Eastern Sun, 5 December 1968
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Title Section23 1968-12-05 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 844 Thursday, 5 December 1963. MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article600 1968-12-05 1 Thai envoy: Filipino claim to Sabah does affect Association’s activities ITUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Thai Ambassador here, Mr. Lek Tantemsapya, today stressed the Association of South-East Asian Nations is not breaking up although there has been a halt in its activities. "The Philippine claim to Sabah600 words
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235 1968-12-05 1 Israeli jets rocket bomb Iraqi gunsites T EL AVIV, Wed. (Reuter) Waves of Israeli jets today made rocket and bomb attacks on gunsites on the mountain range east of the River Jordan from which Iraqi gunners poured shells on Israeli villages on Monday night. Streaking over the river, the aircraft235 words
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Article79 1968-12-05 1 BRUNEI TOWN, Wed. i Reuter* The British Huh Commissioner to Brunei. Mr. A R Adair, said here today that the Sultanate's future defence arrangements would have to await Australia plans for ths region after 1971. He told reporters what Australia would do was gome to be the79 words
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Article72 1968-12-05 1 ALCAMO. Sicily. Wed. fßeuten Franca Viola, the 20-year-old Sicilian girl who defied centuries-old tradition by refusing to marry the young Malia boss who abducted and seduced her. today wed her true sweetheart, Giuseppe Ruisl. 26. Franca, who has become a sort of national heroine, escaped the72 words
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217 1968-12-05 1 LONDON, Wed. (AFP) The gold price today jumped by about half a dollar to U 5540.77-1 /2 per ounce its highest level in five months. Operators in the London bullion market ascribed the rise to a virtual absence of sellers. They said217 words
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Article55 1968-12-05 1 NEWCASTLE- U P O N TYNE. England. Wed (UPI) Mrs. Jennie Rootham bought a used sport coat at a rummage sale a month ago for six pence Recently, she found £lB5 in notes rolled up in an Inside pocket of the coat. Mrs. Rootham said55 words
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115 1968-12-05 1 Teachers and the ‘retire-at- 55’ order KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Only a small number of teachers. mrinly from primary schools. will be affected by the Government's "rrtire-at-55” order. the Minister of Education. Enche Mohamed Khir Johari. said today. Though he did not give any figures Enche Khir assured the Ministry would115 words
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Article, Illustration174 1968-12-05 1 JAKARTA. Wed (Reu’er) Indonesia's Foreign Minister Adam Malik said today that he still had high hopes that the five members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) would keep the organisation working to promote peac* and harmony in the region. He was commenting to174 words
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358 1968-12-05 1 Chan Kam Yau - by Chan Kam Yau KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Malaysia will havt to increase her defence expenditure progressively, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Tun Abdul Razak, said today. This increase, however, will depend on how much the nation could afford, he added. He358 words
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Article118 1968-12-05 1 SAIGON. Wed. (UPD President Nguyen Van Thieu of South Vietnam today angrily denied his Government plans to stall at the Paris peace talks until Richard M. Nixon takes office as President of the United States. Informed sources close to the Vietnamese Government have said Thieu hopes118 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous32 1968-12-05 1 LADIES DAY fuC'PaC I S' Lev ner Tc ftceto \_Zre 7C»S r |/V dr. T i oV •v ‘Now I’m afraid I’m going to ask each of you ladies a personal question!”32 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article889 1968-12-05 2 Ken Stanley - By Ken Stanley IPOH, Wed. The Perak State Estimate tor 1969, totalling $62.2 million, which wos tabled at the current budget session of the Perak State Legislative Assembly today shows a surplus of more than $l/2 million, unlike previous years. Tabling the estimate and seeking approval,889 words
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Article155 1968-12-05 2 ALOR STAR. Wed. Enche Abdul Ghani bin Abdullah from Kota Star District retained the State Koran reading title for the second year in succession when he beat three other challengers in his section at the Zahir Mosque here over the weekend. The runner-up was Enche155 words
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Article67 1968-12-05 2 Zoo Negara: 10 am. to 6.30 pm. Muzium Negara: 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m .Talan Weld Swimming Pool 9 a.m. to 12.30 pm. and 2 pm to 9 pm. Peninsular Art Gallery (41, Jalan Raja Muda): Works of prominent Malaysian artists exhibition. 9 a.m. to 8 pm Balai67 words
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73 1968-12-05 2 The Minister of Education, Enche Mohd. Khir Johari, opened the five-day National Arts and Handicraft Exhibition for secondary schools at Balai Ampang, Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 3. Picture shows the Minister presenting a prize to Miss Lim Beng Yoke of the Penang Chinese Girls’ High School, first prize winner in73 words
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863 1968-12-05 2 Khoo Boon Choo - By Khoo Boon Choo PENANG, Wed. The Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, pledged at the State Legislative Assembly here today the Alliance Government would continue to promote the economic well-being of the people and the economic stability and863 words
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615 1968-12-05 2 PENANG, Wed. Penang's newest hotel, the luxurious 12-storey Hotel Mandarin, is one of the most modern among international class tourist hotels in this region. Modelled along contemporary lines and situated in the heart of the city, the hotel is within a few minutes’ trisha615 words
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894 1968-12-05 3 Scientific research vital for thriving orchid industry —Ede SINGAPORE, Wed. Singapore will need a firmer foundation of scientific research into all aspects of orchid cultivation to replace the hit-and-miss methods if it wants to have for certain "a thriving orchid industry for all time". A well-known horticulturist, Mr. John Ede.894 words
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Article, Illustration162 1968-12-05 3 SINGAPORE Wed.—The Malay States Shipping Company Sdn. Bhd. last night threw a grand cocktail reception for the visiting President of Mitsui O.S.K Lines Ltd Mr. Hisao Fukuda at Goodwood Park Hotel. Hundreds of distinguished members of the local shipping and business community were162 words
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320 1968-12-05 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Singapore School for Naval Training will have an initial intake of 160 recruits when it becomes operational in January next year. The establishment of the naval school was announced by the Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, in his320 words
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399 1968-12-05 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The man who is to “guide and advise" Singapore's Air Force, now in its infancy, has had a distinguished career in the air force in several countries. He Is Air Marshal Sir Rochford Hughes, now Air Commander of the Far East Air399 words
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Article, Illustration401 1968-12-05 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The ultra-modern Sl4 million fire-fighting vessel. "Api Api” put up an impressive demonstration of its fire-fighting abilities in the high seas for newsmen this morning. The 225-ton “Api Api” constructed by Jurong Shipyard will soon be joining the Port of Singapore401 words
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216 1968-12-05 3 Exhibition of Computers Accounting Equipment SINGAPORE, Wed. The Singapore Society of Accountants will hold a week-long Exhibition of Computers and Accounting Equipment at the Singapore Polytechnic from Dec. 14-20 in conjunction with the Second Conference of Singapore Accountants. The primary purpose of the exhibition is to introduce the latest equipment216 words
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415 1968-12-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A committee hat been set up by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority to study the various proposals it has received on its proposed fish marketing scheme, the Minister without Portfolio, Senator Ghafar bin Baba, announced today. Enche415 words
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266 1968-12-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR Wed. The Cabinet today approved the Copyright Bill. 1969 which will be tabled at the budget session of Parliament next month. Disclosing this to newsmen today, the Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak said: “The chief aim of the Bill Is to grant266 words
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Article146 1968-12-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo, will meet tomorrow at the Federal Treasury here. This will be the 11th meeting of the Board. The beard last met on June 4, 1968. An official of Bank Negara told Beraama the146 words
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277 1968-12-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Th e Indonesian news agency Antara is sending two staff members to a training course on news agency techniques due to open at the South-east Asia Training Centre here tomorrow. The two-week course primarily for new recruits277 words
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207 1968-12-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. WM.The Roval Military College will hold a speech and prize-giving day on Saturday at 9 am. at Sungei Besi. Altogether 316 memoers of the Boys Wing. Royal Military College, will participate in a parade which will be commanded by senior207 words
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114 1968-12-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Television Malaysia will have special channels to relay the Koran reading competition which begins at the Stadium Merdeka from Dec. 9 to 14 The channels which will start televising at 545 pm. and end at midnight are: Kuala Lumpur. Penang,114 words
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Article36 1968-12-05 4 PENANG. Wed. All post offices in the northern division Penang. Province Wellesley. Kedah and Perils are observing the usual working hours of business during the Puasa month, including post offices in Kroh and Intan.36 words
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65 1968-12-05 4 The Minister of Education, Enche Mohd. Khir Johari, (right centre) admiring some of the puppets made by students at the National Art and Craft Exhibition for Secondary Schools at the AIA Building, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday. The exhibition, consisting of 237 exhibits of various types of art and handicraft, is65 words
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Article, Illustration406 1968-12-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Commodore K. Thanabalasingam, said today piracy in Malaysian woters was "well under control." He told BERNAMA there were adequate plans to deal with the problem and situation was being kept under close watch. Commodore Thanabalasingam406 words
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151 1968-12-05 4 PENANG Wed A man. serving a three-year sentence for robbery, had his appeal against the “excessive sentence” dismissed today. Mr Justice H S Ong told B Balakrtshnan. 30. “You chose to come to this court to tell lies. You think I am that easy to bluff151 words
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Article32 1968-12-05 4 PENANG. Wed. The Minister of Labour. Mr. V. Manickavasagam. will open a civic course for Indian youths at the Khek Association. Burmah Road, at 0 a m. on Dec. 44.32 words
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228 1968-12-05 4 SINGAPORE. Wed. Singapore architects will bid for the Architects’ Regional Centre (Asia) to be sited In the Republic. A four-member delegation of the Singapore Institute of Architects will put up Singapore's case at the second Commonwealth Association of Architects’ Asian Regional Conference228 words
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Article58 1968-12-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Kamaruddm bin Sulaiman, 23. of Ipoh Road was sentenced to a year's jail by Enche Aziz bin Abdul Rahman :n the Magistrate’s Court here when he pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a stolen scooter which was reported missing from the Municipal Flats58 words
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Article26 1968-12-05 4 MALACCA. Wed The Malacca State Government's plan to establish a light industries estate at the rear •f Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock is off.26 words
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Article50 1968-12-05 4 KUALA LUMPUR Wed The Commander of the 4th Malaysian Infantry Br.gs-.e, Brigadier General Maz an bin Yunus, will be leaving for a course at the Imperial Defence College. Seaford House, London on Dec 15. The course which begins on Jan. 7, will be for a year-50 words
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517 1968-12-05 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. Singapore's "mild budget" presented by the Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee, was generally well received by the public. Many people who had anticipated drastic increases in luxury items such as cars, television and radio sets, petrol and even television and radio517 words
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Article167 1968-12-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. The American Women's Association (AWA) will hold its annual luncheon on Dec. 10 at the Lady hill Hotel. This Is to be a real gettogether lor all the members of the Association who worked very hard at their annual charity bazaar on Nov.167 words
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Article37 1968-12-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. The National Theatre Club will conduct an elementary eight-week course on magic and Illusion by Mr. Ng Bo Oen (better known as “The Great Wong”), commencing on Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.37 words
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Article, Illustration170 1968-12-05 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Quests are back again and this time they will be at sea —for their next engage* ment is on board the "SEA DRAGON." The 'SEA DRAGON", a floating nlghtclub-cum-restaurant, will be an- chored off Clifford Pier, just next to the170 words
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Article, Illustration155 1968-12-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. In cold climates Santa Claus is said to arrive down the chimney but in Singapore where the Christmas Day temperatures will be in the eighties, he comes out of the sea and three girls of the W'.R.AF. were on hand to welcome155 words
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227 1968-12-05 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. —To ensure Miat Christmas and New Year greeting cards are delivered promptly for the celebrations, the public are requested to co-operate with the Postmaster-General and his staff. Singapore Post Office will handle thousands of Christmas and New Year greeting cards in227 words
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Article32 1968-12-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed A convention for the avoidance of double taxation be'ween the Netherlands and Singapore was Initialled today. The text will now be submitted for the approval of both Governments.32 words
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Article77 1968-12-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed The Geylang Serai Youth Association is organising a "Hari Raya get-together" on Dec. 28 at Geylang Serai Vocational School here. There will be spot dances, comic sketches and the resident band will be "Les Serenade". Highlight or the get together” which is under the77 words
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Article127 1968-12-05 10 330 pm Christmas party at Australian High Commissioner at Dalvey Road. 1 pm. 2 tvm. Rotary Club of Singapore-West weekly luncheon at Hollandsche (Dutch) Club. Camden Park, off Adam Road. 530 pm Exhibition Chinese watercolour paintings at Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Hill Street. 6 p.m. Malay dance practice127 words
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Article29 1968-12-05 10 SINGAPORE. Wed St. John Ambulance Association will hold its annual dance for members at its headquarters at Beach Road on December 21 from 8 p.m. to midnight.29 words
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237 1968-12-05 10 SINGAPORE Wed This Christmas season will always be remembered by 1 300 handicapped and under privileged children from various Children’s Homes For these children will all be invited to a special “Jungle Book”, a full length X mas Cheer Morning Film Show of Walt237 words
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WORLD NEWS
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169 1968-12-05 5 -THOMSON LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) The British newspaper industry needed to modernise and readjust itself and several newspapers might have to close. Lord Thomson of Fleet said here today. Canadian-born Lord Thomson. head of a huge newspaper, periodical t'■’•*vision empire, told the Westminster channel Commerce in169 words
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Article250 1968-12-05 5 SAN FRANCISCO. Wed (Reuter) Dozens of paple were injured and at least 20 arrested today as club wielding police battled with striking students on the campus of San Francisco State College. Students hurled rocks and bottles at police as violence erupted across the 18,000jtudent college. Classes were250 words
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68 1968-12-05 5 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) The organisers of Antiwar Street protests during the Democratic National convention hav'e warned a congressional committee that youthful protests would get worse as today’s "seven and eight year olds” grow up into firebrand rebels. Thomas E. Hayden, told the committee that today68 words
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Article, Illustration25 1968-12-05 5 PARIS: Nguyen Thieu Nhon, special assistant to S. Vietnam President being interviewed on his arrival here yesterday. UPI Radio photo.— UPI Radio photo. - 25 words
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Article131 1968-12-05 5 ATLANTA, Georgia. Wed (Reuter) Chrysler Corporation, one of the major manufacturers, will deposit U 51.200.000 (£500.000 sterling) a year in a Negro bank here to help the economic development of the Negro community, it was announced today. The firm is making similar arrangements with131 words
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Article72 1968-12-05 5 BAD HOMBURG, West Germany, Wed. (Reuter) A judge here today ordered the arrest of 32-year-old Didier Tourres, a French businessman from Le Havre, on suspicion of having raped at least 13 girls’ hitchhikers after doping them. The judge rejected a request by Tourres’ lawyer to release72 words
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128 1968-12-05 5 UNITED NATIONS. Wed. (Reuter) The General Assembly's economic committee, in an unprecedented move, last night voted to exclude South Africa from membership of the UN. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) because of her apartheid policy. The decision, subject to ratification by128 words
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251 1968-12-05 5 LIVERPOOL. England Wed. (Reuter) Police tightened the net last night on a “Bonnie and Clyde" gang who sat boldly in a crowded hotel lobby and watched the hunt for themselves on television. The gang of three souths and a blonde251 words
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Article46 1968-12-05 5 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) U.S. ambassador to the Philippines. Mr. G. Menr.en Williams, has said that a recent statement of President- elect Richard Nixon did not indicate that the Upited States would leave Southeast Asia within the next 15 to 20 years.46 words
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422 1968-12-05 5 UNITED NATIONS, New York, Wed. (Reuter)—The United States has warned that time was running out for man to respect his environment and survive in a "condition better than bestial struggle." Sweden also warned the General Assembly that if man cannot control the422 words
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325 1968-12-05 5 18 th incident this year KEY WEST, Florida, Wed. (AFP). Heavily-armed police and F. 8.1. agents stood by helplessly here while a hi-jacked U.S. airliner took on fuel for a flight to Cuba yesterday. After a tense 90minute wait, the plane325 words
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125 1968-12-05 5 ERLANGEN. West Germany, Wed. <AFP> Surgeons performing West Germany’s first heart transplant abandoned the operation, it was learned here today but the patient recovered and now appears to be improving. The attempt took place on Nov. 23 at the Erlangen University clinic, medical sources said125 words
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Article51 1968-12-05 5 CAPE KENNEDY. Wed. (UPI) An attempt to open a five-shot flurry of space activity with the launch of a stargazer satellite today was called off late yesterday because of technical trouble. The launch of the US$75 m. Orbigint Astronomical Observatory (OAO) was delayed at least 2451 words
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262 1968-12-05 6 'DOME, Wed. (UPI). Angry Italians yesJA' terday hurled bombs, marched through streets shaking fists and hurling rocks at police and walked off their jobs by the thousands to protest against a bloody battle in which police shot dead two Sicilian strikers. Authorities feared262 words
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247 1968-12-05 6 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) The U.S State Department confirmed yesterday that a lawyer who attended the trial of U 2 pilot Francis Gary Powers in Moscow was en route to Moscow to plead for the release of the USS Pueblo and its crewmen who are247 words
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151 1968-12-05 6 LONDON, Wed. (UPI) Britain hopes to stage a major capital goods promotion in Manila, Philippines, in the early 1970’s it was announced yesterday. Ample money is available to help finance the trade. To study possibilities in in this field, Derek Lyons of Industrial151 words
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Article104 1968-12-05 6 POOLE. England. Wed. (Reuter) A judge abandoned a trial today because the chief prosecution witness. a 79-year-old woman, talked It to a standstill. Judge Malcolm McGougan repeatedly warned Misa Alice Hancock, a landlady in the resort town of Bournemouth. to answer questions simply and not go on104 words
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163 1968-12-05 6 TOKYO, Wed (UPI) The Nippon Electric (NEC) and Mitsubishi TR W. Companies disclosed yesterday they have won a joint bid to construct the ground station for communications satellites of the Australian Overseas Communications Commission. A joint statement issued by the two companies said the163 words
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267 1968-12-05 6 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) The Bee Gee’s pop group vocalist Barry Gibb was fined 25 pounds S6O yesterday for having two pistols without a firearms certificate. The tall, tanned singer pleaded guilty and said “I just adore guns.” The court ordered them confiscated. Police visited267 words
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Article201 1968-12-05 6 MANILA, Wed. (UPI) South Korean delegation leader Dong Hwan Kim has warned the Asian Parliamentarians Union that Asian nations will be threatened by Communist expansion “even after Vietnam.” Speaking during the General Assembly session. Dong said, “for those of u$ who know the nature of the201 words
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194 1968-12-05 6 ORANGE. California. Wed. CUPI) A 2-year-old Vietnamese girl, flown here for heart surgery, yesterday was reported much improved after developing fever and middle ear infection on Sunday. A spokesman for Children’s Hospital of Orange County said Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuong. nicknamed “Susie.” was placed in the194 words
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288 1968-12-05 6 ELIZABETH CITY, North Caroline. Wed. (UPI) A young electrician who soared away from Lake wood. New Jersey, in a stolen plane earlv yesterday ran out of nerve and gas over the Atlantic Ocean seven hours later and ditched the plane. He was plucked from288 words
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Article73 1968-12-05 6 JAKARTA. Wed (Reuter) Three peop> including an Army Sergeant and a village guard were killed in Central Java by an unidentified person who threw a hand grenade. Indonesia's Antara News Agency reported today. It said the attacker was the third man who died, and added that73 words
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Article, Illustration50 1968-12-05 6 SAN FRANCISCO: A bearded demonstrator falls to the ground under blows by club w ielding police during chaotic violence which erupted between dissident students and police on San Francisco State College campus on Tuesday. Dozens were injured and an undetermined number •II were arrested. UPI photo.— UPI; photo. - 50 words
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126 1968-12-05 6 JAKARTA Wed. (Reuter) A disillusioned Indonesian gladiator who failed to provoke a placid lion to fight now says he would like to try his luck with a tiger Instead. In an interview with the dally newspaper Suluh Marhaen Gladiator Bardot Lahardjo said he126 words
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Article82 1968-12-05 6 LONDON. Wed (UPI) Rubber market closed fully steady w’ith spot 21-7/16 2111/16 Settlement House Jan 21-1/2 21-11/16 Jan'March and April/Juno 21-1/2 21-5/8 July Sept 21-7/16 21-9/16 Oct/Dec 21-5/16 21-7/16 Jan March 21-1 4 21-3 a April/June 21-3/16 21-3 8 July Sept 21-3/16 21-5/16 Oct/Dec and Jan/Mareh 21-182 words
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Article100 1968-12-05 6 BIRMINGHAM. Wed. (Reuter) Police patrols early today guarded the pipelines bringing water here from Wales after threats to cut off this midlands city’s water supply. Two days ago. two pipes carrying water here were blasted by a time-bomb and Welsh Nationalist Extremists were held responsible. Detectives were100 words
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213 1968-12-05 6 CLEVELAND Wed (UPI) Dr Samuel Sheppard who spent nearly 10 vears in prison in the slaying of his first wife and then was acquitted in her death at a second trial, yesterday was sued for divorce by his second wife who213 words
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161 1968-12-05 6 BOSTON, Wed. (UPI) Albert H. Desalvo, the Malden handyman who once proclaimed himself to the Boston Strangler, filed a $2 million damage suit in US. District Court yesterday against 26th Century Fox Film Corp. maker of the mode. ‘The Boston Strangler.” The suit also named161 words
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Article78 1968-12-05 6 HONG KONG Wed (UPI) —Hong Kong’s biggest trade fair of the year opened yesterday. The Chinese Manufacturers Association (CMA) threw open the gates to its 26th exhibition of Hong Kong products for export throughout the world. Acting Governor Irving Gass, declaring the fair open, said78 words
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Article134 1968-12-05 6 LOS ANGELES. Wed. (Reuter) Americans may sec on television the trial of Sirhan Sirhan. accused of killing Senator Robert Kennedy last June. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors last night recommended the trial be nationally televised, waving a California State Law that bans public134 words
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Article77 1968-12-05 6 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) Thirteen people have died of smallpox in the Brebes region of Indonesia’s Central Java province and the area round the town has been declared an epidemic-stricken region, Indonesia s Antara News Agency reported today. The agency quoted a Central Java Health Service B77 words
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Article205 1968-12-05 6 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) The Stock Market drifted lower yesterday on what largely was described as evening-up operations prior to another midweek shutdown. Trading was active. Shortly before the Anal bell, the UPI stock market Indicator. measuring all stocks traded, was off 007 per cent205 words
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Article97 1968-12-05 6 BELFAST. Wed (UPI) The threat of widespread bloodshed between Civil Rights demonstrators and militant Protestants grew today as Home Affairs Minister Mr. William Craig, strong-man of the Northern Ireland government, warned of a “massive reaction'' building up in the six counties of the north “The temperature97 words
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223 1968-12-05 7 Hong Kong, Wed. (t'PI) Hong Kong residents would soon be issued with credit card type passports, Hong Kong’s director of immigration said todav. The passport, in the shape of a small card, will have coded transistorised information concerning the name, age and birthplace of223 words
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170 1968-12-05 7 PASADENA, Cali forma. Wed. (Reuter) California observatories are closely watching the sun for developing sunspots which might pose a threat to the Apollo 8 astronauts during their Christmas flights round the moon. Dr. Harold Zlrin, professor of astrophysics at the California Institute170 words
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148 1968-12-05 7 MELBOURNE, Wed. (Reuter) A huge ball of highly inflammable t as today enveloped the Marlin drilling rig which blew out on Monday 20 miles off Australia’s southeast coast. The new gushers appeared overnight Increasing fears that the thin sea bed under the Esso-BHP rig148 words
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Article97 1968-12-05 7 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Self-poisoning in Britain has reached epidemic proportions with teenaee girls among the commonest victims a Ministry of Health report said todayThe report disclosed that 3.596 people in England and Wales died from self-poison-ing in 1966 and recommended that all cases of deliberate self-poisoning97 words
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Article141 1968-12-05 7 JOHANNESBURG. Wed (Reuter) A 31-year-old man with three healthy kidneys is the latest South African to offer to sell one of them for 10,000 rands (£5 833 sterling; or the nearest offer. Mr. Hans Minnaar, of Evander. East Transvaal, told reporters today that one condition141 words
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Article116 1968-12-05 7 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) The United Spates. Britain and the Soviet Union brought an in ernational treaty providing for the rescue of astronauts and the return of objects launched Into outer space Into effect yesterday by formally filing documents declaring they had ratified the pact. Two other116 words
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Article69 1968-12-05 7 LONDON. Wed. (.ATP) King Constantine of Greece has been persuaded to go back to Athens before Christmas the Daily Express reported, citing informed di- plomatic sources. In return the present regime Is believed to have agreed to hold early elections. said the paper. A spokesman69 words
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Article, Illustration34 1968-12-05 7 AMMAN. Jordan The Heedjaz Railway Bridge lies In ruins yesterday, severing rail traffic between Akaba and Northern Amman. The bridge was shattered hr an Israeli commando squad UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 34 words
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346 1968-12-05 7 PARIS, Wed. (UPI). The Secretary-General of the Commun-ist-led General Confederation of Workers (CGT) have flatly rejected government austerity pleas and demanded that wages keep pace with the upward swing in prices. M. Georges Seguy, Secretary-General of the CGT, in on article in the Communist346 words
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Article95 1968-12-05 7 WASHINGTON. Wed. (AFP> Mr Henrv Fowler. who is giving up his post as secretary at the American Treasury on De'v 20. is to become a member of the investment bank of Goldman. Sachs and Co. of New York The 60-year-old finance expert announced his resignation on95 words
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Article71 1968-12-05 7 WASHINGTON. Wed (UPI) The United States and Japan have agreed to a new two-year Pacific coast fishing year Pacific coast fishing agreement under which the Japanese have agreed to various measures for protecting stocks of ocean perch and King crab. Ambassador Donald L. McKern an announced last71 words
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Article115 1968-12-05 7 TOKYO Wed. (AFP) An industrial robot, capable of replacing a man in disagreeable work, has been perfected by a Japanese maker. The Kawasaki Aircraft Co., announced it would produce from next autumn the robot which can memorise a maximum of 180 actions to do much115 words
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Article111 1968-12-05 7 The crunch of the matter LONDON. Wed (Reuter) The crunch for the apple farmers of Britain came in the House of Commons tod.n Conservative member John Wells staged a one-man munch-in before the shocked ga/e of Her Majesty's Government and loyal opposition. He steadfastly chomped his way through an apple111 words
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Article53 1968-12-05 7 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Prime Minister Harold Wilson last night rejected the idea of a Commonwealth flag to represent all 28 member-nations. He told a questioner in parliament, who wanted him to propose it. that he would prefer to await evidence of Commonwealth interest in53 words
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Article100 1968-12-05 7 MANILA. Wed (AFP) Miss Singapore. Violet Neo (23). was the smallest of the nine beauties, standing 5 fret. two inches, to participate in the Miss Asia Quest T»8 beauty pageant. Despite of her height, she drew rounds of applause when she told the press conference that100 words
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Article30 1968-12-05 7 SAIGON Wed (AFP) A US military vehicle was set abla/e by a terrorist grenade in Gia D«nh. near Saigon, early today One person was injured in the blast.30 words
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133 1968-12-05 7 PARIS. Wed. i AFP) Cancellation of nuclear tests in the Pacific will account for more than 50 per cent of the 40n million-franc (US$BO m.) cut in the defence budget announced as part of current r nned Forces Minister Pierre Messmer said today. Mr. Messmer133 words
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86 1968-12-05 7 USAF BASE ALCONBURY, HUNTS: Colonel Winston Anderson, Commanding Officer of USAF Alconbury (right) pinning the Silver Star on Captain Robert Charles Rankin, aged 27, from Goshen, Indianna. It was one of the 19 medals for bravery presented to him here. He won them all in six months in Vietnam. They— UPI photo. - 86 words
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266 1968-12-05 7 FLORENCE, Wed. (Reuter) Three nuns were given jail sentences today after a court had been told that they beat children with brooms and forced them to lick the sign of the cross drawn on the floor at a children's home here. Two male266 words
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Article60 1968-12-05 7 NEW DELHI. Wed (Renter) News In Hindi will take first place on All India Radio from Sunday in place of English. Since the establishment of the radio during British rule the news has been given first in English But it was announced today that from Sunday the news60 words
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Article870 1968-12-05 12 K. G. THARAN - 2 INDONESIANS GET JAIL TERMS By K. G. THARAN TOHORE BAHRU, Wed. The Commondw ing Officer of on Indonesian police vessel was sentenced to three years' jail at the end of a two-day trial in the High Court here today for robbing a Pontian fisherman870 words
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229 1968-12-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. There ha* been no major changes in Australia's defence aid programme to Malaysia, a Ministry of Defence statement said here today. The statement was issued at the end of the three-day talks between Malaysian and Australian officials to review the229 words
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353 1968-12-05 12 Kuala lumpur. Wed. A move has been started by three organisations to have the Government's proposed rules on limitation of working hours for drivers of commercial vehicles amended. The Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Malaysia International Chamber of Commerce and the353 words
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342 1968-12-05 12 KI'ALA LUMPI'R. Wed. The three important ingredients that lure tourists are found in .Malaysia, a British writer of travel books. >lr. Gerald Sparrow, said here today. Mr. Sparrow, who Is writing a book "To Attract Tourists" to Malaysia, told Bernama these are342 words
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Article114 1968-12-05 12 TANJONG MALIM. Wed. —An intruder Jired a shot with his pistol alter breaking into house in Behrang Station and escaped with 9000, a gold chain and two gold rings early yesterday morning. Lee Seng Hooi, 28. a rubber smallholder, was sleeping in the house with his114 words
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Article, Illustration141 1968-12-05 12 At a New Zealand lamb cooking demonstration in Kuala Lumpur over the weekend members of the Tamilian Physical and Cultural Association were enthusiastic to see Chinese dishes prepared. Already expert In Indian curries and similar national dishes, the women surprisingly expressed a definite preference for141 words
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Article, Illustration92 1968-12-05 12 FOUR officers and 126 members of the 3rd Battalion the Malaysian Rangers on Tuesday donated blood at the Battalion Headquarters, Kuala Kubu Baharu. A mobile Blood donation team, headed by Dr. Teh Kein Seng of the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur carried out the donation. This brings the total amount of92 words
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338 1968-12-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Members of the public were advised today to try to keep their elderly relatives off the busy streets in town "for their own safety as well os that of other road users." The Selangor Traffic Police Chief. Supt. Mansor338 words
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194 1968-12-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed A full report on the proposed National University will be published early next year The director of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka here. Syed Nasir Ismail, told newsmen today 10.000 copies of the report would be printed for sale. Syed Nasir, who194 words
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Article88 1968-12-05 12 IPOH. Wed. The Perak Slate Legislative Assembly which began sitting here on Monday to approve the estima't: for 1969 todav unanimously passed the Royal address delivered by the Sultan of Perak at the opening after two days of debate During the debate, the Sultan was applauded for88 words
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339 1968-12-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Confederation of British Industry is offe;ing schnla ships for engineering training in Britain in 1969. Announcing this today, a spokesman of the Britirh High Commission here, said the offer was open to engineering graduates and holders of similar qualifications. who339 words
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100 1968-12-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak. will lead the Malaysian delect* tion to the third Ecafe Ministerial Conference in Bangkok from Dec. 11 to 14. This was announced by Tun Razak after the week y Cabinet meeting today. Tun100 words
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61 1968-12-05 12 KUALA LUMPUR.Wed Minister Tunku Abciul Rahman, in his cana* citv as UMNO President, has reappointed the Minister of Kffirfoh" Enche Shamed Khir Johan, as the SecretaryGeneral of UMNO Confirming this today EnS? h, r told BERNAMA the Tunku had also re Wan Kari.vl treasurer.61 words
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472 1968-12-05 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. A picture of a pretty girl, who wo* untraceoble by the Police, figured in an inquiry into the death of Lim Yew, 15, who died in the General Hospital after taking a small quantity of medicated ointment. The picture of472 words
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75 1968-12-05 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Chinese YMCA will hold its eighth annual Students' Walk on Sunday at 7.30 a.m. starting from Bukit Ttmah Circus and ending at the Chinese YMCA Dr. Lee Chlaw Meng Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education, will be the guest-of-honour. He75 words
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Article206 1968-12-05 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. School-teacher Edwin Ton Seng Hock, 29, wo* today given o discharge amounting to an acquittal on a charge of giving contradictory evidence in court by the Fourth District Court after the prosecution withdrew the charge against him. The charge referred to evidence given at206 words
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Article36 1968-12-05 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Singapore Scout Association of the Newton district will present a film show. “That Man From Istanbul” in aid of its training fund at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday at 8.30 p.m.36 words
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218 1968-12-05 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. A soldier on crowshooting rounds fired his shotgun into the ground once in o fit of temper, the Ninth Magistrate's Court was told today. The prosecutor. Acting Chief Inspector Chia Cheng Poh, said that th£ shotgun pellets injured218 words
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Article, Illustration143 1968-12-05 13 SINGAPORE. We d. Girls who wish to enter for the biggest contest of the year “Miss Tourism 1969” have only three more days to go before closing date on Dec. 7. The title carries a SIOO.OOO cash prize, including a free round-the-world trip with143 words
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75 1968-12-05 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Two blocks of 17-storey flats at Jalan Shaw will be completed soon and the public have been invited to send applications for them. The flats consisting of 78fi units are in two-room, threeroom and four-room units. The rentals are $47. $5775 words
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117 1968-12-05 13 SINGAPORE Wed. The Environmental Public Health Bill, now before Parliament, seeks to embody within its scope a more modem and realistic approach to environmental public health than the existing laws. Details of the Bill, which was read the first time in Parliament yesterday, were117 words
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81 1968-12-05 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The annual general Inspection of the St John Ambulance Brigade. West Central Area, will be held at 10 a.m on Dec. 15 at the Chinese High School in Buklt Timah. The parade, comprising about 2.500 officers and members, will be inspected by81 words
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Advertisement296 1968-12-05 5 Give a gift of memories from Kodak The perfect gift from Kodak...one that makes it so easy for you to capture those special moments, either in snapshots or in movies, the nearest thing to life itself. KODAK INSTAMATIC Cameras are for everyone... all sizes and ages, personalities and tastes. See296 words
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Article409 1968-12-05 8 THE Republic of Singapore will, for some years to come, spend some $3OO million annually on its defence. The Minister for Finance, Dr. Goh Keng Swee. gave Parliament a detailed account of how Singapore's defence forces were being built up. New taxes have been imposed but these will409 words
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Article324 1968-12-05 8 was former Philippine Foreign Secretary Ramos replaced? Obviously it was because he failed to do the Impossible. He was ordered by President Marcos to retrieve the worsening relationship between his country and Malaysia. How could Malaysia send her representative to meet Mr. Ramos in Tokyo when the Philippines324 words
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891 1968-12-05 8 THE best thing that has happened recently to the tiny village of Loc Hai located north of Da Nang in Vietnam was when its rusty old water pump broke down. That is what attracted the attention of a road reconnaisance team of the891 words
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850 1968-12-05 8 ACCORDING to a UPI diaA patch, the former American Ambassador to Japan. Mr. Edwin O. Reischauer has recently written a book on Asian problems, in which he observed: “old imperialism is dead.” but only Japan can hold the hegemony850 words
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Article532 1968-12-05 8 THE term “Bumiputra” has been the subject of recent discussion and controversy in the Malaysian press and University forum. The opposition parties, with the exception of the PMIP, Party Rakvat and the Labour Party, have mado their stand clear. Even in the ruling Alliance, th©532 words
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Article199 1968-12-05 8 ISN’T it odd that the Geylang Police Station which removed to its present loea« tion in Still Road a* from Oct. 1. 1968 should nave its name unchanged’’ On its former site it was in the Geylang district but On the present site is in199 words
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Article136 1968-12-05 8 DECENTLY I applied for ■11 the Ordinary Shares issued by the Pacific Milk Industrial Ltd. My application was rejected and my money order returned In claiming for the refund of my order. I have to pav another commission fee of a dollar. Earlier I have already136 words
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Article, Illustration296 1968-12-05 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (author, "Handbook of Evident* for Criminal Trial**) r FHE marriage of Arnold and Henrietta deteriorated swiftly. Henrietta finally brought a suit for separation The court dismissed her complaint and granted Arnold’s counterclaim for sepa ration Arnold then requested that he he declared the296 words
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Advertisement41 1968-12-05 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. 1$«8 IM Cantonment Read. Sta«jpore 2 Telephone: *****'7 Pa nam OHka Ipoh OHiea 19. lalan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaytia. lelephena: *****/6 8. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Brewttar Read. Ta1:***** Cable Address: AWNEWS41 words
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506 1968-12-05 9 T ONDON. Wed. (UPI) Britain’* dwindling gold and dollar reserves plunged in November to their since devaluation of the pound a year ago, the Treasury announced yesterday. The news indicated no early letup in austerity for Britons The announcement said506 words
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Article262 1968-12-05 9 SINGAPORE. Wed —December first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 58-3/4 cents per lb., unchanged from previous close. The tone was quiet. The market was again very quiet, a shade steadier ■t first on good London advices. but some262 words
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Article38 1968-12-05 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI> Tuesday's volume was 15 460 000 shares of a total 1 595 Issues traded. 632 were higher and 771 lower. American exchange volume was 7.160.000 shares bonds volume amounted to 22.190.000.38 words
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Article53 1968-12-05 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed 10 points higher across the board. There were no salesJan 23.55 Mar 22.70 23 20 May 22 35 22 85 July 22.35 22.85 Sept. 22.35 22.85 Nov. 22.35 22 85 Jan 22 3.5 22.85 Locally, No. 2 RSS was 2453 words
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Article116 1968-12-05 9 SINGAPORE. Wed.—The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore today announced the following best agreed merchant rates. The following rates are auoted to the equivalent of 100 units of foreign currency SELLING TT. or OD. ready Deutsche Marks 577.3125; Holland Guilders $8.5 2950; Swiss Francs $7l 6850; French Francs $62.3275;116 words
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Article, Illustration59 1968-12-05 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. Mr. C. Dickens, the great grandson of Charles Dickens, the famous English novelist, came to Singapore for a short visit recently. He Is seen here, with an attractive Cathay Pacific ground hostess, before flying by Cathay Pacific to Bangkok. Mr C. Dickens Is the59 words
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618 1968-12-05 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A comprehensive display of hotel equipment and furnishings from Australia will be on show at the Australian Trade Commission, 117 Jalan Ampang, for lour days from Mon- day. The exhibition will be opened by Mr. A. J.618 words
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Article125 1968-12-05 9 SINGAPORE. Bed. The noon price* at me Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are Hujer seller 4 oconut O'l (FOB Bulk ***** Coinnui Oil (F O B Drum 49 ,0 Loose t opra Mixed Muntok Bhltr Pepper 1 F O M 96-i N I B 123 np •arawak Bhlie Pepper125 words
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1536 1968-12-05 9 SINGAPORE Wed. In contrast to yesterday'* trading. conditions on *.he Stock Exchange today were easier with a steady undertone. Price movement* were narrow. The market experienced a somewhat anti-climax on these two days’ trading as far as the Singapore Budget meeting being an issue1,536 words
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Article32 1968-12-05 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPJ) Closing Dow Jones averages: 30 Industrials 93$ 21 T$ Rfft *B5 15 Utilities 133 34 Stocks 352.09 40 Bonds 75 48 Commodity Index 142 6632 words
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Article14 1968-12-05 9 SINGAPORE. Wed—The tin price for today was $597 per picul, up $13.00.14 words
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Article539 1968-12-05 9 SINGAPORE Stork fc»change sold and other pm e* ofllrlally listed at the elof*e of business INDUSTRIALS 2.1* 2.18 2 38 2 »2 Borneo Hhd 118 ISO l SO 181 C Sugar 4 18 4 18 rhenilral to 1 .93 1 9t Cold Slorage 4 80 5 10 DR'539 words
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Article53 1968-12-05 9 (Manager* Price*) Flr»* Malavan »nd M'lla'an 2.07 Third Malayan The Cnninierre 123 Industry \D The 'avlng .99 1 oj Fund 1 09 1 18 Malaytian Inre«tment Fund \r> 1 20 1 30 F lr«t II knng 117 1 23* 'ernnd H'knng XD .82 Sterling 87* C'mndltr \P 5/1053 words
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Article, Illustration337 1968-12-05 11 JT WAS a sunny day when I received a phone coll. It was from my friend in Ipoh informing me that her father had died. I prepared to attend the funeral and took some of my clothings for the trip to337 words
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Article, Illustration166 1968-12-05 11 J AM a car. My name Is Austin and I was born In England. I am grey In colour. One day I was exported to Singapore for an exhibition of cars. There were many visitors at this exhibition and a man named John decided to166 words
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Article, Illustration158 1968-12-05 11 AfY NEIGHBOUR is a middle-aged man He is kind and generous and young boys and girls know him as ‘Uncle Lim He is a trishaw rider. He gees to work when the sun rises and seldom returns until the sun sets. After his dinner he would158 words
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Article, Illustration165 1968-12-05 11 T CAN still remember my first day in school. I was about six years old then and I was very eager to go to school. It was the happiest day of my young life because I had always looked forward to start my studies. I165 words
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Article, Illustration142 1968-12-05 11 A FEW DAYS AGO an accident took place on the road near my school. It was during recess time Most boys gathered in smaU groups under the shady tree beside the road. We saw two cars approaching us from different directions. They were within twenty yards of142 words
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Article, Illustration150 1968-12-05 11 AS SOON AS I entered the market-place, I found myself in the midst of a noisy crowd. 1 made mv wav through the crowd. To my relief. I found myself in an open space. I was not anxious to be caught in the crowd again, so I150 words
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Article, Illustration163 1968-12-05 11 ONE fine evening, I remained at home to do my homework. I saw my brother running towards me. He asked me to go for a stroll along the seaside. As I had finished my homework. I went along with him. While I was walking with163 words
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Article, Illustration138 1968-12-05 11 MOST shops in Malaysia conduct annual sales during the month of December which is the best month to do business. During this month students have their long-term holidays while their parents prepare for the festive season. One of the best wav s to enjoy the holidays is138 words
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Article, Illustration268 1968-12-05 11 THE atmosphere was quiet. Not a person could be seen. Only a few stray dogs and cats were running about. Then a strong w r ind swept across and the grass swayed from side to side. The barking of dogs could be heard. Every where, the atmosphere268 words
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Article, Illustration166 1968-12-05 11 ONE dark night, I visited my friend after learning my lessons. When I arrived at his place. I saw him reading a story book. He told me that it was about a ghost and that it was very interesting and exciting. Just then, there was a sound166 words
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Article, Illustration167 1968-12-05 11 THE LAST WEDDING I attended was that of a young girl staying opposite my house. It started at three in the evening. The bride got ready for the wedding with beauticians attending to her. After the long preparations. the ceremony began. Photos were taken from various positions.167 words
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Article, Illustration171 1968-12-05 11 LAST Saturday, my friends and I attended a scout meeting. It took place at 10 am. in the morning and ended two hours later. After the meeting. I left for home I was whistling happily because I was happy. Just then, there was a171 words
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Article, Illustration115 1968-12-05 11 I HAVE a brother who is six years old. He is quite innocent and he has a large pair of eyes. He is thin and fair in complexion and he like? to keen chickens Although he looks innocent, he is very naughty at times. He is very115 words
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Article, Illustration151 1968-12-05 11 LAST week I was returning home from school when I saw a group of boys playing near the pond. It was a deep pond and I told them not to go near it. They did not listen to me and I went on my way.151 words
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Article, Illustration130 1968-12-05 11 IT was a Friday and a public holiday. It was a fine morning and the sun shone brightly. I was watching the beautiful scenery, the multi-storey buildings in the Geylang area. I was on a visit to my grandparent's home when I saw crowds of people nearby.130 words
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Advertisement184 1968-12-05 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 to184 words
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Miscellaneous343 1968-12-05 13 Thursday. December 5, 1968. STAR GAIER^O ARIES MAR. 21 APR. 19 44-45-47-591 TAURUS APR. 20 MAY 20 Vl 4- 5-46-48 GEMINI MAY 21 JUNE 20 8 aj < < 6-11-19-20 39-55-85-86 D CANCER JUNE 21 JULY 22 49-51-53-541 71-72-73 LEO JULY 23 AUG. 22 56-67 74-76-79-82 1^74-76-VIRGO AUG. 23 &VT343 words
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Miscellaneous329 1968-12-05 13 Open* today! It. I.rui. 4. 6 SO. B.SO “The Boston Strangler” Ton Tony Curtis. P Vision. Color ODEON Last 2 Dars! 11. I SO. 4, 8.30. 8.30 “BARBARELLA” Jane Fonda .John Phi!Up Law P Vision. Technicolor. Paramount 2nd MIDNIGHT SATURDAY 1 WANDERING KNIGHT” Mand I Tine Vine. Color. Scope Ei.»329 words
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Article, Illustration891 1968-12-05 14 Shullen Shaw - Special features by Shullen Shaw Taipei, (UPi). Chinese opera teaches virtue and condemns evil. Its classical stories tell of loyalties between citizens and emperors, students and teachers, children and parents. The Chinese communists altered Chinese opera by inventing new heroes: party officials, revolutionary soldiers, workers, peasants. A— UPI photo.; — UPI photo - 891 words
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Article283 1968-12-05 14 Dale D. Morsch - By Dale D. Morsch BOMBAY. (UPD One of the rapidly rising stars in this film capital of India is Shashi Kapoor, a happy-go-lucky young man who wants to become an internationally known actor, producer and director wrapped in one. Shashi, 29. already Is established as a283 words
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402 1968-12-05 14 John Tolbot - Papyrus-built boats by 'Kon Tiki leader By John Tolbot A DDIS ABABA, (Reuter) Mr. Thor Heyerdahl, Norwegian scientist explorer who led the "Kon-Tiki" expedition across the South Pacific more than 20 years ago, has just completed a study of the Papyrus built boats that are still extensively used on Ethio-402 words
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Article250 1968-12-05 14 ATLANTIC CITY. New Jersey Wed (CPI) The Procrastinators Club of America will celebrate its 10th anniversary at its convention this weekend. The main item on the convention agenda is the nomination of a presidential candidate. Delegates from 13 States will be able to cast ballots for250 words
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Advertisement58 1968-12-05 14 Advertiser’s Name..........—.. Address Telephone No.. Number of 1n5erti0n5...—....... Date(s) Requested Cost Classified advertisements may be handed at the following addresses: KUALA LUMPUR: IPOH: PENANG: TELS. *****/6 8-10 TATLOCK ST. TEL: 2877 MS." B t STBEEr Pajarnt irttmrmr fear ardte «P O. career Caab eaeleartfl Ca«h emit St registered. Chtfiet etc.58 words
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1231 1968-12-05 15 THE STEWARDS CUP HORSES CLASS l L, DIV. 1-1 MILE 419 Desert Apache 6v 9.no Mr C S On n 711 Castle Command 5y 8 13 Hollywood Stable 600 Belle ndaine 7y 808 Horse Sense Stable E B kelen 621 Norwellan 4y1,231 words
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Article212 1968-12-05 15 JIMMY LAD - He impresses in workout on a yielding track By JIMMY LAD CINGAPORE, Wed. King'* Knight, Gold Vose winner, and stablemate Rustic were matched in an interesting workout on a slightly yielding track at Bukit Timah this morning. The pair trained by George West did their trial212 words
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235 1968-12-05 15 BOMBAY. Wed. Reuter) Two British teams in the London-Sydney marathon were arguing last night over which should be awarded the trophy for the best private entry on the 6.400-mile (10.240) kms) London-Bombay stretch. The Bombay's Motor Sports Club, announced yesterday that their trophy235 words
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53 1968-12-05 15 PARIS. Wed. (Reuter) The International Lawn Tennis Federation today announced a list of 30 open tennis tournaments for 1969 season. Three countries. England. United States and Australia, will each stage five opens, two countries including France will stage two. and eleven countries will have53 words
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120 1968-12-05 15 MENDOZA. Argentina. Wed i Reuter) A police Inspector Santiago Araujo threatened to arrest a soccer referee duing the half time of a championship match here over a penalty he ordered against the local side. The penalty by referee Alberto Ducatelli against the Independiente120 words
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Article28 1968-12-05 15 LONDON, Wed (Reuter) Results of English Football League matches played last night were: Division One Liverpool 1 Southampton 0 Division Two Middlesbrough 4 Bris. City 128 words
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Article26 1968-12-05 15 WIGAN, England. Wed (Reuter) Wigan beat Leigh by nine points to seven in a Rugby League floodlight competition semifinal match here last night.26 words
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Article151 1968-12-05 15 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) The plan, announced last week, to start a professional athletics circuit in the United States next summer. is criticised in the start a professional athtics weekly, the Rriti,h Publication. Melvyn Wathan the writer, savs: “A successful professional circuit would be positively detri-151 words
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Article, Illustration55 1968-12-05 15 THE Area Manager of Rothmans of Pall Mall (M), Ltd., Mr. Joseph Mah (left), handing over a cheque for $2,500 to the Secretary of the Ashby Road Speed Trial. E'nche S. H. Jalani, for cash prizes in the Speed trial to he held in Ipoh55 words
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138 1968-12-05 15 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) The English Football League clubs decided at a meeting here yesterday to postpone their decision on a new wages and contracts plan. The plan, which including proposals for a maximum basic wage for players of C5O and a contract138 words
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Article120 1968-12-05 15 MADRID. Wed. i Reuter) World featherweight boxing champion Jose Legra. recovering from a shoulder injury, said here today he would defend his title against Australia’s Johnny Famechon in London on Jan. 21. The fight, originally scheduled for yesterday, was postponed vvnen Legra tore a ligament120 words
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497 1968-12-05 15 Manila. Wed. (IJPi) JAPAN edged out South Korea and the Philippines with the most number of champions in the latest Oriental Boxing Federation ratings released yesterday. Japan held the titles in the flyweight, junior lightweight. welterweight and middleweight divisions. Korea ruled the497 words
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Article58 1968-12-05 15 PARIS. Wed. (Reuter) Andre Loury. who played in the first French Rugby Uni-on team to beat England, was killed in a road accident in France last night Loury was a front row player in the team which won 3-0 on April 2 1927 at the Colombes Stadium.58 words
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288 1968-12-05 15 TOKYO, Wed. (UPI).— A physician for the Japan Boxing Commission today pronounced world junior welterweight champion Paul Fuji in top shape to defend his title on Dec. 12 against Nicolino Locche of Argentina. Dr. Kel Suzuki of the Tokyo Oik e 1 Hospital288 words
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Article146 1968-12-05 15 ROME, Wed. (Reuter)' —American boxer Don Fullmer (West Jordan. Utah) arrived here yesterday certain he is going to win the world middleweight title from Italy's Nino Benvenuti in San Remo on Dec. 14. ‘I am convinced and please do not take it as the usual statement146 words
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Article92 1968-12-05 15 ALOR STAR. Wed The Chinooks of Sungei Patam are the new champion hockey team in Sungei Patani when they took double honours in the Central Kedah hockey competitions by winning the league and the knock-out tournaments. In the League they beat Ibrahim Secondary School to clinch top92 words
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Article316 1968-12-05 16 TOKYO. Wed. (UPI) righting Harada, the World Boxing Association’s number five featherweight contender. knocked out Roy Amolong. second ranking Philippine featherweight, with a right to the jaw in the second round of their scheduled 10-round, non-title bout tonight at Korakuen Hall. Amolong surprised Harada with two316 words
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Article113 1968-12-05 16 EVANSTON, Illinois. Wed (Reuter) Australia raced Into a 3-0 lead In the world’s first open tennis ••international” aeainst the United States here last night. It was the first competition between combined amateur-professional teams and as expected Australian professionals Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall proved unbeatable. capacity113 words
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Article84 1968-12-05 16 MANILA Wed (Reuter) A British Royal Air Force soccer team from Singapore and a Chinese team from Taiwan are scheduled to play a series of games with local teams this weekend, according to the Philippine Football Association today. The Association announced that an annual84 words
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582 1968-12-05 16 BRISBANE, Wed. (Reuter) The West Indies team to meet Australia in the first cricket Test beginning at the Brisbane cricket ground next Friday include only one minor surprise the inclusion of opening batsman Joey Carew in the 12. Despite speculation that Richard Edwards582 words
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Article, Illustration337 1968-12-05 16 SINGAPORE, Wed. Royal Air Force Tengah Yacht Club recently staged on event, unique in the R.A.F. sailing world, when the Blue Peter was lowered to signal the start of a G.P. 14 twenty-four-hour race. Planned by the Sailing Secretary. Sgt. Mick Bennett337 words
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Article75 1968-12-05 16 DURBAN. Wed (Reuter) —South Africa's Gary Player won the third of the “Challenge of Champions” golf matches again«t Billy Casper of the United States here yesierdav to take a two-one lead in the fivematch series. Player returned a two-under-par 70. while Casper missed a two-foot putt75 words
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Article, Illustration102 1968-12-05 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Mala vsia’s i at nnal referee. Mr. Lnh For»i Voo. has been awarded the title of international volleyball referee by the International Volievball Federation at the Mexico Congress Mr. Loh. 31. has be-n national volievball referee of Malaysia sinee 1003. A tearher102 words
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Article35 1968-12-05 16 PENANG. Wed. The Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Row Nee. will open the first Malaysian youth national volleyball championships at the Han Chiang High School Stadium here at 8 p.m. on Dec. 1635 words
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Article193 1968-12-05 16 MELBOURNE Wed. Australia’s greatest tennis expert and strategist. 62-year-old Harry Hopman. will be again captain-coach of the Australian Davis Cup squad which will try to retain the Cup in tne 1968 Challenge Round. Australia will meet the United States in tne Davis Cup Challenge Round at193 words
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Article32 1968-12-05 16 JAKARTA. Wed (AFP)— Indonesia have turned down a Cambodian invitation for a soccer tournament scheduled to be held in Prom Penh later this month, football Federation sources declared here today.32 words
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179 1968-12-05 16 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Arsenal are favourites to reach the final of the English Football League Cup lor the second year in succession at the expense of Tottenham Hotspur, their arch London-rivais. here tonight. Arsenal's redoubtable rearguard they have the best tielensive record in the179 words
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Article100 1968-12-05 16 ADELAIDE. Australia. Wed. (Reuter) Wealthy punters will be provided with a $l,OOO (£466) betting window at an all-totalisator race meeting here on Saturday. Bert Cummings, a leading Australian tiainer. said today that facilities for such big bet ing would make world turf history. Mg. Cummings, who earlier100 words
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Article70 1968-12-05 16 PARIS. Wed < AFP»; A first round matches in the Davis Cup European zone tennis tournament next year must be completed by May 12. the International Tennis Federation announced here today. Second round matches must be completed by May 26. the semi-finals by June 16. and the70 words
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466 1968-12-05 16 GENEVA, Wed. (Reuter) Manchester United (England), the reigning European Cup-holders, face the prospect of another meeting with six-times Cup winners Real Madrid (Spain) in this year s quarterfinal following the draw made here yesterday. Real nave yet to qualify for the quarter-finals.466 words
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151 1968-12-05 16 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Swiss Watch Industry has renewed its agreement with the Ministry of Social Affairs and will t.me the next three years' Singapore Grand Prix. This «as announced in Singapore totlav by Mr. A. Rocsli. the Regional Director of the Swiss Watch151 words
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Article167 1968-12-05 16 SINGAPORE. Wed. Khalsa Association Singapore Recreation Club dlvJi" a keenly contested ne L eague h °ckey rnatch at the SingaDor® evening ClUb padang this Khalsa have plaved five ThTvVH d wo n them *ll. R \F y h mil, ea J ller trounced RAF Tengah 10-0. the167 words
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Article65 1968-12-05 16 PRETORIA, Wed (Reuter)—Robin Hobbs. the Essex and England cricketer now on holiday here, may bring his wedding day forward because of hi s inclusion in the M.C.C. team to tour Pakistan. Hobbs, who is engaged to a Pretoria girl, had intendfd ta y ,n 2 m65 words
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Miscellaneous73 1968-12-05 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 7.07 am. (2.1 ft), 12.15 a m (8 m P °ft t SWettenham 1213 pm (36 ft >' a m (14 9 Port Dickson: 1.10 pm. (2.0 ft). B .i o a m (9 0 ftl Singapore: 5.13 p m (1.0 ft). 10.20 a m iQ73 words
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