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Title Section22 1968-05-13 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily Singapore Edition Esld. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 643 Monday. 13 May 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents22 words
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Article, Illustration442 1968-05-13 1 Long-awaited Vietnam preliminary peace talks begin in Paris today PARIS, Sun. (Reuter) JjNITED States and North Vietnamese delegates were oday making fast-minute preparations for their longawaited Vietnam preliminary peace talks tomorrow. Ambassador W. Averell Harriman and Xuan Thuy, the chief negotiators, will hold their first face-to-face encounter— UPI radiophoto. - 442 words
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329 1968-05-13 1 RONALD CLARKE - By RONALD CLARKE OAIGON, Sun. (Reuter). —American fighterbombers kept up attacks on suspected Vietcong positions around the Saigon suburbs today but calm returned to the city after a week of bloody battles. A South Vietnamese spokesman said that at present no fighting was329 words
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413 1968-05-13 1 JAMAL ALI; TUNKU - By JAMAL ALI -TUNKU ITUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The Prime AV Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, indicated here today that he would hand over the leadership of the nation and the party to Tun Abdul Razak soon. The Tunku, who is also the413 words
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Miscellaneous19 1968-05-13 1 LADIES DAY Vh 33 s* V SHI > 2> MM ‘'When this club says mixed doubles, they ueally mean itl”19 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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210 1968-05-13 2 &UALA LUMPUR. Sun. r Ah integrated four-iangu- age primary school set up by the Ministry of Educa- !'tion in conjunction with the Faculty of Education. University of Malaya, will beZ, K s flrst academic term next year. This University School a,, situated210 words
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167 1968-05-13 2 f'ENANG. Sun The Chairman ot the Union of Bost Office Worker?, Penang and Province Wellesley. Mr. Qng T*ng Beng, said today that tttt? Government was not ft all realistic in imposing a tigfet clamp on all new appointments. Mr Ong. who was167 words
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197 1968-05-13 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Members 6T the Calvary Church at Damansara Heights here have every reason to be proud today. Their $200,000 church was opened today and they make no secret about it that this is one Of the most beautiful churches in Malaysia.197 words
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Article84 1968-05-13 2 PENANG. Sun —lt was a warm night and Hasiah bmte Muhamud a 21-year-old bar waitress left her bedroom window open to let in some fresh air. But the open window was an invitation for burglars. Thieves got in through the window during the night while84 words
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Article, Illustration25 1968-05-13 2 Hole-in-heart girl Sakava Mary and her mother Mrs. Anthony Samv. Mary will be leaving on Monday for Vellore. South India, for special treatment.25 words
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176 1968-05-13 2 RL'AI.A LUMPUR. Sun The following are the list of successful candidates of the final examination for student nurses for the training centre here:— Chan Lai Har. Fatrmah bt. Mohamad. Kang Wei Ju, Khoo Cheng Kiah, Lily Loke. Cecilia Lee Teek Fong. Noor Bec176 words
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137 1968-05-13 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Monday will certainly be a red-letter day for hole-in-heart child. Sakaya Mary, daughter of a Malayan Railway worker here. For the three-year- o1 d child will be leaving on a sea-journey to India seeking a new lease of life. She137 words
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Article, Illustration65 1968-05-13 2 Lion d oncers welcome Tunku THE Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman, on Saturday, onened the Setapak U.M.N.O. division near Kuala Lumpur. He was escorted by 22 motor cycle outriders and 64 members of Kompang (Malay drummers) to Dewan Setapak. The picture shows Tunku on arrival at the Dewan being welcomed65 words
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614 1968-05-13 2 IPOH, Sun. —The National President of the Amalgamated Union of Employees in Government and Allied Services, Enche Abdul Rahmon bin Ibrahim, said today that it was the prayer of the public that the Director of the Anticorruption Agency, Enche Harun bin Hashim,614 words
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109 1968-05-13 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Christines June ball and fashion parade at the Chinese Assembly Hall on Bth June, will have a fashion contest, the winner to be crowned “Fashion Queen 1968”. All young ladies w thln the age of 17 and 27 years, married or single,109 words
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226 1968-05-13 2 PENANG. Sun. The Red Cross Society here, was praised by the Governor of Penang. Tan Sri Sycd Sheh bin Syed Shahabuddin. for its humanitarian services to the Kuala Kedah fire victims early this year. Speaking at the society's annual parade held at the Esplanade226 words
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Article47 1968-05-13 2 IPOH. Sun The Perak Chee tek Kok Temple in Jalan Pasir Puteh here was opened by millionaire tin miner. Dato Chong Kok Lim, today. The opening ceremony also coincided with the 17th anniversary of the temple, which was completely renovated at a cost of $lB,OOO.47 words
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Article51 1968-05-13 2 SITIAWAN, Sun. Mr. Ng Yee Hing has been elected Chairman of tha Perak Methodist Youth Fellowship Institute with Mr. Stephen Tiong and Mr. Ding Heong Doong, as Vice-chairmen. Other officials are: Secretaries Miss Hong K:m Tee and Mr Chan Sing Hwa: Treasurer Mr. Ling Kok51 words
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Article26 1968-05-13 2 IPOH. Sun. A car belonging to a registration clerk. Chin Hong Hong, stolen from Douglas Road here recently, was recovered in Taiping yesterday.26 words
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460 1968-05-13 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. Private enterprise can play an important role in bringing into being the three major projects—transport, fisheries and tourism which the Secretariat of ASEAN has recently agreed on for joint development. Mr. Max Lewis, organising chairman of the Singapore460 words
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310 1968-05-13 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. Selective elimination of students for places in schools should not be allowed to continue, tn e Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry for Culture, Mr. Fong Sip Chee, said last night. ‘‘When we advocate a more equal society, we mean equal opportunity for all."310 words
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249 1968-05-13 3 SINGAPORE, Sun—The Minister for Defence. Mr. Lim Kim San said today national service would inculcate a sense of social discipline. national identity, civic mindedness and loyalty to the Republic. He said this when he addressed the passing out parade of Special Constabulary National249 words
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Article, Illustration117 1968-05-13 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. Six top Hong Kong singers and film stars will be featured in a spectacular variety show being or* ganised in aid of the National Defence Fund. Radio Singapura and E.M.I. Gramophone Records Company will be sponsoring the variety show to be117 words
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Article, Illustration142 1968-05-13 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. Singapore’s noted acupuncturist and cauterisation specialist, Siow Keng Ngoh. has entered a new field in his method of curing chronic diseases. His latest achievement is curing a four-year-old patient suffering from blindness and partial paralysis through acupuncture. And the parents of the142 words
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402 1968-05-13 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Executive Vice-President of Stanford Research Institute. Dr. Weldon B. Gibson said today it was clear the concept of regional cooperation among ASEAN and neighbouring nations would grow stronger year by year even though several major obstaclesr were involved. "Some are psychological402 words
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Article, Illustration132 1968-05-13 3 Men of the 3rd Singapore Infantry Regiment entertained the children of the “Melrose” Children’s Aid Society to a Childrens Party on Saturday. The party was held as part of the Camp's pro-C'v-e of Community Service to “Melrose.’* On arrival at 3 SIR each132 words
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Article40 1968-05-13 3 3 p.m. 8 p.m. Free mass X-rays at Marsilling Village Community Centre. 3/4 m.s. cart track, off Marsilling Road. 5.30 p.m. A lecture, demonstration and film show' on family p anning at the Institute of Health, Outram Road.40 words
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333 1968-05-13 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. Singapore students in Australia are doing well in their various fields of studies. Following are some of the achievements of some of the students there. In Brisbane, Mr. Ng San Choy is now well into his second year of a Bachelor of333 words
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128 1968-05-13 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. The MP for Toa Payoh. Mr. Cheong Yuen Chee. will open the first Toa Payoh Primary School on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The school is the first primary school in Toa Payoh Estate and the 85th new school to128 words
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33 1968-05-13 4 The Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman yesterday opened the Setapak UMNO division meeting at Dewan Setapak near Kuala Lumpur. Over 200 delegates attended the meeting. The picture shows Prime Minister addressing the meeting.33 words
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Article, Illustration65 1968-05-13 4 We* ale Day was celebrated by Buddhists throughout the world on Saturday. In Kuala Lumpur the statue of Lord Buddha was taken in procession through the town. The procession began at the Circular Road Buddhist Temple, through the city and to the Buddhist Temple at Jalan Berhala.— Eas-; tern Sun pix by Mok Voon. - 65 words
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Article79 1968-05-13 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.— Four women passengers were admitted to the hospital after a collision between a bus and a military truck here this afternoon The accident took place during a downpour at 3-1 2 mile. Gombak Road here at 3.40 p.m. The bus was travelling79 words
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112 1968-05-13 4 KUALA LUMPUR Sun The Government is trying to raise a loan of $2O million to $3O million from foreign sources for the setting up of the Penang University This was announced today by the Minister of Educaration. Enehe Mohamed Khir Johari. before112 words
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Article103 1968-05-13 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun— MARA will be building two batek factories in Petaling Java to promote the erowth of the industry, its Chairman Senator Abdul Ghaffar Baba said today. One factory will be producing batek in rolls for export while the other will produce ready-made103 words
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218 1968-05-13 4 BEAUFORT. Sun. Beaufort has mapped out a revised and comprehensive programme for the National Language Fortnight celebrations which will begin on June 17 to 30- A Minister will be invited to declare the “forthnight’' open at the Town Padang on June 17 at218 words
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Article89 1968-05-13 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun Indonesian Military Attache. Col. Satyawan, arrived her# by air today to join the Indonesian Embassy. He is the first Indonesian Military Attache in Malaysia since the end of confrontation. Speaking to reporters at the airport here he envisaged a closer relationship between the89 words
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460 1968-05-13 4 L. D. BAPTIST - Sardon appeals to parents: By L. D. BAPTIST PENANG, Sun. —The Minister of Transport Tan Sri Haji Sardon bin Haji Jubir today appealed to Malaysian parents to encourage their children to take up flying as a career. The Minister made460 words
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410 1968-05-13 4 PLASGOW, Sun. (Reuter). Malaysia's vX Deputy Premier, Tun Abdul Razak, said yesterday his country needed fast patrol boats to protect its coastline from pirates. He made the comment to reporters while inspecting a new Malaysian Navy frigate in the last stages of being410 words
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Article133 1968-05-13 4 PENANG. Sun. While the oceupant* were away, celebrating Wesak Day, thieves were at “play" in the home of a business man in Seang Tek Road yesterday They took aw r ay eash and jewellery, valued at $215. after breaking open the back door and133 words
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Article322 1968-05-13 10 SINGAPORE, Sun. With the opening of the ocademic sessions just around the corner, the authorities of the Polytechnic and ♦he University of Singapore have warned senior students against ragging. Registration of new students at these two institutions of higher learning will be on this week and322 words
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462 1968-05-13 10 Impossible to employ 20,000 people a year says EDB chief SINGAPORE. Sun The Director of the Economic Development Board, Mr. Lim Ho Hup said today it was difficult for the Government to employ 20.000 people a year as it would cost §4OO million in invest- ment. Mr. Lim said that462 words
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Article74 1968-05-13 10 SINGAPORE. Sun Two prisoners who made a daring escape from the Medium Security Prison in Changi by jumping over a fence yesterday were caught after a 200-yard chase. The Acting Police Secretary. Mr. Lionel Chee said the prisoners who were working in a garden at74 words
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Article22 1968-05-13 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. There were 95 road accidents of which six were serious during the past 24 hours in the Republic.22 words
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54 1968-05-13 10 First step for these Malay villagers across their new bridge at Kampong Tenglu Laut. six miles north of Mersing in Johore State, Malaysia. The soldiers (from left) are: Sapper Jim Wood of Perth, W.A.; LanceCorporal Peter Ash of Armidale, NSW; Lance-Corporal Erwin Forrest of Murarrie, Brisbane, Queensland; and Corporal Colin54 words
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295 1968-05-13 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. Violinist Alphonso Anthony, who returned from Germany recently, showed promise and signs of maturity in his first concert since his return in Singapore on May 8 and 9. Together with pianist Cheung Mun Chit and accompanied by the Singapore Chamber Ensemble, conducted by295 words
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178 1968-05-13 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Director of Alliance Manufacturing Company Limited, Mr. Tan Saik Guan, 20, died in the General Hospital yesterday following a road accident. Mr. Tan was travelling along Scotts Road when his car skidded, hit a lamp post and a tree and landed in178 words
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247 1968-05-13 10 MERSING. Run. The bridge at Kampong Tenglu Laut wouldn't rate a raised eyebrow to those familiar with the massive soan over Sydney Harbour. But to the Malay population of the sprawling village, their bridge is a significant plank of progress (Kampong Tenglu Laut is247 words
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Article, Illustration259 1968-05-13 10 AUTHENTIC Latin American dances will at last be performed in Singapore. The exciting folk dances of the South American pampas, the sophisticated and stylised dances of the Spanish nobility, the throbbing rhythms of the West Indies will be presented by the world renowed BALLET de BUENOS AIRES259 words
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500 1968-05-13 11 PENANG, Sun. The Minister of Finance, “Fun Tan Siew Sin, said here today that the drop in rubber prices had played "hell" with the budgetry calculations and the biggest casualty being the government. "Unlike tin. rubber has a /ery strong substitute in synthetic rubber.500 words
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Article, Illustration94 1968-05-13 11 -The Lions Club of Singapore (Central) yesterday held a fashion show in conjunction with the forthcoming premiere of the James Bond spoof “Casino Royale”. The fashion show, held **t the Lido Restaurant, attracted a large gathering and 10 models some of them amateurs displayed the various94 words
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Article114 1968-05-13 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. A talentime contest will be held for two nights at the coming consumer trade fair at the Stadium Negara. The contest, which will be held on June 21 and 23. is open to Malaysian amateurs. The closing date is at noon on June114 words
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Article39 1968-05-13 11 TAIPING, Sun. A two-year-old boy, Nagapan, fell off a bridge across a river near Kampong Bengali here yesterday and was drowned. The boy was following his mother on their way to Taiping when the mishap occurred.39 words
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Article, Illustration38 1968-05-13 11 T'HE Prime Mi- nister, Tunku Abd u I Rahman Putra, on Saturday declared open the Buddhist Temple Hall at Jalan Pekeliling, Kuala Lumpur. Picture shows the Tunku cutting the ribbon to declare the hall open.38 words
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366 1968-05-13 11 JASIN, Sun. A call for full representation of civil servants in the Staff Side of the Whitley Council was made here today. Opening the annual general meeting of the Malacca branch of the Union of Forest Employees, the general secretary. Mr. B366 words
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379 1968-05-13 11 SINGAPORE. Sun. The chairman of the Singapore Tourist Association. Mr. Herbie E. K. Lim has called on ASEAN Governments to consider the possibilities of merging all their air services into one ASEAN Airline to promote tourism in this region. Mr. Lim made the call379 words
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Article66 1968-05-13 11 TAIPING. Sun. The Methodist Church Bishop for Malaya and Singapore. R. S. Lundy, will lay the foundation stone of the Methodist Girls’ Primary School at the Old Race Course Road here on June 3. The proposed new Primary School costing $-50,000 will have 18 class-rooms when66 words
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147 1968-05-13 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The latest trends In drama production and stage techniques are the subject of a three weeks study tour through Germany by Mr. Anthony W. Price. Senior Lecturer at the University of Malaya. Mr. Price has been invited by the German Academic147 words
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Article78 1968-05-13 11 IPOH. Sun. An attendant of Messrs. Choong Sam Mines here. "Chang Peng Kong was held up in 'the mine kongsi house yesterday by two robbers. He was robbed of his wrist watch. The robbers also took away eight dollars he had with him. They had come to78 words
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Article, Illustration101 1968-05-13 11 fpHF Government of Malaysia, represented by Tunku Tan Sri Mohamed Chief Secretary of the Government. and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), represented Mr. David Blickenstaff, Resident Representative of UNDP for Ma- lavsia, Singapore and Brunei, on Saturday signed a Standard Agreement on Operational Assistance and101 words
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Article, Illustration30 1968-05-13 11 A DEMONSTRATION on artificial respiration was staged by members of Medical and Dental Non-Commissioned-Offieers. during the Medical Den* tal Corps Convention at Kinrara, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.30 words
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Miscellaneous58 1968-05-13 4 NO\tJ M4ITR MINUTE! /T'S ONLY NINE O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING. 1 YOU kNM VLMT YOU'RE INSINCERE! PUPPY. YOU RE i y DON’T YOU 1 IHINK ITS A JHtNK IT t A BIT TOO EARLY TO ROE /V TOME?! r iem COULD I HELP IT?! YOU'VE 30 MANY FAULTj) L/y TREES58 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration22 1968-05-13 5 PARIS, Sun. Students used overturned curs as barricade against police in major battle yesterday. UPI radio photo.— UPI radio photo. - 22 words
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Article235 1968-05-13 5 BRUSSELS. Sun. (UPD Twelve young pianists. Including four Russians and three Americans, were proclaimed laureates of the 1968 Queen Elisabeth piano contest. They were chosen by an International jury among the 24 candidates who qualified for the second elimination stage. A total of 67 had entered235 words
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Article191 1968-05-13 5 Worst street Sighting since World War II PARIS, Sun. (Reuter) The French government last night bowed to student demands In an effort to end a week of the worst street fighting seen in France since World War Two. Faced with a steadily worsening situation and191 words
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Article237 1968-05-13 5 SYDNEY, Sun. (Reuter). The Sydney Sunday Telegraph today welcomed the arrival in Australia of the Duke of Edinburgh and the impending visits of the Emperor of Ethiopia and the Indian Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi, as another sign of this country's growing significance beyond its frontiers.237 words
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383 1968-05-13 5 'CLERK'S ERROR' TO BE BROUGHT UP CHICAGO. Sun. (UPI) A court clerk's error could overturn the conviction and death sen tcnce imposed on Richard F. Speck for the murder of eight student nurses, the Chicago Sun-Times reported yesterday. T n the lead383 words
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112 1968-05-13 5 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) The mass circulation News of the World, reporting a readers’ referendum, said today more than 99 per cent of the people who wrote in were against allowing more immigrants into Britain. The referendum was started at the end of last112 words
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Article311 1968-05-13 5 NEW YORK, Sun. (UPI). The New York Times, in its lead editorial today again advised U.S. negotiators to maintain a fluid position in the Paris talks on Vietnam. There can be no settlement until the intricate details of a ceasefire have been agreed upon.” the311 words
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Article, Illustration45 1968-05-13 6 SAIGON, Sun. A woman civilian lies dead in what was once a busy sector of Cholon, the Chinese quarter (left) while hun- dreds of refugees make their exodus (right) in hope for a better place to start again UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 45 words
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444 1968-05-13 6 France has given in to student demands for radical reform in her university structure after a weeklong street rioting, while concurrently Paris plays host to the US-North Vietnam talks for possible ending of hostilities in former French Indo-China. Background and colour story on444 words
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Article, Illustration14 1968-05-13 6 “Le Xylocriotrupe” at the museum of modern art in Paris.14 words
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393 1968-05-13 6 CAPE KCNNEDY, Florida, Sun. (UPI). Port of o racket used to launch a Russian spaceship made a fiery re-entry into the earth s atmosphere over America's spaceport yesterday, putting on a spectacular display for area residents. The space junk first appeared as393 words
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Article172 1968-05-13 6 NEW YORK. Sun. (UPI) The New York City Housing Authority has announced it will no longer judge applicants for apartments on “moral” grounds. Simeon Golar. an Authority member, said that in the past applicants would be rejected if there were an illegitimate child in172 words
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Article91 1968-05-13 6 WASHINGTON. Sun. (UPI) Visiting South Vietnamese legislators have reiterated their government’s determination not to accept a coalition with the National Liberation Front, political arm of the Vietcong. Speaking for the group in a press conference at the South Vietnamese Embassy. Senator Nguyen Gia Hien described as91 words
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Article643 1968-05-13 6 — F.I. O - F.I.O. GENERAL De Gaulle spoke of the student riots to members of the bureau of the French National Assembly. According to members of the Assembly bureau who attended the Thursday meeting General De Gaulle said he was deeply convinced of the necessity of the modernisation643 words
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Article130 1968-05-13 6 NEW YORK. Sun. (UPI) Half of the Beatles came to New York yesterday on a one week business trip they said might take them from coast to coast. John Lennon and Paul McCartney flew here to “cover a whole range of business activities.” their road130 words
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Article78 1968-05-13 6 RIVERSIDE. California. Sun. (UPI) Gen. Dwight D. Elsenhower was reported progressing satisfactorily from the heart attack he suffered on April 29. and sitting up in a chair for longer periods. Mrs. Mamie Elsenhower left by train on Friday for their home in Gettysburg. Pennsylvania The March Air78 words
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Article170 1968-05-13 6 LIVERPOOL. England. Sun. (Reuter) Police today arrested a man in connection with the murder of Mrs. Muriel White, a 34-year-old housewife whose dismembered body was found scattered around a residential area near here yesterday. Police said two yOung boys found parts of Mrs. White’s body where170 words
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294 1968-05-13 7 JAKARTA, Sun. (Reuter). Ethiopia and Indonesia today calle tor a new conference of non-aligned countries to seek world peace end economic progress for developing nations. Emperor Haile Selassie and President Suharto said such a conference, if adequately prepared, could ''not only help solve294 words
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Article278 1968-05-13 7 Abernathy and his marchers NEW YORK, Sun. (Reuter) Rev. Ralph Abernathy told 2,000 Negroes and Whites standing in drizzling rain in New York's Central Park today that the Poor People's march on Washington “will not be turned around Nobody’s going to stop it." In278 words
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Article136 1968-05-13 7 HONG KONG, Sun. (Reu- ter) China will back the Vietcong and try to split them from Hanoi if North Vietnamese delegates to the Paris peace talks look like compromising with the United States on Russian advice, the popular newspaper Star *a d here today. The English-language136 words
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Article, Illustration71 1968-05-13 7 TOKYO. Sun. Prince Hiro (left), eldest son of the Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko. shakes hands with John Mark, who plays the title role in the British musical hit “Oliver”, when he arrived to attend the opening performance at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo last week.71 words
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Article92 1968-05-13 7 CAIRO. Sun. (Reuter) Sudan is expected to sign the Arab Economic Unity (A.E.U) agreement shortly and become the seventh member of the Arab Common Market, the Egyptian Secretary General of the A.E.U Council. R Abdel Moneirr V 1 Banna, said here last night. The council opened its92 words
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Article, Illustration45 1968-05-13 7 NEW DELHI, India: Police grapple with sign-carrying anti-gov-ernment demonstrator here as hundreds gathered to protest against India’s acceptance of a World Court decision awarding parts of the controversial Kutch area to Pakistan. More than 150 were arrested. UPI photo.— UPI; photo. - 45 words
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Article128 1968-05-13 7 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Labour MP Mr. Fred Bellenger. who started work at 14 ag a Po.-t Office messenger and became Britain s War Minister in the Attlee government, died yesterday, aged 73. Mr Bellenger. Member for Bassetlaw. Nottinghamsh re. was a r’.ght-wincer who refused to128 words
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Article81 1968-05-13 7 GUADALAJARA Mexico. Sun. (UPI) Mexico is preparing for heart transplants but will not experiment on human beings, a heart specialist here said. Dr. Alfonso Topete Duran, a gracuate of the University of Chicago, said any experiment* made would be done with animals and added “We can't81 words
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132 1968-05-13 7 BEIRUT. Sun. (Reuter) Two ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet have arrived at an Iraqi port on the Persian Gulf for an eight-day visit. Baghdad Ra- dio reported last night. The broadcast, monitored here. said Iraqi naval units at lmm Qasr near Basra fired132 words
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Article62 1968-05-13 7 HELSINKI. Sun (LTD The topless wave is reaching the high seas, it was reported here. Two Finnish car ferries plying the Baltic are planning to introduce topless waitresses into the ship's night clubs later this summer, newspaper Ilta-Sanomat said. The start will be made on an62 words
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Article77 1968-05-13 7 HONG KONG. Sun. (UPI) —US. Navv Chief Petty Offber Russell MacHer.ry was sentenced to nine months in iail here after admitting in court he tried to burn down a door during a night on the town. The judge sentenced MarHenry. Kansas, on his77 words
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Article51 1968-05-13 7 ROME. Sun (Reuter)—The Italian State Railways told its women employees yesterday they can shorten their skirts until now a demure three centimetres, (over one inch) below the knee cap. But passengers' hopes of snappy miniskirts were dashed. The new regulation still forbids any hemlines above the51 words
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Article337 1968-05-13 7 KEEPING FABS ON HEART TRANSPLANTS DALLAS. TEXAS. Sun. (I'PI) The world’s oldest surviving heart transplant patient improved »o much yesterday that doctors at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston transferred him to a private room and allowed him to breathe without the aid of a respirator. John337 words
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Article100 1968-05-13 7 HYDERABAD India. Sun (Reuter) Fire engulfed an awning-covered courtyard during a wedding ceremony at nearby Gopivaridugem village last night and killed 58 people most of them women and children police said today. Two hundred other people. including 48 detained in ho?pital with serious burns, were injured100 words
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Article79 1968-05-13 7 SYDNEY. Sun. (Reuter) Lonely women in Australia's biggest city will soon be able to buy themselves a man life-size, Inflatable and plastic. The dummies, imported from America, where they are reported to be selling rapidly, are intended to be propped up in car seats or near windows79 words
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Article72 1968-05-13 7 HONG KONG. Sun. (Reuter) A spear head and four pots, believed to be 2.000 to 3.000 years old have been unearthed by archaeologists on Lantao. a spar-sely-populated island In the western part of Hong Kong. The site was discovered some time ago but excavation work only72 words
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Article452 1968-05-13 8 THE local film industry is in the doldrums. The reasons are not far to seek. The main reason is there is a dearth of good script writers and of good stories written in the Malay language. The Malay film fans are growing more sophisticated, and films with feudal452 words
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Article426 1968-05-13 8 WITHOUT looking through the glass, •darkly, prospects are dim for quick negotiations in Paris leading to peace after the long war in Vietnam. The Vietnam imbroglio is the greatest tragedy of our time dwarfed in magnitude only by the two world wars. The human suffering is incalculable.426 words
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Article1573 1968-05-13 8 VLTE ARE PUBLISH- ING TODAY large excerpts of the continuation of Philippe Deviller’s article: “French Policy and the Second War in Vietnam” (“Politique Etrangere”, 26th December 1967) the first part of which appeared in this page on May 2 and May 3 respectively. In the1,573 words
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Article371 1968-05-13 8 MR. Robert Goh has taken me to task for my letter which you so kindly published in your issue of May 2. Mr. Robert Goh, with all respect to him, has missed the points altogether. In my letter I did not mention the Alliance Party371 words
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Article170 1968-05-13 8 EVERYONE in Penang will be annoyed when he tries to get SPA 1 and AM 147 forms. Formerly, these forms were obtainable from any of the governmental departments in Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra but now, they were no more. I have been there on several occasions within170 words
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Article251 1968-05-13 8 THE late Mrs- Rose Minnie was the finest lady I had ever known. Her kindness and friendliness towards all people at all times regardless of whether she was busy or only casually passing by often struck me of the immense good nature of this truly great251 words
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Article85 1968-05-13 8 BEING a tenant of the Housing Board. I seize this opportunity to express my appreciation for the prompt services and attention rendered by the Housing Inspector and persons in charge. They are highly responsible and minor faults are often fast attended to. It is indeed pleasant to85 words
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Article, Illustration244 1968-05-13 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - B(y Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, "Handbook of Evldane* For Criminal Tri*l«") HARRIET'S married life became an unhappy one. She brought an action for divorce from Milton on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Milton opposed it. "I am not at fault,’* Milton complained. “One Saturday she244 words
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Advertisement41 1968-05-13 8 Eastern Sun independent National News-paper MONDAY. MAY 13. 1968 23-B. Cantonment Road. Singapore 2 Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoh Office 39. |alan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Telephone: *****/6 8. Leith Street. Tel: 2611a 77, Brewster Road. Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNEWS41 words
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Article703 1968-05-13 9 SINGAPORE, Sun. It was very eventful on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore last week, and the total turnover --improved from 4,767,000 units to 6,820,500 units was valued at $16,112,399. It was believed that last week’s market was largely speculative but there was some genuine703 words
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Article124 1968-05-13 9 MANILA. Sun. (UPI) Philippines has temporarily shelved plans to export rice this year. The National Economic Council directed the Rice and Corn Administration to check with the Council before taking any steps to export rice. The action came following a warning from EV. Mendoza,124 words
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329 1968-05-13 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Tin production and consumption during the first nine months this year would be in rough balance, according to an assessment undertaken by the International Tin Council. This was announced here yesterday by Senator Chan329 words
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94 1968-05-13 9 JAKARTA. Sun (Reuter) The Aluminium Company of America ALCOA has resumed talks with the Mines Ministry here on a proposed multi-million dollar investment in Indonesia. Under a scheme discussed last year. ALCOA would receive bauxite exploration rights in a vast area of Indonesia94 words
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65 1968-05-13 9 MEXICO CITY, Sun. (UPI) The Mexican automobile industry will sell an estimated 140.000 vehicles on the national market during 1968. it was announced yesterday. The announcement said manufacturers here expected to export about 28,000 vehicles, especially to the United States, during the current production65 words
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Article, Illustration250 1968-05-13 9 SINGAPORE, Sun. Air Canada and Cathay Pacific Airways are about to launch an interline competition in Asia. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur staff members of Cathay Pacific, other than managerial, are eligible. Devised to acquaint Cathay Pacific’s online sales reservations and ticketing people throughout the Far East250 words
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Article163 1968-05-13 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Bank of Tokyo Ltd. here recently announced the promotion of three senior staff members to Grade I Officers. They are Mr. M. Palaniappan, Mr. Goh Puk Choy and Mr. Heng Cheng Yeong. Mr. M. Palaniappan, p.p. Manager, having had considerable experience in163 words
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Article129 1968-05-13 9 STRASBOURG, France, Sun. (Reuter) The Consultative Assembly of the 18nation Council of Europe today unanimously adopted a resolution calling for increased technical and financial aid to developing countries. Earlier British Labour Peer Lord Listowel told the assembly, which ended a five-day session here yesterday. that129 words
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Article101 1968-05-13 9 ZURICH, Switzerland. Sun. (Reuter) A new “light” two-franc coin has appeared on the market to beat the now illegal trade in Swiss silver coins.. One franc and half franc coins will follow later in the month to replace silver pieces worth more than their101 words
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Article105 1968-05-13 9 LONDON, Sun. (Reuter) A jump of nearly six million sterling in two-way trade between Britain and Hongkong during the first three months of this year was reported yesterday by the Hongkong Association here. Announcement of the achievement came only 24 hours after the Sino-British Trade Council, concerned105 words
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790 1968-05-13 9 CANBERRA, Sun. A forecast that rising standards of living and expanding populations would create a big increase in the use of wheat in Asia has been made by the chairman of the Australian Wheat Board, Dr. A. R. Callaghan. He said, even assuming790 words
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Miscellaneous1414 1968-05-13 10 yovk TV and 6 TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Pulau Pinang; 6 Ipoh and Melaka: 3 A 10 J®hore Bahru; I Taiping; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 ■Uuang P.M. 545 Opening Annct. and Prog. Summary; 5.50 News Outlines in the National Language; 5.55 National Songs; 6.00 News in1,414 words
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Article, Illustration382 1968-05-13 12 AFTER the L.C.E. examination we had a very long holiday. One of my friends suggested taking a journey out-station. Because we were afraid that we would feel dull at home we agreed to his suggestion. We decided to make Kuala Lumpur our destination. ‘How382 words
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Article, Illustration187 1968-05-13 12 A post office is important to all of us in many ways. It is a very busy place at times. If we want to send letters, we have to obtain stamps at the counters and put the letters into a redbox for delivery. If we have letters,187 words
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Article, Illustration315 1968-05-13 12 SECONDS went by. The grandfather clock struck midnight. The ticking still continued. suddenly it stopped. Everything was quiet but only the beating of my heart. I was wet and cold. My ears were waiting impatiently to hear a sound, then I would shout for help, but nothing315 words
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Article, Illustration203 1968-05-13 12 HHODAY'S teenagers are the leaders of tomorrow. If we take this into consideration, we should look into the problems facing them. Teenage is a period of change and confusion. A teenager is not treated like a child or an adult. Because of this, teenagers are203 words
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Article, Illustration169 1968-05-13 12 HABITS are gradually contracted. When a person docs a certain thing once, he or she is impelled by some unseen force to do the same thing again. Thus a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed. it is difficult and sometimes impossible to shake169 words
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Article, Illustration505 1968-05-13 12 MY uncle who lived with us for the last few years, passed away recently. He w’as a man of virtue and was once an accountant in a well-established firm in Singapore. Because of his charming character, he was liked by everyone in his office. He505 words
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Article, Illustration157 1968-05-13 12 Ah Lan came from a large family She was the eldest and had to do the housework all by herself. Although she did all the work, she never complained that it was hard for her. Everyone in her family hated her and treated her like157 words
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Article, Illustration110 1968-05-13 12 THE value of international games and matches is of great importance to the people of the world. It helps to foster better understanding between participants, and to improve their skill through matches. It helps to build a rugged society. It also improves the health of each110 words
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Article, Illustration126 1968-05-13 12 SOME people like to take a walk in the morning because the air is fresh and good A morning stroll is good for the health. My grandfather wakes up early and takes a walk to keep him in high spirits. He likes it because everything126 words
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Article, Illustration159 1968-05-13 12 MANY years ago. I met an accident. 1 was knocked down by a car. and was rendered unconscious. My left eye was so seriously hurt that after I was discharged from hospital. I had to visit an optologist for a month. Before I left hospital, I had159 words
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Article, Illustration147 1968-05-13 12 MORE than a hundred years ago, there was a boy called Giuseppe Verdi who lived in Italy. When he was young, he was very fond of music more than anything else in the world. If an organ player came near his house he w'ould run147 words
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Article, Illustration142 1968-05-13 12 A CHILD Is usually not quite matured and is unable to think properly. Children do not have worries at all. As long as they have sufficient money to spend, they are satisfied. A child of 14 and above will have problems. The problems may be142 words
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Article, Illustration170 1968-05-13 12 ONE morning, I went to market as usual. I put my bicycle nearby and saw a large crowd at a fish stall. I would not have bothered about the crowd of people if I had not heard shouts coming from them. I went to the170 words
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Advertisement166 1968-05-13 12 Rules of Eastern Sun's essay writing All entrants are requested to observe the foliating rules: 1. Each entrant must fill in his/her own writing the entry form appended beloiv in block letters. 2. No entry will be considered without the entry form properly filled up. 3. The entrant must attach166 words
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Article, Illustration1255 1968-05-13 13 AUSTRALIAN painters had established a national style as far back as the 1880's, but half a century later they were living off the discoveries of their parents, painting the hard Australian light on its open landscapes. The writers, who had made no such break1,255 words
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358 1968-05-13 13 Andrew Tarnowski - By Andrew Tarnowski Reuter, A GROUP of British o n d American journalists from Madrid, admitted to report a recent courtmartial, have had a rare glimpse of the top-secret United States Naval Base in Rota, Spain. It is the key European pert for the— Reuter, - 358 words
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Advertisement65 1968-05-13 13 QcwcUod THE Tfflfffl DJfRDNGS M -j W‘l t I) X i Three curvaceous, dynamic bombshells from the Land of the Cherry Blossom entertain you! 22 Scotts Road, Telephone: ***** ouriUin (Drill j E ESPRESSO Now open on Sundays I pncrrr huikf serving the I best steaks in town! I 72.65 words
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Miscellaneous203 1968-05-13 13 SHAW organisation NOW SHOWING No Free Uil 11 am., I ts, 4,00. 6.50 A 9.15 p.m Chin Ping ‘JULI-FR DART” A SHAW PRODUCTION' Mandarin in Shawsenpe Ar Color Superimposed English Subtitles umass&iui Last Day! 11, 1 SO. 4 00. 0.45 A *.30 Tha MAGNIFICENT SWORDSMAN’ (The NEW Vagabond Sword*raan) A203 words
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Miscellaneous351 1968-05-13 13 ORCHARD-***** Today! 1.30. 4.00, 6.30 A 9.15 p m ROY ORBISON in MGM's “The Fastest Guitar Alive” Joan Freeman. Metrocolor CATHAY ***** 13th Day! 11. 1.30. 1.00. 0.30 a 9.30 Not Recommended To Those Cnder IS Years of Age Columbia's THE QUEENS in Color Capueine Claudia Cardlnale COMING! Mike Henry351 words
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Article, Illustration2937 1968-05-13 14 WINDSOR LAD - Pretty boots home 3 winners By WINDSOR LAD SINGAPORE, Sun. Jockey Glynn Pretty was in good form when he scored a treble at Bukit Timah this afternoon, second day of the Singapore Turf Club May meeting. Pretty scored on Syndicate, Pahang and Royal Hawa. the— Eastern Sun pix.; Eastern Sun pix. - 2,937 words
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Article322 1968-05-13 14 SINGAPORE. Sun. Following is the Stipendiary Steward’s report on today’s racing at Bukit Timah. RACE 1. Superior Pal (Omar) refused to jump away with the field and followed at a distance. J. F. Donnelly, trainer, was informed that the gelding would be barred for one322 words
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Advertisement495 1968-05-13 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisement* can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building, Singapore. SS. MUBARUK Brother*. 63, Bras Basah Road, and 2. Maiu Avenue. Serangoon Carden Estate. Singapore TAY BUAN CUAN LIDSUPERMARKET 83, East Coast Road, Singapore 15. Tel: *****9 HAMIEM STORE, 1419. Upper495 words
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Advertisement499 1968-05-13 14 TENDERS TENDER NOTICE GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FIRE ALARM SYSTEM R.M.A.F. BASE. KUANTAN. PAHANG TENDERS are invited from Class ‘A’ electrical contractors registered with the Jurutera Kanan Konterek. Lembaga Letrik Negara, for the supply and installation of a complete fire alarm system including weatherproof call-points, cabling. alarm bells499 words
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Miscellaneous45 1968-05-13 14 BIG SWEEP TOTAL POOL: $18,312 1st PRIZE: No. *****4 ($7,918) 2nd PRIZE: No. *****8 ($2,262) 3rd PRIZE: No. *****8 ($1,131) STARTERS: ($500 each):Nos. *****7, *****5, *****9, *****6, *****5, *****9, *****0, *****4, *****0. CONSOLATION: ($250 each):Nos. *****5, *****0, *****4, *****0, *****5, *****2, *****7, *****4, *****7, *****3.45 words
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Article270 1968-05-13 15 M. T. LINGAM - By M. T. LINGAM KUALA LUMPUR, Sun.— Bring back Christie Shepherdson to the Selangor and Malaysian cricket XI. This was often heard in the “long bar’’ and around the Selangor Club during the threeday interport cricket match between Hong Kong and Malaysia which ended here today.270 words
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Article149 1968-05-13 15 PENANG, Sun. Penang wh:pped Malaysian Armed Forces 10-2 in the Malaysia pup soccer match played at the City Stadium here tonight. Penang scored their first goal within the first minute ol play through centreforward Syed Ahmad who slammed in a stinger. He followed up with another good149 words
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Article33 1968-05-13 15 SINGAPORE. Sun. Jakarta Putra team of Indonesia scored an easy 4-1 vvin over the Singapore Business Houses Football Association team in a friendly soccer match played at Jalan Besar Stadium tonight.33 words
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Article, Illustration658 1968-05-13 15 Kuala Lumpur, Sun. Singapore walker K. Thirumal s chances of competing in Olympics are bright. Today he won the senior’s section of the White Horse Big Walk, organised by the Selangor Amateur Athletic Association, today. In the juniors section, another Swift Athletic Association walker.— Eastern Sun pix by Yap Chew Tan. - 658 words
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Article72 1968-05-13 15 SEOUL. Sun. (Reuter) Malaysia beat the Philippines 2-1 in semi-final Group "Y” match of the Tenth As an Youth Soccer championship at the Seoul Stadium tonight to qualify the final round. Malaysia led 1-0 at half time. The Philippines who lost to South Korea 1-3 yesterday are knocked72 words
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Article43 1968-05-13 15 SINGAPORE- Sun. Thammasert University of Thailand will play a friendly soccer game against the Singapore Combined Schools at the Jalan Besar Stadium at 5.30 tomorrow. In a curtain raiser the Singapore women's team will play against the Singapore Primary School* team.43 words
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500 1968-05-13 15 R. D. SELVA - Bouquets for cricketing doctors By R. D. SELVA KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Salute the two cricketing doctors skipper Alex Dclilkan and Jagdev Singh —for their magnificent performance in the threeday 20th interport cricket match between Malaysia and Hong Kong which ended in a sensational draw on500 words
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Article101 1968-05-13 15 MALACCA. Sun. A hattrick by ’nside right Richard Choe enabled Malacca to soundly beat Negri Sembilan 5-2 in a South Zone Malaysia Cup soccer tie played at the Kubu Stadium here today. Malacca led 2-0 at half time and got both their goals through Richard Choe.101 words
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Article97 1968-05-13 15 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Colin Cowdrey today was given the task of leading England in their bid to win bark the Cricket Ashes from Australia this summer. The England selectors broke with custom today and appointed Cowdrey captain in all five Tests following his fine leadershin of97 words
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Article207 1968-05-13 15 SCOREBOARD Malaysia Ist Inns. 250 Hong Kong Ist Inns. 142 Malaysia 2nd Inns (Overnight: 61 for 5) T Tharumagnanam c and b Ebrahim 15 Zahaman lbw Ebrahim 6 Dulib Singh st Lalchandani b Myatt 15 M. Shepherdson b Ebrahim 2 Durairatnam c Wigley b Ebrahim A Delilkan b Wigley207 words
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Article44 1968-05-13 15 SEOUL. Sun. (Reuter) Israel and Burma, winner and runner-up respect ve y last year, drew 1-1 In their semi-final encounter in the Tenth Asian youth soccer championships in Seoul Stadium tonight. Halt-time score was 1-0 in lavour of Israel.44 words
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Article251 1968-05-13 15 Singapore Youth trounced KI ALA LUMPUR, Sun. Selangor overwhelmed a youthful Singapore XI 5-0 to remain unbeaten In the Malaysia Cup soccer competition at the Stadium Merdeka here tonight. Despite the soggy ground conditions. Selangor played good football before a crowd of 1.500 to outclass Singapore in251 words
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1587 1968-05-13 16 T ONDON, Sun. (Reuter). Manchester City, two seasons after their return to the First Division, yesterday clinched the English Soccer League title with a 4-3 win away to Newcastle. Jubilant manager Joe Mercer said after the match: "I was really scared of needing vital points1,587 words
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Article, Illustration147 1968-05-13 16 BRITAIN’S swimming youngsters dashed to a spectacular win in the annual European Six Nations swimming tournament in Stockholm recently to score their third successive win and their fourth win in the seventth match of the series. While hosts Sweden. Holland and France had147 words
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552 1968-05-13 16 Rome, Sun. (Reuter) Unseeded Barry PhillipsMoore, of Australia, topple d ni n t h-see de d Thomas Koch, the Brazilian Davis Cup player, when the Italian tennis championships were continued here yesterday. Yesterday’s singles play was confined to the remaining third round men's matches552 words
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Article126 1968-05-13 16 LONDON, Sun. (Reuter) Rain again took its toll of English first-class cricket. completely washing out half of yesterday's tenmatch programme and restricting a sixth game to onlv two hours. While lan Chappell was having little success for the Australians against Leicestershire. his brother Greg was126 words
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Article142 1968-05-13 16 AUCKLAND, Sun. (Reuter) Malaysian Tan Aik Huang starred in the singles of an international badminton round-robin tournament here last night He beat fellow Malaysian Yew Cheng Hoe 15-7 1.5-8. In the doubles Danes A Anderson and P. Walsoe showed brilliant teamwork, opening up big gaos142 words
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Article56 1968-05-13 16 MOSCOW Sun. (Reuter) The Soviet Union beat Hungary 3-0 here last night to reach the European Soccer Championships semi-finals. Hungary won the first leg 2-o so the Russians qualified on 3-2 aggregate to meet Italy on June 5 in Naples for a place in the final. The56 words
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309 1968-05-13 16 LEICESTER. England. Sun (Reuter) An unbeaten 67 by 24-year-old John Inverarity rescued the Australian touring team from a dismal position on the first-day of their three day cricket match against Leicestershire yesterday. Inverarity batted for three hours 40 minutes and hit two fours309 words
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226 1968-05-13 16 QEOUL, Sun. (Reuter). Israel, the champions for the past four years, beat Thailand 2-0 in a hard match yesterday as the tenth Asian Youth Soccer Tournament entered its semi-final stage at the Seoul stadium. After scoring two goals in the first 40 minutes226 words
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210 1968-05-13 16 LONDON, Sun (Reuter) A remarkable last-se-cond escape enabled Leeds to win the English Rugby League Cup at Wembley here yesterday beating Wakefield Trinity, the favourites, by 11 points (four goals, one try) to ten (two goals, two tries) in the final watched by210 words
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Article126 1968-05-13 16 NEW ORLEANS. Louisiana. Sun. (Reuter) Americans Bob Weiskopf and Miller Barber yesterday jointly held a one stroke lead In the third round of the US$lOO,OOO New Orleans Open golf tournament. Weiskopf s 67 and Barber's 68 yesterday tied them at 203 after 54 holes. But the day's126 words
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Article35 1968-05-13 16 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Singapore Amateur Cycling Association will hold a round-island cycling race on June 9 starting at 2.30 pm. at Shenton Way. Entry forms are available from Michael Koay, 102 Sims Avenue.35 words
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Article286 1968-05-13 16 CHAN KAM YAU - By CHAN KAM YAU KUALA. LUMPUR. Sun. Ming Ming's team of top bowlers beat off a powerful challenge from Singapore to take the first two places in the 12-hour Daybreaker tournament which ended today at the Federal Bowl. Y. K. Seng and C H. Lok286 words
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Article59 1968-05-13 16 SEOUL. Sun. (Reuter) Orient bantamweight boxing champion Won-Suk Lee successfully defended his title for the third time when he outpointed Thai champion Sakchai Sincsongvad in a 12-round bout in Seoul last night who is a contender for the world bantamweight crown, was the aggressor throughout the59 words
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Miscellaneous60 1968-05-13 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 12.45 a.m. (7.8 ft.), 12.58 p.m. (9.3 ft.). Port Swettenham: 605 a.m. (15.5 ft.), 6.22 p.m (16.7 ft.). Port Dickson: 6.53 a.m. (8.6 ft.), 7.22 p.m. (10.3 ft.). Singapore: 11.40 a.m. (8.9 ft.), 11.07 p.m. (9.7 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 10.36 a.m. (7.8 ft.), 9.13 p.m. (6.660 words
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