Eastern Sun, 18 April 1968
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Title Section23 1968-04-18 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION •fo E»td. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 619 Thursday, 18 April 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article697 1968-04-18 1 Musa Scully - ‘It is important we make a go of ASEAN’ By Musa Scully TV UAL A LUMPUR, Wed. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman tonight disclosed "some people" were working to sour up relations between Malaysia and the Philippines. He warned these people they were not only697 words
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Article, Illustration35 1968-04-18 1 President Johnson greeted with a lei and a hug from Rep. Patsy Mink on his arrival in Honolulu for talks with top U.S. military offici- ols on Vretnom. UPI radio photo.— UPI radio photo. - 35 words
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190 1968-04-18 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Three oil companies have applied to the Government to carry out oil exploration along the west coast of West Malaysia. They are Mobil Oil Company. Frontier Petroleum Company and Amoco (Malaysia) Petroleum Company. This was announced by the Minster of Lands190 words
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127 1968-04-18 1 HONOLULU. Wed (Reuter) President Chung Hee Park arrived here last night for talks with President Johnson. Mr Johnson eame to the Honolulu airport to greet the South Korean leader as he arrived in a soecal plane provided by the L'.S. Air Force. The two leaders127 words
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Article144 1968-04-18 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, today said he was concerned over the possibility of American withdrawal from South Vietnam. Americans should not be a party to signing away the right of the South Vietnamese people. However, the Prime Minister expressed the firm144 words
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Article76 1968-04-18 1 SAIGON. Wed <UPI) U S 852 bombers in one of the heaviest strikes of the war dropped more than a million pounds of explosives on Communist targets in the A Shau Valley. military spokesmen said today. In what was believed to be an unprecedented number76 words
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177 1968-04-18 1 MANILA Wed (UPI) Three Filipino trainees on Corregidor Island were executed by firing squad, a Moslem recruit told a Congressional Committee today. A h 1 d Dugasan. who claims to have survived the massacre of disgruntled recruits on Feb. 25. Identified the members177 words
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185 1968-04-18 1 KUALA Ll'MPl’R. Wed. The Second Secretary and Consul of the Philippines Embassy here. Mr. Rodolfo Diaz, today said he was “satisfied'’ with the treatment of Filipinos detained for illegal entry into Sabah. There are 36 Filipinos now detained In Kota Kinabalu and185 words
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202 1968-04-18 1 MANILA, Wed. (CPI) The Malaysian Government todav denied claims that Filipino workers are being harassed and subjected to discrimination in the neighbouring Malaysian State of Sabah in North Borneo. Reports from the Southern Philippines last weekend Indicated that more than a hundred Filipinos had returned from202 words
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Article74 1968-04-18 1 KOTA KINABALU. Wed. (Reuter) —The President of the Filipino Association, west coast of Sabah. Mr. Sulit. today described as blatant lies reports from Manila that the Malaysian Government would only allow Filipinos to stay in Sabah if they joined the Malaysian Army. Speaking to a press conference today.74 words
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Miscellaneous20 1968-04-18 1 LADIES PAY ta U/B 5 o' e l-3» "You must excuse him we just came back from a camping holi-20 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration299 1968-04-18 2 SINGAPORE, Wed. Arrangements are new being made to convene a meeting of four major non-lATA airlines serving this region to resolve "the fare problem." The airlines are MalaysiaSingapore Airlines. Thai International Airways. Cathay Pacific Airways and China Air Lines. This was disclosed299 words
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166 1968-04-18 2 SINGAPORE, Wed.— Negotiations between Singapore and Yugoslavia will open tomorrow aimed at the signing af a trade agreement The talks between the official delegations from both countries will be held at the Miniatry of Finance and the agreement is expected to be Signed on Friday.166 words
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Article60 1968-04-18 2 S’ PORE DIARY 1 p.m Rotary Club of s’pore West Luncheon meeting Guest speaker. Lt Col. Jt. J. Bond on "Behind the Iron Curtain”. 7.30 p.m Free film *hows at Mata Gate Labourer's Qrs Naval Base; Lee Cheng Yan Hng. Kg. Teck Gee. Tai Cheong School and Block 65, Toa60 words
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85 1968-04-18 2 KUALA LUMPUR The Malayaian Chinese Association youth section today launched a housing and land finance co-operative society here. A pro-tern committee has been set up with Mr Lee San Choon. national president of the MCA Youth, as its chairman to work out its constitution Later,85 words
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Article26 1968-04-18 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— A $17,000 Mercedes Benz car was reported stolen from Leboh Ampang here yesterday. It belonged to Mr. Parriavilaayer 54. a businessman.26 words
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Article, Illustration171 1968-04-18 2 RING 999 WHEN YOU SEE THESE TWO SINGAPORE Wed Two prisoners, serving Jail terms for armed robbery, made daring daylight break from Changi Prison this morning. They sealed the prison wall at about 8.35 a m and escaped in a Moteteyele parked in a lane outside the171 words
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155 1968-04-18 2 SINGAPORE Wed. The Singapore Life Guard Corps is determined to reduce drowning cases in the Republic. It la appealing to picnickers and organisations to get in touch with lt for voluntary services whenever an outing to the sea is planned. Hie Corps' secretary. Mr.155 words
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Article181 1968-04-18 2 LONDON. Wed (UPI* Industrial stocks met strong buying and surged higher to set an all time high on the stock market yesterday while the dollar premium, which Britons must pay when they buy foreign stocks, hit a record 47 per cent The Financial Times Industrial share181 words
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Article79 1968-04-18 2 LONDON Wed (LTD Rubber market closed easier with spot 17 17-3/16 Settlement House May 17-1/8 17-5/16 June 17-1/4 17-13/8 July 17-5/16 17-7/16 July/Sept 17-3/8 17-1/2 Oct Dec 17-5 8 17-3/4 Jan/March 17-15/16 IS April/June 18-1/8 18-1/4 July Sept 18-1 4 18-1/2 Oct Dec 18-3/8 13-5/8 Jan/March 13-1/279 words
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Article, Illustration94 1968-04-18 2 S’ pore wedding SINGAPORE. Wed. Eastern Sun picture shows Dr. and Mrs. Wee Hong Eong at their wedding reception held at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce tonight. Dr. Wee. who 1» attached to Woodbridge Hospital here, is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wee Khoon Guan. Mr. Wee is94 words
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Article68 1968-04-18 2 IPOH. Wed Profesaor (Missi Fong Pi Che from Hong Kong will hold an exhibition of Chinese paintings and calligraphy at the Perak Sundry Shops' Guild premises in Jalan Yang Kalsom here from Friday. Che Brigette Ann Norani, consort of the Raja Muda, will open the exhibition.68 words
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375 1968-04-18 2 SINGAPORE Wed. Science students from the University of Singapore and Nanyang University can ■•w apply for scholarships under the Tan Kah Kee Scholarship Fund. The scholarships, to be awarded to two recipients initially, will be of $1,200 each375 words
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179 1968-04-18 2 SINGAPORE Wed. Two men today admitted in a magistrate's court to breaking into 31 houses to commit thef of $50,000 in cash and valuables. William Wee Beng Geok. 24. and Ang Peng Koon. 23. pleaded guilty to committing the offences between June179 words
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Article64 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Indonesian sailor, Samiran. 50, who was stabbed by a fellow crew member following an argument i„ a coffee shop here yesterday has died. Police said he died at tnp General Hospital last •ifht from four stab wounds on the abdomen and neck.64 words
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102 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE Wed. There are still vacancies In the course in advanced medicine organised by the sf’il'? 01 of Postgraduate ec L !ca Studies. University of Singapore. The course, from May 20 to July 12 will be held in th~ Faculty of Medicine. Applications should be102 words
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Article60 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Department of Extramural Studies will be offering a new course of ten lectures on “Social Problems in Singapore". Conducted by Mr. S.J. Jegasothy. a lecturer in the Department of Applied Social Studies University 0 f Singapore. the course is aimed at exploration60 words
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Article39 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE Wed—The University of Singapore has received a $595 donation in memory of the late Miss Chan Ying. a graduate of the university. The money will be used in connection with the university’s work on kidney diseases39 words
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Article, Illustration180 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. Any scheme which encourages and fosters regional economic co-operation should be welcomed in Southeast Asia, a leading banker said today. He is Mr. Dharam Pal Sarin, assistant general manager of the United Commercial Bank Ltd. He said: “This co-opera-tion could be instrumental in180 words
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Article, Illustration438 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE Wed—The chairman of the Singapore Tourist Association. Mr. Herbert Lim Eng Kwan today spoke of what Singapore could offer the tourists in future. Speaking at the luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore (District 330) Mr. Lim said: “By 1976 we will438 words
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86 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. Officials and members of the Singapore Trisha Riders Association and the Trisha Owners Association will be out selling tickets tomorrow in their campaign to raise money for the National Defence Fund. Holders of the tickets will be able to use86 words
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Article, Illustration226 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE, Wed Singapore's $77.6 million container complex covering some 100-acre of reclaimed land at the East Lagoon is expected to be ready for operations by 1971. a Port of Singapore Authority spokesman disclosed today. The sprawling 100-acre site where all containerised— Eastern Sun pix by Jimmy Chow. - 226 words
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836 1968-04-18 3 Wed. A leading British in* dustrialist warned today that there could be a "slower response" of British investment in Southeast Asia. Mr. L. A. Rayner, the local representatives of the Confederation of British Industries, sounded this morning in a talk on836 words
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146 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The High Court today dismissed an appeal by a house-brea-ker. Othman bin Arshad described as a man who had been in and out of prison. Othman was sentenced by a lower court to seven years’ imprisonment on a charge of committing house-breaking. He146 words
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Article14 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed—There were 96 road accidents of which four were serious, yesterday.14 words
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179 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. Details of the forthcoming State visit of the Chairman of the Revolutionary Council of Burma, General Ne Win, to Singapore have been released. General and Madam Ne Win will arrive here on Saturday for a four-day visit A tight schedule179 words
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Article39 1968-04-18 3 SINGAPORE. Wed Police said today the fire which gutted six wooden houses in Havelock Road last night was caused by a short circuit. No one was injured Five families, consisting of 18 people, were rendered homeless.39 words
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Article, Illustration431 1968-04-18 4 LUCIAN PETER - Fiftyseven detained in surprise raid By LUCIAN PETER PETALING, Wed. Selangor Police detained 57 people and seized a quantity of sex stimulants and cash in a surprise raid on a massage parlour at Klang Road here last night. More than 60 officers aoth men and women— Eastern Sun pix by Yap Chew Yan. - 431 words
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Article90 1968-04-18 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A salesman and his driver left their van and ran for their lives when they were stopped by four men on a lonely stretch of road at the Sepsng and Salak junction yesterday afternoon. Mr. Choong Kui Moi and his driver were stopped90 words
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Article, Illustration422 1968-04-18 4 KUALA LUMPUR Wed. The Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manlckavasagam reiterated tonight noncitizens currently employed In Malaysia would not be affected by the governments move to give preference on Jobs to Malaysians. Speaking to newsmen after the Cabinet meeting he said several firms422 words
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Article, Illustration48 1968-04-18 4 The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak on Tuesday open the $653,000 submarine pipeline to Pangkor Island at Telok Batak, Lumut. The project will supply fresh water to the 15.000 inhabitants of the Island. Picture shows Tun Razak turning on the main tap to declare the project open48 words
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Article196 1968-04-18 4 HOO BAN KHEE - By HOO BAN KHEE KUALA LUMPI'R, Wed. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman has promised to look into the “hunger strike” by 162 political detainees at Batu Gajah and Muar. The Tunku has agreed to meet a delegation from the Labour Party and families of these196 words
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Article106 1968-04-18 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed Selangor’s traffic police chief. Supt. Mansor bin Mohamed today issued a warning to hawkers using motorcycles not to carry too heavy a load on their machines He said it was an offence to carry goods in excess of the weight provided by law106 words
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371 1968-04-18 4 CANBERRA. Wed. (Reuter) Asian nations had to plan now to meet the economic impact of an early end to the Vietnam war, a senior United Nations official said here today. The chief of the Economic Cr>mm 6Slon for Asia and the Far East(ECAFE).371 words
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Article153 1968-04-18 4 KUCHING Wed A five-member team from the Economic Planning Unit in Kuala Lumpur which had been reviewing the development programme in the State with officials here, left here for Sabah this morning. Apart from holding discussions with officials of the financial and development offices, the153 words
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535 1968-04-18 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A man who bought nine acres of land in Bentong, Pahang, in May 1966, found out 15 days later, on receiving the Title to the land, that he had only got just over five acres instead. Today,535 words
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113 1968-04-18 4 BANGKOK. Wed (Reuter) Thailand will support the Malaysian Government’s proposal to extend Malaysia's territorial waters to 12 miles, according to Fisheries Department sources. The sources said: "Thailand has nothing against it. In fact we made a similar decision last year. A new limit for113 words
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174 1968-04-18 4 PENANG. Wed. The policies of political leaders in the country have only succeeded in producing a lot of people who see themselves first as bumiputras and nonbumiputras. but not as Malaysians first and foremost. This was observed bv the Democratic Action Party. Member174 words
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Article67 1968-04-18 4 KUCHING. Wed The Chief Minister. Date Penghulu Tawi Sli. today said agricultural research in Sarawak must lead the State’s major industry, agriculture, into new and more profitable lines so that the farmer and the State could grow in prosperity. He was speaking at the opening67 words
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Article69 1968-04-18 4 JAKARTA. Wed (Reuter) Top Indonesian officials today showed willingness to mediate in the current quarrel between Malaysia and the Philippines if requested to do so. "In principle we shall be willing to mediate u re- quested to do so by both parties." they said. The officials69 words
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395 1968-04-18 10 SERDANG, Wed. The importance of agricultural extension service as a vital role in energising rural communities towards progressive agricultural and rural development was stressed here today during the national seminar on agriculture. Mr. Lee Sin Fook. assistant Director of Agriculture395 words
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139 1968-04-18 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Malaysia and Yugoslavia have agreed in principle to conduct direct dealings in rubber and tin. The agreement was reached following talks between members of a Yugoslav trade mission and government and business leaders. This was announced here today by Mr139 words
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173 1968-04-18 10 PENANG. Wed The Sessions Court President. Enche Annuar bln Zalnal Abidin, today ordered two youths. Cheah San Chool and Tan Chlng Min to be sent to the Henry Gurney School in Malacca for three years, when they pleaded guilty to separate armed robbery173 words
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Article73 1968-04-18 10 KAJANG. Wed The 9th mile Cheras and Uth mile Cheras Local Council will hold a tea-partv in honour of Dato Harun bin Haji Idris, the Mentri Besar. Selangor, when he visits Kajane District tomorrow. The reception at 9th mile Cheras will take Place at 2.30 pm while73 words
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291 1968-04-18 10 SERDANG. Wed Coordination has not been smooth in dealings with organisations used by various government agencies to accelerate rural development. This was said today by Enche Ahmad Abdul Rahim. Deputy Secretary. Ministry of National and Rural Development. in a paper (the need for an291 words
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Article149 1968-04-18 10 TAIPING. Wed The kepala of a flour sack factory in Kamunting was on his way back with the factory’s payroll of 53.100 when he was robbed by two armed me n at Station Road yesterday. Ting Ah Kow. 31, had earlier cashed the money from a bank149 words
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213 1968-04-18 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Dr Kenneth P. G. Hosking. Head of the Department of Geology and applied Geochemistry at the Camborne School of Mines In Cornwall. Southwest England. will be coming this month to the University of Malaya here as visiting professor. He will213 words
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655 1968-04-18 10 SERDANG. Wed. The granting of loans to fishermen to increase their productivity and to free them from the mid-dle-men has not been successful, the Director of Fisheries. Mr. Soong Min Kong said today. The loans have been given with 30 per cent rebate655 words
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89 1968-04-18 10 KAJANG. Wed A "baby show" cum-competition and a contest to pick the cleanest coffee-shop and restaurant are being planned here in conjunction with the World Health Day celebration here. Kajang will observe World Health Dav tomorrow. The competition to determine the cleanest coffee-shop and89 words
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Article, Illustration117 1968-04-18 10 The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, has been conferred the Honorary 6th Degree, the highest award of the International Taekwon-do Federation. The presentation of this award, together with a crest and certificate, was made by General Choi Hone Kee, President of the Federation and former Korean117 words
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441 1968-04-18 10 Kuala Lumpur, Wed - Kuala Lumpur, Wed. More than 150 teachers from all over Britain will be spending part of their summer vacation this year helping to run intensive refresher courses for over 3.000 teachers in 23 developing countries including Malaysia This is the eighth year of441 words
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302 1968-04-18 10 PENANG, Wed. Canada, which provides aid amounting to S 9 million to Malaysia, hopes to have a sizeable aid programme in the country. This was disclosed by the Canadian High Commissioner. Mr. H. G. Hadwen, who is presently on a day’s302 words
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Article122 1968-04-18 10 National Art Gallery: (Jalan Ampang): Rembrandt's etchings and drawings 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Baiai Ampang (AIA Building) Malaysian young artists exhibition by Galaxy Gallery and the Student Weekly 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Peninsular Art Galiery (41. Jalan Raja Muda): Works of prominent Malaysian artists exhibition 9122 words
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Article, Illustration410 1968-04-18 11 MAUREEN LEE - To remind Tun Tan of WAF's claims By MAUREEN LEE Kuala lumpur, Wed. The Women's Action Front picketed outside the Treasury early this morning shyly and quietly, but with a strong conviction of achieving victory in "the equal pay for equal work" claim by women workers. More410 words
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Article118 1968-04-18 11 MALACCA. Wed. The Federal Government was first found to have underpaid the State Government here Then it was found it had actually overpaid. The Federal Government then proceeded to remove the overpayment by adjusting accordingly its next grant to the State. In 1986 the State was118 words
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Article51 1968-04-18 11 \(UAR. Wed. Johore State has lost one of the most prominent sports-loving figures and social workers with the transfer of Mr. Choo Joo Thve to Seremban. Mr. Choo. a manager of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation here, is to take over a similar appointment with the OCBC in51 words
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Article102 1968-04-18 11 Soldier’ s body flown back KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The body of Private Ya acob bin Kasah. 27. was flown here this afternoon. Private Yaacob. of the Is’ Bn.. Royal Malay Regiment. shot himself accidentally while on operational duties in Satip. Sarawak's First Division. yesterday morning Among those at the RMAF102 words
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Article90 1968-04-18 11 MALACCA. Wed. A prewar Chinese opera hall here which after the war was nicknamed the Death House’ is to come down soon. The hal! in Jave Road once the pride of the Chinese community, today houses 50 families. The Municipal Council is seeking to demolish90 words
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Article48 1968-04-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The first Malaysian Quartermaster of the Armed Forces. Captain Musa bin Alang Ahmad, has been promoted to the rank of Major. Major Musa. 47. was appointed first Malaysian Quartermaster in 1957 and was posted to the 4th Battalion the Royal Malay Regiment.48 words
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217 1968-04-18 11 ITU ALA LUMPUR. Wed The Political Secretary to the Ministry of Education. Enche Shariff Ahmad, today said it would be of no use having any dealings or debates with any politician whose base was uncertain and whose loyalty was In doubt. He was replying217 words
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Article146 1968-04-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed A team from the Ministry of Defence will leave for Kota Kinabalu tomorrow to discuss with the State Government proposals to set up vigilante and local defence corps In Sabah, to meet the threat of enemy infiltration. This was announced today by146 words
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Article96 1968-04-18 11 MUAR. Wed Segamat District will observe the World Health Day with a public meeting at the Segamat Diamond Jubilee Hall on May 19. The main speaker will be the District Officer of Segamat. Enche Zainal Abidin, who is also the Chairman of the Segamat District96 words
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Article170 1968-04-18 11 IPOH. Wed. The Religious Affairs Department in their bid to deter women of the Muslim faith from sex exploitation for monetary gains raided the Y’in Yui Kin Hotel in Hugh Low Street here, the Makhamah Shariah (Religious Court) was told today. Two couples, who were not170 words
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146 1968-04-18 11 IPOH. Wed A pretty 20-year-old -divorcee. Puteh Seayan binte Noor Ahmad, was brought up before Haji Yahya bin Monamed in the Makhamah Shariah (Religious Court) here today on a charge of abetting the offence of khalwat (c.ose proximity* with Dm bin Bahari.146 words
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Article74 1968-04-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— Chew Kim Siang. 23. was today charged in the Magistrate's Court here with knowingly permitting her premises to be used as a brothel at 10 p.m. last night Chew, of Pasir Pinji. Ipob, is the tenant of the premises which houses the New Hawaii Massage74 words
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Article53 1968-04-18 11 KAMPAR. Wed. Kok Kim See. 27, lost her life after colliding with a car at 13-3/4 mile. Ipoh-Kuala Lumpur trunk road today. She was cycling to work in a quarry. The driver. Lee Satt Kooi. 38. who was seriously hurt was taken to the General53 words
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Article24 1968-04-18 11 MUAR. Wed. The Bukit Bakri branch of the Malaysian Chinese Association collected $314.85 from a three-day funds-raising campaign in the district recently.24 words
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Article140 1968-04-18 11 PET ALING JAYA. Wed. The OCPD of Petaling Jaya. Deputy Superintendent E A Fernandez, today said the Salleh System had proved to be an “undoubted success” here and recommended that it should be extended to densely populated areas like Sungel Way and Petaling. This, however,140 words
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289 1968-04-18 11 PILAH, Wed. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, today reminded UMNO youths to be aware of their responsibilities as they are the backbone of the largest political and ruling party. He made this remark while officially opening289 words
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Article77 1968-04-18 11 MUAR. Wed. Thirty-six members of the Semarah district branch of the UMNO yesterday received their PPM awards at a get-together held at the local branch premises. The presentation was made by the Mentri Besar of Johore. Dato Haji Othman bin Haji Mohamed Sa'at. on behalf of77 words
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Article80 1968-04-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— Dato Chong Shih Guan has been elected President of the Selangor Chinese Benevolent Association. The association, founded in 1933. has a membership of 10.393. Other office bearers: Vice-President Mr. Chin Yoon Thye; Directors Mr. Wong Fook Tew. Mr. Oh Keat Leong. Mr. Ng80 words
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164 1968-04-18 11 PARIS. Wed. (Reuter) Two Malaysian Ministers and the French Ambassador to Malaysia arrived here today aboard the first regular flight to link Paris and Kuala Lumpur dally in both directions. The Malaysian officials are Transport Minister Tan Sri Haji Sardon bin Jubir and164 words
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134 1968-04-18 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The visiting Russian trade union delegation was told Malaysia wanted to be friendly with all countries including the Communist bloc. But it was not possible for Malaysia to co-exist with certain Communist countries because of their belligerent134 words
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209 1968-04-18 11 PENANG. Wed. People in rural areas can also play an important part in nation building and rural development by practising the spirit of ‘gerakan maju" and also be determined to find away to better their economy This was said by the Chief Minister. Tan Sri209 words
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Article68 1968-04-18 11 MUAR Wed The »>ntri Besar of John--Haji Othman bin Haji Mohamed Saat. will mast an official tour of Penggerang on April 30 Dato Haji Othman who., will be accompanied by senior government officials and Assemblymen, will leave Johore Bahru by motor boat for Penggerang at 868 words
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Article62 1968-04-18 11 MUAR. Wed. Enchw Zainal Abidin, the District Officer of Segamat. has been elected President -of the newly-formed Segamat Liona Club Mr. M. P Kumaran. the President of the Segamat District Branch of the Malaysian Indian Congress, is the first Vice-President while the Secretary is Mr. Fung Yong62 words
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Miscellaneous1242 1968-04-18 2 YOUR TV and TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Pulau Pinang; 6 Ipoh and Melaka; 3 Sc 10 Johorr Bahru; 4 Taiping; 1 Batu Pahat: 9 Kluanf. P.M. 545 Opening Annct Ping. Summary: 5.50 News Outlines in the National Language; 5.55 National Songs; 600 News in Tamil; 6 101,242 words
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WORLD NEWS
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323 1968-04-18 5 AFTER UNCTAD CANBERRA, Wed. (Reuter) —Developed countries should re-assess their present policies to meet the needs of developing nations, the executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE) said here today. Burma's U Nyun told delegates to the323 words
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381 1968-04-18 5 Asian nations hooked on V’ nam war economy CAXBLRR A Wed. (UPI) Peace in Vietnam could seriously disrupt the economies of developing Asian countries. according to a report of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far Fast (ECAFE) released yesterday. lardest hit would be Taiwan. South Korea. Singapore and381 words
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Article71 1968-04-18 5 JAKARTA, Wed (UPI) The Jakarta Garrison Military Court has sentenced to death three former I™ 10 sian soldiers who led th kidnapping and murder ot the late Army Chiel Gen. Achmad Yani on Communist coup day 1965. Twenty-six other former so diers who took part in71 words
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Article83 1968-04-18 5 MULTAN. West Pakistan, Wed (Reuter) Fifteen people died of Cholera in Multan yesterday an official statement said. The dea hs raised to 65 the number of people killed by t ie epidemic in this city of 600.000 people. Hundreds are in hospital. The district administration ha-83 words
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70 1968-04-18 5 AUCKLAND. Wed (Reuter) Miss Fong Lai Kuen. the 18-year-old Malaysian girl who underwent a delicate heart operation 13 days ago was in a satisfactory condition in Greenlane Hospital here tonight. She had an aortic homograft valve replacement. 10 days after she arrived here from Malaysia. Miss70 words
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Article, Illustration48 1968-04-18 5 NAVATOS, Rizal. Philippines: Kneeling in prayers, a flagellant, with bleeding wounds caused by whippings with sticks and rope, pays homage before the cross during the commencement of the Holy week ceremonies held every Easter in the villages and towns throughout the Phili pines.48 words
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224 1968-04-18 5 RIO DE JANEIRO, W«d. (Reuter) —Professor Christian Barnard, in an interview published here today, challenged Soviet Health Minister Boris Petrovsky to prove his allegations that a coloured man was still alive when his heart was removed for transplanting into Dr. Philip Blaiberg. "I224 words
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Article54 1968-04-18 5 LOWSTOFT. England. Wed. (Reuter) A pop group claimed a world group non-stop plaving record when they hit the 100-hour mark still going strong. The group. The Soul Reaction, continued to play at a nearbT seafront ballroom and their manager said: •They’ll probablv go on54 words
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Article151 1968-04-18 5 HOLLYWOOD. Wed. (Reuter) Actor Marlon Brando is quitting his film career for full-time involvement in the Civil Rights movement. Bowing out of his lead role in the scheduled film “the arrangement.” Brando said: "Personal matters with which I am presently involved are of such an overwhelming151 words
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Article134 1968-04-18 5 HONOLULU. Hawaii, Wed. (Reuter) President Johnson today nominated Mr. G. Mennen Williams, former assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, as ambassador to the Philippines. The White House announcement said that Mr. Williams, also a former Governor of Michigan, would succeed ambassador William McCormick134 words
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257 1968-04-18 5 BELGRADE, Wed. (Reuter) Foreign Minister Marko Nikezic believes American withdrawal from Vietnam is inevitable and sees the war as a possible turning point regarding the use of force in settling political problems. In an interview with the Belgrade monthly Medjunarodna Politika (International Politics), Mr. Nikezic257 words
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Article107 1968-04-18 5 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Britain announced today it plans to cut off financial support for the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO) once the current rocket programme ends. The announcement by Technology Minister Mr. Anthony Wedgwood Benn said also that Britain sees no justification for spending money107 words
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Article267 1968-04-18 5 CANBERRA, Wed. (Reuter) The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Johnson Gorton, is planning to visit Washington towards the end of next month, members of his staff said today. They told Reuter that arrangements had been made for the visit but no itinerary had yet been267 words
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Article54 1968-04-18 5 WORCESTER. Massachusetts, Wed Reuter) Three workers were killed and at least 15 others critically injured when a bridge under construction on the new Worcester Expresswav collapsed here yesterday. Sixteen girders collapsed on ten steel workers, four cars, an oil lorry which burst into flames54 words
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116 1968-04-18 5 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Wed. (Reuter) A house wife turned up in court here yesterday to prove that she had not been murdered by her husband. And the husband, Manuel Carlos Faustino, who had spent 23 months in jail awaiting trial for murder,116 words
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205 1968-04-18 5 BONN. Wed. (Reuter) West German Interior Minister Ernst Benda said today the police were gradually mastering the situation after five days of violent demonstrations springing from the attempted assassination of leftwing student leader Rudi Dutschke in West Berlin. But as he reported to a205 words
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Article72 1968-04-18 5 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. who will be 68 next July 4. burst into the number one spot in the British pop charts yesterday with his record “What a wonderful world.” Armstrong unseated Cliff Richard’s Eurovision disc “congratulations” from the top spot. It was72 words
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130 1968-04-18 5 ATLANTIC CITY. New Jersey. Wed. (Reuter) LSD can produce abortion, stillbirth and deformity in rats and Its effects can be passed down through generations. a specialists’ report said here today. The report on inherited abnormalities in three generations of LSD treated rats, was delivered here130 words
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Article123 1968-04-18 5 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reuter) All Federal troops rushed to Washington to help maintain order during Negro riots earlier this month will be withdrawn by tonight. Negro Mayor Walter E. Washington announced today. About 13.600 army troops were brought in to help police quell the looting and123 words
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211 1968-04-18 6 NEW YORK Wed. (UPI) A Judge yesterday postponed a hearing for T. Green, Judy Garland's sometime fiance, who faces grand larceny charges in .the theft of $llO,OOO worth of the singer s rings. Judge Daniel Weiss rescheduled the hearing at the request of attorneys for211 words
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225 1968-04-18 6 SEOUL, Wed. (Reuter) The first assembly of the Press Foundation of Asia (PFA.) opened the second day of its meeting with round table discussion of leading Asian editors. The PF.A. formally inaugurated here yesterday, is scheduled to close to the two-day225 words
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Article76 1968-04-18 6 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Pyongyang Radio claimed today that America was responsible for an attack on North Korean army posts in the demilitarised zone this morning. The radio, in a broadcast heard here, said US. forces sent “scores of scoundrels armed with heavy weapons’’ to attack Communis76 words
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Article114 1968-04-18 6 BEIRUT. Wed (Reuter) King Hussein of Jordan flew to Kuwait today on the second stage of a quick tour of some parts of the Middle East to rally support for his call for an Arab summit conference. He went to Baghdad yesterday for talks with114 words
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Article77 1968-04-18 6 GREAT YARMOUTH. England. Wed. (UPI) The England pop group the Soul Reaction completed 100 non-stop playing yesterday, claimed a new world record —and went right on playing. “They'll go on playing until they drop.’’ said their manager Ivan Pierce, at the Seafront Ballroom where they77 words
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729 1968-04-18 6 OAIGON, Wed. (UPI). —Two U S Navy jets collided and crashed into the South China sea and two U-S Air Force fighterbombers were shot down by North Vietnamese guns, U-S military sources reported yesterday. Five of the six crewmen of the four planes729 words
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Article, Illustration59 1968-04-18 6 WELLINGTON, New Zealand: When the inter-island ferry Wahine was driven on to treacherous reefs by hurricane wind and then capsized, most of the 744 passengers and crew jumped into galelashed seas to make good their escape last week. Some mothers wrapped their children in life-jackets. A— UPI Photo. - 59 words
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Article, Illustration92 1968-04-18 6 CAMP DAVID. Md President Johnson (third from right) meets with his top advisers at Camp David. The Chief Executive’s mountain-top retreat 60 miles from Washington to discuss possible peace talks with the Hanoi Government. Seated left to right: Presidential Adviser Mr. Walt Rostow; Defence Secretary Mr.UPI photo - 92 words
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193 1968-04-18 6 EASTBOURNE. England. Wed. (Reuter) Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Maitland Salmond, a pioneer of British Air Power, died at his Eastbourne home yesterday. He was 86. Sir John, one of the world's earliest military fliers, vjas second only to Lord Trenchard.193 words
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129 1968-04-18 6 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reuter) South Korean Deputy Premier ChoongHoon Park today called on the major industrialised nations to provide more aid on easier terms to assist his country’s “economic revolution." “We are rapidly growing to reach a viable economy, but we need a last129 words
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Article55 1968-04-18 6 STOCKHOLM. Wed (UPI) Edward Kardelj. top adviser ,to Yugoslav President Tito, arrived yesterday for a sixday semi-official visit as fuest of Prime Minister age Erlander A Foreign Ministry spokesman said Kardelj. would have talks with Erlander and Foreign Minister Torsten Nilsson He will also visit Swedish industries and55 words
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Article93 1968-04-18 6 JAKARTA Wed. (UPI) The U.S.i Government has donated $25.0(10 worth of medicine for the Lamongan flood victims is East Java, the officijal Air.tara news agency reported today. The medicines were presented to the East Jave Governor by the U.S. Consul in Surabaja along with a contribution93 words
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185 1968-04-18 6 TOKYO. Wed. (UPI) North Korea today denied that its troops were responsible for the Sunday ambush of United Nations troops in which two Americans and two South Koreans were killed. Radio Pyongyang, in a broadcast monitored in Tokyo. said an allegation that North185 words
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292 1968-04-18 6 UNTTFD NATIONS. Wed The Soviet Union yesterday urged a thorough examination by the United Nations of military base s in remaining colonial territories around the world Soviet delegate Pavel F. Shakoy told a Colonialism Subcommittee its work should concentrate on such bases as the292 words
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Article105 1968-04-18 6 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Eleven people were fined and one man imprisoned today on charges stemming from yesterday’s demonstrations in Trafalgar Square and at the London offices of the West German published. Axel Springer. They were among 23 persons who appeared in London Magistrates Courts today. Hearings105 words
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116 1968-04-18 6 LOS ANGELES Wed. (UPI) Actor Sterling Hayden’s son. Christian, 19 has been indicted by a Federal Grand jury on charges of draft dodging, the U.S. Attorney’s Office disclosed yesterday. Young Hayden was one of nine persons indicted last Thursday for failure to report for116 words
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Article45 1968-04-18 6 BRAZZAVILLE. W e d.' (Reuter) Police made lightning swoops around Brazzaville early today and arrested about 300 girls, mostly Congolese but with a sprinkling of French Their crime: Wearing mini-skirts. The Congo Brazzaville Government, like several other African Governments, has banned mini-skirts.45 words
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168 1968-04-18 7 r, ed < Reuter > A us. spokesman pealed today ‘hat; there had been a sudden upsurge h rt t Vietnamese activity around the newlvrelieved base at Khe Sanh. »hoJ. MarineS i SW eping the area around the base where they were besieged168 words
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291 1968-04-18 7 HONG KONG Wed. (Reuter) The Hong Kong police are being assisted by experts from Manila and Singapore in their investigations into the big forged pesos and U.S. travellers cheques case, it was learned here this morning. According to a police spokesman,291 words
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142 1968-04-18 7 (Reuter) An independent candidate for the democratic presidential nomination, whose platform includes a promise to end the Vietnam war in 72 hours, has sued the Rational Broadcasting Company for more than 1 000 million dollars (416 million sterling) for allegedly blacking out his142 words
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Article76 1968-04-18 7 RANGOON. Wed (Reuter) Pakistan's military attache to Rangoon Colonel A.T.K Haque. "45. died here last night. Pakistani sources said he died of a heart attack and his body would be flown to Dacca via Karachi this evening. The sources said Col. Haque. who had also76 words
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37 1968-04-18 7 UNITED NATIONS. Wed. (Reuter) Afro-Asian Security Council members last night renewed demands that Britain use force against Rhodesia and called on all U.N. members to sever relations with the breakaway regime immediately.37 words
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229 1968-04-18 7 FRESNO, California, Wed. (UPI) A family of five died yesterday ill a tangled mass murder and suicide. Police theorize the husband, tentatively identified as Alfonso or Alonzo Martinez, killed his wife and their three children, two boys and a girl aged 2 to 6.229 words
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31 1968-04-18 7 SAIGON Vietnamese women wearing straw hats over steel helmets with men reconstructing Saigon street. Many women were hired by U.S. government-contracted firms to clear streets in the battle-scarred capital. UPI radiophoto.UPI radiophoto. - 31 words
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499 1968-04-18 7 Prime suspect in King killing ATLANTA, Wed. (UPI). An Atlanta taxicab driver yesterday identified a sketch of the elusive Eric Starvo Galt and said the mystery figure in the search for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s, assassin rode in his cab the day499 words
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Article154 1968-04-18 7 Rare comment HONG KONG Wed (Reuter) Chairman Mao Tse-Tung. the Chinese Communist Party leader, in one of hi rare comments on foreign happenings last night called on American Negroes to “Overthrow the reactionary rule” in their country. According to Radio Peking, the call was154 words
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Article78 1968-04-18 7 MANILA. Wed (CPU Nine man-eating fish faced death todav at the hands of fish-eating man. Fisheries Commissioner Andres M Mane recommended the nine South American Piranha be destroyed before they multiply and embark on their canahalistir habits. The Piranha were shipped from Frankfurt. Germany, to78 words
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Article177 1968-04-18 7 'Time loss' on moon MOSCOW. Wed (UPI) Time may stand still for the ftr't men on the moon, a Soviet scientist warned yesterday. Vladimir Lebedev wrote in the magazine. Science and Life (Nauka I Zhizn), that the absence of a magnetic fie'd on the moon177 words
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393 1968-04-18 7 PRAGUE Wed (UPI) The Czech Communist Party has disclosed its suspicion that Lavrenti Beria, the notorious head of the Soviet Secret Police during Stalin's reign, had a hand in the mysterious death of Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk in 1948. The party393 words
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Article248 1968-04-18 7 FULTON. Missouri Wed. (UPI) Frank McCluer. the college educator who arranged Sir Winston Churchill's famous “Iron curtain” speech in 1946. said that the United States has become a country of “little iron curtains.” McCluer. who was President of Westminister College when the late Churchill248 words
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Article75 1968-04-18 7 NEW YORK. Wed (Reuter) Novelist Edna Ferber died here today after a lengthy illness. She was 80. Miss Ferber who never married was best known for her books which were made into successful films. They included “Giant” a story of cattle and oil barons in Texas, and75 words
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92 1968-04-18 7 LONDON, Wed (Reuter)’ Railway officials have warned motorists to “bail out” if their cars stall on automatic level crossings after a train ploughed into a stranded car yesterday killing a family of five. They were killed when a speeding express smashed into their92 words
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109 1968-04-18 7 ADELAIDE. Wed. (Reuter) A 58-year-old widow was today sworn in as the New South Australian Minister of Education —the first woman cabinet minister in the state's history. Mrs. Joyce Steele, who has been in the South Australian Parliament since 1959, was sworn in along109 words
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125 1968-04-18 7 LONDON. Wed (UPI) Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton are planning to adopt a Vietnamese child, they told friends yesterday Burton said he wanted a girl but Miss Taylor wanted a boy. He did not say how they would choose the child. We are125 words
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Article113 1968-04-18 7 DARWIN. Northern Territory. Wed (Reuter) Indonesian sailmakers are sewing their last stitches here today before attempting to cross the Arafura Sea in two small craft. They are using heavy duck needles and twine provided by Northern Territory Administration There are 25 men. women and children in the113 words
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Article68 1968-04-18 7 SAN FRANCISCO. Wed. (UPI) One hundred hogs were flown last night from Chicago to Taiwan, Formosa, for breeding Purposes. The prime sows and boars were selected from the best breeders in Illinois and will be used to build up breeding herds in Nationalist China During a stopover68 words
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Article705 1968-04-18 8 ■fETE wish to congratulate the Director of Agriculture, Enche Mohamed Jamil, for his courage and impartiality in pointing out the factors that militate against progress in the agricultural sector of the nation. These factors are known to those outside official circles, but they feel chary of commenting on705 words
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Article, Illustration1845 1968-04-18 8 Dr. Goh Keng Swee - By Dr. Goh Keng Swee S porp'» Unanrt* \iinimtar in n talk nr*r Rati in anti Tnlt*riminn Sirtfjapu ra an Tut*mtiat/. THERE are four main fields in which w* can increase the rate of economic growth —the entrepot trade, tourism, shipping ond the manufacturing industry. The traditional entrepot1,845 words
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487 1968-04-18 8 STC’ s loss of $1.8 million is no surprise THE reported operation lass of Sl.B million for the year ended Sept. 30. 1967 of the Singapore Traction Co. came as no surprise. Previously, dishonesty among the company’s conductors was rife, which was one of the reasons given for its inability487 words
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Article174 1968-04-18 8 HAD the white Americans and those defenders of the U.S Constitution been really democratic (in the true sense of the word), there would not be such great names as Dr. Martin Luther King. Le Rov Jones and a host of others. The assassination of Dr. King and174 words
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Article, Illustration242 1968-04-18 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trials") r’HARLIE wanted to try operating a small neighbourhood grocery. He leased a store from Maynard for two years with an option for one more year. After 10 months Charlie had enough. Then he sublet the grocery242 words
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Advertisement41 1968-04-18 8 Eastehn Sun Independent National Newspaper THURSDAY. APRIL 18. 1968 23-8. Cantonment Road, Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoll Office 39, |alan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Telephone: *****/6 8. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Breweter Road. Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNEWS41 words
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442 1968-04-18 9 JJNTTED NATIONS. Wed. (UPI) The United Nations reported yesterday that the Philippine economy is in double trouble foreign investment hesitates to enter, and domestic capital escapes abroad. But 1967 gains In rice production could help change the picture, according to the 1967 Economic442 words
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Article319 1968-04-18 9 Rubber UP cent SINGAPORE. Wed May first grade rubber f o.b. buyers closed at 5 pm. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur todry at 49-7/8 cents per lb., up a quarter of a cent from previous close. The tcr.e was steady quiet. Reports circulating to the effect that negotiations were being319 words
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Article49 1968-04-18 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed yesterday unchanged and untraded. May '6B 17.608 17.80A, July 17.708 18.30A. Sept 17.808 18.30A, Nov 18.008 18.45A, Jan 69 18.108 18.55A. March 18.108 18.55A. May 18.208 18.65A The spot No. 1 RSS quoted et 18 cents per pound, nominaL49 words
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Article21 1968-04-18 9 LONDON, Wed (UPI) Rubber opened quiet with spot 17-I'4 17-5/16. No. 1 RSS CIF basis ports —May 17-5/16 17-7/16.21 words
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Article18 1968-04-18 9 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reuter) No offers were received bv General Services Administration today to buy tin.18 words
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Article68 1968-04-18 9 LONDON. Wed (UPI) The pound staged a modest improvement on Foreign Exchange markets today. Dealers said there was very little activity after the long Easter holiday break The dollar, at 2.4028 to the pound. W as cheaper to buy in London. The pound was also stronger aeainst the68 words
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Article, Illustration280 1968-04-18 9 Growing market for advanced industrial equipment says visitor KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The increasing complexity of local industry is making Singapore and Malaysia important markets for advanced industrial equipment. Mr. V.H. Newling, the Export Manager for Worthington Simpson Ltd., a leading manufacturer of industrial pumps in England, said this in Kuala280 words
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188 1968-04-18 9 Stock prices make modest headway in active trading NEW YORK. Wed i'UPI) Stock prices made modest headway in active trading yesterday but investors were highly selective in their purchases and many of the Blue Chips and number of the glamour issues declined on heavy profit taking following recent strong gains.188 words
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Article438 1968-04-18 9 SINGAPORE. Wed The most momentous event likely to occur in 1968 for petroleum will be the construction and operation of the first commercial-scale plant for producing edible protein from oil. Only two or three times previously in the long and eventful progress of petroleum438 words
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Article23 1968-04-18 9 HONG KONG. Wed. Money Quotations: HKS6.OS/6.0675 per U.S. dollar for cash. HK$ 14.52 per pound sterling HK5300.5 per tael gold.23 words
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Article15 1968-04-18 9 SINGAPORE. Wed The tin price for today was $562.50 per picul, up $4.75.15 words
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1092 1968-04-18 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. Industrial prices on the Stock Exchange today were barely steady with narrow price movements on either way The section ended the day with 16 counters showing up. 18 down and 17 unchanged, There was no real feature. On a turnover of1,092 words
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Article97 1968-04-18 9 SINGAPORE Wed.—The Association of Banks in Malaysia today made the following changes in its rates to merchants: New York: Buying T.T. 32-15/16; Airmail OD. 331/16: 90 d st 33-9/16 credit bills; 33-1316 trade bills Canada: Buying T.T. 359/16: Airmail O.D. 35-11/16; 90 d/st. 36-7/16 credit bills; 36-9/16 trade97 words
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Article491 1968-04-18 9 SINGAPORE,—Stock Exchange old and oner price* officially listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS 2.H8 289 C sugar CD 3.08 3.10 1 hemical o. 1 15 1.4« (old storage 1.18 liunlop (i) 2.76 2*. 8 F 'inciting (I) 3.."*o E VI 2.10 2.20 Esso Orils 2.78 2 80491 words
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Article48 1968-04-18 9 (Managers' Prices) First Malavan 2.53 second Malax an 1.82 Third Malayan XD 1.14 1 he Commerce Industry 94 1.03 The >avlng Fund 9M 1.07 First H'kiing XD .16 .81* second Hknni 56 60* Malaysian Investment Fund XD 1.10 1.20 Sterling C'modlty XD 4/6 <* Hong Kong Currency)48 words
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Article101 1968-04-18 9 SINGAPORE Wed. The noon prices at tne Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are:Buyer Coconut Oil seller (FOB.) Bulk Coconut Oil 65.50 (FOB. > Drums Loose Copra Mixed 68 00 Apr. 38.50 Muntok White Pepper (F.O.B.) 96% N.L.M Sarawak White Pepper (FOR) 115.00 W'-* N.L.W Sarawak Special Black Pepper (E.O.B.)101 words
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Article190 1968-04-18 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The following ships are expected to be in port today:Godowns Vessels 1/2 Glenorchy 3/4 Bayleaf 5 Union Tiger 6/7 Madras Maru 8/9 Hoegh Elite 10/11 Toun Maru 13/14 Pres. Monroe 15/16 Benlomond 18 Kochanowski 19 Empire Kittiwake 21 22 Kinabalu 23/24 Takatorisan Maru 25 26190 words
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Advertisement276 1968-04-18 9 AIR MOVEMENTS—S'PORE, K. LUMPUR ARRIVALS IN SINGAPORE. MSA ML2O9 12.05 am. from K.L. MSA ML 019 8.05 a.m. from K.L MSA ML 121 9.30 a.m. from K.L. MSA ML 005 10.25 a m. from Penang/Ipoh/K.L and Malacca. MSA ML 451 10 25 a.m. from Kuchina MSA ML 633 3.00 pm276 words
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Advertisement319 1968-04-18 9 MSA ML 122 731 a.m. for K.L MSA ML 522 8.00 a.m. for Penang/Bangkok. M«A ML "46 845 a.m. for KL /Trengganu/Kota Bahru. MSA ML 332/043 9 00 a.m. for Jakarta /Perth/Sydney. MSA ML 454 10.20 a.m. for Jesselton MSA ML 634 11.15 a.m. for HK./Talpeh. MSA ML 008 11.00319 words
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Advertisement356 1968-04-18 9 peh. Osaka. TokTO. Time 9.30 a.m. Airline BC 608 to Phnom Penh. Time 8.45 a.m. Airline MSA 52* to Penang. Bangkok. Time 900 a.m. Airline ML 04* to Kuala Lunipnr. K. Bahru. Time 10 20 a.m. Airline GA 98* to Bangkok. Hongkong, and Tokyo. Time 10.20 am. Airline MSA 454356 words
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Article, Illustration504 1968-04-18 12 AN Indian poet once said that the ideal world is one "Where the mind is without fear Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way We are all, on a journey to this ideal world. Science can be said to be504 words
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Article, Illustration316 1968-04-18 12 ONE busy night, having a leisure hour, I went for a stroll. While singing merrily as I went along, I noi ticed a man with a sinister look. Out of curiosity. I decided to follow him. He walked along several streets, until he came316 words
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Article, Illustration274 1968-04-18 12 A MAN’S character can be shaped by the kind of books he reads. Books introduce us to great men and women and take us to all countries in the world. Good books act as our teachers. Books may be the source of good or274 words
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Article, Illustration444 1968-04-18 12 EVERY ONE has a vital part to play in building a harmonious Singapore and there will be no future unless we co-operate. To bring about racial harmony, we must have a common destiny and a sense of belonging to one another. The problem444 words
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Article, Illustration231 1968-04-18 12 A CITIZEN is an inhabitant of a town or a country. A citizen is said to be a member of a community. This community gives him a very good chance of leading a peaceful life. In return for what the community gives him. he must perform some231 words
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Article, Illustration276 1968-04-18 12 LAST week one of my classmates suggested we go for a picnic to Port Dickson. ‘Ah work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.’ We fixed tne day on a Saturday. We appointed a leader, who was our class monitor to handle all the major276 words
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Article, Illustration187 1968-04-18 12 IT was past midnight. All the others in my house were fast asleep. A cold breeze was blowing into my room. It was completely dark and silent outside. Occasionally. I heard yelling or a dog at a distance. I was still reading the notes because on the187 words
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Article, Illustration308 1968-04-18 12 THE night was a restless night because Christina, Pessy, Christopher my brother and I kept thinking about the next day’s adventure. The morning came with a strong sun and we were very excited because we could go boating as decided. Christina and Pessy joined us later308 words
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Article, Illustration221 1968-04-18 12 I WAS born in a heap of dust along with hundreds of brothers and sisters. We do not know anything about our Parents. I ate greedily and soon grew fat. For a time I could not move about. Many marvellous changes came over my body. Soon221 words
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Article, Illustration264 1968-04-18 12 NEAR the back of my house, there was a river. It was a dirty and unhealthy place to live. One day. my brother came back with news that a boy was drowned in the river From that day onwards. my parents made arrangements to change house. The days264 words
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Article, Illustration244 1968-04-18 12 EVERYDAY of our lives, we go through many incidents. Some of them are happy ones and some are sorrowful ones. There is one incident that I can never forget all my life. One day during the holidays. I was playing with my brother and sister. When244 words
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Article, Illustration257 1968-04-18 12 ONE evening, my friends and I were returning home after camping in the jungle. I was at the head of the group. On the way back. I left them and I took another path to go home. I came to an abrupt hal% after rounding257 words
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Article, Illustration867 1968-04-18 13 R.C. PANDE - Yogi Maharishi has stirred up a cold wan it R.C. PANDE United Press International DELHI, (UPI) Yogi Maharishi Mahesh, guru (master) to hippies and the Beatles, has stirred up a cold war in this land of yoga. The Maharishi, 54, invented what he colls "transcendental meditation," a sort867 words
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331 1968-04-18 13 John Newport - By John Newport SYDNEY. Wed. (Reuter) Sydney hopes to become one of the model cities of the twentieth century and girder by girder it is already on its way towards realising the dreamIts tattered facade is gradually disappearing as fingers of steel and concrete331 words
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Miscellaneous228 1968-04-18 13 f SHAW OftGANIS ATTOW LAST DAY! No Frrt List U am 1.45. 4. «.:i0 a »is p m THE MAGNIFICENT SWORDSMAN (Tho New Vagabond Swordimao) A SHAW PRODUCTION Mandarin in Shawscope. Color Opent Tomorrow.' Clint Eastwood. Leo Van Cleef Eli Wallach In "THE GOOD THE BAD THE IGLY" Technicolor Ac228 words
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Article337 1968-04-18 14 BOOK REVIEW LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) The loss of Tuhruk in 1942 brought to a head mounting dissatisfaction over Winston Churchill's conduct of the war and nearly cost him his post as Prime Minister. according to a hook published. “Vote of censure" by George Malcolm Thomson details337 words
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280 1968-04-18 14 PARIS. Wed. (Reuter) The French press, up in arms over plans for commercial advertising on the state television, is now outraged by the government’s use of its controlled radio to boost the idea. The anger was provoked by broadcasts by M. Jacques-Bemard280 words
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140 1968-04-18 14 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Netherlands Foreign Minister Dr Josef Luns conferred at length with Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart yesterday on the state of Britain's relations with the European Common Market. The talks centred on latest progress in bringing Britain closer to the Six Market countries Officials140 words
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133 1968-04-18 14 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Famed former West Indian cricketer fir Learie Constantine turned down a chance to stand for parliament as a Liberal Party candidate, it was learned last night. Sir Learie. 66. a former High Commissioner to London for Trinidad, turned down the chance to133 words
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Article109 1968-04-18 14 ATLANTIC CITY. New Jersey. Wed. (Reuter) Smokers are likely to hr slower reactions than no smokers, according to two researchers from the University of Michigan. Nicotine seems to depress one’s nervous system to the extent of reducing the strength of one's reaction to a tap on109 words
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Article165 1968-04-18 14 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) The United States Travel Service (USTS), has launched a programme to give foreign visitors necessary information about driving in the United States and to help American police officers better communicate with these visitors. USTS director John W. Black said “The idea is to help165 words
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Article203 1968-04-18 14 Atoms at work AUGUSTA. Georgia. Wed. (UPI) The versatile atom has been given a couple of new jobs toughening of eggshells and treatment of snakebite. This wa s disclosed by Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg. Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), in a speech here. Recently, he203 words
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166 1968-04-18 14 TOKYO. Wed (Reuter).— Japan Airlines has failed to persuade the Soviet Union to allow it to fly its own American-built aircraft on the Tokyo-Moscow transSiberian route which it operates jointly with Aero flot. J.A.L. disclosed here today. The two-year-old agreement which166 words
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Article, Illustration19 1968-04-18 14 PARIS The procurator general, m. Adolphe Touffait photographed at his installation at the Palace of Justice.19 words
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Article310 1968-04-18 14 Definitely sold LONDON Wed. (Reuter) London Bridge has been sold to an American buyer to be rebuilt on the other side of the Atlantic the city of London Corpo- ration said last night. The buyer's name and price were not disclosed, but an announcement about310 words
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Advertisement589 1968-04-18 14 Classified Ad CAR RENTAL 2V Words S 5- (Minimum) U-DRIVE RING *****. Everflne Co. (Rent-a-Car) Ltd.. 519. Serangoon Road, S'pore-8. Office Opens 8.00 a.m. 7.00 p.m (Including Sundays Holidays). NOTICES KUALA LUMPUR TECHNICAL COLLEGE Admission of students to the Diploma Courses on scholarships awarded by:Messrs Eastern Mining and Metals Co.589 words
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Advertisement531 1968-04-18 14 TENDERS 8. >0 Sc e d KENYATAAN TAWARAN IBU PEJABAT, J.K.R. TAWARAN2 darlpada Pemborong2 yang berdaftai den g a n J.K.R. di-bawah Kelas A. Kepala II (2) akan di-terima di-Pejabat Pengarah Kerja Raya. Ibu Pejabat. J.K.R.. Jalan Maxwell. Kuala Lumpur hingga jam pukul 12.00 tengah harl pada 3hb. Mei. 1968531 words
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Advertisement325 1968-04-18 14 TENDERS STATE OF SABAH MALAYSIA PI'BLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TENDER NOTICE Competitive tenders are invited from approved Class “A” contractors for the execution of “Water Supply Contract No 1” at Kudat bn the West Coast of Sabah The works include (A) Earth Dam With Spillway And Channel. fß> Treatment Works. (C)325 words
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Advertisement117 1968-04-18 14 irmi SIT THAT COIS 10NC WAT Eastern Sun [CLASSIFIED ADS! S' I. II I .-.U..III) 2M. CANTONMINT ROAD, SINCAPORI 2 TELEPHONES 9JE0J/T. EACH WORD 50 er 25 cents (ic* above) PLEASE WRITE IN CAPITAL LETTERS Classified advertisements may be handed at the following addresses: KUALA LUMPUR: 39 |ALAISI SULTAN. TELS.117 words
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Article343 1968-04-18 15 Chelsea hand out 1-0 beating to them LONDON, Wed. ißiuter) —Manchester City, after their successful Easter run. saw a virtual end to their first-division title hopes when they were beaten 1-0 away to Chelsea in last night's English soccer league programme. City maintained third place343 words
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221 1968-04-18 15 SINGAPORE. Wed. The finals of the Moulinex Singles Handicap Special bowling tournament will be held at Jackie’s Orchard on Saturday (April 14) now. It will •tart at 2 p.m It was originally scheduled tc be held on Sunday. ihe first of its kind, the qualifying221 words
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200 1968-04-18 15 SINGAPORE Wed Sixteen golfers from Betu Pahat Golf Club beat their Keppel Club counterpart* by 4) points to 3J recently. The complete result* follO’.v: A. Razak bm Rouse (12) and Yap Kee Seng (14) beat An* Soon Hoe (KC Captain) (15) A- F G200 words
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Article63 1968-04-18 15 MIAR Wed—About 190 tip-and mmmi basketball stars from 13 men's teams and three women's teams in the Batu Pahat district will clash in the district basketball tournament from May 4 at 7.30 p m Organised hv the Batu Pabat district branch of the Johore State Basketball63 words
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161 1968-04-18 15 MANILA. Wed (Reuter) Philippine .Amateur Athletic Federation (PA. AF > President Felipe Monaerrat will leave for Seoul next week to attend an emergency meeting of the Aslan Games Federation (AGF> Executive Board to decide the site of the next Asian Games. It161 words
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218 1968-04-18 15 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) The ever -spiralling wage and transfer fee structure is rapidly strangling the life out of the majority of league clubs, according to Mr. Joaeph Battersby. Bolton chairman, In th« current English Football League review. Mr. Battersby. calling for "immediate218 words
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Article150 1968-04-18 15 MELBOURNE Wed (Reuter) Lionel Rose Aus’ralia’s world bantamweight champion, has received an offer of 80.000 Australian dollars (24.000 sterling) to defend his title in Sydney later this year, his manager. Jack Rennie, said here. The offer came from a charitable organisation which would have the150 words
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165 1968-04-18 15 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Welshman Howard Wlnstones first defence of his world featherweight boxing title will be staged at Coney Beach South Wales, on July 24. promoter Jack Solomons said today. Wlnstones opponent will be Jose Legra. of Spain, or any other challenger nominated165 words
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Article, Illustration426 1968-04-18 15 LUMPUR, Wed. Twenty-nine nominations for the 1967 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year" awards have now been received by the organisers. I There are seven more contenders for the honours on this occasion than there were last year. Twenty names have been received for the— Sunsport pix. - 426 words
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120 1968-04-18 15 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) The Philippine* Tennis Association (PHILTA) has named the team which would meet Indonesia in the first Eastern Zone Davis Cup tie to be held here from April 26 to 28. The team will consist of Eddie Cruz. Felirismo Ampon. Miguel Dungo120 words
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408 1968-04-18 15 DALLAS, Texas, Wed. (Reuter) Curtis Cokes retained his world welterweight boxing title with a fifth-round technical knockout over South Africa's Willie Ludick in a scheduled 15-round bout at Memorial Auditorium here last night. The referee stopped the •fight w'th Ludick out on his feet408 words
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79 1968-04-18 15 HONG KONG Wed. (Reuter) The Hone Kong Hockey Association ha* In principle decided to host a Far Eastern regional tournament sometime In September next year. A special three-member committee has been set up to investigate the cost* and other arrangements for holding79 words
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154 1968-04-18 15 N E W YORK. Wed. (Reuter) Australia's Roy Emerson and America’s Billie-Jean King, the world's top amateurs before turning professional earlier this month, will top a field of professional competing in the 30,000 dollars (12.500 sterling) Madison Square Garden invitational tournament next month. Six154 words
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382 1968-04-18 15 DALLAS. Wed. (UPI) Welterweight champion Curtis Cokes, after lashing challenger Willie Ludick into submission in the fifth round last night, said he had hit Ludick so hard early in the final round that after the mandatory eight count. Ludick did not382 words
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149 1968-04-18 15 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) A suggestion that MCC players must be vetted by South African Government before visiting South Africa next winter has put MCC's tour in Jeopardy, cricket correspondent E.M. Welllngs wrote In the London Evening News yesterday. Welllngs wrote “South Africa. I149 words
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Article, Illustration331 1968-04-18 16 Speedy Foley goes in for a slow one —a trisha SINGAPORE, Wed. Brian Foley, the Australian driver who has often been dubbed "the fastest man in a mini" has settled for something very much slower at least for the time being. After being "fascinated'’ with the trisha, he bought an331 words
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Article86 1968-04-18 16 MALACCA. Wed. Kilat Club beat Fort Corinthians by 30 runs on the first innings in their Malacca Cricket Association league match for the Shepherd Trophy at the Malacca Club ground here. Final scores’ Fort Corinthians 94 (Mathan Lai 22, A. Christie 6 26) and 90 for 886 words
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373 1968-04-18 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A New Zealand Rugby Club, the Wanderers, are keen to tour Malaysia and Singapore for a series of friendly games during this season. The club from Wellington have also offered to coach schools and State rugby teams. This was373 words
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88 1968-04-18 16 SEREMBAN Wed Trengganu took three titles in the Malaysian schools hockey carnival which ended here today. In the Under-12 section, both the boys’ and girls* titles went to Trengganu yesterday. Todaf they clinched their third title when they held Negri Sembilan to a scoreless88 words
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91 1968-04-18 16 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Mr. Chor Yeok Eng was elected president of the Ministry of Health Sports Council at their general meeting held at the Ministry of Health conference room, recently. Other officials elected were: Vice-president; Mr.91 words
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126 1968-04-18 16 CANBERRA. Wed. (Reuter) Mongolia would like to bring some of her giant all-in wrestlers to Australia “just to demonstrate" their skills, a Mongolian delegate to the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East said here today. Mr. Baljunniam Wangchindorj. 42. who is126 words
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Article139 1968-04-18 16 IPOH. Wed— Dato Chong Kok Lim has been elected president of the Perak Chinese Football Federation. Other office-bearers: Vicepresident. Messrs. Lee Kang San and Phoon Choor. On., hon. secretary. Mr. Koe Yee Kum.. hon. treasurer. Mr. Teh Khoon Chuar. Committee members. Messrs. Chong Kow Leong.139 words
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Article737 1968-04-18 16 Walsoe, Samsook beaten KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Denmark's Sven Anderson, Japan's Akiyama and Kojima, Malaysia's Yew Cheng Hoe, Yew Cheng Hock, and Abdul Rahman scored impressive wins to enter the second round of the Pista Badminton at the opening night here. The upsets of the737 words
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Article112 1968-04-18 16 PERTH. (Australia). Wed. (Reuter) The speed of a 22-year-old Aborigine stockman over 100 yards has astonished the people of the remote Ord River settlement of Kununurra in the Far North-West of Australia. Running in his stockman's outfit boots, gaudy shirt and long trousers Murphy Simon has outclassed112 words
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342 1968-04-18 16 BANTING. Wed. Selangor. l*at year« joint champions with Penang, did not live up to ‘heir name when they scraped home to a 3-3 draw with Jnhore in a Burnley Cup soccer tie here this evening. Two mistakes by Johore goalkeeper however, enabled342 words
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224 1968-04-18 16 PENANG. Wed. Thcmag Cup skipper. Teh Kew San and Malaysia's No. 2. Yew Cheng Hoe. will be spearheading the Penang team against foreign stars in a Pesta Badminton exhibition to be held here on Tuesday. The foreign stars a.e Erland Kops. Sven Andersen,224 words
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51 1968-04-18 16 Winners of the various events in the Singapore Grand Prix received their prizes last night during a reception held at the Istana. Mrs. Punch Coomaraswamy, wife of the Acting President gave away the prizes Sunsport pix shows Garrie Cooper, winner of the GP for cars receiving hia trophy from Mrs.51 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous54 1968-04-18 16 EmpText Penang: 3.45 a.m. (6.5 ft.), 3.41 p.m. (7.5 ft.) Pori Swettenham: 9.02 a.m. (13.8 ft.), 9-08 p.m. (13.5 ft Port Dickson: 9.40 a.m. (7.3 ft.), 10.22 p.m (7.7 ft.) Singapore: 1.24 a.m. (9.4 ft.). 3.24 p.m. (7.5 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 2.19 p.m. (7.6 ft.) Kuantan: 1.22 p.m. (9.5 ft),54 words
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