Eastern Sun, 1 February 1968
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Title Section25 1968-02-01 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION ■fr Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 545 Thursday, 1 February 1968. 'jUf MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents25 words
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Article274 1968-02-01 1 ‘Seven-day truce by Vietcong—A trick’ Thieu to people: ‘Kill Vietcong’ Saigon, Wed. Reuter South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu tonight declared martial law throughout South Vietnam as Governm ent troops still Sought with Vietcong in Saigon and at province capitals all over the country. Speaking274 words
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244 1968-02-01 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman has said that South-east Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Burma should have "non-aggres-sion" pacts among themselves. Such pacts, he said, could be included in ony Treaty of Friendship, among these244 words
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516 1968-02-01 1 Fighting on in five areas: SAIGON, Wed. (Reuter). Vietnamese people are being told to evacuate areas of Saigon today so that Government troops can call in bombs and rockets on entrenched Vietcong still in the capital. The Government Army Radio railed on people to516 words
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103 1968-02-01 1 This magnificent lion seems to be reaching for the sky. He is one of many lions on the prowl in the Federal Capital during the Chinese New Year season going up long poles to snatch “ang pows” hanging out of windows of tall buildings. The prancing lions are accompanied by103 words
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Article122 1968-02-01 1 BANGKOK Wed (Reuter) —An unidentified twin-engined aircraft violated Thai airspace over Northeastern Nongkhai town near the Laotian border vesterday and fired at three Thai Air Force fighters sent to intercept :t. Air Force sources said today. The sources said the aircraft, believed owned by opium122 words
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Article59 1968-02-01 1 MOSCOW, Wed. (Reuter) Pravda said today that simultaneous attack by Vietcong on 15 South Vietnamese cities and more than 10 large military bases gave the lie to U.S claims that National Liberation Front forces were depleted. Commentator Ivan Shchedrov said the U.S. claim was propaganda aimed at59 words
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Article29 1968-02-01 1 NEW DELHI. Wed. (Reuter) Locomotives of Indian railways will join the country’s birth control drive carrying family planning slogans on large enamel plaques attached to their tenders.29 words
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Article34 1968-02-01 1 1,788 guerrillas killed SAIGON. Wed. (Reuter) An American spokesman said 1.788 guerrillas had been killed as the Vietcong mounted an unprecedented show of strength across the country in th© last 48 hours.34 words
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Article46 1968-02-01 1 TARRASA. Spain. Wed. (Reuteri Spanish weekend hun*er Julio Vidal climbed into the branches of a tree and made twittering noises to lure birds within his range and was shot down by another hunter who thought he was a bird. Vidal had slight gunshot wounds.46 words
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Miscellaneous12 1968-02-01 1 LADIES PAY "It’s like I always said, Mabel you’re a bad loserl”12 words
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NEWS
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261 1968-02-01 2 NEW DELHI, Wed. (Reuter). India and the Soviet Union today urged an unconditional halt to United States bombing of North Vietnam and backed Cambodian efforts to remain neutral from the Vietnam conflict. A joint communique issued at the end of Soviet Prime Minister Alexei261 words
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181 1968-02-01 2 NEW YORK. Wed. (Reuter) A total of 448 American writer? and editor* said today they would not pay the 10 per cent Income tax surcharge proposed by President Johnson, saying U would help pay for es- ealation of the war In Vietnam. The group, calling181 words
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118 1968-02-01 2 WASHINGTON. Wed (Reuter) The United State* has received reports that the crew of the intelligence ship Pueblo are being properly treated and the wounded cared for. the White House and Defence Department said today. At the White House. Press Secretary George Christian would not118 words
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Article84 1968-02-01 2 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) Five Chinese were sent to hospital with light injuries in Central Jakarta last night after rioting by trishaw drivers broke the calm of the Chinese New Year Holiday. A police spokesman said the quarrel broke out when the trishaw drivers, complained that84 words
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Article212 1968-02-01 2 MANILA. Wed. (tTI) Taal Volcano, located 10 miles south of Manila, erupted today. belching j steam and red-hot rocks up to a height of 200 feet. Filipino volcanologists said the eruption was still considered minor although It could further Intensify. They said residents on the 15-square212 words
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Article47 1968-02-01 2 CAIRO. Wed (Reuter) The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said tonight that Egypt had been forced to suspend operations to free 15 ships trapped in the Suez Canal as a result of an Israeli attack The statement did not indicate how long the operation would be delayed.47 words
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Article104 1968-02-01 2 JAKARTA. Wed. (Re--:*er) Indonesia's big Moslem Scholars Party has indicated its opposition to Acting President General Suharto’s plans to reform Parliament. Indonesia's Antara News Agenry reported today. The reform. involving changes in Parliament members and the addition of some new seats, has been mooted following104 words
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116 1968-02-01 2 BANGKOK. Wed 'Reuter) About 300 Christian leaders from 19 Aslan countries today continued f heir discussions here on various subjects, including aid to Vietnam refugees and sex e'hics in the Christian family. They are attending the Fourth Assembly of the East Aslan Christian Conference which116 words
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Article94 1968-02-01 2 WASHINGTON. W e d. (Reuter) President Johnson cancelled an appearance last night at the famous Ford's Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated 103 years ago. because of the Vletcong attack on the US. Embassy in Saigon. V1 c e-President Hubert Humphrey took his place. Present-day stars94 words
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Article, Illustration106 1968-02-01 2 The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussein on Tuesday visited the 1st Malaysian Infantry Brigade at Sungei Besi. Tun Razak. accompanied hv the C ommander of the Ist Malaysian Infantry Brigade. Brigadier Tengku Ahmad bin Tengku Besar Burhanudin visited various Army units in the106 words
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Article134 1968-02-01 2 COLOMBO Ceylon Wed i Reuter) The Ceylonese Government today announced a minor reshuffle in the Cabinet following last nightis resignation of Health Minister MDH. Jayawardene. Mr Jayawardene whose handling of the Ministry came under fire following a severe outbreak of malaria. accepted the newlycreated Housing and134 words
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Article80 1968-02-01 2 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) A rat population explosion in the Philippines is causing tremendous damage to agricultural crops estimated at 1.000 million pesos (about 100 million sterling) a year. The Philippine Sugar Institute. in a study, report estimated the number of rats in the Philippines at 40080 words
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Article58 1968-02-01 2 JAKARTA. Wed. (UPI) Jakarta health authorities today started a massive vaccination campaign against smallpox. Public Health Chief Dr. Herman Suhiro said Jakarta had been declared a smallpox stricken area since 1966 and that the epidemic has never completely been suppressed. About one-eighth of Jakarta’s total population58 words
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Article578 1968-02-01 2 IN NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI, Wed. (Reuter). The wealthy notions of the world and the poorer nations will face each other here tomorrow in a new bid to narrow the economic gap between the haves and the have-nots. The confrontation will take place578 words
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Article78 1968-02-01 2 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) A tunnel believed to have been dug by Japanese forces during their occupation of the Philippines in the Second World War was uncovered yesterday in suburban Guadalupe, east of Manila. The tunnel, under 10 feet of solid rock, was estimated to be78 words
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Article34 1968-02-01 2 MOSCOW. Wed (Reuter) Soviet Prune Minister Alexei Kosygin arrived in Kabul today for a visit to Afghanistan at the invitation of Premier Noor Ahamad Etemadi. the Soviet News Agency Tass reported.34 words
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292 1968-02-01 2 UNITED NATIONS, Wed. (Reuter). The United States is believed to have conceded that only the crew of the U.S.S. Pueblo must be freed before North Korea can take part in a full Security Council debate of the Korean issue. Informed sources said three292 words
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Article71 1968-02-01 2 UMEAA. North Sweden, Wed. (Reuter* A moving ball of bright green light was reported in the sky last night bv an airport control tower operator and three pilots according to Polloe sources here. An airlines employee told he saw the object "about 3.000 ft. up and moving71 words
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Article53 1968-02-01 2 BONN. Wed. (Reuter) West Germany and Yugoslavia today resumed diplomatic relations after a break of 10 years, a Government statement said. Delegations of the two countries reached agreement In Paris on Monday after negotiating for a week Bonn broke off relations in 1957 because Belgrade recognised53 words
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Article80 1968-02-01 2 BANGKOK. Wed. (Reuter) Police today raided a three-storey building in a business section here and seized opium worth 400,000 baht (about 8.000 sterling). They arrested the owner of the building and 18 Chinese merchants found on the premises on charges of smoking opium. A Police80 words
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Article34 1968-02-01 2 MOTIHARI. Bihar. North India Wed. (Reuter) Two hundred armed communist supporters ambushed police moving through thick forest near the Nepal border yesterday and wounded 19 of them, reports reaching here today said.34 words
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151 1968-02-01 2 MANILA Wed. (Reuter) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos today ordered military authorities to assign troops from the Philippine Civic Action Group (PHILCAG) in South Vietnam to the Philippine Embassy in Saigon following the attack last night on the Embassy residence by Vietcong terrorists. A151 words
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186 1968-02-01 2 SEOUL. Wed. (UPI) An estimated 100.000 people, surged through Seoul streets today protesting the recent Red Invasion and the Communist seizure of the Pueblo, and burned a huge effigy of North Korean Premier Kim 11-Sung. The street demonstration came after a mass rally of students.186 words
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Article98 1968-02-01 2 BANGKOK. Wed. (Renter! Thai police last Sunday rounded up 71 communist suspects. including a man wanted by the Malaysian Government, in a village-to-village sweep of Southern Yala Province, police reports today said. The reports identified the man as A.R. Liang, said to have directed the communist terrorist98 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration64 1968-02-01 3 Eastern Sun cameraman, Molt Voon, captures this happy scene at the Pure Life Society's playground at the 6th mile, Puchone Road, Petaling. They are among a group of 150 orphans the society 1 Is taking care of and for whom a series of fund raising campaigns is being launched this64 words
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61 1968-02-01 3 His Royal Highness, the Sultan of Selangor sprinkling the holy water to Lt. Haron bin Dato' Dr. Mohd. Salieh of the Royal Malaysian Navy and Y.M. Raja Zaleha binti Y.M. Raja Zainal who were married last Saturday. Y.M. Raja Zaleha is the eldest daughter of Y.M. Raja Zainal bin Raja61 words
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Article, Illustration147 1968-02-01 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Chairman of Nanyang University Council. Mr. Tan Siak Kew, today gave a luncheon reception to members of the University's Council apd Administration. The reception was held at the University’s administration building. Also present at the gather- Ing were council members of other institutions of147 words
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Article125 1968-02-01 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Professor of Law and International Organisation, Dr. Richard Gardner of Columbia University. United States, is due here by air on Feb. 7 for two-day visit. Dr. Gardner’s visit is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Educational and Cultural Exchange Programme, In Singapore. Dr.125 words
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349 1968-02-01 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. About 197,453 persons have been X-rayed in the Republic since the campaign of X-roy free service to the public was launched by SATA in 1959. This figure included 21.749 persons who were X-rayed last year in the districts of Telok Ayer. Bukit349 words
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122 1968-02-01 3 SINGAPORE. Wed A Qualifying Test (Malav medium) will be held on Oct 29 for private candidates intending to sit for the Ma.aysia Certificate of Education (Malay medium) Examination in 1969 or subsequent years. Cand.dates attending Government Malay medium and integrated secondary schools are exempted from122 words
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Article97 1968-02-01 3 SINGAPORE. Wed Another overhead pedestrian bridge, costing $30,000, will be erected at 10j m.s. Bukit Timah Road on Feb. 4 at 1 a.m. During the erection of the bridge, one half of the Bukit Timah Road between 10 and 11 m-s. will be closed to traffic97 words
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Article, Illustration24 1968-02-01 4 THESE balloon sellers in Foch Avenue, Kuala Lumpur had a great and profitable day during the Chinese New Year festival.24 words
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62 1968-02-01 4 PENANG Wed. The Jefferson Centre Student -Counsellor. Mrs. Goh Boon Jim. will be in the .United States from next -month to May to visit •American universities and .'student centres. In her absence. Mrs. D. Babin and Mrs. Phillip ■Thomas will be available for consultation for62 words
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Article120 1968-02-01 4 IPOH. Wed The Sultan of Perak. Tuanku Idris Shah, has urged the bumiputras to take an active part in the co-operative movement to improve their economic well-being. The Sultan was speaking at the official opening of 67 units of the Malay Cooperative Housing Scheme at120 words
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Article, Illustration258 1968-02-01 4 BUT NO DATE FIXED YET KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman has only accepted in principle an invitation by Indonesian Acting President General Suharto to visit Jakarta in March, reliable sources disclosed here today. The sources were commenting on a news agency report from258 words
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Article148 1968-02-01 4 PENANG. Wed There was no ill-feeling between the parents of the boy* who played the game of “Samurai" (a television series) which resulted in the death of one of them The Chief Police Officer. Enche Salleh bin Abdul Rahman, said today it was regrettable the148 words
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167 1968-02-01 4 SANDAKAN. Wed A detachment of the Royal Malaysian Engineers from Tawau is in the Kinabatangan area to help rebuild houses and bndees for the flood victims. A spokesman of the Sandakan Airport Army Camp said the Engineers were sent to Kinaba'angan especially for rehabilitation167 words
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Article34 1968-02-01 4 MUAR. Wed. Mr. Lincoln Nadaraiah. the assistant organiser with the Muar Day Teachers’ Training Centre here, has been transferred to the Sultan Idris Teachers' Training College in Taniong Malim as senior lecturer.34 words
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Article, Illustration46 1968-02-01 4 The Sultan and Tengku Ampuan of Sehngor welcomed back their son, the Raja Muda. from England on Friday. Picture shows the Ruler and Tengku Amnuan and the Raja Muda walking to their car after receiving him at the Subang airport in Kua.a Lumpur.46 words
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96 1968-02-01 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Ten m»n, believed to be armed with knives, last night entered the home of Mr Wong Ene Kee. a production planning officer in Birch Road here, and robbed him of $3OO in cash and a 53.000 Volkswagen car Mr. Wong96 words
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Article66 1968-02-01 4 MUAR. Wed. Officials Of the Muar S:ew Teck Sin Temple yesterday presented Chinese New Year gifts to sixty-eight inmates of the Old People’s Homes at Pant Jawa. Bukit Pasir, Bakri and Lenga. Each inmate received $2 “ang pow.” and one kati of rice, one kati66 words
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Article43 1968-02-01 4 MUAR. Wed. Mr. Ong Chin Swee. a local businessman. was re-elected chairman of the Muar Chinese Recreation Club at its annual mee’ing yesterday. Other officials are: Vicechairman Mr. Goh Huang Chiat. also a businessman (re-elected) and treasurer. Mr. Lim See Meng.43 words
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Article, Illustration206 1968-02-01 4 PENANG. Wed. The disturbances here were not started just recently but since 1948 by the Communists who intended to set up a Communist Government in this country. This was stated by the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. when he206 words
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Article40 1968-02-01 4 PENANG, Wed. The Minister of Commerce and Industry. Dr. Lim Swee Aun, will officially declare open the new pagoda building of Min Gnai Knitting Factory (Malaya) Ltd., in Permatang Pauh Road. Butterworth. at 11 a.m. on Sunday.40 words
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Article, Illustration81 1968-02-01 4 The Lee Foundation on Friday handed over a cheque for SlO.OOO to the Assistant Minister of Education. Mr. Lee Siok Yew. as a donation to assist poor students. The presentation was held in the Assistant Minister's office in Kuala Lumpur. Picture shows Mr. Lee Boon81 words
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Article112 1968-02-01 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Two Malaysian journalists left yesterday on a three-week study tour of Germany They are: Enche Abdul Wahab, Assistant Editor of Berita Harian and President of the National Union of Journalists, and Mr. Norman Siebel, Sports Editor of the Straits Times. They112 words
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Article116 1968-02-01 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Fire caused by crackers brought sorrow and bitterness once again to several families in the Federal Capital during the Chinese New Year festive season. Property worth about $lBO,OOO went up in smoke last night when a row of five double storey shop116 words
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Article89 1968-02-01 4 PENANG. Wed. A common interest is a very useful denominator in bringing together people from different parts of the State to work for the common benefit of their respective interests. This was stated by the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. when he declared89 words
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Article67 1968-02-01 4 IPOH, Wed. About 100 motor cycles and scooters were “Impounded” by the traffic police following a crack down on speedsters In various parts of the town on Saturday. The offlcer-ln-charge of traffic, ASP Tan Teck Cheng said the heat had been turned on unruly and Irresponsible motor67 words
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Article46 1968-02-01 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Lim Swee Aun. will attend a Chinese. New Year party organised by the women's section of MCA. Taiping. at the Hokkien Hoay Kuan Building, at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday.46 words
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Article, Illustration673 1968-02-01 10 DAMAGES ESTIMATED AT $1 MILLION SINGAPORE, Wed. The Chinese New Year festivities have been marred by an outbreak of three major fires and more than 30 minor fires leaving behind burnt-down shophouses, stalls, a market, a two-storey wooden house with more than 100 victims— Eastern Sun photo. - 673 words
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Article, Illustration125 1968-02-01 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. One Of Australia's top pianists. Miss Vitalla Boursouk. (above) will make a debut at Victoria Theatre on Feb 12 at 8.45 p m. She will be thing a recital here as part of her overseas tours. She was born in Harbin.125 words
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154 1968-02-01 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. The M P for Geylang Serai, Fnrhe Rabmat Kenap. today called on the people in the Republic to support the Government's move to strengthen the Republics defence before the British pull-out in 1971. Enche Rahmat was speaking at the Hart Raya Adll Fitn and154 words
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Article98 1968-02-01 10 SINGAPORE. Wed The Department of Extra Mural S udies of the University of Singapore is conducting a series of 12 lectures on “Knowing our Singapore The lectures will be given bv Mr. G. G. Thomson. Director of the Political Study Centre, which will include lectures98 words
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Article67 1968-02-01 10 10 am. 8 pm. Painting Exhibition at Victoria Memorial Hall. Empress Place 6 p.m Singapore Festival ’6B at Gay World Amusement Park. Geylang. 7.30 p.m. Free film shows by Ministry of Culture at Ja'.an Ara (Chua Chu Kang Road). Kampong Loyang. Tho Mong School (Yio Chu Kang Road)67 words
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95 1968-02-01 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. Singapore will be the venue for a high level conference for six countries on educational projects for regional co opera- tion in the Southeast Asian region from Feb. 6 to 9. The s;x pariicipa’ing countries are Indonesia, Laos. Malaysia, the Philippines,95 words
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Article, Illustration128 1968-02-01 10 SINGAPORE Wo/-; —Five Ma.aysia-Singapore Airlines flight navigators returned here recently after undergoing an intensive 10-month training course in navigation at *he Oxford Air Training School The practical part of their course lasted two-and-nalf months on the VC10. They also flew to Brazil. Canary Islands.128 words
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83 1968-02-01 10 SINGAPORE, Wed. Geylang Serai District will hold a two-da v singing contest at Jalan Übi Community Centre on Feb. 11 and 12. The Secretary of the Organising Committee. Enche Zamal Husin. said that the response had been very encouraging The contest is open to83 words
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234 1968-02-01 10 SINGAPORE. Wed Private investment is the kev to a continuing improvement in standards of liv- ing around the world. This was the view of Mr. Ea*a. who was here recently with his wife Sonja. ar.d Commercial Adviser. Mr P E Cowell, visiting the234 words
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104 1968-02-01 10 'Camelot'in aid of Children's Charities SINGAPORE. Wed Vs Men's Club. Beta Chapter, will hold a chanty premiere of “Camelot" at Lido on Feb. 14 to raise about $20,000 for Children's Chari.les in the Republic. This was stated by the Club's p.esident. Rev. S. T. Peter Lim. in his Chinese New104 words
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Article59 1968-02-01 10 SINGAPORE, Wed.— The Adult Education Board is organising an “Elementary Drama” course and the instructress is Mrs. Gracia Tay Chee who is well-known in theatre circles here. The course will be in English and the fee is $l5. Entry forms are available from the Adult Education59 words
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Article344 1968-02-01 11 M. T. LINGAM - Robbery bids foiled By M. T. LINGAM OEREMBAN, Wed. Two separate attempt to rob petrol stations here during the post 48 hours were foiled by the courageous action of employees and the management. On Monday night at about 7.20 pm. two youths, one armed with a344 words
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Article85 1968-02-01 11 SEREMBAX, Wed. A prompt 999 call by Enche Razak bin Mohamed of the Rubber Replanting Board resulted in police here nabbing a thief “in the act". Enche Razak. who returned home after lunch yesterday, heard noises in his bedroom and Immediately dialled 999. Police arrived85 words
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215 1968-02-01 11 PENANG, Wed. Police ha e been successful in making Chinese New Year crime free except for a few t.cycle thefts and a housebreaking. The Chief Police Officer, Enche Salleh bin Abdul Rahman, said no major crimes were reported and the operation mounted was a215 words
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Article87 1968-02-01 11 MALIM NAWAR. Wed. Two men armed with knives br rie into the house c.' a teacher. Rs. Cnurma 35. in Malim Nawar last nizht and escaped with cash and Jewellery to the value of $650. Churma, on hearing some noise at the back of his house,87 words
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Article44 1968-02-01 11 LUMUT. Wed. A total of $l,OOO in red packe’S was distributed to some 200 old folks at the Community Hall here yesterday as a Chinese New Year gesture. The territorial chief. Raja Shahrmnan bin Raja Abdul Hamid made the distribution.44 words
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Article, Illustration49 1968-02-01 11 Some of the 150 people who were made homeless in a Tuesday night fire trving to recover their valuables. Thirty squatter huts were destroved at Jalan Haji Taib off Chow Kit Road., Kuala Lumpur. The fire was caused by a cracker thrown by a boy.49 words
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Article110 1968-02-01 11 PENANG, Wed The Parents Association School here will be placing more emphasis on secondary education. Primarv classes would be eliminated in stages. This was disclosed by the chairman of the Schools Board of Managers and Governors. Mr. A. Raja Gopal He said the school would110 words
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Article28 1968-02-01 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Tan Yew Lai. 76. was killed at the 32-1 2 milestone. Ipoh-Kuala Kangsar Road yesterday when he was knocked down by a car.28 words
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Article, Illustration59 1968-02-01 11 This is the S 4 1 million Sungei Way Golf Course, situated along the Klang Kuala Lumpur highway, which raised a lot of queries from Opposition members during the recent debate on the Budget at Parliament Eastern Sun cameraman Mok Voon, on Sunday outing59 words
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Article70 1968-02-01 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Ter.gku Ampuan of Selangor. Tunku Puan Besar Kursiah and Datm Salmah, wife of the Mentri Besar of Selar.gcr will attend a talk on Women j n Pakistan.” organised by the Pertubohan Tindakan Wanita Islam at the Royal Golf Club. Kuala Lumpur,70 words
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107 1968-02-01 11 THE Flood Relief Committee, Bau, First Division, recently surveyed affected areas along the Batang Sarawak Kanan River between Kampong Kranji along the Bau Road and the Tundong Bazaar, to assess the extent of damages. The Committee consists of representatives from the District Office. Malaysian Armed Forces. Sarawak Constabulary and Malaysian107 words
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216 1968-02-01 11 KUALA LUMPUR. "Wed.— The Democratic Action Party today strongly criticised the police for its action in arresting hawkers plying in Jalan Petallng on Chinese New Year's Eve. Mr. Ltm Kit Slang, central executive member of the DAP. in a statement todav said: “We deplore216 words
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Article114 1968-02-01 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Petaling Jaya became a separate police district covering Petaling Jaya town. Puchong. Petaling. Surtgei Way Damansara, Subang Sungei Buloh, Kepong and Jinjang from today. Previously Petaling Jaya was under Kuala Lumpur district The former O.C.P.D of Bagan Serai. Knan District. DSP Fernandez114 words
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Article60 1968-02-01 11 PENANG. Wed. A 26-year-old hospital attendant. Mohamed All bin Salim, was fatally injured when his motor-cycle collided with a mee-seller’s push cart In Bukit Glugor last night. Mohamed All was returning home when the collision occurred. He received head injuries, while the mee-seller escaped unhurt. He was rushed60 words
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Article102 1968-02-01 11 PENANG, Wed. Mr. Wong Kon Nyak of Ipoh was the first prize winner In the draw of raffle tickets In aid of the new Church of the Holy Spirit Fund. Green Lane. Second prize went to Mr. G. De Silva of the Public Works Department. Penang, while102 words
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Article113 1968-02-01 11 Pay up assessment arrears —DO MUAR. Wed. The Muar District Officer. Enehe Ibrahim bin Abdul Majid, who is also the President of the Muar Town Council, has warned that court action would be taken against those who failed to pay their assessment arrears and other taxes. “Some of the arrears113 words
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385 1968-02-01 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Malaysian Government’s plan to expand her territorial waters to 12 rryles was described as a reasonable and practical security measure" by Vice-Admiral K. Djelani. Commandant of the Indonesian Naval Staff College A group of 58 staff and385 words
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Article161 1968-02-01 11 IPOH. Wed. Two private doctors here were among 30 recipients of letters of commendation from the Chief Police Officer. Perak, Enehe Mohamed Pilus bin Yusoh. for valour in apprehending criminals at a ceremonial inspection parade at the Police Headquarters here They were Dr. Woon Soon.161 words
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Miscellaneous29 1968-02-01 4 > HEY PA IT'S AGE’S 5/\CE HAD 4 CHAT MW YOU- COME OVER HERE. YVE l SOMETHING j. IsrrFRESnHG TELL. HEH! HEH' (ehn SAVE MYSELF A JCUR\EY~ L i i29 words
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Article728 1968-02-01 5 US EMBASSY BROKEN INTO SAIGON, (UPI). Vietcong forces launched heavy attacks against Saigon today. They fought their way into the U.S. embassy and occupied five floors of it for several hours. Other Reds invaded Saigon’s Tan Son Xhut airport and battled American and Vietnamese troops728 words
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Article65 1968-02-01 5 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) S-igcn’s Tan Son Nhut Air pert has been closed to air traffic since last night up to la*e morning today, accordin e to advisories reaching Manila International Airport. A Civil Aviation spokesman said Manila Air Traffic Control reported that the airport remained closed as65 words
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Article, Illustration25 1968-02-01 5 'President Ho Chi Minh distribute gifts to children during the lunar new year festival'. Picture from Hanoi UPI radio/pix.— UPI radio/pix. - 25 words
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Article241 1968-02-01 5 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) Vietcong attackers severely damaged the Philippine embassy residence in Saigon today but an alert Filipino soldier saved the ambassdnr his wife and their maid from injuries, according to a report rereived in Manila. Ambassador Luis Moreno Salcedo, in a message released by the Foreign241 words
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149 1968-02-01 5 PORT LOUIS. Mauritius. Wed. (Reuter) Security Forces enforced a dusk-to-dawn curfew on this racially disturbed city last night and seized 36 Molotov cocktail petrol bombs in a Creole district. One curfew breaker was arrested near the Prime Minister’s residence after the police fired149 words
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Article194 1968-02-01 5 JAKARTA. Wed (UPI) Th® Indonesian Armv Special Forces Commander has turned over about two platoons members of Special Forces involved tn the knifing and beating of more than 40 Chinese last Thursday for further investigations. it was anannounced here yesterday. A spokesman of th® Jakarta194 words
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221 1968-02-01 5 BONN. Wed. <UPI) The Health Ministry says it has listed a total of 2 625 “thalidomide children” In West Germany born deformed after their mothers used the now outlawed tranquiliser. About 100 of the children. a spokesman said, are so physically handicapped that they221 words
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Article66 1968-02-01 5 SEOUL. Wed. (UPI' The Commander of United Nations Forces in South Korea General Charles Bonesteel said that "Intensified actions” have been taken to block any massive invasion attempt by Communist North Korea. Gen. Bonesteel spoke with newsmen following a reported warning by the South Korean government66 words
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Article66 1968-02-01 5 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) New hopes of an end to the foot and mouth epidemic on British farms received a blow with an announcement that a fresh outbreak has occurred outside existing infected areas, yesterday. The new outbreak near the English-Welsh border brough- the number of cases confirmed since66 words
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242 1968-02-01 5 ‘Wanted to be caught Thief flew plane couldn’t come down KEY WEST. Florida. Wed. (I'PI) An airplane thief who “Wanted to get caught” got his wish yesterday when he blundered into an air defence zone off Key West and two Navy jets scrambled aloft to intercept him. Panic-stncken with the242 words
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Article352 1968-02-01 5 US tariffs challenged NEW YORK. Wed (CPI) A recent survey of foreign business leaders indicates that any imposition of higher tariffs or reduction of import quotas bv Congress will cause deep resentment and a desire for retaliation. The survey was conducted by Chesterton Packing352 words
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308 1968-02-01 6 CUMMINS PRISON FARM. Arkansas. Wed. (UPI) Plans to dig up a large area of Cummins Prison Farm, where three broken skeletons were found on Monday, were called off yesterday by Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller and the State Police. Mr.308 words
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256 1968-02-01 6 PARIS. Wed. (UPI) Fire today destroyed one of the largest fuel tank farms in France, drove 400 persons from their homes and lit up predawn Paris skies with flames that shot 450 feet in the air. Police said it might have been256 words
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Article110 1968-02-01 6 NAURU. Pacific Ocean Wed (Reuter) Phos-phate-rich Nauru, eight square miles in area, with 3.100 citizens, today became the world’s newest and smallest Island Republic. Baby pigs cavorted near the official dais as Australia. the trustee power handed over a United Nations mandate shared with Britain and110 words
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Article110 1968-02-01 6 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) The British government today rejected a suggestion that Mr. lan Smith’s regime was now the De Facto <in fact) government in Rhodesia, following a decision yesterday by the Rhodesian High Court. The suggestion came from a right-wing opposition conservative, Mr. Patrick Wall, who often110 words
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89 1968-02-01 6 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) Queen Elizabeth II has appointed Mr David Gailacher, a former teacher and Ministry of Defence Press Officer. a s her Assistant Press Secretary, Buckingham Palace announced. The appointment usually is for a period of about two years. Mr. Gallacher, 28. is89 words
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425 1968-02-01 6 OEOUL, Wed. (UPI). A top South Korean intelligence official said today that if the United States launches an air strike on Wonsan the North Korean Communists will invade the south. Lee Byung-Doo. Vice Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIS), said such a425 words
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Article411 1968-02-01 6 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPIi When the new multi-million dollar United States Embassy opened on Unity Street in Saigon last year, there was some dispute over whether it could be described as "bombproof” or “impenetrable.” After thinking it over. American officials decided it could not be characterized411 words
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192 1968-02-01 6 MANCHESTER, England. Wed. (UPI). Mr. Pang Fu-Wah. leader of a fourman Hong Kong goodwill mission from the New Territories said yesterday his group will seek freer entry for immigrants from the colony when they mee* Secre'arv of State for Commonwealth Affairs Mr.192 words
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Article99 1968-02-01 6 MOSCOW. Wed (UPI) The Soviet Union insisted today that the U S re*'—vists called up for active duty will be sent to Vietnam. not Korea. Pravda. the Communist Party newspaper, accused President Johnson of seeking to "expand the criminal war in Southeast Asia” through the cal'.-up over the99 words
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Article, Illustration20 1968-02-01 6 ROME Dr. Christian Barnard with Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida during reception here recently.20 words
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235 1968-02-01 6 CAIRO. Wed. (Reuter) Egyptian guns knocked out nine Israeli tanks and a number of artillery batteries. and set seven fires blazing in yesterday’s exchange of fire across the Suez Canal, Al-Ahram newspaper said today. One Egyptian civilian was killed and six people, three235 words
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Article93 1968-02-01 6 MANILA. Wed (Reu’er)— Three men held up a dry goods store yesterday In Quezon City, just outside Manila, and carted off the heads of the image of Saint Francis and that of the blessed Virgin Mary, according to police reports in Manila today. The owner of93 words
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Article83 1968-02-01 6 CAIRO. Wed. (UPI) Israel and Egypt fought two-hour artillery duel across the Suez Canal yesterday. Egypt said the shooting started when Israel soldiers fired on four unarmed survey launches, headed for the northern end of the Canal to chart a safe exit for an American ship83 words
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Article78 1968-02-01 6 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) Defence Secretary Mr Robert S. McNamara suspended production of “IMR” (Improved Military Rifle Shells for the M-16 rifle, on the basis of tests indicating they are inferior to the prevailing type The “IMR” shells constitute 20 to 25 per cent of tl stocks of78 words
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Article, Illustration36 1968-02-01 6 C. NHA TRANG. South Vietnam. Korean interpreter quizzes North-Vietnamese soldier wounded and later captured after an attack on a military police post here yesterday. Thirty communists and 4 IS. troops died in the battle.36 words
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150 1968-02-01 6 MONTREAL. Wed. (Reuter) Six Argentina residents have been sentenced here to prison terms ranging from five to 10 years for smuggling heroin into Canada from Paris last month. The men. caught at the airport after the arrival of two flights from Paris on150 words
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Article89 1968-02-01 6 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) Indonesian Foreign Minister Adam Malik has denied reports that Indonesia has been asked to mediate in the dispute over the seizure by North Korea of the United States intelligence vessel, the Pueblo. Speaking to reporters at his office yesterday he said "I thing89 words
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Article85 1968-02-01 6 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) Seventeen people were killed when a man went berserk on Sunday night in Leyte province. Southern Philippines. Delayed police reports reaching Manila said the amok Isidro Formentera, a labourer, swung his bolo (long knife commonly used in provinces) at everybody within reach, wiping85 words
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Article193 1968-02-01 6 JOHANNESBURG. Sou*h Africa, Wed. (UPi i South African doctors yesterday claimed another medical first with a double heart-valve transplant. The operation was performed last Tuesday but was revealed only when the 32-year-old woman patient appeared to be recovering satisfactorily yesterday. A team of doctors from the Cardio-thoracic193 words
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75 1968-02-01 6 JAKARTA. Wed (UPI) The Dnarmaputera Film Importers of Jakarta has threatened to file a lawsuit against Indonesian Information Minister Mr. B.M. Diah for barring the showing of one of their films, the newspaper “Perasi” reported today. The newspaper quoted Dharmaputera Director Col. Sjoifar as saying75 words
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Article215 1968-02-01 7 HONG KONG, Wed. (Reuter) The Vieteong have pledged to support the North Korean government by resolutely stepping up their war against the United States in Vietnam, according to the (North) Vietnam news agency today. The pledge was contained In a statement made by the215 words
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Article227 1968-02-01 7 BANGKOK. (UPI) Wed. Thailand's greatest living swindler was back behind bars today, four days after he married a girl who thought he was a medical lecturer until one of the guests at the wedding unmasked him. The swindler. Payome Thamsuthikul. who ’masqueraded under the name227 words
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Article57 1968-02-01 7 TOULON. France. Wed. The French Navy has given up hope that the 52 crewmen of the missing submarine Minerve will be found alive. At the other end of the Mediterranean, chances of finding the 69 crewmen aboard the Israeli submarine Dakar are equally dim.57 words
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Article, Illustration559 1968-02-01 7 \TANILA. Wed (UPI) Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takeshi Watanabe says he remains hopeful of further expansion of the bank membership to include the Soviet Union and several other countries in the Asian region. Mr. Watanabe told his first formal news559 words
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Article76 1968-02-01 7 CARACAS. Wed (Reuter) Venezuela Is preparing to resume diplomatic and economic relations with the Soviet Union. Foreign Minister Ignacio Iribarren Borges said here today. He said a Venezuelan trade mission would visit Moscow in the near future and would approach the resumption of relations with the76 words
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Article141 1968-02-01 7 SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA. Wed (Reuter) California Governor Ronald Reagan said here that the Cnited States could not let North Korea “Tweak our nose and get away with it.” He charged that President Johnson’s attitude towards the seizure last week of the American intelligence ship Pueblo was continuation of a141 words
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Article151 1968-02-01 7 NEW YORK. Wed (Reuter) The New York Times said today that widespread skepticism about the facts in ;he Korean Pueblo incident are hampering diplomatic efforts to obtain release of the intelligence ship and it crew. “Reaction here and abroad to the Pueblo incident suggests that the151 words
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302 1968-02-01 7 VATICAN CITY, Wed. ißeuter) —The new Dutch catechism, a bestseller with a liberal view of birth control, the existence of angels and the virginity of Mary has not yet been cleared for general reading. The Vatican newspaper Osservatore Romano denied302 words
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363 1968-02-01 7 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Two Sydney Justices of the Peace ronvicted by Federal Court last night on charges of conspiracy to smuggle U 5522.5 m heroin from Hong Kong to the United States. They are Charles T. Bennett, 46. engineer, of363 words
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Article50 1968-02-01 7 COLOMBO. Wed. (Reuter). Ceylon's Health Minister Mr M. D H Jayawardene resigned from the Government last night. He gave no reason for his decision but government sources said he was worried by press and public criticism of the Health Ministry following a recent severe outbreak of malaria.50 words
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287 1968-02-01 7 Gone to weeds LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Britain’s flower children disappeared off the streets as soon as the cold weather came thus winter but they have turned up again in hibernation at London’s all night Post Office in Trafalgar Square. Assistant District Postmaster Richard TowseySmith287 words
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92 1968-02-01 7 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter). —lmmigration authorities in Manila have ordered the arrest of six Chinese nationals with fake” birth certificates. Immigration commissioner, Mr. Edmundo Reyes’ action was spurred by the recent discovery of a fake birth certificate of one Chinese late registrant. He92 words
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Article114 1968-02-01 7 LONDON. Wed. (UPI).— Hollywood’s Jeffrey Hunter and British actress Sally Ann Howes announced their engagement as tney left for Los Angeles yesterday. “He has proposed to me and I have said yes." Miss Howes. 37. said, showing a ring which she described as a "Love114 words
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Article189 1968-02-01 7 LONLOX, Wed. (Reuter) Former British business tyron John Bloom, whose now defunct washing machine empire made him a millionaire at 3ft. was arrested last night and will appear in court today on fraud charges. Bloom first went Into business in 1958 by selling washing machines189 words
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247 1968-02-01 7 LITTLE ROCK. Arkansas, Wed. (Reuter) Arkansas State Prison superintendent Thomas O. Murton today described the state’s penal system as a ‘Monster factory” where beaten and tortured men some of them maimed for life lived like animals. “It doesn't fit Into America.’’ Mr Murton said.247 words
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Article69 1968-02-01 7 KHARTOUM. Wed (Reuter) Russia Ls to help build up the Sudanese Air Force and Navy under an agreement signed during a recent visit to Moscow by Defence Minister Adam Nadibo. Finance Minister Hussein Hindi said today the Soviet assistance would cover establishment of a flight69 words
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Article63 1968-02-01 7 PITTSBURGH. Wed. (UPI) At least nine persons were killed and 20 injured yesterday in a gas blast that levelled two buildings in the Pittsburgh suburb of Ingram. Five of the dead were members of a utility cre-.v searching for gas leak. The others have not been63 words
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Article79 1968-02-01 7 EILAT. ISRAEL Wed. (UPI) Three armed Arab Infiltrators were killed by an Israel Army Patrol it was reported here yesterday. The three were camel drivers who were ambushed while making their way across the Negev desert from the Sinai into Jordan. The Israelis opened fire when the79 words
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Article474 1968-02-01 8 NO one who heard Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman the other night over Talivishen Malaysia wish his many Chinese friends "Kong Hee Fatt Choy” could possibly help but be moved by the sincerity of his appeal to that community to help make Malaysia a place474 words
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Article235 1968-02-01 8 IT has been a long time coming but at last the masses in one village in Malaysia had revolted against the heavy-handed brutality of gangsters. The 25,000 good people of Serdang Bahru village outside the Federal Capital have formed an Anti-gangsters Goodwill Association to wage war235 words
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Article, Illustration1868 1968-02-01 8 Text of the Chinese New fear message by the Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. I PROPOSE to have a heart-to-heart talk with all the Chinese in Malaysia at this time so intimate for you all the Chinese New Yecr. As you listen to me1,868 words
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Article, Illustration50 1968-02-01 8 SMILING Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin makes a salute in Indian style as he visits the 800-vear-old “Qutur Minar Monument on January 27. He was visiting India to attend the celebrations of the Indian Republic Day anniversary and to have talks with Indian Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi.50 words
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Article42 1968-02-01 8 Service appreciated May I offer my compliments for your recent expanded coverage of the New York Stock Market. I am sure there are many Americans in Singapore, like myself, who appreciate this addition to your excellent newspaper. FORREST E. LOVE Singapore.42 words
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Article, Illustration272 1968-02-01 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, "Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trials") STEVE and his neighbours were highly incensed and indignant when they learned the county was planning to build a road right past their homes. They brought an action in federal court claiming a violation of their272 words
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922 1968-02-01 9 Wed. TSe Sixth International 1 Exhibition of Japcnese Toys, held last October in Tokyo, served to enhance the reputation of this annual show as a unique in- dustrial sample fair. The exhibition, held is nv.d-October every year, unveils brand-new toys. d;veloped by each922 words
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Article118 1968-02-01 9 CAIRO. Wed (Reuter) Egypt has decided to buy 28.000 tons or wheat aboard ’he 17,000-ton wheat laden A-nerican ship the Observer trapped in the Suez Canal, •r.p Middle East News Agency reported. The report quoted Canal Authority Chairman Mashur Anmed Mashur as saying tnat supply118 words
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Article74 1968-02-01 9 OTTAWA. Thurs. (Reuter) Canada’s exports last year increased 10.5 per cent ■> 11.411 million, according to official figures announced today. The total is an improvement of more than $l,OOO million over 1966 and beats Canada's official centennial year target of $11,250 million by about $l6O million. The74 words
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47 1968-02-01 9 The photograph shows some of this meat shortly after its arrival at Singapore.47 words
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268 1968-02-01 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. A substantial rise in net operating earnings was confirmed by Rudolph A. Peterson in the release of Bank of America's consolidated year-end figures. Net operating earnings during 1967 reached a record $l3O 269.000 or $4 57 per share on the 28.480.765 shares268 words
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238 1968-02-01 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. International Business Machines Corporation today announced its preliminary results for the year 1967. Thomas J- Watson, Jr. chairman of the board, reported that IBM world-wide consolidated net earnings after taxes for the year ended December 31, 1967. amounted to $651,499,558 or $11.61238 words
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Article80 1968-02-01 9 LONDON, Wed (UPI). Rubber market closed nominal with spot 16-3/8 16-3/4. Settlement house March 16-11/16 16-7/8 April 18-15/16 17-1/8 May 17-3/16 17-3 8 April/June 17-3/16 17-3/8 July/Sept 17-3/4 17-15/16 Oct Dec 18-1/16 18-1/4 Jan/March 18-5/16 18-1/2 April/June 18-7/16 18-5/8 July Sept 18-9/16 18-3/4 Oct/Dec 18-1/16 18-7/880 words
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Article118 1968-02-01 9 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Profit-taking hit industrials today after an early strong extension of the recent advance. Initial gains of 1/- to 2/or more were often cutback to within a few pence or were even fractionally below overnight levels but the undertone remained firm. Hopes of further rationalisation118 words
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119 1968-02-01 9 JAKARTA. Wed (Reuter) Indonesia’s acting President General Suharto has ordered the immediate dispatch of 500 tons of rice to Kampung Province in South Sumatra where a number of people are reported to have starved to death. This shipment will leave in the first119 words
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Article92 1968-02-01 9 TOKYO. Wed. (UPI) Eight-member nations of the Ministerial conference for the Development of Southeast Asia are expected to ask Japan for more financial aid. sources said. They said that Singapore's proposal to open the meeting on April 10 will be accepted readily by most governments. The92 words
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Article50 1968-02-01 9 STOCKHOLM. Wed Deposits in Sweden's commercial banks increased by 15.6 per cent to Kr. 35,017 million <$6,200,000,000) in 1967. Advances were up 12 3 per cent to Kr 29,019 million. In 1966. deposits rose 9 3 per cent and advances 7.3 per cent, over the preceding year.50 words
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Article54 1968-02-01 9 STOCKHOLM. Wed Sweden’s exports increased by 6.1 per cent to Kr 23,425 million ($455,000,000) in 1967. according to preliminary figures. Imports were up 2.6 per cent to Kr. 24,329 million. The trade deficit showed a decline of close on 45 per cent, from Kr. 1,633 million54 words
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186 1968-02-01 9 HONG KONG, Wed. (Reuter) Excellent harvests have been recorded In 1966 and 1967 In the Hal Ho River ba.sin in northern China due to a massive drainage and reclamation scheme, according to the New China news agency. In the past three years, hundreds of thousands186 words
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602 1968-02-01 9 PARIS, Wed. (UPI) New-found affluence and jitters over the future of the world monetary system have sharply increased the number of Frenchmen practising the age old Gallic pastime of hoarding gold. President Charles de Gaulle’s sledge hammer attacks on the U.S. dollar602 words
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147 1968-02-01 9 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) An Increase in exports helped auto production to go ahead In December, the Ministry of Technology has said. In the five weeks ended on Dec. 30 car production average 30,594 a week. Tliis was 23 per cent more than In the147 words
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Miscellaneous1361 1968-02-01 10 TV and Radio YOUR TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPITR and Pulau Ptnang: 6 Ipoh a»d Melaka: 3 <fr 10 Jnhore Bahrl: 4 Taiping; 7 Batu Pahat: 9 KI rang. PM. 5.45 Prog. Summary: 5 P News Outlines in the Nation* Language: 5.55 National Songg 6 90 New? in Tamil;1,361 words
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Article, Illustration238 1968-02-01 12 CLEANLINESS means healthv living, the practice of dean habits, freedom from diseases and other discomforts. Hence the saying “Cleanliness is next to godliness”. In the past, several Keep Your City Clean” campaigns were launched by the govemment in order to make the people realise the importance238 words
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Article, Illustration182 1968-02-01 12 I AM a small girl, I see doctors, teachers and others all around me. After seeing all these people. I have made up my mind to be a doctor. A doctor is a very important man. He cures the sick and gives life182 words
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Article, Illustration154 1968-02-01 12 WHEN I woke up the other morning, the sky was quite bright with an air of coolness. Gradually It began to darken. Huge masses of dark clouds could be seer. Then in a distance there came a low growl of thunder and a momentary flicker of154 words
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Article, Illustration318 1968-02-01 12 HOLIDAYS are intervals of rest. There are many types of holidays Some are public holidays, which are for everyone, school holidays for students and weekend holidays for office workers. In Singapore, public holidays are usually festival days, some VlP’s birthday, the Independence Day and other special318 words
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Article, Illustration375 1968-02-01 12 4 EROMODELLING has become a hobby to many a family in Singa* 4 p ore an( j Malaysia. Aeromodelling is designing model planes by the young and old. Broadly speaking, there are six different classes of aeromodelling. They are control-line, radio control, free375 words
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Article, Illustration281 1968-02-01 12 THOUGH ’The Golden Anniversary’ of our school is over the happy circumstances still remain in my memory. It is unforgetable. Before that day all parts of our school were decorated with beautiful neon lights. Rooms were painted to be used for the exhibition. The school hall was281 words
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Article, Illustration297 1968-02-01 12 HOBBIES are activities for leisure hours. They are regarded as forms of plays for the grown-ups. Some hobbies are costly while others are inexpensive. Hobbies such as photography. collecting rare paintings and playing golf are costly. Hobbies such as stamp-collec-ting. collecting matchbox labels and sewing are297 words
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Article, Illustration225 1968-02-01 12 I was left alone on an uninhabited island. It was an island covered with thick forest. The place where I found myself was not far from the sea. I made for the beach. It was a lovely beach shining sand and clear clear and shallow225 words
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Article, Illustration379 1968-02-01 12 AFTER I had had a heavy supper, my stomach was so full that I could not sleep I got up and read a story book. It was about vampires. It was late in the night and all the people except me were sleeping.379 words
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Article, Illustration251 1968-02-01 12 ONCE upon a time there lived a poor tailor in a village He was very poor and earned a simple living hy making clothes. And yet he was merry all day; and sang or whistled a merry tune while sewing. All his neighbour’s liked him very251 words
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Article, Illustration231 1968-02-01 12 SINCE my brother-in-law went to Hong Kong, my sister has lived in sorrow and grief. When he left her, she was a mother of a two-year-old. Now’ she is the mother of two children. When will he return? She waits and waits. She is confident that he231 words
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Advertisement174 1968-02-01 12 Attention Parents! STUDENTS' 016F.ST Do you have sons and daughters preparing; for English medium public examinations? And are they good enough at essay writing? Remember many otherwise brilliant students fail in important examinations owing to poor command of English. Writing a passable composition is essential to pass in English and174 words
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Article1650 1968-02-01 13 Robert Jackson - KILL HITLER by Robert Jackson AT NOON on Nov. 8. 1939, Georg Elser boarded the train for Constance. Behind him, in Munich, he left a bomb. A bomb destined to blast Adolf Hitler to shreds in the middle of his annual speech in the Beer Cellar.1,650 words
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445 1968-02-01 13 DELOS SMITH - By DELOS SMITH A mathematical rule-of-thumb offers doctors a chance to cut down on their indirect involvement with two-thirds of suicides in the United States. It was devised by Dr. James J. Brophy of the University of Oregon Medical School, who also produced the statistic445 words
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710 1968-02-01 13 DERMOT CANNING - By DERMOT CANNING HPH E day is coming when homes and industries in many of the world's biggest towns and cities will be powered by heat from the centre of the earth. This is the prediction, of scientists investigating the possibilities of harnessing710 words
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550 1968-02-01 13 T7OOD production J- end processing is Australia's largest and oldest industry with more than one million workers, a quarter of the notion's work force, engaged directly in food production and its d i s t r i b u tion. About half this550 words
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555 1968-02-01 13 PETER JOB - By PETER JOB TH E Indonesian Government expects to award several major mining contracts in 1968, according to Government economic advisers. Big foreign concerns are showing keen interest in mining the country's nickel, tin and bauxite reserves, and investment deals totalling several hundred million555 words
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Article890 1968-02-01 14 RICHARD I. STONE - ‘He threw away his lightning rod (Sukarno) by RICHARD I. STONE JAKARTA, Wed. (UPI) Almost a year after the fall of Sukarno, General Suharto, Indonesia’s Acting President still is attempting to remove the last vestiges of the deposed dictator’s grip from Indonesia's government. Suharto and an expanding890 words
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Article, Illustration58 1968-02-01 14 HAMBURG (DaD) The new beer tap recently marketed in Germany is intended for one to seven-gallon take-home barrels. When syphon capsules are added the tap keeps beer fresh for weeks in the living room. Breweries in Germany have recently boosted sales by selling small, family-siied wooden or58 words
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Article221 1968-02-01 14 PARIS. Wed. (UPI) Yves St. Laurent has made the exercises in nudity practised by Paris designers look like child's play by completely baring the bosom in his summer collection. St- Laurent's only concession was to enclose his models in a sheer black, see-through chiffon shirt that221 words
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Article183 1968-02-01 14 After three strokes NEW YORK. Wed. (Reuter) American actress Patricia Neal arrived here by air last night from London to resume her film career after a three-year fight back to health. The 42-year-old Academy award-winning actress starts rehearsal* here next we*>k for ’The subject was roses.”183 words
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Article132 1968-02-01 14 MANILA. Wed 'Reuter) A Roman Catholic organisation composed entirely of teenagers and aimed at curbing juvenile delinquency is fast catching on in Pangasinan Province north of here. Formed seven months ago by some 29 teenagers under the guidance of Mr. Francisco Manusca. designated chief counsellor of the132 words
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Article624 1968-02-01 14 MICHAEL LITTLEJOHNS - By MICHAEL LITTLEJOHNS UNITED NATIONS. Wed. (Reuter) Delegates from about 130 countries meet in New Delhi tomorrow in a new attempt to narrow the economic gap between developed and developing nations. U.N. Secretary-General U Thant has called this NorthSouth division the industralised countries are mainly624 words
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171 1968-02-01 14 TAIPEH. Wed (Reuter)— “It was o.uite a surprise I walked into the classroom and the entire class stood up and bowed.” This is how Lieutenant Jay M Morrison described his first experience in a Chinese classroom. Lt Morrison and Lt. Paul Jones, both from an171 words
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Advertisement757 1968-02-01 14 i Eastern Sun Classified advertisements can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore. SS. MUBARUK Cr Brothers. 63, Bras Basah Road, and 2, Maju Avenue, Serangoon Garden Estate. Singapore. TAY BUAN CUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET 83, East Coast Road, Singapore 15. Tel: *****9 HAMIEM757 words
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Advertisement96 1968-02-01 14 A lITTU »IT THAT. COCS A 10NC WAT Eastern Sun CLASSII'IEI) ADS 214. CANTONMINT ROAD. SINCAPOSI I TIUPHONIS 9JMS/7. Advertiser's Name—_.—. Address. Telephone No.— Number of Insertions... Oate(s) Requested... Cost Payment «i««t arromyany year arts S te.O./Cka*ar/Caak radHtdl Cash ant *e rrtlateteC. Ckrgan etc. Classified advertisements may be handed at96 words
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324 1968-02-01 15 Albert Johnson - By Albert Johnson SINGAPORE, Wed.—The Football Association of Singapore in close liaison with the Government's sports agency are believed to have worked out a joint plan for efficient soccer promotion-management in the Repub- lic. The plan drawn up by the football324 words
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121 1968-02-01 15 MELBOURNE. Wed (Reuter). American professional tennis promoter George McCall today offered Mrs. Billie-Jean Kins and Mrs. Margaret Court lucrative contracts to turn professional. Mr. McCall is believed to have offered Mrs. King 80.000 Australian dollars (3".330 sterling) for a twoyear contract and Mrs. Court121 words
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391 1968-02-01 15 SYDNEY, Wed (Reuter) India lost their last four wickets for four runs on the fifth day of the fourth and final cricket Test here today and Australia von the match by 144 runs to complete a 4-0 victory in the senes. Australian391 words
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Article43 1968-02-01 15 MALACCA. Wed Four States will participate in the Royal Malaysian Police (South Zone) Hannigan Shield hockey competition which will be played on February 9 to 11 at the Malacca Club ground. The States are Selangor. Negri Sembiian Malacca and43 words
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103 1968-02-01 15 THE Royal Air Force team from Singapore who fly to Thailand this week for a four-day three match tour where they will take on three of Bangkok's top teams before expected large crowds at the capital's national stadium. Picture shows: Back row: Flt. Sgt. Robert McConnell, Cpl. Peter Mitchell. Flg.103 words
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601 1968-02-01 15 Curtis Cokes is named ‘Boxer of the Month BTITANI A, (Ohio) Wed (l PI) Welterweight champion Curtis Cokes was named ’’Boxer of the Month” in latest World Boxing Association rankings released recently because he has agrped to defend against the No. 1 challenger, Gypsey Joe Harris. There were only minor601 words
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168 1968-02-01 15 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) The match between Dr. Lim Knk Ann ot Singapore and Julian Loblgas of the Philippines was adjourned last night in the 14th round of the Meralco (Manila Electric Company) National Open chess tournament here. Dr. Lim has four points to168 words
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Article51 1968-02-01 15 SYDNEY. Wed. < Reuter) Australian rugby union captain. John Thornett. 32-year-old veteran of eight overseas tours, has announced his retirement from first class football. Thornett who was awarded an M B E. by the Queen in 1966. said he thought he would devote himself to club administration or51 words
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Article97 1968-02-01 15 CANBERRA. Wed (Reuter). The Indians have chosen a strong side for their one dav match against Southern New South Wales here tomorrow. All the leading Indian ba*smen. except Surti will take the fl-!d Teams India tfromi The Nawab of Pataudi F. Engineer. R Nadkarni R97 words
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322 1968-02-01 15 SINGAPORE. Wed. Hamilton Sports Club, last year’s champions will meet Arsenal S.C. in the 1968 youth knock-out soccer competition which begins at Jalan Bcsar Stadium here tomorrow. Peru Indians will meet Chinese Athletic “A” in the curtain raiser match in the annual322 words
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139 1968-02-01 15 LONDON". Wed. < Reuter) More than 146.000 spectators watched last night’s four English Football Association Cup third round replays. Biggest crowd of the night. 54.075. saw Liverpool, who are third in the first division, swamp plucky Bournemouth, from division three by 4-1. Though Bournemouth139 words
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221 1968-02-01 15 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Australia’s move in support of open tennis was welcomed here by the secretary of the All-English Club, Major David Mills. “'I hope very much that the Swedish proposals backed by Australia will go through the International Lawn Tennis Federation (1.L.T.F.), Major221 words
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Advertisement307 1968-02-01 15 IST SINGAPORE INTER VARSITY-COLLEGE BOWLING LEAGUE UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OE THE MINISTER' FOR CULTURE. SOCIAL AFFAIRS. INCHE OTHMAN WOK. TEA! STANDINGS AS AT THE IST HALF Of THE SEASON. 1. 'Won 3a Lost 6 Pins ***** 2. Won 36 Lost 8 Pins ***** 3. Wot?*’ Lost 16 Pins *****307 words
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Article208 1968-02-01 16 ADELINE - He does 37⅗ sec. for three furlongs trial By ADELINE SINGAPORE, Wed. Roland 11, with a riding boy astride, did an impressive 3f gallop in 37-3/5 on a firm track here this morning. His rider kept wide out all the way. Viva Ipoh and Bandit (Garnet208 words
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Article55 1968-02-01 16 MODENA. Italy. Wed. (UP!) The Ferrari Auto Works said it was not planning to enter the Daytona Beach. Florida. 24-hour Tace on Feb. 3-4 The company had no comment on reports that it may drop out of the International Prototype Trophy altogether The Daytona race55 words
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81 1968-02-01 16 PORT OF SPAIN, Wed.—England and Surrey opener John Edrich, fielding in the slips, raises his hands in a protective manner as Basil Butcher of the West Indies steps back to cut a ball to the boundary during his inspiring innings of 52 on Jan. 24, when the West Indies followed81 words
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1110 1968-02-01 16 Horses Class 2. Dlv. 2—1 Miles. (V* Chief Master 6v 900 Income Kor.gsi J Donnelly 862 Champion 9y 812 Soon Lee Stable 121 Cobber's Bos 5y 8 12 S G Stable Daniels 675 Joint Command 5v 809 Roval Syndicate R Bkeien 127 Esther's1,110 words
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518 1968-02-01 16 WEIGHTS for all eight races on Sunday: C*l3Lss 1» Div. 1 —6f Kins s Knight 9 04 Hyrego 9 00 Lord Sussex 8 09 Regal Mate 8 08 Wicklow 8 04 Open 8 02 Spruce 8.02 Windrush II 8.02 Half Century 8.02 Macondo 8518 words
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Article104 1968-02-01 16 GRENOBLE. Wed (Reuter) South Africa has told the International Olympic Committee it would rather stay out of the Olympic Games in Mexico City this year than agree to integration in sport. This statement on South African sporting policy by Prime Minister John Vorster was included104 words
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Advertisement43 1968-02-01 16 Singapore Turf Club January/February MEETING Sunday, 4th February, 1968 j You will have a chance of winning A NEW MORRIS CAR FREE! What you have to do: Attend the meeting at the Racecourse, Bukit Timah on Sunday, 4th February. Admission charge $2/- only.43 words
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Advertisement78 1968-02-01 16 r MOW FLIGHTS WEEKLY TO FROM SINGAPORE DEPARTURE 15 50 WED DEPARTURE 21 20 THU DEPARTURE 15 50 DEPARTURE: 21 20 DEPARTURE: JO-30 SUM DEPARTURE: 13 25 With the Saturday jet Garuda now offers 6 flights weekly from Singapore to Djakarta Fly in style on board Garuda's luxurious jetliners and78 words
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