Eastern Sun, 26 February 1968
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Title Section23 1968-02-26 1 Eastern Sun Independent .National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 569 Monday, 26 February 1968. MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cent*23 words
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Article, Illustration506 1968-02-26 1 Resting under Old Glory Communists rocket sprawling American warbase at Danang, heavily bombard Khe Sanh Saigon, Sun. (UPI) C warplanes bombed the Hanoi port facility on the Red River 1.8 miles from the centre of the Communist capital for the first time, U.S. spokesmen reported today. They— UPI radiophoto. - 506 words
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161 1968-02-26 1 (JjAIGON. Sun. (Reuter) Official I'JS. military spokesmen refused to comment today on reports that VS. military Commander in Vietnam, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has asked for an extra 40,000 to 80.000 troops. General Wheeler arrived here on Friday for an161 words
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Article96 1968-02-26 1 HUE. South Vietnam, Sun. (Reuter) South Vietnam’s President and Prime Minister flew into this devastated city today just a few hours after Government Marines had cleared out the last North Vietnamese troops. Crack units of the Government's “Black Panther" troops stormed the Imperial Palace in96 words
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73 1968-02-26 1 NEW DELHI. Sun. (UPI) —Presidential rule was proclaimed today in Uttar Pradesh. the home state of Premier Mrs. Indira Gandhi. President Zakir Husain proclaimed the rule after State Governor Gopala Reddi reported that no stable State Government was possible at this time following the73 words
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125 1968-02-26 1 MANILA. Sun. (Reuter) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has said that the withdrawal of British troops from Asia “threatens to widen critically the security gap in our region.” He made the statement in a speech at the Manila Overseas Press Club last night.125 words
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252 1968-02-26 1 SINGAPORE, Sun. Firemen were kept extremely busy for the last 48 hours fighting one major forest reserve fire and taking care of a score of minor lallang fires as the heat wave continued in Singapore. Fire stations in the Republic were literally252 words
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Article47 1968-02-26 1 CANBERRA. Sun. (Reuter) Australian Prime Minister John Gorton said here today his own by-elect ion victory and the return of the State coalition Government i n New South Wales yesterday were a vote of confidence in the Liberal Party and its policies.47 words
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Article94 1968-02-26 1 VIENTIANE. Laos. Sun. (UPIj Search parties today located small bits of the wreckage of a Royal Air Lao plane which disappeared yesterday with 37 persons aboard. All 34 passengers and three crewmen aboard the DC3 airliner were feared killed in the crash which occurred on a94 words
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191 1968-02-26 1 Dentists will tell you how more teeth are lost from gum troubles than from any other cause. In fact, gum troubles attack 4 out of 5 people. Certain danger signs are gums which are sore or tender to touch, or gums that191 words
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Miscellaneous24 1968-02-26 1 LADIES DAY a. m '•MM "Besides money, they took my matched golf clubs, my new fishing reel, my shotgun and—oh yes—Mabel, that’s my wife!"24 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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176 1968-02-26 2 T>ENANG, Sun. A. 38 Colt Cobra and $5O cash were taken away from the proprietor of Tong Lee (Caltex) Service Station, Choong Thin Loy, by two armed robbers in Argyll Road yesterday evening. The two robbers, both armed with revolvers, came on a176 words
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201 1968-02-26 2 KUCHING. Sun— Malaysia's economic development and its existing racial harmony has impressed an Indonesian journalist who is now visiting the country on the last leg of a threemonth world tour. The journalist. Mr. SH Noto, Chief Editor of an Indonesian daily. “Warta Harian". said before leaving201 words
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Article80 1968-02-26 2 PENANG. Sun. The Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. has appealed to the people of Nibong Tebal District to economise in the use of water during the present drought period. He said the level of wa’er at Bukit Panchor reservoir was very low and if80 words
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Article143 1968-02-26 2 PENANG. Sun. Five thugs, two armed with long sticks, stopped a motor car and robbed the 21-year-old driver. Ooi Kim Leong. and his friend. Lee Soe Hup of their wrist watches and a Parker fountain pen at the junction of Presgrsve Street Ghaut143 words
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Article40 1968-02-26 2 KUALA LUMPUR Sun. The Mentri Besar of Selangcr. Dato Harun Haji Idris, will officiate the first tapping of rubber trees at Sungai Tekali group settlement scheme in Ulu Lanjat Valley, Ulu Langat District, on Tuesday, at 9.00 a.m.40 words
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193 1968-02-26 2 IPOH. Sun. The Mentrl Besar. Dato Ahmad bin Said, as President of the Perak Bov Scouts Association, gave a farewell address to Scouts. Girl Guides at the Asrama Perak in Tamhun Road here this afternoon. Dato Ahmad and his wife. Datin Rajemah. are193 words
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126 1968-02-26 2 JOHORE BAHRU, Sun—1A 24-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate's Court here today for alleged--8 trying to bribe the Johore lief Education Officer, Mr. K G. Yogam. on Feb. 14. The Court Registrar. Mr K Kanagaretnam. who sat as magistrate, was told that126 words
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Article, Illustration227 1968-02-26 2 Kuala lumpur. sun. Ballet lovers here will be able to enjoy the performance of one of the world's best ballet troupes when the Australian ballet troupe make their Malaysia debut at the Stadium Negara on Tuesday. Formed in 1962. the dancers in the troupe can— Pix by Siew Kim Meng.; — Pix By; Siew Kim Ming. - 227 words
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64 1968-02-26 2 BATU GAJAH. Sun. Three youths, two armed with daggers, held up a canteen contractor Wong Ah Lek. and robbed him of $5OO and a transistor radio in the Government quarters here yesterday. Wong, his wife and two children were at home when the thugs came64 words
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Article, Illustration262 1968-02-26 2 MALACCA, Sun—- Malaysia which practises parliamentary democracy, depends very much on public response in matters affecting the nation's prosperity, welfare and happiness. The Minister of Finance. Tun Tan Siew Sin. said this today at Dewan Hang Tuah here before presenting the Pingat Peringatan Malavsia (PPM.)262 words
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Article60 1968-02-26 2 PENANG. Sun. A 46-year-old tailor. Oh Keng Leong. found his shop in Chulia Btreet ransacked and 100 rolls of "Dacron” and wool materials, valued at $2,000 missing yesterday. At 1.30 a.m.. Oh locked his shop and when he returned at 6.30 am., he was told by his60 words
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66 1968-02-26 2 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun The Marine Police yesterday fished out the body of Maimunah binte Abdul Rahman. 42, after a three-day search in the Straits of Johore at Tanjong Petri. A police spokesman said today Maimunah was last seen in the shallow waters of the66 words
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Article, Illustration63 1968-02-26 2 THF Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak. on Wednesday presented a cheque of $150,000 to the Chief Minister, Sabah, Tun Mustapha bin Dato Harun, at his office in Parliament House. The amount represented a donation from the Central Government in aid of flood victims in63 words
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267 1968-02-26 2 TELUK ANSON. Sun.— Rioting by labourers on the fifth division of Nova Scotia Estate in Hutan Melintang, 11 miles from here, was prevented by the arrival of the Police Riot Squad yesterday Some 2ft member* of the labour force, consisting of 25 men and267 words
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Article83 1968-02-26 2 SEREMBAN. Sun Detectives from the CID headquarters here carried out extensive investigations following reports of house breaking in the Rahang area and have detained seven teenagers. It is believed that this teenage gang was largely responsible for a number of house-breaking incidents in un-occupied homes.83 words
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Article, Illustration71 1968-02-26 2 SINGAPORE. Sun. It looks as if the fire will burn up all the dry. sawn wood belonging to Tai Mah Sawmill, off 12| m.s. Mandai Road. However, the firemen arrived in time to lick the fire in 40 minutes. The fire apparently started from a patch of dry71 words
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159 1968-02-26 2 KUCHING, Sun. The Minister for Local Government. Abang Ikhwan Zalnie. has stressed that Communists must not be allowed to flourish in Sarawak. This is because it will bring about chaos and suffering among the people. Abang Ikhwan was speaking at Kampong159 words
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Article60 1968-02-26 2 PENANG. Sun. The State Commissioner of Labour. Mr. KS. Naidu, who is presently going on transfer to Negri Sembilan, was feted to a dinner last night. The host were the Parents’ Association School of which Mr. Naidu is also a member of the Board of Managers and Governors60 words
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120 1968-02-26 2 SEREMBAN, Sun— The Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, today urged UMNO youths here to go to the kampongs and tell the people about Malaysia's progress. He said they should warn the people against rumours spread by subversive elements. He120 words
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Article, Illustration322 1968-02-26 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. More than 250 students of Tae Kwan Do demonstrated their martial agility before the keen eyes of six Korean experts of the art of self-defence at the Chinese Young Men's Christian Association, South Pier, this morning. The display322 words
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95 1968-02-26 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. Mrs. S K. Wong was elected president of the Chinese Women's Association at its annual general meeting held recently. Mrs. Lee Mui Leng and Mrs. Lily Chan were elected vice-presidents with Mrs. Dorothy Hon and Mrs. Grace Lim. the treasurers Others elected were: Secretary.95 words
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Article324 1968-02-26 3 Talks on economic co-operation: SINGAPORE, Sun. An official Singapore delegation, comprising 22 members, leaves here tomorrow for Cambodia for discussion on economic co-operation particularly in timber and fisheries. A Government statement today said that following the Prime Minister’s visit to Cambodia in December last year, both324 words
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Article, Illustration524 1968-02-26 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. As a self-proclaimed “Instant Asia". Singapore has very little to offer in this respect, according to a student leader. Perhaps the setting up of “International Villages" here to show the culture, life and activities of other parts of Asia anj run by the524 words
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362 1968-02-26 3 Polls: ‘Panggong sendiwara’ prompted by PAP Govt. SMNO Chief SINGAPORE, Sun. The Chairman of the Singapore Malay National Organisation. Enche Ahmad Haji TafT. today described the forthcoming elections on April 13 as “panggong sendiwara” (stage play) prompted by the PAP Government. “The PAP Government can choose to hold general elections362 words
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Article, Illustration380 1968-02-26 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. If you ever meet this Italian entertainer, known simply as “Dr.” Johnson, it might he worth your while to be on your toes. For when his fingers work on you. you would be lucky to leave from the encounter with anything but380 words
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Article203 1968-02-26 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. The Singapore Badminton Hall was turned into a big kitchen today as housewives went through their cooking chores in “The Proof is in the eating” cooking competition. Altogether. 40 contestants from the four media Malay. Chinese. Indian and Western— took part in the finals.203 words
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94 1968-02-26 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Minister for Education Mr. Ong Pang Boon, last night again spoke on the Government's policy of shifting the emphasis of education from academic to technical. He was speaking at a function at Tong Bahru Community Centre. Mr. Ong urged parents to send their children94 words
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Article, Illustration367 1968-02-26 4 Tun ku praises U.S. sacrifice in South Vietnam pENANG, Sun. The United States were sacrificing thousands of lives in Vietnam in order that the Communist menace would not spread to other countries. Although it is not their responsibility, they ore doing it to secure safety for democratic countries in Asia,"367 words
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Article65 1968-02-26 4 MUAR. Sun. A fundraising committee has been formed in Tangkak. 1? miles north of here, under its Assistant District Officer. Enche Abdul Rashid bin Alwi. to raise funds for a new community hall costing sl2° .000. The committee which consist? of local politicians. Go\emmen- Department65 words
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Article, Illustration61 1968-02-26 4 TWO Mir! teachers have left Kuching for New Zealand to undergo a year’s Specialist Teachers Course in the teaching of English as a second language. Their course is sponsored by the New Zealand Government under the Colombo Plan. They are Madam Au Ti Chin and Mr.61 words
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381 1968-02-26 4 SEDENAK (Central Johore). Sun Any attempt bv inimical forces to destroy the foundation of Malaysia's peaceful society wili be strongly resisted by the authorities. This warning was sounded by the Mentrl Besar. Dato Haji Othman Mohamed Sa at. at a swearing-in ceremony of381 words
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Article, Illustration122 1968-02-26 4 YAP KOON HUI - By YAP KOON HUI KUALA LUMPUR. Sun In the tradition of the finishing schools for ladies jn Europe. a similar institution ias been started in Kuala umpur to groom young girls into ladies Here, at the Milady Aca- demy. they are taught how to conduct themselves122 words
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127 1968-02-26 4 PROVINCE WELLESLEY. Sun. The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman said only ten per cent of the nation's wealth is in the hands of the Bumi- putras. However, he added they were m a much better position than before independence when the bumiputras127 words
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Article152 1968-02-26 4 IPOH. Sun. The Sungel Durian block planting scheme In Sungei Durian. Tanjong Tuaiang. 14 miles from here, was declared open recently by the Mentn Dato Ahmad bm Said, for the tapping of rubber. The scheme, covering an area of 600 acres, was allotted to 110 participants,152 words
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467 1968-02-26 4 KOTA BHARU, Sun. A number of Federal land schemes were unable to be carried out in Kelantan because of the unco-opera-tive attitude of the State Government. This was stated by the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Raxalt, when he laid tha foundation stone467 words
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172 1968-02-26 4 ALOR STAR, Sun. The search for the 42 picnickers here on an excursion to Pulau Paya ended this morning when the missing boat carrying them was spotted 18 miles off the island. The picnicker*. 40 adult* and two children, were found at 10.30 am172 words
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Article86 1968-02-26 4 MELBOURNE. Sun. The Australian-based international poliah-manufacturing company. The Kiwi Polish Co, Pty Ltd-, has announced plans to manufacture its produeta in Indonesia. A wholly-owned subsidiary, P T. Kiwi Indonesia, has been formed in Jakarta and plana are in hand for the construction of a factory. The86 words
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Article, Illustration142 1968-02-26 4 THE first “Pasar Mslam’’ scheme in the Federal capital was launched officially on Friday amidst lukewarm response from the hawkers. Only 113 people turned up at the Central Market here to ballot for the 160 stalls marked out from the Benteng Municipal car park in142 words
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Article, Illustration358 1968-02-26 10 SINGAPORE, Sun. Organisation, patriotism and the will to work hard were the three vital factors Singapore would need if the Republic were to maintain her continued peace, stability, prosperity and survival. This was said last night by the Minister for— Eastern; Sun photo. - 358 words
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Article45 1968-02-26 10 SINGAPORE. Sun The Singapore Na*ionai Academy of Science will organise a public lecture on "An attitude to Science’’ by Mr. D W Notley on Wednesday at 8 15 p.m. at the New Lecture Theatre No. 3 of 'he University of Singapore45 words
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472 1968-02-26 10 SINGAPORE, Sun. The Language Centre of the Nanyang University is now planning to organise a comprehensive training programme for teachers of English in Chin- ese medium schools. A spokesman for the Language Centre disclosed this when newsmen were invited to tour472 words
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109 1968-02-26 10 SINGAPORE. Sun Mr. H G. Abeyratne was elected president of the Singapore Buddhist Association at the annual general meeting of the association recent'.y Messrs. V.T Mendis, S R Fernando. D.S Wijendra and Richard de Silva were elected vice-presidents with A H Jeeris and G R Wijedesa109 words
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Article51 1968-02-26 10 OVA annual dinner dance SINGAPORE Sun The Old Victorians' Association annual dinner and dance will be held at Golden Crown Nite Club or Mar 16 from 7.30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music will be provided by the "Cavaliers'' and the Reynettes". There will also be valuable prizes to be given51 words
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Article46 1968-02-26 10 6 p.m. Singapore Festival 63 at Gay World Amusement Park. Geylang. 7.30 p.m. Free film show® by the Ministry of Culture at Pulau Seraya, Jalan Quee Chew. Tho Mong School (Yio Chu Kang Road). Whey Nam School (Jalan Bahru Selatan) and Bukit Panjang Village.46 words
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Article, Illustration266 1968-02-26 10 SINGAPORE, Sun. Japanese youths are politically more conscious than their counterparts in Australia. This :s the opinion of Mr Peter Kalmund. 24. a Melbourne youth leader who with three others from the National Youth Council of Australia made one month studv-tour of youth movements266 words
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Article, Illustration144 1968-02-26 10 SIXGAPOR E. Sun. LAC. G. Gibson and S.VCY. Gray, drivers of the hridal cars, carried the bride. L.A.C.W. Shirley Angoy. to her wedd ng reception at Siglap after her marriage to SAC Alec Scott at R A F Changi's St. George's Church recently. Shirley, 25. a teleprinter144 words
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133 1968-02-26 10 TOKYO. Sun. (Reuter) Japan has accepted a proposal from the Singapore Government to convene the Third Ministerial Conference for the Development of South-east Asia in Singapore from April 9 to 11. one day ahead of the original plan, the Japanese national news agency. Kyodo. said133 words
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183 1968-02-26 11 LUMPUR, Sun. Since early this year MARA has sent 48 Bumiputra students to New Zealand and Australia, for various courses, mainly in the field of professional studies and technology. Twenty-six of them are now at the universities and colleges in New Zealand and183 words
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166 1968-02-26 11 SEREMBAN, Sun. An elert detective from the Serembon Police here has solved the mystery cf a "circulating radio transistor" here yesterday. The story began in Dec. list year when the home of A Seremban General Hospital nurse was broken into and a trannstor radio166 words
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Article188 1968-02-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR Sun. A gang of three robbers, armed with daggers and gerew-drivers. staged a $4,000 robbery at the Shanghai Hall Restaurant here at 4 am yesterday. Although 12 persons were at the restaurant during the holdup, none of them, however dared to rase any188 words
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Article38 1968-02-26 11 KUAN TAN. Sun. The Sultan of Pahang will open the first meeting of the sth session of the Pahang S'ate Legislative Assembly at the S'ate Secretariat conference room here on March 20 at 10 aun.38 words
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231 1968-02-26 11 BUKIT MERTAJAM. Sun. The 5350.000 Bukit Mertajam relief road, when completed, would relieve traffic congestion in the town here and would help in deviating anticipated heavy traffic after the construction of the East-West highway. This was stated by the Chief Minister,231 words
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Article36 1968-02-26 11 PETALING JAY A. Sun. The Minister of Labour. Mr. V. Manickavasagam. will open the first advance course in management of labour relations at the National Productivity Centre, here at 9.30 aun. tomorrow.36 words
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160 1968-02-26 11 MORE than 16,000 people thronged Miri Town recently to watch the Float and Lantern procession in conjunction with the Berjaya Week celebration. Thirtythree voluntary bodies took part. Picture shows a “Kenyalang” float surrounded by Iban beauties and warriors. THE Berjava Buffet and Dance held at the Jubilee Hall. Kuching, fetched160 words
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204 1968-02-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Saltan of Perak vesterdav called on young Army officers on short service commissions to maintain discipline and be prepared to face anv eventualities. Eightv-three officer cadets graduated from the Royal Military College after having completed their six-month intensive204 words
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Article37 1968-02-26 11 MUAR. Sun. The Local Council of Senggang has appealed to the Johore State Local Government for a s ,j m of 55.000 for the face-lifting and construction of 10 minor rural development projects this year.37 words
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Article38 1968-02-26 11 MUAR. Sun The Mentri Besar of Johore. Dato Haji Othman bin Haji Mohamed Sa'at will open a rural development exhibition at the Bukit Kepong community hall. 45 m.les north of here, on March 24 at 1,0 g.m.38 words
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Article214 1968-02-26 11 IPOH Sun. With Ipoh expanding in size afcd population. the Ministry of Transport has decided to issue a further 25 licences for taxis, operating within the Municipality. This was stated by the Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Haji Sardon bin Haji Jubir. in his214 words
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720 1968-02-26 11 SARAWAK, SABAH BRIEFS TOUCHING, Sun. Five Sarawak students have been awarded Colombo Plan scholarships by the Australian Government to enable them to undergo courses in civil engineering and telecommunications at Monash University, Melbourne T 7/ u c spend more than 5186.000 Mr. Hubert Thian. 21.720 words
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158 1968-02-26 11 PENANG, Sun. Trade Unions will move Into the political field if they are not given complete freedom in their movement under international Social laws. This wanting was sounded by the General Secretary, International Federation of Commercial. Clerical and Technical Employees. Mr. Erich Kissel, here158 words
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Article123 1968-02-26 11 PENANG. Sun. The President of the National Union of Bank Employees, Mr. Yeoh Teck Chye. yesterday accused the Government of passing labour legislation aimed at only crippling the trade union movement. “Their latest atrocity was the introduction of the Industrial Relation Act which took away not123 words
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345 1968-02-26 11 JOHORE BAHRC, Sun. The Minister of Local Government and Housing, Mr. Khaw Kai Boh, has issued orders to all State and District officials to “immediately get down” to the task of implementing the Central Government’s gigantic low-cost housing project. In an interview345 words
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Article28 1968-02-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.The State Welfare Office will be giving 516.000 to poor school children to buy their textbooks. Needy pupils should apply through their Headmasters.28 words
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Article95 1968-02-26 11 KU.ALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has sent a congratulatory message to the Amir of Kuwait on the occasion of the anniversary of the National Day of Kuwait:"On this auspicious occasion of the anniversary celebration of the National Dav of the State of95 words
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Article83 1968-02-26 11 MALACCA. Sun. The continuing drought and the recurring outbreaks of lallang fires have led the police to warn today of the danger of starting more fires through carelessness. Cigarette smokers in particular are requested not to throw away lighted stubs at random. Yesterday thick smoke from83 words
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Article74 1968-02-26 11 KAMPAR. Sun. Thirtytwo units of low-cost houses are to be built in Jelapang. Simpang Pulai and Tamun under the “crash programme” launched by the Ministry of Local Government and Housing. The scheme calls for lowcost houses to be built in the smaller towns of West Malaysia.74 words
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539 1968-02-26 5 Back out of blind alley, Norwegian leader urges the US SAIGON, Sun. (UPI). Saigon's diplomatic corps, with the exception of a few small embassies, is evacuating its dependants to nearby countries in anticipation of further Communist attacks on Saigon and other cities of South Vietnam.539 words
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Article, Illustration111 1968-02-26 5 HAMBURG. (PaD), The Hamburg sculptress Marianne W'oboke-Nagel recently received a distinguished order to sculpt the bust of the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. A plastic cast was made of the clay model which the sculptress then cast in bee s wax. This head with glass111 words
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Article158 1968-02-26 5 SAIGON, Sun. (I'PI). The United States unleashed one of its heaviest air bombardments of the war on Friday and Saturday on Communist troops and guns threatening Khe Sanh in the North-west corner of South Vietnam. The U.S. command said yesterday it sen* two waves of158 words
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Article, Illustration29 1968-02-26 5 COL. David E. Lownds (shown in stock photo) is Commander of the U.S. Marines fortress in Khe Sanh which has been under heavy tire from the Vietcong. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 29 words
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Article110 1968-02-26 5 RANGOON. Burma. Sun. (Reuter) An old teak boat widely held by army to be a boat used by a Burmese king 200 years ago is being excavated here. Accidentally discovered by workers digging a water tank, the boat measures 85 bv 18 by 6i feet deep110 words
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81 1968-02-26 5 MELBOURNE. Sun. <UP!) Heat ware temperatures of 108-degrees yesterday killed at least seven person* and caused heat exhaustion in hundreds More than a 1.000 men were fighting bushfires throughout the state and th»Mi“ands more were standing bv to meet emergencies in tinder-dry pastures and81 words
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Article94 1968-02-26 5 LONDON. Sun (Reuter) The cockpit window of a Boeing 707 jetliner with 180 passengers aboard cracked last night when the plane was flying at 30.000 feet on its way to Toronto via Glasgow. The jet was half an hour away from Glasgow's Prestwick airport when94 words
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Article190 1968-02-26 5 CHICAGO. Sun. fßeuter) Negro leader Floyd McKissick predicted today that there would be violence this summer in Ame.ican cities which had made no effort to change living conditions for Negroes. He also forecast that Negroes would gain political. social and economic control of the “inner cores"190 words
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Article435 1968-02-26 5 LONDON. Sun. (UPI). Asian immigrants clutching British passports flooded into Britain from Kenva last night unwanted by either country. Thousands of others endeavoured to follow before Britain closes its doors to them. Leaders of Britain’s immigrant community said plans were underway to organise an airlift of435 words
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Article1361 1968-02-26 5 UNITED NATIONS, Sun. (UPI) Text of statement by U.N. Secretary General U Thant on Vietnam: Various questions have been raised, and different interpretations have been given following my recent talks in certain capitals. Indeed, it is for me a great advantage in the discharge of1,361 words
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289 1968-02-26 6 MANILA. Sun. (UPI). President Ferdinand Marcos said last night Japan. Australia and New Zealand “Must recognise a special obligation to help the developing countries of Soothe*«* Asia Speaking beune the Manila Overseas Press Club. Mr. Marcos noted that Australia and New Zealand have289 words
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297 1968-02-26 6 WASHINGTON. Sun. (t'Pl> The Washington Daily News yesterday called on the C.S. government to “Stop painting rosy pictures” of developments in Vietnam A news editorial said in part: A week ago the President's top national securityadviser. Walt W. Rostow. was quoted as saying the297 words
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Article130 1968-02-26 6 NEW YORK. San. (UPI) About 1.000 demonstrator* marched outside the U.S. mission to the United Nations yesterday. protesting possible use of nuclear weanons bv the United States in Vietnam. Dare Dellinger, a peace activist and co-ordinator of the Fifth Avenue Vietnam Peace Parade Committee said the130 words
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Article127 1968-02-26 6 VATICAN CITY. Sun (Renter) The Vatican newspaper Osservatore Romano yesterday warned that a Vietnam-type war might erupt in Cambodia. In a lengthy front-page commentary it said there were reports of increasing Communist activity in Cambodia's Battambang province. helped along by Thai and Laotian guerrillas. “This127 words
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Article, Illustration361 1968-02-26 6 5-DAY ORDEAL ENDS TOKYO, Sun. (Reuter) Police yesterday seized a killer who had held 16 people hostage for four days at a country inn with a highpowered rifle and more than 100 sticks of dynamite. They jumped on 41-year-old Hui Kyo Kim, a Japa-nese-born361 words
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136 1968-02-26 6 WASHINGTON. Sun (Reuter) Seven US. Public Health experts are on their way to Indonesia to determine if three and possibly eleven deaths there have been caused by plague transmitted from Vietnam. Three confirmed deaths and another eirht suspected deaths nave been reportea in Southern136 words
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Article122 1968-02-26 6 NEW YORK. Sun. (Reuter) Women drivers frightened of driving alone at night are finding comfort In plastic Inflatable dummies who sit beside them on the front seat. ‘‘From a distance and at night. It seems like a real person is riding with the driver,” a spokesman122 words
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Article329 1968-02-26 6 NEW YORK Sun. (Reuter) Bicycle enthusiasts here will soon be able to pedal over a special 50 mile “bike route” which will take them over park paths and through slum streets. The parks and traffic departments are working to create the route as part329 words
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Article111 1968-02-26 6 TOKYO. Sun. A woman holiday maker was choked to death and about 30 others were injured today in a momloi fire at a Yugawara hot spring spa hotel, about 50 mile* southeast of Tokyo. Police said 408 holiday makers and hotel workers were staying at111 words
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163 1968-02-26 6 BONN, Sun. (Reuter) The latest Issue of Stern, West Germany’s largest Illustrated magazine, demands the resignation of Federal President Heinrich Luebke in connection with allegations that he helped design concentration camps. Last month Stern published the findings of an American handwriting163 words
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88 1968-02-26 6 TEL AVIV, Sun. (Reuter) Dr. Nahum Goldmann. f resident <>f the World ionist Organisation today urged Israel to exert efforts to re-establish normal relations with the Soviet Union. Speaking at a meeting here. Dr. Goldmann s?H: “All hope i s not yet lost for good88 words
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523 1968-02-26 7 NEW YORK, SUN. (REUTER) DR. PHILLIP MORRISON, ONE OF AMERICA'S LEADING NUCLEAR SCIENTIST WARNED TODAY THAT THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN VIETNAM WOULD LEAD TO THE "GREATEST TRAGEDY IN HUMAN HISTORY." Addressing a rally held in Hammerskjold Plaza, near the United Nations, to523 words
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Article184 1968-02-26 7 CLEVELAND. Sun. (UPI) Two hooded gunmen kidnapped a guard and hijacked a Brink; armoured truck containing USS3OO.Onn yesterday but got nothing for tneir efforts when police found a sack full of money cached in an abandoned garage The guard wai not harmed Police said a large canvas184 words
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Article183 1968-02-26 7 NICOSSIA. Cyprus. Sun. (UPI) Strict security precautions to avoid violence at the polls was imposed yesterday as 250.000 Greek Cypriots prepared to vote in this island Republic's first presidential elections since 1960. All bars, clubs and other pia es serving liquor were shuttered and British183 words
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Article66 1968-02-26 7 CAPE TOWN. South Africa Sun (UPI)— Doctors yesterday denied that Dr Philip Blaiberg the world's only surviving heart transplant patient, suffered a setback, and said he “Almost definitely" would be discharged from Groote Schuur Hospital within a few weeks Dr. Christian Barnard, the surgeon who operated on Biaiberg.66 words
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Article215 1968-02-26 7 HONG KONG. Sun (UPI) —Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Tse-Tung is keeping a busy schedule behind one of the tightest security curtains of his career. according to diplomatic sources in Peking. The 74-vear-old leader is making about as many public appearances as usual. But diplomatic analysts have215 words
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Article123 1968-02-26 7 SANTA DOMINGO Sun. (UPI) A powerful bomb exploded last night in the U.S consulate here causing serious damage to ’he interior of the building The National Police said it was a time bomb. The bomb exploded about 11:00 p.m. in a toilet open to the123 words
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Article72 1968-02-26 7 SAIGON. Sun. (Reuter) Communist agents blew up two bridges on the outskirts of Saigon this morning, official sources said here today Both the Giong Ong To Bridge, four miles south of Thu Due district town, and Kinh Bridge, two miles north of the capital of Gia72 words
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329 1968-02-26 7 NEW YORK. Sun. (Reuter) King Hussein of Jordan has indicated that he would not want arms from the Soviet Union in view of the recent U.S. decision to renew weapon supplies to his country, the New York Times said today. The newspaper's Amman329 words
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216 1968-02-26 7 "WHY FRANCE OPPOSES U.S $-SAVING PROGRAMME" PARIS. (UPI). Finance Minister Michel Debre yesterday outlined the basis of the government’s opposition to U.S President Johnson's dollar-saving programme M Debre called a news conference to explain the arguments he is expected to use with France’s Common Market partners at a conference tomorrow216 words
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Article61 1968-02-26 7 YUNG TAU. South Vietnam. Sun (Reuter) The first Australian tanks due to fight in Vietnam arrived here today Fifteen 50-ton Centurion tanks rumbled ashore from the charter vessel Jeparit to boost firepower of the Australian task force There are nineteen Centurious now in Vietnam two61 words
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411 1968-02-26 7 LONDON, Sun. (Reuter). A gang of seven hlghlv-skilled crooks trained for weeks in a derelict northern France monastery before they spirited Great Train Robber Charles Wilson out of a heavily-guarded British jail. Master-minded by a former French resistance fighter known411 words
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Article232 1968-02-26 7 CAIRO. Sun. (Reuter) Egypt’s Air Force commander wanted to strike the first blow at Israel last June but was told that this would lead to American intervention, former War Minister Shams Badran told a special court here. Badran. one of 54 defendants being tried on charges232 words
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Article85 1968-02-26 7 SAIGON. Sun. (UPI) Maj. Gen Julian J. Ew f ell assumed command of the U.S. 9th Infantry Division. Ewell. 52. of Stillwater, Oklahoma, was formerly deputy commander and Chief of Staff of the Army’s Combat Developments Command at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. He succeeds Maj- Gen. George85 words
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Article, Illustration36 1968-02-26 7 nnur• Si»<. th* .rnan Anti- Vietnam war demonstrations who marched on the American embassy. One of them displays lb.* KU.MJL: some OI me A.uuo 7 ~£ix. irni-u photo of Hanoi s Ho Chih Minh. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 36 words
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Article436 1968-02-26 8 PRIME Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman told an assembly of mass media and public relations personnel at the fellowship conferment ceremony of the Institute of Public Relations in Kuala Lumpur ever the week end how the Government had to tread “a path of caution and care” in leading436 words
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Article426 1968-02-26 8 A THOUSAND lusty hurrahs for the Royal Malaysia Police and in particular, the Selangor Police. On Friday, in one fell swoop they brought to book members of the watch robbery In Kuala Lumpur, and In Petaling Jaya police roped in what they believe to be a major International426 words
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1588 1968-02-26 8 The problems of the next decade call for wider planning along thinking wherein oil aspects of an omniferous technology figure prominently. ti Kir pal Singh Part-time Lecturer in law Faculty of Law, University of Singapore. WE in Singapore must begin the haul to overhaul. Only1,588 words
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Article171 1968-02-26 8 THE restrained handling of the Pueblo incident holds out hope for nonescalation of the tense situation in the Far East. The world must be sighing with relief the spy 6hip incident did not plunge Asia Into a new catastrophe as it was feared at first that It171 words
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Article189 1968-02-26 8 THE other day a friend of mine asked me whether I had any idea of the usual time the examination timetables were announced. I told him that to the best of my memory, the timetables were usually announced at the beginning of the year preceding the sessional189 words
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Article190 1968-02-26 8 AFTER reading the news Item from New Delhi published In The Eastern Sun (9.2 68) that Indian bachelors may get exemption from Income tax as a new Inducement to family planning. I wonder if Singapore may not follow suit, not exactly on the Indian pattern but190 words
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Article, Illustration224 1968-02-26 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, "Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trials") was walking to work after parking her car when she suddenly slipped and fell on some ice and snow. She sued the city for her injuries. “There was an accumulation of snow and ice for over224 words
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510 1968-02-26 9 The weekly market review SINGAPORE, Sun. It was a week of good turnover on the Stock Exciicr.ge of Malaysia and Singapore, of which it was the highest for the first time in 1968. From Monday to Friday of last week, the total turnover510 words
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130 1968-02-26 9 NEW DELHI. Sun. (Reuter) India registered a 20 per cent increase in agricultural production and a 10.8 per cent increase i n national income in according to the Annual Economic Review presented to Parliament yesterday. Mr Morarji R Desai. Deputy Premier and Finance Minister, presented130 words
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397 1968-02-26 9 SINGAPORE, Sun. A four-man trade delegation from the Steel Exporters' Association of India left here todoy fully convinced that the market tor steel in Singapore would expand considerably in the near future. The delegation’s confidence in this cause from the Republics intention397 words
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66 1968-02-26 9 KATHMANDU. Sun (UPI) King Mahendra recently inaugurated Nepal's first National Insurance Corp. immediately became its first customer. The monarch of this small Himalayan coun’ry took out a fire and accident policy for his personal car within minutes after the inauguration of the US$l.4 million corporation.66 words
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207 1968-02-26 9 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter). The British Aircraft Corporation (BAC has announced a major breakthrough into the Last European aircraft market with the sale of six BAC 111 jet airliners to Rumania. The deal, worth an estimated £8 to £lO million, follows an intensive sales207 words
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1361 1968-02-26 9 LONDON, Sun. A series of new HF equipment from Redifon Communications Division marks the introduction of a new range in which the emphasis is on the low cost achieved by an integrated development programme. By providing comprehensive facilities as simply as1,361 words
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359 1968-02-26 9 NEW YORK, Sun. (UPI). A meeting of the International Air Transport Association (lATA) has recommended a dramatic cut in—round trip air fares across the Atlantic from Europe. The recommendation is aimed at allowing the wife and adolescent children of a head of359 words
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149 1968-02-26 9 LONDON, Sun. Personal shoppers in London who fly to Britain by BOAC are able to enjoy 10 per cent discount* In addition to any Purchase Tax conceasions which may be available at a selection of the city’s leading afeopa art galleries, casinos, nightclubs149 words
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Article170 1968-02-26 9 TAIPEH, Sun. (Reuter) Only 14 years after their introduction into Taiwan as a cash crop, mushrooms have boomed into a highly profitable business here. In 1967, Taiwan exported more than US$3O million worth of mushrooms, compared to only US$l5O,OOO in 1960 and US$25 million worth in170 words
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Article, Illustration247 1968-02-26 12 “MONEY is the root of all evil.” says our English proverb. This is true for many crimes were committed because of money. We have often read in the newspapers that banks, shops, and rich men were robbed. Sometimes there were cases of murder247 words
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Article, Illustration258 1968-02-26 12 EDUCATION includes all that you learn from family, people, books, and your personal experience Primitive people learned by imitating the older members of their tribe. The boys were shown now to make tools and use them to get food, clothing, and shelter. The girls learned the258 words
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Article, Illustration236 1968-02-26 12 PENANG has good prospect* for a brisk tourist industry because she has most of the facilities a tourist could wish for. But due to lack of advertisement for the attraction of Penang, she has drifted into insignificance. Many foreigners still think of Penang236 words
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Article, Illustration222 1968-02-26 12 EVER since Malaya achieved its independence on Augus; 31st 1957. the National Language is the main language of the nation. The citizens of the nation know tne meaning of the phrase “Bahasa Jiwa Bangsa'. The Malaysians realise that for a nation to survive, it must222 words
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Article, Illustration186 1968-02-26 12 EXTRA MURAL activities such as taking part in the Boy s Scouts or Girl Guide* movements, the Boys’ Brigade. the Red Cross Society, the St. John Ambulance are encouraged in schools throughout the world These extra-mural activities prepare young people for a useful file in186 words
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Article, Illustration309 1968-02-26 12 IN a busy and industrial city like Singapore, parks provide relaxation for tired people. These people need to hove rest. They have to refresh and eose their minds. The best way to get a good quiet rest is to relax in the porks.309 words
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Article, Illustration301 1968-02-26 12 WATER is very essential for all forms of life since the beginning of time. Without water nothing eou.d live. All living things depend on water for survival. Rivers ate the mam sources of water in many countr.es where the rainfall is not heavy. Water is also301 words
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Article, Illustration331 1968-02-26 12 THERE is a common saying among the Chinese, that however intelligent or wealthy you might be. if you are not physically fit or healthy enough, there goes the brill ant future and happiness for you. It can be derived from the above saying the hint that331 words
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Article, Illustration204 1968-02-26 12 IN this world life is getting more complicated. In olden days people led a very simple life. They were self supporting in almost all respects. In fact they were just like frogs in the well. There was peace and cooperation among themselves and as a result they204 words
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Article, Illustration277 1968-02-26 12 TELUK ANSON town at night is beautiful, colourful, and brightly lit. Night time Is also the time for relaxation. At night, people from all walks of life come out irom their homes and move about in the town. There is no difference between rich and277 words
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Article, Illustration322 1968-02-26 12 NEIGHBOURS play an important part in our daily lives They can bring us the unexpected peace and happiness. they can also bring us trouble. They can make us laugh all day. they can also make us jump up from our sweet dreams. As we think deeper,322 words
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Article, Illustration306 1968-02-26 12 ACCIDENTS may occur anytime and anywhere. We may not be aware of the dangers until it is too late, and then we begin to regret for not being careful. After observing carefully me verdict will be that one of the party is to be blamed.306 words
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Article, Illustration477 1968-02-26 13 Shota Ushio - By Shota Ushio United Press international rpHE Ja r ancse, builders of supertankers and midget transistors, are now exporting animated cartoons throughout the worid. Nippon's cheaper labour and the same skilled fingers which mastered microscopic transistor circuits are the keys to Japan's growing cartoon exports.— UPI photo by Taikan; Saigo.; — United Press; International photo by T. Saigo. - 477 words
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Article509 1968-02-26 13 Leon Daniel - B y Leon Daniel United Press Internotional TVTANT to grow rice in a desert? The Re- public of China will show you how. Taiwan has given some 40 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America agricultural advice in the last 10 years. Taiwan, only 100 miles509 words
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Article, Illustration1188 1968-02-26 13 H.L. Herschensohn - By H.L. Herschensohn, M.D. RECENT Medical Memo, which recommended that clams be cooked adequately to prevent possible hepatitis, disturbed one of the readers, who felt thot such an article could harm the seafood industry. The article on which the column was1,188 words
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Miscellaneous265 1968-02-26 13 LCATHAYJj] ODEON 21 116 La«t D»t! 1!. 1 Sfl. 4W, *>. 98* ‘Our Fivf Men In Singapore* REAM FLYNN Eattaaaeolor OPENS TOMORROW! (Mandarin) VILLA MI RPER" C©!or-B**ot>« EaglUh A: Chmew Subtitlw ORCHARD! PALACE 3?141 *****8 NOW SHOWING: LAST DAT’ S Showl At: Shew Start*; I SO. 4.*n ft *SO pm265 words
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569 1968-02-26 14 MANILA, Sun. (Reuter). Hsu Chi San of Taiwan today won the 1968 Philippine Open golf championship with a 10-under-par —~l 278 for 72 holes. Hsu who led the field yesterday after three days of play, fired a three-under par 69 today for a569 words
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Article, Illustration49 1968-02-26 14 Manager-trainer Jack Rennie of Melbourne. Victoria. bounces the heavy medicine ball off Lionel Rose's stomach as a toughening up exercise for Rose's forthcoming Bantam-weight title fight against Japan’s ’Fighting’ Harada in Tokyo tomorrow. Both fighters have reached peak condition for the fight UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 49 words
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206 1968-02-26 14 DURBAN. Sun (Reuter) Tiger Lance hit 169 to help Transvaal take first innings lead over Natal in the decisive Currie Cup match here yesterday. The destination of the trophy depends on the match, the last game In the “A" section of206 words
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122 1968-02-26 14 SYDNEY Sun (Reuter) Former star Rugby Union half-back. Des Connor- who represented both Australia and New Zealand, was appointed coach of the Australian Rugby Union team in a surprise move by the Union here today. It means a rapid promotion for Connors, who122 words
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198 1968-02-26 14 IPOH. Sun. Dr. A WE Morelra. President of the Perak Hockey Association, has declined nomination as President for the 13th tprm at the annual general meeting at the Municipal pavilion hetf yesterday. Dr. Moreira said he had President of the association for the past 12198 words
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Article23 1968-02-26 14 SEREMBAN. Sun. —Seremhan Garrison trounced N. S. Ceylonese Youth Forum in a friendly cricket match here today. Garrison won by 10 wickets.23 words
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118 1968-02-26 14 OAKLAND. California. Sun. (Reuter) Pat Van Wolvelaere of Los Angeles set a new women world record of 7.4 secs. In the 60-yard hurdles at the U.B. Amateur Athletic Union indoor championships here. The bespectacled California girl clipped one-tenth of a second off the old118 words
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Article127 1968-02-26 14 Australian GP MELBOURNE, Sun (Reuter) Britain’s Jim Clark in a Lotus narrowly won the 106mile Australian Grand Prix from New Zealand’s Chris Amor (Ferrari) here today. Another Briton, Grahani Hill (Lotus), was third. Clark's victory assured him of first place in the sevenrace Tasman127 words
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Article106 1968-02-26 14 IPOH, Sun. The Kinta Indian Association, which had taken part In the soccer competition for the Royal Devonshire Yeomanry Cup for the past 19 years, finally won the Cup last year by beating the Cheng Wah Athletio Association. This was stated by thl Vice-President of th«106 words
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Article2133 1968-02-26 15 WINDSOR LAD - DOUBLES FOR TRAINERS RINUS AND MICKEY By WINDSOR LAD OENANG, Sun. Trainers Rinus ran Breukelen and Mickey Donnelly scored handsome doubles here today, the first day of the Penang Turf Club's Spring meeting. R:nus sent out Pil Marshal (Subian) and Shangrila IV (Bougoure) while Mickey Donnelly2,133 words
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266 1968-02-26 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun The Light* Ath'etie Club stole the major honours at the cross country race of the Selangor Amateur Athletic Association held at the Lake Gardens this morning Lights did not receive any stiff competition from the other teams in this race which266 words
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265 1968-02-26 15 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun Former Malaysian international sprinter. Mazlan Hamzah. has finally made up his mind. The ace speedster is staging a comeback into the nation’s athletic arena to the joy of sports fans and officials here. With a twinkle in hi« eye and beaming with265 words
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Article183 1968-02-26 15 SEREMBAN. Sun In a 12-goal thril er the 28th Commonwealth Brigade from Malacca beat Negri Sembilan Burnley Cup team 7-5 in a friendly soccer match here this evening. The visitor* opened scoring in the fifth minute through right-winger Pringle and increased the lead eight minutes later through183 words
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528 1968-02-26 15 HONG KONG Sun (LTI) —Hong Kong's bitter rowover the amateur status of its soccer team that was forbidden from shooting for an Olympic berth reached halfway around the world and back again yesterday The Chairman of the local Olympic Committee whose group vetoed the528 words
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Article196 1968-02-26 15 PENANG, Sun —Selangor won the FAM Cup when they beat Penang 3-2 in a thrilling match witnessed by a capacity crowd including the Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, at the City Stadium here to- night. Penang were the first to open account centre196 words
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216 1968-02-26 15 Perak can keep Malaysia Cup Teoh IPOH. Sun. The President of the Perak Amateur Football Association. Mr Teoh Chye Hin. expressed confidence that Perak would retain the Malaysia Cup He was speaking at the 23rd annual general meeting of the P AFA at the Ipoh Club here today. He hoped216 words
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Article107 1968-02-26 15 FRANKFURT. Sun. (Reuter) The International Amateur Athletics Federation today decided that East German star athlete Jurgen May. who fled to West Germany last July, cannot compete in the Mexico City Olympics. May. former co-holder of the world 1.000-metres record. was banned from Amateur athletics107 words
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Article435 1968-02-26 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. S.A. Azman retained the men's singies title in the Selangor open tennis championships when he defeated national champion Billy Yap 4-6. 6-2. 6-3 on the Selangor Club courts here today. Azman who lost his national title last year to Billy had435 words
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68 1968-02-26 15 MANILA. Sun. (Reuter) Roberto “Baby” Luna of the Philippine? nosed ouf Hong Kong team captain Albert Poon at the finish line Op the opening day of the Asian Karting Prix in Batangas Province yesterday Luna crossed the finish line in 22 minutes 54 668 words
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Advertisement390 1968-02-26 14 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION IN THE 1968 69 SESSION 1. APPLICATIONS are invited from candidates intending to pursue a course of study in the Singapore Polytechnic. Courses of study, either full-time, part-time or day-release, are provided in the Schools of Engineering. Architecture Building. Accountancy and Nautical Studies390 words
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362 1968-02-26 16 T ONDON, Sun. (Reuter) Manchester United stretched their lead •L'to three points in the English First Division yesterday when they beat Arsenal 2-0 in London. The match provided the highlight of an English Football League programme which was overshadowed by the European Championship362 words
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Article88 1968-02-26 16 SINGAPORE, Sun Stable Boys beat Hamilton Sports Club 2-0 in the junior league cup competition played at Jalan Besar yesterday. Stable Boys got their first goal through Aziz in the third minute of the first half and ten minutes later got their second goal through88 words
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Article66 1968-02-26 16 WINCHESTER. Massachusetts, Sun. (UPI) Top-seeded Mrs Billie Jean King and Rosemary Casals, seeded third, advanced to the finals of the national women’s indoor championships at the Winchester tennis centre with straightset wins yesterday. Mrs King downed fourthseeded Stephanie Deflna 7-5. 6-2 and Miss Casals66 words
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Article340 1968-02-26 16 RESULTS TABLES LONDON'. Sun. 'Reuter) Results of football matches played today were: EUROPEAN i C SHIP CUP Scotland 1 England 1 (at Hampden Park. Glasgow) ENGLISH ONE Arsenal 0 M Chester U. 2 Coventry 3 Sheffield W 0 Liverpool 3 Leicester C. 1 M’chester C. 1 Sunderland 0 Newcastle U.340 words
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Article1275 1968-02-26 16 ENGLISH ONE HOME AWAY Man. United Leeds Liverpool Man City Newcastle Tottenham Everton W Bromwich Notts Forest Arsenal Burnley Chelsea P W D L F A W D L F A Pts. 29 29 29 28 30 28 27 23 29 29 29 28 11 13 13 111,275 words
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74 1968-02-26 16 Clark averaged 99.45 miles per hour for the 50-lap. 100-mile event to74 words
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466 1968-02-26 16 TTAMPDEN PARK, Sun. (Reuter) England, World Cup holders, gained their passport to European soccer with a 1-1 draw against Scotland here yesterday despite squandered chances. The draw earned England a quarter-final match against Spain in the European Nations Cup and a!>o brought them the466 words
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283 1968-02-26 16 PARIS. Sun. (Reuter). President of the Internal! appealed last night to Afi final decision on withdraw Mr Avery Brundaee, lonal Olympic Committee, rican nations to delay a ral from the Mexico City Olympics in October. He cabled M. Jean-Claude Gange. General Secretary of283 words
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Article110 1968-02-26 16 MELBOURNE, Sun. (Reuter) American runner Bob Hayes, Olympic 100 metres champion in the 1964 Tokyo Games, last night made certain of winning the world professional sprint championship here. He clinched the title by winning the 100 yards, third event in the fourrace championship series.110 words
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Article48 1968-02-26 16 SEOUL. Sun. (UPI) The World Boxing Association's second ranked junior lightweight Suh Kang-II of South Korea defeated Japanese Junior lightweight champion Hiroshi Shoji with an unanimous decision in non-title tenround match here last night. Shu displayed more boxing skill to triumph over the hard-hitting Japanese boxer.48 words
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139 1968-02-26 16 JAKARTA. Sun. (UPI) Indonesia will not participate in the forthcoming Olympic sports events in Mexico City, but only send delegations to attend the meetings of the International Olympic Committee of the International Sports Federations A statement issued by the International Sports Commission139 words
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Article307 1968-02-26 16 TUCSON. Arizona. Sun. (UPI) South Africa's Harold Henning broke loose from a pack of other par breakers yesterday to take a one stroke lead after three rounds of the 72-hole US$lOO,OOO Tucson Open with a 54-hole score of 204. 12-under-par. Dale Douglass. 31-year-old Denver pro.307 words
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545 1968-02-26 16 Dublin, Sun. (Reuter) Ireland scored their first win in this season's Rugby Union international championship when they defeated Scotland by 14 points (a goal, two tries and a penalty goal) to 6 (two penalty goals) Here yesterday. There was never much doubt about545 words
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Miscellaneous53 1968-02-26 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 12.35 am. (6 1 ft.) Port Swettenham: 4.40 a.m. (13.5 ft.). 5.16 pm. (14.2 ft.) Port Dickson: 5.42 am. (7.9 ft.) Singapore: 9.12 a.m. (8.6 ft.). 11.16 pm. (8.3 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 6.39 a.m. (6.0 ft.), 9.56 p.m. (7.7 ft.) Kuantan: 6.09 a.m. (5.2 ft.), 8.5053 words
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