windsor Lad. Limelight (Dawkins) was pulling hard at the end of a 3f solo in 41-1 5. Yakin. a last start winner,113 words
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Article87 1968-09-05 15 SINGAPORE. Wed —Mr. Soh Ghee Soon, vice-presi-dent of the Asian Football Confederation has been appointed as chairman of the Arbitration Committee of the Confederation. Other members of the committee are:— Mr. H M. Lee < hon. treasurer. AFC) and Mr. Lemchan Hasdin (Vice-President. F.A.87 words
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Article147 1968-09-05 15 LONG BEACH. (California!. Wed (Reuter) Mike Burton. 21. of Sacramento. California clipped 20 aecond* off the pending world record for the 1.500 metres freestyle race at the United state* men's Olympic trials here last night. Burton was clocked at 16:08 5. The earlier pending World recorrit of 16:28.1147 words
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1247 1968-09-05 15 HORSES CLASS 1 DIV. 1-6 FURS. 453 C urrency Note 5v 900 Currency Stable J. Donnelly 302 Mahseer 5y 8.12 Dato Datin K.L. Chong West 030 Our Coco 7y 8.11 Miss SY Leone R B kelen 044 iva Perak 5y 8 10 Mr. V1,247 words
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372 1968-09-05 16 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Coloured cricketer Basil D'Oliveira said lost night his inclusion in the Englond team touring South Africa could have helped to ease race barriers there. But he said on television that he was not annoyed at his omission from the team372 words
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Article503 1968-09-05 16 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Basil D’Oliveira, the Capetown-born all-rounder, emphasised his return to top form with an unbeaten 92 at Worcester yesterday which brought his total to 402 runs in his last five innings. D'Oliveira, who last week was left out of the MCC team to tour503 words
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214 1968-09-05 16 LONDON, Wed (Reuter) Away wins put three former soccer league Cup Holders into the third round of this year’s competition after convincing wins last night. The three are Chelsea. West Bromwich Albion and Norwich. Chelsea pipped Birmingham 1-0. Albion defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2214 words
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1503 1968-09-05 16 Talking about Sports with much has been said about the selection of the hockey team to the Olympic Games in Mexico that all the facts are quite generally known. The controversy of sending a team which many sports minded people consider as unfit1,503 words
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439 1968-09-05 16 SINGAPORE. Wed. Eleven new records were established on the final day of the Bukit Timah District Secondary Schools threedav swimming carnival held at th* Chinese Swimming Club. Amber Road yesterday. This brought the total number of new records set in the meet to439 words
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Article85 1968-09-05 16 IPOH. Wed. Perak will meet Selangor in the Malaysian Chinese Football Association’s inter-state soccer competition at the Perak Stadium here at 8 p.m. on Sunday. The following will be selected to represent Perak Liew Keng Foo. Wong Kee Kok. Ho Voon Hung. Chan Kok Leong, Tan85 words
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Article30 1968-09-05 16 MIAMI BEACH. Wed. (UPI) Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo decked Miami fighter Levi Forte three times in the second round to score a tko victory on Tuesday night.30 words
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904 1968-09-05 16 SINGAPORE, Wed. Singapore bowlers have chalked up impressive scores to qualify for the centre finals of the International Masters to be held both at Jackie’s Orchard and Katong on Oct. 6. Three bowlers are being selected each week basing on their qualifying904 words
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Article195 1968-09-05 16 MALACCA Wed. Royal Malaysian Police qualified to meet Pahang in the second round of the annual Malaysia n Government Services knock-out cricket tourney when they beat Malacca by 119 runs on the first innings at the Malacca Club padang here The Malaysian Police are the195 words
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Miscellaneous52 1968-09-05 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 11.45 a.m. (7.7 ft.). Port Swettenham: 4.42 a.m. (14.8 ft.), 4.58 pm. (14.7 ft.). Port Dickson: 5.59 pm. (8.5 ft.). Singapore: 10.45 a.m. (7.9 ft.), 9.43 pm. (8.9 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 9.21 a.m (7.7 ft.). 7.31 pm (6.2 ft.). Kuantan: 8.19 a.m. (9.1 ft.). 7.01 pm.52 words
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