Eastern Sun, 8 April 1968
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Title Section22 1968-04-08 1 Eastern Sun Independent National SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 610 Monday. 8 April 1968. MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents22 words
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Article, Illustration531 1968-04-08 1 More than 50 cities hit by racial disturbances: 25 have died, 1,200 injured NEW YORK, SUN. (UPI) 'J'HE United States has put on a show of military muscle to try to quell successive waves of fire-bombings, violence and vandalism that swept Chicago, Washington, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and— UPI radio photo. - 531 words
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50 1968-04-08 1 HOCKENHEIM. West Germany. Sun. (Reuter)—British former world motor raring champion Jim Clark died today of injuries received in a crash here. An official at Heidelberg University Clinic where Clark was rushed after the crash said he was dead on arrival ai the hospital.50 words
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Article62 1968-04-08 1 EAST BERLIN. Sun. (Reuter) East Germans have voted massively in favour of a new constitution which officially defines their country as a Communist State. The East German news agency. ADN. said today that 11.536.265 out of a total electorate of 12 million nearly 95 per62 words
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Article39 1968-04-08 1 TOKYO Sun. (UPI) North Vietnamese Premier Pham Van Dong says his Government has already appointed a delegation to meet with U S officials for talks on the Vietnam war, according to a Japanese report from Hanoi.39 words
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Article115 1968-04-08 1 MANILA. Sun. (UPI) President Ferdinand E. Marcos said today the Philippine Government will consider any proposal from Malaysia for settlement of the Sabah claim. Pending Malaysia’s suggestion. Mr. Marcos said the Philippine position remains that the claim be settled by the International Court of Justice.115 words
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296 1968-04-08 1 WASHINGTON, Sun. (UPI). The White House on Saturday said it was awaiting a formal reply from North Vietnam on starting preliminary talks immediately between the United States and Hanoi in Geneva, Switzerland. "The United States Government has not yet received296 words
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Article68 1968-04-08 1 GENEVA. Sun i Reuter) United Nations Secretary General U Thant said here today he thought preliminary talks on Vietnam would lead to unconditional cessation of the bombing of North Vietnam and be held very soon probably in Geneva U Thant, here to lay a foundation68 words
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181 1968-04-08 1 If your gums are sore and tender to the touch, or bleed a little when you brush them watch out These are certain signs of dangerous gum trouble which can loosen teeth, so that they have to be pulled out. Kolynos Dental181 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous20 1968-04-08 1 LADIES DAY SffMTO S m ri. pfcfS F: HUS! ,-^'2-22 "Why pick on me? I didn’t make the silly rulel>20 words
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Article, Illustration415 1968-04-08 2 M. T. Lingam; Stanley Sreedharan - Installation of new Ruler By M. T. Lingam and Stanley Sreedharan Seremban Sun. All roads will lead to the Royal Town of Sri Menanti tomorrow the seat of the Negri Sembilan Royalty where 46-year-old Tuanku Ja'afor Ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman will be officially415 words
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Article, Illustration628 1968-04-08 2 M.T. LINGAM - By M.T. LINGAM rpUANKU Ja'afar Ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman who will be installed as the 10th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan today, comes close to the Confucian concept of the Philosopher King academically qualified and trained to rule wisely. The 46-year-old ruler628 words
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Article, Illustration474 1968-04-08 2 Stanley Sreedharan - By Stanley Sreedharan SRI MEN ANTI. Bun Thousands of kampong folk, young and old in their colourful national costumes flocked to the Royal Istana Grounds todav to witness the hour-long traditional “istiadat Bersiram” ceremony. The ceremony a preliminary to the installation of Tuanku Jaafar474 words
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93 1968-04-08 2 PENANG. Sun. Several “protest” posters were found by officers of the Special Branch when they raided the Labour Party Tanjong Barat branch premises in Argyll Road this morning Earlier, a youth, who was putting up such posters, was arrested in King Street after93 words
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506 1968-04-08 2 Sembilan means the union of Nine A States and the word Negri Sembilan was heard being made mentioned of as early as the 16th century. Negri Bbmbilan. In the beginning, was made up of nine States, namely (1) Sungel Ujong, (2) Gelebu, (3)506 words
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287 1968-04-08 2 The new Tunku Ampuan of Negri Sembilan. She is Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tunku Najihah binti Tunku Besar Burhanuddin —a versatile and vibrant woman. All heads and eyes will be focuseed on this First T.adv of the State to-day at Sri Menanti during the287 words
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71 1968-04-08 2 PROFESSOR Ungku Aziz, Chairman of the Board of Trustee, National Art Gallery, (left) seen here explaining to the Assistant Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Ungku Mohsein bin Abdul Kadir, some of the etchings and drawings of Rembrandt, now on exhibition at the National Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. The71 words
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193 1968-04-08 2 JOHORE BAHRU. Bun. So long as the Alliance Party is jn power, the Government will ensure that democratic traditions are firmly maintained in the country. This was stated here by the Mentri Besar Dato Hall Othman Mohamed Saat. at a Hindu temple last night. Later,193 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article591 1968-04-08 3 Sun. Workers have been urged today to gird then.s Sves in a tightly-knit fashion to face the difficulties Singapore would have to face. The call came today from Mr. Peter Vincent, President of the National Trades Union Congress when he spoke at its fifth591 words
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Article70 1968-04-08 3 530 P.m. —9 p.m. S.A.T.A. free mass X-ray station at Chiang Teck School. 64 Silat Road. 7.30 p.m. Free film shows by the Ministry of Culture at Lorong Fatimah. Nam Chong School (Gulega Road), L;m Kim Tian Temple (Lorong Kinchir). Balestier Road Chinese temple a nd "SJoo Hwa70 words
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Article, Illustration348 1968-04-08 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. The National Trades Tnion Congress tonight pledged full support to the Government in the formulation and initiation of such emergency measures as may be deemed necessary in the face of British military withdrawal from this region by 1971. A special resolution348 words
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Article139 1968-04-08 3 SINGAPORE. Sun The National Trades Union Congress must inevitably re-define its role, its projects co ordinator. Mr. Lawrence Sia, said. He expressed this new in his report tabled before the N'TUC’s fifth annual delegates' conference today. Mr. Sia said that the role had to be rc-defined139 words
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Article, Illustration93 1968-04-08 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. The “Titbits", winners of the 1968 Radio and Television Singapura talentime will cut their first record an extended plav soon. The group, consisting of three young schoolgirls Serene Wee. Melina Wee and Bernadette de Souza came to the limelight when they won the93 words
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Article139 1968-04-08 3 SINGAPORE Sun The National Trades Union Congress is now planning to set up a Labour Institute for local trade unionists. The secretary-general of the NTUC. Mr. Seah Mui Kok. d‘sclosed this at the sth Annual Delegates’ Conference of NTUC at the Conference Hall this139 words
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Article, Illustration50 1968-04-08 3 Sun. Singapore trade mission leader Mr. Soon Peng Yam addressing the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently. Standing on his left is the Japanese interpreter. The 25-member Singapore trade delegation is here on a one-week visit to promote two- way trade with Japan. UPI photo— UPI photo - 50 words
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378 1968-04-08 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. announced last night the Republic's air force must be set up by 1971. The initial air force training, he said, would start soon and the first batch of young men would be going to378 words
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323 1968-04-08 4 PENANG, Sun. The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives, Haji Ghazali Jawi, announced today the existing demarcated trawler fishing area would be extended southward towards Penang Island The Minister said this would faeilltate trawler fishermen on the island as well aa In Kedah. Also trawlers323 words
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Article125 1968-04-08 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Sun. The Tunku Mahkota last night called on the people to actively support voluntary movements so as to lessen the burden of unfortunate people. He said: '“The aims of these movements are to find ways and means to eradicate problems gripping an unfortunate125 words
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533 1968-04-08 4 SUNGEI BULOH, Sun. UMNO members here were today urged to work more closely together with non-Malays. “This is because they are also loyal citizens of Malaysia." the Political Secretary to the Education Minister, Enche Shariff Ahmad. said this at the general meeting533 words
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214 1968-04-08 4 IPOH. Sun. A buffet dinner and dance at the officers’ Mess of the sth Battalion the Royal Malay Regiment in Tambun Road brought to a successful climax last night the presentation of new regimental colours to the Battalion by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at214 words
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Article, Illustration419 1968-04-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Two people were killed at the 20th mile Rawang Road at about 6 am. today when the car they were travelling in plunged into a ravine Sheikh Ismail. 20. a Technical Assistant, was killed on the spot, while his friend. Wan Rajaruddin. 20.419 words
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Article, Illustration27 1968-04-08 4 The Sultan of Selangor declaring open the annual meeting of the Ex-Services Association of Malaysia, at the MARA Auditorium, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday.27 words
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878 1968-04-08 4 200 attend forum: KUALA LUMPUR. Sun Two opposition members said Malaysia’s racial harmony is skindeep and that we are sitting on a simmering cauldron which might explode any moment. An Alliance MP observed that the Malays have special privileges but little else. A878 words
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167 1968-04-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Sultan of Selangor today said the State Government should give top priority to ex-servicemen in getting land, jobs and low-cost houses. The immediate help, he stressed should come from firms in the country. The Sultan was speaking at the general meeting167 words
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Article52 1968-04-08 4 IPOH. Sun. Thu sty thieves carted away $359 worth of liquor from a shop in Laxamana Road here last night Sales representative of Sime Darby and Co Ltd Mr Har Kok Kong. 34. lost 560 in cash from his house in Jalan Bunga Raya in Pasir Puteh here52 words
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Article53 1968-04-08 4 PENANG. Sun. The personnel of Royal Air Force Western Hill and Glugor celebrated Die 50th anniversary of the R A.F. with a grand ball held at the R.A.A.F. Club. Tanjong Tokong. last night. The Commanding Officer R-A.F. Western HIIL Wing Cdr F.R. Pusey. proposed a toast to Her53 words
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Article26 1968-04-08 4 PENANG. Sun. Building materials. amounting to $2,225 were reported missing from a building site stores of Island and Peninsular Development in Jesielton Heights yesterday.26 words
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Article, Illustration445 1968-04-08 10 PETER LOKE - HE WILL LEAVE HIS JOB AFTER ELECTIONS By PETER LOKE SINGAPORE, Sun. The Minister for Labour, Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, will leave his present post soon after the elections on April 13. This was disclosed in a casual remark made by the Prime Minister, Mr. .Lee445 words
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Article96 1968-04-08 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. Registration for the Adult Education Board's 16-week practical course on oil painting will begin on April 21 from 10 a m. to i p.m. at the Cultural Centre. The course is specially designed for beginners and those who have some basic knowledge of96 words
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Article139 1968-04-08 10 SINGAPORE. Sue. The Singapore Junior Chamber w;il hold a week-long Festival of French FiLms" at the Singapore Conference Hall from April 20 to 25. The film shows will be held each day from 830 p.m. Tickets, available at the usual centres, are priced at $5. S139 words
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389 1968-04-08 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. The supply of clock and watch technicians in the Republic is short of demand. This, said the president of the Singapore Clock and Watch Trade Association, Mr. Lim Peng Boon, was the result of the lack of proper training facilities for such389 words
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Article, Illustration540 1968-04-08 10 SINGAPORE, Sun. An association for shipbuilders and repairers has been formed in the Republic to cope with the fast expanding shipbuilding and ship repairing industry. Announcing this today, the pro-tem president of the Singapore Association of Shipbuilders and Repairers (SASAR' Mr J A. Wilde,540 words
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Article, Illustration336 1968-04-08 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. The National Trades Union Congress which held its fifth annual delegates' conference today received congratulatory and goodwill messages from labour organisations throughout the world. Among the messages was one from its Malaysian counterpart. the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), which said: "Owing336 words
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658 1968-04-08 11 HPANAH MERAH, Sun.—The Minister of Education, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari today urged more Malay students to learn and master the English language. He also called on National Language teachers to teach their students English, whenever they had free time. The Minister was speak- r658 words
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154 1968-04-08 11 PENANG. Sun—The Penang World Health Day Committee has decided to hold it* celebrations from May 13 to 18 on the occasion of World Health Day which fails today. The celebrations will also mark the 20th anniversary Of World Health Organisation. The theme for this154 words
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Article, Illustration104 1968-04-08 11 Four Malaysian graduates gained their Bachelor degree in branches of engineering at graduation ceremony at the University of Melbourne, Australia, on March 23. Thev are Mr. Khoo Heng Choon. of 35 Evergreen Road, Penang; Mr. Ko look Tang, of 15 Pengkalan Kempas. Negri Sembilan; Mr.— ANIB photo. - 104 words
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Article, Illustration161 1968-04-08 11 THE delicious sight of “Laksa Thai" was too tempting for Puan Sharifah Rodziah (extreme left) to re*Pt. for with a beaming smile she willingly took a plate. Puan Sharifah Rodziah. the wife of the Prime Minister, was going round the -tails after opening the fun fair organised161 words
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132 1968-04-08 11 IPOH. Sun. A garden party will be held at the grounds of the Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar at 4.30 p.m. on Apr. 12 on the occasion of the silver jubilee wedding of the Sultan of Perak and the Raja Perempuan. On132 words
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296 1968-04-08 11 Don’t doubt UK’s troop mobilisation capability Thomson SINGAPORE. Sun. The British Commonwealth Secretary, Mr. George Thomson today reaffirmed his recent statement that Malaysia and Singapore should not doubt Britain’s capability to mobilise troops after her withdrawal in 1971. Mr Thomson was speaking to newsmen at the airport during a twohour296 words
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Article43 1968-04-08 11 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Minister for Defence. Mr. Lim Kim San this afternoon returned from a 17-dav tour of Finland. Sweden and Norway While in those countries Mr. Lim visited naval establishments to see how they were adapted for commercial use.43 words
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Article131 1968-04-08 11 PENANG, Sun. The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives. Hajl Ghazali Jawi. today expressed hope to make next year the National Rice Year. He said this at the closing of the State Conference for Divisions I. II and 111 officers of various departments within the131 words
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Article40 1968-04-08 11 KAMPAR. Sun. The Minister of Education. Enche Mohamed Khir Johari, will open two classrooms costing 512.000 for the Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampar on April 14. He will also deliver a speech on the occasion of parents’ day.40 words
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498 1968-04-08 11 ITUALA LUMPUR, Sun. A pilot project to worm infestation in rural schools will be launched in two to three months' time, the Director, Public Health Institute, Dr. Raja Ahmad Noordin, announced yesterday. The project would be carried out jointly by498 words
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120 1968-04-08 11 KUALA LUMPUR. SumOne of the prime movers of the Malaysian Red Cross Society clinics at Kampong Datok Keramat, Dr. A.R. Wilson has been awarded the Red Cross Meritorious Service Medal. Dr. Wilson who is returning to England after serving with the Royal Malaysian120 words
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219 1968-04-08 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Malayan Rubber Fund Board will take part In an International Ruober Technology Conference and Exhibition in West Berlin next month, to inform consumers of rubber in Europe about the latest scientific and technological breakthroughs of the Malaysian219 words
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Article226 1968-04-08 11 PENANG. Sun. After three days of frantic sea and air search, the highly decomposed body of a 24-year-old fisherman. Lau Ee Hai, was recovered in the sea off Teiok Bahang this morning. Lau was reported missing after the fishing boat in which he was in226 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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WORLD NEWS
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213 1968-04-08 5 Sincere but fraught with new dangers' U.S. BOMBING CUTBACK BANGKOK, Sun. (Reuter) President Johnson's decision for a cutback in the bombing of North Vietnam shows America's sincere des*re f° r peace, but it is a great risk, according to Thai Foreign Minister Thanat Khoman. Mr. Thanat was speaking to reporters213 words
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Article231 1968-04-08 5 Economy at stake PRAGUE. Sun. (Reuter) Czechoslovakia's government of old-guard Communists resigned yesterday, ousted by a oroup of young reformers This is expected to mean the end of an era of strict central rule and automatic conformity to Moscow's policies. The peaceful transition of power231 words
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115 1968-04-08 5 CAPE KENNEDY, Sun. (Reuter) Space experts had growing doubts today on the suitability of America’s Saturn 5 rocket for carrying astronauts into space following yesterday’s explosion of the rocket’s third stage on a test flight. “It Just broke up we don't know why." a spokesman115 words
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284 1968-04-08 5 WASHINGTON, Sun. (Reuter) President Johnson worked between Vietnam strategy talks with General William Westmoreland yesterday on the new civil rights plans he will present to a joint session of Congress tomorrow Meanwhile flags on aU buildings will fly at halfmast until Tuesday284 words
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197 1968-04-08 5 HONG KONG. Sun. (Reuter) Hong Kong's Communists will mobilise for another round of "confrontation" against the colonial government this summer if they think they are being persecuted, according to a report. The right wing English language tabloid Star quoted a member of the197 words
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Article, Illustration62 1968-04-08 5 TRUNG AN. South Vietnam. ARVN PFC Nguyen Cong Khanh. 30. is led to a waiting firing squad, on April 2nd. by a priest and securitv guard. Khanh was convicted by s military court of raping and killing a 19-year-old girl on an operation in— UPI photo. - 62 words
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Article146 1968-04-08 5 TAIPEI. Sun. (Reuter) Civil Air Transport (C A T.), a private Taiwan Airline Company, is being reorganised to operate a full-fledg-ed international cargo flight service, reliable sources said today. The reorganisation followed a government order to the airline to stop all international flights from April146 words
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Article64 1968-04-08 5 TOKYO. Sun. < Reuter) Pope Paul VI has appointed Dr. Kot a r o Tanaka. Japanese judge of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, as a member of the board of councillors, an advisory organ to the Pope. In making this announcement today the64 words
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Article209 1968-04-08 5 HONG KONG. Sun. (UPI) What human folly A great nation is being threatened over the colour of men’s skins". This was the reaction of one of Hong Kong’s major English language newspapers today as the news on America’s racial violence continued to dominate colony headlines “America is209 words
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Article328 1968-04-08 5 Political campaigns suspended ATLANTA, Sun. <UPI). The nation marks a day of mourning today for slain integration leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose funeral will be attended by dignitaries from across the land, including presidential hopeful Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. The body of the 31328 words
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Article162 1968-04-08 5 SAIGON. Sun. (UPIi President Nguyen Van Thieu said today that the South Vietnamese government would “take all necessary measures to fight until final victory Is achieved.” Mr. Thieu was apparently referring to further mobilisation measures recommended In a five-point senate declaration last week, ana an mter-minls-terial162 words
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88 1968-04-08 5 ZANZIBAR. Sun (Reuter) An Asian school teacher who has taught in Zanzibar for more than 30 years was today ordered to leave the island for speaking against the government in class. The teacher. Mr B G. Naik. was at first given 48 hours to leave but88 words
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Article59 1968-04-08 5 UNITED NATIONS. Sun (Reuter) The United States mission to the L’.N. has opened a book of condolences for the late Dr. .Martin Lutner King at its offices opposite U.N. headquarters. The book will he kept open for signature by U.N. diplomats and secretariat members during59 words
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103 1968-04-08 5 LONDON, Sun. (Reuter) Three hapless bandits were thrown into confusion when the man they had just robbed leapt into their getaway car with them yesterday. The men were trying to get away with €2.000 worth of coins grabbed from 31-year-old Mr. David Woodiwisss shop103 words
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143 1968-04-08 5 HONG KONG Sun. (Reuter) Leading mental health experts from nine Southeast Asian countries and territories will meet in Hong Kong tomorrow for a four-day seminar designed to find ways and means of preventing mental disorders. The seminar, called “Education for mental health" is the143 words
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Article67 1968-04-08 5 RANGOON. Sun. (Reuter) The Foreign Ministry has announced the reshuffling of four Burmese ambassadors. The present ambassador to London, U Hla Maung will replace the ambassador to the United States, U Tun Win, who is being transferred to Bangkok. The present ambassador to Bangkok. U Po Kun67 words
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295 1968-04-08 6 CANBERRA, Sun. (Reuter). Australia would not retreat into isolationism from Asia even if the United States did so, Prime Minister John Gorton said today in a television interview with the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC). Asked if he thought there was a serious need295 words
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Article209 1968-04-08 6 HOLLYWOOD. Sun. fßeuter) The academy of motion picture arts and sciences has announced the postponement of its annual Oscar award? presentation, for the first time In its 40year history, out of respect for the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King. The presentation to have taken209 words
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Article123 1968-04-08 6 KHE SANH SOUTH VIETNAM. Sun. (Reuter) —Hundreds of South Vietnamese troops were airlifted into Khe Sanh yesterday, ending a two-month siege of the Marine combat base by North Vietnamese forces. Simultaneously, troops of the US. First Air Cavalry Division were set down by helicopters on123 words
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Article336 1968-04-08 6 Mayor Carl B. Stokes written for UPI - By Mayor Carl B. Stokes written for UPI Mayor Carl B. Stokes of Cleveland, a Xegro who became the first of hi* race to be elected head of a major American city gave the following advice to the Black and White communities in the wake336 words
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Article, Illustration130 1968-04-08 6 BERLIN (DaD) Most visitors were amused by the wilful creations of 32-year old Heinrich Brummack who recently exhibited his “furniture sculptures” at the West Berlin Schuler Gallery. Brummack received the 1966 Berlin Art Award and gained fame not only in Berlin with his original works.130 words
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678 1968-04-08 6 Riot-town, USA: Burn them, loot them... WASHINGTON Sun. (UPI) In the downtown section of Washington, just a block or so from the White House, street cleaners, tourists and armed soldiers walked the streets yesterday morning. So. too. did groups of young Negroes, stopping occasionally678 words
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136 1968-04-08 6 RISHIKESH. Himalayan Foothills. Sun. (Reuter) The Indian mystic. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, has announced that he had cancelled plans to take two of the Beatles in a procession on elephants for a Hindu bathing festival, today. The Maharishi told pressmen that since police would not136 words
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Article83 1968-04-08 6 King shooting MEMPHIS. Tenn. Sun. (UPI) The wife of the owner of the hotel where Dr. Martin Lother King Jr. was fatally shot remained in critical condition after a heart attack. Mrs. Loree Bailey, whose husband owns the Lorraine Hotel and Motel, suffered the attack the evening83 words
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Article, Illustration34 1968-04-08 6 PRESIDENT Johnson's son-in-law Marine Capt Charles Robb gets off aircraft at Da Nang after touch-down on April 3. He has to do one year service. UPI pix.UPI pix. - 34 words
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176 1968-04-08 6 NEW DELHI. Sun. (Reuter) India and Burma yesterday held the first meeting of a joint boundary commission to demarcate the frontier between the two countries, prepare boundary maps and draft a boundary treaty. The commission decided that surveyors of both countries would meet in Dehra176 words
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Article88 1968-04-08 6 LONDON. Sun (Reuter) The 11-man United Nations council for Southwest Arica left by air last night en route to establish a presence in the territory in defiance of South African authorities. The council and a number of secretariat officials will arrive in Lusaka today.88 words
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Article135 1968-04-08 6 PARIS. Sun. ((UPI) Valery Giscard d’Estaing, president of the French National Assembly finance commission, yesterday described the United States as a nation which “lives in the exclusive universe of the dollar.” He also said that the death of Dr Martin Luther King indicated the “hate which animates135 words
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298 1968-04-08 6 Houston. Texas Sun. (CPI) University scientists here believe they can put a stop to deadly cystic fibrosis by bombarding nail clippings from infants with atomic particles to detect the disease early. The clippings are analyzed by neutrons in a nuclear reactor to determine the298 words
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Article103 1968-04-08 7 BLACKPOOL England Sun. (Reuter) M German Finance Minister Dr. Franz-Josef Strauss said yesterday Europe must not be content uith the role of an onlooker while the super powers divided the World among themselves. It was high time for European nations to act and stop letting themselves be103 words
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190 1968-04-08 7 Blue-shirted youths out CAST BERLIN. Sun (Reuter) Singing groups drove around East Berlin urging a “Yes” ballot and bands played outside polling stations as East Germans voted on a new Socialist constitution today. The plebiscite was expected to result in. overwhelming190 words
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258 1968-04-08 7 WASHINGTON. Sun. (UPI) President Johnson officially dispatched Federal troops to Chicago last night to help police quell the outbreak of looting, arson and other racial violence. President Johnson ordered 5.000 Federal Troops from Texas and Colorado to move into Chicago and help suppress258 words
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Article51 1968-04-08 7 KOTAH. North India, Sun (Reuter). Ten people were killed and 19 injured when scaffolding round a 200 feet tower in a fertilisers plant here collapsed last night. Four of the injured were in critical condition. Earlier fears that about 30 might have been killed proved51 words
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169 1968-04-08 7 MEMPHIS. Tennessee Sun. (UPI) A key witness said Testerday he saw and talked to the assassin of Dr Martin Luther King when he fled his sniper's post in a flophouse bath room seconds after firing the fatal shot. Authorities indicated they were169 words
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Article, Illustration58 1968-04-08 7 MANILA. Eric Amilbangsa (Sariful Omhra Amilbangsa). 17-year-old. of the late Sultan Omhra Amilbangsa of Sulu. has been proclaimed the new Sultan of Sulu. With him is Andrew Gruber, Secretary General of the Ruma Rachara or ruling consel of the Sulu Sultanate, Eric is shown with a— UPI Photo. - 58 words
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252 1968-04-08 7 LONDON Sun. (UPI) The daredevil Royal Air Force pilot who startled Londoners by flying his supersonic jet under Tower Bridge and buzzing parliament was locked up yesterday. British newspapers said the pilot, a member of Britain's oldest air squadron, performed252 words
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Article175 1968-04-08 7 JAKARTA Sun. < Reuter). Foreign Minister Adam Malik yesterday expressed confidence that Indonesia would get the foreign aid It need for this year amounting to l'SS325m Speaking to reporters he said Japan and Indonesia would hold ministerial talks this month on the size of Japans175 words
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295 1968-04-08 7 OTTAWA Sun (LPI) Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Canada's jet-set bachelor Justice Minister, was elected on Saturday by the ruling Liberal Party to succeed retiring Lester B. Pearson as the nation's 15th Prime Minister. Trudeau, a frug-dancmg millionaire, led all the way through four ballots295 words
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Article71 1968-04-08 7 SYDNEY. Sun (Reuter) The Australian Army refects as unfit 10 oer cent of the conscripts railed up for National Service according to an article in the .Medical Journal of Australia. The journal said that the first medical survey of 20-year-old conscripts showed that of 2,738 examined nearlv71 words
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Article46 1968-04-08 7 WASHINGTON. Sun. (Reuteri A Senator today demanded toe arrest of Negro militant leader Stokely Carmichael Senator Daniel Brewster (Democrat Maryland) said in a telegram to AttorneyGeneral Ramsey Clark that news reports indicated “Carmichael and rabblerousers like him are directly responsible” for the rioting.46 words
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542 1968-04-08 7 CANBERRA, Sun. (UPI). U. 5. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, said today that the new United States policy of restricting the bombing of North Vietnam would continue "for some time" in spite of Hanoi's limited response to it. But he declared that542 words
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244 1968-04-08 7 GIBRALTAR. Sun CUPI) —Police hurled tear-gas bomb s yesterday as rioting mobs fired a yacht and wrefkerj shops and vehicles belonging to Gibraltarians who reportedly entered secret negotiations with Spain. A series of demonstrations —including angrv protests outside the residence of Governor Sir244 words
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248 1968-04-08 7 VATICAN CITY. Sun. (UPI) Pope Paul VI yesterday named 27 lay consultants to the Vatican government, including an American business executive and eight members of Rome's “Black nobility.” The American appointee was Frank M Folsom, an executive of the Radio Corporation of American (RCA) of248 words
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Article42 1968-04-08 7 NEW YORK. Sun (Reuter) According to the 1960 U S census, there were then 18.871.831 Negroes in the United States out of a total population of 179.323.175. (The total U S population is now estimated at more than 200 million).42 words
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Article, Illustration135 1968-04-08 7 A garden is being created to occupy a 851-square metre area covering the entire roof of the 9-storev Osaka Building near the Tokyo Station to attract wild birds into the heart of Tokyo. A Japanese company president and owner of the building is spending— Pana Photo. - 135 words
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Advertisement124 1968-04-08 5 Senilex Made in Germany GOOD NEWS FOt I ELDERLY MAN! WANT TO BE ACTIVE AND ENERGETIC LIKE YOUNG MAN > V iaKin„ Accorainc io u*» n" n Weiss. M.P.8., I'.C.S. In Germans Awarded 60 Gold Medals by International Exhibition. •senilex Is a special compound of Ginseng, I •senilex Is a124 words
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Article754 1968-04-08 8 IN recent years, the campaign to establish Malay as the National Language had caused emotions to blind the people to the value of other languages. Now that the National Language has been accepted and is being learned by more and more Malaysians, its general usage is taken for754 words
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Article, Illustration2388 1968-04-08 8 S. Rajaratnam - By S. Rajaratnam Foreign Minister, Singapore. TT is not my inten- tion, to talk about Singapore's foreign policy as such because foreign policy is the sum total of actions and attitudes we take in response to events as they occur around us. It consists2,388 words
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514 1968-04-08 8 AS a citizen I see the lack of opposition is not an indication of loss of freedom hut demonstrates the democratic realism of a people. The concept of parliamentary democracy existing in the United Kingdom has evolved from the opposition of the Brythons (the true514 words
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Article311 1968-04-08 8 THE Eastern Sun on March 29 carried a letter of complaint about Keretapi Service written by ’Human Dignity' The delay occunng to the Rapid Train was most unfortunate which made all the passengers to wait for 5 hours at Kajang. However, in the case of delays311 words
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Advertisement41 1968-04-08 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper MONDAY. APRIL 8. 1968 23-B Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoh Office 39. |alan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Telephone: *****/6 8. Leith Street, Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road, Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNCWS41 words
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742 1968-04-08 9 The weekly market review SINGAPORE, Sun.—President Johnson's decision not to seek re-election ond to de-esca-late the war in Vietnam seemed to have very little effect on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Sngopore last week. The only initial reaction to this news was the742 words
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928 1968-04-08 9 Manila, Sun. (Reuter). —The first annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (A.D.8.) ended yesterday witth members faced witfi the problem of striking a balance between sound business principles an.d flexibility to meet the development reeds of the region.928 words
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204 1968-04-08 9 BOKARO, Northern India, Sun. (Reuter). Indian Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandbi, yesterday launched construction of the Sovietaided Bokaro steel plant, which will ultimately produce four million tons of ingof metal annually, aiad be the fourth state owned steel works in India. Mrs Gandhi said204 words
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Article, Illustration332 1968-04-08 9 SINGAPORE. Sun. Esso Standard Malaya Berhad reported yesterday that despite manufacturing and marketing gains profits were much lower last year. Mr. F R. Hall, chairman and managing director of the company, made this announcement today after a meeting of the Board332 words
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254 1968-04-08 9 LONDON, Sun. The signing of a series of contracts totalling $5 million for the supply of British cotton spinning mills to the Republic of Korea was announced in London recently. The announcement was made *t a ceremony attended by Mr. Ei Whan Pai.254 words
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99 1968-04-08 9 JAKARTA. Sun. (UPI) A nickel mining company in South Celebes has announced it will export 200.000 tons of mckei ore to Japan this year an inciease of 40 per cent over last year's export figure. Mr. Abdul Majid, director of the PT Nickel99 words
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101 1968-04-08 9 BANGKOK. Sun (Reuter) A Philippines mission has proposed the setting up of a shoe factory as a joint venture with Thai manufacturers The shoe trade mission from Marikina town in Rizal Province led by its Mayor. Mr Osmundo de Guzman. made the proposal to Thai101 words
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872 1968-04-08 9 OSAKA, Sun. (JIB) Preparatory work on the Japan World Exposition 1970. Osaka (EXPO ’7O) is making steady headway for the opening of Asia's first world's fair March 15, 1970, just two years hence-. The site, located In the Senri Hills of Osaka.872 words
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Advertisement220 1968-04-08 9 AIR MOVEMENTS-S'PORE, K. LUMPUR ARRIVALS IN SINGAPORE MSA 029 12 05 am. from Kuala Lumpur MSA 019 a.03 am from Kuala Lumpur. PA.A 819 y.lu a.m. from San Francisco Honolulu Guam Manlla/Saigon MSA 121 9.30 a.m. from Kuala Lumpur. MS A— 431 10.25 a.m. Irom K urliina MSA 005 10220 words
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Advertisement248 1968-04-08 9 MSA 128 6 p.m. for Kuala Lumpur. KLM 822 6.15 p.m. for Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Beirut Athens Amsterdam. AT.LA 769 7.55 p.m. for Bangkok/Bombay/Rome LIFT 692 830 p.m for Jakarta. GIA 892 8.50 p.m. for Bangkok Bombay Karachi Cairo/Rome Amsterdam. MSA 030 9.30 p.m. for Kuala Lumpur. Al 1128 9.25248 words
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Miscellaneous1147 1968-04-08 10 rom M TV and CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPCK and Pulao Pinant; 6 Ipoh ana Melaka: 3 10 Johore Bahru; 1 Tatplng; 7 Batu Pa hat; 9 Kluang P.M. 343 Opening Annct. Prog. Summary. 5.50 News Outline in the National Language; 5.55 National Songs; 600 News in Tamil; 6.10 Kimba "The1,147 words
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Article, Illustration250 1968-04-08 12 Plants farmers welcome the rain MALAYA is continually drenched by the rain from the North-East. After weeks of drought, the rain returns and revives the dying plants. The trees, which shed their leaves earlier have now regained their rich colours The farmers, who have waited impatiently for the rain have250 words
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Article, Illustration310 1968-04-08 12 MALAYSIA is fortunate to be blessed with a wide variety of fruits. Among these are bananas, papayas, pineapples, durians, rambutans. mangosteens. dukus. langsats. jack fruits and chempedahs, to mention only a few. Some of them are seasonal. and can be obtained in their greatest quantities between310 words
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Article, Illustration310 1968-04-08 12 IT is selfish for boys to appreciate the advantages of a good education and deny these advantages to girls. It is very difficult to argue that girls should not be educated. Very often people argue that girls have their own domestic duties to perform and if310 words
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Article, Illustration197 1968-04-08 12 MANY young girls like to copy grown-ups. They wear high-heels, paint their faces, and dress in tight clothes. They willingly let tight clothes suffocate their breathing, high-heels hinder their walking, and make-ups mar their natural beauty. They think they equal adults by using these stuff, and197 words
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Article, Illustration468 1968-04-08 12 is afraid of something. Not only human beings have fears, animals have fears too. We fear unreasonably. Every human being and every creature are born with fears. Apprehensions appear in their mind when they start to mature and the parents try to prevent their468 words
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Article, Illustration259 1968-04-08 12 SUPERSTITION is indeed an ignorant and irrational belief in omens, divination and sorcery. It is a deeprooted but unfounded belief As far as I am concerned, superstition is utter nonsense Superstition does exist in the minds of many conservative folks. There are many kinds of259 words
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Article, Illustration247 1968-04-08 12 I LIKE to watch the sunrise in the morning, but usually I do not have the opportunity as I wake up late. One day I made up my mind to watch the sunrise. I woke up before dawn and went to a sandy beach. At that time247 words
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Article, Illustration321 1968-04-08 12 ELECTRICITY is responsible for many of the fascinating things we see in nature. It is one of the mast important and mysterious forms of energy. It has done wonderful things for us at home, in school, in offices, and in industries. Electricity is frequently used in321 words
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Article, Illustration234 1968-04-08 12 THE market In my town is a large one. It is situated in the centre of the town and it has a number of open spaces. It attracts large crowds daily, especially on Sundays. Last Sunday, instead of going for a morning walk near my234 words
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Article, Illustration278 1968-04-08 12 WHEN we talk of hawkers, we usually think of the people who sell things along the streets. We find hawkers r.jt only in the big towns but also in small villages. People become hawkers because they have not enough money to set up a278 words
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Article, Illustration256 1968-04-08 12 SINCE man became aware and ashamed of his naked state, and began wearing fig leaves as a sort of clothes he has become more and more fussy about clothing. There was a time when man clothed himself lavishly, but times certainly have changed. It appears256 words
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Advertisement168 1968-04-08 12 Rules of Eastern Sun’s essay writing ill entrants are requested to observe the followng rules: 1. Each entrant must fill in his/her otcn writing the entry form appended belotc in block letters. 2. A o entry trill be considered without the entry form properly filled up. 3. The entrant must168 words
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Article, Illustration1274 1968-04-08 13 H.L. Herschensohn, M. D - By H.L. Herschensohn, M.D. JF someone in your family has asthma, now is the time to find out exactly what to do in case of an attack. Be prepared beforehand do not wait until the attack occurs and in a moment of panic do something1,274 words
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392 1968-04-08 13 ADAM KELLETT-LONG - By ADAM KELLETT-LONG COVIET scientists are planning to build a giant canal to replenish the slowly sinking waters of the inland Aral Sea in Kazakhstan with water from moist Siberia thousands of kilometres to the north. Eventually, the scheme will be linked to392 words
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436 1968-04-08 13 PETER JOB - By PETER JOB people of In- donesia's East Java Province are settling old scores again in a chain in political murders which have claimed some 70 lives over the past few months. The murders, reported by military as well as Moslem sources in Jakarta,436 words
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Article413 1968-04-08 13 ANNE ALLEN - By ANNE ALLEN United Press International Ten of these volunteers were asked to return to Singapore for a second tour of duty, and one Paunch Corps man is coming back for his third assignment. In a Budget speech before Parliament. Dr Goh Keng Swee. Singapore’s Minister of413 words
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Advertisement26 1968-04-08 13 Cosdel (s ingapore Limited Welcome Mr. FRANK N. SWENSON Manager Record International Sales RCA Victor Record Division Radio Corporation of America On His Visit To Singapore.26 words
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Miscellaneous299 1968-04-08 13 &KIIAW O^RGANI^aTTor iMSKlifiagSß NOW SHOWING N«* rtn List 11 m 145. N 4M A 9 lft UNO YUM A CHI AO CHIAO TRF f.l BROTHERS iA Shaw Production* Mandarin :n Bhawscope A Color np«r;mp''-ed English subtitle?. Vow Shower* 11. 145. 4. *3*. 93* Audrey Hepburn Academy Award Nomination for BEST299 words
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Miscellaneous195 1968-04-08 13 ORCHARD! PALACE 3316) I *****8 NOW SHOWING* 13* 4 A*. f| 1 M S3* <9 3* A. 910 pm II *49 A 9.3 ft p a PAID KILLER Color-Scope R.chsrd H*rr:.«on Sherill Morgm ORCHARD: COMING' MOM'S SOL MADRID David McCal’.um Btp' a Sic vena. ODEON 21 116 NOW SHOWING! Please195 words
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Article2269 1968-04-08 14 Windsor Lad - Apprentice Terry Tan scores first success by Windsor Lad Kuala lumpur, Sun. Copper Lens, with apprentice P. K. Leong astride, created a spectacular upset when he led all the way to beat Mirage (Nawari) by a nose to pay $249 for a win in the2,269 words
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Article, Illustration140 1968-04-08 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Local firms and well wishers have come forward to contribute prizes to the Big Walk organised by the Treasury Sports Club to be held here on April 14. One of the prizes includes a domestic air ticket. Mr. R. Dass, the140 words
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Advertisement540 1968-04-08 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisement* can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore. SS. MUBARUK b Brother*. 63. Bras Basah Road, and 2. Maiu Avenue, Serangoon Carden Estate, Singapore TAY BUAN CUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET 83, East Coast Road. Singapore 15. Tel: *****9 HAMIEM STORE.540 words
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Advertisement518 1968-04-08 14 EEBSm PEOPLES ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCEMENT It is hereby notified that all Advertisers of the People's Association Bulletins are kindly advised to observe the following procedures in connection with payment of advertisement fees:i) No payment should be made unless the People’s Association has issued an Official Bill; ii) Any Advertiser who wishes518 words
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Miscellaneous46 1968-04-08 14 BIG SWEEP TOTAL POOL: $60,400. 1st PRIZE: No. *****6 ($14,949) 2nd PRIZE; No. *****4 ($7,474) 3rd PRIZE: No. *****7 ($3,737) STARTERS: ($373 eoch):Nos. *****4, *****1, *****7, *****1, *****5, *****1, *****2, *****5, *****8, *****7. CONSOLATION: ($332 each):Nos. *****9, *****0, *****5, *****7, *****2, *****4, *****7, *****6, *****7, *****7.46 words
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Article, Illustration1655 1968-04-08 15 Chan Kam Yau; and Ben Variyan - By Chan Kam Yau and Ben Variyan Kuala Lumpur, Sun. TZ UALA LUMPUR, IV s U n. "Nohopcr" Lee Han Seng in a sensational race today snatched victory from Alan Grice in the last minute and presented it on a silver platter to a very— Sunsport Pix by; Yap Chew Yan.; Sunsport pix. - 1,655 words
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Article80 1968-04-08 15 TELUK ANBON, Bun Lower Perak Indian Association took first place in the three-mile road relay race here this morning The time wa* 14 mins 4.6 secs. The race was organised by the Perak Amateur Athletic Association, South zone. Second place went to Jendarata Estate80 words
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Article364 1968-04-08 15 Malaysia Cup SINGAPORE. Sun. Singapore held Joint Services to a four-all draw in a hard-fought match in the Malaysia Cup fixture at Jalan Besar Stadium this evening. S'ngapore with a number of new face*, put up a splendin performance in the first 60 minutes364 words
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Article171 1968-04-08 15 KUALA LUMPUR Sun Kilat Club. defending champions of the Stonor Shield, began their season with a four-wicket win over Selangor Club at Pantal here today. Selangor Club batting first scored 121. of which T. Tharumagnanam topscored with 48. Alex Delikan contributed a useful 20. The Shepherdson brothers171 words
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Article131 1968-04-08 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun seiftftgor handed Johore a 3-1 beating in the Malaysia Cup soccer competition at the Stadium Merdeka here tonight. Though Johore lost credit should go to them for putting a fighting display. The visitors taking the field as underdogs shocked the home131 words
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226 1968-04-08 15 PENANG. Sun. Playing a better game in the second half Penang beat Perak 7-3 in the Malaysia Cup Soccer Competition at the City Stadium here tonight. Penang took the lead in the 18th minute following a free kick by Named Abdullah which was tapped226 words
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Article28 1968-04-08 15 PENANG. Bun. The general meeting of the Penang Amateur Athletic Association will be held at 7.30 pm on Wednesday at ohe Chinese Recreation Club, Victoria Green.28 words
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Article, Illustration452 1968-04-08 16 Leeds slip into lead on goal average T ONDON, Sun. (Reuter) —Manchester Unit--L' ed's hopes of the English League Soccer Championship took a severe jolt yesterday when they were beaten 2-1 at home by Liverpool. A crowd of over 63,000 saw Manchester United go down.452 words
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290 1968-04-08 16 HONG KONG. Sun. (Reuter) Billy Ibadulla. the Pakistani Test star, scored a sparkling 71 yesterday and helped Joe Lister's International touring team to a commanding position on the first day of the two-day cricket match against Hong Kong. At the close of290 words
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Article72 1968-04-08 16 THE CURRAGH. County Kildare, Ireland, Sun. (Reuter) Little Hawk owned by American Richmond Reynolds Jnr. won the Irish Lincolnshire Handicap run over one mile here yesterday. B. Schmidt-Bodner’s Marcias Mark was second G. Tolaini’s Gai| Time was third of 23 runners. Colin Williams rode Little Hawk. Ernie72 words
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Article48 1968-04-08 16 PARIS. Sun. (Reuter) South African swimming star Karen Muir last night set a new world record for the 100-metres backstroke with a time of one minute six decimal four seconds. The previous record was one minute six decimal seven seconds, which she herself set48 words
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494 1968-04-08 16 Tokyo, Sun. (Reuter) Popular Tokyo-based Taiwanese professional, Chen Ching-Po. today won the final leg of the Far East golf circuit the US $15,000 Yomiuri Open title playing par golf. Chen with a 72-hole total of 283 finished two strokes clear of494 words
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Article111 1968-04-08 16 UNDATED: Sun. (Reuter) Yugoslavia and Italy looked likely to qualify for the semi-finals of the European soccer championship after their first leg quarterfinal matches yesterday. Yugoslavia forced a 1-1 draw against France in Marseilles and should win the return match in Belgrade, where France have111 words
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Article139 1968-04-08 16 SWINTON. England. Sun. (Reuter) Leeds beat Wigan by 25 points to four in their semi-final replay here yesterday to join Wakefield in an all- Yorkshire English Rugby League Cup final at Wembley on May 11. Leeds were superior in almost every aspect of the game and rarely139 words
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90 1968-04-08 16 DALLAS. Texas, Sun, (Reuter) The United States Lawn Tennis Association yesterday decided to authorise Open tennis tournaments in this country for the first time. But they set a limit of four Open tournaments for the year. “We believe we should crawl before we walk.”90 words
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118 1968-04-08 16 At the prize-giving of the Singapore Achilles Club X-Countrv Meet held at Mrßitchie Reservoir on March 30. Mr. Charles Khoo of Caltex Oil Malaysia Limited announced that Caltex was again sponsoring the activities of the Club for the whole year. Mr. Khoo said that,118 words
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274 1968-04-08 16 SEREMBAN, Sun. The N S. Schools Sports Council soccer tournament for the Under-20 group for the St. Paul’s Jubilee Challenge Cup now in the semi-final stages is in a very trickly situation. The final is billed for Tuesday here on the Station Padang at274 words
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Article372 1968-04-08 16 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) ENGLISH FOUR Results of football matches Aldershot 2 Doncaster R 1 played yesterday were: Bradford C. Chester 1 Barnsley York City 0 1 ENGLISH ONE Chesterfield 0 Rochdale 2 Crewe Alex. 2 Swansea T. 0 Burnley 0 West Brom. 0 Darlington 0 Bradford 0 Everton372 words
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Article1741 1968-04-08 16 ENGLISH ONE HOME AWAY P w D L F A W D L F A Pts Leeds 34 15 3 0 44 11 4 6 6 15 15 47 Man. United 35 12 2 3 38 19 8 5 5 31 26 47 Man. Citv 34 13 21,741 words
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Miscellaneous52 1968-04-08 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 10.19 a.m. (5.5 ft.), 9.45 p.m. (6.2 ft.) Port Swettenham: 12.57 a.m. (10.7 ft.), 1.48 p.m. (11.7 ft.) Port Dickson: 2.09 a.m. (5.8 ft.), 2.21 p.m. (5.8 ft.) Singapore: 5.13 a.m. (6.9 ft.) Sedili Kerhil: 2.49 a.m. (5.0 ft.), 6.59 p.m. (6.5 ft.) Jtuantan: 6.02 p.m.52 words
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