Eastern Sun, 24 August 1968
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Title Section22 1968-08-24 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Esld ,966 Vo >- 3 No. 743 Saturday, 24 August 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents22 words
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Article1048 1968-08-24 1 60 killed, 160 wounded in clashes since occupation MOSCOW, Fri, (UPI) pRESIDENT Ludvik Svoboda of Czechoslovakia and a group of party and Government leaders flew here today to discuss the Warsaw Pact occupation of their country with Soviet leaders. In a broadcast by Svoboda himself in1,048 words
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Article, Illustration75 1968-08-24 1 Asian movie queen. Li Chine is seen leaving the airport reception hall under a heavy escort of police, after meeting local newsmen. Thousands of her fans mobbed her on arrival, screaming and shouting out her name as she waved to them. Miss Li. 20. was onlyPicture; by Eastern Sun cameraman Richard Chow. - 75 words
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697 1968-08-24 1 I’NITEO NATIONS. New York. Fri. (Reuter) Russia early today vetoed a Western resolution condemning the Warsaw Pact intervention in Czechoslovakia. C.S. Ambassador George W. Ball at once assailed the action as the response of a frightened State which had tried by naked force to697 words
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165 1968-08-24 1 SINGAPORE, Fri. The Singapore Government today expressed its sympathies with the people end Government of Czechoslovakia. The Foreign Minister, Mr. 8. Rajaratnam. In a message to Czechoslovakia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, assured support on “any practical and collective measure In the165 words
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Article75 1968-08-24 1 COLOGNE. Germany. Fri. (UPI) A nationwide general strike began in Czechoslovakia to protest the .Soviet-led occupation of the country, a loyal free radio station in Czechoslovakia reported. The broadcast was picked up by a monitoring station in West Germany. The strike was announced on Thursday to go75 words
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173 1968-08-24 1 Tf UAL A LUMPUR, Fri. Malaysia today urged the IV withdrawal of Soviet and other Warsaw Pact troops from Czechoslovakia. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia expressed deep regret and concern regarding the intervention in Czechoslovakia of troops from173 words
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Article58 1968-08-24 1 JAKARTA. Fri. (Reuter)' Five hundred people were reported missing today when huge tidal waves swept the tiny island of Tuguan in Central Celebes. Antara news agency said the tidal waves were caused by powerful earthquakes which have rocked the island since Aug 10. So far 56 bodies58 words
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Article63 1968-08-24 1 SAIGON, Fri. (UPI) Communist troops today staged a series of raids on the American military complex at Danang. rocketing the main Allied air terminal and invading a village only 500 yards from the end of the base runway. Authorities slapped a 24-hour curfew on Vietnamese residents of63 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous17 1968-08-24 1 LADIES DAY cS G 7 m "Better not start counting your winnings there could be an objection!”17 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration281 1968-08-24 2 MAUREEN LEE - “WOMAN IN THE FIELD OF ART” By MAUREEN LEE KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Behind every man there is a woman, but it was proved at an art exhibition here today, there is sometimes also a man behind a woman. The man in this case is—Eastern; Sun pix by Mok Voon. - 281 words
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Article, Illustration179 1968-08-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Enche Ahmad Idriss, Assistant/Advertising Manager. Dunlop Malaysian Industries Berhad, will leave here on Sept. 3, for Syracuse University. New York, where under a MARA Scholarship, he will read for a degree in Journalism. Be graduated in business management from the R.I.D.A. College179 words
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Article68 1968-08-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri A patient. Madam Woo Yit Kwai. 55. fell to her death from the fifth floor of the new hospital block of the General Hospital here last night. A search was organised when nurses in Ward 23 where she was admitted three days68 words
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149 1968-08-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Protestant churches will launch an evangelistic crusade here with a public rally at the Bukit Bintang Girls School at 7 p.m. here tomorrow Highlight of the occasion is a gripping full-length Billy Graham colour film. "The heart is a rebel The campaign office149 words
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Article37 1968-08-24 2 Kt’ALA LUMPUR. Fri. A police party led by woman inspector W. Bimlabanty broke up an illegal gaming session and detained 17 persons including three women at the Bth floor, Loke Yew Flats here last night.37 words
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209 1968-08-24 2 MALACCA. Fri. The rank and file of Malacca UMNO will have to resolve the prevailing crisis in the party themselves The State Chairman, Senator Abdul Ghafar bin Baba, said this last night when he addressed an UMNO rally at Kelubi near Jasin209 words
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Article160 1968-08-24 2 IPOH. Fri Manual and industrial employees in the Sunget Slput North Local Council, now picketing (fnr the 14th dav today) for Improved conditions of service, are determined to picket even on Merdeka Day. ■’As far as they are concerned. this day holds no meaning for160 words
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Article107 1968-08-24 2 MALACCA. Fri The Malacca police have now a problem inmate in the lockup of the central station. The man. who was arrested last week after breaking away four months ago from the lockup where he is now kept, yesterday kicked at a doctor who was sent107 words
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Article, Illustration442 1968-08-24 2 KOTA BAHRU, Fri. The Minister of Education, Enche Mohammed Khir Johari, today said the three PMIP defectors who returned to their former fold had turned the Kelantan State Assembly into a “circus." Enche Khir. who is also the UMNO GeneralSecretary. said442 words
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228 1968-08-24 2 PENANG, Fri. Two notorious house-breakers in Penang were arrested by the police after their identities were made known to members of the force. This was disclosed by a police spokesman here today. One of them was arrested In Tanjong Tokong on Aug. 20 while228 words
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Article145 1968-08-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Sultan of Selangor today called upon the peopie to respect the national symbols. The Sultan made the call at the opening of a $25,000 mosque at Sungai Chinchln. Gombak. The Sultan said respect for the national symbols would demonstrate their loyalty to the145 words
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206 1968-08-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri The two conflicting official figures given for the growth of Malaysia's gross national product (GN.P.) in 1967 were explained today. One figure was given in Parliament yesterday by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. Enche Ali bin Haji Ahmad, who206 words
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95 1968-08-24 2 PENANG. Fri. Chuah Teng Huat. 26. told the Magistrate’s Court today he broke the restricted residence Ordinance because he wanted to buy a wedding ring for his sweetheart who was now pregnant. Under the restricted residence ordinance, he was ordered by the95 words
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Article66 1968-08-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri.— Another 25 MARA nominees will be leaving for *.ndia m batches by air on Aug 25. 27 and 29 for one to two years of training in motor mechanism, draughtsman- ship, electrical, radio and television mechanism at the Model Training Institutes attached to the66 words
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137 1968-08-24 2 KUALA LUMPUR Fri.The Malaysian Institute of fine Arts will be holding an open-air art exhibition at :r,e Lake Gardens here to rr .< Merdeka Day on Aug 3 The main purpose of me show, said a spokesman of the institute was137 words
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Article81 1968-08-24 2 Samat Art Gallery (AIA Building) General exhibition of paintings, 9 a m to 6 put. Balai Ampang; (AIA ding) Contemporarv Ch:r» r>-t exhibition by Patr.cK H. S. I.im last day 0 a to 5.45 p.m. Peninsular Art Galler’--: Exhibition of works by prominent Malaysian art:"'? a*. 41, .lalan81 words
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219 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE, Fri. Bulgaria today signed an agreement with a Singapore firm at the Export Promotion Centre for $600,000 worth of nylon raincoats. The agreement was signed between a Singapore import and export firm, K. J. Kim Company and the Singapore-based Bulgarian firm, Bulsing Ltd. Mr.219 words
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Article127 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. The visiting Confederation of British Industry members today had a busy day familiarising themselves with the industrialisation programme in the Republic. In the morning, the mission visited the EDB Prototype Production and Training Centres at the Light Industrial Services Unit In River127 words
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Article89 1968-08-24 3 9 a m.-5 p.m.: National Day books display at National Library. Stamford Road. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Five-men art exhibition at National Library Exhibition Room, Stamford Road. 10 a.m.-4 30 p.m.: Art and craft exhibition at Red Cross House, Penang Lane. i p.m.-8.3n p.m.: SATA free mass X-ray at89 words
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Article67 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE. Fri The Department of Extra-Mural Studies of the University of Singapore will be conducting a 10-lecture course on “Commercial Law and Practice” beginning Sept. 6. It will be held from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the New Lecture Theatre 2. University of Singapore. The67 words
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Article, Illustration144 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. Hundreds of letters are pouring in daily into tne offices of People's Park Development Limited at 306 South Bridge Road as a result of the Company's recent launching of a ’coupon’ campaign on the Complex .n the Eastern Sun. Straits Times. Nanyang Siang144 words
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Article71 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE Fri. The Coroner's Court here today returned a verdict of suicide on a 21-year-old woman, Chow Sow Yong who jumped down to her death from the 10th floor of Block Six in Jalan Batu on July 5 this year. Chow, who was suffering from mental and physical71 words
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228 1968-08-24 3 Work in terms of national interest- Jek SINGAPORE. Fri. The Minister for Culture, Mr. Jek Yeun Thong has said that there is no place for sectional pursuits in the new situation which Singapore is in. In a message to the National Day celebrations programme of the Singapore Indian Association. Mr.228 words
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Article, Illustration102 1968-08-24 3 Two architects and two engineers from Singapore were among graduates, who gained their degrees at a graduation ceremony at the University of Melbourne. Australia, recently. The two new architects are Mr. Chia Lin Kwang. of 17 Lorong 35. Gevlang. Singapore 14, and Mr. Kwa Soo102 words
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Article, Illustration207 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE. Fri Mr. Donn Beach, internation-ally-known restaurantuer better known as "Donn the Beachcomber” is currently here to supervise the completion of the "Singapore Lady" which will function as a floating restaurant later this month The Singapore Lady is the first venture Donn has been207 words
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Article197 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE, Fri.— The Democratic Socialist Club of the University of Singapore has deplored the action of the Soviet Union in invading Czechoslovakia. In a statement issued here today, the DSC said: “Reaffirming our belief in the ideal of democracy and also the fundamental right197 words
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Article144 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Institution of Production Engineers of the United Kingdom has exempted holders of the Singapore Polytechnic's Production Engineering Technician Diploma from taking certain examinations (Part I and three of the four subjects of Part II) for corporate membership. This mean? that students holding144 words
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Article90 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. Telephone service with Guadaiope and Martinique in the French Antilles will be available to the public from Monday. The call charge will be $48.75 minimum charge for a call duration of three minutes. $16.25 for each additional minute or part thereof. A report fee90 words
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Article93 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. A national committee has been set up to launch the government’s month-long "Keep Singapore Clean” in October The committee, headed by the Minister for Health. Mr. Chua Sian Chin, will comprise of representatives from government ministries, statutory board, employers* and employees’ organisations and other93 words
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354 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE. Fri.— All health assistants will in future undergo a special course at the Police Training School. The first batch “graduated” today. Speaking at the ceremony the Health Minister, Mr. Chua Sian Chin said the course will be held for three reasons: t To354 words
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85 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. Two Malaysians have been awarded scholarships by the Singapore Government to study for a degree course at the Singapore Polytechnic. Each scholarship is worth $2,400 a year and the selected students are Mr Tong Kok Eng. and Mr. Wong Kun Yew. Mr. Tong will85 words
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Article53 1968-08-24 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. For the convenience of the public. the Blood Donation Centre will be open this Sunday from 9 am. to 12 noon. Members of the public ar# urged to donate blood on that day and are assured of every attention by the courteous and trained staff53 words
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254 1968-08-24 4 SEREMBAN. Frl. The Chief of General Staff General Tan Sri Abdul Hamid bln Bldln. who Is the Director of Operations West Malaysia today personally expressed sympathy to the Injured members of the Royal Malaysian Police Field Forces who were Involved In a road254 words
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135 1968-08-24 4 PENANG. Fri. Thirtytwo pretty girls have entered for the Miss Tourism Contest to be held at the Penang Chinese Girls’ High School hall on Aug. 30. when entries closed today. Sponsored by the Penang Tourist Guides Association in conjunction with a dance on that135 words
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298 1968-08-24 4 “We are witnessing oppression of people...” KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany here today rejected what it described as attempts to imply that West Germany was "in some way one of the external causes" of298 words
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81 1968-08-24 4 JAKARTA. Fri. (Reuter) Indonesian Trade Minister Dr. Sumitro today announced the discovery of a fraud case Involving surveyors from Singapore and Hongkong and two Indonesian firms. He told reporters that the surveyors and the firms had been manipulating bonus exports proceeds of Indonesian exports81 words
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313 1968-08-24 4 PENANG, Frl. The formation of a Federation of Malaysia Tourist Association (FO.M.T.A.) will be discussed at the three-day Seminar of the Malaysia Tourist Association’s which will be opened by the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. at the Town Hall here on313 words
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Article, Illustration155 1968-08-24 4 SINGAPORE. Frl. The Manager of Cycle Carriage Co. (M) Ltd.. Mr Jacque Tan. leaves next Wednesday (Aug 28) for talks with the Daim-ler-Benz organisation in Stuttgart, West Germany. He will also visit the Daimler-Benz dealer network in Europe, the United States and Australia. A spokesman155 words
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Article65 1968-08-24 4 SAIGON. Fri. (Reuter) President Nguyen Van Thieu said in a television speech here tonight his Government deeply deplored the brutal repression of the budding aspirations of the Czechoslovak people for freedom, independence and human dignity. He said a lesson to be drawn from the experience of65 words
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Article, Illustration48 1968-08-24 4 Going gay for the Merdeka Ball at the Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall on Aug. 30. Shamsiah shows you how to be it. with this mini-batek dress with slashed-in sleeves. The collar is highlighted by laced friUs that run down the front to form a “V".48 words
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446 1968-08-24 4 KOTA KINABALU, Fri. The Chief Minister, Tun Datu Haji Mustapha bin Datu Harun. who is also the Chairman of the Sabah Alliance Party pledged here today that his party would help the Sarawak Alliance in the forthcoming general elections446 words
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Article298 1968-08-24 10 SINGAPORE, Fri. The training for members of the Singapore Armed Forces is second to none in the world, the Minister for State for Defence, Mr. Wee Toon Boon declared today. Mr. Wee was addressing the passing-out parade of the First Engineers and Demolition Commanders course at298 words
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Article67 1968-08-24 10 SINGAPORE. Fn A 28-year-old man. Ng Yio Gee alias Ng Gew Yik. was charged in the Ninth Mafistrate's Court todav with he murder of a 21-year-old girl. Tan Joo Sing alias Lim Aye Slok. Ng is alleged to have murdered Tan at Lorong Mekola on Aug.67 words
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Article28 1968-08-24 10 KUCHING. Fri The Governor. Tun Abang Haji Openg. returned to Kuching this afternoon after a fiveday visit to the various districts in the fifth division.28 words
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Article, Illustration68 1968-08-24 10 Brigadier C.M I. Pearson makes a final inspection of troops of 107 Field Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, before relinquishing his appointment as Commander of the Australian Army Force In Singapore Malaysia. He is Commander designate for the Australian Task Force in Vietnam. The parade was at the68 words
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Article37 1968-08-24 10 SINGAPORE. Fri. Mr. Low Yong Nguan, MP for Crawford and Chairman of P AP. Kampong Glam and Crawford Branch yesterday flew to Lima. Peru. South America to attend the 56th Inter-Parliamentary Conference37 words
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196 1968-08-24 10 SINGAPORE. Frt. The Ministry of Interior and Defence has received more donations to the National Defence Fund which has now reached $6,609,418.96. Persons who wish to make donations to the Fund are advised that the next date for receiving such donations by the196 words
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94 1968-08-24 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Chief Secretary to the Federal Government. Tunku Tan Sri Mohamed bin Tunku Besar Burhanuddin, said todav the exchange programme between Federal officers and state officers in East Malaysia would be stepped up. He told Bernama this decision was taken94 words
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Article, Illustration170 1968-08-24 10 SINGAPORE. Fri. Dr. Bradbury Seasholes. American specialist in Citizenship in Education, will be visiting Singapore from Sunday to Wednesday tinder the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programme of the U.S. Department of State. Dr Seasholes is the Director of Political Studies at the Lincoln Filene Centre170 words
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149 1968-08-24 10 SINGAPORE. Fri. The The President of the Singapore Natural Health Society. Mr Horn my Kwik has suggested several precautions to curb the flu attack In the Republic His suggestions are: Reduce the intake of refined starches. especially white rice and sugar. Increase149 words
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Article80 1968-08-24 10 SINGAPORE. Fri The Royal Navy tug Nimble which was escorting the 27,000-ton Japanese ore carrier Yamatasan Maru to Singapore for repairs returned to Naval Base yesterday. The Yamatasan Maru developed engine trouble off Sumatra, about 400 miles from Singapore. According to a Navy spokesman, the80 words
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121 1968-08-24 10 MOSCOW. Fri. (Reuter) Senator Aishah Ghani. a woman Senator from Malaysia, was today visiting schools and hospitals in the Moscow area on the second full day of a twoweek visit to the Bovlet Union. Mr a Ghani arrived here on Wednesday for a study121 words
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185 1968-08-24 11 pENANG, Frr. The police hero are plann--1 ing the formation of Police Cadet Corps in schools with the encouragement and assistance of parents. This was disclosed by the C.I.D. chief here Superintendent K.K. Pillai, when he gave a talk on public co-operation to the185 words
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206 1968-08-24 11 PENANG, Fri. The Chairman of the Malaysian Buddhist Association. Rev. Chuk Moh, and two other monks have volunteered to become eye donors. This fine gesture was taken by the three Buddhist monks after a talk by Dr Wong Poh Lum, the ophthalmologist at206 words
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Article90 1968-08-24 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fn. Telephone wire thieves struck again yesterday and got away with 1.120 lbs of wire valued at $2,202 from the Petaling District here. A Telecoms technician. Nasir bin Hussien. who went to investigate a line fault at Jalan Kampong Jewa. Batu Tiga, discovered90 words
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209 1968-08-24 11 Ber- nama). KUALA LUMPUR. FrL Sabah needs at least 300 more workers from outside next year to clear its jungles for development projects, the State’s Chief Minister, Tun Mustapha bin Oatu Harun said today. He said at present there were 500 workers— Ber-; nama). - 209 words
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Article83 1968-08-24 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A housewife was help up •by two youths armed with daggers at her house at Jalan 14/50 Petaling Jaya here yesterday afternoon and robbed of rash and property worth 5i.403. The housewife. Mrs. Jennifer Shifiett. was in the kitchen when the youths threatened83 words
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Article46 1968-08-24 11 TT, OH. Frl. Five knife ldmg robbers held up up occupant of an estate house in Sitiawan yesterday. *T<i robbed him of $265 of jewellery. The victim. Puttoo s/o Anamalay, 59. was asleep in his room, when the robbers broke into the house.46 words
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Article, Illustration129 1968-08-24 11 IF you play It Sheila's way. It’s sophistication. And this happens to be the name of the mustard evening gown she ts wearing. As the name suggests. It's not a simple gown as you mat see. It is embroidered with lineal batek motifs, caught at the waistby Yap Chew Yan.; — Eastern Sun pix - 129 words
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441 1968-08-24 11 KUALA. LUMPUR. Fri. The following nurses passed their Part One Midwifery examination held on July 1: Penang: Miss Choo Wee Lim. Miss Ong Keow Gnoh. Miss Dang Sing Sang. Miss Tan Sye Neo. Miss Ooi Geok Tin. Miss Lee Poo Mooi, Miss Subasnmi Pillai.441 words
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121 1968-08-24 11 IPOH Fn The Mentri Besar. Dato Haji Ahmad bin Said, has called on workers in the Industrial Manual Group to have closer liaison with Government to promote better and healthier employer-employee relationship) in this country Dato Haji Ahmad was speaking at the opening of121 words
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202 1968-08-24 11 17'UALA LUMPUR, Fri. The nine top British captains of industry who will arrive here on Aug. 28 for a five-day visit will look into the general investment climate of the country and investigate specific opportunities for British capital. This was stated today202 words
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Article149 1968-08-24 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri Contributors of the Employee* Provident Fund, who nave reached the age of 50. were today advised not to apply for the withdrawal of one-third of their credits from the fund. A spokesman of the EPF Board said today: “Many applications have been149 words
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188 1968-08-24 11 PENANG. Fri. “The establishment of the Agricultural Station at Paya Terubong will expand and Intensify research work and production of good quality fruit trees, clove, nutmegs and other dryland crops with a view of diversifying agriculture in the State.” This was stated by the188 words
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175 1968-08-24 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Frl Malaysia and West Germany will shortly sign an agreement to allow this Government to float a commercial loan for 25 million Deutschmarks (over s2n million) in Bonn. This was disclosed here today by the Acting Minister of Finance. Tan Sri175 words
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Article58 1968-08-24 11 KUALA LUMPUR Fri. Mr. Yeoh Teck Chye has been re-elected President of the National Union of Bank Employees. The two new Vice-Presi-dents are Mr. Lim Bok Yeang and Mr. Lee Kay WhatT. The following were reelected; Mr. A M. John. Vice-President. Mr Tan Ip Kee. Assit. Hon General58 words
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Article41 1968-08-24 11 KUALA LUMPUR Fri. Two youths snatched a handbag containing $BO from Mrs. Olgo O Cunela of Jalan Kenny Selatan here while she was window shopping at the junction of Jalan Mountbatten and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman here yesterday afternoon.41 words
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119 1968-08-24 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri A car reported stolen four hours earlier was recovered with its spare parts missing, yesterday morning. A salesman. Mr. Boey Soon Hm. of Jalan Sentosa. Setapak. here awoke to find his Volkswagen 1300 car stolen from the porch of his house.119 words
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Article35 1968-08-24 11 KAMPAR. Fri. A 47-year-old man who had been sick for the last three years was found hanging in his house here yesterday evenfc Che U a pah' Is a father of three children.35 words
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176 1968-08-24 11 PENANG. F r i. Penang’s first overhead railway bridge and the biggest roundabout of 240 feet diameter, costing 5825.000. at Bukit Tengah. Province Wellesley, are expected to be completed next year. This was disclosed by the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, here today.176 words
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Article153 1968-08-24 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Frl. The 17-member team of military officers from the Imperial Defence College of Britain who are here on a three-day study tour today visited the headquarters of the Royal Malaysia Police in Bluff Road here. The team led by Mr. A. M. Mackintosh. former153 words
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Article71 1968-08-24 11 TANAH RATA. Fri—Th© Sultan of Pahang arrived here yesterday for a week's visit to Cameron Highlands. One of his first official functions was to visit the low-cost housing scheme here. The Sultan's team will play a friendly golf match against the Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul71 words
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Article30 1968-08-24 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri.—A police party yesterday evening at Sekolah Jalan Bukit Kajang arrested two men in the act of forcing open the main door of the school office.30 words
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Article158 1968-08-24 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Malaysian Police Field Force and Thai border police units pursuing a gang of 60 terrorists in the Betong jungle area of Thailand have found six more deserted bandit camps, a spokesman from the headquarters of the Director of Operations, West Malaysia, said158 words
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Article41 1968-08-24 13 SINGAPORE, Frl. Some 40ft military personel will conduct a manoeuvring exercise at Mandai and Buklt Timah areas on Aug. 26. from Jam to 11 p.m. Blanks and thunder flashes sill he used. Public are advised not to be alarmed.41 words
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Article100 1968-08-24 13 SINGAPORE. Fri. A gardener. Sreenivasan Kanayson was awarded $1,765 damages in the High Court today for loss of vision and function of one eye as a result of an accident. Sreenivasan was knocked down by a car driven by Che Rokiah binte Smawi at100 words
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Article78 1968-08-24 13 SINGAPORE. Eri. The All Malaya Muslim Missionary Society will hold a charity show, “Bentantar" at Galaxy cinema on Aug. 28 at 9 t>.m. Proceeds from the film show will go to the Maulana Abdul Aleem Siddiqui Memorial fund. The purpose of the Fund is78 words
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Article, Illustration479 1968-08-24 13 Kuala lumpur. Fri. The Malaysian Government was today urged to join with other non-aligned nations to prevail on the Russian Government to respect world opinion and desist from its aggression against a small nation like Czechoslovakia. In making the call today. Mr.479 words
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158 1968-08-24 13 PENANG. Frl. The Pakistan Parliament ary goodwill mission was Impressed with the Industrial development taking place In this country. This was stated by Mr. Nural Haque Choudhury. a member of the delegation, after paying a courtesy call on the Chief Minister. Tan Sri158 words
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Article, Illustration477 1968-08-24 13 SINGAPORE Frl. Thousands of screaming fans mobbed Aslan Movie Queen. Li Ching when she flew into Singapore this evening for an appearance at a charity ball at the Hotel Malaysia tomorrow night. The charity ball Is In aid of the Singapore Association for477 words
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Article102 1968-08-24 13 SINGAPORE. Fri. Indonesia will meet Singapore in a chess match starting at 6 p.m. at the Victoria Memorial Hall tomorrow. The Singapore team will comprise of Tan Lian Ann, Lim Kok Ann. Tan Lian Seng. Giam Choo Kwee. Choong Leong On and Lai Lin On. The Indonesian102 words
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217 1968-08-24 13 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Ricoh Co. Ltd. of Japan has appointed Electrical Equipment Ltd., a subsidiary of the Borneo Co. (S) Ltd., as the sole agents for all Ricoh products This was announced at a press conference t r day by Mr.217 words
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187 1968-08-24 13 SINGAPORE, Fri. A 15-year-old girl told a preliminary inquiry today of how she was allegedly raped bv a father of eight, Yusop bin Haji Abdul Rahman, at 4 a.m. on May 27 at her Pasir Panjang home. She said she was asleep187 words
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Article106 1968-08-24 13 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Department of Extra-Mural Studies will organise a Chinese course on journalism from Sept 13 at the lecture room. Chinese Chamber of Commerce here from 7.30 p m. to 9 p.m. The course, which consists of 11 lectures, will deal with the social role106 words
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Miscellaneous35 1968-08-24 4 IT HAS TERRI6LE! BOTTLES CRASHED. CHA/RS BROKE, HARD PUNCHES LANDED!! 1 1 bya^ l LIMKOKWING ALL THE t 6 MN r~^ y C*HG HAS THAT V BLOKE?] WHAT BLOKE? TTHAS) sene DArrr bird! y y35 words
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Article940 1968-08-24 5 Why use it...When to use—How to use... rpODAY, wigs are much in the fore. Why? Because women with good, healthy heads of hair have discovered the c o n v e n ience and practicality of owning a fashion wig or even several wigs. Not that they940 words
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Article, Illustration271 1968-08-24 5 In the hairdressing business today, first class hairdressers and hairstylists are always in demand. They are the ones who know what hairstyle suits a particular face and suggests to the customers accordingly. A beauty salon proprietor commented that customers generally looked forward271 words
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Article, Illustration455 1968-08-24 5 LEADING hairstylists over the world have launched the new sophisticated look the "apple" line. In this breezy, new-type hairdo, the fashion is short hair, practical and becoming while leaving the neck free. The structural shape outlines, refines and models the head which becomes small, round455 words
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Advertisement72 1968-08-24 5 JIO ONE CAN LIVE ON WATER ALONE NEITHER YOUR HAIR! FOR CLEAN HEALTHY HAIR, FREE OF DANDRUFF, FEED YOUR HAIR WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS ''ELLA PRODUCTS: KOLESTRAL-S, KOLES-TRAL-V, EXQUISITE WELLA-MEDAND WELLAFORM. WELLA o mUESTTSM •fit a Sole Distributors: Wah Seng Trading Co., 403, ChulU St Pen*ng Wah72 words
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Advertisement271 1968-08-24 5 <>► > 44- > > > 4- <► 4PAT’S SALON for Creative Hair Stylist Hair Colourist Expertise in latest hair-cuts Wig Specialist Pat's Salon offers you a wide range of wigs, wiglets, falls and hairpieces for fashion or necessity. Latest in design with different shades of popular appeal and 1009271 words
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WORLD NEWS
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349 1968-08-24 6 OOGOTA, Colombia, Fri. (UPI). —Pops Paul VI arrived to a tumultuous welcome on his sociol reform mission to South America yesterday and rode happily through crowds so thick he was twice forced to stop his car ond get out and walk.349 words
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221 1968-08-24 6 MEXICO CITY. Fri. (UPI) Philippines VicePresident Fernando Lopez said yesterday that he was “a precursor” of President Ferdinand E. Marcos, who he said might visit Mexico next year. In an interview In the newspaper “Excelsior". Mr. Lopez, who is in Mexico for221 words
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136 1968-08-24 6 gAN FRANCISCO. Fri. The Bank of America has opened a new branch in Medellin. Colombia the seventh branch to Join the bank's overseas system in the past three The Medellin office, augmenting the bank's branch in Bogota, will cx* tend the bank's direct contact with136 words
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Article76 1968-08-24 6 NEW DELHI. India. Fri. (UPI) Premier Indira Gandhi told Parliament yesterday that India would uphold the right of Czechoslovakia under the United Nations charter. Parliament debate the Czechoslovakian situation for four hours. The Opposition Party demanded that the Premier openly condemn Soviet aggression. But76 words
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102 1968-08-24 6 NASSAU, Bahamas. Fri. (UPI) A lone paasenger Hijacked a single-engined, chartered plane yesterday and forced the pilot to fly him to Communist Cuba. The Island Flying Service, which owns the plane, said pilot Lester Aibury of Nassau reported by radio that he had landed at102 words
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232 1968-08-24 6 WASHINGTON. Fri. (UPI) Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said yesterday the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia left the United States no choice but to maintain Its present troop strength in Europe. Mr. Mansfield has long favoured bringing home most'of those troops and is author232 words
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Article43 1968-08-24 6 MANILA. Fri. (Reuter) Another 3.500 cases of Influenza in Manila and the provincea have been reported today, the Health Department said. This brought to 7.000 the number of reported cases since the nation-wide flu outbreak two weeks ago.43 words
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Article, Illustration81 1968-08-24 6 WASHINGTON: The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that three armed men robbed a branch of the American Security and Trust Company of more than £5,000 as a fourth bandit waited in a motor-car outside. n f h,s P ,cture made by the bank's hidden— UPI photo. - 81 words
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Article, Illustration39 1968-08-24 6 NEWARK. New Jersey: Vice President Hubert Humphrey (left) stumping in pursuit of the Democratic Presidential Nomination, joins singer Robert Merrill In a duet rendition of “The W’ifTenpoof Song” during campaign rally here on August loth. UPI photo.— UPI; photo. - 39 words
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340 1968-08-24 6 WASHINGTON. Fri. (UPI) US. Secretary of State Mr. Dean Rusk yesterday that the Soviet intervention in Czechoslovakia "cannot help hut d?mase East-West relations” and could jeopardise the prospect of an International Arms Control agreement. Mr. Rusk told newsmen at the White House340 words
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273 1968-08-24 6 WASHINGTON. Fri. (Reuter) Discount interest rates in the United States Central Banking Bystem will almost certainly drop from 5 5 per cent to 5.25 per cent following today’s decision by four district reserve banks to drop their prime rate,273 words
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Article115 1968-08-24 6 ALGIERS. Fri. (Reuter) Algeria and Israel are near agreement on the release of the hl-Jacked El A1 Boeing airliner and 12 Israeli nationals. diplomatic sources said here today. The release could be expected very shortly as mediation moves, mainly conducted by Italy, are nearing a115 words
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Article84 1968-08-24 6 MajorGeneral arrested JAKARTA. Fri. (Reuter) The Indonesian Army today announced the arrest of a Major-General as part of the current massive purge of pro-communist officers. The Army Information Service in an announcement said Major-General U Rukman. former Inspector General of the Army, and thirteen orther armv officers had been arrested84 words
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122 1968-08-24 6 RANGOON. Fri. (Reuter) The state-owned Burma paint factory In Rangoon, has begun to produce a large quantity of high quality paints, according to official reports. The factory Is expected to exceed the target production of 280.000 gallons of all kinds of paints122 words
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Article142 1968-08-24 6 SALISBURY. Rhodesia. Fri. (UPI) Judge John Lewis yesterday sentenced 21 Africans to nine years imprisonment each under the Law and Order Maintenance Act for receiving military training overseas Mr. Lewis told the Court he wished to point out “especially to the public overseas in142 words
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Article136 1968-08-24 6 PARIS. Fri. (Rei.c The price of gold sea:- the Paris bullion ma: day, following the rr the Russian invasion Czechoslovakia. The cn3-kilo ing-“ quoted at 7.240 fra- 1 equivalent of s4o 23 1 ouncej compared with yesterday's 7.160 franc? This was the highest r136 words
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Article, Illustration16 1968-08-24 7 —UPI radiophoto—UPI; radiophoto - 16 words
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Article262 1968-08-24 7 Adultery LONDON. Frl. (CPI) The wife of Beatle John Lennon. Cynthia. 27. is suing him for divorce because of his alleged adultery with Japanese-born actress-artist Toko Ono. court sources »aid yesterday. The sources said lawyers for both Miss Ono. currently married to American movie Producer Anthony262 words
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Article61 1968-08-24 7 MANILA. Fri. (Reuter) A sharp tremor lasting a few seconds rocked Manila and the suburbs early today. The weather bureau’s geophysical division said the tremor, of intensity four, "as an aftershock of the violent quake which hit the city on August 2 which brought death61 words
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Article283 1968-08-24 7 SAIGON. Fri. (Reuter) Cities and military installations in the northern provinces of South Vietnam were plastered by rocket and mortar fire early today. Snipers terrorised parts of Da Nang city and guerrillas tried to seise the radio station the northern military hub while mortars283 words
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Article61 1968-08-24 7 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Czechoslovak President Ludvik Svoboda is being forcibly taken to Moscow today, according to a Prague telex message reaching the BBC. BBC officials identified the message as coming from the Prague Airline office and said it stated: “At these moments the occupation military forces are61 words
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Article62 1968-08-24 7 OTTAWA. Fri. (Reuter) Canadian External Affairs Minister Mr. Mitchell Sharp said today Canada would give "a safe haven” to any Czech citizens fleeing their invaded country He told a delegation representing four Canadian Slovak organisations that Czechoslovak refugees would be welcomed in Canada with the same62 words
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Article49 1968-08-24 7 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Actor Peter Sellers is being sued for divorce by his 25-year-old actress wife Miss Brit Ekland. a spokesman for Sellers said today. Sellers. 43 married the Swedish-born Miss Ekland in 1564 after a three-week whirlwind courtship. The couple have a three-year-old daughter.49 words
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255 1968-08-24 7 HONG KONG. Tn. (UPI) Communist China today vigorously condemned tho “naked military intervention” in Czechoslovakia and said it was led by "the biggest clique of traitors in history." A commentary in the organ of the Chinese Communist party said the "most shameless" move by255 words
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154 1968-08-24 7 CHICAGO, Fri. (Reuter) A Federal Grand Jury will investigate an allrged plot to assassinate Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Senator Eugene McCarthy and set off a ware of terror in Chicago next week when the Democratic convention meets, it was announced yesterday.154 words
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164 1968-08-24 7 JAKARTA. Fri. (UPI) Philippine Ambassador Modesto Farolan has invited Indonesian rice authorities to visit Manila and be convinced of his tovernment'e sincerity in meeting the requirements of nations purchasing Philippine rice. Ambassador Farolan extended the invitation on behalf of the Philippine Rice and164 words
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192 1968-08-24 7 BONN, Fri. (Reuter) Weekend leave for West German Forces have been cancelled because of the Czechoslovak crisis. Troops were ordered by General Ulrich De Maiziere, armed forces commander, to stay close to their stations when off duty, a Defence Ministry- spokesman said. West German192 words
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Article60 1968-08-24 7 PAPEETE Tahiti. Fri. (UPI) French scientists postponed for the fourth time yesterday their attempt to explode a hydrogen bomb and make France the fifth nation in the world to possess thermonuclear weapons Informed sources said meteorological conditions forced the delay The test at a Bouth60 words
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Article52 1968-08-24 7 VALPARAISO. Chile. Fri. (Reuter) Public health authorities today announced the outbreak of a rapidly spreading typhoid fever epidemic here Dr Rene Farago. regional Public Health Director, said 96 cases of the disease had been confirmed in the province. The epidemic was caused by irrigation of fields with52 words
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282 1968-08-24 7 BONN, Fri. (Reuter) The Czechoslovak Communist Party Congress met in secret somewhere in Soviet-occupied Prague last night and defiantly elected a new central committee with their young leader Alexander Dubcek now a prisoner of the Russians as top of the poll. Prague282 words
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Article295 1968-08-24 7 MOSCOW, Frf. (Reuter) The Kremlin has accused Czechoslovak leader Alexander Dubcek. who is under arrest by Warsaw Pact occupation troops, of the arch-crime of conniving at counter-revolution. A major unsigned statement. 13.000 words long and published in the party newspaper Pravda, also accused the young reformist leader295 words
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94 1968-08-24 7 KARLOVY VARY, Czechoslovakia: On left: Mr. Alexander Dubrek, the Czechoslovak party leader, surrounded by wellwishers, signed autographs for them outside the Bristol Hotel on August 13th after the conference at Karlovy Vary at which he met East German Head of State, Herr Ulbricht. Right: Herr W. Ulbricht, the East German— UPI photo. - 94 words
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Article311 1968-08-24 14 Windfall for American tourists HONG KONG, Fri. (UPI) Twenty-four Americans were taken to Communist China for a four-hour trip yesterday, a New York tourist guide said. The 24- Americans were travelling from Phnom Penh to Taipei via Hong Kong on an around-the-world tour, as James Carroll311 words
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221 1968-08-24 14 TOKYO. Fri. (UPI) The Japanese government on Thursday designated a sum of yen 3.000.000 (US$B,3OO) be paid as solatium to each of the victims of the world’s greatest road tragedy that occurred near Gifu last Sunday. One hundred and four persons were killed221 words
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261 1968-08-24 14 WASHINGTON, Fri. (Reuter) The hite House said today that President Johnson was still prepared to go anywhere in the cause of peace even to Moscow despite the Soviet action in invading Czechoslovakia. “If it would serve the cause of peace, I feel the President261 words
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Article358 1968-08-24 14 The execution is final LONDON, Fri. (I'PI) A shocked world was told on June 17. 1957, that former Hungarian Prime Minister Imre Nagy and his Defence Minister, Geij. Pal Maleter, had ben executed by the new Budapest regime after a "people’s court’’ trial on charges of treason358 words
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168 1968-08-24 14 FRIESTADT. Austria, Fri. (Reuter) Cars belonging to Czechoslovak tourists early today lined the road leading from this small Austrian border town to the frontier as their owners debated whether to return home or not. Groups of tourists, some with tears in their eyes, gathered168 words
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Article391 1968-08-24 8 FOR some years Ceylon had kept herself aloof from her neighbours in South-east Asia. The leftwing Government of the late Mr. Bandaranaike, and later of his wife, was oriented to the Communist bloc. Its political experiment brought chaos to Ceylon’s economy from which she is now391 words
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Article287 1968-08-24 8 IS the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia the prelude to a Russian attempt to eain control of Western Europe? History may repeat itself in Europe. Hitler’s seizure of Sudetenland on the pretext that German minorities in that area of Czechoslovakia were ill-treated was the prelude to his attempt287 words
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LETTERS...
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244 1968-08-24 8 rIE house telephone of a Member of Parliament has been out of order for the past eight days, and in spite of numerous reports having been made to the Telecoms Department It has not been put right yet. Nowhere in the world244 words
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89 1968-08-24 8 IT is high time that I mention the JenJarom Public Playing Ground. The grass has not been mown for at least two months. The football field, now covered with lallang, is Just like a bush. The Local Council has been informed of this, but so far, nothing has been done.89 words
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667 1968-08-24 8 Atoms for peace must be guaranteed for all: Euratom must retain control function IN principle the government of the Federal Republic of Germany is in favour of a nonproliferation treaty. The current treaty is regarded as an important step forward in the direction of667 words
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134 1968-08-24 8 DELEGATES to the 22nd Assembly of the World Medical Association In Sydney adopted a declaration on death in view of the increasing number of transplant operations using cadaver organs. Known as the Declaration of Sydney it made no attempt to define the exact moment of death but said the decision— AIS photo. - 134 words
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Article, Illustration285 1968-08-24 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author, "Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trials") MARTHA and Arthur had a married daughter and also a 9-year-old son when Martha sued Arthur for divorce. The judge granted the divorce and ordered support payments for their son. Martha anpealed the decision because the285 words
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Article797 1968-08-24 8 CAUSES OF INSTABILITY IN S.E.A. From Sin Chew Jit Poh IN the conference of scholar on Asian history held Kuala Lumpur, one hundre and sixteen essays were sub mitted. of which 807o were o the questions of S-E-A. The sponsors of the confer ence observed that thisFrom Sin Chew Jit Poh - 797 words
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Advertisement40 1968-08-24 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper SATURDAY, AUGUST 24. 1968 23-6. Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipeh Office 39. |alan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malarela. Telephone: *****/6 8. Leith Street, Tel: ***** 77, Brewster Road. Te1:***** Cable Address: AWNEWS40 words
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
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Article, Illustration264 1968-08-24 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Associated Motor Industries Malaysia assembly plant at Batu Tiga. near here cannot only boast of being one of the biggest up to date plants In this region but is also able to assemble a wide range of cars. Disclosing264 words
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Article39 1968-08-24 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore today made the following changes In its rates to merchants:Selling TT./O.D. ready were: Deutsche Marks 130; Holland Guilders 117-5/8; Belgian Francs 1619; Italian Lire ***** and Japanese Yen *****.39 words
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Article35 1968-08-24 9 NEW YORK, Fri. (UPI) Yesterday's volume was 15.140,000 shares of a total 1 552 issues traded. 533 higher and 796 lower. American exchange volume was 3,373.000 shades bonds volume amounted to $4,170,000.35 words
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681 1968-08-24 9 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPI) Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia had no immediate effect on the U.S. economy as most indicators remained on the favourable side this week, but there were fears the longterm result would be greater spending for arms, inflationary pressure and681 words
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Article161 1968-08-24 9 SINGAPORE, Fri. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 Demoaocus 5 Hoyo Maru 6/7 Bendigo 8/9 August Cesaree Capetown Maru 15 16 President Hayes 19 Kota Naga 21/22 Kyonan Maru 25/26 Thomaseverett 29/30 Hero 33/34 Hessenstein 35/36 Shanghai Maru 38 39161 words
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Article298 1968-08-24 9 Rubber down cent SINGAPORE. Fri. September first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. dosed at 5 p m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 53| cent* per lb., down one-quarter cent from previous close. The tone was quiet and slightly easier. London advices were lower than expected but after a marked298 words
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248 1968-08-24 9 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Malaysia’s credit standing abroad remains high and the country is in a position to utilise more foreign capital in order to expand its capital stock and accelerate the growth of the domestic economy in the years ahead. Stating this, the Chairman248 words
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Article15 1968-08-24 9 SINGAPORE. Fri The tin price for today was $549,374 P*r picuL up $l.OO.15 words
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Article73 1968-08-24 9 LONDON. Fri. (UPI) Rubber closed quietly steady with spot 19-1/8 19-5/16. Settlement House Sept 19-3 16 19-5/16 Oct 19-1/4 19-3/8 Nov 19-5/16 19-7/16 Oct 'Dec 19-7/16 19-1/2 Jan/March 19-7/16 19-9/16 April/June 19-9/16 19-3/4 July/Sept 19-58 19-13/16 Oct/Dec 19-11/16 19-7/8 Jan/March 19-3'4 20 April/June 19-13/16 20-1/16 July/Sept 19-7/873 words
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Article61 1968-08-24 9 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPI) Rubber futures closed 15 point lower across the board. There were no sales. Sept. 20 85 bid. 21.35 asked. Nov. 20.35 bid. 20.85 asked, Nov. 19.85 bid, 20 35 asked, May 19 85 bid. 20.35 asked. July 19 85 bid, 20.35 asked. Sept.61 words
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1642 1968-08-24 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. It was a typical bear market on the Stock Exchange today and market sources described the industrial section as “weak”. The market opened easier and for the rest of the day there was progressive downturn as the number of sellers entering the1,642 words
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Article31 1968-08-24 9 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPI) Closing Dow Jones averages: 30 Industrials 888 30 20 Rails 251.56 15 Uti ities 131.10 65 Stocks 319.88 40 Bonds 77.13 Commodity Index 134.1831 words
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Article313 1968-08-24 9 YOUR SHARES-UP-DOWN -UNCHANGED SINGAPORE Stock Exchance sold and offer prices officially listed at the close ol business. INDUSTRIALS 2.52 Borneo Bhd 2 00 1 h8 4 10 4.1b Chemical Co 187 4 78 3.62 7 10 E. smeltln* DAI 2 :o 2.XX 2 84 Fitzpatricks 2.40 FAN Ords 4 10313 words
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Article47 1968-08-24 9 (Man at err Price*) FlrM Malax an 2.74 '•round Malax an 196 Third Malaxan The Commerce 1.27 Indin-lrv The Saving 1.00 1 09 hind 1.16 1.2.5 First ll'kong 1.05 1.10* Second likens .73 .77* Malaxslan Investment Mini! 1.25 1.35 Sterling C'mndlty 5/9 <* Rong Rnng Currency>47 words
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Article99 1968-08-24 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The noon prices at the Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange today are> Buyer seller Coconut Oil (FOB.) Rank Coconut OU (F.O.B.) Drums Loose Copra Mixed 53.00 5550 Muntok White Pepper (F.O.B.) 96% S.I..W Sarawak W hlte Pepper O B.) Sarawak Special Black Pepper (F.O.B.» 9(1% N.L.W Lampnng Special99 words
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Advertisement792 1968-08-24 9 FLY THE BIG BOEING 707 s OF MSA TO HONGKONG, TAIPEI, TOKYO, MANILA, DJAKARTA PERTH, SYDNEY. Contact your travel agent or ring *****, ***** for reservations. m A-A:"ur.e* m arrivals DEPARTURES SINGAPORE 8 05 m. 10SS am. 9-30 am. 10.25 a m. 3 25 p m. 2.50 pm. 9.45 p.m.792 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous311 1968-08-24 10 TODAY and YOU... Saturday* August 24, 1968. fl ARIES MAR. 22 APR. 20 9-22-39-42 44-78-84-89 yf TAURUS APR. 21 1 MAY 21 Ov 2- 8-21-26* 5^53-67-69 GEMINI MAY 22 JUNE 22 i 18-19-24-31 *37-52-79-86 CANCER JUNE 23 JULY 23 34-36-38-401 *46-49-50 LEO. JUL r* AUG. 23 0')59-63-64-65 3^71-73.77 VIRGO AUG.311 words
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Miscellaneous1441 1968-08-24 10 TV and Radio TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KUALA LUMPUR and Pulao Pinang: 6 Ipoh and Melaka; 3 10 Johore Bahru. 4 Taiping: 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluang. P.M. 300 Opening Annct Prog Summary; 301 “No Way Out". 423 True Adventure “Treasure Five Fathoms Down’; 4.57 Cartoon Classics “Journey to1,441 words
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Article, Illustration315 1968-08-24 12 K. Sidhu - By K. Sidhu SINGAPORE, Fri.— An up and coming local born Filipino beauty who has no "time for boys" feels that in order to succeed, one has to start right from the bottom. Grade But pretty Miss Cecilia Undasan,315 words
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180 1968-08-24 12 HOLLYWOOD. Fri. Robert Mitchum, currently starring in two major Paramount Pictures’ films Villa Rides” and “5 Card Stud,” is spotlighted in the August 16 issue of Time, one of the nation’s leading news weeklies. A two-page article in Time’s Cinema section includes photographs of Mitchum180 words
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Article, Illustration197 1968-08-24 12 LONDON, Fri. Mr. Charles John Curran, Director of BBC External Broadcasting, has been appointed to be Director-General of the BBC in succession to Sir Hugh Greene from April 1. 1969 Mr. Curran. 46. who for nearly two years has r>een in charge of the BBC197 words
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465 1968-08-24 12 HOLLYWOOD. Fri. The Franco Zeffirelli Production of Romeo and Juliet has received an unprecedented reception m Moscow at the highest government levels as well as widespread enthusiastic and spontaneous public and press acclaim following its showing on three successive nights to465 words
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114 1968-08-24 12 HOLLYWOOD, Fri. Cesar Romero has been signed by producer Walter Shenson for a co-starring role in Paramount Pictures' “A Talent for Loving.” The motion picture, which stars Richard Wirimark and Topol, is being filmed in Madrid hard the direction of Richard Quine. Romero114 words
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Article56 1968-08-24 12 LONDON. Fri. (UPI) Swedish Britt Ekland is suing comedian Peter Sellers for divorce, a spokesman for the actor said yesterday. The 43-year-old star of Dr. Stranglelove. The Mouse That Roared, and the Pink Panther, married Miss Ekland. 25, in 1964 after a whirlwind courtship. They announced56 words
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39 1968-08-24 12 Rhonda Fleming appearing in one of the scenes from Follow The Sun. The TV series is about three adventurers who find mystery and excitement in emeraldgreen tropic isles. Follow The Sun stars Brett Halsey, Gary Lockwood, and Barry Coe.39 words
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Advertisement83 1968-08-24 12 1 nite cfuED trtCMlNtt tO*a lllttHOKI IIMO-*. (THE SWINGINGEST NITE SPOT IN TOWN) PROUDLY PRESENTS THE KOREAN ALL-GIRL REVUE with 8 glamorous cutias in a non-stop musical show v., Show FRQ* TONITI EXT. TO 2 a m. PLUS D’STARLIGHTS Philippines top recording artistes MISS PEGGY TANN THE H. H. TANN83 words
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Advertisement236 1968-08-24 12 i i THE WILD CATS Fastmoving Song Dance Ac* from Philippines Dance to 2 exciting new bands 'Sf' Don’t forget our Sunday Barbecue from 7-30 p. m. Httno artistes also appearing at the Golden Loins RestaartPt FEDERAL HOTEL RESERVATIONS TEL: ***** K. LUMPUR. FEDERAL NITE CLUB TO-NIGHT EXTENSION 2.00 A.M.236 words
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Advertisement65 1968-08-24 13 TEE SENSATIONAL GREAT ROYAL CIRCUS or INDIA Kallang Park (tel: *****6) 7th Thrilling Week! Star Attractions: Human Fountain. Contortionist. Liger on tricycle. Computer dogs. Flying saucer act many others. 3 p m.. 6.30 p m. 9.30 p.m. Admission: S5, S3, S2 SI Children under 12-years-old half price. Definitely no change65 words
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Miscellaneous388 1968-08-24 13 ft SHAW O’RGANISaTTi'V' "^NO^ROmVC^^ 11 IS 1.30. 4.IHL fi.30 A S IS p m Lucille Ball Henry Fonda "fwr». Mine A Part" Color iftAi IIPO A SKY Simultaneously TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT' THF BLACK TIGHTS BILLERS j NOW SHOWING Ns Tree List! U am 145. 4.0*. 30 A 9.30 p.m Kirk388 words
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Miscellaneous322 1968-08-24 13 ODEON I PALACE 21-116 > *****6 NOW SHOWING! am 2 15 II 1.34. 5 10 A 6.45 p m 5.10 6.45 p.m Gregory Perk Dav'd Niven In Columbia'* “Guns Of Navarone” Anthony Quinn. C'Scope. Color OOEON: TONIGHT MIDNIGHT! Dev Anand In "JEWEL THIEF" In Hindustani At Eastmancolor English At Malay322 words
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Advertisement1337 1968-08-24 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertiaamaey cam be accepted at Ik* following addresses: MONT O'OR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building. Singapore S.S. MUBARUK b Brother*. 63, Bra? Basah Road, and 2, Maju Avenue. Serangoon Carden Estate. Singapore. TAY BUAN CUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET. 83, East Coast Road. Singapore 15 Tel: *****9. HAMIEM STORE.1,337 words
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Advertisement276 1968-08-24 14 RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS PENTECOSTAL n ANGELICAL CHURCH I, Jalan J»emiUdok, (Off 12* mile*). Semhawang Rd.. Singapore. 27. Saturday 7 30 p.m- Y. Fellowship Sunday 7.30 pm. Evangelistic Meeting PRESBYTERIAN KATONG PRESBYTERIAN CHI RCH Worshipping In Ran Chuan Girl* >«hool. Everltt Road, 'insapore. 15. 130 im Sundav School 9.45 a m Worship276 words
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Advertisement278 1968-08-24 14 TOWN BOARDS ENACTMENT (F.M.S. CAP. 137) IPOH MUNICIPAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is proposed to permit the operation of a machinery electrical'' driven by motors for the production of minced fish-mea* and fish-balls at premises No. 10 (Lot *****). Hume Street, Ipoh, which said lot is zoned278 words
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Sun Sport
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Article, Illustration621 1968-08-24 15 R.D. SELVA - After 6 long years Malaysia in M-soccer final By R.D. SELVA KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Can 1968 be a memorable year for Malaysia in the 11th anniversary Merdeka Soccer final? This is the question on the lips of foot* ball fans after Malaysia's 4-3 win over Western Australia— Sunsport pix by Mok Voon. - 621 words
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228 1968-08-24 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Frt. —•Jock Cowboroock made an impressive return to rugby when 45 piavers from the various units Rationed in Malaysia went on trial for a place in the Malaysian Armed Forces Rugby Union XV at the Mindef Ground today. Jock. 26. who228 words
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813 1968-08-24 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Frl. The Malaysian Armed Forces have selected a well-balanced team to meet Rovai Malaysia police in their annual cricket match for the Caldwell Cup. The match seventh In the series will be played over two days, beginning tomorrow at the Police813 words
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554 1968-08-24 15 ALBERT JOHNSON - Bv ALBERT JOHNSON SINGAPORE. Fri. The Singapore Olympic Sports Council today rejected a move to urge the National Sports Control Board to consider the addition of two more athletes in the official four-man team to the Olympic Games in >Ie*ico. The Council defeated by majority554 words
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Article, Illustration17 1968-08-24 15 Aztec Stadium where soccer matches in the Mexico Olympic will be held. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 17 words
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731 1968-08-24 15 Fri. (Reuter) Highly favoured -■-Tan Aik Mong of Malaysia, seeded No. 1, No. 2, seed Junji Honma of Japan advanced smoothly into the third round of the fourth International Students Badminton titles here today. Number 4 seed Kim Eui Kwon from South Korea731 words
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Article100 1968-08-24 15 LAUSANNE, Switzerland. Fri. 'Reuter' The Internationa! Olympic Committee I OC.) has so far received no request to have the Soviet Union banned from the Mexico Games, its Secretary-General. Co'onel Johannes Westerhoff, said today. He told Reuter he had heard press and radio reports of100 words
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92 1968-08-24 15 Scotland's match wi th E. Germany off GLASGOW. Fri. (Reuter)— The international soccer match between Scotland and East Germany, scheduled to •ake place in either East Berlin or Leipzig on Oct. 16, has been cancelled, the Scottish Football Association announced yesterday. The Scottish F A. said that in view of92 words
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92 1968-08-24 15 ATHENS. Fri. (Reuter* Exiled King Constant-me of Greece, a former Olympic gold medallist, is planning to attend this year's games in Mexiro City as a spectator, sources close to the Greek Olympic Committee said here today. An invitation to him war extended by the92 words
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Article62 1968-08-24 15 PARIS. Fri. (Reuter) French welterweight boxing champion Francois Pavilla died here yesterday of a heart attack, it was announced today. Pavilla. who had recently undergone an eye operation, was born in Martinique and fought for the world welterweight title in 1967 He was knocked out62 words
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Article581 1968-08-24 16 LIM THOW BOON - HK’s Char Tat now in No. 1 spot By LIM THOW BOON KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Overseas challengers have re-written the first three placings in the Masters event of the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress National Open Championships sponsored by Peter Stuyvesant at the Intan Bowl here. Hong581 words
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179 1968-08-24 16 STOCKHOLM. Fri. (UPI) The Swedish National Sports Association announced on Thursday that Sweden will break off all sports relations with the Soviet Union and the other Warsaw Pact nations taking part in the occupation of Czechoslovakia. Sweden already has withdrawn from the Junior European179 words
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Article116 1968-08-24 16 LOS ANGELES. Fri. (UPI) World bantamweight champion Lionel Rose sparred four rounds with Pasadena. California, featherweight Eaby Cassius on Thursday in preparation for his 10-round nontitle fight with Jose Medel of Mexico next Wednesday night. The Australian fighter also completed his physical examinations required by the California116 words
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286 1968-08-24 16 WILLIAM GASSON - By WILLIAM GASSON MEXICO CITY. Fri. (Reuter) Mexico, like all host countries, have selected their largest ever Olympic team but they do not expect to win more than a handful of medals. The leading hope among Mexico’s 229 competitors to add to their country's286 words
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Article, Illustration117 1968-08-24 16 BATU PAHAT. Fri. Foo Chee Poh won the men’s challenge trophy when he beat Soh Er Kee 21-14. 21-17 in the final of the Kluang Keng Chew Association Youth Section Table Tennis Championships during the week-end. Partnering Soh Er Kee. he also won the double title— UPI photo. - 117 words
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Article301 1968-08-24 16 BOSTON. Fri. (Reuter) Clark Graebner. U.S. Davis Cup star and one of the tournament favourites, and unseeded Bob Lutz yesterday moved into the semifinals of the National Tennis Championships here. Graebner gained a straight sets victory. 6-1. 6-1. 6-3. over Mexican Davis Cupper Joaquin Loyo-Mavo. Lutz301 words
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803 1968-08-24 16 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Gloucestershire opener David Green became the first batsman to complete 2.000 runs for the season on his way to score 36 in the English County Cricket Championship match against Nottinghamshire yesterday. But the match batting honours went to former803 words
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216 1968-08-24 16 LONDON, Fri. (Reuter) An unbeaten 130 by opener John Edrich gave England a useful springboard in their first innings aftcF Australia's attack had threatened to take control when the fifth and final cricket Test began at the Oval here yesterday. Edrich. who216 words
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Article233 1968-08-24 16 BOURNEMOUTH, England, Fri. (Reuter) West Indian Roy Marshall slammed an undefeated 92 i n l<o minutes to put Hampsnire in a commanding position on the second day t u C,r three -day cricket match against the rest of the world eleven here yesterday. The Hampshire captain233 words
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Article36 1968-08-24 16 LONDON, Fri. (Reuter) England were 371 for five at lunch after resuming at 272 for four on the second day of the fifth and final cricket Test against Australia at the Oval here todav.36 words
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171 1968-08-24 16 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri Traffic Police Chief Supt, Mansor bin Mohd. Nnor to. day advised all motorists attending the final of the 11th Merdeka Football Tournament on Sunday between Malaysia and Burma to be there before 6.30 pm Their early arrival will not jam the171 words
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Article96 1968-08-24 16 SINGAPORE. Fr: —Roval Air Force held the Navy side to a scoreless draw in the Singapore Inter-Services S(~~cer Championships played at Seletar ground last night The airmen who were in their second outing in th* championships, seemed to have lost their winning 'ouch and after96 words
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Article75 1968-08-24 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Fr: Fireworks will be let off a* the closing ceremony of the Merdeka Soccer Tournamo! t at Merdeka Stadium on Sv day. They will be donated by the Malaysian Toys ard Foodstuffs Merchants’ Association. Four technicians frors Hong Kong would be t charge of75 words
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Miscellaneous64 1968-08-24 16 TIME AND TIDE (7.4 ft.). 12.54 p.m. (8.7 ft 6.05 a.m. (15.7 ft.). 6.17 pm. Penan*: 12.56 a.m Port Swettenham: (15.5 ft.). Port Dickson: 6.45 a.m. (8.6 ft.). 7.15 pm. (8.8 ft f l "?apo re: 11-49 a.m. (7.9 ft.). 11.04 p m. (9.2 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 10.42 a.m. (7.864 words
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Miscellaneous15 1968-08-24 16 SINGAPORE SWEEP PRIZE OVER *****.000.00 $1,000,000.00 IN PRIZES NEXT DRAW GUARANTEED IN FULL 6th OCTOBER15 words
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