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Title Section23 1968-08-16 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Esld. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 735 Friday. 16 August 1968. -fr MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents23 words
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Article506 1968-08-16 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs - Disturbances around Pudu Jail over ‘Death Row’ 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. broke out around the Pudu Jail area here today as the execution of the 13 men condemned for offences during Indonesian confrontation drew nearer. Seventeen persons were detained by members of the Riot Squad by506 words
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272 1968-08-16 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Assistant Minister for Home Affairs. Lnche Hamzah bin Dato Abu Samah. today said opposition parties were carrying on subversive activities to arouse communal feelings in connection with the 13 men condemned to death for consorting with armed Indonesians during confronta- llv>~IAII9272 words
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Article, Illustration30 1968-08-16 1 British Charge d'Affaires to Peking, Sir Donald Hopson (right) is greeted hy Hong Kong Governor, Sir David Trench, on his arrival from China on Wednesday UPI radiophoto.— UPI radiophoto. - 30 words
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163 1968-08-16 1 SINGAPORE. Thurs Mr. G. E. Bogaars. the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Interior and Defence. has been appointed by the Prime Minister as e :d of the Civil Service. Mr. Bogaars. 42. who was awarded the meritorious service medal in 1962 and the163 words
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Article122 1968-08-16 1 MIAMI. Florida. Thurs. (Reuter) Fourteen Cuban men, women and children flew in a small Russian-built plane here today and sought asylum in the United States, airport officials and police said. Federal Aviation Agency area manager Paul Boatman told Reuter the plane, an AN-2, landed122 words
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Article75 1968-08-16 1 SAPPORO. Japan, Thurs. (Reuter) —Asia’s first heart transplant patient sat up in bed tonight for the first time since getting his new heart a week ago. It was only last night that 18-year-old Nobuo Miyazaki regained complete consciousness—lsB hours after undergoing surgery in this Northern Japanese city.75 words
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226 1968-08-16 1 MANILA, Thurs. (UPI) The Philippines will pursue its Sabah claim through diplomatic channels and does not plan to raise it in the United Nations General Assembly, Justice Secretary Claudio Teehankee said today. “I don't think there is enough time to take it to the General226 words
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165 1968-08-16 1 CANBERRA, Thurs. (Reuter) The peace of the whole world may well depend on what happens in Asia during the next decades, Mr. Edward Heath, Britain's Conservative opposition leader, said here today. Tn a sense we all live in the shadow of China. Today165 words
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Article102 1968-08-16 1 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. todav described Mr. Edward Heath’s views as reflecting a "positive approach to the problems of security in South-east Asia in the changing world of the 1970'5.” Mr. Lee was commenting on the speech made by the British102 words
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Miscellaneous17 1968-08-16 1 LADIES DAY r<* VI n ‘No, ma’am, I never heard of chivalry. What race is it in?’*17 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration200 1968-08-16 2 SEREMBAN Thurs —The Tab* di-Fertuan Besar and Tunku Ampuan of Negri Sembiian were given a rousing welcome by the people of Jelubu District when they arrived for a two-day unofficial visit here yesterday. Their visit wa to an invitation by the Undang Luak. Jelubu. Dato Abu200 words
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Article, Illustration136 1968-08-16 2 KAMPAR. Thurs.—Lim Thean Thye, 17, pleaded guilty in the Session’s Court here today to possessing several banned documents, including Mao’s thoughts. He also pleaded guilty to illegal possession of Barisan Sosialis Front newspaper and a special edition or quotation of Tong Poh Kong at hisEastern Sun pix by Yap Chew Yan shows part of the nursing crowd. - 136 words
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Article, Illustration261 1968-08-16 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Malaysia must produce a race of technicians and technocrats to speed up the nation's economic growth, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Swee Aun, said today. Speaking at the opening of the Selangor Pewter Company's261 words
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284 1968-08-16 2 PENANG. Thurs A high-powered committee, appointed by the Cabinet, will look into the problems arising out of the commissioning of the deep water wharves at Butterworth. This was disclosed by the Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam. at the Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra284 words
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Article140 1968-08-16 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the National Art Gallery, Mr. Frank Bullivan. left for Melbourne tonight with a painting by a Malaysian artist as a gift from the Gallery to the new $4O million National Art Gallery of140 words
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269 1968-08-16 2 SINGAPORE. Thun It would not be wise for Singapore to pin its hopes on the possibility of the Conservative Psrtv coming into power in Britain in 1971 and restoring British military presence here. The Minister of State for Foreign Affair*. Enche269 words
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Article, Illustration40 1968-08-16 2 THE Chief Minister of Malacca, Haji Talib bin Karim was created a Dato bv the Governor of Malacca. Tun Haji Abdul Malek bin Yusuf on Aug. 9. Haji Talib was given the title Dato Kurnia Setia Jasa.40 words
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166 1968-08-16 2 MALACCA. Thurs. The Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak. who is also Minister of Defence, today took a 10-minute ride in a military version of the British Hovercraft and said it would be nice to have them for the Army and Police. “It is166 words
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Article, Illustration222 1968-08-16 2 MALACCA. Thurs. UMNO Headquarters will not recognise the 9-day-old Malacca Selatan Parliamentary Division formed by breakaway leaders of Malacca UMNO. The Deputy President of UMNO Malaysia. Tun Abdul Rarak. said this here today during a press conference at the UI Rp J Udang camp where222 words
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Article48 1968-08-16 2 IPOH. Thurs. Seven resolutions calling on the cooperative movement to initiate investments and education. will be tabled at the 31st All-Malaysia Comparative Conference at St. John Ambulance Association from tomorrow to Aug. 19 More than 300 delegates and observers will attend the conference.48 words
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Article72 1968-08-16 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs —An associate professor of political science from the United States. Prof. Bradbury Seasholes. will give a public lecture tomorrow on "Techniques for citizenship education: the discovery method” at the Lincoln Cultural Centre Auditorium here. Prof. Seasholes. who it here on a two-week lecture72 words
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Article32 1968-08-16 2 PENANG. Thurs.—Foong Sek Chee was today sentenced to seven weeks jail in the Magistrate’s Court for stealing four copies of the "Sin Pin Jib Pao” on June 29 here.32 words
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439 1968-08-16 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs.— The Minister of Health, Dr. Ng Kam Poh today told more than 500 doctors, matrons, staff and assistant nurses that a smiling face and a kind disposition would go a long way towards helping patients to overcome their illness. Speaking at439 words
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133 1968-08-16 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Malaysian Ambassador to Japan. Tan Sri Zaiton Ibrahim, said today the Japanese were looking forward to invest In Malaysia, sia. He told newsmen on arrival at Subang Airport more and more Japanese were becoming interested in Malaysian affairs. “They are especially133 words
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191 1968-08-16 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—Sever years bad luck for breaking a mirror! Well, it wasn’t so for Mr. Trevor Bullement of the R.A.F who broke a mirror on Saturday and won $44,000 in the Toto draw held on Sunday. Mr. Bullement, 28, will share the191 words
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Article84 1968-08-16 2 Today: Peninsular Art Gallery: Exhibition of paintings by prominent Malavsian artists at 41. Jalan Raja Muria 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jalan Weld Swimming Pool: 93n a.m. to 12.30 p.m, 2 to 5 p.m.. and 6 to 9 p.m. British Council Hall: Exhibition of art by Nine Friends84 words
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Article27 1968-08-16 2 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The Supervisory and Management Training Association of Singapore will hold a barbecue party at the Singapore Island Country Club on Saturday at 7.30 p.m.27 words
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Article, Illustration400 1968-08-16 3 K. Sidhu - TWO MEN DIE AFTER CAR PLUNGED INTO RIVER By: K. Sidhu SINGAPORE, Thurs. An off-duty police constable dived into the Singapore River last night and rescued two of the three persons who were flung into the river after an accident. The PC is Koh400 words
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Article, Illustration444 1968-08-16 3 ROUND 4 TAY Theng Yeong v Karaklaic 0:1 Centre-Counter 20 moves. Benitez v Ong Yok Hwa adjourned Sicilian Bachtiar v G. Menon 1.0 Scotch Gambit 39 moves. Nainggolan v Suradiradja 1,2:12 Sicilian 42 moves. Badilles v Richard Seah 1:0 English 41 moves. Oon Soon Tee v444 words
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215 1968-08-16 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The chairman of the Kampong Kembancan Citizen Consultative Committee. Tan Teck Hock. 51. was shot at point blank early this morning by three thugs who attempted to rob him at Jaian Eu nos. Tan was returning home at 12.40 a.m.215 words
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Article150 1968-08-16 3 9 a.m. 5 p.m.t National Dav books display at the National Library, Stamford Road. 9 a.m. 5 p.m.: International graphic prints exhibition and Long Thien Shih’s graphic art exhibition at the National Library. Stamford Road. 5 p.m. —8.30 p.m.: SATA free mass X-ray station at Kampong Padang Terbakar150 words
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Article, Illustration304 1968-08-16 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs Improvements are being made to the present pattern of traffic at River Valley Road/Clemenceau Avenue/Damar Road/Tank Road junctions. The work is being carried out by the Public Works Department and Inc Traffic Police The new system will come into304 words
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387 1968-08-16 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Association of South-east Asian Nations "promises to become an important factor in the world," says an editorial in a leading U.S. newspaper, the Washington Star. Taken with the Asia and Pacific Council (ASPAC), ASEAN can also become387 words
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Article87 1968-08-16 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs Sixteen members of a youth delegation, two of them girls, left for Tokyo today for a two-week visit at the invitation of the Japanese World Youth Visit Exchange Association. The delegation, led by Enche Bahrun Shah bin Saad will discuss problems facing87 words
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Article50 1968-08-16 4 MALACCA. Thurs. The High Court here today sentenced John Tay. 47. a municipal employee to three years Jail for raping his step-daughter between August and September last year. John, who was undefended. pleaded guilty. The step-daughter then was under 13 when the offence was committed.50 words
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350 1968-08-16 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Sessions Court President Che Siti Normah Ya’akub. today postponed hearing on a cheating case till Saturday. Lee Hock Poh. 30. of Penang, was charged with attempting to cheat Ng Boon Teck. of Singapore, by giving him a third party cheque350 words
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209 1968-08-16 4 KUALA LUMPUR Thurs. The Tunku Abdul Rahman College, proposed by the Malaysian Chinese Association and endorsed by the Alliance .Government, marks another milestone in the nation’s progress in education, says the latest issue of the “Alliance.” official organ of the Alliance Party. In an editorial,209 words
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85 1968-08-16 4 The Minister of Education. Enche Mohamed Khir Johari who is also the Chairman of the Schools Sports Council of Malaysia on Wednesday presented the Malaysian Flag to the manager of the Malaysian students badminton team, Mr. Teoh Teik Lee. and the captain Tan Aik Mong at a ceremony at theSunsport pix by Mok Voon. - 85 words
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403 1968-08-16 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysia must step up research on the coconut palm to improve its yield per acre, a senior agronomist with the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA). Mr. Ragavan Nair, said here today. He told a one-day seminar on the coconut403 words
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Article194 1968-08-16 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Minister of Health. Dr. Ng Kam Poh. today told the 300-strong Malayan Trained Nurses’ Association at the opening of their (three-day) 18th annual general meeting here that to maintain and sustain the country's economic standard, there should be simultaneous194 words
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Article59 1968-08-16 4 KUCHING. Thurs —Eight female detainees, who were released today from the centre of protective custody here will return to free society to lead” a new life.” In a signed joint statement. they all admitted their involvement with the illegal Sarawak Communist Organisation under whose59 words
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Article26 1968-08-16 4 JOHORE BAHRU. Thurs. Haji Rahmat bin Hj. Daud. M. P. for Johore Bahru Barat. has donated $5OO for the Tunku Abdul Rahman College today.26 words
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319 1968-08-16 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Government Departments approaching firms for advertisements in souvenir programmes for their sports meets and dances ask for “extortionate rates”. This was stated here today by a spokesman of the Advertisers’ Association. He said: “We have received many complaints in recent319 words
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223 1968-08-16 4 On Wednesday senior Officials of the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-opera-tives and FAMA made a visit to Sekinchang, Tanjong Karang, 58 miles north west of Kuala Lumpur where on Friday a large group of farmers stacked up 30 sacks of padi on the 15th mile Tanjong Karang-Sabak Bernam Road and223 words
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331 1968-08-16 10 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The limited land space in Singapore calls for intensive agriculture and animal husbandry and more efficient production methods. Though this exercise will not help the Republic to achieve selfsufficiency in food, it would provide more jobs for the people. The president331 words
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310 1968-08-16 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs Singapore and Malaysia will jointly host the next Commonwealth Medical Association's conference to be held in 1970. Disclosing this today. Dr. Arthur Llm, President of the Singapore Medical Association said that preliminary discussions between the SMA atld the Malaysian Medical310 words
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1118 1968-08-16 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A local sharebrokers’ firm. Sena and Co. which has since gone into voluntary liquidation has succeeded in its counter-claim for $20,610 from a Kuala Lumpur sharebrokers company. Charles Bradburne and Co. (1930) Ltd. on a matter related to the purchase of 4,000 Malayan1,118 words
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Article, Illustration287 1968-08-16 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The American Ambassador here. Mr. F. J. Galbraith was on time for his appointment and pressmen were fortunate to get an aerial picture of a burnt out car today. It was made possible by Mr AJ. Libby, who piloted the Fairchild Hiller— w «•!« auivu— Eastern Sun pix. - 287 words
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Article145 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Russia is stepping up her trade programme here and her first move in this direction will be the staging of a trade exhibition. The Eastern Sun understands that this exhibition which will display a wide variety of Russian products including light machinery will145 words
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164 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A bus ticket inspector, Tan Seng Leong today told the High Court that his wife's gambling habits had caused their marriage to fail from the start. Tan's wife, Ng Ah Say left him about a month after their marriage in September, 1963.164 words
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Article182 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Old Victorians' Association will hold a “Carnival of the Year’’ at the Victoria School grounds on Sept. 28 and 29. Besides the various attraction at the Carnival there will be a “Carnival Queen" and “Talentime” contests. The association’s sub-com-mittee has drawn up182 words
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Article154 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE Thurs. The Singapore Scout Association Geylang District will sponsor the sth Annual Camp for Cub Scouts startting tomorrow to Sunday The camp will be held at St. Stephen’s School, and will bring together more than 200 boys aged 8-12 years from 16 primary154 words
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Article, Illustration240 1968-08-16 13 A Singapore teacher engaged in educational broadcasts is the 8.000th Colombo Plan student to study in Australia. He is Mr. Kwong Lup Peng. 40, of Common- wealth Drive, Singapore. He recently visited Canberra. where the Director of International Training in the Department of240 words
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Article59 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The Queenstown Residents' Welfare Association will hold a buffet party to celebrate its first anniversary and Singapore National Day at the community hall at Tanglin Halt Road on Sunday at 7.30 p.m. Among the guests-of-ho-nour will be the Minister for Culture. Mr. Jek Yeun Thong59 words
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Article272 1968-08-16 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Large scale projects to rear livestock will be launched soon In Sabah and Sarawak, the Minister without Portfolio, Enche Abdul Ghafar bln Baba, said yesterday. Enche Abdul Ghafar. who has just returned from a visit to the two States, said both States had272 words
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Article259 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. In an effort to further popularise family planning methods. the Singapore Family Planning and Population Board is to reduce the price of all contraceptive pills available at the boaters clinics from tomorrow. Sold previously at $l5O per month cycle it will now259 words
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Article35 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The Old Siglapian Association will hold a get-together party on Saturday at the Siglap Secondary School hall at 3.30 pm All former students and teachers of the school are welcomed.35 words
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Article28 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs There were a total of 101 road accidents Of which one was fatal and three serious during the past 24 hours in the Republtc.28 words
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122 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs Air cadet representatives from Australia. India and Britain are participating in the Singapore Air Training Corps’ annual training camp at the Royal Air Force. Changi which began on Aug. 12. It will end on Saturday. The overseas cadets num- ber 12 while122 words
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210 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The human factors must be given consideration In the field of human development, Mr John Llm, the personnel manager of a leading firm here said yesterday. Mr. Llm was speaking at a weekly luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on210 words
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Article196 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The High Court today awarded a manager of a finance company. Chong Kim Kee $3,446 in damages for injuries he received in a motor accident along Merdeka Bridge on May 17, 1966 The suit was heard before Mr. Justice Chua. Chong told the Court196 words
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Article116 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Employment Act came into force today while the Central Provident Fund Amendment Act will come into force on Sept. 1. TV and Radio Singapura will broadcast a programme clarifying aspects of the two acts on the following dates:TV Singapura: Tomorrow: English version 9.25 pm.116 words
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Article23 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Low Siu Lang was elected president of the Cedar Alumni Association at its first annual general meeting held recently.23 words
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317 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Some 100 top travel executives representing all sectors of the local tourist industry will attend a travel research presentation to be made by the experts from the United States. The two experts. Mr. Stanton E. Read. Research Director of the Pacific Area317 words
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74 1968-08-16 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Chua Long Chim, 55, was charged in the Ninth Magistrate’s Court today with bribing a probationary Assistant Superintendent of Police. Thio Gim Ho. He is alleged to have given $l9O to Thio as inducement not to seize opium utensils found at an74 words
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Miscellaneous57 1968-08-16 3 TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL NEXT DOUBLE DRAW THE JACKPOT FOR GROUP ONE CORRECT) IS NOW $2lO 518 FOR GROUP TWO (5 1 CORRECT) $48,093 PLUS MANY ADDITIONAL PRIZES AND 2,000 EACH FOR THOSE WHO GET ALL THREE NUMBERS OF THE SECOND DRAW CORRECT. LAST WEEK ONE OUT OF TWENTY COUPONS57 words
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Miscellaneous13 1968-08-16 4 UT, HE HAS A MANSION. BRAND MEN SPORTS CAR AND WMWOM RTHjN&iUONC Oft13 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article286 1968-08-16 5 ‘OMELETS ARE HARD TO UNSCRAMBLE’ SYDNEf, Thurs. (Reuter) British opposition leader Edward Heath's pledge in Canberra yesterday that a Conservative Party government would reverse the present Labour government's decision to withdraw all British troops from East of Suez by 1971 introduced a new note of uncertainty into286 words
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201 1968-08-16 5 HONG KONG. Thurs. (UPI) A Hong Kong newspaper reported yesterday that a new edition of quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung had been prepared under the direction of Chiang Ching. Mao’s wife. The anti-Communist Truth Daily published the report from a Red Guard201 words
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290 1968-08-16 5 SEOUL Thurs. (UPI) A prolonged drought was dried up rice paddies in southern and southwestern Korea and the South Korean government is preparing emergency measures costing U.S. $4O m. A Government spokesman said this week that antidrought project under consideration include developing of290 words
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Article145 1968-08-16 5 SEOUL. Thurs. (UPI) South Korea observes the 23rd anniversary of her liberation from Japanese colonial rule teday. The day also marks the 20th anniversary of the birth of the Republic of (South) Korea. The government plans to hold festivities in Seoul and other parts of the145 words
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Article80 1968-08-16 5 COPENHAGEN. Thurs. (Reuter) Zoo keeper Kay Petersen died here today after being bitten by Tarzan. a male orangutang who bore a grudge against humans following the death of its mate and baby. Zoo director Sven Andersen said: “Tarzan has somehow come to see us human beings as80 words
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121 1968-08-16 5 UNITED NATIONS. New York. Thurs. (Reuter) Colombia. Finland. Nepal, Spain and Zambia today appeared certain of election of the 15-nation Security Council for two-year terms beginning next January 1. Thev will replace Brazil, Canada. Denmark. Ethiopia and India. Only Colombia has sat before as121 words
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Article76 1968-08-16 5 PARIS. Thurs. (Reuter) Togolese Siamese twins separated by French surgeons on Sunday are “as satisfactory as possible.” the Pans Children’s Hospital said today. The month-old twins. Blanche and Irene, joined at the base of the spine and the buttocks, were separated in a three-hour operation76 words
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40 1968-08-16 5 MIAMI A Negro rioter, his trousers at halfmast either by accident or purposely (to make it more difficult for him to run away), is led away by a policeman after being arrested during a battle with police here. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 40 words
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134 1968-08-16 5 SANTIAGO, Chile. Thurs. (Reuter) Nine priests suspended from duty for taking part in the occupation of Santiago cathedral last Sunday as a protest against the encyclical by Pope Paul banning artificial birth control were told today they could resume work. The Archbishop of Santiago. Monsignor Raul134 words
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Article80 1968-08-16 5 LOS ANGELES. Thurs. (Reuter) Carroll “Baby Doll” Baker, 37, was sued for divorce today by her husband Jack Garfine, a stage and film director. Garfine, 38, charged her with extreme cruelty. He asked the court to issue a restraining order preventing her from taking their80 words
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405 1968-08-16 6 HONG KONG, Thurs. (Reuter) The North Korean Central News Agency reported today that the crew of the captured American ship Pueblo had apologissd at a press conference for their "criminal acts." The agency monitored here, said the press conference was held405 words
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241 1968-08-16 6 LONDON, Thurs. (UPI) A little more life was evident in the North American markets yesterday though conditions were still far from food Gulf Gram shippers arranged 18.500 tons aboard the Treafonn to Poland in an August 24/30 position at 5.85 basis 2,500241 words
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Article112 1968-08-16 6 TOKYO. Thurs (Reuter) The 21 crewmen of the 3.6t>0-ton Greek freighter Bpyros reported today they were abandoning their sinking ship off Southern Japan, the Japanese Maritime Safety Agency said. The first distress report this morning said the ship, located about 48 miles west o uji island112 words
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Article74 1968-08-16 6 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) Britain's National Union of Railwaymen tonight accepted a pay offer that will cost 11.5 million sterling a year and give railway workers their biggest pay rises ever. The deal means 130.000 railway workers will get a minimum of 13 sterling a week —a74 words
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Article77 1968-08-16 6 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) —The U.S. ExportImport bank today announced a $4 million (1,666.000 sterling) re-lending credit to the Development Bank of the Philippines, a Governmentowned bank in Manila. The credit will help finance up to 80 per cent of the cost of American goods and services needed77 words
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Article234 1968-08-16 6 UNITED NATIONS. Thurs. (UPI) Philippine Ambassador Salvador P Lopez reported to Secretary General U Thant yesterday on his country's dispute with Malaysia over the North Borneo State of Sabah Mr. Lopez said afterwards that they also discussed his recent trips to Moscow and Prague,234 words
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Article164 1968-08-16 6 MONTREAL. Thurs. (UPI) Regular postal service resumed here yesterday for the first time in nearly a month. The Post Office reported rushed but otherwise normal operations with the return to work of 400 truck drivers who haul bulk mail between post offices, airports. railroad terminals, dock* and164 words
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294 1968-08-16 6 PARIS. Thurs. (UPI) US. Ambassador Mr. W. Averell Harriman urged North Vietnam yesterday to agree to more frequent discussions here. Hanoi's negotiators ignored this and made new demands for a complete halt in American bombing of the North. Press briefings by both294 words
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Article103 1968-08-16 6 JAKARTA. Thurs (UPI) Indonesia's balance of trade for last year showed a deficit of $77.1 million according to the Government Central Bureau of Statistics. The figures include exports of oil and oil products amounting to $235.8 million. Last year, imports totallad $734.9 million and exports only $657.8103 words
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Article61 1968-08-16 6 New InspectorGeneral appointed JAKARTA. Thurs (Reuter) Former Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Major General A. Kosasih has been appointed Inspector General of the Army to replace Major General U. Rukman. the Army announced today. The Army spokesman, Brigadier-General Nawawi Alief. i n making the announcement denied reports that General Rukman had61 words
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Article237 1968-08-16 6 SAIGON. Thurs. (UPI) The air war over North Vietnam was all but halted yesterday by a tropical storm which kicked up heavy seas in the Gulf of Tonkin before pushing ashore south of the key Communist Port of Halpong. US. pilots were able to237 words
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296 1968-08-16 6 CANBERRA Thurs. (UPI) The Flag Officer commanding the Australian Fleet may be disciplined publicly for criticising Australian defence policy, Nary sources said yesterday. Rear Admiral Gordon Crabb. SI. contravened the Queen's regulations and Instructions. Navy Minister Charles R. Kelly said, when296 words
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Article48 1968-08-16 6 HONG KONG. Thurs. (Reuter) A severe earthquake was recorded in Hong Kong today with its epicentre located about 1.800 miles south-southwest of the colony near the Celebes Islands A statement by the Royal Observatory said its seismographs registered the tremor at 7-19 a m.48 words
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Article138 1968-08-16 6 LOUISVILLE. Kentucky. Thurs. (UPI) Police were fired on bv passing carloads of Negroes last night during scattered incident of racial violence which erupted in Louisville's predominantly Negro west end. None of the policemen was injured, but two civilians were beaten during the disorders. National Guard Units138 words
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Article86 1968-08-16 6 GUATEMALA, CltY, Thurs. (Reuter) A powerful homemade bomb exploded in a lavatory at the airport here today as Dr. Gallo Plaza, Ecuadorian Secretary-General of the Organisation of American states, walked towards an airliner. Police said the bomb, believed to have been planted by territorists, caused86 words
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Article, Illustration197 1968-08-16 6 SAPPORO. Japan The mothers of both the donor and recipient of the heart in the nation's first heart transplant operation in Japan tearfully hold the hands of Dr. Jiro Wada (sitting in centre, with 46-year-old professor of Sapporo Medical College, who performed Japan's first197 words
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Article143 1968-08-16 6 HONG KONG. Thurs. (Reuter) Hong Kong's domestic exports in July rose by HKII9O million (37.5 per cent) to $695 million. Provisional figures released today, showed imports totalled $1,005 million, an increase of $272 million or 37.1 per cent. Re-exports, up $46 million or 30.6143 words
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Article32 1968-08-16 6 ACCRA. Thurs. (UPI) Ghana plans to open trade missions soon in Tokyo. Moscow and Prague as a result of increased commerce with the three nations. the Trade Ministry announced yesterday.32 words
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207 1968-08-16 6 MANILA. Thurs. (UPI) A leading Filipino doctor paid tribute today to h:s Japanese colleagues for their first human heart transplant and said it probably would take some time before the feat could be duplicated in the Philippines. Dr. Pacifico Marcos, immediate past president207 words
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Article, Illustration63 1968-08-16 7 PRINCE Charles, heir to the British throne is seen here in a red painted Chipmunk trainer of the Queen’s Flight. His father, the Duke of Edinburgh is a pilot and avid sportsman too. Charles’ sister. Anne is a competent horsewoman and I skiier but she has been kept in the63 words
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267 1968-08-16 7 MOSCOW, Thurs. (Reuter)A Soviet commentator alleged last night that the West German Bundeswehr (Armed Forces) had drawn up a plan for a lightning invasion of East Germany and Czechoslo- from the GDR and it* other allies. “It is proposed that the entire operation will267 words
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227 1968-08-16 7 The EL AL hijacking PARIS, Thurs. (Reuter) French airline pilots decided today to join an international boycott of Algiers airports aimed at securing the release of an Israeli El A1 airliner hijacked with its crew and passengers on July 23. The decision was227 words
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98 1968-08-16 7 HONG KONG. Thurs. (Reuter) Police today arrested five Chinese men after they were seen painting street slogans In protest against the government de-registration of the Communist Chung Wah Middle School. A police spokesman said the men would be charged tomorrow and would appear at98 words
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Article188 1968-08-16 7 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter, is 18 today but so far there has not been one whisper of romance in her life. Newspapers are full of photographs of her 19-year-old brother Prince Charles driving his friends and pretty girls off to the188 words
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Article110 1968-08-16 7 NEW YORK. Thurs. (Reuter) Criminal charges filed oy singer Judy Garland alleging that her 29-year-old former personal manager stole two diamond rings valued at US$llO,OOO were dropped today at Miss Garland’s request. The charges had been filed against Thomas Green on a motion by Miss Garland110 words
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Article48 1968-08-16 7 KARACHI, Thurs. (Reuter) At least 100 people were reported injured, 30 seriously, after fighting between stone-throwing soccer fans last night at Dacca Stadium, East Pakistan. Police used teargas and truncheons to break up the clash and 12 people were arrested, according to reports received here.48 words
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Article418 1968-08-16 7 TOWARDS CHURCH UNITY PORT MORESBY, Thurs. (Reuter) Protestant and Catholic churches are making major strides towards Christian unity in the Australian administered territory of PapuaNew Guinea. Ministers of five denominations. including the Catholics. have exchanged pulpits and three non-conformist churches have merged. Methodists, Presbyterians and418 words
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Article85 1968-08-16 7 ATHENS. Thurs. (UPI) A government spokesman said last night they had identified the wrong brother as the attempted assassin of Premier George Papadopoulos. The Press Ministry previously had identified the unsuccessful author of a bomb attempt on the Premier's car as George Panaghoulis. described as a Greek85 words
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181 1968-08-16 7 TOKYO, Thurs. (UPI) Prime Minister and Mrs. John Lynch presently visiting Japan as guest of the Japanese government will highlight their visit today by attending a christening ceremony of a giant tanker built for Ireland by a Japanese shipbuilding firm Mrs. Lynch will181 words
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Article114 1968-08-16 7 HOUSTON. Thurs. <UPI) Louis J. Fierro did a full days work at the JacobePearson used car lot on Tuesday and said he felt fine. Fierro. 54. went to work for the first time since he underwent a heart transplant. He is one of the six114 words
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Advertisement369 1968-08-16 5 n Italy— leaders in marble glass mosaics mm rmm A I .4 K I r t ifr/; tt SSP il V.V. r V r A i ft -A v w 'S*' v W' fA- ?J2 i x mt *>* v*. i ■N st* --i ./>( -r. a -'i? 4 r369 words
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Advertisement129 1968-08-16 7 ■> :i i ?*E > >■*&**■ r 'M Jgf t (loess Fresh, pure from new Zealand... naturallv! So pure and rich and healthy. FERNLEAF butter has such a wonderful golden flavour, just packed with every ounce of the natural goodness of the freshest milk. Children love that smooth rich taste.129 words
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Article745 1968-08-16 8 THE late Sir Winston Churchill once said he would not preside at the liquidation of the British Empire. But by the time his party again came to power in Britain he had to complete the liquidation. This week the British Conservative Party leader, Mr. Edward Heath,745 words
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2703 1968-08-16 8 I REFER to the report appearing in the Eastern Sun of Bth August, 1968, and which was also reported in other newspapers, on Senator Tan Sri Gan Teck Yeow's address to the Second Annual General Meeting of the Malayan Agricultural Producers Association where he is stated2,703 words
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Article205 1968-08-16 8 PF OFE68OR Stanley Spector s call to make Singapore an intellectual extrepot in Asia and act a.? an Interpreter between America and Asia is most timely. There is nothing to disagree with his assertion that Singapore can make a tremendous contribution towards American and Aslan relations. His205 words
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550 1968-08-16 8 LATELY, American mazarines carried articles nn corruption in Asia. Though Asian countries like Ir.d:a, Pakistan and Ceylon took little or no notice, there was considerable flutter in Sci/heast Asian countries ar.d particularly sharp reaction in Malaysia. It all looked as though American550 words
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Article126 1968-08-16 8 IT must have been a great disappointment to many a local soccer fan to read of the surprise omission of Singapore’s Youth and un«°alkeeper ERIC PAINE from the Republic's team for the Merdeka Footba’.l Tournament. This young lad who possesses the height and all other qualities of a126 words
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Advertisement40 1968-08-16 8 Eastern Sun independent National Newspaper FRIDAY, AUGUST I#, 1968 23-B. Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: ***** 7 Penang Office Ipch Office 39. |alan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia Telephone: 8. Leith Street, Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road. Te1:7232t Cable Address: AWNEWS40 words
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368 1968-08-16 9 ♦i,ic S J NGAPO u RE Thur,s —Shipments of Tasmanian applies to Asian markets ***** J\^ 50n S reach a record total exceeding 500,000 cases. Exporters in Hobart, the Australian island State’s capital say that the expanding Asian markets are likely to absorb more368 words
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174 1968-08-16 9 LONDON. Thurs (UPI) A sober reflection of the trade flgures made buyers more selective in stock markets yesterday, but even so, gains predominated among the main body of industrials. Leading stocks often faltered after early firmness, particularly once the Unilever half-time figures had attracted174 words
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Article61 1968-08-16 9 HONG KONG. Thurs. '(UPI) —Money Quotations: HK56.***** per U.S dol- lar. JK*****5 per US. dollar TT. HK514.53 per pound sterling *K5295.625 per tael of go l i 94.5 per cent fineness. I 1$ 162.7 per 10,000 JapaXir veng. X 5148 3 oer 100 Philippa pesos buyers. iK5148.561 words
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Article56 1968-08-16 9 NEW YORK, Thurs. (UPI) Rubber futures cloeed unchanged and untraded on the N. Y. commodity exchange. Sept 21.35 bid. 21.90 asked. Nov 21.05 bid. 21.55 asked. Jan 20.95 bid, 21.35 asked. Mar 20.95 bid, 21.35 asked. May 20.95 bid. 2145 asked, Sept 20.95 bid, 21.45 Asked. The56 words
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212 1968-08-16 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. British Industry Is to send a delegation here arriving on Wednesday Aug. 28 for discussions on the possibilities for British Investment in the developing of industry in Malaysia. The delegation, known as the CBI/Grierson mission. is sponsored by the Confederation of British212 words
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Article208 1968-08-16 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Gndowns Vessels J/2 Sbiga Maru 3/4 Drzic S Sangihe 6/7 Vishva Mahitpe 8/j Rangoon Maru 10/11 Eishin Maru 13/14 Antilochus 16/16 Prometheus 19 Thorecape 21/22 Tandjung Datu 23/24 Malaysia 25/26 Djati Baru 27 28 Kimanis208 words
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Article164 1968-08-16 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Ford Escorts have been increasing their already impressive list of victories during the past week In the French Pyreness. Martial Delalande finished first overall in the Argeles Hill Climb which was held for Groups 2. 3 and 5. He beat strong competition from the Porsches,164 words
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Article76 1968-08-16 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Association of Banks In Malayaia-Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants: New York: Buyin* T.T. 32-13/16; Airmail O.D. 3215/16- 90 d/st. 33-1/2 credit bills; 33-11/16 trade bills. Canada: Buying T-T. 353/16; Airmail O.D 35-5/16, 90 d'st. 36-1/16 credit bills; 36-1/8 trade76 words
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Article, Illustration113 1968-08-16 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Mr. Timothy F. Baiden. Manager of the Kuala Lumpur branch of Kodak (Malaya) Limited, has been transferred toi Singapore and is now Assistant to the Managing Director. Mr. F. B. Powers. For the past two years. Mr. Baiden has been involved with the marketing113 words
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Article274 1968-08-16 9 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) The London Stock Market was somewhat patchy at the close today with losses tending to fractionally outweigh gains principally on profit-taking in some of the heavier issues. The F.T. index at 1,445 was 1.0 lower at 494 2. Unilever was a feature of274 words
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Article79 1968-08-16 9 TOKYO. Thurs. (UPI) Taiwan aluminium company will purchase new manufacturing equipment In Japan, tne Kawasaki Dockyard Company of Obe said yesterday. The Japanese firm said It won a contract from Taiwan aluminium for the purchase of 220 million yen < US$611,000) worth of equipment. The79 words
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Article1364 1968-08-16 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs Industrials started off today on the easier side with a slight rally towards the afternoon and yet mo6t issues were still closing below yesterday's final levels. Twenty five industrial counters had drops ranging from one to 10 cents, seven improved and eight unchanged.1,364 words
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Article284 1968-08-16 9 Rubber down cent SINGAPORE. Thurs. September first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed at 5 pm. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 55$ cents per lb., down seven-eighths of a cent from previous close. The tone was dull. The market started to ease soon after the opening on profit-taking which284 words
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Article17 1968-08-16 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The tin price for today was $547 62$ per picul, up 87-1/2 cents.17 words
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Article327 1968-08-16 9 SINGAPORE. Stock Exchance cold and offer prices oBciall? listed at the clo?»e of buslaeas. INDVSTRIALS Ar ni2 2.87 2.89 Ben X Co. XBI 2.90 Borneo Bhd 2.28 2.30 194 4.54 rbrmfial Co. 2.14 2.16 C. Storage 5.20 3 KO 3 SI E. smelting 7.23 3.10 3.111 t X327 words
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Article77 1968-08-16 9 LONDON, Thurs. (UPI) Rubber market quiet with spot 19-3/4 20. Settlement House Sept 19-7/8 20 Oct 19-15/16 20-1/16 Nov 20 29-1/8 Oct Dec 20 20-1/8 Jan 'March 20-1/16 20-3/16 ApriL'June 20-1/8 20-3/16 July Sept 20-1/8 20-1/4 Oct/Dec 20-3/16 20-5/16 Jan/March 20-1/4 20-3/8 April/June 20-1/4 20-3 <8 July/Sept77 words
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Article48 1968-08-16 9 (Managers* met*) First Malayan XD 2 91 Simnd Malayan XI) 2.08 J Third Malayan 1.35 1 The Commerce Industry 105 1.14 The Savins land 1-21 130 First H’kong 1.07 1.120 Second H’kong .75 .79* Malaysian Investme Fund nt 1.30 1.40 Sterling C'niodity 5/10 Bone Kong Currency)48 words
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Article100 1968-08-16 9 SINGAPORE. Thnrs. The noon once* at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are> Buyer Seller Coconut OH (K.O.B.) Bank Coconut Oil 83.00 5550 <r.O.B> Drums Loose Copra Mixed Au* Muntok White 31 00 Pepper (K.O.B.) >16% N.K.W. ***** Sarawak White 1*7.50 Pepper (FOB,) Sarawak Special Black Pepper (F.OA) <(«%100 words
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Miscellaneous310 1968-08-16 10 TODAY and YOU... Friday, August 16, 1968. ■wr L >0 ARIES MAR. 22 &V.APR. 20 fOl 9-21-33-50 TAURUS £-1" APR. 21 i may 2i r\ 1- 7-10-43 1769-71-83-90 GEMINI MAY 22 JUNE 22 -o 4- 6-34-371 >744-46-57 CANCER JUNE 23 JULY 23 1-48-59-65 76-77-84-89 LEO JULY 24 AUG. 23 54-55-66310 words
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Miscellaneous1325 1968-08-16 10 YOUR i. TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Palau Pinang; 6 Ipoh and Melaka: 3 10 Johore Bahru, 4 Taiping; 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluanf. P.M. 300 Opening Annet. and Prog. Summary; 3.01 Seni Dan Budaya; 3.23 News Adventures of Superman; 3.50 Gilligan's Island ‘‘Diogenes won't you please go1,325 words
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258 1968-08-16 11 K.L. RAILWAY STATION e KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. —The Minister of Transport, Ton Sri Sardon bin Haji Jubir, today expressed dissatisfaction with the State of cleanliness of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. During a surprise check on the station as part of his “Operation Cleanliness258 words
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168 1968-08-16 11 KUALA LUMPUR. TKurs. The Mentri Besar of Perak, Dato Ahmad Said, will have discussions soon with a local company on prospecting for gold and tin in the Temengor area of N'octh Perak. disclosing this. Dato Ahmad told Bernama there was evidence to show the168 words
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Article98 1968-08-16 11 KIALA LI MPI R, Thur*. Plainclothes police In ambush position arrested two girls for possession of scrap rubber from Kepong Estate here yesterday. A police party on information received laid an ambush and found the two girl*, aged 14 and 24. collecting scrap rubber98 words
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Article, Illustration108 1968-08-16 11 Kam Woon Wah. Secretary-General of the Malaysian Chinese Association and M.P. left for the United States on Wednesday under the auspices of the l S. Department of State, for a 40-day programme to observe various aspects of the forthcoming presidential elections. The highlight of his tour108 words
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629 1968-08-16 11 Kuala l r m p u r. Thurs. The Chairman of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority, Senator Abdul Ghaffar bin Baba, said today Malaysia must devote sufficient resources to the rehabilitation of the coconut industry if she wants a share of the overseas market.629 words
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Article75 1968-08-16 11 PENANG. Thurs. Two senior officers of the Royal Navy, whose ships are on an operation visit here, raid a courtesy call on the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. today. They were Captain Ronald C.C. Greenlees. Commanding Officer of H-M.S Morgan and Lieut Commander Anthony R Davidson,75 words
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153 1968-08-16 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) has asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives to transfer the responsibility for the Padi and Rice Marketing Board from the Ministry to FAMA. This was disclosed today by FAMA's Deputy153 words
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132 1968-08-16 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysia Is full of potential for agricultural cultivation and if properly developed would not only be self-sufficient but would become an agricultural exporting country. This 1* the opinion of the five-man agricultural team from Taiwan at the end of their four-week132 words
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Article114 1968-08-16 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Minister of Health. Dr. Ng Kam Poh assured Malaysians who qualified as doctors from universities abroad and in Singapore and Malaysia that they could be absorbed into the Government service. Replying to a query, he said there was no truth that the114 words
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Article, Illustration56 1968-08-16 11 Yogiraj Swami Satchidananda Saraswathi, (left) of the Integral Yoga Centre, New York, being greeted on his arrival in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday evening by Swami Pravanand* of the Sivanandashram Batu Caves. The Swami arrived with 20 American yoga students in the course of a world tour.— Eastern Sun Pix by Mok Voon. - 56 words
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102 1968-08-16 11 PENANG. Thurs. Customs officers from the Antismuggling branch here, last night foiled an attempt to smuggle more than $4,060 worth of consumer goods into the mainland from Miami Beach. Batu Ferringhi. However, they failed to catch the two smugglers who were loading about 12 packages102 words
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43 1968-08-16 11 IPOH Thurs. A number of false motor cycle number plates and equipment for making them were recovered by the police at a dump In Rukit Berapit yesterday. The equipment included alphabetical blocks and numbers in steel and plastic.43 words
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189 1968-08-16 11 KUALA LUMPURS. Thurs. The Minister of Health. Dr. Ng Kam Poh, todav suggested that doctors in the country "who have been finding it uncomfortable with the present drill type of overalls can change to more comfortable uniforms." Dr. Ng made this suggestion at the launching of189 words
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Article293 1968-08-16 12 WASHINGTON, Thurs. (CPI) C.S- Army officials have agreed to provide records that will expedite payment of CSS3Im. in back pay to more than 100,000 Filipino second World War veterans, Philippines Brig. Gen. Albert B. Friedlander announced. Gen. Friedlander, head of the Veterans Claims293 words
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Article158 1968-08-16 12 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (CPI) Charles F. Sorensen, who produced Henry Ford's moving assembly line that made cars the working man could afford, died on Tuesday at his home. He was 86 and a na- tlve of Denmark. Sorensen, a former director. vice president and production chief158 words
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Article330 1968-08-16 12 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (UPI> The United States Is taking high-level diplomatic soundings in the hope a workable formula can be devised to speed large amounts of waiting food to starving Biafrans. State Department officials disclosed yesterday that Dr. August Lindt of the international committee of the Red330 words
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447 1968-08-16 12 Experiment withdrawn PRAGUE, Thurs. (UPI) —Czechoslovakia's leadership cracked down yesterday on free speech, one of the major reforms they had instituted despite protests by the Soviet Union. The sudden reversal was revealed in a Prague newspaper, which exercised its newly won freedom and protested the447 words
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Article157 1968-08-16 12 MANILA. Thurs. (UPI) A restrictive Philippine immigration policy was reported to have saved the lives of at least 1“ Chinese from the disastrous earthquake that hit Manila on Aug. 2. Immigration Commissioner Edmundo Reyes confirmed that among 194 “overstaying” Chinese temporary visitors he had ordered out of157 words
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648 1968-08-16 12 WASHINGTON, Thurs. (l T PI) Alcoholism might not be recognised officially as a problem in Japan, but crowded living and social pressures are driving more Japanese to drink every year, an American expert o n alcoholism saysWilliam J Plunkert. director of the Community Alcoholism648 words
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Article, Illustration50 1968-08-16 12 PHAI BAI. South Vietnam: John J. Palm of Belleville, Ohio, sits behind a pile of unfilled canteens as he communicates on a radio in the A Shau Valley. The 101st Air Cavalry have been operating in the heavily jungled area for sometime. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 50 words
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685 1968-08-16 12 LONDON, Thurs. (UPI) Britain made no deal with China to obtain an exist visa for her chief diplomat in Peking, Sir Donal Hopson, the Foreign Office said yesterday. A spokesman said the visa was granted unconditionally. He denied reports it685 words
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Article83 1968-08-16 12 OSAKA. Japan. Thurs. (UPI) The Ministry cf Health and Welfare yesterday designated Osaka prefecture as an encephalitis infected area, bringing the total number of prefectures designated as an infected area to 11. The action of the Health Ministry came following report that mosquitoes caught in the83 words
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Article137 1968-08-16 12 PAPEETE, Tahiti, Thurs. (UPI) France could detonate her first hydrogen bomb on Saturday morning, according to information broadcast by Radio Tahiti. Urgent warnings were sent out warning boats and planes that “nuclear experiment” were possible in the South-Central Pacific test area anytime after one minute137 words
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Article167 1968-08-16 12 MANILA, Thurs. (UPI) Health authorities have warned against an upsurge of influenza in Manila but said an epidemic was unlikely. Acting Health Secretary Amadeo Cruz said City Health Centres recorded 162 flu cases in Manila for the week ending on Aug. 10, nearly treble the total167 words
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Miscellaneous266 1968-08-16 13 SHAW toANisanoH Iftth HONOI RS DAY n am.. 1.45. *OO. ti.3o A ».15 »J»Anne Bancroft. Dustin_Ho!TmaO Katharine Ro-v '‘The C.RADLATE Directed oy Mike NichoU-Academy Award Winner BEST DIRECTOR Paaavtsion At Technicolor cDAi pre-enting the tickets tor wing The wilj pc entitled to buy the found Track CBS RECORDS pi W266 words
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Miscellaneous228 1968-08-16 13 No* Shoring! 1.30. 4.00, 0.30. 9.15 Hank Williams Jr. In Max's “A TIME TO SING” Panavt.Mon. Metrocolor CATHAY ***** Now Showing! 11. 1.30, 4. 6.30. 9.30 “PRUDENCE AND THE PILL" (Fox) Deborah Kerr. David Niven. Color TOMORROW MIDNIGHT! (Colon "DANGER! DIABOLIK” (Para.) John Phillip Law, Marisa Mell HkCuGMLIKIEBuUBI NOW SHOWING!228 words
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Article329 1968-08-16 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. Indonesia hammered bottom of the Group "A" table Singapore 4-0 and enhanced their chances for the semi-finals in the Merdeka Soccer Tournament ot the Stadium Merdeka here tonight. This is the fourth consecutive defeat for the Singaporeans who will play their last match329 words
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Article, Illustration476 1968-08-16 14 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Singapore Bowler Connie Tait is in the lead in the singles event (open division) in the STBC Championships now being held at the Jackie's Bowl here. She bowled a 558 to beat her nearest rival M. Hurnell by over 30 pins.476 words
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219 1968-08-16 14 LONDON. Thurs. (Reuter) Graham Warner and Bombay bom John Jameson gave Gillette Cup finalists Warwickshire a further boost with Centuries against Scotland at Birmingham in yesterday’s English cricket programme. Jameson (114) hit 14 fours and two sixes in his 120-mi-nute century before Warner219 words
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Article94 1968-08-16 14 LOS ANGELES Thurs. (UPI) Lionel Rose, the young Australian who scored a major boxing upset last February when ho won the world ban’am title from Fighting Harada in Tokyo, began workouts yesterday for his non-title 10-rounder with Jose Medel. on Aug. 28. Rose, a 20-vear-old Aborigine from94 words
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Article32 1968-08-16 14 Kl'ALA LUMPUR. Thurs Western Australia edged Nationalist China 3-2 j n the Merdeka Cup socrer tournament at the Merdeka Stadium here tonight. At half-time Nationalist China led 2-1.32 words
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Article31 1968-08-16 14 IPOH. Thurs. South Vietnam beat Thailand 3-2 In the other Merdeka Soccer Tournament fixture at the Perak Stadium here tonight. South Vietnam led 2-1 in the first half.31 words
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214 1968-08-16 14 IPOH, Thurs. Hong Kong were held to a 1-1 draw by India in a Merdeka soccer tournament fixture at the Perak Stadium here tonight. The game, which started off tamely, especially in the first half. went into vigorous play towards the closing stages214 words
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Advertisement540 1968-08-16 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisement can ba accepted at tha following addresses: MONT D’OR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building, Singapore. S.S. MUBARUK Brothers. 63, Bras Basab Road, and 2, Maiu Avenue, Serangoon Carden Estate. Singapore. TAY BUAN CUAN LTD,. SUPERMARKET. 83, East Coast Road, Singapore 15. Tel: *****9. HAMIEM STORE. 1419,540 words
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Advertisement1207 1968-08-16 14 TENDER NOTICES FESUROHJAYA IBU KOTA KUALA LUMPUR NOTIS TAWARAN TAWARAN ad a-! ah dijemput bagi membekalkan dan memasang “Twin or double chambered cremator and associated equipment” ditempat membakar mayat diJalan Cheras. Kuala Lumpur. 2. Pelan2 dan penentuan mengenai kerja2 yang mesti di-jalankan boleh di-pereksa dalam masa bekerja di-Peja-bat Akitek Perbandaran.1,207 words
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Advertisement140 1968-08-16 14 TENDER The following tenders are invited by the Chief Supplies Officer. Central Supplies Office. Kandang Kerbau, Singapore 8. The closing date is 28.8.68. 1. Metal Furniture 2. Hydraulic Surface Grinding Machine. 3. Offset Printing Machine Further particulars may be obtained from the Chief Supplies Officer during normal office hours. Item140 words
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Advertisement105 1968-08-16 14 Eastern Sun A UTTII »IT THAT COO A LONG WAY ICLASSIFIED ADS! 11 1 I E EACH WORD SO w 25 cnH ikwi) PLEASE WRIT! IN CAPITAL LETTERS Advertiser's Name. Address. Telephone N 0........... Number of Insertions.. Oate(s) Requested Cost rirwnt Bill wnaius ran erdee iro.'CknK c«s ncWii) Ca«h mail105 words
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505 1968-08-16 15 JOHORE BAHRU, Thun. Thai woman •printar, Butabong Yimploy put up a spteta* cular performaned to capture the 100 matras National and All-Coman title at Larkin Stadium hero today in a photo-finish time of 12.9 secs. Second was her team-mate Someroey Cherangkool with505 words
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Article1226 1968-08-16 15 Rac« it Horses Class Si Dlv. 4—6 Furs. 6c 15 Yds.—2.15 p.m. 1. 36* Caramoor •y 6y 9y 9.00 L.M.R SUblc R.S. B'kelen Coles 11 3 729 Fleetmustcr II a 13 i m Globe Stream 8.13 Plash Stable Daniels 4 637 Legisrika 13> 8.10 E. B'kelen Trevena1,226 words
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Article100 1968-08-16 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs Dr. V. Ganeshan has gained the consultant-specia-list diploma in sports medicine from the Institute of Leistungsmedizin. University of Berlin. A statement from the Institute says this is the highest qualification in sports medicine that any foreign doctor can obtain in Germany. Dr. Ganeshan. who100 words
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352 1968-08-16 15 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Zainal Abidin, from Malaysia shot a 36-35-71. level par for the Bukit layout, to lead a field of no less than seventy-one hard trying contemporaries after the first round of the 1968 Singapore Amateur Open Golf Championship here today. A Far352 words
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Article1465 1968-08-16 15 Race 1: Horses Class 5* Div. 2—6 Furs. 6 is Yds.— 2.00 pan. (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) i. 890 Banker* Dream 5v 9.00 Priscilla Stable Osman 2. 195 Pinto 4v 9.00 Puchong Stable R B'kelen 3. 808 Richardo 4y 9.00 Mr. Richard Wong Sc Mrs. J. King1,465 words
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Article252 1968-08-16 16 Jimmy Lad - HE CAN MAKE AMENDS TOMORROW By Jimmy Lad SINGAPORE, Thurs. Airstream, who disappointed over the mile last Sunday, impressed in a 3f workout in 39 3/5 on a soft track at Bukit Timah here this morning. On this workout he is worth another chance in Race Six on252 words
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Article273 1968-08-16 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Top favourite Lee Kin Tat had an easy 15-11 and 15-6 victory over Adam Karim in the men’s singles semifinal tie of the Singapore Badminton Association National championships played at the Singapore Badminton Hall, last night. Lee. a London student, who273 words
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Article126 1968-08-16 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs John Scaife. handicap 15. from Warren Golf Club won the 36 holes “SGA Junior Open Championship on handicap he’.d at Keppel course with a nett-135, yesterday. Runner-Up honours went to E. Emery. H’cap 17, from RAF Seletar who beat R. Parry, of RAF126 words
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Article292 1968-08-16 16 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) Result* of football matches played last night were: English Division One Chelsea 1 Nottingham Forest 1 Leeds United 4 Queens P R 1 Manchester C. 3 W'hampton Wanderers 2 Sheffield W. 1 Newcastle U 1 Southampton 2 Liverpool 0 Stock C 0 West Ham292 words
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104 1968-08-16 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Malaysia captured the men’s title In the Singapore Volleyball Association's international championships, which ended here last night. In this championships. Malaysia edged Singapore by three sets to two and defeated Indonesia by three sets to one to snatch the men’s title. Indonesia who104 words
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Article420 1968-08-16 16 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The South Korean girls team won the Asian youth basketball championships when they humbled their fancied Taiwan counterparts 7042 in the final of the league championships held at Gay World Stadium last night. The nine-nation Asian basketball championships which entered Its ninth day420 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous61 1968-08-16 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 4.59 a.m. (6.7 ft.), 4.53 p.m (6.0 ft.). Port Swettenham: 9.46 a.m. (13.3 ft.). 9.57 p.m. (11.8 ft.). Port Dickson: 11.00 a.m. (7.2 ft.). 10.59 pm. (6.3 ft Singapore: 3.39 a.m. (6.7 ft.), 3.32 p.m. (7.6 ft Sedili Kechil: 3.13 a.m. (6 2 ft.). 2.14 p.m61 words
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