Eastern Sun, 12 August 1968
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Title Section23 1968-08-12 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd 1966 VoK 3 No 731 Monday, 12 August 1968. ft MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article326 1968-08-12 1 Condemned 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Kadir bin Yusof, said today as far as he could see nothing more could be done to save the lives of 13 men condemned to death for consorting with armed Indonesians during confrontation.326 words
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Article310 1968-08-12 1 50 reported killed in Indonesian Army assault on Communist redoubt JAKARTA, SUN. (Reuter) powerful Indonesian Army Common- ders have announced the arrest of over 800 Communist suspects, including five highranking Army officers, in a new anti-Commu-nist purge in Indonesia. Major General Jasin, commander of East Java310 words
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124 1968-08-12 1 JAKARTA. Sun. (Reuter) The Indonesian AttorneyGeneral. Major General Sugih Arto. has ordered the arrest of his assistant charged with attempting to undermine his authority, the Armed Forces newspaper reported today. Adi Soedarsojo Mcewardi, head of the Law Directorate at the Attorney-Gene-ral’s office, was dismissed124 words
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132 1968-08-12 1 CASTELGANDOLFO. Italy. Sun. (UPI) Pope Paul VI, his voice heavy with emotion, called on Roman Catholics today to pray for him following attacks directed at him because of his controversial encyclical against birth control. The 70-year-old Pope spoke to several thousand persons as he132 words
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Article, Illustration123 1968-08-12 1 SAPPORO. Japan Sun.(UPI) —East Asia's first heart recipient on Sunday hurdled what his doctors said would be a “critical period.” At 5.30 am. (20:30 GMT) Nobuo Miyazaki had lived with his new heart for 72 hours. A hospital spokesman said that the— UPI radiophoto. - 123 words
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Article76 1968-08-12 1 BANGKOK. Sun (UPI)— About 30 boys between the ages of six and 16. some of them reportedly narcotics addicts, have been arrested In a crackdown on a theft ring in the South Thailand commercial town of Haadyai. police reported today. Police said the leaders were76 words
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275 1968-08-12 1 MANILA. Sun. (Reuter) Philippines Foreign Secretary Narciso Ramos said today he believed there was a possibility Malaysia and the Philippines could resume talks on the Philippines claim to Sabah after a period of “cooling off” between the two countries. Mr. Ramos, who returned275 words
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180 1968-08-12 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Government today announced the floating; of a new cash loan of S75 million. Three securities are being offered to subscribers: A three-year stock at five-and-three quarter per cent per annum maturing on August 15, 1971, A five-year stock at six180 words
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Article39 1968-08-12 1 NEW YORK. Sun. (Reuter) Between 25 and 50 sharks swam in to take a look at bathers on a New York beach yesterday. Police hurriedly cleared hundreds of weekend sunseekers from Far Rockaway .Beach, near Kennedy Airport.39 words
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Miscellaneous22 1968-08-12 1 LADIES DAY s? MIXWi J o o "Will you pray for rain this morning, Reverend? The greens are in dreadful shape I’’22 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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317 1968-08-12 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The Malayan Bar Council had decided to raise with the Bar Associations of Australia and New Zealand the question of forming a Commonwealth or Regional Court of Appeal. The Chairman of the Council, Mr. R.R Cbelliab. told Be mam317 words
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239 1968-08-12 2 PENANG. Sun. The Penang Junior Chamber of Commerce Youth Club has organised a “Young Writers" competition, open to all young citizens In the State. Organised under the Education Commission, the purpose of the competition is to provide the opportunity for young people to excel239 words
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199 1968-08-12 2 KUALA LUMPI'R, Sun Two U S. exßerts will present the findings of two surveys dealing with air travel and tourism to a gathering of Malaysians at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka on Wednesday. One survey deals with tourism in the Pacifle199 words
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Article, Illustration90 1968-08-12 2 The Minister of Information and Broadcasting;. Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, over the weekend visited the MARA Handicraft Development Centre. Petaling Jaya. Picture shows Enche Senu (second from right) admiring batek material made by MARA. Others in the picture are (from left) Enche Junid bin Haji90 words
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Article, Illustration242 1968-08-12 2 SINGAPORE. Sun. Nine charming Taiwan girls (above) all wellknown models in the Republic of China (Taiwan) will arrive in Singapore on Tuesday to stage a magnificent colourful fashion 6how at Hotel Malaysia. The three-day fashion show, the first of its kind ever to be242 words
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Article113 1968-08-12 2 IPOH. Sun. Election fever had taken grip of all political parties in the coming general elections. Tan Sri Fatimah Hashim. Chairman of the Perak UMNO Kaum Ibu declared last night. She was speaking at the annual delegates conference of the Perak UMNO Kaum Ibu.113 words
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89 1968-08-12 2 NEW DELHI. Sun. (Reuter)—Dr Toh Chin Chye. Singapore Minister of Science and Technology. said today that scientists should become politicians to combat “prejudice and superstitution" inhibiting population control programmes. Dr. Toh attending the 24nation UNESCO Conference on Science and Technology in Asia, told a Press89 words
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Article21 1968-08-12 2 IPOH. Sun. Thirtyeight pounds of electrical overhead wires worth $53 were stolen from Pasir Puteh area here last night21 words
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374 1968-08-12 2 (Bernama) KUALA LUMPUR, Sup. The Government has been urged to start a more extensive trade training programme for soldiers leaving the service. This was disclosed today by the Secretary-General of the Ex-services Association of Malaya, Major Ismail Babu. Major Ismail said, at present,— (Bernama) - 374 words
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103 1968-08-12 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The World Bank is "probably the best club to belong to in the world, “says the Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak, in an article in the latest issue of "Ma’.avsian Management Review.” The Deputy Prime Minister says he103 words
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Article110 1968-08-12 2 SINGAPORE, Sun. The numbers 3. 46, 22 have been drawn for (he National Day Special Toto Draw this afternoon. AH bettors who have all these three numbers right are assured of a SI,OOO prize for each entry. In the weekly Toto draw, the numbers drawn110 words
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126 1968-08-12 2 SINGAPORE. Bun The public have been called upon to submit their written representations to Parliament on the Hire Purchase Bill. They should address their representations in any of the four languages to the Clerk of Parliament, Parliament House. Empress Place, Singapore 6. and should126 words
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294 1968-08-12 2 JAMAL ALI - By JAMAL ALI KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The Malaysian Trade Union Congress Youth Section has agreed to establish bonds of friendship and understanding with Soviet youths. Mr. V. David, the President of the MTUC Youth Section, said the Soviet youths had accepted an invitation294 words
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161 1968-08-12 2 SINGAPORE. Sun. The emphasis in Singapore today is both on physical development as well as intellectual development The Minister for Foreign Affairs. Mr S Rajaratnam, said this when he declared open the 4th Festival of Sports Open Chess Championship at the Victoria Memorial161 words
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Article14 1968-08-12 2 8 p.m-: Indian dance practice at the National Theatre Club. Clemenceau Avenue.14 words
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Article84 1968-08-12 2 KUALA LI’MPUR, Sun The Director of the Philippines National Archives. Dr. Domingo Aheila. said today steps were being worked out for an exchange of archivists between Malaya and the Philippines. Dr. A be 11a told Bernama today ho was working out the details with Enche Alwi bin84 words
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228 1968-08-12 2 SINGAPORE. Sun Some 400 teachers will attend a Seminar on the Teaching of English as a Second Language to be held at Tiong Bahru Secondary School from tomorrow to Aug. 17 under the auspices of the Ministry of Education. The Minister for228 words
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Article60 1968-08-12 2 SINGAPORE. Sun.— Restricted passports can be obtained at the following centres from Aug. 17: Immigration Department, Empress Place and Immigration Depot. South Quav (during normal office hours); Immigration Checkpoint. Woodlands (24 hours of the day), Paya Lebar and Telok Ayer Community Centres (from Aug, 17 to Sept 16)60 words
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Article, Illustration662 1968-08-12 3 PETER LOKE - Her 50 years with new born ones By PETER LOKE SINGAPORE, Sun. Today, I invife you to meet a grand old lady of Singapore, Madam Bessie Chen. At 75, she is the Republic's oldest midwife after putting in more than 50 years of her life662 words
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73 1968-08-12 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Singapore Chinese Party has opened its doors to all nonChinese Singapore citizens. Announcing this, the SCP stated that this was made possible by its amended constitution which had been approved by the Registrar of Societies. It sincerely believed that mutual73 words
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Article87 1968-08-12 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. A four-year-old girl. Lim San. was killed when a plank fell on her while 6he was playing within the compound of her home in Mandai this afternoon. The Police received a “999 call” at 1.36 p.m. and rushed to the scene at87 words
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Article, Illustration283 1968-08-12 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. A.sian movie queen. LI Ching, will flv into Singapore next week on a special mission to help the retarded children in the Republic. One of Shaw's talented film stars in Hong Kong. Miss Li Ching will make a personal283 words
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193 1968-08-12 3 SINGAPORE, Sun. An 16-man British trade mission. from the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, will visit Singapore and Malaysia from Sept. 28 to Oct. 12 to look into the possibility of increasing trade with the two countries. The mission, consisting of *‘a good cross-section193 words
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Article89 1968-08-12 3 SINGAPORE. Sun.—A 17-year-old youth, Goh Huang Hou, from Bukit Ho Swee. was found unconscious lying in a pool of blood near the United Engineers in River Valley Road last night. Police believed that Goh was attacked by a gang of unknown persons and had staggered89 words
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135 1968-08-12 3 SINGAPORE. Sun. The Adult Education Board Is organising a course to prepare students for the compulsory subjects of the Institute of Business Administration Examination to be held in May next year. The course will be conducted over a period of three terms (30 weeks) and135 words
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Article, Illustration288 1968-08-12 3 The chairman of TriUnion Co. Ltd. and partner of Thong Lee Co., Mr. Lim Beng lee, (above, left) present a cheque for $1,500 to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Sia Kah Hui, for the National Defence Fund, at a dinner288 words
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Article, Illustration971 1968-08-12 4 MCA-sponsored college will be known as: KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The MCA sponsored college to be built at Batu Tiga will be known as the Tunku Abdul Rahman College. This was announced by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Swee Aun, at a— Eas-; tern Sun pix by Yap Chew Yan. - 971 words
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200 1968-08-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The Petaling Java OCPD. Deputy Supt. E. A.Fernandez. today made a final appeal to Petaling Java residents whose homes have been burgled to call at his office to identify 54.000 worth of stolen property. Mr. Fernandez said this $4,000200 words
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485 1968-08-12 4 L. D. BAPTIST - B y L. D. BAPTIST PENANG, Sun. Mr. Chin Yew Siang, father of the flying instructor who crashed into the sea in a Chipmunk plane with a student pilot last Thursday, believe that fate had caught up with his485 words
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Article134 1968-08-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun— The Malaysian Association of Youth Clubs has received 90 entries for Its “leaders of tomorrow” essay competition. The competition Is divided Into two sections one for the best club and the other for club members. The Secretary of the Competition Committee. Enche134 words
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53 1968-08-12 4 The Minister of Transport, Tan Sri Sardon b. Hj. Jubir (with hat. dark glasses and tie) is seen in this Eastern Sun pix at the South Wharves area in Port Swettenham on Friday where re-construction work is being carried out for the handling of liquid cargo such as latex and53 words
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112 1968-08-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. The Malaysian Scientific Association today gave “full support” to a proposal to set up a National Scientific Research Council. The proposal was approved at a national seminar held here last week by the South-east Asia Ministers of Education Secretariat. The seminar112 words
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354 1968-08-12 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The two-day seminar on Chinese primary and secondary education was turned into a forum attacking the Alliance Government’s education policy by opposition parties. For once, there seemed to be a united front between the Labour Party, Democratic Action Party, United Malaysian354 words
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479 1968-08-12 4 CHAN KAM YAU - By CHAN KAM YAU KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Five men armed with parangs and daggers staged a well-planned robbery at a confectionery godown at Jalan Cheras early this morning and got away with more than $50,000 worth of goods. The robbers, who apparently made a479 words
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263 1968-08-12 5 H.M.S. SUTAN - By H.M.S. SUTAN SINGAPORE, Sun. Get rid of the suspicions and antagonism due to religious factors from the minds of the public. And this will encourage them to donate their eyes and the country will hare a fat "eye bank account/' Another way of263 words
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Article, Illustration265 1968-08-12 5 AYAKO - By AYAKO rIE National Theatre Trust will present their grand INAUGURAL CONCERT on Aug. 18 and 19 to celebrate the National Day and to express the patriotism of the citizens of Singapore. The concert will be held at the Victoria Theatre at 8.30 p.m.265 words
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Article, Illustration203 1968-08-12 5 THE famous German duo. Denes ami Anncliese Zsigmondy will be in a concert with the Goh S'on Tioe string orchestra at the Victoria Theatre in Singapore on Aug. 27 at 8.*5 p.m. Mr. Zsigmondy will play the Mozart concerto in A major K.V.203 words
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Article, Illustration399 1968-08-12 5 H. M. S. SUTAN - By H. M. S. SUTAN 'THE dramatic story of Jane Green's thriller, “Murder Mistaken*’ the Stage Club’s next production will unfold its mystery on stage at the Cultural Centre Theatre in Singapore as from Wednesday to Saturday. T h ea t r e-g o399 words
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Cultural and Music Corner
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Article, Illustration55 1968-08-12 5 timer" is portrayed by Geoff Newman, making his first appearance for the Stage Club in this thriller “Murder Mistaken". But Geoff is no newcomer Thursday will begin at 8.30 p.m. and the last two nights Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Tickets at S 4. $3 and S 2 are55 words
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Article230 1968-08-12 5 THE performance by the young pianist. Peter Chiang, at the Victoria Theatre in Singapore recently. was well received by local audience. He was presented by the Singapore Musical Society. This wonderful pianist who started his study in music at the age of 13. took him some230 words
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Article64 1968-08-12 5 SINGAPORE. Sun. The National Trades Union Congress will hold a grand carnival and trade fair in Kalland Park between Aug. 17 and 18 to celebrate National Day. A variety show, compered by Ahmad Daud, will be staged each dav from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.64 words
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Article, Illustration471 1968-08-12 5 THE first round of the A Fourth Festival of Sports Open Chess championships started with the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Mr. S. Rajaratnam, making the first move for Yugoslav International Master, Nikola Karaklaic P-K4. It proved to be a very strong move for wlthlp471 words
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Article, Illustration243 1968-08-12 5 JIMMY DRIFTWOOD will be playing several instruments during his folk music concerts on Aug. 19 and 20 at the S'pore Conference Hall. As a child he learned to play the guitar, banjo, violin, dulcimer and longbow in order to participate in the243 words
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81 1968-08-12 5 SINGAPORE, sun. The Department of Extra-Mural Studies is organising a tenlecture course on “The Law of Employment in Singapore.” The course, to be conducted by an assistant law lecturer. Mr. Tan Pheng Theng. is meant orimarily for the layman who seeks a81 words
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Article, Illustration183 1968-08-12 6 THE play-suit (left) with a bold front and a "h e I I o r officer" skirt. that's the name of the game. Introducing it is Miss Ho Wen-Hui of Taiwan at a fashion show in Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday sponsored by the Taiwan Textile Manufacturers183 words
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119 1968-08-12 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Mara’s first tannery factory, now going up on a threeacre site in Petaling Jaya, will begin production In February, the factory’s managing director, Enche Yahaya Mohamed Noor. said today. Enche Yahaya told Bernama that work on the factory would be119 words
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Article44 1968-08-12 6 MUAR. Sat. Dr. Hamzah bin Hussein, a private practitioner with the people’s dispensary here, has been elected president of the Muar Lions Club at its annual meeting here. Dr. Lim Ah Sitt. another private practitioner. has been elected the first vicepresident.44 words
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404 1968-08-12 6 KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. Work on the $7 million Seamee (South-East Asia Ministers of Education Council) regional centre for education in science and mathematics in Penang is expected to begin before the end of the year. The centre, to be built404 words
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Article116 1968-08-12 6 CALL GIRL RACKET UNTRUE-POLICE Kuala lcmpub, son. A Federal Police spokesman today allayed fears that well organised syndicates were kidnapping girls and forcing them into prostitution. He told RERNAMA there was no evidence that such syndicates existed. “Girls are sometimes reported missing from their homes but it is not true116 words
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Article61 1968-08-12 6 IPOH Sun.— The Raja Muda of Perak installed Mr. Lim Seang Guan as the president of the Lions Club of Ipoh at their installation dinner at the Ipoh Club here on Friday. The dinner was followed by a dance. After his installation. Mr. Lim assured the Raja61 words
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Miscellaneous258 1968-08-12 4 >SHAW IGANISATTOW D O Phone ***** lilt -Hovorßß" day: 11 a m 1.45, 4.00. *3O A 8.15 p m Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman Katharine Ross "The C.RAIM ATE' Directed by Mite Nichols—Academy Award Winner—BEST DIRECTOR Panavlaion tt Technicolor <UAi Patrons presenting the 4 portion tickets for seeing “The Graduate" will258 words
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Miscellaneous1362 1968-08-12 6 TV and YOUR TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL S KUALA LUMPUR and Pulan Pinang; 6 Ipoh and Melaka: 3 ft 10 Johore Bah™, 4 Taiping; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluang. PM. 8.43 Opening Annct. Prog. Summary: 550 News Outlines in the National Language; 5.55 National Songs: 600 News in Tamil; 6101,362 words
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Miscellaneous310 1968-08-12 6 TODAY and YOU... Monday, August 12, 1968. re By CLAY R. POLLAN ARIES MAR. 22 2O 3A 5-25-31-36 50-61-71 TAURUS APR. 21 MAY 21 1-40-52-65 66-74-77 4 i d; GEMINI MAY 22 JUNE 22 15-18-20-39 45-69-78 CANCER JUNE 23 JULY 23 37-46-53-62 68-73-85-90 uo ft JULY 24 AUG. 23 o\l3-21-35-44310 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration26 1968-08-12 7 The Ruby Towers apartment in downtown Manila which collapsed flat in the earthquake two Fridays ago on Aug. 2. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 26 words
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136 1968-08-12 7 BOGOTA, Colombia, Sun. (Reuter) —The archbishop of Bogota, Mon'ignor Anibal Munoz Dugue. today launched final preparations here for the 39th International Eucharistic Congress which will be attended by Pope Paul. The archbishop inaugurated the eucharistic camp, which will hold hundreds of thousands of pilgrims136 words
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Article130 1968-08-12 7 LONDON. Sun. (Reuter) Thirty-two teenagers were Injured early today when a makeshift stand collapsed at a jazz festival at Kempton Park, Southwest of London. More than 200 youngsters had clambered onto a corrugated iron roof to get a better view of the groups when130 words
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Article199 1968-08-12 7 US plane shoots up o wn unit 8 die, 50 wounded SAIGON, Sun. (Reuter) A U.S. plane has accidentally fired rockets and cannon fire close to an American unit in the strategic A Shau valley, killing eight infantrymen ond wounding 50, a U.S. military spokesman said today. The incident, which199 words
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148 1968-08-12 7 CHARLESTON. West Virginia. Sun. (UPI) A Piedmont airlines turboprop airliner undershot the main runway at Kanawha airport yesterday and slammed into the ground, killing 32 of the 37 persons aboard It was the worst aircraft disaster in West Virginia history. Four148 words
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Article97 1968-08-12 7 BROOKLYN. Sun. (UPI) Two seamen trapped in a refrigerated compartment of a docked freighter and their rescuer all were overcome by dry ice fumes yesterday. Police said Jose Sadullo. 26. and Rogilo Tesuco. 22, both workers in the SS Philippine Progress, were trapped in a97 words
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Article122 1968-08-12 7 MANILA. Sun. (CPI) A slight tremor rocked the greater Manila area this morning rousing quakeconscious residents out of their beds. The latest quake, which struck at 12.43 a m. was recorded by the Philippine Weather Bureau as of intensity Four on the richer scale in Manila,122 words
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300 1968-08-12 7 HONG KONG, Sun. (UPI). More gummy, black fuel oil from a crippled American cargo vessel soaked into the sands of the three holiday beaches on Hong Kong island yesterday and authorities warned more beaches might be polluted before the ship is freed300 words
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Article100 1968-08-12 7 SAN FRANCISCO. Sun. (t'PI) Pretty Jeanne Collier won’t have her nose punctured for art,but her boss won’t have his bankbook punctured, either. The 27-year-old actress and her producer boss, T.L. Rhodes-More-hnuse of Interpix, a British film company, clashed after he told her to have her nose pierced100 words
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165 1968-08-12 7 DACCA. East Pakistan. Sun (Reuter) China has offered to help Pakistan fight floods. Pakistan Foreign Minister Arshad Husain announced here last night Mr. Husain, speaking after returning here from a weeklong visit to China, said the Chinese leaders had expressed their sympathy with165 words
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Article93 1968-08-12 7 INNSBRUCK, Austria, Sun. (Reuter) Four English tourists and the Dutch driver died yesterday when a coach party of 26 Britons crashed on the twiMtng mountain roads of the Austrian Tyrol. Their Belgian touring coach overturned and plunged 60 feet off the road at a hairpin93 words
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208 1968-08-12 7 MOSCOW, Sun. (UPI). The Soviet Union announced the start yesterday of the second series of joint Warsaw Pact military manouvres along Czechoslovakia's northern and eastern frontier since the Prague-Moscow confrontation reached its height last month. The Soviet news agency Tass announced from the Moscow "Headquarters208 words
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Article224 1968-08-12 7 PRAGUE. Sun (Reuter) Yugoslav President Tito last night reaffirmed his support for Czechoslovakia’s new reform programme which led to a prolonged war of nerves with the Kremlin. President Tito, who arrived here yesterday to a hero’s welcome told a press conference for Czechoslovak and Yugoslav Journalists224 words
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Article116 1968-08-12 7 LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Bun (UPI) National Guardsmen remained on the alert against any renewal of a violent outbreak by 300-400 Negroes who on Friday night smashed windows and damaged cars after the shooting of a protest marcher. Twenty-five persons were arrested but most of them116 words
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55 1968-08-12 7 HIROSHIMA, Japan: The people of Hiroshima gather in Peace Park for the 23rd anniversary ceremony of the dropping of the Atom Bomb by the U.S. In the background, the famed Atom Bomb Dome of the lone building that has never been repaired. At the ceremony, a peace declaration opposing atomic55 words
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Article751 1968-08-12 8 to the States of Malaya Chamber of Commerce review of the economic situation of Penang, the volume of cargo handled by a port is an indication of the economic prosperity of the hinterland. The port of Penang has been progressively losing Its status as a premier port751 words
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Article, Illustration1012 1968-08-12 8 Luscombe Whyte - By: Luscombe Whyte FPODAY, scientific technology can achieve many things, although it cannot replace the doctor's clinical experience and the surgeon's skill of hand, nor automate the hospital nurse or the worker in medical research. But it can increasingly provide mechanical and electronic equipment to1,012 words
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LETTERS...
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260 1968-08-12 8 rpHE criticisms through the press against the Pope's recent encyclical are unwarranted because the critics apparently are neither catholics nor are they aware of the spirit and meaning of the encyclical issued to the faithful Christians after careful consideration on every aspect of Christian260 words
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282 1968-08-12 8 YOUR correspondent Sufferer” is quite light when he said in his letter Published in your esteemed daily on July 25. that our organisation still goes by the name “Malaysian Indian Congress, Singapore,” and in accordance with the prescribed procedure, we have now registered the change.282 words
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Article112 1968-08-12 8 UNDER the Unified Teaching Service the working conditions for teachers in the Malay. Chinese and Tamil schools have been alleviated. Their salaries have been Increased quite a lot in spite of their poor professional qualifications, and their working conditions were brought to par with the English schools with112 words
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Article, Illustration222 1968-08-12 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author. "Handbook of Evidence 9or Criminal Trial*") ARNOLD was driving his truck when Pete s truck collided with him and demolished his truck. Arnold sued Peter and asked for loss of income, as well as damages for the replacement of his truck. “Arnold222 words
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
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400 1968-08-12 9 UNITED NATIONS. Sun. (UPI) The capitalist world is expanding its already major share of world trade at the expense of developing nations and the Communist bloc, freshly compiled U.N. figures re- veal. Japan and the western economics entered the final third of400 words
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549 1968-08-12 9 MANILA, Sun. (UPI) Tourism, one of Asia’s fastest and surest money makers, will thrive in the 1970's but wide-ran£ing Asians will replace whitehaired Americans as the region’s biggest visitors. Results of a survey made by the Boeing Company and published last week said549 words
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702 1968-08-12 9 The weekly market review SINGAPORE, Sun. The firm undertone of the previous weeks continued into the first two days of last week on the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore. Buying was selective. There were better improvements in the more speculative counters, but the702 words
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Article, Illustration142 1968-08-12 9 A new railway carriage body shaped from a single sheet of strnctnral plywood is undergoing tests in Australia. The New South Hales Department of Railways has fitted out two prototype carriages for test runs. Ralph Symonds Ltd., plywood manufacturer, of Sydney, developed the carriage142 words
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149 1968-08-12 9 JAKARTA. Sun. (Reuter) The Indonesian Government has decided to stop buying rice from the Philippines until the latter pays US$B7,OOO Indonesia claims for the damaged Filipino rice which has been brought by Indonesia, sources of the National Logistics Board said today. "We want the149 words
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149 1968-08-12 9 HONG KONG, Sun. (UPI) Hong Kong will host the third conference of the Indo-Pacific Committee of the International Council for Scientific Management from Oct. 1 to 5, the conference director said yesterday. More than 500 managers from 42 countries are expected to attend the149 words
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Article, Illustration54 1968-08-12 9 MR. STEPHEN Namisnak, a business economist with Boeing's Commercial Airplane Division who arrived by Flight ML 635 at Subang International Airport on Saturday in connection with the Pacific Area Travel Association Research Presentations to be held at Balai Budaya, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka in54 words
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Advertisement752 1968-08-12 9 7 M MOVEMENTS DEPARTURES ARRIVALS SINGAPORE 8.05 am. 10.25 a m. 9.30 a m. 10 25 a.m. 3.24 p.m. 2.50 p.m. 3.35 p.m. 3.25 p.m. 7.25 p m. 4.20 p m. 8.45 p.m. 8-00 p.m. 8.30 p.m. 12.05 a m. 4.20 p m. 12.55 p.m. 3-25 p.m. 9.55 p m--9752 words
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532 1968-08-12 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. Singapore’s top swimmer, Tan Thuan Heng. created a big shock when he beat the Australian William Devenish in the 200 metres freestyle event on the final day of the two-day Singapore Amateur Swimming Association international swimming meet held at the Chinese532 words
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236 1968-08-12 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Selangor’s athletes, who have just completed a fortnight’s centralised training stint at the Merdeka Stadium. are confident of retaining the championship title at the Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union’s annual open meet to be held at Johore Bahru from Aug 13 to236 words
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130 1968-08-12 10 SINGAPORE. Sun. In one of the most interesting women's open golf finals witnessed in Singapore. Mrs. Heather Harvey, defending champion beat Mrs. Jill Oliver on the 20th and Ist hole of a sudden death play-off. to win the 1968 Singapore Women’s Amateur Open Golf130 words
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Article, Illustration254 1968-08-12 10 BLANKENBERGE. Belgium. Sun. (Reuter) Malaysian sprint champion Manl Jegathesan, 25, finished second to world record holder Tommie Smith of the United States over 200 metres at an international athletics match here yesterday. A chilling wind slowed down all tbe athletes and254 words
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Article76 1968-08-12 10 LONDON. Sun. Cohn Lewis won the British professional road cycling championship for the second year when he outsprinted three other riders over 140 miles on a ten-mile circuit at Lincolin in Eastern England recently. John Aslin. Reg Smith and Albert Hitchen were second, third and fourth76 words
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274 1968-08-12 10 SINGAPORE. Sub. Top favourite Lee Kin Tat had an easy passage to the quar-ter-finals of the Singapore Badminton Association National men’s singles championships. held at the Singapore Badminton Hall. Guillemard Road, last night Lee. a London student who Is on vacation here, put274 words
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Article, Illustration535 1968-08-12 10 YE NYUNT HITS A WINNER KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Hong Kong and Thailand played to a scoreless draw in Group B of the Merdeka soccer tournament at t h e Stadium Merdeka here tonight. It was the scrappiest match seen during the last three days— Sunsport pix by Yop Chew Yan. - 535 words
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Article301 1968-08-12 10 w I >OH Sun Indonesia trounced Japan 7-0 in the opening fixture of the Merdeka soccer tournament here. Excitement in the match resulted in the death of an elderly spectator He collapsed while seated at the gallery. The police took him to the General Hospital301 words
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Article71 1968-08-12 10 LONDON. Sun Colin Cowdrey, England’s cricket captain received his one hundred and first cap recently: A perfect fit but it was made of solid silver The cap was presented to him by the Mayor of Maidstone. Kent. South East England to commemorate Cowdrey’s hundredth Test appearance71 words
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Article70 1968-08-12 10 WALNUT. California. Sun. (Reuter) Jim Ryun. favourite for the Olympic 1500 metres in Mexico later this year, won a mile race in 3 mins 55 9 secs here last night in making a triumphant comeback after illness Ryun. whose world record for the mile is 3:511.70 words
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Article38 1968-08-12 10 SOUTHAMPTON. England. Sun. (Reuter) The Australian cricketers were 10 for one wicket at the close in reply to Hampshire's first innings total of 250 on the first day of their threeday match here yesterday.38 words
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Article42 1968-08-12 10 AUCKLAND. Sun. (Reuter) Rex Williams. of England won the world professional billiards title here last night by 265 points. He beat the title-holder 73-year-old New Zealander Clark McConachy after a 12session contest. William scored 5499 points in the series.42 words
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Article128 1968-08-12 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Sun.— Malaysia turned a 1-0 first half deficit into a 2-1 win over India in a thrilling match at the Merdeka Stadium here tonight. After India were 1-0 up in the 31st minute, through left-winger P. Kannan Malaysia rallied in the second half to128 words
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Article29 1968-08-12 10 IPOH. Sun Nationalist China beat Singapore 2-0 in the other Merdeka soccer tie at the Perak Stadium here tonight. National China led 1-0 in the first half.29 words
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383 1968-08-12 10 SEREMBAN, Sun South registered an exciting one-wicket win the MCA North versus South Under-23 match in the third ball of the last-over on the second day of the first of the series at the N.S. Padang here today: South tail-ender Hiu Voon Hock383 words
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Article2201 1968-08-12 12 Jimmy Lad - NEGLECTED ON TOTE HE PAYS $118 By Jimmy Lad SINGAPORE, Sun. Bellendaine, owned by Horse Sense Stable, scored a runaway. victory in t h e main race over the mile here today to pay $llB for a win ticket. Bellendaine was suEerbly handled by Jockey lawkins, who2,201 words
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Article406 1968-08-12 12 50 people injured during Cup clash LONDON. Ron. (Reuter) The British soccer season got off to a violent start yesterday with 59 people being injured during the Scottish League Cup dash between Glasgow rivals Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium. Hundreds of spectators spilled406 words
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Article284 1968-08-12 12 ENGLISH DIVISION ONE: Ipswich 1 Wolves 0 Liverpool 2 Manchester C. 1 Manchester U 2 Everton 1 Newcastle 1 West Ham 1 Notts 2 Burnley 2 Queens P R. 1 Leicester 1 Stoke 2 Sunderland 1 Tottenham l Arsenal 2 W. Bromwich 0 S'field W. 0 Southampton 1284 words
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Article268 1968-08-12 12 SINGAPORE. Sun. Following is the Stipendiary Steward's report on today's races at Bukit Timah: RACE 1: App. Edward Chan (Courageous) was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to move in after entering the straight and cause interference to Treasure Hunter (app. E Tan) and Rina II (Buang).268 words
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563 1968-08-12 12 If CHARLES CHAN KUALA LUMPUR. Sun. Finally it happened—-jut-jawed Allan Lee. one of Kuala Lumpur's top bowlers, at last managed to exorcise the jinx that has been continually bugging him. to win the Malaysia-Singapore Airline singles classic final. He will now represent563 words
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Miscellaneous57 1968-08-12 10 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 2.52 a.m. (7 8 ft.), 2.46 p.m. (8.5 ft). Port Swettenham: 8-07 a.m. (16.3 ft.). 8.10 p.m. (15.0 ft.). Port Dickson: 8.47 am. (9-6 ft.), 907 p.m. (8.5 ft.). Singapore: 12.44 a.m. (9.5 ft.), 1.41 p.m. (8.1 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 1226 a.m. (77 ft.). Kuantan: 11.4757 words
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Article, Illustration508 1968-08-12 11 TOURING the December school holidays my pen-pal Elaine Patterson invited me to Australia to stay with her. She lives in a farm in Melbourne. There they rear sheep, cattle, poultry and also have a wheat field and an apple orchard. My father508 words
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Article, Illustration245 1968-08-12 11 SPARE-TIME occupation means, the things that we do in our free time. It is also known as hobbies. Hobbies are Important. There are many different types of hobbles in the world and some examples of these hobbles are fishing, singing. hiking. rearing pets, collecting stamps etc. In245 words
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Article, Illustration151 1968-08-12 11 IN this world most of ui have ambitions. The people who are not educated have different ambitions from those who are educated. Some people like to be lawyers, doctors, teachers and nurses. My ambition is to be a doctor. In order to be151 words
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Article, Illustration231 1968-08-12 11 WHAT are the qualities of a good shopkeeper? As we know. It is not easy to become a good shopkeeper. Before we go any further, we must know that a ahopkeeper must have a good personality and be hard working. Besides, he must be231 words
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Article, Illustration429 1968-08-12 11 MEN are human beings and so are women. A woman's place should not be in the kitchen. She has the right to go out to v «rk, unlike the olden days where women remain in the house. Modern ideas have discarded the traditional429 words
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Article, Illustration216 1968-08-12 11 WHAT Is fear? Fear is simply defined as the emotion excited by evil or impending pain. Though man is the superior animal on earth, he fears like other animals. Fear, however, could be of advantage and disadvantage, for people can Benefit a lot from being in fear216 words
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Article, Illustration229 1968-08-12 11 GAMES are essential for they help in building up healthy minds. They also prevent us from getting too fat. When we play games, we develop our muscles. I piay many games such as table-tennis, basketball, net ball and badminton but the game which appeals to229 words
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Article, Illustration183 1968-08-12 11 SOME students are very hard working because they want to pass their examinations. Others fall their examinations because they do not work hard or are below average. Those who fail examinations dislike it and wish exams would be abolished but they should know the Importance of examinations.183 words
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Article, Illustration224 1968-08-12 11 MY school Is situated on a hill in Kulal. threequarter of a mile away from the town. The name of my school Is Sultan Ibrahim School, Kulal. My school is very airy. Sometimes in the afternoon it is hot because there are no trees in the224 words
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Article, Illustration166 1968-08-12 11 THERE are many newspapers published in every country. In Singapore and Malaysia. the papers that are published daily are the Eastern Sun. Straits Times. Malay Mail. Sunday Times and Radio Weekly. The best way of acquiring knowledge is by reading papers. By reading, we can improve our166 words
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Article, Illustration270 1968-08-12 11 I AM a, postman. I have to go about on a bicycle whether it is raining or not. It is a tiring Job. I am a very useful worker and I am part of the system by which people from all over the world keep270 words
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Advertisement310 1968-08-12 11 Essay writing: Rules to observe All entrants are requested to observe the following rules: 1. Each entrant must fill in his/her own writing the entry form appended below in block letters. 2. No entry will be considered without the entry form properly filled up. 3. The entrant must attach his/her310 words
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Advertisement548 1968-08-12 12 Eastern Sun Classified idvirtiitmtiiN ci« be accented at tka following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building, Singapore. S.S. MUBARUK b Brothers. 63, Bras Basah Road, and 2, Maju Avenue. Sarangoon Carden Estate. Singapore. TAY BUAN GUAM LTD.. SUPERMARKET. 83. East Coast Road. Singapore 15. Tel: *****9. HAMIEM STORE.548 words
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Miscellaneous46 1968-08-12 12 TOTAL POOL: $14,140 1st Prize No. *****8 ($6,398) 2nd Prize No. *****3 ($1,828) 3rd Prize No. *****4 914) STARTERS: ($350 each) Nos. *****8 *****6 *****3 *****2 *****2 *****4 *****1 *****1 *****0 *****2 CONSOLATION: ($150 each) Nos. *****3 *****4 *****8 *****3 *****4 *****9 *****3 *****9 *****7 *****2.46 words
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Article, Illustration671 1968-08-12 13 John Kam - Completely at home with the lanes and the crowd By: John Kam SINGAPORE: Can Don Alexander, the reigning "masters" champion of the Singapore Ten-Pin Bowling Congress' championships make it a hattrick? Can he make it third time lucky? These questions will671 words
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Article, Illustration268 1968-08-12 13 Jesse Dy. the veteran Singapore bowler will be the top local challenge in the fourth STBC championships. a At 47 and with three kids, he is still as strong as ever on the lanes pushing off time and again the challenge from the younger group in the268 words
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Article, Illustration173 1968-08-12 13 Steve, the Aussie ‘masters Steve Mackie. the 19-year old Australian bowler Is the most fantastic bowler I have seen. He is the current Australian national champion. Steve has bowled seven perfect games during the four years he has been bowling. He is from St. Leonards Bowl in Sydney. Among the173 words
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Article, Illustration663 1968-08-12 14 SINGAPORE: This year’s STBC championships has attracted a fine array of top bowlers in and around Singapore. Many of the bowlers are indeed world-class. Competition will be stiff and old records will tumble just as fast as the pins go down. Jackie’s Bowl, Orchard where663 words
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Article265 1968-08-12 14 The Singapore Tenpin Bowling Congress was founded in 1963 to act as the Governing body of Tenpin Bowling. Over the years there have been many ups and downs, however each succeeding committee has made progress towards the ultimate goal of establishing rules and regulations. which will ensure265 words
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Article, Illustration535 1968-08-12 14 MEN’S MASTERS 1. Don Alexander (Average 186) 2. C. MidklfT (Average 191) 3. Bob Townsend. OPEN TEAM-MEN’S 1. Thai International (2927) 2. Thai International (2821) 3. Suzuki (2792). SINGLES 1. Don Alexander and Bob Townsend (619) 2. C. Y. Wu (618). DOUBLES 1. E. C. Lim535 words
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1060 1968-08-12 15 Ee Fook Choy - Manager of jackie's Bowl, Orchard, traces development of bowling in S'pore and says: By Ee Fook Choy THE popularity of ten-pin bowling in Singapore has reached a mark which even the "pioneers" of the sport in the Republic dared not expect. Indeed when the1,060 words
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Article, Illustration326 1968-08-12 15 ...but only the best for the customer TACKIE's Bowl's fabulous restaurant over- looking the 24 lanes at the centre has been renovated and re-decorated in time for the big championships. Known as the Orchard Grill, the reputable restuarant is all dressed up for the occasion. The menu has326 words
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Article, Illustration117 1968-08-12 15 UR Ee Fook Choy, the Manager of Jackies Bowl, Orchard in hie article traces the development of bowling in Singapore. He also surveys the future of bowling in this Republic in conjunction with the current STBC championships himself. Mr. Ee is a keen bowler himself and has117 words
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Advertisement301 1968-08-12 13 Rodeo for elephants prnmiim v «*> >£► > Have you ever seen two hundred full-grown elephants ail at once, draped in battle dress? You probably never will until you come to Bangkok and travel up country toTatoom in the Surin Province of Northeast Thailand. During festival time the Thais round301 words
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Advertisement77 1968-08-12 15 X N\ S> w m The AMF CLASSIC BALLS are widely used by bowlers throughout the world. Available from all AMF Bowling Centres. UNDETEVES-JAGOBERG SINOAPORI* KUALA LUMRUR-IPOH-HN ANG-KOTA KIN ABAIU-SANDAK AN 4th. S. T. B. C. Sponsored AGAIN by PETER STUYVESANT AUGUST 12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS will be officially declared open77 words
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Article, Illustration894 1968-08-12 16 JOHN KAM - Articles by JOHN KAM SINGAPORE, T’HE premier A bowling event of the year the Singapore TenPin Bowling Congress' fourth annual championships opens tonight at Jackie's Bowl, Orchard here. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Social Affairs, Mr. Chan Chee Seng, will declare894 words
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333 1968-08-12 16 SINGAPORE: More than 70 bowlers from overseas have entered the fourth Singapore Ten Pin Bowling Cong ress' annual championships which begins at Jackie's Bowl, Orchard here tonight. They are the top bowlers from Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia. Scores of333 words
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