Eastern Sun, 15 February 1968
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Title Section22 1968-02-15 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Voi. 2 IMo. 558 Thursday, 15 February 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents22 words
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Article, Illustration124 1968-02-15 1 HONG KONG. Wed (Reuter)— Hanoi's official daily. Nhan Dan. said today the failure of the United States and their allies to protect Saigon revealed their weakness for the whole world to see.’ Commenting on the Vietcong's “victories” in the Sai-gon-Gia Dinh area the newspaper said: ‘'The124 words
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Article265 1968-02-15 1 U.S. rushing insurance force against Communist military pressure WASHINGTON, Wed. {Reuter) 'JpHE United States is rushing 10,500 more troops to Vietnam as insurance against Communist military pressure and expected new attacks near the demilitarised xone, the Defence Department announced today. The decision was made at265 words
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159 1968-02-15 1 SAIGON. Wed. (UPI)— Allied troops backed by warplanes dropping bombs, napalm and nausea gas launched attacks on Communist strongholds in the ancient city of Hue today. Angered by a series of Vietcong counter attacks that took a heavy toll of Marines yesterday, the Leathernecks159 words
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141 1968-02-15 1 SAIGON. Wed. (Reuter) The United State* Air Force has launched a prioritr investigation into a B-52 bombing raid only ten miles from Saigon yev terday. a U.S. military spokesman said here today. Yesterday’* strike was the closest-ever to the capital hy the high-flying stratofortresses.141 words
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Article, Illustration452 1968-02-15 1 MUSA SCULLY - By MUSA SCULLY KUALA LUMPUR, Wed Malaysia todav came to the assistance of refugees in war-torn South Vietnam. Primp Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman this morning at his Residency office presented a cheque for $.30,000 to the South Vietnamese Ambassador here, Mr. Nguyen Duy— Eastern Sun pix by Siew Kim Ming. - 452 words
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Article, Illustration154 1968-02-15 1 SINGAPORE. WedPolice are looking for a 29-year-old Chinese in connection with the murder of a detective on Feb. 5 at Bukit Timah Road. Police gave his name as Low Ngah Ngah, alias Low May Koon. Ah Ngah and Ngah Ngah, whose last given address was 476. Bukit154 words
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Article35 1968-02-15 1 MANILA. Wed (Reuter) —About 2.500 Muslim Filipinos making the pilgrimage to Mecca are stranded here unable to pay for their trip and with two cholera cases diagnosed among them, official sources said35 words
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496 1968-02-15 1 l/'UANTAN, Wed. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak today confirmed he would be going to Singapore soon for defence talks with its leaders. He said this would probably be next month after the current parliamentary budget session. However, this had to be496 words
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Article57 1968-02-15 1 PARIS. Wed (Reuter) —United Nation* SecretaryGeneral U Thant today met for 75 minute* here with North Vietnamese Government representative Mai Van Bo U Thant went straight to the North Vietnamese dele-gation-general after his arrival here from London for talks with the man believed to be57 words
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Miscellaneous23 1968-02-15 1 LADIES DAY Of 1 O v. 'Four months of clean living and early nights and then he walks into the darned microphone! *L23 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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531 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Director of the People's Association, Mr. Sim Boon Peng, has urged "people of higher education" to come out and serve in the management and running of Community Centres. He made this call when he spoke today at the luncheon531 words
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97 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE, Wed. The two film giants in South-east Asia Cathay and Shaw Organisations have had talks about closer co-oper-ation on matters affecting the film industry. This was confirmed today in a statement by the Deputy Chairman of Cathay Organisation. Mr. Heah Hock Meng. who97 words
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Article76 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE. Wed Mr. L;au Nyuk Siong has been re-elected president of the Boy’s Brigade for 1968. with Mr. Wee Choon Siang and Mr. Lam Keng Boor, as vicepresidents. Mr. Khoo Buan Hin was elected secretary with Mr. Benjamin Masillamoney, assistant secretary Others elected are: Mr. Tan76 words
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76 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Malaysian High Commission today appeals to all applicants for Restricted por's and Certificates of Identity to collect them at the .Consular Section. No 6. Goodwood Hill, Singapore. 10 Reminders have been sent out calling on ‘he applicants, to collect them but they have76 words
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Article, Illustration89 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. Mr. J. M. S. Greene, editor of Daily Telegraph of London, and his wife, are in Singapore for a short visit. Last night, the new British High Commissioner here, Mr. A. J. de la Mare, gave a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Greene.89 words
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Article48 1968-02-15 2 6 p.m.—Singapore Festival '6B at Gay World Amusement Park. Geylang. 7.30 p.m—Free film show* by the Ministry of Culture at Kampong Sommerville Estate (Farrer Road). Ping Gee High School (Kampong Chai Chee) Sing Khew School (6 m.s.. Upper Thomson Road) and Mandai Tekong Resettlement Area 3ft.48 words
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Article, Illustration144 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. A group of Singapore students left for New Zealand recently to continue their studies under the Colombo Plan. They formed part of a group of more than 50 students who left by a special Air New Zealand flight which marked144 words
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261 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Chief Justice. Mr Justice Wee Chong Jin. today squashed a lower Court conviction against C. K Tang (S) Ltd on two charges of importing goods without licences last May on appeal. Mr Khoo Hin Hlong. counsel for the appellant, argued261 words
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Article150 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE Wed A course of eight lectures on Management Accounting will be offered by the Department of Extramural Studies in early March. This course, which will be conducted by Mr. Goh Soo Siah. lecturer of the Department of Business Administration. University of Singapore, is designed as150 words
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Article53 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE. Wed.— The staff of the Ministry of Education Headquarters have pledged to contribute to the National Defence Fund. They have pledged to donate five per cent of one month’s gross salary, amounting to a minimum of $ll,OOO The Ministry of Education Recreation Club has53 words
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Article91 1968-02-15 2 LONDON’ Wed (Reuter) The appeal of Liew Sai Wah against his conviction in the Singapore High Court on Nov 1", 10fi5. of being in possession of ammunition without lawful authority has been allowed by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Liew. who wa» sentenced to91 words
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96 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE Wed. The Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Division, formerly under the Chief Parks Officer of the Ministry of Social Affairs, has been transferred to the Public Works Department since Jan. 1. This division has now merged with the Trees and96 words
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Article58 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE. Wed An estimated 45.000 people visited the Festival '6B on "Chap Goh Meh” for the Lion dance. Four thousand paper lanterns were distributed free of charge and they were all taken up by 9 pm. Tomorrow the Ping Sheh will stage a Peking Opera at58 words
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Article85 1968-02-15 2 SINGAPORE. Wed.—The Secretary-General of the World Alliance of YMCA's, Geneva. Dr. Fredrik Franklin. is expected here on Saturday in the course of hia Far Eastern tour. The tour covers India. Thailand, South Vietnam, Malaysia. Singapore and Indonesia. He will be here to familiariae himself with the85 words
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365 1968-02-15 3 SUHAIMI BIDIN - FORTHCOMING POLLS: By SUHAIMI BIDIN SINGAPORE, Wed. More than 20 candidates from four opposition political parties and about 15 independent candidates are expected to file nomination papers on Saturday. It is reliably learnt that the Singapore Malay National Organisation (SMNO) will definitely field seven365 words
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697 1968-02-15 3 Pawnbroker's will: Health of deceased was not inquired during translation Court told SINGAPORE. Wed. A lawyer who was one of the two attesting witnesses to the disputed will of a wealthy Singapore pawnbroker, told the High Court today that looking at the will independently he would raise some doubts The697 words
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Article, Illustration252 1968-02-15 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. Three trade unionists are among the People's Action Party new candidates for the forthcoming general elec- lions. They are Messrs. Sia Khoon Seong. alias Chia Seong. 34, Eric Cheong Yuen Chee. 38. and Seah Mui Kok. 44. Mr. Sia. a primary252 words
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Article, Illustration309 1968-02-15 3 NATIONAL DEFENCE FUND; Public warned about unauthorised collections Lim SINGAPORE. Wed. The Minister for Defence Mr. Lim Kim San. today warned the public about unauthorised collections for the National Defence Fund. He was accepting cheques from more donors Bringing the total for the Fund to more than §500.000. Mr. Lim309 words
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Article299 1968-02-15 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. Today's biggest donation to the National Defence Fund, made direct to the Ministry of the Interior and Defence, was by Mr. Runme Shaw, bringing the total collected by the Ministry to $542.860.70. The donations today were from C.K. Tang (SSO.OOOr, Hong Leong Co. Ltd.299 words
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Article, Illustration209 1968-02-15 3 The Reynettes are back by popular demand SINGAPORE. Wed. The fabulous Reynettes Family Show which was a hit in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, has been brought back here for performances by popular demand. Because of the great number of requests for them to appear here longer, the family has extended209 words
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Article75 1968-02-15 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. A 22-year-o!d motor-cyclist Yong Chee Keong who skidded at the junction of Redin'l Close and Tiong Bahru Road last night, died on-the-spot Police said Yong of Silat Road died at 11.40 p.m. Those who have seen the fatal accident, are requested to contact Inso Savinder Singh,75 words
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88 1968-02-15 3 SINGAPORE. Wed The Department of Extra Mural Studies of the University of Singapore will repeat the course on ‘‘Woman and facts of life” which was first held last year. Consisting of six lectures, the course will be conducted by Professor Tow Siang Hwa.88 words
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Article, Illustration429 1968-02-15 10 LIM THOW BOON - By LIM THOW BOON KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A local banker today suggested the creation of an Association of Banks in South East Asia. Main functions of such an association as envisaged by Mr. Lin Jo Yon, General Manager of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corpora-429 words
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410 1968-02-15 10 Maureen Lee - By: Maureen Lee KUALA LUMPUR. Wed A Housing officer told the Court here today how he was cheated of $3,000 by his own gambling syndicate. Mohamed All bln Ismail. SO. claimed he formed a syndicate with a few friends to “teach410 words
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112 1968-02-15 10 KEMAMAN. Wed The Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak. has approved a sum of $50,000 for the building of a town hall here. In approving the allocation. he urged the people to look into the possibilities of planting more oil palms In the district.112 words
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259 1968-02-15 10 KUALA LUMPUR Wed. A Maior attached to the Malaysian Contingent in Congo in 1982 was found guilty of dereliction of duty and dismissed for conduct unbecoming of an officer, following the Kindu Incident. where about 13 Italian nilots were killed The inquiry259 words
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Article47 1968-02-15 10 ALOR STAR. Wed An investiture ceremony will be held at the Balai Besar here on Feb. 21 on the occasion of the 40th birthday of the Sultan of Kedah. There will be a tea-party at the Istana Garden in Anak Bukit on the same evening.47 words
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Article36 1968-02-15 10 PENANG. Wed. The luxury liner, SS “Rotterdam” will call here on March 1. She is carrying over 700 tourists and is expected to berth at Swettenham Pier at about 1 pm.36 words
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237 1968-02-15 10 PENANG. Med. The National ViceChairman of the Labour Party of Malava. Mr. Lim Kean Siew. who received a death threat yesterday, said today he knew there was a bullet inside the envelope even before opening it. "I opened the letter in front of237 words
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Article, Illustration269 1968-02-15 10 KHOO BOON CHOO - By KHOO BOON CHOO PENANG. Wed Kuala Lumpur lawyer. Miss P G. Lim. is now almost paralysed and is receiving treatment at the Presbyterian hospital in Oklahoma City, Unred States. “I am almost paralysed and unable to walk.” said Miss Lim in269 words
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164 1968-02-15 10 KUCHING. Wed An average rainfall of 133 3 Inches. 1412 Inches and 1443 Inches was recorded in Sarawak for the water years 1963-64. 1964-65 and 1965-66 respectively. This Is contained in the “Sarawak Hydrological Year Book for the water years 1963-66”. complied and published164 words
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Article98 1968-02-15 10 PENANG, Wed Three robbers, two armed with a pistol and dagger, entered a general goods shop in Jalan Ke ian. Tanjong Tokong, and escaped with more than $5,000 worth of goods last night. The robbers managed to get into the shop and herded the three occupants98 words
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Article, Illustration58 1968-02-15 10 This is Sultan Street, Kuala Lumour on Tuesday night when, amidst the black smoke and din of firecrackers, pixman Mok long took this picture of Chinese businessmen celebrating Chap Goh Meh. to officially58 words
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Article108 1968-02-15 10 MALACCA. Wed. The Alliance Election Committee headed by Enche Mohd. Khir Joharl will visit the State next Monday to discuss the coming election prospects and prospective candidates. While the position regarding candidates for Parliament and the State Legislative is still fluid an Alliance source said108 words
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Article76 1968-02-15 10 JOHORE BAHRU. Wed. The nude body of an unidentified Indian woman, aged between 50 to 60 years, was found floating in the Straits of Johore, opposite the Istana Besar, on Monday night. The Johore CID chief. Asst. Commissioner X.A. Nicholas, ruled out foul play. He said a76 words
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217 1968-02-15 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Democratic Action Party has predicted that general elections would be held “most likely six months from now”, in Malaysia. The Party's SecretaryGeneral. Mr. Goh Hock Guan said last night to members of the Sentul Branch: “How .could It be next217 words
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174 1968-02-15 10 KUALA LrMPUR. Wed The Speaker of the Dewan Ra'ayat, Dato C.M. Yusof, said today he had no choice but to restrict the speaking time of members during the debate under Standing Orders Under Standing Order 35, if more than one member rises to speak,174 words
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Article76 1968-02-15 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed A meeting under the chairmanship of the Minister of Labour. Mr. V. Manickavasagam. was held this morning between representatives of the Malayan Agricultural Producers Association and All-Malayan Estate Staff Union. The meeting discussed several problems resulting from the serious fall in the76 words
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236 1968-02-15 11 THAIPUSAM KUALA LUMPUR, wed wed The declaration by the Mentri Besar. Selangor, Dato Harun bin Haji Idris, that he would discuss the question of declaring Thaipusam a public holiday in Selangor from 1969 with the Ruler-in-Council was hailed as a wise and236 words
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187 1968-02-15 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Health Minister. Mr. Yon? N'uk Lin. today said that during its nine years in office the PAP had brought about substantial progress in all fields of activity.” Mr. Yong said: “We have everv confidence in providing the right leadership for continued progress187 words
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Article229 1968-02-15 11 SINGAPORE. Med. An unemployed youth, Quek Hock Bee, 19, who escaped from the custody of the late Detect ve Constable D. Monlsamy, was today jailed for four months by the Ninth Magistrate, Mr. Boey Kun Hong. 'lonisamy. 23. was fatally s* ed with brar.ng scrappers229 words
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Article137 1968-02-15 11 KAMPAR. Wed A police secret societies squad led by Inspector Chong Kim Sang detained a youth believed to be connected with the $4OO armed robbery at a sundry shop In Sungal Kroh new village eight miles from here iast month. The police party on routine137 words
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Article25 1968-02-15 11 ALOR STAR. Wed The Kedah S*a*e Legislative Assembly v i l meet here at the Bsla Eesar on Feb. 23 at 10.00 a.m.25 words
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Article29 1968-02-15 11 MALACCA. Wed A Volkswagen car. reported missing here last month, wa* recovered by police in Seremban yesterday. It belongs to a businessman. Mr. Wang Kor.g Hing29 words
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Article, Illustration132 1968-02-15 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. Another sum of S2.408 for the Singapore Arts Council Building Fund was received today. The Singapore Amateur Players presented a cheque of $1,206 to Mr. Lee Khoon Chov. Minister of State (Culture) and President. Singapore Arts Council this morning. The132 words
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157 1968-02-15 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. Two men and a woman were today fined $25 each bv the Ninth Magistrate's Court for letting off rocket fire-crackers last evening (Chap Goh Meh). The <-wo men are Foo Kee Lim and Tan Goh Chu. and the woman157 words
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Article87 1968-02-15 11 KAJANG. Wed. The mo'c’e X-rav unit from tr.e National TB Cen*re. Lumour. will visit Kaiang district fer four days this mof h to provide free X-rays to the public. The unit will be a* the Kaiang Dis*rict Hospital from Feb. 26-28 from 8 a m to87 words
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Article184 1968-02-15 11 PENANG. Wed A police patrol car, which made an unexpected appearance near the godown of Messrs. William Jacks and John Little and Co.. Ltd., foiled a robbery in Weld Quay, early this morning Earlier, 11 people armed with oarangs and knives he d up the godown184 words
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258 1968-02-15 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The last of the four Fast Patrol Boats for the Royal Malmysian Navy KD Perkasa will be commissioned tomorrow, at the Malaysian Base Jetty, Malaysian Naval Base Singa- .MAlAOldU U <X T J l .Ui pore. The Commanding Officer258 words
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Article63 1968-02-15 11 KLANG. Wed Mr. Lim Th:an Kheng has been reelected chairman of the Democratic Action Party. Klang branch. Other officials: Vice chairman. S Karupoiah; secretary Chua Kow Eng; assistant secretary. A Sangar: treasurer. Song Fong Mein; assistant treasurer. Miss Lim Hui Choo. Committee members: Poon Paik Ken. K63 words
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Article31 1968-02-15 11 MUAR. Wed Mr. Lim Hong of Malacca has assumed dut:es as Examiner of Motor Vehicles. Johore He succeeds Enche Harun Abdul Majid who has been transferred to Kuala Lumpur31 words
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Article107 1968-02-15 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. F.re gutted th® premises of Er.g Keok Teck Rubber factory in Tampines Road and destroyed 150 *ons of grade rubber last night. The ex*ent of the damage caused by the fire is still not known. Police have not established the cause of the fire According107 words
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185 1968-02-15 11 Crackdown on S.S. members in Johore JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. More than 100 suspected secret society thugs have been screened by the Johore CID, headed by the chief of the anti-secret society branch, ASP An- rnony <aoawin. Crime buster Godwin told newsmen here today185 words
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242 1968-02-15 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. A research worker who went to interview a Chinese family in Kampong Arane was attacked and stabbed four times by a neighbour. He has been placed on the “danger-ously-il]“ list. The research worker, Mr. Lee E? Tuan, attached to the Far East242 words
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Article54 1968-02-15 11 SINGAPORE. Wed A 21-m»mb*r United Nations Study Group on a Far East®m Study Tour of drug addict treatment and rehabilitation centres has arrived in Singapore and will be here until Feb. 20. The cartlclpants are from Formosa. India. Iran. Hongkong. Japan. Republic of Korea. Laos. Ma’aysia54 words
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Article38 1968-02-15 11 KUALA LUMPUR W’ed. The Mentri Besa r of Selangor. Dato Harun bin Haji Idris, will open a con*ractors course, organised by the Selangor State Mara Office, at the Co-operative College, Petaling Java, tomorrow at 9.00 a.m.38 words
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230 1968-02-15 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. Members of voluntary organisations would be encouraged to work in Singapore's two General Hospitals, the Minister for Health, Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin, said today. Mr. Yong, who was speaking at the opening of the extension to the School of Nursing, Outram230 words
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Article, Illustration105 1968-02-15 11 A NOTIIER batch of eleven Colombo Plan students left for New Zealand on Saturday to undergo various A spokesman of the Establishment Office said In Kuala Lumpur that the courses, which would begin from the third week of February, would last for four to105 words
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Miscellaneous1582 1968-02-15 2 Y0UR TV and RADIO today TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Pulau Pinang: 6 Ipoh and Melaka 3 <fe 10 Jnhore Bahru; t Taiping; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluang. P.M. 5.45 Opening Annct Prog. Summary. 5.50 News Outlines in the National Language. 5.55 National Songs; 6.00 News in Tamil;1,582 words
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Article, Illustration329 1968-02-15 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. —The Ministrv of Health is taking action to clear the medical service of “dead-woods'. Stating this in Parliament today, the Minister of Health. Enche Bahaman bin Shamsuddin stressed the need for the Pensions Ordinance to be revised to retire329 words
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Article25 1968-02-15 4 KUCHINO. Wed. The Minister for Welfare. Awang Hipni bin Pengiran Annu has Opened a $lO,OOO concrete foot-path at Kamyortg Seka'an. Matu third division.25 words
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Article, Illustration794 1968-02-15 4 Malaysian Parliament reports by Ben D’Cunha and Than Kam Yau Kuala lumpur, Wed. Dr. Tan Chee Khoon (Labour Batu) today asked why senior officers in the Ministry of Health were not accorded the "golden handshake" tor dedicated service. The Px-Minister794 words
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159 1968-02-15 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Tunku Abdul Rahman will discuss the security problems of South-east Asia in detail with Indonesian leaders, including Acting President Gen. Suharto when he visits Jakarta early next month. He said this In an Interview with an Indonesian journalist here yesterday.159 words
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476 1968-02-15 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed A scheme for building terrace houses for the middle income group would be started soon, said the Minister of Local Gdrernment and Housing. Mr. Khaw Kai Boh. when he visited the tt'ardieburn Estate, seven miles from here today. The476 words
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Article32 1968-02-15 4 SINGAPORE. Wed. The coins accumulated at the “make-a-wish” fountain at Robinson's was today counted to be at $3,207. The money collected was in aid of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital.32 words
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158 1968-02-15 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman today appealed to all well-wis-her* to turn over money collected to celebrate his 65th birthday to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation Fund. In a statement today, he said: “I understand there are certain people who158 words
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221 1968-02-15 4 SEREMBAN Wed A pd'ire party from the CID HeadquaUers here led by Chief Inspector William Sebast;an surprised a gambling syndicate at Lukut yesterday at 3 p.m. The party of io were outnumbered when they found about 59 persons gambling in a temporary shed221 words
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162 1968-02-15 4 Discrepancies in LCE exam results not unusual -Minister KUALA LUMPUR, Wed The Assistant Minister of Education, Mr. Lee Siok Yew, today said it was "not unusual" to see discrepancies in the percentages of passes among schools in the Lower Certificate of Education Examination. This had always happened in the past,162 words
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Article181 1968-02-15 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Assistant Minister of Education. Mr Lee Siok Yew. told Parliament today the LCE examination was a fair test of the ability, intelligence, and aptitude of the candidates. He said: “Objective testing (computerised examination) introduced this year is a more181 words
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Article92 1968-02-15 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The National Solidarity Week ended tonight with a cultural show at the Stadium Negara. The rich programme of dances of the various communities was witnessed by more than 2.000 people from all walks of life. Among those present were the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Cabinet92 words
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Article84 1968-02-15 4 PENANG. Wed A detective on rounds in the Tanjong Tokong area was shot in the abdomen when he tried to arrest a suspect at about 9.20 tonight. He was on rounds together with another detective when he noted a wanted man. The police were on <he84 words
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Article84 1968-02-15 4 MALACCA. Wed. Two police officers posing as cigarette salesmen held a man at Kemendore village yesterday following an extortion report last week. Yeo Boon Teng and Tan Kong Kai, salerrwn of a cigarette agency u.ere, reported that two men had demanded $lO.BO when they called at84 words
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Article, Illustration62 1968-02-15 4 s V ,ta Of Pahang declared open the new transmitting station of Radio Malaysia in Kuantan, Pahang, last Saturday. Picture shows (right) the Sultan offering the “do’a selamat” after declaring the station open. Others in the picture are (from left) Enche Senu bln Abdul Rahman Minister62 words
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WORLD NEWS
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603 1968-02-15 5 Khe Sanh battle still critical LYVN, Massachusetts. Wed. (UPI) Sen Edward M. Kennedy. Democrat-Massachusetts. said yesterday that the South Vietnamese government must win the general support of its own people before it can expect victory. "No matter how603 words
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Article87 1968-02-15 5 CALCUTTA. Wed (Reuter > Troops were standing bv here last night as fresh political upheaval threatened trouble-racked West Bengal. The state's ruling Cong -s People's Democratic F ront coalition has called a meeting of the West Bengal lecslature for today and has said it is87 words
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Article, Illustration16 1968-02-15 5 UPI Radio photo.— UPI Radio photo. - 16 words
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143 1968-02-15 5 LONDON. Wed (UPI).—A major break In transAtlantic cable? between London and New York disrupted some communications from Europe to Australia and to the United States yesterday. Officials said it may take until Thursday before normal service is restored The t.AT 3 'Trans-Atlan-tic Three143 words
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Article37 1968-02-15 5 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) Actress Vanessa Redgrave was invested with the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the first of six winter investitures held by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace yesterday.37 words
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194 1968-02-15 5 To see N. Vietnamese envoy? UNITED NATION'S. New York. Wed. (Reuter) Secretary-General U Thant, who suddenly changed his plans to return to New York from London last night, will now reach New York "Some time on Thursday.” the t'.N. announced here. f Thant will194 words
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74 1968-02-15 5 KHARTOUM. Wed. (Reuter) Russia is to strengthen the Sudanese Air Force and Yugoslavia is to help build ud the Navy under arms deals worth about £34 million. Defence Minister Adam Nadibo has announced here Mr. Nadibo arrived back home yesterday af ,er a buying mission74 words
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Article140 1968-02-15 5 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) American Air Force Police are probing the case of an English girl who lived for weeks in the enlisted men's barracks of a topsecurity U-S. base The 22-year-old girls secret home was barrack block at the Lakenheath Base. 65 miles140 words
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Article108 1968-02-15 5 NAIROBI. Bed. (Reuter) One quarter of the members of the Transport and Allied Workers' t'nion in Kenva have lost their jobs as a result of the government's "Kenvanisation" policy of issuing transport licences only to citizens, the t'nion announced todav. The Secretary-General. Mr J. H108 words
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Article116 1968-02-15 5 MELBOURNE. Wed <Rru ten The Commonwealth Serum Laboratories at short notice yesterday airlifted 11)0.000 doses of urgentlyneeded typhoid vaccine to South Yietman. The request for the vaccine came from the World Health Organisation in Geneva. It will be used in an emergency inoculation programme for refugees116 words
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187 1968-02-15 5 Apa macham LONDON. Wed i Reuter) The Seychelles. Britain's tiny colony in the Indian Ocean, fears that independence might be forced on them, its chief political leader. Mr. James Mancham. said here. Mr. Mancham who leads the majority Democratic Party wants the colony and its 50.000187 words
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320 1968-02-15 5 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) The government have announced drastic curbs on gambling casinos and a purge of gangsters cashing in on this boom industry in Britain. Home Secretary James Callaghan sa:d ves'erday gaming in Britain had a profusion and variety unique in Europe and sometimes320 words
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124 1968-02-15 5 BIRMINGHAM England. Wed (Reuter)—A Birmingham bakery has stopped teaching its Pakistani workers English. Instead, senior White staff, including managers and works supervisors, are learning Urdu at night classes. Eighteen members of the staff are taking a crash course in Urdu in their own time,124 words
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Article48 1968-02-15 5 RIO DE JANEIRO. Wed (UPI) This city of sun and fun boiled in 104 (F.) degree heat yesterday. Hospitals reported one dead and 220 hospitalised for heat prostration and dehydration The Guanabara state weather bureau said it was the hottest day of the year.48 words
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230 1968-02-15 5 Islamic conference makes ‘Retrieve Jerusalem call RAWALPINDI. Pakistan Wed (UPI) An 18-nation Islamic conference ended yesterday with a call to "Retrieve Jerusalem” from Israel and spread the teachings of Islam, the religious faith of the Moslem world. Delegates unanimously passed a declaration at the end of the four-day conference d230 words
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Article260 1968-02-15 5 SEOUL, Wed. (Reuter) The South Korean Government expects to start detailed discussions on the Korean crisis with U.S. Presidential Envoy Cyrus Vance today after two days of general talks, a highly authoritative Korean source said. Mr Vance, who arrived here on Sunday, held talks with President260 words
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Article125 1968-02-15 5 TURLOCK. California. Wed. (UPI) Identical 20-year-old twins sisters committed suicide together on Monday. Although described by a friend as “cute and pretty,” they were apparently despondent over their short height and boyish figures. The victims. Janice Ann and Joan Marie Jackson, were found dead in their125 words
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Article71 1968-02-15 5 TOKYO. Wed. (UPI) Influenza has spread to Hokkaido. Japan’s northern island, and now covers all Japan, the Welfare Ministry said yesterday. The Ministry reported that 900.000 school children have caught the flu this winter and that 5.220 primary and middle schools have closed all or some classes71 words
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227 1968-02-15 6 Gap between US Red positions over Vietnam 'very narrow'—Wilson T ONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Prime Minister Mr. JL Harold Wilson said today the gap between the American and Communist positions over Vietnam was now “very narrow indeed-’ He was speaking In the House of Commons after lunching with United Nations Secretary-General227 words
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196 1968-02-15 6 HOLLYWOOD. Wed (Reuter) American's Rod Steiger was named best dramatic actor and Britain's Dame Edith Evans best dramatic actress In the Hollywood Press Association's 25th annual Golden Globe Awards Britain’s Richard Harris got the award for best actor in a musical for his role196 words
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159 1968-02-15 6 MOSCOW, Wed. (UPI) About 70 of the world's communist parties are expected to attend the first Communist Summit Congress since 1960 to be held at Budapest on February 26 The publicly-declared object of the summit, according to its sponsors led by the Soviet Union,159 words
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Article87 1968-02-15 6 NEW DELHI. Wed (Reuter) Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi's eldest son Rajiv will wed Sonia Maino of Orassano. near Turin in Italy on Feb. 25, informed sources said tonight. It will be a quiet function at Mrs. Gandhi's bungalow in Delhi where a magistrate will register the87 words
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109 1968-02-15 6 PARIS. Wed. (UPI) More than 10.000 Parisians last night defied driving rain and marched shoulder to shoulder to the site of the famed bastille to protest United States involvement in Vietnam. Many carried Vietcong and North Vietnamese flags and chanted “Johnson Assassin.” More than 1109 words
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Article90 1968-02-15 6 SEOUL. Wed. (UPl)—The Defence Ministry today submitted to the Cabinet Council a plan to extend the military service period of nonprofessional personnel by half a year If the plan is approved by the Cabinet Council, all draftees will have to serve three years on active90 words
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73 1968-02-15 6 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) —A British anti-Vietnam war film was dismissed by a daily news critic as “Tedious an(J deserving of “no-star rating.’* News critic Ann Guarino was reviewing “Tell Me Lies.” a semi-documentary produced and directed by Peter Brook which has opened in73 words
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Article, Illustration36 1968-02-15 6 HUE. South Vietnam Vietnamese girl gathers spilled rice from dirt street here recently. The rice was spilled from a cart as the South Vietnamese Government distributes food to thousands of war refugees.36 words
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185 1968-02-15 6 HERMOSA BEACH. Calif. Wed (UPI) Mae Marsh, the “Innocent Little Sister’’ of D W. Griffith s silent film classic “The Birth of a Nation,” died yesterday at her heme here at the age of 72. The cause of the actress’ death was not determined185 words
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123 1968-02-15 6 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) British Prune Minister Mr. Harold Wilson told Parliament today there would be a conference of the 25na’ion Commonwealth Prime Ministers “before very long He told the House of Commons that discussions were still going on about the timing and venue for *he123 words
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131 1968-02-15 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) Hong Kong's Immigration Chief denied yesterday the British Crown colony discriminated against Indians visiting here but said officals do demand evidence of return tickets and sufficient funds from any entering tourist. Immigration Director W. E. Collard outlined foreigner entry policy here131 words
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94 1968-02-15 6 UNITED NATIONS. New York. Wed. (Reuter) Chile has become the 63rd party to the single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, it was announced today. The instrument of ratification was received by the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. The Convention on Narcotic Drugs, which94 words
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97 1968-02-15 6 HONG KONG Wed. (UPI) Seventeen Red Guards were killed and 67 others wounded In a clash between opposition Red Guards in Canton early this month, a Hong Kor.g newspaper reported today. The anti-Communist Sing Tao Jlh Pao quoted travellers for its report.97 words
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146 1968-02-15 6 UNITED NATIONS. New York. Wed 'Reuter) —The United States s,gges*ed today that the UN. despatch a person of impeccable integrity and international reputation to Africa to reason with the authorities in hopes of persuading them to abandon apartheid. Offering the idea to the L’N.146 words
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Article50 1968-02-15 6 KIEL. West Germany, Wed (Reuter) West Germany’s first nuclear ship, the 16.870-ton freighter Otto Hahn, is undergoing tria's in the Baltic using conventional auxiliary engines. The reactor on the freighter. which will be used for research into nuclear navigation. will come into operation in stages.50 words
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457 1968-02-15 6 TV EST BROOK, Maine, Wed. (UPI). A teenaged boy apparently shot and killed his father, mother, younger sister and himself, after writing a "wild" suicide note, police discovered yesterday. The frozen bodies of four members of the family of Roger G. Allard were457 words
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146 1968-02-15 6 SYDNEY. Wed. (Reuter)— The Australian Minister for External Affairs. Mr. Paul today that Australia and New Zealand defence advisers would be getting down to further technical work, following recent discussions he had in New Zealand Mr Hasluck was speaking at Sydney Airport on his146 words
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169 1968-02-15 6 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) All of Asia will be Chinese sooner or later. Cambodia's Prince Norodom Sihanouk said in an interview published on Monday in the current issue of Life Magazine. But. he added. “I have never served China the Chinese will169 words
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Article, Illustration40 1968-02-15 6 I hose who lost their homes during several days of fighting between Vietcongs and Vietnamese and US troops in Cholon near Saigon rest on the street after making the instant tent homes along the street.40 words
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196 1968-02-15 6 MAPLE SHADE New Jersey Wed. (UPI) Tdwnsh o officials yesterday said ail marriage licences issued n this tiny community during the last seven years were invalid all 71 of them. This Valentine’s eve message resulted from a legal snag which the Township Committee has tried unsuccessfully196 words
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95 1968-02-15 6 SOUTH PARIS. Maine. Wed. (UPI) Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon was the overwhelming choice of Oxford County Republicans as the GOP presidential nominee in a mock presidential convention on Monday night. Mr. Nixon polled 222 votes. Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller of New95 words
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Article90 1968-02-15 6 SAIGON. Wed. (UPI) The Australian government is sending US$llO,OOO of relief supplies to victims of the past two weeks fighting, the Australian Embassy announced yesterday Australia is one of the first countries to make relief commodities available. Japan sent a plane load of cholera and plague90 words
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Article84 1968-02-15 6 BURROUGH GREEN.England, Wed. (UPI)—It was only a two-minute job to repair Agnes Meacham's electric cooker, In fact, the man from the Electricity Board told her she could have done it herself. Mrs. Meacham and the people of Burrough Green wish she had. Electric repairmen tried to drive across84 words
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219 1968-02-15 7 'China's pledge to N-support Hanoi' HK paper HONG KONG, Wed. (Reuter) China's Premier Chou En-Lai has pledged to support Hanoi with nuclear bombs, the Australianmanoged newspaper, The Star, said today. The paper, quoting its “Own usually reliable sources inside China”, claimed that Premier Chou had had an exchange of vies*.-?219 words
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Article185 1968-02-15 7 SAIGON. Wed (UPI) Ac ress and singer Bach Yen. who appeared In the John Wayne Green Beret movie Is working in a Saigon hospital this week. Miss Bach Yen. 23 dressed in green ao-dal. the traditional Vietnamese dress, said she had cancelled her passage185 words
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Article106 1968-02-15 7 Viet niks heckle PM Gorton MELBOURNE, Australia. Wed (UPI) Angry antiVietnam yesterday demonstrators heckled Premier Jehr. Gorton at his firs public appearance since bem; sworn in. Mr. Gorton told a rally Australia would not urge the United States to stop bombing North Vietnam Demons’rators surged forward shouting abuses as he106 words
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136 1968-02-15 7 CAIRO. Wed. (LPI) United Nations special envoy Gunnar Jarring returned to Cairo yesterday to fare growing Arab demanns tna he wind up his peacekeeping mission and report to secretary General L Thant Mr Jarring wa s scheduler) to have two days of ta136 words
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Article79 1968-02-15 7 WASHINGTON. Wed (UPI) Seeking *o prevent another bridge collapse, disaster. the government announced yesterday it would safely check about 703.np0 highway and railroad bridges across the U S The bridge survey will be conducted by President Johnson's task force on bridge safety, established af‘er the79 words
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Article71 1968-02-15 7 PARIS. Wed 'UPI) Pierre Cardinal Veuillot. archbishop of Pans, died early today from cancer. He was 55. His death reduces the College of Cardinals to 111 from a record high of 118 at the time of the last consistory held by Pope Paul on June 26.71 words
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Article62 1968-02-15 7 JAKARTA. Wed (Reuter) A six-year-old Indonesian boy who wandered into the office of acting President General Suharto last Sunday night is being Kept there while officials trv to trace his mother and father The boy named Sulistiawan is staying with one of General Suharto’s security62 words
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47 1968-02-15 7 WASHINGTON. President Johnson throws up his arms as he talks to students in the Yellow Oval Room of White House yesterday that “the U.S. has gone as far as honourable. decent people can go” in trying to arrange peace talks to end the Vietnam war. UPI Radiophoto.— UPI Radiophoto. - 47 words
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187 1968-02-15 7 JAKARTA. Wed (Reuter) Indonesia has tacitly broken its 1955 citizenship agreement with the Peoples Republic of China to help Chinese citizens In Indonesia to take Indonesian nationality if they want It. One provision of the 1955 agreement states that Red Chinese187 words
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Article128 1968-02-15 7 BOSTON. Wed (UPI) Baby doctor Benjamin A Spock. under indictment with four others on charges of encouraging antidraft activities, asked US District Court yesterday for permission to retire to a yacht In the British West Indies. Spock. 64. said he decided in early 1966128 words
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Article47 1968-02-15 7 TEL AVIV. Wed. (Reuter) Israeli security forces have smashed an Egyptian spy ring based in El Arish. nothern Sinai, it was officially announced here last night. About 20 members of the nng were arrested and further enquiries were in progress. the announcement added.47 words
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Article90 1968-02-15 7 Warning of further wipe-out CANBERRA. Bed (Reuter) A warning that there could he a further devaluation °f sterling wa* given to the Australian wool industry today by Mr. W. J Vines, managing director of the International Wool Secretariat. Unless world confidence in the pound sterling vas restored by recent devaJua-90 words
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Article94 1968-02-15 7 WASHINGTON. Wed (Reuten President Johnson todav named Colonel Robin Olds. U S air ace of •he Vietnam war. for a promotion to B'lgader-Genera.. The 45-year-old Colonel, flying from an American Air in Thailand, shot down four Communis MiGs in combat over North Vietnam. He returned home94 words
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115 1968-02-15 7 LONDON. Wed (Reu’er) Prime Minister Harold Wilson was asked in Parliament today what progress he had made in re-negotia-ting undertakings given to Malaysia. Singapore and the Persian Gulf sta’es on British assis’anre for their defence. Mr. Duncan Sandys. former Conservative Defence Minister, who raised115 words
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Article214 1968-02-15 7 Plugging the migrant route LONDON. Bed (Reuter) Conservative Opposition leaders are putting pressure on the government to curb the flow of Asian migrant s from East Africa. Indians and Pakistanis, living in Kenya and other countries in that area, are reported to be arming214 words
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176 1968-02-15 7 GENEVA Wed. (UPI) Russia ha* demanded an immediate end to American nuclear bomber missions, charging they could lead to atomic war. Soviet disarmament negotiator Alexei A Roshchin rejected United States assurances that when such bombers crash a foolproof safe’v device prevents any176 words
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Article101 1968-02-15 7 BRISBANE. Bed. (Reuter) Flnndwaters rose at an alarming rate in Northern Queensland today, cutting off coastal townships and threatening to inundate the whole area Ingham. North of Townsville. the scene of disastrous flooding last March, again appeared to be in line for destruction by the swirling101 words
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Article46 1968-02-15 7 MANILA. Wed (Reuter) The Health Department has warned the public against a probable upsurge of chickenpox. A City Health Official said today chickenpox incidence is usually high in March or April. Fourteen presons were stricken with chickenpox during the week ended February 10.46 words
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Article321 1968-02-15 7 CHICAGO. Wed. (Reuter) A plan to muster 1 000 para-militarv volunteers to meet the threat of street riots and demonstrations in Chicago next summer stirred up a storm today that is likely to reverberate around the Democratic National Convention. Across tne political barricades. the opening321 words
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Article125 1968-02-15 7 MOSCOW. B’ed. (Reuter) The Commander in Chief of the Soviet Navy said here today Russian submarine now carried nuclear weapons which could hit enemies thousands of miles away. Admiral Sergei Gorshkov, m an interview with the Soviet newspaper Pravda, quoted by the official news agency Tass, described125 words
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Article83 1968-02-15 7 MONROVIA. Wed (Reuter). Liberia's ambassador to Kenya and Tanzania. Mr. Henry Fahubulleh. was arrested here last night on charges of sedition Attorney General James Pierre said Mr. Pierre added that the ambassador had been Imprisoned but gave no further details. Mr Fahubulleh, 45, has been83 words
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Miscellaneous9 1968-02-15 5 ill hlUVUL^/ The compleat moustache hy Peter iarnshaw V9 words
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Article741 1968-02-15 8 AN ALLIANCE back-bencher. Enche Tajudin bin Ali, suggested that the sale of chandu or opium should be licensed in order to stop smuggling of this drug and to increase the national revenue. He argued in Parliament that, since Government had legaJised the three-digit lottery, there was741 words
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Article, Illustration268 1968-02-15 8 Henry B. Rothblett - By Henry B. Rothblett (Author, 'HuAMk of KrlMM* for Crlalnal TrltU') yyHEN Leah became separated from Bob, Leah thought only about providing for her seven children. They prepared a separation agreement which gave everything to the children. Leah gave up all her rights or any claim agatnst268 words
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Article, Illustration732 1968-02-15 8 Richard I. Stone; Jakarta - 123 members of the Old (Sukarno) Parliament have been replaced with new legislators By: Richard I. Stone Jakarta, Wed. (UPI) TN on ottempt to move his Government's political and economic machinery out of Indonesia's sludge, Acting President Gen. Suharto has announced a "revamped" National Parliament.732 words
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Article, Illustration532 1968-02-15 8 Geoffrey Whithead - How long more, Mr. Wilson By Geoffrey Whithead London Wed, (Reuter) T>RIME Minister Harold Wilson celebrates five years as Labour Party leader next Wednesday, with politicians openly speculating how long he can keep his grip on power. Political commentators agree they see no signs of any challenge to his leadership532 words
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137 1968-02-15 8 rROM the Malaysian side we hear constantly the loud cries of shortage of doctors and dentists. And on the Singapore side we hear the grouses from medical associations that there seem to be too many doctors. Young medical graduates, it has been said, sometimes do137 words
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Article132 1968-02-15 8 Taxi-drivers in Singapore obviously forget that there is a law which makes it an offence for them to refuse a “fare” when stopped along the road. As the authorities are aware, these vehicles for hire pick up passengers along set routes and for 20 to 30 cents132 words
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Advertisement42 1968-02-15 8 Eastern Sun Independent Nat ional Newspaper THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. 19«8 23-B, Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/T Penang Office IpoH Office 39. Jalan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Telephone: *****/6 8, Leith Street, Tel: ***** 77, Brewster Road, Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNEWS42 words
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Article76 1968-02-15 9 LONDON. Wed <UPI) Rubber market closed inactive with spot 16-1/8 16-3/8. Settlement House March 16-1/4 16-5/16 April 16-3/8 16-1/2 May 16-9/16 16-5/8 April/June 16-9/16 16-s'B July/Sept 17-1/16 17-1/8 Oct Dec 17-1/2 17-9/16 Jan/March 17-3/4 17-7/8 April/June 17-7/8 18-1/16 July/Sept 18-1/16 18-3/16 Oct/Dec 18-1/4 18-3'B Jan/March 18-3/8 18-9/1676 words
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89 1968-02-15 9 NEW DELHI. Wed. (Reuter) India today proposed to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development here that a proposed system of tariff preferences for certain exports from developing countries should start with duty free treatment. The suggestion wa s made before89 words
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Article94 1968-02-15 9 SANTIAGO. Chile. Wed. '(L'PI) —An Australian Trade Commission was talking with government trade officials today about possibilities of expanding the $2 million annual commerce between the two countries. The Australians also expressed interest in establishing a tractor factory in Chile, and in a Chilean-run navigation94 words
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Article60 1968-02-15 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. A r.ew fait non-stop VCIO Jet service between London and Jeddah will be inaugurated by BO AC on April 4 next, subject to British and Saudi Arabian Government approvals. Operating weekly on Thursdays in each direction. It will call at Bahrain and will also serve Bombay60 words
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Article53 1968-02-15 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Association of Banks in Malaysia today made the following changes in its rates to merchants: Canada: Buying T.T. 3513 16; Airmail O D. 35-15/16; SO d/st. 36$ credit bills; 3611/18 trade bills. Selling T.T OD ready were: Canada 35-7/16; Swiss Francs 142; Belgian Francs 1615;53 words
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Article51 1968-02-15 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged and untraded. Mar 68 16.50 17.25 May 17.20 17.55 Jul 17.30 17.85 Sept 17.50 17.90 Nov 17.75 18.15 Jan 17 90 18.30 Mar 69 18 00 18.50 The spot No. 1 RSS held rteady at 16-5/8 cents per pound,51 words
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Article, Illustration75 1968-02-15 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. —To cope with ever-increasing passengers along its Far East routes. Cathay Pacific Airways has enlarged its ticketing and reservation staff in Singapore which comprises of from left: (front row) Messrs. Paul Moh. John Lim. Patrick Wong, (back row) L.B. Lean. Albert Lye, Andrew Tan (Chief75 words
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208 1968-02-15 9 NEW YORK Wed. (UPI) Stock prices tumbled along a broad front In active trading yesterday for the third consecutive session. Selling pressure mounted quickly after a mixed opening and increased as the session wore on. Blue Chips and Glamour stocks shared the retreat.208 words
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Article23 1968-02-15 9 WASHINGTON. Wed (Reuter) No offers were received today by General Services Administration to buy government stockpiled tin. the agency said.23 words
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172 1968-02-15 9 JAKARTA. Wed. (UPI) The United States today agreed to give Indonesia a US 525 million credit for economic development. The agreement was signed In Jakarta by representatives of the US. and Indonesian governments. This la part of a $60 million loan the172 words
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106 1968-02-15 9 JAKARTA. Wed. (UPI) The Indonesian and Spanish Trade Ministers tooay approved a draft agreement for the promotion of trade and economic relations between the two nations. Spanish Trade Minister Monce Garcia arrived in Jakarta during the weekend to hold talks with Indonesian government officials106 words
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Article95 1968-02-15 9 STAYS HESITANT LONDON, Wed. (UPI) The pound stayed hesitant and slightly easier through most of the morning session today but the foreign trade figures near midday showing January's better performance handed the currency a wift improvement. Having hovered near 2 4105 most of the morning the pound firmed to 2.410895 words
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Article299 1968-02-15 9 Rubber up cent SINGAPORE. Wed. March first grade rubber f.o.b. buyers closed at 5 p.ni. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 45 cents per lb., up three-eighths of a cent from previous close. The tone was steady quiet. After opening at last night’s after-hours leve.s, the market ruled very299 words
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Article14 1968-02-15 9 SINGAPORE Wed The tin price for today was $559 per picul, unchanged.14 words
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1064 1968-02-15 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. Business Op the Stock Exchange today continued at a fairly active pace, with the total turnover expanding to 1.3 million units of stocks and shares. The industrial section opened slightly firm then eased off a little jn selective counters. At the close, the1,064 words
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Article537 1968-02-15 9 S1M4APOKB—Stock exchange old and offer prices officially listed at the clone of business. INDUSTRIALS Ben Co 2 48 2.49 BnuMcad 1 62 1 67 'nut 2 43 2 41 < hemieal Co 1 43 144 i old storage 4 mo 402 Ounlop 2 k: 2.69 f smelting 4.38537 words
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Article180 1968-02-15 9 SINGAPORE. Wed The following ships are expected to be in port today Godowns Vessels 1/2 Hampton Maru 3/4 Iyo Maru 5 Shoryu Maru 6/7 Lloyd Bakke 8/9 Centaur 10/11 Kapitan Vislobokov 13/14 Tantalus 15/16 Spaamekerk 18 Macesta 19 Vikfrost 21/22 Rajah Brooke 23/24 City of St. Albans180 words
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Article47 1968-02-15 9 (Managers’ Prices) First Malayan XD 2.39 Second Malayan XD 1.72 Third Malar* The Commerce 1.12 Indnstrv The Saving .91 1 oo Irnln«trv .95 1 01 First Hongkong >0 •85* Second Hongkong Malavan Investment -55 Fund 1 05 115 Sterling Commodity 4/2 4/9 Hong Kong Currency)47 words
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Article113 1968-02-15 9 SINGAPORE. Wed The noon price* at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are > Bayer Sellef Coconut Oil (F O R Bulk 61 00 Coconut OH (FOB Drum« 63..50 Loose Copra Mixed Ech Mar 36 50 Muntok White Pepper (FOB.) 36% N.L.fl ***** Sarawak White Pepper (F.O.B.) 96% N.L.W113 words
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Article44 1968-02-15 9 NEW DELHI. Wed (Reuter) India and Mongolia are to accord each other most favoured-nation treatment and help in the actual movement of trade between them under an agreement signed here today. It is the first trade agreement between the two countries.44 words
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Advertisement1025 1968-02-15 9 AIR MOVEMENTS—S'PORE, K. LUMPUI ARRIVALS IN SINGAPORE. MSA ML 029 12.05 am. from K L. MSA ML 019 8.05 a m. from K L. MSA ML 121 9.30 a m. from KL. M*4 ML 005 10 25 am from P'nani Ipnh KL and Malacca. MS* ML 451 10 25 a1,025 words
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Article, Illustration344 1968-02-15 12 SPHERE are times when we have our own free will to do something apart from our daily work. We can use it for anything such as collecting stamps and other things. We should learn how to make use of our leisure time wisely so344 words
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Article, Illustration251 1968-02-15 12 IT was a Sunday morning. The day was bright and clear There was a song in my heart I was sitting on the doorsteps of my house, admiring the beauties of nature. A shout from my neighbour's garden broke the silence of the morning.251 words
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Article, Illustration199 1968-02-15 12 THERE are many festivals celebrated by the Chinese every year The festivals are of many kmds. Among them I believe The New Year festival is the most important one. This is the time, when everyone, young and old. the rich and poor, is happy. The day199 words
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Article, Illustration209 1968-02-15 12 I' d rather be healthy than wealthy IN this world there are many people who are craving for money and position who worked themselves to death just to become wea'thy. Do you think these people are happy? Do you think they have time to enjoy the wonders of life? Some209 words
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Article, Illustration356 1968-02-15 12 ALL THAT glitters is not gold implies that one should not judge anything by the outward appearance. A person mav look good or rich outwardly but he may actually, be very poor or bad There lived a t>oor family in a village The breadwinner356 words
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Article, Illustration154 1968-02-15 12 In Singapore there are many accidents. The total number of accidents in Singapore is very great. Most of the accidents are serious and some are fatal There are many accid-o's because the roads are n rrow, there are more cars and many people. Some mishaps154 words
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Article, Illustration209 1968-02-15 12 THERE are many stories I have read, but the story I like most is "The Beggar And His Money.” It is about a beggar who became rich. One day, the beggar went to a busy town to beg. He had to beg hard and get209 words
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Article, Illustration260 1968-02-15 12 NEIGHBOURS are people who live next to us. On the left- side of our house is the Chan family” On the right-side is the “Lau family. We like the Chan family better because they are very nice peop e. They have four girls and two260 words
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Article, Illustration374 1968-02-15 12 A GOOD student is proud of his or her school and will do everyth ng and anything to preserve his or her school’s reputation. Every student contributes to the school s reputation whether it is good or bad Having realised his or her part, it374 words
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Article, Illustration306 1968-02-15 12 ONE DAY I was on rounds near the camp when I saw a circular object descending onto the ground very slowly. My first guess was that of a flying saucer from space. I was quite petrified. It was still about five feet from the ground when306 words
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Article, Illustration297 1968-02-15 12 IT WAS a late Friday night. I had gone to pictures and was returning home by bicycle. Although it was a dark night. I cycled with great speed. Most of the shops were closed and the streets were dark. Fortunately, my bicycle's head-lamp297 words
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Article, Illustration255 1968-02-15 12 TOURISM is getting popular daily. Some people from other countries come to Singapore to see the beautiful places, e.g. the Van Kleef Aquarium. the National Theatre. Tiger Balm Garden and many other places. Many tourists came with their cameras to snap pictures of255 words
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Advertisement162 1968-02-15 12 NEW ESSAY CONTEST FOR THOSE WHO ARE 14 AND UNDER THE EASTERN SUN’S new essay writing contest for boys 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. And162 words
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Article1099 1968-02-15 13 ROSS MILES - THE WORLD'S STRANGEST ANIMAL STORIES By ROSS MILES hove served all kinds of causes. These days, even with the ad- vent of ultra-modern weapons, dogs can be of tremendous use to an army. But one of the earliest and best documented stories of a1,099 words
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Article1045 1968-02-15 13 MILES FARMER - By MILES FARMER IRE you honest? Ask any normal citizen that and he will bridle. "Honest? Of course I am!" he'll assert indignantly. "Why, I've never stolen a thing in my life!" In saving this he Is undoubtedly well, honest But is It strictly true?1,045 words
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611 1968-02-15 13 HAROLD DUNMORE - IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A ‘SAFE’ CIGARETTE By HAROLD DUNMORE 'T'HE day may come A when if you have not succeeded in giving up the smoking habit by then you will puff cigarettes made from lettuce leaves, cabbage leaves, or some similar form of vegetation. Spurred on by611 words
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Advertisement67 1968-02-15 13 EL AMIGO C] ITE CLUB >£W WORLD PAR<. KITCHENER ROAD. SINGAPORE TEL *****/9 COMMENCING TONIGHT THE FABULOUS ALL GIRLS QUEEN BEE SHOW glamorous in dances, songs and comedian “n Also appearing TRIO LATINO PLUS ONE Shnwbanrt MISS SHIRLEY WONG Rfir. Artistes accompanied by EL AMSGO SEXTET N© Parking Problem Our67 words
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Miscellaneous252 1968-02-15 13 SHAW ORGANISATION OPENS TODAY 3 Show* DAifv! Vote Timet: 1 30. 8.15 A 3.45 p m Richard Harris. Franco Nero A Vanessa Redgra e X AMELOT" 70MM Pan a' Islon Technicolor S 4 fto *2 50 A sft —Ho Free Lift Circle A Bark Stalls CASH hookafte one e*k :n252 words
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Miscellaneous298 1968-02-15 13 CATHAY ***** OPKKH TODAY! 11 am. \jm. 4 I*o. ;J0 9 <0 p m A Challenge for Robin Hood B»ti» Color. *FOX> ■EQIIjUBIuUII opens today: 11. 1,39. too SI 1.00. 530 K3O tk 9.15 p m I) o*s Si S.st» p m •SAVAGE PAMPAS' In color p-her» Tavlor. Chinese Subtitles298 words
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Article, Illustration2246 1968-02-15 14 HUE, Vietnam, Wed. (UPI). Hue was a city of lithe, laughing Annamese girls in flowing ao dais, of graceful sampans you could rent for a night on the Perfume River, of wide shady streets with pastelcoloured French colonial buildings, and of— UPI Radio photo. - 2,246 words
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507 1968-02-15 14 JOHANNESBURG, Wed (UPI). South Africa has the highest pro rata execution rate in the Western world, according to University of the Witwatersrand law lecturer D R Stuart. In 1966. 124 people were hanged at Pretoria central prison, nearly all of them507 words
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Advertisement1133 1968-02-15 14 Classified Ad SITUATIONS VACANT 20 Word $5/- (Minimum) (A) Social Caseworker (B) Groupworker (Part-time) A leading voluntary child welfare organization invites applicants for the above posts. Applicants for (A) must hold a University Diploma in Social Studies or equivalent recognised professional social work qualification. Preference will be given to candidates1,133 words
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Advertisement93 1968-02-15 14 lACH WORD 50 or 25 cents lih above) FLLASI WRIT! IN CAPITAL LETTERS Advertiser's Name Address... Telephone Number of Insertions..—....—™ Date(s) Requested. Cost litanl neat irrnnpanr foar (rfo s ir.o. csi«K eta ncWai Calk wait ke rTflitercd Ckqw He. •heeie ke cmwd. Classified advertisements may be handed at the following93 words
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462 1968-02-15 15 Windsor Lad - By Windsor Lad IT" UALA LUMPUR, Wed —Royal Meadow 11, ■“■displayed brilliant form on a good track here this morning in preparation for Sunday's classic the $20,000 Tunku's Gold Cup run over 1 Of- Ridden by leading jockey Des Coleman. Royal Meadow II was462 words
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807 1968-02-15 15 Richard Streeton - By Richard Streeton KINGSTON. (Jamaica), Wed. (Reuter) After a sensational fifth day's play. England were tottering at 19 for four in their attempt to score 159 runs for victors' when had light ended play for the day in the Second807 words
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322 1968-02-15 15 SINGAPORE Wed. Khalsa Association, strong contenders for the 1968 youth soccer competition title will clash with Hamilton SC. last year's champions in the semi-final of the knock-out competition at Jalan Besar stadium tomorrow. (kick-off 5.15 p.m.) Khalsa with almost a full Burnley322 words
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67 1968-02-15 15 SINGAPORE. Wed. SS. Frencliss beat S.S. Femhill bv two goals to one in a Scandinavian League soccer played at the Portsdown Road this evening. The teams were level with one goal each at half time. The scorers were Desmond (2) for Femcliss and Longval-sen for67 words
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402 1968-02-15 15 SINGAPORE. Wed. Mirza Namazie of Anglo Chinese School captured the Individual Trophy, at the Bukit Timah District Bth annual cross-country, held at the Macßicthie Reservior. here yesterday. Namazie won the title when he finished first in the boy’s Senior Division, returning a time of 14402 words
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137 1968-02-15 15 SINGAPORE. Wed. A total of ninety-two tearm. including 28 girls team will compete in the eighth annual Cross-country Race of the Pasir Panjane District Sports Council, to be held at the Macßitchie Reservoir, here tomorrow at 2 30 P-m. Twenty-two schools in the district137 words
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Article, Illustration1381 1968-02-15 15 Wongthaggi (Apprentice Rao) led in by Mr. Tan Yew Foi after winning third race on Saturday at the Selangor Turf Club's meeting. The winner paid $25 ond $B. Mrs. Loh Mook Seng leading in Sporting Gesture II (Horbridge) after it had won the Gold1,381 words
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326 1968-02-15 16 Albert Johnson - By Albert Johnson SINGAPORE, Wed. Soccer coach Lozan V. Kocev, said there was a wealth of football talent among the youngsters currently participating in the 1968 youth knock-out soccer competition in the Republic. He added that there was a lot that326 words
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Article, Illustration46 1968-02-15 16 MRS. W.K. Foster presenting the Malayan Tobacco Cup to Mr. Lee Kwok Kee, Manager of the M.T.C. team which won the Selangor Business Houses Badminton Championship on Feb. 10. The final was played between teams from the National Union of Bank Employees and Malayan Tobacco Company.46 words
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240 1968-02-15 16 IPOH. Wed. The Cher.g Wah Cup knock-out soccer competition will begin on Feb. 25 with the first two opening games to be played here and Kuala Kangsar respectively. In the first match Ipoh District “A" will meet Kampar District “A”, while240 words
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127 1968-02-15 16 j. KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The annual school games of the Federation of India may be shifted to next January If the invited countries approved of the change. Originally, these games were scheduled for March this year but were carried forward to November127 words
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Article58 1968-02-15 16 SINGAPORE, Wed —The Singapore Malay Badminton Association 1968 championships will be held at Singapore Badminton Stadium on March 31. The championships will be divided into men's singles/ doubles, junior singles/doubles, women’s singles/doubles and mixed doubles. There will also be a veteran's singles/doubles, youth58 words
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Article171 1968-02-15 16 SINGAPORE. Wed Mr. B S. Rodrigues has been re-elected as President of the Everbright Bodybuilders’ Association at its 3rd annual general meeting held recently. The other officials elected were: Vice-Presidents: —Mr Ow Chio Kiat. Enche Rahim Samad. Mr. Edward K. K. Ngo. Secretary-General: Mr. Goh Tian171 words
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Article37 1968-02-15 16 MALACCA. Wed. Chan Foo Yan with a nett 74 won the annual Malacca Club's stroke golf competition for the Dunlop Trophy at the Ayer Keroh Country Club golf course. Runner-up was B.D Bond (nett 76).37 words
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213 1968-02-15 16 MALACCA. Wed Selangor Police with four international players fully deserved to be champions in the South Zone Royal Malaysian Police H a n n i g a n Shield hockev quadrangular at the Malacca Club padang recently. They had a well-knit team strong in defence213 words
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63 1968-02-15 16 ALOR STAR. Wed A table-tennis tournament for non-Chinese men and women will be introduced by the Kedah Chinese Recreation Club in April. The main object of this tournament is to encourage non-Chinese to take up this game, which has hitherto been only attracting Chinese enthusiasts.63 words
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Article64 1968-02-15 16 MUAR. Wed Dato Mokhsin bin Haji Dalam has been elected president of the recently revived Johore State Malays Badminton Association The secretary i s Enche Abdul Hamid bin Rahmat. The association w ilj hold a Johore State Open Badminton Championship in Johore Bahru from April 12 to64 words
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192 1968-02-15 16 ALOR STAR. Wed Three international cyclists will be among 30 competitors who will take part In the first of a series of cycle races in Kedah this year. They will take part In a 25-mile race from Kullm to Pandang Serai and back on192 words
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992 1968-02-15 16 PENANG Wed A total of 236 horses 56 from class 2. 101 class 3. 79 class 5 has entered for the Penang Turf Club Spring meeting on Feb 25th 28th and Mar 3rd The entries: CLASS 2 1st run 2 nd run 51F «F.992 words
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Article129 1968-02-15 16 SINGAPORE. Wed —Singapore Bank Employees’ Union edged Air Ministry Local Staff Union 3-2 to take the title In the final of the National Trades Union Congress soccer tournament p ayed at the padang here today. The Bankmen strengthened by three State Internationals Majid Ariff, Quah129 words
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Miscellaneous60 1968-02-15 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 1.15 am. (8.5 ft.), 1.55 p.m. (7.5 ft.) Port Swettenham: 6.38 am. (15.4 ft.). 7.07 pm. (16.2 ft.) Port Dickson: 7.32 a.m. (9.1 ft), 7.44 p.m (9.3 ft.) Singapore: 12.16 a.m. (8.8 ft), 11.21 p.m. (10.0 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 9.29 am. (6.8 ft), 11.29 p.m. (8.160 words
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