Eastern Sun, 31 October 1968
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Title Section24 1968-10-31 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION ?r Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 809 Thursday, 31 October 1968. MC (P) 0050 Price 15 cents24 words
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Article, Illustration370 1968-10-31 1 Dramatic secrecy surrounded LBJ’s talks with Gen. Abrams WASHINGTON, Wed. (Reuter) CECRET talks here between President Johnson and his field commander in Vietnam have triggered fresh hope of a breakthrough in the peace negotiations. General Creighton W. Abrams arrived here unannounced and was already on his— UPI photo. - 370 words
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Article, Illustration35 1968-10-31 1 UPI radio- photo.— UPI radio-; photo. - 35 words
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Article, Illustration347 1968-10-31 1 K.S. SIDHU - By K.S. SIDHU SINGAPORE, Wed. In a dramatic eight-minute chase, three plainclothes policemen apprehended a fleeing robber who had minutes earlier robbed a cashier of a paint establishment of $B,BOO cash at Cecil Street this afternoon. The money was to be paid out347 words
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Article81 1968-10-31 1 KIAI.A LI MPCR. Wed The Denuty Prime Minister. Tun Ahdul Razak. said today he was grateful to the Indonesian Foreign Minister. Mr. Adam Malik, for offering to bring about a reconciliation between Malaysia and the Philippines. He was speaking to newsmen after the weekly81 words
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371 1968-10-31 1 Wed. (UPI Reuter) Cosmonaut Georgy Beregovoi J-U. rode the Soviet spaceship Soyuz 3to a safe, soft landing in the USSR today, Toss announced. Beregovoi, 47, spent almost exactly four days in space flying the Soyuz craft which the Soviets hope eventually371 words
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148 1968-10-31 1 JAKARTA, Wed <AFP) The Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia. Mr. P.S. Raman, last night made it clear that it was his Government's ardent desire to prevent any further worsening of the strained relations between Indonesia and Singapore. Relations between the two countries were fraved following the148 words
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Miscellaneous17 1968-10-31 1 LADIES PAY 5''Either he's going down for the third time or he wants his No. three iron!’*17 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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1062 1968-10-31 2 L.D. BAPTIST - Lim Pee Hongs kidnap inquiry By L.D. BAPTIST 'PENANG, Wed. Four persons stood silent today wken the MagisI trate, Enchc Annuar bin Zainal Abidin, committed them to stand trial in the High Court on charges of kidnapping and murdering 31-year-old motor firm executive, Lim1,062 words
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Article, Illustration48 1968-10-31 2 Th« Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, spent the whole of last Friday, visiting four coastal towns in Sabah Tawau, Semporna, Lahad Datu and Sandakan. Picture shews Tun Abdul Razak being garlanded by "Miss Malaysia Sandakaiv' Zainah binte Abdullah on his arrival at the Sandakan airport.48 words
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264 1968-10-31 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Malaysian rubber industry must speedily absorb the innovations in processing and presentation of natural rubber so as to supply “custom built” rubbers to meet the most exacting and discriminating requirements of the consumer. This, said the latest issue of264 words
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Article112 1968-10-31 2 SINGAPORE. W (d. The University of Singapore Students' Union ere playing host to some 426 students of the Chulalongkorn University, Thailand who are on a goodwill-cura-sight-seeing tour here. The first batch of 146 members from the Political Science Faculty arrived here yesterday. The second112 words
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155 1968-10-31 2 MANILA. Wed. (Reuter) Acting Philippines Foreign Secretary Jose Ingle* yesterday expressed regret that Singapore had voiced active support for Malaysia over the disputed claim to Sabah Mr. ingle* was commenting on a report, received from the Philippine* Consulate in Singapore, that Singapore Foreign Minister155 words
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Article59 1968-10-31 2 KOTA KINABALU. Wed. The Sabah Chinese Association will organise a onemonth trade and fun fair here in April. The Town Board has already given its approval to a site in the centre of the town for the proposed fair. The object of the fair is59 words
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212 1968-10-31 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Police have detained five men in connection with the “wrongful restraint” of a 20-year-old office boy. The youth, whom police identified as Sonnv Albert. was dragged into a Morris Cooper car by the five men aa he got down from212 words
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Article64 1968-10-31 2 PENANG. Wed—The State Government today announced that granta of $50,000 each were given to the Mar« Foundation, the National University and the Tunku Abdul Rahman College. The Chief Minister. Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee. said today the granta were in accordance with the State Government’* policy64 words
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242 1968-10-31 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Malaysia will seek more taehnical experts from overseas for her industrial training institutes. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Lee Ban Choon, told Bernama today it was vital for the country to get more technical experts from242 words
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Article188 1968-10-31 2 SINGAPORE. Wed Ths Adult Education Board will conduct two new courses "Safe Use of Electricity” and “Simple Household Wiring” at Buklt Ho Swea Vocational School at the end of next month. The five-week course on “Safe Use of Electricity” is designed to provide a188 words
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Article41 1968-10-31 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed A home-made shotgun was recovered by a police party from a house at Kampong Paya off 14th mile Jalan Cheras her* yesterday afternoon. A men believed to be the gunsmith was also detained by police.41 words
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Article, Illustration154 1968-10-31 2 Gina Chang is an uncomplicated girl. She knows what she wants and works hard to get it. “I just want to make plenty of money,” she said matter-of-factly. Gina is a Korean dancer from Seoul and ts currently appearing at the Federal Hotel154 words
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Article64 1968-10-31 2 KAMPAR. Wed.—Kampar police trying to crack down on copper wire thieves have warned second hand dealers not to purchase copper wire brought to their shops by suspicious characters. This warning followed the detention of two dealers who were found in possession of "hot” copper wire64 words
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172 1968-10-31 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Adult Education Board will organise a new course on "Elementary Mechanical Engineering Drawing Stage 11" to be conducted by Mr. Yue Teck Wah at Geylang Serai Vocational School on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p m. The course is designed for172 words
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Article, Illustration364 1968-10-31 3 Suhaimi Bidin - By Suhaimi Bidin SINGAPORE, Wed. The 15-member New Zealand paralvmpics team which is here for a few days has boosted the morale of Singapore paraplegics tremendously. This was disclosed today by the former President of the Singapore Society for Aids to the— Eastern Sun photo. - 364 words
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327 1968-10-31 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. A clerk typist, Iran Valentine Galistan, whose wife left him exactly six years ago Oct. 30, 1962— to go for a check-up at o maternity hospital and did not return home, was granted a divorce in the High327 words
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Article66 1968-10-31 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. —The Supervisory and Management Training Association of Singapore will hold a course on stock control at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce building on every Friday, starting from Nov. 15. This course, consisting of five sessions, will be conducted by Mr. K.R. Williams and Mr.66 words
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Article33 1968-10-31 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. —The Singapore Blood Transfusion Service's mobile blood bank will station at Havelock Road in front of the Ministry of Social Affairs on Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.33 words
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Article152 1968-10-31 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. A lorry driver, Ho Ber.g Guan. was granted a divorce in the High Court today on the grounds of his wife’s desertion. Ho told Mr. Justice Tan Ah Tah that his wife, Sim Yau Ting, who was frequently at her mother’s house, suggested152 words
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Article, Illustration299 1968-10-31 3 r*AN the R.A.F.’s remote staging post in the Indian Ocean now possesses a meteorological rocket site closer than any other to the Equator and airmen serving on this 1£ by miles coral island recently helped to fire 10 rockets from a newly-install-ed299 words
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Article, Illustration414 1968-10-31 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Minister for Heolth, Mr. Chua Sian Chin, tonight called on voluntary service organisations to adopt the "Keep Singapore Clean" theme even after the official closing of the campaign tomorrow. Sneaking at the 10th anniversary dinner of the Lions Club414 words
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299 1968-10-31 3 SINGAPORE. Wed The Shipping Freight Working Committee has set up a Shipping Freight Booking Centre at its premises in Hill Street to break the monopolistic contract system of the various shipping conferences and to fight for reasonable rates. This Booking Centre has already commenced its299 words
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Article76 1968-10-31 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. A youth, S. Muthu, 20, who was sentenced to one month's jail by a lower court for unlawful possession of a pocket knife today, had his sentence reduced to seven days by the High Court. Muthu pleaded guilty to the charge at the lower court. Mr.76 words
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358 1968-10-31 3 SINGAPORE. We d. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has been told of market rumours that some shipowners engaged in the China trade recently volunteered to accept from their consignees a lump sum of 55.50 per ton of cargo in lieu of lighterage. The Chamber's Chairman358 words
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172 1968-10-31 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. A telephone operator-cum-receptionist. Rita Florence Jinadasa. separated from her husband for 25 years was granted a divorce by Mr. Justice Tan Ah Tah in the High Court today. The petitioner, suing her husband, James Richard Jinadasa. for a divorce on the grounds of172 words
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Article36 1968-10-31 3 SINGAPORE. Wed.—There will be a cycling proficiency trial at RAF Changi Junior School on Sunday from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. The Chief Inspector of Singapore schools will atI I tend the function.36 words
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Article, Illustration973 1968-10-31 4 BEN VARIYAN - European wife of lawyer granted a divorce By BEN VARIYAN Kuala lumpur, Wed. European wife of lawyer today told the' High Court here of the night when sue found her husband in bed in a hotel room with an Indian973 words
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248 1968-10-31 4 KUCHING. Wed. (Reuter) Malaysia's government party has suffered a political setback in Sarawak when candidates of an Opposition party scored easy wins In two by-elections yesterday. The victories of the Opposition Sarawak National Party (SNAP) were seen by observers here as a significant gain248 words
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Article150 1968-10-31 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives will distribute the new’ padl seeds "Bahagia” to fanners in the country from next year. The Director of Agriculture. Enche Mohamed Jamil, told Bernama today it is possible that by 1970 most of the farmers150 words
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Article57 1968-10-31 4 KUALA LUMPUR Wed The coroner’s court today returned a verdict of “murder by person or persons unknown” after an inquest into the death of Chong Kun Took. 19. a vegetable seller. Chong, of Jalan Foss here, was stabbed to death during a fight at 3J mile Jalan Cheras57 words
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142 1968-10-31 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, today advised the Philippine Government to follow the teaching of Mahatma Gandhi instead of “confronting” other countries in South-east Asia. He told the leader of a six-member Gandhian social workers team, Mr. Vasant142 words
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Article205 1968-10-31 4 PENANG. Wed. Building Penang into a tourist centre to boost its economy is a crying necessity and of utmost importance to Penangites and therefore should be given top priority. This was stated by the Secretary of the Democratic Action Party. Penang Utara branch. Mr.205 words
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222 1968-10-31 4 Murder trial PENANG. Wed. A bank peon. Goo Yong Fook. said today he spent his honeymoon with his wife at a rented room in Leboh Raya Besi. where she was found dead on Dec. 30. However Goo. 24. denied under cross-examination by the Deputy Public222 words
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Article62 1968-10-31 4 IFOH. Wed. A police party led by Asst. Supt. Wong Ah Onn. last night raided a house in Dougla* Road and arres’ed two persons. one an attendant of a petrol kiosk. Police also reco- ered some articles, stolen from a car parked at the Cathay62 words
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Article, Illustration396 1968-10-31 4 HOO BAN KHEE - By HOO BAN KHEE KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Eight years ago. Joseph Tan. then a 19-year-old school leaver, left this short for Australia with only one ambition to be an architect. He found his real seif irt art instead and returned early this year an artist with a crusade396 words
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693 1968-10-31 10 Future pattern of industrialisation to be export– orientated EDB man SINGAPORE, Wed. One con reasonably expect the future pottern of industrialisation to be strongly export-orientated in nature. This is the opinion of Mr. Chua Wee Meng, of the Economic Development Board, who spoke at a seminar on “Singapore’s Economic Development693 words
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Article, Illustration161 1968-10-31 10 SINGAPORE, Wad. This is tha 'Took" of today's modern Miss. It's o "h a o d-turner" which looks smart and "kinky" a perfect shopping gaar for tha fash-ion-conscious citygirl. The top li i jet-black ribbed pullover cleverly teamed with a stylish genuine printed Jute161 words
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375 1968-10-31 10 SINGAPORE, Wad. A visiting Professor of Geriatric Medicine, from the University of Glasgow, Prof. Ferguson Anderson, said today that the problem of old age was here to stay. According to him, those persons who have reached the age of 80 and above come375 words
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455 1968-10-31 10 Singapore becoming an expensive place economics lecturer SINGAPORE. Wed. Singapore is fast developing a reputation for being an expensive place to visit, an economics lecturer from the University of Singapore, said yesterday. She is Mrs. S Y. Chai, who noted that hotels in Singapore were charging among the highest rates455 words
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Article50 1968-10-31 10 pm-2 pm. Rotary Club of Singapore-West weekly luncheon at Hollandsche (Dutch) Club. Camden Park, off Adam Road. 7.30 p.m. —Free film shows by Ministry of Culture at Bukit Panjang Community Centre. Ponggol Community Centre and Havelock Commumtv Centre. 7.45 p.m—Chinese drama lecture at National Theatre Club, Clemenceau Avenue.50 words
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187 1968-10-31 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. Finland wants to establish concrete relations in the field of trade and other matters with the Republic. This was stated here today by Mr. Heikkt Hannlkalnen. leader of the liman Finnish trade delegation which had Just completed a three-day factfinding187 words
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82 1968-10-31 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. It cost hawker Teo Boon Hong. 20. $lOO for shouting “attack, attack” at a Police Constable. Teo pleaded guilty in the Ninth Magistrate’s Court today for obstructing PC Low Chin Yong in the dls- charge of his duty. PC Low82 words
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230 1968-10-31 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. Singapore will be one of about 20 countries to studv the use of data from meteorological satellites at an international seminar to be held in Melbourne from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6. **™lnar. sponsored by the World Meteorological Organisation under its technical230 words
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Article59 1968-10-31 10 SINGAPORE. Wed. —The Lions Club of Singapore Central will hold its next dinner meeting at the Singapore Cricket Club on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. The guest speaker will be Mr M G. Check, who is a visiting member of the Lions Club in New Zealand.59 words
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221 1968-10-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Malaysia will look into the possibility of aid from Germany for building up its standards, the director of the Standards Institution of Malaysia, Dr. Leong Kwok Onn, said today. Dr. Leong will lead a three-man delegation to the international seminar221 words
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263 1968-10-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Malaysia is to host an international training seminar on “forecasting of heavy rains and floods" here next month. Organised by the Malaysian Meteorological Service, Under the sponsorship of the World Meteorological Organisation. the seminar will be held at the Dewan263 words
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Article81 1968-10-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— The Minister of Labour, Mr. V. Manickavasagam, will Sake a four-day official visit Sabah tomorrow. He will call on the Yang Hi-Pertua Negara. Tun Pengiran Hajl Ahmad RafTae, and the Chief Minister, Tun Datu Mustapha bin Datu Harun. He also will visit81 words
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Article104 1968-10-31 12 Samat Art Gallery (AIA Building, Jalan Ampang): "The theme is Love” art exhibition by Joseph Tan 9 a.m. to 6 pm. Peninsular Art Gallery (41, Jalan Raja Muda): Works of prominent Malaysian artists on display 9 am. to 6 p.m. Balai Ampang (AIA buildbig, Jalan Ampang): Impressions of104 words
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166 1968-10-31 12 KUCHING. Wed. (Reuter) The Sarawak Medical Association today called for revision of the medical officers salary scale in the State to bring into line with ;hat of West Malaysia. It urged the change to prevent further resignations among Malaysian doctors166 words
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168 1968-10-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed All UMNO divisions have been asked to direct their branches to hold special general meetings to discuss the nomination of candidates for the general elections. The directive was given in a circular signed by the executive secretary of UMNO Malaysia.168 words
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Article38 1968-10-31 12 PENANG. Wed. Flag Officer Brian Fooks of Adelaide. South Australia, who was engaged in forward air control duties directing air strikes against the Vietcong. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at the R.A.A.F. Butterworth her# yesterday.38 words
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Article77 1968-10-31 12 PENANG, Wed—A 13-year-oJd Australian boy, Stephen Currie, was killed this morning when his bicycle and a truck collided In Tanjong Bungah Road. He was the son of Fit. Sergeant and Mrs. J. L. Currie. His father is an armament fitter at the R.A.A.F. Base. Butterworth.77 words
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Article, Illustration80 1968-10-31 12 TH E Minister of Education, Enche Mohamed Khir Johari, is undoubtedly a great friend of children. Here he is seen giving a "paternal'' pat on the head of a young artist, Gan Eng Ben, before the opening of the Young Artists Exhibition at the80 words
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382 1968-10-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed Malaysia believes the exchange of experiences in development could take place despite existing political or jdeo’og ral differences between some countries, the Chief Secretary to the Government, Tunku Tan Sri Mohamed bin Tunku Besar Burhanuddin.said today. Tunku Tan Sri382 words
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Article58 1968-10-31 12 MUAR. Wed Mobile X-ray unit from the Ministry of Health will be at the Pagoh Health Clinic, 16 miles north of here, on Nov. 18 and 19 to give free chest X-rays to the local residents. The X-ray service will be given from 8.15 a.m. to 12.3058 words
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Article, Illustration30 1968-10-31 12 THE Mentri Besar. Perak. Dato Hajl Ahmad bin Said, admiring an odd-sized pumpkin at the horticultural exhibition at Sekolah Menegah Rendah in Rungkup, Telok Anson, recently.30 words
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Article60 1968-10-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR Wed. —Three youths held up a woman while she was on her way to the University Teaching Hospital yesterday morning and robbed her of 5134 worth of jewellery. Miss Chin Lee Lam told police the three unarmed men confronted her after she had got60 words
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251 1968-10-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Five young Malaysians will leave for Germany on Nov. 3 to become graduate engineers. Selected from among 1,200 applicants, these five candidates will be away for six years. The training is sponsored by the Carl Duisberg Society (CDG> while expenses251 words
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Article55 1968-10-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed.— Mr. Lee Ming Chong of the Division of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Administration in the University of Malaya will conduct a one-day seminar on “cost concepts for management purposes” on Nov. 2. The seminar is intended for operating managers in the middle55 words
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291 1968-10-31 13 IPOH, Wed. Tin miners have been warned to adhere strictly to the tin control regulations, effective from Sept. 19 or they would be heavily penalised. Breaches of the regulations are punishable on conviction of a fine of not more than 20 times the291 words
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Article, Illustration444 1968-10-31 13 SINGAPORE, Wed. All is set for the opening of the biggest show of the rear, “Star Time International” at the National Theatre tomorrow evening. The main attraction of the variety show will be 10 top film stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan444 words
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278 1968-10-31 13 SINGAPORE. Wed The Republic's First Lady. Puan Noor Aishah said today regional understanding and cooperation were the basis for steady development, peace and prosperity. In this context the Singapore Red Cross Society played an important role in the region, she tod the annual278 words
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Article, Illustration116 1968-10-31 13 The machines for printing and bookbinding were donated by the Australian Cpt'-'olic Relief. The equipment Includes a tvce--etier a powered forklift and collating and binding machines. According to Brother Leo. a Director of Boy's Town the machines will help to produce more exercise book* SINGAPORE,116 words
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Article140 1968-10-31 13 SINGAPORE. Wed An Indonesian illegal immigrant named Sukarno was jailed fer Six weeks by the Ninth Magistrate's Court today The 24-year-old illegal Immigrant was among in other In<-o rf s ian s charged In Court today for entering Singapore without a pass. He had been140 words
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Article86 1968-10-31 13 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Wee Chong Jin. today allowed an appeal by Tay Swee Hee. convicted by a lower court on a charge of dishonestly inducing a housewife to deliver $7,000 in a game of "thuah". Tay. who was said to have committed the offence86 words
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Article, Illustration103 1968-10-31 13 The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Raiak. flew into Kudat on Saturday. for a one-day visit. He also visited Bang! Island, the nearest island to the Philippines, where he was welcomed by bannerscarrying crowd. He was accompanied by the Minister of Works. Posts and Telecommunications. Tun103 words
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137 1968-10-31 13 SINGAPORE Wed An overhead bridge will be erected across Buklt Tlmah Road near Newton Circus at 2 am on Monday During the erection which will last about 1| hours, part of Buklt Tlmah Road between Newton Circus and Makeway Avenue will be closed to137 words
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WORLD NEWS
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134 1968-10-31 5 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reuter) An air-drop of about 750 American paratroopers in South Korea is under study here as a means of underlining U.S. support for that country, informed sources said today. Under plan? still to be f ally approved. 1.500 paratroopers of tne134 words
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Article156 1968-10-31 5 LONDON. Wed (UPI) Sir Michael Redgrave, the actor, has been relieved of his post as Honorary President of the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool. England, apparently because he failed to visit the theatre during a recent stop in the city. The General Manager of the theatre.156 words
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Article64 1968-10-31 5 NICE. France. Wed. (Reuter)—Five young men who could not decide which of them should pay for their meais and wine at a restaurant here, decided to settle the dispute by a race round the block. They asked the restaurant owner to act as starter “like64 words
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Article53 1968-10-31 5 BERKELEY, Wed. (UPI) A large earthquake in the Alaskan peninsula was recorded yesterday by the University of California. Seismologist M a n s o r Nfrui said the quake had a Richter magnitude of 6.2 and was recorded at 2.22 p.m. It was centred 2.400 miles53 words
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54 1968-10-31 5 ADRIAN LABANS from Munich, Germany falls from motor-cycle during highwire act before 50.000 people at Royal Hobart Show. Labans fell 50 feet to the ground and died soon after being taken to hospital. Roslvn May, 19. from London (r) screams as Labans falls. Girl on left is Ursula Kuhne, 26,(UPI) pix. - 54 words
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222 1968-10-31 5 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Australian newspaper owner Rupert Murdoch left London airport for Sydney last night after further talks in a battle for control of London's News of the World Sunday newspapers. He told reporters he was going to speed up the details222 words
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82 1968-10-31 5 VATICAN CITY. Wed. (Reuter.) The Vatican announced today that it was prepared to pav disputed taxes on Italian share dividends. thus ending a five-year-o.d battle between church and state. The Vatican and the Italian government have battled for five years over whether the Vatican82 words
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260 1968-10-31 5 Egypt can’t ‘hide behin d’ Canal says Dayan JERUSALEM. Wed. (Reuter) General Moshe Dayan. Israel's Defence Minister, warned Egypt today that its military build-up behind the Suez Canal would not provide immunity against military blows if ceasefire violations continued. He was speaking in the Knesset (Parliament) in reply to motions260 words
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Article98 1968-10-31 5 DURHAM, England. Wed. 'Reuter) Three of Britain’s most dangerous criminals last night escaped from an electronicallyguarded “escape proof” security block at Durham jail. A police spokesman said one of the convicts, unldentined. was recaptured almost immediately. Free for a short time was Waiter (“Angel face”) Probyn.98 words
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Article56 1968-10-31 5 MELBOURNE. Wed. (Reuter) When three men called on 16-year-old Vladimir Dolejsi at his suburban home today and told him his mother was seriously ill. Vladimir headed for the hospital. The call was a hoax Police are hunting the fast-talking trio who stole Jewels worth AS2S 000 from56 words
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Article52 1968-10-31 5 SYDNEY. Wed. (Reuter) Two 17-year-old naval ratings were in custody today after a 193-passenger ferry was stolen last night from Circular Quay one of Sydney harbour's busiest spots. Water police intercepted the A540.000 ferry. Sunrise Star, less than two miles from the quay and took the52 words
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361 1968-10-31 5 Bonn security scandal continues KARLSRUHE, Wed. (Reuter) West Germany's spy scandals reached a new peak today with the disclosure that agents trundled a missile off a NATO base in a barrow and then sent the weapon by ordinary air freight to Moscow.361 words
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Article145 1968-10-31 5 ROME. Wed. (UPI) Sweden signed an agreement yesterday to provide USSIOm. worth of wheat to the world food programme during the next three years. Specifics of the agreement signed by Swedish Ambassador Brynolfeng call for Sweden to provide 54.000 tons of wheat per year in145 words
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Article97 1968-10-31 5 SANTIAGO. Wed. <UPI) A freak spring snowfall blanketed most of the Ande> range on the heels of the worst winter drought Chile in nearly 200 years. .Air Force weathermen said the snow will not alleviate the drought situation which has provoked water and electric power cutbacks97 words
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Article54 1968-10-31 5 MANILA. Wed. (UPI) Memorial services for United Press International correspondent Robert Mercer Ibrahim began at the Central Methodist Church of Manila at 2 p.m. today. Eulogies will be made by Quintin Yuyitung. president of the Manila Overseas Press Club. Vicente Maliwanas, Glenne Currie. Patrick J. Killen and54 words
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Article41 1968-10-31 5 LISBON. Wed (Reuter) A 76-.vear-old woman was killed and 14 others Injured when a lorry skidded on a wet road and crashed into a party of wedding guests dancing in the streets of a village near here.41 words
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Article195 1968-10-31 5 DeGaulleSunay at cross purposes 'NATO needed ANKARA, Wed. (LPI) President Cevdet Sunay reaffirmed for the second time during French President Charles de Gaulle's five-day state visit Turkey’s intention to stand bv the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)! In a message on the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish195 words
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Article44 1968-10-31 5 ROMFORD. England. Wed. (Reuter) Four armed bandits attacked three security guards and escaped with an estimated £lOO.OOO here today. The guards were beaten round the head with coshes and an iron bar and one was detained in hospital with serious injuries.44 words
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Article36 1968-10-31 5 ATHENS, Wed. (Reuter) Mr. George Papandreou, the former Greek Prime Minister, was in critical condition in hospital here last night after suffering his second internal haemorrhage in five days, a hospital spokesman said.36 words
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238 1968-10-31 5 Britain to quit Far East HONG KONG, Wed. (Reuter) Britain will reduce its Armed Forces in the Far East eventually despite the failure of politicians at home to reach identical agreement on the pullout, a former British Defence Minister said here today. Lord Thorneycroft238 words
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173 1968-10-31 6 HAVANA, Wed. (L T PI) Cuba yesterday unveiled a “political information'’ radio programme for its Armed Forces to be broadcast to them in the field twice a day from Havana. Inaugural speaker on the broadcast, hitherto unannounced, was Maj. Raulcastro. Armed173 words
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124 1968-10-31 6 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) Indonesia’s Army prosecutor today confirmed that three out of five condemned Communists were executed today. Brigadier General Mochamil Effendi said the men were former Communist Party politburo members Sudisman and Njono and Provincial Party leader Wirjo Martono. But the prosecutor told Reuter124 words
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127 1968-10-31 6 DALLAS, Wed. (UPI) Mr. Jesse C. Curry, who was Dallas Police Chief when .President Kennedy and his accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald were murdered in 1963, has been named Director of Security for the Texas Bank and Trust Co. Mr. Curry served with127 words
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150 1968-10-31 6 SAN PEDRO California. Wed. (UP!) Thousands of Gls in Vietnam fell in love with the pretty blue-eyed blonde “Weather Girl” on the Armed Forces television network because she was their link with home. Dr. Stephen Sakulsky also fell in love with the 24-yeap-old150 words
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762 1968-10-31 6 CEOUL, Wed. (UPI). The mild autumn in the land of the morning calm gives way too quickly to the bitter cold and bleakness of the Korean winter, a season that deals harshly with men, even those who ore free. But 82 young Americans762 words
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Article, Illustration49 1968-10-31 6 SOMEWHERE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA: A column of vehicles Is about to jet on the move as Hungarian forces part of the Warsaw Pact nations’ troops which took part in the recent occupation of Czechoslova- kia as the Hungarian troops left for home last week. UPI photo.— UPI photo. - 49 words
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Article, Illustration107 1968-10-31 6 CAWIUTTA, India: Prime Minister. Mrs. Indira Gandhi is being escorted out of the angry crowd who surrounded her protesting against the police brutaiitv, during her visit to Jalpaiguri, flood-torn tea town in West Bengal. Police in tryine to keep the crowd away from the Premier touched— UPI photo. - 107 words
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256 1968-10-31 6 NEW YORD. Wed. (UPI) Former UN. Ambassador George W. Ball said last night that a breakthrough will be achieved in the Vietnam negotiations if not before next Jan. 20 then shortly after at least If the American people select the right President." Mr. Ball256 words
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131 1968-10-31 6 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reuter) American exports rose to a record high in September, giving the U.S. a Foreign Trade supplus of $282,200,000 (117.500.000 sterling) for the month, the Commerce Department reported today. Exports rose 11.3 per cent to a record $3,245,900,000 (1.353.400.000 sterling) in131 words
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114 1968-10-31 6 BOGOTA, Colombia. Wed. (UPI) Twenty-ore policemen were reported iniured last night in street brawls with student demonstrators who hurled rocks at them. The student-police clash broke out when Boxota University students jammed an intersection and attempted to block traffic, apparently in protest of Government114 words
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Article34 1968-10-31 6 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Tuesday's volume was 12.340.00 shares of a total 1.575 issues traded. 482 were higher and 899 lower. American Exchange volume was 4.730,000 shares Bonds volume amounted 20.260.000,34 words
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Article121 1968-10-31 6 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Gold prices were unchanged to slightly higher yesterday on world markets, with gains attributed by dealers to a scarcity of sellers rather than to any sizable Increase in demand. Engelhard Minerals and Chemical Corp.. maintained its selling price for gold to licensed industrial121 words
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88 1968-10-31 6 CANBERRA. Wed (UPI) Import of Japanese cars fell last month in comparison with imports in September, last year, it -was reported today Imports of cars from other countries increased. The price of Japanese cars in Australia increased in May after allegations of “dumping"88 words
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102 1968-10-31 6 RAWALPINDI. Wed (UPI) Pakistan add Rumania yesterday signed a trade agreement for the two vears ending December 1970. official sources said An official spokesman sa ‘d trade, which last year was valued at SB.IO minion each wav, is expected to rise under the new pact102 words
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142 1968-10-31 6 QUITO. Wed. (UPI) The number of persons who burned to death or were drowned when the coastal motor vessel Rio Esmeraldas caught fire and sank in Puerto Esmeraldas Bay may never be known, port officials said yesterday No record was kept of142 words
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358 1968-10-31 6 SAIGON. Wed fUPI) The United States used 852 bombers, 16-lneh guns of the battleship New Jersey and dozens of attack Jets to deliver the heaviest bombardment of North Vietnam In nearly a month, military spokesmen said yesterday. The raids were the most flown over358 words
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1224 1968-10-31 7 WASHINGTON, Wed. (UPI). Republican candidate Richard M. Nixon and Democratic Candidate Hubert H. Humphrey agree that the next president should seek contact, co-operation and eventual reconciliation with Communist China. Nixon talks of "negotiation" rather than "confrontation" with the nation that1,224 words
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Article, Illustration234 1968-10-31 7 NIDRION. Greece (UPI) Jacqueline Onassis swam alone in the lonian Sea off Skorpios Island yesterday while her millionaire husband remained secluded aboard their yacht. Officers of the Christina said the couple was preparing to leave Skorpios on their delayed honeymoon cruise within a day— UPI photo. - 234 words
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115 1968-10-31 7 Firm refuses order for 2,000 antiPrince Charles badges BRISTOL, England. Wed (Reuter) An English firm today refused an order for 2.000 anti-Prince Charles badges from an extremist Welsh Nationalist Organisation. Prince Charles. Queen Elizabeth's eldest son. Is to be invested Prince of Wales at the Ancient Castle of Caernarvon. Wales,115 words
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Article67 1968-10-31 7 TOKYO. Wed. (UPI) Prime Minister Giogio Borg Olivier of Malta will visit Japan as guest of the Japanese government from Nov. 11 through 16. the Foreign Minister announced yesterday. He will be the first Maltese government leader to visit the country. During his stay In67 words
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Article104 1968-10-31 7 MANILA, Wed. (UPI) U.S. Navy Officer and an American woman teacher were electrocuted in a freak accident when their sailboat mast marie of brass struck an overhead high-voltage wire, it was revealed today. The wire was strung across the water between Subic Bay. where the104 words
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70 1968-10-31 7 HAGEN. West Germany, Wed l Reuter) Heinz Jentzsch. a former S.S. man, collapsed in court here today when he was sentenced to life imprisonment for "Death Bath" Killings in a World-war-two concentration camp. The Court President said that at Gusen Concentration Camp numerous sick70 words
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158 1968-10-31 7 UNITED NATIONS, Wed. (UPI). The United States yesterday endorsed the idea of a permanent U.N. body working to avert underwater imperialism and an arms race on the ocean floor. American ambassador J. R. Wiggins warned the General Assembly's main political committee that the chief danger158 words
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Article121 1968-10-31 7 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) After strong Democratic protest, the Nixon campaign headquarters has withdrawn a television commercial that superimposed Hubert H. Humphrey's smiling photograph over war and riot scenes. A press spokesman for Richard M. Nixon said the ad. shown for the first time on Monday121 words
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Article99 1968-10-31 7 SYDNEY. Wed. (UPI) Slight overnight rains and a heavy mist combined to ease the bushfire danger along the New South Wales (NSW) south coast today and the area is expected to be completely under control by late to night. Only minor outbreaks were reported in99 words
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211 1968-10-31 7 PARIS, Wed. (AFP). France will carry out a new series of H-bomb tests in the Pacific next year, Armed Forces Minister M. Pierre Mesmer said here yesterday. The tests will help assess the development of miniaturisation t e c h n i ques211 words
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Article38 1968-10-31 7 PARIS. Wed (Reuter) American and North Vietnamese negotiators met here today for the 28th session of the preliminary Vietnam peace talks amid continuing speculation that the talks could be on the verge of a breakthrough.38 words
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217 1968-10-31 7 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) Federal officials were just as puzzled as television viewers in Palm Springs. California. yesterday over the pornographic film that they said mysteriously appeared on their sets early on Sunday morning. A spokesman for the Federal Communications Commission said217 words
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Article, Illustration26 1968-10-31 7 BAN TRY BAY. Ireland The world's largest tanker “Universe Ireland” seen from shore os she enters bay here on Tuesday. UPI radiophoto.— UPI radiophoto. - 26 words
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Article698 1968-10-31 8 TS every H.S.C. boy or girl fit to enter uni- verslty? This question is raised by a history lecturer’s strictures on the students of the University of Malaya. In an article in Berita Pelajar Special issued by the National Union of Malaysian Students, Mr. Khoo Kay Kim698 words
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Article924 1968-10-31 8 Expand the extra-mural establishments for higher learning From Sin Chew Jit Poh Recently th« coii»*«« and universities of Singapore and Malaysia all seem to be planning reform* in their courses and curriculae. Alter tne announcement of the Vice-Chancellor of the U. of M., Prof. Ungku Aziz, onFrom Sin Chew Jit Poh - 924 words
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Article, Illustration162 1968-10-31 8 TJONN, (DoD) Wed. The "Move" of the temple of Abu Simbel (photo above shows two of the Ramses figures" has now been completed. The Egyption government recently reopened the 3200-year old monuments, now located some 70 metres above the dammed up waters of the Nile, to the162 words
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Article88 1968-10-31 8 IT Is generally known that ONLY Malaysian citizens are Issued with BLUE Identity Cards. Therefore, when a person possesses a BLUE Identity, It should be sufficient proof of his Malaysian Citizenship status. it is most appreciated that the Commissioner of National Registration will be able to88 words
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Article82 1968-10-31 8 IT Is very heartening to learn that more than 3.090 people who have reached the age of 50 have withdrawn one third of their savings with the Employees Provident Fund in Malaysia. But what about Singapore? Will Singapore amend the Provident Fund rule similar to Malaysia In82 words
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967 1968-10-31 8 strains of grain such as dwarf Mexican wheats have spectacularly increased production in several Asian countries and elsewhere and made a significant contribution to the world food supply. Perhaps equally as important, the successful experiments emphasise the future need for greater International imagination in the967 words
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Article, Illustration330 1968-10-31 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt (Author. "Handbook of Evldancd for Criminal Trlala") WHEN Tony caught hit wife, Selma, in the bedroom of their home with John, he took a board and beat John. Then, after John left, Tony took off his belt and beat Selma on her legs.330 words
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Advertisement42 1968-10-31 8 Eastehn Sun Independent THURSDAY, 23 B. Cantonment Road, Singapore 2 Telephone: ***** 7 Penang Office Ipoh Office National Newspaper OCTOBER 11, 1968 39. lalan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Milaytia Telephone: 8«134'6 8. Leith Street. Tel: ***** 77. Brewster Road. Te1:***** Cable Address: AWNZWS42 words
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Article, Illustration300 1968-10-31 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. —Mr Yuji Nalto, the President of Eisat Co. Ltd., one of Japan's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer*, and Mrs. Nalto will be visiting Singapore from Bth to 10th November. 1968. While in Singapore. Mr. Nalto will be briefed on the expanding activities Of Elsal in300 words
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Article16 1968-10-31 9 SINGAPORE, Wed Tha tin price for today was $539 12$ per picul. up $10.875.16 words
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261 1968-10-31 9 SINGAPORE, Wed. Australian importers and exporters have been quick to take advantage of bulk air cargo since Qantas first began operating its freighters last May, the Qantas Cargo Manager. Mr. Graham Badgerv said today. In the first six months of the Qantas261 words
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131 1968-10-31 9 SINGAPORE Wed 140 Shell petrol stations in Singapore are holding a competition to keep their premises clean and attractive. Shell will award $6OO as Ist prize and a Challenge Cup for the best kept and cleanest station. Second prize is $4OO, third $250, fourth $l5O131 words
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Article123 1968-10-31 9 SINGAPORE. Wed The Association of Banks to 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 $77.5850; Holland Guilders $84.7425; Swiss Francs $71.8850 Belgian Francs $6.1400;123 words
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Article22 1968-10-31 9 LONDON, Wed. (UPI) Rubber opened quietly steady with spot 20-58/8 20-7/8. No. 1 RSS CIF basis port Nov. 20-5/16 20-1/2..22 words
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Article192 1968-10-31 9 SINGAPORE. Wed The following shin* are expected to be in port today: Godowos Vessels 1/2 Appleleaf 3 4 Garrybank 5 Star Aldebaran 6/7 Burma 8/9 Arosia 13/14 Louisiana Maru 15/18 Doliua 13 Eenarkle 19 Sir Lancelot 21/22 Compass Satu 23/24 Browind 25/26 B/ofjord 27/28 Alaska Maru 29/30192 words
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Article, Illustration150 1968-10-31 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. Mr. Tan Seow Thong. Plant Im-pector of BP Refinery Singapore Ltd., leaves The Republic on Nov. 1, for Western Australia to assist in a plant overhaul and shutdown at one of Australia's largest oil refineries. Mr. Tan. aged 30. will150 words
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198 1968-10-31 9 IPOH. Wed. The Malaysian Tin Mining Industry has long recognised the importance of two-way communication between the mining companies here and leading American tin consumers. This was the opinion of the Director of the Malayan Tin Bureau in Washington, Mr RT. Coursen. Mr Coursen198 words
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Article95 1968-10-31 9 Singapore, wed. Tha Boon prices at tne SlBtapore Chinese Produce Exchange toda) are:— H u,er ‘frSrtJlU* 4«.%0 Coconut Oil (F. 0.8.) 1 irtim 4».j0 Loo-f lopra Mlxea Oct 2* 50 Muntok White Pepper ll OH miljl N.1..W 125.00 Sarawak White Pepper (I O B.) 122-S0 Sarawak hpecial Black Pepper95 words
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164 1968-10-31 9 LONDON. Wed (UPI) An International Ti n Council (ITC) communique said yesterday that at the end of the quarter ended June, 1968. the ITC’a butler stock held 9.200 tons of tin metal. On Sept. 18 the buffer stock held 11,290 tons164 words
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Article30 1968-10-31 9 NEW YORK. Wed (UPI) Closing Dow Jones averages: 30 Industrials 951.08 20 Rails P 267.06 15 Utilities 130.82 65 Stocks 338.10 40 Bonds 76.07 Commodity Index 139.9830 words
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Article44 1968-10-31 9 SYDNEY, Wed. (Reuter)— Alitalia, the Italian airline, will start a n®w SydneyJakarta service on November 2, a spokesman for the company said here today. Trie new Alitalia service will operate between Sydney and Jakarta both ways on a once a week basis.44 words
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1063 1968-10-31 9 SINGAPORE. Wed—The industrial section of the Stock Exchange was quiet today and price movements were mostly small or fractionally better at the close. The mam turnover were in San. Veneer, Public Bank, and STC. Veneer was higher at $3 04 and closed at1,063 words
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99 1968-10-31 9 WASHINGTON. Wed (UPI) The United States ran up a 5230-mil!ion-trade deficit in cotton textiles during the sixth year of the International Cotton Trade Agreement. the US. Commerce Department said yesterday. The deficit for the 12month period ending in September was $32 million higher99 words
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Article277 1968-10-31 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. November first grade rubber buyers f.o.b. closed at 5 p m in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 57$ cents per lb. unchanged from previous close. The tone was steady quiet Opening quotations were marked down in sympathy with London's follow through on yesterday's decline here277 words
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Article496 1968-10-31 9 SINGAPORE. Stock E*ctaanga void and ether prtcas officially listed at tha elose of business. INDUSTRIALS ACM A 2 00 2.01 Ren te I™ 2 40 Borneo Hhd 1 11 1.75 1 r. sugar 390 3.04 Chemical Co i.?i 1.73 Dunlop 3.20 3 22 E Smelting no 6 00496 words
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Article45 1968-10-31 9 (Manager*' First Malayan Price*) 2.;o ><>c«nd Malayan 1.94 Third Malayan XD MS The Commerce industry 9* i or T *V*und T,n 1.07 in. Flr»l H'knna XD 1 JO 'frond H'knnr 1 91» Malaysian Imenmeni Fund XD MS 1!S Sterling Cmodlt J XD 5/745 words
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Advertisement801 1968-10-31 9 l Air Movements FLY THE BIG BOEING 707 s OF MSA TO HONGKONG, TAIPEf, TOKYO, MANILA, DJAKARTA PERTH, SYDNEY. Contact your travel agent or ring ***** for reservations. Yi 7A ARRIVALS DEPARTURES SINGAPORE Mil A Ml.<>39 Tokyo, Taipei. H»n| Kong. MM MLSJI Bangkok, Penang, kuala Lumpur MsA ML663 Manila MM801 words
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Advertisement6 1968-10-31 10 mi IfflS KEEP TO SINGARORE CLEAN'S6 words
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Miscellaneous1301 1968-10-31 10 TQDAm TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL S KUALA LUMPUR ud Palau Pinang-. I Ipoh and Melaka. S A It Jobore Bahru. 4 Taiplnr 7 Bata Pahat; Klaang. P.M. 545 Opening Annct Prog. Summary; 550 News Outlines in the National Language; 5.55 National Songs; 6.00 News in Tamil; 610 Beatles Cartoon The Beatles”;1,301 words
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Article, Illustration297 1968-10-31 11 LAST Saturday, I received a letter from my uncle requesting me to accompany him to search for treasure in a cavern. I accepted it without hesitation. After a few moments. I got my luggage ready and commenced my journey to his house with eagerness. After reaching297 words
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Article, Illustration131 1968-10-31 11 C>NE night I was awakened by noises of fire engines, police cars and neighbours screaming. I ran out of the house and saw a shophouse on fire. The sky was covered with thick clouds of smoke. For a while, the fire spread quickly and the cccupatns131 words
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Article, Illustration256 1968-10-31 11 I AM proud to be the owner of a rather unusual pet. It is a mynah and it provides me with interest and amusement. My mynah is a lively and intelligent bird It is pur-plish-brown above with a white patch on each wing easily seen when the256 words
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Article, Illustration190 1968-10-31 11 Ihave an aunt. She is now dead. She lived in Kuala Lumpur. I did not go for the funeral but my parents did. I did not go because I was having my school examinations. My parents started from Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur at seven o'clock in the190 words
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Article, Illustration429 1968-10-31 11 James was walking along Stanleyville Road just after midnight. Charlie was a tall, well-known detective. He walked slowly while thinking of a problem. “Help! Help!” a voice shattered the silence of the night. It name from an ill-lit deserted alley. Charlie ran quicky429 words
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Article, Illustration270 1968-10-31 11 MY name is Johnny. I was bom in London and I am thirty-three years old. When my mother gave birth to me. my father passed away. I was brought up by my mother for many years. When I was young. I used to go to270 words
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Article, Illustration493 1968-10-31 11 I AM an orphan because my mother an Alsation was killed on the day when I was born. I am weak, thin and have no collar or a name. One day. a boy saw me on the road side and picked me up. After nursing493 words
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Article, Illustration206 1968-10-31 11 RECENTLY, I followed my sister to town to visit my relative and we decided to see a film at Cathay Theatre. It was an English film caled "To Sir, With Love”. We reached the theatre at 1.35 p.m. and bought two tickets.206 words
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Article, Illustration190 1968-10-31 11 I am now hanging on a wall with other ancient and dust-covered model aeroplanes. I still remember during my earlier condition how my master loved me more than the others. I recalled being in a big shop caUed Robinson's Supermarket. I was placed there190 words
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Article, Illustration195 1968-10-31 11 A HOBBY is something one does or a subject one studies as an occupation for leisure time. Each hobby is according to what he or she likes. I always believe in the saying •all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’. If one works very195 words
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Article, Illustration176 1968-10-31 11 MALAYSIAN fruits can be found plentiful in the markets and everywhere throughout the country. In fact, they are as good as imported fruits if not better. Some fruits are seasonal while some are nonseasonal. The seasonal Malaysian fruits are durians mangosteens, rambutans, dukua, langsats and many176 words
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Article, Illustration252 1968-10-31 11 I was reading my favourite thriller in the sitting room. Everybody was out at the pictures. It was very silent. Then I heard a knock on the door. I looked at the clock. It was midnight. I thought that my parents had returned. So I opened the252 words
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Advertisement184 1968-10-31 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 to184 words
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Advertisement48 1968-10-31 13 2nd WEEK 13th Day! G A L AXYgSS Today! 3-0-9 p.m. (No Free List) Indonesia's Greatest Picture Draws Big Crosrds Dally! “Btfcwra. i *S t M a NC©IO« n»JP#p*ccO« 0 WerrioraNhi#* SCHOOL CHILDREN CONCESSION: $1 00 To A!! Seats A!1 Shows. SAT. M NITE’ “SI MI RAI” ‘Malay)48 words
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Miscellaneous215 1968-10-31 13 LAST wna• 11 am. 1.45. 4.M. 4.30 9.15 p m WINNER-Trieste Grand Pri* FOR BEST HORROR FILM* Bon* Kar off Catherine Lacey “THE SORCERERS" m Color OPENS TOMORROW' School Children: tl 00 To Any Rent At Dav Show's SANDY DENNIS-BEST ACTRESS MOSCOW FILM FESTIVAL “CP the DOWN STAIRCASE” Color From215 words
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Miscellaneous372 1968-10-31 13 T, 6.30. 9.15 Hurr'.'on Rachel Roberta In “A FLEA IN HER EAR Panawston, Color bv Depute Pius! Soecial Featurette in Color "AVORLD OF FASHION” Yesterday. Today A Tomorrow ON STAGE Tonight at 6.39 A 9.1 S \RIF.TY OF FASH Cathay Palare: SAT. MIDNIGHT!* Columbia's HAMMERHEAD” Vince Edwards Judy Oeeson Vow372 words
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Article, Illustration583 1968-10-31 14 Paul Fletcher - by Paul Fletcher IJONG KONG is a 'clicking' city; a photographers' para* dise whose scenic delights are savoured by tourists and residents alike. It is estimated that one of e v e ry four people in the colony owns o camera. Per head of population there are583 words
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Advertisement554 1968-10-31 14 HOUSES LAND FOR SALE WATTEN ESTATE 4i m.t. Duneirn Road. <Oppoilt« Bukit Ttmeh Road. Chinese High Srh-ol) All I— 3 Store? Detached Bungalows. California Houses. StewDetached Bungalows. Terraco Houses A Luxurious Apartments are of super modern most creative A artistic design. FREEHOLD LAND RETAINING SI'RROI'NDING TREES FLOOD-FREE HILLTOP SITE a554 words
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Advertisement244 1968-10-31 14 TENDER NOTICES KENYATAAN TAW ARAN IBC PEJABAT, J.K.R. TAWARAN2 daripada petnborong2 yang berdaftar dengan J.K.R. di-bawah Kelas A’ Kepala II akan di-terima diPejabat Pengarah Kerja Raya. Ibu Pejabat. J.K.R., Jalan Maxwell, Kuala Lumpur hingga jam pukul 12.00 tengah hari pada 29hb. November 1968 untok:ALTERNATIVE ‘A’ CONSTRUCTION OF INFANTRY BATTALION COMPLEX244 words
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Advertisement350 1968-10-31 14 PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD. SINGAPORE TENDERS Electricity Department: (Room No. 232. 2nd Floor. City Hall) (a) Installation of L.V. Cables (2 Items). Tender Deposit $5OO/-. Close at 2.15 p.m. on 12.11.68. (b) Installation of L.V. Cables. Tender Deposit $5OO/-. Close at 2.15 p.m. on 12.11.68. (c) Supply of 12 Sheets Plain350 words
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Advertisement287 1968-10-31 14 NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I. SEE KWONG NAI of No. 371-B Tanglin Halt Road Singapore have applied for a Public House First Class licence in respect of premises No. 15 Thomlinson Road Singapore. and that this application will he heard in the Court of the District Judge and287 words
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Advertisement78 1968-10-31 14 Advertiser's Name..... Address— Telephone No Number of 1n5erti0n5..—......... Date(s) Requested Cost Classified advertisements may be Handed at the following addresses: KUALA LUMPUR: IPOH: PENANG: 39 |ALAN SULTAN. TELS: *****/6 8-10 TATLOCK ST.. TEL: 2877 77A BREWSTER RP. <IST FLOOR. TEL: ***** 8 LEITH STREET, TEL: 2IHt Pttaut am •ruarut ran78 words
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Article243 1968-10-31 15 WINDSOR LAD - Most horses confined to cantering exercises By WINDSOR LAD TTUALA LUMPUR, Wad. For tha second morning running there were no work on tha track. Horses were confined to cantering work on the sand track and several Singapore based horses were given useful work. Last start BukitTimah243 words
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269 1968-10-31 15 LUGANO. (Switzerland), Wed (Reuter) The Philippines held the United States to a 2-2 draw in the chess Olympics yesterday after leading two-one overnight. American Pal Benko beat Roumel Reyes in 44 moves to square the match and keep the Americans in third269 words
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Article139 1968-10-31 15 LONDON. Wed. (AFP) Despite knocking down his opponent twice in the first two rounds Pakistan" born Ivan Whiter. now London-based, failed to recapture his southern area welterweight championship title from the hands of English boxer Peter Cragg (Letchworth) at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, here139 words
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Article32 1968-10-31 15 LONDON, Wed. (Reuter) Results of football mache« played last night were: English football League Cup quarter final. Arsenal 5 Blackpool 1. Frlend'y. Char ton Athletic 1 Den Bosch (Holland). 0.32 words
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130 1968-10-31 15 PRAGUE. Wed. (AFP) Vera Caslavska. queen of the world's gymnasts, arrived here after winning four medals in the Mexico Olympics to a heroine's welcome. She stepped down off the plane from Paris arm in arm with her husband. Czech track star Josef Odlozil130 words
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Article124 1968-10-31 15 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) The manager of Pakistan’s gold medal winning hockey team predicted that European nations would have a one goal advantage over Aslan teams at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Air Marshal M. Khan who Is Commander In Chief of the Pakistan Air Force124 words
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Article44 1968-10-31 15 TOULON. (France) Wed. (UPI) South Africa’s Springboks rugby team yesterday soundly trounced Littoral Provinre of Toulon 24-3 in the opening match of a six-game tour of France. The score at half time was 8-3 in favour of the South African XV.44 words
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203 1968-10-31 15 MANILA. Wed (UPI) The Philippines should now start preparing for (he 20th Olympics in Munich in 1972 but Is setback by lack of funds, the highest Filipino amateur sports official said. He is Felipe Monserrat, president of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation.203 words
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Article153 1968-10-31 15 ABERAVON, (Wales) Wed. (Reuter) Tom Okker (Netherlands) ranked number three in world tennis, nearly suffered a shock defeat against England’s Stanley Matthews in the second round of the men's singles in the Dewar Cup indoor tournament here yesterday. Okkar. making his first and only appearance153 words
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126 1968-10-31 15 EDINBURGH. Wed. (Reuter) Colin Stein, 21-year-old centre-forward of Scottish football club Hibernian, has rejected a chance to join English club Everton. The clubs had earlier agreed on Stein's transfer for a reported fee of 90.000 sterling. The player turned down the deal because126 words
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Article, Illustration45 1968-10-31 15 VERA Caslavska of Czechoslovakia waves from the winners position after winning the Olympic gold medal in combined individual classification of women’s gymnastics in Mexico City. Zinaida Voronina. left, of Russia was second and Natalia Kuchinskaya. right, of Russii was third. UPI pix.— UPI; pix. - 45 words
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214 1968-10-31 15 Kathy gets a rarity jockey's licence LAUREL. Maryland. Wed. (UPI) Kathy Kusner. armed with a court order, was issued a Jockey licence at Laurel Race Course yesterday to become one of the few woman jockeys in the history of American thoroughbred racing. The licence was Issued under order from Prince214 words
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642 1968-10-31 15 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. Two shooters Koo Hock Chum of Penang and Negri Sembilan's Wong Foo Wah broke the National Shooting Championships held at the Subang Range. Hock Chum rewrote the National mark with a score of 358 out of 400 points, while Foo Wah642 words
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Article38 1968-10-31 15 ROME. Wed. (AFP) Italian featherweight champion. Nevio Carbi was named challenger for the vacant European title by the Secretariat of the European Boxing Union here. Other contender for the title is Spain’s Manuel Calvo.38 words
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1128 1968-10-31 15 HORSES CLASS 1« DIV. 1-7 FURS. 230 Greenstene II 8y 900 Sabra Stable X B’kfllea 314 Desert Apache fly sol Mr. C8 Oon 150 Bellendaine 7y 809 Horse Sense Stable X B’kelen 823 Marriage 8y 8.08 Balkan Stable X. Donnelly no Gigantnr 5y1,128 words
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Article, Illustration41 1968-10-31 16 •HO KOH CHYE. goalkeeper for Malaysia, is knocked out In this play in match here on Oct. 19. with Holland. Charles Thole (17), of Holland and a Malaysian go toward the pipe-up. (Holland beat Malaysia 1-0.) UPI pix.— UPI pix. - 41 words
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225 1968-10-31 16 SINGAPORE. Wed. A round-the-island relay will be run here during the early hours of Saturday morning. The first of its kind to be held in Singapore, the relay is being organised by the Armed Forces Training Institute. The run starts at 3. a m.225 words
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234 1968-10-31 16 SINGAPORE, Wed. Khalsa Association will go all out to break Singapore Recreation Club's stronghold Division I league hockey this season. Mr. Lall Singh, Khalsa Association's team manager said that Khalsa were -going to make an all out effort this season to crack234 words
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Article98 1968-10-31 16 PALM BEACH GARDENS (Florida.) Wed. (Reuter) Billy Casper Increased his 1968 earnings lead over runner-up Jack Nicklaus to over 28.000 dollars (11.600 sterling) by finishing in a fifth-place tie in last week’s Haig Open, American Professional Golfers Association statistics showed yesterday. Casper won 3.828 dollars98 words
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316 1968-10-31 16 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. The Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, will once again open the three-day Malaysian Government Services Sports Carnival in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow at the Merdeka Stadium. The Yang dl-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Permaisurl Agong will be present at the closing ceremony.316 words
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351 1968-10-31 16 MELBOURNE, Wed. (UPI) The young English star, Peter Townsend, shot a 10-under-par 64 to win the 5,000 Australian dollars one-day pro-amateur event at the Metropolitan Club in Melbourne. Fighting off an attack of hay fever. Townsend ed an eagle and nine birdies to pocket351 words
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222 1968-10-31 16 Kl ALA LL’MPI’R, Wed. The First National Championships to be organised by the Malavsian Motor Sports Club will take place at the Selangor Racing Circuit on Dec. 28 and 29. The championships, which will be open to citizens and residents of Malaysia222 words
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Article200 1968-10-31 16 LAYANG LAYANG. Wed. —D. Dharmadas. 18. a Chemara Research Field worker won the first annual Malayan Indian Congress Youth Section Biz Walk held here in conjunction with the 74th Birthday of the Sultan of Johore. Dharmadas returned a time of 1 hour 1 minute over the200 words
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Article, Illustration33 1968-10-31 16 MEDAL winners of the men's combined gymnastics are seen on the rmtrm From Jeft; Michail Voronin (USSR)., silver; Sawao Kato (Japan) gold.* and Aki- nori Nakavama (Japan) bronze. UPI pix.— UPI pix. - 33 words
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238 1968-10-31 16 LONDON. Wed. A Singaporean and a Malaysian are the top seeds in the men's singles in the Wimbledon Open Badminton tournament which starts in London tomorrow and finishes on Saturday They are Lee Kin Tat and Onn Chong Hau. Both have been238 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous56 1968-10-31 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 9.34 a.m. (6.3 ft.). 10.46 pm. (7.1 ft.). Port Swettenham: 2.00 a.m. (13.3 ft.), 2.30 p.m. (12.0 ft.). Port Dickson: 2.43 a.m. (7.0 ft.). 3.51 p.m. (6.5 ft.). Singapore: 8.26 a.m. (7.5 ft.), 7.26 p.m. (7.5 ft.). Sedili Kechil: 6.07 a.m. (7.4 ft.). Kuantan: 5.14 a.m.56 words
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