Eastern Sun, 7 December 1968
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Title Section23 1968-12-07 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 Mo. 846 Saturday, 7 December 1968. rjj. (P) 0050 Price 15 rants23 words
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Article, Illustration164 1968-12-07 1 PI LAU LANGKAWI, Fri. The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, vill seek election again next vear at his Kuaia Kedah constituency which includes Pulau Langkawi. Speaking at Kampong Kuah Mosque here last nieht where he attended a Koran reading competition and a kenduri. the Tunku raid.164 words
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Article45 1968-12-07 1 HONG KONG Fri. fUPI) A 13-year-old Chinese i'hool boy jumped seven floors to his death today after a scolding by his mother over low marks on his report card, officials reported. The boy previously had been among the top of the class.45 words
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Article391 1968-12-07 1 SAIGON, Fri. (UPI). —Communist terrorists battered their woy into a "model" South Vietnamese hamlet today and shot civilians, at least two of them children, who could not tell them where the village chief was hiding, U.S. mission spokesmen said. The terror that spread through Phu Loc391 words
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Article176 1968-12-07 1 PARIS Fri <UPI>— High South Vietnamese officials flew to Paris separately this morning to pave the way for the Sunday arrival of their full delegation to the Paris Vietnam conference. Along with the officials. 16 technicians and .-ecretaries who will begin setting up the delegation176 words
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Article74 1968-12-07 1 PRAGUE. Fri. (UPI) The Czechoslovak Government on Thursday dismissed Deputy Premier Peter Cclrtka. a key figure in the nation's recent press attacks against the Interior Ministry for allowing the distribution of the Soviet propaganda organ Zpravy, according to Prague radio. Colotka said In a television interview74 words
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497 1968-12-07 1 NEWCASTLE England Fri. UPI) Mary Bell. 11. knocked on the front door of the nearhy Brown family home and asked to see 4-year-old Martin "I'm sorry pet. Martin is dead.'' the little boy's mother answeredMary smiled and said: "Oh I know497 words
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Article94 1968-12-07 1 COLOMBO. Fri (Reuter) Ceylon's Home Affairs Minister. Mr. Wijayananda Dahanayake. unorthodox 66-year-old baohe or. has suggested that woman's beauty should be taxed. Speaking ala dinner for the Kandyan Peasantry Commission. which is faced with the task of finding monev to :mprove the lot of peasantry94 words
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69 1968-12-07 1 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) The Bank of England and West Germany's Bundesbank were today both active in the foreign currency markets as ominous signs of a threatened new International monetary crisis grew. The Bundesbank was buying in dollars to keep down the orire of its mark69 words
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Article184 1968-12-07 1 SEREMBAN. Fri. The Ugly Man's Club has been formed in Terendak Camp with the sole aim of charity to help the needy. The patron saint of the cluh. the Rev. Ashworth, finds who are really in need of heln and reports to the committee, the184 words
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77 1968-12-07 1 LONDON. Fri Reuter) A nanny goat called Susy marie a meal here out of a royal boiouet carried by Queen Motrer Elizabeth. The Queen Mother was visiling an old people's home yesterday when Susy, the pensioners’ mascot, made a lunge at the flowers77 words
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275 1968-12-07 1 LUMPUR, Fri. The Government is to probe allegations that petrol mixed with kerosene is being sold to the public. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Swee Aun, said this today following reports of allegations made at the Perak State Legislative275 words
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Article241 1968-12-07 1 BANGKOK Fri (UPI) Communist guerillas in Southern Thailand fought paramilitary border patrol police force while another guerilla hand ambushed a police ieep in the North, it was reported today. At least four policemen were seriously wounded in Yala Province, 400 miles south of here near the241 words
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Article64 1968-12-07 1 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) The life expectancy of a boy born in Britain from 1960 to 1962 is just over 68 years and girls exactlv 74 years, according to Government statistics released today For a boy at birth the expectation of life has increased by one64 words
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Article71 1968-12-07 1 LONDON. Fri (Reuter) London policemen m»v soon be wearing ellp-on ties to lessen their chances of being strangled in a fight. At the moment the police are issued with traditional neckties but the police newspaper reported last night that faL-e ties were being tested and71 words
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Article101 1968-12-07 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Muslims who are caught eating in public places during the fastin e month should be fined more heavily as well as be caned, the Assistant Chief Imam cf 'he National Mosque here. Kial Fathuliah Harun. suggested, today. He made the suggestion in his sermon101 words
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Article196 1968-12-07 1 'TAIPEI. Fri. (Reuter) A Taiwan man has offered to commit suicidp and donate his kidneys to Taiwan University Hospital to save the life of a dying Hong Kong girl. Wang Hui-fen. But a hospital spokesman appealed to the would-be donor not to kill hlmselL “We do196 words
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100 1968-12-07 1 Amazement Jog Then New Heartbreak SIDERNO. Italy, Fri. (UPI) Amazement gave way to joy, then to new heartbreak when Giuseppe Caccamo came home. Wher he did not return after joining the Italian Army 26 years ago. wife Roslna and children Tira and Maria thought he was dead. They donned traditional100 words
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Article32 1968-12-07 1 COLESBERG. South Africa. Fri. (Reuter) Five children died and 60 other people all non-white received medical treatment after eating meat from a di<ea~eri horse. a hospital spokesman said here today.32 words
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Miscellaneous18 1968-12-07 1 LADIES DAY r .t in >-S “I was afraid of this! Her first race on grass, >ou knowl”18 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration393 1968-12-07 2 MAUREEN LEE - These Dolls’ have enough to put many men to shame By MAUREEN LEE KUALA LUMPUR. Frl. —lt was almost like the ‘dance of the seven veils’ as the three Korean girls practised their tantalising hip twisting, high kicking and leg splitting. Their pespiration glued their pairs of shorts and their393 words
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108 1968-12-07 2 IPOH. Fri. Thirteen women were caught in a police raid on a flat by men and officers of the anti-secret society branch in Ja'.an Ali Pitch ay here yesterday The women w-ho were between the ages of 19 and 35 were mostly massage parlour girls.108 words
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Article39 1968-12-07 2 MALACCA. Fri. Malacca police today clamped a removal prohibition order on two newly registered cars in the possession of two finance companies. The prohibition order followed police suspicion that the vehicles were stolen property.39 words
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82 1968-12-07 2 SINGAPORE, Fri. Members of the diplomatic community. Government leaders, leading members of business and industrial circles were present at a reception at the Royal Thai Embassy last night to mark the birthday anniversary of the King of Thailand. Picture above shows the Thai Ambassador in Singapore. Mr. Nibhon Wilairat (right)82 words
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618 1968-12-07 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Ministry of Education is to find out whether more should and could be done to produce a citizen who is equally viable and proficient in at least the National Language and English. “For. nowadays we must618 words
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Article, Illustration45 1968-12-07 2 SINGAPORE. Frl. A wedding reception was held at the Shanghai Restaurant last night for Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Hs> Tin (above). Mr. Khoo is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Terk Quee. The bride is the former Miss Cheong Slew May.45 words
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264 1968-12-07 2 SINGAPORE. Fri The Government has spent some SI million for the electrification of the Chua Chu Kang constituency alone, benefltting some 2,000 authorised houses, said Mr. Jek Yuen Thong. Minister for Culture tonight. Since 1963. he added. $123 million was spent In extending264 words
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173 1968-12-07 2 SINGAPORE. Frl. Mr. Sng Choon Yee. the former Registrar of Trade Unions will be the chairman of the Panel of officials at the next Toto Draw which will be telecast ‘live at 2.30 pm. by T.V. Slngapura on Sunday. Also on the panel173 words
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93 1968-12-07 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri The Mentri Besar of Selangor. Dato Harun bin Haji Idris, has expressed surprise at a statement yesterday by the Chairman of the Party Ra'ayat. Enche Kassim Ahmad.' that his party would not boycott the general elections next year. Enche Kassim’s statement was93 words
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Article, Illustration378 1968-12-07 3 SINGAPORE. Frl. A university student who wants to “do something worthwhile for my country'’ has entered the “Miss Tourism Singapore’’ contest. She is Miss Selina Cheng Slew Yuen, a first-year undergraduate studying arts and social sciences at the University of Singapore. Selina is the first378 words
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Article55 1968-12-07 3 8.30 p.m.: Charity film show “That Man from Istanbul” at Capitol Theatre 10 a.m. 6 p.m.: Chinese paintings and calligraphy exhibition at Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Hill Street. 3 30 p.m.: Choir practice at National Theatre Club. Clemenceau Avenue. 7 pm.: Chinese musical and folk dance practices at55 words
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Article, Illustration562 1968-12-07 3 SINGAPORE, Fri. The Notional Defence Fund is expected to reach its target of $lO million by the middle of next year, the Minister for Defence, Mr. Lim Kim San said today. The Minister said this when he received a total of 525.755.29 this morning562 words
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271 1968-12-07 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. A former assistant director of the Ministry of Education (Malay). Enche Ahmad bin Haji Dhaffir. 50. was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home in Lengkonk Empat. off Changi Road at 4.20 this morning. The police said the shot271 words
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Article107 1968-12-07 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. A man. who had 10 previous convictions, was today jailed for seven years by the First District Court for housebreaking and theft of a $4OO-radiogram and 20 records valued at $lOO. The court also ordered Chiang Koon Sum. 38. to undergo two107 words
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Article129 1968-12-07 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Frl. A 25-member Italian trade delegation arrived today to increase and strengthen commercial relations between Italy and Malaysia. The delegation's leader. Mr Übaldo de Ponte, an M.P., told newsmen they had no specific proposals to make. "However, our mission Is a sincere one although129 words
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118 1968-12-07 3 BANGKOK. Fri. (AFP) Thai Customs officials confiscated about 30 million baht (554.5 million) worth of deer horns and hinseng from a fishng boat off Petchburi Province. South Thailand, on Wednesday night as contraband shipped from People's China via Singapore, it was reported here today.118 words
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Article39 1968-12-07 3 SINGAPORE. Fri A 13-year-old boy. Quek Ah Song of Jurong Road, 10 m.s. was injured when an 18-inch long iron rod pierced his chest while he was playing at 11.40 am. today His condition is not serious.39 words
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Article22 1968-12-07 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. There were 69 road accidents, of which three were serious during the past 24 hours in the Republic.22 words
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Article, Illustration148 1968-12-07 3 SINGAPORE Fri. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited, with a record of over sixty years of continuous service to the public has appointed Mr. Frank TL. Lim as agency manager. Mr. Lim will be responsible for the company's sales operations both in Singapore148 words
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711 1968-12-07 4 K.G. Tharan - Views of businessmen sought: By K.G. Tharan JOHORE BAHRU, Fri. A resolution calling for views from businessmen in Malaysia and Singapore on all aspects of promoting and cementing economic ties between the two neighbouring nations will be discussed at a high-powered conference here711 words
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Article218 1968-12-07 4 &LALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Minister of Commerce And Industry, Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Swee Aim tonight spoke of the day he had to exercise his political power in making a major policy decision which paid off That decision was to speed up the Malayamsation of218 words
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Article196 1968-12-07 4 KUALA LUMPUR Fri The 140 strikers of the Peony Blinket Industrial Company Ltd. in Petalinr Java have agreed to return to work on Monday but have asked for certain assurances from the management This followed an hour-long meeting between tives of the strikers the196 words
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91 1968-12-07 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Filipino en’ertamers performing here will be asked to leave when the visit passes expire, the Controller of Immigration. Enche Ibrahim All. confirmed today. He told Bernama: “We did not ask the Filipino entertainers to leave while their visit passes were91 words
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889 1968-12-07 4 PENANG. Fri After 12 years of Merdeka, the State Alliance Government ha* not been able to generate sufficient stimulus to lift its administration into a dynamic and independent State Government which can complement and. If necessary, supplement the actions of the Central Government.889 words
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Article, Illustration223 1968-12-07 4 Girl and water pot Stopping out A one-man batek art exhibition bv Mr. Hu Te Hsin will be sponsored by the Galaxy Gallery and the Malaysian Institute of Arts from Dec. 9 to 11 in Balai Ampane. AI A. Building, Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Hu held223 words
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431 1968-12-07 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A massage girl was just zipping up her sarong while a half-naked man was with her when a police party burst into their room, the Sessions Court was told today. The girl. Mek Keow,431 words
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225 1968-12-07 4 KOTA KINABALU. Fri. The Federal Ministry of Labour is now looking into the possibility of setting up a separate Industrial Training Institute in Sabah. This has been disclosed by the Director of Employment and Training Department of the Federal Ministry of Labour. Mr.225 words
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Article155 1968-12-07 4 SEREMBAN Fri The Public Works Department here has intensified their battle against water consumers who have fallen to settle their monthly dues on time A four-man disconnection gang from the Waterworks Section has been supplied with a land rover to cope with the work as155 words
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109 1968-12-07 4 KUALA LUMPUR Fn The number of coaches hax-e been doubled for train* leaving Kuala Lumpur to cope with thousands of school children travelling as their end-of-year holiday begins. A spokesman for Malayan Railway told Bernama bookings to Singapore and Penang have been “extremely heavy.109 words
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83 1968-12-07 4 KUALA LUMPUR Fri The former permanent secretary to the Ministry of Works. Posts and Telecommunications. Enche Aziz Zakarla. has taken over as Deputy DirectorGeneral of the Public Services Department This was announced by the Director-General of the Department. Tan Sri Abdul Kadir bln83 words
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Article59 1968-12-07 4 KUCHING, Sarawak. Frv (Reuter) Bishop Basil Temengong of Kuching was today consecrated in St. Thomas Cathedral and became the first Iban to hold the post in the Anglican Church. The consecration was performed by Bishop James Wong of Taiwan, assisted by Bishop Chiu Ban It of59 words
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134 1968-12-07 4 KUALA LUMPUR Fr.. Sports Pool* Sdn Berfcad today gave an assurance that all those who have won football pools will be paid The assurance was even by an official of Sports Fools. Mr. K Vythihngam. who ig in charge of the winding up134 words
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317 1968-12-07 4 PENANG. Fri. ExMavor. Mr. C. Y. Chov. told a Court todav as Serretan of the Labour Party. Tenang Division, he had nothing to do with any publication. “It was not under my care or control.” Mr Choy said. He317 words
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Article, Illustration117 1968-12-07 5 SINGAPORE. Fri. Four foremen and a technician of Jurong Shipyard Limited have left Singapore for training in Japan. This is the 3rd hatch of foremen being sent overseas for technical training. Thev will be away for a period of four months and will be117 words
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Article195 1968-12-07 5 SINGAPORE. Fri. With Christmas just around the corner, clubs, associations, voluntary organisations and even individuals are preparing for their annual parties. And with the Christmas spirit in mind, the underprivileged and poor children have not been forgotten This Saturday at 3 pm. the Hans Anderson Club will195 words
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Article74 1968-12-07 5 SINGAPORE. Fri. A British soldier, Derek Hatrey, 22, was fined $1,200 or six months’ jail by the Fourth District Court today for causing the death of a motor-cyclist by negligent driving. Hatrey. who collided with Ng Mun Hin. 32. at the junction of Alexander Road and74 words
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Article117 1968-12-07 5 SINGAPORE. Fri A group of 75 teachers will leave here on Sunday tor a goodwill games tour of West Malaysia. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Culture. Enche Sha arl Tadin will be present at the Singapore Teachers' Union's premises at On an Road117 words
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Article, Illustration259 1968-12-07 5 SINGAPORE, Fri. A Singapore traineepilot now undergoing studies in Britain has won honour for the Republic by topping his class. He is Timothy De Souza who is among six young Singaporeans who left for the United Kingdom for pilot training with the Royal Air Force in259 words
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Article164 1968-12-07 5 SINGAPORE Fri. Dr. Thto Su M:en who was ViceDean has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Law. University of Singapore. Born in 1938 in Malacca. Dr Thto graduated from the University of Malaya in Singapore in 1961 with the degree of LL164 words
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Article44 1968-12-07 5 SINGAPORE. Fri. A German sociologist. Dr. Friedrich Weltz will give a talk on “Occupational Training in the Age of Indus-, trialisation and Technological Progress” or* Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. at the University of Singapore (New Lecture Theatre 4).44 words
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318 1968-12-07 13 TrUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The U.S. Ambossodor here, Mr, James D. Bell, today presented 230 books to the library of the University of Malaya which "do not all sing the praises of the United States. At the presentation of the “USA in Books" to318 words
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103 1968-12-07 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A rational bicod transfusion service iS to be set up by the Ministry of Health early next year. The service would help overcome the shortage in blood banks and curb the “blood for sale" racket, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry. Enche Ibrahim103 words
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136 1968-12-07 13 SEREMBAN. Fri For the last three vears. 3 Squadron. Royal Corp* of Transport, stationed with the 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade at Terendak Camp. Malaya, have been sending presents home to Dr. Barnardo's the village nursery, Barklngeide Essex. This year the presents, two triryeles and136 words
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Article, Illustration173 1968-12-07 13 CHRISTMAS Is still some 20-odd days away but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate rightaway. These kids handicapped children are baring great fun. The Selangor Spastic Centre in Petaling Jaya and the Selangor Association for Retarded Children organised their own Xmas parties for the children. Brothers Philip (top left) andEastern Sun nix by Yap; Chew Yan. - 173 words
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245 1968-12-07 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri Three youths were today each fined $4OO or six months' Jail by the President of the Sessions Court. Enche Eusoff Chin, after they had admitted possessing prohibited documents. Ban Ah Kam 22 of 121. Sungei Chua New Village. Kajang. on245 words
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Article74 1968-12-07 13 KUCHING. Fri. The buc.ze* meeting of the Council Negen. Sarawak. will be held in the main court house here, commencing on Thursday. It will be the first meeting of the se\enth session and will last four days. Three Government Bills will be pre'ented They are Supply (1969)74 words
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Article157 1968-12-07 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A Mana Pirith Pinkama chanting of ancient Buddhist sermons will be held at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple. Jalan Tujoh, Sentul Pasar here, for a week commencing from 7 p.m. on Sunday until noon of Dec. 15. A number of priests will be engaged157 words
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Article60 1968-12-07 13 Peninsular Art Gallery (41. Jalan Raia Muda): Works of prominent Malaysian artists on display 9 a m. to 6 30 p.m. Balai Ampang (AIA Building. Jalan Ampang): Arts and handicraft for secondary schools exhibition 9 am. to 6 30 pm. Samat Art Gallery (AIA Building Jalan Ampang): Batik60 words
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Miscellaneous1462 1968-12-07 5 Yom TV and Radio today TV MALAYSIA! CHANNEL and Pulao Melaka. :< 4 I aiprng. Kina ng 5 KUALA LUMPUR Pinaar. Ipoh and At Ik Johorr Bahru. 1 Bata Pahat: P M. 3 00 Opening Annct; 3 01 fince You Went Away: 4.56 Cartoon Classics “The Under. sea Explorers” Part1,462 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article684 1968-12-07 6 PARIS. Frl. (FIO) In a lone interview under the general heading of “Politics Tomorrow’’, with the right-wing independent dally “Le Figaro", Mr. Couve de Murville. the Prime Minister, made the following points:— Without renouncing its mission of steering the economy, the State should nevertheless bring to an684 words
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Article, Illustration88 1968-12-07 6 PARIS After the announcement by French President Charles de Gaulle on exchange control to save the franc, police and gendarmes in addition to Customs officials began to check the money of the French travellers. A pair of French policemen check the money on the traveller onPANA photo. - 88 words
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Article417 1968-12-07 6 Protest strikes PARIS. Frl. (AFP) The threat of a worsening of labour tension in France appeared considerably smaller today in spite of a six-hour walkout by thousands of workers in the state-run Renault Motor Company yesterday. The strike, which lasted only half a day affected Renaults417 words
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Article167 1968-12-07 6 Clawed own eyeballs in sleep’ LOS ANGELES. Fri. (UPI) One of two suspects in the slaying of silent screen star Ramon Novarro severely clawed his eyelids in his sleep in a county jail cell at the Hall of Justice yesterday. Doctors at the County-USC Medical Centre said Paul Robert Ferguson.167 words
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135 1968-12-07 6 NEW YORK Fri. (Reuter) President-ele< f Richard Nixon will not send an observer to the Vietnam peace talks in Paris before he takes office on January 20. a spokesman said last night. The spokesman was commenting on a statement made by135 words
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237 1968-12-07 6 BELFAST. Northern Ireland, Fri. (Reuter) The Northern Ireland government said last night It will recruit more police and train special riot squads to meet any further outbreaks of religious feuding. Northern Ireland, a self-governing part of Britain, already has the most237 words
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88 1968-12-07 6 ANSBACH, West Germany. Frl. (.AFP) —a schoolboy who claimed he carried out a heart transplant on a white mou-e was cleared of charges of cruelty towards animaLs when It was learned that he put the patient to sleep during the operation The public88 words
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Article87 1968-12-07 6 ADELAIDE. Fri. (Reuter) The Adelaide licensing court yesterday granted a church a licence to sell liquor. The Lutheran Church of Australia became the first church in the country to hold a liquor licence when it was given permission to se 1 beer through a canteen87 words
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280 1968-12-07 6 BONN. Fri. (AFP) Two hundred students tried to storm the South Korean embassy last night to protest sentences handed by a Seoul court to South Koreans who had been in touch with the North Korean embassy in East Berlin. Thirty demonstrators who managed to280 words
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476 1968-12-07 6 Monopoly on world's fate challenged UNITED NATIONS Fri. (UP!) —The near-nuclear nations have made it plain that they are unwilling to leave nuclear disarmament negotiations entirely in great pou-er hands. Six move in the Cenerel Assembly's main political committee to revive476 words
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Article132 1968-12-07 6 MARSEILLES. Fri (ATP) The three goats were killed by pressure tests at the Advanced Marine Study Centre here. It was announced yesterday. They failed to survive pressure in a container equivalent to that to be found at a depth of 3.300 feet. The goats, whose deaths132 words
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Article79 1968-12-07 6 LONDON. Fri. (UPI) Rubber market closed hesitant with spot 21-11/16 217/8. Settlement House Jan. Jan/March and April/ June 21-3/4 21-7/8 July Sept 21-5 8 21-3/4 Oct/Dec 21-9 16 21-11/16 Jan March and April/June 21-1/2 21-5 8 July Sept 21-7/16 21-9/16 Oct/Dec and Jan/March 213 8 21-9 1679 words
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Article66 1968-12-07 6 NEW YORK Fri. (UPI) The first snow of the winter season roared into the big city yesterday driven by gusts of up to 44 miles per hour. but the Weather Bureau insisted it was "just a flurry.” “We're going to have flurries all afternoon and66 words
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Article71 1968-12-07 6 ATLANTIC CITY. Ve<*r Jersey. Frl (UPI) The US. government has paid US$l.5 m. in damages to the tiny Spanish village of Palomares where an Air Force cargo plane carrying four hydrogen bombs crashed a year ago. representative Charles W. Sandman. Repu-blican-New Jersey, announced yesterday.71 words
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Article, Illustration65 1968-12-07 6 JAPAN'S Prime Minister E<saku Sato has picked Kiirht Aichi as new Foreign Minister in his new cahinpt R ci year-old Kiichi Aichi is one of the closest advi ers of the Prime Minister and he has served as International TrirtS Mini Vl dUStr 2 Master, ChiefPana photo - 65 words
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252 1968-12-07 7 TOKYO, Fri. (UPI). The religious* back Komeito Party said the removal of 90 U.S. military installations in Japan, or 62 per cent of the total people living in the areas concerned. The Komeito Party said this revelation was made in a survey252 words
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Article132 1968-12-07 7 'King of the world is dead NEW YORK. Frl. (Reuter) Bishop Homer Tomlinson. self-styled “King of the world,” has died here of a stomach upset aged 76. Hi* death two days ago was announced today by the Veterans Administration Hospital. As head of ‘‘The church of God,” founded by hts132 words
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Article180 1968-12-07 7 RTO PE JANEIRO. Fid. <UPD A military policeman was lynched y****rday by a crowd of 100 neighbours who ran to the aid of a 20-year-old girl he apparently tried to rape. Deuslimar Moura de Sousa was waiting at a bus stop near her house in suburban MesQuita180 words
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Article137 1968-12-07 7 SCARSDALE. New York, Fri. (Reuter) A 50-year-old man was arrested today accused of hiring two kilters for US$9,OOO to murder his attractive brunette wile. The charge was murder. The District Attorney said the killers made it appear the woman was the victim of a137 words
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Article125 1968-12-07 7 NEW YORK. Frl. (UPI) Aristotle Onassla is hunting a house for his bride, the former Mrs. John F. Kennedy. One of the Greek shipping tycoon’s aides has looked over the Sutton Place townhouse of the late Mrs. Kermit Roosevelt. daughter-in-law of President Theodore Roosevelt, it was learned yesterday.125 words
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Article115 1968-12-07 7 LONDON Fri. <UPI) Br tain's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Lord C h a 1 f o n t confirmed that Argentine officials said they will not sign an agreement with Britain on the Falkland Islands unless it includes recognition of Argentine sovereignty115 words
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Article55 1968-12-07 7 MACAO. Fri (UPI) Police are searching for a score of teenagers involved in a gang fight in which a policeman was stabbed One of the youths pulled a knife on him when he tried to break up the brawl. One youth has been arrested and55 words
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Article, Illustration53 1968-12-07 7 BARCELONA, Spain: Demonstrating students hurl stones at the police as an overturned car burns in the background outside Medical School here. A running battle between police and students occurred after 300 students defied a temporary shutdown of the school and shouted insults at thephoto.; UPI - 53 words
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Article155 1968-12-07 7 MANILA. Fri. (UPI) Outgoing Foreign Secretary Mr. Narciso Ramos directed the chief auditor of the Philippine Foreign Affairs department today to proceed to Madrid and check on reports the Philippine embassy has a shortage of USsl4o,(»<i<). A spokesman said Mr. Ramos sent a cablegram to the155 words
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149 1968-12-07 7 PARIS Fri. (UPI) Defence Minister Pierre Messmer last night defended Fiance's breakaway from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and said NATO was able to do li tie about the growing Russian naval threat in 'he Mediterranean. “I don't see how a military policy149 words
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100 1968-12-07 7 ATLANTA. Georgia Fri. (UPI) A flash fire erupted in a law office in the Peachtree Centre complex yesterday, killing four persons two of whom hurtled 20 storeys to their deaths before horrified Christmas shoppers. Deputy Fire Chief C T. Ragsdale said the victims100 words
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257 1968-12-07 7 JAKARTA. Fri. (Reuter) The Indonesian Parliament has dismantled part of the legal fabric of former President Sukarno's absolutist regime, much of It still constitutionally valid some two and a half years after Sukarno lost executive power. In a session yesterday parliament revoked a string257 words
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Article123 1968-12-07 7 BRUSSELS. Fri. (AFP) The commission of the European Economic Community (EEC) yesterday publicly endorsed the French government's derision last month to clamp down strict foreign exchange controls. A statement which the 14member body adopted at its weekly meeting yesterday said it was "evident that the strict123 words
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Article79 1968-12-07 7 MANILA. Frl (AFP. A Philippine banker has proposed a total ban on car Imports for a period of five years as one way of checking the fflgh: of dollars from the country. Continental bank president Demetrio Munoz said Fillpinoi should be satisfied with the cars "we79 words
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Article124 1968-12-07 7 BIRMINGHAM. England. Fri (Reuter) American actor Richard Chamberlain, 34. television’s handsome Doctor Kildare will switch to Shakespeare next year when he plays Hamlet. The play opens at the repertory theatre In this English midlands city in mid-March, and the testing title role will be Mr.124 words
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296 1968-12-07 7 WASHINGTON, Fri. (UPI).-—The earth, the moon, and three U.S. astronauts will share star billing in six television shows to be trans* mitted live from space in this month's Christmas flight to lunar orbit and back. The National Aer o n a utics and Space296 words
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Article62 1968-12-07 7 OMAHA. Nehraska. Fri. (Reuter) Three workmen were killed and three others critically injured in an explosion and fire of a propane gas pipeline 40 miles from here last night. The blast and fire was so bright it was reported to the Federal Aviation Agency62 words
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Article152 1968-12-07 7 UNITED NATIONS. Fri. (UPI) Denmark temporarily abandoned the idea of registering world arms trade yesterday in the face of heavy opposition from India. Pakistan and the Arab nations. Jeld Mortensen of the Danish Foreign Ministry advised the General Assembly’s main political committee that a draft152 words
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Article91 1968-12-07 7 VALLETTA. Frl. (Reuter) Britain has sent a letter to the liquidators of Bailey Malta Ltd., former owners of Malta's Naval Dockyard, demanding payment of £B.500.000 in respect of loans made by the Ministry of Overseas Development Under an agreement reached In April this year, the money91 words
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Article, Illustration122 1968-12-07 7 PROFESSOR of Psychology Gunnar Johansson at Uppsala, Sweden, is now working on a new system of polarising light which promises to he the latest and so far the most sufficient tool against what is termed "death of darkness”. Since many people die in automobile accidentsPana photo. - 122 words
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Article386 1968-12-07 8 THE Government has at last gazetted a Bill to control the activities of finance companies. Under the “Borrowing Companies Act 1969”, finance companies must apply for a licence to the Minister of Finance through Bank Negara. A finance company must have a paid-up capital of one million dollars.386 words
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Article313 1968-12-07 8 rpHE idea of setting up casinos to attract tourists is not a new one. It was first mooted In Singapore, whose Government at the outset of its rule frowned on yellow culture and gambling. It was suggested that an island off the Singapore coast be converted into a313 words
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Article478 1968-12-07 8 IjTITH reference to the letter by Enche Ng Chwee Beng that appeared in your issue of 3-12-68 allow me to state that none of the top leaders of the Gerakan have ties with other political parties either inside or outside this country. This is the478 words
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Article135 1968-12-07 8 IT is very disheartening to learn that speed-traps are utilised to catch the socalled ‘Criminals of roads.’ This out-dated act only discriminates against speed. Motoring which can be a pleasure is now nothing but a dull and monotonous activity. As a matter of fact, high speed once135 words
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Article, Illustration552 1968-12-07 8 jyjß. Lee's opinion, as expressed in his letter, that the Gerakan's cultural policy is synonymous to cultural dictatorship, is quite off the mark. If Mr. Lee should, in one breath, accept Malay as the National Language whilst in another assert that Malaysian culture must find its552 words
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283 1968-12-07 8 DAP’ s concept of Malaysian Malaysia T AM appalled by “Malay--1 sian's” article on “Where the DAP failed' which appeared in the letters’ column of your Eastern Sun. “Malaysian” has pointed out that I had. in my letter. ‘merely expressed sentimental attachment to the DAP concept without stating its functional283 words
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Article205 1968-12-07 8 CALLING attention to the hidden dangers faced by Malaysia. Johore’s Mentrl Bcsar. Dato Haji Othman Mohamed Sa’at, neatly and conveniently divided the blame for all this between the communists and the opposition parties. Having started and fought a fratricidal war. the communists in this country have205 words
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Article, Illustration212 1968-12-07 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author. "Handbook of Evldcnc* For Criminal Trials") Daniel refused to pay under a contract to install an airconditioning system in Daniel's motel Frank brought a laicsuit against Daniel to recover the reasonable value of materials and services he furnished. “I did the work212 words
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Article, Illustration146 1968-12-07 8 IN a mechanised world constantly bowing to scientific innovation and technical Improvement that make no allowances for the more leisurely way of life, the Greater London Council have made facilities for man’s four-legged friend, by building an equestrian subway under the A3 road.146 words
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Advertisement40 1968-12-07 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper SATURDAY. DECEMBER 7.196 S 2M. Cantonment Road. Sin«a»ore 2 Telephone: ***** 7 Renans Office Ipoh OHice Cable )9. lalan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. MalaysiaTelephone: S6U4'6 g. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road. Te1:***** Address: AWNEWS40 words
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Advertisement20 1968-12-07 8 mil* MMIIIRS Mb*l Utt IHfl* NAUM 4NU luumssn 1% COOD MITM. mu«* mw saw' *%o «oo*(s^(s J«*UI Mil M lt«NMIO20 words
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Article, Illustration95 1968-12-07 9 A senior airline executive. Mr. P Mitra bas arrived in Singapore to take over the post of regional manager for Air-lndia in Singapore and Malaysia. The departing regional manager. Mr. C. S. Pinto and Mrs. Pinto last night held a reception at th Golden95 words
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144 1968-12-07 9 KUALA LUMPUR Fri. V est Malaysia had a favoura ole trade surplus of $81.7 million for the month of October this year almost twice that for the same month in 1967. According to latest trade figures released by the Statistics Department, here the144 words
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Article50 1968-12-07 9 (Managers Price*) First Malayan 290 cond Malayan 2.0 n 1 turd Malayan 1.25 lne lonimt'rie Industry \D 99 I.M The Saving Fund 1 10 1 19 Milaiklan Investment Hind XU 1.20 1 First H'kong 120 1.26« becond H'kong XD .85 .90* Sterling C'modlty XD 5/10 Hong Kong Currency)50 words
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184 1968-12-07 9 HONGKONG, Frl. (t'PI) Communist China lost her leading position to Japan as the biggest trader to Hong Kong. An analysis of Hong Kong’s SI 49 billion worth of imports in the first nine months of the year showed China had lost her leading184 words
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Article30 1968-12-07 9 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPI) Closing Dow Jones averages: 30 Industrials 977.69 20 Rails 277.84 15 Utilities 138.39 65 Stocks 350.41 40 Bonds 75.32 Commodity Index 143 5830 words
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Article37 1968-12-07 9 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPI) Thursday’s volume was 19.310.00 shares of a total 1623 issues traded. 624 were higher and 819 lower American exchange volume was 9,130,000 shares bonds volume amounted to 27,240,000 US. dollars.37 words
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Article181 1968-12-07 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. The fo owing ships are expected (o be in port today:— (> idowns Vessels 1/2 Lica Maersk 3 4 Kosmonaut 5 Motoshima Maru 6/7 Kavo Grossos 8/9 Mohamedi 10/11 Eroholm 13/14 Benarmin lft Palatino 19 Begonia Rex 21/22 Bachtera Kita 23 24 Sybirles 25 26181 words
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Article155 1968-12-07 9 SINGAPORE Fri SAS and THAI International have for the third consecutive year lined up an extensive Agents' Educational Tour to Singapore. During the past month. SAS and THAI International have arranged two groups of Agents from Philippines numbering seventeen altogether for a two-day familiarisation visit155 words
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Article124 1968-12-07 9 SINGAPORE. Fri The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore today announced the following best agreed merchant rates. The following rates are quoted to the equivalent of 100 units of foreign currency; SELLING TT. or OD. ready: Deutsche Marks $77.4675 Holland Guilders 585.3950; Swiss Francs $71.7025; Belgian Francs $6.1550; French124 words
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1611 1968-12-07 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Stock Exchange dealings to--4 day maintained the active trend which started yesterday on a steady opening. Like yesterday's mood, the market was more active in the afternoon and forced a suspension of trading. The trading was stopped at the1,611 words
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Article23 1968-12-07 9 LONDON Fri. !(UPI) Rubber market opened quiet with spot 21-3 4 22. No. 1 RSS CIF bas;s ports, Dec. 21-1/16 21-3/16.23 words
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175 1968-12-07 9 NEW YORK, Fri. (UPI) Profit taking knocked the stock market lower yesterday for the third successive session Trading was extremely heavy largely the result of carry over business from the Wednesday shutdown Shortly before the final bell, the UPI stock market indicator. measuring all175 words
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Article286 1968-12-07 9 Rubber down cent SINGAPORE. Frl. December first grade rubber buyers Lo b closed at 5 pm. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 59-1/8 cents per lb., down one eighth of a cent from previous ciose The tone was very quiet but steady After a slightly steadier opening the market286 words
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Article42 1968-12-07 9 NEW YORK Fri. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged and untraded yesterday. (Bid) (Asked) Jan 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 22.35 22.85 Locally, No. 2 RSS was 24.42 words
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Article16 1968-12-07 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. The tin price for today w as $607 per picul, up sl.B?i.16 words
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Article532 1968-12-07 9 SINGAPORE. Stock tv chansf sold and other price* ottiriall.v listed at business the close ot INDUSTRIALS Aetna 3. IT Bun a Co 2.o« 2.60 Kornro Khd 1 K.1 Bou Mead 1 S3 l.R.-> '"near 4 24 I old storage .->00 < li' in i< al Co 1 !#7532 words
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Article117 1968-12-07 9 SINGAPORE, Frl. The nimn price* at the *ln£ap'*r© hlne»e Pruritic# Fxchanee ttv <1»T are:— Coconut Oil il <> B Hulk Hujer Keller 47 50 Coconut Oil (1 OB) Drum 30 00 Lo<i*r I upra Mixed 28 50 Mtintok White Pepper 11 OB) H 122.30 •*urat%;ik White Pepper < 1117 words
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Advertisement895 1968-12-07 9 Air Movements FLY THE BIG BOEING 707 s OF MSA TO HONGKONG, TAIPEI, TOKYO, MANILA, DJAKARTA, PERTH, SYDNEY. Contact yout travel agent i or ring ***** lor reservations. Vi ARRIVAI S DEPARTURES SINGAPORE Oio p m 9.00 p m 4 20 o m 4.25 p m 9.25 pm 10-25 a895 words
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Article, Illustration404 1968-12-07 10 RESPITE the 15 per cent levy on imported madeup garments, leading departmental stores in Singapore will not raise their prices at least not for the Christmas shopping. The 15 per cent levy is one of the seven tax proposals announced recently by the Republic's404 words
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Article, Illustration706 1968-12-07 10 H.C. TAN - No party is complete without music games By H.C. TAN 4 LITTLE boy once T*- remarked that when he felt afraid he always thought about Christmas. It made a lot of sense to him! If we look at Christmas through the eyes of o child, it is easy enough to706 words
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157 1968-12-07 10 IT*s more blessed to give than to receive. And it is always a joy and pleasure to decorate the house for Christmas To achieve this aim. Indian handicrafts are certainly Ideal as Christmas gifts. They are not only artistic showpieces, but are also things for157 words
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Article, Illustration664 1968-12-07 11 JT'S shoes galore for this Christmas. And how about buying shoes as gifts for a change? It is such a practical thing for the young and old alike. So start going. But what is the shoe fashion for this Christmas and the coniine year?664 words
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Advertisement174 1968-12-07 10 KUMRA’S 3,H;qh Street Singapore Phone:22l3o ****** FOR TOC AND TOUR HOME t 4 LT' 1 < FOR BEAUTT AND UTILITY BUT INDIAN HANDICRAFTS Brass artwares, silver. EP.VS. wires; wa!nu<. rosewood. taiTinp; carprts, nutndas. Ivory, (rvrlleriss In silver and fold with sapphire, ruby, tops* and opal stones, curious, and gift artwares.174 words
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Advertisement258 1968-12-07 10 w *sr ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft <•; ft syj&h ft ft 5% ft ft p&je tffll St ft ft j. ft ft ft ft 4Si ft V ft ft ft EXQUISITE DESICNS AND BEAUTIFULLY COLOURED. DINNER and TEA SETS Obtainable from the following stockist*: IXALA..LOIPLR258 words
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Advertisement36 1968-12-07 11 m 'K If you've been hunting for top lighting performance, good looks and reason able price all in one -hunt no more! WIN Lighters are here. Sole Agents Service Station: WIN CORPORATION 29. Winchester House. Singapore36 words
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Advertisement109 1968-12-07 11 •> *r what .to buu this 4L t 11 8 Let us solve this problem for you.We have over 20 Departments under one roof for you to choose your gifts from. Our service is courteous.our quality good. lias «i V mm ORIENTAL emporium ltd EASTERN our price economical emporium ltd109 words
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Article, Illustration636 1968-12-07 12 SINGAPORE, Fri. If is only two more days to the show of the year, "POPPING AROUND 68" presented by the Eastern Sun U.N.C.L.E. Fan Club in aid of the National Defence Fund. ‘•POPPING AROUND will be held at the Singapore Conference Hall, Monday 9th636 words
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78 1968-12-07 12 LONDON. Fri. (UPl>—The Rolling Stones pop group launched a new phonograph record yesterday by flinging custard pies at record company executives, journalists, and Lord Harlech of Britain, a former escort of Mrs. Jacqueline Onassis. Pies began flying after a medieval meal of boar's head78 words
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Article, Illustration191 1968-12-07 12 SINGAPORE. Fri. Take to the highway and join the “with-it” crowd at the opening of “The PUB” at Ho el Malaysia tomorrow evening “The PUB” is now the groovies spot In the city. The ”with-its” can grind and swing themselves to the lively beat provided191 words
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Advertisement211 1968-12-07 12 S federal motel Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia Tel ***** Cable "FEDERQTE L Guide to Federal Reeteureot. 4 Nile Clubi Set. 200 o GALA OPENING TO-NIGHT EXT. 2.00 A.M. NEW TALENTS! 4 NEW ACTS! ,7/ NEW FACES! ,i DIAMOND DOLLS (I)iners .No Cover Charge) NIGHTLY AT THE MIKE MISS TANG SIEW PING E.M.I.211 words
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Advertisement347 1968-12-07 12 DON'T MISS THE SHOW OF THE YEAR' EASTERNSUN JM POPPING AROUND 68 presented by EASTERN SUN U.N.C.L.E. FAN CLUB Co-sponsored by MGM in conjunction with their Christmas attraction 'THE IMPOSSIBLE YEARS' in aid of NATIONAL DEFENCE FUND AT THE SINGAPORE CONFERENCE HAIL 9th December Monday 7.30 p.m. Featuring: THE TRAILERS347 words
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Miscellaneous232 1968-12-07 13 SHAWI Orsnn Inn t. I m LI D, O Phone ***** La*t 3 Dim: 11. Tfc# <*RAl>t %TE Anne Bancroft 1 Katharine Roe.s. 9.1.% iterl 4rti*tt) n HofTmaD Open* Tue*dav School Chi drer »S ct« I" nr teat a' <ho* Dehb e Wjv>n r\\|\lV IHt MILLIONAIRE' Color 'UI-SBi CAPITOL Phone232 words
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Miscellaneous315 1968-12-07 13 Saturday, December 7, 1968. >o ARIES T J MAR. 21 APR. 19 G\ 4- 6-16-24 5^41-77-78 ,f TAURUS APR. 20 MAY 20 □\l4-17-21-35 5^45-65-75 3 GEMINI MAY 21 JUNE 20 36^39-40-43 66-76-80-89 CANCER JUNE 21 v;, JULY 22 .11-18-28-38 -V/68-72-81-881 LEO JULY 23 AUG. 22 2- 7-26-31 33-48-67 D VIRGO315 words
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Miscellaneous38 1968-12-07 13 “Can’t you do anything right? f Eat more WHEAT they say, not SALAMI!” pctjws wi w Jack Lemmon Writer Matthau are The Odd Couple .say no more CS FANAV iSION* TECHNICOLOR* A FARAMCUNT PICTURE ri r. CATHAY: COMING!38 words
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Miscellaneous361 1968-12-07 13 CATHAY A l l.Jh, i.M 6M. 915 Tomorrr* Extra Show at 11 a n. MOM *‘Thp Young Runaways’ Brooke Bundy. P Vision. Co*or Orchard A Palace: loniaMt M'mte r T r v sri P c <n it. t.:». <. 6.W. o.ao “The Boston Strangler” ieoi gggrrtTTggnßia ortv' T OOSY: II361 words
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398 1968-12-07 14 Australian Open jITELBOURNE, Fri. (Reuter) —Former Wimbledon champion Mrs. Margaret Court (nee Smith) last night defended her actions in accepting prixe money during a recent 10month overseas tour and says she'll play the forthcoming Australian Open circuit for "cold hard cash/398 words
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Article99 1968-12-07 14 SINGAPORE. Fri The annual 10-m;le students’ big walk organised by the Chinese Young Men’s Christain Association will start at 7.30 a m. on Sunday. The course starts at Bukit Timah Circus and leads into Clementi Road, Ayer Rajah Road. Alexandra Road. Keppel Road, Anson Road. Palmer99 words
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Article252 1968-12-07 14 LAS VEGAS. Nevada. Fri. (UPI) The Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) track and field records committee announced yesterday they have approved seven world records achieved by US athletes. Committee chairman A1 Post, of Bloomfield. New Jersey, said the records were set on American soil and during the252 words
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Article51 1968-12-07 14 SINGAPORE Fri. Thirty-two qualified fencing instructors will receive their awards from Mr. Ho Cher.g Choon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Law and National Development at a dinner to be given by the Amateur Fencing Association of Singapore at the River Valley Community Centre, Penang Road at 7.3051 words
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Article, Illustration347 1968-12-07 14 Spare shooting THERE i s an axiom among bowlers that tells us to "make the spares and the strikes will take care of themselves.” Sound Advice. After all, you can bowl as high as 190 without ever rolling a strike: The majority of bowlers347 words
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Article564 1968-12-07 15 Connolly mows down tourists' batting power T>RISBANE, Fri. (Reuter)—The West Indies collapsed dramatically on the opening day of the First Test against Australia here today. At close of play they were 267 for nine after losing eight wickets for only 80 runs in the two hours'564 words
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Article207 1968-12-07 15 Adelaide. Fri. < Reuter) South Australia scored six for 309 against a persistent Western Australia attack on the first day of the Sheffield Shield cricket match at Adelaide Oval today. A polished 57 by captain Les Fa veil, a form-finding 54 by Ken Cunningham. 48 by Ashley207 words
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Article48 1968-12-07 15 NEW YORK Fri. (AFP) The United States national •winning championships for 1069 will be held at Louisville, Kentucky from August 15 17, it ms announced here today. The American gwimmmg season will be opened as usual by t'-e Californian. Clara swimming clubs meeting from July 11/13.48 words
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Article, Illustration1038 1968-12-07 15 H. WYNN JONES - By H. WYNN JONES AN insignificant speck on the map of the world: A mountainous island with few fertile patches: A holiday playground for industrial workers for a few months of each year: Something the ice-age left behind: The cross-roads of ancient civilisations and1,038 words
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382 1968-12-07 15 A. A. HAMID - By A. A. HAMID KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. At the end of play of the first round this afternoon Taiwan continue to take top honours in the men's section of the 12th Far East Contract Bridge Federation championships. The Taiwan team comprising P. Huang and382 words
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Article210 1968-12-07 15 LONDON. Frl. (Reuter)— English cricket authorises last night won approval for their handling of a bitter row over coloured cricketer Basil D'Oliveira omitted, then selected, for a team to tour South Africa. The D'Oliveira affair led to rebel members of the governing body, M.C.C. proposing three210 words
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88 1968-12-07 15 LONDON Fri. 'Reuter) David Hemery. Britain's Olympic gold medal winner in the 400 metres hurdles, was last night voted British television sports personality of the year. In a poll organised by the British Broadcasting Corporation 'BBC I Hemery beat off a strong challenge from world88 words
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Article65 1968-12-07 15 TOKYO Fri <UPI’ Rueben Navarro of Los Angeles and former world lumOr lightweight champion Yoshiakt Numata fought to a in-round draw last rnght in a televised bout at Korakuen Hall. The two fighters were too cautious and there were no knock-downs. They tought mostly with left jabs and65 words
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423 1968-12-07 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union Coaching Committee have submitted a six-point plan to raise the standard of athletics in the country. The plan, to be implemented next year, will cost $45,435. It includes preparation and training of an athletic team423 words
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Article54 1968-12-07 15 LONDON. Fri. <AFP> Two of Britain's leading amateur cyclists, road racer Les West and sprinter Reg Barnett, todav joined the professional ranks. West finished second In the road race in the 1966 world amateur champio-’sh p<. while Barnett is the national sprint champion. Both competed for England54 words
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Article157 1968-12-07 15 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Queens Park Rangers forward Les Allen is to take over as care-taker manager of the English First Division soccer club following yesterday's shock resignation by Tommy Docherty. Announcing this today, QP R. chairman Jim GreGory said he was “amazed" "by Docherty’s decision157 words
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Article63 1968-12-07 15 MANILA. Fri. AFPV Japan's Oriental flyweight boxing champion Takeshi Nakamura may be offered a fight in Manila next month in defence of his title. Filipino promoter Lope Sarreal Jr. said today. Sarreal told AFP the occasion would be the annual boxing offering of the Philijv63 words
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Article55 1968-12-07 15 SINGAFORE. Fri Th« Football Association of Singapore Tournament Committee are inviting affiliation* for 1969 at $lO per affiliate. Those wishing to participate in league matches which are expected to start in March will be charged an additional $lO. Application forms are obtainable from the Secretary of the55 words
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Article, Illustration1101 1968-12-07 16 JIMMY LAD - Today’s Race Card By JIMMY LAD Raee 1: Horses Class 5* Div. l6 Furs.—2.30 p.m. FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) 1. 140 Sabah Belle 2 037 Darmal 3. 159 Straight Flush 4. 000 Meteorite III 6 044 Kinf's Bow 6 996 Cosmopolitan 7 630 Va Ya Condios 8 8041,101 words
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Article1231 1968-12-07 16 /GOODWILL 11'* third to Werribee over six furlongs last week was a f good showing and with the same weight over the extra furlong he should give an improved showing and head the field home in Race Five at Bukit Timah here today. Out of1,231 words
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Article23 1968-12-07 16 Jimmy Lad Aqua Vna Goodwill L. Flash II Adeline 1 irklow Courageous Aratunga Cisco Mount lllona anti i>a I’erak23 words
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Article218 1968-12-07 16 SINGAPORE. Fri. Jotful Melody with Les Coles up. showed impressive form on a yielding track at Bukit Timah here this morning. He ran 3f in 44 on a tight holdElitp (Rao) revealed top form when sent out with stablemate Golliwog. They raced neck and neck218 words
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Article136 1968-12-07 16 JIMMY LAD ADELINE CISCO ■ACE I CARAMOOR King's Row Straight Flash CARAMOOR Cato King’s Row CATO Caramoor King's Row RACE 2 AQUA VIVA Mount lllona Manhattan II MANHATTAN II Set I'P Mount lllona MOUNT ILLONA Manhattan II Decision RACE 3 CASANOVA White Sr ray a Ringgit W. SERAYA Casanova136 words
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Article208 1968-12-07 16 LONDON Fri. (Reuter! Soccer would benefit if professional players became referees and such a trend could eventually lead to a list of full-time professional referees, according to English League secretary’ Alan Hardaker. “Any players wishing to qualify as referees would be welcomed with open arms.’’ Mr.208 words
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Article176 1968-12-07 16 GOLF ST ANDREWS. Scotland. Fri. (UPI) Organisers of the British Open golf championship announced a .50 per cent increase in prize money for next year’s event, scheduled lor Royal Lytham and St. Annes, Lancashire. on July 9-12. The 196‘j renewal of the prestige176 words
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Article109 1968-12-07 16 PHILADELPHIA. Fri. (UPI) Foimc.- hea -y--weight champion S"nny I.iston. now on a string of seven kayo comebuck victories, issued a challenge to the winner of the title bout between Oscar Bnuvena and champion Joe Frazier here next Tuesday. The challenge was issued on behalf 0 f109 words
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Advertisement444 1968-12-07 14 CLASSIFIEDS... CLASSIFIEDS... CLASSIFIEDS.^ Eastern Sun Classified advertisement can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore S.S MUBARUK b Brother*. 63. Bras Basah Road, and 2. Maiu Avenue, Serangoon Carden Estate. Singapore TAY BUAN CUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET. 83. East Coast Road, Singapore 15- Tel'444 words
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Advertisement20 1968-12-07 14 BEL. ANNOUNCEMENTS JCBONO CHRISTIAN CHUBCH 487. BUc-81. Taman Jurong (22) 3 00 p m. Sunday-School 8.00 pjn. Eng. ‘n/Manoann Service20 words
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Advertisement626 1968-12-07 14 BEL. ANNOUNCEMENTS CBI'RCH or CHRIST 111 Moulmein Rosa. A 11 Tel: ***** tend*’ Bißiy CLs*» Momma Wor»(uo GEVLANO CHURCH Or CHRIST 4. Lorong XI. Singapore 14. Sunday 945 am. Bible Class i English i 1030 am. Worship Service 200 d m Worship Service (Cblnesei QUEENSTOWN LUTHERAN CHURCH Queenstown 8 30626 words
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Advertisement656 1968-12-07 14 BEL. ANNOUNCEMENTS GLAD TIDINGS CHURCH 99. Jalan Gating. P. Java. Selangor Minister: Pastor Glenn U Stafford Tel: ***** Aaaiatant Pastor Chew Chea Kim Tel: *****7 Wednesday: 730 pm. Prayer And Praise Friday: 7 30 p m. Christ s Amoaasadors Youth Fellowship Sunday: 900 a m Sunday School 10-30 am Morning656 words
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Advertisement586 1968-12-07 14 RKL ANNOUNCEMENTS ALL SAINTS’ H( Kl H 34. 34 ms. Jaian Cheraa Kuala Lumpur «nndi; 800 am. Holy Communion (English i 10.00 am. Cantonese Service 10 00 a m. Mandarin Seme* 14th Sun only! too in Bundav School (Eng/Chin> Wednesday 780 pm. Bible Study At Prayer Mtg. Saturday 600 pm586 words
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Advertisement319 1968-12-07 14 KM. ANNOUNCEMENTS /lON Hllilt -PKENHYTEKIAN CHI KCH 5 Tavistock Avenue. S pore-IB 8 r*o am. Sunday School 015 a m English Service OM.II.EE HIKI EPKESBIIEKIAN I HI KCH 175 Pasir Panjang Rd S pore-5. 345 pm Sunday School 500 pm English Service FAITH HIHI E-PKK'HVTEKIAN CHI K« H 5. Tavistock319 words
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Miscellaneous62 1968-12-07 15 EmpText Penan*: 8.02 am. (1.9 ft). 1.10 am. (8.3 ft). Port Swettenham: 118 pm. (3.4 ft), 6.56 a m (14.4 ft). Port Dickson: 1.41 a.m (1.7 ft), 7.45 am. (8.7 ft). Singapore: 6.18 p m (1.0 ft), 11.25 a.m. (9.5 ft). Sedili Kechil: 4.50 pm. (8 8 ft). 928 a.m.62 words
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