Eastern Sun, 9 February 1968
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Title Section23 1968-02-09 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 553 Friday, 9 February 1968. MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article407 1968-02-09 1 Viet bring in rockets, mortars after capturing U.S. outpost SAIGON, Thurs. (Reuter UPI). North Vietnamese troops launched a seven-hour rocket and mortar assault on the U.S. marine stronghold at Khe Sanh today after capturing the special forces outpost at Lang Vei. A U.S. military spokesman said Khe407 words
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Article77 1968-02-09 1 JAKARTA. Thurs. (Reuter; Acting President General Suharto has appointed a leading intellectual as Indonesia's Ambassador to the United States. Foreign Ministry officials •aid today. He is Mr. Soedjatmoko. who will replace the present Ambassador, former Deputy Foreign Minister Suwito Kusumowidagdo now expected to be assigned to77 words
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Article29 1968-02-09 1 SINGAPORE. Thurs. President Yusof Lshak today proclaimed in an extraordinary Government Gazette that Parliament be dissolved with effect from today on the advice of the Prime Minister.29 words
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Article60 1968-02-09 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. —ln view of the number of fire? which had occurred as a result of the firing of roc-ket-type of fire-crackers, the Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, today announced a ban on all rocket-type fire-crackers throughout Malaysia with immediate effect. Members of the public are60 words
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Article27 1968-02-09 1 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The Deputy Commissioner of Police today ordered a ban on the letting off of rocket firework* and rocket fire crackers. (See Page 3).27 words
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Article64 1968-02-09 1 SAIGON'. Thurs. <UPI) A helicopter interrupted a Vietcong execution squad just as a group of prisoners were being given the coup de grace on Wednesday, a Vietnamese newsfilm cameraman who escaped the execution said today. Vo Thanh Son, who was taking film for CBS news, returned this morning64 words
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Article40 1968-02-09 1 INADEQUATE WASHINGTON. Thurs. (UPIi The US State Department has said the decision of the International Control Commission (ICC) to act only on specific complaints of violations of Cambodian territorial integrity did not meet even the desires of the Cambodian Government.40 words
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Article28 1968-02-09 1 DJAKARTA. Thurs (Reuter)—Acting President General Suharto has appointed Brigadier General Abdul Tholib (an Army General) as Indonesia's first ambassador to Malaysia, Foreign Ministry officials said today.28 words
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Article32 1968-02-09 1 BONN, Thurs. (Reuter)— The West German Embassy in Saigon is preparing ror the evacuation of about 300 West Germans in South Vietnam, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said here today.32 words
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Article, Illustration324 1968-02-09 1 MUSA SCULLY - HAPPY TUNKU CUTS BIRTHDAY CAKE By MUSA SCULLY KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman disclosed this morning he would visit Indonesia on March 2, for a four-day goodwill visit. He said during the visit, at the invitation of Acting President General Suharto,— Eastern Sun pix by MOK VOON. - 324 words
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Article66 1968-02-09 1 PHOENIX. Arizona Thurs. (I'PI) A college girl was ordered by her parents to shoot her pet dog as punishment for staying out all night. Instead, she raised the pistol to her right temple and shot herself m the head. Linda Marieault. 21. a sophomore at Arizona66 words
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379 1968-02-09 1 THAUNG MYINE - By THAUNG MYINE BANGKOK, Thurs. (Reuter). The Americans and Vietnamese trapped in Viet-cong-infiltrated Saigon are living it out in the midst of piling garbage and dwindling food stocks, according to an American woman eye-witness. The eye-witness. Mrs. Laura Magee, the Pennsyl-vania-born wife of a379 words
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Article178 1968-02-09 1 Dentists will tell you how more teeth are lost from gum trouble than from any other cause. Certain danger signs are gums which are sore or tender to touch, or gums that bleed a little when you brush your teeth. Kolynos Dental Cream is scientifically178 words
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Miscellaneous19 1968-02-09 1 LADIES DAY ’’lt is now post time and now’s your chance to get that report card signed quickly 1”19 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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171 1968-02-09 2 TTUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Governmerit is launching -a "crash programme" this year on low-cost housing on a country- wide basis. The huge project will he worked out by the Ministry of Local Government and Housing through the Housing Trust and in171 words
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96 1968-02-09 2 KUALA LI MPI'R. Thurs. A senior army staff officer Irom the Ministry of Defence. Lt-Colonel Osman bin Mohd. Zain. will be making a month's tour of the' United States to visit military installations and establishments. While in America. Lt.Colonel Osman will pay a visit96 words
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158 1968-02-09 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A 10-member trade mission. headed by the Director of Agriculture. Enche Mohamed bin Jamil, will leave for Taiwan on Sunday for a two-week study tour oft the economic and agronomic aspects of Taiwan's sugar cane Industry This will be158 words
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78 1968-02-09 2 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. New regulations governing visiting hours at the General Hospital here from March 1 were announced here today. With the enforcement of the regulations, only two persons will be allowed to visit patients at a time during the visiting hours from 178 words
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Article31 1968-02-09 2 MUAR. Thurs —Mr Chsrn Hen Bin has been elected chairman of the Yong Peng branch of the St. John Afnoulance Brigade Association with Mr. Lim Yan Sin as vice-chairman.31 words
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Article70 1968-02-09 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Minister of Local Government and Housing. Mr Khaw Kai Boh. will make an inspection tour of low-cost housing schemes xm Feb 15: The Minister will leave his ministry at 9.30 am. for Wardlebum Estate after which he will inspect low-eoet housing70 words
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Article, Illustration60 1968-02-09 2 Miss Grace Tan Gaik Kim. 23. a secondary school teacher who was recently crowned “Miss Pahang" at the Town Hall in Kuantan Runners-up are Miss Doris Lee. 18. a commercial student and Miss Puspa. 20. a laboratory assistant. Miss Tan will represent Pahang in the “Miss60 words
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Article35 1968-02-09 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysia has agreed to the appointment of Mr. M. Constantine Panayotakos as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Greece to Malaysia. Mr. Constantine Panayotakos will be resident in New Delhi.35 words
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434 1968-02-09 2 TOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. The Solidarity Week was launched here this morning with a call by the Mentri Besar, Dato Haji Othman Mohamed Sa'at, to face the challenge of the years ahead with confidence. The Mentri Besair said: "We do not434 words
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94 1968-02-09 2 MALACCA. Thurs. Portraits of the Deputv Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak are being hawked in the town here at $lO a piece. Three ne-atlv dressed men visited a number of homes In the Tranquerah area yesterday and. through hiehpowered sales talk, sold94 words
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Article, Illustration1124 1968-02-09 2 Ben D’Cunha - Tunku warns the people against ‘trouble-makers King launches Solidarity Week By Ben D’Cunha Kuala Lumpur, Thurs. —The National Solidarity Week was ushered in throughout Malaysia with rousing rallies in the State capitals, towns and districts. Thousands of Malaysians took the pledge to work for national unity, and of loyalty and1,124 words
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110 1968-02-09 2 SEREMBAN. Thurs. Mr. Michael Kenny will be officially installed as president of the Seremban Junior Chambers here on Saturday. The installation will take place when the Seremban Jaycees hold their annual installation dinner at the Mandarin Room. Mr. Sidney R Ananda. the out-going110 words
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317 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The third SEAMEC conference ended today with the hope that other South-east Asian countries would soon join "their efforts to the common tasks of regional development through education. The three-day conference was attended by Education Ministers from Laos. Malaysia.317 words
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155 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. will open the new auditorium and building complex of the Teachers' Training College in Patterson Road at 8 p m. on Friday. The complex houses the gymnasium. lower hall library, educational television. closed circuit155 words
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56 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The Chinese Chamber of Commerce here today collected a further $40,000 from its member organisations for the National Defence Fund. The amount collected so far for the Fund by the Cnamber is $210,000. Today's donations came from Kuok (S» Ltd.. Tropical Produce Co Ltd56 words
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Article136 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers’ Union today warned the management of securicor (Singapore) Ltd. that the “patience and temper” of its members in their employ is wearing thin. In a statement, the union aleged that the management of Securicor had blatantly advertised for136 words
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Article, Illustration142 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The Minister of Defence. Mr. Lim Kim San. this morning received another 5122.100 for the National Defence Fund Since the Defence Fund campaign started 10 days ago. 5287.674 has been collected. The Minister said he was very pleased with the response from variousphoto.; — Eastern Sun. - 142 words
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249 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The signing of the Charter which gave a legal standing to the SouthEast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) was today hailed as “the first step towards unity in the region.” The views were endorsed by Enche Khir Johari. Malavsian249 words
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Article, Illustration50 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Mr. Chew Ling Tiam (left), winner of last week's Singapore Turf Club lucky draw, is sem receiving he keys to the .V ru-Minnr presented to him by the Secretary of the Singapore Turf Club, Mr. D K.H. Brown. (Eastern Sun photo).(Eastern Sun photo). - 50 words
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168 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Public Utilities Board has called on the public to assist them in curtailing thefts of street lamp accessories. The public have been urged to inform the Police (Tel. 999) Immediately If they spot men tampering with street lamps either breaking locks168 words
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249 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The following is a list of successful candidates who sat for the Trinity College of Music (London) Theory Examinations in Singapore in December last year. Celia Chia I, (Honours); Koh Liang Ng<*e I, (Honours; Linda Thomas Christine. I, (Honours*; Angelina249 words
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192 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Deputy Commissioner of Police today ordered a ban on tha letting off of rocket fireworks and rocket fire- crackers. The order was contained in a Government Gazette Extra-Ordinary issued today. A Police statement said that the order was made as192 words
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144 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The MP for Bras Basah. Mr Ho See Beng has called on the people to donate generously to the National Defence Fund Speaking at the sweanngin ceremony of the executive members and office-bearers of the Singapore Master Tailors’ Association last night. Mr. Ho144 words
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Article276 1968-02-09 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Professor Kiang Ai Kim, Head of the Chemistry Department, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University. of Singapore for a three-year term in succession to Mr. Hon Yung Sen. who has recently completed his term of office. Prof.276 words
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Article558 1968-02-09 10 SUHAIMI BIDIN - FORTHCOMING POLLS: By SUHAIMI BIDIN SINGAPORE, Thurs. Only one political party, the Singapore MaO lay National Organisation (SMNO) today announced its intention to contest the general elections which will be held within the next three months. Other political parties, contacted by the Eastern 6un. were calling for558 words
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Article63 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, has sent a cable to the Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Al-Haj on the occasion of the Tunku birthday. The cable reads: “On your birthday, may I send my personaJ greetings and the sincere wishes of63 words
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Article22 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE Thurs. There were 89 road accidents. of which two were serious, during the past 24 hour* in the Republic.22 words
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Article, Illustration196 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Mr. C- E. Gardiner. WHO consultant and medical statistician, has underlined the importance of creating a "career" service for medical record personnel in the Republic. Speaking at the Medical Record Office. General Hosp'tal annual prize presentation ceremony held at Vicker’s Pavilion.196 words
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135 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs —The Department of Extramural S’udies of *he University of Singapore is organising a course of six lectures on “Investment Analysis" to be conducted by Mr. DFH Sinclair, a member of the Stock Exchange of Singapore ar.d Malaysia S’artmg fror. Feb 29. *he course is135 words
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Article99 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE Thurs. The Singapore Music Teachers' Association is organising a music competition for Instrumental pupils (piano. strings and wind> from April 3 The object of the competition is to encourage music students to perform in public in a competitive spirit. The compe*ltlon is epen to all. members99 words
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76 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE Thurs. Military personnel will conduct a street clearing exercise between 4 am. and 6 a.m. on Feb. 14. 15 and 26. The exercise which will commence from the Padang, will cover Coleman Street, Armenian Street. Hill Street, Stamford Road and ending at MPH Building. No76 words
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Article56 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs —An elderly Chinese man about 60 years of age was found dead on the shore off South Quay. East Lagoon, this morning. Police said the deceased, about 5 ft. 3 in. tall, was clad in black trousers and was wearing two singlets and a sweater56 words
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Article, Illustration347 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The President of the TEAC (fokya Electro Atoustic Co. L*d.) Corporation of Japan. Mr. Katsuma Tani. has described the Republic as ‘an open and competitive market" Mr Tani sa:d this when he addressed a press conference here this morning347 words
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139 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Fifty-four persons nine of them women from Pulau Chin, were todav charged in the Ninth Magistrate's Court with gambling. All pleaded guilty to playing “chap-jl-kee pantang” in the back room of a house in Pulau Übin last night. The youngest was 17139 words
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Article98 1968-02-09 10 10 an. —7 pm. Exhibition of Personal Reference Books a* t*e National Library. S amford Road 3 pm. S ngarcre Festival 68 at C3v wrrld Amusement Park. Gevlang 730 pm Fre» film shows by *he Ministry of Culture a* Hmdhede Road (off Bukit Timah R'-ad l M:ng Chong98 words
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Article87 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs A 29-year-old watchman. Mohamed Bashin. was today jailed for six months by a Magistrate's Court for cheating by impersonating himself as a public servant. He pleaded guilty to inducing Char.an Singh to deliver $l5 to him on Feb. 3 and $lO on Feb. 687 words
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Article, Illustration33 1968-02-09 10 The Managing Director of Chung Khiaw Bank Ltd., Dato Lee Chee Shan, is presiding over the conference of managers of the Bank, now being held in Singapore. Picture shows the conference in progress.33 words
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Article129 1968-02-09 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A group of Australian manufacturers will visit Singapore in April to show their range of products before proceeding for a month-long tour of Malaysia. Thailand. Hong Kong and Taiwan. The group's visit to Singapore from April 2 to 8 is being organised by the Export129 words
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Article980 1968-02-09 11 Lim Thow Boon; Maureen Lee - PIPES NOT SUFFICIENTLY TESTED BEFORE BEING SOLD Malaysian Parliament reports by Lim Thow Boon and Maureen Lee T/’UALA LUMPUR, Thun. The Humes A*- (M) Berhad was today accused of selling sub standard pipes to the Public Works Department and asbestos sheets to the Federal Land980 words
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348 1968-02-09 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysia's agricultural education policy is to be reviewed to bring it in line with the country’s diversification programme. This directive was given by the Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak. at the heads of department development monthly meeting at the National Operations348 words
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Article123 1968-02-09 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. —The Vane di-Pertuan Agong tonight attended the gala charity premiere of Tunku Abdul Rahmans Raja Bersion® at the Capitol here. A'so present were the Sultan of Selangor and Raja Perempuan, Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman and Puan Sharifah Rodziah and th® Deputy Premier123 words
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193 1968-02-09 11 SINGAPORE. Thurs. About 50 delegates from 10 countries will attend the seminar on Economic and Political Co-opera-tion among nations in South and South-East Asia to be held here from feb. 15 to 20. The seminar Is Jointly organised bv the University o' Singapore and193 words
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Article60 1968-02-09 11 IPOH. Thurs Mr. T Javanathan. was elected president of the "Y" Youth Club of the Young Mens Cnrlstian Association here at its annual meeting. Other officials are: vicepresident. Miss Usan Auyoung: hon secretary. Mr. Desmond Lui; hon treasurer; Enche Mohamed Zalnon bin Meor. Committee members; Misses60 words
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Article163 1968-02-09 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Pa-ang-wi*lding thugs mad- Caring ikes a‘ two place? in the Federal Ca?i*'l last night ?r,i got away with cash, jewellery, a car and other goods to the total value of $2,900. The first robbery occurred at about 9 40 p m163 words
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Article21 1968-02-09 11 MUAR, Thurs. Assistant Superintendent Anan bin Yeob Abdullah Sam of Kuala Kangsar has assumed duties as O.C.P.D. of Kluang21 words
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210 1968-02-09 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Twenty-nine people were killed during the’ recent disturbances, four of them by the military and the police. This was told to Parliament today by the Assistant Minis'er of Home Affairs. Enche Hamzah bin Dato Abu Samah. during question time Replying210 words
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209 1968-02-09 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs —The Sneaker of the Dewan Ra'ayat. Dato C. M Yusof. today ruled that Ministers are at liberty to answer oral questions in the House “in whatever wav they choose Dato Yusof said this when he turned down a request by Dr Tan209 words
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Article100 1968-02-09 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Prince Minister of India. Mrs. Indira Gandhi has sent ere»tings to Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman on the occasion of his 65th birthday today. The message was conveyed to the Tunku this morning by the High Comm sstor.er for India. Mr.100 words
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Article34 1968-02-09 11 MUAR. Thurs. —The Johore Local Government has allocated $20,900 to the Bukit Kepong Local Council, 45 miles north of here, for the cons’ruction of a Chinese temple under the rural development programme.34 words
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Article, Illustration215 1968-02-09 11 Kt'ALA LUMPUR. Thurs— The New Zealand Ombudsman. Sir Guy Powles. and Lady Powles, seen strolling in the garden of their home in Wellington, capi- tal of New Zealand. Accompanied by Lady Powles. Sir Guy will arrive here on Saturday, to assist215 words
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Article93 1968-02-09 11 MALACCA. Thurs Seven rubber elates In the sta’e are reported to have sacked over 430 workers since the end of December. The sacking wae stated to have been prompted by the continuing price depression. leading to the employers ceasing work on uneconomic plots of their property.93 words
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Article68 1968-02-09 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak. will open a two-day conference on “Zakat and Fitrah” to be held at MARA Building on Saturday. It will be attended by 200 Muslim religious leaders. The Conference will discuss religious working papers by Muslim68 words
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Article51 1968-02-09 11 MUAR. Thurs A mobile X-ray unit will be at the Tangkak District Hospital. 16 miles north of here.' to give free chest X-rays to the local residents on March 30. The service will be given from 830 am to 12.30 pm. and from 2 15 pm. to 43051 words
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Article104 1968-02-09 11 “FOUR Exhibitions From Four Countries” at National Art Gallery 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. TUSHAR Kanti Paul Exhibition on “Australia Through Malaysian Eyes” at Samat Art Gallery 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. FRIENDS Art Exhibition at British Council 10 a.m. to 6 pm.104 words
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275 1968-02-09 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The United Chambers of Commerce of Malaysia today expressed Its support for the National Solidarity Week and called on a 1 members of the business community to participate fully In the various functions which have been arranged throughout the country. The;-e include275 words
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566 1968-02-09 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. All government departments and commercial banks In Malaysia have been instructed to accept old currency, the Assistant Minister of Finance, Dr. Ng Kam Poh. told the DPwan Ra'ayat today during question time. He was replying to an oral question566 words
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Article28 1968-02-09 11 BUKIT MERTAJAM. Thurs. A businessman, Chong Choon Chone. was rohb°d of $3OO by four robbers, armed with daggers, at ms shop in Bukit Tengah Lera yesterday.28 words
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Miscellaneous29 1968-02-09 2 irnt/HK thtsstkclukg tsi-^ S/ILY ASP 6C/tMQ. YOU **o*o Oct 5CMtymY&/ii6tn} toesi? 9 1 1 SYES,I£T J Sr*ETENO7MrrHy*MB BOND AND YW/J r JM£ 7RYIN6 TO S6VEE2E iNFORKMTIOHS CUT OF ME29 words
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Article, Illustration249 1968-02-09 4 THE Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman is seen greeting His Majestr at the Rovn dais on the parade ground of Parlament House where the Solidarity Week was launched. (Extreme left) the Depuiy r'rime Minister. Tan Abdul F azak. Behind the King is the Raja Per«— Eastern bun pix by MOK VOON.; —Eastern bun pix by MOK VOON.; — Eastern; Sun Pix By Mok Voon. - 249 words
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Article, Illustration49 1968-02-09 4 B.™? £i£S?” a, na “W'* T ««~I M p««T ter fi^^i7?.. h ?}f.^S«£ 3i. SSfs Ko D r^*%^^iT^J?^; s n l L b !,l D u Abd,u Bah MU,IS- The Master of Local Government and Housing, Mr. Khaw Kai Boh, is seen at far right.49 words
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WORLD NEWS
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180 1968-02-09 5 US pledge to Europe to restore balance WASHINGTON, Thurs. (Reuter) President Johnson last night told M. Jean Rev. president of the European Common Market commission, that it was the firm intention of the U.S. to restore equilibrium in its international balance of payments. This was disclosed in a Joint statement180 words
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Article133 1968-02-09 5 MOSCOW. Thurs. (Reuter) Nuclear torpedoes have been created for the Soviet Navy. Fleet Admiral Vladimir Kasatonov said today. In an article in the Soviet government newspaper Izvestia. he wrote. “Nuclear warheads have been created for both missiles and torpecc :s". Bu’ he did not sav133 words
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Article77 1968-02-09 5 MANILA. Thurs (Reuter) A 22-year-old teacher at the school for the deaf and blind here complained yesterday to police that she was embraced and kissed by a blind student in a classroom. The blind student, when questioned. told police he was in love with her77 words
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101 1968-02-09 5 LONDON. Thurs. < Reuter) Police who patrol the southeast England coast todav proposed tigber security measures to counter the smuggling of illegal Commonwealth immigrants into Britain. A report by Kent county police to the Home Office was understood to suggest that disguised police ships should101 words
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Article, Illustration15 1968-02-09 5 US MARINES pinned down by sinper fire in Hue ON THE VIETNAM CHAULDRON UPI radiophoto.— UPI radiophoto. - 15 words
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148 1968-02-09 5 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) British Prime Minister Harold Wilson arrived here last night to confer with President Johnson on the Far East crises and Anglo-American relations. Mr. Wilson said he was sure that his talks with President Johnson would help both countries to surmount148 words
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Article85 1968-02-09 5 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) The British government was asked m Parliament today what plans it had to provide a radar network for Singapore. Mr. George Thomas. Minister of State for Commonwealth Affairs, said in a written reply: “As the Prime Minister told the House on January 16. we85 words
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Article113 1968-02-09 5 PARIS. Thurs (Reuter) General de Gaulle last night proposed a fire-point programme for a settlement of the Middle East situation In a toast at a dinner in honour of Iraqi President Abdul Rahman Arif, the French President called for: Military and administrative evacuation of all113 words
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106 1968-02-09 5 CAIRO. Thurs. (Reuter)— An Egyptian government spokesman today ruled out any immediate prospects of work being resumed on the clearance of the Suez Canal to free 15 ships trapped in the waterway since the Arab-Israeli war last June. The position remained that “We are106 words
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Article102 1968-02-09 5 BERKELEY. Calif. Thurs. (UPI) Charles W. Pengra. 20. a former University of California student, mounted the steps of the university administra’ion building yesterday and removed all his clothes before startled passers by. Pengra. holding a sign bearing the words. “I am not obscene the »'ar102 words
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Article107 1968-02-09 5 TOKYO. Thurs. (Reuter) Proceedings in the Japanese parliament were halted yesterday as opposition parties joined forces to attack the government over remarks by a Cabinet Minister who allegedly described the Japanese constitution as “silly”. Agriculture Minister Tadao Kuraihi was yesterday quoted as saying Japan was like107 words
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Article130 1968-02-09 5 CAPE TOWN. Thurs. (Reuter) Prime Minister John Vorster reshuffled his cabinet last night after elevating Agriculture Minister Jim Fourhe to the office of State President In the most significant change. Dr Albert Hertzog, considered leader of a rightwing faction in the government. retained the Ministry of Health,130 words
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230 1968-02-09 5 NEW YORK. Thurs. (Reuter) The President of New Yorks striking dustmen John Delury. today surrendered to authorities to begin serving a 15-day jail term as the city remained awash in an estimated <>o.ooo tons of garbage. Delury was sentenced yesterday,230 words
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356 1968-02-09 5 Appeal to LBJ WASHINGTON, Thurs. (Reuter). Senate Foreign Relations Committee has decided to appeal to President Johnson to get Secretary of State Dean Rusk to testify publicly before it on the Vietnam war. The committee, which has long been pressing for Mr Rusk's356 words
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100 1968-02-09 5 MANILA. Thurs. (Reuter)' A Filipino Congressman here has urged the government to adopt an independent foreign policy which should make the Philippines less dependent on the United States and bring the country closer to its Asian neighbours. Representative Manuel S. Qiverga, chairman of the100 words
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Article90 1968-02-09 5 CHICAGO. Thurs. (Reuter) A Fire Department captain was killed and at least 32 people injured yesterday when an explosion ripped through a food packaging plant on Chicago's Sou'h Side The department reported many other people were feared trapped in debris and the death toll might rise90 words
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Article65 1968-02-09 5 SAIGON. Thurs. (Reuter) The American Green Beret Special Forces camp of Lang Vei four miles from the threatened Marine base of Khe Sanh has been overrun and occupied by North Vietnamese troops, a government military spokesman said this morning. The spokesman said the North Vietnamese broke through65 words
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529 1968-02-09 6 QAIGON, Thurs. (UPI) The missive Communist attacks throughout South Vietnam gave an unforgettable demonstration of Vietcong power to the American and Vietnamese people and to the world. For the past eight days, life in the capital city has been at a standstill. An529 words
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99 1968-02-09 6 HONG KONG. Thur* (UPI) A 19-year-old Chinese police trainee was shot and killed by another trainee when a pistol discharged accidentally as the two men were standing guard duty early yesterday, authorities reported. A police spokesman said Tang Hing Ming. who joined the Police99 words
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Article39 1968-02-09 6 PHNOM. PENH. Thurs (UPI> Cambodia protested yesterday the alleged shelling of the village of Phnom Den by South Vietnamese and American Forces on Feb. 2. The attack resulted in one death and five injured, the protest said.39 words
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212 1968-02-09 6 MANILA. Thurs (UPD The bitterest enemies of the Philippine government’s claim to Sabah are some 25.000 Filipinos working and living in Sabah the Manila Dally Bulletin said today. Bulletin reporter Apolonlo Batt&la. who visited Malaysia to follow up the results of212 words
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Article, Illustration45 1968-02-09 6 AL ?V£ the demilitarised sone. South Korea: SP4 Rodney Hawes of Greenburg, P.A. tells U.p.l rorresponoent Charles Smith how he was wounded by a North Korean hand grenade recently. Smith is nictured in the field hospital where he is recuperating. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 45 words
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359 1968-02-09 6 ANCHESTER, New Hampshire Thurs. I*l (UPI). Republican presidential hopeful Mr. George Romney, relaunching an offensive against the Johnson policy in Vietnam, said yesterday American forces were so deeply involved there because the President was ''oversold" by the military. On the final359 words
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153 1968-02-09 6 LITTLE rock. Arkansas Thurs. (UPI) The Arkansas Penitentiary Board yesterday ordered a search for bodies burled at the Cummins and Tucker State Prison Farms. The Board directed Prison Supt. Thomas O. Murton to establish a cemetery at each prison to provide a153 words
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259 1968-02-09 6 MEXICO CITY. Thurs. (UPI) Parents of 11 teenage students who froze to death on the icy slopes of Mt. Iztaccihuatl carried their bodies back to Guaaalajara yesterday for burial The vou*hs. ranging in age from 13 to 18 years, perished259 words
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Article63 1968-02-09 6 PARIS. Thurs (UPI) Street fighting broke out last night on the left bank of Paris between demonstrators supporting America’s policy m Vietnam and another group protesting against it. Police had to fire tear gas bombs to break up the battling demonstrators An earlier police attempt to63 words
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190 1968-02-09 6 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Variety, the US. show business weekly, said yesterday in its page one lead story that newsmen covering the Vietnam war “were among the bravest of the brave.” •‘Journalists on top of the action suffered their own escalation as a number190 words
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Article57 1968-02-09 6 HONG KONG. Thurs. (UPI) The Postmaster General’s Office today issued this terse announcement: "The postmaster of the Tai Po Post Office vacated his post on Tuesday morning and has not returned to duty. A subsequent check of the office showed that a sum of about HKS6O.OOO (about U.SSIO.OOb)57 words
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169 1968-02-09 6 FT. LEONARD WOOD. Missouri, Thurs. (UPI) A troop truck carrying 55 trainees and heavily laden with overnight Bivouac gear overturned on this army post yesterday, killing three soldiers and injuring 46 others. Eight soldiers were hospitalised, but none was believed critically hurt.169 words
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Article165 1968-02-09 6 WASHINGTON. Than. (CPI) American officials said yesterday the firing of warning shots by American troops at South Koreans storming Panmunjom was necessary to ensure the absolute neutrality of the truce Tillage area. The o*l .a) said the warning shots were fired in accordance with a long165 words
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Article, Illustration36 1968-02-09 6 HUE Bodies lie in path of tank during fierce battle for this ancient citadel. Hue is a city now cut in half, ravaged by war, threatened by disease and famine. UPI photo.UPI photo. - 36 words
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209 1968-02-09 6 SEOUL. Thurs. (UPI) U.S. military official* today denied published reports (not UPI) that the U.S. had apologised to North Korea for the USS Pueblo incident. A U.S. military spokesman said. "No. lt Is not true" when asked about the apology reports. The spokesman admitted209 words
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Article68 1968-02-09 6 LONDON, Thurs. (UPI) Prime Minister Mr. Harold Wilson, bearing demands of a quarter of his parliamentary party for Britain to opt out of its suppart for America in Vietnam, left for Washington yesterday. Mr. Wilson left at 5:25 p.m. with his wife Maiy aboard a special Royal68 words
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574 1968-02-09 7 HUE, Thurs. (Reuter). Black smoke coiled hundreds of feet above this ancient fortress today as jets pounded North Vietnamese forces within the citadel with 500 pound bombs. After eight days of tough house-to-house fighting North Vietnamese soldiers still hold half of574 words
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Article, Illustration33 1968-02-09 7 CAMPOREALE. Sicily: Despite the panic sparked off bv the more earthquake tremors on January 25th. a handful of Sicilian peasants return to their village in quake-devastated western Sinlv.33 words
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Article85 1968-02-09 7 NEW YORK. Thurs (Reuter) A consignment of Balinese ricewine. ordered for the Indonesian restaurant at the 1961 New York World Fair, has just arrived here. Restauranteur George Lang, who was hired by deposed Indonesian President Sukarno to run the restaurant, ordered the wine after tasting85 words
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Article194 1968-02-09 7 ‘Friendly call on Indonesia JAKARTA. Thurs (Reuter) Australia's Foreign Minister Paul Hasluck left here for home todav after a “Neigbourlv call and very successful" on Indonesian leaders to talk about regional security problems. Mr. Hasluck met Acting President General Suharto and Foreign Minister Adam Malik for talks during a brief194 words
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Article178 1968-02-09 7 UNITED NATIONS. Thurs. (UPI) Israel told the United Nations yesterday it will oppose the reopening of the Suez Canal until the United Arab Republic agrees to unimpeded navigation for ships of Israel and all other nations. Israeli ambassador Joseph Tekoah said in a letter to178 words
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Article151 1968-02-09 7 WASHINGTON. Thurs (Reuter) The U S nu-clear-powered aircraft carrier En'erprise was reported withdrawing from an “Alert" position near Korean waters, part of an American effort to ease nego'iations on the captured American intelligence ship Pueblo. Reliable sources said the Enterprise was ordered to move away from151 words
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Article57 1968-02-09 7 MANILA Thurs (Reuter* A 17-year-old girl slashed her stomach in a suicide attempt yesterday because she was being forced to marry a 16-year-old boy a t Infugao Mountain province north of Manila. Police said here that the girl's parents broke into her room when she57 words
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125 1968-02-09 7 NEW YORK Thurs. (Reuter) Undercover police agents have been planted in at least one New York City High School as eduea'ion officials attempt to combat Increased use of narcotics by pupils, it was disclosed today. The officials described the school narcotics problem as125 words
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Article75 1968-02-09 7 VIENTIANE. Thurs. (Reuter) Pro Communist Pa’het Lao forces today blew up the second largest bridge in Laos, military sources reported in Vientiane. The Lao sources said that explosive charges removed the central span of the 430feet long Se Bang Fy bridge on Laos main route national 13.75 words
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Article30 1968-02-09 7 PITTSBURG. Pennsylvania. Thurs. (Reuter) Two gunmen dressed as woman robbed a Pittsburgh bank today and escaped with 58.284 after forcing four men to take off their trousers.30 words
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85 1968-02-09 7 SYDNEY. Thurs (Reuter* Australian Army authorities said today they were investigating complaints of obnoxious telephone ca lls received by bereaved next of kin of soldiers killed in Vietnam Two voices described as “high pitched, and educated" have made telephone calls according to complaints. Calls have85 words
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Article515 1968-02-09 7 LBJ on state of US crime WASHINGTON, Thurs. (Reuter) President Johnson today called for tougher laws to jail manufacturers and peddlars of LSD and other dangerous drugs, which he called “An insidious and growing threat to the nation's health. In a wide-ranging crime message515 words
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Article92 1968-02-09 7 MELBOURNE. Thurs. (Reuter) Australian schools should start teaching Asian languages instead of Greek. Latin. French and German. Sir Hugh Ennor. the secretary of the Federal Department of Education and Science, said today. “No school has moved with any force into teaching languages like Japanese. Chinese, or Malay,’’92 words
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133 1968-02-09 7 VANCOUVER. Thurs (Reuter) At least two people were killed and 14 injured early today when a Canadian Pacific Airlines Boeing 707 with 81 people abroad smashed into a building after landing at Vancouver International Airport. One of the dead was a member of the plane's133 words
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Article61 1968-02-09 7 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) President Johnson today announced a crash programme to rebuild the Silver Bridge over the Ohio River, which collapsed on Dec. 15 causing at least 42 deaths. The President said the Federal Government would pay most of the U 556,500.000 needed to reconstruct61 words
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138 1968-02-09 7 COPENHAGEN Thurs (Reuter) The Danish Government said today it has decided to hold talks with the United States to ensure that the policy of not flying over Greenland with nuclear weapons continues. Four hydrogen bombs were lost when an American B-52 bomber crashed in138 words
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Article55 1968-02-09 7 NEW DELHI. Thurs. (Reuter)—lndian bachelors may get exemption from income tax as a new inducement to family planning. Disclasing this, the Minister of State for Family Planning. Dr. Sripati Chandrasekhar. told a press conference the suggestion had been put to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mr Morarji55 words
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Advertisement42 1968-02-09 5 frl® RE4 £>l) 'Mexico' Magnificent Tone Superb Performance MW, SW FM Reception. A wide range of models from manual to fully automatic operation. THE CYCLE CARRIAGE CO.,(E) LTD. -general imports divisionSINGAPORE KUALA lUMPUR IPOH PENANG TELlffil T£1, 5?3!5 TEL ***** TEI. *****42 words
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Article399 1968-02-09 8 A JAPANESE visitor, who happened to be in Malaysia during a previous National Solidarity Week, expressed great surprise that national solidarity should have to be fostered in this country. In Japan, he said, it w’as taken for granted. He was not aware that conditions In a multi-racial country399 words
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Article291 1968-02-09 8 THERE Is a Wide gap between the talk about diversification of agricultural crops and the performance. The impression created by this talk is that Government should give the Initiative. If this dream of growing more types of crops is to come true, the people in the291 words
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Article, Illustration3517 1968-02-09 8 Tun Tan Siew Sin - By Tun Tan Siew Sin T>EFORE we consider the question of the price of development perhaps we ought to ask, "Why Develop?" Although the development of a nation covers all facets, I take it we will concern ourselves primary with economic development which term includes social3,517 words
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Advertisement42 1968-02-09 8 Eastehn Sun Independent National Newspaper FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9,196 S 23-B. Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoh Office 39. lalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Telephone: *****/6 8. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road. Tel: ***** Cable Address: AW NEWS42 words
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341 1968-02-09 9 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (UPI) The U.S. Defence Department has announced it would not take part in the 1969 Paris air show, raising the possibility that the U.S government might withdraw entirely from the traditional showcase of worldwide air and space advances.341 words
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Article299 1968-02-09 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs February first grade rubber f o b buyers closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 44 1/2 cents per lb., up one cent from previous close. The tone was steady. Opening quotations wereabout unchanged but following better sentiment and reports299 words
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Article81 1968-02-09 9 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) London rubber market closed very steady with spot 16-3 8 16-9/16. SETTLEMENT HOUSE March 16-5/16 161/2 April 16-1/2 16-5/8 May and April /June 168/16 16-11/16 July/Sept. 17-1/16 17-3/16 Oct. /Dec. 17-7/16 17-9/16 Jan./March 17-3/4 17-7/8 April/Juno 17-15/16 181/16 July/Sept. 18-1/16 18-1/4 Oct./Dec 18-3/16 18-3/881 words
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Article33 1968-02-09 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Association of Banks in Malaysia today made the following changes in Its rates to merchants; Selling TT.OD ready were: Deutsche Marks 1308/8; Holland Guilders 1178/4; Belgian Francs 1616.33 words
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124 1968-02-09 9 LONDON. Thurs (UPI) Japan will get its first ••AllScottish” sales promotion this autumn in a leading Tokyo Department store Keio the Scottish Council for Development and Industry said today. The store also will stage an exhibition depicting life in Scotland. Represen’atives of the store are124 words
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Article47 1968-02-09 9 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged and untraded. Mar 16.95 May 17.20 17.55 Jul 17.30 17.65 Sept. 17.30 17.65 Nov. 17.65 18.05 Jan 17.63 18.05 Mar. 17.65 18 05 The No 1 RSS spot price held steady at cents per pound nominal.47 words
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Article, Illustration79 1968-02-09 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs —Some 300 guests attended a cocktail party given by the District Manager. Indian Bank Ltd.. Mr.S. Narasimhan at Raffles Hotel in honour of two of his managers. The occasion was to introduce Mr. R. M Muthiah. Manager of the Singapore Branch and to bid79 words
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1032 1968-02-09 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs A fairly active condition prevailed on the Stock Exchange today with interest mainly confined to the industrial section. Prices were better particularly in those counters with selective interest showing further appreciation. The present betterment of the industrial market was probably due to some1,032 words
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Article21 1968-02-09 9 LONDON, Thurs. (UPI) Rubber market opened quiet with spot 16-9/16 1613/16. No 1 RSS CIF basis ports-Feb. 15-7/8 16-1/1621 words
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Article16 1968-02-09 9 SINGAPORE Thurs. The tin price for ’oday was $560.12* per picul, up 12* cents.16 words
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182 1968-02-09 9 SAN FRANCISCO. Thurs. (UPI) The Bank of America said in a special study yesterday that Taiwan is a model of economic development among developing countries and will provide excellent investment opportunities during the next several years. The bank's special economic study on the island182 words
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Article87 1968-02-09 9 MOVES UP IN FOREIGN MARTS LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) The pound moved up in the Foreign Exchange market this morning and by midday was touching just over 2.4118. The Canadian dollar regained part of an initial loss. The Swiss franc gained more ground to 10.4775 but the French franc was cheaper87 words
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Article17 1968-02-09 9 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) General Services Administration today reported no sales of tin from atooteaiie.17 words
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Article197 1968-02-09 9 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Stocks carried a modest advance through the flrst hour of trading yesterday, with gains exceeding declines about two to one. Changes were fractional for the most part, ranging at the best to 2 or 3 points in some of the specialty issues.197 words
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Article84 1968-02-09 9 SANTIAGO. Chile. Thurs. (UPI) An Australian trade mission here has negotiated the sale of 160.000 tons of wheat to Chile and the purchase of five million dollars worth of Chilean Nitrates, wine and fish meal. The Australian mission, headed by IJ. Martin. Limabased Trade Commissioner84 words
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Article448 1968-02-09 9 SING APOKfc—MiH’k Exchange old and offer price* oflrictalb listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS Bf*n Co 2 42 Boustead 1 67 C. sugar 2 41 2.42 < hemlcal Co 1.52 1.53 Cold Storage 4 00 4.08 Dunlop 2.56 2.57 1 smelting 4.31 I t I. 2.35 1448 words
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Article69 1968-02-09 9 MANCHESTER. England. Thurs. (Reuter) Higher import costs since devaluation of sterling are tending to favour the production of British man-made fibres in place of natural fibres, it was claimed here todayThe British man-made fibres Federation described the outlook for the industry as extremely encouraging. Production rose69 words
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Article23 1968-02-09 9 HONG KONG, Thurs(UPl) Money Quotations: HK56.0425 6.5875 per US dollar for cash. HK514.48 per pound sterling. HK5283.75 per tael gold.23 words
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Article45 1968-02-09 9 (Managers’ Prices) First Malayan XD 2.3' Second Malayan XD L7O Third Malayan 1.11 The Commerce Industry .92 1.01 The saving Industry 94 1.03 First Hongkong .80 .85* Second Hongkong .55 -59* Malavan Investment Fund 100 110 Sterling Commodity 4/2 4/9 Hong Kong Currency)45 words
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Article110 1968-02-09 9 SINGAPORE. Thurv The noon prices at the Singapore Chines* produce exchange u>da; are > Buyer Belle* Coconut oil (FOB) Bulk 61.00 Coconut OH (FOB) Drums 63.50 Loose Copra Mixed Jan Feb 86.50 Muntok White Pepper tF'.O.B.) 96% X.LH 135 00 Sarawak White Pepper (F.O.B.) 96% N.L.W 132.50 Sarawak special110 words
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Article95 1968-02-09 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godnwns Vessels 1 2 Varra 3 4 Vaucluse 5 State Of Madras 8 9 Straat Torres 10' 11 Protesilaus 13'14 Adrastus 19 Vanino 21 22 Sea Express 23 24 Katong 27 28 Dagan 35 36 Crna95 words
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Advertisement214 1968-02-09 9 AIR MOVEMENTS-S'PORE, K. LUMPUR ARRIVALS IN SINGAPORE MtA 019 8.05 a.m. from K.L. MSA 121 9.30 a.m. from K.L. MSA 431 10.15 a.m. from Kuchin* MSA 003 10.15 a.m. from Penang, Ipoh K.L./Malacca MSA 04* 3 00 p m. from Kota Hharu/Trcngganu/KL. MSA 633 3.00 p.m. from Taipch Hongkong MSA214 words
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Advertisement265 1968-02-09 9 DEPARTURES FROM SINGAPORE Ms\ MU 020 5.30 am. for KL. MS X Ml. 034 7 a.m. for Malacca. KL. Ipoh. Penang. Kota Bahru. Ms x ML 452 7 a.m. for Kuching. Ms 122 7.01 a.m. for K.L. MS X 044 8.45 a m. for K L./ kuantan/K. Bahru M> x265 words
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Advertisement311 1968-02-09 9 Time 8.13 a.m. Airline MSA (ML 122) from Singapore. Time 9.15 am. Airline MSA (ML 005) from Penang, Ipoh Time 9.15 am. Airline MSA (ML 616) from Singapore. Time 10.05 am. Airline MSA (ML 042) from Singapore. Time 10,55 am. Airline Thai (TG 040) from Jakarta, Singapore. Time 12,35 pm.311 words
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Miscellaneous1426 1968-02-09 10 YOUR TV and RADIO TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Pulau Ptnang; 6 Ipoh and Melaka; 3 <fc 10 Johnre Bahru; 4 Taiptng; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Klnang. P.M. 300 Open Annet Prog. Summary. 3 01 Antara Dua Irama. 325 Paul Terry Cartoon —"Fire Fighter”; 3 30 Pow1,426 words
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Article644 1968-02-09 12 Where does wealth come from THE UNCTAD conference now meeting in New Delhi and whicn has received ample coverage in our paper has brought out some interesting, and some startling revelations. It is not the purpose here to recount the programme of conference but rather to let daylight into the644 words
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Article417 1968-02-09 12 -CLIM An appeal by the Senate Foreign Relatlo to President Johnson to allow them to quiz the Secretary of State Dean Rusk has all the trappings and temper of the notorious “Star Chamber" and Inquisition, of yesteryear but to be staged in public, before the news The-CLIM - 417 words
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Article, Illustration50 1968-02-09 12 TYPICAL of the stance and policy adopted by many fledging nations Lt- Col. Odumegwu Ojukwu the military leader of Biafra holds aloft new Biafran stamps and currency at a meeting of the consultative assembly. The Nigerian Federal Govt changed its currency to hit at breakaway Biafrans. UPI photo.50 words
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Article155 1968-02-09 12 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) Lord Gridley. a Conservative peer, last night condemned British newspapers for publishing a photograph showing a South Vietnamese police officer shooting a Vietcong guerrilla. “Was it to make the British hate the South Vietnamese or to make us believe we would never do155 words
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249 1968-02-09 12 NAIROBI. Thurs. (Reuter) An African government has insulted and humiliated warriors of the famous Masai tribe by ordering them to wear trousers. a Masai Chief declared today. -It almighty God could stomach to see the entire anatomies of Adam and249 words
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Article139 1968-02-09 12 MELBOURNE, Thurs. (Reuter) The Australian Ballet Company's tour of Asia could be the start of a very valuable cultural exchange between Australia and Asia. Sir Robert Helpmann. the ballet's co-artistic director, said today. “I think it is terribly important that people in Asia should understand us139 words
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Article258 1968-02-09 12 TAIPEI. Thurs. (Reuter) A two-day workshop of the l“th Pacific Area Travel Association (P-A.T.A.) conference opens here today with the aim of translating tourism promotional ideas into action. Among the topics to be discussed will be the needs of travel agents and how best to258 words
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301 1968-02-09 12 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) Medical experts marvelled yesterday over how Scottish seaman Harry Eddom survived 12 hours adrift in icy seas off Iceland. Doctors said It was nothing less than “fantastic” that Eddom. 26. was found alive after being tossed Into the sea when his trawler,301 words
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222 1968-02-09 12 MADRID Thurs. (Reuter) Spain's former Queen Victoria Eugenia, aged 80. put foot on Spanish soil last night for the first time since the monarchy collapsed 37 years ago. Several thousand Spaniards f lacked Barajas Internaional Airport to greet her as she arrived from222 words
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147 1968-02-09 12 Yul Brynner and Charlie Chaplin as Dayan and Ben Gurion PARIS. Thurs. (Reuter) An iniije ial group of international Jews is backing a spectacular film about 2.000 years of Jewish history, Israeli sources said here. A special Parisian committee including Baron Guy de Rothschild. Israeli ambas'Cd to Franc" Walter Ey,an147 words
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Article618 1968-02-09 12 How to use this page AFTER running for four month* it is not normal procedure to suddenly tell you “How to use this page”. This presuppose* many things. First that thi* page was originally planned a purpose in mind. Rather than leaving you to “hit-or-miss”618 words
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Article1072 1968-02-09 13 HENRY FULLER - A DETECTIVE CALLED SCIENCE By HENRY FULLER THE common motives for murder ore greed, malice, jealousy and sex most crimes can be traced down to their roots. But sometimes it is difficult to understand the mind behind a murder. The motive does not seem1,072 words
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Article209 1968-02-09 13 CLARENCE FERNANDO - By CLARENCE FERNANDO ALARIA which took a heavy toll of Ceylon 'i population in the mid-1930’s is again plaguing the country. The disease was completely eradicated by the extensive use of insecticides, and only isolated cases were reported from time to time O’her countries pointed to Ceylon209 words
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1744 1968-02-09 13 Ross Miles - THE WORLD'S STRANGERST ANIMAL STORIES By Ross Miles TENDER an expensive piece of plate glass in the United States Museum in Washington is the pelt of a wolf. It is a strange exhibit for any museum but this particular1,744 words
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Advertisement84 1968-02-09 13 GALAXY TODAY 3 SHOWS: 3-6-9 p.m. 'Most Comical Entertaining I Color Picture of Comedian Mehmood. KUhore Kalpana Mehmood “PYAR KIYE JAA” Eastmancolor—with Eng A Malay Subtitles. Tomorrow Midnit*: ‘AAYE DIN BAHAAS KE’ i Eastmancolor) Dharmendra A- Asha Parekh EngHah it Malay Subtitles) Sunday 11 am: “JOHNNY RENO” Scopt Ac Co’or84 words
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Miscellaneous213 1968-02-09 13 SHAW GANISATtON D O Ph»ne 2*414 LAST TWO DAYS 11 am, 1.45. 4 00. 6.30 4 *l5 p n Jamea Garner At Juan Rcbarda OPEN SUNDAY Watch For ELVIS PRESLEY in CLAMBAKE S -p» C- or CA Demand Repeat M nlte Tomorrow: Shaw Production*’ "tUSIOW Mandarin in Shawacope, Color CAPITOL.213 words
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Miscellaneous260 1968-02-09 13 [CATHAY Open* Today! 1 9#, 400, d.SO, 9IS Columbia s “THE TEXIC AN' Audi* Murphy Color Scop# Ample ear park apace available behind the Theatre. Entrance' between Gala and Marlberooeh Theatre*. CATHAY 33*100 NOW SHOWING! MIDNIGHT* Co or 4 Cballenrt For Robin Hood'* Barre Ingham. Jamat Hiyt-er Fo»> ODEON 21260 words
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427 1968-02-09 14 KINGSTON, (Jamaica), Thurs. (Reuter). England's team for the Second Test match against the West Indies, starting here today includes three pace bowlers. John Snow was brought Into the team, announced today, to join David Brown and Jeff Jones in the pace attack. Snow427 words
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Article200 1968-02-09 14 NAGOYA Japan. Thurs. fUPI> Mexican bantamweight Jose Me<iel and Masataka Uno. number two Japanese bantamweight, fought a ten-round draw in a non-title bout at the Kanayama Gymnasium here last night. There were no knockdowns in the bout in which Medel, 29. former World200 words
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335 1968-02-09 14 GRENOBLE, (France) Thurs. (IPI) Franco Nones, a handsome 27-vear-old Italian customs officer. vesterday wrote skiing history. He became the first non-Scandinavian or Russian to win an Olympic gold medal in cross-country skiing. The Italian also became the first gold medallist of the Grenoble Games,335 words
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70 1968-02-09 14 CONTRIBUTING a total of some 200 years' experience, ten skilled British craftsmen from Birmingham, in the heart of England's industrial Midlands, combined in making this handsome trophy for Malaysia, where it is to be used as a major football award. Containing 150 oz. of silver, the trophy has engravings depicting70 words
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199 1968-02-09 14 MEXICO CITY. Thurs. (TJPI) Can a boxer who batters an opponent to death in the ring be charged with murder? What real authority does a National Sports Federation have to control athletes? The answers, to date, are mostly a collection of conflicting199 words
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124 1968-02-09 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Selangor Club rugby players take On the Ipoh Club XV in their annual ‘Cup* match to be played at the padang on Saturday. The Club played one of their worst games last week against Negri Pirates and were beaten 19 points to124 words
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Article352 1968-02-09 15 Albert Johnson - ‘New look side will be a threat to S’gor By Albert Johnson SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Singapore Selection XI currently undergoing intensive training are reported to be poised tor a showdown against Selangor in the semi-final of the FAM Cup engagement at Jalon Besar Stadium on Sunday.352 words
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Article, Illustration109 1968-02-09 15 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The “Titom.” side emerged chsm- lions in the First Singapore nter-Varsity College Bowling League. The bowlers, all underrrads of the University of Singapore are from left Wee Sian Chong. Cyril Xavier, Wally Tan fcaptain). Tony Vap. Billy Too and Charles Choo. They won 59109 words
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91 1968-02-09 15 THE Warren Golf Club, the British Army's course on Dover Road, held Its first ever Open Championship last Sunday and the winner was Singapore’s leading amateur Phua Tien Kiay of the Island Club who also established a new course record of 75. Par for the tricky uphill and downdale course91 words
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160 1968-02-09 15 IPOH. Thurs A ma‘ch between the Kin’a Indian Association, the Division I and Coronation Cup champions and The Res’ will herald in the 1968 Ipnh and District Football League Entries for the various league competitions in Div. II and 111 are invited. Entries160 words
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943 1968-02-09 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Dettmor Cramer, German football cooch to Asio hos warned that unless Asian countries summoned up the courage and perseverance to carry out comprehensive reorganisation, Asian football would be playing second fiddle internationally for a long time. "But when we begin with943 words
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451 1968-02-09 15 BEN VARIYAN - By BEN VARIYAN KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysian hockey suffered Its biggest setback for some years with humiliating defeats at the recent seven-nation pre-Olvm-plc tournament at Lahore. Yet. Malaysia by virtue of past performances are included among the 16 countries for the451 words
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231 1968-02-09 15 LEEDS, Thurs. (UPIi Leeds United who have been runners-up for the league championship, the FA. Cup. and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup during the last three years, won their way to the League Cup final at Wembley on March 2 with a 3-2 win over231 words
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135 1968-02-09 15 MALACCA. Thurs The Malacca Amateur Football Association's annual under-19 and open knockout soccer tourney for the V’ctory Cup ha? attracted only a handful of entries from schools and Clubs In the State. This was disclosed by Mr. Edward Tan Soon Liang the Malacca Amateur135 words
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313 1968-02-09 15 18 TOP PROS FOR ‘WONDERFUL WORLD OF GOLF NEW YORK. Thurs. (Reuter) Eighteen top professionals will compete for prizes totalling 164.000 dollars n the eighth annual ‘‘wonderful World of Golf” television tournament, the sponsoring Shell Oil Company announced The series is being filmed, starting today in Nairobi. Kenya, for showing313 words
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Advertisement550 1968-02-09 14 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE. MALAYA Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates below 50 years of age on Ist January. 1968 for the following posts: (A) LECTURER IN SOIL SCIENCE (B) BURSAR Qualifications For (A) above, candidates must possess at least a degree in Agricultural Science from a recognised550 words
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Advertisement639 1968-02-09 14 NOTICES COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE. MALAYA ADMISSION TO THE DIPLOMA COURSE IN THE SESSION 1968-69. APPLICATIONS are invited for admission to the Diploma Course in Agriculture To be considered for admission a candidate must possess at least a Grade 2 Cambridge School Certificate/Malaysia Certificate of Education with a pass in the639 words
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Advertisement460 1968-02-09 14 TENDER NOTICES TENDERS are invited by the Chief Supplies Officer. Central Supplies Office. Kandang Kerbau. Singapore 8 for the following items. Closing date is 21.2 68 for Items 1 to 6 and on 27.3.88 for Item 7. 1 Photographic Materials. 2. Labels Glared. Manila Paper. 3. Jute Twine 4. Water460 words
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Advertisement81 1968-02-09 14 Advertiser's Name Address Telephone No. Number of Insertions Date(s) Requested Cost r>TW>t mu tmasui year mrtrt s (TO. Ckfs«r C»lk ndMtai Call! bo rtikime Ckrttn Me. abotld be ctmtS. Classified advertisements may be handed at the following addresses: KUALA LUMPUR: 39 (ALAN SULTAN. TELS: *****/6 1P0H: 8-10 TATLOCK ST., TEL:81 words
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1493 1968-02-09 16 Race 1: Horses Class 6« Div. 2 7 Furs. 2.00 P.M 875 146 753 Cocaine Wonder Girl Lady General 7y 4y sy 9 00 4 8 13 Wonder Stable 13 s 8.13 Partner Stable Ahmad Lee 15 4 5 P 323 380 200 7021,493 words
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197 1968-02-09 16 WINDSOR LAD - By WINDSOR LAD KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Newcomer Top Kingdom was again impressive in a testing trial with Bulldozer (Harbridge) on a yielding track this morning. Clapping on the pare on passing the half mile they raced neck and neck all the way to197 words
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213 1968-02-09 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs Two quick goals bv centre forward Zam Ariffin in the last five minutes of play enabled Kilat Club to beat Varsity 2-0 in a division one hockey league match at the Pantai ground today. However, the honours of the day went213 words
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163 1968-02-09 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs A total of 561 teams have entered for the Singapore Combined Secondary and Primary Schools Sports Council’s badminton tournament this year. A number of 324 boy’s teams (secondary school: senior 77 teams, junior 64 teams and primary schools 183 teams and 237163 words
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150 1968-02-09 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Disciplinary Committee of the FA of Singapore have ruled that election of club representatives to FAS Council was properly conducted and that charges of the polls being rigged were “groundless and baseless.’' The five-man committee under the newly-elected chairman, Mr George Cook,150 words
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Article88 1968-02-09 16 Sha' ari will head NSFA again SEREMBAX. Thurs- Enche Sha'ari bin Harun has been re-elected president of the Negri Sembilan Football Association Other office-bearers: vicepresidents Mr. Wong Yuen Chin., Lt. Col Jaffar bin Dato Onn. Dr. Choy Hon Kum. Secretary Mr. M. Ramaiingam.. asst, secretary Mr. M. Xavier., treasurer Mr.88 words
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Article1563 1968-02-09 16 Race 1: Horses Class 6, Div. 1-7 Furs. 2.00 P.M (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) i. 052 Glamii 7y 900 Miss E Reid Rodgers 3 a. 079 Toro 6v 8.13 Uncle Stable J Donnelly 5 3 080 Hormat 7y 8 12 Tunku Sc Rtinme E Donnelly 12 4.1,563 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous48 1968-02-09 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 10.36 am. (4.4 ft), 10.18 p.m. (5.6 ft.) Port Swettenham: 12.41 a.m. (11.4 ft.), 1.32 p.m. (10.2 ft) Port Dickson: 2.00 am. (64 ft.), 1.58 pm. (5.1 ft) Singapore: 5.29 am. (7.6 ft) Sedili Kechil: 7.58 p.m. (6.6 ft.) Kuantan: 7.05 p.m (86 ft.)48 words
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