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Title Section22 1968-04-12 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 614 Friday, 12 April 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents22 words
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Article348 1968-04-12 1 PETER LOKE - Japan clarifies proposal at S.E.A. Ministerial Conference By PETER LOKE SINGAPORE, Thurs. Japan today refuted suggestions that it had proposed to turn the Ministerial Conference for Economic Development of Southeast Asia into a body to rival ASEAN. A spokesman for the 30-strong Japanese delegation, led by348 words
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Article164 1968-04-12 1 Bt LUCIAN PETER Kuala lumpur. Thurs. An investigation team from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a nation-wide survey to determine whether a loaf bf locally made bread is under weight and costs more than it is worth. It is understood that164 words
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Article35 1968-04-12 1 THERE will be no issue of the Eastern Sun tomorrow (Saturday, April 13. 1968) as today, being Good Friday, is a public holiday. Publication will be resumed on Sunday, April 14. 1968.35 words
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Article36 1968-04-12 1 MOSCOW. Thurs. (UPI) North Vietnam has reportedly suggested Warsaw as the site of “talks about peace talks” after the United States rejected Phnom Penh. Cambodia, the Soviet news agency. Tass said today.36 words
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211 1968-04-12 1 BRUSSELS. Thurs (Reuter)—United Nations Sec-retary-General U Thant said here today hr believed talks between the United States and North Vietnam would take place very soon perhaps next week. In an airport statement U Thant told reporters that to the best of his211 words
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380 1968-04-12 1 T ONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman is expected to have top-level talks here in June after a five-power Commonwealth conference on South-east Asian defence to held in Malaysia. The Prune Minister is due in London to receive the380 words
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Article163 1968-04-12 1 V E\V YORK. Thurs(Reuter) The tide of racial anger which swept over more than 100 cities across the nation ebbed today as Negroes and whites began to assess the damage in six days of violence. But in Kansas City. Missouri. five people were killed as163 words
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81 1968-04-12 1 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) Britain’s foreign trade deficit jumped £3O million last month to £lO3 million, it was announced here today. Exports fell by nine million sterling to £506 million, while imports remained the same as in February at £656 million. The deficit is arrived at81 words
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Article74 1968-04-12 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman said this evening he would leave for London on June 15. to receive the Freedom of the City of London award. Commenting on an agency report, the Tunku said the award would be presented on June 18. Speaking74 words
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106 1968-04-12 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak. today confirmed the Filipino launch "Born Free” and its crew had been released. ‘•We are satisfied that they had no bad intentions when they strayed into our territorial waters," he added. The Tun was106 words
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403 1968-04-12 1 \TANILA, Thurs. (UPI). President Ferdinond E. Marcos was reported today to be surprised his Foreign Office had protested to Malaysia the alleged seixure of o Philippine launch with 15 persons aboard in waters near Malaysia's Sabah State. “As a matter of fact,” the President403 words
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Article80 1968-04-12 1 BANGKOK. Thurs. (Reuter) The Malaysian Ambassador here. Tunku Ngah Mohamed bin Tunku Sri Akar, and the Philippines Ambassador, Mr. Mauro Calingo. today called on the Thai Foreign Minister. Mr. Thanat Khoman. about using Bangkok as the site for official talks on the Sabah question. Mr. Thanat80 words
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183 1968-04-12 1 Dentists will tell you how more teeth are lost from gum trouble than from any other cause. Certain danger signs are gums which are sore or tender to touch, or gums that bleed a little when you brush your teeth.183 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous22 1968-04-12 1 LA IE AY st i-JO n "Now you’re air-borne, Miss Flight—raise the points of your skis lean a little to the right22 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration51 1968-04-12 2 THE New Soviet Ambas-sador-designate to Malaysia. Mr. Vladimir Nikolaevich Kuznetsov, presented his credentials to the Yang di-Fertuan Acong. at the Istana Negara. Kuala Lumpur. on Wednesday. Picture shows the Ambassador talking to Tunku Mustapha bin Tunku Besar Burhanuddin (right), the Grand (hamberlain, soon after arrival at the51 words
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327 1968-04-12 2 EQUAL PAY ISSUE: KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Hundreds of women from oil over the country converging on the Federol Capital on Thursday for the g'ant Women's Action Front rally at the Dewon Bahasa dan Pustaka on equal pay will be accommodated at several trade union327 words
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182 1968-04-12 2 Wee Hock Chye - By Wee Hock Chye MALACCA. Thurs —The Malacca State Legislative Assembly today refused to excuse an Assemblyman for staying away rrom the meeting. The Assembly further decided to consider what action to take against absent Assemblyman Koh Kay Chiam. the lone Labour member. Enche182 words
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Article114 1968-04-12 2 National Art Gallery <Jalan Ampang): Rembrandt’s etchings and drawings 10 a m. to 6.30 p m. Peninsular Art Gallery (41 Jalan Raja Muda): Works of prominent Malaysian artist* 9 am. to 6 pm Balal Ampang (AIA) Building Exhibition of batik painting by Phoon PohWai 10 a m. to114 words
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Article33 1968-04-12 2 MUAR. Thurs. An up-to-date Rest House costing 9200.000 is to be built by the Johore Government at Jalan Sultan Ibrahim here to replace the old one at Jalan Othman here.33 words
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Article161 1968-04-12 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thura A national centre for the medical profession of Malaysia is to be built by the Malayan Medical Association here. The seven-storey building, which would be called the Malayan Medical Association House will cost $750,000. It will be built on a site of land161 words
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177 1968-04-12 2 MUSA SCULLY - By MUSA SCULLY KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. A senior official of Wisma Putra Ministry of Foreign Affairs will leave for Moscow next month, reliable sources disclosed today. He is Enche Mon Jamaludin. Principal Assistant Secretary, now beading the Consular and Communications desk of the Foreign177 words
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414 1968-04-12 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Deputy Pr.me Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, who Is also the Minister of Home Affairs today hoped the "Salleh System” could be extended throughout the country In the interest of maintaining law and order. The close contact of police414 words
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326 1968-04-12 2 KLUANG. Thurs. Malaysia's survival and progress must depend on the successful integration of its multi-racial people. This was stated yesterday by Mr C.V. Devan Nair. the MP for Bungsar. when he spoke on "The role of the opposition in emerging nations” at the Lions Club of326 words
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Article147 1968-04-12 2 KI.ANG. Thurs Police here have detained Its more men bringing the total arrested to 12 since Monday night's clash between two rival gangs at the 10th mile Kapar Road. This was disclosed by the Chief Police Officer Selangor. Haji Mohamed Ariff bin Darus. after he147 words
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Article, Illustration187 1968-04-12 2 Ink-splashing style: It’s tough says artist KUALA LUMPUR Thurs Mr. Hou E-Shieng. 87-vear-old Formosan artist does n ot paint nowadays; he splashes with ink. And he does not even use his brush: most of the ink is scattered on the ricepaper with a piece of soft cloth.187 words
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Article61 1968-04-12 2 PENANG. Thurs A 28-year-old stevedoring labourer. Abdul Jaffar bin Baharuddin. who left his home in Bruas, Perak, to "seek his fortune' here, was sentenced to nine months' jail for housebreaking and theft today. Jaffar pleaded guilty to breaking into the Old Frees’ Association in Northam Road61 words
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Article164 1968-04-12 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Police acting promptly following a “999“ call last night arrested a youth who tried to rob two teenaged girls in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park here. The two girls. Miss Chan Yat Moi. 19, and Miss Tan Yoke Lan, 18. were sitting on a164 words
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500 1968-04-12 2 PENANG. Thurs. The Alliance Government can proudly claim to be the first in Asia to have successfully introduced industrialised housing. This Was stated by the M nister of Local Governm~nt and Housing. Mr. Knaw Ka: Boh when he .aunched the second pilot ;ndu500 words
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Article, Illustration83 1968-04-12 2 THE Yang di-Per-tuan Agong and the Raja Permaisuri Agong yesterday paid their first official visit to the Royal Malaysia Police, Jalan Bluff, in Kuala Lumpur. On arrival they were received by Tun Abdul Razak. the Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Minister of Home Affairs; Inspector-General of Police. Tan83 words
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287 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Certificate-in-Education branch of the Singapore Teachers' Union has expressed fears of possible wage freeze in Singapore because of the British pull-out. The fears were expressed in the latest newsletter of the branch The newsletter also hit out at the287 words
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232 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The woman cashier of a firm in Tamoenis Road was robbed of 522.190 in cash by armed robbers today. Miss Ng Chan Tuan. 28. waj on her way back to the W;ng Tai Garments Manufacturing Co. Ltd. in Tarnpenis Road after drawing232 words
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Article62 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Polling Day on Saturday, is a paid holiday fo r all workers covered by the Labour Ordinance, 1955 the Shop Assistants Employment Ordinance, 1957, and the Clerks Employment Ordinance. 1957. If such workers are requ.red to lvork on that day they are entitled62 words
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Article, Illustration85 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Mrs. Eileen Wee. a mother of two children, has been selected to represent Singapore at the Queensland Industries Fair this year which will be held next month. Mrs. Wee. who is an office assistant with Bes- ley Pike, makers of envelopes. is being85 words
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Article, Illustration127 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Professer Chao Lai Lung, the newly appointed librarian of Nan yang University, has arrived from Taipei to take up this post Prof Chao was formerly a Professor of Library Science at the National Chengchl University. Taiwan He was concurrently the Director of127 words
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177 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Male citizens who are matriculated or registered students of the Teachers’ Training College from Dec 1 last year are liable for national service. Announcing this today, a Government statement said the liability affected both full-time students and part-time students or teachers-in-traming. Registration177 words
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Article109 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. In a short span of nine years since 1959 the Government had overcome many “impossibles”, said the People's Action Party candidate for Farrer Park. Dr. Lee Chiaw Meng Dr. Lee. in the inaugural issue of a PAP organ “Voice of Farrer Park", said the achievements109 words
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Article164 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Chen Li Church and Glory Church will sponsor a musical concert to commemorate Easter at the Chen Li Church and Glorv Church on April 13 and 14 respectively at 7.30 p.m. The combined choir will render a cantata entitled “The Son of Man” by164 words
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53 1968-04-12 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Minister of Lands and Mines. Dato Haji Abdul Rahman bin Ya’akub. left for Per.is today for discussions with the State Government there on what assistance could be giver to two land alienation schemes in the State, which were recently53 words
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Article51 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The Amalgamated Union of Public Employees will hold a dance on April 14 at Wisma Indonesia from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The union will also hold an “Ideal Couple” contest. Tickets at S 3, ner single and couple are available at the AUPE office in Serangoon51 words
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Article28 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE Thurs—The Ministry of Health Special Cattle Disposal Squad seized one cow yesterday afternoon at the junction of Clementi Road and Jalan Cooper (Bukit Timah Constituency).28 words
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161 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A former teacher who had been in detention for more than five years was released today. He is Kam Siew \’ee. 38, who was the secretarygeneral of the Singapore Teachers’ Union in 1954. A police statement today said that in that capacity he161 words
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Article58 1968-04-12 3 10 a m -9 p m. Van Kleef Aquarium will remain open today. 545 pm. Film show organised by the Singapore National Academy of Science at the New Lecture Theatre No 4 at the University of Singapore Bukit Timah Road 8 p m Harmonica practice conducted by Mr58 words
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Article22 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs There were 133 road accidents of which two were serious during the past 24 hours in the Republic22 words
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Article, Illustration210 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Japan will increase its financial contribution to the prototype production and training centre of the Light Industries Services. The Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. T. Miki, who visited the centre announced this after a half-hour tour. He did not elaborate. Speaking210 words
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Article45 1968-04-12 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A 22-member timber trade delegation will leave Singapore for Formosa and Japan next week to study the techniques used in the industry in both countries. Thev will also try to get substantial timber concessions from the two countries.45 words
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419 1968-04-12 4 SPEECH DAY AT VICTORIA INSTITUTION: KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Government was fully aware that it has to educate oil children to the highest possible level to equip them not only for their own future but also their service to the419 words
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91 1968-04-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs. A three-man delegation from the All Union Central Council of Trade Unions of the USBR will arrive here tomorrow for a nineday visit of Malaysia Their tour is to reciprocate a visit to Russia recently by leaders of the Malaysian Trades Union91 words
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Article64 1968-04-12 4 SRI MEN ANTI. Thurs. A prayer meeting will be held here on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of the death of Tuanku Munawir the elder brother and predecessor of the Negri Ruler who died on April 14 last year. The Negri Ruler and Tunku Ampuan will be64 words
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Article94 1968-04-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, has sent a message of condolence to Mr. Keith Holvoake. Prime Minister of New Zealand, on the sinking of the ferry boat ‘Wahme’. He said: “I am deeply grieved to hear of the tragic sinking of the94 words
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Article88 1968-04-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs —Prof Fritz Eiehenberg. a leading exponent of th* revival and development of pr.ntmaking in America, will hold an informal discussion on “Graphic Arts in the West” at the Lincoln Cultural Centre on Saturday. at 11 am. Prof Eiehenberg. who will use slides to88 words
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Article73 1968-04-12 4 KOTA KINABALU. Thurs. (Reuter* Six Filipinos who have beer, detained by police for the past month lor possession of firearms have been remanded for two more weeks A Magistrate s Court today granted a police request for authority to continue holding the six pending73 words
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Article, Illustration122 1968-04-12 4 A two-week exhibition by young Malaysian artist. Mr. Lee Kian Seng, was opened at the Samat Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Tbe show consists of 60 latest works by the artist In oils, bateks. water bateks and intaglio paintings. It was the first—(Eastern Sun Fix by; Yap Chew yan) - 122 words
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Article, Illustration53 1968-04-12 4 And living it up is Yasmin (left) and Susan. The show, organised bv the Junior Chamber of Commerce, is in aid of Vietnamese civilian victims53 words
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312 1968-04-12 4 TOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. J All existing and future vacancies in commercial organisations in the country should be filled ONLY by Malaysian citizens. A directive to this effect was issued by the Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Maniekavasagam today. At a Press conference here312 words
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Article225 1968-04-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Officials of seven trade unions and a Tow n Councillor today expressed their support for the proposed new political party. Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Malaysian Peoples’ Movement.) They declared their support in a statement signed by the Secretary-Genera! of the Airlines Employees Union.225 words
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Article25 1968-04-12 4 IPOH. Thurs. Two dagger wielding masked men robbed a house in Pakan Padir in Bidor yesterday and escaped with $4OO in cash.25 words
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261 1968-04-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. A fish breeder, whose fish pond was contaminated by tailings from mining operations, was today giwnrrlrrl 17 IH dQITIOQGS. The award was made against the Guan Soon Tin Mining Company by Justice Raja Azlan Shah. Wong Fook Kum had been261 words
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300 1968-04-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Minister of Education. Enche Mohamed Khir Johan, today expressed satisfaction with the general outcome of the just concluded 3rd Ministenal Conference for Economic Development of South-east Asia in Singapore. especially that of the decision to establish a joint working committee300 words
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Article28 1968-04-12 4 PENANG, Thurs Two thugs on a motor-cycle, robbed a tourist from Japan, Miss Hilda Kamakura, 40. of her handbag containing $B3O along Leith Street last night.28 words
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Article110 1968-04-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The self-styled Commaa-der-in-Chief of the National Army of North Kalimantan (T.N.K.U.) General Abang Kifli. is prepared to recognise Malaysia and hold talks with the Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. He was reported to have made this Statement recently to Sarawak and Sabah110 words
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94 1968-04-12 4 The week lont conference is orranised by the International Co-operative Alliance, Regional Office and Education Centre. New Delhi, in94 words
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369 1968-04-12 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. —The Ministry of Commerce and Industry hereby an* nounces that the Hire Purchase Act 1967 and the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act, 1968, came into force today. The Act will not only regulate and con* trol the forms and contents of hire369 words
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Article98 1968-04-12 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Union of Post Office Workers. Malaya. ha 6 awarded 26 scholarships involving a sum of $2,220 to children of members studying in forms one. three, five and six (second year) In English schools. The scholarships, tenable for a year with effect from January98 words
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Article, Illustration75 1968-04-12 10 HAWKERS who had applied for cooked food stalls at the Jalan Raya Bot Hawkers Emporium in Kuala Lumpur wait hopefully for their names to be cal le d out by the Municipal officials during a balloting of the stalls on Wednesday. There were some 200 applicants75 words
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104 1968-04-12 10 KUALA KANGSAR. Thurs —A l"-gun salute at the royal Town here this morning heralded the beginning of the elaborate celebrations in honour of the silver Jubilee wedding anniversary of the Sultan of Perak and the Raja Perempuan The celebrations in the morning began with prayers104 words
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Article164 1968-04-12 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Ten persons, including five from Singapore and a woman from Setapak. were produced for mention on a 83.500 cheating charge in the Sessions Court here today Each was given a $l,OOO bail pending further mention on April 18 They were Tan Tiong Huat.164 words
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344 1968-04-12 10 KUCHING, Thurs. The Inland Revenue Department made a net collection of $21,070,402 from corporation profits tax, business profits tax, turnover tax, payroll tax and salaries tax during 1966. This is disclosed in the annual report of the Inland Revenue Department for the finan-344 words
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81 1968-04-12 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysia's National News Agency Bernama will start its operations on May 20. This was announced by Bernama's Board of Governors after a meeting here today. The service will be distributed in Kuala Lumpur by teleprinter. The original subscribers include the81 words
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Article321 1968-04-12 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The five independent candidates have stepped up their campaign for votes with just two more days from Polling Day on Saturday. The two Workers' Party candidates have also intensified their house-to-house appeals and rallies which have been held almost every other night in the321 words
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Article, Illustration334 1968-04-12 13 SINGAPORE Thurs —An American industrial and road safety expert today suggested the three Es to help curb down the accident rate in Singapore. Mr Donald G. Vaughan, speaking at a press conference today said the three Es were Enforcement- Engineering and Education. Enforcement, he334 words
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93 1968-04-12 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A youth. Low Han Seng. 22. who was In unlawful possession of firearm and ammunitions' was sentenced to four years' imprisonment by Mr Justice Buttrose In the High Court today. Low who pleaded guilty, faced two charges one of unlawful possession93 words
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902 1968-04-12 13 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The third Ministerial Conference for Economic Development of South-east Asia has unanimously affirmed that greater regional co-operation will be of mutual benefit and will help solve the problems which each country on its own might find insur- Committee as902 words
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349 1968-04-12 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The third Ministerial Conference for Economic Development of Southeast Asia was officially closed today. The Foreign Minister. Mr. S Rajaratnam in declaring the conference closed said: “This conference has helped us to seek and find new areas of co-operation in349 words
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374 1968-04-12 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A bus-conductor. Neo Tew. today told a Magistrate's Court of how he was awakened in the middle of the night to send a turflayer. suffering from gunshot wounds to hospital. Neo. 36. was testifying at the preliminary Inquiry into the murder of Detective Constable374 words
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Advertisement226 1968-04-12 3 STOP STOMACH PAIN WITH DOUBLE-ACTION WEISEN-U Medical research carried out in California U.S.A has shown that certain foodstuffs such as fresh green vegetables, especially cabbages, contain an anti-ulcer substance called Methylmethioninesultonium Chloride which not only promotes the healing of gastric ulcers but also prevents relapses when used regularly. It has226 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article258 1968-04-12 5 Cure worse than disease LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter). Britain's opposition Conservative Party last night laid plans for full-scale opposition to the government's race relations bill currently before Parliament. Conservative leader Mr. Edward Heath and senior colleagues decided to call on the party to vote against the258 words
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224 1968-04-12 5 SYDNEY. Thurs Prisoners in New York's Sing Sing Prison could indirectly help save the lives of any future children of the Australianborn wife of a Sikh doctor in Kuching. Sarawak. A tiny ampoule of a serum tested on the prisoners Is being224 words
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Article58 1968-04-12 5 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter* Firemen fought for 90 minutes last night to put out a blaze aboard the 20.-000-ton oil tanker Atlantic Baroness berthed In the River Thames The fire damaged the galley and engine room of the L.berian-registered ship owned by the Baronet Shipping Co., of58 words
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Article, Illustration56 1968-04-12 5 ON Highway Number Nine, South Vietnam: American soldiers rush their dead to waiting medivac helicopters on a hill they took along the highway. Other dead soldiers lie under ponchos at right. Operation "Pegasus.'’ which this action was a part of, lifted the siege of— UPI photo. - 56 words
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512 1968-04-12 5 THE ‘WAHINE’ DISASTER WELLINGTON, Thurs. Police, soldiers ond civilians searched Wellington harbour's 50-mile rocky foreshore all night for survivors of yesterday's sinking of the giant ferry Wahine but today they had found none. They found only bodies, some broken on the rocks, others victims512 words
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Article61 1968-04-12 5 PHNOM PENH. Cambodia Thurs. (UPI*. Chief of State Prince Norodom Sihanouk yesterday appeared offended by American hesitation to accept his capital as a site for talks with North Vietnam. “If the United States does not want Phnom Penh that is their right.” he told a press conference. He61 words
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Article, Illustration26 1968-04-12 5 WELLINGTON, NZ. Survivors and rescuers carry children ashore from lifeboat after the Wohinc sank in 120 mph cyclone yesterday. UPI radiophoto.— UPI radiophoto. - 26 words
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125 1968-04-12 5 HOLLYWOOD. Thuri. (Reuter) German-born actress Christine Kaufman was granted a divorce from actor Tony Curtis In Los Angeles Superior Court on charges of cruelty today. The German-bom actress who said she is now resident In Munich was awarded a decree after she testified that125 words
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Article77 1968-04-12 5 LE HAVRE. France Thurs. (UPI) —The mayor of a local Normandy village told reporters today that he married Vittorio de Sica, the Italian film director and actor and a 51-year-old Parisian woman of Spanish origin last Saturday. Mayor M Duguay of Fains, said the 67-year-o!d de Sica77 words
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Article194 1968-04-12 5 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) A Royal Air Force pilot accused of buzzing the House of Commons received support from an unexpected quarter yesterday the House of Commons. Six MPs put forward a plea for leniency for Flight Lieutenant Alan Pollock, who is accused of swooping over the194 words
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138 1968-04-12 5 NEW DELHI. Thurs (Reuter) India s Defence Minister Mr Swaran Singh said today that India did not contemplate giving any facilities to the Soviet Navy Mr Swaran Singh was replying to questions in the House of the People and said reports that India planned138 words
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Article444 1968-04-12 5 Space-age science: No quality, quantity yet but LONDON, Thurs. (UPI). China set a world record for speed in science in progressing from atom bomb to hydrogen bomb in two'years, but it will be a long time before it ranks among the nations blazing new trails in science.444 words
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Article159 1968-04-12 5 HONG KONG. Tbura. (Reuter) A plea for inclusion of mental health subjects in general health training was made here today by a government tutor in psychiatry. Mr. Geoffrey Ball of the government-run Castle Peak Hospital, speaking at the final session of the Southeast Asia seminar on159 words
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Article46 1968-04-12 5 ISTANBUL. Thurs (Reuter) Two patrol ships and a submarine of the Soviet Navy passed through the Bosphorus today on their way to reinforce the Soviet fleet in the Mediterranean. In the past ten days. 13 Soviet warships have sailed into the Mediterranean.46 words
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338 1968-04-12 6 OAIGON, Thurs. (Reuter). The 75/000-strong force combing 11 provinces in Central South Vietnam for an estimated 20,000 Vietcong have found ,a big arms cache and killed 24 Vietcong, o military spokesman said here today. Operation “Complete Victory” launched three days ago but338 words
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365 1968-04-12 6 HONG KONG. Thurs. (UPI). Communist Chinese Premier Chou En-Lal, In a secret speech delivered at a closed-door session early last February, said North Korea “was right” in seizing the U.S. Navy spy ship Pueblo. Mr. Chou’s remarks were made before a365 words
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Article56 1968-04-12 6 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) President Johnson called today for Americans to exercise “eelf-dls-clpline” to solve the nation’s racial problems and In seeking peace in Vietnam. Welcoming Austrian Chancellor Josef Klaus at the White House. Mr. Johnson said it was a “time of turbulence and hope" in the United56 words
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173 1968-04-12 6 YOKOHAMA. Thurs. 'UPI) An explosion and fire caused considerable commotion aboard a Japanese freighter while it was entering Yokohama harbour last night but its 37 member crew was reported safe. The explosion occurred in the No. 1 hatch containing general merchandise and chemicals of the173 words
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Article54 1968-04-12 6 HONG KONG, Thurs. (Reuter)—Police seized 3.25 million suspected forged pesos in a series of raids in various parts of the colonv last night. The raids, which lasted for one hour also resulted in the arrest of 25 people. Their nationalities were not disclosed. A police spokesman said54 words
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Article156 1968-04-12 6 WELLINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter)—There were stories of near-panic as well as of heroism and hardship from survivors of the giant interisland ferry Wahine which sank in Wellington harbour today. One young Australian couple. Mr. and Mrs. K. Forgan, of Adelaide, described a tense scene in which passengers156 words
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112 1968-04-12 6 MANILA. Thurs. (UPI) The Philippine Constabulary has concluded a drunken passenger was responsible for a crowded bus plunging Into a ravine and taking at least 20 persons to their death on Monday in Albay Province. Southern Luzon, the Philippine news service reported today. Investigators112 words
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Article180 1968-04-12 6 MANILA. Thurs. (UPI) Ninety-one Indonesians aboard four motorised sailboats were arrested by the constabulary lasl Monday for alleged illegal entry in Mindanao in the Southern Philippines, the Philippine News Service reported today. The report said the four boats were part of a group of eight which came180 words
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Article109 1968-04-12 6 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) Russia's Luna 14 spacecraft apparently went into orbit around the moon last night. Jodrell Bank radio observatory reported. But there was no indication of the purpose of the spacecraft's mission, the observatory said. Luna 14 was launched last Monday from a secret109 words
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114 1968-04-12 6 SEOUL. Thurs. (Reuter) Fore gn Minister Kyu-Ha Choi told reporters here today that the seven allied countries fighting in South Vietnam would continue to intensify their military efforts regardless of prospects of peace talks Mr Choi sa d negotiation? for peace in Vietnam, if114 words
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Article, Illustration32 1968-04-12 6 LONDON, Portrait of Captain Charles R.W. Taylor, rap tain of BO AC Boeing 707 which crash landed in Jlames at London airport on Monday UPI radiophoto.UPI radiophoto. - 32 words
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300 1968-04-12 6 PRAGUE. Thurs. (UPI) The controversial trial of Rudolph Barak, former Minister of Interior jailed In 1962 for trying to oust Stalinist dictator Antonin Novotny, was under review today by the Czech Supreme Court. Barak now 52. was arrested on Novotny's orders300 words
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Article, Illustration121 1968-04-12 6 ONE of the biggest commercial aircraft transactions in history was cemented recently with a united handshake in New York by officials of the companies Involved (left to right) Mr. David P. Huddie, Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Aero Engine Division; Mr. Charles C. Tilling hast. Jr., President, Trans121 words
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230 1968-04-12 6 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) The British Government today announced higher post and telephone charges designed to bring in an extra 67 million sterling a year. Postmaster General Roy Mason told parliament that a new two-tier letter service first class letters with guaranteed 24-hour230 words
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Article76 1968-04-12 6 BUENOS AIRES. Thurs. (Reuter) Argentina has decided to close its embassies In Bulgaria. South Korea. Ghana and Tunisia as part of an Austerity drive, the Foreign Ministry said today. But a Ministry spokesman said the closure was purely administrative and should not be attributed to76 words
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Article181 1968-04-12 6 CARLSBAD. New Mexico, Thurs. (UPI) Rescuers picked through rubble inches at a time yesterday trying to reach two miners trapped more than 18 hours, but still alive unharmed, in a cave-in at a desert Potash mine. “We’re hours away from reaching them, said Lynn Pennington,181 words
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123 1968-04-12 6 CHICAGO, Thurs. (CFI) Police yesterday arrested six juveniles and an adult shortly after a firebomb was hurled into Crane High School on Chicago’s riot-scarred West Side. A police official said two patrolmen, who had been alerted to watch for such incidents, saw someone hurl the bomb.123 words
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89 1968-04-12 6 BRISBANE. Thurs. (Reuter) Film men saved British stars James Mason and Helen Mirren from possible shark attack off the North Queensland Coast. Technicians found a ten foot hammerhead shark tangled in a net use to protect the stars in a beach scene for the89 words
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Article67 1968-04-12 6 ZURICH. Thurs. (Reuter) Professor Siegfried Giedion. Swiss-born Secretary General of the International Modem Architecture Congress. died here yesterday at the age of 74, it was announced today Professor Giedion was Professor of Architecture at Harvard University from 1938 to 1946 and was an honorary member of the67 words
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Article, Illustration29 1968-04-12 7 In Wilmington. Delaware. National Guardsmen wearing gas masks protert firemen putting out 15 fires set by arsonists on Tuesday. UPI radio photo.UPI radio photo. - 29 words
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264 1968-04-12 7 The West is accused MOSCOW, Thurs. (Reuter). Leading Communist party officials in the Soviet Union, obviously concerned over dissent at home and a wave of liberalism in Eastern Europe, have accused the United States and other Western powers of stepping up ideological warfare ogainst264 words
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Article84 1968-04-12 7 SAIGON. Thurs. (Reuter) South Vietnamese police are Investigating reports of a great train robbery with a difference the thieves took the railway lines Twelve miles of rails, expensive switching equipment and other items, worth about £650.000 are reported to have disappeared in three northern provinces of South84 words
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Article83 1968-04-12 7 ROME. Thurs. (Reuter)— Slum-born actor Maurizio Arena. 34. accused of imposing his will on Princess Maria Beatrice, daughter of ex-King Umberto of Italy, was acquitted of the charge by a magistrate today. The charge was filed by a friend of the 24-year-old Princess last December83 words
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268 1968-04-12 7 SAIGON. Thurs. (UPI) American forces routed two Soviet-built tanks and a small hand of North Vietnamese troops and reclaimed the Lang Vei Special Forces Camp near Khe Sanh, military spokesmen said today. It was the first time Americans had set foot268 words
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Article151 1968-04-12 7 WASHINGTON. Thuti. (Reuter) The House of representatives today approved a sweeping new law giving Negroes greater freedom in choosing their homes, and President Johnson hailed the action as "a victory for every American.” The civil rights measure includes a controversial open housing provision barring151 words
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Article, Illustration24 1968-04-12 7 JAKARTA* Thurs. Student Nurkomar who was killed by stray bullet in Tuesday's demonstration was buried yesterday. UPI Photo.— UPI Photo. - 24 words
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66 1968-04-12 7 JAKARTA. Thurs (Reuter* Three Japanese and 17 Indonesians have been killed during the construction of a dam at Karangkates. East Java, the official Armed Forces bulletin reported today. The bulletin said the dam. expected to be completed in 1971. had cost more than 100 million66 words
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Article61 1968-04-12 7 AG AN A. Guam. Thurs. (UPI) Typhoon Jean was expected to slam into miles north of Guam, today with winds up to 150 knots. Guam, however, is expected to be spared. Navy weather officials predicted the typhoon would he about SO miles awav at its61 words
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305 1968-04-12 7 WASHINGTON, Thurs. (UPI). —William P. Bundy, Assistan Secretary of State for Asian Affairs, has told Congress it would be "extraordinarily unwise" to suspend U.S. aid to the Philippines because of the small size of its sup port in Vietnam. He said305 words
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149 1968-04-12 7 WASHINGTON, Thurs (Reuter) President Johnson named General Creighton W Abrams as the new US. commander in Vietnam. General Abrams, presently deputy commander. will succeed General William C Westmoreland, who will become Army Chief Staff at the Pentagon here on July 1. The President, speaking at149 words
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Article46 1968-04-12 7 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) Secretary of State Dean Rusk entered Walter Reed Armv Hospital here last night for what a spokesman described as a routine physical check-up The spokesman said the secretary was expected to remain in hospital for two or three days.46 words
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Article182 1968-04-12 7 TOKYO. Thurs. (UPI) A Japanese weekly newspaper publisher has announced the establishment of a floating university similar to the one conducted by Chapman College of Orange, California. The Japanese version, however, will accept businessmen who want to have a better command of English to do international182 words
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102 1968-04-12 7 JAKARTA. Thurs. (Reuter) Indonesian officials welcomed reports which mentioned Jakarta as one of the possible sites for preliminary peace talks on Vietnam "We have no objections to Jakarta as the place for peace talks if requested.” they said. They said they did102 words
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216 1968-04-12 7 WASH INGTON, Thurs. (UPI). Sen. Frank E. Moss, De-mocrat-Utah, said yesterday that it now was certain "proof positive" that nerve gas sprayed by the Army in the Utah desert killed more than 6,000 sheep. He said results of tests bv the Department216 words
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69 1968-04-12 7 MANILA. Thurs. (UPI) Police were investigating today the finding of a horribly mutilated body near a bridge in Makati, a modern suburb near Manila. Police said the body was believed to be that of a man hut positive identification was difficult. The skull had been69 words
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Article59 1968-04-12 7 TOKYO. Thurs. Reuter) Japanese deputy Vice Foreign Minister Shlnichl Ko Do today left here by air for a three-week tour of South Vietnam and its neighbouring countries In search of a possible Japanese role to help bring about peace in Vietnam. After South Vietnam, he59 words
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Advertisement159 1968-04-12 5 •:A RELIEVE INDIGESTION GASTRIC AND OTHER STOMACH DISORDERS ml OVERSEAS IMPORTERS OF TROPICAL PRODUCTS ARE INVITED TO FORWARD THEIR ENQUIRIES FOR THE UNDERMENTIONED NIGERIAN PRODUCTS WHICH ARE READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND MUTUAL CO-OPERATION ASSURED ALL OVERSEAS IMPORTERS VIZ: Terras of Payment:- Bv 10(1% Irrevocable and Confirmed Letter159 words
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Advertisement62 1968-04-12 7 LIQUIRIT Mad* in Oermany The most highly recommended and effective German remedy for Gastritis, Ulcers of Stomoch, Duodenum, Hyperacidity, Indigestion, and all' Stomoch Upset. Pleasont taste ond con be token with or without wofer. If taken re-, gularly, will improve Appetite. When taking "LIQUIRIT," no special diet or "stay-in-bed" is62 words
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Article540 1968-04-12 8 CAN Democracy ever work in South Vietnam? With millions of its people destitute and large portions of the country devastated by war. Democracy is a political luxury South Vietnam cannot afford. Even should the war end tomorrow and the two Vietnams come to a settlement of540 words
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Article218 1968-04-12 8 MANILA officials and press are stringing red herrings across the Sulu Sea to make confusion more confounded. When a Filipino vessel was intercepted Inside Malaysian waters, Investigated and subsequently released, Manila made a song and dance about the routine affair. The Philippine News Service, an official news agency,218 words
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278 1968-04-12 8 I refer to your report on "Research on the Problems of Malay Schoolleavers (E S 6.4.68) conducted oy the Dept of Malay Studies of the University of Singapore While it is good to explore the problems of the M C E School-leavers with regard278 words
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Article193 1968-04-12 8 THE Ministry of Transport should make up their mind with regard to taxis. In 1961 thev instructed all taxis to change their number plates from black background to white background and from white numbers to black numbers. This went on very well for quite sometime. Later193 words
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Article135 1968-04-12 8 IT was heartening to read your STOP PRESS news headlined. “Hanoi Ready To Talk” on April 4 Once more hope for peace in South Vietnam is being revived by Hanoi's readiness to talk with America. Hanoi's change of heart could be the result of President Johnson's announcement135 words
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Article107 1968-04-12 8 MINISTERS. MPa. and leaders of the trade unions have been urging the public to show their loyalty and contribute to the Singapore National Defence Fund. Head* of Government Departments. in order to Improve their prospects, have been sending circulars round to their staff asking them to 6how107 words
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Article117 1968-04-12 8 Lottery Big Sweep tickets T heartily endorse Mr Rar.1 ny Ung's letter on Easy Money.” One way to stop the smugg'mg of the Socia. Welfare Lott'-rv and Big Sweep tickets into We=t Malaysia and S ngapore is for both Government? to legalise the sale of these tickets into each other's117 words
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Article, Illustration273 1968-04-12 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, "Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trial#") MIKE was released on parole after serving a term in prison, but he was soon arrested for failing to report to his parole officer. Four officers stopped Mike as he went out of his apartment building.273 words
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Article, Illustration2053 1968-04-12 8 Dr. Toh Chin Chye - By Dr. Toh Chin Chye Deputy Premier, Singapore. A talk over Television and Radio Singapura on Tuesday. Tl/’HETHER a nation Is developed or under- developed can be judged by its capacity to produce wealth. Singapore without natural resources must develop this capacity more so than2,053 words
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Advertisement40 1968-04-12 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper FRIDAY, APRIL 12. 1968 23-1 Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoh Office 39. |alan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. MalaysiaTelephone: *****/6 8. Leith Street, Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road. Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNEWS40 words
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437 1968-04-12 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Qantas will introduce Australia’s first international scheduled jet freighter service on May 3. The service, between Sydney and San Francisco, will use Boeing 707-338 C all-cargo freighters capable of carrying up to 35 tons at speeds of 550 miles an hour and437 words
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495 1968-04-12 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore today pledged its “complete Support” for the continuation of the policy of inter-changeability of currency now practised by the Malaysian and Singapore Governments. At its annual meeting here today. Mr. Lin Jo495 words
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272 1968-04-12 9 MANILA Thurs (Reuter) A Arm based in Singapore is offering the Philippines US$35O million for investment loans or In Joint venture projects here. Mr. Hansjoachlm Seldenschnur. Chairman of the Board of the Development Corporation of SouthAsia with offices in Singapore, told reporters272 words
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Article97 1968-04-12 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The Association of Banks in Malaysia today made the following changes in its rates to merchants New York: Buying T.T 32- 8: Airmail OD 33; 90 d/st. 33-1/2 credit bills. 33- <4 trade bills. Canada: Buying T.T 359 16: Airmail OD. 35-11/16; 90 d st. 36-7/16 credit97 words
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Article286 1968-04-12 9 Rubber up cent SINGAPORE. Thurs May first grace rubber f.o.b. buyers closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 50 cents per lb., up one-eighth of a cent from previous close. The tone was dull. A very quiet session ruled all morning Late covering of April RSS286 words
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Article1200 1968-04-12 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Trading was slightly mixed in the industrial section of the Stock Exchange today. Some counters met with profit-taking while others gained a few cents or stabilised at unchanged levels On balance. 19 industrial counters closed better. 11 down and 15 unchanged. Malayawata scored1,200 words
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221 1968-04-12 9 MELBOURNE, Thurs (Reuter) Rising standards of living and expanding populations would create tremendous growth in the consumption of wheat in Asia, the Chairman of the Australian wheat Board Dr A.R. Caiiaghan. forecast. The growing demand in Asia for wheat was221 words
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Article23 1968-04-12 9 HONG KONG, Thurs. (UPI) Money quotations: HK$6.O5/6.***** per US dollar for cash HK514.51 per pound sterling HKS3O3 per tael gold.23 words
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Article15 1968-04-12 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The tin price for today was $562.62} per picul, up $l.OO.15 words
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274 1968-04-12 9 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Volume boiled to a new record and stock prices advanced as investor responded to more news surrounding the proposed Vietnam peace talks. Profit-taking picked up sharply in the afternoon, however, and many early gains were trimmed or erased. The list274 words
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Article18 1968-04-12 9 WASHINGTON. Thurs (Reuter) No bids were made today to General Services Administration to buy tin.18 words
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Article21 1968-04-12 9 LONDON Thurs (UPI) Rubber opened quiet with spot 17-1/8. 17-3/8 No. 1 RSS eif basis ports-April 18 18-1/4 nom.21 words
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Article384 1968-04-12 9 SINGAPORE.—Stock Exchange old and offer price* officially listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS 2.82 1.76 1.79 3 02 3 04 Chemical Co 1 16 1 48 Cold storage 4 IS 4.26 Dunlop < (> 2*8 2.79 1. "melting t D 365 5.75 E.A1 2.10 2.78 2 80384 words
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Article54 1968-04-12 9 LONDON. Thurs (UPI) The price of gold crept higher again in London yesterday despite some selling The closing quotation was $37.70 an ounce buyers and $38.00 sellers This was the highest closing level since the London market re-opened April 1 after its two weeks closure following54 words
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Article50 1968-04-12 9 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Rubbers futures closed unchanged and untraded May 68 17.60B 17.80A. Julv 17.70B 18.30A. Sept 17.finB 18.30 A. Nov 18.00B 18.45A. Jan 69 18.10B 18.55A. Mar 18.10B 18.55A. May 18.20B 18 65A. The spot No. 1 RSS quoted at 18 cents nominal. per pound.50 words
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Article49 1968-04-12 9 (Manager** Price*) First Malayan 2.52 second Malayan 1.82 Third Malayan XD 1.13 The C nmmerce Industry 93 1 02 Th#» "a\lnz Fund Xb .97 1 08 First Hknng XF> .78 -81 Second Hknng J58 80» Malaysian Inveitment Fund 1.10 1.20 Sterling C'nmdltr XD 4/3 <• Hone Kong Currency)49 words
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Article107 1968-04-12 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are:- Buyer Coconut Oil Seller (FOB) Bulk Cm on ut oil 65.00 d.O.B.) Drums Loose Copra Mixed 67.50 Apr 38.50 Muntok White Pepper (FOB.) 96% N.L.W Sarawak White Pepper (F.O.B.) 115.00 96% N.L W Sarawak special Black107 words
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Article164 1968-04-12 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The following ships are expected to be in port today:Godowns Vessels 1/2 Hanka Sawicka 5 Dalniy 6/7 Emma Bakke 8/9 Ise Maru 10/11 Bente Brovig 13/14 Cyclops 15/16 Neleus Levembank 19 Eastern Rover 21/22 Sletter 23/24 Tocansa 25/26 Femwave 27/28 Telemachus 29 30 Colombo Maru164 words
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Advertisement253 1968-04-12 9 AIR MOVEMENTS—S'PORE, K. LUMPUR ARRIVALS lIS SINGAPORE MSA 019 80S am. from K.L MSA 12! 9.00 a m. from K.L MSA 451 9.25 am. from Kuching MSA oo.*> 10.25 am. from Penang/lpoh K.L- Malacca MSA 047 300 pm from Kota Rharu/Trengganu/K.L. MSA 6.33 3.00 pm from Talpeh Hongkong MSA 453253 words
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Advertisement271 1968-04-12 9 MSA 044 8.45 a m. for K-L./ Kuantan/K. Bahru MSA 512 8.00 am. for K L./ Rangkok MSA 454 1.45 p.m. for Jeeselton MS A— 638 11.15 a.m. for K L/ H K./Talpeh M«.A 008 li a.m. for KL./ Ipoh/Penang Msa 052 3.35 p.m. for Malacca /K.L./Ipoh, Penang msa 054271 words
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Advertisement296 1968-04-12 9 Time 12 3% pm. Altline MSA (ML OSS) from Singapore Time 125 pm. Airline MSA (ML 045) from Kota Bahru, Kuantan. lime 2.30 pm. Airline MSA (ML 063) from Kota Habra renang. Ipoh. Time 3.50 p.m. Airline MSA (ML 007) from Penang Time 4.55 pm. Airline (ML 615) from ■'Ingapore,296 words
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Miscellaneous2731 1968-04-12 10 YOUR TV and Radio ST 3 TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Paisa Pi nan*. 6 Ipoh and Melaka: S A 10 Johore Bahru. 4 Taiping, 7 Bata Pahat. 9 Kluang. P.M 300 Opening An net Prog. Summary; 301 Tina: 3-25 New Adventure of Superman; 3 50 Brave2,731 words
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Article497 1968-04-12 11 JOHN CHADWICK - By JOHN CHADWICK ALEXANDRIA, Thun. Reutpr) —Opium dreams and the euphoria of drug addiction are robbing Middle East countries of milliong of precious manhours needed for development according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) In a new book. "Men and medicine in the Middle East", issued this week497 words
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Article498 1968-04-12 11 PARIS. Thurs. “We have behind us a history of crime, fire and blood” These were the words of Martin Luther King with which the evening newspaper Le Monde commented editorially on the monstrous assassination of the American Negro leader. Martin Luther King frequently spoke of498 words
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1382 1968-04-12 11 Inflation is for another day INTERVIEW Given on Ist April 1968 by M. Michel Debre, French Finance Minister to a correspondent of French Radio and Television following the meeting of the group of ten held in Stockholm on 29th and 30th March 1968. At the1,382 words
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Article462 1968-04-12 11 Here it an editorial published in the "Wall Street Journal" of Ist April 1968:"PAPERINC OVER THE TROUBLE” “The term ‘paper gold’ may be more significant than its creators would care to admit. What the Stockholm Monetary Conference achieved this week-end was another step in the triumphal462 words
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Article292 1968-04-12 11 Abolishing illegitimacy the Soviet way MOSCOW, Thurs. (Reuter) —The names of fictitious fathers will be entered on the birth certificates of children born outside marriage to remove the stigma of illegitimacy in the Soviet Union under a new law issued this week. The new low,292 words
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160 1968-04-12 11 PARIS, Thurs. (Reuter). Most French* men believe that a modern priest should be married, have a second job and be a human being before "a man of God," according to two opinion polls published here. Non-practising Catholics would also respect the160 words
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Article385 1968-04-12 11 ASSEM HASSAN – - EGYPT: MARRIAGE ON SHIFTING SANDS —by ASSEM HASSAN CAIRO. Thurs. (Reuter) Egypt is expected to introduce divorce by consent soon in a law which will increase women's rights in this predominantly Moslem country. Under recent laws the timehonoured practice allowing a husband to rid385 words
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Article247 1968-04-12 11 —Clim - —Clim AFTER King, what? The news this week should prove the point that there are more ways to wage war than skin the cat There are race wars, trade wars, labour wars, and. the war against reality. It seems everybody Is hook- ed on to his own private.”,247 words
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Article, Illustration222 1968-04-12 12 SINGAPORE. Thurs Rediffusion (S) Ltd. will hold a Request Show at the National Theatre on May 8 to raise funds for the National Defence Fund Announcing details of the show. Mr. J. Snowden, General Manager of Rediffusion said it hoped to raise at222 words
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Article78 1968-04-12 12 HOLLYWOOD. Thurs. Don Roberson has been signed as Jim Brown’s make-up artist for Metro-Goldwyn-Me-yer's suspense drama, The Split" which is now before the cameras here. After five consecutive motion pictures for the Company. this places Brown in the Studio's top echelon as Roberson's sendees were utilized78 words
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136 1968-04-12 12 HOLLYWOOD, Thurs. The soundtrack album for Paramount Pictures’ “Sebastian’’ soon will be released by Dot Records, a subsidiary of Paramount Jerry Goldsmith wrote the provocative music for “Sebastian." a probine drama starring Dirk Bogarde and Susannah York In addition to the136 words
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423 1968-04-12 12 SANTA MONICA, California. Thurs. (UPI) The 40th annual awards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences last night included: 1. Best achievement in sound "In the Heat of the Night”, Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Dept 2 Best423 words
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153 1968-04-12 12 HOLLYWOOD. Thurs. (Reuter) Rod Steiger was tonight awarded the Oscar for the best actor for his portrayal of a White southern policeman “In the Heat of the Night.” It was the American actor's third nomination for an Oscar but his first award In153 words
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Article, Illustration300 1968-04-12 12 SINGAPORE. Thurs In line with the latest trend in entertainment in the Republic, the Tropicana theatre and restaurant nightclub complex will have tea dances beginning on Sundav at its Rasa Sayang restaurant. To give it a boost, the tea dance will begin this Easter,— Eastern Sun pix. - 300 words
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141 1968-04-12 12 LONDON. Thurs. In the Peter Rogers production CARRY ON DOCTOR as In so many of her screen roles she makes strong men tremble and leaves fellow females doubting the wisdom of the Suffragette cause. Yet In real life Hattie Jacques is surprisingly softspoken and far141 words
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Advertisement239 1968-04-12 12 NO W PERFORMINfi IT’S SENSATIONAL! IT'S FABULOUS THE ORIENT CUTIES V? A V COME AND TRY OUR GENUINE SZECHUAN FOOD I QUICK LUNCH DAILY FROM 12 noon to 2.30 p.Bi. il OT COLD BUFFET CHINESE TUWSUM See and hear the wonderful ANGELS' Korea's Greatest All-Girls Pop Band EASTERN HOTEL 26239 words
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Advertisement72 1968-04-12 13 a all over SEASTER sest sess'cn] S has come to Singapore |Fr©m 3 to 6 o m every j idav over the Easter |h© days the Rasa Savangj Irestau’ant rr.rec’jd wll lump. [Faoulous bands 'Features [rOMY KATINDiC and g {the HI-CHORDS Tha iHO T T ES T sound in Itown72 words
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Miscellaneous346 1968-04-12 13 SHAW iganipattow WI«H ALL MOVIEGOERS A HAPPY EASTER LIDO Phone ***** 11 a m 1.43. 4. 6 915 p m Neil Connery. DanicU Bianehi OPERATION KID BROTHER Technicolor Ac Techniacope «UA) UDO A CAPITOL: Tnnifht Tomorrow Bunday Midnight "Tk» Magnificent M (The New Vagabond Swordamam A Shaw Production Mandarin m346 words
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Miscellaneous336 1968-04-12 13 WISHING ALL Oil PATRONS A HAPPY EASTER CATHAY ***** at 11. 130 4 A3O 915 “GRAND SLAM” 10 color Janet Leigh Paramount W«mi»n Par MacGregor*’ 1 ORCHARD-***** TODAY 5 SHOW 9 AT 11 am 130 |OO 030 A 915 pm MOM s *'SOL MADRID*' color David McCallum P'Viaton ORCHARD A.336 words
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Article, Illustration530 1968-04-12 14 AUGUSTA, (Georgia), Thurs. (Reuter). American stars Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer and South Africa s Gary Player (ace a strong threat from a younger contingent led by England s Tony Jacklin in the 32nd annual U.S. Masters golf tournament, opening here today.530 words
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Article91 1968-04-12 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Big Walk to be held here on Sunday by the Treasury Sports Club had a big boost from East Malaysia today. Sabah. Sarawak and Brunei police personnel who are undergoing training at the Police Depot here will also compete. The walk,91 words
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250 1968-04-12 14 MUAR. Thurs. Johore State basketball fans will be treated to first-class basketball when the "stars” of the eight State basketball teams clash in the Fourth National Youth Basketball from April 15. The venue: the Hokkien Association basketball court in Johore Bahru. About ninety250 words
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788 1968-04-12 14 Leslie Nakashima - By Leslie Nakashima TOKYO. Thurs. (UPI) “Ever Onward" has been the slogan of the Asian Games but the situation appears dark for the holding of the Sixth Asian Games in 1970. South Korea made a bid for the sixth Asian Games at a788 words
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Article148 1968-04-12 14 LONDON Thurs. (Reuter) Results of football matches played last night were: Scottish Division Two Arbroath 1 Berwick Rangers 0 (postponed Jan. 6) Brechin City 5 Ayr United 1 (postponed Dec. 9) East Fife 6 Clydebank 0 (postponed Sept. 20) East Stirling 2 Forfar Athletic 1 (Postponed Jan.148 words
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176 1968-04-12 14 SEREMB.AN. Thurs. A record number of 110 athletes from Selangor. Malacca and Negri Sembilan will take part in the Port Dickson Seremban Road relay on Saturday This gruelling meet is being held in conjunction with the installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of176 words
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271 1968-04-12 15 WINDSOR LAD - By WINDSOR LAD I\ U ALA Lumpur, Thurs. Moroccan Prince did a dashing trial on a good track this morning when he breezed over 3f in 36 3/5, the fastest time of the day. The "Prince", who has trained on splendidly, may find his winning271 words
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227 1968-04-12 15 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Defending champions. Singapore Recreation Club were beaten bv Ceylon Sports Club by two goals to or.e in a Singapore Hockey Association Division 1 League match at the padang this evening Though beaten SRC are however assured of the Division 1227 words
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Article74 1968-04-12 15 SEREMBAN. Thurs. The Pe:ta Sukan here will be officially opened tomorrow evening at 4 p.m. by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar at the Station Padang. The first ever Pesta Sukan to be staged here will include 14 various sports which will be a three-day affair74 words
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Article94 1968-04-12 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. —The B ues Cricket Club of Hyderabad. India, have confirmed their tour of Malaysia in early June. Mr Peter Seivanavagam, secretary of the Malaysian Cricket Association who disclosed this here tonight said the MCA received a telegram today confirming the tour.94 words
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94 1968-04-12 15 JAKARTA. Thurs (Reuter) —Indonesia will send ten badminton players, including Rudy Hartono. the Al’-England champion, to Singapore to take part in the international badminton competition early next month, it was announced today. The chairman ot the Indonesian Badminton Association, Mr. Sudirman. said the players94 words
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651 1968-04-12 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. A record number of 165 fop marksmen from five Sfofe shooting associations will vie for honours at the third Selangor Open Shooting Championships to be held at the National Range, Subang on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Selangor's Yap Pow Thong who651 words
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745 1968-04-12 15 Kl ALA L l M P U R. Thurs. The Malaysian Malays tennis tournament has come to an interesting stage where top-seeded players will fight it out to enter the final in the men's open singles. The three top seeds S.A. Arman. Shahrin Osman,745 words
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215 1968-04-12 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Selangor Amateur Athletic Association will hold Its 6th course for track officials, starters and time-keepers at the Pasar Road Secondary School from May 15 to 19. The decision wat. taken at the executive meeting of the Selangor AAA at the215 words
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Article1405 1968-04-12 15 Race it Horaea Claaa 2, DIv. 5 7 Furs. 2.00 P.M. (For local rider* onlvi 1 W5 Ganelon II 2 537 Seregatar 3. 930 Handal 4. 199 Scot Dalp 5. 0 L<>iigformarcu* 6 620 Little Angel 4v 9 00 4y 9 00 5y 813 Agasam Stahl* Lee1,405 words
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Advertisement540 1968-04-12 14 RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH 8 Jalan Pelangi (10) (Holland Village Area) SUNRISE SERVICE (Sun. Apr. 14) (IF NOT RAINING) 6.15 a.m. Sandes Soldiers Home Ports Down Road. PUBLIC APPOINTMENT SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following posts 1. Senior Instructor in540 words
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Advertisement536 1968-04-12 14 TENDERS PRELIMINARY TENDER NOTICE RECLAMATION AND DE\ELOPMENT OF EXTENSION 6 AT KOTA KINABALU (JESSELTON). SABAH. MALAYSIA THE Government Of The State Of Sabah. Malaysia, will shortly invite proposals from selected developers for the reclamation and development of approximately 646 acres of low-lying land and shallow sea. adjacent to the State536 words
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Advertisement91 1968-04-12 14 a iimi «rr that COn A LOMC WAT Eastern Sun CIA SSIVIEI) ADS] i Advertiser's Nime Address Telephone No Number of Insertions..—....— Djtefsl Requested.... Cost FiTMnt util tfftßHn? yttf 9 (f.O. CMir/CMb Cash nut bt registered. •heald be crossed. Classified advertisements may be handed at the following addresses: KUALA LUMPUR:91 words
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Page 15 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous111 1968-04-12 15 TIME AND TIDE Penan* 12.24 a.m. (8.4 ft.). Port Swettenham: 4.42 a.m. (15.1 ft.), 513 p.m. (lfi.fi ft.) Port Dickson: 5.59 a.m. (8.5 ft.), 6.17 pm. (9.8 ft.) Singapore: 10.10 a.m (9.3 ft.), 10.44 p.m. (9.0 ft.) Sedill Kerhil: 8.41 a.m. (6-4 ft.). 9.07 p.m. (6.7 ft) Kuantan: 8.26 a.m.111 words
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RACING COMMENTS
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Article, Illustration1231 1968-04-12 16 ‘Windsor Lad’ - EXTRA DISTANCE IS MORE TO HIS LIKING By ‘Windsor Lad’ KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Romantica should complete a double by winning the 7f for class four division one (Race 5) here tomorrow, third day of the Selangor Turf Club's April meeting. This three year -old Good Brandy1,231 words
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Article1378 1968-04-12 16 Race 1: Horses Class 6, Dlv. 2 6 Furs. 2.50 P.M. (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) 1 nog Call Me Sir 7v 900 Sun Glory Stable Allan 2 047 Mr. Linclnsue By 8 13 Ewart Park Stable E Donnelly 3 642 Gourmet 4y 8 10 Svbarite Stable Bagbv1,378 words
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Article179 1968-04-12 16 WINDSOR LAD ADELINE STAR BOY JIMMY LAD RACE 1 EASY MONEY Chin Mah Mun Lok Sabha GOURMET Easv Money Bintang Tiga HORMAT Easy Money Gourmet EASY MONEY Hormat Pink Heather RACE 2 SHYREE Tant Mieux Lara tor LARATOR Lovely Day Lash TROPOSPHERE Teddie Tant Mieux COURT'S GIFT Tant Mieux179 words
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Article32 1968-04-12 16 Windsor Lad: Rina II Rubber Estate II Persian Inn Adeline: Larator •Mow hat Persian Inn Star Boy Hormat Roman tica Decision Jimmy Lad Mow \S*hat Balcrest Okay Okay32 words
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78 1968-04-12 16 TIM Durant the 68-year-old grandfather and retired New York stockbroker about to part company from Highlandie at Beechers in the Grand National recently. But he remounted and finished 15th in 17 of the field of 47 starters. In doing so he won £4OO in a bet that he would not— IPI pix. - 78 words
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Advertisement73 1968-04-12 16 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB AMATEUR MEETING SATURDAY, 20TH APRIL 1968 Betting Facilities Available ADMISSION PUBLIC $2/- per race day SUBSCRIBING MEMBERSHIP $l5/- per current year (Children under 15 not admitted) BADGES to be worm in a conspicuous position. LUNCHEONS available at the Course Phone ***** Messrs. Robinson Co Ltd. for table73 words
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