Eastern Sun, 31 January 1969
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Title Section24 1969-01-31 1 Eastern Sun SINGAPORE’S OWN NATIONAL DAILY ft Estd. I960. Vol. 3 No. 899 Friday. 31 January 1969. ft MC (P) 0737 Price 13 cents24 words
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Article, Illustration707 1969-01-31 1 ‘IF YOU HURT SINGAPORE’S ECONOMY, YOU MIST GO...NO MONKEY BUSINESS OINGAPORE, Thurs. The Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. today warned port employees against deliberately going slow in order to work with contract labour. The Prime Minister this afternoon met leaders from the Singapore707 words
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204 1969-01-31 1 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A Civilian guard fired several enots at two thugs, one of whom was armed with a revolver, but missed them as they got away with $29.000"in cash after robbing a cashier in Grange Road at 11.10 a.m. today. The cashier. Alia204 words
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Article44 1969-01-31 1 HONG KONG, Thurs. (Reuter) Michelle Borbeau.' a young Australian nightclub performer here, burned her tongue while she was doing her fire-eating act. But it was not because she b:t off more than s he could chew. The culprif was a naughty draft.44 words
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Article30 1969-01-31 1 MADRAS. Thurs (Reuter) Mr Oonjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai. 59-vear-old Chief Minister of Madras State, was reported to have rallied tonight after struggling for life fallowing a heart attack30 words
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Article58 1969-01-31 1 BERKELEY. California Thurs (UPI) The University of California early today recorded an earthquake of major magnitude centred in the Indonesia-Malaysia area. A spokesman said the tremor registered 7.2 on the Richter scale and was located about 7.000 miles west of Berkeley. The spokesman said such a quake58 words
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152 1969-01-31 1 LONDON, Thurs. (t’PI) Israeli warplanes bombed Iraqi troops in Eastern Jordan on Thursday, Baghdad Radio reported. One attacking Israeli plane was shot down and a second “was seen coming down,” the Baghdad broadcast said. Baghdad Radio said seven Israeli aircraft carried out the152 words
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Article46 1969-01-31 1 JERUSALEM. Thurs. (UPI) Israel denied today that its air force attacked Iraqi troop positions in Jordan. An Israeli military spokesman said the Iraqi reports of the raid by seven Israeli warplanes on Iraqi troops this morning was "a lot of hot air.”46 words
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Article32 1969-01-31 1 TEL AVIV Thurs. (Reuter) General Moshe Dayan, the Defence Minister, has said Israel must not take any action which could endanger the lives of the 3.000 Jews in Iraq.32 words
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228 1969-01-31 1 A ‘Kind Gentle Grandma Is A Bank Robber SAN FRANCISCO. Thurs (ITI) A 68-vear-old grandmother, described as "kind and gentle and active in church affairs.” was placed on three years probation on Wednesday for bank robbery. "The public clamour against this kind of crime should not compel us to lose228 words
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Article30 1969-01-31 1 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) Allen Dulles, former head of the US Central Intelligence Agency, died last night in the Georgetown Medical Centre near here, it was learned today.30 words
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311 1969-01-31 1 MANILA. Thurs. (I PI) Philippine Foreign Secretary Carlos P. Romulo predicted today the eventual dismantling of foreign military bases and Westernbacked defence Alliances in Asia. Romulo, the most well-known Filipino diplomat abroad, maae the prediction in a policy311 words
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Article88 1969-01-31 1 BANGKOK Thurs (Reuter) Kuala l.umpur Has been selected a s the venue for the annual conference of the Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) in 1972. The Executive Council of PATA which held this years conference in Bangkok today voted in favour of Malaysia by 4388 words
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80 1969-01-31 1 KARACHI Thurs. (Reuter) —Troops were standing by in five c-itios in Pakistan today following a wave a unrest in which at least 30 peopie are reported to have died. The Government last night sent troops to the Punjabi town of Gujranwala. near Lahore,80 words
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339 1969-01-31 1 U.S. PEACE PROPOSALS PARIS, Thurs. (L'PI) Chief U.S. negotiator Henry Cabot Lodge today called for a mutual withdrawal of North Vietnamese and American troops from South Vietnam as a first step toward peace. Mr Lodge, speaking at the second session of the Vietnam peace talks,339 words
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89 1969-01-31 1 ANOTHER Eastern Sun Lucky Shopper has been picked She was photographed at C K. Tang on Wednesday, Jan. 29. afternoon. Turn to Page 4 and find out If that Lucky Shopper is you. The twice weekly Eastern Sun Lucky Shopper Contest is simple to89 words
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Miscellaneous19 1969-01-31 1 LADIES DAY Jt. r 2 VT “Do you remember challenging anybody to a duel at last night’s party, Joe?”19 words
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587 1969-01-31 2 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Minister for Law and Notional Development, Mr. EW. Barker, today emphasised that constructive efforts must be mode to develop Singapore's offshore and deepsea fishing industry. He pointed out with regret that although Singapore enjoyed fame as an island "we only587 words
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Article126 1969-01-31 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A reduction of 3,847 locally engaged civilians was made in the British Armed Force* in December last year. Some 194 new recruits were also taken In. Of the number of workers reduced, 182 was due to normal wastage. 141 voluntarily made redundant. 3,483 under redundancy126 words
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75 1969-01-31 2 AUCKLAND. Thurs. (Reuter) Abdul Aziz bin Ghazali is in a satisfactory condition at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital here after a five-hour operation yesterday to replace the aortic valve in his heart The operation on the 20-year-old Malaysian was performed by Mr. B. G BarrattBoyes. Abdul75 words
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Article108 1969-01-31 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs—Thieves broke into a house in Tanjong Pagar last ni#ht and stole $620 in cash. The housewife. Sng Boh Tua. reported the theft to Police. At Jalan Eunos, another house* wife. Rokiah binte Abdul Samad, 46. was sleeping in her room when two thugs, one108 words
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170 1969-01-31 2 SINGAPORE, Thurs. A young thief, who took advantage of the hospitality of his friends, pleaded guilty to four charges of theft in the Fourth District Court today. Wong Ch e e Yong, 17. admitted he stole property worth $6BB from various persons between Nov.170 words
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Article103 1969-01-31 2 SINGAPORE, Thurs.—On Monday, a batch of National Servicemen will be called up for full-time military service. The youths coming from all constituencies will report at 9.00 a.m. to the Hong Lim Green and Bartley Community Centres. The Management Committee of these community centres will prepare simple sending-off103 words
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Article, Illustration83 1969-01-31 2 NINE Lightnings Mark 6 aircraft of No. II Squadron, RAF. yesterday flew past Singapore island In salute. The Lightnings begin their return Journey from RAF. Tengah to their base in Scotland tomorrow, in the biggest air-to-air refuelling exercise ever mounted by the RAF The exercise was to83 words
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353 1969-01-31 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The .Minister (nr Law and National Development. Mr. E.W. Barker, declared today that the decision of Osh merchants and agents to move to the new market at Jurong “was a collective and voluntary effort.” Mr Barker said it was not the353 words
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Article77 1969-01-31 2 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The monthly open air art exhibitions. now a permanent feature in the cultural activities of the Republic, will be held on Sunday. from 3.00 to 6.30 p.m. at the Elizabeth Walk (near Lim Boh Seng Memorial). This open air art exhibition, the Bth in77 words
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327 1969-01-31 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Singapore Medical Association has rejected the idea of legalising abortion as a means of controlling population growth in the Republic. But the association is also of the view that the law on abortion needs to be reformed and liberalised. Dr Yeoh Klan327 words
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Article223 1969-01-31 2 6INGAPORE. Thurs. Complaints of Ashing vessels from Manila dumping their catch In Singapore were clarified today. The Minister for Law and National Development. Mr. E W Barker, said: “In this particular case it has been agreed that Filipino fishing vessels bring their catch into Singapore The223 words
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Article31 1969-01-31 2 KUCHING. Thurs (UPI) A Nanyang University student from Singapore was detained on arrival at Kuching airport on Wednesday afternoon by police for alleged possession of Communist documents.31 words
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114 1969-01-31 2 KAJANG, Thurs —Police have detained seven youths In connection with the $40,000 jewellery robbery at the Lee Cheong Leong Goldsmiths shop at Jalan Besar here yesterday. The youths were detained m several raids on squatter huts in and around the area, the OCPD Assistant114 words
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Article, Illustration163 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs Indonesia's child actress Miss Nenny Trianna will be one of the stars at the variety show at the Gay World Stadium on February 1. The show is in conjunction with the New Ideal Expo- sition. The variety163 words
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Article139 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs An MP has called on the Government to take steps to Improve the schools transport service. He is Mr Ang Nam Piau. the MP for Thomson, who will ask the Minister during the next sitting of Parliament what step-; had been taken towards this end139 words
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Article66 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A 35-year-old man who was caught outraging the modesty of a 12-year-old girl by a group of children, was today fined $3OO or two months’ jail by the Ninth Magistrate’s Court. Cheah Lean Yew admitted molesting the girl at Lorong 17. Geylang. on Dec66 words
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144 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE Thurs —A 43-vear-old Chinese is the lucky winner of last week's second prize Tnto jackpot amounting to $30,320. He is Mr. Young who has described the “5 out of 49” game as the easiest game he had come across. For Mr. Young, who144 words
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229 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Mr. Pang Tee Pow. Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Labour, will become the new Chairman of the Housing and Development Board from Feb. 1. He replaces Mr. Howe Yoon Chong whose term as chairman expires on Jan. 31, this year.229 words
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Article80 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. 5.30 p.m.: Ltclure on “Some Aspects on Formulation” by Professor J. E. Carless at Pathology lecture theatre, Outram Road General Hospital. 7 p.m.-8 p m.: Performance by People’s Association Band at Macßitchie Reservoir Park. p.m.: Western dance practice at National Theatre Club. Clemenceau Avenue. 8 p.m.:80 words
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Article150 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs The Austrian Trade Commissioner for Malaysia and Singapore. Mr. Otto Steckelhuber, has been appointed Trade Delegate in the United States. This will be his third assignment abroad since joining the Austrian Federal Chamber of Commerce in 1951. His first appointment was in150 words
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Article230 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The second phase of Singapore's defence build-up now enters into top gear with the opening of the School of Naval Training on the island of Pulau Blakang Mati tomorrow. The naval training school the first to be established will form the backbone of the230 words
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363 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Grady Wilson Singapore Crusade begins on Sunday at the National Theatre with its first meeting at 3 p.m. instead of 30 p.m. The last-minute change was made by the Crusade Administration Committee last night in order to minimise congestion outside the National363 words
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Article60 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs The second annual general meeting of the Society of Occupational Medicine will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Pathology Theatre. Outram Road. A talk on “Military aspects of Occupational Medicine" will be given by Lt. Col. David E. Worsley. Assistant Director60 words
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304 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE Thurs The High Court today awarded a Telecoms dispatch rider. Abbas bin Suparman $3,237 in damages for injuries he received in a traffic accident along Stamford Road in May. 1966 The award was made after the Judge. Mr Justice Kulasekaram had heard the304 words
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Article70 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE Thurs The Coroner's Court today recorded an open verdict on the death of a 67-year-old stevedor. Teo Eng. who died after an accident on board a Thai cargo ship “Pichai Samat,” on July 5 last year Teo was injured while resting near a70 words
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Article92 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs The Catholic Guild will conduct a Bible knowledge class for 1969 School Certificate students at two centres Classes will be held on Mondays at 530 pm at the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus. Victoria Street and the Church of Our Lady of92 words
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Article99 1969-01-31 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs.— Thieves made off with more than $12,000 worth of property in two thefts here last night. In the first case a department store in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman reported the loss of $6,120 worth of clothing and jewellery. Among the articles taken were99 words
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Article28 1969-01-31 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The annual general meeting of the Netaji Memorial Library will be held tomorrow at 6 p.m. at No. 6. Race Course Lane, Singapore 8.28 words
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Advertisement84 1969-01-31 3 JAS. HENNESSY SONS Read between the lines of this statement and you’ll see HAVE THE LARGEST why Hennessy VSOP Reserve Cognac is the top-seller in Singapore OLDEST RESERVES and Malaysia: Because the Hennessys have more brandy aging OF AGED COGNAC in wood, they can put older brandy into every bottle.84 words
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Article, Illustration68 1969-01-31 4 THE lady (circled) In this picture has been picked as the winner of a $2O gift voucher in Eastern Sun Luckv Shopper Contest. She was “caught” shopping at C. K. Tang bv our cameraman on Wednesday afternoon. Will the lady kindly68 words
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369 1969-01-31 4 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Ministry for Education is to start a new examination called the School Certificate (Malay) Examination for Secondary IV students in Malav stream and for suitably qualified private candidates. Announcing this today, the Ministry said the first such examination will be held369 words
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212 1969-01-31 4 MANILA, Thurs. (Reuter) Philippine Foreign Secretary Carlos P. Romulo said today the people of Sabah would be given their choice of Government if Manila’s claim to the North Borneo State was decided in her favour. Mr Romulo was commenting on the Philippine212 words
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121 1969-01-31 4 JAKARTA, Thurs. (AFP)— Sending of Indonesian teachers to Malaysia had been held up because of doubts about their politics, a reliable source said today. The Malaysian Embassy has received letters from Indonesians stating that some of the candidates were former members of the banned Communist Party.121 words
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219 1969-01-31 4 WASHINGTON. Thurs (UPI) Consumer prices made the Sharpest rise in 1968 of any year since the Korean War. the Government reported on Wednesday. The Labour Department reported that the consumer price index in 1968 rose an average of 4.2 per cent over 1957.219 words
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769 1969-01-31 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs A plumber told an inquiry today how he broke through slabs of concrete with his elbow while trapped under the debris of the four-storev flats in Jalan Raja Laut here which collapsed on Oct. 19, last year. Recalling the769 words
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Article31 1969-01-31 4 SINGAPORE. Thurs—There will be a family planning lecture, demonstration and film show in Chinese at the Institute of Health in Outram Road on Monday at 5.3 b p m31 words
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Miscellaneous14 1969-01-31 4 abu Bu LIM KOK WHEAE fS THE TELLY?) PC SSL ~~hL afiffim* WING -fc_14 words
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Miscellaneous44 1969-01-31 4 5 OUT OF 49 CAN WE MAKE IT ANY EASIER? IN ONLY 6 DRAWS FOUR FIRST PRIZE WINNERS NINE SECOND PRIZE WINNERS ONLY TWO DAYS TO JOIN THE BIG WINNERS IN NEXT DRAW. DON’T STAND ASIDE AND WATCH YOUR FRIENDS HIT THIS LUCKY STREAK.44 words
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Article, Illustration252 1969-01-31 5 MOSCOW, Thurs. (UPI) The world s first supersonic passenger plane has finished its initial series of test flights. Tass reported last night. Tass said the TUI44 aircraft, according to test pilot Eduard Yelyan, was "easily handled, and all systems functioned reliably.” There was no252 words
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322 1969-01-31 5 OSLO, Thurs. (Reuter) Kon Tiki expedition leader Thor Heyerdahl i* planning o new adventure —a trans-Atlantic voyage in a replica of the "paper" vessels used in ancient fcgypt. I lie 54-year-old Norwegian S' elitist-explorer told the Oslo newspaper Aftenposten that his322 words
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270 1969-01-31 5 VATICAN CITY. Thurs. (Reuter; Pope Paul last right descended to the gloomy vaults beneath St Peter’s Basilica to see for himself the *:te of the bones he has said are of the apostle St. Peter. He was accompanied on the 43-minute visit, by270 words
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Article152 1969-01-31 5 FORT LEWIS, Washington CL PI) An inexpensive rasp-berry-flavoured dentifrice is the Army's latest weapon in the war against tooth decay. The tooth-paste is a ft per ce it stannous flouride mixture —about five times as potent as flouride varieties available t > the public. It comes152 words
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Article123 1969-01-31 5 WASHINGTON, (Reuter) A United States Senator proposed today that the Tokyo conven ion on aircraft hijacking be strengthened to require that all hijackers be extradited to the airlines's home country. Under the proposal. Democratic Senator Thomas Dodd of Connecticut said, signatory nations would terminate bilateral air123 words
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Article95 1969-01-31 5 LINCOLN. England. Thurs. (Reuter) A wife constantly woke her husband in the middle of the night to read him passages from the Bible, a divorce rourt judge said today The judge said Mrs. Olive Firth. 12. also sabotaged their home telephone so that her husband, a successful95 words
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438 1969-01-31 5 WASHINGTON, Thurs. (UPI) U. Alexis Johnson, President Nixon's choice to be Undersecretary of State tor Political Affairs, says lhat bringing Communist China into the family of nations "should be one of our major goals." "I think historic changes are going to take438 words
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Article153 1969-01-31 5 JERUSALEM. Thurs <UPU A Baghdad radio broadcast heard here and Foreign Minister Abba Eban both Indicated that Iraq had begun a new series of treason or spy trials But the early broadcast mention of a new spy trial following the public hanging of 14 alleged Israeli153 words
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Article111 1969-01-31 5 LOS ANGELFS. Thurs. <UPI> The Secretary to the Nationalist Chinese Consulate here is in jail, despite his plea of diplomatic immunity, for contempt of court in a child custody case. Superior Court Commissioner Huey P Shepard on Monday ordered David K. Liu. 30 jailed until111 words
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Article134 1969-01-31 5 BEIRUT, (UPI) Arctic conditions swept the Middle East yesterday in the region's worst winter on record. Wind* flattened refugee tents in Jordan and 70 persons had to be rescued when their cars were trapped in Syria. Damascus was cut off from many parts of the rest of Syria134 words
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Article447 1969-01-31 5 PHIL NEWSOM - By PHIL NEWSOM NEW YORK. Thurs. (LTD Jews have lived in Iraq since the days of Babylon, and the Jewish community there once was the largest in the Arab Middle East. Its numbers are estimated at about 2.500. living under conditions of misery comparable only to447 words
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46 1969-01-31 5 WASHINGTON: President Nixon paid high tribute to Secretary of State William Rogers (right) on Jan. 29 and said the close personal relationship between them would insure the Secretary remain his primary adviser on foreign affairs. Nixon is shown as he addressed State Department employees. UPI telephoto.— UPI telephoto. - 46 words
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Article268 1969-01-31 5 STRAUSS AND THE N-TREATY MUNICH, Thurs. (Reuter) France will control Europe if West Germany signs the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, according to a newspaper published here by Finance Minister Franz Josef Strauss. Opposition to the Bonn government signing the treaty was contained in a frontpage article in268 words
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Article91 1969-01-31 5 BELFAST Thurs. <UPI> Hundreds of supporters of jaiied Northern Irish Protestant leader Rev lan Paisley threw bottles and stones at police cars and clashed with police guarding the prison where Paisley was held last night. Police reported four arrests after the clashes. At least one of the 50091 words
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Article117 1969-01-31 5 MEXICO CITY. Thurs (UPI) The two-year-old mystery of the frequent disappearance of a religious statue from a church in the Tepito slum area and its return with money attached to it finally was solved yesterday. The Rev Jose Socorro, church pastor In the area,117 words
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Article1117 1969-01-31 5 SYRIAN SHOT BY IRAQI DAMASCUS. (UPI i A Syrian embassy cffuial was gunned down in Baghdad yesterday in a move that sharply increased Middle East tension. Syria held Iraq responsible. A Foreign Ministry statemen* i) n Um poli ical attache at Syria's embassy in Baghdad was shot and wounded1,117 words
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CHINESE NEW YEAR feature
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Article, Illustration891 1969-01-31 6 SINGAPORE, Thursday. THERE is a lot of truth in the saying amongst the Chinese, that the New Year is the most exciting and happy event for the children. Though it is an important event in the Chinese lunar calendar for all Chinese891 words
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Article53 1969-01-31 6 ON Monday. 17th February, the Chinese will celebrate their traditional Lunar New Year The will usher in the Year of the Cock after having said goodbye the previous evening to the Year of the Monkey. The Cock is one of the twelve animals to symbolise53 words
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Article136 1969-01-31 6 A person bom during the Year of the Cock Is *ald to behave as a perfect gentleman; If bom during the daylight hours, he can be expected to be self-confident and proud also. One born at night is- likely to be humble, even though he136 words
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Article, Illustration16 1969-01-31 6 ALL set for a loud bang? This little girl's face surely reflects her joy and happiness.16 words
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Article140 1969-01-31 6 F)R YOUR easy reference, here are the twelve animals in the Chinese Zodiac, together with their svmbolisms and the years in which they will be in the ascendancy. 1969 Cock Benevolence, courage, warmth, fidelity. 1970 Dog Watchfulness, prosperity, fidelity. 1971 Pig Prosperity, Poverty. 1972 Rat Diligence, wealth140 words
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Article86 1969-01-31 6 SINGAPORE Thurs. After half a century. Woo Hing Bros. Ltd. have come quite a lone way ia their establishment With the New Year just •round, the corner, the sale of watches have been exceptionally good. Titqni and Seiko watches are reported to be generally popular. Ladies86 words
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309 1969-01-31 6 SINGAPORE Thurs If you are serving spirits or liqueur during Chinese New Year, here are some tips on the art of serving them A good brandy should be served neat, at room temperature. as a liqueur after a meal, a little in309 words
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165 1969-01-31 6 SINGAPORE. Thu r s “We have the latest designs and the best craftsmanship to offer oar clients" said Mr. Poh of Poh Hen* Goldsmiths at North Bridge Road Indeed, this is well demonstrated with one glance at the shop. The ground floor department caters for165 words
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262 1969-01-31 6 SINGAPORE. Thurs All too soon the year of the monkey Is nearly up. On Monday, February 17. the Chinese will celebrate their lunar New Year the year of the Cockerel. To all Chinese, the year of the Cockerel is an auspicious year, especially for the male.262 words
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Article139 1969-01-31 6 SINGAPORE. Thurs If you are looking for French lace. Swiss embriodery and Italian silk chiffon, the place to look for them is Metrotex. The textile department is the main feature at the store where textiles are imported from all parts of the world. There139 words
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Article, Illustration14 1969-01-31 6 A typical shopping scene at one of Singapore’s departmental stores for the New Year.14 words
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Article, Illustration58 1969-01-31 7 TBAYS and trays of basket cakes of varying sizes are ready for sale. Picture shows two housewives buying the cakes for the New Year. This shop is filled with waxed durks and Chinese sausages Picture shows the shopkeeper busily weighing the goods for customers. A SHOPPER58 words
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Article, Illustration890 1969-01-31 7 SINGAPORE, Thursday. \T no other time does money flow so freely from the pockets of the w Chinese people than the New Year. Not that it is a season of plenty, but because no respectable family will let this festive occasion go by890 words
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Article, Illustration80 1969-01-31 7 THIS red paper Chinese New Tear silhouette or cutout from North China shows three children at play, together with a rock and a dog. The ladder signifies life's step by step rise to success. The cork and dog signify protection, the cork frightens off evil spirits by crowing80 words
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Article70 1969-01-31 7 SOME Chinese will not eat the meat of a cock considering it injurious. Since the cock is used in temple sacrifices and In oath-taking, they consider it should not ordinarily be killed. Cock meat is regarded as poison In cases of fever. A COCK and a70 words
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Advertisement95 1969-01-31 7 For latest selection in Cent's, Ladies and Children's Wear at low, low, prices. Swimming Trunks $2.90 I Briefs Gr Singlets $l.OO Paiamas $3 90 Swimming Costume $4.90 T/C Shirts 53.90 Cashmillon Blouses $3.90 Neckties $2.50 I Swimming Trunks $2.50 Shop at: DEPARTMENTAL STORE. 90 HIGH STREET. SINGAPORE 6. PHONES: *****,95 words
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Article366 1969-01-31 8 U THANT has made a significant prediction on China. He says China may achieve the status of a super-power in the next ten years. He urges world nations to take note of this. This pronouncement by the world body's Secretary-General is political realism. It also reflects366 words
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Article280 1969-01-31 8 CHINA has again bitterly criticised President Nixon for the second time in less than 48 hours and warned him that his difficulties would grow day by day. Observers in Hong Kong said the criticism, in the form of an article published by the official New China280 words
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223 1969-01-31 8 PRAGUE. Thurs. (UPI) Interior Minister Jan Pelnar said on Tuesday that extremists. some of them armed, were “sowing disquiet and panic” in Czechoslovakia He warned that continuing tension could “grow into a conflict”. Speaking at a news conference. Pelnar also said there had been223 words
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146 1969-01-31 8 LONDON. Thurs. (AFP) Commenting on the announcement by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, that Britain has promised to defend his country against attack the "Daily Express'’ writes today in an editorial “This announcement will cause146 words
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92 1969-01-31 8 PEKING. Thurs. (AFP) The Chinese Communist Party newspaper announced the suicide by fire of Jan Palach the event dates from Jan. 16 on its front page today. Young Palach’s manner of resistance was "not positive,” but it eloquently expressed92 words
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565 1969-01-31 8 MAX VANZI - By MAX VANZI SINGAPORE, Thurs. (UPI) It is nothing new tor Pakistan to experience political rioting and violent demonstrations as expressions of anti-government protest. Under the rigid rule of President Mohammad Ayub Khan, .he former solder, there has been scant opportunity for a565 words
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Article140 1969-01-31 8 TAIPEI. Thurs. (UPI) The English language China Post Tuesday said the Italian decision to recognise Commanst China was “unwise.” An editorial In the privately owned newspaper said Italy would suffer politically and financially if the proposal to establish diplomatic relations with the Peking Government is140 words
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Article, Illustration1064 1969-01-31 8 W.A. Swartworth - By W. A. Swartworth U.S. Science Writer MANY secrets of earth's past lie buried deep in the ocean floor, and scientists long have wanted to unlock this geological storehouse. Now, the key is being turned. US oceanographers, after years of planning, have embarked on a deep-sea— Photo from IPS.; — Photo; from IPS. - 1,064 words
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Article297 1969-01-31 8 JOSEPH L. MYLER - By JOSEPH L. MYLER WASHINGTON. Thurs. (UPI) However the 1960’go out. the 1970’s are likely to come in with a squall. The United States, it appears, is headed for another baby boom. This will not of course, be an unmitigated disaster It will not be anywhere297 words
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Article239 1969-01-31 8 Mao’s Correct Prediction —NCNA TOKYO. Thurs. (UPI) Th* Communist New China News Agency said on Tuesday the statement made five years ago by Chairman Mao Tse-tung of the Chinese Communist Party in support of the Japanese people’s struggle against U.S. imperialism has proven correct. NCNA said Mao in his Jan.239 words
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Advertisement29 1969-01-31 8 Eastehn Sun Singapore’! Own National Daily FRIDAY, JANUARY 31. 19«9 23-B. Cantonment Road. 59. lalan Sultan. S'ngapore 2. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. TcUphona: *****/7 Telephone: *****/6 Cable Address: AW NEWS29 words
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Article277 1969-01-31 9 Rubber Down Cent Singapore, Thurs. February first grade rubber buyers closed a t 5 p.m., in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur tocey at 60-3/4 cents per lb., do>* n three eighths of a cent frcti previous close. The tone of the market was dull. The market was easier shortly after the277 words
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Article, Illustration85 1969-01-31 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. TEAC Corporation, manufacturers of a well-known range of Japanese audio data equipment. recently gave a special demonstration of its stereo sound equipment at the Viking Room of Goodwood Park Hotel. Local dealers including local broadcasters were invited to the demonstration. Eastern Sun picture above85 words
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Article17 1969-01-31 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The tin price for today was $579 50 per picul, down $1 50.17 words
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Article108 1969-01-31 9 SDOAPORE. Thurs. The folio* ing ships are expected to b*in port today: Godovns Vessels 12 Komsomolets 3/4 Kirgiri South Gate 5 I Fastwind 6 7 Ellen Bakke 8 Thorsorient 10 11 Kousei Maru 13/14 Soudan 15/If Patroclus 18 Rita Maersk 19 Kyoto Maru 21/22 Tombatu 23 24108 words
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114 1969-01-31 9 QJEOUL, Thurs. (UPI) Singapore's CV. Berkat Co. is seeking to import five million U S. dollars worth of Indonesian coffee through South Korea, the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA) said today. Officials said the Korean Trade Office in Jakarta had reported114 words
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201 1969-01-31 9 UNITED NATIONS. Thurs (UPI) Aslan railways are carrying five times as much freight as they did In 1949. according to the January Issue of the UN monthly Bulletin of Statistics. By comparison, the volume of goods shipped by rail quadrupled in the201 words
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Article61 1969-01-31 9 TOKYO. Thurs. (AFP) Honda, the top Japanese motorcycle maker, plans to produce 1.500.000 two-wheelers this year, the company disclosed today. Last year. It manufactured 1.350.000 motorcycles, exported 820.000 of them (about 70 per cent) and sold the remainder domestically. In the four-wheeler division. Honda last61 words
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Article69 1969-01-31 9 WASHINGTON. Thurs (UPI) The U S Department of Agriculture has announced the arrangement of a sale of US$B 5 million of milled rice to South Vietnam under the food for peace programme. The sale Involves about 50.000 metric tons of rice to be delivered by69 words
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Article30 1969-01-31 9 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI)— Dow-Jones closing averages: 30 Industrials 938 09 20 Rails 273.17 15 Utils 138.07 65 Stocks 341.03 40 Bonds 74.90 Commodity Futures Index 141.1930 words
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132 1969-01-31 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs Orders for $150,000 worth of sanitary ware, the bulk of which were locally manufactured by Shanks Malaysia Ltd have been placed with William Jacks These orders, obtained by William Jacks, the agents for all Shanks products in this region are for132 words
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100 1969-01-31 9 TAPEI. Thurs. iUPI> Nationalist exports in 1969 are expected to exceed the one billion US. dollar mark a top trade official said yesterday Mr Wang Yi-Tlng. director of the newly created International Trade Bureau, said he expects the exports to increase by about 12.5100 words
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Article77 1969-01-31 9 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (AFP) The International Development Association —a subsidiary of the World Bank has joined with the United Nations Development programme to provide East Pakistan with U 553.900.000 to finance the employment of toreign consultants for the development of water resources in the Ganges and77 words
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1502 1969-01-31 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The verv steady conditions continued to rule with active trading in the Stock Exchange of Singapore and Malaysia today. Despite the improved trend, the volume of business done dipped slightly when compared with yesterday’s total turnover of about two million units. Today’s1,502 words
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Article83 1969-01-31 9 HONG KONG. Thurs (UPI) 'Experiments on miracle rice from the Philippines have proved a great success in Hong Kong." the Agriculture and Fisheries Department said today. ■The rich variety, introduced by the International Rice Research Institute, is capable of increasing rice output from 1.600 pounds to83 words
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Article65 1969-01-31 9 HONG KONG. Thurs. (UPI) —Mone v quotations. HK $6.***** per U S dollar. HK $6 ***** per U.S. dollar TT. HK $14.52 per pound sterlirv $313.5 pe r tael of gold 94.5 per cent fineness. HK $161.7 per 10.000 Japanese yen HK $136.0 per 100 Philippine pesos65 words
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Article25 1969-01-31 9 LONDON, Thurs. (UPI) Rubber market opened quiet with spot 21-11(1# 21-15 16. No. 1 RSS CIF basis ports Feb. 21-5/16 21-1/2.25 words
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Article50 1969-01-31 9 new YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged yesterday to 24 points lower yesterdav on no sales. (Bid) (Asked) Mar 23.45 23.85 May 22.80 23.00 July 22.65 22.85 Sept 22.30 22.75 Nov 22.20 22 60 Jan 22.20 22 60 Locally. No. 2 RSS was 24 cents per pound.50 words
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Article665 1969-01-31 9 SIMJAPOKB. Stork Egchange sold and other prices official!) listed at the close of business INDUSTRIALS B s. MM A 2 44 2.76 Hen Cn 2.98 3 oo Borneo Btld 1 -HO 1.91 Houstead 2 17 sugar 4.70 4.72 old storage .y.-.o 5.5.5 i hemical to I665 words
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Article99 1969-01-31 9 NEW YORK. Thurs. 'UPI> Gold prices rose slightly yesterday in routine trading on markets here and abroad In London gold gained 2* US cents at the morning flx'ng and rose another 5 cents for a second fixing of 42 50 dollars a troy ounce. Gold also99 words
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Article59 1969-01-31 9 (Managers Price*) 1 1«t Malayan XI> 2 94 ,’nrl 'lalay an \D 2.13 trrt MalR.van 1 .33 1 he i ommerce Ind I 04 114 1 hr -a\lns Mind 1.19 1 29 M ImP't fund 1.30 1 40 Nf Hone kong 1.38 1 44* in cl Hong Knng59 words
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Article117 1969-01-31 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The noon price* at the Singapore < hine*e Prodace Exchange today are Bu.ter Seller oomnt Oil (F.O B Bulk 50.50 t o« ••nut oil 11 (1 H i Drum 53 00 l.oovp nnr,i Mixed 31.50 Mlintnk White Pepper < O K. N I \V. ***** sarauak White117 words
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Article109 1969-01-31 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Association of Banks In Ma-laysia-Slngapore today made the following changes In its rates to merchants (rates are quoted to the equivalent of 100 units of foreign currency). SELLING T.T or OD. ready: Deutsche Marks $76.7975; Holland Guilders $84.9250; Swiss Francs $71.1375; Belgian Francs $6.1400; French109 words
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Advertisement291 1969-01-31 9 or AM AVAL IN E RECHARGING FROM JAPAN PORTS VIA HONGKONG *♦ll HRH Jan St 1 Fab trb S OHON Fab II Fab GIJRY SO t Fab bit EltEl »Rl Fab IS IS Fab 1« m U.MANJU LINE I’ISCH ARGLNG FROM JAPAN PORTS VIA HONGKONG TtSIN MARC Jan *9 SI291 words
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Advertisement492 1969-01-31 9 FLY THE BIG BOEING 707 s OF MSA TO HONGKONG, TAIPEI, TOKYO, MANILA, DJAKARTA, PERTH, SYDNEY. Contact your travel agent or ring ***** for reservations. 1 'JJI S \GA**a*C A 5 no am. 9 00 a m. 10-15 am 10.25 am. 110 p m. 2 2.3 p m. 3 25492 words
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Article, Illustration403 1969-01-31 10 1969 CARNIVAL TRADE FAIR FEATURE SINGAPORE, Thurs —Singapore's Defence Minister, Mr. Lim Kim San will officially open the month-long Carnival and Trade Fair 1969 at the Great World Amusement Park tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. The Carnival and Trade F a i403 words
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Article247 1969-01-31 10 Ist Prize—Morris 1100 Motor Car (By Shaw Organisation). 2nd Prize —Double return air ticket Singa HK Singa (Bv Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.) 3rd Prize—One Canon 7 Camera (By Jardine Waugh Ltd 4th Prize—Ono Canon Projector with case (By Jardine Waugh Ltd.) sth Prize—One Bulova watch No *****0247 words
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Article, Illustration85 1969-01-31 10 THIS year's Carnival Trade Fair is significant because it coincides with the 150th year of the Foundation of Singapore. All Japanese Kinoshita Circus performance starts from February 16. A wide variety of goods will be on display, especially for Chinese New Year shoppers. The85 words
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Advertisement97 1969-01-31 10 We made Fiexifoam mattresses with You in mind It’s light in weight, soft and firm, economically priced, and it comes with the unmistaken quality of luxurious Fiexifoam comfort. Now' you can wake up as fresh and radiant as the morning sun. m < I W T'f in tP Fiexifoam Prices:97 words
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Article, Illustration439 1969-01-31 11 SINGAPORE, Thurs. In a message for the 1969 Carnival Trade Fair, the Minister for Defence Mr. Lim Kim San says: It gives me great pleasure to write this message for the souvenir supplement on the 1969 Carnival Trade Fair to be held at439 words
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Article300 1969-01-31 11 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Kangaroo boxing will be seen for the first time in Singapore when the All Japanese Kinoshita Circus performs here on Feb 16 at the Great World Amusement Park. The 62-year-old Japanese circus which was last here in 1955 and 1957 will make their cebut300 words
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249 1969-01-31 11 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Foam Plastics Limited, manufacturers of Flexifoam (the superior quality polyurethane foam mattress) will once again display their product at the Carnival and Trade Fair, at the Great World Amusement Park from tomorrow Luxurious and comfortable. Flexifoam mattress w’hich has already249 words
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Article194 1969-01-31 11 «TVCAPO*E, Thurs. Ja kson's (Malaya) Limited will display a wide range of clocks at the Carnival and Trade Fair to be held at the Great World Amusement Park from tomorrow. They will also display the latest selection of domestic and office wall clocks which194 words
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Article91 1969-01-31 11 SINGAPORE Thurs. Sweden made SAWA 71 is a versatile aid for a home. It is a magnificent biscuit maker with 18 different discs for various uses. A spokesman of Messrs. Gim Hin Lee Company, the sole agents here, said that SAWA 71 is good for91 words
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Article, Illustration24 1969-01-31 11 •(TP in the air. this young Japanese expert does the rfiair-contrnl act' which- i an item in the All Japanese Kinoshita Circus.24 words
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Article, Illustration107 1969-01-31 11 We are holding the 1969 Carnival Trade Fair at the Great World Amusement Park from the 31st January, 1969 to the 16th March. 1969 As always the main aim of our Fair is to provide the best opportunity to our local industrialists to make107 words
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Advertisement11 1969-01-31 11 <£> MUI WAH DRESS FACTORY 42-B 42-C Carpenter street. Singapore. Tel: *****11 words
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Advertisement288 1969-01-31 11 SMITHS range of clocks <s f S m DOMINICA Sola Agents: JACKSON'S MALAYA BERHAD. GIVE SAWA TO FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND YOURSELF Made your own biscuits. With easy operated sa\va 7i NEW] automatic biscuit maker MADE IN SWEDEN II 4Htoro»*l Bites lor various uses as oroU as t king souie II288 words
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270 1969-01-31 12 SABAH DISPUTE: KUALA LUMPI'R, Thurs. Britain has given certain documents relating to Sabah to be studied by the Malaysian Government, the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, told the Dewan Ra ayat this morning. He was asked by Enche Ahmad Arshad.270 words
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116 1969-01-31 12 Teluk Anson To Have MicroWave Station KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs A micro-wave station will be installed in Teluk Anson, the Minister of Works. Posts and Telecommunications. Tun V. T. Sambanthan told the Dewan Ra’ayat today He said, this in reply to a question by Dr. Tan Chee Khoon, (Gerakan Batul. who116 words
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250 1969-01-31 12 SINGAPORE. Thurs The Shaw brothers Tan Sri Runme Shaw and Mr. Run Run Shaw through the Shaw Foundation, will distribute Chinese New Year gifts to 6.000 poor and aged men and women in Singapore and Malaysia. The distribution of Chines? New Year “ang250 words
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Article74 1969-01-31 12 MADRAS (Reuter* Mr CN Annadural. Chief Minister of Tamilnadu (Madras* who suffered a severe heart attack yesterday was reported to be much better and responding to treatment late las’ night Yesterday large crowds gathered outside the Cancer Institute where the Chief Minister, who led the Dravida Munnetra74 words
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Article, Illustration178 1969-01-31 12 THE nose letters spell END and it is the end of an era as the last three Mk 2 Phase II Shackletons of the Royal Air Force make their final fly-past over R.A.F. Changi, Singapore The aircraft have been serving with No. 205 Squadron and have178 words
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Article, Illustration267 1969-01-31 12 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Minister for Health. Mr. Chua Sian Chin, tonight assured Chinese physicians that the law to control undesirable medical advertisements were not to restrict their practice. The amendments to the law. he said, would come into effect in two267 words
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244 1969-01-31 12 SINGAPORE. Thurs The famed Madrigal Singers from the University of the Philippines will be appearing on Feb. 13 at the Victoria Theatre. The group are enroute to participate in the International Choral Festival at the Lincoln Centre ror the Performing Arts in New244 words
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182 1969-01-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs. An eight-man Japanese team, here to conduct a survey on the establishment of a fishing port in the East Coast of West Malaysia, will also look into the possibility of setting up fish canneries and shipbuilding industries. The leader of182 words
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Article122 1969-01-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman. Minister for Information and Broadcasting, will open a display of professional photographs on the theme “Australia in Asia” building, Jalan Ampang on Feb. 3. The exhibition is a selection from many thousands of photographs taken bv Australian122 words
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Article33 1969-01-31 12 LOS ANGELES. (UPI) A new* storm which raced into flood-soaked southern California on Tuesday was reported ’clearing out quite nicely” but another storm was expected to hit the area today.33 words
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Article32 1969-01-31 12 CAIRO. (Reuter) Egypt’s highest defence and security authority, the newly formed National Defence Council, is to hold its first meeting next week. Cairo's authoritative daily A1 Ahran said today.32 words
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99 1969-01-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs. The new part-time Director of the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. Enche All bin Haji Ahmad, will officially work on Feb. 1. Enche Ali, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, said: “I shall work till late in the night if work99 words
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Advertisement166 1969-01-31 12 TRAVEL CENTRE OF SINGAPORE Well-known for personalised service* E-11l INTERNATIONAL BUILDING ORCHARD I- 3 4 o 6.30 9.15p.ra. OPENS TODAY! THIS PERFECTLY DELIGHTFUL COUPLE. HAVE A PERFECTLY DELIGHTFUL SCHEME TO EMBEZZLE A FORTUNE! It’s simply criminal to miss this opportunity! Hear LULU Sing “THIS TIME Mefro-Go'dwyn Mayer presents A M166 words
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Miscellaneous259 1969-01-31 12 SHAW# Ox*sani a o L‘ I D O Phone ***** OPF\S TOPW 11 am. 1.43. 4 00. «.:u» a 9.13 p m Caro! White A: Oliver Reed •I*ll Never Forfet What Tsname" Technicolor «UI-SB» CAPITOL Phone ***** 11 a.i NOW SHOWING! US. ion, «.S» A ».31> p m. Robert Hoffman.259 words
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Miscellaneous310 1969-01-31 12 TODAY and YOU... Friday, January 31, 1969. STAR GAXER.'*^ A IMIS MAR 21 6-17-28-39 vyso-69-78 TAURUS APR 20 4 I MAY 20 If 5 9 53-5881-88 GEMINI MAY 21 V JUNE 20 5-16-27-40 1. 51 72 84 85 CANCER JUNE 21 JULY 22 2-13-24-35 Sy 4*41 82 90 LEO -23-34310 words
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Miscellaneous243 1969-01-31 12 MiWiMil.Bl.Bni Opens Today! 1 1. *S» 9 15 moms “HOT MILLIONS Peter Uatinoi Metrocoior On State Tonight 9 15 P "i ••festive Fashion Carrousel" ODEON Open. Today! 11. 1.3®. *3® 9 30 DIABOLICALLY YOI/RS” Alam Delon Senta Berger Paramount Picture In Coi r r Now Showing! 11. 1.3®. 4. 3n.243 words
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Article, Illustration725 1969-01-31 13 ADELAIDE, Thurs. (Reuter) West Indies cricket captain Garfield Sobers admitted at a press conference after the thrilling drawn fourth Test against Australia that he had apologised to rival skipper Bill Lawry over the circumstances of the dismissal of Australian batsman lan725 words
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483 1969-01-31 13 LONDON, Thurs i Reuter) Aston Villa, the Tommy Do-cherty-inspired Second Division club, beat Southampton a First Divisinon Cup replay last night. Villa were languishing at the foot of the Second Division table two months ago. but since Tommy Docherty became their manager,483 words
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152 1969-01-31 13 COPENHAGEN. Thurs. (AFP) Dane Tom Bogs said he would give up his European light heavyweight boxing title and move down to the middleweight division. The Dane told this to the Danish newspaper “Aktuelt” after narrowly cutpointing Italian challenger and former champion Piero152 words
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Article350 1969-01-31 13 MEXICO CITY Thurs. (Reuter) World flyweight champion Chartchot Choinot. of Thailand, began solid i training here today In an effort to shed five kilos be- fore his title fight with Mexico’s Efren Torres on February 23. Choinoi went for a run at Central350 words
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Article27 1969-01-31 13 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) —Results of rugby matches plaved last night were: RUGBY LEAGUE Rochdale Hornets 10 Barrow’ a RUGBY UNION Bristol 23 The Army 6.27 words
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Article111 1969-01-31 13 PERTH Western Australia, Thurs. (Reuter) Australian tennis champion Margaret Court said here today she was amazed at a Lawn Tennis Association of Australia (LTAA) threat to ban her from nlaying in overseas tournaments for one week In May. A report Issued after yesterday's LTAA meeting111 words
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Article146 1969-01-31 13 JAKARTA. Thurs AFP) E;ghteen-year-old All-England badminton champion Rudy Hartono will not take part in the Asian championship in Manila in February. Dr. Soedirman, chairman of the Indonesian Badminton Federation, said last night that Hartono could not play because of illess following exhaustion after the Indonesian146 words
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Article45 1969-01-31 13 KARACHI. Thurs. (Reuter) —The East Pakistan section of the M.C.C cricket tour has been cancelled because of riots in the country it was officially announced here yesterday. The West Pakistan part of the tour will be reviewed within the next two days.45 words
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Article1610 1969-01-31 14 Race 1: Horses Class 6, Div. 3—Abt. 7 Furs.— 2.00 p.m (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) 1 397 Viola II 9y 9 00 Dr. KM Reddy Rodgers a 279 Pink Heather 5y 8.13 Dr. K M Reddy Rodgers 12 3 625 French Squire 6v 8 11 Ashvnni Stable1,610 words
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Article291 1969-01-31 14 BIG BEN - By BIG BEN T3ENANG, Thurs. Kookaburra (Wilson) shaped like a winner when he clocked 38 for 3f on a good track at Bukit Gantong this morning. He should be followed at this meeting. Prince of Nepal, with Subion up, impressed when he did a3f sprint291 words
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Article214 1969-01-31 14 G» SINGAPORE. Thurs. —Philip Ang. 14. captured two titles the Bukit Timah Community Centre first annual Nanyang Theatre Badminton Challenge Cup championships held at their badminton hall, lyPhilip of Swiss Cottage Secondary School beat Lee Kamaruddin in three hardfought sets 11—5. 15—9. 15—8. in the schoolboys'214 words
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Article85 1969-01-31 14 SYDNEY, Thurs. (Reuter) Australian racing driver Jack Brabham has had to withdraw from the international 100 race at Sydney on February 9 because his car cannot be unloaded in time from the ship bringing it here. At the same time, three, top overseas cars entered for next Sunday’s85 words
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Article266 1969-01-31 14 S’pore GP SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Organising Committee of the Singapore Grand Prix have increased the prize money for the main event for cars to $7,500 at their forthcoming meet at the Thomson Road Circuit on April 5 and 6. This was disclosed to Sunsport266 words
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Article142 1969-01-31 14 BANGKOK Thurs (AFP) India was eliminated from the Asian Zone Über Cup women’s badminton contest here last night when they lost to Thailand by two matches to five in the semi-finals. Thailand will now meet South Korea in the zone finals here on Friday142 words
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Article1530 1969-01-31 14 Race l: Horses Class 3« Div. 2—Abt. 6 Pur*.—’2.00 p m i. 2 038 101 Chartnan Rom W illt op 900 8 13 Bougoure 10 6y TWT Kongsi Daniels Pretty 6 3 4. 9. 931 La It* Affidavit Romps 4y »y 8v 8.13 8 13 8 131,530 words
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Miscellaneous1057 1969-01-31 13 rom TV and Radio ™url TV SINGAPURA CHANNEL, 5 P.M. SSO Prog Summary in ai. Language', 600 Belaiar-lah Bahasa Kebangsaan: 605 Lucky Hip 635 Sport* rarade; 7.1 C English For Everyone < Chinese Version) i Repeat); 740 News in Chinese; 7.55 Emov Yourself Tonight 9.00 News and Newsreel in English;1,057 words
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Miscellaneous50 1969-01-31 14 Time And Tide TODAY Singapore: 334 am. (5 ft. 4 ins.); 9.04 am (8 ft. 2 ins.); 4.18 p.m. (1 ft. 6 ms.); 1123 p.m, (7 ft. 8 in-.). TOMORROW Singapore: 4.21 am. (5 ft. 9 ins.); 9 59 a.m. (9 ft. 4 ins 4 33 p m. (2 ft.).50 words
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