Eastern Sun, 8 June 1968
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Title Section23 1968-06-08 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 2 No. 669 Saturday. 8 June 1968. \1C (P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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180 1968-06-08 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman left for Penang this morning for a two-day meeting with the Thai Prime Minister, Tun Thanom Kittikachorn, on the future of ASEAN. He told reporters at the RMAF base here before his departure the meeting180 words
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126 1968-06-08 1 PARIS. Frl. (Reuter) Fighting broke out between police and demonstrators in front of the Renault car factory at Flins north west of Paris, today as students and workers tried to reocrupy the factory Several thousand demonstrators advanced on a police cordon surrounding the factory hurling126 words
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Article796 1968-06-08 1 Ben D'Cunha - ‘Malaysia’s sincerity has not been reciprocated’ by Ben D'Cunha J£UALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Malaysian Government was urged to break diplomatic relations with the Philippines. This call was made in the Senate this morning by Senator Aishah Ghani who said the Philippines had not reciprocated Malaysia's sincerity796 words
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98 1968-06-08 1 WELLINGTON. Fri. (Reuter) The New Zealand Prime Minister, Mr. Keith Holyoake. said today he attached special importance to hearing the views of Malaysia and Singapore about their future defence problems following Britain's military withdrawal from the arpa by the mid-1970’5. Mr. Holyoake leaves tomorrow98 words
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Article103 1968-06-08 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton, and his wife will pay a three-day official visit to Malaysia from Tuesday. They will be received on arrival at the Subang Airport by Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman and Puan Sharifah Rodziah. A ceremonial103 words
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Article, Illustration368 1968-06-08 1 I OS ANGELES, Fri. (Reuter) Seventeen eye witnesses give testimony today on the killing of Senator Robert Kennedy as public officials quarrel over the release of evidence about the accused as- sassin. The witnesses were called before the Los Ai Grand Jury from whichUPI radiophoto. - 368 words
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Article66 1968-06-08 1 NEW YORK. Fri. (Reuter) Mrs. Mary Sirhan. mother of the Kennedy shooting suspect Sirhan Sirhan sent a telegram to .he Kennedy family saying: “It hurt us very bad what has happened and we express our feelings with them and especially with the children and with Mrs.66 words
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184 1968-06-08 1 SAIGON. Fri (l'Pl> Vietcong launched the worst rocket attack of the war on Saigon early today, killing 25 persons and wounding 4fi others with a barrage of shells ringing the presidential palace. Military spokesmen said. Striking the capital for the seventh consecutive day. the184 words
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Article315 1968-06-08 1 VEW YORK, Fri. (Reuter) New Yorkers, numbed with grief, mourned the violent death of their Senator as his body lay in state at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral here today. More than 70.000 people of all races and religions will pay their last respects, filing315 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous21 1968-06-08 1 LADIES DAY vO A «NSVtt\ SMsJbVrv /jF/ MIGHTS 838® "I’d say that ought to about take care of the introd uctionsl’*21 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration751 1968-06-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. The National Defence Fund has exceeded the $5 million mark. With the latest contribution Of $271,540 from various individuals, firms and organisations. the Fund now stands at $5,059,473.31. The Minister of Interior and Defence, Mr. Lim Kim. San, today received moreEastern Sun pix.; Eastern Sun photo. - 751 words
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115 1968-06-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. The newly completed Happy Night Club and Restaurant in Tanjong Katong will be officially opened for business at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Costing SI million, this latest addition to the Republic's nightspots was constructed by the wellu known firm of building contractors.115 words
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Article133 1968-06-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. Restricted passports will be issued at various Community Centres from June 17 till the end of the year. The schedule is: Kreta Ayer C.C. and Cairnhill C.C. (from June 17 to July 16); Joo Chiat C.C. and Delta C.C. (July 17 to Aug 16);133 words
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115 1968-06-08 2 SINGAPORE, Fri. Singapore’s Ambassador-de-signate to Japan, Dr. Ang Kok Peng who left today to take up his appointment, pledged that he would tell the Japanese industrialists of the Republic’s industrialisation programme. Speaking to reporters before his departure. Dr Ang said he would do his best115 words
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Article41 1968-06-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.— The Malaysian Government today announced the appointment of Enche Kamaruddin bin Mohd. Ariff as Malaysian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Enche Kamaruddin is at present Deputy Secretary (Special duties) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.41 words
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97 1968-06-08 2 -IPOH. Fri.—Road mishaps claimed two lives in Perak yesterday. In the first accident, a 11-year-old schoolboy, Shaharuddin bin Hassan, was killed by a hit-and-run motorist at the 21st mile, Bruas Road. Shaharuddin was said to have been crossing the road when the mishap occurred.97 words
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Article61 1968-06-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Singapore Government has allotted $2.2 million for urban and rural development. A sum of $690,800 has been allotted for development in rural areas (11 constituencies), $439,600 for suburban areas; and $125,600 for urban areas. A total of $lOO,OOO has also been set aside61 words
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Article, Illustration36 1968-06-08 2 SINGAPORE, Fri. The British High Commissioner in Singapore, Mr. Arthur James de la Mare, has been made a Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.36 words
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314 1968-06-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. A salesman who was charged with extorting $5OO from his ex-wife, was today sentenced to a year’s jail in a Magistrate’s Court here. Ng Teck Soon, who threatened to reveal his ex-wife. Corina's abortion if she did not give him the314 words
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100 1968-06-08 2 PENANG. Fri. Police are offering a $2,000 reward to anyone, for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the death of a lorry-attendant, Tan Beng Choo. Tan’s battered body was found in a highly decomposed state in a swamp near100 words
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Article124 1968-06-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Penghulu of Petaling, Raja Hizam bin Raha Huzin, 36. today faced three charges of forgery in a Session'* Court here. Raja Hizam was alleged t 6 have issued letters of recommendation for the installation of water supply to three persons living in124 words
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Article70 1968-06-08 2 KAMPAR. Fri. About 1,000 Muslims will take part in a procession round the town tomorrow to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Mohamed. The procession will be led by the Assistant District Officer for Kampar and Gopeng. Enche Zaludin bin Haji Sulong and the Kampar OCPD. ASP70 words
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451 1968-06-08 3 Fri. The Ministry of Health today gazetted revised conservancy regulations aimed at making Singapore a cleaner city. Under the new regulations, every house will have to provide a properly covered dustbin; heavier fines will be imposed for indiscriminate depositing of refuse, and will451 words
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173 1968-06-08 3 SINGAPORE Fri. An-sett-ANA Airlines of Australia has sent a four-mem-ber team to Singapore and Malaysia in conjunction with the fifth anniversary of the opening of their office in Singapore. They are Mr. R. W. Smith. General Agencies and Interline Manager. Miss Jann Springett, Women’s173 words
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Article75 1968-06-08 3 SINGAPORE Fri. —An odd-job labourer. Lee Han Poh. 21. was jailed for two years by the Fourth District Court today for possession of three electric bulbs filled with acid. The court also ordered that Lee. a father of two. be given three strokes of the75 words
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Article, Illustration142 1968-06-08 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. Six Singapore artists have been invited to exhibit their works at the Galaxy Gallery. AIA Building. Kuala Lumpur. The artists who have previously held successful exhibitions together are: Loy Chve Chuan. Han Kuan Cheng. Wu Fook Weng. Tan Soo Thiam. Yau Tian Yau142 words
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Article56 1968-06-08 3 SINGAPORE. Fri A memorial service for the late Senator Robert Kennedy will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Wesley Methodist Church at Fort Canning Road. During the service, the American Ambassador here. Mr. Francis Galbraith will read the proclamation of the American national Mourning Day56 words
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Article139 1968-06-08 3 SINGAPORE, Fri. The wife of the Minister for Communications. Mrs Yong Nyuk Lin. will launch the first fire-fighting vessel built in Singapore, at 8.30 a.m. tomorrow. The “Api-Api” is the first of its kind built in South East Asia, at Jurong Shipyard. The 85-ft.139 words
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156 1968-06-08 3 SINGAPORE, Fri. Two members of the Singapore Parliament Society, leave on Sunday for the second Parliamentary Visit to the United Kingdom, from June 19 to July 10. They are Mr. Sim Boon Woo (leader) MP for Changi and Mr. Teong Eng Siong, MP156 words
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Article92 1968-06-08 3 SINGAPORE. Fri.— Twenty-four people died in road accidents here last month according to the latest Traffic Police figures. This is an increase of five deaths compared to the figure for the same month last yea r. However, there was a de- crease of 397 road accidents last92 words
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Article123 1968-06-08 3 19 a.m. 5 p.m. A Food and Fun Fair at Siglap Community Centre, Palm Road. 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Water colours and drawings exhibition by Lee Leong Looi in the gallery at the British Council. 1A Orchard Road. 10 a.m. 6 p.m. “Teaching Science and Mathematics” an exhibition123 words
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Article, Illustration191 1968-06-08 3 SINGAPORE. Fri—Queen Elizabeth II has honoured 13 members of the British Services serving in Malaysia and Singapore. Topping the list is Air Vice Marshal P- de L. Le Cheminant, the Chief of Staff HQ Far East Air Force who has been awarded191 words
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Article, Illustration195 1968-06-08 4 Malaysians from all walks of life in Kuala Lumpur yesterday paid their tribute tq Senator Robert F. Kennedy, who died 25 hours after he was shot by an assassin They conveyed their sympathy to Mrs. Ethel Kennedy by signing a condolence hookEastern; Sun Pix by Mok Vnon. - 195 words
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Article136 1968-06-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A firm here had a 59.956 shock when it received its monthly statement of account from its bankers. Mr. Sakol Chayavirabood. 40. a director of Jack Chia and Company Ltd. at the Blue Boy Mansion in Jalan Tong Shin, told police today a136 words
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Article194 1968-06-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Government has no Intention of controlling student movements in the country. This assurance was given by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, when he opened the University of Malaya Students’ Union's annual welfare carnival, Pesta Ria, at the194 words
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453 1968-06-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Dewan Ra'ayat tonight passed the Supplementary Supply (1968) Bill, totalling $lO million dollars. During the debate, Enche Ahmad bin Arshad (All-Muar Utara) said he was disappointed with President Marcos’ visit to Malaysia because after his visit, the Philippines had453 words
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Article375 1968-06-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Thieves broke into a house at No. 5 Jalan Miru off Jalan Klang here this morning and got awav with articles and cash totalling $l2O. The victims, a teacher. Lowe Cheng Meng and her sister Lowe Cheng Yin were shocked when they got up375 words
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Article58 1968-06-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A seven-member Australian trade mission will arrive on Sunday to foster greater two-way trade with Malaysia. The visit is part of their South-east Asian tour. It is sponsored by the Export Division of the Western Australian Chamber of manufacturers. The mission will58 words
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Article49 1968-06-08 4 SINGAPORE. Fri. A man. Chan Poh Cheong. was jailed for five years by a District Court today for theft of a S7O bicycle at Coilyer Quay on April 4. Chan, who admitted many previous convictions, was also ordered to undergo two years’ police supervision.49 words
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Article209 1968-06-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The United Nations is to assist Malaysia in the establishment and initial operation of a polytechnic institute in Ipoh. The project will be carried out by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation over five years, the U.N. office here disclosed209 words
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65 1968-06-08 4 PENANG. Fri. The Chief Minister. Tan Sri. Wong Pow Nee. said today the Government was fully aware of the need to develop the tourist industry on the island. Efforts were being made to exploit the vast potential of facilities for its development, he added.65 words
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255 1968-06-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A Sabah MP today told the Dewan Ra'ayat the people in his State were ready to sacrifice their lives, if necessary, in order to remain in Malaysia. Mr. C. Jonn Ondu Majakil. in his adjournment speech, reiterated the255 words
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79 1968-06-08 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Fn. Students groups from Malaysia will give performances of traditional songs, dances and music during a two-day festival of the Commonwealth in London next week This was announced here today by the British Information Services. Students from several countries79 words
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Article, Illustration1919 1968-06-08 10 R.V. LINGAM - DEFENCE CASE WILL BE HEARD ON MONDAY 10th DAY OF GENE KOH MURDER TRIAL By R.V. LINGAM Lunchbreak drama outside Courtroom SINGAPORE, Fri.— A rounded wooden staff was produced in Court by defence counsel at the continued hearing of Gene Koh murder trial today.1,919 words
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Article, Illustration132 1968-06-08 10 SINGAPORE, Frl. A float put up by Eusoff College with the theme “Safety First” was judged the best in the University of Singapore Students’ Union's “Rag and Flag Day” procession today. The float, gaily-decorat-ed with safety first slo- gans and models on the theme, was amongst 21132 words
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Article83 1968-06-08 10 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Muslim Orphanage Home at Mattar Road will play host to some 200 children from other Social Welfare Homes and institutions at a special party and variety show to celebrate Prophet Mohammed's Birthday on Sunday. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture.83 words
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Article98 1968-06-08 10 SINGAPORE. Fri. A man. who worked in one firm and cashed cheques for the firm next door “for friendship’s sake.” was jailed for nine months by the Ninth Magistrate's Court today for criminal breach of trust of $6,087.50. About nine years ago. on Sept.98 words
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Article121 1968-06-08 10 SINGAPORE, Fri. The response from local artists to the first open-air art exhibition to be held at Elizabeth Walk on Sunday has been described as “encouraging”. Mr. E. M T. Lu, member of the National Theatre Trust, and organising chairman said that many of the artists121 words
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Article, Illustration451 1968-06-08 11 No financial support from foreign sources- Tun Tan J£UALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Finance Minister, Tun Tan Siew Sin, today gave a categorical denial that the Alliance Party had ever received funds from sources outside the country. He told the Dewan Ra'ayat during question time: “We have never receiv- eri any451 words
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Article197 1968-06-08 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Federal Industrial Development Authority invites entries from local artists for its FIDA emblem design competition. The winning entry will be awarded a cash prize of S-M. The design, approximately one inch in d'mension of any shape, should not be in more than197 words
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Article146 1968-06-08 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Frl. The West German Government is offering three scholarships in Export Promotion and Marketing and three scholarships In Production Management. The one-year courses will be preceded by a fourmonth language course In the Federal Republic of Germany. The Export Promotion and Marketing course Investigates146 words
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133 1968-06-08 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A rcund trip air ticket to Bangkok will be the prize for the "Consumer Queen” winner at the Consumer Trade Fair in Stadium Negara on June 22. The contest is being organised by the Selangor Consumers’ Association to select a133 words
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85 1968-06-08 11 BANGKOK. Frl (Reuter) The Sultan of Perak and his Consort. Raja Perempuan. were today received in audience by Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit at the Chitralada Palace. The King and Queen entertained them to lunch after the audience. The Sultan and85 words
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Article87 1968-06-08 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Frl. A police party from the .Selangor Intelligence Section seized a red Mini Cooper and a scooter hidden in a blukar at the 31mile Cheras Road here this evening. Both the car and scooter were believed to have been used for robberies in87 words
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Article, Illustration73 1968-06-08 11 Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman on Thursday opened the Kaum Ibu UMNO Kuala Lumpur division building costing $110,000 at Jalan Raja in Kuala Lumpur. The Tunku was given a rousing welcome by Kaum Ibu members headed by Toh Puan Raha, wife of the Deputy Prime73 words
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Article, Illustration337 1968-06-08 11 Hoo Ban Khee - By Hoo Ban Khee Kuala Lumpur, Fri. British playwright George Bernard Shaw had perhaps packed in too many human emotions that erupted within too short a time In a short play like "Candida.” But the three-act comedy under the masterful production by the Kuala Lumpur337 words
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Article122 1968-06-08 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Partai Rakyat Malaya has opposed the forthcoming five-power defence talks. The party said the proposed defence arrangements between Malaysia, Singapore, Britain. Australia and New Zealand would provide opportunities for foreign powers to protect their own interests and "oppress the people.” This was contained122 words
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Article30 1968-06-08 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri.— There will be a public performance at the Panggong Anniversary. Lake Gardens here from 4.30 p.m. tomorrow and on Sunday to mark Prophet Mohammed’s Day.30 words
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Article152 1968-06-08 11 IPOH. Fri. Housing projects for people in the lower income group were not merely confined to the big towns in Perak but also in the rural areas, where the need for such crash housing programme was urgent. This was stated by the Mentri Besar,152 words
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Article36 1968-06-08 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A businessman, Thiam Tian Soo. 42. of 3 b mile Jalan Klang here reported to the police the los cf $340 from the counter drawer of his shop last night.36 words
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256 1968-06-08 11 SEREMBAN. Fri. A five-year-old girl who was thrown Into a stream was rescued by her mother and aunt yesterday afternoon at Kampong Bahru near Pantal here. The child was rushed to the General Hospital unconscious and until late this morning doctors were fighting256 words
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Advertisement152 1968-06-08 3 V Mr yS T r 0 1 f V CAL SINGAPORE OFFICE: Liat Towers, Upper Ground Floor. 541 Orchard Road, Singapore Te1.*****4-S CAL MALAYSIA OFFICE:64 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Te 1.*****4,*****5,*****6 ASIA’S FASTEST DEVELOPING AIRLINESSINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR BANGKOK• MANILA TOKYO OSAKA* SEOUL*HONGKONG SAIGON *TAIPEI CHINA AIRLINES has been152 words
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Advertisement223 1968-06-08 4 EVERY MONDAY LEAVING KUALA LUMPUR at 10.55 p.m. to COLOMBO. ATHENS and PARIS. EVERY SUNDAY LEAVING KUALA LUMPUR at 8.25 p.m. to NOUMEA, NANDI. PAPEETE and LOS ANGELES. ALL Flighta with immediate connections to OTHER MAJOR CITIES. FRENCH AIRLINES SINGAPORE: FINLAYSON HOUSE. RAFFLES QUAY TEL: ***** KUALA LUMPUR: 44 )ALAN223 words
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722 1968-06-08 5 housewives will soon have the chance of using a new contraceptive drug given by injection once every three months. Tests on the “injectible contraceptive” are being conducted by the National Family Planning Board and they are expected to be completed soon. Depor-provera, the new contraceptive722 words
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483 1968-06-08 5 CHAN KAM YAU - By CHAN KAM YAU Family Planning Association of Malaysia, under the energetic drive of its Chairman, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari, the Minister of Education, has made tremendous progress since its inception. However, a lot of work still remains to be done. More483 words
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Article, Illustration370 1968-06-08 5 MARIA ISWALD - By MARIA ISWALD COME call it deC moralisation, contrary to nature, sin! Others call tor farsighted family planning and ask why just in the field of contraception the findings of man's researches, sensibly applied, should be "unnatural." Germany is talking about: the pill! Harmless and foolproof370 words
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Article237 1968-06-08 5 PROGRAMME Official opening of the Family Planning Week and the Exhibition today at Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur: 9.45—10 a.m. Arrival of guests. 10.05 a m. Arrival of Enche Mohd. Khir Johari, Minister of Education and Chairman of National Family Planning Board. 10.10 a.m. Arrival of Tun Abdul237 words
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Article336 1968-06-08 5 TT is the Singapore Government's policy to put across the message to every married woman (within the fertility range) in the Republic that family planning brings her immeasurable benefits This is an important step towards the Government’s move to check Singapore's “explosive population” in order that336 words
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WORLD NEWS
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327 1968-06-08 6 PARIS, Fri. (Reuter) France’s new back-to-work mood gathered momentum today as President de Gaulle prepared to go on television to set off campaigning for general elections forced by the biggest strike movement the country has known. Le Bourget and Orly Air- ports near Paris reopened327 words
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236 1968-06-08 6 MANILA. Fri. (UPI) Former Defence Under-Se- cretary Manuel Syquio. one of President Ferdinand E. Marcos’ bright, young administrators, admitted yesterday he was the mystery man behind Project Merdeka. Mr. Syquio. who is now •public Works Under-Secre-•tary. told Senate investigators he conceived and im- plemented the236 words
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Article84 1968-06-08 6 ME M P HIS, Tennessee. Fri. (UPI) Criminal lawyer Melvin Belli, who defended Jack Ruby, predicted yesterday that If Sirhan Bishara Slrhan Is convicted of the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy he will not get the death penalty. “There will be no more death penalties the84 words
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76 1968-06-08 6 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Princess Anne. 17-year-old daughter of Queen Elizabeth, makes her operatic debut tonight as a drunken sailor. She is a member of the chorus In her school’s production of Henry Purcell’s opera “Dido and Aeneas." the story of a Queen who loved76 words
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304 1968-06-08 6 Virginia, Fri. (UPI). A former crew member of the lost submarine Scorpion testified yesterday he overheard talk by other seamen of "hairline cracks" in the doom- ed vessel s hull. The Court of Inquiry that questioned him apparently was unable to304 words
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Article140 1968-06-08 6 BEIRUT. Fri. (UPI) Jordanian and Israeli troops fought their fourth gun duel of the month across the Jordan River yesterday. A Jordanian military spokesman said. The spokesman said Israeli troops initiated a five-minute burst of firing with mortars, field guns and machine guns at140 words
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Article140 1968-06-08 6 WASHINGTON. Fri. (UPI) World Bank President Mr. Robert McNamara has postponed his trip to Indonesia and Japan because of the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. World Bank officials said yesterday. Mr. McNamara, a close personal friend of Mr. Kennedy. was scheduled to arrive in140 words
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Article68 1968-06-08 6 WASHINGTON. Fri. (Reuter) A nuclear test of low yield equivalent to less than 20.000 tons of TNT was conducted underground today by the Atomic Energy Commission at ite Nevada test site. This is the 13th announced weapons-related test this year. There have also been two tests68 words
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Article, Illustration61 1968-06-08 6 SAIGON, South Vietnam: A group of Vietnamese officers toured Cholon, Chinese section in Saigon, inspecting damages in the area. Later. Lt. Col. Nguyen Van Luan (right) and Lt. Col. Dao Ra Phuoc were killed by a rocket from Ameri- can helicopter. Major Gen, LeCPI photo. - 61 words
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60 1968-06-08 6 London: Grim-faced Prince Stainislaus Radziwill and his wife Princess Lee Radziwill on their way to the airport after the shooting of Senator Robert Kennedy. The Prince decided to fly alone to California after the Princess had spoken to her sister, Mrs. John F. Kennedy. The Prince will meet Mrs. KennedyPhoto.; UPI - 60 words
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232 1968-06-08 6 JAKARTA Fri. (UPI) Indonesian President Suharto. in a statement on the death of Sen. Robert Kennedy yesterday, said “I am grieved and I feel deeply sorry about the loss of the American leader.” Indonesian Foreign Minister Mr. Adam Malik sent a cable232 words
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274 1968-06-08 6 WASHINGTON. Fri. (UPI) The House passed a Bill containing limited firearms controls y sterday but President Johnson at once pleaded with Congress for the far broader restrictions on all gun sales that Sen. Edward M. Kennedy proposed three weeks ago. Just after the274 words
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59 1968-06-08 6 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Queen Elizabeth was honour guest at a centenary reception here for Britain’s domestic news agency. the Press Association After congratulating the Association on its centenary, the Queen met some of the leading figures in the British newspaper world who59 words
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Article101 1968-06-08 6 JACKSONVILLE. Florida. Fri. (UPI) Tropical storm Abby slashed into Southeast Georgia last night with heavy rain s and 55-mile an hour wind gusts. Weathermen predicted it would die there. Storm warning flags were lowered in succession along the northeast Florida. Georgia and South Carolina coasts as101 words
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Article83 1968-06-08 6 TOKYO. Fri. (Reuter) A wide area of northern Japan was hit today by two earthquakes of minor intensity considered to be after shocks of the disasterous tremor in the same area on May 16. the meteorological agency here reported. The quakes registered two on the Japanese83 words
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167 1968-06-08 6 KUALA LUMPUR The following persons serving in Malaysia and the region were honoured in Queen Elizabeth's birthday list today (Saturday) Basil Joyce Arrowsmlth (Controller of Immigration, Sabah) OBE. Laurence Frank Hope (first secretary. British High Commission, Singapore) OBE. Fook-Wo Li, J.P. (for services to the community167 words
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251 1968-06-08 6 JAKARTA. Fri. (UPI) The Indonesian Police have arrested a man the Hong Kong police suspect of having killed an Indonesian woman and her son in a Hong Kong flat recently. National Police Chief Commissioner Gen. Hugeng Imam Santoso identified the man as251 words
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Article89 1968-06-08 6 WASHINGTON. Fri. (UPI) Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Nobuhiko Ushiba yesterday paid a courtesy call on Secretary of State Mr. Dean Rusk. Mr. Ushiba. who is conducting a review of U S.-Japan-ese relations with Japanese diplomats from throughout the United States, conferred with Mr. Rusk for about89 words
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Article, Illustration321 1968-06-08 7 E °S ANGELES Fri (UPI) The first of many documents were being drafted yesterday in the state s drive to secure a first-degree murder conviction against Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, the accused assassin of Sen. Robert Kennedy. Deputy Dist. Attorneys John Howard and Morio Fukuto will321 words
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Article467 1968-06-08 7 THE stiff security cardan araund the assassi n a t i o n suspect u'ere tightened after the Eos Angeles t aunty Sheriff received a barrage nf death threats. Eight to 12 telephone callers have threatened to shoot the accused assassin, bomb the county jail467 words
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38 1968-06-08 7 BOBBY Kennedy, 14. walks silently around the grounds of the family estate after hearing of the shooting of his father. Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Richard McSorley, professor of theology at Georgetown University is with him. UPI radio picture.UPI radio picture. - 38 words
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356 1968-06-08 7 World bankers to meet on and again BASLE, Fri. (ReutCr) The World's leading Central Bankers meet here this weekend for their review of the international monetary situation since the French franc crisis blew up last month. Rut the main discussion will centre on the positions of the dollar and sterling,356 words
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Article191 1968-06-08 7 WASHINGTON. Fri. (Reuter) The senate today approved and sent to the White House a Bill to create “paper gold” to supplement real gold and dollars in the monetary reserves of the nations in the International Monetary Fund. If. as expected, it is signed into law191 words
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Article125 1968-06-08 7 NEW YORK. Fri. (Reuter) The body of Senator Robert Kennedy arrived here last night from Los Angeles to lie in state in St. Patrick's Cathedral until a requiem mass there on Saturday morning. About 1.000 people gathered in a remote corner of La Guardia airport125 words
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Article208 1968-06-08 7 IPSWICH, England. Fri. (Reuter) Journalist and writer Randolph Churchill, 57, died yesterday, leaving unfinished a monumental biography of his father Sir Winston Churchill. The biography three volumes have been published so far was a great literary and filial act which he worked on despite ill-health. Randolph,208 words
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317 1968-06-08 14 SAIGON, Fri. (Reuter) Extra troops have been moved into positions around the vital Tan Son Nhut Airbase as part of stringent security precautions being made for the arrival this morning of Australian Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton. The Tan Son Nhut Airbase, which317 words
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Article191 1968-06-08 14 World in crisis LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) The bullets which struck down Robert Kennedy were attacks on democracy itself. in country, after country, British Prime Minister Harold Wilson said last night. He said in a nationwide television address that every British family mourned with the191 words
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Article107 1968-06-08 14 N-TREATY UNITED NATIONS. New York. Fri. <Reuter> Pakistan has agreed to “commend” the draft nuclear non-proliferation treaty but stressed that it was in no way committed to signing the agreement. “We should like to make it clear that our support for the resolution as a whole107 words
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Article, Illustration19 1968-06-08 14 A mother in Saigon flees with her youngsters in a basket. UPI photo.UPI; photo. - 19 words
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Article426 1968-06-08 14 LOS ANGELES, Fri. (Reuter) Senator Edward Kennedy, 36, sole survivor of the four brothers groomed by their father for high political office, is already being mentioned as a possible candidate for the Democratic Party's vice-presidential nomination. The death of his brother Senator Robert Kennedy today426 words
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Article106 1968-06-08 14 SAIGON. Fri. (Reuter) Twelve-year-old Lo Manh Hung believed to be the world’s youngest press photographer was back at work today after being hit by a Vietcong bullet in the streets of Cholon. Hung has been taking pic* tures and helping his photographer father for the past106 words
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Article52 1968-06-08 14 LOS ANGELES, Frl. (Rea*er) A telegram of sympathy was sent to Senator Robert Kennedy's family today by the mother and brothers of the man accused of killing him. The telegram said the family of Sirhan Rishara Sirhan were deeply hurt by what had happened and saddened by the52 words
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227 1968-06-08 14 LOS ANGELES, Fri. (Reuter) Dr. Thomas T. Noguchi. Los Ange Jes County Chief Medical Examiner, said today that the cause of Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s death was a gunshot wound that penetrated the brain. The doctor added that Senator Kennedy could not227 words
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Advertisement213 1968-06-08 7 We only want to know when YOU have a birthday \bu see, we have two birthdays. Air-lndia has been flying Internationally for 20 years this month. Ana altogether we’ve been continously in the flying business for 35 years But our service doesn’t change, birthday or not. People of the kind213 words
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Article445 1968-06-08 8 SENATOR Dato Y.T. Lee yesterday told the Senate of his embarrassment in Bonn when an official of the West German Economic Ministry asked him why it took the GermanAsiatic Bank so long to obtain sanction to set up a branch at Kuala Lumpur. This question arose445 words
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Article293 1968-06-08 8 THE sudden arrival in Penang of the Thai Premier, Tun Thanom Kittikachorn, accompanied by his Foreign Minister and Minister of National Development, indicates that he has most urgent matters to discuss with Tunku Abdul Rahman. With the Malaysia Philippine talks in Bangkok ten days away, the Thai293 words
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444 1968-06-08 8 WITH the fear of cholera spreading within the state, I write to draw the attention of the Langkap Local Council that we have a manufacturer of icecream and lollipop within our township, who is selling to the village® and kampongs goods that are manufactured under insanitary444 words
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Article328 1968-06-08 8 I HAVE come to understand from some Singapore residents. holders of S ngapore Blue Identity Card, who were born in West Malaysia but without Birth Cert ficate. that they will not be issued any Travel Document to visit Malaysia unless they can obtain such a letter328 words
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Article308 1968-06-08 8 MUCH of what you have stated in your editorial. “Changes In Pay System”, compels attention. However. I must confess that 1 find it a little difficult to understand your implied all-out support for the Government in its decision on the Suffian Report. Did not the Government308 words
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Article164 1968-06-08 8 THE charming Mrs Indira Gandhi. Prime Minister of India, has come and gone leaving behind sweet memories of her personal charm and intellect. It is difficult to assess the political implications of her visit but. from a lighter angle for those of us who followed her visit through164 words
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959 1968-06-08 8 A review of the second part of the report prepared by Mr. J. Bryant, F.1.W.M.A., for the Malaysian Government. [[l rpHIS, the second article on the Malaysian Weights and Measures Report prepared by Mr. J. Bryant, Weights and Measures Adviser to the Malaysian Government, covers959 words
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Article485 1968-06-08 8 From Sin Chew Jit Poh PRES, de Gaulle of France once rumoured as having disappeared, went to his country retreat but hurried back to Paris in time to preside over a 45mlnute cabinet meeting. After the meeting, over the nation-wide TV hookup. he made a startling announcement• From Sin Chew Jit Poh - 485 words
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Article, Illustration258 1968-06-08 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, "Handbook of Evldanca tor Criminal Trlala") ENE was tried and J convicted oi first degree murder. He appealed his sentence. “The members of the Grand Jury which indicted me and the regular jury which tried me were required to take an oath258 words
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Advertisement41 1968-06-08 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper SATURDAY. JUNE 8. 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: ***** 77. firewater Road. Tel: ***** Cable Address: AWNEWS41 words
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Article563 1968-06-08 9 YORK Fri. (UPI) Economic indicators in the U.S. were mixed this week, with several factors neatly balancing off against each other to keep the economy on a high plateau. New-catr sale 6 were up. but passenger car production was down. Industrial activity was up.563 words
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209 1968-06-08 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The first lubricating oil blending plant in Malaysia is to be built bv BP at their Port Swettenham installation. This was announced today by the Chairman of BP Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Mr. David Robertson. The blending plant209 words
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Article82 1968-06-08 9 NEW YORK. Fri (UPT) The rubber market closed steady with spot 20 20 J SETTLEMENT HOUSE July 20 20-1/4 Aug 20-1/8 20-1/4 Sept 20-1/8 20-5/16 July/Sept 20-1/8 20-1/4 Oct/Dec 20-3/16 20-5/16 Jan/Mar 20-3/16 20-3/8 Apr/June 20-1/4 20-7/16 July/Sept. 20-5/16 20-1/2 Oct/Dec 20-3/8 20-9/16 Jan/Mar 20-7/16 20-5/8 Aor/June82 words
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Article35 1968-06-08 9 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPt) Thursday’s volume was 16.130,000 shares. Of a total 1.543 issues traded. 943 were higher and 405 lower. American Exchange volume was 8,010,000 shares. Bonds volume amounted to 15,970.000.35 words
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Article16 1968-06-08 9 SINGAPORE, Fri.—'The tin oriee for today was $56 50 per picul, down 37J cents.16 words
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Article, Illustration270 1968-06-08 9 SINGAPORE, Fri. The National Iron and Steel Mills Ltd. has awarded employment bursaries to four undergraduates of the Singapore Polytechnic. The undergraduates are Mr. Goh Wee Leng, Mr. Wong Sin Huat, Mr. Michael S. H. Chia, and Mr. Kwok Wah Cheong They are now in270 words
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Article300 1968-06-08 9 RUBBER DOWN CENT SINGAPORE. Fri. June first grade rubber f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 57-5/8 cents per lb., down three-quarter of a cent from previous close The tone was quiet. After an about unchanged to slightly lower opening the market turned sellerish following300 words
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Article22 1968-06-08 9 LONDON. Fri. (UPI) Rubber market opened quiet with spot ~>- 5/ 8 19-s'a. No. 1 RSS CIF iasis ports-June 19-7/8 20-1/8.22 words
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162 1968-06-08 9 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPI)— Stock prices made strong selective headway in early dealings today. The glamour stocks, especially Electronics. had some of the best gains but Blue Chips also advanced. Brokers were somewhat surprised at the maiket’s strength after the death of Sen. Robert162 words
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Article18 1968-06-08 9 WASHINGTON. Fri. (Reuter) No offers were made today to General Services Administration to buy tin.18 words
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1466 1968-06-08 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. Conditions on the Stock Exchange today were again active. However, there was somewhat a reaction in the industrials after the four days’ rise and most prices eased towards the close, particularly in the most speculative ones which came off the best. Heavy dealings1,466 words
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Article104 1968-06-08 9 SINGAPORE. Fri.—The Association of Banks in Maiaysia-Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants. New York: Buying T.T. 32-11/16; Airmail O.D. 3213 16; 90 d/st. 33-3 8 credit bills; 33-9/16 trade bills. Canada; Buying TT 353 16; Airmail O.D 35-5/16; 90 d/st. 36-1 lfi credit104 words
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Article361 1968-06-08 9 SINGAPORE. Stock Exchange sold and offer prices officially listed at the close of business. INDUSTRIALS Ben Co 3.64 BoUstead \H1.CD 1.78 l 'near 4 74 Chemical to 1.38 1.60 Cold storage 4.90 Dunlop 3.34 E. 'melting 6.80 7.20 Ml 2.40 Esso Ords 2.82 2.86 litzpatricks 2.40 I A361 words
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176 1968-06-08 9 LONDON, Fri. (Reuter) Rubber producers are cashing in on today’s high prices by selling crops two years before they are tapped, according to trade sources here today. Commodity brokers G.W. Joynson and Company, commenting today that prices have recently been at their highest176 words
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Article47 1968-06-08 9 (Manager** Prlres) First Malavan 2*6 Second Malayan 1.98 Third Malayan 1.26 Ihe Commerce Industry XD .98 1 07 The Saving Fund 1.12 1 21 First H'knng .86 .91 Second ICkonz XT) .61 .63* Malavslan Investment Fund 1.20 1 30 Sterling C’modlty 5/3 Hong Kong Currency)47 words
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Article106 1968-06-08 9 sivr; %pore. Fri. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are:Bayer seller Coconut Oil (FOB) Bulk 67.25 Coconut Oil (FOB) Drums 69.75 Loose Copra Mixed ■lune 40.00 Muntok White Pepper (F.O.B.) Ofi'-r N.L.W 11*00 Sarawak W hlte Pepper (F.O.B.) 96% VI W 112.50 Sarawak Special Black106 words
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Article24 1968-06-08 9 HONG KONG. Fri. (UPI) —Money Quotations: HKS6.II/6.125 per US dollar for cash. HK$ 14.52 per pound sterling. HK5308.62 per tael gold.24 words
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125 1968-06-08 9 PREMONT. California Fri (UPI) The General Motors assembly plant here shut down at noon yesterday following an exchange of words between workers and a foreman over the death of Sen. Robert F. Ken- nedy. Plant officials said normal night shift operations were scheduled. A125 words
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Article49 1968-06-08 9 NEW YORK, Fri. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged on the NY. Commodity Exchange. There were no sales. Bid Asked July 20.25 20.50 Sept. 20.25 20.50 Nov 20.70 21.35 Jan. 20.70 21.35 March 20.70 21.35 May 20.70 21.35 July 20.70 21.35 No. 1 RSS was 21i cents.49 words
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Article188 1968-06-08 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. The following ships are expected to be In port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 Protesilaus 3'4 Servaaskerk 5 Eastern Enterprise 6/7 Musi 8 9 Kochanowski 10/11 Bratslav 13/14 Madison Lloyd 15 16 Straat Fraser 18 Carron Bank 19 Djatibrono 21 22 Katong 23 24 Tamuraeverett 25/26188 words
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Miscellaneous1427 1968-06-08 10 TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Pulao Ptnan*. 6 Ipoh and Melaka. 3 A 10 Johore Bahru; Taiplnr. 7 Batu Pahat; 0 Aluanc P.M. 3.00 Opening Annct Prog Summary; 3.01 Mauludul Rasul; 438 Love That Bob “Silver Tongued Orator 415 lrama Malavsia; 5.05 Cartoon Classics “The Fisherman and1,427 words
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Article, Illustration140 1968-06-08 12 SINGAPORE, Fri. Come and see “Robert and Doris", say the posters that have been put out. Behind this simple poster is a magical show by two very versatile and delightful dancers whose skill and art will not be left without a loud140 words
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265 1968-06-08 12 SINGAPORE Fri. The Stage Club will be staging "The Heiress” produced by Inez Quitzow at the Cultural Centre Theatre from June 26 to 29. "The Heiress’* by the Ruth and Augustus Goetz which is an adaptation of the American novel “Washington Square" by Henry265 words
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Article, Illustration70 1968-06-08 12 SINGAPORE. Kri. The Golden Dancers from Japan are in Singapore. Last night. they made their debut at a performance at the Gay World Stadium here to a packed audience. The fabulous show, fea- luring the sexciting Golden Dance in which the dancers paint themselves from head70 words
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Advertisement170 1968-06-08 12 QoocLuxxtcL PORiSIRSBERJ In their fascinating presentation of the Apache dance-Chicago style! Call ***** for bookings BOOK 'C^vt FOR PARTIES, MEETINGS CONFERENCES Scotts Road Singapore 9 Telephone ***** HAPPY NIGHT CLUB E RESTAURANT TTD. vt t* i J? -i&r* x* fl* >35 LION CITY HOTEL NO 15. TANJONG KATONG ROAD. SINGAPORE*170 words
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Advertisement99 1968-06-08 12 MiSS UNIVERSE INC., NEW YORK are pleased to announce their world-famous Beauty Pageant will be held in Miami Beach, Florida. July 4 to 14. 1968. Single girls, aged 18-27 years, citizens of Singapore. interested in being considered for selection to represent the Republic of Singapore are cordially invited to write99 words
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Advertisement302 1968-06-08 12 91 7ed<ral V€ai*t 9l MANDARIN -gm PALACE 9 frfyTV’rm” r r FOR RESERVATIONS, PHONE ***** TO-NIGHT EXTENSION 2.00 A.M. 'THE TOKYO DARLINGS 2ND TERRIFIC WEEK THE THREE DYNAMIC BOMBSHELLS FROM THE LAND OF CHERRY BLOSSOM 7 V r t r 1 NOTE: OUR NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS HAVE NOW CHANGED TO302 words
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Article, Illustration1241 1968-06-08 13 H.L. Herschensohn, M. D - By H.L. Herschensohn, M.D. mystery of why some persons may have considerable cholesterol in their blood without apparent harmful effects, while others with the same amount or even less may be more vulnerable to coronary heart disease is now more clearly understood. Cholesterol and other1,241 words
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377 1968-06-08 13 TAKESHI SATO - By TAKESHI SATO 'THE Japanese Government will continue its present credit squeeze for some time to prepare for whatever changes that may occur in world economic situation, officials of the Finance Ministry said today. They were commenting ©n Japanese press reports that some377 words
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461 1968-06-08 13 THAUNG MYINE - By THAUNG MYINE THE King of Thailand will probably sign and seal the country's longawaited new constitution on June 9. the 22nd anniversary of his ascension to the throne. But general elections for a Lower House of Representatives. which the constitution states should bo held within461 words
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486 1968-06-08 13 EIGHT weary Chinese men dragged themselves from the sea and up a remote Hong Kong hearh less than a mile from the tightlyguarded Chinese frontier one recent night. Furtively, they headed inland. across the pastures and rice fields of Hong Kong’s new territories,486 words
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Miscellaneous260 1968-06-08 13 ft SHAW ORGANIPB^^M NOW SHOWING N«* Fre# Lint? 3 Shniri: 10.30 a m S.W, 7..Ml p m 6ean Connery "THtNDEBB%LL" Pliu “YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE" Iggig VOW SHOWING —No Free List! 11 a m I.**. 4 0(1. 15.45 4: 9.30 p m L.ly Ho IMIU sTRIKIS 41.A1N i A SHAW260 words
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Miscellaneous393 1968-06-08 13 ton LBi r«CTIiFA»ITBT!I Now Showing! 11, 1.30. 4. *.30. 9._ Raquel Welch ••bedazzled’* PanaVision. Color by DcLuxe fFoxT TONIGHT MIDNIGHT! (Par. I “NO WAV TO TREAT A LADY’ 1 Rnrl S 'r;r- ICi ■o; ORCHARD-***** loth “DELIGHTFI L“ DAY! Tt4l] A nmnrrnw .1 Bh*Wl At 11 a m.. 4. 6.3©393 words
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Advertisement1539 1968-06-08 14 Classified Ads. REDIFFUSION TELEVISION RENTALS H.P CASH Complete renge to suit everyone Showrooms: Clemenoeau Ave.. Joo Chlat Road. Taman Jurong ■EDIFFt'SION REPAIRS ANT MAKE OF TV SET. Radiophone Controlled Maintenance Phone IBM A 12*** Singapore Communal Aerial Systems Closed Circuit TV Background Music Installation. Phone *****. P. O. Bos HO*1,539 words
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Advertisement317 1968-06-08 14 NOTICES OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP S NAME We. PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LINES LTD of 45. Market Street. Singapore 1. hereby give notice that in consequence of our purchase, we have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships, under Section 535. of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Chapter 207). in317 words
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Article, Illustration127 1968-06-08 15 A total of 34 personnel from various units in Sungei Besi Garrison received Tae Kwan Do white belt certificates at Sungei Besi Garrison Hall in Kuala Lumpur. The presentation was made by the Commander of the Ist Malaysian Infantry Brigade. Brigadier Dato Syed Mohammed bin Syed Ahmad Alsagoff. An official127 words
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802 1968-06-08 15 TOKYO. Fri. (UPI) Former world bantamweight champion Fighting Harada passed his test in the featherweight class on Wednesday night b\ winning a majority 10-round decision over tough Dwight Hawkins and will now try to win a third world title.802 words
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184 1968-06-08 15 LONDON. Fri. (UPI) Japanese tennis players Koji and Isao Watanabe, seeded one-two. yesterday qualified for the men’s singles semi-finals of the Lowther Lawn Tennis Championships Koji beat M Uahi of Pakistan, 6-2. 6-4 in his quar-ter-final on a court dampened by overnight rain which made184 words
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311 1968-06-08 15 MALACCA. Fri. The Malacca Amateur Athletic Association will hold their inaugural open road relay tomorrow starting from the Malacca Rest House at 4 p.m. sharp. The event will be over a distance of 19 miles and each team will consist of four athletes311 words
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1612 1968-06-08 15 WINDSOR LAD - By WINDSOR LAD PENANG, Sot. Wonderscout should keep up the good work and win the 8-if hurdles for division one performers (Race 7) here this afternoon. The "Scout" won stylishly at Bukit Timoh in April beating the consistent Wingate by one and a half1,612 words
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451 1968-06-08 15 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter and UPI) Mike Smedley, a 26-year-old right-hand batsman, scored an unbeaten 119 for Nottinghamshire against Leicestershire in an English county cricket match yesterday and helped his team to gain six bonus points. It was the first century by a451 words
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Article230 1968-06-08 15 MANCHESTER England. Fri. (UPI) Peaches Bartkowicz, the last remaining member of the uiiku States Wightman Cup team in the Northern Lawn Tennis Tournament was beaten in the quarter-finals yesterday by British No. 1 Virginia Wade Miss Wade, despite her usual flashes of temperament. gave Britain's230 words
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278 1968-06-08 15 ROME. Fri. (Reuter) Yoshiaki Akasaka. of Japan, is not expected to pose a serious threat to Italy’s world middleweight champion Nino Benvenuti in a ten-round non-title bout here today. It will be Benvenuti’s first fight since he regained the title from278 words
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132 1968-06-08 15 MEXICO CITY. Fri. (Reuter) The Mexican Olympic Organising Committee has said it is now obvious that Rhodesia will find it impossible to take part in the Games here next October. The statement w as made yesterday in a Press release commenting on132 words
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83 1968-06-08 15 JAKARTA. Fri. (UPI) The Indonesian Badminton Association PBSI has decided not to send a team to the International Student Badminton Tournament scheduled to be held in Tokyo in August. The Indonesian Badminton Association has already notified the Badminton Association of Japan of its decision.83 words
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Article, Illustration771 1968-06-08 16 BEN VARIYAN - They grab two ‘golds’ in rifle event By BEN VARIYAN KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. For t h e first time, the third day of the South-east Asia Shooting Championships, Thai shooters had to be contended with a gold and two silvers when Hong Kong and Singapore shooters stole771 words
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Article177 1968-06-08 16 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Matt Busby, manager of Manchester l T nited soccer club who received a Knighthood today, achieved one of his greatest ambitions only 10 days ago. That was when his team won the European Cup Europe's premier soccer trophy. It was while177 words
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355 1968-06-08 16 Albert Johnson - By Albert Johnson SINGAPORE, Fri. Singapore's iron man Chua Phung Kim who snatched a gold medal in the 1967 SEAP Games at Bangkok has asked for an early date to undergo the trials for the Olympic Games to be held in Mexico in355 words
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223 1968-06-08 16 SINGAPORE. F r 1.— The Women's Football Association of Singapore have been invited to take part in the first Asian ladles' football competition to be held in Hong Kong from August 31 to September 9 this year. Disclosing this here today. Mrs. P. Theseira.223 words
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206 1968-06-08 16 PENANG. Fri. The idea behind the tour of the Hyderabad Blues Cricket Club is to create goodwill between Malaysia and India through sports. This was stated bv the Captain of the team. R P. Man Singh. during the team's stop-over at the Bayan Lepas Airport on206 words
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Article61 1968-06-08 16 SINGAPORE. Fri. The visiting All-Indonesia Under--23 team W’ill play two representative soccer matches in the Republic next week. In the opening match of the tour, the visitors will play against Joint Services under floodlight at Jalan Besar Stadium on Monday at 7.30 p.m. The61 words
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Article33 1968-06-08 16 MANCHESTER. Fri. (Reuter) England. who had earlier dismissed Australia for no wicket at lunch on the Second Day of the First Cricket Test at Old Trafford here today.33 words
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222 1968-06-08 16 LOS ANGELES Frl. (UPI) —Fast-punching Sho Saijyo of Japan put himself In line for a crack at the World Boxing Association featherweight crown by scoring a split decision over champion Raul Rojas in a 10round non-title fight last night. There were no knockdowns222 words
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Article58 1968-06-08 16 SINGAPORE. Fri The Evergreen Weightlifters and Bodybuilders Association will hold its 21st anniversary championships at Hong Lim Green C.C. In Upper Pickering Street tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. Top lifters who have represented the Republic in international competitions are expected to take part in the championships. A total of58 words
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419 1968-06-08 16 SINGAPORE, Frl. Another three records were shattered on the second day of the four-day Serangoon District annual athletic meet held at the at. Andrew's School ground today. This brings the total number of records broken to five. Two records were set yesterday. The419 words
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252 1968-06-08 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Frl. Two factors are lacking among Malaysia's athletes physical fitness and adequate training equipments. This was the opinion of the leading athletic coach Mr. Stanley Gouw who returned from a European business cum coaching tour yesterday. Mr. Gouw. during his tour. witnessed Swedish252 words
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Article51 1968-06-08 16 SINGAPORE. Fri. Hamilton S.C. will meet Telok Kurau United in the FAS division one league to be played at Jalan Besar Stadium tomorrow. Kick-off (5.30 p.m.). In another senior division one match Armed Forces will clash with Police SA. at Geylang ground commencing at 4 4551 words
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139 1968-06-08 16 Battle to decide the wooden spoonis ts S n?u EY Frl Reuter) Britain and New Zeaand. who have both lost their previous two matches, meet here tomorrow in a match which will settle the wooden spoonists In this years World Rugby League Cup senes. France and Australia, who on Monday139 words
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Miscellaneous60 1968-06-08 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 10.32 a.m. (8.3 ft.), 10.47 p.m. (7.1 ft.) Port Swettenham: 2.36 a.m. (13.7 ft.), 3.01 p.m. (15.9 ft.) Port Dickson: 3.52 a.m. (7.2 ft.), 4.29 p.m. (9.1 ft.) Singapore: 8.49 a.m. (7.6 ft.), 8.40 p.m. (8.4 ft.) Sedili Kechil: 7.38 a.m. (6.3 ft.), 626 p.m. (6.660 words
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