Eastern Sun, 8 February 1969
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Title Section22 1969-02-08 1 SINGAPORE'S OWN NATIONAL DAILY Eastern Sun lir Estd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 907 Saturday, 8 February 1969. MC(P) 0737 Price 15 cents22 words
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Article133 1969-02-08 1 PRAGUE, Fri. (Reuter) Czechoslovak Prime Minister Oldrich Cernik said today his Government would introduce far-reaching legal changes aimed at ensuring democratic rights and freedom. He told a press conference in Prague the preservation of these rights was one of the main tasks of the Government,133 words
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Article69 1969-02-08 1 TORT LAMY, Chad. Fri. (Reuter) The Chad State Prosecutor, Frenchman M. Emmanuel Verges, has been shot dead in a corridor of the law courts. His alleged assassin. Christophe Nadour. a clerk of court, killed himself after the slayine yesterday. Chad President Francois Tombalbaye declared today a cay69 words
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Article54 1969-02-08 1 ZURICH. Frl. (Reuter) A wrvricrt old woman rushed into the local police station here saying someone was trying to poison her and showed a small parcel marked “gift” —the German word for “poison.'* It turned out the parcel came from America and was a gift. (German54 words
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Article97 1969-02-08 1 ABBOTSFORD. British Colombia, Fri. (UPI) Walter Doerksen. 24. and a friend. Neil Woelk. 23. were moving a bed from the home of Doerksen’s parents when a castor fell off one of the legs. When an empty shaving stick container fell out with US$7OO inside, the pair quickly97 words
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659 1969-02-08 1 AT LEAST 20 KILLED 100 INJURED AS FIRST 5 CARRIAGES TELESCOPED VIELBOt'RNE. Fri. (Reuter) At least 20 people died and 100 were injured in tangled, blazing wreckage of the crack Sydnev-Melbourne overnight express near here today after it ploughed head-on into a goods659 words
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219 1969-02-08 1 EVERETT. Washington, Fri. (IPI) The world's largest airliner, the Boeing Co.’s 747 jumbo jet. has been pronounced fit and ready for its maiden flight on Sunday or Monday. Test pilot Jack Waddell was more than happy with the giant 305-ton plane on219 words
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87 1969-02-08 1 PARIS Fri. (UPI) The most reliable diplomatic sources said today American and North Vietnamese negotiators already have established new secret contacts within the framework of the new talks on Vietnam. A source who is in direct contact with the talks said “there has87 words
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Article44 1969-02-08 1 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) Pop singer Frances Dunlon 21. has quit her group. the Inquisitive People, to become a nun. Miss Dunlop will enter a Roman Catholic Convent tomorrow where she will serve as a novice for seven years.44 words
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53 1969-02-08 1 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Prime Minister. Mr Lee Kuan Yew. has sent a cable to the Malaysian Prime Minister. Tunku Abdul Rahman, who is celebrating his birthday tomorrow. Mr. Lee said: “Very many happy returns. My colleagues and I wish you good health, long life,53 words
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Article67 1969-02-08 1 CHATHAM. England. Fri. (Reuter) Mother-to-be Mrs. Shirley Stevens thought the woman in the next bed in the maternity ward looked familiar. After ten minutes of chat, she pinpointed the resemblance it was her younger sister, Mabel, whom she had not seen for almost 3067 words
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Article90 1969-02-08 1 WASHINGTON. Frl. (Reuter) The U S. Government today ordered an immediate halt to all oil drilling operations in the Santa Barbara Channel, where a massive oil leak Is fouling miles of Californian beaches. The order was issued by Interior Secretary Walter J. Hickel. who90 words
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Article61 1969-02-08 1 BANGKOK. Fri. (Reuter) Sani Chataeu Nightclub, one of Bangkok's best known entertainment haunts was completely destroyed today by fire. It was the second time in three years that the club has been razed. Police said cause of the fire which broke out in the ceiling, was an61 words
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Article, Illustration32 1969-02-08 1 PANA photo.PANA photo. - 32 words
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255 1969-02-08 1 LTARACHI. Fri. (Reuter) President Ayub Khan Is about to lift the state of emergency imposed after the 1965 Indo-Pakistan war. Law Minister Syed Mohammed Zafar said today. Observers here said an announcement could be expected in the next week. Lifting of the emergency255 words
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105 1969-02-08 1 LONDON. Fri (Reuter) Prime Minister Harold Wilson has been voted by Britain s Guild of Professional Toast masters as the best afterdinner speaker of the year The choice comes at a time when Mr. Wilson s popularity rating as Prime Minister has sunk to its lowest105 words
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106 1969-02-08 1 TOKYO. Fri (Reuter) —A Japanese Air Force helicopter today luted 12 of 20 crewmen off a wrecked Japanese freighter in massive air-sea rescue and search operations around Japan. The remaining eight men were lost when ihe 3.220-ton freighter Keiyo Maru went aground off Hokkaido. Japan's106 words
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81 1969-02-08 1 TAIPEI. Frt. <UPI) Some 50.000 rebels defeated a regiment of Chinese Communist regular troops on Hainan island late last year in one of the biggest revolts against Mao Tse-tung's regime of 19 years. Nationalist Chinese intelligence sources reported. The sources said intelligence reports reaching81 words
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Article79 1969-02-08 1 PHNOM PENH. Fri (UPI) Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia said today he would respond to a new American initiative to restore diplomatic relations with a demand for U.S. recognition of Cambodia's frontiers Sihanouk said he had not yet received President Richard Nixon’s message calling for79 words
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Article37 1969-02-08 1 HONG KONG Fri (Reuter) A gunman today took a potshot at a passing mobile police car. The car. hit by two rounds from a shotgun, was slightly damaged but no one was hurt.37 words
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Article106 1969-02-08 1 TAIPEI. Fri. (AFP) A 35-year-old woman. Chang Yun Shu. sentenced to death three times for arson, in a dramatic move today asked to withdraw he r appeal to the Supreme Court lor a new trial. “I cannot stand the mental pressure any more.” said106 words
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Article73 1969-02-08 1 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) The Court of Appeal yesterday cut 24-year-old “Romeo's” jail sentence because the “Juliet” he abducted was willing. The court ruled that Colin Ccpperthwaite should only serve 15 months of a two-year sentence for the abduction of a 16-year-old girl from her boarding school.73 words
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Miscellaneous20 1969-02-08 1 LADIES DAY fan Cu« JK. n- f “If you’re good, daddy will get you one with real bullets for Xmasi”20 words
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338 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. The four-nation joint naval exercise code-named “Fotex 69” was completed following the withdrawal of the ships from the zoned exercise area off the Straits of Malacca last night. In the final phase of the exercise the 40 Commandos of the338 words
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161 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fn. It’s Festival Time once again and •Singapore Pools (Pte) Ltd., is going all out to make the Chinese New Year celebrations a gay affair for all Toto participants. Four Special Draws have been announced and in addition to the big cash prizes161 words
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171 1969-02-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Another tw 0 Soviet freighters *re due in Port Swettenham this month to load rubber and timber for Europe and the Soviet Union, a spokesman for Wah Soon company, agents for the ships, said today. A Soviet ship, Komsomolets Kirgizil. is171 words
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Article81 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. A sum of $15,250 recovered from Loh Ngrut Font, leader of a kidnapping gang who was shot dead by the Police in a flvebour gun battle at Yio Chu Kang late last year, was today claimed by his widow, Madam Wong 01 Yli. The81 words
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Article51 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE Fri—Scouts and Guides will jointly commemorate the 150th anniversary of Singapore with activities between Feb. 15 and 23. These include a rally at the National Theatre. dinner at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 22 and a blood donation campaign at Sands House the following51 words
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Article52 1969-02-08 2 3 pm.: Grady Wilson Crusade in English and Tamil at National Theatre, Clemenceau Avenue. 4 p.m.: Choir practice at National Theatre Club. Clemenceau Avenue 7.30 p.m Folk dance and Chinese musical practices at National Theatre Club 7.30 pm.: Grady Wilson Crusade in English and Mandarin at National Theatre.52 words
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Article, Illustration94 1969-02-08 2 The French Ambassador, Mr. Fdonard Hutte and Mrs. Hutte, yesterday evenIn* held a reception at their residence to mark the visit of the frigate “Commandant Riviere” of the French Navy. A large number of distinguished guests from the local business and French communities and the diplomatic94 words
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Article, Illustration501 1969-02-08 2 Dr. Grady Wilson SINGAPORE, Fri. “People today are weighed in God's scale and are found wanting”. Dr. Grady Wilson told his audience at the National Theatre tonight. In connection with this theme, he related the story of “The Feast of Death". He said501 words
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451 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. A mother of two, Sim Guat, charged with wrongfully instituting criminal proceedings against Ho Shui Kan, today successfully pleaded for leniency from the Second District Court Judge. Mr. Donald Yeo Hock Chwee. Sim was given a conditional discharge for a period451 words
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111 1969-02-08 2 BANGKOK, rri (Reuter)— The South-east Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) has given Thailand U 559,550 (about £4.000) for the resettlement of hill tribes evacuated from villages in Northern Thailand infiltrated by communist-trained Meo tribesmen. General Jesus Vargas. SEATO Secretary-General, presenting the gift yesterday, said the action111 words
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119 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. There has been good response to the exchange visits organised by the People* Association for community leaders serving in various community centres Another batch of 49 members from Bukit Panjang Constituency will visit Ponggol. Kota Ra.ia and Cairnhill Community Centres on Saturday, at 7.00119 words
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Article43 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Social Committee of the University of Singapore Students Union will hoid a “spectacular” dance tomorrow at Union House at 8 p.m. A special feature of the dance will be a fashion show’ given by Singapore s top models.43 words
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207 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE, Fri. Two men who allegedlv abducted the four-year-old son of a doctor two weeks ago have been arrested by the Police. They will be charged in court tomorrow for the offence. The kidnappers took the boy from a kindergarten in Kings Read207 words
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183 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Federal Court of Appeal today allowed an appeal by the Attorney-General and set aside the damages granted by the High Court to a trespasser on a dumping ground. In allowing the appeal by the Attorney-General. the Federal Court183 words
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Article138 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri. Two men were today sentenced to a total of 15 years’ imprisonment by Mr. Justice Winslow in the High Court when they were found guilty on a charge of robbery. Mr. Justice Winslow also ordered that the sentence on the two138 words
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Article70 1969-02-08 2 SINGAPORE. Fri—An Anniversary Banquet was held yesterday to launch the Republic’s year-long celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of Singapore's founding The banquet was given by the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, The Prime Minister. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. who was guest-of-honour. and the Chairman of the70 words
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111 1969-02-08 2 HAVANA. Fri (Reuter) With 13 airliners hijacked to Cuba already this year, the Cuban satirical newspaper, Palante. has issued a list of in. structi ons to pilots. One suggests the pilot should burst out laughing as soon as the gunman approaches. Ideally this should111 words
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35 1969-02-08 2 GENERAL Sir Michael Carver, Commander-in-Chief Fa r East Command, reviews the vessels of 33 Maritime Regiment, Royal Corps of Transport, moored off Pulau Brani. General Carver was paying his farewell visit to 33 Maritime Regiment.35 words
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149 1969-02-08 2 JAKARTA, Fri. (AFP) Malaysian and Indonesian authorities today clashed over the disputed citizenship of 120 lepers in quarantine at Sungei Buloh, Malaysia. The Indonesian Immigration Office issued a statement denying that the lepers were Indonesian citizens But a Malaysian Embassy spokesman insisted that they149 words
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Article184 1969-02-08 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Nigeria hopes to start soon its own national family planning programme based on Malaysia's programme, the leader of the visiting sixman team of Nigeria family planning experts said today. Dr J. E. Adetoro, the Commissioner of Health in the Federal Ministers of184 words
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Article, Illustration211 1969-02-08 3 SINGAPORE, Fri. A cocktail was held at Goodwood Park Hotel to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Sarly, Reqional Manager of UTA French Airlines, who will leave for Auckland for his new posting on Feb. 14, after serving two years here. The cocktail was211 words
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566 1969-02-08 3 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Minister for Health. Mr. Chua Sian Chin, today appealed to the public to donate towards the construction of a physiotherapy gymnasium at the St. Andrew's Orthopaedic Hospital for its patients, costing $28,000. At the moment there are equipment but these are566 words
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215 1969-02-08 3 FREMANTLE. Western Australia. Fri. (Reuter) Australia should not open Its doors to coloured migration, retiring Australian diplomat Sir Reginald School said here today Three years in the United States as Australia's ConsulGeneral for the eastern half of America had convinced him of this, he215 words
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Article77 1969-02-08 3 BOLZANO. Italy. Fri. (Reuter) —About 50 members of a religious sect led _by selfstyled priestess Maria fetaifler are gathering in a mountain refuge near here to prepare for the end of the world” on February 20 Police said here that three Cathode priests were77 words
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Article62 1969-02-08 3 JAKARTA. Fri. <AFP) The Indonesian Government has banned distribution of the Singapore printed Koran. “A1 Quran Rabbani”, a spokesman of the Religious Affairs Ministry said today. The spokesman said the Koran. printed bv "Suleiman Marie” contained 168 "Inexcusable” misprints He said Indonesians were advised to burn62 words
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130 1969-02-08 3 SINGAPORE Fri. Twelve travel agents from Europe will arrive in Singapore on Feb. 23 for a four-dav educational tour of the Republic. The party, comprising some of the leading travel agents in Europe, will be making a threecity tour of the East. Besides130 words
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Article102 1969-02-08 3 LONDON. Fri. <UPI) Br:tish shoe makers were told today that it is no good trying to compete with Japanese manufacturers in the medium and low price range when it comes to selling shoes in Japan. This advice came from Mr. B E Wa lis.102 words
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Article102 1969-02-08 3 HONG KONG Fri. (Reuter) Police ar<- trying to locate several people said to have landed in Hong Kong after fleeing a commune in the nearby China Province of Kwangtung Police launched investigations following a report by a man who claimed to have reached here with his102 words
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Article44 1969-02-08 3 OTTAWA. Fri (Reuter) Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau said today that Canada should continue to be a sovereign state with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as head of state. He also proposed that the crown be maintained at both federal and provincial levels.44 words
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Article, Illustration127 1969-02-08 3 SOME 6.000 poor and aged people received Chinese New Tear gifts and “ang pows" from Tan Sri Runme Shaw and Mr. Run Run Shaw through the Shaw Foundation yesterday morning. The gifts were distributed in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur. Penang. looh and Malacca. Each recipient127 words
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Article114 1969-02-08 3 BRUSSELS, Fri (Reuter) Moon astronaut Frank Borman and his wife Susan were met by a doctor when they arrived here by air today for a three day goodwill visit. But he was not needed. Mrs. Bciman, taken 111 in Paris at take-off time had been merely suffering114 words
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Article77 1969-02-08 3 SINGAPORE Fri. Television Singapore's latest entertainment bonanza for viewers will be “two” midnight full-iength features tomorrow night (Saturday, Feb. 8). On Channel 5. the midnight movie, beginning at 11.10 p.m. will be the Mandarin film. “Our Dream Car.’’ starring Grace Chang and Chang Yang. On Channel77 words
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Article, Illustration132 1969-02-08 3 A S2O gift voucher awaits the girl (circled) in this picture. She has been picked as the fourth Eastern Sun Lucky Shopper in our twice weeklv contest. She was photographed by our cameraman on Feb. 3 whilst shopping at C K. Tang in Orchard Road. Will132 words
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Article81 1969-02-08 3 BOLOGNA. Italy. Fr: (Reuter) Ex-convict Marino Alberghini. 40, ailing and jobless after four years of liberty, asked a magistrate here to jail him so he could get free treatment by prison doctors. His request was granted and he I was sentenced to a month and a half81 words
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Advertisement299 1969-02-08 3 Pre-Chinese New Year Bargains GROUND FLOOR 20% Discount on Cosmetics b Watches 15% Discount on Household Goods 20% Discount on Costume lewellery b Handbags. Tetoron Suiting $4.90 a yard And Further Unbeatable Discount On All Items. Remember, Your Money s Well Spent When You Spend It AT: FULLY-AIRCONDITIONED. DEPARTMENTAL STORE.299 words
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Article, Illustration850 1969-02-08 4 SINGAPORE, Fri. The priority task of the proposed Regional Institute of Higher Education and Development will be the application of science to development. This was disclosed by the Deputy Director-Gen-eral of UNESCO. Mr. Malcolm S. Adiseshiah in his inaugural address on the creation850 words
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Article, Illustration55 1969-02-08 4 THE Minister for Education, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, on arrival at the NTUC conference hall to open the four-day confab on Regional Institute of Higher Education and Development. In the rear is Dr Malcolm Adise shiah. the Deputy Director General of UNESCO; and Dr. Constantine Zuravk. representing the International AssociationEastern Sun picture. - 55 words
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342 1969-02-08 4 SINGAPORE Fri. More than 30 prizes, including the sixth prize —a Pan Electric Refrigerator have not been claimed by prize-winners of the 1968 Christmas Fair Donation. In all these eases, the ticket holders did not write their names, on the counterfoils of the342 words
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Article108 1969-02-08 4 NEW YORK Pri. fCTI) The New York Times In an editorial today noted that “the major new element in the Nixon administration's Mideast policy, as outlined by the president In his news conference. Is prevention The daily added, however, that “It cannot be stressed too often that final108 words
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Article63 1969-02-08 4 HONG KONG Fri. (Reuter) The government today repealed three emergency regulations introduced during the Communist riots that shook Hong Kong in 1967 but left the controversial regulation that permits detention without charge still in force The regulations repealed today covered provisions for declaring areas closed to63 words
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Article131 1969-02-08 4 LONDON. Fri. < Reuter) Police raided a hidden laboratory here and captured a batch of the psychedelic drug LSD worth nearly one million pounds, a court was told today The prosecutor said one of three men who made the drug 23-year-old Michael WoolLewis. told police who trapped131 words
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Article139 1969-02-08 4 SINGAPORE Fri. The Adult Education Board will be conducting a 20-week course In Advanced Woodwork. The course is designed for those who have completed the Elementary Woodwork Course conducted by the Board and those who had a good basic knowledge of Woodwork. Students will be given139 words
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Article87 1969-02-08 4 HONG KONG Fri (Reuter) The National Liberation Front, the Vietcong's political arm has condemned Thailand for increasing its troops in South Vietnam to 12.000 In a statement Issued by the front and quoted yesterday by the Giai Phong press agency, the N.L.F. said the Thai authorities87 words
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Article142 1969-02-08 4 TOKYO. Fri 'Reuter) —A Japanese businessman wants to sell a family treasure —a bottle of whiskv said to be over 250 years old— before the contents evaporate away. Mr Masao Katagam: 62. s machinery company director, said the whisky entered his family in 1371 Its142 words
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Article88 1969-02-08 4 SCOTTSDALE. Arizoe a Fri. (UPI) —Walter Winchell, the onetime Vaudevillean who became one of America's best known newspaper columnists, yesterday announced that he is ending his syndicated column after 49 years. Winchell has been grief stricken since the suicide of his only son. Walter Winchell Jr88 words
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Article86 1969-02-08 4 SINGA>6RE Fri.—Thirteen yOung Singaporean* will leave for New Zealand on Sunday to study under the Colombo Plan. Thev will join 3g students from West Malaysia. 39 from East Malaysia and 10 from Thailand in a special chartered aircraft. The students will spend from seven86 words
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Article34 1969-02-08 4 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Singapore Police Band will perform at the Macßitchie Reservoir Park ftOfin' 5 pm. to ft pm on Sundiy. Feb 23 instead of 3.30 pm. to 6.30 p.m. as scheduled.34 words
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542 1969-02-08 4 VALUES FOP EDUCATION NEEDED SINGAPORE, Fri. The Minister for Education, Mr. Ong Pang Boon, has emphasised the need to re-assess the role of institutions of higher learning in developing nation in Southeast Asia. He said this need reexamination is necessary in542 words
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Article99 1969-02-08 4 SINGAPORE. Fri Military personnel will conduct exercises on the following times and places: From Feb 8 to 12 6 am. to 6 p.m. In the Tuas area. Blanks will be used On Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. and on Feb. 9 at 1 am. in dementi area99 words
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Article, Illustration406 1969-02-08 4 SINGAPORE. Fri. More than thirtv aircraft fighters, bombers, helicopters, photoreconnaissance jets and targettowing jets roared over RAF Changi when the Air Commander. Air Marshall Sir Rochford Hughes, and Lady Hughes, bade farewell to the Far East Air Force, today. Sir Rochford is retiring from the Royal406 words
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Miscellaneous54 1969-02-08 4 abu By LIM KOK WING (Tf US I'M HERB TO SHOW YOU MOM VIHCARt (To MIN TOP OF THt MORNING SOMETHING YOUR -=5ll NEIGH SOURS THOSE NEIGHBOURS 4/0 YOU hXCOULDN'T If AFFORD! INSECTSTi > ER... m HERE TO SHCIN YOU SOMETHING YOUR NE/GH6OURS ri SAID YOU COULDN'T) ■■F AFFORD! ir54 words
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460 1969-02-08 5 Top Defector ‘Carried Off By CIA’ Claim HONG KONG, Fri. (Reuter) Relations between China and the United States have plunged to a new low following Peking's demand that Washington hand back a Chinese dipio- motic defector. The demand, contained in a Foreign Ministry statement460 words
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Article241 1969-02-08 5 WASHINGTON. Fri. (Reuter) President Nixon's National Security Council was today reported assessing detailed reviews on all areas of the world commissioned by the new administration when it took over 18 days ago. White House sources said Mr. Nixon asked the State Department and other241 words
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Article135 1969-02-08 5 MOSCOW. Frl fßeuter) Cevict Prime Munster Alexei Kosygin, absent from the Kremlin scene for over six weeks. reappeared last night looking hale and hearty according to eye-witnesses who Saw him at a Moscow station. The 64-year-old Premier Joined Communist Party Chief Leonid Brezhnev in the welcoming135 words
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Article289 1969-02-08 5 THE SHAW TRIAL NEW ORLEANS Louisiana. Fri. (UPI) District Attorney Jim Garrison told an all-male jury in the Clay L. Shaw trial that the state would prove President John F. Kennedy was murdered by a conspiracy and the he fell backward from a fatal shot289 words
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182 1969-02-08 5 HONG KONG, Fri. (AFP) Radio Peking reported today that more deaf and dumb people in China had been cured of their disabilities through acupuncture a traditional Chinese practice of puncturing the body with special needle* to cure diseases. The Radio said many «.f them182 words
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Article787 1969-02-08 5 DIRECT DEAL ONLY PARIS. (Reuter) The Vietcong warned the United States today that the Vietnam problem could only be settled li the Americans dealt directby with guerrillas' National Liberation Front (N.L.F.). N.L.F. chief negotiator. Mr. Tran Buu Kiem. facing American and Saigon dip.omats in the third session of full-scale787 words
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193 1969-02-08 5 TOKYO. Fri. (UPI) The Japanese government has retracted a statement made by Foreign Minister Kiichi Aichi that American nuclear submarines carrying atomic weapons could call at Japanese ports in time of emergency. The retraction was made by Prime Minister Eisaku Sato and Mr. Aichi before the193 words
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363 1969-02-08 5 NIXON ON EARTH WASHINGTON, Fri (UPI) President Nixon said yesterday that he will avoid steering the United States back into isolationism or abandoning American responsibilities in Asia. Africa, or Latin America. “We live in one world and we must go forward together363 words
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Article46 1969-02-08 5 TAIPEI. Fri (Reuter) The first conference of the World Association of Chinese Tourist Enterprises will be held in Taipei from May 6-9. the Central News Agency reported today. More than 200 executives of overseas Chinese tourist agencies are expected here for the conference46 words
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Article193 1969-02-08 5 TOKYO. Fri. (Reuter) The Soviet Union Is ready to let Japan Airlines (JAL) become the first foreign airways to fly over Siberia on a shortcut route between Europe and Asia, Japanese officials said today. They said Soviet Aviation Minister Yevgeny F. Loginov expressed willingness In193 words
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Miscellaneous29 1969-02-08 5 LAST DAY! 5 OUT OF 49 TO ENTER THE FIRST CHINESE NEW YEAR DRAW! AND WIN $lOO,OOO PLUS ONE OF c o ?ff 6/FTP&Z& DON’T MISS THIS EXCEPTIONAL CHANCE!29 words
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Article407 1969-02-08 6 ALL cannot be leaders for the simple reason that they are not endowed with the unique demand of society for foresight. It is this visionary zeal, a positive power among men, on which solid foundations of societies are laid. If Singapore has undergone a big change407 words
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163 1969-02-08 6 CAMBODIAN Head of State Prince Norodom Sihanouk has said his country's communist neighbours have introduced armed agents into Cambodia to fight against the administration and armed forces. In a speech published by the Cambodian News Agency today Prince Sihanouk said armed Vietnamese continued to163 words
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Article189 1969-02-08 6 THE Times (independent) today said President Ayub Khan of Pakistan has a chance to split the opposition to him by releasing his former Foreign Minister Zulflkar All Bhutto from detention. The Times, in an editorial, notes that President Ayub is considering meeting an opposition189 words
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652 1969-02-08 6 ELIZABETH WHARTON - BY ELIZABETH WHARTON WASHINGTON, Fri. (UFI) Merchants of death, they once were called, or bullet barons, or munitions millionaires. That was back in the days of World War I and before, when the world was still idealistic enough or, perhaps. naive652 words
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161 1969-02-08 6 HONG KONG. Fri. (Reuter) Communist banks in Hong Kong have extended their business hours to deal with a rush of customers sending cash remittances to relatives in China for Chinese New Year. The eight Chinese-run banks and their branches will stay161 words
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Article698 1969-02-08 6 THUANG MYINE - By THUANG MYINE BANGKOK, Fri. (Reuter) Thai voters go to the polls on Monday to choose 219 members of the Lower House of representatives in Thailand's first general elections for 10 years. A record 1,254 candidates in 71 provinces are contesting the elections but698 words
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Article547 1969-02-08 6 LAHORE. West Pakistan Fri. (UPI) There are indications that President Mohammed Ayub Khan may be coming to a point of reasoning with his bitterest political enemies on the far left to keep his seat astride despite political ferment and pupular upheaval in the country. In his547 words
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383 1969-02-08 6 The efficiency of the working at the docks of the PSA is of course not a problem of ordinary nature. First of all. it is the importance of the PSA to Singapore. Although Singapore is a little nation of383 words
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397 1969-02-08 6 SIDNEY WEILAND - By SIDNEY WEILAND WASHINGTON. Fri. (Reuter) President Nixon was today reported planning to enlist Western alliance support for step-b.v-step contacts with Russia, leading hopefully to a U.S.-Soviet summit conference to relax global tensions. White House sources said the President, who starts397 words
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119 1969-02-08 6 CANBERRA, Fri. (Reuter) Australia is considering introducing nuclear power for industrial use. the Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton revealed tonight in a oress statement He said the Government felt the time was coming much closer when nuclear power could compete with Other119 words
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519 1969-02-08 6 CHARLES R. SMITH - BY CHARLES R. SMITH HONG KONG, Fri. (UPI) Communist China lodged a double protest with the United States and the Netherlands over the defection of a Chinese diplomat, the New China News Agency announced on Friday. A formal statement bv the Chinese Foreign Ministry519 words
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Article68 1969-02-08 6 MANILA. Fri. (Reuter) A Philippine Cabinet member has warned Malaysian leaders to keep their hands off the southern Philippines Island of Sulu "lest they go down with their mischief. Mr Salih Ututalum, Secretary of General Services, gave the warning in a press statement yesterday in the68 words
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141 1969-02-08 6 ALGIERS, Fri. (Reuter) Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Indian Prime Minister, has reaffirmed her Government’s sympathy and support for the Palestinian cause, in a message published here last night. She was answering a message from the Algerian Government on the Middle East issue following141 words
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Article309 1969-02-08 6 THE prayers of the people and the blessings of God Almighty go with His Gracious Eminence. Archbishop Olcomendy for his gracious concern for the life of the little Innocents yet unborn of the human race. Laws are enacted for the spiritual, social and normal well-being309 words
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Advertisement28 1969-02-08 6 Eastern Sun Singapore’s Own National Daily SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1969 2S*B. Cantonment Read. 39. |alan Sultan. S'ngapore 2. Kuala Lumpur, Malania. Talaphena: *****/7 Tclaphana: *****/6 Cable Address; AWNEWS28 words
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92 1969-02-08 7 HIROSHIMA, Japan: South-east Asia's largest tanker, the Philippine Leafier, was launched here at the shipbuilding yard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. on Feb. 1. The 93.000-ton Philippine Leader measures 739 ft. long and 172 ft. wide. The tanker, ordered by L T nited Philippine Lines, has been under construction since— UPI photo. - 92 words
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Article161 1969-02-08 7 TOKYO. Fri. (t'PI) —The Cabinet today approved a plan to ease restrictions on foreign investments in Japan. The plan goes into effect on March 1 and invites further foreign Investments in 155 business categories. Of the total, investments up to 100 per cent of the161 words
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Article181 1969-02-08 7 LONDON Fri. (IPI) The government has announced it will make a full review of the structure of the British textile industry and has persauded Courtaulds Ltd. the man made fibres textilies complex, to drop its £lO5 million takeover bid for the English Calico Ltd. group. President181 words
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Article117 1969-02-08 7 JAKARTA. Fri. (AFP) The Indonesian government has decided not to investigate the origin of domestic ‘hot” money when Invested In development projects, a Finance Ministry spokesman said today. Finance Minister All Wardhana has decided that the government wrould give special facilities until July 2. 1973117 words
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Article113 1969-02-08 7 JAKARTA. Fri (AFP> Two Pakistani shipping experts will leave Jakarta for Pakistan on Sunday to report on the proposed building of small ships and river craft here under a Joint Indone-sian-Paktstani scheme They are Mr. Mohammed Abul Faiz. general manager of Khulna Shipyard, East Pakistan,113 words
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Article66 1969-02-08 7 JAKARTA. Fri. (AFP) North Sumatra has resumed supply of fresh vegetables to Penang and Singapore. Antara News Agency reported today. The province’s Co-ordinator of Vegetables Exporters, the Army's cooperative movement, stopped the supply last month following new Malaysian regulations on imports of cabbages. Antara said the66 words
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Article114 1969-02-08 7 SINGAPORE. Fri. The following ship? are expected to be in port tiday; Godowns Vessels 1/2 Karimata 3 4 Hannover 5 Golden Spring 6'7 Broholm 8/9 State of Andhra 10/11 Travenstein 13/14 Nicoline Maersk 18 Glengyle 21/22 Chichow Frog 23/24 Yasnomorsk 25/26 Alkaid 27/28 Kimanis 29'30 S'raat Chatham114 words
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Article185 1969-02-08 7 OSAKA. Japan. Fri (UPI) A Hong Kong official called for closer relations between the British colony and Japan in a ground-braking ceremony today for the Hong Kong pavilion at the Osaka world exposition next year. The ceremony was held at the Osaka Royal Hotel.185 words
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Article94 1969-02-08 7 TOKYO Fri (UPI) Japan's Gross National Product (GNP) will stand at bout 50.600.000 million yen (U *****,344 million) by the end of this fiscal year (March), the Economic Planning Agency said today In announcing the national Income statistics for the JulySeptember period last year. This figure94 words
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Article261 1969-02-08 7 Rubber: Up Cent SINGAPORE Fri. February first grade rubber buyers closed at 5 pm.. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 63-5/8 cents per lb., up seven eighths of a cent from previous close. The tone of the market was steady quiet. The market ruled steady throughout the morning in261 words
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Article91 1969-02-08 7 TOKYO. Fn (UPI) Morinaea Milk Industry Co. announced yesterday that it plans to establish a Joint venture for production of M in Japan with the National Dairy Products corp of the United states Morlnaga's vice-president Mr Goro Watanabe said it already has Japanese government approval91 words
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Article76 1969-02-08 7 LONDON Fri (UPI) Rubber market closed quietly steady with spot 221. 22| Settlement House March 22-1 4 22-3/8 April 22-3/8 22-1 2 April/June 22-1 2 22-s'B July/Sept 22-1/2 22-5 8 Oct Dec 22-7 16 22-5/8 Jan/Mar 22-5/16 22-1 2 April June 22-5 16 22-1/2 Juiy/Sept 22-1 '4 22-376 words
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Article15 1969-02-08 7 SINGAPORE, Fri. The tin price for today was $579.50 per picul, up 50.75.15 words
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271 1969-02-08 7 COLOMBO Fri (Reuter) Ceylon and India have decided to foster and promote a new trade and economic grouping covering all countries within the range of the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (E C A F.E.I. This was stated by India’s Commerce Minister. Mr271 words
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1537 1969-02-08 7 SINGAPORE, Fri. Very steady conditions prevailed in trading in the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore today following some steady but quiet business in the morning session. The second class stocks came into its own again with a number of smart appreciations across the1,537 words
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Article73 1969-02-08 7 BANGKOK Fri (AFP) Thailand expect.* to ship about 100 000 tons of rice this month, about a quarter more than the same month last year Foreign Trade Department sources disclosed today The sources said one foreign government, whose name was not disclosed, was now negotiating for a73 words
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Article66 1969-02-08 7 HONG KONG. Fri. (UPI) Money quotations. HK $6.0875 per US dollar HK $6.***** per US. dollar TT HK $14.53 pe r pound sterling. HK $312.25 per tael of gold 94 5 per cent fineness HK $162.0 pe r 10.000 Japanese yen. HK $136 7 per 100 Philippine66 words
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Article27 1969-02-08 7 LONDON. Fri. (UPl)—Tin was steady with 260 tons. Spot buyers 1370 sellers 1371 business nil. 3-months buyer* 1369 sellers 1370 business 1369 1370. Settlement 1371.27 words
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Article24 1969-02-08 7 LONDON. Fn. (UPI) Rubber market opened steady with spot 22-5 M 6 22-9/16 No 1 RSS CIF basil ports FEB 22-5/16 22-1/2.24 words
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Article639 1969-02-08 7 NINOAPHKK Mix h H rhange Mild and nthet prli e* Min tall? It.led al the close ol businet* IMHSTR1.ALS H 8UMA 2.46 248 Hrn A An ALL 30" P.orneo Rlld La* Ruilstpad Al) 2.2* L sugar i :o 4' 12 fold Murage ,V55 5.6.3 < hemleal639 words
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Article127 1969-02-08 7 SINGAPORE. Fri. The Association of Banks in Ma-laysia-Singapore today made the folowing change* in its rate s to merchants (rate* are quoted to the equivalent of 100 units of foreirn currency) SELLING T.T. or 'O D. ready Deutsche Marks $76 7575; Holland Guilders 584.9500; Swiss Francs $71.1975; Belgian127 words
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Article56 1969-02-08 7 (Managers Prices) 1st Malayan XD 2.08 in ft 'lala'an \I) 2 10 -r :<rcl Mala>an 1.34 1 he oiiinierce Ind 1 0(5 1.10 1 hr Sating fund.. 120 1 30 M Invent I iinfl 1.30 1 40 1-t Hong Kong 1.3ft 141* .’n#l Hons Kong .35 1 0H*56 words
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Article117 1969-02-08 7 S|\». 4PORE. Frl. The nimn prices at the Singapore 1 tune'-* Produce Exchange today Jiff’ Buyer Seller t CH Mil U 1 Oil HOB) Bulk 1 oriHHII Oil 50.0® < f'.O B.) Drum 52-50 opra Mixed Mtiiiiok White Pepper 31.50 1 1 OB) •ik<~ 1 115.00 Sarawak While Pepper117 words
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Article85 1969-02-08 7 TOKYO. Fri. (Reuter) About 13.000 heads of cattle have caught "flu” in an epidemic that spread from Japans northern island ol Hokkaido, the Japanese Agrl, culture Ministry said today. It explained the influenza causes high fever, lack of appetite and a drop in milk production About 5085 words
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Article, Illustration81 1969-02-08 8 MEET Ma|or Smith (Richard Burton) and Lieutenant Schaffer (Clint Eastwood). They are going to win the war or die trying Their mission is to penetrate the Gestapo's dreaded 'Castle of the Eagle' and to rescue or silence the Allied captive who knows the secret of81 words
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Article148 1969-02-08 8 IN 'Where Eagles Dare’ Mary Ure. English actress who won an Academy Award nomination for her work In ■Bons and Lovers' plays a girl In love with Burton, a fellowadventurer leading an Allied team on a spectacular mission behind World War II enemy lines. Ingrid Pitt,148 words
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457 1969-02-08 8 JJICHARD Burton, with enough movie scripts offered him to keep him busy for the next ten years if he were able to accept them all, credits his two sons for his current role. On location in the Austrian457 words
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Article142 1969-02-08 8 AT the bottom of the long cable car run, standing in driving snow, high In the Austrian Alps, the young American film producer said to the grizzled, burly man at his side: “Now. what we want to do is Aim a fight on top of that cable142 words
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Article107 1969-02-08 8 ’WHERE EAGLES D.ARE' Its Aiming became an adventure in itself for the stars In violent Alpine weather that included blizzards and avalanches they often found themselves emoting in sub-zero temperatures and howling winds that drowned out their dialogue On more than one occasion the camera froze Another107 words
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Article139 1969-02-08 8 FOLLOWING a night-long snowfall on a mountain slope high above the Austrian Alpine village of Werfen. director Brian Hutton saw six of his leading actors all but vanish before his eyes while he filmed a scene for MGM's adventure d r a m a “Where Eagles139 words
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Article, Illustration14 1969-02-08 8 A tense scene in 'Where Eagles Dare*14 words
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287 1969-02-08 8 ONE of Europe's oldest and most historic castles, after surviving fire and siege for nearly nine centuries, almost had its movie “debut” cancelled when a proud local citizenry became upset over its film fate The castle is the majestic rock edifice. Schloss Hohenwerfen. perched high287 words
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Advertisement183 1969-02-08 8 *****************************************************************5151' *********************************************************************************************************1 I g g g GRAND CHINES! NEW YEAR ATTRACTION ODEON pavilion-cathay SINGAPORE K. LUMPUR PENANG Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Jerry Gershwin and Elliott Kastner production starring Richard *1 Clin. 4S| Mary Ingrid Burton *W Eastwood Ure W. Pitt They dare to climb a terrifying new peak in suspense...all the183 words
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Article, Illustration367 1969-02-08 9 SINGAPORE, Fri. One of the world's greatest belly dancers, provocative, and tantalizing “Little Egypt” will soon go into films “Little Egypt.'' a minipackage of stunning feminity with a shapely figure of 35-23-36, will go back to her hometown—New York —to appear in367 words
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227 1969-02-08 9 ROME. Fri. tUPI) Italy’s most famous mother, actress Sophia Loren, flew hack to her homeland on Thursday with her young son —lB months after she sllped out of the country Quietly to await his birth in seclusion at Geneva. “After 10 months,227 words
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60 1969-02-08 9 HONG KONG. Fri. (Reuter) The 500,000th visitor to the Hong Kong Pavilion at next year's Expo '7O in Osaka will receive a valuable “treasure chest.” according to a HongKong official. This will be two return tickets to Hongkong, one week's free hotel accommodation, a60 words
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Article94 1969-02-08 9 SINGAPORE. Frl. A choral group from the University of the Philippines, the Madrigal Singers, will present a concert at the Nanyang University auditorium on Feb. 12 at 8 00 p m. under the sponsorship of the University. The repertoire Includes a wide selection of compositions. Admission94 words
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Article483 1969-02-08 9 SHEILAH GRAHAM - By SHEILAH GRAHAM HOLLYWOOD, Fri. “If.'’ an expose of British public (which means private) schools, with no ‘names' in the cast, is doing the best business of any film in London. You don't need stars today, just a good film. I hear that John Huston's483 words
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129 1969-02-08 9 Sophia Poitier Get Golden Globe’s Awards LOS ANGELES Fri. (Reuter) Italy's actress Soph:a Loren and American Negro actoi Sidney Poltier have been awarded the Golden Globe's trophies as the world's favourite film stars, by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Miss Loren and Poitier were chosen through a survey conducted in129 words
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Article, Illustration196 1969-02-08 9 SINGAPORE. Fri. Hong Kong movie star, pretty Miss Lin Chia's greatest ambition is not to become rich but to produce a Chinese movie which should be shown throughout the world. The theme of this particular movie should be of common interest196 words
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Article201 1969-02-08 9 LONDON. Fri. Robert Shaw has been signed to star in "Figures In A Landscape,” which John Kohn will produce for Cinema Centre Films. The announcement was made by Gordon Stulberg. ioliowing meetings here with Richard Connell. Executive in Charge of European Production. "Figures201 words
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Article79 1969-02-08 9 PORT ST JAMES. British Columbia. Fri. (Reuter) A cougar being taken lor dis» play before the start of a scnool wildlife film show here, badly mauled a seven-year-old bov. Some 250 people watched in horror as the cougar. being led In on a chain,79 words
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Advertisement68 1969-02-08 9 When the weather is sultry, all forms of fSver will come unavoidably Three Legs Brand RHINO-HORN FEVER WATER not only good for rslisf 6f all fevSfs. It is also a cure for baby’s measiss and bOx fSvers. A 5 f m WEN KEN DRUG COMPANY LIMITED Head_Offlce 39 41 Choon68 words
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Miscellaneous234 1969-02-08 9 SHAW Orga nl«n.A.l*->ew LIDO Phone ***** LAST D %Y!!! U 1.4.1. 4 0«, A3O A its pm Ju:ie Christie, neorge C Scott Rlfhird Chamber.am PrTl'LlA” Technicolor From WB-7 Art* OPENS TOMORROW' Christopher Jones. Richard Frsn Susan Strasberg “CHI BASCO” PanjhhTO^^jojo^ro^rui CAPITOL Phone ***** OPENS TODAY N" Free List 11 am.234 words
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Miscellaneous325 1969-02-08 9 I Saturday, February 8, 1969. jj STAR. GAZER**O ARIES MAS 21 AS*. 1* 2- 7-2641 33-48-67 TAURUS APR. 20 I MAY 20 ,36-39-40-43 66-76-80-89 D GEMINI Cj MAY 21 JUNE 20 19-22-23-301 '5B-61-74 9& D; CANCER e»-\ JW.9 22 r>,lAl7-21-33 4*65-75 LEO JULY 21 •*SL. AUG. 22 11-18-28-38 68-72-81-88 <S325 words
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Miscellaneous352 1969-02-08 9 LCATHAYj3J CATHAY I PALACE ***** *****8 NOW SHOWING! 11. I.SS. 4.00. II 100. ISO. 630 o.lft pm II 0.40 6 0.10 pm FOX's “JOANNA M rvuioß ORCHARD-***** r sis :*tra Show At 11 a.a.i “Doctor Faustus” in color Richard Burton Ellrabeth Taylor A Columbia Picture LflL opfva todat 11 am352 words
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707 1969-02-08 10 SINGAPORE, Fri. The conference on the proposal for a Regional Institute of Higher Education and Development which is meeting here for four days from today will study and approve or amend the Statutes of the Institute. The Deputy DirectorGeneral of UNESCO Mr. Malcolm707 words
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250 1969-02-08 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Malaysian Government has again been urged to transfer its naval base from Singapore to Malaysia. The Alliance MP from Muar Dalam. Enche Aziz Ishak. told the Dewan Ra’ayat today that as an independent country it was only proper that250 words
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Article91 1969-02-08 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. Smuggling of weapons and blue films ia rampant along the Malaysian-Thai border, particularly in Perlis. Enche Osman Abdullah. (AU-Perlis Utara). fold the Dewan Ra’ayat this morning. He called on the government to establish more police posts in border towns to check these activities.91 words
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Article99 1969-02-08 10 WASHINGTON. Fri. (UPD Representatives of the Airline Pilots Union have warned It Is "only a matter of time before a hijacking results in a catastrophic action.” Charles H Ruby, president of the 28.000-member Air Line Pilots Association, said up to this point the pilots of hijacked planes99 words
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Article122 1969-02-08 10 HAMILTON. Bermuda, Fri. (Reuter? Sir Roger Hall, former Chief Justice of Itanda and of the Federated Malay States, died here today aged 85. Sir Roger was educated at Winchester College and Oxford University. England. He served in the Gold Coast from 1910 to WM as District122 words
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Article50 1969-02-08 10 JAKARTA, Fri. (Reuter) At least 200 Malaysians have visited Indonesia every month since the opening of the ferry service between Dumai, East Sumatra, and Malacca. Antara news agency reported today. It said 300 Malaysians had applied for visas to visit their friends and relatives in Sumatra last month.50 words
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Article, Illustration113 1969-02-08 10 WASHINGTON: The Department of Defence released the first pictures of the submarine USS Scorpion resting in more than 10,000 feet of water, some 400 miles southwest of the Azores. The submarine was lost last May. The pictures were made by the oceanographic research vessel USNS Mizar. The large hatch-like opening113 words
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369 1969-02-08 10 MANILA. Fri. (AFP) A Philippine Cabinet official yesterday accused Kuala Lumpur of operating: “concentration camps" for Filipinos in Sabah, and warned Malavsia mav suffer the fate of 40ft British troops “annihilated" by Sulu natives two centuries ago. Salih Ututalum. former Sulu Congressman and369 words
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163 1969-02-08 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Ministry of Finance has set aside 5310.000 for the purchase of six launches, two land rovers and wireless sets for the anti-smuggling unit of the Royal Customs and Excise Department this year, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Finance.163 words
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104 1969-02-08 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak today described as "very encouraging” reports that Britain might go some way toward meeting Malaysia's request for a Royal Air Force presence in Labuan Island until 1971. Tun Razak was speaking to newsmen at the104 words
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Article71 1969-02-08 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Malaysian Institute of Management in conjunction with the Institute of Public Relations will hold a two-day seminar here on the orinciples and practice of public relations in Malaysia on March 4—5. The seminar, to be opened by the Minister of Information and71 words
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Article37 1969-02-08 10 SINGAPORE. Fri The Interact Club of Beatty Secondary School will hold a charity film show. “Romeo and Juliet” tomorrow at Rex Theatre to raise money to buila the Salvation Army Nursery Home.37 words
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Article195 1969-02-08 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. A showdown between two rival gangs was averted by a police party last night with the arrest of 19 members of Gang 360. The showdown was set for 8 p.m. near the Municipal fiats off Jalan San Peng between Gang 360 and195 words
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111 1969-02-08 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri Police are investigating a report that $15,770 had been embezzled from James Warren Company Ltd. A police spokesman said today a report was made by the firm’s general department manager, Mr. Khoo Leong Hoe. who alleged that one of the employees111 words
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Article78 1969-02-08 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The Assistant Minister of Home Affairs. Enche Hamzah bir Dato Abu Samah. today promised new barracks and quarters for the rank and file of the Royal Malaysia Police when funds are available. He said many of the present barracks were built before World78 words
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117 1969-02-08 10 LONDON. Fri. (Reuter) —One out of every 40 females here probably has lesbian tendencies. according to an article in today's British Medical Journal. And it might be caused by Britain's system of boarding schools and colleges for girls. The article said: “Lack of opportunity117 words
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249 1969-02-08 10 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri— A fire which broke out in a match factory in Petaling Java this morning was put out within minutes by the factory’s welt-drilled “fire squad.’’ The moment the fire alarm at the Sincere match and Tobacco Factory sounded, every249 words
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139 1969-02-08 10 KUALA LUMPUR. Fri. The government has earmarked more than $2 million for the rural electrification programme this year, the Assistant Minister of Commerce and Industry Enche Taib bln Mahmud, said today. Presenting the development estimates for the Ministry, totalling $45,538,685 in the Dewar Ra’ayat. Enche139 words
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Miscellaneous1070 1969-02-08 10 mm TV and Radio J TV SINGAPURA CHANNEL S P.M. 100 Prog Summary in all Languages: 1.10 Bela'ar-lah Bahasa Kebangsaan. 1.15 The New Superman Cartoon. 135 Land of Giants Man liur.t. 2.30 World Rivers.de Grand Prix; 2 35 Debate: 3 73-M••• Melody; 410 Many Happ#T Returns No Nose Is Good1,070 words
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276 1969-02-08 11 R. NATHAN - By R. NATHAN Fri. Last year's Malaysian Grand Prix winner Hengkie Iriawan of Indonesia has entered for the forthcoming Singapore Grand Prix. This was confirmed today by Mr. RM. Arblaster, Secretary of the Singapore Grcnd Prix meeting. He was a t the .(ohore Hengkie,276 words
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225 1969-02-08 11 MANILA. Frl (Reuter) Malaysia and Indonesia tonight advanced to the finals of the inter-nation tournamrn' of the second Asian Badminton Confederation championships here with semi-final wins over Japan and the Philippines respectively. Malaysia defeated Japan three matches to two and Indonesia also down the225 words
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Article120 1969-02-08 11 PHILADELPHIA. Fri. (Reuter) Spanish professional Andres Gimeno scored an upset 9 —7, 6 —3, win over fifth-seeded John Newcombe here to enter the quarterfinals of the Philadelphia indoor Open tennis tournament. In other second round matches last night. Australian Tony Roche beat American Marty Riessen118,0 —8,120 words
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Article, Illustration987 1969-02-08 11 Hundreds of thousands of pounds change hands between football clubs in Britain when top men in the game are “bought and sold" in talent deals. In this article Dave Caldwell, a knowledgeable London football journalist, writes about some of the big transfers in987 words
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Article131 1969-02-08 11 HONG KONG. Fri. (AFP) The world's top shufflers from eight nations will play a three-dav exhibition matches here this month. Arrangements have been completed for the eight national teams now competing in the Asian Rabin i n t o n Confederation rhampdonships in .Manila to131 words
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Article94 1969-02-08 11 MELBOURNE, Fri. (Reuter)’ New Zealander Walter Godfrey returned a four under par 70 to lead by two strokes after the second round of the ASIO.OOO (£4.700) Victorian Open golf championship here today. Although off target with most of his drives on the Kingston Heath course.94 words
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Article1262 1969-02-08 12 Race 1: Horses Class 6, Div. 3—Abt. 6 Furs.—2.30 p.m. (FOR LOCAL RIDERS ONLY) 1 697 Kexmoor 6y 9 00 Teo Ng 8tabla Ahmad < > 4 3 575 Ronigo by 8.11 O. L. Stable J Donnelly 3 3 692 Stamped. ».v 807 Delklan a Stable Osman1,262 words
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Article, Illustration1052 1969-02-08 12 BIG BEN - By BIG BEN rFRUMPINGTON 111, a course scratching last week, should hare the beating of the opposition in Race Five at Penang here today. He carries 1 lb. more but is in a lower division for missing his race. The Renegade gelding Is all1,052 words
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Article157 1969-02-08 12 BIG BEN JIMMY LAD K.B.K. CISCO KACfc FOUR WISHES 'tamped? Bintang Tiga BINTANG TIGA Stampede Rexmoor FOUR WISHES Landaulet Bintang Tiga STAMPEDE Bintang Tiga Sooehow RACE t LARATOR Movie Goer HI Fink Heather EIFFEL TOWER Movie Goer III Larator LARATOR Eiffel Tower Legis Law EIFFEL TOWER Larator Movie Goer157 words
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Article28 1969-02-08 12 Big Ben Larator Spy II Trumpington Jimmy Ldd Rintang Tiga Gliiaramella Si-tic K.B.K. Larator .Miila» Lift Malayan Dawn Cisco Eiffel Tower San Francisco Toro28 words
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Article582 1969-02-08 12 SINGAPORE. Frl. Three horses have been registered in class one They are Astoria. Good Prince and Milltowa. Other classifications: Promotions: From Class I to Class 3: Noble Jones, Baghdad. Big Night. Gay Enterprise. From Class 5 to Class 4: Pinto. Demotions: From Class 1582 words
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Article123 1969-02-08 12 SINGAPORE. Fri Twelve teams will participate in the second annual National Trades Union Congress football tournament. beginning on Monday. All matches will be played at the Farrer Park ground, at 5.15 p.m. Teams: Group ‘A': Amalgamated Union of Public Employees. Singapore Teachers Union. Singapore Government123 words
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216 1969-02-08 12 LIVERPOOL. England. Frl. 1 Reuter) Henry Clark, the San Francisco heavyweight boxer, fought out a rugged draw with Brian London, the former British and Empire champion, over ten rounds here last night. The score on the referee’s card was 491 points each, which gave216 words
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Article48 1969-02-08 12 NEWCASTLE. New South Wales. Fri. (Reuter) —a thunderstorm brought play to an early close on tne first day of the two-day cricket match here between Northern New South Wales and the touring West Indians. SCORES: West Indians 176; Northern New South Wales 29 for one.48 words
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Article134 1969-02-08 12 A Winning Gallop By Love Joy Penang, Fri. Love and Joy with apprentice Rao in the saddle did a winning gallop on a good track here this morning. He cracked 36 3/5 for 3f on the bit. Trainer Teh Say Leong's newscomer The Emperor II (Les Coles) did a smart134 words
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132 1969-02-08 12 NEW YORK. Fri. (UPI) Arthur Ashe. Clark Gaebner and team captain Donald Dell, honoured yesterday for returning the Davis Cup to the United States for the first time since 1963. urged the US. Lawn Tennis Association to adopt a "player" category at the current meeting.132 words
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Article60 1969-02-08 12 BAHAWALPUR. Pakis’an, Fri (Reuter) The Pakistan Scare of Control XI were 49 for one wicket in their second innings at close of play on the second day of the three-day match here against the MCC touring team. SCORES: Pakistan Beard of Control XI 262 for seven60 words
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Article28 1969-02-08 12 TOKYO. Fri. (Reuter) South Korea's first ranked midcleweight Lee Kum Tik cutpeinted Japan's middle weigh; champion Benkei Fujikura in a ten-round non-title boxing match here last night.28 words
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Advertisement621 1969-02-08 11 Religious Announcements *T. PKIKK 8 CHI Ki ll 1. Tavistock Avcn u* Serangoon Garden*, g port 18 Sunday 800 am. Parish Communion 800 am. Sunday School 8 30 a.m 600 pm. Evensong CHURCH o» the trip; light 36-0 Perak Hoad. S 8 10 00 am. Service (Hokk) 10 00 am.621 words
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Advertisement64 1969-02-08 11 uENG KHU.NU HAPTIKt HtKl'h (l'euchew ft English) 166 Bukit l'lman Rued. 3) me Singapore 10 Sunday 830 k m English Worship 30 am— Sunday School 10 30 am. leochew Worship 100 D m. Training Onion CHEKITH HAPTIKT CHURCH (Cantonese i aw S« ran goon Garden Wat Telephone: ***** snnday 964 words
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Advertisement490 1969-02-08 11 REMC.IOrS ANNOUNCEMENTS El f.KN AL l.l« HAPTIST CHI HI H i Canton eve i JS-A Kim Knt Roan londu 845 tm Sunday School 10 00 a m Sunday Worship CRACK BAPTIST CHI K« B (Cantonese at Englishi 13 BUat Crescent. Singapore A Sunday 850 am Sunday School 115 am Sunday490 words
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Miscellaneous48 1969-02-08 12 Time And Tide TODAY Singapore: 2 29 a.m. (10 ft. 6 ms.); 8 am. (3 ft. 3 ins); 2.37 pm. (10 ft 4 ins 8.17 p.m. (3 ft. 4 ins.). TOMORROW Singapore: 2.58 am. (10 4 nS A 8 39 am. O ft. 1 in.); 3« am f*48 words
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