Eastern Sun, 31 July 1969
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Title Section24 1969-07-31 1 EASTERN SUN 3rd ANNIVERSARY BONUS: PRICE 10 CENTS, SINGAPORE'S OWN NATIONAL DAILY Estd. 1966. Vol. 4 No. 1074 Thursday, 31 July 1969. MC(P) 073724 words
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546 1969-07-31 1 Nixon In Saigon SAIGON, Wed. (UPI) U.S. President Nixon flew today to Saigon and declared "We have gone as far as we can or should go in opening the door to peace it is time for the other side to respond." Nixon's546 words
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Article, Illustration223 1969-07-31 1 Mr. Robert Kuok (above) has been appointed as new chairman of MalaysiaSingapore Airlines. He takes over from Mr. Yong Pung How. His appointment was announced in a joint press statement issued by the Governments of Malaysia and Singapore. Mr. Kuok's appointment will be for three223 words
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Article126 1969-07-31 1 The Government today released another political detainee, Ho Fook, who was formerly an active member in Communist United Front activities. In a statement issued today, Ho stated he had now realised his past folly of being manipulated by Communists and bad decided to turn over a new leaf.126 words
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Article162 1969-07-31 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. The Minister of Home Affairs, Tun (Dr.) Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman tonight stressed that the Department of National I'nitv formed recently by the Government was "a genuine effort" to seek the elements or factors needed to build a surer and stronger162 words
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286 1969-07-31 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. A 24-hour curfew has been imposed in the Krian district of Perak today when a cyclist was slashed to death last night. The imposition of the curfew was with effect from 4 am. and covered the areas of the Mukim of Tanjong286 words
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Article123 1969-07-31 1 CAPE TOWN. Wed (Reuter) Heart transplant pioneer Professor Christian Barnard's divorce became final today when the Supreme Court here granted a divorce order to his wife. Al&tta. Today's hearing followed an action on May 23. when the court ordered Dr Barnard to restore conjugal rights to his wife123 words
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606 1969-07-31 1 Plotting Our Path Through Shortened Plateaus —Raja '■COPING WITH CHANGES' THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and Labour, Mr. S. Rajaratnam, said that Singapore must accept the compacted plateaus in the graph of progress and train for the race, and not fall breathless by the wayside. The Minister also believed that606 words
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Article164 1969-07-31 1 PASADENA, California. Wed. (UPI) Mariner-6 sent back pictures of Mars last night to earth more than 60 million miles away in the beginning of a space epic to determine whether there was life on anothei planet The little spacecraft culminating its five-month joumey through space,164 words
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Article44 1969-07-31 1 UNTONDALE. South Africa. Wed. (Reuter) A South African farme r whose rifle jammed when he was facing a chargine leopard here saved himself by whipping off his wide-brimmed hat and stuffing it into the animal's open jaws. The surprised leopard ran away.44 words
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Miscellaneous7 1969-07-31 1 "I said only if it rains, Gladys!"7 words
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Article, Illustration244 1969-07-31 2 COLORATURA Soprano Lynn Lee will five a special education-of-music series to the very young soon. After her three rewarding ▼ears of research work in higher study abroad, she gained a great deal of confidence and has mastered the latest method. She is acutely aware244 words
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389 1969-07-31 2 FLAGS, bunting and lightings will go up next week in tens of thousands of homes, flats, commercial houses and factories to celebrate the "double joy" festivities of the Republic Singapore's 150 th anniversary and National Day. A spokesman from the Chinese Chamber of389 words
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113 1969-07-31 2 A "Princess Republic of Singapore" contest is being organised by the Government Servants* Welfare Organisation, which will take place on Oct. 11 at the Singapore Conference Hall. Contestants must be Singapore residents and be above 16 years but below 30. They may be married or113 words
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Article284 1969-07-31 2 THE Chairman of the Rational Safety Council, Mr. Milton Tan yesterday called on traffic authorities to conduct inquiries into accidents along lines directed at prevention of future accidents instead of just finding evidence to punish motorists. Speaking at the third annual general meeting of the Council. Mr.284 words
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Article165 1969-07-31 2 AT the Annual General Meeting of the National Safety First Council of Singapore held on Wednesday, July 30, the following member# were elected on the Board of Directors:- Chairman: Mr. Milton Tan (re-elected); Deputy Chairman: Mr. Wee Kim Wee (reelected); Hon. Secretary: Mr. Toh Shung Chee165 words
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Article, Illustration180 1969-07-31 2 TWO representatives from the University of Singapore Students' I'nion attend the 16th International Student Conference of the International Student Association of Japan on Friday. They leave Singapore today and will be away for three weeks. They are: Mr. Bhag Singh, President of the USSU and180 words
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Article, Illustration176 1969-07-31 2 OOI ENG CHEANG - By OOI ENG CHEANG ONE of the three firls pictured here Is the cousin of Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon. She Is Miss Jo Anne Armstrong (left) with her two colleagues, Mrs- Kay Kenady and Miss Mary Welsh. They left the Republic176 words
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Article63 1969-07-31 2 A 33-year-old fruit hawker, Kok Chen Whoon, was charged in the Ninth Magistrate's Court yesterday with assaulting two Housing and Development Board Hawker Liaison Officers. Kok was alleged to have thrown a durian at Tan Lian Watt on July 14 at Tanglin Halt Road. He was also63 words
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518 1969-07-31 2 COMMUNITY leaders yesterday were urged to encourage sports activities in the Republic by raising funds for sporting organisations. Addressing the weekly Rotory Club at its weekly luncheon at the Adephi Hotel, Mr. Chan Chee Seng, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Social Affairs518 words
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288 1969-07-31 2 HUNDREDS of fans were at the airport to give a rousing welcome to two of Shaw's most sought-after stars when they arrived in Singapore yesterday. The two stars. Miss Angela Yu Chien and Miss Ting Fei are here to make personal appearances288 words
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Article85 1969-07-31 2 THREE persons were sentenced to four years' jail each by the Fourth District Judge. Mr Dallp Singh yesterday after they pleaded guilty to a charge of housebreaking. Another youth. Mumusamy s/o Tannimala. wa* ordered to the Reformatory Training Centre for a report till Aug. 13.85 words
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Article106 1969-07-31 2 A Vigilante Corps member was charged In the Ninth Magistrate's Court yesterday with unlawfully absenteelng himself from training. Mohd. Sawadl bin Waglman, 18. admitted that he committed the offence between May 19 and July 29 this year. Senior Inspector E- O. Marcus, prosecuting, told the court that106 words
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130 1969-07-31 2 A manager took an overdose of sleeplnr tablets for an afternoon nap and slipped into the "sleep of no return,** the Coroner's Court was told yesterday. Chua Lak Sui alias Chua Kian Tian, 38, the general manager of the Kian Hin Hen* Co.. was130 words
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Article, Illustration189 1969-07-31 2 A Swiss national serviceman. Richard Rathgeb. who was bed-ridden in Singapore for nine days suffering from "a string of diseases contacted in India." left for home in Zurich to complete his recovery. Richard, 20. a former advertisement designer, was seen off at the airport bySunpix - 189 words
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Article58 1969-07-31 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Three South Vietnamese senators will pay a three-day study tour of the situation in Malaysia. on Friday. This was disclosed today by a spokesman of the South Vietnamese embassy here The senators will be led by Mr Do-Quang-Giai. the chairman of the Foreign Affairs committee58 words
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Article378 1969-07-31 3 NIXON TRIP P BUCHAREST, Wed. (UPI) A team of 12 U.S. secret service agents flew to Bucharest last week to arrange with Rumanian officials for President Nixon's protection during his visit, it was learned on Tuesday. Meanwhile the Rumanian Communist Party announced it had decided378 words
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95 1969-07-31 3 BUENOS AIRES. Wed. (Reuter) A 27-year-old Austrian citizen, Antonio Jose Geppert has been arrested and accused of having 13 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition and pictures of Hitler in his apartment, it was announced here today. Police alleged they found 22.000 rounds of .38 ammunition.95 words
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Article88 1969-07-31 3 UNITED NATIONS, Wed. (Reuter) Ninety-two United Nations guides from 45 countries today stepped into new miniskirt uniforms which, according to one of the girls, will prompt visitors here "to watch but not to touch." The new uniform, consisting of a white, long-sleeved blouse, blue mini-skirt and mustard88 words
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Article66 1969-07-31 3 BONN, Wed (Reuter) West German Chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger will have talks with United Nations Secretary General U Thant before he meets President Nixon in Washington next week, a government spokesman said here today. The chancellor leaves on Tuesday for New York He will meet U Thant on Aug.66 words
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Article252 1969-07-31 3 GIBRALTAR, Wed. (Reuter) The people of this British rock colony on the southern tip of Spain vote tomorrow for their first-ever House of Assembly. But whoever is elected there is no chance if a change in Gibraltar's determined stand to oppose Spanish attempts to regain the colonyceded252 words
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218 1969-07-31 3 PARIS, Wed. (UPI) The new French government is drafting a Bill designed to insure better protection of French citizens against possible abuse of power by law-enforcing authorities, government officials said yesterday. The officials said President Georges Pompidou has ordered Justice Minister Rene Pleven to218 words
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Article398 1969-07-31 3 VATICAN CITY, Wed. (Reuter) Pope Paul flies to Uganda tomorrow on the eighth and possibly the most testing foreign journey of his six-year reign. It will be the first visit to Africa by a reigning Roman Catholic PontiffEver since his triumphant visit to South America last398 words
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Article162 1969-07-31 3 KAMPALA. Wed. (Reuter) The Roman Catholic Conference of Bishops, which includes representatives of both South Africa and Rhodesia, today decided to consider the question of peace in Africa as one of their major topics at their four-day meeting here. The agenda was decided upon by162 words
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Article79 1969-07-31 3 PRAGUE, Wed. (UPI) A woman railroad employee caused a train disaster in which 24 were killed and 29 injured on Monday night in Central Bohemia, the CTK News Agency said on Tuesday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman, attending a street-rail crossing at Vezdecin. failed to close the79 words
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212 1969-07-31 3 TORBAT, England, Wed. (UPI) Princess Anne, sheltered from the rain by an umbrellatoting midshipman, visited the galleys of Britain's Navy on Monday. She kind of liked the rum but winced at the French fries a dish "we never have at the palace." The Princess,212 words
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240 1969-07-31 3 GE\E\A, Wed. (Reuter) Russia and the United States have agreed to invite six new countries to join the Geneva Disarmament Conference, western diploma. tic sources said today. By Inviting Yugoslavia, Pakistan, the Netherlands. Hungary. Argentina and Morocco the two super powers may take some240 words
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Article20 1969-07-31 3 BIRMINGHAM, England. Wed. (Reuter) Four workmen died today when a 20-foot high factory wall collapsed and buried them.20 words
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Article197 1969-07-31 3 ROME. Wed. (Reuter) Christian Democrat Secretary Flaminio Piccoli tonight proposed that his party from a minority government supported from outside by its former centre-left coalition partners. If that should fail, there would be no alternative but to call fresh elections, he told the party executive197 words
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Article101 1969-07-31 3 MADRID. Wed (UPI) Prince Javier of Borbon. champion of the Monarchist Carlist cause in Spain' Monday strongly attacked Chief of State Francisco Franco for naming rival Prince Juan Carlos as Spain's future king He warned that Juan Carlos' nomination would produce a serious upheaval in the nation.101 words
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Article49 1969-07-31 3 MOSCOW, Wed. (Reuter) Seals on the Soviet island of Tyulenl in the Pacific have been "bugged Soviet scientists studying fur seals there have fixed radio pick-ups to the.r bodies to transmit information on their habits on shore and in the sea the Soviet News Agency Tass reported.49 words
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201 1969-07-31 3 LONDON. Wed (Reuter) British police todav continued the search for controversial Soviet writer Anatoly Kuznetzov who vanished from his London hotel. Kuznetsov. 40, critiscised in Russia for his alleged pro-Jewish feelings and writings, disappeared from his hotel on Monday night and has not been201 words
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Article78 1969-07-31 3 LONDON. Wed. (UPI) Scotland Yard was called in on Tuesdav to search for Anatoly V Kuznetsov, a prominent Russian author missing in London since Monlav while on a Soviet government assignment. Mrs. Maurice Monina. General Manager of the Apollo Hotel, told newsmen Kuznetsov returned to the Hotel on78 words
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Article222 1969-07-31 3 MOSCOW. Wed. (Reuter) A friend of the family of Liberal Soviet writer Anatoly Kuznetsov confirmed tonight that he had flown to London last week on a private visit. The friend who is acting as caretaker at the Kuznetsov's home in Tula, about 100 miles south-west of222 words
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Article27 1969-07-31 3 GLASGOW, Scotland. Wed. (Reuter 1 A Glasgow firm making paper panties is hiring 500 extra employees to cope with demand from girls in Scandinavian countries27 words
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123 1969-07-31 3 GENEVA. Wed. (Reuter) A strong country would win a war against a weaker one merely by broadcasting propaganda on television beamed by satellite, a United Nations working group was told here today. The speaker. Jean-Felix Charvet of France, said his statement was based on an opinion123 words
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303 1969-07-31 4 WASHINGTON, Wed. (UPI)— El Salvador agreed yesterday to pull occupation troops out of neighbouring Honduras, bringing an informal end to the two-week-old undeclared war between the two Central American republics. The Salvadorean agreement, announced to the Organisation of American States (OAS) meeting in emergency303 words
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Article, Illustration1044 1969-07-31 4 WILLIAM HUMPHRIES - LUNAR WALK Of COLOUR By WILLIAM HUMPHRIES HOUSTON, Wed. (Reuter) The Apollo 1 1 moon explorers will be reunited today with their faithful command module, code named Columbia, in which they travelled to the moon and back. The spacecraft, picked up in theUPI picture - 1,044 words
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Article, Illustration56 1969-07-31 4 MANILA. Wed—Hasook Suk. a 19-year-old beauty from South Korea was crowned the 1969 Miss Asia, at the Araneta Coliseum here last Friday. Runners-up (L to R); Margaret Carrick of New Zealand (4th); Shirlev Sha of China (2nd); Miss Asia; Sandra Vanpevsel of Malavsia (3rd); and Julie Houge ofUPI photo. - 56 words
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101 1969-07-31 4 SA IP AX, Micronesia. Wed. (UPI> Micronesia should declare Its independence from the United S'ates by 1976. Rep Roman Tmetuchi of Palau proposed yesterday. In a resolution introduced to 'he Micronesian Congress. Tmetuch: also said the recommendation.; cf the Micronesian Fu'ure Political Status Commission101 words
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Article109 1969-07-31 4 BLYTHE. California. Wed. (UPI> A 6-vear-old boy who was beaten and chained Inside a filthy six-foot square crate on the scorching desert for nearly two months suffered no serious physical m.iurv but was starved for love, doctors said yesterday. Anthony Saul Gibbons was imprisoned in109 words
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Article82 1969-07-31 4 WASHINGTON. Wed. (Reurer) Democratic Sen. Frank Church today called for a halt to U.S. arms shipments to Latin America, charging that the war between El Salvador and Honduras was facilitated by America's giving arms and training to both sides. Sen Church. Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee82 words
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Article144 1969-07-31 4 MANAGUA. Nicaragua. Wed. (Reuter) The pilot of a Nlcaraguan Airlines (NICA) p'.ane carrying 42 passengers on r domestic flight in this Central American Republic yesterday overpowered a man who ordered nim to fly to Cuba. An NICA spokesman told reporters here that the man ordered Captain Carlos144 words
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378 1969-07-31 4 NEW YORK. Wed (Reuter) Lone Atlantic oarsman John Fairfax >esterdav challenged a Florida newspaper to put up $25,000 (about €10.000) for liim to fight a shark. The 32-year-old Briton, who reached Hollywood Beach. Florida, on July 19 after rowing 3.500 mi.es from378 words
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Article78 1969-07-31 4 HYANNIS PORT. Massachusetts. Wed. (UPI) Sen. Edward Kennedy spent another afternoon on the family yacht yesterday while a Boston newspaper reported he had decided to remain in office. The Globe said in its late afternoon edition that close friends and associates of the senator reported78 words
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Article37 1969-07-31 4 WASHINGTON. Wed (UPI) Brig. Gen. Frederick L. Hayden. former head of the military government in the Ryukyus Islands and Commander of the Korean Civil Assistance Command. died here on Sunday, it was announced yesterday.37 words
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176 1969-07-31 4 IIfASHINGTON, Wed. (UPI) Sen. Albert Gore, Democrat Tennessee, warned yesterday that President Nixon was inviting another Vietnam bv promising to defend Thailand against invasion or subversion. Sen Gore. a leading Senate critic of US. policy in Southeast Asia, joined Sen. Claiborne Pell, Democrat Rhode176 words
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Article80 1969-07-31 4 HAVANA. Wed. (Reuter) Dr. Ramon Grau San Martin. 87. a former president of Cuba, died at h;,g horn* here on Monday night and was buried yesterday in a simple ceremony. He was provisional Cuban President in 1933 after the overthrow of President Ger* ardo Machado. He80 words
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173 1969-07-31 4 WASHINGTON*. Wed (UPI)" —A U.S. Government investigator yesterday identified the giass bottle, especially ones containing soda pop. as the most dangerous item m the household. Larry A Schott. chief investigator for the National Commission or. Product Safety, told a public hearina of the173 words
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Article46 1969-07-31 4 MAR DE PLATA. Afgerstlnia. Wed. An Argentinian male nurse, mistakenly pumped air into the veins of a blood donor, who died at the end of a seven-year coma after going to a clinic to give blood for a friend, a court ruled here yesterday.46 words
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Miscellaneous209 1969-07-31 4 TODAY an Thursday, July 31, 1969. STAR GAZER**V H By CLAY R. POLLAK 2*l Your Daily Activity Guide Yi According to the Start. To develop messoge for Thursday, reod words corresponding to numbers of your Zodiac birth sign. 1 Today 31 Foutt 61 And 2 Todoy s 32 Ro'W 62209 words
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64 1969-07-31 5 BEARDED YACHTSMAN Timothy Pierson, 24, of New Brighton, Minn., and Debreanna Hinkle, 23, of Santa Barbara. Calif., arrive in Hong Kong recently with puppy following 8-day detention by Chinese Communists. The unusually swift release of pair who sailed into Chinese waters by mistake came on heels of a U.S. move(UPI Radiophoto). - 64 words
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615 1969-07-31 5 LAHORE. Wed. (Rcuter and UPI) Pakistanis can expect to be under martial rule for at least another year, observers in this politically volatile West Pakistan capital believe after assessing General Yahva Khan's broadcast to the nation two days ago. The 52-year-old Army commander615 words
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Article317 1969-07-31 5 MANILA, Wed (UPI and Reuter) Gloria Diai. th© Philippines first Miss Universe arrived early today to a tumultous reception at the Manila International Airport. The 18-year-old raven-haired beauty was virtually mobbed by newsmen and photographers and a crowd mostly of menMiss Diaz wore317 words
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691 1969-07-31 5 SEOUL, Wed. (UPI) South Korea's National Assembly will be called into special session early next month to consider a constitutional Amendment to permit Resident Park to run for a third term, it was announced to-day. Rep. Lee Byong-Hui. Assembly Floor Leader of the ruling691 words
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303 1969-07-31 5 HONG KONG. Wed. (Reuter) Hon? Kong to-dar announced that it would shortly introduce visa controls for Commonwealth citizens coming to work here. The Colonial Secretary. Sir Hugh Norman Walker, told Legislative Council to-day that a bill making visas necessary for residence or employment303 words
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491 1969-07-31 5 SAIGON, Wed (UPI and Reuter) A U.S. Air Force helicopter and a Navy Destroyer rescused five North Vietnamese fishermen from a sinking sampan in the storm-tossed Tonkin Gulf, the U.S. Military Command reported to-day. The rescue took 25 miles north-east491 words
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461 1969-07-31 5 JAKARTA, Wed. (UPI) The Manokwari District in West Irian yesterday unanimously voted to remain part of Indonesia, it was learned. Reports reaching Jakarta said the election in Manokwari, the 6th district to implement the Act of Free Choice, was attended by UN. Special461 words
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Article69 1969-07-31 5 MANILA, Wed (UPI) —The 1969 Miss Universe said to-day she wants to fly to the moon. "I hope I will be one of the first lucky ones to reach the moon," said Gloria Diaz, an 18-year-old dark-eyed beauty from the Philippines. "The Apollo 11 landing on the69 words
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160 1969-07-31 5 NEW DELHI. Wed (Reuter) The Lower House of the Indian Parliament yesterday gave general approval to the first reading of the Government's Bank Nationalisation Bill after rejecting demands to refer it to a Select Committee. In this move, on the second day's debate on160 words
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432 1969-07-31 5 THE 'EVANS' MANILA, Wed. (UPI) The U.S. Navy announced to-dav it will start a formal military investigation next week to determine if the three senior officers aboard the U.S. Destroyer "Frank E. Evans" will undergo court martial proceedings. A Navy announcement said432 words
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Article548 1969-07-31 6 IT all seems a familiar pattern numerous spacecraft going close to a celestial body and sending a series of pictures for scrutiny by scientists, astronomers, geologists, and other specialists. Then other space probes will crashland on the celestial body so that close-up pictures are sent back548 words
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Article278 1969-07-31 6 GOODWILL is an eternal topic emphasised by seers and politicians alike from time immemorial. It is however, beyond the bounds of emotion. When goodwill gets the stress both from Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tun Abdul Razak, it assumes added importance especially in the context of Malaysia today. The278 words
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Article390 1969-07-31 6 DICK WEST - By DICK WEST WASHINGTON, (UPI) I went into a clothing store the other day, tried on a few suits and came out with a rather gloomy prognostication. I predict that within a few years five at the most men will be carrying purses. Male fashion390 words
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Article593 1969-07-31 6 JACK CLARKE - By JACK CLARKE VANCOUVER, (Reufer) British Columbians arc pouring millions of buckets of water on forest fires all oyer the western Canadian mountains from the air. He.icopters fly over the fires and dump tons of water from specially designed tanks called monsoon buckets. The method was developed593 words
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Article654 1969-07-31 6 Frank Mankiewicz, Tom Braden - By Frank Mankiewicz, Tom Braden RICHMOND, Va. The first thing a reporter notices about George Wallace is that he has a face rather like a cat. The hands are catlike, the too-short fingers tapering sharply into the suggestion of claws. The eyes are unblinking, and the walk654 words
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Article465 1969-07-31 6 PHIL NEWSOM - By PHIL NEWSOM NEW YORK (UPI) Back in 1955 the West German government instituted what became known as the Hallstein Doctrine. It held that any country recognising East Germany had committed an unfriendly act toward the West German Federal Republic. The implied threat was that West Germany then465 words
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Article871 1969-07-31 6 Elizabeth Wharton - By Elizabeth Wharton WASHINGTON, (UPI) Tht Pentagon's disclosure that it had been storing and would remove nerve gas on Okinawa has renewed public interest in the entire question of using gas as a weapon. Most importantly, it has prompted a full review of U.S. policy toward the871 words
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Article321 1969-07-31 6 George Goodridge - By George Goodridge CARACAS, Venezuela, (Reuter) A rare Venezuelan caterpillar whose sting causes haemorrhages may soon be preventing heart attacks, according to the Venezuelan Scientific Investigation InstL tute (IVIC). Doctors at the IVIC and at St. Thomas* Hospital in Lon« don are now growing caterpillars from the321 words
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Article28 1969-07-31 6 To feel much for others, and little for ourselves; to restrain our selfish, and exercise our benevolent affections, constitutes the perfection of human nature. Adam Smith.28 words
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Article279 1969-07-31 6 MARCUS FERRAR - By MARCUS FERRAR PARIS. (Reuter) Fares are steadily rising and passenger traffic dropping on Paris buses and the metro underground railway, despite major efforts to improve the public transport system. Metro stations are undergoing renovations each in a different imaginative style. The Louvre station, for279 words
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
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Article, Illustration261 1969-07-31 7 4 local tyre factory. Bridgestnne Singapore Company (Pte.) Ltd.. will be sending four of its staff to Japan in September this year for a familiarisation and study tour at their parent company. Bridgestone Tire Co. Ltd. They are expected to be away from Singapore261 words
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453 1969-07-31 7 OUR MARKET REPORTER - By OUR MARKET REPORTER THE Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore yesterday was considerably steadier in rather active trading with marginal price gains. After opening with levels around the previous close, the market rose gradually on new speculative buying and some shortcovering demand. The453 words
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Article43 1969-07-31 7 TOKYO. Wed. -UPI) Japan imported a total of 3.851 bales of raw silks, including 1.087 bales from Italv. in June to register an increase of 37 per cent over May, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced this week.43 words
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Article128 1969-07-31 7 The Association of Banks in Malaysia-Singapore yesterday made the following changes in its rates to merchants (rates are quoted to the equivalent of 100 units of foreign currency): SELLING T T. or O.D. ready: Deutsche Marks $77.1025; Holland Guilders $84.8750; Swiss Francs $71.5800; Belgian Francs $6 1500; French128 words
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Article70 1969-07-31 7 HONG KONG. Wed. (Reuter) Anshan Iron and Steel Company in Northeast China achieved an all-time high in production in the first half of this year, according to the New China News Agency. Output of major products at the leading steel centre including steel, ingots, pig iron70 words
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Article299 1969-07-31 7 AUGUST first grade rubber buyers closed at 5 p.m in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur yesterday at 77-7/8 cents per lb., up half a cent from the previous close The tone of the market was steady quiet. After opening nominally un changed, the market advanced to the 78-cent299 words
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206 1969-07-31 7 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Gold prices dropped sharp'.y in active trading yesterday on world markets. Dealers said the decline reflected speculative reaction to the international agreement announced last week to distribute special drawing rights (SDR) beginning next year. Speculators are becoming convinced not only206 words
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318 1969-07-31 7 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) An impressive rally early yesterday failed to hold and prices on the New York Stock Exchange declined for the seventh day m a row in fairly active trading. Shortly before the close the UPI marketwide indicator was off 1318 words
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173 1969-07-31 7 TOKYO, wed. (UPI> Secretary of State Mr. William P. Rogers yesterday asked Japan to increase its economic aid to the noncommunlst countries of Asia. Mr. Roger's request came in a statement at the opening ceremony of the 7th meeting of the joint U.S.-Japan Committee173 words
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Article55 1969-07-31 7 NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI) Rubber futures colsed unchanged to 20 points higher on the New York Commodity Exchange yesterday. There was 1 sale. Bid Ask Sep 29.00 Dec 28.25 Jan (70) 27.50 27.75 Ma r 27.05 27.40 May 26.85 27.30 July 26.50 27.15 Locally. No 2 RSS was55 words
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Article1270 1969-07-31 7 OUSINESS done in and reported to the trading rooms of the Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore with the number of shares traded in brackets in lots of 1,000 units unless otherwise specified: INDUSTRIALS Ben $l.BO (1); Borneo $1.61 (1) $1.64 (1) $1.63 (1) $1.67 (1); Boustead $1.821,270 words
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Article290 1969-07-31 7 The following is a berthing Ist released bv the Port of Singapore Authority for July 31st:DEPARTLRES: Godowos Vessels 12 Florian Ceynowa 10/11 Hoegh Dene 13 14 Pando Cape 18 Benworlich 23 24 Hakubasan Maru 27 Hua Li 31 32 Thorsorient 33 34 Straat Chatham 40 41 Etsuyo290 words
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Article183 1969-07-31 7 LONDON. Wed. (UPI> Many industrial stocks dropped to set new 1969 lows on the stock market early yesterday but some popular blue chips managed to throw off the spell of Wall Street's depression later in the session and dispelled a little gloom. Profit taking pared183 words
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Article607 1969-07-31 7 SINGAPORE Stock Exchange told and other prlces officially iiiiea at the clo*e of business. INDUSTRIALS Acmi 1 72 1.78 Ben Co. CD 178 Borneo Bhd 1 67 1 68 Boustead 1 79 Camel Plywood \Bi 1.88 1 92 C. Su*ar 3.22 1 old storage 2 02607 words
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Article77 1969-07-31 7 LONDON. Wed (UPI) Rubber market yesterday closed firm with spot 27-1/2. 27-7/8. Settlement House Sept.. Oct., Nov. and Oct./ Dec. 27-9/16. 27-11/16 Jan/March 26-15/16. 26-7/8. April/June 26-3/4. 26-7/8. July Sept. 26-1/2, 26-5/8. Oct/Dec 26-3/8. 26-9 16 Jan /March 26-3/16. 26-7/16. April/June 26-1/16. 26-5/16 Julv/Sept. 25-15/16. 26-3'16.77 words
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Article34 1969-07-31 7 NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. 30 Industrials ***** 20 Rails 193.62 15 Utilities 116.24 65 Stocks 273.18 Commodity Futures Index *****34 words
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Article14 1969-07-31 7 THE tin price for yesterday was $641.12$ per picul, up $3 00.14 words
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Article87 1969-07-31 7 THB noon price# at the sinr»pore rhm»* Produce bxcbanse \esterdaj were>— ttelier uaia Coconut Oil 48 25 (F.OB) Bulk Coconut Oil (FOB) l»rum 50.75 Mixed Copra Muntok Uhlte Pepper 3050 137 50 (F O B Sarawak White Pepper 135 00 (FOB) Sarawak Special Black Pepper (FO B 95.00 N.L.W87 words
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Article50 1969-07-31 7 Managers Price*) l«t Malayan XD 2.55 2nd Malayan XD 1 84 3rd Malayan 1.16 The Com. Ind .94 1 04 lh« saving Fund .99 1 09 M. Invest I'und 1.20 1-38 1st Honr Kong 150 1 5fi* 2nd Hong Kong 1.02 io:» Sterling Com 5/4 ('Hons Kong currency)50 words
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Article60 1969-07-31 7 HONG KONG. Wed. (UPI) Money Quotations: HKS6 080 per U S dollar HK?6 0975 per U S. dollar TT HK514.53 per pound sterling HKS3O6 375 per tael of gold 94.5 per cent fineness HK5161.7 per 10.000 Japanese ven HKS 132.7 per 100 Philippines pesos buyers HK?I33 7 per60 words
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Article463 1969-07-31 7 ARRIVALS. ft 00 a m. MSA .MLO29 Kuala Lumpur. ttlfta.m. IT A t'T 1575 Lnlted Slates. Papeete. Pacific M OO a m MsA MLlia Kuala Lumpur. 9 35 am. GAKIDA GA9B2 Jakarta 10.15 am. MsA MLI2I Kuala Lumpur. 10-25 am. MSA MLooA Penang, Ipub. Kuala Lumpur. Malacca. 12-35463 words
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Article, Illustration397 1969-07-31 8 FEAR, or panic caused by fear, is responsible for a large percentage of deaths. Maybe one in a thousand lost in the woods has actually died of either attack or starvation. The rest died of fear. Fear of wild animals takes its toll. Except for the397 words
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Article, Illustration167 1969-07-31 8 SALT has been experimented by many teachers in the laboratories. It is found that the common salt comprises sodium chloride by adding caustic soda and diluted hydrochloric acid and crystalize it by evaporation. When the solution is crystalized, the common table salt is obtained. Salt is obtained from dried167 words
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Article, Illustration369 1969-07-31 8 LONG, long ago in India, girls were given in marriage when they were young. Although it no longer exists now, some parents do still arrange these marriages. There are many types of weddings in India. The Hindu wedding is an interesting one. In a Hindu wedding, there are369 words
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Article, Illustration183 1969-07-31 8 THE banana tree is grown in tropical countries like Singapore and Hawaii. Its stem is covered with hairy fibres. It has long and green leaves and it does not branch. Its flowers grow in the centre, the colour of the flower is mauve. The stem is used in183 words
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Article, Illustration264 1969-07-31 8 IN Singapore there are various types of newspapers. Almost everyone reads some daily newspapers. A man who never reads newspapers cannot keep in touch with the times. We have to know something of what is going on in the world, not only for our own satisfaction but264 words
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Article, Illustration313 1969-07-31 8 THE author of 'Munshi Abdullah* is A.R.B. Etherton. It w as first published in 1958 and was printed in Hong Kong. Munshi Abdullah was the earliest writer of Malayan History. In his books, he gave a very good description of what our country was like about a hundred313 words
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Article, Illustration353 1969-07-31 8 COMMUNITY health is of great importance to human beings. The health authorities are trying to educate the people so that they will be clean and lead a healthy life. People should make every effort to be neat and keep their surroundings clean. If people do not keep a353 words
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Article109 1969-07-31 8 THE Tiong Bahru Secondary School will hold a food and fun fair on August 2 as part of the celebrations of the 150 th Anniversary <*f Singapore. A variety show and a pageant will also be presented on the school ground The pageant will depirt the109 words
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Article225 1969-07-31 8 THE Monk's Hill Secondary School has staggered its celebrations programme to commemorate the 150 th Anniversary of the founding of Singapore. According to the school's diary of events, the Annual Swimming Carnival commences at 2 15 p.m. today. Mr Tan Siang Yee, Member of the225 words
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Article42 1969-07-31 8 THE Crescent Girls* School will hold its speech dav and prize presentation today in the school hall at 10.00 a.m. Dr Ruth Wong Hie King. Director of Research. Ministry of Education will address the audience and give away the prizes42 words
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Article, Illustration271 1969-07-31 8 IT was always my desire to visit the Ayer Hitam Temple ever since I was ten. So, you can imagine how overwhelmed I was when my mother first took me there for a visit. On that day. we arrived at the temple at seven in the271 words
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Advertisement184 1969-07-31 8 NEW ESSAY CONTEST: RULES TO OBSERVE THE EASTERN SUN'S new essay writing contest for boys and girls of 14 and under appears in this page every Thursday. One of the objects of this contest is to encourage young boys and girls to express themselves properly. And what better way to184 words
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Miscellaneous127 1969-07-31 8 AMY By Jack Tipprt "Archie, c'mon 0ut.../our sweetheart's here to see /a 1 •••Archie? ARCHIE?" DATELINE: DANGER! by John Saundere and Alton McVWfams THAT JUVENILE COURT REFEREE IS RIGHT, LEE' ROy...OUR SISTER DOESN'T UNDER STAND MEN m K till aifcUNOMTJ 7- II WENDY HAS SOME FOOL IDEA THAT VOU TOLD127 words
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Article, Illustration556 1969-07-31 9 GALWAY, Ireland: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Panavision and colour spectacular ALFRED THE GREAT, now filming in the lush countryside of County Galway, is a stunning showcase of young British acting talent assembled by producer Bernard Smith and director Clive Donner. Heading the cast556 words
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124 1969-07-31 9 NEW YORK. Wed. Advance sale on MGM's 45 rpm recording "First Man On the Moon," featuring the actual voices of the astronauts on their Apollo 11 lunar mission and narrated by Hugh Downs, has passed the million and a half mark with124 words
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Article28 1969-07-31 9 NOVISAD, Yugoslavia. W>d Perry Lopez has joined the cast of MGM's Katzka-Loeb Production. The Warriors." starring Clint Eastwood. Telly Savalas and Don Rickles. currently filming here.28 words
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Advertisement46 1969-07-31 9 You, Too, Can Find Connubial Chaos It all began with a book called More Meaningful Sex Belationship. Meaningful? Discover hnw meaningful after the smoke had cleared in this amusing take-off by part-time humorist (and full-time husband) Will Stanton. Deader's IV Digest August issue, now oa aale.46 words
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Advertisement160 1969-07-31 9 Come One! Come All! OFFICIAL OPENING TONIGHT By Mr. CHAN CHEE SENG* Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Social Affairs AUGUST SB THE PROCEEDS OF TONIGHT'S GATE COLLECTION WILL BE DONATED TO THE SINGAPORE SPORTS PROMOTION FUND OVER $50,000 WORTH OF PRIZES AND GIFTS GIVEN AWAY FREE!!! HliJffla CAR* N.160 words
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Miscellaneous355 1969-07-31 9 j/SHAW 1 L I D O Phone ***** I OPENS TODAY! 11 S.M.. I.4ft. 4.M. 6.30 6 #l5 am SUM ana Pleshette. Lan McShane "If It's Tuesday This Mast Be Bflginm" Color (UA> LIDO t CAPITOL By Demand' Encore Midnight Saturday Li Ll-hua. Shen Yung-chun "THE PARTISAN LOVERS" -A SHAW355 words
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Miscellaneous236 1969-07-31 9 LAST DAYS! 15th Record-Breaking Day! ODEON: Daily 4 Shows: 11 am, 2.15,5.30,8.45pm. HURRY! HURRY! SEE IT NOW! No Increase In Prices! School Concision: $l.OO To Any Seat Daily At 11 a.m 2 15 and 5 30 p.m. Shows Only. Ifce* DAY WITH 42 INTERNATIONAL STARS' if AMERICAN CAST if JOHN236 words
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Miscellaneous605 1969-07-31 9 ODEON ***** LAST DAYS! DAILY 4 SHOWS! 11 a.m.. tu 5.30 A *45 p.B NO INCREASE IN PRICES In 70 MM <fe Stereophonic Sound ror» "THE LONGEST DAY" John Warne Richard Burton School: ll'- to any sett 11 am 2.15 5.30 p m. shows Odeon A Palace: Next Change! Diane605 words
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Article269 1969-07-31 10 ONLY two countries have so far accepted the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association's Invitation to participate in the annual Singapore 'open* athletic championships, to be held in conjunction with the Republic's 150 th anniversarv and the Pesta Sukan Minggu Week, at the Farrer Park Athletic Centre,269 words
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Article63 1969-07-31 10 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) The three following cricket matches have been abandoned because of heavy rain. Leicester: Leicestershire 245. Kent 75 for no wicket (27 overs) Leicestershire points. Kent 5 points. Manchester: Lancashire 184 68.2 overs) versus Middlesex. Lancashire 1 point. Middlesex 4 points. Bristol: Nottinghamshire 228 for63 words
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Article318 1969-07-31 10 LONDON. Wed. (AFP) Apart from the embarrassing first day when they lost half their side for 63. England were so superior at Lords that it is difficult to see New Zealand offering much of a challenge in the remainder of the cricket test series. Their318 words
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Article1132 1969-07-31 10 Rones Gl AM B 2. Dlv. 1—6 Furs. 003 Tudor Pirate 4y 900 Agasam Stable Sper.cer M4 Com Dividend 4y 8.12 V. Stable Royal Bourbon 5y 810 H.T Wee las Dendrobium 5y 810 Orchid Stable 466 Film Star iy 8.09 Shaw Stable Tulloh 172 Firecracker 4y1,132 words
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76 1969-07-31 10 KIEL'S "MISTER OLYMPIA". Councillor Horst Dieter Marheineke, is seen in front of the model of the facilities for the 1972 Olympic sailing competition which is to be held in Kiel. In the foreground of the expansive and extremely well-planned project, the administrative, press and information centres are seen. In the76 words
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223 1969-07-31 10 DUBLIN. Wed. (Reuter) Chi Cheng of Taiwan equalled the world women's 100 yards record of 10.3 seconds in an international athletics meeting here tonight. Miss Cheng, a 25-year-old physical education teacher, claimed afterwards she would have clocked close to 10 seconds flat223 words
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Article24 1969-07-31 10 MARSEILLES. France. Wed (UPI) Olympique of Marseilles defeated the South Korean national soccer team 3 —2 In a friendly international Tuesday night.24 words
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144 1969-07-31 10 MOSCOW. Wed. (Reuter) The Soviet Olympic Committee today reiterated its demand for the expuLsion of the South Africa from the Olympic movement. The Soviet News Agency Tass said the call had been made again on the grounds that the South African Committee violated the144 words
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Article312 1969-07-31 10 American League NEW YORK. Wed. (UPI) Reggie Jackson's 40th homer and a three-run rally in the eighth inning, capped by Bob Johnson's pinch single, carried the Oakland A's to a 6-5 victory on Tuesday night over the New York Yankees. Jackson drove In two runs runs312 words
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Article71 1969-07-31 10 LONDON. Wed. (Reuter) Leonard Grieves, a. 22-year-old lighterman, today won the Doggett's Coat and Badge Single Sculls Rowing Race the oldest annual event In the English sporting calendar. The event. Instituted by Thomas Doggett in 1716. is rowed from London Bridge to Chelsea, and is open to River71 words
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Article21 1969-07-31 10 The FAS division one league match between R.A.F. Seletar and Fathul Karib ended in a 3 —3 draw.21 words
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Article146 1969-07-31 10 By BIG BEN IPOH. Wed. Buklt Timah Trainer Collin Tulloh's pair. Scorpio II (George Podmore) and Suns pot. were associated in a smart trial on Arm going this morning. They matched strides over 3f in 37 4/5. Scorpio II had his head in front at146 words
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Article152 1969-07-31 10 GOODWOOD. England. Wed. (Reuter) Americanbred colt Royal Smoke owned by American film producer Irving Allen won the Stewards Cup run over six furlongs here today in good to Arm going J. B. Wharton's Askalan was second and capt. T. E. Langton s Solar Topic152 words
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Article71 1969-07-31 10 LONDON. Wed. (AFP)—Graham Stilwell plays Edison Mandarino in the opening singles of the Britain-Brazil European Zone "A" Davis Cup final starting at Wimbledon on July 31. Mark Cox plays Thomas Koch in the second singles. The draw held here today gave the other matches as: Aug.71 words
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Article266 1969-07-31 10 National League NEW YORK, Wed. (UPI) Dave Ricketts, starting as catcher for the second time this season, drove in three runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night and bring the surging Cards to within266 words
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Article56 1969-07-31 10 NEWCASTLE. England. Wed <Reuter) Newscastle United. European Fairs cupholders. today signed Scottish under-23 International forward Jim Smith from Aberdeen for 85.000 sterling. Smith is the second Aberdeen player to move to an English League club in the past few weeks. Mldfleld player Tommy Craign earlier56 words
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Article116 1969-07-31 10 AMERICAN LEAGUE East W L GB Baltimore 70 31 Detroit 55 44 14 Boston 56 45 14 Washington 53 53 19$ New York 48 55 23 Cleveland 42 61 29 West Minnesota 63 39 18 Oakland 57 40 34 Seattle 42 58 20 Kansas City 42 59 20*116 words
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Article124 1969-07-31 10 BRUSSELS. Wed. (Reuter) The International Hockey Federation protested here today against a decision of the International Olympic Committee to reduce the number of competing national teams from 16 to eight. Federation President Rene Frank claimed hockey was the victim of discrimination. As a wholly amateur sport124 words
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Article54 1969-07-31 10 RENO. Nevada. Wed. (UPI) Funeral services for former World Middleweight Boxing Champion Ken Overlin will be held Wednesday. Overlin was found dead in his apartment on July 24 from natural causes. The 59-year-old ex-fighter won the title from Cefenno Garcia of the Philippines in 1940, and lost it in54 words
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114 1969-07-31 10 SAN FRANCISCO, Wed. (UPI) The California Clippers soccer team although officially disbanded since June 10, has filed a 750,000 U.S. dollars anti-trust suit against four of the major soccer organisation in the United States. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court by Club President William114 words
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699 1969-07-31 11 PORT MORESBY A milestone In sporting history for Papua and New Guinea will be reached this year when the Third South Pacific Games are held In Port Moresby, Aug. 13-23. The Games, held every three years, will also provide one of the biggest699 words
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Article63 1969-07-31 11 GOODWOOD. England. W e d. (Reuter) After a thrilling photo finish Village Boy owned by Mrs. A.F. Hurlstone and ridden by Australian Jockey, Bill Williamson, won the Richmond stakes for two-year-olds run ove r six furlongs here today. The favourite. Ring Round the Moon, owned by Lady Rosebery63 words
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Article130 1969-07-31 11 LONDON, Wed. (UPI) Although the lease on his Whitsbury. Hampshire, training quarter expires next March and will not be renewed. Sir Gordon Richards on Tuesday denied he was even considering quitting horse racing. "I certainly am not thinking of giving up training I don't want130 words
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175 1969-07-31 11 PIETERSBURG. South Africa. Wed. (UPI) The Australian Rugby Union tourists slammed the "Far North" selection of Northern Transvaal 26 points to «ero on Tuesday to wind up their pre-test programme with a record of nine victories from* 11 matches. The Wallabies led 18-0175 words
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230 1969-07-31 11 THE New Zealand soccer team might be seen in action here against the Singapore National side in a one-day friendly international match at the Jalan Besar Stadium. In October. This was disclosed to Sunsport yesterday, by the secretary of the Football Association of230 words
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Article36 1969-07-31 11 WORCHESTER. England. Wed. (Reuter) —England batsman Tom Graveney today declared himself fit to lead Worcestershire against Warwickshire in the benefit match for Khalid Ibadulla Warwickshire's former Pakistan t®st player, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. on Saturday.36 words
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Article201 1969-07-31 11 STUTTGART, Wed. (AFP) John Carlos, winner of the Mexico Olympics 200 metres bronze medal is to Join an American professional football club this autumn. The tall Negro who caused a sensation after receiving his medal on the Olympic podium by raising a black gloved fist201 words
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Article420 1969-07-31 11 Armed Forces went on a goal spree to trounce Junior A.A. by seven goals to three in a division one league fixture held at the Jalan Besar Stadium last night. First few minutes of the fame was evenlv contested by both teams with fair exchanges and420 words
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Article80 1969-07-31 11 LINCOLN. England. Wed (Reuter) Scores a lunch on the first dav ox the threeday cricket match between the New Zealand touring team and the English Minor Counties here today were: New Zealand Ist Inning*: G. M. Turner not out 44 B.A.G. Murray c80 words
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362 1969-07-31 11 SYDNEY. Wed. (Reuter) American referee Willie Pep flew out of Svdney tonight saying he'd called the Famechon-Harada Featherweight World Championship bout on Monday night as he had seen it. He said he was not concerned that his scoring of the fight had caused362 words
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297 1969-07-31 11 SIDNEY. Wed. (I PI) Ambrose Palmer, manager of World Featherweight Boxing Champion Johnnv Famechon. said on Tuesday night tax problems would probably prevent Famechon from fighting in Australia again during the next 12 months. Famechon retained his title Monday night, after a controversial points decision297 words
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Article136 1969-07-31 11 LOS ANGELES. Wed. vAFP) Georges Parnassus, the Californian boxing promoter has offpred Johnny Famechon of Australia 70.000 dollars to defend his World Featherweight Boxing title against the former world champion. Vicente Saldivar of Mexico. Famechon successfully defended his title (World Boxing Council Version) against Fighting Harada136 words
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Article222 1969-07-31 11 SOUTH ORANGE. N.J. Wed. (UPI) The rainplagued 43rd annual Eastern Grass Court Tennis Championships completed a full day of men's and women's matches on Tuesday hut nary a bit of action was played on grass courts. Favourites Arthur Ashe and Clark Graebner scored open-ing-round victories222 words
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Article51 1969-07-31 11 HONOLULU. Wed. (UPI) Muscleman Adolph Pruitt opened a deep cut over the right eye of Filipino champion Rene Barrientos to score a TKO in the eighth round of their biawl at Honolulu Internatvonal Cenl tre Tuesday night. Pruitt weighed 137 1/4 and Barrientos 136 3/4 in their non-title51 words
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Advertisement56 1969-07-31 10 The Great Alaska Oil Rush "We could have a hundred oU millionaires in town in another year or two." remarked a Fairbanks businessman recently. Read where the oil is, how much it's worth, and how they're beginning to extract it in a rugged, frenzied operation still shrouded in secrecy. Deader's56 words
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Advertisement312 1969-07-31 11 Classified Ads. Houses Land For Sale 4 On BLOCK TERRACE HOUSE "WATT EN PARK A TYPE* ?-Storev Garden Terrace House* at 4* ms Bulcit Timah Road. 10pp. Chinese High School) spacious compound. elegance and Luxury The area o t the house is bl?cer than a semi-detached bungalow wfth 4-room. 3-halls.312 words
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Miscellaneous1217 1969-07-31 11 (CHANNEL 5) P.M.: 300 Opening Announcements in all Languages Morning Star; 320 It's Happening in Singapore (English* (Repeati; 3.40 House Home (Malay); 3-55 A Dairy of Events in Singapore This Week (Malay); 357 Health in the Home (Chinese*; 410 Housewives Matinee 'Sorrowful Song Pt 2 of a Hokkien Film> English1,217 words
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Article, Illustration377 1969-07-31 12 SEVERAL ministers and high-level representatives of Commonwealth and other friendly countries are visiting Singapore as guests of the Government in connection with the 150 th anniversary celebrations of the founding of Singapore. Princess Alexandra and her husband, Mr. Angus Ogilvy, are due to arrive377 words
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Article, Illustration248 1969-07-31 12 Pias Cosmetics Ltd. of Osaka highly impressed by Singapore's political stability and strategic position is to set up its factory here by next year. Mr. Tokoju Kondo. managing director of the company, yesterday told a press conference that the local factory would248 words
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Article, Illustration98 1969-07-31 12 Two 'lucky winners" were caught by our cameraman yesterday. One was Miss Leonle Daroya. a Sales Representative of MSA and the other was Mr Lenny Nonis. one of Singapore's top bowlers. They were both caught with a copy of Eastern Sun at Robinson Road. Miss Daroya has98 words
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Article68 1969-07-31 12 THE Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia. Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussain Al-Haj. will re present his Government at the celebrations of Singapore's 150 th anniversary. Tun Razak who is the Director of National Operations Council and Acting Minister of Finance will arrive here on Aug. 868 words
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271 1969-07-31 12 THE Singapore Cotton Products Manufacturers Association yesterday expressed fears that the local textile industry may be affected in 1972 when the recent decision made hy the British Board of Trade to introduce tariff for the import of textiles into the United Kingdom in271 words
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Article, Illustration198 1969-07-31 12 The whole business of reception not only spells hard wmlt but also a little glamour too. At least, that's when eight eager receptionists of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board don their brand new chic uniforms in place of their sarone and kebaya on the Ist of198 words
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Article, Illustration232 1969-07-31 12 A NOTORIOUS thug wanted for several armed robberies was captured by Singapore police in a hut at Upper Aver Rajah Road yesterday morning. Roland Tay Ah Tee. 21, who had a 53.000 reward on his head, described as "a very dangerous" man. surrendered meekly when police232 words
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Article, Illustration135 1969-07-31 12 THE First Lady. Puan Xoor Aishah yesterday encouraged committee members for the Christmas Fair in aid of Children's Charities to "re-double" their efforts to make their project a success. The 32 committee members, all wives of prominent citizens in Singapore. held their first meeting at135 words
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Article115 1969-07-31 12 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed The Minister of Commerce and Industry. Enche Mohamed Khir Johari today announced the guaranteed minimum price of Sl6 a pikul for the main crop of all varieties of padi for the 1969/1970 seasons in West Malaysia. The price for the main crop for the115 words
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Article, Illustration228 1969-07-31 12 A JAPANESE Chemical Engineering and Construction company of world repute. Chiyoda. has been awarded a $lOO million contract to build the Esso Pulau Ayer Chawan Oil Refinery. The project which will take 20 months to complete will employ 15.000 local men and award 35-40228 words
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Article71 1969-07-31 12 HangingSuicide KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. A wife's search for he r missine husband ended dramatically last night when she found h:m hanging from a tree behind their house at the 2-1/2 miles Jalan Kapar in Klang Police identified the body as that of S. Chelliah. 38 a labourer. His wife. Krishnama,71 words
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Advertisement71 1969-07-31 12 FOR ALL OCCASIONS; 4 afries Next time you're celebrating, make it a real party with delicious, creamy cakes, pastries and ice cream from SORRENTO. They're prepared in Sorrento's own bakery in the true Italian style. C*tl In or phone your order today I jSorrßiik) tOFFEE HOUSE SO4S ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE71 words
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Miscellaneous98 1969-07-31 12 TIME TIDE High Tide (Today) Singapore Town: 12.32 p.m. (82 ft.). 11.31 p.m. (10 ft.) Naval Dockvard: 12 32 p.m. (10.4 ft.). 11.52 pm. (10.9 ft.) Low Tide (Today) Singapore Town: 541 am. (-0.7 ft.), 534 pm. (3.4 ft.) Naval Dockyard: 5.13 a.m. (-0.4 ft.). 5.32 pm. (4.1 ft.) High98 words
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