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Title Section22 1969-03-27 1 Eastern Sun SINGAPORES OWN NATIONAL DAILY Vr Fstd. 1966. Vol. 3 No. 951 Thursday, 27 March 1969. MC(P) 0737 Price 15 cent*22 words
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152 1969-03-27 1 SINGAPORE. Wed. The big search for the missing Mirage pilot. Wing Commander E.J. Myers, has entered another phase. This afternoon, a Royal Air Force Shackleton was scouting around the Indonesian island of Pulau Ranjang. some 60 miles west of Singapore. RAF spokesman Tony152 words
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Article826 1969-03-27 1 Gen. Yahya Acts, Pledges Warns PAKISTAN BROUGHT TO EDGE OF ABYSS’ Wed. (Reuter Cr U.P.1.) Pakistan's new military ruler. General Yah/a Khan, pledged today to restore the strife-torn country to constitutional government after the armed forces had brought back peace and order. Broadcasting to the nation, the 52-yeor-old army commander826 words
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250 1969-03-27 1 KUCHING. Wed. (Reuter -The Sarawak Alliance member parties the Pesaka, <he Bumiputera and the Sarawak Chinese Association— ill contest the forthcoming general elections separately each using its own symbol. This decision was reached after an hour-long meeting of Sarawak Alliance leaders this afternoon chaired by Malaysia's250 words
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65 1969-03-27 1 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) Another major earthquake such as the one that shattered San Francisco in 1906 is “inevitable”. Dr. William T. Pecora. Director of the U.S Geological Survey, said on Tuesday. "We are predicting there will be another massive earthquake certainly within the next65 words
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55 1969-03-27 1 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reuter) Former President Dwight Eisenhower —in hospital here with congestive heart failure is now reported to be critically ill. It is the first time doctors have used the word critical to describe the 78-year-old General's condition since the latest deterioration in his55 words
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Article, Illustration59 1969-03-27 1 JAKARTA-Singa?ore's economic mission leader. Finance Minister, Dr. Goh Keng Swer. presents gift of painting to President Suharto when he called on the Indonesian leader at Istana Merdeka on Tuesday. President Suharto later presented his gift to Dr. Goh. The Singapore mission is on a 10-day— UPI photo. - 59 words
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134 1969-03-27 1 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter)— Insurance brokers today disclosed that aircraft disasters last year cost the London insurance market £4O million and warned that premium rates would have to go up. Mr C.FR. Ward, Chairman of the Aviation Insurance Office, Association. ,aid that out of the £4O134 words
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Article73 1969-03-27 1 GLOUCESTER, England. Wed. (Reuter) A pilot of Britain's famed Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic team was killed when his jet crashed during a training flight near here today. The team is recognised as one of the best aerobatic teams in the world. Their “Red Gnat”73 words
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231 1969-03-27 1 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) President Suharto has appointed a tough senior officer as the new Chief of Staff for defence and security as part of an important shakeup within the Indonesian Army. The officer is Major General Sumitro. former Deputy Army Chief for231 words
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Article79 1969-03-27 1 CALCUTTA. India, Wed (UPI) Indian and Pakistani forces at the East PakistanNorthwest Bengal border had agreed to prevent further hostilities. an- Indian military commander said on Tuesday. West Bengal border force commander P K Basu said the agreement came at a meeting on Monday between commanders79 words
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Article61 1969-03-27 1 Starting on Sunday, March 30. the first article in a series on Orchid Growing by Mr. Yap Kim Fatt will appear in our Woman's Page. A veteran orchid grower, Mr. Yap is a technical adviser on agricultural chemicals. He is also an active member of the61 words
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125 1969-03-27 1 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) The Soviet Navy task force in the North Atlantic was today reported to be off the west coast of Scotland and steaming south at fifteen knots. Royal Air Force Coastal Command aircraft and Royal naval vessels are still keeping the125 words
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Article51 1969-03-27 1 LONDON. Wed. t Reuter) An oil painting valued at up to £200.000 has been stolen from a London museum. The Curator of the Sir Soane's Museum. Sir John Summerson, said the painting by Watteau was stolen during the night. He out its value at between £150.000 and51 words
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Article99 1969-03-27 1 ACCRA. Wed. (UPI) A strange disease which makes victims giggle, dance and sing hit a women’s training college in the Ashanti region, reports said on Tuesday. The training college is In Agogo. where a similar outbreak of the disease forced the closure of two schools last May. Sixty99 words
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411 1969-03-27 1 Albert Johnson - Hold-Up Drama In Geylang By Albert Johnson SINGAPORE, Wed. A splendid demonstration of co-operation and public spiritedness from passers-by resulted in the capture of a member of an armed four-man gang at Sims Avenue in Geylang Road, this afternoon. Earlier the gang411 words
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Article49 1969-03-27 1 In This Issue. Earth satellite station for Blakang Mati—Page 2. University Bachelor of Social Science results Page 2. New control structure for radio-TV Page 3. Kuala Lumpur C- B. T. case Page 4. Call to National Servicemen Page 9. Student Essay winners Page 10. Trackwork at Ipoh Page 12.49 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous10 1969-03-27 1 LADIES DAY “Mother will you please keep out of this!-10 words
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338 1969-03-27 2 SINGAPORE, Wed Singapore's $l4 million earth satellite station will be at Blakang Mati Isla id, it was announced today. A government statement today said Blakaig Mati was chosen as the site after an extentive survey of all possible si338 words
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Article1010 1969-03-27 2 (THE Indian High Com- missioner in Singapore, Mr. Prem Bhatia and Mrs. Bhatia will be guests of honour at a cocktail reception given by the Indian Chamber of Commerce at the Golden Lotus on Thursday, April 3 between 7-9 p.m. Heads of diplomatic missions in Singapore,1,010 words
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Article90 1969-03-27 2 1 pm.-2 p.m. Rotary Club of Singapore West’s weekly luncheon at Hnilandsche (Dutch) Club. Camden Park off Adam Road. 5.30 n.m.-9 p.m. SATA free mass X-ray stat'on at Commonwealth Crescent market square. Block 118. 6.30 p.m. Malay dance practice for beginners at National Theatre Club. Clemenceau Avenue. 7.3090 words
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Article50 1969-03-27 2 SINGAPORE, Wed. The State Coroner, Mr. Llew Ngik Kee today returned a verdict of suicide on the death of Quell Ser Lye, 26, who was found hanging In his room In Geylang on Feb. 25. Quek, a bachelor, had been in and out of Woodbridge Mental Hospital since 1966.50 words
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Article22 1969-03-27 2 SINGAPORE. Wed.—There were 70 road accidents of which five were serious during the past 24 hours in the Republic.22 words
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276 1969-03-27 2 THE scene is not that of the famous Rotorua of New Zealand. It Is in the heart of Singapore City, where Air New Zealand held their agency annual function during last weekend at their district managers residence. The Maori girl is nobody else other than Miss Linda Tan, who is276 words
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290 1969-03-27 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed A housewife yesterday received minor burns when an apparently harmlesslooking invitation card she handled suddenly squirted out a corrosive substance, believed to be acid, on her. The booby-traped invitation card, police believe, was intended for Mr. Lau Pene290 words
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Article87 1969-03-27 2 SINGAPORE. Wed. A book-seller, Zakaria s'o Sulaiman. 43. was today fined a total of $3OO for having in his possession obscene photographs and books The accused operating a book store In Alexandra Road was fined $l5O on the first charge of possessing 85 obscene photographs and87 words
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Article93 1969-03-27 2 SINGAPORE, Wed. A labourer, Choo Song Mong was today granted a divorce In the High Court on the grounds of desertion. Choo. told Mr. Justice Tan Ah Tah that his wife. Wee Yai Lian left him about a year after their marriage. His attempts to get her93 words
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Article44 1969-03-27 2 JAKARTA. Wed (Reuter)— Malaysia's Embassy in Jakarta said in an official press release today that Indonesian citizens can now visit Malaysia for seven days without a visa. The Indonesian Government has still not vet announced if it plans reciprocal action.44 words
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Article74 1969-03-27 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A 30-year-old woman has reported to police that she was raped bv a man in a monsoon drain at Jalan University, Petaling Jaya. last night. The woman, a factory worker, said she was waiting for her bug after finishing some overtime work74 words
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892 1969-03-27 2 SINGAPORE. Wed The University of Singapore today announced the results of the final examination for the degree of B Social Science final examination for the degree of BA (two-subject course), first and second year examination for the diploma in social studies Part I892 words
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Advertisement111 1969-03-27 2 i t (i your sto s torn ini el tablets outer: antacids S. > rrTJ-as--~Oj UJ 7r inner: anti-ulcer WEISEN-U Is a doubt* layered tablet The <%.,»«. i. antacids, and the inner cor* contains an anti con ,r, 1 quick-acting M M S.C.. whlcn ,lowly dissolves to relief pain 6111 words
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Article382 1969-03-27 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. Two local photographers, Lee Lim and Henry H. M. Lee, were among the prize winners of the 20th Singapore International Salon of Photography, organised by Photographic Society of Singapore. Lee Lim’s monochrome print “Malay Kampong" won him a pewter water pitcher award382 words
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Article195 1969-03-27 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. Royal Air Force sky divers will thrill Hong Kong crowds next week by plummating 6.000 ft. from an RAF whirlwind helicopter before opening their parachute 2,000 ft. above the ground. The six members of the Far East Air Forc« freefall parachute195 words
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Article149 1969-03-27 3 33 Pass FirstAid Exams SINGAPORE. Wed. Thirty-three out of the 37 candidates who sat for the first-aid examination have passed after completing a 16hour course in first-aid for scouts. Of the successful candidates 17 were from the Geylang district, 13 from seven other Scout districts and three from the Girl149 words
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279 1969-03-27 3 PARIS. Wed. (UPI) The case of a missing tattoo may go down as the most bizarre case since Emperor Napoleon set up the French legal system. There are only two exhibits: 2.5 sq. inches (11 sq. centimetres) of skin bearing a tattoo of279 words
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78 1969-03-27 3 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) The Malaysia Air Force mission now on a European study tour of fighter aircraft, yesterday visited the British Aircraft Corporation’s plant In North England to see the supersonic Lightning jet. The mission is visiting several countries before toplevel decisions are made on78 words
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Article30 1969-03-27 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. The Freshman Orientation Committee of the University o«f Singapore Students’ Union will organise a variety show “Varsity Showtime ’69" on June 24 at the National Theatre.30 words
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66 1969-03-27 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. A cocktail reception was held last night at Adelphi Hotel to mark Greek Independence Day. It was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, government officials and prominent business leaders in Singapore. f, a puic. Eastern Sun picture shows The Honorary Consul of Greece. Mr. M. N. Mavroleon66 words
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Article328 1969-03-27 3 SINGAPORE. We d. Singapore can become the centre of record-making in the region in two or three years' time if it can produce highly-trained musicians and singers. This was envisaged by Mr. Foong Choon Hon. Acting Controller of the Central Production Unit of Radio328 words
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288 1969-03-27 3 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Republic's broadcasting services will be controlled by a corporation and the government will be responsible, initially, for the policy of the proposed corporation. This was disclosed by Enche Shaari bin Tadin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Culture and MP for Kampong288 words
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Article93 1969-03-27 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. A man saw a big branch of a big tree falling down was not fast enough to run away the Coroner’s Court was told today. Goh Chin Seng. 40. a sweeper employed by the Ministry of Health died of a fractured skull after the93 words
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Article118 1969-03-27 3 SINGAPORE. Wed. Two Scout leaders, Mr. Johnny Chiew, an assistant district commissioner and Miss Regina Chew Cub Scout leader, will receive the Wood Badge during the fifth annual meeting of the Geylang district of the Singapore Scout Asso- ciation. The Wood Badge is an internationally recognised training118 words
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Advertisement314 1969-03-27 3 You’ll be taken with her gracious ways m l i m > -»lr\r*rr Leave any Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday ...aiOllg IdUICU 0 r Friday direct to Bangkok. There’s time for 11 j »jja short excursion into this exotic city and “Silk Hoad then you're off on your JAL Jet Courier bound314 words
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957 1969-03-27 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A progress payment of $222,342 54 for w6rk done on the Malaysian Govirnment Officers' Co-operative Housing scheme at Sungei Way near here has not been paid to a construction firm. n i "On no occasion did we957 words
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75 1969-03-27 4 SINGAPORE. Wed A history professor, Hsu Yun Tslao. was today awarded 518.991 damages for injuries sustained in a motor accident two years ago Prof. Hsu, of the Ngee Ann College was knocked down by a motor car driven by the defendant, Aman HaJi Abdul Ghani.75 words
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127 1969-03-27 4 BANGKOK, Wed. (Reuter)— Communist terrorists have started to sabotage Thailand's railways, especially in two Central Provinces, according to Major Saeng Chullacharit. Governor of the State Railway of Thailand. He told reporters yesterday that terrorists had been placing logs on tracks and cutting telegraph lines.127 words
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282 1969-03-27 4 SINGAPORE. Wed. The lack of natural resources is one of the Republic’s greatest advantages in her industrialisation programme. This paradoxical position, as explained by Mr Wong Ha Hee, head of the Investment Promotion Division. Economic Development Board. had created a282 words
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149 1969-03-27 4 SINGAPORE. Wed—Twelve secondary school brass bands will take part in the finals of the band contest to be held at the Singapore Badminton Stadium here on Friday. They will compete for the honour of being presented with a pennant of merit Only three149 words
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Article80 1969-03-27 4 JAKARTA. Wed 'Reuter > Indonesia's Home Minister Ma-jor-General Amir Machhud today dismissed charges that there was no freedom in West Irian “You are free m West Irian like in other parts of Indonesia", he told reporters He was commenting on remarks by the secretary80 words
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185 1969-03-27 4 TOKYO, Wed. (UPI) Rival students clashed yesterday at Waseda University's memorial hall and momentarily broke up graduation rites for some 10,000 students. A group of helmetted radical anti-communist Zengakuren students stormed on the platform and was engaged by a few hundred rival groups, shouting185 words
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Article57 1969-03-27 4 CANBERRA. Wed. Reuter) Australian Prime Minister Mr John Gorton today declined comment on reports of proposed talks between South Vietnam and the National Liberation Front <NLF). Mr Gorton, replying to a question in the House of Representatives (Lower House* said he would wait for confirmation57 words
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216 1969-03-27 4 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Katharine Hepburn tonight picked up a second Oscar for her performance in the film “Gisess Who's Coming To Dinner" and was also cited for her part in “The Lion In Winter". The American film, “The Graduate", collected five awards from the British216 words
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Article, Illustration299 1969-03-27 4 siVTAPOPE Wed. A leading industrialist from Fakifun M? T Mehdi. managing director of Taj Jute Comnanv Limited, is now in Singapore conducting top-level negotiations for th "from broad-looms machinery costing about SI million from a local company. Mr. Mehdi told a press299 words
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Article64 1969-03-27 4 SINGAPORE. Wed The w orld’g most powerful supply vessel, the Smit Lloyd 101 arrives here on Saturday on he r way to North Borneo. The 6.600 horse-power vessel belonging to Smit Lloyd N.V was launched recently in Lobth, Holland. It is Part of the L smit and64 words
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281 1969-03-27 4 LONDON, Wed (Reuter) British Minister Mr. William Whitlock said today a consignment of machine-guns arrived on the troubled Caribbean Island of Anguilla three da>3 before he was forced to leave. “We know who took them there the man’s name I281 words
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243 1969-03-27 4 •When 35- years-old Dental Technician Sergeant Trevor Tabb is not busily at work on the teeth of airmen and their families at R.A.F. Changi's Dental Centre, he is likely to be following his own advice of “open mouth wide” as a member of the Changi Choral Society. Sgt. Tahb. who243 words
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Miscellaneous31 1969-03-27 4 LIM KOK WING abu YOU N/TVJ/T! 2 £/ISY £>U. £4SY) 2 f MtMD YOUR OoJ/U Y*JHEU IYOU NUMSKULUIKDC YOU tH/NK HE. HEARD) BUS IN I SS///^—f v WMN YOU? mmrn/ik m31 words
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Article, Illustration381 1969-03-27 5 NEW HEAD IN PAKISTAN Wed. (Reuter) —Police lost night earned 20 Pakistani students one by one from o building occupied by their country's High Commission in Kensington, London. The students, equipped with camp beds and food, had seized the building as a protest against the— UPI photo file. - 381 words
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Article297 1969-03-27 5 'SDR' Is Fiduciary Issue PARIS, Wed. (AFP) Professor Robert Triffin, the well known American monetary expert, said here today that gold ■was on the way out as a reserve currency. He told French financial correspondents that, in the long run, gold would become, like silver,297 words
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Article252 1969-03-27 5 RAWALPINDI. Wed. (UPI) The U.S. embassy has denied a claim by a left wing political leader the United States has been interferring in Pakistan's political crisis to keep Mohammed Avub Khan in power. The embassy statement denying the charge by Maulana Bhashani. leader of252 words
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Article182 1969-03-27 5 TEL AVIV. Wed (AFP) Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban just back from his visit to Washington and London today firmly denied an American newspaper report that he had held secret meeetings with King Hussein of Jordan. Mr. Eban said on arrival at Lod International Airport that he182 words
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283 1969-03-27 5 BRUSSELS. Wed. (Reuter) France was told by her five Common Market partners today that there must be a link between the community's internal development and the admission of new members, informed sources said. The five—West Germany. Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands. and Luxembourg made283 words
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319 1969-03-27 5 ‘RESTORING NAZIS BILL MOSCOW. Wed (AFP) An international conference on Nazi war crimes opened here today with a fierce attack by Soviet Premier Alexi Kosygin on West German plans to abolish war crime trials at the end of this year. The conference, grouping representatives319 words
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Article213 1969-03-27 5 GORGONZOLA. Italy. Wed (UPI) At first it looked like a routine health insurance case. But It took a personal order by the Health Minister in Rome to give Rosangela Bonlardi 18. some hope of getting her legs, abdomen and chest out of a cast she213 words
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Article39 1969-03-27 5 BUENOS AIRES. Wed (Reuter) Nestor Hector Villalha. 45. was crushed to death by an automatic door at a city hank here as he tried to squeere throueh into the street exactly at 4 p.m. closing time.39 words
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40 1969-03-27 5 Sandy Ground. Anguilla: It’s business as usual here here after the “invasion" of the tiny island by Britain. oauuj 0 9 U'Uai mv.v The woman in this picture is preparing sacks for salt which is to be shipped. UPI photo.40 words
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Article438 1969-03-27 5 Virgil Kret - EX-PRES. AYUB: LIFT IP THE PEOPLE By Virgil Kret NEW YORK. Wed (UPI) Mohammed Ayub Khan alwavs talked about lifting up his people. On Tuesday it was his people who brought him down. His tragedy was that he could not live up to the words. Mr.438 words
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298 1969-03-27 5 SEOUL. Wed. (Reuter) The South Korean government is studying implications of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's remarks yesterday that his government was prepared to hold private talks with the National Liberation Front, government sources said today. The government has received a report from298 words
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Article128 1969-03-27 5 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Britain today assured the Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO) SecretarT General Mr. Turgut Menemencioglu of her continued supnort for the defence organisation. Mr. Menemencioglu at a 20minute meeting nere today with Mr. Michael Stewart. British Fore gn Secretary, sought a restatement of Britain's128 words
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Article77 1969-03-27 5 BOGOTA. Wed. (Reuter) An attractive 17-year-old girl caused chaos on a Colombian airliner on a routine internal flight by announcing over the plane's loudspeaker that the plane was being hijacked to Cuba Irate passengers quickly surrounded the girl. Frida Sbe.wer, one striking her on77 words
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Article427 1969-03-27 5 EGYPT'S OIL DISRl'PTED TEL AVIV. (Reuteri The Israel: radio claimed last night that Egypt's oil refineries at Suez have been crippled in the artillery duels across the Suez Canal in the past fortnight Israeli artillery had immobilised shipping of goods and oil through the ports in the gulf of427 words
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Advertisement138 1969-03-27 5 PUT MUSCLE BACK IN YOUR ARM with— l 1 s. USA SUPER FORMULA BEIKLIN VITAMINS 12 MINERALS YOU MAY NOT KNOW that the reason for general debility, lack of appetite, depression, etc., may be Vitamin, Mineral deficiency and it is difficult to pin-point the particular vitamin or mineral responsible for138 words
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Article291 1969-03-27 6 AFTER a decade of rule, Ayub Khan of Pakistan has stepped down handing over the reins of power to the Army Commander General Yahya Khan. From ‘Basic Democracy’ Pakistan has slipped back to military rule. This dramatic decision by Ayub has been caused by a series of291 words
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Article178 1969-03-27 6 “'II7E are here to make money’’ says Dr. Goh Keng Swee in Indonesia. This is pragmatic. His mission is not only sensible, suitable and it is welcomed in Indonesia. When a “tough talker’’ meets another tough talker there is no time and money wasted. The benefits are178 words
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Article243 1969-03-27 6 (Reuter) TTEROIN smuggled into Britain from the -■-A Far East has started to appear on the London black market for the first time since an isolated incident in 1967, the Times reported today. The Times said authorities are now faced with the question of whether the— (Reuter) - 243 words
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701 1969-03-27 6 John F. Barton - By John F. Barton WASHINGTON, Wed. (UPI) U.S. relations with Pakistan have not been disrupted by the resignation of President Mohammad Ayub Khan in favour of Army Chief of Staff General Yahya Khan, officials said here on Tuesday. All economic and701 words
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Article, Illustration450 1969-03-27 6 KARACHI. Wed. (CPI) Mohammad Ayub Khan rode a military swagger stick to Pakistan's highest office and then had to step aside to let another soldier handle his job. Ayub served as President of the world’s fifth largest nation for more than 10 years. Except for the450 words
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Article332 1969-03-27 6 PRAGUE. Wed. (AFP) Straightening out relations with the Soviet Union and her socialist allies remains the “primordial” concern of Ciechoslovak foreign policy, a leading Dubcek liberal said here tonight. The news agency Ceteka quoted Mr. Cestlmlr Cisar. a Czech communist leader prominently identified with Communist Secretary332 words
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Article400 1969-03-27 6 ANTHONY HEFFERNAN - BY ANTHONY HEFFERNAN ATLANTA, Georgia. Wed. (Reuter) President Richard Nixon's plan of black capitalism to help poverty-stricken Negroes is receiving little support from their Civil Rights leaders. Opinion among these leaders ranged from rejection to qualified endorsement. The heads of the three major Civil Rights groups in the400 words
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320 1969-03-27 6 LONDON, Wed. (AFP) The appointment of General Mohammed Yahya Khan (52) as President Ayub Khan's successor should enable tbe armed forces to maintain the country's unity and to restoie order in the Eastern region, British Asian experts saia today. They said Gen.320 words
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439 1969-03-27 6 PETER HELLIER - BY PETER HELLIER NICOSIA, Wed. (Reuter) The Inlted Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus which completes its filth year of operations on this Mediterranean island today is down to 3,500 men little more than half its peak number. A 25 per cent cut in439 words
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Article646 1969-03-27 6 HUGH LUNN - BY HUGH LUNN JAKARTA, Wed. (Reuter) The Indonesian Communist Party once the largest In the world outside China and Russia is again on the move according to President Suharto and his advisers. Breaking a calm that had set over the Indonesian politira; scene as646 words
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Article118 1969-03-27 6 HONG KONG, Wed. (UPI) A right-wing Chinese-lan-guage newspaper on Wednes“JJl aid remains to be seen Kh»„*? r President Ayub Khan s resignation is a manoeuvre to use the army to ™PP«?s leftist political forces Another right-wing Chinese newspaper said a question remains unanswered on whether Ayub118 words
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Article285 1969-03-27 6 ACAPULCO. Mexico, Wed. tUPI) Editors and publishers from the Americas, dismayed over censorship m Brazil, Panama and Peru, on Tuesday drafted resolutions criticising infringements on pres 8 freedom The journalists met for the annual meeting of the InterAmerican Press Association (lAPA) and heard reports on Monday285 words
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Article213 1969-03-27 6 HONG KONG. Wed. (AFP) I Chairman Mao has said that the class struggle in China would continue possibly for half a century, the New China News Agency recalled tonight. The NCNA was reporting on an article published in the latest issue of the Red Flag. Chinese Party213 words
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Advertisement28 1969-03-27 6 Eastern Sun Singapore’s Own National Daily THURSDAY, MARCH 27. 1969 23-B. Csntonment RosS. 39 |slsn Suits*. Singspore 2. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Telephone: *****/7 Telephone: *****/6 Cable Address: AWNEWS28 words
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365 1969-03-27 7 TOKYO. Wed. (Reuter) Japan is enjoying an unforeseen boom in its steel exports, apparently because Western Europe is short of steel-making capacity Soon after Japanese steel exporters agreed last year to cut sales to the United States to avert any US. import restrictions.365 words
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206 1969-03-27 7 NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI) Stocks finished mixed yesterday in moderately active trading. Shortly before the final bell, the UPI stock market Indicator was oft 0.04 per cent on 1 540 issues on the tape. Declines held a modest edge over advances, 664206 words
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146 1969-03-27 7 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Gold prices rose slightly In moderately active trading yesterday on world markets. In London, gold gained 5 cents at the morning fixing, but lost 5 cents for an afternoon fixing of 43.35 dollars per troy ounce, unchanged from Monday.146 words
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142 1969-03-27 7 On Thursday and Saturday last week, Weng Chan Engineering Company in the Kallang Marine Industrial Estate142 words
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243 1969-03-27 7 BRUSSELS, Wed. (Reuter) Efforts to reach agreement on Common Market farm prices ended in complete deadlock here early today after o 14-hour session of the Community's six Agriculture The Ministers were considering new price levels for beef and dairy produce in the243 words
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Article47 1969-03-27 7 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures closed 35 to 55 point* lower on sales yesterday. May 25.90 2665 July 25.55 26.15 Sept 25 35 26 25 Nov 25.25 26.15 Jan (1970) 25.15 26.00 Mar 25.15 26.00 Locally. No 2 RSS was 26 cent* per pound.47 words
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83 1969-03-27 7 LONDON. Wed (UPI) Rubber closed uncertain yesterday with spot 24-5 8 24-7/8. Settlement Rouse May. April June and July/ Sept 24-5/8 24-7 8. Oct Dec 24-5 8 24-13/16 Jan/March 24-7/16 24-5/8 April June 24-1/4 24-7/16 July/Sept 24-1/8 24-5/16 Oct Dec 24 24-3 16 Jan/Mar 23-15/1683 words
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Article36 1969-03-27 7 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPD Dow Jones closing averages on the New York stock exchange; 30 917.08 20 Ralls 241.44 15 Utilities 129.38 65 Stocks 315 97 40 Bonds 73.07 Commodity Futures Index 137.3536 words
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1732 1969-03-27 7 SINGAPORE, Wtd. The steady conditions in the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore once again eased on profit-taking to some rather mixed trading today. The price movements were quite erratic as the market’s attention was diverted slightly from the previous days’ interests1,732 words
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210 1969-03-27 7 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) The recent gloom caused by last months disappointing trade figures and budget fears faded well Into the background yesterday as a wave of optimism hit the stock market. Prices moved higher on a broad front and gams were substantial in210 words
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Article315 1969-03-27 7 SINGAPORE. Wed.—April first grade rubber buyers closed at 5 p m., in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 70-3/8 cents oer lb., unchanged from previous close The tene of the market was uncertain. The market was lower at the opening on adverse London advices but sellers were315 words
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Article66 1969-03-27 7 HONG KONG. Wed (UPI) —Money Quotations: HK $6 0875 per U S dollar. HK $6.***** per US. dollar TT HK $14.54 per pound sterling. HK $320 0 per tael of gold 94.5 per cent fineness. HK $162.1 per 10.000 Japanese vens. HK $131.1 per 100 Philippine* pesos66 words
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Article66 1969-03-27 7 SINGAPORE. Wed The Association of Bank* in Malay-sia-Singapore today made the following changes in it* rates to merchant* (rate* are quoted to the equivalent of 100 units of foreign currency). SELLING T T or O.D. ready: Deutsche Marks $76 5950: Holland Guilaer* SB4 7650; Swiss Francs $7l 6775;66 words
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Article124 1969-03-27 7 SINGAPORE. Wed. The niM>n pritee at Hie MnMP«*rr l hin**« Product art:— tlMlt* Miner nr lie. t nt onut Oil tfOB) Bulk raoiiut Oil 49 HO 91 VI (FO K.) Ilrum Mixed (opta XI ii nt ok White Pi (I Oil N 31 oo Tw' 117 .VI oarxHdk White124 words
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Article623 1969-03-27 7 WIMJAPOKfc Stork kl chuntf ►old and other prl< e» officially listed at the close ot business IMH S1RIALS At ma 2 44 IVtrnen 195 1 97 Koiistead 2.15 2.20 Camel Plywood 2.bH 1'. sugar l ALL 4 Ik 4.50 Cold .'toragc 6 on 6.15 chemical to623 words
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Article54 1969-03-27 7 M»n:ie«*rt frlm l*t Malayan \H 301 2 nrl Mala'an \11 2 10 3rd Malayan 1.3X 1 hp Commerce Ind 1 0'< 1 10 The saving fund \n 120 130 M Invest fund 1.35 1 45 1st Hone Kone 1.33 1 41# !nd linn* Kong !I4 99# Merlins r«m.54 words
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Article16 1969-03-27 7 SINGAPORE, Wed The tin price for today was $595 37£ per picul, down $1.25.16 words
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Article276 1969-03-27 7 SINGAPORE. Wed The following is a berthing list released by the Port of Singapore Authority for Thursday. March 27. DEPARTURE Godowns Vessel* 8 9 Atreus 10/11 Borussia 15/16 Minikoi 23/24 Ellen Maersk 33/26 Johneverett 31'32 Holsatig 38 39 Texaco New Mexico (tanker) 44 Iwakl Maru 48 Shuho276 words
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Article289 1969-03-27 8 PARTY ‘LOSES’ ST. JOHN CANBERRA, Wed. (Reuter) The federal parliamentary Liberal Party, senior partner in Australia's coalition government, today moved a vote of confidence of Prime Minister following allegations of improper conduct against him. THE extraordinary meet- ing expressed “full confidence In the leadership289 words
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241 1969-03-27 8 MANILA. Wed. (CPI) An Australian missionary nun recounted on Tuesday tales of injustice and drug addiction in Philippine jails which she described as “terrible.” Sister Elizabeth Moriarte of the Society of Sacred Heart testified before a Congressional committee looking Into the country's penal system.241 words
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Article42 1969-03-27 8 WASHINGTON. (UPI) President Nixon Is expected to ask Congress today to extend the 10 per cent tax surcharge past Its June 30th expiration date. There are no signs Congress would block the one-year extension, although Democratlc-led grumbling Is expected.42 words
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73 1969-03-27 8 UNITED NATIONS. Wed (UPI) The U.N. outer space committee agreed yesterdav to recommend a full-time space science expert for the U.N. secretariat to keep earthbound members Informed on practical applications of space technology. The agreement was a compromise worked out by India and the United73 words
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Article506 1969-03-27 8 A QUIET DEMISE? MANILA. Wed. (UPI) Ominous cracks are showing in the Southeast Asia Treaty Organisation (SEA TO), Asia’s anticommunist wall In contrast to the enthusiasm that marked its birth in Manila on Sept. 8. 1954. Seato today may be headedi towards a make-or-break stage. The eight-nation506 words
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Article59 1969-03-27 8 TOKYO. (Reuter) The Japanese government has formally decided on a new fiveyear port improvement plan to expand and modernise facilities in Japanese ports, the transport ministry said today. Under the five-year programme covering the *****974- period, the government is to spend 1,030.000 million yen (about £1,192 m)59 words
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Article354 1969-03-27 8 RUSK: UNLEARNED LESSONS NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI) Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk has warned the United States may be on the brink of a return to isolationism of the pre World Wor II days. Mr Rusk said perhaps there are "better answers” than the collective security354 words
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Article91 1969-03-27 8 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) A marine constable who machine-gunned two policemen to death and wounded seven others aboard a patrol launch on Monday w’as reported in serious condition this morning. Detectives are keeping a bedside watch over the constable. Li Sau-Shing. 40. who has been91 words
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Article54 1969-03-27 8 LONDON, (Reuter) Bandleader Billy Cotton, known to millions for his stage, radio and television shows collapsed and died last night watching a boxing match. He was 69. He started his musical career as a Cockney drummer boy in the Army at the age of 14 and became54 words
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177 1969-03-27 8 VATICAN CITY. Wed (UPI) A total of 2 7 million postage stamps went up in smoke at the Vatican yesterday. They were part of a vast quantity of stamps issued over the past 40 years that the Vatican has decided to burn. The operation177 words
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Article50 1969-03-27 8 DOWAGIAC, Michigan (UPI) When Mrs Cynthia Grady was accepted by a prowler in the family garage recently, she began blowing the car horn Mrs. Grady tapped out D:t-dit-dit. Dot-dot-dot, Dit-dit-dit Her husband. Dowagiac's police chief, heard her SOS and ran from the house to rout the prowler.50 words
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Article43 1969-03-27 8 BOSTON. Massachusetts, Wed. (UPI) Rep Gerald P Lombard, spoke in the state legislature in favour of a bill making it a felonv for a second offence in the unauthorised use of a motor vehicle Lombard’s car has been stolen six times43 words
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Article66 1969-03-27 8 WAUKESHA. Wisconsin. Wed. (UPI) A clerical mistake which resulted in thank you cards being mailed to several persons who did not sign his nomination papers has been rectified by Circuit Court Judge Clair Voss, a candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Dear sir.” Voss wrote. “I have66 words
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Article147 1969-03-27 8 ANN ARBOR Michigan. Wea. (Reuter) —The mutilated body of a young woman, the second female murder victim in five days, was found near the University of Michigan campus today, and police fear a Boston strangler-type killer may be on the loose Police said the woman, as yet147 words
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Article219 1969-03-27 8 MOSCOW. Wed (UPI) Russia has bitterly accused Chairman Mao Tse-tung of striking a “gangster blow in the back of the Soviet Union” at the time It was deeply involved in the Berlin crisis. Pyotr Shelest, member of the eleven-man ruling Politburo. made the charge in a speech before219 words
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Article82 1969-03-27 8 FRANCOIS GIULIANI - By FRANCOIS GIULIANI UNITED NATIONS. Wed. (Reuter) The CN. ambassadors of the big four powers—the Lnited States. Soviet Union. Britain and France ’*"B a *V* arduous sessions during their Middle East talks, due to start here next week, informed sources said. The opening meeting will be held82 words
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Article149 1969-03-27 8 PORT MORESBY, New Guinea. Wed (UPI) A New Guinea native was found guilty this week of murder, after telling the court how he and six companions speared and axed a 14-year-old boy to death in a revenge killing. Kuwalle Glglna said he hit the149 words
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Article194 1969-03-27 8 21 ST AIR HIJACK MIAMI tUPI) A Delta D-C-8 hijacked last night In the skv over Texas has reached Havana safely. The plane carried 114 persons on what was to have been a coast-to-coast flight. There's no word yet on how the hijacking took place Tower officials at Fort194 words
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298 1969-03-27 8 DUBLIN, Wed. (UPI) A nationwide hunt was launched on last night for Ireland s farnous harp symbol of the republic and familar trademark to stout drinkers around the world.^ The Brian Boru Harp one of the nations priceless heir-looms was taken from its298 words
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Article111 1969-03-27 8 BOSTON Wed (UPI) Two gunmen robbed a downtown art gallery yesterday of two bundles of Picasso etchings valued at U 5.535,000. Allan Fink, owner of the gallery, told police there were a total of 40 etchings In the two bundles. Fink said two young men entered his111 words
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Article332 1969-03-27 8 WASHINGTON. Wed. (UPI) Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau received a warm reoeption from several hundred top American newsmen yesterday when he delivered a short speech calling for American patience with Canadian independence and fielded questions on several crucial issues. The newsmen did not spare the visiting Prime332 words
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86 1969-03-27 8 SPACE CENTRE, Houston: TOP photo shows close up of the ascent part of the lunar module. The ascent stage is part of the module that the men will us e to lift off the moon surface for the return trip to earth. BOTTOM: The lunar module (moon-lander) the men will— UPI photos. - 86 words
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577 1969-03-27 9 SINGAPORE, Med. Kob Chor Puan, charged with defaming the character of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ling Ing Huong, was said to have once admitted making an allegation of giving a watch to DSP Ling in order to discredit the latter. A driver, Sim577 words
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Article97 1969-03-27 9 SINGAPORE. Wed. A housewife, Soh Bong Neo was granted a divorce in the High Court today on the grounds of desertion by her husband. Lim Jue Yee In an uncontested petition. Soh told Mr. Justice Tan Ah Tah that her husband left her without any cause and97 words
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Article95 1969-03-27 9 SINGAPORE. Wed Mr Justice Tan Ah Tah today declared a marriage null and void on the grounds of nonconsumation. The petitioner in the proceedings. Frank Tan. a clerk, told the court that his wife refused to consumate the marriage They were married in July 1967 at95 words
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Article, Illustration323 1969-03-27 9 SINGAPORE Wed. A member of Parliament, Mr. Ng Yeow Chong, today called for more “quality” participation by National Servicemen in their role as defenders of the nation. He was speaking at the passing out parade of the first batch cf National323 words
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175 1969-03-27 9 JAKARTA. Wed. (Reuter) The Jakarta Times today questioned an Indonesian Government decision to allow Singapore to invest in light industries in Indonesia and said the decision should be reviewed. Commenting editorially, the paper said: "The Foreign Investment Board has approved ‘in principle’ a proposed175 words
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128 1969-03-27 9 TOKYO. Wed (Reuter) Japan’s first atomic-powered ship, an 8,35 h-ton experimental freighter costing 5.587 million yen (£6 5 million) will be launched in June. A spokesman for the builders. Ishikawajima-H ari m a Heavy Industries Ltd (IHI). said today the ship was now128 words
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Article65 1969-03-27 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The visiting Indonesian trade delegation led by the special adviser to the Indonesian Department of Trade. Dr. Ariffin Harahap. today called on the Governor of Bark Negara Malaysia. Tan Sri Ismail bin Mohamad Ali. at his office here. Dr Harahap told newsmen that65 words
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128 1969-03-27 9 KUCHING, Wed. (Reuter) Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister. Tun Abdul Raiak. arrived In Kuchin? today for briefings on the security situation in Sarawak and preparations for the general elections in May. Tun Razak told reporters on arrival that after the briefing on security128 words
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116 1969-03-27 9 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The outgoing Indian High Commissioner here. Mr. MA. Rahman, and his wife were this morning granted a farewell audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Permaisuri Agong in the Blue Room of the Istana Negara here. Mr. Rahman was later116 words
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185 1969-03-27 9 JAKARTA. Wed (UPI) The Indonesian rate of inflation dropped to an all time low of 1.6 per cent last month according to Bank of Indonesia Governor Dr. Radius Prawiro. The inflation rate for the first two months of the year was185 words
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Miscellaneous225 1969-03-27 9 SHAW# Organ lantlon L I D O Phone ***** NOW showing: 11 am.. 1.30. 4 00. 0 30 A 0.15 pm Michael Caine “PLAY DIRTY" Technicolor. Panaviaion iCA) NEXT CHANGE’ Joanne Woodward 'Rachel. Rachel James A: Estelle Persona Technicolor 'Warner Bro*-7 Arts» OPENS TODAY! No Free List 11 a m225 words
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Miscellaneous95 1969-03-27 9 TODAY and YOU... Thursday, March 27, 1969. STAR GAZER'*'O ''TA APS. 19 VW-/48- 59-87-89 TAURUS h-\ -ASS 20 GEMINI MAY 21 JUNE 20 4-22 3544 *****-80-83 CANCER <h JUNE 21 3|JUIV22 >. 5-20-31-42 2-13-24-35 /45-56-67 -By CLAY R. POLLAXYour Doily Activity Guido ’i According to tho Stors. To develop'message for95 words
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Miscellaneous201 1969-03-27 9 OPENING TODAY! MAJESTIC I RUBY 4- THEA GALA 1 A RE SIMULTANEOUS ODEON-Katong l.m. a 3». a m. 1 00 IS p m (NO FREE LIST) Tickets At Last Saturday's Midnifht And Yesterday’s Two-Show Premiere In All 4 Theatres Completely Sold Out! From the Director who cave you “THE FIRST201 words
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Miscellaneous164 1969-03-27 9 [G A L AxyßH T«»la» 3 Shews! *.3» S.4S u rn. r. iuit tWtl Children Concession Mete. A.l Seats 11» m I SA. no, SO #3O p m CATHAY: opens today! \bu can t escape The Stalking Moon. s*. th* fe- And h* OOm*v m#ne a no ptocd to hid*.164 words
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Miscellaneous208 1969-03-27 9 ICATHAYja ODEON ***** Opens Today' It. 1.30, 4. K 40 9.30 Columbia's “DUFFY” m Color James Coburn Surannah York Odeon Palace: Saturday M’mtd Paramount* "The Brotherhood” Kirk Douglas in Technicolor ORCHARD-***** SEASON EXTENDED. 3rd WEEK! 1 45. 600 A »on p m Paramount “Romfo Juliet** Olivia Hussey Leonard Whitina in208 words
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Article, Illustration205 1969-03-27 10 TODAY, Singapore is facing a very serious problem. It is unemployment. The population of the Republic is growing very fast. Each year, thousands of students are leaving school to find jobs. The commercial offices and Government departments cannot take in all these school leavers. Only a few205 words
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Article, Illustration360 1969-03-27 10 P I C K P O C KETS are people who steal money from other people’s pockets. Some of them do this stealing because they have a shortage of money. Some of them because of their bad habit when as children they liked to steal.360 words
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Article, Illustration515 1969-03-27 10 THERE are nine persons in my family. Six belong to my family, and the other three are my aunt, uncle and their son. My family is very good and we do not quarrel or fight with each other. I love my family very much and we are very515 words
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Article, Illustration352 1969-03-27 10 WE are the future citizens of Singapore. The prosperity, harmony and wealth of a country depends on the citizens. Being pupils of school, we should study hard so that we have a good education which will later on serve our country. As a teacher352 words
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Article, Illustration405 1969-03-27 10 PLASTICS are playing important roles in the world today because they are used by people for many purposes. They are popular materials because they are colourful, lightweight, strong and cheap. There are so many different types of plastics available that one can be found to suit almost anybody’s purpose405 words
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Article, Illustration310 1969-03-27 10 IT was a holiday and my father said that I, my brother and my mother could go to the Zoo in Johore. So I and my brother bathed and quickly dressed ap. After that we had our breakfast It was 8 o’clock when we started310 words
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Article, Illustration368 1969-03-27 10 Wh0000...! Wh0000...! Wh0000...! These were the noises which woke me up one early morning and I found myself shivering with cold. I jumped up from my bed and went to the window to see what it was. But before I had taken a step, a flash of lightning368 words
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Article, Illustration377 1969-03-27 10 INTERESTING places such as the Great Victoria Falls in Africa, the limestone cave in Ipoh, the motor-cars factories in Japan, the tin mining industries in Australia and the Mount Faber Ridge in Singapore attract many people. Last year in November, my friends and377 words
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Article, Illustration142 1969-03-27 10 THE market I hove been to is called the Serangoon Garden Market. This market has many stalls. Everyday there are customers who bargain with the hawkers and this makes the market noisy and busy. There are many stalls selling eggs, chicken and meat. Every stall-holder is licensed to142 words
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Article, Illustration277 1969-03-27 10 PHYSICAL exercise is a basic training for the body. Everyone, old or young should not ignore it, especially the young. Physical exercise developes discipline in a youth and it too sometimes serves as a source of pleasure. Though it often causes aches all over the body, it certainly277 words
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Article, Illustration260 1969-03-27 10 I WOKE up one morning and found that it was awfully cold. If was very late in the morning. My sisters and father had gone to work and rny brother had gone with my mother to the market, leaving me alone in the house. I got out260 words
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345 1969-03-27 11 AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Wed. (UPI) The Executive of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association (NZAAA) last night demanded the withdrawal of New Zealand uniforms from athletes competing in the All-White South Africon Games. The executive decided, however, that no steps345 words
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Article162 1969-03-27 11 WEMBLEY. Wed. (AFP) Johnny Clark. 21-year-old English bantamweight, scored his 21 professional win by stopping Karim Young of Nigeria in the fifth round of an eight-round contest which had an almost comic-opera finish at the Empire Pool, here last night. Clark, who had previously been162 words
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Article80 1969-03-27 11 SINGAPORE. Wed. Government Servants Welfare Organisation defeated Port of Singapore Authority Recreation Club bv four eames to two in a friendly billiards match, plaved at the PSARC premises. Bukit Chermin. recently Results. (GSWO players mentioned firstV Newman Scully bt N Webb 150-134. Victor Lee bt Lam80 words
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170 1969-03-27 11 LONDON. Wed British racing driver Jackie Stewart, who won the first Grand Prlx race of 1969 in South Africa last month repeated his start-to-finish triumph in the Race of Champions at Brands Hatch, Kent. Southern England recently. After the event sponsored by the “Daily Mail”170 words
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Article77 1969-03-27 11 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) Results of English Football League matches played last night were: Division One Ipswich Town 0, Coventry 0 Division Two Birmingham City 5. Bo ton 0 Blackburn 1. Middlesbrough 1 (postponed February 15) Charlton 2. ShefT United 1 Division Three Bristol Rovers 6, Mans.77 words
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Article, Illustration90 1969-03-27 11 A GENERAL view during the opening day’s plav in the 50th annual AllEngland Badminton Championships at the Empire Pool, Wembley, last Wednesday. Players from England, Scotland. Belgium. Denmark. West Germany, Indonesia. Ireland. Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden and the United States participated in— UPI photo. - 90 words
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Article180 1969-03-27 11 LONDON. Wed. Topseeded Briton. Mark Cox will have his work cut out against six professionals who have been entered for the British Open hard-court tennis championship at Bournemouth. the Southern England resort, on April 28. Cox was the giant-killing hero of the first-ever open tennis championship180 words
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Article127 1969-03-27 11 HONOLULU. Wed. (UPI) Flash Besambe. featherweight champion of the Philippines, knocked down Tony Alvarado In the third round last night and went on to score an unanimous 10-rouni, decision over the Californian featherweight. In the other main event. Kazuhiro Sawaguchi of Japan upset former ranking featherweight Bobby127 words
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Article65 1969-03-27 11 TEL AVIV. Wed (Reuter) Olympic 10.000 metres champion Mamo Wolde ol Ethiopia yesterday won the annual cross-country race around Mt. Tabor, near Nazareth. Wolde. 35. a lieutenant in the personal bodyguard of Emperor Hailie Selassie, covered the 10-kilometre (seven-mile course in 38 minutes 16 seconds.) Two65 words
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442 1969-03-27 11 SINGAPORE. Wed.—The Hustlers are leading in the Capricon League tournament now being held at the Jackie's Bowl. Katong. They have so far played 40 games, winning 31 of them. In second position are the Chipmunks with 28 wins, and the Reformers who have won442 words
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219 1969-03-27 11 LONDON. Wed. A Trinidadian could be a member of Britain’s Walker Cup golf team which are due to meet the United States of America at Milwaukee in August. He is Roly West, a 36-year-old West Indian player who has made golf history gaining his219 words
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Article124 1969-03-27 11 NAIROBI, Wed (Keuter) Kipchoge Ketno. Kenya's Olympic 1.50® metres champion, will miss most of the Kenya teams athletics tour of Europe this summer. In a newspaper interview here. Keino said he would like to run in the world athletics games in Helsinki on July124 words
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Article72 1969-03-27 11 NEW DELHI. Wed (AFP* India won the third hockey Test against Kenya by one goal to Nil at Ahmedabad, capital of Gujarat province, yesterday. The winning goal was scored by Tars Em Singh in the fourth minute India thus gained a 1-0 lead over Kenya in72 words
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Article74 1969-03-27 11 EDINBURG. Scotland. Wed. i Reuter) Malawi have accepted an invitation to compete in the 1970 Commonwealth Games here, the organisers announced today. So far. 20 of the 41 countries invited to the Games have indicated they will take part. They are: Australia. Bahamas. Canada. England. Ghana.74 words
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Article91 1969-03-27 11 SINGAPORE, Wed. The Far East Air Force Rowing Association will stage the biggest international rowing regatta here on April 26 and 27. Carsmen from seven clubs and other competing teams will vie for honours over a 1.00f)-yard course to be bouyed out in the Johore StraiL91 words
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181 1969-03-27 11 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Jack Bodell last night consolidated his claim as number one contender for Henry Cooper’s British heavyweight title when he stopped Billy W’alker In eight savage rounds at Wembley's fmpire Pool here. 1 Bodell gave the most Impressive performance of his181 words
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Article59 1969-03-27 11 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Following are result* of baseball matches played yesterday: Kansas Citv 4, Boston 0. called end of fifth, rain. New York Yankees—Chicago White Sox. cancelled rain. Houston 3. Atlanta 1 Baltimore 8. Washington 2 Cincinnati 16. Detroit 1 Los Angeles 10. Pittsburgh 4 Montreal 4.59 words
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Article118 1969-03-27 11 PALM BEACH GARDENS. Florida, Wed. (Reuter) Llinois professional Ray Floyd jumped Into the top 10 prize money list on the 1969 United States golf circuit with his US$2O,OOO (about £8.300) won In the Greater Jacksonville Open Floyd was sixth with US $36,804 15,250) In118 words
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Article43 1969-03-27 11 HONG KONG. Wed < Reuter) A visiting Roval Air Force soccer team from SingaServices team 3-2 at an exhipore beat a Hong Kong Fire bition match yesterday. The team, led bv Lieutenant Tom Keelev, will play a Hong Kong Youth team today.43 words
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1783 1969-03-27 12 Horses Class 3 Dlv. 1 5V2 Furs. Str. 171 Cum Dividend 4v 9.00 Victory Stable Allan 3 Debonair 4y 8 13 Auric Stable R B ke en 231 Baghdad 5y 8 13 Basra Stable R B kelen 214 Glad Tidings 5y 812 Dato1,783 words
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Article149 1969-03-27 12 BIG BEN - By BIG BEN IPOH. Wed. After an hour's delay in the trark work due to heavy rain this morning only a few horses were sent out against the clock. Water Scout and Cowan Street went together over 3f on the sand track in 44.149 words
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Article294 1969-03-27 12 NEW YORK. Wed I Reuter) Cliff Richey, America's 4th ranked amateur, and Mark Cox. Great Britain's leading amateur. scored major upsets over seeded Australian professionals Rod Laver and John Newcombe in the first round i the C 5525.000 (about £10.000) Madison Square Garden Challenge Trophy294 words
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132 1969-03-27 12 LONDON. Wed. Mary Wright. England’* leading woman table tennis player, is the only British entry to be seeded for the world singles events at the world championships to be held in Munich. Germany from April 17-27. England appear to have a comfortable ooening132 words
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Article32 1969-03-27 12 TOKYO Wed <UPI> Mitsujiro Tshii. Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Jananese Parliament, was elected today to a fifth term as President of the Japan Amateur Sports Association.32 words
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334 1969-03-27 12 XTONG KONG, Wed. (Reuter)—Taiwan golfers today staked a strong claim to the Hong Kong golf championship to be played at the 6,498-yard Fanling Course here from tomorrow. Three Taiwanese, Kuo Chi Hsiung. Hsieh Min Nan and Hsu Chi San, carded the best334 words
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Article209 1969-03-27 12 TOKYO. Wed. (AFP)—Japan's Hiroyuki Ebihara, the World Boxing Association's second-ranking flyweight, today appeared in fine shape when he gave an open sparring session prior to his encounter with Brazil’s Jose severinc in a 15-round match on Sunday to determine the vacant World Boxing Association's flyweight209 words
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Article104 1969-03-27 12 TOKYO Wed (Reuter) Seven of the world’* beet billiard players. including defending champion Raymond Ceulemanns of Belgium, will compete with three Japanese in the 24th world three-cushion billmrds championship in Tokyo from April 1. the Nihon <Japan* Billiard Association said today. The championship, which Will104 words
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Article105 1969-03-27 12 ME L B OURNE. Australia. Wed (UPI) Margaret Court. Kerry Melville and Judy Tegart will represent Australia in the Federation Cup in Athens, the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia (LTAA) confirmed today Wayne Reid, Tasmania's representative on the LTAA, will manage the team Mrs Court’s105 words
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Article196 1969-03-27 12 NE W YORK. Wed. (UPI) Rod Laver, 30-year-old Australian tennis whig, yesterday was named winner of the 1968 Martini and Rossi player of the Year Award. Laver, first pro player to win the coveted award, was presenled a gold racquet at special ceremonies held here. The196 words
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Article204 1969-03-27 12 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Thirtythree acceptors were left in the Grand National steeplechase handicap at today's four-day forfeit stage. The race the world’s most gruelling steeplechase is to be run over four miles and 856 yards at Liverpool on Saturday (1420 GMT). It is worth a204 words
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Article97 1969-03-27 12 TODAY Singapore Town: 3.35 a.m (7 ft. 4 ins.); 11.21 am. (2 ft. 8 ins.); 10 53 p.m. (5 ft. 8 ins.); 11.36 p.m (5 ft. 6 ins.). Naval Dockyard: 330 a.m. (8 ft. 6 ms 11.31 a.m. (3 ft. 8 ins.), 9.15 p.m. (7 ft. 497 words
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Article160 1969-03-27 12 TOKYO, Wed. (Reuter) A Japanese sports journal said today it was quite natural for Australian jockey George Moore to have withdrawn from the March 16 special Asian Racing Conference invitation event. Moore on the eve of the race refused to ride in the 1,600 metre 6.5 million160 words
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Article290 1969-03-27 12 KANSAS CITY. Missouri. Wed. (UPI) Heavyweight Jerry Quarry, returning to the city where he first gained national recognition in the ring, said today he can beat Joe Frazier if he stays with an aggressive style. Quarry won a unanimous 12-round decision on Monday night290 words
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Advertisement181 1969-03-27 11 Classified Ads. Carpets CARPETS AND RUGS For Quality Carpet* b Ruga SHOP AT: UNITED CARPETS 183 Tanglin Road Singapore 10 (Oppoaite Hotel Malayaia) »eu are cordially invited to our show room to see the Exciting Range of PERSIAN, BOKHARA PAKISTAN. INDIAN b CONTINENTAL CARPETS b RUCS Wall to wall Carpeting181 words
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Miscellaneous1016 1969-03-27 11 TV and Radio fe i--.- I, TV SINGAPURA (OJIANNEI, PM. 245 Opening Announce•nent in all Languages and Morning Star: .7.15 It's Happening in Singapore 'English Version! t ßepeat* 735 House and Home »Malay Version' 745 A Diary Of Event* in Singapore This Week (Malay Version!; 350 Health In The Home1,016 words
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