Eastern Sun, 11 October 1968
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Title Section22 1968-10-11 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd 1966. Vol. 3 IMo. 790 Friday. 11 October 1968. MC(P) 0050 Price 15 cents22 words
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Article, Illustration892 1968-10-11 1 K.G. Tharan - Leader of Treasury robbery gang nabbed after dramatic chase By K.G. Tharan JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. The romantic and pistol-packing leader of the daring gang which staged the great Treasury robbery here has been arrested. The six-man gang took $452,659.16 from the Government Treasury after killing a police— Pix by Snow White. - 892 words
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Article, Illustration54 1968-10-11 1 MARIA Da Gloria Corvalho. of Brazil, who won the Miss International Contest in Tokyo on Wednesday night, is flanked by runners-up. CPI radio-photo shows (from left): Miss Bolivia, who was named Miss Friendship. Miss Denmark (4th). Miss Sweden (2nd), Miss Brazil, Miss I’.S.A. (3rd. partly hidden)54 words
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519 1968-10-11 1 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. has urged the port workers to work hard s o that by next year Singapore would have the fastest turnround of any harbour in South Asia. He made this call when he opened the Port519 words
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159 1968-10-11 1 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPD— Philippine Foreign Secretary Narriso Ramos said on Wednesday that he has asked Malaysia's Ambassador in Washington. Dato Ong Yoke Lin. to relay a formal request to Kuala Lumpur for a MalaysianPhilippine summit meeting. Mr. Ramos said that his instructions159 words
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185 1968-10-11 1 MANILA. Thurs. (AFP) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos today flew to Zamboanga City to discuss peace and order with Southern Philippine leaders amid a wave of excitement, which some sectors of the press had described as hysteria, over the supposed entry of Malaysian spies through the185 words
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242 1968-10-11 1 Thurs. (Reuter) The Saigon coup saga this evening took a new twist with a denial from President Nguyen Van Thieu's office that the troop alert was to ward off a political upheaval or that army officers had been arrested. A communique added that242 words
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Miscellaneous16 1968-10-11 1 LADIES DAY Jt t-12 "Mo*n always said a proper lady should wear, gloves on a date!’'16 words
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Article9706 1968-10-11 2 SINGAPORE, Thar*. The Ministry of Education has issued the results of the National Language Public Examination, August 1968. The following are the successful candidates: Key: P Full Pass W Pass In Written Only O Pass in Oral Only. STANDARD 1 (ONE) WRITTEN CENTRE: ANGLO-CHINESE SEC. SCHOOL9,706 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration143 1968-10-11 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Mrs. A.R. Ramly, wife of the Indonesian Charge d'Affaires in Singapore, is an enthusiastic learner of Ikebana. the Japanese art of flower arrangementShe receives lessons from Lady Betty de la Mare, wife of the British High Commissioner in Singapore, who is conducting143 words
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Article, Illustration62 1968-10-11 3 Geoffrey Chia Quee Khee the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chia Cheng Chwee, leaves for Nice. France on Saturday to do a language course at the Jean-Medecin Universitaine. Mr. Chia Is a recent graduate from the University of Singapore, with an Upper Two (Hons.)62 words
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Article56 1968-10-11 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Toh Chin Chye will present prizes and diplomas to successful candidates of two "Community and Youth Work” courses conducted by the National Youth Leadership Training Institute. The ceremony will be held at the institute in South Buona Vista Road56 words
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Article, Illustration139 1968-10-11 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. “Y-u-u-u-m Sen*!" yells Mona Fon* (lett), Carrie Ku Mei (centre) and Margaret Hsin* Hui who toasted tea to *uests at a lunch held at the Shanghai Room today. The three Hong Kong S..aw stars who were guests-of-honour at the lunch flew In139 words
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333 1968-10-11 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Several members of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry Selling Mission may start a $2 million project on a joint venture basis with local businessmen. This was disclosed today by the leader of the 17-man mission, Mr. W.R.P. King333 words
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777 1968-10-11 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Federal Court hearing a divorce appeal brought by a former sharebroker, Mr. No Chiau Beng was told that the appellant had wanted the divorce but it had to be on his own terms and that he should not be the777 words
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Article, Illustration344 1968-10-11 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Public Utilities Board today announced the appointment of Mr. F. P. Cummins, aged 49. as Superintendent of the Pasir Panjang ‘A’ and ’B’ Power Stations. Mr. Cumming replaces Mr J. M M. Briggs as Power Station Superintendent who has proceeded on a long344 words
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Article21 1968-10-11 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—Th« Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swee returned home tonight after attending the Commonwealth Finance Minister’s Conference.21 words
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Article25 1968-10-11 3 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The Tanglin Integrated and Queensway Secondary Schools Brass Bands will give a public performance at Elizabeth Walk on Sunday at 5.30 p.m.25 words
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283 1968-10-11 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. British businessmen are generally inclined to be the “worst salesmen" one can come across, said Mr. Michael Montague, chairman of the British National Export Council. “We are frankly and nicely placed providing our business community retains the respect for British merchandise which283 words
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Article75 1968-10-11 3 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Singapore Government has announced the appointment of its ambassador to the Cnited Arab Republic, Mr. Lee Khoon Choy concurrently as it s first High Commissioner to Pakistan. Mr. Lee. who is the first person of ministerial rank to be appointed as75 words
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253 1968-10-11 10 Gold in cabin to be smuggled to HK—counsel SINGAPORE, Thurs. A District Court wos told today that gold bars and coins found on board a snip in Singapore were intended to be smuggled into Hong Kong. Making this submission, Mr. David Marshall, defending a seaman added that there was no253 words
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227 1968-10-11 10 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Singapore Government today signed a contract of more than $400,000, for the supply of a new instrument landing system for Singapore International Airport. The new equipment is the first instrument landing system (ILS) to comply with International Civil Aviation227 words
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Article117 1968-10-11 10 9 a.m. 4 p.m.: Singapore Blood Transfusion Service mobile blood bank station at rear car park of Shaw House. 10 a m. 6 pm.: Painting exhibition by Teo Chin Ctaye at British Council gallery. 1A Amber Mansions, Orchard Road. 530 p.m.— 630 p.m.: Performance by Singapore Infantry Regiment117 words
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Article90 1968-10-11 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The National Safety First Council of Singapore will hand over about 100,000 copies of a Children's Highway Code to the Ministry of Education for children at a simple ceremony tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the A.A. House In River Valley Road here. The Political90 words
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Article33 1968-10-11 10 SINGAPORE. Thur? —The Royal Customs and Excise Department in Johore Bahru will be closed for official business on Oct. 21. for Deepavali ana Oct 28 for the Sultan of Johore’s birthday.33 words
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Article105 1968-10-11 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs The M.P. for Buklt Panjang. Mr. P. Selvadural will ask the Minister for Education at the next Parliament sitting If the Minister will take steps that will result in primary school children not being enrolled in schools many miles away from the areas In105 words
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Article25 1968-10-11 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. There were a total of 60 road accidents, of which seven were serious, during the past 24 hours in the Republic.25 words
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Article, Illustration94 1968-10-11 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs Two more contestants have entered the “Miss New Era” contest to be held tomorrow. Miss Irene Lim and Miss Jenny Lim. age 23 and 18 respectively will appear in the “New Era All Star Show”. The contest is the highlight of94 words
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Article52 1968-10-11 10 SINGAPORE. Thurs. An Inquiry Into the death of a two-year-old boy. Manchlk bin Mat Salleh held in the Coroner'* Court today has been adjourned to Saturday. Manchik. who was looked after by another woman while his mother went to work, was scalded by hot water, the court52 words
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Article, Illustration102 1968-10-11 10 Although Mr. Kee Song Kway did not win on horses during the Singapore Turf Club’s Gold Cup meeting on Sunday he won a $5,600 new mini-Austin car in a draw. Mr. Kee was the lucky holder of a ticket which he bought as entrance102 words
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374 1968-10-11 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Malayan Trades Union Congress will be holding a three-day conference from tomorrow to tackle the youth problems of today in both the political and socio-economic fronts. The conference to be held at the Plantation House in Petaling Jaya and organised374 words
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Article151 1968-10-11 11 PENANG. Thurs. The “Boria” row which occurred on the final night of the UMNO Pesta at Lorong Kulit on the night of Oct. 5 has been settled. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the UMNO Pesta Organising Committee. Encne Azi« Ibrahim, here today. Enche Aziz said151 words
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Article71 1968-10-11 11 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The New Era Exposition scheduled to end on Oct. 13 has been extended for another week to Oct. 20. The decision to extend the exposition was in response to popular requests and in consideration of ;he request of stall holders. The announcement was made today by71 words
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71 1968-10-11 11 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Mr. Warren S Titus, president of American President Lines Passenger Service Inc., will be coming to Singapore to familiarise himself with passenger facilities in the Republic. Part of his visit here is in conjunction with the scheduled new voyages to Singapore and Bali71 words
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Article83 1968-10-11 11 IPOH. Thurs. The People’s Progressive Party of Malaya will open two more branches in Perak, one at Membang Di-Awan and the other at Bemban New Village. The Membang Di-Awan branch will be opened at 5 p m. on Oct. 20, followed by a public rally from83 words
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Article79 1968-10-11 11 MALACCA. Thurs. A Police Inspector and his friends in a car escaped serious injury last night from an iron rod thrown at their vehicle outside a massage parlour at Llmbongan. The Iron rod shattered the windscreen but missed the five occupants. The Inspector, Ismail79 words
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Article276 1968-10-11 11 SINGAPORE. Thors. A five-member U.S. Materials Handling Trade Mission comprising of eminent American businessmen are here for a three-day visit. They represent firms handling a wide variety of materials handling equipment and also consultation on materials handling operations. distribution and warehousing. They want to276 words
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195 1968-10-11 11 SINGAPORE. Thurs In this age of scientific discoveries and inventions, there are on all sides cheering Indications of material prosperity and improvements. This was stated by Swami Advaltanandajl Maharaj. leader of a four-man team of the Indian Cultural Mission, which Is now In Singapore. He observed195 words
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Article29 1968-10-11 11 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The Netaji Hindi High School will hold a variety show "Deepavali nite” at the Cultural Centre tomorrow at 8 pm. to raise funds for the school.29 words
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475 1968-10-11 11 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Insufficient management supervision can be very harmful to cargo-handling productivity in ports, the ECAFE Port Survey Team reported today. The team, through Mr. E.M.J. Corten. of the Marine and Port Operations. Netherlands. gave this warning in a special paper475 words
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Article39 1968-10-11 11 SINGAPORE. Thuri.—The Singapore Art Society will hold its annual general meeting on Oct. 15 at 7.30 p.m. at the British Council, Amber Mansions in Orchard Road here. Members of the society are urged to attend the meeting.39 words
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Article48 1968-10-11 11 SINGAPORE. Thun. The Ist Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment Band will perform on Sunday. from 5.30 to 6.30 pjn. Owing to unforeseen circumstances. the Singapore Police Band will not be able to perform at the Macßitchle Reservoir Park on Sunday. .(Oct 20) as scheduled.48 words
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1200 1968-10-11 4 L. D. BAPTIST - By L. D. BAPTIST PENANG, Thurs. Four men, discharged on a charge of kidnapping a qualified mechanical engineer, Lim Pee Hong, 31 -year-old son of millionaire Lim Heng Guan, were recharged in the Sessions Court here today. The four,1,200 words
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200 1968-10-11 4 KOTA BHARU, Thurs The Pan-Malayan Islamic Party-controlled Kelantan Legislative Assembly today passed a motion condemning President Marcos’s action in signing the Sabah Annexation BilL The Assemblymen also pledged solid support for the Central Government in its stand in the Sabah dispute. It described the Philippine action200 words
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215 1968-10-11 4 PENANG. Thurs. The Mayor. Mr Ooi Thlam Slew, said here today it was only the Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. and the State Government that were of the opinion that taking away the free port status was good for the215 words
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104 1968-10-11 4 Ben Variyan - By Ben Variyan KLANG, Thurs. —A former shift supervisor of a chlorine plant of the Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad, Ahmad bin Shukor. 27. was today sentenced to a year’s jail by the President of the Sessions Court here. Tunku Sulaiman. Ahmad104 words
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Article130 1968-10-11 4 Wilson Grady Malaysia Campaign: Christian life and witness class by the Rev. Hank Beukema at Bukit Bintang Girls’ Secondary School. Jalan Bukit Bintang. 7.30 p.m. National Art Gallery (Jalang Ampang): 11th national art exhibition 10 am. to 6 p.m. Peninsular Art Gallery (Jalan Raja Muda): Works of prominent130 words
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36 1968-10-11 4 TOKYO: Enche Hussain Mohamed Osman. newly arrived Malaysian Ambassador to Japan, pays a visit to the Imperial Palace to present his credentials to Emperor Hirohito. The Ambassador rode a horse-drawn carriage to the palace. (UPI pix).— (UPI pix). - 36 words
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552 1968-10-11 4 ‘PI should not raise phantom problems’ KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Indonesian Embassy here today confirmed President Suharto sent a special military envoy, Brigadier (general Ali Murtopo, to Kuala Lumpur and Manila recently to offer Indonesia's services in bringing together Malaysia and the Philippines for552 words
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Article43 1968-10-11 4 KAMPAR. Thurs. Two men broke into a house in Mambang di-Awan last night and escaped with $3 and a $29 gold ring. They took the ring and money from the occupant. Lum Yok Ying. 36. a housewife, after threatening her.43 words
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255 1968-10-11 4 U.S. expert says: KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Unions should involve themselves in political and legislative matiers if they are to preserve the gains made at the bargaining table, an American trade union leader said here today. The Vice-President of the Communications Workers Union of255 words
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Advertisement51 1968-10-11 3 KEEP SINGAP CLEAN RE Vt-TSIII A SPRINKLE FOR FLAVOUR An old favourite now made m Malaysia ulb u C£/Uu\J brings out the full natural flavour of food JE m MALAYSIA VE-TMM A SB US MALAYSIA VE-TSIN MFG. SOM BHD. Head 3rd Floor Bangkok Bank Bwc. Jalan Bondar. K. Lumpur Tel.51 words
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Miscellaneous28 1968-10-11 4 f VJA/TEA VJHATs iV/taVO) WITH ■by^H UMKOKWING /WW THE HECK DO YOU EXPECT ME TO KNOW M/57EK: I ONLY LAID THE TABLE. DIDN'T LAY TH£ £OO3 tJ JJfa28 words
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WORLD NEWS
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619 1968-10-11 5 WASHINGTON, Thur*. (UPI) President Johnson said yesterday Communist Vietnamese "aggression has suffered a clear and significant defeat" in Vietnam. The Communist enemy "will fail to force political goals by military means," he said. The President spoke of Vietnam at red carpet welcoming619 words
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393 1968-10-11 5 PARIS. Thurs. (Reuter) The United States yesterday told Hanoi not to believe reports of success from Communist battle-field commanders. W. Averell Harriman. chief American delegate to the Paris preliminary peace talks, declared at the 25th session of the talks that North Vietnamese leaders apparently393 words
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Article, Illustration196 1968-10-11 5 GIBRALTAR. Thur*. (Reuter) British and Rhodesian Premiers Harold Wilson and lan Smith met face to face aboard the worship Fearless last night and talked alone for half an hour. Mr. Smith walked the gangplank from HMS. Kent his headquarters during the talks— and was— UPI. - 196 words
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268 1968-10-11 5 GENEVA. Thurs. (Reuter) Sweetheart wife the harem type they’re all in a day’s work to the intercontinental air hostess. who must be all things to all men. This was one of the conclusions drawn by a working group on passengers at268 words
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Article145 1968-10-11 5 HONG KONG. Thurs. (UPI) An armed clash broke out this morning as the colony's Nationalist Chinese celebrated the 57th birthday of Republican China, police reported. The cau&e of the fight in which choppers, iron bars and stools were used was undetermined. Unconfirmed reports said lt apparently145 words
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104 1968-10-11 5 JAKARTA. Thurs. (Reuter) Three soldiers and five civilians have been arrested following a clash between two armed forces units in which two soldiers died, an Army spokesman said today. Lieutenant-Colonel Sutojo, spokesman of the Army Paracommandos. (RPKAD). said a commando and a member of104 words
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328 1968-10-11 5 T3ARIS, Thurs. (Reuter) North Vietnam yesterday appealed directA ly to President Johnson to stop the bombing of its territory and get the Vietnam peace talks moving before he leaves office. The appeal was made by Hanoi's chief negotiator Xuan Thuy328 words
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Article142 1968-10-11 5 MANILA. Thurs. (AFP)— The Phil ip pine Navy will soon undertake a goodwill cruise of Indonesia to strengthen the existing naval co-operation between the two countries, it was officially announced here last night. This will be the first such cruise since the two countries discussed142 words
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421 1968-10-11 5 SAIGON, Thurs. (UPI) A Government source on Wednesday night said a coup attempt against President Nguyen Van Thieu’s Government had been thwarted. Other well-informed Vietnamese sources, however, were skeptical of the report. There was no immediate evidence to substantiate it. A high-ranking member of the421 words
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355 1968-10-11 6 XJLT ASHINGTON, T'turt* (Neuter) President Johnson announced today he had authorised negotiations on the possible sale of supersonic military aircraft to Israel. The President said in a statement he had asked Secretary of State Mr. Dean Rusk to begin the negotiations in355 words
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120 1968-10-11 6 OSLO, Thurs. (Reuter) Norway’s Nobel Comniiitee today decided to mark the 20th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights with the award of its peace prize to Professor Rene Cassin, French Chairman of the Cotincil of Europe’s Tribunal cn Human Rights. The 81-year-old Professor120 words
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127 1968-10-11 6 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) —Britain Is going ahead with announced plans for a naval buildup in the Mediterranean, a Defence Ministry spokesman said today. The moves come amid a rundown of British military strength in the Far East and warnings by Western Defence chiefs of127 words
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Article84 1968-10-11 6 BOMBAY, Thurs. (Reuter) India’s strict film censors, who up to now have cut all kissing scenes out of Indian films. face a monumental challenge from a documentary that will deal with nothing but kissing. Bombay Producer I. S. Johar said his film ‘The Kiss”, now being shot,84 words
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157 1968-10-11 6 SEOUL, Thurs. (UFI) A Seoul dally newspaper reported today the release of the crew of the USS Pueblo was expected “today (Thursday) or tomorrow." The report, like many which have proved untrue In the past, was printed In the Kyung Hyang Shinmoon and attributed157 words
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Article103 1968-10-11 6 I prayed for God’s help pilot PORT ARTHUR. Ontario. Thurs. (Reuter) Brian Steed, a 28-vear-old missionary turned bush pilot, was in Port Arthur General Hospital today after flying his float plane to safety with his right arm severed below his shoulder. “I just prayed for God’s help.” Steed said. Sitting103 words
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Article, Illustration74 1968-10-11 6 A. B-52 rocket-propelled plane, the Xl5 is poised for another of its many experimental missions, while it has already made over 200 flights in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Air Force programme. The record set by the plane include speed of 4,534 miles per hourPANA Photo. - 74 words
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Article, Illustration59 1968-10-11 6 MANILA, Philippine President Marcos conveyed goodwill messages to heads of government of the four other countries forming the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with the Philippines. Delegates from Malaysia, Indonesia. Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines attended the talks. Mr. Marcos is shown greeting the head59 words
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280 1968-10-11 6 HK Govt issues details of new road scheme HONG KONG. Thurs. (UP!) The Hong Kong Government yesterday released details of a new road plan, including elevated freeways, tunnels and a four-mile, cross-harbour bridge that would change the face of the colony. At a cost of USS 333 million. the scheme280 words
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247 1968-10-11 6 UNITED NATIONS, Thurs. (UPI) Thailand told the United Nations today that Allied air strikes against North Vietnam have brought the Communists to the conference table, but unilateral cessation of bombing will not bring peace. In a formal policy address to the 23rd247 words
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101 1968-10-11 6 NEW DELHI. Thurs (Reuter)— Three and a half per cent of the world s population are now Indians, according to figures released today. Releasing the figures to underline the need for its massive birth control campaign. India's Health Ministry said the current101 words
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174 1968-10-11 6 LOS ANGELES. Thurs. (Reuter) —R:chard M Nixon said today the United States under a Republican Government was not going to turn isolationist but it would demand of its Allies that they do more to maintain freedom in the world. In a day174 words
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118 1968-10-11 6 CHARLESTON. South Carolina. Thurs. (UPI) Quadruplets, all girls weighing less than four pounds, were born to a Charleston sailor and his wife early yesterday. A spokesman for the Roper Hospital said the yet unnamed girls all were in satisfactory condition though all four were placed118 words
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203 1968-10-11 6 NEW YORK, Thurs. (UPI) Los Angeles industrialist Morton Simon smashed the world auction record for French impressionist painting last night by paying 1.55 million for a study of Paris "Bridge Of The Arts” painted 100 years ago by Pierre Augute Renoir. Simon. 61-year-old Chairman203 words
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87 1968-10-11 6 RIYADH. Thurs. (Reuter > Muslem leaders from Asia and Africa meeting in Mecca today considered a report on the establishment of a “Sawt Al-Islam” (Voice of Islam) Radio Station. They also discussed “several important subjects” at the resumed meeting of the Islamic87 words
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Article162 1968-10-11 6 WASHINGTON. Thu rs. (UPI) The Senate passed a compromise Bill yes—terday to outlaw most interstate rifle, shotgun and ammunition sales and prohibit Imports of all surplus military firearms. The House Is expected to’ approve lt shortly and send it to the President to be signed Into law162 words
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Article67 1968-10-11 6 LONDON. Thurs (UPIV Rubber market closed steady quiet with spot 203/lfi 20-4/8. Settlement House. Nov., Dec. and Jan/Mar<-h 20-1/8 20-1 '4 April/June. July Sept.. Oct./Dec.. Jan/ March. April/June. July/ Sept., Oct Dec. and Jan/ March all 20-1/16 20-1 4. General markets. C IF basis ports Oct.67 words
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205 1968-10-11 6 WASHINGTON. Thurs. (Reuter) U.S. Defence Secretary Mr. Clark M. Clifford said today there were signs that some Soviet troops had begun to pull out of occupied Czechoslovakia. “There has been some indication recently of the withdrawal of some Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia,205 words
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203 1968-10-11 7 CAPE KENNEDY, Thurs. (CPI) The countdown yesterday clicked along so smoothly for tomorrow’s launch of the first three-man moonship that Apollo Commander Walter Schirra took the day off to go dove hunting. Launch Operations Manager Paul Donnelly said the countdown for the start of203 words
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124 1968-10-11 7 KINSHASA. Thurs. (Reuter) The Congo-Brazza-vllle tonight broke off diplomatic relations with the Congo Kinshasa, Captain Marien Ngouabi. President of the National Council of the Revolution, announced on Brazzaville television. The announcement came a few hours after Pierre Mulele. 39-year-old former Congolese rebel leader124 words
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133 1968-10-11 7 NEW YORK. Thurs. (UPI) Wall Street apparently will continue its “paperwork holidays” for at least two weeks more to provide brokerage firms with more time to dig out from under accumulating paperwork connected with persistent heavy trading volume. The Special Ad Hoc Committee of133 words
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106 1968-10-11 7 EVANSVILLE, Indiana. Thurs. (AFP) Rightist Presidential candidate Mr. George Walla-e will send his running mate. General Curtis Lemay on a four-day Inspection tour of Vietnam, it was reported here last Bight. Mr. Wallace’s aides here said the former Alabama Governor would announce the move106 words
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Article109 1968-10-11 7 JAKARTA. Thurs (AFP)— The Indonesian Armed Forces lost 92 men killed in operations against Communists guerillas in West Borneo since August last year. Antara news agency reported today from the capital of the region. Pontianak. During the period the Armed Forces killed 421 guerillas, most109 words
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Article115 1968-10-11 7 JAKARTA. Thurs. (AFP) Port authorities in Surabaya. East Java, have released two Hong Kong freighters Palading and Fajardo after detaining them for more than one month. Antara news agency reported today. The ships were among a dozen vessels detained for Investigations in connection with Import manipulations115 words
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Article43 1968-10-11 7 BONN, Thurs. (AFP) General Horst Wendtland, acting Vice President of the West German Intelligence Service (“Bundesnach Richtendienst”). has committed suicide, a reliable source said here today. General Wendtland was believed to have been suffering from nervous depression, the source said.43 words
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Article123 1968-10-11 7 BIRMINGHAM. England. Thurs. (I'PI) Lynne Thorns, the sextuplet who underwent major surgery Tuesday night to remove an intestinal blockage, faces several “trying” days in her fight for survival, the operating surgeon said yesterday. Dr. Keith Roberts said if the two-pound. 18-inch hahy survives she could still123 words
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Article84 1968-10-11 7 BANGKOK. Thurs. Reuter) Three policemen, including a Lieutenant, were killed yesterday when their helicopter crashed in the Sungei Golok district on the Malaysian border, police reported today The policemen had gone to the area to support ground action against Communist guerillas there. It was not known whether84 words
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Article132 1968-10-11 7 NEW DELHI, Thurs. (Reuter) The official death toll in India's worst flood disaster for many years rose today to 846 with several hundred more feared ed\t ieast 697 people have died in the hill areas of North Bengal, shattered by landslides and floods following torrential132 words
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392 1968-10-11 7 BLACKPOOL, Thurs. (Reuter) British Conservatives heard a warning today that divisive tactics could deprive them of victory in the next election. Party Chairman Mr. Anthony Barber, addressing the 86th annual conference, blasted the Labour Government for perpetuating a “dynasty of deception’’ but cautioned against392 words
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Article, Illustration39 1968-10-11 7 GIBRALTAR: Rhodesian Premier Mr. lan Smith (right) emphasises with his finger during a press conference at Naval Headquarters vesterdav. icrcucc bi iia\ai fcaiciuay. With him is Rhodesian Chief Justice, Mr. Desmond Lardner Burke. > UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 39 words
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211 1968-10-11 7 TAIPEI. Thurs. (Reuter) President Chiang Kai-Shek today reiterated his full and immediate military support to any anti-Mao and anti-Communist uprising in China, the Central News Agency reported. The 80-year-old President made the p edge i n a message issued on the211 words
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Article134 1968-10-11 7 JAKARTA, Thurs. (AFP) The West Irian Military Commander. Brigadier-Gene-ral Sarwo Ed hie. disclosed in Sukarnopura last weekend that his forces had seized 154 firearms in the last fortnight. Antara news agency quoted General Sarwo Edhie as saying that the arms were seized in action to134 words
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Article157 1968-10-11 7 HONG KONG. Thura. (Reuter) China has produced a surgical adhesive for use in place of stitching, the New China News Agency reported last night. The adhesive, made by a small chemical factory in Kaichou in Northeast China can be employed in operations and the treatment of157 words
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106 1968-10-11 7 Steel output in Britain In September climbed to its best level for nearly three years and averaged 529 300 tons a week, the British Steel Corporation (BSC) said. The state owned Industry said that on a seasonally adjusted basis this was 3.5106 words
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108 1968-10-11 7 BONN. Thurs. (AFP) The West German Air Force lost two more of its ill-fated Starfighter aircraft within the space of a few hours today bringing the toll to 91 Starfighters downed, by official count. (But Foreign Military observers put the total figure at about108 words
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Article145 1968-10-11 7 LOS ANGELES Thurs. A Catholic priest who operated an orphanage but lived as a layman in swanky Palm Springs has been accused in Federal Couit of not reporting income of almost $120,000. The US. Attorney’s Office filed a criminal information against the Rev. Robert Mkliborc, 37. head145 words
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Article76 1968-10-11 7 PRAGUE. Thurs. (Reuter) The Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences has named Dr. Ota Sik. the former Deputy Premier who planned the country's economic reforms. as one of its six new members, the Communist Party newspaper Rude Pravo reported today. Professor Sik who has been sharply attacked76 words
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308 1968-10-11 7 MANILA. Thurs. (UPI) A confessed assassin told authorities today Communist Huks have marked 167 persons in Central Luzon for “liquidation.” The existence of tho “death list” was revealed as some 5,000 Philippine Constabulary and Army Troopers were deployed in the rice-rich areas308 words
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Advertisement96 1968-10-11 7 NEW ERA EXPOSITION ORGANISING COMMITTEE PRESENTS NEW ERA ALL-STAR SHOW UNOER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF MR. S. RAJARATNAM Ministar lor Forwgit Affatri A Labour Sponsored by HONG LEONG FINANCE LTD. Proceeds will be donated to National Defence Fund Date: 11th to 13th 0ct.1968 Time: 7.45 p.m. Place: National Theatre Tickets:slo,ss,s3rs2,sl.96 words
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Article723 1968-10-11 8 IT IS a matter of much regret that, after 11 eventful years of merdeka, we do not have a sufficiently leavened society where the intellectuals can step forward to play a meaningful role in the multifarious life of the nation. True, we have spawned a723 words
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1176 1968-10-11 8 HIGHLANDER. Tanah Rata - HIGHLANDER. Tanah Rata I WAS in Kuala Lumpur on a week's holiday to get away from the cold of the Cameron Highlands. During the week I was there I surveyed all of the town to know to what extent Kuala Lumpur has1,176 words
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358 1968-10-11 8 JAMES ONG Singapore - ‘Give us a chance to earn a living JAMES ONG Singapore I AM 38 years old, and possess Singapore citizenship. I worked as a clerk in a shipping firm. However, due to unforeseen circumstances. I was retrenched. I have applied for work for more than three years but to no358 words
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398 1968-10-11 8 SHANANDOAH Johore Bahru - SHANANDOAH Johore Bahru THE Minister of Education said he was determined to wipe out inferiority complex among students in the Malay stream in National Schools. Just how these students have acquired an inferiority complex and how the Minister is going to wipe this398 words
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419 1968-10-11 8 Communist ‘summit cancellation affirms Moscow's troubles WASHINGTON, Thurs. The decision by the communist meeting in Budapest to give up plans for a world pody congress next month is new evidence that Moscow is having trouble keeping its followiers in line after the Czechoslovak invasion, according to editorial comment in a419 words
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Article132 1968-10-11 8 FUTURE Singapore - FUTURE Singapore I SEE from the new C.P F. rules that when a person reaches the age of 55, he cannot withdraw the funds standing to his credit as payment is subject to the “approval of the Board” Surely when a man reaches the age of 55 he132 words
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458 1968-10-11 8 APPLICANT Singapore - APPLICANT Singapore THHERE are about 40,000 applications in the Singapore Government Registry of Citire»*s. Most of these applicants have waited with patience from two to three years without cny results. You con make a thousand and one enquiries at the Registry and458 words
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Advertisement41 1968-10-11 8 Eastern Sun Independent National Newspaper FRIDAY. OCTOBER 11, 1968 23-6. Cantonment Road, Singapore 2 Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoh Office 39. |alau Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia Telephone: ***** 6 8, Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road. Te1:***** Cable Address: AWNEWS41 words
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Article330 1968-10-11 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. On October 4, xo years ago, a BOAC Comet IV became the world’s first jet airliner to go into service across the Atlantic Until the mid *****, ocean liners still dominated transAtlantic travel although by the year before the Comet was introduced,330 words
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Article, Illustration157 1968-10-11 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Mr. Akbar Karim, General Clerk of Pan American Airways, Singapore will be leaving here on Oct. 20 to attend a Training Course in Hongkong. The Course is designed to provide the basis for an effective business career w.th Pan American.157 words
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Article47 1968-10-11 9 UNIT TRUSTS (Managers' Prices) First Malayan 2.69 Second Malayan 1.93 Third Malayan XD 1.18 The Commerce Industry .99 108 The Savins Fund XI, 1.08 1.17 First H'kong XD... 1.08 1.13* Second H'kong .78 .82* Malaysian Investment Fund 120 130 Sterling Cmodlty XD 5 8 <* Honk Kong urrency)47 words
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Article180 1968-10-11 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 Svanetiya 3/4 Simferopol 5 Star Altair 6/7 Golden Wonder 10/11 Servaaskerk 15/16 Megara 18 Arsenal 25/26 Orion 29/30 Mitska Maru 31/32 Hoegh Dene 33 34 Nestor 38 39 Thomas Maersk 42/43 Travestein180 words
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Article, Illustration267 1968-10-11 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Mr. Peter Morgan Harry, Managing Director, S.H. Benson Far East Companies announced that a major personnel re-organisation has now been completed in th e Far Eastern Offices of Bensons. “These moves will considerably increase the services available from th< Agency throughout theFai267 words
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195 1968-10-11 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Air cargo traffic soared 61 per cent, to 13.7 million tonkilometres. for Scandinavian Airlines in August, compared with the same month last year. Dramatic growth In cargo traffic on intercontinental routes especially over the North Atlantic contributed to the large195 words
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Article108 1968-10-11 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The noon prices at me Singapore Chinese Produce Exchange to dW ar Buyer belle, Coconut OH (FOB) Built Ws® COrOllUt Oil (K 0.8.) Drum 4600 Lon-e Copra Mixed Sept./Oct 87 00 Muntok White Pepper H. 08.) NX.W 117 SO Sarawak Willie Pepper (FO.F.) 113.00 Sarawak special Black108 words
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Article283 1968-10-11 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. October first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed at 5 pjn. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 56J cents per lb-, unchanged from previous close. The tone was quiet. The market was slow and rather uncertain at the opening and later moved higher on isolated covering283 words
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Article121 1968-10-11 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The Association of Banks in Malaysia Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants (rates are quoted to the equivalent of ICO units of foreign currency). Selling T.T. or OD. ready: Deutsche Marks $77.5950; Holland Guilders $B4 7775; Swiss Francs $7l 8675; Belfian Francs121 words
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Article14 1968-10-11 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs—The tin price for today was $573.25 per picul, down $1.75.14 words
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Article1129 1968-10-11 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Conditions w-ere quiet and a fair two-way business took place in the industrial section on the Stock Exchange which again had an uncertain look. Prices appeared somewhat mixed but at the close, losses predominated. However, losses were marginal in most cases and there1,129 words
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Article165 1968-10-11 9 LONDON. Thurs. (UPI) Industrial shares drift- < n ‘r regl i!, lower °n the ark et yesterday from the Gibraltar top level meeting on the Rhodesian impasse Companies connected with Rhodesia moved nervoulsy and closed with little changes. These Included tobaccos. coppers and some industrials. A165 words
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116 1968-10-11 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysia produced a total of 814.093 tons of rubber during the first eight months of the year compared to 728.084 tons during the same period last year, the Department of Statistics said today. The production was nine percent higher than for116 words
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Article472 1968-10-11 9 YOUR SHARES-UP-DOWN -UNCHANGED SINGAPORE Stock Exchange sold and other prices officially listed at business the close of IN DN I S TRIALS ACM A 2.15 2.16 Ben Cn 2 70 Borneo Bhd 1.87 1.88 Knits 4 Nuts 1.59 Boustead 1.71 1.7.7 < 'ii;ar 3.1*1 3 96 hemical Co. 1 68472 words
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Advertisement152 1968-10-11 9 WIIHELMSEH HAM -EBP BUBO. "BREMEN. GOTHENBURG COPENHAGEN. OSLO MALMO Spore Pnini P S ham C blanea Ron H burjO burt C hafer Oslo TAGCt Sailed ta fart Oet 12 15 No* 9 No* 14 1? *7 2* Dec l KARA Oct 22 24 Oct 25 26 Oct 27/29 Nor 23152 words
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Advertisement762 1968-10-11 9 Air Movements FLY THE BIG BOEING 707 s OF MSA TO HONGKONG, TAIPEI, TOKYO, MANILA, DJAKARTA PERTH, SYDNEY. Contact your travel agent or ring ***** for reservations. 1 '/A ARRIVALS DEPARTURES 6.30 pm. sio pm. 3.25 pm. 10 05 pm. 10.25 a.m. t oo a m. 1015 a.m. 5.25 p762 words
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Miscellaneous321 1968-10-11 10 TODAY and YOU... Friday, October 11, 1968. a* Bv CLAY R. POLLAN ARIES MAR. 22 k APR. 20 5764-72-85-88 yf TAURUS A*. APR. 21 MAY 21 1- 7-10-43 '69-71-83-90 GEMINI 22 JUNE 22 4- 6-34-371 44-46-57 CANCER JUNE 23 JULY 23 ,31-48-59-65 76-77-84-891 LEO t o JUL r 2< AUG.321 words
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Miscellaneous1520 1968-10-11 10 YOBK Y m TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL S KOALA LUMPUR mod Palau Piaang: I Ipoh and Melaka: 3 A It Jobore Bahru. Taiping: 7 Bata Pahat; 9 Klaang. P.M.: 3.00 Opening Annct. Pros. Summary: 3.01 Seni Dan Budaya; 3.25 Space Ghost; 3.50 Wonders of the World; 4.15 Ghazal; 437 Close Down;1,520 words
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Article, Illustration790 1968-10-11 12 JOSEPH GALLOWAY - By JOSEPH GALLOWAY JOGJAKARTA, In- donesia (UPI) One of the world's finest art treasures may crumble into a heap of rocks before you hare a chance to see it. I The 9th century Borobudur Buddhist monument, which ranks os an equal with the pyramids of Egypt,— UPI photo. - 790 words
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509 1968-10-11 12 JERRY LEBLANC - By JERRY LEBLANC YT OLLYWOOD. (Reuter) Every morning at 6 o’clock. Walter Brennan, the oldest working cowboy In Hollywood, wakes up. grabs his six-gun and cowboy hat and has his chauffeur drive him to the filming of a television series. The 74-year-old actor is509 words
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Article, Illustration543 1968-10-11 12 Australia builds $50 mil airport The terminal at Melbourne Airport AUSTRALIA’S second largest city, Melbourne, will soon have a $50,000,090 airport to make it a true jet age city. The new airport is being built on 5.300 acres of rural land at Tullamarine. A $5.100.000-plus freeway will link the airport— AIS photograph by Keith Byron - 543 words
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Article, Illustration96 1968-10-11 13 THE charity premiere of the Cantonese film "The Tragedv of a King Poet" sponsored by the Cathay Organisation at the Odeon Cinema'in Kuala Lumpur raised more than $B,OOO for the Selangor Tung Shin Hospital. Appearing on stage were Yam Kim Fal and Pak Suit96 words
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319 1968-10-11 13 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) Sir Douglas Glover, a Conservative Member of Parliament, said vesterdav that the Philippines Government would do well to control its own territory before claiming the right to exercise control elsewhere. In a letter to The Times signed in his capacity as319 words
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343 1968-10-11 13 CANBERRA, Thurs. (UPI) Australia is prepared to base another squadron of six Mirage jet fighter aircraft in Malaysia and Singapore, Defence Minister Allen Fairhall said on Wednesday night. Mr. Fairhall said provision of a second Royal Australian Air Force Mirage squadron was still343 words
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85 1968-10-11 13 CANBERRA. Thurs. (Reuter)—American Ambassador William Crook will arrive in Singapore on Sunday on the first stage of a familiarisation tour of South-east Asia. Embassy officials told Reuter he would spend a day in Singapore before going to Vietnam for five days. In Vietnam85 words
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Article58 1968-10-11 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Singapore Armed Forces will be conducting a military deployment exercise from 3 pm on Saturday to 10 a.m. on Sunday. During the exercise, troops will be deployed In various locations on the eastern half of the Island Blanks and smoke grenades will be used.58 words
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134 1968-10-11 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. A well-known businessman has donated $5,500 to charity $l,OOO to the National Defence Fund and $4,500 to various charitable organisations in Singapore on the occasion of his 68th birthday tomorrow. He is Mr. Teo Cheong Chuan. proprietor of Guan Soon134 words
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75 1968-10-11 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs.—The wife of the Minister for Social Affairs. Che Dah binte Mohamad Noor will turn the drums in the SATA's Donation Dra w 1968 at Red Cross House on Saturday at 5 p.m. Othe r members of the Appeals Committee who will help Che75 words
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78 1968-10-11 13 JAKARTA. Thurs. (AFP) A 20-ton Singapore fishing vessel with registration mark S.F. 407 was seized by an Indonesian police boat off Madura Island, East Java, last Sunday, Antara news agency reported today. The vessel carried a crew of eight when it was intercepted late78 words
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Article25 1968-10-11 13 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The PAP Kailang Branch will hold a picnic party on Oct. 20 from 7.30 a.m.* at Kampong Tengah Holiday camp.25 words
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Article, Illustration150 1968-10-11 13 MR. Fergus Healy, an engineer who was closely assoeiated with the State of Perak’s public works programme between 1959 and 1963. reeeived the Fingat Jasa Kebaktian medal, Negeri Perak, in Canberra recently. Malaysia's High Commissioner, Dato Donald Stephens, presented Mr. Healy with the medal on behalf150 words
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Advertisement75 1968-10-11 13 CHEONG TIAN LEE alia* CHEONG CHIEW SENG, son of Mr. Cheong Chee Kwai is looking for his mother. Madam Yong Sow Lian. a teacher, who left the home at BATL’ NANAS, K.L. 20 years ago when he was just 2 years old. The son expresses deep concern and hope for75 words
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Miscellaneous260 1968-10-11 13 SHAW# Oraanlßatlon L I 6 OPhone ***** NOW SHOWING! 11 a m.. 1.4. V 4.00. in a 15 pm Christopher George. Gars- Ravmond and Claudine Longet Ini ••massacre harbor" color (tJA' Tomorrow A Sunday Midnltht Simultaneous!* at 4 Theatre* LIDO C tPITOUREX >gy Cheng Pei Pet "JADE R AKSHA" IA260 words
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Miscellaneous281 1968-10-11 13 OPENS TODAT! u l SO. "0. Ale* Cord. Robert Ryan “DEAD OR ALIVE” A Columbia Picture lb Co log ODEON PALACE TOMORROW MIDNIGHT I Paramount's “VILLA RIDES’ 1 Yul Brynner. P'VUion. Color Seaioa Extended Todar At I SO. 4 SO A 9 IS p m mom s “A PATCH OF281 words
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507 1968-10-11 14 KHOO BOON CHOO - By KHOO BOON CHOO PENANG, Thurs. The first day's play in the men's singles in the sth Malaysian Open Badminton Championships lacked thrills or long duels with 10 of the 11 matches played off here today decided in straight sets. It was a big disappointment507 words
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52 1968-10-11 14 THE Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman recently presented the Tunku Abdul Rahman Trophy to the Singapore team, winners of the Inter-State Malay Badminton Tournament at the Selangor Badminton Hall. Kuala Lumpur. Picture shows the Tunku presentine the trophy to the President of the Singapore Malay Badminton Association. Enche Ibrahim bin52 words
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143 1968-10-11 14 MEXICO CITY. Thurs. (Reuter) The troubleplagued Mexico Olympic Games were today faced with the possibility of a strike by boxing officials and the consequent cancellation of the boxing events. An official of the International Amateur Boxing Association (A1BA) said last night that referees,143 words
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Article69 1968-10-11 14 SEREMBAN. Thurs. Seven teams will take part in the National Union of Teachers. NS Branch threeday hockey carnival starting at the NS club padang here tomorrow. They are St. Paul's Institution. the favourites. Tunku Abdul Rahman School. Gemas. National Type Primary School. Ratu Kikir. Government69 words
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Article56 1968-10-11 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Hong Chin Sports Club scored an upset 2-1 win over UMNO in a junior knockout soccer matched played at the Taylor Road grounds here today. Centre-forward Kim (16th and 66th minutes) scored for Hong Chin, while UMNO's only goal came from insideleft56 words
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Article44 1968-10-11 14 BUTTERWORTH. Thurs The visiting New South Wales Emu’s and Collegians XV kept their promise of fast open rugby when they overwhelmed Commonwealth Forces North bv 44 points (7 goals. 3 tries) to three points (penalty) in a friendly match, here this evening.44 words
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466 1968-10-11 14 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The newly appointed Football Association of Singapore Council to meet tomorrow will go into a full working session to study the various recommendations drawn up to give soccer a big boost in the Republic. The chairman of the466 words
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Article36 1968-10-11 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The TPCA tennis tournament will be held on the second week of November. The events to be played are open singles and doubles and handicap doubles. Entries close on Nov. 2.36 words
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Article138 1968-10-11 14 MELBOURNE Thurs. (Reuter) The United States forged to the lead at the half wav mark of 72 holes in the Eisenhower Cup World Golf Championship at Royal Melbourne course today. At the end of the second round the Americans hold a two-stroke lead over Great138 words
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Article1219 1968-10-11 15 Race it Horses Class 6—Abt. 5V2 Furs.—2.30 p.m. (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) 1. 141 Actor IV 4v 9.00 Shaw Stable E Donnelly Low 16 3 853 Lost Moriion 11 5y 9.00 T H. Teo Kongsi Rodgers 12 3 780 Mias Raconteur 6y 8.00 Kheng’s Stable E. B’kelen1,219 words
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183 1968-10-11 15 MEXICO CITY, Thurs. (AFP) Russian hopes of mastering the American challenge for Olympics supremacy fell sharply with the announcement yesterday that four of their medals hopes are doubtful to compete, and one is definitely out. Youri Vokov. Soviet marathon champion, yesterday underwent an operation183 words
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240 1968-10-11 15 WINDSOR LAD - By WINDSOR LAD T)ENANG, Thurs. Racing enthusiasts from Penang, Kedah, Perak and Selangor will have on opportunity of seeing American ace jockey John Sellers in action at the Penang Turf Club's autumn meet commencing this week-end. Sellers, who gave a brilliant240 words
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323 1968-10-11 15 MEXICO. Thurs (AFP) Malaysia are scheduled to have an easy first half followed by a tough second half in the Mexico Olympic hockey tournament starting here on Oct. 13. Malaysia, seeded 14th in Group B of the league qualifying round meets in their323 words
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402 1968-10-11 15 MEXICO CITY. Thurs. Avery Brundage and Count Jean De Beaumont of France are the candidates for the president of the International Olympic Committee, it was announced last night. A straight majority will decide who will be the next president of the lOC. Brundage, 81-yaar-old402 words
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Article30 1968-10-11 15 SINGAPORE. Thurs:—The Non-Hosteliles Organisation of the University of Singapore will hold a car rally to be held at EuaofT College on Saturday. Oct. 12 commencing at 2.00 pm.30 words
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Article1342 1968-10-11 15 Race 1: Horses Class 3, Div. 3-Abt. 7 Furs.—2.15 p.m. (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) i 1. 7 For You Only 3v 9.09 Madam L C Yip R 8. B kelen > 11 2. 638 Jerry's Special •y 8.13 Jerry's Stable West 3 3. 000 Keiron Princess 7y1,342 words
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287 1968-10-11 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Thura. lt w as the. reverse of last vear when Police Depot trounced Perak Police by four coals, try. three penalties (32 points) to a goal and penalty (eight points) in the final of the police inter-con-tlngent rugby competition at Gurney287 words
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137 1968-10-11 16 ALOR STAR, Thurs. Kedah’s Government Services team for the North Zone sepak raga competition In Penang will be led by Syed Adnan bln Syed Yasln. Kedah will meet Perak tomorrow and the winners will play the winners of the Perils/Prisons vs. Penang137 words
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Article143 1968-10-11 16 MEXICO. Thurs. (Reuter) Olympic champions India played out a 1-1 draw with reigning bronze medal holders Australia yesterday and looked a little tired at the end of the hard -fought game. The Indians could easily have lost to the super-fit Australians, who failed to143 words
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Article35 1968-10-11 16 MUAR, Thurs. A Muar district youth basketball tournament, organised by the Muar district branch of the Johore State Basketball Association, will be held at the Jalan Ali Stadium here, beginning from Oct. 26.35 words
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586 1968-10-11 16 MEXICO CITY, Thurs. (UPI) Embarrassed Mexican officials ended the two-day Olympic "shoe" controversy last night and offered protesting athletes one of two ways of getting the shoes they want for the Gomes. A spokesman for the Treasury Department, which controls the entry of586 words
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Article303 1968-10-11 16 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) Leeds United returned to the top of the English football league division one tonight with a 1-0 victory at Sunderland. Liverpool, who took over the leadership last night, are now one point behind Leeds with Arsenal on the same mark. Arsenal threw303 words
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147 1968-10-11 16 OLYMPIC VILLAGE. Mexico City. Thurs. (Reuter) Malaysian Olympic cyclist Ng Joo Pong has lost the long hair which was his pride all because a Mexican barber misunderstood his sign language. Ng Joo, who does not speak Spanish, decided to get his long locks trimmed147 words
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97 1968-10-11 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Malaysian Armed Forces has named 19 players from which they will pick a strong side to play against the Penang All Blues In their annual Panama Cup series In Penang on Oct. 19. They are fullback Ahmad Omar, wingers97 words
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Article254 1968-10-11 16 MEXITO CITY, Thurs. (Reuter) The International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) have persuaded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to change their plans for dope tests on boxers in the forthcoming Olympic tournament. The lOC originally planned for random urine checks to be carried out on two boxers from254 words
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197 1968-10-11 16 ALOR STAR, Thurs. Seven teams have entered for the Kedah hockey knock-out tournament for the Lapham Cup. r After a lull of nearly two years hockey inter-team competition got off to a start again today when St. Michael’s Secondary School met Kedah Indian197 words
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Advertisement569 1968-10-11 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisement can be accepted at tha following addrasaas: MONT D'OR MILK BAIL Njjee Ann Building. Singapore. S.S. MUBARUK O Brothers. 63. Bras Basah Road, and 2, Maju Avenue. Sarangoon Carden Estate. Singapore. TAY BUAN GUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET. 83. East Coast Road. Singapore 15 Tel *****9 HAMIIM STORE.569 words
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Advertisement593 1968-10-11 14 TENDER NOTICES P.W.D. SINGAPORE TENDERS are invited from P.W.D. Registered Contractors for the following works:1. Supply of quick drying chlorinated rubber base Roadline Paint from Ist January, 1969 to 31st December, 1969. “Supply of Paints" Contractors. Closing Date> 25.10.68 at 10.00 a.m. 2. Supply of flex-beam type guardrails to P.W.D.593 words
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Advertisement411 1968-10-11 14 JABATAN KERJA RAYA PERAK KENYATAAN TAW ARAN TAW ARAN daripada Pemborong2 yang berdafter dengan J.K.R. jenis Kelas “EX” kaatas (Supplies) sahaja berkepala 111 Kepala Kechil 9 akan di-terima di-pejabat Jurutera Kerja Kanan. Kerja Ayer, Kinta. Ipoh hingga jam pukul 3.00 petang pada 29hb. Oktober, 1968. Untok:SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF AUTOMATIC411 words
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Miscellaneous56 1968-10-11 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 2.17 a.m. (8.4 ft.), 2.42 p.m. (7.1 ft.). Port Swettenham: 7.31 a.m. (14.5 ft.), 8.01 p.m (13.6 ft.). Port Dickson: 8.44 a.m (8.7 ft.). 8.47 p.m. (7.8 ft.). Singapore: 1.25 a.m. (8.2 ft.), 12.48 p.m. (9.2 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 12.42 a.m. (7.5 ft), 11.18 pm. (6.756 words
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