Eastern Sun, 6 June 1968
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Title Section25 1968-06-06 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION ’fr Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 667 Thursday, 6 June 1968. tUj- MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents25 words
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Article, Illustration1485 1968-06-06 1 Assassination bid turns California victory celebration into horror LOS ANGELES, Wed. (UPI Reuter) Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was critically wounded early today by a gunman who mingled with the crowd at his victory celebration after the California primary election. The gunman, whose name was given as Jesse— UPI telephoto. - 1,485 words
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105 1968-06-06 1 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) President Johnson today led a horrified nation in praying for the recovery of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, who was critically wounded in an assassination attempt in Los Angeles. Lawmakers voiced fear “the world’s gone mad.” Mr. Johnson, who succeeded to105 words
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Article89 1968-06-06 1 ‘A disgraceful act, says Tunku KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Tunku Abdul Rahman this evening described the shooting of Senator Robert Kennedy as a “disgraceful act.” "We are sorry to hear about it. It is a shocking thing to do." he told newsmen at Parliament House. The Prime Minister added that no89 words
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Article77 1968-06-06 1 LOS ANGELES, Wed. (Reuter) Senator Robert Kennedy apparently suffered no brain damage when a bullet entered bis head here early today, Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Joseph Quinn said. However, doctors said it would take four or five days to determine the outcome of a three-hour emergency operation77 words
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Article, Illustration579 1968-06-06 1 LIM THOW BOON - By LIM THOW BOON IZ'UALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Yang diPertuan Agong today declared Malaysia's defence agreement with Britain did not mean the country was siding with the Western Euro* pean countries. The agreement, he said, was primarily aimed at safeguarding the territorial integrity of579 words
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Miscellaneous16 1968-06-06 1 LADIES DAY r~ »#f<L m "Hi, Willie! Still dating that b»g show girl from Las Vegas?’*16 words
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Article, Illustration3856 1968-06-06 2 ‘He laughingly told me that Gene has disappeared’ SINGAPORE, Wed. Extracts of two statements made by Freddy Tan to assist the police in their investigations into the Gene Koh murder, were admitted as evidence by the court today. At the time3,856 words
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Miscellaneous477 1968-06-06 3 YOU CAN PLAY NOW AND WIN UP TO FOR 500 THIS IS HOW YOU PLAY Your entry form looks like this. Entry forms are available only from any registered Toto dealer or from your local Post Office. Each form 0Q 49 Of o- 1 -rvf^ t4C» CH* T** w VOU477 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration472 1968-06-06 4 My Greatest Joy —King SUPREME RULER HAILS UNITY OF RACES KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. —A$ the notion celebrated his 61st birthday today, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong noted with happiness that the people of different races in Malaysia are living together in peace and harmony. “I hope this racial harmony and mutual— Eastern Sun pic-; ture by Mok Voon. - 472 words
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Article135 1968-06-06 4 KAMPAR. Wed—A Tiger General” and two "fighters” of two notorious secret societies were yesterday sent away from their “territories” to two years of restricted residence in three separate districts. They were detained last December and served the restricted notices under the Prevention of Crime Ordinance135 words
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Article83 1968-06-06 4 KUCHING. Wed. The Sarawak State Government has granted awards to five persons to enable them to undergo a three-year diploma course at the Serdang Agricultural College near Kuala Lumpur. They are Paul Teng Hieh King, 20, Wong Ngie Sing. 29. both of Binatang in Third Division,83 words
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Article89 1968-06-06 4 National Art Gallery (Jalan Ampang): Exhibition of batek design and art 10 a m. to 6.30 p.m. Peninsular Art Gallery (41 Jalan Raja Muda): Work* of prominent Malaysian artist 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Samat Art Gallery (AIA building): 2nd anniversary show annual art exhibition 9 a.m to89 words
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Article44 1968-06-06 4 IPOH. Wed. Two mine workers, Cho Yen Hoy and Kew Cheng Siong. were electrocuted while working a t Leow Yoon Ting mine in Tronoh last night. Both died instantaneously when they came in contact with high tension electrical wires at the mine.44 words
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Article38 1968-06-06 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— George Bernard Shaw’s Candida. a three-act play by the Theatre Club, will open its three-night season at the Town Hall here tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. Tickets for the play are available at the door.38 words
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Article72 1968-06-06 4 PENANG. Wed Tha Penang branch of the American Field Service will be sponsoring a charity premiere of the favourite him 1967 and winner of two academy awards "Bonnie and Clyde" on June 26 at 9 p.m. The film to be screened at Shaw's Capitol theatre will be under72 words
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Article97 1968-06-06 4 PENANG. Wed. Old clothings, shnes and cash were handed over to the Malaysian Red Cross Society. Penang branch, bv the Malaysian Chinese Association Youth Section here at the M.C.A Headquarters in Transfer Road yesterday evening. This was in response to an appeal made by97 words
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Article47 1968-06-06 4 PENANG. Wed. The Chief Minister will declare open the annual general meeting of the Penang Anti. Tuberculosis Association at the Civic Centre, Farquhar Street, on June 12. He will also declare open an UNESCO exhibition at St. Xavier's Institution Hall. Farquhar Street, on June 10.47 words
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549 1968-06-06 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Indian Government is willing to help Malaysia set up a national shipping line by giving her the fullest cooperation, the Chairman of the National Shipping Board of India, Mr. Harendra Singh Mahida. said here today. Mr. Mahida. w’ho is549 words
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Article42 1968-06-06 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— The newly commissioned officer. Lieutenant Mohamad Anuar bin Alaidin. A.R.C.M. has been appointed as Director of Music of the Central Band of the Royal Malay Regiment. He succeeded captain Hassan bin Din who has retired42 words
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Article349 1968-06-06 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. —The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who is 61 today, will deliver his third and last Royal address to the present Parliament when he its fifth session tomorrow morning. The King, who was elected as Malaysia’s Head State in August 196a. opened the third349 words
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Article, Illustration56 1968-06-06 4 SOME of the spectators watching the 'Trooping of the Colour" ceremony at Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning. The programmes act as shields against the hot midday sun. The event was part of the celebrations to mark the 61st birthday of the Yang di<Pertuan Agong.Eastern Sun picture by Mok Voon. - 56 words
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Article, Illustration86 1968-06-06 10 These are some of the doggies which will take part in a dog show in Kuala Lumpur on July 14. The show is being organised bv the Malaysian Kennel Association. More than 80 dogs have been entered for the show. Entry closes on— Eastern Sun picture by Yap Chew Yan. - 86 words
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297 1968-06-06 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed There were garden and tea parties, cultural shows and other functions in the various States of Malaysia today all to celebrate the 61st Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Flags and buntings were put up in the thoroughfairs: there were also297 words
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Article, Illustration151 1968-06-06 10 Here is something to make your eyes pop. It’s an outfit by Betty Lim Saw Yim of Iris Fashion House —a combination of a man-size shirt and a pair of lace pants without lining. If you should think the see-through pants is too much, you can151 words
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Article83 1968-06-06 10 TPOH. Wed. The Rangers were adjudged the first prize winners in a band competition and Ball organised by the Musicians’ Union at the Jubilee Caba- ret here last night. The competition w as sponsored by White Horse Cigarettes of Rothmans of Pall Mall. The second prize83 words
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777 1968-06-06 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. A Chinese school teacher, Ong Yeng Yah. who was married at the age of 15. today petitioned in the High Court for a decree nisi to dissolve his 20-year-old marriage to a maidservant. The petition being heard before Mr. Justice Tan Ah777 words
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349 1968-06-06 10 ROBERT KUAN - By ROBERT KUAN IPOH, Wed. A fisherman, Ong Hai Lam. 20. who was shot in the right arm and chest by a trig-ger-happy gunman at Port Weld today was rushed to the General Hospital here where he was given an emergency operation. His condition is349 words
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161 1968-06-06 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. Mr. Woon Wah Siang, former Permanent Secretary to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, has been appointed the first chairman of the newly-form-ed Jurong Town Corporation. The appointment was announced today in an extraordinary Government Gazette. He will be chairman for a161 words
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Article, Illustration229 1968-06-06 10 SINGAPORE. Wed A special sphere to be used for the draw of Toto, the Bulgarian style pools betting system, has arrived here from Bulgaria. The sphere te similar to the ones used for lottery and other draws except that instead of a covering, the229 words
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517 1968-06-06 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed The State Treasury of Trengganu had a balance of only $19.52 at the beginning of October 1965, while its commitments total- led more than $350,000. This was revealed In the report of the AuditorGeneral on the accounts of the517 words
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114 1968-06-06 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Malaysia is studying a Philippines report of an alleged intrusion of two Malaysian gunboats and an unidentified twin-en-gined aircraft into her territorial waters and airspace at Taganak Island last week. A spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs today confirmed that114 words
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449 1968-06-06 11 30 percent duty inadequate—car assemblers SINGAPORE, Wed. The three cor assemblers in Singapore today said the 30 per cent duty on imports of foreign-made passenger cars were inadequate for protection. They expressed disappointment at the government's decision to lift quota restrictions and increase the import duty tax from 10 to449 words
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Article161 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE. Hed. Australian Prime Minister. Mr. John Gorton will pay an official visit to Singapore for three days from Sunday (June 9) as part of his Southeast Asian tour. Mr. Gorton, who begins his tour tomorrow, will be m Singapore in the evening for161 words
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194 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. This year’s combined welfare services and sale of works will be the biggest ever yet. Organised by the Singapore Council of Social Services, the exhibition and sale Of works will be held at the Victoria Memorial Hall on June194 words
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Article47 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE. Wed —Two men were fined $l5 each by a magistrate s court today for shouting and fisting each other in front of the Jurong Police Station at 12.05 this morning Arumugam Subramamam. 33 and Perumal Selvalingam. 22, pleaded guilty to disorderly behaviour.47 words
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Article, Illustration253 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE. Wed.—A 63-foot Royal Air Force pinnace. manned by airmen or 1124 Marine Craft Unit based at Seletar on Singapore Island has just completed what is believed to be a record non-stop voyage for a craft of its type, through waters noted for253 words
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Article, Illustration94 1968-06-06 11 Four top officials of Singapore's Housing and Development Board are now in Russia to study the country's housing system. They are Mr. Tan Tian Boon (leader), manager, estates; Mr. Sl-Ho Kok Seng, executive architect; Mr. A. D. Panabalam. officer, estates; And Madam Anamah Nagalingam. The four94 words
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142 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. Tomorrow will be a historical day for the 42 Commando of the Royal Marines which has been based in Singapore since 1960. Reason: They will be receiving their hew colours from the Duke of Edinburgh. With a strength of some 700142 words
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69 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Minister for Communica tions. Mr. Yong Nyuk Lin will receive cheques totalling $21,406.05 from three organisations for the National Defence Fund tomorrow at 3 p.m. in his office at City Hall. The three organisations are the Singapore Chinese Bus69 words
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Article29 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE, Wed. A 39-year-old woman Teow Foong, died on admission in the General Hospital, after she was knocked down by a motor-car at Nicoll Highway this morning.29 words
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Article, Illustration91 1968-06-06 11 The Malaysian High Commissioner in Singapore, Tan Sri Jamal bin Abdul Latif. yesterday held a reception at his residence in Gallop Road (Rumah Perseketuan) to celebrate the 61st birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. The function was attended by senior government officials, heads91 words
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122 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. Two women were charged in the Ninth Magistrate s Court today with living on the immoral earnings of three teenaged girls. The two women are Lim Kim Choo. 40. and Teo Swee Huang alias Ah Lek, 41. Lim Is alleged to have122 words
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Article29 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. Lim Tshui Fang was the winner in the senior (under 17) section of the annual Singapore Music Society competition and Lim Chin Tze was second.29 words
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Article84 1968-06-06 11 10 a.m. 6 p.m.: Watercolours and drawings exhibition by Lee Leong Lool at the gallery of the British Council. 1 p.m 2 pm.; The Rotary Club of SingaporeWest weeklv luncheon at the Hollandsche (Dutch! Club. Camden Park off Adam Road. 5.30 p.m. 9 p.m.: SATA free mass X-ray84 words
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Article26 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE. Wed.—There were 105 road accidents of which four were serious and one fatal, during the past 24 hours in the Republic.26 words
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Article, Illustration146 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE, Wed. A prominent trade unionist and representative of the International Confederation of Free Trades Union (ICFTU) Mr. M. Ramanujan, died in his sleep early this morning. He was 61. His sudden death came shortly after he had been honoured by the National Trades146 words
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Article, Illustration110 1968-06-06 11 SINGAPORE, Wed. Do you want to look at gorgeous girls clad in smashing bikinis and swimsuits? Then spend this weekend at the Pasir Ris Hotel. You’ll be able to see a “Sun and Surf ’6B’’ fashion show to be held there in conjunction with the water110 words
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WORLD NEWS
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89 1968-06-06 5 CANBERRA, Wed. (ReuThe Australian Sef* 1 <F( L deral Upper House) last night passed an oppofuh or lv, mei ber s biU t 0 a boFnrt J h c de th Penalty in Federal territories. The bill was passed by 24 votes to 2189 words
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86 1968-06-06 5 PERTH, Western Australia. Wed. (Reuter) A 20-year-old girl who said *cam received in a road accident stood out when she wore a bikini was awarded A526.543 (£12.385 sterling* damages here. The girl. Glenis Rae Bartlett, also lost her left kidney and had her spleen86 words
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Article73 1968-06-06 5 WARSAW, W’ed. (Reuter) —A 15-foot high granite statue of the late Pope John XXIIf claimed to be the first in the world will be unveiled today in the west Polish town of Wroclaw (formerly Breslau) with the tacit blessing of the country's Communist regime. But73 words
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Article90 1968-06-06 5 DALLAS, Texati. Wed. (Reuter* The University of Texas’ South Western Medical School said today that a planned heart transplant operation was called off at the last minute after the prospective donor’s lather refused permission lor her heart to be used. A spokesman at the Parkland90 words
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Article141 1968-06-06 5 NEW YORK. Wed. (Reuter) Lord Thornton of Fleet, Canadian-born British newspaper magnate, today spoke of his efforts to build up newspapers in the developing countries. He said the political health at the economic strength of these countries must depend on the growth of a free press. Lord141 words
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Article, Illustration389 1968-06-06 5 Eve of ME war flare-up UNITED NATIONS, Wed. (Reuter) Jordan and Israel yesterday traded charges of aggression over the latest flare-up of fighting in the Jordan valley. Ambassador Muhammad El-Farra of Jordan made the first complaint, alleging that Isreal had used land-to-land rockets and aircraft— UPI radio photo. - 389 words
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Article63 1968-06-06 5 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) Deposed newspaper Czar Cecil King yesterday announced his resignation from yet another of his top level positions, chairman of the Reed Paper Group. King. 67, was dismissed last Thursday from the chairmanship of the International Puhli-hine Corp.. after attacking Prime Minister Harold Wilson63 words
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Article80 1968-06-06 5 WASHINGTON. Wed. (CPI) Night bus service in Washington halted more than two weeks ago after a rash of robberies and the murder of a driver resumed yesterday with operators required to carry only $lO in change-making cash. There has been no service from sundown to sunrise80 words
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Article51 1968-06-06 5 PORT LOUIS. Mauritius. Wed. (Reuter) Twelve countries were represented at the opening here of a conference by the executive committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. The meeting will draw up a programme for a full conference of the association to be held In Nassau. Bahamas. later this51 words
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Article44 1968-06-06 5 TOKYO. Wed. < Reuter) Mr. Robert McNamara. President of the World Bank and former United States Secretary of Defence, will visit Japan from June 13 to 16 on his way home from Indonesia, a spokesman for the foreign ministry here said today.44 words
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199 1968-06-06 5 NEW YORK Wed <l’PI) Two hundred Columbia University candidates for graduation. their hands raised in the V for Victory gesture, walked out on commencement exercises yesterday to join some 1.500 student and parent demonstrators at a mock graduation. Police arrested two of the capped199 words
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Article84 1968-06-06 5 HONG KONG, Wed. (Reuter) The People's Daily, official organ of the Chinese Communist Party, today called on the Arab people to persist in their struggle against Israel until final victory. In an article quoted by Radio Peking marking the first anniversary of Jhe Middle East hostilities, tne84 words
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Article119 1968-06-06 5 TOKYO Wed (Reuter) Japan is taking diplomatic action to relieve two Japanese youths who carelessly signed a threeyear contract with the Spanish Foreign legion, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry said today. The non-Spanish-speaking youths were reportedly approached bv a Spaniard in Madrid last September and119 words
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Article52 1968-06-06 5 LYONS. Wed (Reuter) About 200 law students last night attacked arts students barricaded in the faculty of arts here in reprisal for an attempt to prevent lawexaminations being held Windows were smashed and a small fire broke out inside the building as students exchanged stones and52 words
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Article58 1968-06-06 5 RIO DE JANEIRO. Wed (Reuter) Six faculties of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro went on strike yesterday with the movement expected to spread to the entire university by today. The students are protesting against having to pay school fees and against recommendations that universities58 words
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Article34 1968-06-06 5 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reuter) The United States has notified Japan that it i s temporarily suspending visits by American nuclear submarines to Japanese ports. State Department officials confirmed last night.34 words
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716 1968-06-06 5 London Wed. Reuter —The London Times said today a new crisis in the international monetary situation was created by France's drawing of USs7som. from the International Monetary Fund. The withdrawal, announced yesterday, was headlined by this independent British daily:716 words
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Article, Illustration34 1968-06-06 5 during fighting between Vietnamese and Vietcong troops. The habv was wounded in the arm UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 34 words
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310 1968-06-06 6 BELGRADE, Wed. (UPI) Bteel-helmeted riot polite clamped a tight grip Belgrade yesterday to guard against any repetition of fierce street fighting by rebellious students. Squads of the police stood watch at main street crossings and squares, ready to enforce a ban on all310 words
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155 1968-06-06 6 HARSTAD, Northern Norway. Wed. (Reuter) A Soviet freighter turned up at Harstad for repairs" today in the middle of a NATO exercise. The Norwegian authorities ordered the ship, identified As the 2,000-ton Sesha to go to another port. NATO’s “Polar express”155 words
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Article81 1968-06-06 6 ~TOKYO. Wed. (UPI) Japan will confer posthumously one of its highest award for women on Helen Keller, it was announced yesterday. "The award, the First Class Order of the Sacred Treasure. was proposed by Health and Welfare Minister Mr. Sunao Sonoda. It must be approved by81 words
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512 1968-06-06 6 NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI). —The man-hoting actress-playwright who shot and critically wounded "pop” artist Andy Warhol lost her self-control in court yesterday and shouted "I didn't do it for nothing." While the artist’s assailant, Valerie Solanas. was being arraigned for attempted murder and512 words
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163 1968-06-06 6 TOKYO Wed (Reuter) —Japanese sponsors still held high hopes today for return of 99 Japanese homing pigeons from Taipeh. A spokesman for the pigeon fanciers magazine here said at least part of the Japanese pigeons released in Taipeh on May 30 would return to their163 words
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Article, Illustration39 1968-06-06 6 JAKARTA rresment aunarto awarding Thai Deputy Defence Minister Air Marshal Dawee Chulapsya -with the “Order of the Guerrilla” for the services rendered to Indonesia by the Thai Air Force during Indonesia's independence struggle. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 39 words
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Article, Illustration50 1968-06-06 6 HOUSTON Heart transplant patients Louis J. Fierro (left) and Everett C. Thomas plav cards on Monday in a St. Luke’s Hospital room in Houston. Fierro received his new heart on May 22 and Thomas on May 3. Their conditions were described as excellent. UPI radiophoto.— UPI radiophoto. - 50 words
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270 1968-06-06 6 CHICAGO. Wed. (UPI) Chicago prosecutors will petition for a re-hearing from the US. Supreme Court on the decision that declared unconstitutional the 'Hanging Jury.’ If the re-heanng motion is not granted, the prosecutors said yesterday, they will ask the illinois Supreme Court for directives270 words
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102 1968-06-06 6 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) An Indonesian Air Force pilot who strafed President Sukarno's palace eight years ago in an attempt to spark off a military coup was married yesterday, several months after his release from jail by President Suharto's regime. Former Lieutenant Dan102 words
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Article68 1968-06-06 6 NAIROBI. Wed. (UPI) President Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia told 180 editors and publishers from 30 nations today the press sometimes holds the fate of the world in its hands. Addressing the general assembly of the 17th International Press Institute (IPI) conference here. Mr. Kaunda said the press68 words
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218 1968-06-06 6 GLENDALE. Arizona. Wed. (Reuter) A Roman Catholic priest apologised today following a storm of protest over his use of the phrase “Sock it to ’em God" in a high school benediction. The Rev. William Healy, assistant pastor218 words
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Article64 1968-06-06 6 SUVA. FIJI ISLAND. Wed. (UPI) The Formosan fishing ship Hsien Chen was reported afire and in danger of sinking 240 miles north of here today. A Radio report monitored in Suva said the fire was out of control. Two ships, including the Japanese tanker Ogorusan64 words
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263 1968-06-06 6 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) Senator Jovito Salonga has said a government investigation discovered 17 big Japanese firms operating in the Philippines were engaged in trading activities, a field normally closed to foreign businessmen. Mr. Salonga told the Manila Junior Chamber of Commerce on Monday263 words
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Article123 1968-06-06 6 PERTH. Western Australia. Wed. (UPl)—Guards fired into 300 rioting prisoners in nearby Fremantle Jail last night. Prison officials said three prisoners were hit by about 20 shots fired inside the prison compound after prisoners broke up concrete paving stones for missiles. It was not immediately123 words
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152 1968-06-06 6 SANTA MONICA. California. Wed. (UPI) Leif Erickson, of the “High Chaparral'* television series, and his daughter vesterday filed a three million US. dollars damage suit lor slander and defamation against a Malibu. California. couple. The Superior Court suit filed against Mr. and Mrs.152 words
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Article341 1968-06-06 7 WASHINGTON. Wed. The capital of the l nited States was horrified today by the attempted assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in Los Angeles. Lawmakers voiced fear “The world's gone mad.” Sen. Ralph W. Yarborough, D-Tex., who was riding with Lyndon B Johnson two cars341 words
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Article, Illustration806 1968-06-06 7 Profile LOS ANGELES, Wed. (Reuter) Senator Robert F. Kennedy, energetic and wiry with some of the glamour of bis late brother, John F. Kennedy, is a man who had his eyes set on the White House. He is the inheritor of a myth cherished by millions of Americans806 words
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Article43 1968-06-06 7 HOLLYWOOD, Wed. (UPI) Singer Kathryn Grayson has abandoned an extensive tour of Asia, the star's former business manager announced yesterday. Curtice Roberts said Miss Grayson had returned from the Orient, forcing cancellat on of engagements due to ill health.43 words
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Article, Illustration49 1968-06-06 7 SAIGON. Wed: A Vietnamese tank runs over a truck as it went through a side street yesterday to block escape route of the Vietcone. Trucks and cars were parked across many Cholon streets by the VC to prevent smaller vehicles from passing.- —UPI radio photo.—UPI radio photo. - 49 words
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417 1968-06-06 7 WASHINGTON, Wed. (Reuter) Administration leaders called on congress today to cast aside restrictive trade proposals, claiming they would harm U.S. industry more than overseas competitors. Commerce Secretary Mr. C.R. Smith led the administration attack on proposed restrictions before the House Ways and Means417 words
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257 1968-06-06 7 US is accused (by Soviets) MOSCOW, Wed. (Reuter) The Soviet Union accused the United States today of offering rewards to China for splitting the Communist world. The Soviet news agency TASS, in an unsigned commentary on world affairs, linked two recent U.S. initiatives towards China257 words
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Article115 1968-06-06 7 NAHA, Okinawa. Wed. (UPI) An experimental test version of a new American high-altitude reconnaissance plane is believed to have crashed in the Pacific. U.S. Air Force spokesman announced today. The plane, an experimental version of the YF-12A/ SR-71. was last heard from oy radio115 words
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Article53 1968-06-06 7 MANILA. Wed (Reuter) Every Filipino leaving the country will have to pay two shillings sterling under a new tax to increase revenue: Passengers leaving Manila International Airport on a domestic flight will be charged one shilling. The move is expected to increase revenue by about £190.00053 words
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Article437 1968-06-06 8 WITH the meeting of Malaysian and Filipino representatives in Bangkok some ten days away, President Marcos has ordered Philippine Air Force and Navy units operating in waters near Sabah to be reinforced. The excuse is that two Malaysian gunboats and an aircraft have intruded into Philippine territory.437 words
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Article314 1968-06-06 8 THE shooting of Senator Robert Kennedy after his winning the California primary election can be interpreted as an attempt to remove him from the American presidential race since his chances of going to the White House seem good. Those who resorted to such drastic means of314 words
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Article, Illustration697 1968-06-06 8 Merchant ships that carry cargo in vansize containers instead of conventional holds are revolutionising the maritime industry. These vessels, known as container ships, are helping the American merchant marine regain the stature it has lost since World War 11. Although they have been in operation697 words
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LETTERS...
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216 1968-06-06 8 WE. members of the Board of Governors of Pel Hwa N T. Secondary School, Sungei Matl, Muar, have Investigated very carefully the matter regarding the disciplinary action taken by the headmaster of our school on Thursday, 16th May. 1968, and found that the drastic216 words
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Article107 1968-06-06 8 TOTO seems to be the talk of the town in the Republic these days. Much publicity has been given to Toto through th@ press, radio and television. A ‘winner’ is sure of his prize money if he bets through the Post Office. What happens if a ‘winner’ betted107 words
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Article, Illustration258 1968-06-06 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Anther, -Handbook of Evldanc* For Criminal Trial*") RICARDO was tried and convicted of the crime of escape. He appealed. “I was not allowed to conduct my own defence.” Ricardo explained. “I d d not want the court-ap-pointed lawyer. The judge insisted he be258 words
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Article636 1968-06-06 8 From Sin Chew Jit Poh. DURING the recent session of the Singapore Parliament. Mr. Ho Kah Leong, the Member of Parliament for Jurong, spoke on the question of the secondary language in primary and secondary schools. He said; “The society in our country urgently needs bilingual orFrom Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 636 words
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401 1968-06-06 9 WASHINGTON, Wed. (UPI). The Johnson Administration warned Congress yesterday that Import barriers now pending could trigger damaging international trade wars. The Administration sent three Cabinet members and a special ambassador to the House Ways and Means Committee to argue on behalf of401 words
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Article248 1968-06-06 9 LONDON, Wed. (UPI) Strong buying swung the British pound back into favour yesterday while the French franc stayed very weak and needed the Banque De France to prop it up. .he pound climbed from the previous week’s low of $2.3834-1/2 to $2.3861-1/2 yesterday and rallied248 words
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Article104 1968-06-06 9 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Conditions were generally firm today. The market paused at mid-morning on lack of follow-through, but moved higher later as buyers returned. Gains in leaders ranged to 1/- or so and near the close, the F T Ord share index was 4.1 higher at 452.9.104 words
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Article35 1968-06-06 9 NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI) Tuesday’s volume w'as 18.030.000 shares of a total 1.525 issues traded. 845 were higher and 484 lower. American Exchange volume was 10,190.000 shares. Bonds volume amounted to 18.600.000.35 words
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Article18 1968-06-06 9 WASHINGTON Wed. (Reuter) No offers were made today to General services administration to buy tin.18 words
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112 1968-06-06 9 HONG KONG Wed. (UPI) Hong Kong’s trade with Asian countries declined by $35 million in the first four months of 1968 compared to the same period last year, it was reported yesterday. But overall trade advanced in the period by $37 million112 words
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Article, Illustration81 1968-06-06 9 THIS is the “whitecar”, the solution of the traffic jam and parking problems in Amsterdam. Holland. The idea is of the "prevo s" who intends to install a lot of these small cars in the city. Everyone can use the car at the rate of about— PANA PHOTO. - 81 words
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269 1968-06-06 9 WASHINGTON, Wed. (UPI) The Agriculture Department yesterday declared an official deficit of 415.000 tons in the U.S. sugar marketing quotas for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The deficit. 400.000 tons for Puerto Rico and 15.000 for the269 words
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Article58 1968-06-06 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged on sales of 2 lots Tuesday on the N.Y. Commodity Exchange. July 20.15 bid, 20.30 asked; Sept 21.15 bid. 20.65 asked; Nov. 20.55 bid, 21.15 asked; Jan. 20.55 bid, 21.15 asked; May 20.55 bid. 21.15 asked; July 21.55 bid.58 words
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Article14 1968-06-06 9 SINGAPORE. Wed—There was no tin price today due to holiday in upcountry.14 words
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221 1968-06-06 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) The Stock Market performed surprisingly well in early dealings yesterday with prices marking widespread progress in active trading. Shortly before the end of the first hour of trading. United Press International marketwide indicator had advanced 0.54 per cent with221 words
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Article21 1968-06-06 9 HONG KONG. Wed.(UPI) —Money Quotations: HK56.*****/6.120 per US dollar for cash HK514.52 per pound sterlin|iKs3oB.B7s per tael gold.21 words
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1204 1968-06-06 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. Despite the Kuala Lumpur trading room being closed for a holiday in Malaysia, business in the Singapore trading room was very active with the total turnover amounting to 3.384,000 shares. Veneer continued to be the main feature today on the Siock market1,204 words
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129 1968-06-06 9 LONDON, Wed (UPI) The pound met buying and swung sharply higher on Foreign Exchange markets today in terms of the dollar and most European currencies. The lower U.S. Treasury Bill rates, optimism on ihe future of Biitish exports plus the prospects of France129 words
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Article62 1968-06-06 9 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reuter) President Johnson today signed into a law a bill authorising the United States to put an additional $411,760,000 into the inter American Development Bank. The President, in a White House signing ceremony. said the increase enabled the nine-year-old bank to raise additional resources62 words
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Article353 1968-06-06 9 SINGAPORE, Stock Exchange sold and offer prices olficiallv listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS Ben A- Co 358 Boustead \BI 1.77 1.80 C. sugar 4.78 4-80 Chemical Co 1.56 Cold storage 4.86 Dunlop 3.34 E. smelting 6 80 Esso Ords 2.82 I It/pat ricks 2.50 E. A353 words
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Article295 1968-06-06 9 Rubber up cent SINGAPORE. Wed.—June first grade rubber f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 571 cents per lb., up seveneighths of a cent from previous close The tone was quiet after steady. The market opened unchanged to slightly lower but steadied later on improved295 words
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Article23 1968-06-06 9 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) Rubber opened quietly steady with spot 19-3/4 20. No i RSS CIF basis ports June 19-5 8 19-7/8.23 words
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Article49 1968-06-06 9 (Manager*’ Price*) First Malayan 2.74 Second Malayan 1.97 Third Malayan '1 he Commerce 1.25 Industry XD The savins .97 106 land Ml 120 First H'knng 86 .91 sei nncl H kon* XD 61 .65* Malaysian Investment 1 und 1.15 1 23 Sterling C’mndtty 5/3 Hong Kong Currency)49 words
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Article106 1968-06-06 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are> Boyer Seller Coconut OH (F. 0.8.) Bulk 67.25 Coconut Oil (F.O B) Drums 69.75 Loose Copra Mixed June 40.00 Muntnk White Pepper (F. 0.8.) 96% N.L.W 115.00 Sarawak White Pepper (F. 0.8.) 96% NEW 112.50 Sarawak106 words
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109 1968-06-06 9 STOCKHOLM. Wed. Two transit exchanges of new type for national and international telephone traffic will be delivered to the Danish Telephone Administration by Sweden’g L M Ericsson Company. The contract Is reported to be worth about DKr. 70 million ($10,000,000). The equipment ordered represents a109 words
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Article120 1968-06-06 9 SINGAPORE. Wed.—The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants. New York: Buying T.T. 32-11 16; Airmail 0.0. 3213/16; 90 d/st. 33-3/8 credit bills; 33-9 16 trade bills. Canada: Buying T.T. 351/4; Airmail O.D 35-3/8; 90 d/st. 36-1/8 credit bills; 361/4120 words
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Article96 1968-06-06 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 Laos 3/4 Mikawa Maru 5 Eastern Enterprise 8/9 Ganges Maru 10/11 Kochanowaskl 13/14 Dolius 15/16 Radnorshire 18 Carron Bank 19 Djatibrono 2122 Hoshun Maru 23 Katong 24 Raiah Brooke 25/26 Sansho Marti96 words
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Article, Illustration521 1968-06-06 12 EVERYONE experiences happy and sad days in his or her life-time. Some people experience happy days when they pass their examinations or they get married. But the happiest day of my life is my birthday. The 13th birthday fell on the 23rd of March.521 words
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Article, Illustration292 1968-06-06 12 A rubber tapper gets up early in the morning. He gets ready all his things. After his breakfast, he cycles to the rubber estate with his friends. When he reaches there, it is still dark. So he uses a lamp which is tied on292 words
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Article, Illustration136 1968-06-06 12 I HAVE a brother who is younger than me. He is sometimes good and sometimes bad. He has the appearance of an angel but his looks can be deceiving at times. He is eight-year-old and is about four feet. The important thine about him is that he136 words
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Article, Illustration132 1968-06-06 12 Patience—the key to happiness NOT everybody con acquire patience. Nevertheless, if we can control ourselves we will not find it difficult to be patient. Life is always full of troubles and difficulties. However, we have to face all these troubles by having patience in solving them. Happiness cannot be ours132 words
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Article, Illustration278 1968-06-06 12 ONE Saturday, my friends and I went to visit a rubber estate. The name of the rubber estate was Kampar Rubber Estate. It is about five miles from Kampar. It covers an area of abomt two thousand five hundred acres. We went there278 words
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Article, Illustration162 1968-06-06 12 I LIVE behind a market situated in the busiest street in town. I have many neighbours. Among them is a girl I hate most. She is called Mao Po. She is my neighbour's cook and is short and fat. She is 45 years old. She162 words
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Article, Illustration109 1968-06-06 12 THERE are many markets in Singapore such as the Ellenborough Market the Clyde Terrace Market and various other markets. These markets provide us with food and clothing. A day before Chinese New Year. I went marketing with my mother. I met many housewives109 words
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Article, Illustration132 1968-06-06 12 T.AST Wednesday, I was walking along a road when I found myself staring at the sky. Dark clouds were gathering and I knew that it was about to rain. I began to walk faster when the rains poured down. I ran for shelter but was wet when132 words
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Article, Illustration170 1968-06-06 12 THE seaside is a place many of us like to go. It is a place where we can swim and enjoy ourselves. One day. three of my friends and I went to Changi Beach. We brought with us sandwiches, fruits, cakes and drinks. We went170 words
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Article, Illustration92 1968-06-06 12 MY hobby is stamp collecting. People who collect stamps are known as philatelists. I am fond of collecting stamps because it is very interesting. I have many stamps from many countries. I have an album to keep my stamps. I usually exchange stamps with92 words
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Article, Illustration187 1968-06-06 12 ONE day, my friends and I decided to go to a picnic near a waterfall. When we reached the place, we took some photographs. Suddenly, dark clouds appeared and we knew that it was about to rain. There was a strong wind and we ran for187 words
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Article, Illustration202 1968-06-06 12 A POOR farmer once lived in a village with his wife and 10 children. One morning, while talking through a field and thinking of how he could earn more money to support his family, he found a purse containing money. He returned home and showed202 words
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Article, Illustration129 1968-06-06 12 SOME like to be doctors. teachers, clerks, etc. My ambition is to be a doctor. To become a Doctor of Medicine is not an easy task. I have to pass my Cambridge Examinations and go for further studies before I can make my129 words
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Article, Illustration134 1968-06-06 12 I AM now 13 years of age. During these years* I have led a happy life. Sometimes when I think of my younger days. I can remember certain things I did. One of these was the day my uncle got married. It was in 1959. I134 words
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Advertisement178 1968-06-06 12 NEW ESSAY CONTEST: RULES TO OBSERVE THE EASTERN SUN'S new essay writing contest for boys and girls of 14 and under appears to Oo. P .V*U,r.'^cuSr£2..ont M t U themselves age young boys and girls to express themselves Pr P And .hat better way to do It. than to put178 words
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1467 1968-06-06 13 DERMOT CANNING - HOW TO STOP EXCESSIVE AND HARMFUL STRESS By DERMOT CANNING Many people today are su fieri ny from too much inner tension—trhirh ran hare serious physical results But emotional stress is something u'e ran learn to cope u'ith. P)ID you awake with1,467 words
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404 1968-06-06 13 THAUNG MYINE - By THAUNG MYINE T>RITAIN has reinforced the Southeast Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) agricultural research project with the services of four more experts. When the project was first set up early this year at Dacca. East Pakistan. Britain lent the services of404 words
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Article120 1968-06-06 13 SAIGON, Wed. (Reuter) The rockets battering Saigon in the current “peace talks” offensive are six feet long and carry a 40-lb warhead. The 122-mm rockets are almost five inches in diameter. They explode with a deafening roar. Soviet-made and matallic black, the rockets are fin and spin120 words
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Advertisement74 1968-06-06 13 RESTAURANT presents for your entertainment the fabulous Goldex Show m (DIRECT FROM JAPAN) at the CAY WORLD STADIUM Commencing from Tonight NIGHTLY FROM 8 TO 10 P.M. FOR LIMITED SEASON ONLY Tickets at $5, $3, $2 $1 are available at:World Book Co., Ltd. Tel: ***** Popular Book Co. Tel: *****74 words
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Miscellaneous281 1968-06-06 13 SHAW [GANISftTTOW LIDO Phone ***** OPENS TODAY No Free List* 3 shows: in.3o am.. 3.00. 7.00 p m 3 Jame.*. Bonds (over 4 hours) for ONLY ONE PAYMENT! Sean Connery "THI NDERRALL” Plus "YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE” 11 a m 1.30. 4 00. 0.45 9 30 p m. Lily Ho281 words
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Miscellaneous434 1968-06-06 13 IT ORCHARD-***** 2nd Week! IJO, 4.00, 6.30. 915 p.m. Cash Booking Only No Free List “GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER” Spencer Tracy. Katharine Hepburn 70MM, Color. Stereophonic Sound PALACE -*****8 Today, Tomorrow A Saturday! 1.30, 5.00 8.30 p.m. “Thosr Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines” irox\ 70MM. Stereophonic Sound Color434 words
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153 1968-06-06 14 SAN FRANCISCO. Wed. (UPI) —Mrs. Imelda Marcos. wife of President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines. on Tuesday planned tentatively to fly home to Manila with her three children after a three-week visit to this country. “Mrs. Marcos is waiting now to hear from her153 words
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Article, Illustration372 1968-06-06 14 PATRICK J. KILLEN - IMELDA MARCOS HELPS IN FARMING By PATRICK J. KILLEN, United Press International gTRUCK by her beauty and forcefulness, an American journalist described Mrs. Imelda Marcos as a steel butterfly. She is the wife of Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos. Mrs. Marcos, a former beauty queen, campaigned long— United Press International Photo. - 372 words
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451 1968-06-06 14 JOHN CHADWICK - By JOHN CHADWICK Russian scientists win move into this western desert oasis this month to search for oil beneath the sands where an ancient Persian Army still lies buried. Five centuries before Christ’s birth, the Persian King Cambyses sent 50.000 soldiers to451 words
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Advertisement378 1968-06-06 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisements can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building, Singapore. S.S. MUBARUK Brothers. 63, Bras Basah Road, and 2, Maju Avenue, Serangoon Carden Estate. Singapore. TAT BUAN GUAN LTD., SUPERMARKET. 83, East Coast Road. Singapore 15. Tel: *****9. HAMIEM STORE, 1419,378 words
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Advertisement364 1968-06-06 14 VACANCIES IN THE IPOH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. APPLICATIONS are invited from Federal Citizens and or/State National for the following appointments in the Municipality of Ipoh;— Assistant_^lunici£aj_Treasureir^ Salary Scale:— $628 x A34 934/982 x A34 $1254/-. Applicants should have passed the final examinations of on# of the following professional bodies:— (a) Institute364 words
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438 1968-06-06 15 MANCHESTER, England, Wed. (Reuter) Australia will set out to retain the Ashes against England as a somewhat unknown quantity when the first Cricket test in the five-match scries starts at Old Trafford here tomorrow. Australia's huild-up towards the First Test has been hampered438 words
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314 1968-06-06 15 PARIS. Wed. (Reuter) Rugged Rumanian lon Tiriac came close to beating world professional star Rod Laver in the French Open Tennis championships here yesterday. r v Tiriac, 29, last of the amateurs in the men’s singles. outplayed the red-haired Australian left-hander to314 words
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199 1968-06-06 15 SINGAPORE, Wed. Combined Schools “A” beat Combined Schools “B" by three match to nil to win the inter-women’s team league table-tennis championships held at Khee Fatt 6chool. Tan Kek Hlang and Peck Noi Hwoy of Combined Schools “A” team proved too strong199 words
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286 1968-06-06 15 LONDON, Wed. (UPI) A back injury has put highscoring Ken Barrington out ot the England team for the First Test cricket match against Australia which starts at Old Trafford. on Thursday, it was announced yesterday. The selectors had announced a 14-man squad286 words
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196 1968-06-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— James Selvaraj. 17-year-old schoolboy, scored a double in the Selangor Novices Badminton Championships which concluded at the SBA hall here last night. Miss S. Yogambigai of Sentul Convent also won two titles. After winning the singles title. James partnered Miss Catherine Moey196 words
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Article, Illustration65 1968-06-06 15 The Chief Minister, Penang, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee and his wife, Puan Sri Wong, attended the annual sports day of the Technical Institute, Penang, held at its padang, recently. Puan Sri Wong distributed the prizes at the end of the Me r 'ire shows Puan Sri Wong presenting to65 words
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324 1968-06-06 15 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Test batsmen Rohan Kanhai. of the West Indies and Billy Ibadulla. of Pakistan, set a record for any Warwickshire wicket when they shared a fourth-wicket stand of 402 against Nottinghamshire at Nottingham in yesterday’s English county cricket programme. Kanhai324 words
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256 1968-06-06 15 SINGAPORE. Wed. Defending champions Darul Afiah hold a commanding lead in the FAS division one league championships this season. Darul Afiah, who have captured the league title for five successive years, appear to be in a strong position to pull off their256 words
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Article, Illustration83 1968-06-06 15 JOHNNY WEISSMULLER (right) after shaving 20 seconds off the existing Olympic record for 400 metres free-style in Paris in 1924 noses for UPI cameramen with Australian champion Andrew "Boy’’ Charlton Weissmuller the Olympic idol, later played the famous role of Tarzan on the movie screen. 44 vears ago.— UPI pix. - 83 words
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Article194 1968-06-06 15 FLORENCE. Wed. (Reuter) England face probably their toughest soccer battle since winning the World Cup two years ago when they meet Jugoslavia here tonight ’n the European championship semi-finals. Earlier in the competition the Yugoslavs eliminated West Germany, who beat England 1-0 in Hanover last Saturday.194 words
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316 1968-06-06 15 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Neil Hawke and Graham McKenzie, twin spearheads of Australia's Test attack, flourished as batsmen on the final day of the drawn three-day match against Surrey at the Oval here yesterday. The touring team, resuming at 237 for six in reply to316 words
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118 1968-06-06 15 SINGAPORE. Wed. University of Singapore Students’ Union, newcomers to the Singapore Government Services F A. league trounced Immigration department by seven goals to one In a division 111 B league soccer match played at University ground today. University led 3-0 nil at half time In118 words
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Article261 1968-06-06 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Chef De Mission of the Laotian shooting team competing in the present South-East Asian Shooting Championships, Mr. Pheng Sithat, today denied as “totally untrue” that there had been discrimination and unfair treatment against his shooters. Mr. Sithat. who is the Director261 words
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Article, Illustration695 1968-06-06 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Malaysian National sprinters failed to produce any spectacular times in the all-comers athletic meet organised by the Selangor Amateur Athletic Association at Kampong Pandan here today. The meet which attracted over 100 athletes from Selangor and Negri Sembilan lost spectator interest695 words
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Article98 1968-06-06 16 SAN PAULO. Brazil. Wed. (Reuter) Brazil, twice world football champions, begin preparations for their assault on the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, with an international against Uruguay here on Sunday, June 9Included in Brazil’s squad for this match and the return game in Rio De Janeiro,98 words
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Article628 1968-06-06 16 BEN VARIYAN - By BEN VARIYAN KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Police Lt. Col. Amorn Yuktanan of Thailand won the first gold medal in the free-pistol event on the opening day of the First South-East Asia Shooting Championships at the Subang National Range, here today. Lt. Col. Yuktanan. a628 words
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Article206 1968-06-06 16 SEREMBAN. Wed Negri Sembilan Club handed N S. Chinese Recreation Club a eight-wicket thrashing in the N S. cricket association Strahan Cup tie at the Pahang Padang here this afternoon to ensure their place in the final. The Chinese who batted first withered under206 words
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Article155 1968-06-06 16 TROON. Scotland. Wed. (Reuter) Mark McCormack the American millionaire lawyer and manager of golf's big three. Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus was caught out by the rules of the game when winning through the second round of the amateur championship at Troon, Ayrshire155 words
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Article284 1968-06-06 16 SINGAPORE. Wed. The brilliant goal-keeping of Anwaral Haque deprived Jansenites of a victory over Ceylon Sports Club in an exciting S.H.A. senior division knockout semi-final tie at the University of Singapore ground today The match played at a fast pace, with Jansenites looking dangerous all the time, ended284 words
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Article77 1968-06-06 16 PARIS, Wed. (Reuter) Rumania will not play South Africa in the European zone of the Davis Cup tennis competition next week. Mr. Georg Cobuzuc. captain of the Rumanian team competing in the French Open Tennis Championship here, told Reuter last night: “I received a telephone77 words
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Article32 1968-06-06 16 PENANG, Wed —The Governor of Penang. Tan Sri Syed Sheh Shahabudin. and his consort will attend the annual athletic meet of St. George’s Girls’ School on Friday at 3 p.m.32 words
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614 1968-06-06 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Top bowlers of five Asian countries vied for honours in their respective National finals of the Cathay Pacific-Brunswick Far East Bowling Championships. In Manila. Singapore, Bangkok. Taipei and Hong Kong, the countries’ ten best men and women bowlers strove614 words
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Article183 1968-06-06 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed.— Heavy rain after tea did not allow further play in the Malaysian Cricket Association's Probables and the Possibles one-day “test” match at the Selangor Club padang here today. Rain at 4.40 pm. sent players back to the pavilion. The Possibles had183 words
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103 1968-06-06 16 IPOH. Wed. Indian National hockey coach. Venky Naidu, today said Malaysia could field a side good enough for the Mexico Olympics if the State and National associations were to get down right to work to get best players for the team. He said103 words
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Miscellaneous58 1968-06-06 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 907 am. (7.4 ft.), 8.51 p.m. (6.9 ft.) POI "< 14'J e^ e nham: 12 33 am (123 ft >. 1-21 p.m. Port Dickson: 1.42 a.m. (6.5 ft.), 2.20 p.m. (7.9 ft.) Singapore: 6.07 a.m. (6.9 ft.). 7.17 p.m. (7.3 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 511 p.m. (6.758 words
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