Eastern Sun, 24 October 1968
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Title Section24 1968-10-24 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION VV Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 802 Thursday. 24 October 1968. MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents24 words
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Article554 1968-10-24 1 ‘Indonesia will maintain good relations with Singapore’ JAKARTA, Wed. (UPI Reuter) JNDONESIA will continue to maintain good relations with Singapore, despite Singapore's recent execution of two Indonesian Marines, Indonesian Information Minister Budiardjo said today. The executions last week touched off anti-Singapore demonstrations in Indonesia that resulted in the554 words
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194 1968-10-24 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman today hoped the differences between Indonesia and Singapore and the Philippines and Malaysia would be settled soon for the survival of ASEAN. He said no country, big or small,194 words
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Article64 1968-10-24 1 CAPE TOWN. Wed. (Reuter) Heart transplant pioneer Professor Christian Barnard was today admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital for a medical check, a hospital spokesman said. No further details were given but the hospital is to issue a bulletin on his condition later. The 45-year-old surgeon performed the64 words
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108 1968-10-24 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— The Filipino diplomats still in Malaysia no longer enjoy any diplomatic status, the Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, said today. Speaking to newsmen after the weekly Cabinet meeting here, he said they would only be regarded as "any other ordinary108 words
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91 1968-10-24 1 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) President Ferdinand E. Marcos has told his beautiful wife not to remarry like Jacqueline Kennedy or “my ghost will haunt you.” the Philippine News Service (PNS) reported today. Imelda Marcos, a black-haired beauty often compared with the former91 words
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Article, Illustration39 1968-10-24 1 Crew of the Apollo 7 seen on the flight deck of the USS Essex in the Atlantic Ocean after the splashdown on Tuesday. From left: Waiter Schlrra. Donn Eisele and Walt Cun- ningham. UPI radio- photo.— UPI radio-; photo. - 39 words
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428 1968-10-24 1 —U. K. trade mission BIRMINGHAM, England, Wed. (Reuter) The leader of a British trade mission just back from a tour of Malaysia and Singapore said yesterday many companies here were ignorant of the astounding industrial development of South-east Asia. The mission, sponsored by Birmingham428 words
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Article31 1968-10-24 1 TAIPEI. Wed. (Reuter) An American in-flight refuelling tanker aircraft reported missing yesterday evening has been found crashed 45 miles south of Ching Chuan Kuang airbase in Central Taiwan.31 words
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419 1968-10-24 1 pARIS, Wed. (UPI) U.S. Ambassador W. Averell Harriman told North Vietnamese negotiators today Washington was ready to move quickly toward peace. He told Hanoi delegates at the Paris talks, "it is time for you to act. The choice is yours." Mr.419 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous22 1968-10-24 1 LADIES DAY '*6 A' MM s y( M +tt “So what makes you think you twisted your back on the parailel bars?’*"22 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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2233 1968-10-24 2 L. D. BAPTIST - KIDNAP INQUIRY By L. D. BAPTIST pENANG, Wad.— A cautioned statement made to the police by L o h Kheng Meah, 23, accused of kidnapping motor-firm executive, Lim Pee Hong, was tendered os an exhibit in court today, after a lengthy argument. The presiding2,233 words
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Article, Illustration144 1968-10-24 2 The tour was organised by tbe student section of the Australian External Affairs JQanaxtmeitf ««d the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. which runs the Show. The—AIS Pix. - 144 words
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Article46 1968-10-24 2 MUAR, Wed. Twenty men and 16 women have qualified for the finals of the Johor e-Malacca talentime competition, organised by the Serom MCA vouth section, oh Saturday at the local cinema The talentime is to raise funds in aid of the MCA youth section.46 words
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Article168 1968-10-24 2 SINGAPORE, Wed. Ten thousand two hundred and nine lucky participants won prises in the special Deepavali Draw held last Monday. Three who had five numbers correct won $9,330 each while 380 People with four numers correct received $73 each. The 0.826 who had three numbers correct168 words
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69 1968-10-24 2 KUCHING. Wed A three-week teaching and technical training course for 20 American Peace Corps Volunteers. who will arrive in Kuching next Sunday as new primary syllabus advisers In Sarawak, will begin in Mirl on Nor. 5. Organised by the American Peace Corps Headquarters in69 words
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195 1968-10-24 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. British journalist. K. Crutchlow. who’s travelling round the world with £lo within 80 days, feels he can still win his tnet with an American if hie can get hold of a balloon for flying. “I'm quite experienced with it and I195 words
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Article170 1968-10-24 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. la line with their policy to continue the struggle outside Parliament a group of members and supporters of th# pro-Communist Barlsan So Slalis. both male and female, at about 7.20 tonight staged an illegal procession along Jalan Tua Kong off Upper East Coast Road170 words
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Article, Illustration251 1968-10-24 3 K. S. SIDHU - By K. S. SIDHU QINGAPORE, Wed. The four children of o Port of Singopore Authority fitter were rushed to the Generol Hospital today for suspected food poisoning after they had taken sardines for lunch. The four have been admitted to the hospital251 words
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432 1968-10-24 3 World gets $9 mil worth of relief goods from Adventists SINGAPORE, Wed. Nearly $9 million in re f roods have been supplied by the Sev nt .*V* ay ventist welfare services around the world, it has been reported here. Disaster areas in the Philippines. Vietnam. Korea and other places in432 words
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Article89 1968-10-24 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. An ambulance was rushed to the High Court today when a witness in a civil suit collapsed half-way during cross-examination. The witness. Gulam Mahmood, was in the witnessbox soon after hearing resumed this morning. Halfway during the crossexamination he suddenly slumped in the89 words
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Article77 1968-10-24 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The High Commissioner of India in'Singapore. Mr. Surendra Sinh Alirajpur. will open an exhibition of Gandhian books and photographs at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hall in Race Course Lane tomorrow at 6 p.m. After the opening, there will be a talk on the77 words
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Article, Illustration577 1968-10-24 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. The shortage of skilled manpower in Singapore particularly the middle 1 eve I technicians and craftsmen is a reflection of the inadequacies and shortcomings of a past educational system that emphasised the traditional academic type of education. This was stated by the577 words
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Article105 1968-10-24 3 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Rotary Club of Singapore-West weekly luncheon at Hollandsche (Dutch) Club. Camden Park, off Adam Road. 6 p.m. Opening of Gandhlan books and photographs exhibition at Mahatma Ghandhi Memorial Hall. Race Course Lane. 7 30 p.m. Talk by Mr Woon Wah Sian c at the Chemistry105 words
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Article146 1968-10-24 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. Two brothers, Phua Sung Tho and Phua Soon Hwee, claimed trial In the High Court today to a charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. They were jointly charged with causing the death of Toh Huay at about 7.30 p.m. on Feb. 15146 words
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Article77 1968-10-24 3 SINGAPORE. Wed.— The Singapore Indian Association will celebrate Deepavali at its premises at Balestier Road on Saturday at 7p.m. Included in the celebration will be a variety concert, buffet dinner a°d saree parade. Tickets for the dinner at $4 for adults and $2 for children77 words
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Article, Illustration502 1968-10-24 10 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Singapore Government will establish a O National Technical Institute next year to produce supervisory tech- nicians trained with workshop competence and skills together with a good understanding of the scientific principles involved. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minis*ter— Eastern Sun photo. - 502 words
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163 1968-10-24 10 Photography has impact on civilisation Fong SINGAPORE. Wed. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture. Mr. Fong Sip Chee, today said that photography could be a powerful tool for the promotion of better understanding and assuagement of tension. Speaking at the opening eeremony of the 16th Singapore and Pan163 words
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Article65 1968-10-24 10 SINGAPORE. Wed—The Kesatuan Akademis Universiti Singapura held its fifth annual general meeting recently and elected new office— bearers for the year 1968/1969. They are Professor J. A. Jansen. Dr. Tai Chen Hwa, Pr. David C. E Chew. Mr. Goh Soo Siah, Dr. Chew Ben* Keng. Dr.65 words
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Article15 1968-10-24 10 SINGAPORE. Wed.—The Yan Kit Swimming Pool Is now reopened to the general publio.15 words
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Article24 1968-10-24 10 SINGAPORE. Wed.—There were a total of 70 road accidents. of which two were serious, during the past 24 hoars in the Republic.24 words
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Article120 1968-10-24 10 SINGAPORE. Wed.— The Singapore Medical Association has donated to the University of Singapore $1,917, the proceeds from which will be used towards the award annually of a silver medal to the best student in the Faculty of Medicine who obtains the highest marks with distinction120 words
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Article39 1968-10-24 10 SINGAPORE. Wed The National Theatre Club will hold a variety show at the Club Hall on the Oct. 27. The Club will present Harmonica Night’’ and participating in the show are members of the Club’s harmonica class.39 words
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Article46 1968-10-24 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. A former Woodbridge patient fell to her death from the seventh floor of the Upper Pickering Street of flats this morning. Police gave her name as Nyook Lim, 25, of Upper Pickering Street. Police do not suspect any foul play.46 words
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863 1968-10-24 10 Science and technology alone cannot create material wealth Science Council head SINGAPORE, Wed. Science and technology alone without its application and commercial exploitation by industry cannot create material wealth. Equally true, industry cannot continue to prosper In this competitive world without the assistance of modem science and technology. The Chairman863 words
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Article, Illustration149 1968-10-24 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Christmas decoration demonstration which was held recently at the Coleman Room in Adelphi Hotel and sponsored by the Sogetsu Association raised a total of $1,600 for the Christmas Fair 1968 fund. The president of the Sogetsu Association and well-known Ikebana ex-149 words
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Article, Illustration282 1968-10-24 4 Bv BEN VARIYAN KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Petaling Jaya police have arrested two postal clerks and eight office boys following several raids conducted by their officers last night and this morning and are believed to have smashed one of the biggest organised stamp rackets in282 words
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189 1968-10-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Police have crippled a wellorganised five-man housebreaking gang with the arrest of a fourth member who is believed to be the brain behind the syndicate The man was arrested by a Soliee party from the Intelgence Section which raided a house189 words
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564 1968-10-24 4 KHOO BOON CHOO - by KHOO BOON CHOO PENANG, Wed. The Penang University should be a national university to cater for students right up to Sabah so that there would be financial and moral support from all over Malaysia. This was the opinion of the majority of564 words
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Article45 1968-10-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR. (Bernama) Wed. MARA hopes to produce more than 5.000 loaves of bread daily when its bakery in Petaling Jaya is in full operation next month. The bakery-Sharikat Mawar Sendirian Berhad was established recently at an initial cost of $lOO,OOO.45 words
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262 1968-10-24 4 Housing project costs govt $40 mil Pow Nee PENANG. Wed. Through the combined efforts of the State and Central Government, a tjta. of 6.672 residential units would be made available to the people in the State to meet their needs fcr the next two or three years. “This large housing262 words
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Article97 1968-10-24 4 KUANTAN, Wed. The Band and Maori concert party of the First Battalion, Royal New Zealand Regiment, based at Terendak Camp will make a two-day goodwill visit to Kampong New Zealand in the State from tomorrow. The soldiers will out up a concert at the kampong In97 words
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Article116 1968-10-24 4 MALACCA. Wed.—A company director. Mr. Tee Kok Onn. 42. was today fined a total of $6,800 or 16 months' imprisonment in the Sessions Court here today when he pleaded guilty to six charges under the 1967 Customs Act. Mr. Tee, Managing Director of Nanyang Trading116 words
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Article, Illustration131 1968-10-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Chili padi —as most people are aware —is pretty “hot stuff”. Betty Tan and Annie Tee certainly prove the point. The two girls are entrants for the “Chili Padi Queen”, whose election is the highlight of Malam Chili Padi sponsored by Rothmans of131 words
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229 1968-10-24 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Introduction of two new rice varieties has made a big change in the social level of Indonesian farmers, the 4th seminar on National Development was told here today. An Indonesian delegate to the seminar. Mr. Yoa Sutyoao.229 words
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Article, Illustration437 1968-10-24 4 JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. A newspaper report (not the Eastern Sun) that contraceptives were being dispensed to unmarried girls was categorically denied today. The denial was made by the Director of the National Family Planning Board, Dr. Ariffin bin Ngah Marzuki. In expressing profound437 words
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Article179 1968-10-24 4 MALACCA. Wed. Poliee have found the car which three armed men used yesterday morning to rob the cashier of Shaw Organisation of $5,190. The car, bearing a Kuala Lumpur registration but which carried a false number yesterday, was found abandoned at Jalan Ong Kim Wee.179 words
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375 1968-10-24 4 YAP KOON HUI - By YAP KOON HUI KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Two girls, reported missing from their homes last night were found dead in a pond at Kampong Dato Kramat here this afternoon. The bodies have been Identified as that of K. Kalayani, 17. and K. Kalaymmah,375 words
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164 1968-10-24 4 BATU PAHAT, Wed The Batu Pahat District Religious Department todav announced that no political campaigns or seminars are to be allowed in the premises of mosques and prayer halls and their surroundings. In separate circulars to all penghulus. assistant penghulus, imams and assistant164 words
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201 1968-10-24 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The MARA Educational Foundation has received donations totalling a quarter of a million dollars even before the foundation is officially launched. It will be launched by the Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Razak on Oct. 31. When the Minister without Portfol201 words
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Article127 1968-10-24 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Five armed youths brandishing knives held up three elderly workers and the proprietor of the Teo Long Huat mee shop at Jalan Bukit Bintang here last night and robbed them of $4,400. The workers, including a woman, were in front127 words
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Article76 1968-10-24 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— A staff officer at the Headquarters Land Forces East Malaysia Major Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Hamid, will leave for the United Kingdom, to attend a 13-month ail arms tactics course and staff course at Staff College, Camberley. The course will begin76 words
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Article30 1968-10-24 12 SEGAMAT. Wed. The Segamat Town Council will hold its monthly meeting at the Segamat Diamond Jubilee Hall at Jalan Buloh Kasap, here, on Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.30 words
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Article42 1968-10-24 12 KAMPAR. Wed. Tan Wong Heng alias Ibrahim 40, was today sentenced to 12 months’ jail after he was found guilty on a charge of breaking into the Tuck Soon Tin Mines here on Sept 10 He had 11 previous conviction*42 words
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Article, Illustration87 1968-10-24 12 Two Eastern Sun reporters in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Hoo Ban Khee and Miss Maureen Lee, decided over the weekend to make it a lifelong partnership. They were married at the Glad Tidings Church in Petaling Java. Mr. Hoo Is the eldest son of— Eastern Sun; pix. - 87 words
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326 1968-10-24 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A Malaysian Colombo Plan scientist is working with an Australian medical research team that has devised new anti-cancer techniques. He is Liew Foo Yew, 24, of 132 Main Street Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. A chemistry graduate of Monash University in326 words
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Article65 1968-10-24 12 IPOH, Wed. A labourer. M Gopa! 28. was pounced upon by seven youths, who robbed him of $3.40 outside the Majestic Theatre in Bidor yesterday. The victim had Just bought a ticket for the afternoon show, when the thugs surrounded him Two of them grabbed him65 words
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Article35 1968-10-24 12 IPOH. Wed. Two-year-old Murizan binte Hassan. fell off a moving train at Chemor yesterday. She sustained a frarture of the left leg She was taken to the General Hospital here for treatment35 words
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253 1968-10-24 12 PENANG, Wed. Since the re-organisa-tion of the Penang C.I.D. in March to combat the crime wave here, there has been a drop of 50 to 60 percent in all types of crimes. This was disclosed by the Penang C l D253 words
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Article90 1968-10-24 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Mont fort Boys’ Home in Batu Tiga recently received a cheque for $930 from the proceeds of the Malaysian Flower Arrangement E x h ibition held at the St. John’s Institution. The presentation was made bv Mrs. Joyce Jayesuria. The90 words
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Article, Illustration261 1968-10-24 12 PENANG. Wed Most people, after reaching the age of 60 years, prefer to stay at home for a quiet life, but this is not the case with a well-known Penang’s former sports official. Mr Wee Gim Leong. who keeps on261 words
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136 1968-10-24 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Jordanian ambassador to Malaysia. Mr. Kamel Hamud. who presented his credentials to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong today, said his country was grateful for Malaysia's continued support to the Arab cause in the Middle East conflict. Mr. Kamel Hamud said Malaysia and136 words
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Article57 1968-10-24 12 BATU PAHAT. Wed. The president of the Kluang Utara Umno branch. Enche Syed Zain Sahab, has been elected president of the Kluang District branch of the St. John Ambulance Association. Other officials: Vice-Presi-dent. Mr. Loh Fook Yuen, secretary. Enche Mohamed Zain Salim, assistant secretary, Enche Othman bin57 words
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Article, Illustration66 1968-10-24 12 THE Mentri Besar. Perak. Dato Haji Ahmad bin Said. la seen signing an agreement with Messrs. Kenneth McMahon Co. Pty. Ltd. of Sydney. Australia, to carry out a survey of mining potential in Temengor Valley, Upper Perak, at the State Secretariat, Ipoh recently.66 words
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823 1968-10-24 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. A civil engineer, Yeow Meng Khiong, 36, todoy pleaded guilty to a charge of abetting a former Gammon's joint managing director, B. J. Benge, of cheating Housing and Development Board in piling work. Yeow admitted that while acting as Gammons piling823 words
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Article, Illustration100 1968-10-24 13 28 -YEAR SERVICE TOGETHER WITH BRITISH FORCES HERE Mr. Chong Ton Sing, an examiner on the Heavy Engine line in 40 Command Workshops, shakes hands with the Army Commander, Far East Land Forces, during the latter's tour of the workshops, while Mr. Ho l'it Seng an examiner in the Pump100 words
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544 1968-10-24 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Science Council of Singapore has advocated the establishment of a “Science Endowment Fund" with contributions from local industries. The functions of the To receive donations from industries to finance worthwhile applied research; To award Industrial Fellowships to scientists and544 words
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Article70 1968-10-24 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Adult Education Board will show a German film in English dialogue for the benefit of students learning the German Language. The fl’.m Serengeti Darf Nicht Sterben” (Serengeti Shall Not Die) will be shown at the Cultural Centre Theatre. Canning Rise tomorrow at70 words
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Article, Illustration338 1968-10-24 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. Religions “taboos” are the main obstacles in the progress of family planning in India. Although family planning campaigns began some 10 years ago. there still had been no positive results in educating India'* masses In remote villages and towns. This338 words
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148 1968-10-24 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. A 31-year-old hawker, Lim Vam Hwee. told a District Court today how he lost half his hand in a fight after a motor-car accident. In the dock was another hawker. Lau Hee Wing, 26, charged with causing grievous148 words
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Article156 1968-10-24 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. Lim Ah Moi. a domestic servant, whose income was used by her unemployed husband to smoke opium, was granted a divorce in the High Court today. Lim told Mr. Justice Tan Ah Tah that out of her earnings of $8 a day. her husband.156 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration49 1968-10-24 5 LONDON: Seen at a press preview at the Motor Show at Earls Court, London, the Aston Martin “VOLANTE” Convertible, standing on top of the ear, Is a girl that anyone would like to take for a ride, mode! Penny Brahms. The motor show ends on Oct. 26th.49 words
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198 1968-10-24 5 WASHINGTON, Wed. (Reuter) President Johnson yesterday signed a second set of gun control regulations but warned even tighter restrictions were still needed. "Todoy, we begin to disarm the criminal, the careless and the ins a n e/ the President said198 words
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Article144 1968-10-24 5 SEOUL. Wed. (Reuter) Malaysia called today on rich nations to help developing countries with more technical aid to assist farming and research into agriculture. Malaysia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr. Llm Swee Aun. also appealed to rich countries not to insist that much of144 words
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Article41 1968-10-24 5 ANGOULEME. France. Wed. (Reuter) A local wine grower was found dead in the vat in which he was pressing grapes near here yesterday. He was believed to have been overcome by the fumes from the fermenting grapes.41 words
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Article32 1968-10-24 5 KATHMANDI. Wed. (Reuter) Floods and landslides killed more than 170 people and made 3.000 homeless ‘n Eastern Nepal early this month, according to official reports received here today.32 words
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Article147 1968-10-24 5 ADDIS ABABA. Wed. (AFP) Locust swarms are threatening the northern and northeastern parts of Ethiopia, according to an official report here today. The report was made in connection with an emergency meeting of the East African locust control organisation opening in Asmara. Northern Ethiopia on Thursday147 words
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57 1968-10-24 5 DACCA. Wed (Reuter) A group of visiting Chinese experts today held talks here on the details of a proposed second steel null in East Pakistan which China might help build. Japan built the first at Chi.tagong. East Pakistan. The Soviet Union Is expected57 words
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352 1968-10-24 5 Lawyer orders it suppressed LOS ANGELES, Wed. (Reuter) —Tattered diaries, alleged to contain an admission of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan's intention to assassinate senator Robert Kennedy, were produced in court here yesterday. Sirhan's lawyer immediately asked that they be suppressed. Following the arrest of352 words
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150 1968-10-24 5 WASHINGTON. Wed. (AFPt Panama's deposed President Arnulfo Arias arrived here today and sparked off a controversy over his right to take up residence at the Panamian embassy in Washington. Dr. Arias, who is here to put the case against the military take-over in his150 words
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Article100 1968-10-24 5 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reuter) The US. government today formally announced a decision to resume delivery of major military equipment to Greece, beginning with two minesweeper* and 20 to 30 jet fighters. The State Department said resumption of supplies had been decided on because of100 words
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Article58 1968-10-24 5 PRAGUE. Wed. (Reuter) Czechoslovakia's oldest citizen. Marie Bernatkova, celebrated her 11th birthday in an old peoples home in northern Moravia today, the Czechoslovak news agency. Ceteka. reported. It described Mrs. Bernatkova as “still nimble” and said she recovered from three bouts of flu this year more58 words
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511 1968-10-24 6 Three US astronauts get heroes welcome after space trip APE KENNEDY, Florida, Wed. (Reuter) Three American astronauts yesterday returned to earth and a heroes' welcome after 11 days in space paving the way to an American moon landing before the end of next year. Within hours of their spacecraft splashing511 words
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306 1968-10-24 6 BERLIN, Wed. (APT). Five young people in-, eluding the son and daughter of a Government ViceMinister and a party official are being tried in East Germany this week for demonstrating against the Invasion of Czechoslovakia, it was learned yesterday. Erika Berthold, student306 words
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149 1968-10-24 6 RIO DE JANEIRO. Wed. (AFP) A baby boy was killed when a teargas grenade exploded in the medical faculty here and a student suffered a bullet wound in the head during violent police-student skirmishing yesterday. Four others were reported suffering from injuries sustained during149 words
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Article, Illustration45 1968-10-24 6 TOKYO, Riot police gradually pushed back to the exit of Shinjiku Station which Zengakuren students eventually captured after a brutal stone-throw-ing attack on police. The Japanese Government took an anti-subversion law to deal with violent demonstrations going w Tokyo. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 45 words
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276 1968-10-24 6 KARLSRUHE. West Germany, Wed (Reuter) West Germany’s Federal Prosecutor confirmed today that Rear-Admiral Hermann Luedke. a Senior Nato official found shot dead two weeks ago, had been suspected of ?pymg for a for- eign power. But the prosecutor, Herr Ludwig Martin,276 words
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306 1968-10-24 6 SHANNON, Irish Republic. Wed. (Reuter) An Irishman who claims he helped Soviet master-spy George Blake to break out of a London Jail flew here today from Moscow exactly two years after the escape. Sean Brourke. 34. said on arrival at Shannon306 words
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64 1968-10-24 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) Hong Kong is in the middle of a tourist boom. The South China Morning Post reported there was not enough hotel rooms in Hong Kong to cope with all or Hong Kong’s visitors The Hong Kong Tourist Association is64 words
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128 1968-10-24 6 JAKARTA. Wed. (AFP) The major East Java trading city of Surabaja was calm yesterday after Monday’s violence against Chinese-owned shops and cars. But trade was at a standstill and banks had suspended clearance, the Army paper Berlta Yudha reported today. It quoted Surabaja authorities128 words
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Article64 1968-10-24 6 RANGOON. Wed. (Reuter) Twenty Karen rebels have been killed and ten wounded in a clash between a Burmese Army Patrol and the rebels, the official Working Peoples Daily reported today. The clash took place in the Hlaingbwe area, 120 miles east of Rangoon last64 words
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Article65 1968-10-24 6 WELLINGTON. Wed. (Reuter) Mr. Edward Clayton has been appointed Trade Commissioner for New Zealand in Kuala Lumpur in succession to Mr. Raymond Sutherland, it was announcled here today. Mr. Clayton served as Assistant Trade Commissioner m Washington DC. from 1963 to 1967 and since then has65 words
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Article78 1968-10-24 6 WIENER NEUSTADT. Austria. Wed. (Reuter) A 63-year-old carpenter. Mattias Christian, was sentenced to six months’ jail here today for beating up his wife and breaking her nose on their wedding night. His wife, Marla, 43, cur- rently serving six months for stealing some of78 words
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Article, Illustration80 1968-10-24 6 HONG GONG The 2.600-foot long Lai Chi Kok Bridge, the longest in Hong Kong, is going to open for traffic at the end of this month. It will prove to be a boon to industrialists in Tsuen Wan as the bridge spans Laichikok Bay and— UPI Photo. - 80 words
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309 1968-10-24 6 JAKARTA. Wed. (UPI) The Indonesian Parliament meets today to formulate “counter measures” against Singapore for the hanging of two Indonesian Marines there last week. Politicians and the press have called for retaliation against "Singapore’s insult” but Indonesian Foreign Minister Mr Adam Malik cautioned309 words
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Article121 1968-10-24 6 WASHINGTON, Wed, (UPD—Marine Capt. Charles Robb. President Johnson’s son-in-law will be promoted to major, probably within the next week or so. The Defence Department confirmed yesterday that Robb, now serving in Vietnam, was one of 1.124 Marine Captains nominated by a selection board for promotion. He121 words
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65 1968-10-24 6 AMMAN. Wed. (Reuteri Jordanian troops destroyed three Israeli observation posts, a half-track vehicle and a tank and put an artillery position out of action in a duel across the River Jordan today. a Jordanian Military spokesman said tonight. He said there were exchanges of artillery65 words
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82 1968-10-24 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) Several machines for handling mail were cn display at the showroom >f Dodwel] and Company Ltd yesterday, the South China Morning Post said today. They included postage mailing, folding and inserting. and a ticketmet r r which counts and imprint82 words
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195 1968-10-24 7 VIENTIANE, Wed. (l 7 PI) Princess Moune, eldest daughter of Laotian Premier Prince Souvanna Phouma today marries Perry Stieglitz, cultural attache at the IJ.S. embassy in Vientiane. They will be married in simple Lao traditional bad ceremonies this atternoon at the premier's official residence195 words
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Article135 1968-10-24 7 PRAGUE. Wed. (Reuter) The presidium of the Czechoslovak Communist Party last night announced that it had approved proposals for creating a special defence committee. The defence committee under top party control would probably deal with questions arising out of the stationing of some 75.000 Soviet troops135 words
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Article110 1968-10-24 7 RAWALPINDI. Pakistan V/ed. (UPI» Rumours t-at doctors would inject students with sterilising solut.on or poisonous substances spread near panic here yesterday. Many parents left work to co lect their children early from schools. Several youths at one sruool to’.d reporters their teachers had told them110 words
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60 1968-10-24 7 SEOUL: Prime Minister Keith Holyoake of New Zealand speaks before a welcoming crowd at the city hall plaza after his arrival here last wrek on a seven-day official visit. Mr. Holyoake received the key to Seoul from Mayor Kim Hyon-ok (second from right). At centre with glasses is Premier Chung60 words
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276 1968-10-24 7 SEOUL, Wed. (Reuter) Japan today stressed the need for maximum possible foreign aid for Asian nations and pledged continuing Japanese assistance. The Japanese Minister of Labour, Mr. Heiji Ogawa, said Japan was somewhat disappointed that Asian nations had been receiving lower per capita276 words
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63 1968-10-24 7 HOLLYWOOD. Wed. (Reuter) Comedian Bob Hope’s daughter Landa Therese will marry producer-director Nathaniel Lande In early January, it has been announced here. Miss Hope, an ash blonde former teacher who holds a master's degree, is the eldest of the Hope's four adopted children.63 words
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180 1968-10-24 7 EASTBOURNE. Eng.and. Wed. (UPI> A new explosion ripped through the beached Norwegian tanker Sitakund and crude oil from its hold threatened beaches on the English channel yesterday The vessel remained afire. There were no injuries in the new blast, but firemen trying180 words
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112 1968-10-24 7 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Armoured cars should be kept in reserve to deal with the type of anti-Vietnam war demonstration planned for London next Sunday, pre-war British Fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley said here yesterday. Sir Oswald, speaking at a press conference to launch112 words
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108 1968-10-24 7 MANILA, Wed. iUPI> A Filipino senator, alter seeing the best and the worst of jails here and abroad during an observation tour, has proposed sex for prisoners as part of a drive to improve the Philippine Penal System. Sen. Salvador Laurel, a criminal lawyer before108 words
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204 1968-10-24 7 JAKARTA, Wed. (AFP). The commander of the Jakarta harbour, Lieutenant Colonel Hadisuwarto, has banned the disembarkation of Singapore crew members and passengers from Singapore ships at Jakarta harbour, the Army paper Berita Yudha reported today. The paper said the ban was issued following demands204 words
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224 1968-10-24 7 ‘I alone made final decisions’ Eisenhower Little bit of history NEW YORK, Wed. (Reuter) —Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower said today that during his presidency he alone made the important decisions and it was incorrect to say he handed over foreign policy to his secretary of state, Mr. John Foster Dulles.224 words
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Article50 1968-10-24 7 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) Armed gunmen held up two Jeepneys <jeep= converted to carry passengers) in Manila yesterday and shot down one passenger who refused to part with his money. Leaving the dead passenger on the road they made off in one of the jeeps, police said.50 words
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Article100 1968-10-24 7 DACCA, East Pakistan, Wed. (Reuter) The government today closed down Dacca University because of gang warfare, including beatings and a stabbing, between rival students. One unconfirmed report said some girl students had been kidnapped and raped. Students were ordered to be off the campus and100 words
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Article116 1968-10-24 7 BOMBAY. Wed. (Reuter) The Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, will name and launch the navy’s first Indian-made frigate at the Mazagon dock shipyard here tomorrow. The building of frigates two others are planned in 1973 are part of the navy's attempts to build up its largely116 words
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42 1968-10-24 7 MECKERING, WESTERN AUSTRALIA: An owner inspects his cap, crushed In the wreckage from shops which collapsed into Mecker- ing’s main street in the earthquake which almost demolished the small town 90 miles east of Perth last week. New tremors were felt yesterday.42 words
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Advertisement102 1968-10-24 5 takes pleasure in announcing the opening of their complex of offices, workshops, training facilities and stores at their New Far Eastern Headquarters and Singapore Branch at 241 Alexandra Road, Singapore 1 wfm sptc w f 5 SPICERS (Export) LIMITED a anA nr O “TCI G*. AC-\ 1 Also at: 241.102 words
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Article404 1968-10-24 8 THE Chief Secretary to the Malaysian Government, Tunku Tan Sri Mohamed bin Tunku Besar Burhanuddin, says Malaysians have to win another freedom freedom to develop their own concepts and ideas on which to build their own economic, social and administrative institutions. He points out that in404 words
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Article240 1968-10-24 8 npHE proposed Penang University should be -I- located in Pulau Pinang. It is not only a question of not disappointing Penangites, but also the island has long enjoyed a tradition of education. At the period when the best part of the Peninsula was undeveloped, Penang already had its240 words
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Article934 1968-10-24 8 Courses in journalism From Sin Chew Jit Poh A couple of years back, the Malaysian Journalists’ Union memorialised the government on the necessity of establishing a course in journalism in the University of Malaya. According to what Tunku Abdul Rahman revealed the other day, this proposal hadFrom Sin Chew Jit Poh - 934 words
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Article553 1968-10-24 8 INTRUSIONS into our territorial waters is getting out of hand. Hardly a week passes without reports of armed Indonesians being detained or some fishermen kidnapped for ransom. There seems to be no law and order in the Straits of Malacca. What is more surprising553 words
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304 1968-10-24 8 LAST YEAR we witnessed several nations being compelled to devalue their currencies. Are we next on the list? Devaluation, which Is by any reckoning a drastic measure to rejuvenate the economy, is only an official confirmation of the flagrant fact that304 words
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Article142 1968-10-24 8 AN effective method to make Singapore clean is to keep down the number of hawkers to a minimum. Most hawker-stalls are unsightly and placed on roadsides they obstruct the free flow of traffic. There is a hawker-stall In a shack near the entrance of a certain school142 words
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Article94 1968-10-24 8 THE LEADER “Is age a handicap?’’ In your Issue of 19.10.68 was full of plain commonsense and I advise your elderly readers to study it. Certain others could also benefit. I came to Malaya In 1910 as a 17 years old youngster to learn Rubber Planting and after 5894 words
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Article784 1968-10-24 8 Ian Tickle - By: Ian Tickle S.P.R. TT IS now over a yoar since the Nigerian Federal Government first predicted the speedy end of Biafro. In that time the rebellious Eastern Region has certainly suffered terrible body blows including the loss of its capital, Enugu, and all its— S.P.R. - 784 words
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Article, Illustration303 1968-10-24 8 Harry B. Rothblatt - By Harry B. Rothblatt (Author# "Handbook of Evldane# for Criminal Trials*) WHILE Madge teas doing her laundry at Sidney's Laundromat, she suffered injuries. She sued Sidney for personal injuries. Madge complained. “I loaded my clothes into a washing machine. It started and then stopped, although l had303 words
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Advertisement44 1968-10-24 8 Eastehn Sun Independent National Newspaper THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24. 1968 23 -B. Cantonment Road, Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office I poh Office 39. Ulan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malania Telephone 56 134 6 S. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Breweter Read. Te1:7232S Cable Address: AWNEWS44 words
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Article411 1968-10-24 9 /*JENBVA, Wed. (Reuter) The United Nations sugar VJ conference was still deadlocked today on the vital price question following a five-hour session which lasted until midnight. The conference decided to recess until later this morning to give delegations time to receive further instructions from411 words
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259 1968-10-24 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. Qantas traffic and revenue reached record leve’s in the financial year 1967/68. the Chairman Sir Roland Wilson said in the Company’s Annual Report officially released Oct., 16. The Qantas Report shows Australia's International Airline made a profit of 559.829.066 in the year which259 words
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Article51 1968-10-24 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed unchanged and untraded on the N.Y. Commodity exchange yesterday. Nov 22.208 Jan 21.95 22.45 Mar 21.80 22.30 May 21.60 22.10 July 21.60 22.10 Sept. 21.60 22.10 Nov 21.60 22.10 Locally. No. 1 RSS was unchanged at 22 cents a pound,51 words
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Article36 1968-10-24 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Tuesday's volume was 13 670,000 shares, of a total 1.563 issues traded. 582 were higher and 746 lower. American exchange volume was 5.400.000 shares. Bonds volume amounted to 18,130,000.36 words
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Article197 1968-10-24 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. The following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 Hongkong Delegate 3/4 Kapitan Kosko 5 Ceres 6/T Hongkong Pioneer 8/9 Badenstein 18/11 Yamanobo Maru 13/14 Golden Wonder 15/18 Menelaus 18 Dahlia 19 lien a 21/22 Senkai Maru 23/24 State of Madraa197 words
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Article, Illustration79 1968-10-24 9 CAPTAIN James Andrew, who has been named as BOAC’s first Concorde Skipper, pictured at the doll-out of Concorde prototype 002 the first of the Anglo-French supersonic jets built at the BAC’s Filton, Bristol, works. Captain Andrew was the only airline represenative at the roll-out which was79 words
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Article, Illustration187 1968-10-24 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. Mr. Gay Chwee Hock (left) and Mr. Leong Keng Loong. (right), BOAC's newly-recruited management trainees, left for London recently on the first leg of their two-year training course. They were the two lucky applicants who were selected by the British Overseas Airways Corporation187 words
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Article100 1968-10-24 9 SING\POKE. Wed. The noon prices at tnr wnuap«»rr Chinese Produce Exchange today are:— Buyer Sellet Coconut Otl IV 00 (l O B) Hulk Coconut oil (FOB) Drum 4<-.V0 Loose Copra Mixed Oct Muntok White Pepper it.OB.) 96T, N.LW. 122.50 Sarawak White 120.00 Pepper H O B.) Sarawak special Pepper100 words
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Article30 1968-10-24 9 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Closing Dow Jones averagesi 10 Industrial* ***** 20 Rails 271.33 15 Utilities 130.75 65 Stocks 342.17 40 Bonds .xt li Commodity Index 137.9830 words
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Article66 1968-10-24 9 LONDON. Wed <UPI) Rubber market closed quiet with spot 20-1/2 20-3/4. Settlement House Nov 20-7/16 20-9 16 Dec 20-1/2 20-5/8 Jan March 20-1/2 20-5/8 April/.June 20-7 i 6 20-9/16 July Sept 20-3 8 20-1/2 Oct/Dec Jan/March April/ June. Julv/Sept. Oct/Dec and Jan March 20-1/4 20-7/16 General Markets66 words
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Article99 1968-10-24 9 SINGAPORE Wed. The Association of Banks in Malaysia Singapore today made the following changes in its rates to merchants (rates are quoted to the equivalent of 100 units of foreign currency): Selling T.T. or OD. ready: Deutsche Marks $77.5200; Holland Guilders $84.8250; Swiss Francs $71.8850; French Francs $62.0650;99 words
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1097 1968-10-24 9 SINGAPORE. Wed —There was no feature again on the Stork Exchange which still continued quiet on small trading. Industrials were inactive with fractional price changes. there being little incentive to deal. The section opened steadily. thereafter turned easier and then steadied once more. Fifteen1,097 words
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Article276 1968-10-24 9 Rubber down cent SINGAPORE. W e d November first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 57-1/8 cents per lb., down oneeighth of a cent from previous close. The tone was very quiet. A verv quiet session ruled all morning and prices276 words
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Article68 1968-10-24 9 TOKYO. Wed (Reuter) The Toyo Kogyo Company will put on sale another rotary-engined car “Luce Rotary Coupe” next spring, the company said today. The front wheel driven, two-door, five-seater touring coupe is equipped with a water-cooled two-rotor rotary engine, developing a maximum speed of around68 words
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Article456 1968-10-24 9 SINGAPORE. Stock Exchange told and other prices officially listed at the close of business. INDIRTBIAI.S INDUSTRIALS Aetna 1 96 2.00 Ben X- t n 2 48 Holt* Nuts 1.47 Borne*. Hhil 1.75 Boil-trail 1.72 1.74 C sugar 3 86 3.88 Chemical Co 1 86 1 68 Coin Morase456 words
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Article52 1968-10-24 9 (Managers' Price*) 1 irst Malaysian 2.«« Sfoind Malayan 1.94 Third Malayan XU The Commerce 1.18 Industry The Saving .99 1 08 fund 1 07 1.16 f irst llknnc XD... 1.20 1 26« Second H kong .86 91* Malaysian Investment rund \D Sterling 1.15 1.25 ("modify XD 3/t <»52 words
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Article16 1968-10-24 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. The tin price for today was $568.12J per picul, up 12J cents.16 words
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Advertisement793 1968-10-24 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. 7A ARRIVALS DEPARTURES SINGAPORE 6-30 pm. 4.33 p m. 6.43 p m. 9.2.5 p m. 10.25 am. 0.00 a m. 2-25 p m793 words
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Miscellaneous1160 1968-10-24 10 rerar TV and TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL 5 KOALA LUMPUR and Palau Pinaag; 6 Ipoh and Melaka; 3 A 10 iohore Bahru, t Taiping; 1 Bata Pahat; I Kluang. P.M. 545 Opening Annct. Prog. Summary; 5.50 News Outline.; in the National Language; 5.55 National Songs; 6 00 News in Tamil;1,160 words
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Article, Illustration258 1968-10-24 11 rwa* very dark and rainit«S very heavily. I was walking along a deserted street. There was a river nearby. The river was quite deep. Suddenly I heard a loud scream. I did not know where the noise came from. Then it occurred to me that it258 words
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Article, Illustration262 1968-10-24 11 THE climate and the soil of West Malaysia are particularly suitable for growing certain types of fruits which are not usually found In other countries. Durians, mangosteens and rambutans are the typical fruits. Just as in other South-east Asian countries, in Malaysia also the bananas are quite common.262 words
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Article, Illustration380 1968-10-24 11 THE day before the holidays ended, I went to buy my new text books. My mother had given me $5O which I kept in my wallet. I started at three o’cldck In the afternoon. I went by bus and I reached the bookshop380 words
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Article, Illustration176 1968-10-24 11 BOBBY is a friend of mine who is in the army. He is a very strong and handsome boy but he cannot speak English well. He came to me for he p and I taught him how to answer three questions the General would always ask. The three176 words
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Article, Illustration366 1968-10-24 11 AH Row is a rubber tapper. He wakes up early In the morning at about fhe o'clock. After taking his breakfast, he gets his tapping knives and cycles to the plantation which is about a m’!e from his house When he arrives366 words
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Article, Illustration259 1968-10-24 11 I AM a fountain pen. My name is Hero. I was manufactured in a factory in China. I am painted m green and gold. My head is very sharp and It is very shining. I was sent to Singapore In a big ship. My259 words
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Article, Illustration164 1968-10-24 11 WHEN I heard the word dentist. I remembered an incident when I was seven years old. It was the day I had to visit the dentist with my mother. I had a severe toothache and I had no choice but to obey her. As soon as164 words
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Article, Illustration285 1968-10-24 11 A SCHOOL is a place where a student goes to study various subjects. By going to school, a student not only improves his or her knowledge, but also learn to develop discipline and understanding among his fellow students, and other people whom he285 words
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Article, Illustration245 1968-10-24 11 LONG before the independence of Malaya, the towns and villages were not well developed. Communications were very poor at that time. Road lights w*ere insufficient. The Independence of Malaya took place in 1957. After Independence, most of the towns and villages In West Malaysia began to245 words
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Article, Illustration389 1968-10-24 11 ONE day, I saw a frightening prograixime on television. It was a story that I will never forget. This is what I saw. It was a windy night and Peter was going home after a party. He was riding a motor cycle. He389 words
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Article, Illustration210 1968-10-24 11 LAST WEEK. I went to my aunt’s house because it was her birthday, i went there in the morning and returned at approximately half past eleven. When I reached home I heard the barking of our pet dog. Bobby. When I heard the barking. I210 words
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Article, Illustration256 1968-10-24 11 THERE are lots of things that most of us treasure. They may be an old book, money, or even our eyes. An old photograph of my grandfather which is lying on the dressing table is the thing I treasure most. I love looking at it256 words
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Advertisement183 1968-10-24 11 NEW ESSAY CONTEST: RULES TO OBSERVE THE EASTERN SUN’S new essay writing contest for boys and girls of 14 and under appears in this page every Thursday. One of the objects of this contest is to encourage young boys and girls to express themselves properly. And what better way to183 words
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Miscellaneous320 1968-10-24 12 TODAY and YOU... Thursday* October 24, 1968. W AP.ES MAR. 22 -v*i-v.APR. 20 1- 3-14-21 '-*'23-42-48 TAURUS APR. 21 may 21 V) 2- 6-37-41 BB GEMINI MAY 22 r J JUNE 22 V)36-39-52-69 72-76-86-90 CANCER J UNE 23 JULY 23 ,11-22-28-43 56-62-68 LEO juL r 24 AUG. 23 fNI 3-27-34-60320 words
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Miscellaneous297 1968-10-24 13 SHAW Org»nl«»tiOi» Phone ***** NOW SHOWING! 11 a m.. Ml, 4 00. 8..70 A *l5 p m Peter Sellers -The PARTY” Claudtne Lnnget. Pv. Color (CAI NEXT CHANO*I Boris Karloff "The Sorcerers” Id Color Jjathenn^Lacr^^^gnjlgi^^ CAPITOL Phone ***** OPENS TODAY! It am., 1.45, 4 IM). *.go im p.a Sandy Dennis.297 words
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Miscellaneous315 1968-10-24 13 ODEON 21 116 Last Dae! 11, 1.30, 00. 0-30. 0.15 “VILLA RIDES” Yul B-rnner Robert Mitehum p Vi'ion. Color. Paramount' ODF.ON OPENS TOMORROW' "SO TEARS FOR A KILLER" George Hilton In Co;or Odeon A Orchard: SAT. M NITE' ••JADE DRAGON’’’ In Martoarsn Chen Man-Ling. Color. Scope F' A Co ne315 words
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Article, Illustration773 1968-10-24 14 R. E. STANNARD JR - BY R. E. STANNARD JR. TTNITED NATIONS 1 (UPI). South i Indio's rice bowl will be filled twice o year i if the United Nations < wins its battle for water. 1 Farmers of Madras 1 state now are slaves l to the summer monsoon. If theUPI photo.; — UPI photo. - 773 words
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Advertisement524 1968-10-24 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisement can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Nge-e Ann Building, Singapore. S.S. MUBARUK Brothers. 63, Bras Basah Road, and 2, Maju Avenue, Serangoon Carden Estate, Singapore. TAY BUAN CUAN LTD.. SUPERMARKET. 83, East Coast Road. Singapore 15. Tel: *****9. HAM lEM STORE,524 words
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Advertisement562 1968-10-24 14 NOTICE CHAPTER 195 (Pawnbrokers.) Unredeemed Pledeed Goods and Jewellery from the following Pawnbrokers' Shops. Lam Joon Siong (Chop Sem Foh), 135 New Bridge Road; Ho Yan Kee (Chop Heng Fatt) Yong Kee. 255 South Bridge Road; Seow Kian (Nam Cheong Pawnshop Ltd.) 287 South Bridge Road; Lam Joo Onn (Chop562 words
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Advertisement214 1968-10-24 14 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB jc AMATEUR MEETING SATURDAY, 26th OCTOBER 1968 Betting Facilities Available UNLIMITED SWEEP $1 FOUR DICIT <4D) FORECAST TOTE $l/THREE DICIT (3D) FORECAST TOTE 50 Cent* THREE DICIT (A B C) FORECAST TOTE 50 Cents TOTAUSATORS $5/- Cf $2/FORECAST TOTE $5/PROCEED TOTE (DOUBLES. ETC.) $5/Admission PUBLIC 2/. PER214 words
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Article252 1968-10-24 15 John Clarke - SBA lose $20,000 staging Singapore Open Indon withdrawal the cause By John Clarke SINGAPORE, Wed. The recentlv-con-cludtd 9th Singapore Open Badminton Championships was a financial flop. Singapore Badminton Association officials have estimated the loss in staging the championships to be in the region of $20,000. The252 words
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380 1968-10-24 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Selangor Club beat Royal Malaysian Air Force 5 points (goal) to nil in a vital senior league rugger match at the Old Airport grounds today, but the latter are to lodge a protest. With seven minutes left for play380 words
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110 1968-10-24 15 MUAR. Wed. Muir High School captured the challenge trophy in the boy's section of the Johore State InterSecondary School basketball tournament at the Jalan Ali Stadium here. Second was Chong Hwa High School of Kluang and third St. Andrew's Continuation School of Muar. The110 words
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Article222 1968-10-24 15 MEXICO CITY. Wed. (UPl) Medal standings in the Olympic Games after yesterdays competition: Gold Silvtr Bronte Total US 29 21 22 72 Russia 13 15 13 41 Hungary 4 6 8 18 West Germany 3 7 6 16 Australia 4 6 4 14 East Germany 5 4 4222 words
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195 1968-10-24 15 MEXICO CITY. Wed. (Reuter) The Olympic boxing tournament was disrupted here last night when fighting broke out in parts of the arena and a crowd of s.OOfl booed an unpopular decision. After Bulgarian featherweight Ivan Michailov had been awarded a decision in his quarter-final195 words
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154 1968-10-24 15 WASHING TON. Wed (Reuter) The United States is considering surrendering some of the gold medals won by its track and field team at the Mexico Olympics and offering apologies to foreign nations, the Washington Post reported today. The newspaper said: “Members of the154 words
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Article72 1968-10-24 15 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— King George V School of Seremban went down fighting to Victoria Institution in the inter-state champjon schools rugby competition played at Shaw Road herb today. The Victorians won by H points (a goal, try and penalty) to nil. A heavy downpour before and during72 words
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Article, Illustration29 1968-10-24 15 Japan's water-polo goalie T Ishil leaps out of the water for a save during a game against Mexico- Japan won the Olympic games tie 6-3. UPI radiopix.— UPI radiopix. - 29 words
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Article740 1968-10-24 15 Charles Chan - By Charles Chan KI ALA Ll MPI R. Wed. Robert Oh won the National finals of the International Masters tournament over the weekend at Intan Bowling Centre here snatching victory from an almost-ccrtain winner. C- H. Lok. who has handicapped by painful blister on his740 words
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Article75 1968-10-24 15 MUAR Wed. The MCA Youth Section of Parlt Pulai captured the men's section championship tit'.e for the Mr. Chia Hai Eng Challenge Trophy when they edged Fei Shang 5-3 in the final of the Muar Utara table tennis championship. Third was Sian Yew. The women's section championship75 words
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Article1020 1968-10-24 15 KI'ALA LUMPUR, Wed. A total of 251 horses has entered for the Selangor Turf Club November meeting. The total comprise 77 from class one, 97 from class three and 77 from class five. They are: CLASS ONE 1st run 2nd run 6F 7F 6F1,020 words
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Article151 1968-10-24 15 MEXICO CITY. Wed. (Reuter) The United States waterpolo side beat West Germany 7-5 in a first round match of the Olympic tournament here. Until the final stages any side could have won. but the Americans stormed through in the final stages to gain their two-goal lead.151 words
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556 1968-10-24 16 Mexican swimmer gets a 'first' for his country MEXICO CITY, Wed. (Reuter) Felipe 'Tibio" Munoz who won Mexico's first gold medal of the Games here lost night hid his face in his hands and broke down in tears, offer the race. The l?-year-old556 words
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456 1968-10-24 16 MEXICO CITY, Wed. (Reuter) Japanese referee Hozumi Tanaka yesterday became the sixth official to be taken off the 40-man referee and judging list in the Olympic boxing tournament here. Tanaka was withdrawn from the list after protest from the Olympic boxing medical panel456 words
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298 1968-10-24 16 MEXICO CITY. Wed. (AFP) For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games a “Fair Play Cup” will be awarded to the team displaying the best sportsmanship during the Olympic hockey tournament. Offered by L.J. Qurles Van Ufford, Holland’s298 words
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Article179 1968-10-24 16 MEXICO CITY. Wed. (Reuter) No real amateurs in the true sense of the word are competing in the Mexico Olympics. Mr. Mokhtar Tsmail of Tunisia told the Congress of the International Amateur Athletics Federation (lAAF) here yesterday. Some of the athletes, he said, received help in terms179 words
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307 1968-10-24 16 MEXICO CITY, Wed. (Renter) Tokyo gold medallists Hungary are one step from retaining their Olympic soccer title after outplaying Japan 54 In their semi-final match at the Arete Stadium here yesterday. The Hungarians, who have not impressed in earlier rounds, showed their307 words
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162 1968-10-24 16 MEXICO CITY. Wed (Reuter) —The Swedish pentathlon team may lose its bronze medal for the event because of a positive reaction during a routine dope test on one member. Swedish sources said here. A spokesman for the Swedish Olympic committee said there were unconfirmed reports162 words
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349 1968-10-24 16 MEXICO. CITY. Wed. <AfP» East Germany’s emergent team topped the points standings alter the A’ and B’ pools had comP eted the compulsory exercises in the men's team event or me Olympic gymnastics. Showing that they may well soon he ready to challenge the349 words
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Article35 1968-10-24 16 MEXICO CITY. Wed. (Reuter) Gyozo Kulcsar of Hungary won the Olympic men’s individual Epee gold medal. Grigory Kriss of Russia won the silver medal and Gianluigi Saccaro of Italy the bronze.35 words
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Article, Illustration43 1968-10-24 16 Bob Beamon of the USA is pictured in mid-air during a prodigious leap which bettered the existing world long jump record by more than two feet 10/18. Beamon leaped 29 feet, 2-J inches to win his gold medal. UPI photo.— UPI; photo. - 43 words
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438 1968-10-24 16 Village on its way to become biggest newest ghost town MEXICO CITY. Wed. (CPI) Olympic Village Is on its way to becoming the world's biggest and newest ghost town. There is Mill plenty of life in the village. Athletes from all nations still can be seen wearing their distinctive warmup438 words
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Article178 1968-10-24 16 MEXICO CITY Wed. (Reuter) Evgeny Petrov of the Soviet Union won the gold medal yesterday in the first-ever Olympic skeetshooting competition. His victory came after a shoot-off for the first three places with Romano Garagnani of Italy, who won the silver, and Konrad Wirnhier of178 words
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250 1968-10-24 16 MEXICO CITY. Wed. (Reutert India. Pakistan and Australia, the three hockey medallists at the Tokyo Olympics, were right back in the hunt for medals despite predictions that vast y improved European sides might topple them. They are Joined in semifinal matches by250 words
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Miscellaneous60 1968-10-24 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 1.26 a.m. (9.4 It.), 1.56 p.m. (8.0 ft.). Port Swettenham: 6.51 am. (17.0 ft.), 7.24 p.m. (15.8 ft.). Port Dickson: 7.52 a.m. (10.5 ft.), 8.08 p.m. (8.7 ft.). Singapore: 12.07 a.m. (9.7 ft 11.43 p.m. (10.0 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 10.02 a.m. (7.2 ft), 11.56 p.m. (8.560 words
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