Eastern Sun, 23 February 1968
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Title Section23 1968-02-23 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 566 Friday, 23 February 1968. MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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285 1968-02-23 1 LONDON. Thurs (Reuter) Britain today affirmed it will consider giving financial backing to converting Singapore's naval dockyard to a commercial ship repair yard following the planned British military withdrawal from the Far East. In a brief reference to the Implications of the military285 words
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Article759 1968-02-23 1 Ben Variyan - TRAPPED Armed gang locked in together with 300 workers after taking 884 watches from firm By Ben Variyan |£uala Lumpur, Thursday More than 300 workers of firms in the 10-storey Lee Wah Bank Building were confined inside for one-and-a-half hours, just minutes after an armed robbery on the759 words
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Article, Illustration391 1968-02-23 1 IGNITED Notions, > Thurs. (UPI). Secretary-General U Thant returned on Wednesday from “very useful" talks on Vietnam with President Johnson and Secretary of State Dean Rusk in Washington and promised a comprehensive statement on the situation next Saturday. U Thant— UPI Radiophoto. - 391 words
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142 1968-02-23 1 WASHINGTON. Thurs (Reuter)—President Johnson yesterday described the bomb explosion at the Soviet Embassy as a “senseless act” and expressed regret over the inrident. White House Press Secretary George Christian said the President has used the phrase “senseless act” when informed of the detonation. “He142 words
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Article30 1968-02-23 1 BOMBAY, Thurs. (Reuter) Cows straying on the runway at Bombay airport kept two international airliners circling for 45 minutes and delayed the departure of a third yesterday.30 words
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Article466 1968-02-23 1 RADIO HANOI BOMRED Thurs. (UPI). —U.S. forces screening Saigon from another Communist attack clashed in heavy fighting northwest of the city, military spokesman reported today. The vicious fighting on Saigon's outskirts and around the northern city of Hue sent U.S. casualties soaring to their highest466 words
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Article178 1968-02-23 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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Miscellaneous16 1968-02-23 1 LADIES DAY rf^ kJ •a ’’Just where did you learn to bandage a horse, Miss Dumbo?"16 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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553 1968-02-23 2 ELECTIONS: SINGAPORE, Thurs. The two Workers' Party candidates in the forthcoming elections do not believe in opposing "just for the sake of opposing." If the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) did something constructive and praiseworthy “we will give them their fair share of praise,” the553 words
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Article, Illustration275 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Director of Broadcasting, Mr. P. S. Raman, has suggested an expansion of the co-operative arrangements on broadcasting between Australia and Singapore to cover television on a regular exchange basis. He made this suggestion after talks with Australian broadcasting officials In Melbourne. Mr.275 words
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115 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs A prominent Australian social worker. Mrs. Mavis Raekley. will visit Singapore In April. Her two-day stopover will be part of her prize for a trip to the World Conference of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) to be held in Tokyo from May115 words
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Article83 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE Thurs—The MP for Bukit Panjang. Mr. P Selvadurai will officially launch the mass chest X-ray survey campaign for Bukit Panjang constituency at Cheng Hwa Chinese School Jalan Cheng Hwa. 19| m.s. Bukit Timah Road, on Mar. 4 The X-ray survey, to be carried out83 words
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Article31 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The University of Singapore ex-tra-mural course on “Political ideas in action” has been postponed to September this year because the lecturer. Mr. G. G- Thomson, will be away.31 words
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Article, Illustration294 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The fomed Lubeck Chamber Orchestra and Choir which will be performing here next month will bring three unusual instruments with them. Irma Lubeck. leader of the second violins, will bring her renowned 390-year-old Nicola Amatj violin; Claus Wulff will bring294 words
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Article205 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE, Thurs The Singapore General Rice Importers Association have already received pledges totalling $36,800 from 16 firms for the National Defence Fund. The donations will be handed to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for the National Defence Fund. The 16 firms are: Chiap Nguan Chan205 words
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Article55 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The University of Singapore Department of Extra-mural studies has organised a repeat course on Mathematic for Economic Students designed for students who have finished the Higher School Certificate and intend studying economics in the University. The course will commence on Mar. 1, and the fee for55 words
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Article41 1968-02-23 2 MUAR. Thurs. Mr. Yap Book Chin has been elected chairman of the Kluang branch of the Johnre State Wai Chew Association. Other officials- Vlcecha rman. Mr Yap Teck Sheen, treasurer. Mr Aw Wai Hong: welfare-chief, Mr. Wong Sin Tay.41 words
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Article22 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple at Waterloo Street has donated $5,000 to the Singapore Arts Council Fund.22 words
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313 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Chairman of the Singapore Malay National Organisation, Enche Ahmad Haji Taff, today denied that his party had decided to "boycott" the polls in the last-minute due to lack of funds or as a result of a directive from outside. The SMNO Chief,313 words
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65 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The 12th Company Boys’ Brigade Pipe and Military Band will give a public performance at the Singapore Festival ‘6B at Gay World Amusement Park tomorrow at 7.45 p.m. This is the first time that the 50-strong band led by Drum Major Eric Chua,65 words
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Article79 1968-02-23 2 19 a m.-6 p.m. Art Exhibition at National Library, Stamford Road. 6 p.m. Singapore Festival '6B at Gay World Amusement Park, Geylang 7.30 p.m. Free film shows by the Ministry of Culture at Tanjong Kling, Lee Chin Yan Hng. Lee Kuang Hng open space. Sin Hwa School Mandai79 words
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141 1968-02-23 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs The British Army’* first Hovercraft Unit the 260 Hovercraft Squadron of the Royal Corps of Transport will leave England for Singapore next month for localised tacticaj and logistical training In the Far East. This squadron is the newest in the Royal141 words
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Article, Illustration1152 1968-02-23 3 PAWNBROKER'S WILL SINGAPORE, Thurs. A principal witness at the hearing into the disputed will of a wealthy pawnbroker denied in the High Court today that he had informed members of the pawnbroker's family that the pawnbroker had died without leaving any will. The witness. Ho Yew1,152 words
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409 1968-02-23 3 Nuclear energy industry shows promise Edis SINGAPORE, Thurs. A1 hough the nuclear energy industry is only 25 years old, it has an Impressive list of achievements to its credit and its future is very promising. This was stated by Mr A Robert Edis, principal of the Singapore Polytechnic and a409 words
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Article, Illustration688 1968-02-23 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Minister for Defence. Mr. Lim Kim San, today received more cheques for the National Defence Fund. Among the cheques received today were $151,800 from 61 firms through the Singapore Importers and Exporters Association, $43,955 from the Sindhi Merchants’ Association, and $14,200 from688 words
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Article179 1968-02-23 3 Role of Academy of Arts Fong SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Culture. Mr. Fong Sip Chee. today spoke of how the Academy of Arts would helo to develop a national culture in the Republic. "The Academy will not only give our talent the opportunity and facilities179 words
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95 1968-02-23 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs Taxi-drivers will donate one day's earnings toward the National Defence Fund on April 27. The Singapore TaxiDrivers’ Association made this announcement today in conjunction with the announcement stating that the A.ssociation had already donated $2,500 from its funds toward the95 words
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311 1968-02-23 4 PENANG, Thurs. A cargo vessel. “Kowa Maru*’ was delayed for more than half an hour as its second officer, Nagata Itaro, had to testify in court in a theft case this morning. In the First Magistrate’s Court. Nagata testified against three persons, who311 words
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227 1968-02-23 4 MUAR. Thurs. Shortage of funds is holding up the Muar Town Council s plan to implement two major project* in the town this year under the rural development programme. This was disclosed by the Muar District Officer Enche Ibrahim bin227 words
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Article65 1968-02-23 4 SANDAKAN. Thurs. The Resident. Sandakan. Mr. Richard Lind, has sent 270 bags of food stuffs including rice, padi seeds, wheat, maize and ground nuts to the flood victims in the residency by police and marine launches The food supplies were distributed to areas around Abal.65 words
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Article50 1968-02-23 4 KUCHING Thur*. Six Malaysian trade commissioners. who are currently on the familiarisation tour of East Malaysia, left Sibu for Ko'a Kinabalu yesterday afer a one-day visit there. The previous day they had discussions with government officials and members of general chamber of commerce in Sibu.50 words
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51 1968-02-23 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thur*. Registration for vocational training programmes which la now being carried out by MARA throughout Malaysia, will cloee on March 1. However, it will be reviewed under "necessary circumstances." Bumlputras who have the necessary qualifications are requested to register themselves before the Closing51 words
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Article54 1968-02-23 4 IPOH. Thurs. A 65-year-old farmer. Chong Him. lost hi« life savings, amounting to $5OO from his house in Kar.'an Bahru New Village here on Tuesday. He had hidden the money in a mattress. He was working in his vegetable plot, when thieves entered his house54 words
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Article44 1968-02-23 4 KUCHING. Thurs. Penghulu Jinggut Anak Attar. MP. and Member of Council Negri, who was reelected chairman of Kapit District Council for the fourth successive term at its recent full council mee*ing, has thanked the Government for giving the council rice worth $1,200.44 words
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Article34 1968-02-23 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The annual meeting of the Selangor Loral Council of the Malaysia Hindu Sangam will be held on Sunday at 11.00 a m. at the Vivekananda Ashrama. Jalan Brickfields here34 words
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Article92 1968-02-23 4 "London Works. Malaysian Batiks" exhibition at Balai Ampang A.I.A. Building. 9 a m. to 8 p.m. Tushar Kanti Paul exhibition on “Australia Through Malaysian Eyes” at samat Art Gallery 9 am. to 6 p.m. Works of prominent Malaysian artists by Peninsular Art Society at 41. Jalan Raja Muda,92 words
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Article63 1968-02-23 4 MI’AR, Thurs. Sharin bln Shah. 19, a former peon with the Muar Welfare Department, has scored his first success as a professional singer. A vocalist with “The Dreamers” an up-and-com-ing talented pop group in Muar Sharin has cut his first disc consisting of four Malay hits.63 words
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Article, Illustration533 1968-02-23 4 4 days of cheer goodwill IN: 300 JAPANESE YOUTHS TO PROMOTE CLOSER TIES PORT SWETTENHAM, Thurs. More than 300 members of the Japanese youth goodwill mission arrived here today by the ship “Sakura Marti” to begin their four-day visit to Malaysia. The mission had earlier visited Thailand. Ceylon and India.— Eastern Sun pix. by Mok Voon.; Eastern Sun picture by MOK VOON. - 533 words
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Article92 1968-02-23 4 KU.ALA LUMPUR. Thurs. —The secretarv general of the Democratic Action Party. Mr. Goh Hock Guan. has urged the peop'e of Malaysia to stand up on their own feet to defend this country when the British pull out by 1971. In a talk to party cadres92 words
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Article45 1968-02-23 4 MUAR. Thurs.—Construction work on a new mosque has been completed at Paya Jakas in the Segamat District. The opening ceremony will be performed bv the Mentri Besar of Johore. Dato Haji Othman bin Haji Mohamed Sa’at on March 11 at 10 a m.45 words
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Article37 1968-02-23 4 MUAR. Thurs Wan Omar bin Wan Hamid, the State Information Officer of Trengganu, has assumed duties as the Johore State Information officer. He succeeds Enche Sa’ad bm Dm who has been transferred to Kuala Lumpur.37 words
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224 1968-02-23 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Tburs- The Chief of the Armed Forces Staff. General Tunku Osman bin Tunku Mohd Jewa will make an official visit to Batu Cantonment in Jalan Ipoh here on Monday. On arrival at 1 Supply Company, the General will be224 words
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Article, Illustration184 1968-02-23 11 TZ’UALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Th« Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, today called on youths to work closely with the Government in eliminating subversive elements in the country. The Government, he said, would deal firmly with irresponsible citizens who were trying to184 words
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446 1968-02-23 11 SINGAPORE. Thurs The Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Wee Chong Jin. in allowing an appeal against a Magistrate's maintenance order expressed the hope that the parties concerned will now re-conslder the attitudes thev have adopted in the past. The Chief Justice ordered the case to be446 words
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Article107 1968-02-23 11 KUALA PILAH. Thurs A 19-year-old youth was produced in court here this morning to answer a charge of a double murder at Peiang. Estate on Monday. He is Khaiid bin Abdul Jalil. a weeder employed in the same estate He was charged with causing the107 words
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Article47 1968-02-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs All offices of the High Commission of India will remain closed on Monday on account of Maha Shivaratn except the library of the Information Service of India which will remain open to the public from 9.00 a m to 12.30 p m.47 words
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Article, Illustration313 1968-02-23 11 SINGAPORE, Thurs Five voluptuous South Korean damsels are now in Singapore for a twomonth entertainment spree. The five cute “kittens” billed as the Premier Ail S'ars". will from tonight perform at the Car Park Cabaret and Restaurant for the next two month* The quintet313 words
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291 1968-02-23 11 Deceased insulted accused Court told SINGAPORE. Thurs An accused in a murder trial told the High Court todav that whenever the deceased saw him. he was insulted and abused. The accused Mohamed Salieh bln Daim. 20. made this statement from the dock when he was called upon to make his291 words
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60 1968-02-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs An anti-diphtheria campaign is now being organised by the Pesuroh Jaya Ibu Kota here Parents having children under seven years are reauested to go to Municipal clinics in the Federal capital for free inoculation. Parents are reminded that the children must receive two injections60 words
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Article, Illustration57 1968-02-23 11 PENANG. Thurs. Wong Khoon Yoong of Methodist Boys' School, Penang, had the best results among HSC- candidates in Penang. He scored 11 distinctions ‘one* out of 12 papers. Gooi Seng Hin and Teh Joo Wooi also of the M B S. obtained four PAs while eight57 words
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Article64 1968-02-23 11 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The St John Council. Singapore. has responded to the appeal bv the Charge d'Affaires of the Consular General of South Vietnam in Singapore for he'p for refugees in his country. Tan Sri Runme Shaw has started the ball rolling by setting a depot for64 words
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Article58 1968-02-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. ASP Lokman bin Haji Abu Kassim has been appointed the new AD C to the Inspector-General of Police. Tan Sri Mohamed Salieh bin Ismael. Enche Lokman was the former Assistant Camp Commandant at the Headquarters of the Royal Malaysia Police, Kuala Lumpur. He succeeded58 words
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139 1968-02-23 11 SINGAPORE Thurs Radio Singapura wUI broadcast its second road show which was staged at the 3rd and 4th Singapore Infantry Regiment. Taman Jurong. on Feb. 20. The show comprised one hour's multi-racial and multicultural enter*ainment featuring the Singapore Girls’ Bag-Pipers. the Vigilante Corps139 words
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Article29 1968-02-23 11 SEREMBAN. Thurs A large number of clerks in government offices here have been affected by recent departmental transfers This is believed to be routine end of year transfers.29 words
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363 1968-02-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Ministry of Health in accordance with the policv of the Government of Malaysia to eradicate malaria in West Malaysia has established a proten Malaria Eradication Board This top-level body is under the chairmanship of the Minister363 words
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Article316 1968-02-23 11 CHOO TECK MAU - By CHOO TECK MAU MUAR Thurs. A tame coconut-plucking monkey went on a rampage in a coconut-plantation at Parit Jawa. nine miles from here, this morning and attacked its owner before being shot dead by villagers Engaged in plucking coconuts in the famous coco-nut-growing area316 words
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Article55 1968-02-23 11 SEREMBAN. Thurs Three top government servants here nave commenced their three-month leav= prior to retirement. They are Mr. AK Ratnam <6O). Chief Health Inspector, Mr T K Govlnd (57) Chief Surveyor, and Mr Tan Chin Beng (60). Registrar of Sessions Court. All of them have55 words
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Article, Illustration81 1968-02-23 11 THE Sabah Minister of Welfare Services, Mr. Payar Juman paid a call on the Gurney Evaluation and Adjustment Training Centre in Kuala Lumpur recenGuan, saw trainees of the Centre at work. After the visit, Mr. Juman. on behalf of the Sabah State Government, promised a donation of S10.000 to the81 words
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242 1968-02-23 11 KOTA KINABALU, Thurs. Traffic accident* In Sabah have increased considerably following increase in the population of people and motor vehicles In recent years. This was disclosed by the Crime Investigation Department of the Police Headquarters today. Sabah now has a population of about 577.800242 words
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Article121 1968-02-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Chairman of the Tariff Advisory Board. Enche SuJak bin Rahiman said yesterday there was a strong case for the construction of a port in Johore. possibly at Johore Bahru. Such a port, he *ai<L would make it easier and cheaper121 words
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Article77 1968-02-23 11 KUALA LUMPUR. ThUT*. An Army staff officer (Fire) from the Supply and Transport Directorate, Ministry of Defence has been selected to attend a tenmonth long fire course at Headquarters Army Fire Service in England He is Captain Raju Arunasalam Non-commissioned-officer Sergeant Ong Shu Chegh77 words
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Article57 1968-02-23 11 SEREMBAN. Thurs y-Fortv-four persons will receive their Malaysian medal* from the Mentri Bes Ar. Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohamed Said at a ceremony to be held at the religious school in Labu on Saturday at 3 45 pm. Another 35 recipients will get their awards at Jempol in57 words
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Advertisement221 1968-02-23 3 STOP STOMACH PAIN WITH DOUBLE-ACTION WEISEN-U Medical research carried out in California U.S.A. has shown that certain foodstuffs such as fresh green vegetables, especially cabbages, contain an anti-ulcer substance called Methylmethioninesultonium Chloride which not only promotes the healing of gastric ulcers but also prevents relapses when used regularly. It has221 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article250 1968-02-23 5 JAKARTA. Thurs. (Reuter) Indonesia's acting President General Suharto is reportedly planning to ask for a full presidential title to consolidate the executive powers handed over to him by deposed President Sukarno one vear ago today. Well-informed political leaders say he plans to make this request to250 words
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178 1968-02-23 5 SHIZI'OKA. Japan. Thurs. H PI) A Korean gangster. armed with a rifle and a bundle of dynamites in resisting police arrest after killing two rival gangsters, today released five of the 13 persons he has been holding as hostage for more than two days. Kim178 words
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Article51 1968-02-23 5 MANILA. Thurs. (Reuter) A one-hour fire yesterday destroyed an imitation-lea-ther factory in Mandaluyong. just outside Manila, and caused an estimated 1 nno.nno pesos (about lOO.nno sterling) damage, according to Police reports reaching here. Police said a man was repor’edly injured. Cause of the fire was still51 words
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260 1968-02-23 5 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) After a bitter debate, the House of Representatives yesterday passed the Johnson administration s bill eliminating the gold backing requirement for the dollar. The debate raged between Democrats and opposition Republicans over ways to restore the country’s economic health. The260 words
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Article188 1968-02-23 5 APPLETON. Wisconsin, Thurs. (UPI) Hippie poet Allen Ginsberg and about 40 Lawrence University students held an hour-long exorcism rite on the grave of the late Sen. Joseph McCarthy. Republican Wisconsin, to summon him from “Whatever happy place he was in and put him to nowhere.” The bearded Ginsberg188 words
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Article126 1968-02-23 5 NOUAKCHOTT. Mauritania. (UPI i Mauritania has Informed the Japanese embassy :r. Dakar. Senegal. It will return the Japanese trawler Kaiko Maru I to its owners, the Nichlro Company of Tokyo, only if Japan recognises Mauritania* 12-mile territorial water limit. The boat was captured by a Mauritanian coast126 words
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Article130 1968-02-23 5 MONTREAL. Thurs. (Reuter) Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy arrived here unexpectedly by air and was immediately escorted to an unknown destina'ion by Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The sudden journey followed fresh rumours of a romance between the widow of the late President and his friend. Lord Harlech.130 words
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493 1968-02-23 5 BEVERLY HILLS. California. Thurs. (CPI) Beverly Hills voters will give their verdict on April 9 on a ballot measure urging a cease fire in South Vietnam and negotiations with the Vietcong. The city council on Tuesday voted 4-1 to place the measure on493 words
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Article118 1968-02-23 5 STOCK HOLM. Thurs. (UPI) Swedish Foreign Minister Torster. Nilsson and North Vietnamese ambassador Nguyen Tho Chanh held a second round of meetings yesterday, increasing speculation Sweden may mediate in the Vietnam war. The Foreign Office also announced that Lennart Petri Swedish ambassador to Peking, will118 words
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Article102 1968-02-23 5 ASTORIA. Oregon Thurs. (UPI) A car containing skeletonised remains believed to be those of Hiroyasu Sugino. 25. a Japanese national missing since December 1966. was pulled from the Columbia River yesterday Workmen dredging for sunken logs near a pier discovered ihe car. which was102 words
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61 1968-02-23 5 SAIGON: There might bp confrontation at times between the President and Vice-President of South Vietnam. But their wives, Mrs. Nguyen Van Thieu (right) and Mrs. Nguyen Cao Ky are seen teaming well. When thev visited the refugees camp at Thi Nghe, where the civilian victims of Vietcong attacks are housed— PANA; Photo. - 61 words
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166 1968-02-23 5 US affords a ‘protective shield' for the P hilippines MANILA. Thurs (UPI) United States military bases in the Philippines are “a protective shield and an effective deterrent to aggression," according to Foreign Secretary Mr. Narciso Ramos. Mr. Ramos statement yesterday was in contradiction with the proposal of a member of166 words
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Article89 1968-02-23 5 OTTAWA Thurs. (UPI) Prime Minister Lester Pearson went to Parliament yesterday to ask for the crucial vote of confidence that could make or break his Liberal Party government but the Opposition insisted the test be put off until tomorrow. Mr. Pearson sought a waiver of89 words
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Article108 1968-02-23 5 YUCCA FLAT. Nevada. Thurs. (UPI) A nuclear test W'as detonated yesterday 2.100 feet below the desert floor of the US. atomic test site. The A’em ic Energy Commission said the device was tr ggered at 7:30 am. and that there were no reports of any one feeling the108 words
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Article114 1968-02-23 5 TOKYO. Thurs (Reuter) About 850 buildings were damaged, roads were blocked and railway lines cut when two strong earthquakes shock the southern Japanese island of Kyushu today. The first quake hit the island as people were on their way to work and the second struck114 words
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Article306 1968-02-23 5 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (l'Pl> Gen. John P McConnell. Air Force Chief of Staff testified yesterday that stopping the bombing in North \ietnam would free nearly half a million civilians and "thousands” of Communist troops for attacks in the South Gen. McConnell and Air Force Secretary306 words
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180 1968-02-23 6 JAKARTA. Thurs. (Reuter) An Indonesian Military prosecutor has called for a death sentence to be passed on an Army Lieutenant who led a group of rebel soldiers in kidnapping and killing former Army Chief Lieutenant General Achmad Yani at the outbreak of Indonesia's180 words
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194 1968-02-23 6 Insurance fraud LONDON. Thurs (Reuter) Ceylon-born Dr. Emil Savundra and Stuart de Quincy Walker both on trial for fraud after the spectacular collapse of their insurance company quarrelled violently before their business failed. a court heard here yesterday. Mr. Walker, former managing direc/or of194 words
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Article96 1968-02-23 6 LONDON. Thurs. (DPI) Anthony Asquith. noted film director whose works included the “Yellow Rolls Royce” and “Pygmalion." died In a London nursing home on Tuesday night. He was 65. Asquith, son of the late Prime Minister, Mr. Herbert Henry Asquith, was Governor of the96 words
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Article79 1968-02-23 6 LONDON. ThurS. (DPI) Members of Parliament Richard Reader Harris. 54. was arrered yesterday by Scotland Yard detectives and taken to the West End Central Police station. Detectives also arrested company director Albert Frank Palmer. Charge* against both men were expected t 0 be brought today. A79 words
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Article69 1968-02-23 6 TEHERAN. Thurs. (Reuteri Soviet Premier Mr. Alexei Kosygin will arrive here soon on a seven-day official visit it was announced here. During the visit Mr. Kosygin will attend ceremonies in Isfahan where the Russians are to build a steel mill in return for Iranian natural gas.69 words
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Article101 1968-02-23 6 ‘Russia fears China, not West MELBOURNE. Thurs (Reu*er) Former British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan said here today that Russ:a was more alarmed about the future of China than it was about the Western democratic world China, not Russia, was the threat to future world peace, he told the Australian Institute101 words
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72 1968-02-23 6 BONN. Thurs (UPI) East German border guards are having trouble with the new plastic mines they place on the border with West Germany to stop would-be refugees, the Interior Ministry said yesterday. The mine* are so sensitive that a heavy snowfall will detonate them,72 words
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Article57 1968-02-23 6 BAGHDAD. Thur*. (Reuter) The Iraqi Foreign Ministry ha* decided to appoint Mr. Othman AlAani as new Charge D'Affalres at the Embassy in Peking, it was announced today. Mr. Aani. a senior official of the ministry with the rank of Minister Plenipotentiary. will replace Mr. Munir Rashid, who57 words
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Article44 1968-02-23 6 UNITED NATIONS. New York. Thurs. (Reuter) The U.N- Security Council tonight adjourned it* debate on South West Africa without setting any date for the next meeting. The President. Dr. Miguel Solano Lopez of Paraguay, said time was needed for more private consultations.44 words
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Article35 1968-02-23 6 PARIS, Thurs. (Reuter) Students climbed over a slippery, rain-soaked roof to hoist the Red and Yellow flag of North Vietnam over the Sorbonne University here today. Firemen and police hauled the lug down-35 words
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231 1968-02-23 6 TTONG KONG, Thurs. (Reuter). —A leader of Indonesia's banned Communist Party (PKI) has stated in Peking that the Indonesian people are now rallying again behind the PKI to wage armed struggle against the Suharto government. PKI Central Committee member Jusuf Adjitorop. writing in231 words
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Article52 1968-02-23 6 TAIPEI, Thurs. (Reuter) South Vietnam has not approached Nationalist China for trooos to fight against the Vietcong, the country's vice-president and Premier Mr. C K. Yen told Parliament. He had been asked for confirmation of a Washington report that South Vietnam had requested 200,006 troops52 words
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110 1968-02-23 6 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) Three convicts were today acquitted of unlawfu-ly killing a fellow prisoner and blinding another —by supplying them with jailbrewed liquor. But one of them Alan Potter, was found guilty of stealing Industrial alcohol for the brew from the prison110 words
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168 1968-02-23 6 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) Senator J William Fulbngh* today challenged Defence Secretary Mr Robert S McNamara's claim that the government had unimpeachable evidence of a second North Vietnamese attack on U.S. destroyer* in *he 1364 Tonkin Gulf incident Senator Fulbright (Democrat. Arkansas). Chairman of the Foreign Rela’ions168 words
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258 1968-02-23 6 WASHINGTON. Thurs (UPI) A brief scuffle interrupted the final session of a mock trial of International Communism vesterday when a young girl carrying antiwar placards Invaded the room. Herbert A Phllbrick, a former Federal Bureau of Investigat'on counterspy who Infiltrated the American Communist258 words
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111 1968-02-23 6 WEST BERLIN, Thuri tßeuter) At least 25 people were Injured in angry clashes between pro and anti-American Berliners tonight following a mass rally called In answer to a left-wing protest march against American policy in Vietnam last Sunday Police said the Injured, three of111 words
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Article133 1968-02-23 6 GEORGETOWN. Guayana. Thurs. (UPI) Jamaica was not represented when the Commonwealth Caribbean Trade Minister’ Conference opened here yes'erday. Jamaica sent word it was 100 per cent behind the Caribbean Free Trade Area (CARIFTA) proposals but •hat time had not allowed proper study and consultstions in the133 words
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323 1968-02-23 6 LORMAN. Mississippi. Thurs. (UPI) Police used tear gas and guns early today to put down a student riot at predominantly Negro Alcorn College Authorities said three Negroes were "slightly injured.” Reports of the violence were sketchy. A Highway Patrol spokesman said323 words
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Article79 1968-02-23 6 LONDON. Thurs. fUPI) Prince Andrew, second son of Queen Elizabeth 11. joined a Wolf Cub pack yesterday two days after he turned 8 The St. Marylebone Pack had been meeting in the Movi e Theatre in Buckingham Palace for week* and Prince Andrew had attended79 words
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Article, Illustration46 1968-02-23 6 MOSCOW: Northi Korean Charge d’Affaires Kan Cher Gvn (second from right) shows newsmen documents s a ‘d to have been found the captured LSS Pueblo. He said Any American reprisal*- would bring immediate war CPI Radiophoto. found on UPI Radiophoto.— UPI Radiophoto. - 46 words
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268 1968-02-23 6 new YORK. Thurs (UPI) Two Chinese nations.* indicted for conspiracy the sale of U *****,000 worn of opium were convicted yesterday by a Federal Cour* after three days of tria The couple were Rieh3ri Chu. also known as Chu Yen Yuen. 44, of268 words
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Article102 1968-02-23 6 LONDON*. Thurs. (Reuter) A plan to roll all Britain’s major computer interests into one giant company is expected tc be announced within the next few days. Financial sour-es said here tonight. The proposed merger, strongly encouraged bv -he government, would creae Europe’s most powerful computer combine with102 words
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Article175 1968-02-23 6 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (UPI) Mr. William S. Gaud, head of the Ager.-y for International Develops ment (AID), accused two commercial contractors in Korea and Okinawa yesterday of “overcharging” AID for the repair of surplus equipment. Mr. Gaud, in testimony before congressional investigators, said the agency had investigated "The Hankuk175 words
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455 1968-02-23 7 New York Thurs., (Reuter)—A group of American physicists today accused the U.S. of bringing the world to the brink of World War 111, and said President Johnson was planning to use U.S. troops in Khe Sanh as bait to455 words
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179 1968-02-23 7 HONG KONG Thu r s. ftJPI) A high-ranking Communist Chines* Arm v Officer said intensive preparation* were being made for convening the ninth National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, according to a Red Guard publication smuggled into Hong Kong. The Congress is seven year*179 words
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Article89 1968-02-23 7 LONDON, Thurs. (UPI) The British government said yesterday it plans to push ahead with plans for a railroad tunnel under the English Channel despite its current economy drive Mr. John Morris. Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, told House of Commons questioners that economic89 words
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Article66 1968-02-23 7 BRUSSELS. Thurs. (Reuter) A general election will be held in Belgium following the fall of the coaJi ion government of Premier Paul Vanden Boeynants. it was announced here today. A statement from the Royal Palace said Mr. Vanden mier Paul Vanden Baeynthat his government which fell two66 words
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Article104 1968-02-23 7 MIAMI. Florida. Thurs (UPI) A passenger on a Chicago -to Miami jetliner carrying 109 persons yesterday whipped out a gun. grabbed a stewardess and forced the pilot to take the plane to Havana. Cuban authorities released the plane after the hijacker got off and the big104 words
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Article61 1968-02-23 7 TOKYO. Thurs <t*Pl> A government bousing official has told investigators that the CSS4I7 he received from building material suppliers in 1967 came from the sal** o 4 mushrooms. He said he sold five packages. each contacting six mushrooms, to the suppliers at USSB3 each The price for the61 words
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266 1968-02-23 7 WASHINGTON, Thurs. < the Soviet embassy yes' Anatoly F. Dobrynin appa third floor. f In rapid succession, the Soviet news agency Tats charged US. officials with "connivance." President Johnson ordered a vigorous investigation of the "Senseless act." and the Kremlin charged that the embassy266 words
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Article, Illustration99 1968-02-23 7 BONN (INB) “Everyone should do what amuses him!” Is the motto of the successful star photographer Raoul (behind the mask). Roger Frit*, one of the most successful of the new generation of “Young German film” directors, well-known through his flm (“Madrhen. Madchen” “Girl. Girl”) in “Jet Generation”.99 words
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Article211 1968-02-23 7 'Don't take the law from us NEW YORK. Thurs. (FPI) Four-thousand residents of Chinatown marched on citv hall yesterday to protest the closing of a police station which they say will endanger their property and possessions. Representatives of the Chinese-American community in Lower Manhattan. State Senator Paul Bookson and the211 words
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193 1968-02-23 7 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (CPI) Sen Charles H. Percy. Republican Illinois, called on President Johnson yesterday to inform South Vietnam that “We cannot silently stand by” while legitimate opposition leaders are repressed by the Saigon regime. Mr. Percy cited Buddhist leader Thich Tri Quang, former193 words
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334 1968-02-23 7 SAIGON. Thurs. (Reuter) A massive airlift of serum, a programme of mass inoculations, and huge evil-smelling bonfires of putrid garbage appear to have checked, for the moment at least, the deadly threat to South Vietnam bubonic plague, cholera and typhoid A spokeman for the334 words
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Article120 1968-02-23 7 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) The House of Commons yesterday gave a formal first reading to a bill calling for setting up local parliaments In Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland already has Its own local legislature. Under the bill. Introduced by Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe, the120 words
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Article, Illustration28 1968-02-23 7 Saigon: Resupply parachutes with food, ammo and medical supplies float down at Khe Sanh, where Red ire has stopped planes from landing at the encircled fortress. UPI radiophoto.— UPI radiophoto. - 28 words
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Advertisement153 1968-02-23 5 17 connecting 7 through jets early jets weekly, weekly from i morning Hong Kong Singapore departures to Japan -everyday A> X'" m J Cathay Pacific has the connections story for Singapore Japan travellers like no other airline! Simple! Choose the Cathay Pacific's convenient early morning Big-jet departure from Singapore to153 words
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Article443 1968-02-23 8 BANKS In Malaysia are very unhappy with the two Bills to control the banking business now awaiting their approval by Parliament. These Bills seek to amend the Central Bank of Malaysia Ordinance 1958. and the Banking Ordinance 1958. The passing of these two amending Bills will empower443 words
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Article413 1968-02-23 8 ALLIANCE backbencher. Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamed. In the Dewan Ra'ayat yesterday suggested the Malaysian people should go “Vietcong” if the country should be over-run by foreign aggressors. He said the people must be prepared to dpfend the country with their lives. He stressed there was not much use413 words
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2623 1968-02-23 8 S.A. Aidid - By S.A. Aidid EDUCATION, by giving common values, can be a good tool to forge unity among Malaysians of diverse racial origins. The murmurs of establishing a Chinese University was first heard in 1951, that is, during the pre-Mer-delta days. The2,623 words
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Advertisement42 1968-02-23 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 23. 1968 23-8. Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoh Office 39. |alan Seftan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Telephone: ***** 6 8. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road. Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNEWS42 words
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Article, Illustration296 1968-02-23 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The strikingly simple yet effective Speedbird symbol, which identifies BOAC throughout the world, is almost 36 years old. Though It was bom In an era when passenger aircraft lumbered along at less than 200 mph and when the jet296 words
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212 1968-02-23 9 NEW YORK. Thurs. r (UPI) The Stock Market put on another surprising show of strength yesterday with prices making broad headway in active trading Shortly before 11 am., the United Press International stock market indicator jumped 062 per cent with 1.253 issues crossing212 words
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Article70 1968-02-23 9 STOCKHOLM. Thurs Scandinavian Airlines will Increase its services between Scandinavia and North America to 47 round 'rips per week under the schedule in effect from April 1. 1968, SAS announced recently. The recently opened TransAsian Express reducing travel time between Europe and Southeast Asia by onethird will70 words
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Article39 1968-02-23 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The Association of Banks in Malaysia today made the following changes in its rates to merchants: Buying T.T. OD ready were Holland Guilders 11"7 8 c wiss Francs 142-1 8; French Franks 160-5/8; Italian Lire *****.39 words
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Article84 1968-02-23 9 LONDON Thur?. (Reuter) The British Motor Corporation BMC) announced today that Its sales of minicars to European common market countries had Increased more than tenfold in the past five years. Sales rose from 5.500 vehicles in 1962 to 59.000 last year. In Europe as84 words
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Article49 1968-02-23 9 WASHINGTON. Thurs 'Reuter) No offers were received by General Services Administration today to buy government stockpiled tin. the agency said. A G.S A. spokesman said the agency, because of the National holiday would be closed tomorrow and the next offerings of tin would be on Friday.49 words
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167 1968-02-23 9 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (UPI) A US. Treasury Department official yesterday defended restrictions on trade with Communist countries on the grounds It might involve national security. Mr Fred B Smith. General Counsel for the Department. told a House Subcommittee considering East West-Trade. "While we167 words
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133 1968-02-23 9 TOKYO. Thurs (Reuter) The Kawasaki Steel Corporation is seeking approval of the Japanese government for its plan to launch steel pipe production in Malaysia. Kawasaki said today. The plan calls for setting up a Joint venture in co-operation with Japan’s C. Itoh133 words
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1097 1968-02-23 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs Conditions on the Stock Exchange today were fairly active with the total turnover. being the highest for the first time ;n 1968. standing at 1.6 million. The industrials were generally steady with interest largely confined to selective counters. At the end of the1,097 words
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Article298 1968-02-23 9 Rubber up cent SINGAPORE Thurs March first grade rubber fo b buyers closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 46* cents per lb. up one quarter of a cent from previous close The tone was very quiet but steady. London advices were not as good as298 words
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Article15 1968-02-23 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The tin price for today was $555 per picul, down 75 cent*.15 words
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Article, Illustration134 1968-02-23 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Mr Cheon* Mi n Kee. 39. who was until recently assigned to Caltex New York Office for work-cum-training. now heads the Caltex Area Office in Kuala Lumpur. With his promotion to the post of Area Manager, he is now in charge of Caltex134 words
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Article85 1968-02-23 9 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) Rubber market closed uncertain with spot 16-3/8 16-9Tfi Settlement House March 16-7/16 18-9/16 April 16-5 fS 16-3 4 Mav 16-13/16 16-7 8 April/June 16-13/16 16-15/16 Julv 'Sept 17-1 4 17-3/8 Oct/Dec 17-5/8 17-13/16 Jan March 17-13/16 13 April'June 18-1 16 18-3/16 July, Sep’ 18-3/1685 words
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541 1968-02-23 9 YOUR SHARES UP-DOWN UNCHANGED 6LNOAPORK—htocii Ecehange nlrt an<1 ofTer price* official Is listed at me close of buclnesa. INDUSTRIALS Ben Co 2.60 2.71 Bnustead 1.67 < 'ugar 2.39 2 41 < hentlcal C o 1 11 C old storage 4 06 Dunlop 2 71 2 72 1 'melting 4 4*541 words
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Article43 1968-02-23 9 (Managers’ Prices) First Malayan 2.42 Second 'lalavan 1.74 Thirrt Mala'an The Commerce 1.14 Industry The Savin; .93 1.02 Industry 1.05 tlrvt Hongkong .80 .85* Second Hongkong .Malayan Investment -55 -59' Hind 1.05 1.15 Sterling Commodity 4 2 4/9 Hong Kong Currency)43 words
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Article112 1968-02-23 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs -The noon price* at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are > Buyer Coconut oil Seller <F O B Bulk Coconut Oil 61 25 (1 O.B. > Drums Loose Copra Mixed Feb/Mar 87.00 Muntnk While Pepper > F.OB.) 63*3 9«% N.L.W Sarawak White Pepper IFO.B.) 132 50112 words
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Article26 1968-02-23 9 HONG KONG. Thur*, (UPI) —Money Quotations. HK$6 *****/6 060 per US dollars for cash. HKSI4 52 per pound sterling HK5282.125 per tael gold.26 words
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Article178 1968-02-23 9 SINGAPORE. Thurg The following ships are expected to be in port today:Godowns Vessels 1/2 Tjinegara 3/4 S'ar Betelguese 6/7 Ocean Builder 8/9 Kinsen Maru 10/11 Yama 13/14 Diomed 15/16 Billiton 18 Altair 19 Kinabalu 21 <22 loannis 23/24 Orient Transporter 27/28 Isarco 29/30 Kalu 31/32 Shorn ron178 words
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Advertisement252 1968-02-23 9 AIR MOVEMENTS—S'PORE, K. LUMPUR AKRIt 4LS IN SINGAPORE M'4 019 8.0.5 am. from K.L. MSA 121 9.30 a m. from k.L. MM 451 1015 am. from kuchlns MSA 005 10.15 am. from Penang Ipon KL. Malacca MSA 017 300 pm from Kota Hharu/Trengganu/K.L. MM 633 3.00 p.m. from Talpeh Hongkong252 words
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Advertisement277 1968-02-23 9 MSA ML 432 7 a.m. for Kuching M'A 123 7.01 a m. for K.L. MSA 044 8 45 a m. for KX./ Kuantan/K.. Bahru MSA 512 8 00 a m. for K L/ Bangkok MSA 454 10.20 a.m. for Jea•elton MSA 636 11.15 a.m. for KL/ H K. Talpeh MSA277 words
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Advertisement292 1968-02-23 9 Time 915 am. Airline MS.4 IML 616) from Singapore Time 1005 am. Airline MSA (ML 042) from Singapore. Time 10.55 a.m. Airline Thai (TG 040) from Jakarta, Singapore. Time 1235 pm. Airline MSA (ML 088) from Singapore. Time 125 pm. Airline MSA (MI. 045) from Kota Bahru, Kuantan. Time 2.30292 words
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1676 1968-02-23 10 Ben D'Cunha; Chan Kam Yau - Debate on $887.9 m development estimates Malaysian Parliament reports by Ben D'Cunha and Chan Kam Yau Kuala lumpur, Thurs. An Alliance backbencher today suggested the Malaysian people should go "Vietcong" in the event of the country being over-run by foreign aggressors. The1,676 words
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Article64 1968-02-23 10 TA.VJONG Tualang Thurs. —The Mentri Besar. Perak. Dato Ahmad Said. today urged the rural people to work hard t© impro%-e their living conditions Speaking a t the opening of a $250,000 land planting scheme near here, he said the Government had carried out several rural64 words
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614 1968-02-23 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. A defendant in a civil suit told the High Court today his mother had claimed under oath that his statement of defence was not true because she was "dead scared" of his uncle. B K Paul Rodrigo614 words
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275 1968-02-23 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysia will be launching a three-year plan to review the science syllabus in secondary schools as from August This was disclosed today by the Education Minister. Enche Mohamed Khlr Johan. before his depanure for the fourth Commonwealth Education275 words
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Article119 1968-02-23 10 Kl ALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is considering posting a Trade Commissioner in Africa. This was stated In the Dewan Ra ayat this morning by the Minister of Commerce and Industry. Dr. Llm Swee Aun. He said however the country in119 words
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Article401 1968-02-23 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs —The Railwaymen's Union of Malaya was today accused in Parliament of being disloyal to the country by an Alliance backbencher, Haji Wan Kadir bin Ismail (Kuala Trengganu Utara). The General Manager of the Malayan Railways was also castigated by Haji Wan Kadir401 words
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Article160 1968-02-23 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs A brief presentation ceremony was held at the Headquarters. Royal Malaysia Police, this morning where four subordinate police officers were given letters of appreciation from the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sn Mohamed Salleh bin Ismael. The presentation was made by160 words
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Article153 1968-02-23 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Federal Republic of Germany has so far provided a loan of $2B million for port project in Butterworth and tbe Teaching Hospital here. Outlining the German Government’s contribution to the development of Malaysia, the Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives, Haji Ghazali153 words
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Article122 1968-02-23 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. There are 142 Labour Party and 120 Pan Malayan Islamic Party registered branches in West Malaysia. Disclosing this in Parliament today, the Assistant Minister of Home Affairs, Enche Hamzah bin Dato Abu Samah said 36 Labour Party branches had 60 far been declared122 words
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Article104 1968-02-23 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Malaysian Government is considering reasonable assistance to Malaysians who would be affected by the British pull-out by 1971 This was reiterated in Parliament here this morning by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr Micheal Chen. He was replying104 words
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99 1968-02-23 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The government was asked in Parliament today whether it has the intention to invite Muslims from the Soviet Union to participate in the International Koran Reading Competition here this year The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operative. Hail Ghazali Jawi. replied that99 words
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Article781 1968-02-23 12 — CLIM - CLIM THE Vietcong forces now encircling Saigon and poised for the kill is another tragic Indicator to the Pentagon and nations who put their faith in a gun barrel that man shall not win by might alone. More than half a million US troops and the threat of781 words
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Article, Illustration1085 1968-02-23 12 lAN TICKLE - Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard... By lAN TICKLE AS Britain gave freedom to its African territories throughout the last decode, there wos often a reluct, ze in London to realise that the transfer of authority involved was absolute. Perhaps the— UPI photo. - 1,085 words
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410 1968-02-23 12 SAIGON. Thurs. (Reuter) Six feet by three feet is about the site of a single bed. In South Vietnam it represents the living space allotted to a refugee family of six with all their worldly possessions. For smaller families the space is410 words
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Article293 1968-02-23 12 JFRRY OSTER - BY JFRRY OSTER NEW YORK, fhurs (Reuter) Some fish may be infecting man witn germs nicked up from human excrement dumped into rivers, according to two North American scientists. Messrs. Werner A. Jassen and Caldwell D. Meyers described this potential germ transmission as a grave293 words
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Article, Illustration397 1968-02-23 13 United States soon will return to Japan one of the last war prizes captured in World War 11, the 30 Bonin islands. Return of the islands was agreed upon last November in Washington talks beween Prime Minister Eisaku Sato and President Lyndon B. Johnson. Most famousInternational photo by Shunsuke Akatsuka.; — United Press; — UPI photo by S.; Akatsuka.; — UPI photo.; by Shunsuke Akatsuka. - 397 words
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Article, Illustration1197 1968-02-23 13 H.L. Herschensohn - By H.L. Herschensohn, M.D. L U E sunglasses should never be worn by anyone while driving an automobile or motorcycle. These glasses have been widely sold throughout the country. The glasses cancel out red colours within certain wave lengths so that a red light,1,197 words
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Miscellaneous326 1968-02-23 13 #SIIAW ORGANISATION LIDO M*on« ***** 9th tfiO DM .i She** DaiW I Nht# Tim** 145. 5.15 A i. 45 pm Cam*4ot' start* promptiv at 1.52 pm. 5.2? pm A 9-52 p m !V B Extra 14 ira ?h«w on Richard Harris Frar.ro N*ro A Vanessa R»dsr&'.e *'C \MELOT 70MM Para326 words
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Miscellaneous230 1968-02-23 13 ODEON -21 116 Now Showing! u. 1.30. 4. 8.80. 830 ‘Our Five Men In Singapore' SEAN FLYNN Eastmtricolor TOMORROW M'NITE! Color-Scope “POKER WITH PISTOLS’* Ocorse Hilton. FOX i ORCHARD! PALACE 331*1 *****8 VOM SHOWING! Daiir t Shows Show Starts: 1 00. 4.30 S.SO pm MAIN PICTURE STARTS Orchard: 1.11, 441230 words
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613 1968-02-23 14 Little Nene - By Little Nene SINGAPORE, Thurs. The eighth Singapore Open championship kicks off next Thursday with no less than 80 professionals and 15 amateurs from ten countries taking part. Defending champion Ben Arda will head a Philippine delegation of five professionals while Luis613 words
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Article163 1968-02-23 14 MALACCA. Thurs. The Malarca Amateur Foo ball Association annual Victory Cup knock-out soccer competition has attracted nine entries this year. The tournament starts next monthKilat Club are again tipped to retain the Cup as they will be fielding seven State players in their lineup.163 words
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294 1968-02-23 14 MADRID. Thurs. (Reuter) Mr. Avery Brundage. president of the International Olympic Committee, said here yesterday the lO.C. had received no notifications of withdrawal from the Mexico City Games following the decision to re-admit South Africa. Referring to reports that 14 African countries294 words
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Article253 1968-02-23 15 WINDSOR LAD - Golden Sun a must follow at this meet By WINDSOR LAD T3ENANG, Thurs. Thriller, a newcomer under trainer S. K. Tjoa striking form when he went as well as Our Hero in a testing 3f sprint in 37-1/5. Thriller did his work with gusto and he should253 words
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Article1251 1968-02-23 15 Race l: Horses Class 5s Div. 3 —Abt 7 Furs. 2.30 P.M. (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) 1 3 060 159 199 C>lyp<o Queen Merdeka Bridge Gwerle 4t 5j 4> 9 00 Newmarket Stable 8 11 Lucky Stable 8 10 M s wgg McKerron Spencer E.1,251 words
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169 1968-02-23 15 LONDON. Thurs. Bobby Riggs. of the United States who turned professional after winning the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship m 1939. Is returning to take part In the first Open Championship In London In June. Entry forms have also been requested for Pancho Segura. Together. Riggs169 words
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310 1968-02-23 15 A let-down Never say S’pore TTA SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Singapore Table Tennis Association said here today that it had not backed out of an agreement to co-sponsor a tour bv the Cambodian national table tennis team to Malaysia and Singapore thus year. Mr Tony Koh. hon. secretary of the STTA310 words
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71 1968-02-23 15 MANILA. Thurs. (UPI) Martin Roesink of Holland fired a sizzling four-under-par today to take the lead among early finishers on the first day of the Philippine open golf tournament at the Holiday Hills Course. The six-foot-two Dutchman carded a 32 on the front71 words
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174 1968-02-23 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. About 150 top athletes from Selangor will compe’e in the cross-rountrv rare organised by the Se angot Amateur Athletic Association at the Lake Gardens on Sunday. These athletes are from Jets Athletic Club. Lights Athletic Club. Selangor Combined Schools Sports174 words
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Article71 1968-02-23 15 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The three-ball match in the Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf series will be played at the Is’and golf course here tomorrow for the prize monies of $45,000 with an additional $30,000 for a hole-in-one. Tee-off is at about 7 a.m. Admission is open to all without71 words
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Article1526 1968-02-23 15 Race I: Horses Class 3, Div. 4 Abt 6 Furs. 2.00 P.M. 1. 65 Stay Free 'FOR LOCAL RIDFRS ONLY) 3y 9 00 Ladies Stable Mawi 5 2. 836 Traveller» Chequ* II! 5v 9 00 Miss Leone Su-vin Spene#r Wadi 2 2 575 Rukit Renders 5v 81,526 words
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381 1968-02-23 16 CHRISTCHURCH, Thurs. (Reuter). Batting throughout the day tor 135 not out, Graham Dowling led New Zealand to a sound score of 273 for three after they had been sent in by India on the first day of the second Test here. Dowling.381 words
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462 1968-02-23 16 TOKYO. Thurs. (UPI) Most Japanese boxing writers today favoured world bantamweight champion Fighting Harada to retain his title against Australia s Lionel Rose next Tuesday night but they said Rose has a chance because Harada is no longer a “hungry fighter." It462 words
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Article61 1968-02-23 16 SEREMBAN, Thurs.—The N.S. Club open six-a-side hockey competition will be played off at the N.S. padang here on March 3. The series which was started last year will be competed for the Sivagnanam Cup. Harimau Sports Club are present holders of the Cup Several outstation teams61 words
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Article73 1968-02-23 16 MALACCA. Thurs —The newly formed HQ 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade soccer side will meet Malacca's State Selection in a soccer match at the Kubu Stadium tomorrow. The Brigade team: Arnold (34 Coy RAMC); McMahon (3 Sqn RCT), Scott (1 KSLI): Smith (1 KSLI), Ramsden (28 OFP); Davis (373 words
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Article, Illustration63 1968-02-23 16 Police carrying metal shields and clubs try to restore order at the Sabina Park ground. Meanwhile, England skipper Colin Cowdrey walks away with two bottles in hand. This was the scene here recently ofter rioters halted the Second Test match. The riot began when a brilliant diving catch by England— United Press International pix. - 63 words
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114 1968-02-23 16 SEREMBAN. Thurs. The annual inter-club competition of the Negri Sembilan Women's Hockey Association will be played on a carnival basis from March 1-3 on the N.S. padang. The defending champions are Harimau Sports Club who are holder; of the Sidney Ananda Cup N.S. Combined114 words
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67 1968-02-23 16 SEREMBAN. Thurs—The annual Leonard Trophv cricket match between Seremban District and “outstations" will be played on the King George V Green on March 2 and 3. The teams for the match are expected to be named on Monday. Meanwhile, a trial to pick the67 words
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305 1968-02-23 16 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter). Little Tranmere Rovers, struggling in the relegation depths of the third division, toppled First Division Coventry City last night to reach the fifth round of the English Football Association Cup competition. Tranmere. rated 2.000 to one outsiders in the betting on the305 words
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Article, Illustration282 1968-02-23 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs Mr. Wong Foo Wah, 39. who had represented Malaysia In shooting at the SEAP Games, Asian Games and the Olympic Games, has been named the Marksman of the Year 1967 for the second time, by the National Shooting Association of Malaysia. Mr.282 words
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350 1968-02-23 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Darul Afiah reigning champions will make a determined bid to keep their unbeaten record intact when they clash with Police S.A. in the 1967 FAS Division One league final at Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 24. (kick-off 7.00 p.m.).350 words
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168 1968-02-23 16 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) The Bntish Lawn Tennis Association have rejected the International Federation's report on amateurism the international body's answer to the controversy over open tennis. In a statement issued here today, the British Association said: "The Federation's report only half tackles the168 words
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435 1968-02-23 16 Singapore Thurs. Baldev Singh of Slglap Secondary School, took top honours ;n the 9th annual cross-country of the Katong District Sports Council, held at Kaki Buklt Secondary School. He won the race In the boys Senior division with a time of 19 minutes and435 words
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Advertisement584 1968-02-23 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisement! can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore SS MUBARUK Brother*. 63. Bras Basah Road, and 2. Maiu Avenue. Serangoon Carden Estate. Singapore. TAY BUAN CUAN LTDSUPERMARKET 83, East Coast Road, Singapore 15. Tel: *****9 HAMIEM STORE. 1419. Upper584 words
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Advertisement1178 1968-02-23 14 NOTICES GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT INTEGRATION ORDINANCE. 1963 (No. 18 of 1963) NOTICE UNDER SECTION 19(10) WHEREAS in exercise of the powers conferred by subsections (1) and (3) of Section 19 of the Local Government Integration Ordinance, 1963 (hereinafter referred to as “the Ordinance”), the1,178 words
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Advertisement584 1968-02-23 14 TENDER TENDERS are invited by the Chief Supplies Officer. Central Supplies Office. Kandang Kerbau. Singapore 8 for the following items. The closing dates are as shown 1. Paper Typewriting and Paper Writing Ruled Closing date 6.3.68 2. Video Tapes. Closing date 6.368 3 Television sets. Aerials A Trolleys. Closing date584 words
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Advertisement263 1968-02-23 14 OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP’S NAME We. Intercommerce Corporation (S) Ltd., of 49-A. New Bridge Road. Singapore. Hereby give notice that in consequence of purchasing the ship, we have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships, under Section 535 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Chapter 207), in respect263 words
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Miscellaneous52 1968-02-23 16 TIME AND TIDE Penan*: 9.57 a.m. (4.6 ft.). 9.40 p.m. (5.7 ft.) Port Swettenham: 12.13 a.m. (11.6 ft.), 1.38 p.m. (10.4 ft.) Port Dickson: 1.39 am. (6.7 ft.), 1.54 pm. (5.1 ft.) Singapore: 4.43 a.m. (8.1 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 6.58 p.m. (7.0 ft.) Kuantan: 1.06 a.m. (6.0 ft.). 5.59 p.m.52 words
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