Eastern Sun, 20 November 1968
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Title Section24 1968-11-20 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION VJr Estd. 1960. Vol. 3 No. 829 Wednesday, 20 November 1968. MC (P) 0050 Prica 15 cents24 words
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Article, Illustration386 1968-11-20 1 PETER LOKE - ‘IT’S NONSENSE Runme Shaw laughs off reports of threat to his life in HK By PETER LOKE SINGAPORE, Tues. "It's absolute nonsense," said Singapore film magnate, Tan Sri Runme Shaw when he laughed off Hong Kong reports of threats by extortionists to "blow him up" if they were not paid386 words
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561 1968-11-20 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. “T T J>e Charge d'affaires o' the Philippines Embassy here. Mr. R X Cristobal, said today' the Philippine Foreign Office would inform the Malayan Ministry of Foreign about any move to withdraw the embassy staff from Kuala Lumpur. -2*® tO K561 words
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Article71 1968-11-20 1 NEW YORK. Tues. (Reuter) Hollywood film producer Walter Wanger died at his home here today of an apparent heart attack. He was 74. Wanger. whose last big film was “Cleopatra’, starring Elizabeth Taylor. Richard Burton and Red Harrison, had headed his own production company for the71 words
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Article59 1968-11-20 1 JAKARTA. Tues (AFP) Nine Communist groups in :he Riau Archipelago between Sumatra and Singapore had been ‘•physically destroyed” recently, the official Indonesian news agency, Antara, announced today. Quoting Brigadier General Widodo. the agency said that Communism had not been entirely wiped out in the area. General59 words
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Article, Illustration156 1968-11-20 1 HOSTESSES from 2* airlines in Asia. Africa, the South Pacific. Europe and the Americas have gathered in Australia for the seventh International Air Hostess Quest. During their 10 davs in Australia the contestants will visit Sydney. Canberra, .Melbourne and Brisbane. Final judging will be on Nov.— AIS pix. - 156 words
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76 1968-11-20 1 Australia to keep forces here till ’7 1 CANBERRA, Tues. (CPI) Australia will retain air. naval and ground forces in Malaysia-Singapore at least until 1971, Prime Minister John G. Gorton announced tonight. The forces will consist of two squadrons of Mirage jet fighters, two naval ships and the Australian-New Zealand76 words
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248 1968-11-20 1 SINGAPORE. Tues. A Malaysia-Singapore Airlines Fokker Friendship aircraft returning after a routine training flight crashed at Paya Lebar international airport this afternoon. The four-man crew including the captain, however escaped unhurt. The aircraft was badly damaged. A team from the airport fire fighting unit248 words
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1931 1968-11-20 1 ITUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, pledged today "at all costs" to fight the Communist force that is trying to destroy Democracy. "While I am here as leader, I must defend Democracy at all costs," he said in1,931 words
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Miscellaneous17 1968-11-20 1 LADIES PAY s'--srJt m •**9t*t\ “Did you get the baby alligator I sent you fyorn Florida? 117 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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123 1968-11-20 2 MALACCA. (Left) One of the three stalks of one red chillie and two pieces of small onions which the Secretary of the Malacca Badminton Association, Mr. Lim Kim Hoe, planted in front of the hall last Sunday afternoon “to stop the rain" for the Minister of Finance, Tun Tan Siew123 words
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326 1968-11-20 2 Present 'mild' tin restriction good for Mining industry's economy Mining body Chief IPOH, Tues. The present “mild” tin restriction Is good for the economy of the mining industry in the country. This was stated by the President of the Perak Chinese Mining Association, Mr. Leow Yan Sip, today. Mr. Leow326 words
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302 1968-11-20 2 Kl ALA LUMFUB, Tues. It is premature to talk about military co-opera-tion among South-east Asian nations at the moment, says the Finance Minister, Tun Tan Slew Sin. For example, he points out, the action of the Philippines in persisting with302 words
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92 1968-11-20 2 SINGAPORE. Tues Two youths armed with daggers yesterday afternoon robbed a contractor. Mr. Chew Bock of $4,000 in cash in Com monwealth Close here Mr Chew. 55. had earlier withdrawn the money from a bank in New Market Street and returned to his92 words
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Article, Illustration359 1968-11-20 2 SINGAPORE, Tues.—For many children, Christmas means a lot of things fun. fantasy, laughter, ice-cream and soft-drinks. You name it, Dick has it at the Vic. To be sure, this is the Singapore Stage Club’s unique Christmas pantomime “Dick Whittington and his cat” to be presented359 words
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Article90 1968-11-20 2 MalaysiaS’pore tax pact KUALA LtMPLR. Tues The final round of talks for an agreemnt between Singapore and Malaysia for the avoidanre of double taxation between officials of the Singapore and Malaysian Governments which lasted two days concluded todav. Officials of the two Governments initialled an agreement which will be referred90 words
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193 1968-11-20 2 SINGAPORE. Tues—Two public forums will be held at the Singapore Conference Hall in conjunction with the current session of the 4th Asian Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The first forum on Cancer in Women will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow. The speakers are193 words
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Article90 1968-11-20 2 SINGAPORE. Tues—There were no entries with six or five plus one numbers correct in the last Toto draw held on Sunday. The first prize jackpot has now soared up to $170,580 while the second prize jackpot remains at its maximum of $BO,OOO. In the second three-circle draw90 words
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786 1968-11-20 2 T>ENANG, Tues. A 24-yeor-old bank peon, Goo Yong Fook, who had been diagnosed by a psychiatrist as suffering from depression possibly of the endogenous type was given an anti-depression drug, which alleviated schiaophrenio. This was disclosed by the Senior786 words
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Article42 1968-11-20 2 Yesterday's Eastern Sun carried a report headlined “Ex-Assembly Speaker files libel suit against former n.O" Raja None Chik bin Raja Ishak. is of course, still the Speaker of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly. The error Is regretted.42 words
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108 1968-11-20 2 SINGAPORE Tuee— Mr* Keith Gale, director of an Australian international trading company is here in Singapore for a preliminary exploration of investment opportunities. As Australia's most diver* sified trading concern, Gollin and Company Limited, processes and exports raw materials. minerals, steel and manufactured goods108 words
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Article21 1968-11-20 2 SINGAPORE Tues—Therg were 69 traffic accidents, of which five were serious, during the past 24 hours ia the Republic.21 words
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Article, Illustration482 1968-11-20 3 SINGAPORE, Tues. Overseas delegates to the fourth Asian Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology have praised the comprehensive family plarjning programme of Singapore. The leaders of the various delegation from Indonesia, Japan. Korea. Britain and India today met the Press at a conference held to482 words
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Article175 1968-11-20 3 SINGAPORE, Tues. One of the 10 most “wanted men” in the Republic was today jailed for 18 months bv the Third District Court on two charges. He Is Johnny Chan See Kan, 23, who had been banished to Malaysia by a ministerial order dated July 20 last175 words
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Article77 1968-11-20 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. A sand pit worker. Ong Chwee Gets, was jailed for a month by the Third District Court today for bribing a Police Constable. Ong, 35, admitted offering 540 to PC Koh Yong Kiak in front of the Beach Road market on May 8.77 words
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Article245 1968-11-20 3 SINGAPORE, Tues. The Federal Court of Appeal today held that the use of a motor-car by a motor garage employee for carrying out tests is within the limitations in the insurance policy. In dismissing an appeal by the China Insurance Company Ltd., the Federal Court was245 words
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94 1968-11-20 3 SINGAPORE. Tues.— The V -e-Chief of the Air Staff. Royal Air Force. Air Marshal Sir Peter Fletcher, will visit Singapore for a week from Saturday to inspect thrpp R'*' 7 I" es here His visit the Far Last Air Force will start when94 words
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Article77 1968-11-20 3 SINGAPORE. Tues The Republic's First Lady. Puan Noor Aishah. will open the grand Christmas Fair 1968 at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Nov. 30 at 10 a m. The Fair— which will be the biggest in the series will have a total of 6277 words
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Article, Illustration335 1968-11-20 3 PETER LOKE - By PETER LOKE SINGAPORE, Tues. “Abandon plane” the order rang out —and five petite bikini-clad girls splashed down into “unknown waters” to make their wav to an inflated rubber dinghy. Moments later, with more duckings into the water, the girls managed to— Eastern Sun photo. - 335 words
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Article, Illustration275 1968-11-20 3 CINGAPORE, Tues. The Government is seriously considering the feasibility of setting up an organisation to help industries over product design. Such an organisation would have an important role to play in industries such as those manufacturing plastics products, Dr. Goh Keng Swee,275 words
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156 1968-11-20 3 SINGAPORE, Tues. The Third District Judge, Mr. K. T. Alexander, today described a 24-year-old father of two as a "professional thief and housebreaker” and jailed him for three years. He also ordered Mohamad bin Keromo to undergo two years' Police supervision at the expiry of156 words
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Article209 1968-11-20 3 SINGAPORE. Tues. The Federal Court of Appeal today dismissed an appeal by a taxidriver. Nga Boon Leong. against a High Court award of 520.000 to a bov, Mohd. Rafi bin Abdul Hamid, for injuries suffered in an accident. In dismissing the appeal, the Federal Court held209 words
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86 1968-11-20 3 TAIPEI. Tues. (AFP) A seven-member United States congressional mission, headed bv Representative Edward Roybal < Democrat. California). arrived here from Seoul today for a three-day visit. The group is on a factfinding mission on the US. Aid Programme. and is scheduled to depart for86 words
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67 1968-11-20 3 SINGAPORE Tues—Two men were today fined SlOO each by the Ninth Magistrate's Court in connection with “blue” film charges. Kwek Peng Guan pleaded guilty to abetting in exhi- biting part of an obscene film at a house in Kampong Bahru Road last night. The67 words
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1180 1968-11-20 4 Typist tells Court about a loud bang pistol men in office ST ATE TREASURY ROBBERY: TOHORE BAHRU, Tues. A Sterling sub-machine-gun and pistol were used by a six-man gang who staged the $452,659.16 State Treasury Government Bureau robbery here on August 26, this year. This was revealed during a preliminary1,180 words
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Article161 1968-11-20 4 KUCHING. Tues. Three more Communist terrorists were killed yesterday morning in the Second Division by Malaysian Security Forces. This was revealed here today by a senior military spokesman. The spokesman said the three Communist terrorists —two males and one femaie were shot dead as a re161 words
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41 1968-11-20 4 The magistrate, Enrhe Ahmad Fairuz (second from left) at the State Treasury, scene of the robbery. From left, Senior Inspector George Barnabas (prosecuting), ASP Omar Mohamed, Enche Mohamed bin Long (Acting State Treasurer) and the defence counsel, Enche Hassan bin Yunos.41 words
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41 1968-11-20 4 The Magistrate's Court adjourned to visit the scene of the State Treasure robbery today. The Magistrate, Enche Ahmad Fairuz (extreme left) seen talking to the prosecuting officer, Senior Inspector George Barnabas. At extreme right is defence counsel, Enche Hassan bin Yunos.41 words
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173 1968-11-20 4 M.T. LINGAM - By M.T. LINGAM SEREMBAN, Tues. A well-organised gang, armed with daggers, iron pipes and wearing black masks, are terror] ing residents in the Temiang area here. They struck at the home of a widow. Mrs. VM. Francis, and held her and her two daughters173 words
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Article89 1968-11-20 4 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues Working hours of Government employees during the Puasa month beginning this week, were officially announced today by the Direc-tor-General of the Public Services Department. Tan Sri Kadlr bin Samsuddin Officers in divisions one to four will work from Ram. to 1.30 p.m.89 words
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261 1968-11-20 5 SINGAPORE, Tucs. An odd-job mon, Joseph Chee, 28, who told his mother thot he had "trouble with girls ond gangsters" fell to his death in Too Payoh on Oct. 19, the Coroner's Court was told today. Chee said this in a note addressed261 words
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Article, Illustration97 1968-11-20 5 Private Audrey Souter, of the Women’s Royal Army Corps, from Forfar. Scotland, after her wedding at the Church of Christ the King, Tanglin, Singapore, to Private James Peterson from Awani, New Zealand. The best man was >lr. Colin Rata and the bridesmaids were Miss Maureen Gradv97 words
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Article, Illustration197 1968-11-20 5 SINGAPORE. Tues. Lieutenant-General P. M. Hunt. CB. DSO. OBE. (centre) inspected a Gurkha guard-of-honour outside Tanglin Hall. HQ FARELF, todav, when he formally took over as the new Army Commander in succession to LieutenantGeneral Sir Thomas Pearson. Before inspecting: the guard. General Hunt was met197 words
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Article39 1968-11-20 5 SINGAPORE. Tues. The Coroner’s Court today recorded a verdict of misadventure on a nine-year-old schoolboy. Ong Gek Seng, who was found drowned in one of the piling pits in Jalan Barat here on Oct. 19 this year.39 words
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155 1968-11-20 5 SINGAPORE. Tues. The Minister for Finance. Dr. Goh Keng Swee, will open the Republic's first hair wig factory Fair Lady Fashions Ltd. at Bcndeemer Road Industrial Estate here on Friday. This new Hong KongSlngapore venture was started with an authorised capital155 words
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Article, Illustration159 1968-11-20 5 Hostesses from 28 airlines in Asia, Africa, the South Pacific. Europe and the Americas have gathered in Australia for the seventh International Air Hostess Quest. During their 10 days in Australia the contestants wiH visit Sydney, Canberra. Melbourne and Brisbane. Final judging will be— ANIB photo by J. Tanner. - 159 words
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Article82 1968-11-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. A shop assistant was shocked w’hen he work up yesterday morning to find his lorry loaded with 120 tins of biscuits missing from the lane in front of his shop at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman here. Lim Kim Huat told police he82 words
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Article31 1968-11-20 14 TELUK ANSON, Tues. Thieves broke into the quarters of Insp. Mauz Bin Othman at Changkat Jor.g Road here last night and stole a television and radio set.31 words
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363 1968-11-20 14 IPOH, Tues. The Senior President of the Sessions Court here, Enche Abdullah bln Ngah. today imposed whippings in addition to the maximum prison term of three years on three persons at the conclusion of an armed robbery case. They were Leong Kim363 words
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Article28 1968-11-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. A $4,000 Ford Cortina belonging to Mr. Lim Kin. a clerk was reported missing from the Tong Shin Terrace area here yesterday.28 words
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360 1968-11-20 14 Stricter measures an 50 ‘bad hats KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Ministry of Home Affairs has been asked to impose stricter measures on 50 hardcore bad characters, all of whom are under restricted residence under the Crime Prevention OrdinanceThe police have found that these known "bad hats” have misbehaved despite having360 words
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172 1968-11-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. Dr Tan Chee Khoon, Gerakan MP. for Batu. today spoke out against the sub-distribution under the tin quota system. He noted that the statement by Enche Salleh bln Abdul Majid. Chief Inspector of Mines, admitted that “whereas the principal172 words
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Article54 1968-11-20 14 KAJANG. Tues.—A civics course for kampong ketuas, members of the management committee and kampong folk in the district was held at the Kajang hall here over the week-end. The one-day civics, attended by about 300 people, was jointly organised by the District Rural Development Committee54 words
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Article33 1968-11-20 14 KAJ ANG. Tues The Kajang Primary English School, One. which became an independent primary school in 1958 has printed a souvenir issue of the school’s magazine to mark its tenth anniversary.33 words
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Article30 1968-11-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. —Thieves broke into the office of Turquand Young and Company at Jalan Ampang here during the weekend and got away with $3,340 worth of machinery.30 words
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Article34 1968-11-20 14 SEREMBAN. Tues. A $20,000 Mercedes bearing number BS 500. was reported missing this morning from the residence of Dato* Balwant Singh, a lawyer, at 2nd Mile Rasah. here. The car is air-conditioned.34 words
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Article, Illustration124 1968-11-20 14 LEE Soi Yrng, 22. of Kuala Lumpur, now in Adelaide. South Australia is in Australia under the Colombo Plan to obtain an honours degree in Microbiology. In her first year of Science at the University of Adelaide, she gained distinctions in Chemistry 1, Botany 1.124 words
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207 1968-11-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues Forty-seven people were conferred with Federal honours and awards by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at an investiture ceremony at the Istana Negara here today. They were among 555 people who were bestowed with honours by the King in June to207 words
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438 1968-11-20 14 PENANG, Tues. Justice Wan Suleiman A bin Pawanteh in the High Court her* today ordered the transfer of a murder case to the High Court of Malacca following a successful application made by defence coun- sel, Mr. Natha Singh. In allowing the application. the438 words
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Article65 1968-11-20 14 PENANG. Tues Enche Mohd. Soffian bin Abdul Rahim, of the Ministry of Culture. Youth and Sports, will be the guest speaker at the Penang International Y’s men’s club monthly Fellowship dinner at the Dawood Restaurant on Nov. 29. His talk will be on “The65 words
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271 1968-11-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR. Tues. A call for a greater exchange of views and personnel between Malaysian and Australian trade unions was made today by the president of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress, Mr. Yeoh Teck Chye. The exchange was necessary271 words
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130 1968-11-20 14 Don't depend too much on Government farmers told PARIT BUNTAR, Tues Farmers were today advised to use their own initiative to improve their lot and not to depend too much on Government assistance. The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives. Haji Ghazali Jawi. said this when he opened an exhibition on130 words
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Article84 1968-11-20 14 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Four armed youths, one brandishing a pistol held up a housewife at Jalan San Peng here last night and robbed her of $lOO. jewellery amounting to $550 and liquor worth $63 total $713. The victim. Madam Chan Sew Yin, 47, told84 words
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Miscellaneous101 1968-11-20 2 OVER $3,000,000 PRIZE MONEY IN ONLY 5 MONTHS INCLUDING MONEY STILL AVAILABLE FOR JACKPOTS 1 FIRST PRIZE WINNER WON $228,080 5 SECOND PRIZE WINNERS SHARED $331,190 433 THIRD PRIZE WINNERS SHARED $531,435 205,136 FOURTH FIFTH PRIZE WINNERS SHARED $1,215,817 BESIDES THAT, SINCE THE INTRODUCTION OF THE SECOND DRAW OVER $335,000101 words
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Miscellaneous37 1968-11-20 4 I HATE CT! I HATE IT/ JUST HATE IT/ WHY MUST YOU ALWAYS HAVE T "THAT l |byj LIMKOKWING AT DARNED CIGARETTE BETWEEN YOUR L/PS?i C BECAUSE IT IS THE PROPER WAY) L TO SMOKE/ J w37 words
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Miscellaneous1323 1968-11-20 5 your TV and Radio TODAY TV MALAYSIA CHANNEL S KOALA LOMPCB »nd Palau Pinang; 6 Ipoh and Melaka; 3 A 10 Johore Bahru. raipinr; 7 Bata Pahat; K Inane P.M. 5.45 Opening Annct.. and Trog Summary; 5.50 News Outlines in the National Language. 55 National Songs; 6 00 News In1,323 words
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WORLD NEWS
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400 1968-11-20 6 FRANC GETS ‘UNRESERVED SUPPORT’ PARIS, Tue*. (UPI). —French Prime Minister Maurice Couve de Murville, warning the western world faced a sweeping monetary crisis, said Western allies had pledged to give France “unreserved support" to save her cur- rency. Speaking on nation wide television, Couve400 words
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Article140 1968-11-20 6 ROME. Tues (UPI) Italy headed into a government crisis last night accentuated by the second big nation-wide strike in five days. Today, the country is expected to find itself with nearly one million workers on strike. Many trains may be halted, elementary schools closed, government offices140 words
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Article79 1968-11-20 6 HOLLYWOOD, Tues (UPI) A group of Hollywood specialists will film a celluloid biography of President Marcos, highlighting his leadership of World War II guerrillas The movie, “Maharllka” which means noble in the Filipino language will be made in two versions: One in English for the79 words
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Article66 1968-11-20 6 LOS ANGELES. Tues. (UPI) A hearing will be held next week to consider postponement of the trial of Sirhan B. Sirhan. accused of the murder of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, until after the first of the year. Superior Court Judge Herbert V. Walker disclosed66 words
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190 1968-11-20 6 MOSCOW. Tues. (UPI) The Russians announced yesterday that their Zond-6 moonship slowed down Its descent from space by bouncing along the earth’s atmosphere before landing at a “predetermined point” in the Soviet Union. Western observers likened the friction-landing technique to that of a190 words
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Article65 1968-11-20 6 TOKYO. Tues (Reuter) A US Air Force B-S2 bomber loaded with conventional bombs crashed and burned on take-off at Kadena Airbase on Okinawa this morning, the US Air Force In Japan announced. Two of the seven crewmen aboard are listed In serious condition at the65 words
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Article119 1968-11-20 6 MANILA, Tues. (UPI) Scores” were feared missing and 37 others injured when a British ship rammed an interisland vessel at Cebu Harbour in Central Philippines yesterday the Philippines news service reported today. The PNS said the interisland vessel “MV Iruna'' was sprit into halves119 words
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Article415 1968-11-20 6 ‘Two or three years to go’ WASHINGTON, Tues. (UPI). The United States is "buying time" to keep its bases on Okinawa while looking for other military sites over the next few years, says the U.S. News and World Report. "T h e betting is that415 words
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245 1968-11-20 6 MADRID, Tues. (UPI) U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk yesterday expressed cautious optimism that the dispute over U.S. bases in Spain might he solved before the Johnson administration leaves office. “We can't be sure,” 'Rusk said when questioned whether he thought A Ba ses245 words
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
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Article199 1968-11-20 7 LONDON, Tues. (Reuter) r- sterling was almost a bystander today as the financial world awaited the outcome of President De Gaulle's decision about the future of the franc, and the French economy in general '.Most dealers appear to be holding off and letting the storm ride199 words
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Article165 1968-11-20 7 SINGAPORE. Tues. The Association of Banks in Ma-laysia-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 O.D. ready: Deutsche Marks $78.0900* Holland Guilders $85.3025: Swiss Francs $72.0775; Belgian Francs $6 1875;165 words
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Article15 1968-11-20 7 SINGAPORE. Tues.— The fin price for today was $639 per picul, up $1.37-1/2.15 words
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317 1968-11-20 7 AJEW YORK. Tues. (UPI). Good news on the eeo- nomic front yesterday enabled advances to top declines in active trading. The bullish items included stepped-up steel ordering. increased steel production for the week ended Nov. 16. firming lumber and plywood prices in the Pacific317 words
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Article47 1968-11-20 7 NEW YORK. Tues. (UPI) Rubber futures closed 10 points higher on no sales (Bid) (Asked) Jan 23 15 Mar 22.40 22.90 May 22.15 22.65 July 22 15 22.65 Sept 22.15 22.65 Nov 22.15 22 65 Locally. No. 1 RSS was 23 cents per pound.47 words
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Article213 1968-11-20 7 SINGAPORE. Tues. ’’’he following ships are expected to be in port today: Godowns Vessels. 3/4 Martimquais 5 Heian Maru 6/7 Golden Spring 8 9 Romo Maersk 13 14 Sian Yung 18 Garden City 19 Shoyo Maru 21 22 Sea Express 23 24 Arion 25 26 Houtman 2“/28213 words
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Article311 1968-11-20 7 Rubber up cent SINGAPORE. Tues. December first grade rubber buyers f o b. closed at 5 p m in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 59-1/8 cents, up three quarters of a rent from previous close. The tone was firm. The market advanced at the outset on a scarcity of311 words
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204 1968-11-20 7 SINGAPORE. Tues. UTA Airlines has scored a first by introducing mllights in this area. Said a spokesman of the airlines: “We have had motion picture* on our flight elsewhere a nd in line with our consistent policy of looking after our passengers fully, we have204 words
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300 1968-11-20 7 SINGAPORE. Tues. Oil executives from ten countries. including Singapore and Malaysia, took active roles here in the first Caltex International Conference on the development of advertising, sales promotion and public relations programmes. Representing Singapore and Malaysia at the international gathering were Mr. Charles300 words
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Article120 1968-11-20 7 JAKARTA, Tues. (Reuter) Indonesia is to cut its rice imports, running at 600.000 tons this year, in view of an anticipated increase in production the Head of the National Logistics Agency. Major General Achmad Tirtosudior has said. The General quoted today by Indonesia's Antara news120 words
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1087 1968-11-20 7 SINGAPORE. Tues. The morning’s dealings at the Stock Exchange today were conducted on a quiet trend Prices were easier. The afternoon session was also easier with fairly active trading toward the close Reacting against yesterday’s extremely low turnover, the day’s close recorded an improved1,087 words
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Article35 1968-11-20 7 NEW YORK. Tues. (UPI) Yesterday’s volume was 14.90.000 shares Of a total 1.587 issues traded 721 were higher and 634 lower. American Exchange volume was 7,140.000 shares Bonds vuume amounted to 20.840.000.35 words
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Article115 1968-11-20 7 SINGAPORE. Tues. The noon price* at the Singapore hine*e Produce Exchange todaj are:— Buyer Seller Coconut Oil (FOB) Bulk Coconui Oil 48 on <1 o R > Drum 48 AO Lon*# 1 opra MUffl Ort Muntnk hitr 28 00 Pepper (FOB» VI n 125 00 Sarawak White Pepper (FOR)115 words
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Article29 1968-11-20 7 NEW YORK. Tues. (UPH Closing Dow-Jones averages: 30 Industrials 063 70 20 Rails 271.35 15 Utilities 140.31 65 Stocks 345.65 40 Bonds 76.02 Commodity Index 144.1729 words
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252 1968-11-20 7 LONDON. Tues. (UPI) The British Petroleum (BP) move to buy a 129 million pounds ($309.6 million) stake in the US. gasoline market shot BP stocks sharply higher on the Stock Exchange yesterday while industrial stocks generally recovered from a 4veak start caused by252 words
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Article537 1968-11-20 7 YOUR SHARES-UP-DOWN- UNCHANGED SINGAPORE Stock Exchange sold and officially listed at other price* the close of business INDUSTRIALS Acma 2.05 2.34 Hnrnrn Bhd 1.73 178 1.74 1 80 t 00 4 <M Chemical Co Cold "torage 1.78 4.80 3 70 1.79 3 22 E. "melting 675 2.35 2.65 2.09 1537 words
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Article46 1968-11-20 7 (Manager*' Price.) Flr»t Malayan 2.83 S#*rnnr| Malayan 2 03 Third Malayan Th»» Commerce 1.21 Indium XD .97 Mil The Saving Fund 1 07 Malaysian Investment Miml 1.20 Flr*f H knne 1.15 ‘trend H knng XD .80 85* Sterling C'mndltv XD 5/11 <* H«ng Knng Currency)46 words
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Advertisement27 1968-11-20 7 MEISHIN LINE "MEIHO MARU" IN PORT "YAMAKI MARU" IN PORT "KAMISHIMA MARU" ETA SINGAPORE 24/11/68 "YAMANOBU MARU" ETA SINGAPORE 2/12/68 Agents: Pan Continent Corporation, Tel: *****, *****27 words
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Advertisement901 1968-11-20 7 Air Movements FLY THE BIG BOEING 707 s OF MSA TO HONGKONG, TAIPEI, TOKYO, MANILA, DJAKARTA, PERTH, SYDNEY. Contact your travel agent or ring ***** for reservations. 1 7/i arrivals DEPARTURES SINGAPORE 6.23 p ra 3 00 p m 3.23 p m--10 00 p m. 10.23 p m 10.25 a901 words
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Article393 1968-11-20 8 THE Sultan of Perak has urged the Muslims in this country to give up their orthodox way of life and archaic religious practices so that they can take to the new road of progress. He says that compared to Muslims in other countries, those in Malaysia are narrow-minded393 words
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Article291 1968-11-20 8 THE recent fire at the Malayan Railway Headquarters raises the question of how carefully are official records kept in the various Government offices. Some departments still use antiquated systems of keeping records. Files are kept in pigeon-holes to gather dust. In some offices, rain may splash into files,291 words
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Article215 1968-11-20 8 TREADING your letters column, reader AMXRIK Discerning Voter and Politics are not happy to see the retiring age fixed at 35 for civil servants, but no suggestions are forthcoming to make the lives of Pensioners better. There is a posslbilty that releasing civil servants at215 words
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Article, Illustration240 1968-11-20 8 Henry B. Rothblatt - By Henry B. Rothblatt should have demanded it SHOULD HARRY BE GRANTED A NEW trial 9 Weigh both sides, then mark your verdict. YES NO >. (Author. "Handbook of Evidence For Criminal Trieli") TTAff/tV pleaded guilty to murdering his aunt and uncle. After he teas sentenced to240 words
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Article, Illustration207 1968-11-20 8 (AIS). MELBOURNE Malaysian student Abdullah Baluddin has undergone a successful heart operation in the Melbourne Alfred Hospital. It involved a valve replacement and surgeons have assured Abdullah ne will now be able to lead a normal life He expects to resume his studies and— (AIS).; — AIS Photograph by Keith; Byron. - 207 words
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777 1968-11-20 8 Heinz Kramer - By Heinz Kramer TTAMBURG, (DoD) In Teheran recently 58-year-old Paul Dickopf of Wiesbaden, Federal Republic of Germany, was elected chief of Interpol, the international police organisation. Dickopf, a longstanding member of the Interpol execut.ve committee, smilingly quotes a routing report from Thailand: 'On;e again 32777 words
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Article384 1968-11-20 8 Eastern Knight - CHESS By Eastern Knight The Singapore Olympic Team came home with a small achievement they won the Finals Grc ip D ahead of France, Paraquay, Mexico, Dominican Republic. Hong Kong, Costa Rica, Libanon, Cyprus, Virgin Islands and Andorra (in that order). It was a good result as384 words
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Advertisement40 1968-11-20 8 Eastern Sun independent National Nerwpaptr WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 196* 24-i. Cantonment Road. Singapore 2. Telephone: *****/7 Penang Office Ipoh Office 39, lalan Sultan. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Telephone: *6134/6 S. Leith Street, Tel: ***** 77. irewater Road. Te1:7232l Cable A&drett: AWNEWS40 words
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SINGAPORE NISSAN MOTORS (PTE) LTD. Supplement
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Article, Illustration464 1968-11-20 9 SINGAPORE S industrial programme reaches yet another milestone with the opening of Singapore Nissan Motors (Pte) Ltd. at J urong today. 'J’HE opening will be officiated by the Republic's Minister for Finance, Dr. Goh Keng Swee. Hundreds of guests have been invited to the464 words
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Article, Illustration399 1968-11-20 9 Towards SingaporeJapan co-operation Message from Mr. Katsuji Kawamata, President of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. T is a great pleasure Lfor me to have the opportunity of delivering a congratulatory message on this occasion of the opening ceremony of Singapore Nissan’s Assembly Plant. This assembly plant is the first one in399 words
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726 1968-11-20 10 THE growth of Japan's automobile industry from the pre-war years up to today is indeed a spectacular and remarkable achievement for the nation's engineers, technicians and industrialists. Resumed after the end of the war, Japan's automobile exports began to rise in 1958 and726 words
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Article, Illustration356 1968-11-20 10 MR. Lim Kee Ming 41. is a prominent figure in the Singapore business circles. His outstanding work in the field of commerce and industry has brought him much success. Mr. Lim started his working career in his family’s well-known trading firm of356 words
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Article, Illustration136 1968-11-20 10 Mr. Thaworn Phornprapha PRESIDENT of Siam Motors Co., Ltd., Bangkok Thailand. Is the sole distributor of Nissan and Datsun Vehicles for the past 18 years in Thailand. Nissan Datsun Vehicles have been leading sales among all other makes in Thailand for the past 5136 words
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Article, Illustration1078 1968-11-20 11 NISSAN Motors Company Limited of Japan, which smarted from a small beginning in 1933 today is one of the leading motor-vehicle manufacturers of Japan. They have not only captured the domestic market but have also created a tremendous impact in overseas countries where1,078 words
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302 1968-11-20 12 SINGAPORE will assemble her Nissan buses from next year. The Singapore Nissan Motors (Pte) Ltd. which opens today has already secured a S 2 million initial contract with the Singapore Traction Company to assemble 50 buses early next year. The firm which is now assembling pick-ups302 words
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Article, Illustration328 1968-11-20 12 •MR LIM KEE HOCK, Deputy Managing Director: He Is also a director of many other companies. For the past twenty years Mr. Lim, holder of a Bachelor of Commerce from the Melbourne University, has been busily engaged in the business field and has helped boost328 words
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Advertisement114 1968-11-20 9 clin *T*s*4, ’< V Is Oup Pride ■Bpf tjtf y H t >* iH'i* v ii- 1 fife *'.s./ t:. rf. V ■iv <Pv *\4L < > 5 W* wmmpj v ,V •:<«»'« -V V Hk D OPENING TOthe Honourable DR. GOH KENG SWEE Prime Minister, Minister for Finance aSryjgPm-*',114 words
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Advertisement52 1968-11-20 10 ja to SINGAPORE MOTORS (PRIVATE) LIMITED on the official opening of their JURONG ASSEMBLY PLANT IflJ k D D. D A w Pi y life y S' 4 V -n n N u i v (H®®4) M u j/ i±3 u \±ya THE LARGEST OPERATOR OF NISSAN BUSES IN SOUTHEAST52 words
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Advertisement369 1968-11-20 11 CCOOOCCOOOOCQCOCQCQC SINGAPORE NISSAN MOTORS (PTE) LTD. for their assembly plant’s grand official opening on 20th NOV 1968 CEDRIC diesel Powerful. Economical and Quiet Diesel Acclaimed for its quietness, power, durability and economy, the SD22 diesel engine has been transformed into a new high performance engine with added power. It is369 words
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Advertisement55 1968-11-20 12 Heartiest Con gra tulations to SINGAPORE NISSAN MOTORS (PTE.) LTD. on the occasion of the Official Opening Ceremony Of Their Assembly Plant at Jurong Industrial Estate, Singapore. WE ARE PROUD TO HA VE BEEN THE A UTHORISED DEALERS OF NISSAN DATSUN PRODUCTS FOR SINGAPORE SINCE 1958. CHUNG SHAN MOTORS (PTE.)55 words
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Advertisement66 1968-11-20 12 G)ngmt illations &Best Wishes to SINGAPORE NISSAN MOTORS (pte)LTD. on the official opening of their factory hv the Honourable Ur. GOH KENG S\VE£ Minister for Finance a* re 'S re' S u t c e* su «**,pG* S b«9 3 s f s et of e* o f u< S°66 words
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Article, Illustration1110 1968-11-20 13 LYNN AND MOTHER BRING A TOUCH OF CLASS TO THE JUNGLES WHILE FILMING "THE VIRGIN SOLDIERS" T YNN Redgrave o n c e tripped over her own feet and fell headlong down a flight of stairs. But that was Lynn Redgrave teenager, as graceless as Georgie of1,110 words
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Article, Illustration314 1968-11-20 13 Director Frahcois Truffaut has done an Alfred Hitchcock. He has turned a simple story into a spine-chil-ling thriller in “The Bride Wore Black.” Movie-goers who prefer horror films which make you sit on the edge of the seat should not miss this picture. Filmed314 words
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Advertisement121 1968-11-20 13 ODEON: NEXT CHANGE! HERE AT LAST’! THE COMPLETE CHRONICLE OF THE THIRD REICH AND ITS POWERFUL LEADER ADOLF HITLER... photographed bv the Germans THEMSELVES! MGM presents THERISEAND^ ©FALL OF THE THIRD REICH m iTHE NOVEMBER ISSIE OF MOM NEW SLETTER IS AVAILABLE FREE laT ALL CATHAY ORG ANTS ATIONTRE ATRES.121 words
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Miscellaneous207 1968-11-20 13 SHAW# Orfmnißßtton opens today: 1 am, 1 45. 4.00, «3n ft.ts e m Michael J. Pollard "JIGSAW Bradford Dil'man. Hope Lange In Technicolor *UT-6B» NEXT CHANGE! Jfl’iw Motcru THE BRIDF worn m\l K n Color LA I CAPITOL Phone ***** last davii: 1 am 130. ion. *43 < 0.10 pm207 words
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Miscellaneous187 1968-11-20 13 Wednesday, November 20, 1968. Vs I O ARIES MAR. 22 APR. 20 4-21-30-44 £VA7-62-74 TAURUS APR; 21 I MAY 21 7- 8-38-391 5764-68-81-86 GEMINI MAY 22 JUNE 22 V, 42-43-55-59 N 761 -70-83-90 CANCER JUNE 23 JULY 23 57-65-79-87 LEO JULY 24 AUG. 23 20-32-40-51 67-73-85-88 VIRGO AUG. 24 M.187 words
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Miscellaneous308 1968-11-20 13 lITH GLITTERING DAY! Show* Start: 1.3(1, Son A 5.38 pm “ST AR" start*: 1.50. 520A* 50 pm Adm 1150 *2.50 dt >4 00 Ca*h Bookin*.* Only No Free List SCHOOL CONCESSION *l-50 To Any Sen at 1.30 A 5.00 p.m Shows only. Julie Andrews “STAR’* fox) TOMM Todd AO Co'or308 words
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Advertisement432 1968-11-20 14 Eastern Sun Classified advertisement can be accepted at the following addresses: MONT DOR MILK BAR. Ngee Ann Building, Singapore S.S MUBARUK fir 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. HAMIEM STORE,432 words
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Advertisement139 1968-11-20 14 TENDER TKLAN TAWARAN J.K.R. PULAU PINANG TAWARAN daripada pemborong2 yang berdaftar diJ.K.R., di-daiam Kelas D (Kerja2 Kepala II) dan ka-atas akan di-terima di-Pejabat Jurutera Negeri, J.K.R.. Pulau Pinang, hingga jam pukul 12.00 tengah hari pada 4hb. Disember, 1968, untok: MEMBENA DAN MENYIAPKAN CHADANGAN SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN DIPAYA KEL ADI. SEBERANG PERAI139 words
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Article1222 1968-11-20 15 Horses Class 4, Div. 2 6 Furs. 554 Theatre VI 4y 900 Shaw Stable Tullob 820 Tequilla 4y 8 11 R Stable RS. B'kelen 680 Beau Ideal 6y 8.10 Chukell Stable Allan 5 Just Wonderful 5y 8 10 Low Peng Lew Stable 018 Green Sword «y 8.09 E.1,222 words
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Article274 1968-11-20 15 WINDSOR LAD - Beau Ideal also catches the eye in workout By WINDSOR LAD IPOH, Tues. Roan Prince, a course scratching lost week, showed that there is nothing amiss with him when he strode out stylishly in a solo spin clocking 54 sec for half a mile and274 words
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Article, Illustration71 1968-11-20 15 BMW of Munich, Federal Republic of Germany, have launched a newcomer to the exclusive world of Formula II racing. Fundamental changes have been made to the first, 1967 model. The two additional fuel tanks between the axles also serve aerodynamic purposes, rerouting airflow from the rear axle. Test drives have71 words
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148 1968-11-20 15 SEOUL, Tues. (Reuter) The president of the Asian Games Federation AGF), Mr. Key-Young Chang, said here toriav the next Asian Games scheduled for 1970 should never be called off because of differences over an estimated cost among member nations. Mr. Chang told a Press Conference148 words
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Article107 1968-11-20 15 SYDNEY. Tues. <UPI) Empire light heavywe.ght Booby Dunlop outpointed Italian Giulio Rinaldi in a tough and brawling 10rounder at Sydney Stadium last night. Both boxers showed complete disregard for the rule book as they hit on the break and battered each other before a crowd of107 words
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268 1968-11-20 15 TOKYO, Tucs. (AFP) World Boxing Association's world featherweight champion, Shozo Saijyo of Japan last night knocked out Flash Besande, the Philippines National featherweight king, in the eighth round of their scheduled non-title 10-roundcr. It was the most thrilling. exciting, actionparked match ever witnessed268 words
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Article222 1968-11-20 15 EDINBURGH. (Scotland) i AFP) Finn Timo Makinen. in a privately entered Ford Escort, continued to lead the R.A.C. (Royal Automobile Club) round Britain motor rally when the event reached its halfway stage on arrival here last night. Another Finn. Simo Lampir.en. driving a Saab V-4,222 words
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Article132 1968-11-20 15 LONDON, Tues. (Reuter) Australian Roy Emerson’s bid for the top prize in the 20.000 sterling professional lawn tennis tournament was cut short by injury in the quarter-finals at Wembley here last night. Emerson, twice Wimbledon champion, was forced to retire after pulling a calf muscle in132 words
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Article66 1968-11-20 15 LONDON. Tues (Reuter) Results of English Footbail Association Cup first round reply matches played last night were Brentwood Town 1 Barnet 0 (winners away to Southern United in second round on Dec. 7 Newport C. 1 Exeter C. 3 (winners away to CUnited). Port Vale 366 words
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Article141 1968-11-20 15 LONDON Tues. (Reuter) London’s black-market ticket touts are cashing in on next tomorrow night's attractive English Football League Cup semi-final between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. No League Cup tie, including two Wembley finals, ha* ever had as much appeal as the clash between these two rival141 words
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Article61 1968-11-20 15 BUENOS AIRES. Tues. (UPI) South American Junior welterweight champ Nicolino Locche yesterday postponed 48-hour his trip to where he will meet Hawaiian Paul Fuji on Dec. 16 for the world title. The afternoon newspaper La Cronica said that Locche had his bags packed and was ready61 words
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Article, Illustration38 1968-11-20 15 Mrs. LFE KOK CHEE, leading in Kaya with Coleman up after winning Race 5 for horses Class II, Division I on the Second Day of the Perak Turf Club meeting on Sunday. The winner paid $15 and $5.38 words
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38 1968-11-20 15 MEDAL Music with Harbridge up seen after winning Race Four for Horses Class II, Division I on the Second Day of the Perak Turf Club meeting on Sunday. Medal Music paid a handsome dividend of $136 and $33.38 words
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Article, Illustration1338 1968-11-20 16 CHAN ONN LENG - TALKING ABOUT SPORTS WITH CHAN ONN LENG FIS SURPRISING that in a country which has been under British influence for so long, so few people know about a particularly British game called squash rackets. The British have been very ingenious in inventing1,338 words
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Article274 1968-11-20 16 BEN VARIYAN - By BEN VARIYAN Kt'ALA LUMPUR, Tues. Malaysian rugger lost one of its most colourful personalities when “wild” Dan Ellison, 33, bade “Haere Ra (farewell) and headed for liome, (New Zealand) today. During his five-year tour of duty here as a lecturer at the Serdang Agriculture274 words
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Article64 1968-11-20 16 RENGAM. Tues Chemara XI emerged as the 1968 champions when they edged Jollilads 2-1 in the final of the Rengam local council soccer league played yesterday. The champions will play a Rest side in an exhibition match on Nov. 21. Enche Othman bin Abdul Wahib, Kluang District64 words
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Article, Illustration289 1968-11-20 16 SINGAPORE, Tues. Tomorrow's Singapore Cricket Club versus Flying Fijians promises to baa rare treat for rugby fans for the season. SCC have lined up a star-studded XV and are expected to be the strongest the Fijians will encounter on the padang for theirSunsport pix by —; Jimmy Chow. - 289 words
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328 1968-11-20 16 SINGAPORE. Tues.—Singapore may play host to the next" World Cup” golf championships at the Bukit Courses Par 35-36 layout during September or October next year. Thanks to the Singapore Golf Association's initiative and also Colin Hutson and Cheong Thaim Siew who finalised the arrangement328 words
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Article171 1968-11-20 16 SINGAPORE. Tues A Singapore Under-23 side will take on a Johore Under-23 side at Kluang on Saturday. Tbe match has been arranged as a curtain raiser” to the Johore versus Fijians encounter the same evening This will be the first Under-23 match to be played171 words
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Advertisement127 1968-11-20 16 life offer !/o u 3 js§* weekly From SINGAPORE to SAIGON 1. 2. 3. The Breakfast Flight dep. 8.30 a m. Every Monday (effective 20th Oct. 1968) The Lunch Flight dep. 11.10 a. m. every Thursday. The High Tea Flight dep. 2.45 p.m. every Saturday. All Flights with new Boeing127 words
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Miscellaneous53 1968-11-20 16 TIME AND TIDE Penang: 12.25 a m (7.6 ft.), Port Swettenham: 434 a.m. (17.0 ft.), 5.32 p.m. (15.4 ft.). Port Dickson: 6.03 a.m. (10.4 ft.). Singapore: 10.05 a.m. (9.9 ft.), 11.21 p.m. (9.5 ft Sedili Kechil: 8.07 a.m. (7.3 ft.), 10.17 p.m. <B-4 ft.). Kuantan: 7.43 am. (6.6 ft.). 9.2653 words
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