Eastern Sun, 8 February 1968
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Title Section23 1968-02-08 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION ft Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 552 Thursday. 8 February 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article, Illustration617 1968-02-08 1 IN: THE SOVIET TANKS SAIGON, Wed. (Reuter). North Vietnamese troops advancing behind tanks and flame-throwers today broke through the perimeter of the American Green Beret Special Forces Camp at Lang Vei, near the Laotian border in the northwest corner of South Vietnam. Reuter's correspondent617 words
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Article74 1968-02-08 1 SAIGON. Wed. (Reuter) South Vietnam's Foreign Minister. Dr. Tran Van Do, said today six countries have offered food, clothing and medical supplies for the hundreds of thousands of refugees streaming out of battle-grounds in towns and cities. Dr. Do said the Japanese Government would send a plane load74 words
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335 1968-02-08 1 Pullout: A topic for WilsonJohnson talks WASHINGTON, Wed. (Reuter). —British Prime Minister Harold Wilson arrives here today for talks with President Johnson which could have a vital bearing on future relations between the two countries, both facing grave international and domestic problems. Their preoccupations include the Vietnam and Korean crises,335 words
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Article52 1968-02-08 1 SINGAPORE. Wed. Singapore Police today arrested two more persons in connection with the murder of Detective D. Munisamy Naidu. This brings the number of persons so far held in ronnection with this murder to six. A police spokesman said the two men were arrested at52 words
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Article79 1968-02-08 1 WASHIN GTON. Wed. (Reuter) President Johnson is reported today to be Infuriated at the challenges to the credibility of U.S. statements in the Pueblo crisis, which have already upset American officials. Administration sources said unfair stress was being placed on alleged differences in statements made by Mr79 words
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Article57 1968-02-08 1 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPIi The Defence Department announced today it has the names of four Pueblo crew members, wounded in North Korea's hijacking of the ship. One of the men has died. Names were withheld pending notification of next of kin. a Pentagon spokesman said One of the57 words
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Article73 1968-02-08 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak, today urged the people to emulate the spirit of the Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman file spirit of unity, goodwill and harmony. This, he said, should be the guiding principle in the country's march towards prosperity, peace73 words
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Article84 1968-02-08 1 PANMTNJOM. Korean Demilitarised Zone. Wed (Reuter)—This secrecyshrouded armistice village was opened to the press today, but the Pueblo crisis was side-stepped when the mixed Military Armistice Commission held a secon-dary-level meeting The meeting of the United Nations Command and North Korean Secretaries of the Commission was proposed84 words
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Article32 1968-02-08 1 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) Indonesian troops today claimed to have killed 37 fommunist guerillas in a series of scattered clashes with rebel bands in West Borneo over the past two weeks.32 words
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Article326 1968-02-08 1 ‘Polls within 3 months’ Premier Lee advises President: Singapore, Wed. The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, has advised President Enche Yusof Ishak, to dissolve Parliament as Crom tomorrow. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting this afternoon, after which an official Government statement was issued. The326 words
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Article36 1968-02-08 1 TOKYO. Wed (UPl)—The Vietcong has wiped out more than 50,000 enemy troops, including 10.000 Americans, during the first six days of Tet offensive in South Vietnam. th« North Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported today.36 words
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Article109 1968-02-08 1 BANGKOK. Wed. OJPI) Thailand's top military man predicted today that the Communists would open a second war front in Laos or Thailand soon as part of a campaign to take over all South-east Asia. The prediction came from Gen. Prapas Charusathien, who linked it to the109 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous16 1968-02-08 1 LADIES DAY •ft* tv** "Heh, heh here she comes! She thinks it’s her crew-cut basketball player!’*16 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article260 1968-02-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The police in a mighty" crackdown on burglaries, housebreakings, snatch and bicycle thefts and undesirable elements in the capital have detained eight persons, over the past 24 hours. Three men were held today in the Princess Road area and an assortment of260 words
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201 1968-02-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Nine Army officers have been selected to attend military courses in the UK and Australia. Three officers from the Malaysian Signal Regiment will attend a fourmonth Signal Officers course at the school of Signals, Catterick Camp, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. They201 words
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Article151 1968-02-08 2 KOTA KINABALU, Wed. The Chief Minister, Sabah. Tun Datu Mustapha bin Datu Harun. has appealed to the Ra'ayat of Sabah to be prepared to sacrifice and work hard in all sincerity for the progress of the country. He made this call when addressing a large gathering151 words
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Article72 1968-02-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Dr John E. Lynch, a research assistant with the Stanford International Development Education Centre, will give a talk on “Cognitive Dissonance” at 4 p m. on Sunday at 29. Ja an Ipoh The talk is under the auspices of the Kuala Lumpuf Psychology Club. It72 words
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Article120 1968-02-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The British Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs. Mr. George Thomson. today sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, on the occasion of his 65th birthday tomorrow. The message reads: “My colleagues join me in sending you verv120 words
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Article156 1968-02-08 2 PENANG. Wed —Despite the warning by the police that action would be taken against those who broke the law by firing crackers, three people, including a woman and a Juvenile, were charged in court for the offence. In the First Magistrate’s Court this morning,156 words
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Article, Illustration104 1968-02-08 2 The Jardine Waugh (Malaysia) Sdn Berhad presented rheques for three 52.000 scholarships to the Cniversitv of Malava. Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday. The three students who were awarded the scholarships were Chow Chan Leong. Goh Suan Choo from the Facultv of Economics and Business Administration: and Teo Lau104 words
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Article, Illustration383 1968-02-08 2 Kuala Lumpur, Wed. The executive director of the Outward Bound Trust in London, Mr E. W. Dawson, has appealed to Malaysian Government departments, private employers and parents to support the Malaysian Outward Bound School by sponsoring more boys to attend courses383 words
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Article250 1968-02-08 2 Kuala Lumpur. Wed. The first official contingent of MARA students to go to New Zealand for training, numbering 27, leaves Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. The students will be seen off by Eflche Mohd. Tajuddin bln Mohd. Jail and Inch* Suialman bin Osman of the MARA250 words
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Article43 1968-02-08 2 IPOH. Wed. The Deputy Chief Police Officer. Perak, Mr. Tang Kuan Pun. has been transferred to the Police Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur as officer-in-charge Of Criminal Investigations. He is succeeded by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Enche Yahaya bin Jamaluddin.43 words
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Article114 1968-02-08 2 ‘Four exhibitions from four countries” at National Art Gallery—lo am. to 6-30 pm. Tushar Kamt Paul exhibition on ‘Australia through Malaysian eyes” at Samat Art Gallery—9 am. to 6 p.m. Friends art exhibition at British Council 10 am. to 6 p.m. Works of prominent Malaysian artists by Peninsular114 words
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Article26 1968-02-08 2 Dinner dance IPOH. Wed The Malayan Medical Association (North) will hold their annual dinner and dance at the Ipoh Club here on Saturday, at 8 p.m.26 words
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336 1968-02-08 2 KUCHING, Wed. The National Solidarity Week will be launched in Sarawak by the Governor, Tun Abang Haji Openg, at a mass rally to be held at the Central Padang. here tomorrow at 8.30 a m. A signal gun to be fired from the Public336 words
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Article207 1968-02-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Alliance leaders have been urged to act as “leaders of men" Instead of being “followers” by Mr. Lim Kit Siang. Central Committee member of the Democratic Action Party. Speaking last night at the Sungei Besi DAP branch conference. Mr. Lim added.207 words
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Article138 1968-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Wed The Ministry of Finance in a statement issued today stated that the Government had decided to establish a Defence Fund for the purpose of receiving donations from the public, statutory bodies, registered companies, societies and other sources Donations to the Fund may be138 words
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Article70 1968-02-08 2 JOHORE BAHRU. Wed Johore Police today arrested two thugs for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl on Monday. Four thugs took turns to rape the teenage girl at an isolated hut at Jaian Muar Lama in Muar. A search party led by her father70 words
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Article338 1968-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. Seven road deaths were recorded during the last three days. They were: CASE No. 1: A lorry from Jurong. carrying sacks of sugar, hit a lamp-post at llj m.s, Chua Chu Kang Road at 4 p.m. yesterday Chia Kwang Yan. 45. an attendant sitting in338 words
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Article49 1968-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. The address of Serangoon Road branch of the People’s Action Party has been changed to 45-A, Sing Avenue, Singa-pore-8. In future all the “Meet the People Sessions” will be conducted every Friday from 8 pm. to 10.30 pm at the new premises.49 words
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Article, Illustration355 1968-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. A five-member group of entertainers who call themselves the ‘‘Maori Hakas” are in Singapore for a oneweek engagement at the popular El Amigo Nightclub in Kitchener Road Making their Singapore debut tonight at the El Amigo, the group are on a three-year355 words
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Article, Illustration263 1968-02-08 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. Miss Choo Chew Heong. 2?. an ex-hairdresser from Kuala Lumpur, leaves by MalaysiaSingapore Airlines tomorrow to keep an appointment with cancer specialists in Canton. She is making the trip on a ticket of emergency, one year ahead of time for treatment at263 words
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69 1968-02-08 3 SINGAPORE. Wed The Singapore Junior Safety First Council will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Institution The agenda includes the election of sub-committees for 1968 The Council consists of two student representatives from every secondary school in Singapore.69 words
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Article42 1968-02-08 3 SINGAPORE. Wed The Minister for Finance. Dr. Goh Keng Swee, todav left for Bangkok to visit the Asian Institute of Economic Planning. He ig a member of the governing council of th# Institute He is expected back tomorrow42 words
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Article64 1968-02-08 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Pava Lebar branch of the P A P. will conduct a beauty class, from tomorrow The class will be held once a week and is the fourth one to be organised to give the young girls some knowledge on beauty. Those who wish to join64 words
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Article, Illustration530 1968-02-08 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. Educotion Ministers from six South-East Asian countries today signed the historic charter giving birth to the SouthEast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation. The signatories of the charter were a representative from Indonesia, and Ministers from Laos. Malaysia Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Singapore's Minister for— Eastern Sun pix. - 530 words
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213 1968-02-08 3 SINGAPORE. Wed The Public Utilities Board will be extending its subcollection service this month to facilitate the settlement of monthly consolidated bills by consumers living In the Selegie Road area. On Feb. 14. the Board's mobile collection unit, in the form of a specially equipped213 words
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Article62 1968-02-08 3 10 a .m —7 pm. Exhibition of Personal Reference Books at the National Library, Stamford Rood. 6 pm Singapore Festival ’6B at Gay World Amusement Park. Gevlang 7.30 p m Free film shows lfinistr of Culture a’ Kampong Dunearn Road. Ping Min School (Yan Kit Villagei. Onn Hwa62 words
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Article, Illustration375 1968-02-08 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. Two Colombo Plan trainees from the Philippines today received their certificates from Mr. Chan Chee Seng. Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Social Affairs, after completing their sixmonth on-the-job training course here. They are; Mrs. Edna E Francisco. 30. a child welfare worker in— Eastern Sun pix. - 375 words
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147 1968-02-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— Afl Alliance back-bencher today urged the Minister of Transport Tan Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir to see that in future biscuits made in Johore Bahru were served on the Ma'aysia/Singapore Airlines flight instead of made in Singapore biscuits. The suggestion was147 words
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Article100 1968-02-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— The Election Commission is in the process of drawing up a report on automatic registration of all eligible voters. Disclosing this today in Parliament, the Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak said the report would be submitted to the Government soon for study. Tun Razak100 words
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Article70 1968-02-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR Wed. LOST 290 P&ngkti&n Negara Medals costing £450 They were ordered by the Prime Ministers Department and were lost whilst in transit from London to Malaysia This loss had been made good by the British Royal Mint This was disclosed here today by the Assistant70 words
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Article58 1968-02-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The official national language dictionary would be completed and offered for sale to the -public, “if everything goes well". This was stated in Parliament today by the Assistant Minister of Education. Mr Lee Kiok Yew during question time. He was replving to a question58 words
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Article, Illustration231 1968-02-08 4 Kuala lumpup. Wed—The Federal Government had to provide financial assistance to three States during the last two years. Disclosing this in Parliament today, the Assistant Minister of Finance. Dr. Ng Kam Poh said: “Besides Kelantan. the States of Kedah and Perlis have faced similar231 words
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115 1968-02-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed A private body in Malavsii had collected money from the public for the Arab war victims of the 1967 Arab' Israel War. This was disclosed by the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak in Parliament today He said the committee was115 words
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Article, Illustration681 1968-02-08 4 Ben D’Cunha; Musa Scully - Govt warned of a bleak future Malaysian Parliament reports by Ben D’Cunha and Musa Scully KUALA LUMPUR, Wed Allionce- backbencher Wan Kadir Ismail (Kuala Trengganu Utara) today called for greater efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives in the diversification of crops681 words
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188 1968-02-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The General Border Committee todav considered and approved future joint operational plans and other counter measures that wpre to be carried out in the Thai-Malavsian border area. The com Tittee heH i s seventh meeting In Kuala Lumpur ye.terr188 words
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Article49 1968-02-08 4 NIBONG TEBAL Wed The Penang Government has provided $2O 000 to the Chinese Temple at Sungai Bakap five mile? from here, for its renovation. Another Chinese Temple at Tassek. S mpang Ampat. 14 miles from here, has also been given $5,000 for its extension and renovation.49 words
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Article77 1968-02-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR Wed Two members of the Police Volunteer Reserve here on patrol duty last night arrested a fruit hawker for causing obstruction in Foch Avenue While the man was being led to the police Stat on he suddenly took a pail of hot water from77 words
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148 1968-02-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Royal Court dancers, who played a supporting role in the Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman s film "Raja Bersiong.” will perform two dances at the gala charity premiere to be held at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow night as an added148 words
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Article36 1968-02-08 4 ALOR STAR Wed Solidarity Week here will be marked by a gathering of people of all walks of life community leaders, politicians and government servants at the Padang Court here tomorrow at 230 p m.36 words
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Article35 1968-02-08 4 PARIT BUNTAR. Wed A padi planter's daughter. Sitt Manah binte Mahmood. 18. was drowned in Sungai Bahru, nine miles from here, yesterday. She fell Into the river while carrying water from it.35 words
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Article186 1968-02-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed The Australian Minister of External Affairs Mr. Paul Haslurk. left here today for Jakarta after a twoday visit during which he discussed defence matters with Malaysian Government leaders. While In Jakarta he hoped to hold talks on defence and other matters with the186 words
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Miscellaneous1447 1968-02-08 4 YOUR TV and RADIO today TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LIMPI'K and Pulau Pinang: 6 Ipoh and Melaka. 3 10 Jnhore Bahru: I Talping; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluang. P.M. 545 Opening Annet. Prog. Summary; 550 News Outlines in the National Language; 5.55 National Songs. 500 News in Tamil; 61,447 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article87 1968-02-08 5 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter)— The Angln-Australian Bee Gees pop croup have signed for a seven-week American tour which could earn them a million dollars, their spokesman said today. •'lt’s the biggest deal of its kind in show business history,” said the spokesman fo r the five-member group87 words
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Article134 1968-02-08 5 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Ihe British were assured today that although they are exporting more dogs than ever before none of them is likely to be eaten. assurance bound to cause relief m this nation of dog lovers was issued by Sir Richard Glyn. chairman of134 words
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Article150 1968-02-08 5 CHICAGO. W'H (Reuter) A Federal Court Judge today sentenced a Chicago business executive to 20 years’ imprisonment for placing a bomb aboard a ,iet airliner in an attempt to kill his wife and collect 5117.500 insurance money. The bomb went off in the baggage compartment of150 words
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Article87 1968-02-08 5 BIRMINGHAM. England. Wed. (Reuter) A fourfoot high clown has complained that police breath tests are unfair to dwarfs. B; lan Jones. 20. was appealing against hi s conviction for driving with more than the legally allowed percentage of alcohol i n his blood after drinking two pints87 words
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Article516 1968-02-08 5 CONTACT LOST WITH 'GREEN BERETS' SAIGON, Wed. (CPI) North Vietnamese soldiers shelled and tried to overrun a l\S. special forces camp in South Vietnam's jungled northwest comer trouble spot early today. Communications were lost with the "Green berets" inside. Simultaneously, the Communists launched thunderous barrages of516 words
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123 1968-02-08 5 THE HAGUE Wed (Reuter i The Indonesian acting President. Genera] Suharto. has postponed a state visit to the Netherlands planned for April by one year because he does not want to leave Indonesia "in view of the situation” there, it was learned here today. A reliable123 words
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Article87 1968-02-08 5 AMECAMECA. Mexico, Wed. (Reuter) Eighteen students were reported dead today after a blizzard hit a 30-member group climbing an extinct volcano on Sunday Air Force helicopters today flew the bodies of seven students into this tiny hamlet at the foot of the 4.300 metres snow-covered87 words
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Article110 1968-02-08 5 MANILA. Wed. (UPI).— A US Navy plane with 12 men on board crashed while on patrol mission off South Vietnam and its wreckage has been sighted somewhere in the Gulf of Thailand, a Navy spokesman said today. The spokesman said he had no other110 words
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Article90 1968-02-08 5 MOSCOW. Wed (Reuter) When Pavel Svalov's fiancee Kapitolina told him after a quarrel that their wedding was off. he refused to take no for an answer. He stole Kapitolina's identity card and went through a wedding ceremony with another girl posing as her. But when he told90 words
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Article115 1968-02-08 5 PARIS. Wed. (Reuter) Three groups of international financiers competing to build the channel tunnel have submitted detailed proposals to the British and French governments, official sources said here today. They were selected from many applicants by the two ministries of transport last May. They were asked115 words
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Article73 1968-02-08 5 SEOUL. Wed. (UPI) Another secret contact between the United States and Communist North Korea will take place at the truce village of Panmunjom this afternoon. South Korean Government sources said. It will be a working meeting and South Korean representatives will oe on hand, the sources73 words
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Article57 1968-02-08 5 NORDHOR.V Germany, Wed (I'PI) Police launched a hunt for a car thief when a 47 year-old clerk phoned them and said “A young, fair-haired man. aged about 22.” had just driven away his car. Several hours later they received an embarrassed call from the same man57 words
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36 1968-02-08 5 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Prime Minister Harold Wilson said today no decision had yet been taken to hold a conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers to decide collectively when they should meet.36 words
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228 1968-02-08 5 REYKJAVIK. Wed. (Reu- A lone survivor of t e 859-ton Hull trawler K >ss Cleveland, w hich sank i i a raging gale off the Ireland coast on Sunday night, has been found. He Is ship’s mate Harry Eddom. 30. now recovering in hospital from228 words
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122 1968-02-08 5 NORFOLK, Virginia. Wed. (Reuter) The U.S. Navy destroyer Bache was abandoned last night bv its crew of 200 after going aground in choppy seas off the Greek island of Rhodes, the Atlantic Fleet Command reported. It said the crew was being rescued by small122 words
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80 1968-02-08 5 Malaysia 's post in UNCTAD conference NEW DELHI. Wed. (Reuter) Malaysia's Mr Yeo Bang Pnh was today elected to the important post of rapporteur on the committee of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development here that will deal with the question of commodities. His duties will include keeping80 words
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Article47 1968-02-08 5 CHICAGO. Wed '(CPI) Mrs. Frances Aver. 38. told the judge her husband. Max. left her a few months ago after 12 years of marriage but returned every night at midnight to raid the icebox Her attorney asked for—and got —an injunction halting the icebox raids.47 words
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266 1968-02-08 5 UNITED NATIONS. New York. Wed. (Reuter) Foreign Minister Thanat Khoman of Thailand todav likened the \ietcong suicide attacks on kev South 3 letnamese cities to the tail-lashing of a dying crocodile. He said there was no doubt that the United States and Its allies266 words
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102 1968-02-08 5 NEW YORK Wed. (Reuter) Mayor John Lindsay last night appealed to Governor Nelson Rockefeller for help in averting what he called “Potential disaster" from uncollected rubbish following the fourday strike of city dustmen. City Health Commissioner Edward O'Rouke said in a statement: “We102 words
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253 1968-02-08 6 TOKYO, Wed (UPD A Marine Sergeant aboard hijacked Pueblo has told his North Korean captors that he did not realise espionage work against other nations was dirty and criminal, the (North) Korean Central News Agency (KCNAi reported today. Sgt253 words
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226 1968-02-08 6 SAIGON. Wed. (UPI) Phan Khac Suu. a prominent former Chief of State and defeated presidential candidate, has been taken under protective custody by the Vietnamese Police, government authorities said yesterday. They said Suu was taken on Monday to the National Police Headquarters because of226 words
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Article77 1968-02-08 6 MOSCOW, Wed. ’UPI) The Moscow representative of Vietnam's National Liberation Front dismissed a possible coalition with the present Saigon government. “Our object is the complete overthrow of the puppet regime." Dang Quang Minh told a news conference, in response to a question about a possible coalition, yesterday77 words
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Article144 1968-02-08 6 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Grants of more than a half million U.S. dollars were announced yesterday for two projects helping to expand scholarly knowledge about China and Southeast Asia. The funds, totalling US $563,000 were divided between Cornell University for its joint programme with the144 words
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298 1968-02-08 6 lITASHINGTON, Wed. (UPI). South Korean Ambassador Don Jo Kim said today his government had not made a formal protest to the United States but had conveyed "considerable concern" that the attempted assassination of President Chung Hee Park was being overlooked in298 words
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Article84 1968-02-08 6 SEOUL. Wed (UPI) Five members of the DaeHan (Republic of Korea) Student Veterans Society held a brief demonstration In front of the U.B. Embassy in downtown Seoul this morning demanding secret U S.—North Korea talks be called off. It was the fourth demonstration in84 words
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Article182 1968-02-08 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) Teachers at a remote new territories district school in the Hong Kong colony were reported yesterday to be fearful of returning to their jobs because of Communist intimi- aauon. Director of Education. Mr. W D. Gregg confirmed previous reports that teachers at182 words
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Article146 1968-02-08 6 CAIRO. Wed (Reuter; President Nasser and President Tito of Yugoslavia arrived here tonight from Aswan in Southern Egypt for tripartite talk? tomorrow on the Middle East and other world issues with Sudan's Supreme State Council President Ismail El Azhari. The two leaders flew here together146 words
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Article95 1968-02-08 6 CAIRO Wed. (UPI)—A Vietcong official said last night Communist forces destroyed more than 200 allied aircraft curing their offensive in South Vietnam and made U S. forces “see stars.” Le Quang Chanh, Cairo reE resentative of the National liberation Front ‘NLF;, told a news conference that95 words
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Article, Illustration39 1968-02-08 6 Th e Con n n Hall of the Ashoka Hotel where the United Nations Conference of Trade and Development opened with inaugural speeches by Indian Premier Mrs Gandhi and U.N. Secretary General U. Thant.39 words
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139 1968-02-08 6 LONDON. Wed (UPI) Three furious fishermen a wives, angered by three sinkings in three weeks which have killed 58. stormed into London yesterday and won government pledges of an Immediate inquiry. Mr. J.P.W Meilalieu. Minister of State at the Board of Trade told139 words
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64 1968-02-08 6 MANILA. Wed (Reuter) The Philippines wi 1 attend the 13th congress of sugarcane technologists in Taiwan next month It was announced here today. The delegation will be headed by Mr. Cenon Florocruz of the Philipnine Sugar Institute (Philsugint. An estimated 600 delegates from the world’s64 words
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Article57 1968-02-08 6 ATHEN Wed (Reuter) Sixteen officers, including six brigadier-generals and six colonels, were retired today as the Greek government continued its purge of officers suspected of Royalist sympathies. In the past ten days, the Greek army-backed government of Premier George Papadopoulos has dismissed or retired 7957 words
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Article, Illustration14 1968-02-08 6 UMUAHIA, Biafra Biafran troops manning a Czech made mounted jeep machine gun.14 words
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241 1968-02-08 6 WASHINGTON. Wed. (I PI) Chairman Wilbur D Mills of the Ways and Means Committee said yesterday he expects the House to pass by Easter a compromise on President Johnson’s taxes on American tourists who go abroad. At the same time. In words241 words
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Article134 1968-02-08 6 JERUSALEM. Wed. (UPI) Israeli Defence Minister Mr. Moshe Dayan last night expressed confidence that there would be no Arab-Is-raeli war in 1968 because the Arab forces were too weak for such an encounter. But he said "the key to further belligerency or another war" lay134 words
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57 1968-02-08 6 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) “Hello Dolly” completed its 1.695th performance last night and has become the third longest running musical in Broadway theatrical history. The show, which opened on Jan. 16. 1964. surpassed the 1.694 performances of 'South Pacific’’ and was led only by “Oklahoma" with57 words
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Article71 1968-02-08 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (Reuter) People and soldiers m China have held rallies in -major cities in the past few days to hail the victories of the Vietcong over the Americans in Sou’h Vietnam, the New China News Agency reported. In a despatch from Peking reaching here71 words
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Article87 1968-02-08 6 BRUSSELS. Wed. (Reuter) —United Nations Secretary General U Thant will begin an official visit to the Benelux countries on April 7. it was announced here today. He will be in the Netherlands from April 7 —9. in Belgium from April 9 —lo, and in Luxembourg87 words
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Article79 1968-02-08 6 TAIPEI Wed. (UPl)—The freighter Pacific Fir of Liberian Registry sank off Taiwan’s east coast but all 34 crewmen were rescued by a Japanese ship and brought to the soutnern Formosan Port of Kaohsiung last night. The 7.000-ton ship, belonging to the Ta Hsing Shipping Corporation in Hong79 words
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193 1968-02-08 6 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) The American Red Cross yesterdav gave USSS.OOO for refugees in Laos who were victims o£ Communist Pathet-Lao and North Vietnamese military operations there. The funds were cabled to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva in193 words
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71 1968-02-08 6 VATICAN CITY. Wed. (UPI) Ambassadors from 12 countries will jointly hand their credentials to Pope Paul VI tomorrow, the Vatican announced today. The ambassadors have been appointed over the past several months, but their presentation to the Pope was delayed by his illness and prostate71 words
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Article51 1968-02-08 6 ALGIERS. Wed. (UPI) The American government announced last night it was temporarily closing down the University of Algiers. as a result of massive student demonstrations there this week More than 200 students at the University Were arrested yesterday after fighting broke out between police officers and student51 words
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304 1968-02-08 7 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) Indonesian officials here believe the announced withdrawal of Britain from East of Suer by 19*1 proves the fallacy of former President Sukarno's confrontation policy with Singapore and Malaysia. “The whole intent of our confrontation policy with Malaysia and Singapore was to304 words
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106 1968-02-08 7 NEW DELHI. Wed (Reuter) India is still examining the Soviet-United States nuclear non-proliferation draft treat}’ and has not yet decided on its stand, an External Affairs Ministry spokesman said here last night. The spokesman, wno had been asked to comment on a Delhi newspaper report106 words
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Article171 1968-02-08 7 'Smells of Dien Bien Phu'— Paper HELSINKI. Wed (UP!) The Independent Helsinki afternoon newspaper UtaSanomat editorially commented on the current Vietnam situation and compared the fighting to that of Dien Bien Phu The defeat at Dien Bien Phu did not mean a collapse of all possibilities for the French to171 words
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Article105 1968-02-08 7 ALGIERS. Wed 'Reuter) Algeria has suspended Stric» control measures imposed last June on all impor's. the Algerian news agency announced last night. The suspension order, revised customs duties, and a decision freezing prices of all home products, were published in today’s offi'-ial gazette, the news agency added105 words
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Article51 1968-02-08 7 CAPETOWN, Wed (UPI) —The Groote Schuur Hospital last night said the world's only living heart transplant pa’ient. Dr. Philip Biaiberg. was in “Completely satisfactory" condition. The hospital said in a statement that Biaiberg was feeling w-ell and w-as not causing the doc'ors who were attending him any51 words
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Article49 1968-02-08 7 VATICAN CITY. Wed. (Reuter) Pope Paul today donated a sum of money for the aid of the victims of the latest battles m South Vietnam. to be distributed by the Roman Catholic Welfare Organisation “Cantas Internationalis." A« customarv with Papal donations, the sum was not disclosed.49 words
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Article56 1968-02-08 7 TEHERAN Wed. (Reuter) —Floods caused by torrential rains have swept away eight people and damaged three villages in Laristan. Sou'h Iran, according to official reports here Four bodies have so far been recovered a nd food, medical supplies and tents are being rushed to the area56 words
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46 1968-02-08 7 SAIGON Setting a machinegun on a street, fully armed South Vietnamese Government soldiers control the traffic in suburban Saigon in order to check the Vietcong infiltrators. Nearly 5,000 Communists have been killed since the outbreak of savage fighting that has swept across South Vietnam. UPI photo.— UPI; photo. - 46 words
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126 1968-02-08 7 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Nearly l n n Laoour Members of Parliament have urged Prime Minister. Harold Wilson, who flies to Washington today, to break with America's policy in the Vietnam war. Mr. Wilson was confronted last night with this126 words
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Article124 1968-02-08 7 MAVILA W T ed. (UPI) The Philippines and Finland signed an agreement today abolishing non-immi-grant visa requirements for specified periods of time between the two countries. The agreement, to take effect on May 1 was signed by Philippine Foreign Secretary Narciso Ramos and concurrent Finnish ambassador to124 words
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464 1968-02-08 7 W ASHINGTON'. Wed. (I PI) The nuclearpowered aircraft carrier Enterprise, stationed off North Korea since the Pueblo incident, is leaving the Sea of Japan while negotiations are in progress for return of the captured ship's crewmen, it was learned last night. There464 words
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Article181 1968-02-08 7 JERUSALEM. W e d. (Reuter) The United States holds the key to a solution of the Middle East conflict by diplomatic means while the Soviet Union holds the key to a renewed war in the region. Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Dayan said last night. Speaking at181 words
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269 1968-02-08 7 LONGBEACH. Californ a. Wed. (Reuter) —The former Cunard liner Queen Mars- today became the centre of a labour dispute which hinges on the question of whether she is still a ship or officially a building More than 100 members of the269 words
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77 1968-02-08 7 NEW DELHI. Wed < Reuter Indian and Soviet scientists signed here today a report on co-operation In the fields of physics, mathematics. geophysics, oceanography. chemistry, biology and social sciences. The report was presented to Indian Education Minister Triguna Sen. During the scientists’ talks here. It wa=77 words
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202 1968-02-08 7 NEW ORLEANS, Wed. (Reuter) The longawaited trial of Clay L. Shaw, charged with conspiracy in the assassination of President John F Kennedy, was postponed again today when his lawyers asked for a change of venue. Shaw a 55-year-old retired New Orleans202 words
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Article44 1968-02-08 7 ALGIERS, Wed. (Reuterl Algiers University was temporarily closed last night amid demonstrations by students who have been on strike since last Friday. Education Minister Ahmed Taleb announced the temporary closure after about 2.000 slogan-shouting students blocked traffic in the centre of Algiers.44 words
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Article72 1968-02-08 7 WILMNGBORO. New Jersey Wed. (UPI)—A Marin© Sergeant recently returned from Vietnam ran amok on Monday, accusing his wife, neighbours and police of being Chinese Communists or Vietcong and threatening them with a rifle. Sgt. Phil Sadowski was subdued after firing two shots and terrorising the neighbourhood. Police said.72 words
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Article103 1968-02-08 7 KOTTAYAM. Kera'.a S*ate, Wed. 'Reuter) Mr P S. Habeeb Mohamed, chairman of the Indian Rubber Board, told newsmen here today that the government of India had approved of a scheme to bring 8.000 acres of land under rubber cultivation in South Kanara District of Mysore State.103 words
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Article, Illustration24 1968-02-08 7 TOULOUSE, S. France Nose to ground, the British-French supersonic commercial jetplane “Concorde” tries out its powerful Olympus 593 engines for first time. UPI radiophoto.— UPI radiophoto. - 24 words
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Article69 1968-02-08 7 MOSCOW. Wed (UPI).— Maj. Gen. Duong Sam O', the Cambodian Defence Minister. met with Soviet Defence Minister Marshal Andrie Grechko on Tues. for “a warm and friendly conversation.” Tass. the Soviet news agency said yesterday. Topic of their conversation was not revealed. Grechko later gave69 words
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179 1968-02-08 7 X E W DELHI. Wed. (Reuter) Nearly half the 2.500 delegates walked out of the l.N'. Conference on Trade and Development here when the South African delegate Dr. Willem Naude rose to speak. African. Asian. East European and some Latin American delegates streamed179 words
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Advertisement132 1968-02-08 5 i W' >• c< A* CONVENIENT MORNING DEPARTURES Depart Singapore 9.45 am. on Sunday, Wednesday or Friday (or depart Kuala Lumpur 10 a.m. on Tuesday). Arrive in Hongkong in early evening. Fly on to Tokyo for a dinner-time arrival and convenient connections with a JAL flight to the USA,to Moscow,132 words
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Advertisement106 1968-02-08 7 I li Hi I GOOD NEWS FOR ELDERLY MAN! WANT TO BE ACTIVE AND ENERGETIC LIKE YOUNG MAN? Aceordln* n> Award* 1 Start takin; "SENILEX” to-dar ttelw M.P.S.. F.C.S In German? Medal* by International Exhibition. •Senilex 1« a special rompound at GlMcnA. T< herb* mixed with (l**r-hom ponder Anther ln«redH106 words
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Article624 1968-02-08 8 SINGAPORE'S Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, in addressing the third conference of South-east Asian Ministers of Education Council, said that the brain drain from developing countries to developed nations must be stopped. He revealed that in 1966. a total of 2.820 engineers, doctors and scientists624 words
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Article128 1968-02-08 8 MALACCA claims the distinction of having seen a one-cent cheque. However this is not the first occasion a cheque for one cent has been issued. Way back in 1925, the State Treasury in Kuala Lumpur had to issue a cheque for one cent in order to adjust an128 words
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Article, Illustration2049 1968-02-08 8 IT gives me great pleosure to be here this morning ond to express a special welcome to all the participants of this Regional Seminar on Development. Since this programme of Seminars was initiated about a year-and-a-half ago, it has given me great pleasure to find increasing support to2,049 words
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269 1968-02-08 8 THtRE hav« bwi so mang changes in our education system over the pest few years that one can only view all this with apprehension The introduction of L.C.E. exminations. the automatic promotion in primary schools, the Standard Six Examination and then its269 words
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Article87 1968-02-08 8 Police have done well to make prompt and sporadic arrests in connection with the Srrdanr Bahru incident when the Secretary of the M.C.A. local branch was allegedly beaten up by thugs, It is regretted that Mr. Wong Kim Meng, a committee member of the Serbang Bahru Branch of87 words
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Article, Illustration259 1968-02-08 8 By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, "Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trials") ILfARTIN thought his contract to sell his land to Earl was clear and simple. It provided that the sale was conditioned on Earl’s obtaining more liberal zoning for residence. Earl was to get this within 120259 words
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Advertisement42 1968-02-08 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper THURSDAY. FEBRUARY S. 1968 23-B. Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: ***** 7 Penang Office Ipoh Office 39. lalan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaytia. Telephone: *****/6 8. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Breweter Road. Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNXWS42 words
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Advertisement21 1968-02-08 8 UTTER WRITERS MUST GIVE THEIR NAMES AMO ADDRESSES IN GOOD FAITH.I LETTERS WITHOUT NAMES AND ADDRESSES I Will NOT BE PUBLISHED.21 words
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Article, Illustration187 1968-02-08 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Construction of the buildings to house Malaysia's largest motor vehicle assembly plant, the S 3 million Associated Motor Industries Malaysia plant at Batu Tiga, is nearing completion. The structure of the main assembly building was finalised last week. This building has187 words
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Article143 1968-02-08 9 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) The US Department of Agriculture yesterday announced it will authorise the Import of 69.692 short tons of sugar during the first quarter of 1968 in addition to the recently authorised 100.000 tons. Authorised importations for the first quarter will total 1.092.052 tons143 words
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Article74 1968-02-08 9 LONDON. Wed <UPI) Rubber market closed uncertain with soot 16-3/16 16-7/16. Settlement House March 16-5/16 16-7/16 April. May and April-June 16-9/16 16-11/16 July/Sept 17-1/16 17-1/8 Oct/Dec 17-7/16 17-9/16 Jan/March 17-13/16 17-15/16 April/June 17-15/16 18-1/8 July/Sept 18-1/16 18-1/4 Oct/Dec 18-3/16 18-3 8 Jan/March 18-3/8 18-5/8 April/June 18-9/16 18-3/574 words
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311 1968-02-08 9 N’EW DELHI. Wed. (UPI) The Afro-Asian bloc, backed by the Communist countries, pressed their campaign today to oust South Africa and Portugal from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The campaign and a Communist denunciation of American policy in Vietnam311 words
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Article51 1968-02-08 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed yesterday 10 points lower. There were no salesMar 16.95 May 17.20 17.55 Jul 17.30 17 65 Sep 17.30 17.65 Nov 17.65 18.05 Jan 17.65 18.05 Mar 17 65 18 05 The No 1 RSS spot price was 16-5/8 cents, off51 words
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236 1968-02-08 9 NEW YORK. Wed (UPI) Stock prices churned through a rather uneventful session today but a modest rally gave a number of the glamour stocks substantial gains. Brokers felt the Asian situation kept traders in a cautious mood but a strong background of economic news236 words
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Article19 1968-02-08 9 WASHINGTON. Wed. No offers were received today to buy government-own-ed tin. the General Services Administration announced.19 words
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Article17 1968-02-08 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The tin price for today was 5560 pe r picul, up 37} cents.17 words
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951 1968-02-08 9 SINGAPORE. Wed Conditions on the Stock Exchange today were quiet and the total turnover reduced to 927.000 units of Stocks and shares. Industrials closed generally steady with some counters Showing slightly easier and other selected issues gaining as a result of speculative buying. The951 words
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70 1968-02-08 9 SINGAPORE. Wed—MSA announces the appointment of Mr. George Chan as Sales Marketing Manager. Until he was appointed to his new post, he was Assistant to MSA's Director of Sales Marketing, Mr. George Howling. He joined MSA in 1961 as an Administrative Trainee (Sales)70 words
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Article308 1968-02-08 9 Rubber down cent SINGAPORE Wed. February first grade rubber f.o.b. buyers closed at 5 p m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 43} cents per lb., down half a rent from previous close. The tone was quiet. After an about unchanged opening, levels eased during the morning to lose308 words
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Article24 1968-02-08 9 HONG KONG. Wed (UPI) —Money Quotations. HK56.0425/6.06 per US dollar for cash. HKSI4 48 per pound sterling. HK5283.5 per tael gold.24 words
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177 1968-02-08 9 LONDON, Wed (UPI) Industrials staged a strong recovery after a weak start on the Stock Market yesterday in the wake of repeated warnings from the Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Roy Jenkins of a harsh budget in March and a tough period ahead. Dealers slashed177 words
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Article514 1968-02-08 9 UMiiKNUI—Sloe* Exchange nld and offer price* officially luted at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS B*'n Co 2.33 2.34 Hnustearl 1 HI Migar 2.36 2.38 C hemical Co 1.31 1 32 told storage 3 98 t 07 iMinlop 2.31 2 .73 I 'melting 4.30 4 31 LAI. 2.3.1 f'so514 words
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Article155 1968-02-08 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 3/4 Sojie Lloyd 6/7 Anna Maersk 8/9 Straat Torres 10/11 Protesilaus 13 14 Adratua 15/16 Machaon 19 Vanino 21/22 Good Philippine Anchorage 23/24 Seikai Maru 25/26 Tolando 27/28 Knud Maersk 31/32 Tolando 33-34155 words
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Article48 1968-02-08 9 (Manager*' Prk»») Klr«t Malayan XT* 2.36 -Ml fennel Malayan XO 1 60 Third Malayan The Commerce 1.10 Industry The saying .91 100 In<hi*tr> .94 1.03 Hr*t Honskons .80 .85* Second Honskuns Malayan Inyestment -S3 -S9* Hind l no 1.10 Sterllns Commodity 4/* 4/9 Hong Kong Currency)48 words
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Article94 1968-02-08 9 SINGAPORE Wed. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are > Buyer Sellec Coconut Oil (FOB) Bulk 61.00 Coconut OH (FOB.) Drum* 63.50 Loo-e Copra Mixed Muntok White Pepper 11(15.) N.l. W Sarawak White Pepper (F.O.B.) 135.00 132.50 Sarawak Special Black Pepper (F.O.B.) »6"V N.I..W Lampong94 words
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Article37 1968-02-08 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Association of Bank* in Malaysia today made the following changes in its rates to merchants: Selline T.T. O.D. ready were: Holland Guilders 1171; Swiss Francs 142; French Francs 160|; Italian Lire *****.37 words
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Advertisement1051 1968-02-08 9 AIR MOVEMENTS—SPORE, K. LUMPUI ARRIVALS IN SING\PORE. MSA ML 029 12.05 am. from K I.. A ML 019 8.05 am. from k.L. Ms ML 121 9.30 a.m. from K L. MSA ML 005 10.25 a m from Penang Ipoh/K L. and Malacca. Ms ML 451 10 25 a.m. from Kuchina1,051 words
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Article, Illustration1241 1968-02-08 10 JAMAL ALI - TUNKU'S 65TH BIRTHDAY FEATURE By JAMAL ALI rpODAY Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman stands as one of the most matured leaders in the wake of Asian political development. His sense of fair play, tactfulness and justice in international politics1,241 words
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Advertisement62 1968-02-08 10 iifU o o 6 M|>s6 W4>® 6 W4£o W|>fc 111 nil mu in in s 111 111 c ii: m WWW LEADERS IM QUALITY MALAYAN TOBACCO COMPANYBERHAD sends Greetings to Y.T.M. Tengku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-haj on the occasion of his Birthday and gives whole-hearted support to the aims of62 words
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954 1968-02-08 11 PROGRESS UNDER TUNKU'S LEADERSHIP Mu’s 65th birthday feature ''FHE Batang Padang Hydro-Electric Scheme forms the second and lower stage to the Cameron Highlands Scheme which was completed in the year 1963. Both are similar high head schemes with underground power stations but the energy954 words
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Advertisement99 1968-02-08 11 Wishing Our Prime Minister TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PUTRA AL-HAJ Every Happiness on His 65th. BIRTHDAY UNITED FORWARDING AGENTS No. 2. Camp Road. Port Swettenham. Tel: 648* BEST WISHES AND MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY TO Y.T.M. TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PUTRA AL-HAJ, PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA i ON THE OCCASION99 words
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Advertisement62 1968-02-08 11 Wishing OUR PRIME MINISTER Y.T.M. TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PUTRA AL-HAJ Every Happiness on his 65th BIRTHDAY from Chairman The Hon’ble TA\' SRI HAJI MOHD. \OAH BIN OMAR P.M.N., S.P.M.J., D.P.M.8., (Brunei), P. 1.5,, J.P., M.P. Managing Director: General Manager: TAN SRI TAN SENG KEE, CHEK TAN, P S M A.M.N..62 words
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Article, Illustration209 1968-02-08 12 THE first day of Chinese New Year is considered to I be the most auspicious day among the Chinese Chinese New Year festival is the most important festival for them. They celebrate it all over the world. Even some other races also celebrate Chinese New Year.209 words
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Article, Illustration209 1968-02-08 12 THE name of my favourite book is Jane Eyre Its author is Charlotte Bronte. When Jane was a small girl she lost both her pa- rents. She was brought up by her aunt Mrs. Reed. Mr. Reed had passed away Before he died209 words
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Article, Illustration387 1968-02-08 12 A S the plane touched the runway and glided smoothly for a few x yards, crowds of excited people swarmed around the lounge of the Subang International Airport. They were there to welcome President Marcos and his beautiful wife, Imelda.387 words
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Article, Illustration300 1968-02-08 12 MANY people fail to make progress in life because they are hampered by selfconsciousness They are shy. tonguetied. hesitant in speech and action. They end up by lacking confidence in themselves. Often they tell themselves that they are inferior to others The trouble arises through their300 words
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Article, Illustration175 1968-02-08 12 I HAVE travelled in a bus many times but recently I experienced the most interesting and exciting bus journey. It was a fine day. The sun shone brightly. As it was a warm day. my friends and I suggested to go for a picnic at175 words
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Article, Illustration155 1968-02-08 12 THE day I lost my way home was on the first day of school. On this day. my friends and I headed for home about half-past four. We waited for a busAfter fifteen minutes a bus came. Because we were still new to155 words
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Article, Illustration286 1968-02-08 12 ONE day during the holidays I was in my room reading a storybook, when I heard the rustling of grass outside the house. At first I did not pay any heed to it because I was so engrossed in the storybook Suddenly the286 words
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Article, Illustration356 1968-02-08 12 EVERY nation in the world, either big or small powerful or not has its own system of education to prepare itself for the future developement of the nation In fact the world may not be as it is today without education. Take for examne a356 words
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Article, Illustration211 1968-02-08 12 MONEY is useful to peop es of the world. In foreign countries different types of money are used. For example in Britain they use pounds and shillings but in Malaysia they use dollars and cents. With the help of money more factories, firms and211 words
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Article, Illustration224 1968-02-08 12 FASHIONS! The magic word that signifies a whirl of lovely clothes, and the most versatile styles and hairstyles. Fashions have come a lone way since the day of hooped crinoline. gowns and tight sausage ringlets of the Victorian era. Nowadays, fashion designers are224 words
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Article, Illustration200 1968-02-08 12 AT present I am attending Monfort School in the morning section. Every morning I wake up at fivethirty. Usually I am the second in my family to do so. My mother always wakes up earlier than I to prepare breakfast. After washing my face and200 words
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Article, Illustration275 1968-02-08 12 A harbour is a pleasant place to visit. It is built for all ships, big or small. Many people, young or old, often go to the harbour for their own pleasures strolling and enjoying themselves. In a harbour, hundreds of tongkangs. sampans, junks, motor boats275 words
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Article, Illustration258 1968-02-08 12 It was a rainy morning. The sxy was gloomy, the temperature was low and the street was deserted. I was on my way to an important meeting. Suddenly, a little schoolboy rushed out of a near-by house and slammed the door behind him. When he258 words
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Advertisement164 1968-02-08 12 NEW ESSAY CONTEST FOR THOSE WHO ARE 14 AND UNDER THE EASTERN SUN’S new essay writing contest for bovs and girls of 14 and under appears in this page every Thursday. One of the objects of this contest is to encourage young boys and girls to express themselves properly. And164 words
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1338 1968-02-08 13 Alvin B. Webb Jr - By Alvin B. Webb Jr. HUE, South Vietnam, Wed (UP I) After seven days, the communist domination of this battered, bleeding city is showing sign of cracking. The Allied war machine, after a week of trying to learn how to fight in streets instead of1,338 words
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Article68 1968-02-08 13 SEOUL. Wed. (UPII President Park Chung-Hee said today the Govern me-'* will eventually arm all the nation's 2.5 million army reservists to enable them to defend their own home towns against Communist infiltrators. Park said the Government “will give a rifle to each of68 words
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Article440 1968-02-08 13 $48 m invested by private sector Urban renewal programme SINGAPORE. Wed. The S4B million invested by the private section in seven out of 14 projects offered by the government under the urban renewal programme has been described as an “allt.me record”. This was stated bv Mr. Alan Choe Fook Cheong.440 words
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Article, Illustration120 1968-02-08 13 SINGAPORE. Wed A Reference will be held in the High Court on Saturday, on the occasion of the retirement of Mr. Justice J.W-D. Ambrose It will be attended by members of the Judicial and Legal Service and members of the Bar. Mr. Justice120 words
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139 1968-02-08 13 SINGAPORE Wed—More than 800 guests, including Cabinet Ministers and MPs. will attend a film preview of Egypt's super-reiigious epic. "Hljara-Tul-Rasul”, organised by the AllMalaya Muslim Missionary Society, on Feb. 10 at 10 a m at Galaxy Cinema. The film is about the migration of139 words
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Article, Illustration77 1968-02-08 13 Lee. 20. (left) a singer, while Miss Jean Loll, 18. a student was third. Miss I'asmln a pre-uni-versity student is a popular television dancer- SINGAPORE. Wed. Looking radiant and all smiles Is Miss Yasmin Saif. 18. (centre) who was “Queen of the Lion City” recently.77 words
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690 1968-02-08 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. A visiting U.S. expert on international affairs today suggested a five-point plan which he thought deserved the support of rich and poor countries alike in the fight against poverty. He is Dr. Richard Gardner. Professor of Law and International Organisation690 words
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Article48 1968-02-08 13 SINGAPORE. Wed An unemployed. Tong Foo Ser.g. 26. was today sentenced to four years’ jail and six strokes of the rotan by the Fourth District Court on three charge; of armed robbery involving a total sum of $4,545 in cash and property.48 words
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Miscellaneous226 1968-02-08 13 ssiim oSganishttom von showing: 11 a m 145 M>n \o. tl5 pm Jamej Gamer Ac Ja«on Robard* Hot R OF THE GHf” tUAI Co>r by DeLui? Panavmon Repeat M'nite Saturday Shaw "RAINBOW’' M *n Phturjcope. Color OPEN 5 TODAY! Nr* Free Laiet 11 m it*, i M A <» pm226 words
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Miscellaneous330 1968-02-08 13 C*TtGZE OPENS rODAI 11 rn i ;«> IM. CJM A. 9.30 p m TRAVEL WITH A Color Betty Lrh T1 Mand Scope with English Chinese Subtitle* SATURDAY MIDNIGHT' m Color Robert Taylor “RAVAGE PAMPAS' Tc.-r\-* Roc In Scope CATHAY ***** OPENS TODAY* 11 am.. 1 *n 4 00. *.3ft a330 words
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298 1968-02-08 14 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) A ffro U p of proud women yesterday celebrated the 50th anniversary of their victory in a guerrilla campaign to win their sex the right to vote in parliamentary elections. Their triumph came on February 6, 1918. when all women over298 words
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506 1968-02-08 14 TAIPEH, Wed (Reuter) Chinese Nationalist forces on Quemoy island are using hundreds of balloons to carry gifts and propaganda across the Taiwan straits to the Chinese mainland. Nationalist officials here claim the balloons are a highly successful weapon in their “Psychological warfare’’ to win allegiance506 words
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285 1968-02-08 14 SEOUL. Wed. (UPI) Cien. Charles H. Bonesteel 111. commander of United Nations forces here, spoke out today in defence of American policy in the crisis with Communist North Korea. "The United Nations Command has been in the Republic of Korea for many years285 words
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80 1968-02-08 14 BEIRUT. Wed (Reuter)— The Palestine Liberation Movement Al-Fatah announced today that its commandos are now operating daily throughout Israeli-held regions from well-hidden, wellstocked bases. In its “first general communique to the world press, delivered by post today in Beirut, Al-Fatah said it had completed setting80 words
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Article, Illustration1258 1968-02-08 14 Daniel Southerland - By Daniel Southerland MY THO, VIETNAM, Wed. (UPI) The people of My Tho buried their dead on Monday, bandaged their wounded and picked through the rubble of what had been a thriving market city until the Vietcong came to "Liberate" it. By— PANA; Photo. - 1,258 words
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Advertisement411 1968-02-08 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisements can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT O'OR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore. SS. MUBARUK b Brothers. 63, Bras Basah Road, and 2, Maju Avenue, Serangoon Garden Estate. Singaoore. TAY BUAN GUAM LTD.. SUPERMARKET 83, East Coast Road. Singapore 15. Tel: *****9 HAMIEM STORE.411 words
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Advertisement355 1968-02-08 14 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC VACANCIES FOR TEACHING APPOINTMENTS Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the appointments listed below: Lectureship* Asst Lectureships in Accountancy Candidates should have a first degree and an appropriate professional qualification with either a period of post-graduate study or relevant practical experience, in the areas355 words
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Advertisement108 1968-02-08 14 a irmi »rr that, com a tone WAT Eastern Sun CLAfiSIVIEIi ADS! cantonment sincapoie j telephones tims/7. CACH WORD SO f 25 eeott above) PLEASE WRITE IN CAPITAL LETTERS Advertiser's Name Address Telephone No.— Number of 1n5erti0n5...—........——.... Date(s) Requested.........— Pavaaeal tn»*t ireompan; ini order (TO. CMn Ctik enelo«rdl Ci'ti am108 words
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229 1968-02-08 15 WINDSOR LAD - BY WINDSOR LAD KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Summer Folly (Coleman) displayed smart form when he went better than Just Williom (Coles) in a half mile spin clocking 54 3/5 sec., the last 3f in 40 1/5 sec., on a yielding track here this morning.229 words
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Article322 1968-02-08 15 Singapore. Wed Anglo Chinese School 'A' team. o{ Bukit Timah District, finished first in Race Three of the Third Annual Interteam Road-relay league competition held at the Barker Road. Bukit Timah District course here, yesterday. ACS ‘A’ team consisting of four athletes, running322 words
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127 1968-02-08 15 MEXICO CITY. Wed <UPI> Japan will send a team of about 250 to the Olympic Games in Mexico City next October, and will compete in every sports except the modem pentathlon, the Olympic Organising Committee reports. The first contingent will arrive on127 words
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182 1968-02-08 15 MALACCA Wed Keen rivalry is expected In the annual Royal Malaysian Police South Zone Hannizan Shield hockey tourney which will be played on the Malacca Club ground from Friday to Sunday. The States taking part are Selangor. Johore. Negri Sembilan and Malacca, the182 words
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360 1968-02-08 15 SINGAPORE, wed —The Disciplinary Committee of the FA of Singapore which met for two hours behind closed doors has issued a non committal statement against Freddie Chew who was axed from the Republics squad to the Saigon tournament last year. The ttve-man360 words
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174 1968-02-08 15 r.REXOBLE, Wed (Reuter) The International Olympic Committee agreed last night that skiers could take part in the Winter Olympics with trade names on their skis, 1.0. C. sec-retary-general Johann W'esterhofT said. The decision removed a grave threat to the success of174 words
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Article, Illustration640 1968-02-08 15 VERNON MORGAN - By VERNON MORGAN GRENOBLE, Wed. (Reuter) —President Charles De Gaulle yesterday declared open the tenth Winter Olympic Games in one of the most colourful opening ceremonies of ony winter olympiad. The horse-shoe shaped open-air stadium was specially built for the opening and closing ceremonies640 words
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1209 1968-02-08 15 Horses Class 1, Div. 1— 9 Furs. 611 Royal Meadow II 5y 905 Mr. Mrs SC Law R. B kelen 185 Top Power 5y 813 Mr O.W Wong R Bkelen 325 Colombo Court 6y 805 Asiatic Stable J Donnelly 442 Viva Inoh 6y1,209 words
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Article, Illustration464 1968-02-08 16 M. T. LINGAM - Hardly anybody to welcome team By M. T. LINGAM KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Malaysian hockey team to the pre-Olympic hockey tournament at Lahore returned home this afternoon "tight-lipped" and crest fallen although they have qualified for the Mexico City Olympics in October. The home comine” for the464 words
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229 1968-02-08 16 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) Avery Brundage. 80-year-old American chairman of the International Olympic Committee, yesterday was subjected to probably the most severe attack ever made on him in his long reign as Olympic boss. It came in several London dally newspapers after hts statement at a229 words
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245 1968-02-08 16 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) The Philippines took the lead at the halfway mark of the First Asian Men s Softball Championship when thev defeated Japan one run to zero last night. The Philippines now have four wins and remain unbeaten while Japan have three245 words
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Article189 1968-02-08 16 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) Sixty-three foreign players from nine nations are scheduled to participate in the Philippine Open Golf Championship which will be the first leg of the Far East Golf Circuit played every year. The Philippine Golf Association (PGA) announced here that the Philippine189 words
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133 1968-02-08 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Mr Venky Naidu. the Indian coach who accompanied the Malaysian team to the preOlympic hockey tournament at Lahore was ’missing" when the team returned here this afternoon. Mr Naidu. who will be here on a one-year coaching assignment is understood to133 words
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Article150 1968-02-08 16 MALACCA. Wed The Bth Battalion. Royal Australian Regiment became the new 17th Division Malaya District 'Commonwealth Forces) rugby champions when they defeated Ist Battalion. Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment by 11 pts (two tries and one goal) m nil In the final at the Terendak Camp150 words
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Article61 1968-02-08 16 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Results of football matches played last night were: English Football League Cup semi-final second leg Huddersfield Town 1, Arsenal 3(Arsenal won on aggregate 6-3) (English Division Three) Oldham Atletic versus Bournemouth postponed ground unfit. (English Division Four) Newport County 2. Southend United 0. (Scottish61 words
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Article266 1968-02-08 16 SINGAPORE, Wed. Hamilton Sports Club last year's champions will clash with Schools XI in the quarter-final of the 1968 youth knockout competition to be played at Jalan Besar stadium tomorrow. Hamilton who beat Arsenal S.C. in 8-1 their first outing last week are determined to pull-off266 words
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316 1968-02-08 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The speedy Royal Military College retained the Malaysian Armed Forces seven-a-side inter-unit rugby title for the third year in succession when they trounced the Royal Malaysian Air Force 16 points (two goals and two tries) to 3 (try) in the316 words
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205 1968-02-08 16 MELBOURNE. Wed (Reuteri Victoria left themselves a good chance of retaining the Sheffield Shield when they beat Queensland by an innings and 25 runs here yesterday. Victoria are now six points behind South Australia but have a match in hand over the leaders.205 words
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Miscellaneous52 1968-02-08 16 TIME AND TIDE Penan?: 5.16 a.m. (4.8 ft.), 7.26 p.m. (5.4 ft.). Port Swettenham: 11.40 a.m. (10.1 ft.). Port Dickson: 12.25 a.m. (6.6 ft.), 12.13 p.m. (5.4 ft). Singapore: 4.33 a.m. (7.9 ft), 6.56 pm. (5.9 ft). Sedili Kechil: 3.05 a.m. (6.7 ft.), 6.23 p.m. (6.2 ft). Kuantan: 6.01 p.m.52 words
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