Eastern Sun, 9 February 1969
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Title Section23 1969-02-09 1 Eastern Sun SINGAPORE’S OWN NATIONAL DAILY E *td. 1966. Vol. 3 Mo. 908 Sunday Edition, 9 February 1969. MC(P) 0737 Price 13 cents23 words
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Article161 1969-02-09 1 KANAZAWA, Japan. Sat, (l PI) A Japanese jet fighter plane crashed into this Japan seacoast city today after it was hit by lightning during a snowstorm. The crash set a block of houses afire and police said four persons were killed and one missing. Three161 words
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79 1969-02-09 1 WASHINGTON. Sat. (UPI) *T s state Department on Friday rejected a Peking request for the return of a diplomat who defected in the Netherlands and came to the United States. State Department spokesman Robert J. McCloskey confirmed that the United States had received a message79 words
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Article59 1969-02-09 1 QUEBEC, Sat. (Reuter) Princess Grace of Monaco, stunning in a honey-and-lemon silk-organza gown, took the spotlight at the Quebec winter carnival’s regency ball last night. The Princess, in Quebec City for a three-day visit to the carnival, attended the costume ball dressed as Napoleon Bonaparte's wife. Josephine. She59 words
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142 1969-02-09 1 Peter Loke - By Peter Loke SINGAPORE. Sat. Some 10.000 people packed the National Theatre this evening to participate in the Grady Wilson Crusade meeting today. The National Theatre which lias seating capacity for only 3.500 people was not adequate to accommodate the large142 words
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Article140 1969-02-09 1 MANILA. Sat. (Reuter) About 100 people are missing and feared dead following the sinking of a ferry in rough seas last Thursday night off Lanao Del Norte Province in the Southern Philippines, police reported here First report said that only five of more than140 words
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Article68 1969-02-09 1 BEIRUT, Sat. (Reuter) The Arab world is generally showing cautious satisfaction over the new shift of United States policy towards the Middle East under President Richard Nixon. Although Arabs do not expect a complete reversal of America's Middle East policy, they have been encouraged by two recent68 words
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Article60 1969-02-09 1 SYDNEY. Sat. (Reuter) A bed of animal fossils, some of which could be up to 40.000 years old. has been discovered by an 11-year-old boy at a quarry near Bathurst. 150 miles (240 kilometres) west of Sydney. Experts at the University of Sydney and the60 words
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165 1969-02-09 1 BANGKOK. Sat. (UPI) High-ranking Thai officials charged today their political opponents were planning to stage demonstrations to disrupt national elections set for Monday. One said he "hoped" the Government would not have to "bring tanks into the streets.” Warnings against violence were issued by165 words
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Article79 1969-02-09 1 PARIS Sat. (Reuter) South Vietnam's Vice-Presi-dent Nguyen Cao Ky left for Saigon today after telling newsmen that private talks with the other side in the Vietnam peace negotiations had "not yet” started. Mr Ky. who spent a fortnight here overseeing his Government’s delegation to the talks,79 words
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Article65 1969-02-09 1 CANBERRA. Sat. (UPI) American servicemen have been formally requested not to take part in kangaroo “shoots” while in Australia on rest and recuperation. The request was made through US military commands by William H. Crook. American Ambassador in Australia. following widespread criticism among animal lovers65 words
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Article44 1969-02-09 1 BANGKOK. Sat. (Reuter)— Bangkok police have arrested an 18-year-old youth found selling bottle bombs. He told police he and a friend had been making bombs with chemicals and bits of iron for use by students at sports events and annual fairs.44 words
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Article46 1969-02-09 1 JAKARTA. Sat. (Reuter) School children ran in panic when the school bell suddenly exploded wrecking the building in Menado, North Celebes It was later found the bell was a bomb. It had been used as a bell in the school for the past year.46 words
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Article, Illustration90 1969-02-09 1 NEW Zealand celebrated Waitangi Day—it's National Day with a reception at the residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner. Mr. J. H. Weir, at Queen Astrid Park last night. The Minister of Defence. Mr. Lim Kim San. was among the many guests which included members90 words
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221 1969-02-09 1 JAKARTA, Sat (Reuter) Several people are known to have died when Mount Ija volcano on the Indonesian island of Flores erupted last Tuesday spouting showers of rocks and sending molten lava sweeping through three villages. But no exact casualty figures have been received from221 words
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Article53 1969-02-09 1 GRONINGEN. Holland. Sat. (UPI) The landlady led the twc prospective tenants through the door and said, "and this is the balcony.” Before she could finish the sentence, however, the balcony collapsed and fell in feet to the ground below The landlady and one of the apartment53 words
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Article40 1969-02-09 1 DACCA. Sat. (Reuter) President Mohammed Ayub Khan was today re-elected leader of the ruling Pakistan Moslem League Party. There has been speculation that 62-year-old President Ayub might yield the party leadership under mounting pressure from recent countrywide agitation.40 words
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171 1969-02-09 1 LONDON, Sat. (Reuter) At least four dead were counted today after a blizzard howling down from the Arctic brought havoc across Britain. Towns and villages were blocked off by snow. Trains, cars and buses were stranded all over the country, in many cases trapping171 words
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Article77 1969-02-09 1 PARIS, Sat. (Reuter) French Motorists with less than a year’s experience at the wheel may not drive over 90 kilometres an hour (56 mph) from today. The ruling is among a set of new highway regulations published in today's official Gazette. New drivers will have77 words
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Article38 1969-02-09 1 HONG KONG. Sat. (Reuter) A 70-vear-old crippled woman died in a pre-dawn blaze which made 300 people homeless in Hong Kong today. The four-hour blaze gutted two four-storey buildings before it was brought under control.38 words
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183 1969-02-09 1 KI'ALA LUMPUR. Sat. Hundreds of Malaysians from all walks of life today streamed to the Residency to say “many happy returns" to the Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, on the occasion of his 66tb birthday. The Tunku. dressed in a light green national183 words
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Article104 1969-02-09 1 SANTA BARBARA, California. Sat. (UPI) —Special crews using tons of a congealing "mud.” halted the leaxage ot a runaway offshore well early Saturday, cutting off the source of an oil slick which has devastated sea wildlife ana coastline alike throughout the Santa Barbara area. booths Matthews104 words
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Article45 1969-02-09 1 TAIPEI Sat. (Reuter) Chinese shore batteries in Fukien Province yesterday shelled the outlying islands of Quemoy and Matsu, the Nationalist Defence Ministry said today. As quoted by the Central News Agency, it said there were no casualties or property damage reported.45 words
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Article79 1969-02-09 1 PARIS. Sat. (Reuter' 1— Elizabeth Taylor is ill in bed with influenza, a spokesman for the 36-year-old actress said here today. Miss Taylor, who is under doctor’s orders to take two months’ holiday when she completes her latest film "The Only Game In Town.” was "not too79 words
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Article36 1969-02-09 1 WASHINGTON. Sat. (Reuter) Mr. Robert McCloskey will remain U.S. State Department spokesman. Secretary of State William Rogers told a press conference yesterday. Mr. McCloskey has served as Director of News since September, 1967.36 words
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321 1969-02-09 1 MELBOURNE, Sat. (CPI) Teenagers carrying transistor radios and eating ice cream turned Violet Town into a carnival of thrill seekers today as rescuers search for bodies in the mangled wreckage of the South Aurora Express. Hundreds of cars packed with families who had321 words
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89 1969-02-09 1 SINGAPORE, Sat. It is back to the “pressure cooker" for the Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee. when he stepped off his plane this evening after being away from Singapore for the last six weeks. Dr. Goh returned with his wife after a89 words
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69 1969-02-09 1 SANTA BARBARA. California. Sat. (Reuter) Residents of this polluted holiday resort last night brought a massive collective damages suit for US$l,3OO million against Union Oil Company and Its partners The suit was brought by a local firm of lawyers representing fishermen. boatowners and owners of69 words
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Article35 1969-02-09 1 MANILA, Sat. (UPI) Indonesia beat defending champions Malaysia 3-2 to win the second Asian Badminton Confederation tournament in a fiercely fought final at the Rizal Coliseum here tonight. (Report in Page 11)35 words
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Article, Illustration204 1969-02-09 2 SINGAPORE, Sat. The 2.200-ton French frigate, Commandant Riviere, complete with torpedo warheads, arrived on a “goodwill mission” In Singapore yesterday. Commanded by Commander P. Hameury. the vessel Is the first French frigate to visit Singapore. Commander Hameury told newsmen that the frigate was204 words
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128 1969-02-09 2 BOURNEMOUTH. England. Sat. (Reuter) A Conservative Member of Parliament. Eldon Griffiths, today urged retention of Briitsh forces In the Far East. He told a conference of young Conservatives “The Socialists have decided we must withdraw into Europe. We are ordered to128 words
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Article33 1969-02-09 2 TAIPEI. Sat (AFP) Mr. Peter Chang. Minister Counsellor of the Nationalist Chinese Embassy in Bangkok, is slated as chief of a Chinese trade legation to Singapore, it was reported here today.33 words
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108 1969-02-09 2 KOTA KINABALU. Sabah Sat. (Reuter) —Malaysia's desire for peace should not be construed as a sign of weakness. Tun Mustapha. Sabah's Chief Minister, said today. Addressing a mass rally during the launching of national solidarity week. Tun Mustapha said Malaysia's security forces were108 words
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Article57 1969-02-09 2 SINGAPORE. Sat A 15-year-old youth Nah Juay Heng. of Jalan Tentaram died in the General Hospital following a road accident at Upper Serangoon Road on Friday evening. He died early this morning There was a total of 72 road accidents, of which one was fatal, during57 words
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Article162 1969-02-09 2 KI'ALA LUMPUR. Sat— Malaysians of all racial origins were tonight called upon bv the Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak, to unite and drown "the voices of divisions” in their midst. They should continue to maintain the racial harmony and the “spirit of togetherness” existing162 words
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Article55 1969-02-09 2 SINGAPORE Sat. A stall-holder who went to a toilet at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday night was robbed of $705 when two persons confronted him at dagger point.. But Wong Kok Klong pleaded with the robbers to leave him some of the money. The robbers then returned55 words
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Article, Illustration380 1969-02-09 2 Albert Johnson - ‘Whisky The Poodle Is Look-Out Aboard Frigate By Albert Johnson SINGAPORE. Sat. The deck of the giant French frigate Commandant Riviere was deserted as a party of local pressmen and photographers hoarded the ship lying at the Man-Of-War Anchorage off Singapore this afternoon. But what the members of the Press— Eastern Sun pix. - 380 words
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Article103 1969-02-09 2 SINGAPORE Sat From Monday. TV Singapore will be Implementing a further Increase In transmission hours, with Channel 8 startting daily Monday to Friday at j om Instead of the present 630 pm. This dally extra halfhour will carry the very popular film series “The Flying103 words
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Article, Illustration147 1969-02-09 2 Two Colombo Plan trainees from Ceylon are now undergoing supervised work training at the National Library under Singapore's participation in the Colombo Plan Technical Assistance scheme. These are Messrs. T. O. W. de Silva (right) and Mr B W. Amaraweera recipients of Junior147 words
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Article238 1969-02-09 2 SINGAPORE. Sat List of successful candidates who took part in the Trinity College of Music. London. Singapore Centre, theory examinations on December 7 1968. at the St Joseph's Institution. Bras Basah Road, Singapore-7. I.ee Poh Chin I Honours. Leong Wee Teen I Honours, Low Lian Choo.238 words
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Article49 1969-02-09 2 SINGAPORE. Sat With immediate effect, alien residents of West Malaysia and citizens of West Malaysia who now obtain visas for Singapore or extension of stay from the Immigration Department. Empress Place should apply for such facilities at the Immigration Depot. South Quay. Prince Edward Road, Singapore.49 words
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Article69 1969-02-09 2 SINGAPORE. Sat Two men were today charged in the Ninth Magistrate's Court for the kidnap of a 4-vear-old boy. Leonard Thean See Yin, on Jan. 24. this year. Both the accused, Lee Kim Fatt and Sebastian s/o Anthony Samv. claimed trial. They were allowed bail69 words
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195 1969-02-09 2 SINGAPORE. Sat. That Singapore is a pretty small island is not necessarily- a drawback if the people know how to exploit this intell gently. This was stated tonight by the Political Secretary to the Ministry of Education. Enche Ghazali Ismail when he spoke at195 words
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Miscellaneous165 1969-02-09 2 44m^a-'Barbcra's NiSHTYNIGHT, PE B 3 LVPOO... SLEEP TIGHT.', m > 4 y^OCK KNOCKS SANTA! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN 777 CHRISTMAS WAS LAST WEDNESDAY// r YOUD LOOK AWFUL, TOO IP YOU P BEEN THROUGH WHAT I'VE BEEN THROUSH THIS SEASON' V WILMA.' > SANTA. YOU LOOK AWFUL! r I > KNOW..165 words
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Article, Illustration308 1969-02-09 3 SINGAPORE, Sat. Vice Admiral A. Griffin, Flag Officer. Second in Command. Far East Fleet, today deseribed the threeweek exercise off the Straits of Malacca as “successful and most encouraging.” The exercise code-named ‘‘Fotex 69” was an annual routine training exercise. Some 10.000 men308 words
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306 1969-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Sat. Nearly S' million was spent in the provision of sewerage service throughout the island last year, the Public Works Department said today. These were particularly in the new housing developments at Tao Payoh. Jurong Industrial Estate. Pasir Panjang.306 words
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Article631 1969-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Sat. The Canadian Ladies Association will hold a Bridge and Mahjong Drive at the Hollandsche Club at 22 Camden Park on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 9.15 am. THE National Theatre Company and the Chinese Orchestra present the “Ode to Spring” for the third and last631 words
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120 1969-02-09 3 SINGAPORE Sat. An Indonesian, Mohamed bin Wahab, 30. was today sentenced to two weeks’ imprisonment by the First District Court Judge. Mr D. C. DCotta, for having in his possession a pink Singapore identity card not belonging to him The accused pleaded guilty to120 words
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91 1969-02-09 3 SINGAPORE Sat The Singapore General Printing Workers' Cnion claims that its members will observe holidays on 11 days this year These are New Year's Day (Jan. 1); Chinese New Year Feb. 17 and 18); Hari Raya Haji (Feb 27); Labour Day May 1 Vesak Day (May91 words
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284 1969-02-09 3 SINGAPORE, Sat. The ban on fireworks and firecrackers between the hours of 6.30 p.m. and 6.30 a m. will be lifted during several days of the Chinese New Year period. It will he lifted on Feb. 16, 17, 24, 25284 words
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Article74 1969-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Sat. There were 28 fatal accidents last month compared with 25 such fatalities for the same month last year. Pedestrians topped the list of victims—l 3 were killed last month. However the total number of accidents decreased by 714 to 2.250 as compared with74 words
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Advertisement199 1969-02-09 3 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. up V >• rj I Vi.- i 'l,i»i Fiexifoam199 words
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Article1190 1969-02-09 4 HAPPY HOMES FEATURE SINGAPORE, Sot. A HOME whereever it is, and whatever it is like, must necessarily reflect the personalities of the people living in it. Families who love the cosiness and warmth of a home will invariably pay extra attention to create this1,190 words
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Article309 1969-02-09 4 SINGAPORE. Sat. Most people would agree that good lighting is an essential part of the home, and besides helping you to see better, it should also serve to enhance your decoration. And since you have spent hours matching colours to make your home more beautiful. don’t309 words
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Article, Illustration349 1969-02-09 4 SINGAPORE. Sat. —ln Singapore today, most of our furniture styles evolve around the contemporary styles with emphasis on sculptured lines, simple and unadorned shapes. But simplicity of shapes and lines can easily be abused when furniture is not arranged artistically and in accordance with a family's349 words
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Advertisement336 1969-02-09 4 own high-class homes in first-class residential area with beautiful quiet country-side surroundings. FERNHILL GARDENS AT FERNHILL ROAD. OFF STEVENS ROAD Ideal location: A first-class residential district, situated on high land, commanding pleasant view. Amenities: Situated close to commercial and shopping centres schools markets super markets cinemas churches etc., well serviced336 words
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Advertisement150 1969-02-09 4 a®** JGq .w, n f 'W 1,15 ''HP >a R&4& > ’rib v IS I M >v, "S oik3lon se adhe,ive carpet-tile* Olkalon self-adhesive Carpet-Tiles have stood the teat In thousands of homes, offices, schools, hotels, etc. This success Is due to many factors: Laying Is no problem. The professional150 words
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Advertisement247 1969-02-09 4 LONG TERM LOANS ON TERRACE HOUSES FROM M. B. B. S. MONTHLY REPAYMENT AT $160.60 PEOPLE’S GARDEN AT UPPER SERANGOON ROAD 61 M S. 999 YEARS LEASEHOLD LOTS 169-6 b 172 mk XXI! PROPOSED NEARLY 200 THREE TYPES OF HOUSES FOR DIFFERENT FAMILIES c.r '4# •v ‘■Airs, ‘VJi-rTfC i! •>247 words
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Article574 1969-02-09 5 NEW YORK. Sat. (UPI) Tino Barzie. business manager for Singer Frank Sinatra, Jr., pleaded innocent on Friday to federal charges in connection with the purchase of airline tickets for Sinatra's troupe with stolen credit cards. Atty. Robert Morgenthau has said Mr. Sinatra, currently playing at the Rainbow Room here,574 words
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298 1969-02-09 5 |T UXEMBOURG, Sat. (Reuter) Mr. Harold Wilson, British Prime Minister, and Dr. Georg Kurt Kiesinger, West German Chancellor, will discuss further steps to bring Britain closer to the common market during talks in Bonn next week, informed sources said here today. The298 words
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225 1969-02-09 5 NEW ORLEANS. Louisiana. Sat. (UPI i A New York accountant yesterday testified he attended a party in June, 1963. where Clay L. Shaw sat around a kitchen table with seven others and talked about the best way to kill President John F. Kennedy. Charles225 words
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299 1969-02-09 5 ONDON, Sat (UPI) Beatle Paul McCartney was fined £l5 yesterday for speeding and for not paying his annual automobile excise tax. A Coventry Magistrate’s court also ordered him to pay eight pounds, six shillings and eight penci in back excise taxes. “It’s a fair299 words
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Article79 1969-02-09 5 WILKES-BARRE Pennsylvania. (UPI) Roscoe o. Miller. 81, a retired auto dealer. asked the court on Friday to annul his recent marriage to a 37-year-old woman oo grounds their courtship and romance was a fraud. His petition was filed in the same courthouse where last summer Miller won79 words
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273 1969-02-09 5 CAIRO. Sat. (UPI) —President Nixon has sent a message to Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser outlining future US. policy on the explosive Middle East, government sources said yesterday They declined to reveal the contents of Mr. Nixon's letter, which was in reply to a273 words
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Miscellaneous426 1969-02-09 5 I'— ll THE MAN FROM THE KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR AFFAIR u.k.c.l.e. GO WITH THE GOOD ARTIST; GUARD.' AND FETCH THAT DAMSEL FOR ME POST HASTE WE SHALL HAVE A ROYAL WEDDING/ YES, SIRE w 36% Y^7\ That evening AND, SIRfLLVA, YOU AND YOUR FRIEND WILL REST IN THE CHAMBEROF426 words
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Article, Illustration1121 1969-02-09 6 Dr. Wilson Speaks To Eastern Sun Readers On The Bible —1 THREE years agu, L»i. Billy Graham was in one of the great hospitals of the nation. During this period we had the opportunity to pray with, to counsel with, and to try to comfort scores of heavyhearted people. Some1,121 words
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Article100 1969-02-09 6 SINGAPORE. Sat The former Bishop of Singapore. Bishop Jl. Wilson, will be preaching at St. Andrew's Cathedral tomorrow at 8 a m and 6 pm. At both services, members of the congregation associated with Bishop Wilson during the war will be assisting In the leadership of100 words
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151 1969-02-09 6 TULSA. Oklahoma. Sat. I Reuter) The idem of a World Church Bank has been advanced here bv the World Council of Churches The Council recently announced a meeting in October on the best use of church money for development It would also consider151 words
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1003 1969-02-09 6 SINGAPORE, Sat. The Grady Wilson Crusade the most significant event Cor Christians in this sesquicentential yeir of Singapore has proclaimed “Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life” to more than 40,000 people in eight meetings during the past1,003 words
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Article281 1969-02-09 6 BERNE, (SPR T). On Jan. 16, 1969 in Rome. Dr. Eugene Carson Blake. General Secretary of the World Council of Churches In Geneva, met the Pope. After the meeting, the World Council issued a statement saying that two men had discussed co-operation between the Roman281 words
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Advertisement1279 1969-02-09 6 Religious Announcements ST. PETER’S CHURCH 1. Tavistock Avenue Serangoon Gardens. S’pora 19. Sunday 800 am. Parish Communion b 00 am. Sunday School 30 am. 6 00 pm. Evensong CHLKCH OF THE TREE LIGHT 25-0. Perak Road. 8. 8. 1.00 am. Service (Hokk) 100 am. Bible Class (English 100 ST. ANDREW'S1,279 words
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Miscellaneous27 1969-02-09 6 wynn’s week MAJf/ A epuetruw. LIFE 15 TOUCH AND GO BECAUSE WOBOOY WIU. r\ GO M® TOUGH by Courtesy of the Christian and Christianity to. I .127 words
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
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394 1969-02-09 7 SINGAPORE, Sat. The market went ahead during the week at a rate that even the most enthusiastic bulls had not bargained tar state Holiday, Cutler, Bath Co., in their rubber mar- ket review. The demand was well spread and consisted hot bhly of shortcovering394 words
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202 1969-02-09 7 t CONTROL bver capital issues > has been further relaxed according to a capital issues exemption order issued in New Delhi On Feb. 1. ihe Government has retained control only over bonus issues of all companies without any lower exemption limit as hitherto and202 words
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97 1969-02-09 7 FRANKFURT. Germany, (UPI) The Dresdner Bank A G. and the Nomura Securities Co Ltd of Tokyo are negotiating with the Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. of Osaka on the floating of a Bn million mark (20 million U S dollars) loan, it was announced97 words
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Article52 1969-02-09 7 NEW YORK. Sat. (UPI) R bber futures closed 25 points higher on no sales yesterday. (Bid) (Asked) Mar 23 95 24.35 May 2330 23.50 July 23 30 23.40 Sept 22.80 23.15 Nov 22.70 23.25 Jan 22 70 23.10 Mar 22.70 23.10 Locally, No. 2 RSS was 25 cents52 words
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Article39 1969-02-09 7 NEW YORK. Sat. (UPI) Dow clones closing averages on the New York stock exchange: 30 Industrials 947.85 20 Rail* 279.88 15 Utilities 139 28 65 Stocks 346 23 40 Bonds 74.91 Commodity Future Index 138 3339 words
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Article, Illustration144 1969-02-09 7 HAMBURG, (DaD) Two giant floating cranes of a Hamburg wrecking firm recently left the largest harbour of the Federal Republic of Germany on a long trip They will be pulled in tow some 45 days across the Atlantic Storms which could lower the travelling144 words
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236 1969-02-09 7 NEW DELHI. Sat. (AFT) India needs external economic aid of about US$l,OOO million during the financial year starting April to be able to maintain a growth rate of three per cent, it was estimated today. According to a survey of the Indian economy published236 words
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Article59 1969-02-09 7 SINGAPORE. Sat. The Association of Banks in Ma-laysia-Singapore 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 o r OD. ready: Deutsche Marks $76.7050; Holland Guilders $*****0; Swiss Francs $71.1975; Belgian Francs $6.1475.59 words
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Article40 1969-02-09 7 THE value of mineral production in India in the first six months of 1968 was worth Rs 1.624 million representing an increase of about 18 per cent over the figure for the corresponding period of the previous year40 words
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190 1969-02-09 7 VIr. Van Riemsuijk is on a tour of the Far East,190 words
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425 1969-02-09 7 NEW low inclusive tour air fares across the North and Mid Atlantic were agreed at the International Air Transport Association conference In Dallas, Texas, which ended recently. The new fares will become effective on May 1 subject to the approval of the Governments425 words
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95 1969-02-09 7 HONG KONG. Sat. (AFP)— Exports of Chinese raw gilk to France increased last month. About 300 bags of raw silk were shipped to France from Shanghai and Canton During the week ending Feb 6. Canton Raw Silk Steam Filature White 20 2295 words
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127 1969-02-09 7 BASLE Sat. (Reuter) Western central bankers meet here this weekend to discuss the world monetary situation for the first time since the installation of President Nixon's administration in W ashington. Informed sources said the discussions will again centre on plans for a system to combat127 words
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Article16 1969-02-09 7 SINGAPORE Sat. The tin price for tndav was $5*8.75 per picul, down $0 75.16 words
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Article62 1969-02-09 7 SING \PORE. Sat Mr. Lim Slew Ek. managing director of Evergreat Industries Pte Ltd ‘Singapore's 45 IG Drum reconditioners) has left for the United States to study the machinery and equipment used there This is in line with the company’s policy of keeping in touch with latest62 words
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Article110 1969-02-09 7 SINGAPORE. Sat. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 Pekin 3/4 Hannover 5 Golden Spring 6/7 Broholm 8/9 Servaaskerk 10/11 Memnon 13/14 Nicoline Maersk 15/18 Fernbrook 18 Fernview 19 Eckhardt 21/22 Chichow Frog 23 24 Yasnomorsk 25/26 Alkaid 27/28 Kyoshin Maru110 words
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400 1969-02-09 7 NEW YORK, Sat. (UPI) The stock market kept tune to the mixed news background in heavy trading this week. North Vietnam spoiled hopes for an early breakthrough at the expanded Vietnam peace conference in Paris by demanding the ouster of South400 words
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192 1969-02-09 7 TOKYO. Sat. <AFP) Japan will sign within this month papers to finalise a total of US$7B 2m worth of “yen credits” to the Philippines. Burma and India, sources close to the finance ministry said today. To the Philippines, a USs2om credit will192 words
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Article52 1969-02-09 7 iManagers Price-) t*t Mala*an \D '2.99 2nd Malayan \l) 217 ard Mala* an t 35 Ihe (oiumerre Ind. 1.06 l 10 ihe 'axing tund... 1.20 1-3 U M ln\e*t I nnd 130 1.40 l»t Hong Kong 1.35 l-4l* 2nd Itong Kong .95 1 00* Sterling Com 7/2 (•Hong52 words
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Article107 1969-02-09 7 SINGAPORE. Sat The noon price* at the Slngaporff hme*e Produce Exchange todaj arc BhTer Seuel Coconut Oil <F O B.) Bulk 50 00 1 o< onui Oil < F O B Urtun 52.50 Eoose Copra Mixed 31-50 Muntok White Pepper (FOB) M W 115.00 Sarawak While Pepper (FOB) 112107 words
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Article, Illustration849 1969-02-09 8 WHEN it comes to naming the biggest success in show business this year there can be no doubt that they will decide on Des O'Connor. His year has been fantastic. He broke house records for his Manchester Palace pantomime, for his849 words
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Article, Illustration946 1969-02-09 8 THERE has to be a first time and The Marmalade were it for me never before had I met a Scottish group. Mind you, they didn't look any different from an English or American group. When they sing they don't even sound Scottish,946 words
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Article, Illustration161 1969-02-09 8 NEW YORK With a minimum of frills. Jack Jones opened at the Copacabana on Thursday. It was a singing evening the RCA artiste kept his announcing down, made a few humourous asides here and there but generally tended to business And Jones' business Is singing which he161 words
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Article, Illustration445 1969-02-09 8 TALK about "Breaking Down The Wall* Of Hear♦ache"...it was a case of breaking down the bedroom doors to get to the Bandwagon Admittedly it WAS only midday when I arrived bright and alert at London’s Regent Palace Hotel in the heart of Piccadilly Circus,445 words
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Article, Illustration303 1969-02-09 8 A NEW dimension In television adventure two men and a girl who bring vivid, exciting reality to everyone's dream of achieving greater heights than anyone else In the world of becoming a champion In every sphere of endeavour. of becoming a super being This is the background to303 words
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Article, Illustration269 1969-02-09 8 PLATTER PETE’S j|i there: I’M sorrv If vou ret tired of hearing It. but we've got a fabulous page lined up for you again today. There is just no other way to describe it. As promised last week. THE CHAMPIONS are spotlighted: and bv very popular demand (and threats),269 words
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Article331 1969-02-09 8 New York: 1. Crimson And Clover Tommy james/The Shonde'ls 2. Eve’-ydav People Sly The Family Stone 3 Touch Me Doo r s 4 Worst That Could Happen Brooklyn Bridge 5 I Started A joke Eee Gees 6 Build Me Up Buttercup The Foundations 7 I'm331 words
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Article117 1969-02-09 8 HERMANS Hermits’ catchy Somethings Happening” shot to the top of Hong Kong's pop charts this week though it neve» got higher than fourth in the British charts. In Britain this week it dropped from fifth to eighth The combination of the two Negro groups Diana Ross and The117 words
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Article, Illustration270 1969-02-09 8 Real name: John Robert Cocker. Birthdate: May 2«. 1344 Birthplace: Sheffield. Personal points: sft. 9in: list 91bs; blue eyes; brown hair. Parents' names: Harold and Marjorie Brother's name: Victor Present home: Kmghtsbndge. Where educated: Sheffield Central Tech Ace entered showbusiness: 18. First public appearance aa amateur:270 words
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Advertisement16 1969-02-09 8 -EE Available at all leading disc dealers! THE CYCLE CARRIAGE CO (ENTERPRISES) LTD. MMtWAL IMPORTS SINGAPONE16 words
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Article, Illustration1237 1969-02-09 9 Sheilah Graham - By Sheilah Graham T ITH “The Only Game In Town.'' the love story is making a shv and somewhat tentative reentry into an entertainment field where love once reigned supreme. The boy meets girl theme with its peaks of1,237 words
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Article, Illustration897 1969-02-09 9 the company finally took her out of the film and that was the last thing she was ever to do for the screen. After that. Henry took his producer's hat to MGM. It was only when he finally broke away and went to New York897 words
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Article, Illustration316 1969-02-09 9 El Filmo - By: El Filmo IF it lacks action "Five Card Stud” nevertheless has a good suspenseful story to tell. When you get a guy like Dean Martin in a "western” you can be quite sure that it will not be the tough, rough, shoot-it-out western316 words
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Advertisement65 1969-02-09 9 POH HENG GOLDSMITHS LTD. Jeweller* ctf Repute 'N.. I 7 7 7 > v Head Office: 689-693, North Bridge Road, Singapore, 7. Tels- *****, ***** Johore Bahru Branch Office: No. 90, Jalan Ah Fook, Johore Bahru. Tel: 3818 Katong Branch Office: 83 Tav Buan Guan Super Market, East Coast Road,65 words
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Advertisement21 1969-02-09 9 STATION HOTEL SINGAPORE Tel: *****1 8 lines All Rooms Air-Conditioned with Modern Facilities TARIFF CHARGES:— Single: $18/- upwards Double: $27/- upwards21 words
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Miscellaneous212 1969-02-09 9 SHAW OrKnnlanUon OPENS TOIMT"' 11 4 m.. 1.45. 4.00, 0.30 gig Christopher Jones, Richard rean Susan Strasber* CHI RASCO Panavtsion A- Color <WB-7 Art*l CAPITOL Phono ***** NOW SHOWING NO ERIE LIST 11 A .TO 1.30, 4.00. 0.43 4. 4 Shaw Productions' TWIN RLADFS Or DOOM Mandann-Scnpe-Coor Today 8.45 a212 words
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Miscellaneous36 1969-02-09 9 GALA X yGSD ftth Day TMif: S, 0. 9 mi Bias Bltmit. Kmc of B*r*i:*t Slot* p *t* tht KECHAPI In "SATU PAHLAWAN" Indonetl*n-6up*r*eop« vita m;:« gin i M:<i ladao«!*i Tail** Him "MT%> MG" Sr-vp* Oo’or36 words
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Miscellaneous328 1969-02-09 9 I£ATHAYjjI ORCHARD-***** LAST 2 DUS! TODAY 5 SHOWS! 11 a.ra.. 1.30. 4.00, o.so A 9 15pm “Doctor Faustus” in color Richard Burton Elizabeth Taylor A Columbia Picture OPENS TUESDAY' Sidney Poitier Co ;rr.r» ln The Sun" ODEON NOW SHOWING! 11 in 2 13. 5 3ft St a43 pm Adm MOO.328 words
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Article, Illustration366 1969-02-09 10 Lady de la Mare - Ikebana with Lady de la Mare IIT ANY people ask why the experts in Japanese flower arrangement make the un-natural or abstract designs. I think one of the mam reasons is that they regard modern flower arrangements as a challenge And if they succeed366 words
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897 1969-02-09 10 H. C. Tan - By: H. C. Tan HO W often has it been said that of all the years of a girl's growth, that time between the ages of 9 and 15 is one of the most exciting and trying too. This is a897 words
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Article199 1969-02-09 10 LAVENDERS and violets coming up as the next step from pink, in soft, pale voiles, in mauve sweaters, in deeply pink-violet pants MORE great vest ideas for spring, short and sassv in open-work knit, long and buttoned in reptile-look leather, soft in pink jersey. LOTS of199 words
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507 1969-02-09 10 John Green - By John Green \VOMEN spend a lot of their time every dav gossiping. But psychologists have found that there’s no need to feel guilty about the fact that you gossip it does you a great deal of good. Do you enjoy a good507 words
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Article, Illustration88 1969-02-09 10 THE new trend in sunglasses is to oversize in a lightened look. Riviera does a rectangular shape rounded on inner edges, with shiny, newly thin metal frames. Lenses come in ten colours, from the very light shown here to darks comfortable under tropical suns. SUNGLASSES from88 words
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Miscellaneous154 1969-02-09 10 imun™ii you MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT WHEN YOU SNEAK OUT LAST NIGHT TO VISIT WOMANS DOWNSTAIRS RUDOLFO APARTMENT a S THE > COUNTESS WAS ANGRY WITH you, albert? l IS ALL (5 IT NOT TOO COLD FOR BREAKFAST WERE, =V R'JDOLFO? I'M LATE HOW ABOUT V THAT'LL BE OUR GETTING154 words
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Miscellaneous312 1969-02-09 10 TODAY and YOU... r Sunday, February 9, 1969. STAR GA2ER'*V ARIES 21 APR. 19 ->) 4-16-27 38 APR. 20 I vT MAY 20 V s 5-1429-39 53-62 83-87 -By CLAY R. POLLANYour Doily Activity Guido According to tho Stars. To develop message for Sundoy, read words corresponding to numbers of312 words
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Article1620 1969-02-09 11 BIG BEN - By BIG BEN T>ENANG, Sat. Rum Cup created on upset when he came with a storming run at the top of the straight to beat his opposition in Race Six here today to pay $153 for a win. The nine-year-old gelding was splendidly ridden by1,620 words
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Article144 1969-02-09 11 SINGAPORE. SatJansenites of Singapore defeated Kilat Club of Malacca by four goals to one in a friendly match at the Padang here this evening Jansemtes, who put up a verv good game in the firsthalf with their excellent team combination and fast play, took an early 3-0144 words
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109 1969-02-09 11 NFW DELHI Sat. (Reuter) India will field Junior players Gaurav Misra and Anand Amrithrai in their team to meet Malaysia in the Davis lawn tennis cup eastern zone seasoned Davis Cupper RamaLumpur on March 1. 2 and 3. The team, announced here today, will109 words
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Article, Illustration186 1969-02-09 11 SINGAPORE. Sat. Singapore's National Sports Complex at Kallang is expected to be completed by the end of 1971. This was disclosed by engineers at the worksite when the Minister for Social Affairs, Enche Othman Wok, accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Chan Chee Seng,186 words
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Article203 1969-02-09 11 MANILA. Sat. (UPI) Indonesia beat defending champion Malaysia 3-2 to win the second Asian Badminton Confederation tournament in a fiercely fought final at the Rtzal Coliseum here tonight. Muljadi provided the winning point for Indonesia by beating Malaysia’s top player. Tan Aik Huang. 15-8 and 15-7 in203 words
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132 1969-02-09 11 PHILADELPHIA. Sat. (Reuter) Australian's Rod Laver, Tony Roche and Ken Rosewall and Holland’s Tom Okker all scored straight ,-et victories here to enter the semi-finals of the U 5527,000 (£11.260) Philadelphia International Indoor open tennis championship Laver, the top monevw.nner In pro tennis and132 words
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Article97 1969-02-09 11 FORTH WORTH. Texas. Sat. >AFP) American Willie Davenport. Olympic 110 m. hurdles champon equalled the world Indoor record for the 60 yards hurdles, with a time of 6 8 seconds at an indoor athletics meeting here late yesterday. The world mark, set by Hayes Jones (United97 words
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Article78 1969-02-09 11 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. Sat. (Reuter) Barbados, defending champions, collapsed dramatically against Jamaica yesterday when they began a Shell Shield match here. Barbados were all out for 179. their lowest Shell Shield score against Jamaica. Arthur Barrett. 25-year-old leg-spinner, took six for 18 in a devastating spell of eight overs78 words
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253 1969-02-09 11 PALM SPRINGS, California, Sat. (Reuter) Californian Rod Funseth went round with a steady 71 here yesterday to maintain the lead at the end of the third round of the 90-hole *****22,000l 7 S$122,000 (£50,000) Bob Hope Desert golf classic. Funseth, who253 words
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Article48 1969-02-09 11 NEW CASTLE. New South Wales. Sat. (Reuter) The match between the touring West Indian cricketers and a Northern New South Wales XI ended in a draw here today. Final Scores: West Indians 176 and 358 for eight; Northern New South Wales XI 179 for seven declared.48 words
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Article1829 1969-02-09 12 Race 1: Horses Class 2, Div. 3—Abt. 6 Furs.—2.00 p.m. (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) i 169 Esther* Prt 11 6v 900 Mr A Mrs SC Law E B'kelen C Leong 1 2 900 Lovable 9y 8.12 Ladies Stable Noordin 6 s 620 Hearsay 6y 812 Lucky A1,829 words
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Article1218 1969-02-09 12 BIG BEN - By BIG BEN T PLUMP for Firecracker to win Race Eight at Penang today. Winner of two races in his last two starts, the Copenhagen gelding has been going great guns on the track. Twice in the week he cracked 37 for 3f in the workouts. Firecracker1,218 words
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Article116 1969-02-09 12 SINGAPORE. Sat The Singapore Business Houses football Association held their annual general meeting and elected the following office bearers for 1969. President: Mr PS. Rodrigue e; Vlre-pre>idents Messrs. G. S Cook and Steven Chong; Secretary, Mr. K S. Manickam; Treasurer. Mr. Lee Ah Lett Committee: Messrs K.116 words
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Article87 1969-02-09 12 CANBERRA. Sat (Reuter) The Singapore cricket team, which have been touring New South Wales, return home on Sunday Members of the team believe they have achieved closer contact with Aus rallans than most visiting teams because they were billet ted in Australian homes during their87 words
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Article58 1969-02-09 12 MOSCOW. Sat. (AFP) Russian skater Anatoli Lepeshkin today beat the world 500 metres men's speed-skat-in,» record with the time of 38.8 seconds. Competing at a national team selection meeting at Alma Ata in Kazakhstan. Lepeshkin, an engineer from Novi Sibirsk. knocked two filths of a second off the58 words
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Article172 1969-02-09 12 BIG BEN JIMMY LAD K.BK. CISCO RACE 1 NONPARIEL Hearsay Big Job RADIANT STAR Nonpariel Pe!or Mas BIG JOB Radiant Star Nonpariel RADIANT STAB Big Job Nonpa riel RACE 2 ULTRAMAN Legal Currency Correct Time DENDROBIUM Legal Currency Correct Time CORRECT TIME Dendrobium L. Currency CORRECT TIME Ultraman Legal172 words
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Article157 1969-02-09 12 LONDON. Sat. (Reuter) Rrget Morgan. 21-year-old out-side left, was yesterday transferred to Tottenham Hotspur for £llO.OOO one of the highest fees in the history of British soccer. Morgan has been with another London First Division clur> Queen's Park Rangers for whom his identical twin brother157 words
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Article172 1969-02-09 12 BAHAWALPUR P a k1 s tan. Sat. (Reuter) Despite three deciaratmns. the M.C.Cs opening match In Pakistan ugair.st a Pakistan Cricket Board of Control XI ended in a draw here yesterday. Set to make 218 runs for victory in 150 minutes. the M.C.C had172 words
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Article58 1969-02-09 12 TODAY Singapore: 2.58 am. (10 ft. 4 ins.); 8.39 am. (3 ft. 1 in.); 3.23 a.m. (9 ft. 7 ins.); 852 am. (4 ft. 5 ins.). TOMORROW Singapore: 3.30 a m (10 ft. 1 in.); 9.27 a.m. (3 ft. 1 in.): 4 24 pm (8 ft. 858 words
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Advertisement150 1969-02-09 11 Classified Ad. CAR RFMTAL U-DRIVE RING *****. Everfine Co (Rent-a-Car) Ltd.. 519. Seran2ocn Road Singapore-8. Office Opens 8.00 am. 7.00 pm (Including Sundays days)NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I. LYE MIN SEN of No. 54, Jalan Pelatina, Singapore, have applied for a Public House First Class licence in respect of150 words
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Miscellaneous48 1969-02-09 11 BIG SWEEP Total Pool $47,240 Ist prize: No. *****2 $15,589 2nd prize: No. *****9 3,897 3rd prize; No. *****7 1,948 Starters: ($259 each) Nos:— *****5 *****0 *****7 *****9 *****3 *****3 *****0 *****2 *****7 *****8. Consolation ($194 each) Nos:— *****8 *****1 *****5 *****1 *****3 *****9 *****2 *****4 *****1 *****4.48 words
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Miscellaneous1221 1969-02-09 11 rom TV and Radio 1 TODAY A wmmsm CHANNEL 5 A.M 10.00 Prog Summary in English; 10 05 The Nurse* Pe: feet Nurse 10.50 Show International Have You Met Miss Johns’; 1140 Galloping Gourmet Paris P.M. 12 00 For The Familv National Language Edition 1210 Prog Summary in all Larguagcs;1,221 words
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Advertisement130 1969-02-09 12 WELCOME TOTHE PARADISE OF SINGAPORE pOLDENPALACE&f at JalonAng Sion Kong, off Tampines Road, UJSrn.s. Fishing Boating Dining*Sightseeing ff i mmm Golden Palace i Restaurant Si-tze Lake rC.OT-, y z i X Fishing Shelter Golden Poloce with its 20acres,offers an ideal retreat for fishing, boating, picnics and parties You will revel130 words
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