Eastern Sun, 20 April 1968
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Title Section22 1968-04-20 1 Eastern Sun Indrpcmleiil National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 621 Saturday, 20 April 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cent*22 words
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247 1968-04-20 1 MUSA SCULLY - By MUSA SCULLY KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman gave assurance today, if Vietnam peace talks were to be held here, Malaysia would make preparations for It to be held In a "congenial and agreeable atmosphere.” He said: “This is to247 words
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Article, Illustration403 1968-04-20 1 Malaysia among 10 more Vietnam peace talk sites suggested by Rusk WASHINGTON, Fri. (Reuter) 'J’EN more capitals entered the stakes for preliminary Vietnam peace talk sites as America voiced her growing impatience last night at the current impasse with Hanoi. Secretary of State Dean Rusk called a403 words
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Article94 1968-04-20 1 MANILA. Fri. (UPl)—President Ferdinand E Marcos proposed today the Vietnam allies hold a summit conference to hammer out terms of a peace settlement after negotiations have begun between Washington and Hanoi. The President said he had told South Vietnam this was “not the time for a94 words
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Article, Illustration124 1968-04-20 1 President Yusof bi n Ishak returned home yesterday after a sixweek convalescing trip to Australia. He left here on a cruise on March 5 accompanied by his wife, Puan Moor Aishah, his son, Imran, and his personal physician. Dr. Lee Yong Kiat. The President and124 words
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365 1968-04-20 1 U'ELLIXGTO N, Fri. (Reuter) Indonesia has no objection to New Zealand and Australia maintaining or even increasing their military commitments to Malaysia and Singapore after the British military withdrawal from the region in 1971. Stating this today. Indonesia's Foreign Minister. Mr. Adam Malik,365 words
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309 1968-04-20 1 \USTIN, Texas Fri. (UPI) President Johnson flew back home to Texas on Thursday and indicated the U.S. did not intend to hold an Asian summit conference before or during preliminary peace talks to end the Vietnam war. Mr. Johnson, back from his309 words
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123 1968-04-20 1 LONDON. Fri. (IP! and Reuter) Paris appeared today to be emerging as the most likely site for the Vietnam peace talks. Diplomatic observers said the fact that it was not mentioned in the latest American-proposed selection of ten new conference sites suggested that France123 words
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Article59 1968-04-20 1 HONG KONG. Fri. (Reuter) North Korean and U.S. troops clashed in two areas in the demilitarised zone last night and early this morning, the North Korean central news agency, said today. The demilitarised zone separates North and South Korea. The agency described the clashes as "fierce59 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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259 1968-04-20 2 SINGAPORE, Fri. A motor garage titter who was paralysed from the chest downwards following an accident, was awarded $130,000 damages by the High Court today. The fitter, Tan Heng kin, was riding a motorcycle with a pillion when he collided with a motorcar. Mr.259 words
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165 1968-04-20 2 SINGAPORE Fri Finance corporations have been warned that they should not issue, circulate or distribute any invitation to the public to lend or deposit money unless such prospectus in relation to the invitation has been registered by the Registrar. The warning came in a circular165 words
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Article, Illustration114 1968-04-20 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Traffic Superintendent of the Port of Singapore Authority. Mr. Liau Nyuk Slone, will leave here for Amsterdam tomorrow to attend the 4th International Seminar on Port Manage- > ment at Delft. Netherlands. The programme of the seminar covers the theoretical.114 words
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Article23 1968-04-20 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. The new MP for Farrer Park. Dr. Lee Chiaw Meng. will tour his constituency on Sunday at 3 pm.23 words
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Article, Illustration373 1968-04-20 2 Fri. Pretty school teacher, Miss Cheong Cheok Heng, 22 had her first assignment as a scouter when she did "odd jobs" at the private residence of the Acting President, Mr. Punch Coomaraswamy. It was part of the day’s job for her and hundreds. Eastern Sun photo.; Eastern Sun; pix. - 373 words
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Article42 1968-04-20 2 SINGAPORE Fri. A lift attendant. Adang bin Salleh. 50. suddenly collapsed and died near the Denmark House In Raffles Quay this morning. Adang. of Jalan Teck Whye. died at 8.15 a m. Police do not suspect any foul play.42 words
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Article, Illustration104 1968-04-20 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. Six employees of Jurong Shipyard Ltd. have left for training in Japan. They will be trained by the Overseas Technical Training Association of Japan, after which they will work at the shipyard of the Ishikawajima Hamima Heavy Industries at Aioi, Japan.104 words
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87 1968-04-20 2 SINGAPORE. Fri A Royal Malaysian Air Force Dart Herald which was on a routine night training flight made a "successful" emergency landing at RAF Chan*i. last night. Confirming this today, an RAF spokesman said damage to the plane was not severe. Only a portion of87 words
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133 1968-04-20 2 SINGAPORE, Fri. Three girls from West Malaysia who were picked up by the Anti-Vice Squad in Geylang on Wednesday were today fined by a Magistrate's Court for illegal entry. Chan Sow Peng, Sin Yook Ying and Looi133 words
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Article93 1968-04-20 2 4.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Religious meeting of the Seventh Day Adventist of S.E.A. at Victoria Memorial Hall. Empress Place. 7.30 p.m. A stage play "The Watch” presented by Radio Singapura at Victoria Theatre. Empress Place. 8 p.m Tae-Kwon-Do demonstration at the National Theatre, Clemenceau Avenue. 7 p.m. Choir93 words
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330 1968-04-20 3 SINGAPORE, Fri. New Zealand traders realise that they should trade more with Singapore and Malaysia to help offset the economic effects of the British military pullout. This was stated today by Mr. Douglas O. Walker, leader of a 14-man trade mission from330 words
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Article279 1968-04-20 3 PENANG, Fri. The Henry Gurney School in Malacca is not a prison as some people think but a place where an offender can learn a trade and turn over a new leaf. This was said by the Sessions Court President. Enche Annuar bin Zainal279 words
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Article88 1968-04-20 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Mr. John Senduk. Information Officer of the Colombo Plan, arrived here today for fctir-day familiarisation visit. He will meet Government officials in charge of the Colombo Plan here and will ooserve the progress made by various projects undertaken by the organisation.88 words
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Article58 1968-04-20 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. Professor F. C. Courtice of the Department of Exprimental Pathology. Australian National University, will deliver a public lecture on the changing concept of lymphatic function on Thursday, at 11.45 a m at the Pathology Lecture Theatre, Outram Road General Hospital. The lecture is organised by the58 words
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Article, Illustration226 1968-04-20 3 SINGAPORE. Fr i. Ex-political detainees have rallied to the support of the National Defence Fund. This morning the Singapore Ex-Political Detainees Association donated $1,016 to the Fund. The cheque for the amount was handed over to the Minister of Defence. Mr LimEastern Sun photo. - 226 words
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147 1968-04-20 3 CANBERRA. Fri. (CPI) Singapore is more concerned about British withdrawal than it is about any effect on its trade with Vietnam if there is a sudden end to the war. This was stated by Singapore's Minister for Law and National Development, Mr.147 words
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222 1968-04-20 3 SINGAPORE Fri. A man and a girl were rushed to the General Hospital in a serious condition after their car collided with a steam-roller at the junction of Dunearn Road and Ascot Rise this afternoon The Acting Police Secretary Mr. Lionel Chee gave their222 words
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Article, Illustration154 1968-04-20 3 SINGAPORE, Fri. Tae Kwon-Do experts from four countries will hold a demonstration at the National Theatre at 8 p m. tomorrow in aid of the Social Welfare Homes Fund. Taking part in the twohour demonstration will be experts from Korea, Hong Kong. Malaysia and Singapore.154 words
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Article94 1968-04-20 3 SINGAPORE. Fri The husband of a woman killed in a road accident was today awarded $17,000 damages by Mr Justice Winslow in the High Court. Koo Kok Yong. the administrator of the estate of the deceased. Sng Sai Kow was awarded $l3 000 as general damages.94 words
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Article, Illustration182 1968-04-20 3 SINGAPORE, F r i. A new Director of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board has been appointed. -mr- 1 1 He is Mr. Lam Peng Loon, a graduate of Nanyang University and an honours graduate of the University of Singapore. Mr. Lam has had182 words
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Article64 1968-04-20 3 SINGAPORE Fri. An Indonesian sailor. Sampara Basin. 29. charged with the murder of another Indonesian sailor. was today ordered to be remanded at Woodbridge Hospital for two weeks by a Magistrate’s Court Sampara is charged with murdering Samirin. 50, in Serangoon Road on the morning of April64 words
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74 1968-04-20 3 mil. orders for power transformers SINGAPORE Fri. The Public Utilities Board has placed orders worth £155,000 (approx $l.l million) for the supply of power transformers from a leading British firm. Hawker Siddeley Electric Limited in London. The units, to be made by Hawker Siddeley Power Transformers Ltd. of Hayes, near74 words
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40 1968-04-20 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. Forty military personnel will conduct field exercises from tomorrow to Wednesday in the Tanah Merah Camp areas. They will use blanks and thunderf lashes. The public are advised not to be alarmed.40 words
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352 1968-04-20 5 Govt. planning more ‘bachelor schemes to help jobless—Razak KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak* this evening called on Malaysian youths to oct with the spirit of "jayadiri" (drive for greater progress) for further progress and well-being of the nation. The spirit of “javadiri” *s a driving352 words
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564 1968-04-20 5 C. F. LEE - By C. F. LEE ITUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Miners' Association of Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang has urged the Government to seriously consider lifting the tin profits tax on the industry in view of the sharp decline in the market price for564 words
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Article155 1968-04-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak. today received in his office the Australian Minister for the Army. Mr. Phillip Lynch. They met for more than an hour exchanging views on matters of common interests. Mr. Lynch, who was accompanied by the Australian155 words
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113 1968-04-20 5 IPOH. Fri. The Minister of Lands and Mines. Dato Abdul Rahman Yaarob, will visit the Research Division of the Department of Mines Headquarters and the Geological Survey Department Headquarters in User Lane here tomorrow. The Minister will be briefed o i research on113 words
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79 1968-04-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR Fri. The University of Malaya is to start a School of Applied Geology within the Department of Geology next term. This was announced today by Dr. Kenneth F.G. Hous king, a visiting Professor from London, on his arrival here. Dr. Housking.79 words
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205 1968-04-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR Fri. A new disease election-ltis has hit Malaysia. “This is a disease which occurs once in five years, with the approach of the general election." said Mr. Lim Kit Siang. Organising Secretary of the Democratic Action Party. Giving a talk205 words
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263 1968-04-20 5 PENANG, Fri. The President of the Penang Spastic Children's Association, Mr. Chet T.S. Chua, today appealed to the Minister of Welfare Services H a j i Abdul Hoard Khan, for a capital grant to cater for spastic children in the northern territories. The Minister, who263 words
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Article, Illustration289 1968-04-20 5 HOME ECONOMICS COMPETITION KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Girls of today are not only good for dancing the A-Go-Go and twist, but are very efficient at cooking and other aspects of housework. The “Home Economics Competition" held here today was to prove just that,289 words
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Article140 1968-04-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri.— The Sultan of Selangor today adviced young Malaysian artists not to sit back in complacency even though they had some achievements. He encouraged them to work hard to uphold the name of this young country. The Sultan was speaking at the opening140 words
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85 1968-04-20 5 HANGAR. Fri —The Philippines Government claim over Sabah could not he solved through the International Court of Justice, said Dato Asri bin Had Muda. Vice-President of the PanMalayan Islamic Party. He was speaking today at the opening of the delegates’ Congress held here. He85 words
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125 1968-04-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Malaysia Singapore Airlines will call for a meeting of non-members of the International Air Transport Association operating in this region before the end of th's month to discuss matters relating to sir fares and traffic regulations125 words
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Article134 1968-04-20 5 IPOH. Fri. A sum of $40,000 was promised by the various branches of the Perak Division of the Malaysian Indian Congress towards the construction of the M.I.C. Headquarters building in Kuala Lumpur. The promise was made last night to the Minister of Labour. Mr. V134 words
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93 1968-04-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— The British High Commissioner Sir Michael Walker (I've been to the top) returned here today after conquering South-east Asia’s highest peak, Mount Kinabalu, in Sabah. “I am content to rest on my laurels now. No more mountains for me as from93 words
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128 1968-04-20 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri Mr. K. E, Hsiao. Acting Director of the Civil Aeronautic Administration of Formosa left here today happy that much of the “misunderstandings’’ between the China Airlines and the Malaysia-Singapore Airlines had been cleared up. He flew to Singapore128 words
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236 1968-04-20 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, has received a personal apology from the Treasurer of the Gerakan Ra'ayat Malaysia, Mr. V. Veerappen. for suggesting in a recent press interview that he was offered the post of Minister of Education by the236 words
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90 1968-04-20 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Fn Yap Hock Cheng, 21. a minning labourer was admitted to the General Hospital here today with a bullet wound in his chest He is believed to have been accidentally shot at Seminyih in Kajang District this morning and was rushed to90 words
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667 1968-04-20 10 Central Govt, considers Kelantan as ‘East Berlin' KANGAR, Fri. The P a n-Malayan Islamic Party would strengthen its "machinery" and map out a proper party strategy to face the challenges ahead in the coming elections. It was important for the members and branches to667 words
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Article304 1968-04-20 10 TAIPING. Fri A Tapper. Foong Ho Chan. 56, was found dead with head and neck injuries on an estate in Kamunting near here yesterday. KUALA LUMPUR. Fri Two fuel pumps valued at $3,000 were reported stolen from a shed in Jalan Brunei in Pudu ye^terdaf SEGAMAT. Fri.304 words
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Article, Illustration99 1968-04-20 10 THE Mentri Besar of Selangor, Dato Harun bin Haji Idris (extreme left) playing the foster parent to two Orang Asli girls, Ani binte Ahmad, 14 (second from left) and Empek binte Endek, 15. Ani and Empek are two of the four girls taken in by Dato Haji Harun under the99 words
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143 1968-04-20 10 PETALING JAYA. Frl. A four-man gang of robbers armed with knives and a parang using a creamcoloured Mini Cooper car struck twice within 20minute intervals here tonight. getting away with watches and cash totalling $194 At about 8 pm. a MARA College student143 words
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Article, Illustration238 1968-04-20 10 WEE HOCK CHYE - by WEE HOCK CHYE MALACCA. Fri. The Minister of Justice. Enche Bahaman bln Samsudin. related here today of instances where clerks hid themselves behind stacks of flies, working on their gambling bets. There were also clerks who. to make up for their inefficiency, piled238 words
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Article, Illustration29 1968-04-20 10 The delegates at the Christian Family and Social Movement in Kuala Lumpur yesterday listening attentively to the Mentri Besar of Selangor, Dato Haji Harun bin Haji Idris (foreground, left).29 words
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156 1968-04-20 10 Why call it 'Lovers Isle’ ask residents PENANG, Fri.—Several Malay resident* in Batu Ferrxnghi have strongly protested against the name “Pulau Asmara” given to a small island, popularly known to picnickers as “Lovers’ Isle” at the 11 j milestone, Batu Ferringhi. They have suggested that the small island be given156 words
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Article85 1968-04-20 10 SINGAPORE. Fri.—Trade talks between Singapore and Yugoslavia have hit a snag. A trade agreement expected to be signed this morning between the two countries had been postponed. No official announcement was available but the trade division issued the following statement this afternoon. “The trade delegations85 words
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Article37 1968-04-20 10 National Art Gallery (Jalan Ampang): Rembrandt’s etchings and drawings from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Balai Ampang (AIA Building): Malaysian young artists exhibition by Galaxy Gallery and the Student Weekly 10 a.m. to 6 pun.37 words
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Article, Illustration231 1968-04-20 10 SINGAPORE. Fri Enchanting citrus colours were displayed this morning by Miss Cris Bishop. “Miss Sunkist 1968". Modelling five outfits with prominent citrus colours. Miss Bishop. 22. showed how these bright colours could add lustre to the appearance of the wearer The citrus colours the various colours— Eastern Sun pix.; — Bastern Sun; photo. - 231 words
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861 1968-04-20 11 QYDNEY, Fri. The most recent survey of university examination results at all levels obtained by Colombo Plan students in Australia shows thnt 83 per cent were successful. Eighty per cent of Colombo Plan students in the first yeor of bochclor-degree courses passed despite the difficulties861 words
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104 1968-04-20 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Malaysian Co-operative Insurance Society Limited has issued to all its Singapore policyholders options to decide whether they want their policies to be Malaysian or Singapore dollar contracts. All Singapore policyholders of that society are being asked to decide within one month104 words
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Article, Illustration286 1968-04-20 11 Govt. warned about women’s struggle KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The President’ of the CUEPACS's backed Women's Action Front, Mrs. D.J. Kraal, today warned the Government last night's rally was not the end of "Operation Implementation Equal Pay", for women in the public and civil services. "This is just286 words
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196 1968-04-20 11 KUCHING. Frl. Since the establishment of adult education in 1965 in Baram District. Fourth Division, nearly 1.000 people have been taught to read and write. “This Is Indeed a very successful campaign against illiteracy In the district.” states the Baram District annual report for 1967 The196 words
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Article43 1968-04-20 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Teo Soo Cheng. Director of See Hoy Chan Ltd., here was yesterday fined S4f>o. in the Magistrates’ Court for failing to furnish return of income togetner with certified copies of audited accounts for the year of assessment 1966.43 words
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177 1968-04-20 11 MUAR. Fn. A plan to attract more tourists to the Batu Pahat district has been launched by the Johore Government and the Batu Pahat Town Council. A senior Government official who disclosed this to the Eastern Sun this morning, said the Mentri Besar of177 words
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88 1968-04-20 11 GENERAL Choi Hong Hi, President of International Taekwon-Do Federation together with. Mr. Myung Hyn Choi, Secretary General of International Tae-Kwon-Do Federation from Korea, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Minister, Penang. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee at the Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra, Penang recently. They were accompanied by >Ir.88 words
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257 1968-04-20 11 JftALA LUMPUR, Fri. The success of any project in Malavsia must necessarily depend on a two-wav traffic between the Government and the public, the .Mentri Besar of Selangor, Dato Harun bin Haji Idris said today. Dato Harun, speaking on “Family Involvement in Community257 words
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282 1968-04-20 11 KUCHING, Fri. The Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources. Penghulu Francis I'mpau, yesterday flew with members of the Land and Survey Department on an air-photograhy mission over the area which is now being examined by the State Government for the proposed Sungei Sarawak padi282 words
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Article82 1968-04-20 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Frl. A military exercise. Involving about 100 vehicles, will take place In the districts of Jasin. Tampln. Kuala Pilah. Bahau and Kuala Kluang from April 22-26. The exercise, called “Troopers Dilemma” will see the armoured cars of the Life Guards in their escort role along the82 words
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124 1968-04-20 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A Government servant was today acquitted and discharged on a charge of corruptly accepting $3OO. K P. Kandiah Ayadural. 59. an office assistant with the Survey Department here was charged with having received the money from Teoh Chin Wong at the Lakeview Hotel.124 words
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Article106 1968-04-20 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri The head of the Joint Planning Secretariat. Ministry of Defence. Lt-Colonel V. N. Stevenson, has been selected to be the Military Aide-De-Camp (ADC) of General Ne Win of Burma during his State visit to Malaysia from April 23-28. Lt-Colonel Stevenson. 39106 words
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Miscellaneous1355 1968-04-20 2 YOUR TV and TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Pulau Pinang: 6 Ipnh and Melaka: 3 10 Johore Bahru; 4 Taiping; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluang. P.M. 3.00 Opening Annct. Prog Summary. 3.01 ‘The Dog of Flinders”; 3.01 Alaska; 417 Penang Festival; 4.43 Love that Bob "Bob to1,355 words
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Article, Illustration1092 1968-04-20 4 ''pHE Johore River Waterworks of the Public Utilities Board, Singapore, at Koto Tinggi, which ore designed to provide a supply of 30 million gallons of treated water a day in Stage I, consist essentially of: A “raw water pipeline And pumping system for1,092 words
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Article, Illustration166 1968-04-20 4 His Royal Highness, The Sultan of Johore, will declare open the $3O million Johore River Waterworks of the Public Utilities Board, Singapore, today at 3 p.m. Present at the official opening ceremony will be Singapore's Minister for Communications, Mr. Yong Nyuk166 words
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Article, Illustration176 1968-04-20 4 Dr Ong Swee Law - Dr Ong Swee Law. Chairman, Public Utilities Board THE commissioning of the Johore River Waterworks is the result of years of planning by the Public Utilities Board. This $3O million project represents the labours of skilled and unskilled, professional and non-professional workers176 words
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WORLD NEWS
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307 1968-04-20 6 Hanoi will not negotiate from position of weakness’ RAWALPINDI, Fri. (UPI) Soviet Premier Alexi Kosygin said on Thursday that North Vietnam would not be negotiating with the United States from a position of weakness if peace talks are held. “(North) Vietnam is not307 words
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Article121 1968-04-20 6 WASHINGTON. Fri (Reuter) Communications workers yesterday launched a nationwide telephone strike the first in the US for 21 years. About 200,000 workers struck at 5 pm. Eastern Standard Time (2000 GMT) or refused to cross picket lines in a pay dispute which could affect 85121 words
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133 1968-04-20 6 WELLINGTON, Fri (Reuter) New Zealand was linked with the countries of South-east Asia in many fields of endeavour, the New Zealand Prime Minister, Mr. Keith Holyoake. said today. “As our contacts with South-east Asia have extended we have become steadily more aware of the133 words
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Article92 1968-04-20 6 RIO DE JANEIRO. Fri. (Reuter) Eighteen-year-old Luis Roberto Costa swallowed 38 marbles for a bet. His stomach rattled s o much that an alarmed neighbour took him to hospital where doctors said that Luis was in no danger and did not need an operation. Luis92 words
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98 1968-04-20 6 ALLAHABAD. India. Fri. (Reuter). Police in this curfew-bound northern city seized home-made pistols and knives and arrested 200 people after fresh outbreaks of Hindu-Moslem violence on Wednesday. They renewed a 22-hour curfew slapped on four areas of the city last night after four people had been98 words
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Article73 1968-04-20 6 MIAMI. Florida. Fri. (Reuter) Raven-haired Alila Tray nor. 21. became the first person to be convicted in Florida for dancing in a nightclub completely nude. She was sentenced to one year’s probation. A policeman said Miss Traynor served drinks in the club bar wearing a bikini. When73 words
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Article, Illustration85 1968-04-20 6 JAPANESE leftist Zengakuren students throw stones at police while they battled with police near the gate of the U.G. Army Hospital at Camp Oji in Tokyo on April 15 night. The demonstration was held by students belonging to the anti-Tapan Communist Party factions of— VPI Photo. - 85 words
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Article, Illustration333 1968-04-20 6 MEMPHIS. Tennessee Fri. (Reuter) —Police checked the Mississippi River front yesterday as their hunt for Eric Starvo Galt—wanted for the murder of Dr. Martin Luther Kinp spread across the Lnited States. Following up a report that Galt once worked on the river.333 words
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347 1968-04-20 6 PANBERRA. Fri. (Reuter) Premeditated aggression in defiance of the Geneva Agreement was hampering the economic development of Laos, the Laotian Minister of Finance. Mr. Sisouk Na Champassak. said today. “This is camouflaged and works with a minority who have been convinced by our aggressors347 words
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Article62 1968-04-20 6 RATLAM. India. Fri. (Reuter). Twelve people were killed when two goods trains collided yesterday at Anan. 50 miles from this Central Indian town. A railway official said 28 wagons were smashed in the collision, killing about 600 goats and a large number of cow s62 words
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361 1968-04-20 6 WASHINGTON, Fri. (Reuter) The U.S. Government yesterday raised the discount rate (bank rate) to its highest level since 1929 to restrain a booming economy and rebuild foreign confidence in the dollar. The Federal Reserve Board, which runs the U.S. central banking361 words
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139 1968-04-20 6 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter). —Bongo drum-playing peer Lord Moynihan, divorced last year from a Malayan belly dancer, is to marry another Asian girl, the London Evening News said yesterday. Its columnist reported that she is Luthgarda De La Rnssa Fernandez, 23-year-old niece of the139 words
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Article71 1968-04-20 6 MANILA. Fri. (UPI» Police shot and killed five prisoners today as they attempted to escape from a precinct station in Manila’s Santa Ana District. The prisoners, all suspected of robbery, produced weapons and tried to shoot their way out of the station. Three of71 words
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188 1968-04-20 6 WASHINGTON, Fri. (Reuter). President Johnson’s chief economic adviser yesterday compared the United States to a “fat lady munching candy” and appealed to Congress to take some of the candy away by raising income taxes. Mr. Arthur Okun. Chairman of the President’s council of188 words
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208 1968-04-20 6 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPI) Though there were 746 murders in New York City last year, it had the lowest homicide rate among the United States 10 largest cities, a police report showed. In the annual report of the Police Department’s crime analysis208 words
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Article90 1968-04-20 6 Sydney, fn. (Reuter). —Australian Customs officers crawled under the main engines of the liner Malaysia” today to rec°ver a cache of opium. The ten ounces of pre&ared opium would have een worth about 250 AuSt. dollars (£116) on the Sydney black market. A tin. painted black90 words
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374 1968-04-20 7 Fri. (Reuter) —Tempo of Operotion Complete Victory fighting by troops of five countries of 11 provinces round Saigon has increased. Three clashes between American and Vietcong Forces in a 30-mile radius of the capital killed 68 guerrillas for 21 American dead, a374 words
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Article187 1968-04-20 7 SAN ANTONIO. Texas. Fri. (Reuter) Contrary to previous medical theory, most young girls who have never been pregnant may be able to use the intrauterine birth control coils, loops and rings safely and effectively to limit family size, doctors were told today. Dr. Christopher. Tietze.187 words
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Article85 1968-04-20 7 JAKARTA. Frl. (UPI) Twenty-five persons have so far been arrested in Jakarta for alleged Involvement fn a plot to restore ex-Presldent Sukarno's regime. the Jakarta Military Commander, Maj. Gen. Amir Machmud told officials and political leaders today. The Commander said it Was “regrettable” that the85 words
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Article125 1968-04-20 7 ATLANTIC CITY. New Jersey. Frl. (Reuter) Chemicals used to coat modem stlckproof frying pans may be an effective substitute for Red blood cells, a Nutrition expert said here. Dr. Robert Geyer. Associate Professor of Nutrition at Harvard University's School of Public Health, reported yesterday that125 words
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Article144 1968-04-20 7 DETROIT. Michigan. Fri. (Reuter) A 19-year-old race track exercise boy claimed today that he started fires that had destroyed more than 2,700 horses and cattle since 1961, police in suburban Hazel Park said. The latest, for which he was arrested, killed 12 thoroughbreds and a144 words
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109 1968-04-20 7 CANBERRA. Fri. (Reuter) Fiji was today admitted as an Associate Member of the United Nations’ Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE):, the Chairman of the conference which is meeting in Canberra. Mr. Paul Hasluck. announced today. Heads of delegations to the109 words
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137 1968-04-20 7 PASADENA. California. Fn. (UPI) Exposure to sunshine and wind while driving or riding in automobiles may be a contributing factor to development of skin cancer. Dr. E- W. Demaree. a Pasadena Surgeon and Radiologist, studied 10,000 cases of skin cancer and found137 words
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Article194 1968-04-20 7 LAGOS. Fri. (Reuter) Breakaway Biafra today claimed the capture of Asaba and some parts of midwestern Nigeria which it seized for six weeks last August. The Secessionist Radio monitored here quoted a Defence Ministry announcement that Biafrans were now in firm control of Asaba, heavily194 words
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135 1968-04-20 7 JAKARTA. Fri lUPI) Anti-gambling critics have started a slogansscribbling campaign in the North Sumatran capital of Medan to protest the legalization of a Casino in that city, Antara news agency reported today. Antara said slogans have appeared on building walls in Medan branding the North Sumatra135 words
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Article, Illustration27 1968-04-20 7 NEW YORK Police deal with students demonstrating outside Associated Press offices against German Publishing firm Axel Springer in Berlin on Wednesday. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 27 words
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148 1968-04-20 7 MANILA, Fri. (Reuter) The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines has protested against the entry of Japanese traders into the country. In a formal complaint filed yesterday with Immigration Commissioner Mr. Edmundo Reyes, the Chamber charged that they could not legally148 words
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Article174 1968-04-20 7 TAIPEI. Fri. (Reuter) An 18-year-old girl whose body was found in a mountain pond at Yilan, east Taiwan, on Tuesday had been murdered after being raped, police announced today. The girl was identified as Miss Wu Mei Hsui who disappeared on April 13 on174 words
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269 1968-04-20 7 JAKARTA Fri. (Reuter) The last of about 40 Holden saloons shipped here for Indonesian Members of Parliament was sold off to a private buyer this week the final trace of a bumper Australian export order which sparked off a big political scandal269 words
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166 1968-04-20 7 MANILA. Fn. (Reuter) President Marcos may order seizure and confiscation of small craft used in the commission of the crime in a step to check widespread piracy in the Southern Philippines The President Palace announced today the President wanted all motorised vessels big166 words
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Article60 1968-04-20 7 SAN FRANCISCO. Fri. < Reuter) Prison officials here have stopped a novel plan by jailers to use roller skates to negotiate the long leg-wearying corridors of the city's prison. Cancelling the order forms for the skates, filled out by an enterprising jailer an official said60 words
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Article108 1968-04-20 7 SYDNEY, Fri. (Reuter) The leader of the Australian Labour Party, Mr. E.G. Whitlam, confirmed today that he will resign from the position of leader and ‘'recontest my position.” Mr. Whitlam sent a telegram to all members of the Federal Party telling them of his108 words
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Article72 1968-04-20 7 CANBERRA. Fri. (Reuter) Australia has rejected overtures from Saigon for a summit conference of the Vietnam allies. External Affairs Department officials told Reuter tonight that the message received from the South Vietnam Government had not been an invitation, but had sought Australia’s views on the desirability of72 words
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192 1968-04-20 7 WASHINGTON. Fri. (Reuter) The Senate today narrowly defeated a move to stall further deployment of America's Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Defence System. It voted 31 to 28 against a proposed amendment to the Johnson administration’s $22,000 million military procurement, research and192 words
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148 1968-04-20 7 WASHINGTON. Fri. (UPIX —lnterior Secretary Mr. Stewart L. Udall officially announced today approval of plans for ASI2S million petroleum complex in Puerto Rico. Mr. Udall granted th* Sun Oil Company an import allocation to enable the firm to build a refining and petrochemical complex at148 words
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Article739 1968-04-20 8 THE four-day national seminar on agriculture just ended at the Serdang Agricultural College has borne first fruits. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak. speaking to those who took part in the seminar at the MARA auditorium in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday evening, gave the nation the stirring rallying739 words
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271 1968-04-20 8 PASIR Pinji New Village. about one mile from Ipoh Town, is now fast becoming a light industrial centre. Most of the local goods are manufactured here. The commercial town of Ipoh too depends a great deal on its production. But there is one snag. This271 words
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Article230 1968-04-20 8 IT is indeed disheartening to note that the two newly formed political parties the DAP and the MPM whose prospects of putting up a strong opposition to the Alliance are thought bright, have not been able not only to merge but also to get230 words
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Article42 1968-04-20 8 T AM a keen Philatelist A and would like to obtain a correspondent in your country who may be interested in exchanging stamps with me My address is: GEORGE R SKEA. ML. Waver ley 3149. 12 Trevor Court. Victoria. Australia.42 words
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Article530 1968-04-20 8 117'ITH the formation of the new political party "Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia", we find more intellectuals have decided to play their part in the political field. At this stage, perhaps it would be refreshing to hear from another intellectual Professor Jeffreys said. The trouble about the Intellectuals,530 words
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532 1968-04-20 8 I must confess I find the present Vietnam peace manoeuvres somewhat farcical and irrelevant. In the postures and pronouncements of our Western leaders, there seems to be something of the quality of a third-rate amateur drama club rehearsing a fourth-rate thriller, for the fifth time with532 words
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Article99 1968-04-20 8 ALTHOUGH 3.000 applied to join the University of Singapore, only 1.200 can be enrolled. Isn't this a very sad state of affairs? Where will the rejected 1.800 applicant go? If they are lucky and can afford to go abroad they may still hope to have99 words
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907 1968-04-20 8 THE Gerakan Ra’avat Malaysia (Malaysian People’s Movement) made its political debut on April 16 at 5.00 p.m. at the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur. Since the announcement of the birth of this new political party, there has been a number of statements made by political907 words
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Article175 1968-04-20 8 THE way I see it, women'3 progress reflects on our children and Nation’s progress as a whole. Today, women must not only be wife, companion and helpmate to her husband and mother to their children, but also social worker and nation builder. Side by side with our175 words
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Article115 1968-04-20 8 THE PROBLEM of national unity in a country of plural races such as ours can probably be solved by having a single type national secondary boarding school. The five years in secondary boarding schools will enable students of all races to study and live together so115 words
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Article61 1968-04-20 8 I refer to the article "Delay in Goods Wagons" which appeared in your paper on 8th April, 1988. and would inform you that if the writer would request his business associates to phone or write giving details, the Administration would only be too happy to investigate into61 words
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Article, Illustration225 1968-04-20 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author; "Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trials") IIfARD was riding his motorcycle when unex- pectedly he hit Ned’s parked automobile. Ward sued Ned and recovered a judgment for his personal injuries. Ned appealed, claiming that Ward was negligent. “Ward said he didn’t see225 words
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Article, Illustration81 1968-04-20 9 Kl ALA LUMPUR, Fri. Caltex has just completed the first of a series of Staff Development Conferences organised for their field personnel in Singapore and Malaysia. Mr. William Tan. Supervisor, Training Merchandising, who returned from New York recently conducted the two weeks intensified course designed to equip81 words
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380 1968-04-20 9 TJONG KONG. Fri. (UPI) Hong Kong and Australia have teamed up in one of the fastest growing trade partnerships in the Far Eastern region of the world, figures reported today show. From fountain pens and shoe leather to rice and fish, ships from both380 words
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163 1968-04-20 9 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPI) Stock prices held firm in heavy trading today but a late wave of pre-weekend profit taking trimmed many gains and sent other issues tnto the minus column. Traders followed the pattern of recent session for most of the day. pushing163 words
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Article45 1968-04-20 9 LONDON. Fri. (UPI) The price of gold dipped by 20 cents an ounce today to its lowest morning quotation for more than a W66IC The five firms which form the market set the first at $37.60 an ounce Dealers said trading was quiet.45 words
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Article68 1968-04-20 9 PARIS. Fri (UPI) Airline hostesses and stewards of a French airline walked off the Job today to protest employee recruitment The strike hit the crews of UT.A (Union de Transports Aeriens), at 6 am. It included employees at airports were relief crews are stationed, including Colombo..68 words
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Article76 1968-04-20 9 SINGAPORE Fri. -The Association of Banks in Malaysia and Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants: New York: Buying T.T. 32-7/8; Airmail OD. 33; 90 d'st 33-1/2 credit bills; 333/4 trade bills. Canada: Buying T.T 3512; Airmail O.D 35-5/8; 90 d/st. 36-3/8 credit bills76 words
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Article55 1968-04-20 9 KOTTAYAN, Fri. (Reuter) The Indian Rubber Board believes that no import of rubber will be necessary for 1968-69 as Internal production will be sufficient to meet the demand. The recently reconstituted board at its first meeting here yesterday considered the stock position as well as55 words
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Article263 1968-04-20 9 Rubber up cent SINGAPORE Fri May first grade rubber fob. buyers closed at 5 p m in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 49-i cents per lb., up threeeights of a cent from previous close The tone was steadily quiet. Near inactive conditions ruled during the morning with little turnover263 words
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Article15 1968-04-20 9 SINGAPORE. Fri The tin price for today was $559.87J per picul, down $1,371.15 words
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Article, Illustration103 1968-04-20 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Japanese Ambassador in Singapore, .Mr. K. Yoshida and his wife were the guests of honour at a cocktail given by The Mitsui Bank Limited at the Goodwood Park Hotel last night. The occasion was to say farewell to Mr. J. Nakata. Manager of103 words
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1020 1968-04-20 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. The industrial section of the Stock Exchange today was quietly steady with Singapore Traction continuing to have large turnover. Today business was done from 56 to 55 to 58) cents on a turnover in excess of 400.000 shares. It was1,020 words
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Article52 1968-04-20 9 JAKARTA. Fri. (Reuter)- Companies from Japan, the Netherlands, Malaysia. Singapore and South Korea have signed contracts for the exploitation of Indonesia’s forest reserves. The Agriculture Ministry announced yesterday that the contracts are now awaiting final approval from President Suharto. The Foreign companies will start Joint ventures with52 words
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Article18 1968-04-20 9 WASHINGTON. Fri. (Reuter) No offers were received by General Services Administration today to buy tin.18 words
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Article23 1968-04-20 9 LONDON. Fn. (UPI) Rubber opened quietly steady with spot 17-1/16 17-5/16. No. 1 RSS CIF basis ports Mav 17-3 8 17-1/2.23 words
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Article411 1968-04-20 9 SINGAPORE.—Stock Exchange old and oner prices officially listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS 2 86 2.S8 177 C. sugar \D Chemical Co 3.06 3.12 1 47 Cold storage 1.22 Dunlop CO 2.79 2.81 1 smelting O .->.55 .vii.i Esso Ords '.’.SI •2.82 1 .V Ords XD i411 words
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Article50 1968-04-20 9 (Managers' Price* 1 Firvt Malayan 2.55 second Malayan 183 Third Mala>an XD 1.15 lh»* < ommerce Industry -94 1.03 The saying 1 ii nd .98 1.07 First H kong XD .76 .81* Second H’konc 56 60* Malaysian Investment Fund XI) 110 1.20 Sterling C’modlty XD 5/3 Hong Kong50 words
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Article101 1968-04-20 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. The noon prices at in*- Singapore I hinese Produce Exchange today are Buyer Coconut Oil Seller (FOB.) Bulk Coconut Oil 65.50 (F.O.B.) Drums Loose Copra Mixed 68.00 Apr 38.50 Muntok White Pepper (F.O.B.) 96% N.I..W. Sarauak White Pepper (F.O.B.) 112.50 96% N.I..W Sarawak Special Black Pepper (F.O.B.)101 words
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Article24 1968-04-20 9 HONG KONG. Fri. (UPI); —Money Quotations: HK56.0575/6.075 per US dollar for cash. HK514.52 per pound sterling. HK5296.5 pe r tael gold.24 words
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Article194 1968-04-20 9 SINGAPORE, Fri. The following ships are expected to be in port today:Godowns Vessels 1/2 Hong Kong Grace 3/4 Yamatsuki Maru 5 Union Tiger 6/? Shartesbury 8/9 Houtman 10/11 Daishun Maru 13/14 President Monroe 15/16 Karimun 18 Hugheverett 21/22 Heiyo Maru 23/24 Hakuho Maru 25 Kunak Sea Expresi194 words
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Advertisement798 1968-04-20 9 AIR MOVEMENTS—S'PORE, K. LUMPUR MSA 309 7.20 pm from Perth and Jakarta MSA 019 8.05 a.m from Kuala Lumpur G1A 890 8.30 a.m. from Jakarta. Air Vietnam 646 10.30 a.m. from >aieon M*A 029 9.03 a.m. from K Lumpur. ANZ 701 9.30 a.m. from Auckland/ Sydney. .Msa 121 9.30 a.m.798 words
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Advertisement259 1968-04-20 11 Lenco The QUALITY Hi-Fi B-52 STEREO RECORD PLAYER wwm Am Insist on GUARANTEE CARD from thp CYCLE CARRIAGE ENTERPRISES (M) SDN., BHD. irxi imports division KUALA lUMf>U*- IfOM PENANG OVERSEAS IMPORTERS OF TROPICAL PRODUCTS ARE INVITED TO FORWARD THEIR ENQUIRIES FOR THE UNDERMENTIONED NIGERIAN PRODUCTS WHICH ARE READY FOR IMMEDIATE259 words
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Article, Illustration377 1968-04-20 12 K. SIDHU - By K. SIDHU, SINGAPORE. Frl. Four petite Filipino girls who have practically travelled half the world during the past four years axe in show business for “kicks.” These captivating girls, billed as “The Paulettes” are a remarkable group of two sisters, a cousin377 words
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195 1968-04-20 12 HOLLYWOOD, Fri. Beautiful Italian actress Annabella Incontrera has jeen signed for a major role in Paramount Pictures’ comedy-drama “The Assassination Bureau.” The motion picture, which stars Oliver Reed and Diana Rigg of the Avengers” fame is currently before the Eastmancolour cameras at Pine-195 words
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147 1968-04-20 12 SINGAPORE. Fri The most important thing about choral singing is the manner the words are put across, says Miss D. Westra. Director of the famed Chamber Singers of the University of California And this was so well displayed during their performances here last week. The147 words
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Article72 1968-04-20 12 LONDON, Fri. David Hemmings, Joanna Pettet and Dany Robin, stars of THE ONLY HOUSE IN LONDON, a Carlo Ponti production for MGM. were presented to Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Command Performance of "Romeo and Juliet.” The Queen and Prince Philip were first introduced to72 words
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Article, Illustration141 1968-04-20 12 Miss Berit linn Johansen (19) makes exciting debut as a soloist in ‘Holiday on Ice* SINGAPORE. Fri. The first performance of the American ice extravanga. “Holiday on Ice” will be a charity performance in aid of the National Defence Fund and the141 words
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Article, Illustration579 1968-04-20 12 TTOLLYWOOD, Fri. When Julia Foster heard that O director George Sidney wanted her for the starring role opposite Tommy Steele in Paramount’s international musical spectacle. "Half a Sixpence,” she first thought the director had mistaken her for some- one else. ••I’ve never579 words
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Advertisement173 1968-04-20 12 EL AMIGO nite club Kitchener Road Singapore The ‘Swingingest’ nite spot in town LAST NITE! the amazing Marchitas World Famous duo-cyclist acrobats from Germany performing death-defying ects. J Also Appearing D’ STARLIGHTS Philippines’ Top Recording Artistes THE LADYBIRDS Korea’s Top All* Girl Show band Resident Vocalists and Baid MISS LIM173 words
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Advertisement159 1968-04-20 12 OpocLutoocL presents The Fiery w > SRMANiIA the exciting exotic dancer who has won fame in the top night spots of all the capitals of the world poolside torch-light BARBECUE EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT! NOW PERFORMING 2nd TERRIFIC WEEK. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME SEE THEM SING DANCE WRIGGLE THE OHIEHT CUTIES159 words
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Article, Illustration1834 1968-04-20 13 MYRAM BORDERS - By MYRAM BORDERS TTOWARD Hughes, industry's great* est poker face in a game for billion dollar stakes, recently gave Las Vegas a glimpse of the hand he is holding. He is betting heavily on tourism and industry. This kind of betting runs into so1,834 words
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Article465 1968-04-20 13 R.E. Stannard Jr - By R.E. Stannard Jr., United Press International FIFTEEN years ago she still tried to ease the pain with hatched eggshell broth or manure ash tea. A difficult delivery might call for crushed ginger on the belly or turning the house-ladder upside down. Today the village hilot465 words
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Miscellaneous331 1968-04-20 13 siiaw tGANisanoN LIDO Phone ***** vow showing: vo free list' Due to fltm'a length 4 Shows Vote Times: 11. IM. SIS. S.IS Clint Eastwood. Lee Van Cieel "THE GOOD THE BAD THE CGLT" Eli WaTlach Scope Ac Color (DA) CAPITOL Phone ***** Last Day: 11. 1 45. 4. «.S*. 93*331 words
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Miscellaneous65 1968-04-20 13 ORCHARD COMING! PALACE THE TOWERING ADVENTURE THAT EXPLODES WTTH THE FURY OF MEN WOMEN AND GUNS GONE WILD! IN 70mm. AND 6-TRACK STEREOPHONIC SOUND Metro GoWwyn Mayer p«n Anthony «s Quinn Anjanetfe Comer Charles Bronson v .V o MOM METMOCOLO* Cuns ror San Sebastian GDEON TONIGHT MIDNIGHT PALACE THE MOST65 words
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Miscellaneous323 1968-04-20 13 OPENS TODAY! 11 am I.3ft. 4. fi.jft a H.M p.m “7 WOMEN FOR THE MACGREGORS” Agatha Florr CV>>r-Bc*pe-C*'umb;a ODEON A P%L%CP* TONIOHT MIDNIOHT' THF DEADLY MV OB PS MAW Co’.orScope Eng Chin. Subs. CATHAY ***** Today at 11. 1.35. «.3n. t. 15 p.m WALT DISNEY 8 “Three Lives Of Thomasina*323 words
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235 1968-04-20 14 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Last month's budget measures by the British Government will cost English soccer league clubs at least £250.000 and some increased admission charges are almost inevitable next season, according to an editorial in the current issue of the League Review. “The financial235 words
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Article131 1968-04-20 14 PARIS. Fri. (Reuter) Australian Rod Laver, the world's number one professional tennis player, last night beat his compatriot, former Wimbledon champion Roy Emerson 4-6. 6-4. 6-2 in the quarter finals of ’he Paris professional tournament The 5(K>O crowd saw Laver struggling in the first set against the131 words
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Article88 1968-04-20 14 LAUSANNE. Switzerland, Fri. (Reuter) The International Olympic Committee today confirmed that 19 countries have officially threatened to boycott the Mexico Games if South Africa takes part and admitted that some 30 others have made unofficial threats. But the 1.0. C. SecretaryGeneral. Colonel Johann Westerhoff. believes that88 words
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501 1968-04-20 14 Mexico Games LAI'SANNE. Switzerland. Fri. (UPI) South Africa’s hopes of competing in Mexico City’s Summer Olympic Games in October rest on the decision of International Olympic Committee President Avery Brundage. Mr Brundage and the other eight members of his executive committee meet this501 words
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Article108 1968-04-20 14 SYDNEY. Fri. (UPI) World champion Nobuhiko Hasegawa of Japan won the South Pacific Table Tennis championship last night by beating Korean champion Kum Chong Young in straight sets. Hasegawa defeated Kum 21-16 and 23-21 in winning the title. The Japanese ace. who holds the world and108 words
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Article36 1968-04-20 14 MOSCOW. Fri (UPI) Nikolai Pankin of the Soviet Union set a world record for the men s 100 meters breaststroke swim yesterday clocking 1 min. 06.2 sec., according to the official news agency Tass.36 words
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Article, Illustration66 1968-04-20 14 THE inaugural SEAPATT (South-East Asia Pacific Area Table Tennis) championships were held in the, 41-table Albert Park table tennis centre at Melbourne. Australia. Forty competitors from eight countries participated. Picture shows Singapore doubles plavers Sia Soon Seng (left) and Tan Kho Hong preparing to plav the66 words
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Article407 1968-04-20 15 Albert Johnson - By Albert Johnson SINGAPORE, Fri. The Football Association of Singapore will shortly introduce two major soccer events the Singapore championships and the President's Cup to boost football in the Republic. The competitions scheduled to commence early next month are the first such imaginative soccer407 words
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77 1968-04-20 15 SINGAPORE Fri—The Singapore Civil Service Association have drawn up an elaborate programme for their annual table-tennis, carrom and chess championshins this year. The table-tennis tournament will be divided into team championships, open singles and open doubles. Entries for the carrom tournament are invited for77 words
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Article66 1968-04-20 15 JOHORE BAHRU. Fri. Perak girls beat Penang girls 55-15 in the current •Malaysian Youth Basketball Championships here last right. Johore Boys displayed brilliant footwork to beat Pahang 5.3-47. It was a close victory for Selangor's lanky boys when they clashed with their Negri Sembilan counterparts. In the66 words
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Article, Illustration48 1968-04-20 15 I, Klondyke Bill, am a 26-year-old professional wrestler from Canada and my weighf is little over 553 pounds. Here I have o modest friend in my arms, an Olympia-winner Finnish wrestler Kyosti Lehtonen, whom I met after a long time in Helsinki. PANA photo.— PANA photo. - 48 words
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810 1968-04-20 15 PENANG Fn A total of 157 Classes One Four and Six horses have entered for the Penang Turf Club Summer meeting on April 28 May l and 5 The entries are: CLASS 1st ran !n4 run 6F or SJF 7F or ur Armistie* X810 words
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Article490 1968-04-20 15 BOWLING KUALA LUMPUR, Fri Miss Cm Lyttle of the Philippines has taken over the honours as top scorer among the ladies in the preliminary rounds of the Cathay PacificBrunswick Far East bowling tournament, a cable from Cathay Pacific's Manila office stated today. Miss Lyttle490 words
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Article161 1968-04-20 15 PERTH, Fri (Reuter) Malaysia's table tennis player* last night won a triangular team tournament here from Singapore and Australia Singapore eliminated Australia in the first match and then in the final Malaysia beat Singapore by six rubbers to one The Malaysian and Singapore teams, who competed in161 words
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1511 1968-04-20 15 Windsor Lad Bv WINDSOR LAD Peak of Perfection who made a great comeback under MARA Rules at Kuala Lumpur in December should again assert himself in Race Six at Bukit Timah this afternoon. The "Peak" won fluently and as it was bis first1,511 words
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Article113 1968-04-20 15 The following is the schedule of racing Ist Day: Cl. I— Div. I— 6f. BJf. Cl I—Div. 2—6 f Cl. 4— Div. 1— sif. 7f. Cl. 6—Div. 2—7 f 2nd. Day: Cl. I—Divs. 2 and 3—7 f. Cl. 4—Divs. 1 and 2—6 f. Cl. 6 —Divs. 1113 words
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Advertisement602 1968-04-20 14 Classified Ads. SITUATION VACANT 20 Words $5/- (Minimum) WANTED a driver, preferably Indian, with an excellent record. Singapore Citizen. Good salary- quarters provided. Apply to Eastern Sun 238 Cantonment Road. Singapore, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Radio TV Service. REDIFFUSION TELEVISION RENTALS Long or Short term period* Still at602 words
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Advertisement29 1968-04-20 14 RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTIAN BUSINESS MEN'S Committee of Singapore, Prayer Meetings every Tuesdays and Fridays from 8.00 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. at G.H. Cafe, 5 Battery Road, Singapore Ail welcome29 words
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Advertisement587 1968-04-20 14 RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS BRETHREN BETHESDA GOSPEL HALL 77. Bras Basah Road. Singapore 7., Meetings in English Sunday: 8.30 a.m. Breaking of Bread. 300 p.m. Junior Sunday School. 4.30 pm. Senior Sunday School and Bible Classes. 6.15 p.m. Gospel Service. 8.00 p.m. Song Service. Tuesday: 5.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Thursday: 7-30 p.m.587 words
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Advertisement85 1968-04-20 14 RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT QUEENSTOWN LUTHERAN CHURCH. 709 Commonwealth Drive. Singapore. 3. English Sunday School 8.30 a.m.; English Worship Service 9.30 a.m.; Chinese Sunday School 9.30 a.m.; Chinese Service (Mandarin/Cantonese) 11.00 a.m.; English Service 6.30 p.m.; Chinese Service (Man/Cant.) 7.30 p.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR REDEEMER. 30 Duke Road. Singapore. 10. English85 words
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Advertisement129 1968-04-20 14 THE ASIA INSURANCE CO., LTD. and THE ASIA LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY LTD. Please be informed that our new telephone number is ***** (8 lines) A lITTU SIT THAT CO(S A LONC WAT Eastern Sun n;iAsswnsu adsi 1 |||MI||iIMWBWBWWnWW 11 iACH WORD 50 e» 25 cent* (»e« above) PLEASE WRITE IN129 words
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Article, Illustration747 1968-04-20 16 C. F. LEE; BEN VARIYAN - By C. F. LEE and BEN VARIYAN KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Malaysia tonight bowed out of the singles title quest at the Pesta badminton here when her No. 2 player, Yew Cheng Hoe went down to Denmark's Anderson747 words
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427 1968-04-20 16 ALOR STAR Fri. Kedah failed to take full advantage of a good position when they were 69 for three wickets after lunch ana were all out for 102 In the first innings of their MCA inter-State cricket match against Perak at the Sultan427 words
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Article34 1968-04-20 16 SINGAPORE. Fri Vigilante Corps District 3 beat Tiong Bahru Community Centre 2—o In the Tiong Bahru Constituency Soccer Tournament. Half time score was I—o. Scorers: Zakariah Abdullah and A man.34 words
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Article92 1968-04-20 16 MUAR. Fri. The Mentri Besar of Johore. Dato Haji Othman bin Haji Mohamed Sa'at. who is also the President of the Johore Sports Council, and Dato Sulaiman bin Ninmam Shah, the former chairman of the Johore State Local Government have both donated challenge trophies for the92 words
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Article52 1968-04-20 16 SINGAPORE. Fri. —The Tanjong Katong Girls, and Tanjong Katong Secondary schools will hold their 7th combined annual athletic meet at Tanjong Katong Girls’ School ground on May 2 at 2.30 p.m. Che Raminah bte Haji Mohd. Som, wife of the Assistant Director of Education, wiU give away52 words
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Article93 1968-04-20 16 MANCHESTER. Fri. (Reuter) West Bromwich Albion reached the semi-final of the English F.A. Soccer Cup here last night when they beat Liverpool 2-1 in the second replav of their sixth round tie. A 52.000 crowd saw centre-forward Jeff Astle give West Bromwich a seventh-minute lead before93 words
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46 1968-04-20 16 Sunsport pix by Yap Chew Yan.— Sunsport pix by Yap Chew Yan. - 46 words
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Article, Illustration61 1968-04-20 16 JAKARTA, Fri. (Reuter) Indonesia will send All-England badminton champion Rudy Hartono and other star players to compete in an international badminton tournament in Singapore next May I. Badminton Federation chairman. Dr. Sudirman. told Reuter the 11-man team would include women stars Minarni and Retno Kustiah as61 words
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501 1968-04-20 16 Kuala Lumpur Friday International Lim Kim Lian’s two grand goals put Selangor in the semifinals of the Burnley Cup soccer tournament at the Stadium Merdeka here tonight. His two goals together with one by Tan Lee, earned Selangor a 3-0 win over Negri Sembilan.501 words
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Article, Illustration60 1968-04-20 16 English runners secured the International Cross Country team championship title at Tunis recently for the fifth successive years. England's senior team captured four places in the first seven. Meanwhile, England's junior team, champions since the Junior event’s inception in 1961, held the Junior title. Picture shows Roy60 words
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Article229 1968-04-20 16 SEREMBAN. Fri.—Kedah's two-man team qualified to meet Selangor in the final of the second Malaysian junior inter-State tennis tournament at the N.S Club courts here today. Rajinder Singh and Jaswant Nadarajan won all their singles matches over Malacca, the holders, and Penang. Selangor reached the229 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous58 1968-04-20 16 TIME AND TIDE Pennang: 5.22 p.m. (5.9 ft.) Port Swettenham: 11.00 a.m. (11.7 ft.). 1125 (10.9 ft.) p.m. Port Dickson: 11.24 a.m. (5.8 ft.) Singapore: 2.53 a.m. (8.2 ft.). 6.45 p.m. (6.4 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 1.09 a.m. (5.5 ft.), 4.35 p.m. 17.0 ft.). Kuantan: 3.40 p.m. (8.8 ft.). r <58 words
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