Eastern Sun, 13 January 1969
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Title Section22 1969-01-13 1 Eastern Sun SINGAPORE'S OWN NATIONAL DAILY Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 Mo. 881 Monday* 13 January 1969. M(' (P) 0737 Price 15 cents22 words
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Article, Illustration356 1969-01-13 1 SINGAPORE, Sun. The first Russian Ambassador Designate, Mr. 1.1. Safronov, arrived this evening by a special Russian plane, Aeroflot, to take up a permanent office here. This was the first firm that the Russian aircraft ever landed in the island Republic. He was accompanied356 words
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Article116 1969-01-13 1 TOKYO. Sun. (AFP) A nother Jealous of the good marks a classmate of her eight-year-nld daughter is getting in school yesterday lured her to her home and poured boiling w ter on her head. Mrs. Tsuruye Tokumaru. 36, of Shimonoseki City. Western J ’nan. then took the116 words
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67 1969-01-13 1 JAKARTA. Sun (Reuter) The Indonesian Merpati Airline will soon open an air link between Pontianak. Indonesian West Borneo, and Kuching, a spokesman for the airline said today. Meanwhile, a Malaysian delegation headed hv assistant Home Minister Hamzah bin Abu Samah today continued talks with67 words
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Article, Illustration27 1969-01-13 1 Eastern Sun picture by Richard Chow shows the first Russian plane, Aeroflot, at the Paya Lebar International Airport which brought the first Russian Ambassador to the Republic.27 words
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Article131 1969-01-13 1 MIA M I, Florida, Sun. (Reuter) A United Airlines jet carrying 20 people were hijacked to Havana tonight the second plane hijacked to Cuba during the day. “I m going to Havana.” the plane's pilot. Captain MD Guyot. told the Miami Air Traffic131 words
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74 1969-01-13 1 BEIRUT. Sun. (UPI) Lebanon tottered on the brink of a second major constitutional crisis today as Premier-designate Rashid Karaml struggled with political party strangleholds thwarting his efforts to form a new cabinet. Mr Karami, a 47-year-old bachelor, was named to succeed Premier Abdullah74 words
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Article84 1969-01-13 1 MELBOURNE. Sun. (Reuter) Australia should join other Southeast Asian countries to produce defence equipment, the deputy leader of the Federal Labour Opposition. Mr. Lance Barnard, said today. Speaking on Melbourne radio. Mr. Barnard said Australia could join at first in a “modest four-party agreement” with Singapore.84 words
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Article35 1969-01-13 1 SINGAPORE. Sun. A bus with 43 passengers travelling along Dunearn Road collided Into a tree and uprooted It. The bus was travelling from the direction of Johore Bahru when the accident occurred.35 words
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Article286 1969-01-13 1 SAIGON, Sun. (Reuter) Vietcong troops today stormed an American infantry position 55 miles Southwest of Saigon in the Mekong Delta.killing nine men and wounding 17. a l .S. military spokesman said. The attack took place two hours after mid-night while the Americans were crouched in their286 words
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Article108 1969-01-13 1 DAMASCUS. Sun. 'ArP> Syria's Foreign Minister Mohamed Eid Achawi. left here yesterday for a four-day official visit to Warsaw. He will fly to Rome for a two-day visit, before travelling on to Warsaw. On Friday. Mr. Achawi will leave Warsaw for Paris, where he is to108 words
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Article54 1969-01-13 1 BONN. Sun. (Reuter* West German Justice Minister Gustav Ueinemann has orged Chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger to discuss with the cabinet whether to drop the time limit for prosecuting Nazi war criminals for murder and genocide Under the present law undetected Nazi criminals would be safe from prosecution54 words
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Article45 1969-01-13 1 FLORENCE. Italy. Sun (Reuter) An eminent Soviet surgeon said today that fatal heart attacks are more likely in autumn and winter. Professor Vladimir Negnvsky. pioneer in reanimation techniques, said Soviet medical records also showed that heart attacks are more likely in the morning.45 words
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Article97 1969-01-13 1 LONDON. Sun (l PI) A mild ferm of influenza has threatened to di»rupt the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference. At least five leaders had missed engagements yesterday and were confined either to bed or their hotel rooms They included Lee Kuan Yew. Prime Minister of97 words
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77 1969-01-13 1 CAIRO. Sun. (AFP) A total of 71 students from the University of Alexandria, arrested during demonstrations held at the end of November, will appear before a disciplinary council, starting from tomorrow, the dailv paper A1 Ahram reported today. The papier added that 46 of the77 words
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Article56 1969-01-13 1 JAMMU. Kashmir. Sun. (UPI» Indian Security Forces reported today that they have arrested three Pakistani saboteurs who were allegedly planning to blow up a strategic bridge In the Indian-held Tlthwal sector of Kashmir. A security force spokesman said they had seized explosive materials, time bombs, and hand grenades56 words
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Article145 1969-01-13 1 LONDON. Sun (AFP) Police and anti-Rhodesian demonstrators clashed outside Rhodesia House here today. Helmets of some of the 300 police guarding the Salisbury mission were sent flying as demonstrators threw bottles. The volley of bottles was followed by a charge which the police. helped by145 words
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Article69 1969-01-13 1 NEW YORK. Sun. (Reuter) President-elect Richard M. Nixon said tonight that his administration would be rieaicaied to a “continuing relationship with the best brains in this country.” He appealed to intellectuals scientists. businessmen and cabinet members to keep coming up with fresh and also dissenting ideas. He69 words
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Article71 1969-01-13 1 VATICAN CITY. Sun. (Reuter* Divorce campaigners distributed leaflets near St Peter’s Square today as Pope Paul spoke In praise of happy families. There were no Incidents. In his usual Sunday Midday blessing of crowds on the Square. the Pope said: “Greetings to you. dear. good, holy71 words
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Article51 1969-01-13 1 SAIGON. Sun. (AFP) Two French planters have been found assassinated on a farm about 19 miles east of Saigon in a sector controlled by Thai troops, police said here today. They were travelling in a Citroen car when they were shot down with automatic weapons and51 words
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189 1969-01-13 1 TOKYO, Sun. (AFP) Japan expects to provide much more aid to South-east Asia, as the United States contribution declines and prospects brighten for an end to the Vietnam war, the foreign ministry said here today. Japan will be called on to play189 words
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Article43 1969-01-13 1 BOCHUM. West Germany. Sun. (AFP) The Soviet Union has probably launched another satellite in the Cosmos series, according to indications at the space research institute at the Bochum Observatory. where a new Soviet space test was recorded today.43 words
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Article77 1969-01-13 1 RANGOON. Sun. (Reu ter) Burmese peasants have discovered that too much freedom and rest turns a buffalo into a wild, uncontrollable beast. More than 100 buffaloes, turned loose after field work and harvest, have now become wild and are terrorising the peaceful countryside in Northern Burma.77 words
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Article66 1969-01-13 1 TOKYO. Sun. <AFP) State Minister Kiichl Arita, director of the Defence agency, and Finance Minister Taked Fukuda agreed today on an Increase of Japan's land forces bv 6.000 from 173.000 to 179.000 For the sea defence force, a. 2.000-ton mine-layer is to be built and for66 words
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Miscellaneous21 1969-01-13 1 LADIES DAY U Q sO c A A A i V “Hi, Coach! I’m still working on making him stop smoking!”21 words
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Article453 1969-01-13 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. A 54-vear-old woman fell to her f Jeath from the top floor of gix-storey north-ward block ot the General Hospital here today KUALA LUMPUR, Sun Australia is greatly interested -'in the common spelling system agreed upon bv Malaysia and '.lndonesia, the Minister of Edu- eation,453 words
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108 1969-01-13 2 HONG KONG. Sun (Reuter) China today demanded concrete action from India over the storming of the Chine'e embassy in New Delhi by Tibetan refugees on December 3d. The Indian government was trving to evade its responsibilities by declaring the matter closed, the official108 words
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251 1969-01-13 2 After 1971 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.— An international expert on Communism today ruled out the possibility of a military adventure in Southeast Asia bv China after the British withdrawal In 1971. Mr. Wu Ling Yu however warned that Malaysia must nevertheless be prepared to251 words
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Article83 1969-01-13 2 SAIGON. Sun. (Reuter) The father of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu died yesterday of old age. a Presidential spokesman said. He was 82-year-old Nguyen Van Trung. a former real estate owner. The spokesman said the President’s father died in his Saigon home. His wife83 words
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42 1969-01-13 2 Eastern Sun picture Shows Mr. Safronov (centre) speaking to the Singapore’s Chief Protocal Officer. Mr. Larry Ong shortly after his arrival at the Paya Lebar International Airport here. On the right is Mr. N. P. Koshkin. Russian Deputy Trade Representative to Singapore.42 words
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286 1969-01-13 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.—l The Museum Negara here hopes to turn an early Indianised settlement in Bujang Valley. Kedah, Into a historical park and major tourist attraction. The curator of archaelogy of the museum. Enche AlRash'd bin Mohamed Ibrahim, told Bernama today that286 words
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Article25 1969-01-13 2 BANGKOK. Sun. (Reuter) —Bangkok had a total population of 2.068.227 *t the end of October last year. the Bangkok municipality reported today.25 words
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Article, Illustration35 1969-01-13 2 NEW DELHI: The Shah of Iran (right) with President Zakir Husain during the Shah's current trip to India The Shah is on a 12-day official visit to India. UPI photo.35 words
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64 1969-01-13 2 HONG KONG: Belgian journalist Jarques Marcuse arrived In Hong Kong last week and offered himself to he jailed for the release of Anthony Grey, a correspondent for the British Reuters news agency. Grey has been under house arrest in Peking since July. 1967. in retaliation of Chinese newsmen arrested in— UPI photo - 64 words
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Article82 1969-01-13 2 LONDON. Sun. (AFP> The Soviet peace plan for the Middle East provides for simultaneous moves by both Israel and the Arab countries. an Informed source said here today. Further clarification of the Bovlet plan for a Middle East settlement has been received here in82 words
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79 1969-01-13 2 NEU YORK. Sun (Reuter) —Sirhan Sirhan. on trial here ter the murder of Senator "I. Kennedy, has cancelled his daily paper because he says it is full of reports of violence. He ordered the Los Angeles Times every day until recently. when he became79 words
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76 1969-01-13 2 JAKARTA. Sun. (AFP) Three private companies two foreign and one national will help the Indonesian Government In boosting the country’s rice production, an Agriculture Department spokesman said here today. The spokesman said that Agriculture Minister Mr. Thojib Hadiwidjaja has signed investment agreements with76 words
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112 1969-01-13 2 SINGAPORE, Sun. —The first Russian Ambassador Designate to Singapore. Mr. I. I. Safronov, said new favourable conditions and possibilities would be created for closer friendship and co-operation as a result of the established relationship between the two countries. Mr Safronov was speaking to newsmen shortly112 words
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139 1969-01-13 2 ST BRIEUC. France. Sun (Reuter) Police investigating an underground Breton Nationalist network last night unearthed a cache of 180 kilogrammes (400 lbs) of explosives near the town of Bourbriae. reliable sources said today. Fourteen people were charged last Wednesday with blowing up government property, illegal139 words
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Article117 1969-01-13 2 JAKARTA, Sun. (Reuter) The South East Asia MiEducation Council h 2 s ruled that I P b la an <l Burma may both Join the organisation if they wish, according to an official report drawn up on their three-day meeting here last week. An application117 words
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516 1969-01-13 2 LONDON, Sun. (Reutor) The conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers now post it, halfway mark appeared today to hove confounded the critic, who predicted the club of former British territories was about to toll apart. After four days of discussions among leaders of 28516 words
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151 1969-01-13 2 DELEMONT. Switzerl and. Sun. (Reuter) Underlying tension between this Frenchspeaking region of the Swiss Jura and German-speaking Berne will be brought into the open again this week with the trial of two Jura separatists. The two men. who are accused of setting fire to151 words
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179 1969-01-13 2 TOKYO, Sun. (UPI) Two South Vietnamese missions arrived In Tokyo todav for a week-long visit to seek Japans co-opera-tion in a project for Vietnam postwar economic development as well as to clarify Saigon’s stand on the peace talks In Paris Each179 words
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Article61 1969-01-13 2 TOKYO. Sun (Upp US Air Force Phantom F-4 fighter-bomber crashed in a mountain forest near Sayema in Saitama Prefecture today, the Haneda Airport Aviation Safety Office reported The office said it was not Immediately known If the plane's two occupant* survived It said the plane belonged61 words
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Article81 1969-01-13 2 NEW YORK. Sun (UPP The collection of food for donation to the starving refugees of Biafra continued today at several locations throughout the city Churches and religious organisations have been stockpiling relief shipments which will be loaded aboard the mercy ship Forra tomorrow. More than 5081 words
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Miscellaneous14 1969-01-13 2 abu By LIM KOK WING SAID II MAN IN THE WOULD UNLESS THE 0214 words
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Article, Illustration712 1969-01-13 3 sihle GAPORE, Sun. Singapore is now being studied as the posv <- s f" of a multi-million dollar shipping service to of Pnr f U A^° S f lon ports by SEAPAC the full subsidiary company ni n C e a712 words
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Article, Illustration155 1969-01-13 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. Miss Lily Ho one of Shaw's most versatile and popular actress j S scheduled to fly into Singapore tomorrow (13.1.69) on Cathay Pacific Airways at 945 p.m- for film location work in the Republic. Film-goers in Singapore and elsewhere in Asia have155 words
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Article130 1969-01-13 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. A brave taxi-driver. Cham Boon Wa last night put two thugs to flight after hr put up strong resistance against attempts to rob him of his day's earnings. The incident occurred when Cham picked up two passengers at Mountbatten Road (near Lorong130 words
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Article166 1969-01-13 3 SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Sun. (AFP) An old American Indian remedy called "chapparral tea” may hold a clue tc curing cancer, a Utah University medical expert said here today. Professor Hugh Hogle of the University’s faculty of medicine said chaparral tea was usee by166 words
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90 1969-01-13 3 Power Cut Caused The 48-death Crash— INQUIRY BRUNSWICK. Germany. Sun. (UPI) An electrical power failure led to the crash of a British Eagle airliner piloted by an Australian last Aug. 9 and the deaths of all 48 persons aboard, it was disclosed today. Flight Capt. Max Brandenburg. leader of the90 words
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Article35 1969-01-13 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. The following numbers were drawn today in the Singapore Pools (Pte) Ltd. second TOTO “5 out of 49” draw of 1969:22 31 29 43 19. The additional number drawn was: 3.35 words
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30 1969-01-13 3 EASTERN SUN picture shows one of the pugilists receiving a certificate of participation at the picnic on Sunday organised by the Singapore National Pugilistic Federation at Tanah Merah Holiday camp.30 words
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447 1969-01-13 3 WASHINGTON. Sun. (CPI) The alligator may be about to join its dinosaur ancestors in “the dark mists of extinction.” But it is just possible that atomic energy feared bv many as a threat to all life may help it to survive. The story of the447 words
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71 1969-01-13 3 LONDON. Sun. AFP) Kenyan economic planning and development minister Tom Mboya today put full responsibility for Kenya's British passport-holding Asians on to the British government. "Britain cannot avoid her responsibility to her own -citizens.” he said on a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) news programme71 words
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Article80 1969-01-13 3 PARIS Sun (AFP) The Paris branch of Britain’s national union of Journalists today announced it has cabled Chinese Prime Minister Chou En-Lai asking for the “earliest release” of Reuter’s correspondent Anthony Grey. Mr. Grey has been under house arrest In Peking since July 1967. The80 words
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54 1969-01-13 3 BRUNEI. TOWN. Sun. (AFP) Brunei is to introduce soon, for the first time, compulsory safety belts for all drivers. According to police sources the government is now contemplating on necessary legislation. The government is taking this *.te D because of the high accident54 words
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Article51 1969-01-13 3 BERLIN. Sun. (AFP) What Bulgarian archaeologists describe as the oldest written document so far discovered In Europe has been unearthed near the Bulgarian village of Karanovo. the A.D N. news agency today reported. The document, a small earth tablet with conical signs, is estimated to be 5.000 years51 words
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Article139 1969-01-13 3 DANANG. Sun. (AFP) The commander of the US Marines Corps General Leonard Chapman said here today he did not think there was “any possibility of an early withdrawal” of American troops from South Vietnam. “We cou!d withdraw easily if the North Vietnamese would pull139 words
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261 1969-01-13 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. This year will be a glorious year for the Pugilistic Federation in the Republic when it will hold the first Southeast Asia Pugilistic invitation championships in this region to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Singapore. The261 words
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Article61 1969-01-13 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. A 19-year-old youth Lee Kah Khen of Jalan Trnteram was fatallv injured when he was Involved In a collision with a private school bus outside Novena Church. Thomson Road, yesterday morning Lee died after admission to hospital Meanwhile, the Police reported that there were 90 accidents,61 words
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122 1969-01-13 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. Ngee Ann Technical College will introduce four new courses including Mechanical Engineering and Electronics Engineering in the forthcoming academic year. The other two new courses are Business Administration and Company Secretaryship. The College, in a news release today also disclosed that122 words
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Article95 1969-01-13 3 PALERMO. Italy, Sun. f AFP) A young Cuban girl who gave her name as Delkoa Fernandez has asked for political asylum in Italy after stowing away in the Lebanese freighter Tony, it wag announced here today. She refused to say which port she came from95 words
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Article, Illustration532 1969-01-13 4 THE President of the Republic. Enche Yusof Ishak and other VIPs attended the final of the President's Cup football match between Police and Fathul Karib at Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday. Picture shows from left: President Yusof. Mr. L. P. Rodrigo, president of the Football Association of532 words
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378 1969-01-13 5 V AT CAN CITY, Sun. (AFP) Pope Paul VI said yesterday that the Middle East remainTu a „,f Urce of 9 rave concern" in a world where tne tlames of war" might be starting to die out. The Pope gave his message378 words
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Article150 1969-01-13 5 NEW YORK Sub (Reuter) President-elect Richard M. Nixon yesterday chose Mr. Emil ,r ßus' Mosbacher, captain of the US. crew which defeated Australian twice in the America's Cup yacht races as Chief of Protocol in his new Republican Administration. Announcing the appointment, Secretary of State-desig-nate Mr.150 words
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Article166 1969-01-13 5 UNITED NATIONS. Sun (Reuter) Secretary General U Thant said yesterday he was aware of consultations between the United States and Russia on the Middle East situation but declined to offer any evaluation cf th'-rr A UN spokesman denied t> u co used the word ‘negotiations” about166 words
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Article130 1969-01-13 5 CHATHAM. New Brunswick. Sun (AFP) A 10-year-old girl has died here this week —of “old age”. Norma Gallant, of Adamsvilla. New Brunswick. was Toung enough to he still fond of dolls, hut she had the outward appearance of a wrinkled woman of 90. Doctors130 words
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Article99 1969-01-13 5 CUTTACK. India. Sun. 'Reuter) Going on hungerstrike one of Mahatma Gandhi's ravoured forms of agitation has now become a cheap stunt an Indian Minister said here yesterday. Fasting had significance when the Mahatma used it as a political weapon in the days of British rule99 words
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Article, Illustration136 1969-01-13 5 JAKARTA. Sun. (AFP) President Suharto yesterday presented ex-Arfak rebel Lodewijk Mandatjan and his brother Bareni with a transistor radio, a hoe and a wood-cutter's knife. A former West Irian rebel leader, in return, presented a set of Arfak bow and arrows to the Pres.dent. The136 words
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40 1969-01-13 5 UPI Rariiophntn.— UPI Rariiophntn. - 40 words
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Article748 1969-01-13 5 MIAMI. Florida. Sun. <UPI> America’s moongirdling astronauts flew to "heaven” yesterday for a private party and 50-yard-llne seats as Sunday's super bowl. "You may have reached the moon.” beamed Dade County Mayor Chuck Hall when the Apollo 8 astronauts and their families arrived after a flight from New York,748 words
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471 1969-01-13 5 NEW YORK. Sun. (Reuter) America's Apolloeight astronauts, the adulation of the nation's biggest city ringing ni their ears, pushed on with their triumphal tour yesterday as three other spacemen prepared to take up the standard of moon exploration. Frank Borman, James Lovell and William Antlers feted471 words
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124 1969-01-13 5 NEWRY Northern Ireland. Sun. (AFP) A group of 5.000 Catholic civil rights marchers skirmished with police here last night burning two police cars and pushing a third into the river. The clash occurred when the Catholic marchers tried to break through the police cordon protecting124 words
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Article253 1969-01-13 5 WASHINGTON. Sun < AFP) President Johnson will send a provisional answer next week to the recent Soviet memorandum on a Middle East settlement, official sources said here yesterday. The American reply which is now being prepared, will request from Moscow additional clarifications on the peace253 words
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570 1969-01-13 5 SAIGON, Sun. (UPI) Communist soldiers attacked a column of U.S. troops attempting to reinforce their embattled buddies near Cambodia but the Americans aborted the ambush and killed 22 Reds, U.S. spokesmen said today. The Communists opened up on the U.S. Ist Infantry Division soldiers570 words
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Article171 1969-01-13 5 JAKARTA, Sun. (AFP) The fourth conference of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Council ((Sramec) which ended last Friday drew up plans to finance six projects to be carried out under its auspices. The Seamec has decided that half the cost of each project should he171 words
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Article337 1969-01-13 6 THERE is an undercurrent of insecurity and uneasiness among the leaders and peoples of Southeast Asia on its future security. This is regardless of the size, stability, strength of the nations forming the region as well as their strong democratic base. In essence, this feeling of disquiet337 words
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Article180 1969-01-13 6 (UPI) fTiHE Belgrade Communist dally Borba A Saturday night suggested President-elect Richard Nixon would not escalate the war In Vietnam “because the United States has had enough of the war, which It cannot win.” The Yugoslav newspaper, commenting on the appointment of Henry Cabot— (UPI) - 180 words
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Article149 1969-01-13 6 (AFP) THE Washington Post today termed “irresponsible” the French decision to stop arms sales to Israel. In an editorial headed “French Maliciousness”, the newspaper said the French decision “may win favor for France with the Arabs, but it will do nothing to cool the simmering Middle East— (AFP) - 149 words
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332 1969-01-13 6 HONG KONG. San (AFP) The underground Thai communists in a recent statement to the nation declared the? would intensify their toe,rilla war to drive out the U.S. and overthrow the Government of Premier Thanom Kittkachnrn. Radio Peking reported today. The statement said the332 words
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186 1969-01-13 6 TOKYO. Sun. (UPI) The Malnlchl Dally News Sunday paid tribute to A1 Ricketts, who for 15 years wrote an entertaining column for the U. 6 military newspaper, the Pacific Stars and Stripes Ricketts died last Wednesday In Honolulu of hepatitis and complications. In186 words
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269 1969-01-13 6 LONDON. Sun. (AFP) Commenting on the Commonwealth conference now at “half-time”, the “Dally Telegraph” said today in an editorial: Some people seem relieved and even surprised that this half of the conference has been traversed without resitnatlons. Relief is questionable. surprise unintelligible. There will269 words
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175 1969-01-13 6 BELGRADE Sun. 'AFP) The newspaper Politika said on Sunday that French President de Gaulle’s embargo on arms and parts shipments to Israel could indeed lead to peace in the Middle East. “In spite of all the criticism to the effect that the embargo showed175 words
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Article355 1969-01-13 6 PRAGUE, Sun. (AFP) Czechoslovak newspaper printers today said they would refuse to work on any publication undermining post-Januarv liberalisation policies and elected ousted Nat<onal Assembly President Josef Smrkovsky honorary President of their union. The Pressmen’s Union Congress. which opened here yesterday called on the Government and355 words
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82 1969-01-13 6 OSLO. Norway. Surt (UPI) o*l6* conservative Morger.bladet newspaper on Saturday denounced Swedish diploma.lc recognition of North Vietnam “Sweden has taken thia step without consulting with its rCighbours the much asked-for Scandinavian co-operation has oeefl forgotten. This is perhaps not a thing to mourn, ft82 words
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154 1969-01-13 6 HONG KONG. Sun. (UPI) A Hong Kong newspaper said Sunday the root cause lor Sweden’s diplomatic recognition of North Vietnam was the soft and indecisive foreign policy of the United States ‘‘Since the U S. Is showing no determination to fight the communists and154 words
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347 1969-01-13 6 ADAM KELLETT-LONG - By ADAM KELLETT-LONG MOSCOW. Sun. (Reuter) Kremlin todav denied what it called “provocative rumours" that it might take steps aimed at solving the Middle East crisis behind the hacks of Arah countries. A commentary by Yevegny Primakov in the official Communist Par t347 words
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Article89 1969-01-13 6 Busy Drinking Coffee Tea.., LAGOS. Sun. (AFP) Striking staff members of Nigeria’s leading pro-commu-nist newspaper, the Advance, today announced the paper would not appear again until its owners, the Nigerian Trades Union Congress (NTUC) paid their arrears in wages Staffers issued a statement saying “the NTUC leaders have been too89 words
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Article83 1969-01-13 6 Proposal Is Ready’ CHICAGO. Bun. (UPI) A Chicago newspaper (the Daily News) reported Saturday that Bouth Vietnam officials have readied a package proposal that calls for the withdrawal of between 150-and-200-thousand American troops. The report by the paper's Saigon correspondent quotes "Government sources” as saying announcement of83 words
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Article203 1969-01-13 6 MOSCOW. Sun (UPI) The most effective technique* for an American envoy to deal with the Soviets are patience and honesty. Llewellyn E Thompson who served twice as United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union, offered this advice as he .at for the last time in his office here203 words
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Article445 1969-01-13 6 LEMMY PINNA - By LEMMY PINNA KARACHI. Sun. (UPI) This year promts rough dava ahead for Pakistan, with agitations against the regime of President Mohammed Ayub Khan, likely to intensify. Leaders Of eight opposition parties at a recent meeting in Dacca decided to boycott the forthcoming elections in445 words
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300 1969-01-13 6 Bloc" A >lufuai SU FronimT M f? b rs of thp E «tern COVECOV m t? C dl K ?.T«~“°rt SKftSZSSg 1 reported*” The representatives were F u attending a symposium on "the economic integration of the socialist countries”, with delegates from the USSR.300 words
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Article129 1969-01-13 6 MANILA. Sun. (UPI) The Manila Daily Bulletin Sunday reported that former President Diosdado Macapagal may run for election as President in November this year. bulletin’* columnist. Willie Ng, wrote: ”i would not be surprised If In the next few days he should announce he Is available.129 words
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Article197 1969-01-13 6 (From Sin Chew Jit Pnh) In matter* of national defence Singapore ha* drtly two courses to choose from, and these are: Either to be a part of a oowgrful joirtt defence system; Or to declare complete neutrality not to have artv defence at all. to *eek197 words
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Article224 1969-01-13 6 CAPT. G. N. Channer of the Bengal Staff Corps. Indian Army, got his V. C. for capturing the Malay stockades on Dec. 20. 1875 (it was Ramadan or fasting month then) in tr.e Sungei Ujong war. Sungei Ujong is in Negri Sembi an. but on224 words
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Article147 1969-01-13 6 IN your issue of 5th November. 1968. there is an arti *le which says: “Hindus and Mohammedans alike claimed him (Guru Nanak) as their Prophet- Each of them claimed him to he their Prophet and there was much confusion as to who should bury him I do not147 words
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Article78 1969-01-13 6 IN order to help, especially the poor in the countrv, I suggest; Bus companies, restaurant# and cafes, amusement parks, theatres and cinemas, climes and hospitals post offices and banks, hotels, Government and newspaper offices in Singapore. Malavsia and Borr-o should encourage to collect and ask for ‘old coins’78 words
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429 1969-01-13 7 fONDON, Sun. (AFP) South Africa should be allowed to sell its gold to both central banks and private buyers, one of the four specialised banks forming the London Gold Market says. The bank, Mocatta and Goldsmid's writes in its annual429 words
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654 1969-01-13 7 LONDON, Sun. (UPI) One of the troubles with Britain’s new fangled imports deposits weapon was that the government did rot known exactly what It would do when fired into action. In five weeks the scheme netted £77 million week appeared to show it654 words
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Article60 1969-01-13 7 WASHINGTON. Sun. (UPI) The US. Department of Commerce reported yes- erday that trade with the Philippines «a r declining in significante. The Philippines fell fiom third to fourth place in the Far East in ranking as a U.S market place. Japan is the leader, Australia second60 words
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Article278 1969-01-13 7 NEW YORK. Sun (UPI) The prime interest rate for business loans from major commercial banks rose this week to 7 per cent —a record for the postwar era. In the panics of the 19th Century and early years of the 20th Century, interest rates went278 words
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Article121 1969-01-13 7 TAIPEI Sun (UPI) Nationalist China's foreign trade totalled US$l.75 billion in 1968. a 17-per-cent increase over the previou* year, it was disclosed yesterday Mr. P Y Hsu. Chairman of the Fo:<’.:i Exchange and Trade Commission, said exports amounted to U ***** million. an increase of US$l5O121 words
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Article, Illustration130 1969-01-13 7 "VAIROBI. Kenya. Sun. A An Asian trader looks the empty shelves in his shop on the outskirts of Nairobi here recently as a result of trade restrictions which came into force on January 1. on over 21 specified goods, ranging from sugar, rice, matches,— CPI photo. - 130 words
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153 1969-01-13 7 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun Malaysia is being prevented from exporting its banana* to far-away countries because the irult Is too perishable, a spokesman of the Ministry ol Commerce and Industry said today He said this when asked if Malaysia was exporting bananas to153 words
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Article, Illustration177 1969-01-13 7 SINGAPORE. Sun. Mr Jean Plojoux. the Swiss designer who Is in charge of the multi million dollar Swiss Watch and Jewellery exhibition which oppris in Singapore on January 21. is seen here inspecting the plans for the exhibition with officials of the Singapore Confeience Hall177 words
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519 1969-01-13 7 WASHINGTON. Sun. (t'PI) U.S. trade with the Far East during 1968 turned up on the deficit side of the ledger after a long history of export surpluses, the Commerce Department reported yesterday. The trade deficit with Japan was one billion dollars. In the519 words
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197 1969-01-13 7 NEW DELHI. Sun <AFP>— Industrial production in 1968-1969 is likely to be six per cent higher than in *****963 and is expected to rise at a still higher rate from next year, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. In197 words
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139 1969-01-13 7 JAIPUR. India. Sun. (Reuter) Ind a’s mechanised iron mine at Bailadila biggest in Asia is expected t 0 exceed planned output by 200.000 tons in 1968-69. it was announced here. The mine, developed wi'h Japan's steel mills, is due to produce two million tons139 words
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106 1969-01-13 7 NEW DELHI. Sun. (Reuter) Indian Railway workshops, which have been receiving a steady flow of export orders, arc expecting to sell 4.500 railway waggons to Eastern Europe it was officially stated yesterday. The Soviet Union is expected to order 2.000 waggons after106 words
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453 1969-01-13 7 Antonio Friginal - By Antonio Friginal jV/I'ANILA, Sun. (UPI) Foreign cor makers have threatened to slam the brakes on Japan's booming automobile industry if they can't get through the shield provided by the Japanese Government to protect the domestic market. The pressure, applied last year, is453 words
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Article156 1969-01-13 7 BASI.E, Sun (Reuter) Western central hankers began gathering here yesterday for their monthly meeting today, at which efforts to offset speculative flows of “hot money” are likely to feature prominently. Continental central banking sources say one plan to channel such money back to the country It156 words
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Article82 1969-01-13 7 CLEVELAND. Sun. (UPI)— Steelmaker? anticipate a 10 per cent increase, to 21 million nei tons in mill shipments in the first quarter of 1969. as compared with an estimated 18.7 ton* moved during the last three month* of 1968. steel magazine said today. January shipments are expected to82 words
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57 1969-01-13 7 BELGRADE. Sun. (Reuter) India has ordered tractors worth US$4.5 million (1.8 million sterling) from Yugoslavia, the Yugoslav News Agency Tanjug reported yesterday. The Agency said the order was gained against competition from W'es'em Europe. Japan and the United States. The tractors would be delivered by57 words
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Article, Illustration307 1969-01-13 8 Suharto On Act Of SelfDetermination In W. Irian JAKARTA, Sun. (Reuter) President Suharto has warned that the act of self-determina-tion in West Irian later this year should not be a betrayal of the Indonesian Republic. The President gave the warning when he received at the Palace in Jakarta the former307 words
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422 1969-01-13 8 HONG KONG. Sun. (UPI) North Vietnam, like many other countries, apparently is troubled bv discontented youths, according to diplomatic analysts here. This conclusion was based on an analysis of a November speech by Lt. Gen. Sor.g Hao, Chief Political Commissar of the North Vietnamese422 words
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Article149 1969-01-13 8 RIO DE JANEIRO. Sun. (Reuter) Rio De Janeiro State Police were ordered to shoot to kill yesterday as they hunted a bandit gang believed to be led by a World War Two veteran known as ’’The Man Without Fear.” The police said the gang leader’s149 words
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202 1969-01-13 8 MANILA. Sun. (UPI) A Philippine Congressman predicts that the United States will call for the neutralisation of South-east Asia in exchange for the pullout of its bases in Formosa during the upcoming ambassadorial talks In Warsaw between the U.S. and Communist202 words
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Article66 1969-01-13 8 DAMASCUS. Sun. (Reuter) Syria's Foreign Minister, Mr Mohammed Eld Ashawy. left here today for Poland on a five-day official visit. Mr. Ashawy said the visit was part of a new phase of political activity to explain Syrian views on Middle East questions. Mr. Ashawy said he would66 words
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Article, Illustration358 1969-01-13 8 NEW YORK. Sun. (UPI) Sirhan B. Sirhan, the man accused of assassinating Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. felt set apart from other men and thought his name contributed to his apartness. “I began to associate more and more with my name,’’ Sirhan once told freelance Journalist358 words
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150 1969-01-13 8 SYDNEY. Sun. (Reuter) The Sunday Mirror said here yesterday a fleet of Soviet spy ships was operating without Interference off the Australian coast. The newspaper said one of them was the Soviet research ship Van Gogh, accused by Australian fishermen last year of denuding150 words
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Article, Illustration48 1969-01-13 8 A group of anti-Viet-nam war demonstrators, mainly Australians and New Zealanders protest outside Australia House in London last Saturday. The large banner depicts President John.on handing a dog's leash to President-elect Nixon. Australian Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton's head has been superimposed on the dog. UPI Cable- photo.— UPI Cable-; photo. - 48 words
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189 1969-01-13 8 NEW DELHI. Sun. (AFP) The stage is now set for India’s miniature genera! election. which begins early in February in four heavilypopuiated States. The election, running from Feb 3 to 9, will return new State Legislatures in Punjab. Uttar Pradesh. West Bengal and189 words
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88 1969-01-13 8 TOKYO. Sun. (AFP)—The All-Okinawa Armed Forces Workers’ Federation with 55.000 members today called a general strike on Feb 4 demanding withdrawal of US. B-52 strategic bombers from the Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. Okinawans had been apprehensive of retaliation by North Vietnam for air strikes88 words
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Article75 1969-01-13 8 HONOLULU, Sun. (UPI) A dixieland band played at the funeral of A1 Ricketts yesterday, the way the longtime Tokyo newspaper columnist wanted it. About 60 persons attended rites in a Honolulu mortuary chapel for the man who for 15 years wrote the popular and often75 words
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Article330 1969-01-13 8 TOKYO, Sun (AFP) The Foreign Ministry is planning to combine the various aids Japan is now granting to South-east Asian countries into a second Asian Development Bank an Asian Development Fund, according to the Ministry. Revealing its basic policies fer 1969-70 In the matter of aids330 words
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113 1969-01-13 8 KROONSTAD. South Africa, Sun (Reuter) The dismembered parts of a white man's body found wrapped in newspaper in a car boot have led police to the victim of a suspected ritual killing The mutilated body of 32yea r-010 construction worker Fritz Botha, wrapped in a113 words
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286 1969-01-13 8 NEW YORK. Sun. (Reuter) —The New York Time alleged today that wide spread corruption and ad ministrative chaos In Nev York's anti-poverty pro gramme had cheated thi city's poor of uncountei millions of dollars. In a frontpage story. th< newspaper quoted an286 words
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126 1969-01-13 8 TEL AVIV. Sun. (AFP) Israeli Ambassador to Franc* Dr Walter Eytan will arrive in Israel at the end oi this week for consultations. Israeli newspaper® reported today. quoting informed sources. There was no official confirmation of the reports The government, meanwhile, will discus* the French126 words
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Article676 1969-01-13 8 KEY WEST. Florida, Sun. (Reuter) American playwright Tennessee Williams has been converted to Roman Catholicism after a bout of Hong Kong flu. The 54-vear-old writer who won the Pulitzer Prize for his play “A streetcar Named Desire." was baptised last Friday by Father Thomas Leroy of St. Mary’s Star676 words
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Article, Illustration411 1969-01-13 8 LBJ Discusses With Aides On Taxes Vietnam War WASHINGTON. Sun. (Reuter) President Johnson and top aides wrestled this weekend with key decisions on taxes and the Vietnam war which are holding up submission of his final messages to Congress. These are the State of the Union Message. Federal Budget for411 words
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397 1969-01-13 9 PM’s Conference Enters 2nd Week LONDON, Sun. (UP!) Commonwealth leaders conferred informally this weekend on plans for co-operation in the face shrinking financial aid from the United States, Britain and Western Europe. The cuts imposed last year by the U.S. Congress on President397 words
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Article195 1969-01-13 9 Spanish Monarchy MADRID Sun. (I PI) The powerful monarchist morning paper “ABC” today reasserted its support of Spanish pretender Don Juan of Rorhon with a 14pagp illustrated anthology of his speeches and writings. They asserted Don Juan’s right to be king in the event of a monarchy195 words
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153 1969-01-13 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun The Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia Is convening a meeting of all opposition parties here on Jan. 25 to discuss the formation of a strong united opposition front to contest the general elections. It chairman Prof Syed Hussein Alatas.f in a statement today153 words
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146 1969-01-13 9 PORT SWETTFNHAM Sun Fireman and workers from the Port Authority here w re today working "in full force' clearing up the damage caused by a Are on board the cargo ship, the Golden Wonder. They were till late this afternoon still pumping out water146 words
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Article66 1969-01-13 9 MANILA. Sun (UPI) A policeman in Calauag town southeast of Manila will face double homicide charges for killing two prisoners who bolted jail on Friday. Reports reaching Manila today said patrolman Francisco Panganiban tracked down the two escapees to a coconut kiln, armed with a bolo and66 words
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Article, Illustration207 1969-01-13 9 SINGAPORE. Sun. Singapore must aim at an efficient first class tourist service to cope with the increasing number of tourists visiting the Republic. Mr. Paul Peralta. Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Tourist Association, made this point at the opening ceremony of the207 words
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104 1969-01-13 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun The government is to seek the services of consultants in Europe. America Australia and Japan in its bid to attract tourists here This was announced by the Assistant Minister of Commerce and Industry. Enche Taib bln Mahmud, in an interview with Bernama104 words
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Article63 1969-01-13 9 SINGAPORE Sun A 59yearrold man was found dead at hi* home In Lorong Puyu at 2 30 am. today. Polfce rushed to h:» house following a report a* the Bukit Paniang Police Station by a member of his family and found him dead on63 words
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Article89 1969-01-13 9 CAIRO. (I PI) The United Arab Republic cabinet was meeting tonight under President Gamal Abdel Nasser to discuss the current political situation and hear results of Foreign Minister Mahmoud Riad s recent visit to Belgrade Riad delivered a message to Yugoslavian President Jo*ef Broz Tito89 words
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127 1969-01-13 9 I LONDON Sun. < AFP) Two men climbed on to the roof of Rhodesia House In London last night and hou’ed a Union Jack They had scaled the back of the building with the help of a rope ladder x them from the127 words
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199 1969-01-13 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Arab countries are happy with Malaysia's stand over the Middle East crisis, a United Arab Republic newspaper editor. Mr. Mousa Sabry, said here today. Mr. Sabry. editor of the Egvptian daily “Al-Gomou-ria’ (The Republic) is on a one week's visit199 words
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151 1969-01-13 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Alliance manifesto is 1° be revised at a meeting of the Alliance working council here in February or earlv March, it was stated today A spokesman of the council said that the meeting, to be presided o\er by the Prime Minister.151 words
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Article80 1969-01-13 9 JAKARTA. Sun. (AFP)— A new press-agency will start a twice daily rmmeogiaphed publication in the middle ot this month. The editorial chair will be occupied by Machbub DJumaedi. the present editor of Duta Masiarakat, th» official organ of the Nahdatul Ulama Part orthodox Moslem scholars80 words
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Article64 1969-01-13 9 SINGAPORE. Run. 9 am. 6pm Painting exhibition at National Library, Stamford Road. 7.30 pm.: Free film shows by Ministry of Culture at Kampong Ayer Panas Sembawang Road). Jalan Lumut i Kampong Teban). Yook Ki a u School (Tamplnes Roadi. Tai Cheong School •Chua Chu Kang Road) and Nee64 words
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528 1969-01-13 9 ROBERT MUSEL - By ROBERT MUSEL LONDON. (UPI) Dr. Pierre-Marie Dorolle has offered science another reason why rich countries should aid the underdeveloped: Poor nations are the reservoirs of disease from which epidemics masspread to prosperous lands far away. Dr Dorelle Deputy DirectorGeneral of528 words
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140 1969-01-13 9 Kf ALA LUMPUR. Sun I The joint commission on trade and economic rela- ti"ns between Malaysia and Indonesia will meet here in March to review the “steady progress” made so far. The trade attach* of the Indonesian embassy here. Dr Rudy Lengkong. told Bernam.a140 words
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Article, Illustration219 1969-01-13 10 AFTER seeing a film show one night with my friends, we walked home slowly. It was dark and cool and the sky was filled with stars. Just then, three men I was startled and tried to run but in vain. They caught hold of me219 words
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Article, Illustration186 1969-01-13 10 THE sun was setting behind the horizon. I was feeling lonely and restless as my parents had gone out for a show. I sat on the sofa thinking of how to spend the night when an idea struck me. I got up to have my186 words
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Article, Illustration216 1969-01-13 10 Ol'R school's exhibition was held on Bth of August this year. It gave us the opportunity to show what we had learnt in school. The success of our school exhibition was shared by the principal, teachers and lastly the students with their fine collective efforts. Our216 words
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Article, Illustration219 1969-01-13 10 I AM a motorcycle. My name Is Suzuki. I was manufactured in one of the biggest motorcycle factories In Japan. Then came a day when my companions and I were ready for sale. Jealousy fell upon my companions for my appearance caught sight of most of219 words
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Article, Illustration416 1969-01-13 10 TOURISM is becoming increasingly important to Singapore and has been described as a new economic pillar. Success in the tourist industry lies in its people, its attractions and its ability to provide the needs of the visitors. This success can only be achieved416 words
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Article, Illustration199 1969-01-13 10 SINCE Singapore became a British colony, some of the British people had settled down here and made it their home They set up workshops in Singapore and they employed local people to do the work for them. As time went on. these workshops were expanded199 words
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Article, Illustration118 1969-01-13 10 IT was a day during the school holidays that my friends and I went for a trip to the Mcßitchie Reservoir. After our lunch, we started on our journey. It was about 10 a.m. On arrival at the Mcßitchie Reservoir. we saw many things. There118 words
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Article, Illustration186 1969-01-13 10 WHEN I did not succeed in my Lower Certificate examination. I began to have a dislike for books and studies. I asked my parents to open a shop to do business. They obliged me for they knew that I was not Interested in books. I186 words
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Article, Illustration223 1969-01-13 10 “LETS go to the trade fair,” my friend suggested one day. "All right,” I replied. "Come on, let’s go.” It was one day in December last year that my friends visited me and asked me to accompany them to the exposition at the223 words
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Article, Illustration304 1969-01-13 10 LIBRARIES act as an Information service to the people A library is a place where books are kept. Visiting libraries are very essential for students for they may gather more knowledge from books as well as to improve in their English by reading more books In304 words
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Article, Illustration219 1969-01-13 10 STREET trading la performed in many areas in Singapore during different days of the week There are many types of street trading like the night markets, bazaars and others The people of Singapore are very fond of street trading which has its advantages and disadvantages.219 words
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Article, Illustration152 1969-01-13 10 EVER since I was young. I always wanted to visit Scotland, situated in the north of England. Scotland is a place with high snow-covered mountains, a scene of the greatest natural beauty. I like to visit Scotland because of its natural beauty which attracts152 words
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Article, Illustration154 1969-01-13 10 ONE evening after my dinner, I took a book to read Before I could read it, my attention was drawn by something outside the window. I saw a fire-ball slowly descending into the horizon and then disappearing. I was also distracted by a noise and looking out154 words
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576 1969-01-13 11 (SINGAPORE, Sun. The visiting Indian Schoolboy XI thrashed the Singapore Cricket team, scheduled to leave for Australia next week for a three-week tour, by nine wickets at the SCC padang today. The visitors, who hardly found any opposition from the Singapore team, bundled the home side576 words
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Article273 1969-01-13 11 SYDNEY, Sun. (Reuter) Australian Davis Cup singles player Ray RufTels today withdrew from the New South Wales Open tennis championship. Tournament referee Cliff Sproule said RufTels had been given permission to withdraw because of a shoulder injury suffered during his Victorian Open singles semi-final against American Arthur273 words
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Article66 1969-01-13 11 LONG BEACH. California. Sun. (AFP) Saliv Younger, a curvy 15-year-old American schoolgirl made good her boast iha* she had the fas’est bikini in the world when she broke the women's world water ski speed record here yesterday. Blonde-haired Sally hit a speed of 92 6866 words
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Article54 1969-01-13 11 JOHANNESBURG. Sun (Reuter) Bobby Verwev won the Transvaal Open Golf championship here yesterday with a 72-hole aggregate of 272. one stroke ahead of fellow South African Graham Henning. Third with 275 was another South African Dermis Utchinson. and heading the amateurs was South African Comrie Du Toit in54 words
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451 1969-01-13 11 TOKYO. Sun (UPI) Asian winners of tournaments In seven areas of the annual Far East golf circuit this year will be given an opportunity to participate for rich cash prizes in the U *****,000 Hawaiian International Open next November. Chin451 words
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Article77 1969-01-13 11 SINGAPORE. Sun. Jansenltes will meet Khalsa Association in a SHA Division One League tournament at the Farrer Park Athletic Centre, tomorrow at 5.15 p.m. Teams: Jansenites; Michael de Souza. Richard Gomez Derrick de Silva; Paul Prasad, rfeet Choo Huat fcapt.) Ethel: Subramanlam. Bastian d'Cruz, Peter Bhasi. Joseph77 words
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Article197 1969-01-13 11 MACON. Georgia. Sun (UPI) Thirty-six of the world's top tennis players will gather here on Feb. 18--23 to compete in the second Macon International tennis tournament The tournament, to be played in the new Macon Coliseum, features Arthur Ashe, second ranked in world competition and197 words
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Article205 1969-01-13 11 LONDON. Sun. (AFP) Spain and West Germany, last year’s section winners were today named first and second seeds respectively as the draw for the European Zone Davis Cup first round wa.< made here today. West Germany headed out South Africa for the second ranking205 words
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503 1969-01-13 11 MELBOURNE. Sun. (Reuter) Giant American Stan Smith won the Victorian men’s singles tennis title with a surprise win over I’.S. Davis tup star Arthur Ashe at Melbourne s Kooyong Stadium today. Smith, 22, won the marathon two-hour 44-minute battle 14-12. fi-8. 6-3, 8-6 For503 words
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115 1969-01-13 11 MANILA. Sun (UPI) Nationalist China's Eva Chang arrived here yesterday from Taipei to compete as the lone foreign participant in the Philippine National Women's Amateur Golf Championship opening on Tuesday. The four-day 72-hole competition with 107 entries will be staged at the 5.507-yard par-72115 words
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Article50 1969-01-13 11 BOSTON. (Massachusetts), Sun. (AFP) Willie Davenport. the United States’ Olympic 110 metres hurdles gold medallist, equalled the world's best time for the indoor 45 yards hurdles with a time of 5.8 seconds here yesterday. The existing record was set by Charles Hlad of the US In 194250 words
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88 1969-01-13 11 On Saturday at the Selangor Club Padang, Singapore Joint Services captured the HMS Malaya Cup for the fifth successive year when they beat Selangor in the final after a hard struggle on a waterlogged pitch. Services scored two tries against a penalty to edge feelangor b-3. Sunsport pi* hv Yap88 words
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145 1969-01-13 11 PARIS. Sub. (Reuter) French rugby writers today criticised English referee Air Commodore G.C. “Larry” Lamb for being too strict in his interpretation of the rules In yesterday's France-Scot-land international here. Commenting on France's 6-3 defeat, the mass-circulation Paris newspaper Journal du Dimanche said the145 words
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624 1969-01-13 12 T ONDON, Sun. (Reuter) The four championship contender* in the -Li English Football League Liverpool, Leeds United, Arsenal and Everton were all successful yest relay. Liverpool left it late against English Cup holders West Bromwich Albion, for only nine minutes remained624 words
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140 1969-01-13 12 NEW YORK. Sun (Reuter) About 14 teams are expected to take par’ in the North American professional soccer league in the 1969 season due to start in April, according to officials here. Until recently, the league's existence appeared doomed because of the large140 words
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Article372 1969-01-13 12 LONDON. Sun (Reuter) Results of English Football League and Scottish matches played yesterday. English Division I Arsenal 2. Sheffield Wed. 0. Ipswich T. 2. Burnley 0 Leeds U. 2, Manchester U. 1. Leicester C- 2. Newcastle U. 1. Liverpool 1. W. Bronwich 0. Manchester C. 4. Uhelsea 1.372 words
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Article132 1969-01-13 12 HOBART. Australia. Sun (CPI) The West Indies cricket team had four on the sicklist today Sobers. Griffith. Hendriks and Camacho. The most serious is Gary Sobers. suffering considerable pain from his right shoulder "The pain has been so acute that I have had little siren132 words
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Article57 1969-01-13 12 LEEDS England. Sun (UPI) About 80 fans were Injured during the Leeds United vs Manchester United First Division League soccer match at El.and Road yesterday. Most of the Injured had cuts to the face and head when they were hit by bottles. beer cans and other57 words
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1163 1969-01-13 12 ENGLISH DIVISION ONI Liverpool Leeds United Arsenal P 27 2.7 27 W 18 16 15 D 5 7 7 L 4 2 3 F 46 42 34 A 15 21 13 Ptr 41 39 37 Everton 2* 15 4 56 24 Chelsea 2« 111,163 words
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732 1969-01-13 12 PARIS, Sun. (Reuter) Scotland, defending desperately for most of the match, heat France by six points to three at Colombes Stadium here yesterday in a stirring opening match in the international five nations rughy union championship. The fast, lively French team were in732 words
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Article46 1969-01-13 12 Singapore: 5.09 am. (8 ft 3 ins.): 11.51 a.m (3 ft. 3 ins); 6 33 p.m. (7 ft.); 11.56 pm. (5 ft.). TOMORROW Singapore: 6.10 am. (8 ft. 3 ins.); 1.18 p.m. (2 ft. 6 ins.); 8.36 p.m. (7 ft. 2 ins.).46 words
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454 1969-01-13 12 LOS ANGELES. Sun. (I’PI) Old reliable Charge Sifford. picking his wav cautiously around the gclf course, yesterday shot his second par "1, for a 54-hole total of 205. eight-under par good for a three-stroke lead after three rounds of the 72-hole, L’SSIOO.OOO Los454 words
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Article112 1969-01-13 12 LONDON Sun (Reuter) Heather McKay. 26-year-old Australian seeking her eighth successive British women’s squash rackets title, romped into the third round with a 9-1 9-2 9-0 win in 13 minutes against England international Dt Corbett here yesterday Mrs. McKay gave a ruthless display of all-round power112 words
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Article32 1969-01-13 12 NEW DELHI. Sun. (Reuter) —Ilie Nastase of Rumania won the men’s singles title in the Indian lawn tennis championships here today, beating Premjit Lai. the holder 6—4. 6-2 4—6. 6—4.32 words
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Article143 1969-01-13 12 STOCKHOLM. Sun. (Reuter) England's Margaret Box all scored a major upset on the first day of the Swedish open badminton championships here when she beat the unofficial world champion, Sweden’s Eva Twedberg. in straight sets. The 23-year-oid Kent girl, who is better known as a doubles143 words
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Article149 1969-01-13 12 LONG BEACH. California. Sun. (UPI) Chuck Stea: holder of more water ski championships than any n i in history, yesterday sel a world water ski speed re i of 122.11 miles per hour at Long Beach Marine Stadiv n. Stearns. 29. eclipsed the 1149 words
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Article97 1969-01-13 12 MANCHESTER. England, Sun. i Reuter) Colin Bell, the Manchester City forward, will miss England’* soccer international against Rumania at Wembley on Wednesday. Bell twisted his left knee in a clash with Chelsea’s Alan Birchenall in yesterday’s English League match Bell had to leave the97 words
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Article, Illustration63 1969-01-13 12 Gary Sobers (West Indies), reported that he is concerned about Hams.nng trouble which adds to the disability to the right shoulder which he already has and-UPI pix. - 63 words
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Advertisement518 1969-01-13 11 Eastern Sun Classified advertisement can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore S.S MUBARUK Brother*. 63. Bras Basah Road, and 2, Maju Avenue. Serangoon Carden Estate. Singapore TAT BUAN CUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET. 83, East Coast Road. Singapore 15. Tel *****9 HAMIEM STORE. 1419,518 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1198 1969-01-13 11 u Mir I YOUR TV and TOZMF TV S1NGAPURA CHANNEL P.M 6 00 Prog Summary tn all Languages, 8 10 Belajar-lah Bahasa Kebangsaan; 8 15 Phantom Agent Operation Ice Bullet Part 2; «45 Family Affair Familv Reunion: T.l» Sn: u- By Tsin tmg T 40 Nows and Newsreel in Chinese;1,198 words
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